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Triple Threat's Terrific Tales of Training Triumphs, Trials and Tribulations

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Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Stewart20

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Archangel

No laughing here my Friend, Lunges make me HURL!!! Don't be so down on yourself, your doing stuff that not just anyone will/can do!!! Keep that chin up and heart light!!!

Arch

I was just annoyed that my legs were still hurting.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Archangel

I really like the slower rep speed, constant reminder to focus on the muscle and form, Good Stuff you should try it my Friend!!!

I tried doing this workout with a 3x3x cadence, but it was difficult to maintain that throughout. By the end of the set, it was barely 2x2x. The target was 9 reps per set. Even with a lighter weight, I wasn't always successful.

Fri, Dec 8

Close Grip Bench Press
135 x 9
165 x 9
185 x 6
185 x 6
185 x 5

Incline BB Press
135 x 9
165 x 6
165 x 6

Dips
BW x 6
BW x 5

Skull Crushers
45 x 9
45 x 9

Lat Pull-downs (plates x reps)
6 x 9
8 x 9
9 x 8

HS Low Row
90 x 9
120 x 8
120 x 8

HS High Row
140 x 8
140 x 7

BB Military Press
50 x 9
60 x 9

EZ Preacher Curls
55 x 9
55 x 9
55 x 9

BW: 230

Time: 70 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical – 15 minutes

Posted by: Double D

Killer workout Trips, very nice.

So is the White Steel the only bat ya got?

And when are ya coming around to hit some BP?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

Killer workout Trips, very nice.

So is the White Steel the only bat ya got?

And when are ya coming around to hit some BP?

Double D

That workout felt great! Doing the slower cadence, and hence a longer set timewise, showed me that I've been doing low rep sets for too long now. Muscular endurance is in the crapper.

The White Steel is the only bat I use in a game. I've got an old 38 oz bat that I use to warmup. I forget the model but it's easily 20 years old. Hard to believe I used to swing that in games. It's so worn that there are no markings on it at all. That's the heavy bat I use for the bat speed drill.

I've also got a 26 oz Worth that I had been using the previous 2-3 years. It's starting to show signs of wear and tear (besides me, several people on the team like to use it), so that's when I switched to the White Steel. The White Steel has been used for only 8-10 games so far. It took a while to get used to the end-loading. I'm hoping for some better numbers next year.

I would love to take some BP, but unfortunately, Illinois is a bit too far to drive.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Dec 9

Box Squats
185 x 2 (8 sets)

Paused Squats
185 x 2
205 x 2
215 x 2 (6 sets)

Speed Deadlifts
335 x 1 (5 sets)
355 x 1 (5 sets)

Can you tell that my legs don’t hurt any more?

Now for some lifting with 3x3x cadence.

SLDL
225 x 5 Too much weight at that cadence
185 x 6
185 x 4 Forearms are burning now.

Shrugs
185 x 7
185 x 6
185 x 5 Even with chalk, it was hard to hold the weight.

Leg Press
450 x 9
450 x 6

That slower cadence really did a number on me here.

Resumed normal cadence here.

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 12
90 x 12
135 x 12
160 x 8
160 x 5
145 x 8

Hyperextensions
35 x 8
40 x 6
40 x 6

Cardio
100 yd sprints x 6
In my mind I was sprinting. In reality I was doing a fast jog.

Time: 75 minutes. I didn't exactly hurry through this workout.

BW: 229

Posted by: b_reed23

sorry I've been gone this week, it looks like you are doing great Trips!

Posted by: Double D

I would cut those sprints down to 50 yard sprints and go harder. What do you think?

Posted by: Burner02

nice workout, trips!

Posted by: gwcaton

16 sets of squats !

Posted by: b_reed23

Trips...I'm loving the Christmas Smileys!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

sorry I've been gone this week, it looks like you are doing great Trips!

Billie

Thanks. Doing well for an old guy!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

I would cut those sprints down to 50 yard sprints and go harder. What do you think?

Double D

I like doing the sprints from 40 yds up to 100 yds, although I think 40-60 is best. The day I did all 100's my legs were somewhat tired and I knew that I couldn't go all out, so I did the longer distance.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

nice workout, trips!

Burner

Thanks, Burner. Now I'd like the opportunity to say the same to you. <hint, hint>

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by gwcaton

16 sets of squats !

Gary

A lot of sets, but each set was only 2 reps and at about 70% of 1RM, so it wasn't all that taxing. I was trying to pay close attention to form.

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Burner

Thanks, Burner. Now I'd like the opportunity to say the same to you. <hint, hint>

gimme a couple days...

Posted by: Archangel

Your w/o's are killin me, I would buckle with all that!!! Definatly tip my hat to you BRother Triple!!!

Posted by: gwcaton

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Gary

A lot of sets, but each set was only 2 reps and at about 70% of 1RM, so it wasn't all that taxing. I was trying to pay close attention to form.

I see, did it work ?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

What g-dub said. 16 SETS OF SQUATS. Holy crap!

Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

What g-dub said. 16 SETS OF SQUATS. Holy crap!

The man is a sick mo-fo!

I wish I was that sick.

Posted by: Pylon

Mmmm...squats......

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Your w/o's are killin me, I would buckle with all that!!! Definatly tip my hat to you BRother Triple!!!

Arch

What do they say? That which does not kill you makes you stronger?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by gwcaton

I see, did it work ?

