Im2manly's Journal of Non-B!tchAzzness

[im2manly]

ORT for squats now? Interesting...

Yep, I've ran the ort for the big 3 w/ excellent results (srs).

Woah, strong squattles. Ort is always a good choice and it gives me a reason to post this video, again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWF-tVNG780

Thanks dude, nowhere near your level though.

Like that matters, all of my maxes besides bench were way stronger 2-3 years ago lol

Anyways, Strong chit manly.

Thanks for the support dude!

Knee was bothering you on Friday so you just did it again on Saturday with no issues? Knee still feeling good I assume?

Maybe b/c I warmed up more or maybe the OT is kicking in. Yea knee felt much better.

[im2manly]

(1) BENCH PRESS:
45 x 10
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
335 x 1
365 x 3
365 x 2
315 (paused) x 6

still weak as shiit. Strength isn't coming back nearly as fast as I'd hope. On top of that I had to lift without my wrist wraps, so I felt more unstable than usual. Would have gotten a rep or two more if I didn't puss out b/c I didn't have a spot.

(2) HIGH BAR SQUATS:
45 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
335 x 2
365 x 2
385 x 2

Man, doubles are so much easier. Even mentally, knowing I only have to do 2 reps makes me feel so much more confident.

(3) CGBP:
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 3
315 x 3
275 x 4

My RC started to really kill me and my wrist too w/o the wraps

(4) TRICEP PUSHDOWNS:
Rack x 10
Rack x 10

[AHTTG]

Not having a proper spotter is a big problem. Back when I had a regular schedule, that also meant I was in the gym at the busiest time, I had established enough familiarity with the regulars to have someone competent around 9 times out of 10. Now everything is up in the air again and I keep getting burned. It doesn't matter how clear or thorough your instructions are, they do whatever the **** they want.

[im2manly]

Not having a proper spotter is a big problem. Back when I had a regular schedule, that also meant I was in the gym at the busiest time, I had established enough familiarity with the regulars to have someone competent around 9 times out of 10. Now everything is up in the air again and I keep getting burned. It doesn't matter how clear or thorough your instructions are, they do whatever the **** they want.

srsly I hate when they touch the bar. It's like I need to give them a power point presentation before they spot me.

[-Lucifer]

Strength isn't coming back nearly as fast as I'd hope.

Do a modified version of SS. Best way to boost strength really fast, specially when you're back after a layoff.

[AHTTG]

srsly I hate when they touch the bar. It's like I need to give them a power point presentation before they spot me.

What's worse is there's no way to discern who makes a good or a bad spotter. How are you gonna tell, visually, if someone is able to follow instructions? The concept of being there so I don't have to ****ing roll the bar off me is completely lost on everyone, they have to be some active part of my workout all of a sudden.

[-Lucifer]

What's worse is there's no way to discern who makes a good or a bad spotter. How are you gonna tell, visually, if someone is able to follow instructions? The concept of being there so I don't have to ****ing roll the bar off me is completely lost on everyone, they have to be some active part of my workout all of a sudden.

Even when I'd tell my spotters clearly what I wanted, they screwed up my sets. I'm really glad I now train at the community gym which is almost always empty. The equipment sucks donkey balls but I have managed to adapt and adjust.

I think the worst was when this chap came running from the other side of the gym to bro-spot my overhead press. The bar had cleared my head and the rep was slow but smooth. I clearly had control of the bar, but this bro had to push my elbows up and then expected to be thanked. I raged.

[im2manly]

Do a modified version of SS. Best way to boost strength really fast, specially when you're back after a layoff.

eh I'll keep doing what I am doing until it runs its course, I anticipate I'll get to 385 x 2 and then have to reset. After that maybe I'll do a 5 x 5 thing.

What's worse is there's no way to discern who makes a good or a bad spotter. How are you gonna tell, visually, if someone is able to follow instructions? The concept of being there so I don't have to ****ing roll the bar off me is completely lost on everyone, they have to be some active part of my workout all of a sudden.

I hear yea dude, they don't get that less is more.

Even when I'd tell my spotters clearly what I wanted, they screwed up my sets. I'm really glad I now train at the community gym which is almost always empty. The equipment sucks donkey balls but I have managed to adapt and adjust.

I think the worst was when this chap came running from the other side of the gym to bro-spot my overhead press. The bar had cleared my head and the rep was slow but smooth. I clearly had control of the bar, but this bro had to push my elbows up and then expected to be thanked. I raged.

lulz I like doing like a 20 second pause bench with 315. People usually either panic and leave or try to frantically help lul.

[Juggernaut0]

srsly I hate when they touch the bar. It's like I need to give them a power point presentation before they spot me.

I definitely feel you on that man. Sometimes I almost feel like I'd rather risk rolling the bar off me and dropping it on the floor than have a spotter... It's silly.

[-Lucifer]

lulz I like doing like a 20 second pause bench with 315. People usually either panic and leave or try to frantically help lul.

Lol, show off.

