Fitness Log

[Tblock1]

Alright I am going to start back at working out today, but I don't think I am going to be able to do deadlifts yet I'll probably do overhead press day per andalite's routine because I don't have enough weight at the gym for deadlifts...yet

 

[Tblock1]

Tuesday 6/8/10

Military press (video)
1x10x45
1x1x135
1x1x155
1x1x165
1x0x170
1x0x170
1x5x145 (easy)
1x4x145
1x3x145 (failed 4th)

Pullups (8 sets)
1x5xbw
1x5x20
1x3x35
1x3x50
2x2x50 (not failure on any)
1x10xbw (amazing how light these felt)
1x5xbw

CGBP (all reps paused...video)
1x5x135
1x3x185
1x1x225
1x1x245 BIG PR
1x0x255

Double Banded paused cgbp
2x5x145+doubled bands
1x4x145 +doubled bands

CORE

Turkish getups (all the way up and down x both arms)
1x1x35
1x1x50

Bodysaws (used 5 pound plates as sliders)
3x10xbw

Comments: Bodysaws were the HARDEST Core exercise I have EVER done. Period. There were ridiculous I love them!!!!! CGBP went awesome. Militayr press not so good.

 

[miked8c]

Solid CGBP and military press man, I think you may still have me on those.

 

[Tblock1]

Solid CGBP and military press man, I think you may still have me on those.

ahhahaha

Banded cgbp



245x1 paused cgbp


165x1 military press



EM: Any form corrections on the cgbp? I'm trying to get my bench form really good. Not sure if the angles were good enough for you though, I'll video up regular bench on that workout, what angles would you want? Thanks!

Miked: Hey man you should video some of your shit too, it is hella fun to see your progress when you have videos of it, and you can get form checks


Andalite: I'm loving the routine you gave me! Simple, to the point, and no bullshit exercises, only accesory work that helps Thanks

 

[Andalite]

BTW andalite: I printed out your routine you laid out (thanks a lot) but what would you suggest for core training? I'm also running into another problem with my deadlift: I'm gonna be back at my old gym with only 380 pounds of weight.......shit.....I'm going to try and get some 45's though

I have like 15 exercises which I basically rotate through. You never done the same exercise till all 14 have been done, basically.

There was a thread on GUStrength about this..let me see...

The Core Training Thread

Go through the list...

Definitely buy some 45s. You're in the US...they are available second hand everywhere at play it again sports. They're dirt cheap. Unlike me, you have no excuse to not buy additional plates

 

[ExtraMile]

check the rules of your competition they might have problems with your feet not being flat and on a few reps looked like your head came off the bench which might not be allowed.

 

[NBAfan#21]

Wow strong presses man. I remember a while back when you told me you were doing the smolov bench routine and your 1 rep max was 215lbs at the time. You progressed alot since then

 

[Tblock1]

Thanks nbafan! I'm hoping for a paused 275x1 bench regular grip within the next 2 weeks.

EM: I checked up on their rules and you can raise you head off the bench and have your feet on the balls of your toes. But thanks for reminding me of that because as I was looking at the rules it says you:

"must lie on his back so that the shoulders (upper back area) and buttocks are in
contact with the bench surface at all times during the lift. The head may move off the bench during the lift. The lifter must elect to place his feet either flatfooted (soles and heel in
contact with the platform or blocks) or up on the balls of his feet (heel not in contact with
the platform or blocks). The feet may not touch the bench or its supports. The assumed position of the shoulders, buttocks and feet must be maintained at all times during the lift.

To achieve firm footing, flat surfaced blocks or weight plates not exceeding 30 centimeters/11.8 inches may be used

Disqualification:
Any contact of the lifter's feet with the bench or its supports between the visible pauses at the beginning and end of the bench press.

So I'm guessing that would be disqualified because my feet had contact with the bench supports? It does say you can use surfaced blocks or weight plates for firmer footing, and that is all I am using the bench supports for it fimer footing and to keep me tight. Anyways, I posted this video on their site so they can tell me whats wrong haha!

EM: Have you ever thought about doing one of their competitions? The bench one I am in is coming up in 2 weeks, then there isn't one for a while. It will be an easy comp there are not many strong lifters competeting. Even with a 231x1 paused bench at your age you would do well, the formulas are age adjusted.


BTW, my abs are sore today Wohohohooho! Love them bodysaws lol

 

[JDid23]

Great job tblock.... looking and i bet feeling really strong man. I bet you can't wait until you can leave your new gym for your college one with what I imagine has more weights lol... I know I can't wait to be in a gym with a lotttt of racks

 

[lweaver]

Great progress man!

I'm still alive, just havent been updating really...just enough time lately to work go to school and lift. Keep it up!

Get those squats up...I'll work on the deads...