Gary

Yes, actually. It's easy to keep good form when working with that light of a weight.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

What g-dub said. 16 SETS OF SQUATS. Holy crap!

JD

Perhaps I should try 1 set for each year of age?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by DOMS

The man is a sick mo-fo!

I wish I was that sick.

DOMS

Have patience. In another 18 years, with some training, you can be that sick too.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Mmmm...squats......

Py

Does a body good!

Posted by: Burner02

I thought milk did a body good?

Posted by: Triple Threat

That too.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Dec 11 ME BP

Bench Press
135 x 3
185 x 3
225 x 3
245 x 3
255 x 3
265 x 2
265 x 2

Close Grip Bench Press
225 x 4
205 x 6
205 x 5
185 x 6

Dips
BW+30 x 6
BW+30 x 5

Skull Crushers
75 x 9
75 x 7

Pull-ups
BW x 6
BW x 6
BW x 5
BW x 4

BB Rows
235 x 5
235 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 4

Chin-ups
BW x 6
BW x 4

BW: 230

Cardio?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Dec 13 ME Squat/DL

Squats
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5
245 x 5
265 x 3
275 x 1
295 x 1

Deadlifts
365 x 1
405 x 1
475 x 1 I had 477 in me easily.

Lunge (reps are per leg)
95 x 6
105 x 5

SLDL
225 x 6
225 x 5

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 12
90 x 12
135 x 12
160 x 10
160 x 8
160 x 6

Hyperextensions
40 x 8 (3 sets)

Hanging Leg Raise
9
8

Cardio
Elliptical – 15 minutes

Posted by: gwcaton

Lunges ! Abs ! Dips ! Pullups ! Chinups !! You da man Trip

Did you use to be on dip/pullup welfare ? Come a long way

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by gwcaton

Lunges ! Abs ! Dips ! Pullups ! Chinups !!

oh my!

Nice workouts, mi amigo!

Posted by: Double D

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Arch

What do they say? That which does not kill you makes you stronger?

Hey thats my quote. Check out my sig.

Posted by: Double D

475 on deads? Trap bar?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by gwcaton

Lunges ! Abs ! Dips ! Pullups ! Chinups !! You da man Trip

Did you use to be on dip/pullup welfare ? Come a long way

Gary

I did used to be on pullup welfare. I haven't had to resort to dip welfare, though.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

oh my!

Nice workouts, mi amigo!

Burner

Gracias!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

475 on deads? Trap bar?

Double D

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Dec 15

All sets at 3-1-3-1 tempo (or as close as possible).

Incline DB Press
75 x 8
75 x 7

Decline DB Press
85 x 7
85 x 6

HS Low Row
160 x 9
160 x 8

HS High Row
200 x 8
200 x 7

DB Military Press
40 x 8
40 x 6

Lat Pulldown
9 plates x 8
9 plates x 7

Tricep Extensions
Rope 5 plates x 9
V-bar 6 plates x 7

EZ bar preacher curls
65 x 7
65 x 6

Time: 35 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical – 15 minutes

Posted by: Double D

In that case that is one wicked ass deadlift!!!

Posted by: gwcaton

How long you deload for ? Then back to the same program or something else ?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

In that case that is one wicked ass deadlift!!!

Double D

25 more lb to go to get back to 500.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by gwcaton

How long you deload for ? Then back to the same program or something else ?

Gary

A couple of days, at least. Tomorrow's workout will also be light, then I'll take Sunday off. I'll see how I feel Monday morning.

Part of the problem is that this past week was extremely busy for me at work. I had to prepare for a customer review plus try to get many things done before the week was out, since I'm not going to be working for the next 3 weeks.

Posted by: Archangel

Awesome w/o's in here BRother Triple!!! How do you like the slower rep cadence??? I love it, really helps/forces you to focus on the movement/muscle without cheating!!! Good Stuff my Friend, keep it up!!!

Posted by: Double D

500lbs on deads....wow that is incrediable. I dont think I will ever see that. And they say older fellows cant push big weights, wtf do they know?!?!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Awesome w/o's in here BRother Triple!!! How do you like the slower rep cadence??? I love it, really helps/forces you to focus on the movement/muscle without cheating!!! Good Stuff my Friend, keep it up!!!

Arch

The slower tempo makes the set much harder, especially the last few reps. DOMS has been more pronounced also.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

500lbs on deads....wow that is incrediable. I dont think I will ever see that. And they say older fellows cant push big weights, wtf do they know?!?!

Double D

You who can squat 400+ should have no trouble DLing 500. It just takes some time. And who's old? Me?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Dec 16

Box Squats
155 x 2 (5 sets)

Paused Squats
155 x 8
155 x 8

Speed Deadlifts
275 x 2 (4 sets)

Good Mornings
135 x 8
155 x 8

DB RDL
40 x 8
45 x 8

Step-ups
100 x 12
100 x 10

Ab Crunch Machine
90 x 12
135 x 12
160 x 9
160 x 8

Time: 45 minutes

Cardio
Sprints – 50 yd x 8

I reset the weights back to about 50% on squats and 60% for DLs. It almost felt as if I hadn’t worked out. Right now I’m sitting here chomping at the bit, waiting to get back to the gym tomorrow. That’s a good sign.

