yea, i think pendays are better than standard bb rows -for sure... but i reeeeallly like low pulleys as my second choice to the one arms...
you could always do 1 or 2 sets of each...
i do this workout on sunday:
"deadlift sunday"
3x3 deads (takes 1/2 hr plus with warmup and rest)
standing mil press 3 sets
one arm db rows 2 sets
low pulley row 2 sets
db pullovers 2 sets
a set or two of various curls
the deads pretty much warm me up for everything else, and the sets are heavy and hard...
i definately squeeze my back... this is why i feel they are superior to other rows... the rom that you can pull is FAR greater than with a barbell... at least for my body structure...
believe it or not, my second favorite row would be a low close grip pulley... same reason... and because it is cable, it isnt machine-like in mechanics at all... but you probably understand that already...
yeah, your probably right. i,ve kinda busy lately and maybe the stress is getting to me.
doing chest tom.
i lost my workout partner, cause he moved up north so i haven't been dabbling with free weights that are too heavy. i always shoot for 8-10 reps next workout after a pr is reached. so if i happen to do 150x3 one workouts. i'll shoot for 150x8 or higher next time.
sticking to machines for some exercises until i find a partner to spot me.
Also, high weight intense ballistic style lifts like clean and jerk or snatch are contraindicated in the <16-17 yr old ages due to very high risk of injury, however there are very closely monitored children who do start training in these lifts that do just fine. As a general rule, it is however contraindicated. Hope this helps.
So I listened to a presentation by the leading expert in pediatric sports medicine who was also the team physician for Team USA in the Sydney Olympics. Here are his thoughts on children training.
Training is possible at age 7-8 when we've learned to balance. However it is appropriate for very few children.
Training for children before puberty works best with sports specific strength training in addition to cardio training.
The 13-16 year age is the most concerning age for strength training because children are at the peak velocity of growth. And if you are going through a big growth spurt, your bones may "outgrow" your tendons which put you at a greater risk for injury.
And once you are 16 and have likely reached full puberty, you have the hormones on board to maximize strength training, and vertical growth has started to slow down making you less likely to injure yourself.
And of course, we are all different, so each of the above are subject to variation.
I've got a bunch of vids that I've taken recently, been deciding on whether or not to post/upload them. Doesn't seem like there is much interest aside from you and a couple of others and since I primarily video my lifts to check form/make corrections there isn't much need to share them.
EM, was just really busy and dealing with some family issues. My aunt and grandpa getting sick too didn't help any. been a bit stressful and preoccupied.
Yeah I saw it. Maybe I'll have to get on that. It would be funny, lol. Problem is I am swamped with work and school so I haven't been around much lately. I am in class right now actually, haha.
i been good my friend.
real busy though.
got work, school, still trying to keep in the gym, and writing and piecing together my first short film were shooting in chicago.
Yes I've seen most of your vids you're making great progress. None taken man, but I also don't care what anyone thinks about my appearance, I'm growing the hair out because I want to, not because of how it makes me look.
its goin good bro, just busy as fuck havent been on to update my log in a while. Ill start getting back into it when things start slowing down. Just moved, started football, and still workin and goin to school full time so im always busy as fuck lol I havent even worked out in 3 days im goin crazy! how are thingas with you?
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yeah, but i think thats just cause you didn't get centered enough and the weight shifted to the side a bit, not so much because of the weight itself.
yeah i do. i like reading logs. they're interesting and some of the best advice are in them. yours, Artificial aspirations, traz, and screw. and some in the cycle forumn occasionally. also onebreath's logs are always interesting.
umm those are harder than the flat bench. honestly i feel like i use my shoulders more than my chest when i do em. i like to do em with dumbells and can push 35s, maybe 40s but haven't tried it yet. and thats only if the incline is not too high....
thanks, my training partner(well only my spotter really) is really cool. he's been adjusting my bench position a bit and i'm more stable now. i still haven't really progressed but i feel a firmer grip lowering the bar. will keep you updated on how things go, especially with that WD i wanna go on.
yeah that pretty much how i've been doing them. but i think thats a good idea. the gradual increase in weight after each set is not working as efficiently. what do you think; after a thorough warmup, i start out with 110 or 115 instead of 90 or 100. i'll shoot for 8 reps, 3 sets. same weight. i get accustomed to it a bit. and then as another 5-10lbs like u said.
i like tricept work. its not too much for me. but i was thinking of cutting back and going the same above principle. just to try it out.
yeah, pretty much fallowing the routine saibot layed out. 2x5-8 reps then inclined 2x8-10, switching the other day to inclined 2x5-8(start with) and finish bench 2x8-10.
tris
Close Grip Bench Press or/and dumbell extentions/ also scull crusher - 3 sets of 6-8 reps.
Triceps Press-Downs - 2 drop sets, 5 weight drops per set, 6-8 reps per weight level
dip, sometimes-but by then could never manage to do it weighted. i usually finish with press downs.