[im2manly]

(1) BENCH:
45 x 10
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 3
335 x 3
345 x 3
355 x 3
405 x negative

(2) HIGH BAR SQUAT:
45 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 3
My hip keeps killing me. I can't find the right fuking foot position. I guess I'll try to get it more narrow :/

[im2manly]

F U and F your bench. Nice work man.

thanks budddyyy

[400Lb Gorilla]

i hate you and your ridiculous bench strength

great work on the benching. have you tried different foot positioning to see if a different knee travel would help? usually higher stress on the hips can be caused by toes pointed too far forward.... just my 2 cents but before you try them with heels touching might want to check it out

[im2manly]

i hate you and your ridiculous bench strength

great work on the benching. have you tried different foot positioning to see if a different knee travel would help? usually higher stress on the hips can be caused by toes pointed too far forward.... just my 2 cents but before you try them with heels touching might want to check it out

lol thanks, I've just been messing around with different foot positions since I assumed it was because my feet were to wide for how low I was going. I will try it out next go around.

[-Lucifer]

My hip keeps killing me. I can't find the right fuking foot position. I guess I'll try to get it more narrow :/

Low bar > high bar. True story.

[scott_donald]

solid benching.... whats wrong with the hip??? hope it doesn't turn into my stupid knee!!!

[-Lucifer]

solid benching.... whats wrong with the hip??? hope it doesn't turn into my stupid knee!!!

He tried ballet dancing and hurt himself.

[im2manly]

(1) SOHP:
135 x 5
185 x 3
205 x 3
225 x 3
235 x 3
245 x 2 + 3 slight push press reps

(2) FRONT SQUATS
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 3
245 x 3
255 x 3

(3) BB ROWS:
225 x 5
275 x 5
295 x 5
315 x 5
335 x 3 (had more)

(4) RACK PULLS
405 x 1
455 x 1
475 x 1
495 x 1
515 x 1

Really trying to focus on hitting my lower back. Trying to eventually be able to rack pull > than I can DL. I have to be the only person on bb.com that can DL nearly 100lbs over their rack pull . All in all happy with the workout though, was able to try get a good workout in without going near failure.

[dopamine72]

I never liked the way rack pulls felt. Wouldn't be surprised if mine were crap compared to my deads too.

Nice benching. Whats your all time PR? I'm closing in on 365 finally.

[im2manly]

I never liked the way rack pulls felt. Wouldn't be surprised if mine were crap compared to my deads too.

Nice benching. Whats your all time PR? I'm closing in on 365 finally.

Thanks bud, I don't think I ever got to max. I have done 425 x 2 before though, I doubt I'll get it again...at least not for a long time.

[dopamine72]

Thanks bud, I don't think I ever got to max. I have done 425 x 2 before though, I doubt I'll get it again...at least not for a long time.

Badass. I gotta say tho you should lose that attitude and think 500 somewhere down the road even if its a while. Its def possible for you I'll tell ya that.

[im2manly]

Badass. I gotta say tho you should lose that attitude and think 500 somewhere down the road even if its a while. Its def possible for you I'll tell ya that.

Yea I know, I just need to keep going to the gym consistently. Consistency is really the key to everything.

[Farley1324]

Consistency is really the key to everything.

Truth.

[scott_donald]

awesome work overhead... how did the FS feel???

[nick187]

Amazing !

[im2manly]

(1) PAUSED (ABOUT 2-3 SECONDS PER REP) BENCH PRESS:
45 x 10
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
315 x 5
315 x 4

(2) EXTRA LONG (5 SECONDS +) PAUSED CLUSTER BENCH PRESS: (roughly 20 seconds between sets)
355 x 1
355 x 1
355 x 1

(3) HELLO BAR SKWATZ:
45 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 3
345 x 3
365 x 3

(4) PAUSED CLUSTER HIGH BAR SQUATS: (10 seconds between reps)
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1

(5) D.B. ROWS:
100 x 5
125 x 5
145 x 10

Notes: ok done with full body workouts. Also, pausing fukin drains strength like whoa.

[im2manly]

awesome work overhead... how did the FS feel???

thanks man, the FS felt good. Strangely my abs are still sore today! Goes to show you how much work I need to do on my core.

[Juggernaut0]

Negged for not getting that 5th rep on the last bench set.








lol j/k

[im2manly]

Negged for not getting that 5th rep on the last bench set.








lol j/k

lol thanks. Srsly, pausing is so freaking draining. I also haven't learned how to keep tight just yet, so essentially 315 is just laying on my chest for about 3 seconds and I press from a dead state. The 355 singles were relatively easy though even though I only took 20 second rest periods.

[Juggernaut0]

lol thanks. Srsly, pausing is so freaking draining. I also haven't learned how to keep tight just yet, so essentially 315 is just laying on my chest for about 3 seconds and I press from a dead state. The 355 singles were relatively easy though even though I only took 20 second rest periods.

Why not go lighter on the paused weight and work your way up?