Posted by: Double D

You would think I should be able to dead more huh? Fuckin throws me for a loop. I would think I should be able to dead more than I can squat, but who knows.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

You would think I should be able to dead more huh? Fuckin throws me for a loop. I would think I should be able to dead more than I can squat, but who knows.

In reading journals here and on other sites, it seems as if a majority of people can deadlift more than they can squat, especially if not wearing any gear. Dunno DD, you might be one of those exceptions.

Posted by: Double D

Fufu, told me about some pl'er who squats more than he deads as well.

Posted by: gwcaton

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Sat, Dec 16

Box Squats
155 x 2 (5 sets)

Paused Squats
155 x 8
155 x 8

Speed Deadlifts
275 x 2 (4 sets)

Good Mornings
135 x 8
155 x 8

DB RDL
40 x 8
45 x 8

Step-ups
100 x 12
100 x 10

Ab Crunch Machine
90 x 12
135 x 12
160 x 9
160 x 8

Time: 45 minutes

Cardio
Sprints – 50 yd x 8

I reset the weights back to about 50% on squats and 60% for DLs. It almost felt as if I hadn’t worked out. Right now I’m sitting here chomping at the bit, waiting to get back to the gym tomorrow. That’s a good sign.

nice going Trip !

Posted by: gwcaton

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I hear ya ! The Holidays is gonna screw my schedule this week, that and a possible buyer for a truck load of classic car parts I have for sale

Posted by: Burner02

dang Trips...3 weeks?? sounds like a NICE vacation....

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by gwcaton

I hear ya ! The Holidays is gonna screw my schedule this week, that and a possible buyer for a truck load of classic car parts I have for sale

Gary

Same here. Two Monday (gym closed) holidays in a row.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

dang Trips...3 weeks?? sounds like a NICE vacation....

Burner

Three weeks with nothing to do but whore up IM.

Just kidding, there are lots of house things that need attention.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Dec 18 ME BP

OK, that’s enough deloading. It’s time to get back to work.

There’s a couple of new things this week.

The max effort exercise will be Incline Bench Press and at Stewart’s suggestion, we’re adding Pendlay Rows.

Incline Bench Press
135 x 5
165 x 5
185 x 5
205 x 3
215 x 3
225 x 3
235 x 1
245 x 1
255 x 1

Pendlay Rows
135 x 5
155 x 5
175 x 5
195 x 5 (3 sets)

Dips
BW+30 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5

Skull Crushers
80 x 9
80 x 8

Pull-ups
BW x 7
BW x 5
BW x 4
BW x 4

BB Military Press
95 x 6
105 x 5
115 x 4

Chin-ups
BW x 5
BW x 4
BW x 3

Time: 65 minutes

BW: Ate way too much this weekend.

A few more weekends like that, and I’ll need to DL 500 just to make 2x BW.

Cardio
50 yd sprint x 10

Posted by: gwcaton

Nice wo Trip !

LOL Damn holidays . So the diff between Pendlay and regular is just the reset on each rep ?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by gwcaton

Nice wo Trip !

LOL Damn holidays . So the diff between Pendlay and regular is just the reset on each rep ?

Gary

Thanks, Gary. From everything that I saw on the internet, that's the basic difference. That and the fact you bend over more with the Pendlays.

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Burner

Three weeks with nothing to do but whore up IM.

Just kidding, there are lots of house things that need attention.

hhmm..the 'hunny-do list' has been growing?

Posted by: Double D

Nice workout Trips looks very good. So when are you deciding to go on the ever so daunting cut?

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother Trips!!! Hope all is well my Friend!!!

Posted by: Stewart14

how did you like the rows????

Posted by: Devlin

Sorry Trip I just had to be the one to say

Hope you have a great birthday!!!

Posted by: gwcaton

Happy Birthday Young Man

Posted by: Burner02

Happy B-Day, Trips!

Posted by: Archangel

Happy Birthday Brother Triple, Hope you have a GREAT one my Friend!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

hhmm..the 'hunny-do list' has been growing?

It's about a mile long at this point.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

So when are you deciding to go on the ever so daunting cut?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother Trips!!! Hope all is well my Friend!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Stewart20

how did you like the rows????

Too soon to tell. My back was rather stiff most of Monday and all day Tuesday, into Wednesday. Had a rather negative effect on Wed workout.

Not sure if it was the rows or something else.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. Went out to lunch to celebrate and then had some chocolate cake this afternoon. Took a late nap and had a light dinner.

No house chores today. Just relaxed. Soon it's time to

and

Posted by: Double D

I missed your birthday as well. Damn I need to get on here more often. happy belated.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

I missed your birthday as well. Damn I need to get on here more often. happy belated.

Thanks, Double D. I thought you were on here all the time.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Dec 20 ME Squat/DL

Squats
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 3

Good Mornings
135 x 8 (3 sets)
155 x 6

Leg Press
270 x 12
450 x 12
540 x 10
630 x 8

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 12
90 x 12
135 x 12
160 x 8
160 x 6

Hyperextensions
BW x 8 (2 sets)

Cardio
Elliptical – 15 minutes
Sprints – 50 yd x 12

Lower back was very stiff Wednesday, to the point where I couldn’t maintain good form while squatting. I didn’t even try a deadlift. Surprisingly, good mornings didn’t hurt. Oh well, there’s always next time.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Dec 22

Tried a 2-1-2-1 tempo this time.

