This Week in the O35 (pics/vids)

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How big are those guns man?

[drudixon]

I'd sell what's left of my soul for a 335 x 5 bench press.....

Due to unforeseen market conditions your soul is now worth $1.75 (Canadian)....

Great posts all!

[pratherian]

Just amazing Prath! Admiring those abs.

First time I have seen them in over 20 years.....and I have veins in my arms!

Who knew?

LOL

[anonymous]

great lifts Kimm and ID - those were solid, super controlled benching. reps on recharge

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Due to unforeseen market conditions your soul is now worth $1.75 (Canadian)....

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[Sen8or]

Due to unforeseen market conditions your soul is now worth $1.75 (Canadian)....

Great posts all!

With the US$ tanking around the world, thats still good $ for local currency

[fittofattofit]

Back is looking thick.

Thanks Pharma. I've got to get a lot leaner

@ fittofattofit. those are some beautiful pics. You guy's look so happy on the ocean.

If there are seals around I bet there are some great whites. I would love to see them from the safety of a boat

Back is looking good.

Thanks Doug! We had a great day on the water --- it was hot on land and we were minus our kids
My brothers, father and I are planning a great white dive for my youngest Bro's 50th later this year

Things dont always go as planned

I am back to doing the program I have always turned to for gains (Lowering reps as increasing weight over time)
Today was my scheduled drop to 7 reps. I had a great workout last week and a quick plug of the numbers in my calc showed me what I should do. (335x7...or so I planned)

Anyway....I have been under the weather for over a week with lingering cold, and guess it has really knocked the piss out of me. I just did not have it in me today. You can tell from lift off I was not right with the weight. My legs are scrambling....trying to find my 'groove'....on the 5th rep, I hit the rack on the way up....really a terrible set.

Luckily this is a good rack to have to be by yourself. You can see why. I can just rack wherever I am if I cant get it up all the way.

It sucks to have days like this...but it is a reminder to listen to your body. I am lucky I did not hurt myself being stupid. I stripped down 40 lbs and finished my sets of 7 with 295. I dont often post up "failing" vids....but it does happen from time to time....so I will post the good with the bad...

Awesome ID!

I'd sell what's left of my soul for a 335 x 5 bench press.....

I was going to say I'd sell my butt for a 335 x 5 bench, but you'd get more for your soul than I'd get for my butt

I haven't submitted my official entry yet, but I'm in the Misc OHP Comp. I managed to bump up 5 lbs this week. If I can keep my strength up during my cut, it's all good.

Too easy Kimm. Looking great as well

I learned how to pose.. Bicep is a little better than previous poses.

Basketball for shoulders; canteloupe for bis!
Looking huge Smelly!

[pharmamarketer]

Things dont always go as planned

A great reminder in general. But you got something done. Too many people walk away when things don't go as planned rather than evaluating things and coming up with plan B

I haven't submitted my official entry yet, but I'm in the Misc OHP Comp. I managed to bump up 5 lbs this week. If I can keep my strength up during my cut, it's all good.

Yeah buddddddyyyyyyyyyy!

I learned how to pose.. Bicep is a little better than previous poses.

BIG

[Smelly bull]

How big are those guns man?

I have no idea..I started this diet they where 20-1/2" (no definition, triceps looked like a blob and biceps where not existent) but I promised myself no max lifts or measuring during the diet.

To all, thanks again for posting your progress, your efforts are inspirational and keep me focused and motivated on dieting and lifting heavy.

[Juggertha]

Great stuff, Smelly - it's really starting to take shape.

[cmoore]

ID, Kimm and Smelly = rockin!

[cmoore]

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Friday:
My flag pull ups need work yet.
3 reps (today) is my best of late.

I really hoped to beat this today but I didn't have it in me. 2s and partial 3s was all I could muster.Trying to bust a plateau on my flag pull ups I thought adding weight to simple flags might help. I did ok with a quarter but the 45 pretty much owns me but I'm hoping it helps reset what my body thinks tension really is.

