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Wow are you really expecting to improve strength when dropping down to 205-215? Thats going to be a hard goal to obtain
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Wow are you really expecting to improve strength when dropping down to 205-215? Thats going to be a hard goal to obtain
Andalite
Elite Bodybuilder
Well it looks like my whole philosophy on training and how you look not mattering is bullshit and that I am full of shit.
I'll explain.
Let's just say the first girl I ever loved that loved me and that I still have thought about from time to time for the past 13 years is now back in my life in a way. We have talked on the phone, but she lives in another state so I probably won't see her for awhile.
This is where my whole outlook on training and physique just did a complete 180 today. I saw a pic of her today from about 2 years ago. She is absolutely beautiful. As beautiful as I thought she would grow up to be and apparently does not have a boyfriend nor has had one for quite some time.
I'll be completely honest. I have never been more motivated to get my ass into killer shape than now. After I saw that pic I was like how can I expect her to like what she see's when I don't look as good as her.
It's like a switch just flipped in my head.
As of tomorrow I am going to create a meal plan to start losing bodyfat.
Other than a big dietary change I am going to continue training the way I have been, but start doing cardio 30-45min 4 days a week on top of my lifting.
My goal is to cut down to a very solid, strong and good looking 205-215lbs.
So anyone that wants to slam me now go ahead.
A couple of things.
Firstly, I don't think you need to be slammed at all. I think whatever you do is going to lead you to a happy place. Thats because you are what you are. So, major props for trying to get this girl back. I really hope it works.
Secondly, WD is the bomb. I've done it in the past, but I'm learning how to use it for a slow body recomp now
I think it's solid and if you bought IA's book like me then you're on the right track. Good luck!
ghettostudmuffin
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LOL.
After about 2 days I came to my senses. I still have feelings for that girl.
BUT, I want to bench 500 and full squat 6 plates each side for reps.
I have used the warrior diet in the past with great success, but it's not gonna work for me to get that strong.
Girls are great, but I want to be strong as a motherfucker for me. If she doesn't find me attractive or my personality doesn't win her over so be it.
Basically I'm not gonna curtail my goals specifically just for a woman and what she might think of my looks.
Food and weights recommence.
After about 2 days I came to my senses. I still have feelings for that girl.
BUT, I want to bench 500 and full squat 6 plates each side for reps.
I have used the warrior diet in the past with great success, but it's not gonna work for me to get that strong.
Girls are great, but I want to be strong as a motherfucker for me. If she doesn't find me attractive or my personality doesn't win her over so be it.
Basically I'm not gonna curtail my goals specifically just for a woman and what she might think of my looks.
Food and weights recommence.
LOL.
After about 2 days I came to my senses. I still have feelings for that girl.
BUT, I want to bench 500 and full squat 6 plates each side for reps.
I have used the warrior diet in the past with great success, but it's not gonna work for me to get that strong.
Girls are great, but I want to be strong as a motherfucker for me. If she doesn't find me attractive or my personality doesn't win her over so be it.
Basically I'm not gonna curtail my goals specifically just for a woman and what she might think of my looks.
Food and weights recommence.
LOL nice bro
ghettostudmuffin
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3-19-2011
Posterior Chain Day
Rack Pulls, pins 2" below knees
135x5, 225x5, 315x3, 405x1, 440x6 w/belt
Barbell Stiff-legged Deadlift w/straps
260x2x10
Power Shrugs w/straps
260x3, 315x3, 335x5,5,5,5,9 It's hard for me to do more than about 5 reps on these without risking my form getting sloppy, I think I'm just gonna do 5's and then throw in a high rep set of db shrugs to finish them off
One Arm DB Row 60x3, 75x3, 80x3, 85x3, 90x3, 95x3, 100x3, 60x15
Wide Grip Cable Pulldown #12, 3x8, #10, 1x12
Seated Alt DB Curls 35's x6, 25's x7
Bodyweight 244-245lbs
Solid workout
Posterior Chain Day
Rack Pulls, pins 2" below knees
135x5, 225x5, 315x3, 405x1, 440x6 w/belt
Barbell Stiff-legged Deadlift w/straps
260x2x10
Power Shrugs w/straps
260x3, 315x3, 335x5,5,5,5,9 It's hard for me to do more than about 5 reps on these without risking my form getting sloppy, I think I'm just gonna do 5's and then throw in a high rep set of db shrugs to finish them off
One Arm DB Row 60x3, 75x3, 80x3, 85x3, 90x3, 95x3, 100x3, 60x15
Wide Grip Cable Pulldown #12, 3x8, #10, 1x12
Seated Alt DB Curls 35's x6, 25's x7
Bodyweight 244-245lbs
Solid workout
ghettostudmuffin
New member
3-21-2011
Bench Press barx5, 135x5, 185x3, 225x3, 255x2 warmup
280x5,5,5,3+2 forced, 1+2 forced
Strict Cable Pressdown #7, 5x9 not all sets were perfect, I will be staying at this weight until I can do 5 sets of 10 all in good form
Didn't do shoulders today. I actually debated calling it after the 3rd set of bench. Last night my head felt a little off and I didn't sleep well.