Incline BB Press
135 x 8
165 x 8
185 x 7
185 x 6

Close Grip Bench Press
135 x 8
165 x 8
175 x 6
175 x 6

Tricep Extensions
Rope 6 plates x 9
V-bar 6 plates x 9
U-bar 7 plates x 9
Reverse grip 6 plates x 8

WG Lat Pulldown
8 plates x 9
10 plates x 9
11 plates x 9
12 plates x 7

HS Low Row
185 x 8
185 x 8
185 x 7

HS High Row
230 x 8
230 x 7
230 x 7

NG Lat pulldowns
10 plates x 9
11 plates x 9
12 plates x 7

Time: 55 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical – 15 minutes
Sprints – 50 yd x 14

I like not having to go to work. I can do a leisurely workout, some light cardio on the elliptical, and then go home to get the kids off to school. Then I can head to the fields for my outdoor cardio.

Posted by: Stewart14

I like not having to work either, unfortunately, it doesn't happen quite as much as I would like it to!

Posted by: Double D

So its warm enough there to do some outdoor cardio? Thats nice huh? I am getting ready to start some of that! Cant wait.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

So its warm enough there to do some outdoor cardio? Thats nice huh? I am getting ready to start some of that! Cant wait.

Double D

Temperatures have been in the low 30's and high 20's at the time that I run in the morning. I don't mind the cold as long as it's dry. When the sun is shining it feels warmer.

On another note, I figured out what I did to my back. It was the bat speed drill I did on Monday. I went at it fairly hard and I guess I didn't warm up enough. I tried swinging a bat today just to loosen up and I immediately felt it in the exact same place where I've been tight all week. I'm glad I solved that mystery. Now I'll be more careful, especially when I haven't swung a bat in a while (which was the case on Monday). I'm quite relieved that it wasn't the workout (Pendlay rows, to be exact).

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Stewart20

I like not having to work either, unfortunately, it doesn't happen quite as much as I would like it to!

Stewart

Do you get any time off during the holidays?

Posted by: Stewart14

phew! I'm off the hook for suggesting the rows!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Stewart20

phew! I'm off the hook for suggesting the rows!

I didn't really think the rows were the culprit, but I had to consider them since they were new. I didn't even think about the bat speed drill, because I've been doing it for a while. It just didn't register that I hadn't done the bat drill in over a week.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Dec 23

Squats
135 x 8
185 x 8
205 x 6
205 x 6
205 x 4

Speed Deadlifts
225 x 2 (4 sets)

Good Mornings
135 x 8 (2 sets)

Just tested the back today. No pain. No stiffness.

Posted by: Burner02

No Pain, All gain!

Hey trips!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

No Pain, All gain!

Hey trips!

Burner

Posted by: Burner02

How ya doin', trips! Whatcha doin' on here on a saturday night?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

How ya doin', trips! Whatcha doin' on here on a saturday night?

Burner

Had some in-laws over for dinner. They left just a little while ago and the kids are watching TV. So it's relaxing time for me now. A little internet surfing and then off to bed.

Posted by: Burner02

I'm covering for my 'mirror.' (the other swing shift worker that's on opposite days as I am)

Posted by: Pylon

Merry X-mas, Trips!

Posted by: Burner02

Merry Christmas, Brotha!

Posted by: Triple Threat

What is this place? I don’t think we’re home anymore, TT.

Did you hear that, TT?

Who’s there?

Suddenly, three little and very ugly men appeared.

“Where are we? And who are you?” I asked.

“I’m myk”, said the first.
“I’m god hand”, said the second.
“And I’m BigDyl”, said the third.
“We’re munchkins.” they all said in unison.

“Munchkins?” I thought. “More like trolls if you ask me.”

Posted by: Triple Threat

All at once, a dark cloud appeared.

and from the darkness appeared an ugly witch.

“Hey, hey, hey, my pretty”, cried the witch as the munchkins ran and hid.
“Give me back those training shoes”, she said.

Posted by: Triple Threat

“Here, take them” I started to say, but I never finished my sentence as a bright light started floating towards me.

The light slowly faded and in its place appeared a goddess, or so it seemed.

Posted by: Triple Threat

“Be gone you”, said the goddess to the ugly witch, “before I ban your ass.”
And just like that, the witch was gone.

“Who? What? Where?” was all I could stammer. “What’s going on here? People come and go so quickly around here.”

“My dear,” said the angel, “That was the wicked witch of the Westside, otherwise known as ForemanRules. Apparently you dropped a barbell on the head of his good friend the wicked witch of Baja, Tough Old Man, who is now dead. No big deal as I’ve been wanting to ban his ass for quite some time. But since you killed him, you get to wear Tough Old Man’s bright red training shoes. And remember, never take them off. They have magic powers.”

Posted by: Triple Threat

“Who are you? Are you a witch, too” I asked.

“Yes, my name is Jodi and I’m a witch too, but I’m a good witch”, said the goddess. “. It’s OK children, you may come out now. The witch is gone.”

Slowly, hundreds of little people came out of hiding.

“I just want to take TT and go home and workout,” I said. “But I don’t know how to get home from here. How do I get home?”

“I don’t know” said Jodi. “Perhaps the wizard can help you”.

“Wizard?” I wondered.

“Yes, my dear. The Wizard of PRs.” answered the goddess.

“How do I find this wizard?” I asked.

