Big Boy Basics

[Tblock1]

Nice song choice for "crazy bell" bench haha! Those really hard reps like on 195x4 will overload your triceps, increased your lockout a lot. I want to try those sometime they look really fun. at the spotter rushing over at the end You might want to consider not training to failure on the banded overhead press, as it will be hard to gain strength. BTW, I saw your wearing those wrist wraps. How much did they cost I really need a pair for push presses?

 

[Andalite]

Nice song choice for "crazy bell" bench haha! Those really hard reps like on 195x4 will overload your triceps, increased your lockout a lot. I want to try those sometime they look really fun. at the spotter rushing over at the end You might want to consider not training to failure on the banded overhead press, as it will be hard to gain strength. BTW, I saw your wearing those wrist wraps. How much did they cost I really need a pair for push presses?

I am not going to failure on the banded ohp - not intentionally atleast. It just happened that I failed (and it pissed me off).

I've been wearing these wrist wraps for a few years now. I got them from APT.

APT Pro Gear - Wrist Wraps 24 " Weight Lifting BLOOD STRIPE

They're $11 plus I got some % off for the discount code (2FREE).

I absolutely LOVE APT. Alan's one of the NICEST guys out there, IMO. I remember when I was a freshmen and I couldn't afford some chalk so I requested Alan to hold the sale for another week...guess what? He sent me 1 pound of chalk FOR FREE!!! Ever since, I've been a HUGE fan of APT and a loyal customer. Hell, I ordered for bands all the way from India...

 

[JDid23]

nice workout man. Why do you do OHP's with bands?

Also, how is your new gym? Does anyone actually know how to spot?

 

[Andalite]

nice workout man. Why do you do OHP's with bands?

I've been doing these for a while now. I use bands to increase the tension at lockout.

Also, how is your new gym? Does anyone actually know how to spot?

You saw the guy who ran to help me when I got stuck @ 195?

 

[JDid23]

I've been doing these for a while now. I use bands to increase the tension at lockout.



You saw the guy who ran to help me when I got stuck @ 195?

Yeah, I saw him. However, seemed kind of weird he wasn't behind you to spot you when you needed it.

 

[Andalite]

Yeah, I saw him. However, seemed kind of weird he wasn't behind you to spot you when you needed it.

I don't like spots. I just need them when I get pinned down. And other than bench press + variations I don't require a spot. I have the safety bars to save me if I fail lol...

 

[Andalite]

Deadlift Training
Mesocycle 22 - Week 2​

Beginning Thoughts:

Last night's workout..​

Workout:

Deadlift Warm-up:
Mobility Drills
135 lbs x 7 reps
245 lbs x 7 reps
295 lbs x 4 reps
345 lbs x 3 reps
385 lbs x 3 reps

Deadlifts:
415 lbs x 3 reps
435 lbs x 2 reps
455 lbs x 1 rep
Fucking miserable workout. I really hate this. Second terrible workout in a row and there are yet many more to come. So whats the problem here? Y'all can see this in the video but here's the simple list:
1. The barbell is not an olympic bar and is much thinner therefore its a pain to hold
2. The barbell has no knurling except towards the very end
3. The plates are triangular in shape so whenever they land they're at an awkward angle
4. The plates are smaller than the normal 45 cm diameter plates I am used to working out with

Pistol Squats:
6 + 7 = 13 reps

Ab Roller:
BW x 10 reps x 5 sets

Hand Extensions:
2 bands x 20 reps x 3 sets​

Videos:

Deadlifts:
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Overall Impression:

This is very frustrating...​

 

[JDid23]

dam sorry to hear about the plates. it sounds really annoying. you going to plan any deadlifting around the plate situation?

 

[ExtraMile]

i wear 12 inch wrist wraps instead of 24's and only use them when doing 1, 2 or 3 rep real heavy benching...

 

[Andalite]

dam sorry to hear about the plates. it sounds really annoying. you going to plan any deadlifting around the plate situation?

I'm trying to set up my own home gym which will have the right size/shape plates.

It'll take me a while though so this shit is frustrating me.