[bodyhard]

Would like some critique on my deadlifts. I noticed after I watched it that my back is too curved? Should be straighter? It's crazy when you do one you think you're doing it right but then you watch it...



I did squats today and had someone tell me I was going TO deep on them.

And a question...why is it on my first set the weight seems heavy, but my last when I have heavier weight it's a breeze? Anyone else experience that?

I am not sure why know one has told yo this man, but that is not a deadlift, I am not even sure what you are doing, it is like a half bent over row/half squat/half deadlift movement. I am not saying this to be a dick but I don't want you to hurt yourself and set yourself back.

There are a lot of links here with videos on how to perform a proper deadlift, go to those and work on your form.

Things dont always go as planned

I am back to doing the program I have always turned to for gains (Lowering reps as increasing weight over time)
Today was my scheduled drop to 7 reps. I had a great workout last week and a quick plug of the numbers in my calc showed me what I should do. (335x7...or so I planned)

Anyway....I have been under the weather for over a week with lingering cold, and guess it has really knocked the piss out of me. I just did not have it in me today. You can tell from lift off I was not right with the weight. My legs are scrambling....trying to find my 'groove'....on the 5th rep, I hit the rack on the way up....really a terrible set.

Luckily this is a good rack to have to be by yourself. You can see why. I can just rack wherever I am if I cant get it up all the way.

It sucks to have days like this...but it is a reminder to listen to your body. I am lucky I did not hurt myself being stupid. I stripped down 40 lbs and finished my sets of 7 with 295. I dont often post up "failing" vids....but it does happen from time to time....so I will post the good with the bad...

Dude that was a smooth fail. Way to go ID tonight is Bench for me and I am amped right now.

[Get-n-fit]

I really hoped to beat this today but I didn't have it in me. 2s and partial 3s was all I could muster.Trying to bust a plateau on my flag pull ups I thought adding weight to simple flags might help. I did ok with a quarter but the 45 pretty much owns me but I'm hoping it helps reset what my body thinks tension really is.

You gotta be kidding!! awesome cmoore. I have a pic of myself doing a simple flag, but it took several tries to get the picture taken at just the right time of me in the position for about a split second! I may have busted my arse a few times trying it too.

[DougHolland]

@ ID Great job on the bench with 335. You made it look easy

@ Kimm Love the split leg approach, and good form on press. They rejected my lift because of no paper. I should have read the rules better...lol Now I got to re-lift.

@ Smelly Dem are some BigGGGGGGG Gunns!!

@ Cmoore Holy Moly Strength batman!

[OutdoorsinCO]

I am not sure why know one has told yo this man, but that is not a deadlift, I am not even sure what you are doing, it is like a half bent over row/half squat/half deadlift movement. I am not saying this to be a dick but I don't want you to hurt yourself and set yourself back.

There are a lot of links here with videos on how to perform a proper deadlift, go to those and work on your form.

Well that's not good...I've watched your video's and some others and thought I was hitting that. Feet flat, knees just over the bar, I rake the bar up over my shins, try and keep my back straight

I thought I was doing all this...

[CBRob]

Well that's not good...I've watched your video's and some others and thought I was hitting that. Feet flat, knees just over the bar, I rake the bar up over my shins, try and keep my back straight

I thought I was doing all this...

Maybe it was just a weird angle on the video...

[CBRob]

First time I have seen them in over 20 years.....and I have veins in my arms!

Who knew?

LOL

I sure hope they give you a fair shot at winning the challenge. In my opinion, your transformation is what the contest should be about. I hate it when they give the prize to someone that is an experienced bodybuilder that just took their bulk a bit too far before cutting.

[induced_drag]

Maybe it was just a weird angle on the video...

Bad angle for sure....but I can see your form is WAY off.

Watch your heels in the vid. They are lifting. You are pulling through the balls of your feet. This causes the bar to drift forward (away from the shins). That is a deadlift no-no.