“It’s a long journey“ replied Jodi. “You have to go through the forest of torture workouts. It’s very dangerous and you must be careful. There are many dangers in the forest.”

“Like what?” I asked, my knees shaking.

“Deadlifts” said a munchkin.

“Bench Press” said a second.

“Squats” cried a third.

“Deadlifts and bench press and squats! Oh my!” I thought.

“But how will I find my way through the forest of torture workouts?” I asked.

“Why that’s easy” said Jodi. “Just follow the training program.”

“What training program?” I started to ask, but the goddess had disappeared as quickly as she had appeared.
The munchkins joined in. “Follow the training program” said one. “Follow the training program” said another.

And as TT and I began our trek to see the Wizard of PRs, I joined them.
“Follow the training program. Follow the training program.
Follow, follow, follow, follow, follow the training program …”

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Dec 25

It’s time for our workout, TT. What should we do first?

“How about squats?” said a voice.

“Who said that?” I asked.

“Or maybe you should do squats instead. I can never make up my mind.” said the voice again.

“TT, I don’t see anyone” I said.

“Look, over here, it’s me, Squatcrow, but my friends call me Double D” replied the voice.
And then I saw him, standing by a squat rack. “C’mon, let’s squat. I can squat over 400 lbs.”

I didn’t think I could squat that much, but the temptation to workout was too great.

Squats
195 x 8
195 x 8
195 x 8
215 x 5
230 x 2
230 x 2
245 x 1

“What are you doing here?” asked DD when we had finished. I told him my story and when I was done, DD asked me if I thought the wizard could help him hit a softball 450 feet.

“I don’t see why not” I said. And so off we went.

Posted by: Burner02

whatever....you've been smoking, sir...I want some!

Posted by: Triple Threat

I was feeling pretty good and then I heard a voice say “Bnch Prs."
“What did you say?” I asked Squatcrow.
“I didn’t say anything,” answered DD.

Then again I heard it slightly louder. “Bnch Prs.”

And then I saw him. A tin man lying down on a bench, with a barbell loaded with 315 lbs sitting on his wind pipe. Squatcrow and I quickly ran over and we each grabbed an end and lifted it off him.

“Oh thank you, thank you so much” he said. “I’ve been stuck like that since, oh, I don’t know, a very long time.”

“Well you’re lucky we came along” said Squatcrow. “That wasn’t a very smart thing to do.”

“I know” said the tin man, “I almost skipped this workout. My name is Burner. Would you like to join me for some bench presses?”

Bench Press
225 x 2 (6 sets)

Pendlay Rows
185 x 6 (4 sets)

Seated BB Military Press
75 x 6 (4 sets)

Cardio
50 yd x 12

At the end, we told the tin man our story.
The tin man said, “Sometimes when it’s time to workout, I skip it because I don’t have a heart to ask for a spot. Do you think if I go with you to see the Wizard, he might be able to give me a heart?”

“We don’t see why not” Squatcrow and I replied.

Posted by: Burner02

LOL...
remember: Puff, puff, PASS!

Posted by: Pylon

Nice story, Trips. But no deadlifts?

Posted by: Double D

Glad to see you included me in your stories. Those were nice.

BTW I think I am going to try and max out this week on squats. It will be interesting!

Posted by: Burner02

Big Whammy, Big Whammy, BIG WHAMMY!

Speaking of game shows...did anybody watch that show: 1 and a 100 or something like that? Bob Saget hosted? It's kind of like Who wants to be a millionaire?

The people on the show...should be shot.
The one girl...ironically...was in school to be a detective....missed this question:
If Santa parallel parks his sleigh, what is PERPENDICULAR to the curb:
A) Driver's side door
B) Passenger side door
C) back of sleigh.
like...DUH....she picked B...yeah..hope she isn't called upon to investigate more than a missing lunch box at the elementry school....

Posted by: Double D

Never seen it what channel? Or network rather?

Posted by: Burner02

don't recall. Wasn't in charge of the 'clicker' last night....
and...just as I was about to reach thru the screen and choke the life out of some fool who also missed an EASY question...the crew commander...switched to football.

Posted by: Double D

Nope last night I was engaged in a great game of Tiger Woods Golf.

Posted by: Pylon

It's on NBC. I caught a few minutes of it, but am always depressed by the yahoos that manage to get on those shows. I'm convinced they pick them to save money. Also, I can't watch Bob Saget. In anything. He creeps me out.

Posted by: Burner02

...it reminds me of that segment Letterman would do...go out on the streets and ask people questions..and let the audience laugh at thier ignorance...
Hmm...Where's the St. Louis Arch at????
uuhhh....wisconsin?

...and THIS was in place before any of that 'Nobody left behind' crap programs...

Posted by: Pylon

We don't leave kids behind...we shove them all down to the same level.

Posted by: Burner02

yep...that's our future leaders....

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Nice story, Trips. But no deadlifts?

No reading ahead.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Dec 27

It was time for another workout. It started innocently enough.

Squats
195 x 8
195 x 8
195 x 8
215 x 5
230 x 2
230 x 2
245 x 1

Bench Press
225 x 3 (6 sets)

After the last set, I couldn’t find TT. Off in the woods again, no doubt. Suddenly, TT came running out of the woods, being chased by a ferocious lion.

“You can’t keep doing the same workout”, yelled the lion. “You have to keep changing it.”

