Cut and Heal: my HST journal

[Jim Ouini]

Nice workout. Like I said, I envy your squat.

I don't know about this CNS trickery...I know a back-off set is usually pretty easy on the way back down than on the same weight on the way up, so maybe it's the same principle.

 

[Guinness5.0]

10 rep phase - workout 5 of 6

WEDNESDAY

Tough one again

Squat 135x5, x5, x5, 225x5, 275x3, 305x9, x6
-I decided to go a little easy on squats to leave something in the tank for friday, This was still quite difficult, I hope it was a good call. Also, while I was in the power rack it was fun to watch some dude do just about every varriation of the leg sleds that he could come up with, and ALL for quarter reps, Seriously this dude probably did 30 sets - he started before I got there and was still doing stuff while I was doing dips an hour later

Standing OHP 135x4, 140x10, x9
-Easier than monday. Also I didn't use a belt.

BB rows 180x10, x10
-I think these are the only thing I set the weights dead-on for

Wide grip pulldowns 18px10
-glad to be done wiht 'em

Dips BWx5, x5, (BW+70)x10, x8
-Hit failure after 8

I skipped deads b/c I really want both sets of ten for friday's squats. It's gonna be rough.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Also, while I was in the power rack it was fun to watch some dude do just about every varriation of the leg sleds that he could come up with, and ALL for quarter reps, Seriously this dude probably did 30 sets - he started before I got there and was still doing stuff while I was doing dips an hour later

You can see comical things on the leg press. I once saw a guy load it up with the max amount of plates, then put a bar with 45's on top of it. Then he did quarter reps wiith his buddy 'assisting' him pushing up on the platform with his hands.

GL on Friday, you'll git it.

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

Nice progress so far. How are you enjoying the program? Has your back started to bother you again at all? Do you notice any striations coming through yet?

 

[Guinness5.0]

AI-

I like it. My back was a tad tender yesterday, but not bad. I think it's from Tues. night - tossing and turning. It's better today b/c I slept like a log.

I think I've gained muscle and lost fat, so that's always a good thing. Shoulders are up half an inch while belly is down about two inches. I may just keep this super-slow cuttng going for a while - I can't stand the thought of getting weaker/smaller just to lose a few pounds of fat.

 

[Guinness5.0]

Ten rep phase - workout 6 of 6

FRIDAY

I didn't have much time friday so I split the workout over two days

Squat 135x5, x5, x5, 225x5, 315x3, x10, x10
-Got 'em Pretty much drama-free, but the last set had two rest-pauses of 3 or 4 seconds. I shaved my head last week and it looked like a red light bulb in the mirror halfway through the set

Sumo deads 225x5, x5, 315x3
-I really think I should start doing these. My knees still want to come together on squats and these deads really seem to work the adductors.

Deads 315x5, 365 x1, 425xfail
-pretty beat by this point. No biggie.

SATURDAY

Warmed up w/ light front squats and power cleans

Standing OHP 135x4, 145x10, x10
-Last rep of set two was a push-press

BB rows 185x3, x10, x10
-Had to rest-pause around rep eight of set two

Pullups BWx7
-grip limited :anger: Probably coulda done eight w/ straps

Dips BWx5, x5, (BW+75)x9, (BW+75)x7
-Failed halfway through rep eight of set two. I've been thinking that these are superior to bench as an upper body movement - just look at the loading difference. Total weight on these was 315 pounds; there's no chance I could hit 315 for nine on bench.

Power cleans 135x3x3, 185x3x3, 205x1, 225x1, x1
-Fun. Form is coming along nicely but racking it perfectly is a bit tough - I still have to adjust it a bit to get it perfect,

 

[Guinness5.0]

Pic updates:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431958

 

[Jim Ouini]

Sumo deads 225x5, x5, 315x3
-I really think I should start doing these. My knees still want to come together on squats and these deads really seem to work the adductors.

How'd they feel compared to conventional? I tried to go back to my semi-sumo for a rep or two a few weeks ago and it felt kinda weird. A lot of squatting the weight up and pushing out. I found it easier for grinding it out off the floor, though.

After a lot of practice with both, I think conventional is better for my body type. But I'll probably do semi-sumo here and there. Ya never know when you'll need it.

Re: Pics.

You're looking scary with the shaved head. Like a human mastiff

I can't remember if you had a high-rear-quarter-back-most muscular shot before, but you look harder in that shot.

 

[Guinness5.0]

Jim-
Sumo felt foreign, no doubt. I was def. using muscles in ways they weren't accustomed to. I was surprised at how tough they felt off the floor, plus balance was a bit awkward. But I think I like 'em.

Re: pics-
Well I've always liked my upper back but with the flash on no definition/shape came through. I turned the flash off and it looks better. I wanna buy the neck harness from Ironmind and get the "pack of hot dogs" look goin', but I may need to get a GF before I do that

And I love the shaved head - always looks neat, no maintenance, free haircuts - what's not to like?

 

[anotherbutters]

I have to keep my hair short these days - male pattern baldness at it's worst. Pattern being the optimal world. Waaahh, why me? I've never had the balls to have it shorter than a number 2 though.