Start over.... Pull with the heels....and pull back, CHEST OUT. When doing a deadlift proper, if you were to let go of the bar during the lift, YOU SHOULD FALL BACK.....not stand up. You have to learn to pull through your heels and doing this from the beginning will save you a lot of heartache down the road.

[2nd_chance]

Awesome work everyone!

Beastly Flex.

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Friday:
My flag pull ups need work yet.
3 reps (today) is my best of late.

Other than the fact that these look really cool, what's the point of these cmoore?

[Bo_Flecks]

Other than the fact that these look really cool, what's the point of these cmoore?

Besides the fact that they DO look really cool... there has to be some major core strengthening going on there.

[2nd_chance]

Besides the fact that they DO look really cool... there has to be some major core strengthening going on there.

I would guess that just from the static hold without the "pullup."

[cmoore]

Thank for the props, support, and contributions to the thread.

Other than the fact that these look really cool, what's the point of these cmoore?

It makes me work harder and concentrate more. Because one arm is pulling and the other is pressing, the amount of and type of scapulo-thoracic tension is both strange and incredible. Its not the same, but is comparable in many ways to a dead lift--the way extreme tension and focus are required. I think it's woke up my rhomboids and traps quite a bit too. For sure it has put a new twist into my shoulder and lat work (length tension vs joint position and all that academic stuff).

Besides the fact that they DO look really cool... there has to be some major core strengthening going on there.

and this^^^^^... plus it's a "project." I generally need something special to work on, make progress, and feel good about. Right now, Flags and Hands are fun and keep my workouts interesting.

[discdoggie]

Halfway through 12 week cut. Upper is lean but lower/legs have yet still to come in and are very smooth, although smaller and cellulite gone.

[DSUP]

You've got wings like an angel, DD!

[pharmamarketer]

Halfway through 12 week cut. Upper is lean but lower/legs have yet still to come in and are very smooth, although smaller and cellulite gone.

Awesome DD. looking diced!

[Getsum]

Halfway through 12 week cut. Upper is lean but lower/legs have yet still to come in and are very smooth, although smaller and cellulite gone.

Damn!

DD, you really should show the whole tattoo!

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I was able to get 450 and 455 for two new PR’s on deadlifts and while I’m very happy about it, especially considering I didn’t use a belt or straps, I’m concerned about the rounding in my back. Video shot from the side per request. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

Anyway, 405# Squat, 340# Bench and a 455# Deadlift gives me a 1200# total. I’d really like to get over 1250# before this year is over, the closer I get to 1300#, the better!



I really could use some help people, there's some obvious things wrong in that video. I think my strength is doing ok for the most part but I need some serious form improvements.

[cmoore]

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I was able to get 450 and 455 for two new PR’s on deadlifts and while I’m very happy about it, especially considering I didn’t use a belt or straps, I’m concerned about the rounding in my back. Video shot from the side per request. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

Anyway, 405# Squat, 340# Bench and a 455# Deadlift gives me a 1200# total. I’d really like to get over 1250# before this year is over, the closer I get to 1300#, the better!



I really could use some help people, there's some obvious things wrong in that video. I think my strength is doing ok for the most part but I need some serious form improvements.

Looks like more back than legs. Strong Early ID style.

How much air is in you? That can change how much your diaphragm can support your spine. Too much or not enough can change a lot. Maybe try light lifts with varying amount in the tank to see if you can generate more tension/stability. GL.

[2nd_chance]

It makes me work harder and concentrate more. Because one arm is pulling and the other is pressing, the amount of and type of scapulo-thoracic tension is both strange and incredible. Its not the same, but is comparable in many ways to a dead lift--the way extreme tension and focus are required. I think it's woke up my rhomboids and traps quite a bit too. For sure it has put a new twist into my shoulder and lat work (length tension vs joint position and all that academic stuff).

I'll have to take your word for it as I don't see myself being able to do them

[themyth2009]

Hotel shot. Not working out with weights just trying to diet and do cardio. It has been hell for me to try and work, travel and do anything in the gym. My body just wont do what I want...yet.