TT quickly ran behind me, cowering in fright. The lion ran right up to us, still yelling “If you want to be big and strong and king of the jungle like me, you have to workout my way.”

Instinctively, I reached out and slapped the lion. Immediately, tears started flowing. “Why did you have to do that?” the lion whimpered.

“Why, you’re nothing but a big coward” I said.

“Yes,” answered the lion. “I’m afraid to commit to a single training program. It seems like I have to change it every week.”

“Well, would you like to join us?” I asked. “We’re going to do deadlifts next.”

“I love deadlifts” replied the lion.

Deadlifts
380 x 2 (6 sets)

Chin-ups
BW x 6
BW x 6
BW x 4

Dips
BW x 6
BW x 6
BW x 6

When we were done, we told the lion our story. “Do you think the wizard could give me some courage to stick with a training program for longer than two weeks?” asked the lion.

“I don’t see why not” said the squat-crow and tin-benchpress-man in unison.

“By the way,” I asked. “What is your name?”

“Stewart” replied the lion.

Posted by: b_reed23

looking good TT

Posted by: Double D

Definitly nice workout, you fuckin stud!

Posted by: Burner02

ha...stewie got pimp-slapped!

Posted by: Double D

By who?

Posted by: Burner02

trips? Didn't u read his workout journey to see the wizard?

Posted by: Double D

I dont think I did.

Posted by: Stewart14

Well, at least I am the "King of the Jungle"

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Wed, Dec 27

Deadlifts
380 x 2 (6 sets)

Holy crap! You are not in Kansas anymore.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Holy crap! You are not in Kansas anymore.

Welcome back, JD.

Good to see you again.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Dec 29

Bench Press
225 x 2 (6 sets)

Pendlay Rows
195 x 6 (4 sets)

Close Grip Bench Press
185 x 6 (4 sets)

BB Military Press
85 x 6 (4 sets)

Dips
BW+10 x 6 (4 sets)

Time: 49 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical – 15 minutes
.25 mile jog
50 yd sprints x 10

BW: 232

Posted by: Pylon

Nice work, Trips. But no story?

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Nice work TT. You already got your lifts in for the day

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Nice work, Trips. But no story?

Pylon

The story will continue tomorrow. Had to get today's workout in to set the stage.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Nice work TT. You already got your lifts in for the day

YM

I do my lifting early in the morning. That way, no matter what happens during the day, I've got my workout in.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Since i have obviously been slacking, I am not sure about your lastest wo's. Variation of 5 x 5?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Since i have obviously been slacking, I am not sure about your lastest wo's. Variation of 5 x 5?

JD

It's not a 5x5 variation. I call it "Triple Threat's Torture Training". It's a combination of some routines I found on the internet.

For squats, I'm following Smolov's Squat Cycle. It's a 13 week program.

For bench and deadlifts, I found this 6 week Russian training program, although I'm only deadlifting twice a week and not three times as suggested.

And on top of that, I add accessory exercises as I see fit. The first week I went with 4x6, but that will change as the programs get harder.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Dec 30

Our next workout was a bit more tortuous.

Squats
215 x 5 (4 sets)
230 x 3
245 x 2 (2 sets)
275 x 1

Deadlifts
380 x 3 (6 sets)

Pull-ups
BW x 5
BW x 4

Time: 55 minutes

Cardio
.25 mile jog
50 yd sprints x 8

“I’m glad that’s over. I could use a rest after these past two days” I said when we had finally finished.

“I can certainly feel it” added the tin man.

“I think it’s time for a change” replied the lion.

“Look!” cried the squat-crow. “I think I see the Wizard’s castle.”

We all looked in the direction the squat-crow was pointing and saw this:

It was like nothing I had ever seen. “I wonder how many more workouts there will be until we get there.” I asked. “And then the wizard will be able to tell me how to get home.”

“And I’ll be able to ask for more brawn” said Double D the squat-crow.

“And I can ask for a heart” added Burner the tin man.

“And some courage for me” roared Stewart the lion.

So we set off, arm-in-arm, singing “We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of PRs.”

Posted by: Double D

Haha, Stew needs courage, you scaredy chicken!!!

Damn Trips thats alot of squatting, but the numbers look good.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Damn Trips thats alot of squatting, but the numbers look good.

DD

Sure is, and this week plus next week is just a warmup. Wait until you see week #3.

Posted by: Double D

Well inform me whats week 3 look like?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Well inform me whats week 3 look like?

That's when we squat 4 times per week.

Posted by: Double D

Why would you want to do such a thing?

Posted by: Triple Threat

To see if I can make my squats something respectable. For squats, I'm following Smolov's Squat Cycle. It's a 13 week program. You can read about it here. Although keep in mind that I lasted only 4 weeks with 5x5 so we'll have to see.

Posted by: Double D

Looks rough to me. I have no problems getting mine to go up, so I am good for now. Haha.

Posted by: Pylon

Happy New Year, Trips! (Sorry, I don't have the wide array of cartoons you to which you seem to have access.)

Posted by: Triple Threat

Happy New Year to you too, Py. I couldn't find too many smilies for the occasion, though.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Jan 1

Squats
135 x 5
185 x 5
245 x 5 (3 sets)

Bench Press
225 x 4 (6 sets)

Pendlay Rows
205 x 6 (4 sets)

Skullcrushers
65 x 8 (2 sets)

Pull-ups
BW x 6
BW x 4

Time: 50 minutes

We continued on our way to the castle, thinking that in just a few more workouts, we’d be there. Little did we know that someone was watching.

