This week in the O35 II

[Jbizzlechizzle]

with the DB thread in the 035 misc I forgot about this one, here's my paused 425 x 6 from this afternoon



back locked up at the end so I had to call it

Hope the back is ok, but DAMN, that's strong as hell!

[kimm4]

with the DB thread in the 035 misc I forgot about this one, here's my paused 425 x 6 from this afternoon



back locked up at the end so I had to call it

Impressive as hell. I think my back locked up just watching it! Hope the back is feeling alright.

[anonymous]

ty, you can probably tell by the bambi style wobbling on the walk back in that something went bad at the end.

the problem is the pain becomes crippling while tension is on the glutes and then my whole leg shuts down. The second I re-rack the weight a second wave of pain kicks my ass, then thankfully it goes as quickly as it came.

hopefully getting my right hip scoped will fix it if its due to pelvic tilting or sacral misalignment but it's been coming and going for 10 years now so I just train around it and avoid things that make it worse, lol.

[induced_drag]

@ Kimm....always love to see your pics. You are carrying the 8lbs well. I will be interested to see how it goes for you. I have been on ups and downs and figured I'd swear off the 'bulking' for a while. What I am kinda figuring out though is when it comes down to the last small increments of change, sometimes it is hard to predict what will work in the end. Funny how newbs at the early stages of training think things like this are important for them (when they are not), but when you have reached the point where you have......you have to stumble across that line and ride it as far as it goes. Great job!

@Half...man, you have really come a ways working/rehabbing you leg. Great to see things working well for you. Always cool to see what you are up to.



Funny story, Flex (without knowing about it) turn me on to occlusion training. He commented that he saw a guy training with knee wraps around his crotch. This got me looking into it and reading some of what Layne Norton has to say on the subject. I have been working it in when I can and find I can take more and more of it. I like it because it is like pump training, without having to do endless mind numbing sets to get it. I usually do 3 and sometimes 4 sets of 8-12. Weight is about 1/4 to 1/3 of what I normally would do. While I am not sure this is for everyone.....I am enjoying it in a weird way. Plus...at home, no one can tell me how stupid I look

[Mark1T]

with the DB thread in the 035 misc I forgot about this one, here's my paused 425 x 6 from this afternoon



back locked up at the end so I had to call it

Half, sorry missed this today. Awesome set. Hope you can take care of the pain soon.

ID, nice pumped up legs. I have read a little about Layne Norton's pump training. If he says it works, no doubt it does. For me, though, not sure about the risks so not something I would want to do personally.

[highiso]

Halfway, crazy strength. I will never know what squatting 400+ feels like.

ID, great vascularity in your quads. I carry all my fat in lower abs/love handles, ass and legs and as lean as I am now I'm nothing close to that. I've got **** legs to begin with and carrying a lot of fat in my skinny quads is ridiculous. I won't even start on my calves.

Kimm, looking great as ever.

I left the house in the mid 180s, not as lean as I would've liked and at the beach I've definitely filled out. Forgot my scale so no idea where I'm at.

[Vytis]

ID - I've messed around with occlusion training in the past as well, and I agree that the pain and pump you get is intense. Have you tried calves or arms. Talk about veinage....and pain.... .

highiso - ripped!

[baker]

Trying to hold onto muscle while being injured is hard. Getting leaner though!

This is 182lbs.

[ajdahlheimer]

Still attempting to lean out. 217.6 this morning.

[DocHoss]

I've gained 8 lbs since Jan and I continue to build. The plan is to get up to 145 lbs and cut from there. I've maintained 130 lbs in my offseason for so many years, so this is new territory for me.

Looking fabulous! But you always do

OMG, that's just freaky good!

I left the house in the mid 180s, not as lean as I would've liked and at the beach I've definitely filled out. Forgot my scale so no idea where I'm at.

You look fabulous as well. You got the lean AND the mass. I really like the composition in the second pic.

[DocHoss]

Trying to hold onto muscle while being injured is hard. Getting leaner though!

This is 182lbs.

Looking great! What injury?

Still attempting to lean out. 217.6 this morning.

Great job - pecs and biceps are damn impressive! At least to a skinny guy like me



And now for something different:

Was practicing dragon flags at the gym the day I took in my camera. I think this one turned out well - kept my legs straight and low, and my back off the bench. I'm still working to get my legs parallel to the floor while only having my shoulders on the bench. Lovely feel in the abs afterwards




And my Flex Friday homage to Han Solo

[Juggertha]

I left the house in the mid 180s, not as lean as I would've liked and at the beach I've definitely filled out. Forgot my scale so no idea where I'm at.