I'm glad I got 3 sets on the bench legit, but I was also upset because it is the first time I have failed to do all the sets across pretty much since I started lifting 10+ months ago.
Next week I'm going high volume and light per coaches recommendation. I'm gonna start on 25's on the dumbell bench and rest about a minute between sets and run the rack up until I can't get 10 reps with a weight. I'm hoping to make it to the 75's as that would be about 110 reps total
Bodyweight 244lbs
Bench Press barx5, 135x5, 185x3, 225x3, 255x2 warmup
280x5,5,5,3+2 forced, 1+2 forced
Strict Cable Pressdown #7, 5x9 not all sets were perfect, I will be staying at this weight until I can do 5 sets of 10 all in good form
Didn't do shoulders today. I actually debated calling it after the 3rd set of bench. Last night my head felt a little off and I didn't sleep well.
I'm glad I got 3 sets on the bench legit, but I was also upset because it is the first time I have failed to do all the sets across pretty much since I started lifting 10+ months ago.
Next week I'm going high volume and light per coaches recommendation. I'm gonna start on 25's on the dumbell bench and rest about a minute between sets and run the rack up until I can't get 10 reps with a weight. I'm hoping to make it to the 75's as that would be about 110 reps total
Bodyweight 244lbs
whats up with the straps on those shrugs and sl's?... seems a bit unlike you...
i was at Sport's Authority this weekend, needed some chalk, which they were out of, but grabbed some shorts on clearance to squat in... i was contemplating getting some straps and i even had them with me up to the checkout lane... but i told the cashier i didnt want them at the last second...
what are your thoughts on them bro... i see guys like you and then thatbloke using the hooks... im thinking they might help me on rack pulls, but i can pretty much grip the heaviest dumbells (120's) for rows, and i can power shrug in the low 400's for 5 reps no prob...
i always put them in the same category as gloves... but im thinking now i might give them a shot...
i suppose it would help me put more focus on the pull, and i would not have to put so much energy into gripping the bar...
what are your thought on this?...
i was at Sport's Authority this weekend, needed some chalk, which they were out of, but grabbed some shorts on clearance to squat in... i was contemplating getting some straps and i even had them with me up to the checkout lane... but i told the cashier i didnt want them at the last second...
what are your thoughts on them bro... i see guys like you and then thatbloke using the hooks... im thinking they might help me on rack pulls, but i can pretty much grip the heaviest dumbells (120's) for rows, and i can power shrug in the low 400's for 5 reps no prob...
i always put them in the same category as gloves... but im thinking now i might give them a shot...
i suppose it would help me put more focus on the pull, and i would not have to put so much energy into gripping the bar...
what are your thought on this?...
ghettostudmuffin
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Straps are definitely not in the gay category when properly used. They are if you use them on stuff you don't absolutely need them for though.
I believe Thatbloke likes actual hooks whereas I prefer actual straps. Both work great. When I use my straps I put my hand on the bar and loop the strap under the bar and then over the top and grip it so I'm only gripping the thin width of 1 strap layer. Alot of guys do multiple loops which is not the way imo.