Posted by: Double D

Who was watching?

Posted by: Pylon

Dude, you have to wait to find out. This story will be building a while, I think.

Posted by: Burner02

Happy New Year, Trips!
Hey....where's the female in this story? there has to be a little hottie in there...I"m not singing, skipping AND holding hands unless there's a woman involved!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Who was watching?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Dude, you have to wait to find out. This story will be building a while, I think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Hey....where's the female in this story? there has to be a little hottie in there...

Posted by: Triple Threat

“So, they think they have only a couple of more workouts before they get to the Wizard’s castle, do they? We’ll see about that! How about a little spell, my unwelcome guests."

Feel the hurt.
Feel the pain.
More workouts like that
And you’ll soon overtrain.

But don’t you cry
And don’t you weep.
Just lie yourselves down
And go to sleep.

Posted by: Burner02

a weight lifter poet!

Posted by: Triple Threat

“I’m ready to hibernate. See you in the spring,” said the lion as he laid down to rest.

“Forty winks is sounding mighty good to me, too” said the tin man as he made himself comfortable.

“Well, if you two are going to sleep, I may as well also. We can workout another day,” I said.

Posted by: Triple Threat

“Oh no, this is terrible. Someone help me. Help! Help!”

Posted by: Triple Threat

“Rise and shine.
Be tired no more.
It’s time to workout.”

“Ah,” I said, waking up. “I’m feeling better now.”

“Mighty short winter” said the lion.

Wed, Jan 3

Squats
135 x 5
225 x 5
255 x 4
255 x 3
255 x 3

Bench Press
225 x 2 (6 sets)

Deadlifts
380 x 2 (3 sets)

Pull-ups
BW x 7
BW x 6

Time: 40 minutes

Cardio
.25 mile jog
50 yd sprints x 12

Posted by: Burner02

how did u like the sprints?
I wana start running again...stupid winter...

Posted by: Triple Threat

And when we were done, we looked up and lo and behold, there was the castle. One more day and we’ll be there.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

how did u like the sprints?
I wana start running again...stupid winter...

Burner

They weren't too bad, considering that it was only 30 degrees out.

Posted by: Burner02

bbbrr......I can run in the dessert..in 100 degree heat..but cold? NOPE.

Posted by: Triple Threat

I'm just the opposite. Too much heat kills me. When it gets too humid, I literally get sick.

Posted by: Archangel

I'm with you, I much prefer the cold myself!!! Hope you had a GREAT Holiday(s) my Friend!!!

Posted by: Double D

I like 60's what is wrong with that? Haha

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

I'm with you, I much prefer the cold myself!!! Hope you had a GREAT Holiday(s) my Friend!!!

Arch

Holidays were good, but I have to go back to work next week.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I like 60's what is wrong with that? Haha

DD

60's would be great, especially this time of year. In fact, it was in the 50's yesterday and it's expected to be there again today. 60's tomorrow!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Thu, Jan 4

Cardio
.25 mile jog
50 yd sprints x 6

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Jan 5

Bench Press
135 x 5 (2 sets)
225 x 5 (3 sets)
225 x 4 (3 sets, goal was 6 sets of 5 reps)

Pendlay Rows
215 x 6 (4 sets)

Dips
BW+20 x 6 (3 sets)

Pull-ups
BW x 7
BW x 5
BW x 4
BW x 4

BB Military Press
95 x 6 (3 sets)

Chin-ups
BW x 6
BW x 4
BW x 4
BW x 3

Time: 55 minutes

Cardio
.25 mile jog
75 yd sprints x 10. Legs felt good today, probably since there was no squatting beforehand.

BW: 231. Made it through the holiday season without any damage.

Posted by: Double D

No damage during the holidays, thats all one can wish for!!!

Why didnt you get all your sets in on bench? Or did I misread something?

Posted by: Triple Threat

I was shooting for 6 sets of 5 reps. I couldn't get the fifth rep on the last 3 sets. It felt like my triceps were giving out. Now here's the interesting part. The only tricep work I've done all week is 2 sets of skulls on Monday, so the triceps should have been well rested. Arms have always been my weak point, so maybe I do need to keep the volume up for them.

The rest of the workout went well.

Posted by: Archangel

I wouldn't be upset about that w/o BRother Triple!!! Lookin good imo!!! Can I suggest actually keeping your Tricep work to a minimum, they get PLENTY of stimulation w/ heavy benches and Presses, just my 2 cents my Friend!!!

Posted by: Double D

Whats up Trips?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

I wouldn't be upset about that w/o BRother Triple!!! Lookin good imo!!! Can I suggest actually keeping your Tricep work to a minimum, they get PLENTY of stimulation w/ heavy benches and Presses, just my 2 cents my Friend!!!

Arch

I wasn't upset, rather it was a feeling of disappointment.

But it didn't last long, since the rest of the workout went well.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Whats up Trips?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Jan 6

Squats
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 5
265 x 4
265 x 3

Speed Deadlifts
275 x 2 (6 sets)

One leg RDLs
50 x 8 (2 sets)

Lunge
45 x 6
55 x 6

Time: 35 minutes

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Deadlifts rule! (I'm trying to act like 25 again)

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Deadlifts rule! (I'm trying to act like 25 again)

Yeah, aren't we all....