Great beach look, man.

Still attempting to lean out. 217.6 this morning.

The thick beard really tops the look for me. Solid.

[Vytis]

The veins....

[DocHoss]

The veins....

Stunning! Especially your quads. Beautiful size, shape, and separation. Veins are the icing on the cake

[NorwichGrad]

Yesterday was Optional Day.. I decided to do sumo for the first time.

Set a baseline PR of 365-lbs, which is a bit more than my clean grip DL PR.. Also set OHP PR 165-lb.. I apologize for the psychotic behavior at the end. I chased 165 for a month. Got a little emotional and $hit.

[Bando]

grats on the PR. Wish I could sumo 365

What's a "Clean Grip" deadlift? Like a DOH thumbless grip?

[NorwichGrad]

grats on the PR. Wish I could sumo 365

What's a "Clean Grip" deadlift? Like a DOH thumbless grip?

Thanks man. Clean Grip DL is basically the first pull on the clean and jerk. Hook grip is used and the lifter stops when the bar is inline with the hips, without the violent extension. It's a bit more difficult than a conventional DL because of the bar path. Conventional DL usually the lifter runs the bar on the shin and thigh. On the actual clean, there is some space between the bar and the lifter until the explosive contact is made at upper thigh, and during the lift the lifter also stays over the bar.

[Jbizzlechizzle]

Yesterday was Optional Day.. I decided to do sumo for the first time.

Set a baseline PR of 365-lbs, which is a bit more than my clean grip DL PR.. Also set OHP PR 165-lb.. I apologize for the psychotic behavior at the end. I chased 165 for a month. Got a little emotional and $hit.

So much awesome in this thread! Congrats on the PR NG! I'm mirin the thigh vascularity big time from you lean mofos! Sharing a little something from my journal that I posted earlier.

Bench Press 275x4 (just missed lockout on 5th - video)
5 reps would tie a rep PR, but I did a ton of volume leading up to this (250x6x5 sets)
Feels nice to compare that to my 275x3 from last November... I love looking back in the archives. I was 191 lbs at that time (187 today).

[Mark1T]

Yesterday was Optional Day.. I decided to do sumo for the first time.

Set a baseline PR of 365-lbs, which is a bit more than my clean grip DL PR.. Also set OHP PR 165-lb.. I apologize for the psychotic behavior at the end. I chased 165 for a month. Got a little emotional and $hit.

Mighty impressive, NG.

jbizz, way to work on the bench. Strong.

Ok, gym opened this morning at 6:00am because of the Holiday. So, I went in not knowing how I would feel. But, it wasn't bad at all.

These are the first two sets of Flat DB Presses with 120s. Please pardon the partial ROM, but as I am going, the ROM gets better. Plus, I am bbing as well as trying to get stronger, so the constant tension is what I want.

1st Set



2nd Set



I did two more sets with the 120s at 6 and 4.

Next week, the 125s.

[yakabebe]

Working hard to get to a new level both in lean mass and more importantly to me this time...the leanness level I aspire to.

4 weeks to the 1st of 4 domestic competitions and with 11 weeks to the Natural Olympia in Vegas this Nov...and about 15000 miles of travelling...gotta love it!

Hope everyone is kicking goals!!

[kimm4]

Bunch of strong lean fuks up in here...bastards!!

Hit some back/tris today. I'm up another 1b...goodbye sweet definition...

[Mark1T]

Hey kimbees, you look great as usual and I enjoyed the second video. I had a problem getting the first video to work. Can you check it? Might be me. Otherwise, I shall humbly await for more installment of your training videos

Edit: Both videos are working now. Nice form

[highiso]

The veins....

Damn, V. You are diced up!

Yesterday was Optional Day.. I decided to do sumo for the first time.

Set a baseline PR of 365-lbs, which is a bit more than my clean grip DL PR.. Also set OHP PR 165-lb.. I apologize for the psychotic behavior at the end. I chased 165 for a month. Got a little emotional and $hit.

Great PR NG!

So much awesome in this thread! Congrats on the PR NG! I'm mirin the thigh vascularity big time from you lean mofos! Sharing a little something from my journal that I posted earlier.

