Not a bad little workout. . .

[louden_swain]

Well, I had to get into the dungeon to help settle down some nerves and here is what I ended up with in 45 minutes:

1. Incline Dumbbell Presses (50 degrees) -

warmup sets: 40lbs x 10, 60lbs x 10, 90lbs x 10
building sets: 110lbs x 2 sets of 10 reps

2. Seated Barbell Presses -

135lbs x 10, 165lbs x 10, 190lbs x 10

3. Parallel Dips -

bodyweight x 10, bodyweight + 40lbs x 10, bodyweight + 80lbs x 10

4. Lying French Presses -

3 sets of 10 @ 110lbs

5. Supported T-Bar Rows -

2 plates x 10, 3 plates x 10, 4 plates x 10

6. Wide Grip Pull-Downs -

120lbs x 10, 150lbs x 10, 200lbs x 10

7. Up Right Rows -

2 sets x 10 reps @ 115lbs

MID SECTION WORK

Superset:

{incline crunches - 2 sets x 25 reps with:
{hyperextensions - 2 sets x 25 reps

{pulley crunches @ 60lbs @ 2 sets of 25 reps
{pull-throughs @ 100lbs @ 2 sets of 25 reps

Thats it. . felt a nauseated. . .thought the chicken, potatoes, bisquits, and green beans were going to come up.

Nice sweat.

And best of all. . the training session eliminated some mild anxiety lol.

 

[NWinters]

your freakin strong.

Nick

 

[louden_swain]

your freakin strong.

Nick

Thanks Winters, but not really lol.

There is always room for more strength. . .for me strength gain = size gain.

Big eating is 75 percent of my training. . lol.

 

[revexrevex]

LOUDEN is the MAN

 

[Debaser]

I agree with the others, you're strong. I do have a question, though: it seems like you should be able to do more weight on the dips, simply relative to your other lifts. Or maybe I'm crazy. Dips are where your chest is at its strongest position, it just seems like you should be able to do more weight to me.

 

[Dave949]

Thats some pretty respectable poundages Swain !!!

Your seated military press @190 is very respectable.

I would have to say you defitnetly earned your dinner tonight

 

[Dave949]

P.S.

Your dumbell inclines @110 lbs. x 10 is very respectable.

 

[louden_swain]

I agree with the others, you're strong. I do have a question, though: it seems like you should be able to do more weight on the dips, simply relative to your other lifts. Or maybe I'm crazy. Dips are where your chest is at its strongest position, it just seems like you should be able to do more weight to me.

Debaser, dips are one of my worst exercises.

It is essential for me to have solid technque so I can prevent injuries.

I always get a full range of motion and take the movement nice and controlled. I have never used more than 100lbs on weighted dips, besides my chest, delts, and triceps were starting to fatigue.

 

[louden_swain]

P.S.

Your dumbell inclines @110 lbs. x 10 is very respectable.

Thanks. . its OK and has taken years to build up to this level.

In 1996, I thought I was tearin' it up when I was working out with 75lbers for sets of 8.


Its all about drilling. . drilling. . drilling!!

 

[Dave949]

Thanks. . its OK and has taken years to build up to this level.

Sorry Swain.....110 x 10 is more than just o.k. I`ll stick with my original statement.....
its VERY respectable bro !!!!

NOW STOP BEING SO GOD DARN HUMBLE !!!!!

 

[louden_swain]

Sorry Swain.....110 x 10 is more than just o.k. I`ll stick with my original statement.....
its VERY respectable bro !!!!

NOW STOP BEING SO GOD DARN HUMBLE !!!!!

No its only OK. . .

I have seen guys training with 130s and 140s for sets of 15, which is a huge difference.

The heaviest we have in the gym are 140s. . .in order for me to get to that level, I need to put on 30-40lbs.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Well, I had to get into the dungeon to help settle down some nerves and here is what I ended up with in 45 minutes:

1. Incline Dumbbell Presses (50 degrees) -

warmup sets: 40lbs x 10, 60lbs x 10, 90lbs x 10
building sets: 110lbs x 2 sets of 10 reps

2. Seated Barbell Presses -

135lbs x 10, 165lbs x 10, 190lbs x 10

3. Parallel Dips -

bodyweight x 10, bodyweight + 40lbs x 10, bodyweight + 80lbs x 10

4. Lying French Presses -

3 sets of 10 @ 110lbs

5. Supported T-Bar Rows -

2 plates x 10, 3 plates x 10, 4 plates x 10

6. Wide Grip Pull-Downs -

120lbs x 10, 150lbs x 10, 200lbs x 10

7. Up Right Rows -

2 sets x 10 reps @ 115lbs

MID SECTION WORK

Superset:

{incline crunches - 2 sets x 25 reps with:
{hyperextensions - 2 sets x 25 reps

{pulley crunches @ 60lbs @ 2 sets of 25 reps
{pull-throughs @ 100lbs @ 2 sets of 25 reps

Thats it. . felt a nauseated. . .thought the chicken, potatoes, bisquits, and green beans were going to come up.

Nice sweat.

And best of all. . the training session eliminated some mild anxiety lol.

Nice routine!!! Looks like you strained a little too hard though, from the looks of your avatar your complexion has changed..You could join the black panthers now!

 

[Serea]

That's a ton of work for 45 minutes!

 

[WalkingBeast]

True dat homie!

 

[MULE1]

Bobby Fields Does dips at 265 with 300 lbs for 5 reps

 

[from zero]

Nice workout broly! How's your body feeling?

 

[louden_swain]

Bobby Fields Does dips at 265 with 300 lbs for 5 reps

Thats an impressive feat of strength.

 

[louden_swain]

Nice workout broly! How's your body feeling?

From Zero,

Its feeling great!! Lighter weights and higer reps are the key! I feel like I am building rather than breaking myself down. Focusing on constant motion on the muscle and solid technique is the key.

 

[guldukat]

That's a nice effin' work out!

Since you're weighing 225-230 or so (? Is that right?), that's a good dip, but I know what you mean about them...they've always been tough for me, too.

They are, however, a fantastic exercise. I think they're one of the very best upper-body moves. Thinking about Bobby Fields and Marvin Eder (~630 lb. dip?) makes me want to improve them like mad!

 

[Tweakle]

your conditioning must be really good to make it thru that lot in such a short workout. looking strong, bor

 

[louden_swain]

your conditioning must be really good to make it thru that lot in such a short workout. looking strong, bor

I appreciate the comment. . if you train with higher reps for a while, conditioning certainly improves.

Building endurance never hurt anyone. . lol.

Keys to surviving include: carbs, a well hydrated body, plenty of stretching, and determination.

 

[Tweakle]

do you find you're looking more muscular from the shorter rest breaks? I'm a lazy slob right now & I look it probably because I take up to 10 mins between exercises