I only use them on power shrugs because my grip is not strong enough to resist the explosive movement of that weight. If you can hold onto 405 np and are doing an actual "explosive" power shrug that looks like the second pull of a clean then you sir have some strong ass hands.
I decided to use them on stiff-legged deads because my goal is not to get a grip workout since I'm doing 2 sets of 10. I pretty much want grip a non factor when I do these so I can concentrate more on the stretch of the hams and pressing through as I come up.
I haven't done power shrugs in ages, but I'm going up 20lbs a week and 10-15lbs ew with the sl deads. I suspect within about 4 weeks I'll be using 405 on power shrugs and 315 on stiff legs.
Obviously I don't use them on regular deads nor heavy rows so I still get a decent grip workout. I'm not using chalk on my deads atm and don't have a problem holding 450+ for reps.
Last time I had my grip tested without doing any specific training I tested 165lbs on a very expensive hand dynamometer so I could easily close the captain's of crush #1 and only 30lbs off the #2.
My opinion is that grip strength should never be neglected, but outside of being able to hold onto a max deadlift, clean or a heavy dumbell row that is all that is necessary for a strong lifter unless you are a strongman competitor or hand strength specialist and absolutely require a monster grip.
If your spinal erectors are being held back on maximal strength because of your grip which could be holding you back on your max deadlift then straps may be the answer. I guess it all depends on how much heavier your rack pulls are than your 1 rep max deadlift.
As of this coming Friday or Saturday I will be doing rack pulls 2" below the knee with my previous max deadlift and don't require straps or chalk. You may be 100lbs or more over your dead and in that case I would say that you are not grip deficient so the use of straps is warranted.
Lifting gloves are always gay because they protect from callus buildup and as every man should know, strong callused hands are manly and smooth soft hands are girly and that's just the way it is. Straps do not fit into this specific criteria for gayness.
Excessive straps use can lead to dorkville.
This is all purely my opinion.
But, I am not alone on this...
lol
I believe Thatbloke likes actual hooks whereas I prefer actual straps. Both work great. When I use my straps I put my hand on the bar and loop the strap under the bar and then over the top and grip it so I'm only gripping the thin width of 1 strap layer. Alot of guys do multiple loops which is not the way imo.
I only use them on power shrugs because my grip is not strong enough to resist the explosive movement of that weight. If you can hold onto 405 np and are doing an actual "explosive" power shrug that looks like the second pull of a clean then you sir have some strong ass hands.
I decided to use them on stiff-legged deads because my goal is not to get a grip workout since I'm doing 2 sets of 10. I pretty much want grip a non factor when I do these so I can concentrate more on the stretch of the hams and pressing through as I come up.
I haven't done power shrugs in ages, but I'm going up 20lbs a week and 10-15lbs ew with the sl deads. I suspect within about 4 weeks I'll be using 405 on power shrugs and 315 on stiff legs.
Obviously I don't use them on regular deads nor heavy rows so I still get a decent grip workout. I'm not using chalk on my deads atm and don't have a problem holding 450+ for reps.
Last time I had my grip tested without doing any specific training I tested 165lbs on a very expensive hand dynamometer so I could easily close the captain's of crush #1 and only 30lbs off the #2.
My opinion is that grip strength should never be neglected, but outside of being able to hold onto a max deadlift, clean or a heavy dumbell row that is all that is necessary for a strong lifter unless you are a strongman competitor or hand strength specialist and absolutely require a monster grip.
If your spinal erectors are being held back on maximal strength because of your grip which could be holding you back on your max deadlift then straps may be the answer. I guess it all depends on how much heavier your rack pulls are than your 1 rep max deadlift.
As of this coming Friday or Saturday I will be doing rack pulls 2" below the knee with my previous max deadlift and don't require straps or chalk. You may be 100lbs or more over your dead and in that case I would say that you are not grip deficient so the use of straps is warranted.
Lifting gloves are always gay because they protect from callus buildup and as every man should know, strong callused hands are manly and smooth soft hands are girly and that's just the way it is. Straps do not fit into this specific criteria for gayness.
Excessive straps use can lead to dorkville.
This is all purely my opinion.
But, I am not alone on this...
lol