Bench Press 275x4 (just missed lockout on 5th - video)

JB, you are damn strong! My max bench at my current weight is 275.

Ok, gym opened this morning at 6:00am because of the Holiday. So, I went in not knowing how I would feel. But, it wasn't bad at all.

These are the first two sets of Flat DB Presses with 120s. Please pardon the partial ROM, but as I am going, the ROM gets better. Plus, I am bbing as well as trying to get stronger, so the constant tension is what I want.

1st Set



2nd Set



I did two more sets with the 120s at 6 and 4.

Next week, the 125s.

I've never picked up a dumbbell over 100 for chest.

Working hard to get to a new level both in lean mass and more importantly to me this time...the leanness level I aspire to.

4 weeks to the 1st of 4 domestic competitions and with 11 weeks to the Natural Olympia in Vegas this Nov...and about 15000 miles of travelling...gotta love it!

Hope everyone is kicking goals!!

Inspirational, Yak!

Bunch of strong lean fuks up in here...bastards!!

Hit some back/tris today. I'm up another 1b...goodbye sweet definition...

Just damn, and double damn on that new avi!!!!


Yesterday, hitting a new PR on the scale of 184.2. Plan is to hit 180 sometime before Halloween and then not go over 190 this winter. Will try to pay more attention to detail in my diet this winter and I definitely need to find a way to work in some cardio in my older age.

[Mark1T]

^^ISO, you are looking better than ever

[kimm4]

I think I'm going to be out for a while so you all need to keep this thread going. I have a doctor appt first thing in the morning. I'm hoping to get an MRI asap. I think I'm dealing with a herniated disk and the pain is just unreal. I literally can't function at all.

Anyhoo keep up the great work!

[Bando]

I think I'm going to be out for a while so you all need to keep this thread going. I have a doctor appt first thing in the morning. I'm hoping to get an MRI asap. I think I'm dealing with a herniated disk and the pain is just unreal. I literally can't function at all.

Anyhoo keep up the great work!

Prayers for you Kim.

[Plateauplower]

Wow...that sux! Wouldn't wish back problems on my worst enemy. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.


As for me, I am starting a recomp to lean out and add a bit more size now that I am past a couple of nagging injuries that kept me "maintaining" for a couple of years (I realize now that "maintaining" at my age requires more effort than I thought and was actually digressing very slowly). Anyhow...here's the jumping off point...262# and not very lean. Goal is to get to about 240-245 but be much leaner and fuller. Giving myself 12 weeks to do it....which is plenty of time.

Now where's Xscoot to ask me if I know where the cardio equipment is......

Get on it, 20lbs should make a pretty big difference. Actually you look leaner there than I thought you looked in the hiking pic you posted. Stay healthy.


Hope you have a speedy recovery Kimm4 that sucks. I have been struggling through a low back issue and its unpleasent for sure. Mine seems pretty minor like my SI joint keeps moving around or something. Hopefully you just need a little extra recovery. Maybe its the new mmmm-ASS pulling your back out (JK ) Hope it goes well for you SRS.

Great work all! Impressive work and great motivation ITT

[Vytis]

Yesterday, hitting a new PR on the scale of 184.2. Plan is to hit 180 sometime before Halloween and then not go over 190 this winter. Will try to pay more attention to detail in my diet this winter and I definitely need to find a way to work in some cardio in my older age.

ISO, you be shredded! Good job mate.

I think I'm going to be out for a while so you all need to keep this thread going. I have a doctor appt first thing in the morning. I'm hoping to get an MRI asap. I think I'm dealing with a herniated disk and the pain is just unreal. I literally can't function at all.

Anyhoo keep up the great work!

Noooooo! So sorry to hear this. I hope the prognosis is favourable; get well.

Wow...that sux! Wouldn't wish back problems on my worst enemy. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.


As for me, I am starting a recomp to lean out and add a bit more size now that I am past a couple of nagging injuries that kept me "maintaining" for a couple of years (I realize now that "maintaining" at my age requires more effort than I thought and was actually digressing very slowly). Anyhow...here's the jumping off point...262# and not very lean. Goal is to get to about 240-245 but be much leaner and fuller. Giving myself 12 weeks to do it....which is plenty of time.

Now where's Xscoot to ask me if I know where the cardio equipment is......

You sir are a tank! 20lbs off will make you look freaky; great stuff!

[CHILDOFGO12]

my prays for u to get better fast KIMM4

[rimduglep]