Posted by: Burner02

I'm shooting for 23, personally...

Posted by: Double D

Nice lookin workout buddy. Strong squat numbers as well.

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother Triple!!! Hope all is well!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Deadlifts rule! (I'm trying to act like 25 again)

JD

Ahh, 25.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Yeah, aren't we all....

Pylon

Unfortunately our bodies keep reminding us we're not.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I'm shooting for 23, personally...

Burner

You're not even old yet!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Pylon

Unfortunately our bodies keep reminding us we're not.

I know what you mean. I strained a muscle in my back last weekend. I felt like a 53 year old.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Nice lookin workout buddy. Strong squat numbers as well.

DD

Thanks, I'm trying to get those squat numbers up. It's embarrassing being able to bench almost what I can squat.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother Triple!!! Hope all is well!!!

Arch

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Jan 8

Squats
135 x 6
215 x 9 (4 sets)

Bench Press
135 x 6
225 x 2 (6 sets)

Pendlay Rows
135 x 6
225 x 6 (2 sets)
225 x 5 (2 sets)

Pull-ups
BW x 7
BW x 6
BW x 5
BW x 4

BB Military Press
95 x 6 (2 sets)

Dips
25 x 6 (4 sets)

Chin-ups
BW x 6
BW x 4
BW x 4
BW x 3

Time: 65 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical – 15 minutes

I woke up feeling rather tired and then I heard the rain pounding on the roof, but I couldn’t think of strike three, so it was off to the gym I go. Glad I did. The squats got me going and after that it was smooth sailing.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Sorry to be late... what are your goals?

Posted by: Stewart14

you know what I notice in your workouts TT if you don't mind me saying so, is that it seems you are spinning your wheels a bit. what I mean is that, it always seems that for a lot of your exercises you are doing the same sets and reps workout after workout. In fact, the only thing that stands out to me lately are your pendlay rows which are moving along nicely.

I don't know if you feel the same, and if you do, sorry bout that, but that is just what I observe from reading your workouts.

Oh and your deadlifts are always great too, haha,

Posted by: b_reed23

all the weight you push (whether it's bench/squats/deads) looks heavy to me

Posted by: Archangel

Another SOLID w/o BRother Triple!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I know what you mean. I strained a muscle in my back last weekend. I felt like a 53 year old.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by camarosuper6

Sorry to be late... what are your goals?

camaro

My goals? To be as strong as you.

OK, so maybe that won't be happening any time soon (or at all).

Seriously, my goals are to stay as strong as possible, as I fight off the effects of getting older. Stay in shape, be healthy, continue to be able to play sports and keep up with my kids. Old and feeble is not my aspiration.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

all the weight you push (whether it's bench/squats/deads) looks heavy to me

Billie

Welcome back. Going to be a regular again?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Another SOLID w/o BRother Triple!!!

Arch

Thanks Arch.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

you know what I notice in your workouts TT if you don't mind me saying so, is that it seems you are spinning your wheels a bit. what I mean is that, it always seems that for a lot of your exercises you are doing the same sets and reps workout after workout. In fact, the only thing that stands out to me lately are your pendlay rows which are moving along nicely.

I don't know if you feel the same, and if you do, sorry bout that, but that is just what I observe from reading your workouts.

Oh and your deadlifts are always great too, haha,

Stewart

Are you referring to the entire workout or just specific exercises? For the past couple of weeks I've been trying something new. I've ditched practically all the machines and all the cable work, and I'm going strictly with barbells and dumbells whenever possible.

Also, for the bench and DL, I've been following a program where for the first 3 weeks, the weight remains constant while the volume increases, with workouts alternating between easy (6x2) and hard (6x3, 6x4, 6x5 and finally 6x6). This is the 3rd week where I am supposed to hit 6x6. I won't be doing that many reps for DL, though. For the next three weeks, the weight will (hopefully) increase while the volume drops.

For squats, the exercise I'm really trying to increase, I'm trying the Smolov squat cycle, but I'm only into the 3rd week of that. We'll see.

As for the other exercises, I've been doing 4x6 for most of them, increasing the weight when the last set feels not to easy. And pull-up and chin-ups have always been my downfall. I seem to make improvements on those two exercises very slowly.

Thanks for the post, Stewart. I do sometimes get into a comfortable rut, and stay there too long.

Posted by: Double D

Strong workout Trips. U about ready for ball?

Posted by: Burner02

was'sup, trios!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Strong workout Trips. U about ready for ball?

DD

I'm not quite ready to play, but it sure would be nice to practice. The running is coming along nicely and I've been swinging a bat regularly, but I haven't done any throwing at all. We haven't had any snow here yet, so if the ground stays dry, maybe we'll be able to get out there a little earlier than usual this year.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Burner

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Jan 10

Squats
135 x 5
225 x 7 (5 sets) PR

Bench Press
135 x 6
225 x 6 (4 sets) Ties a PR

225 x 4 (2 sets) Plan called for 6x6

Deadlifts
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 3
365 x 3
415 x 3 PR

One leg RDLs
60 x 7 (3 sets)

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 12
90 x 12
135 x 10 (2 sets)

I haven’t done abs in a while and I sure felt it.

Hyperextensions
30 x 7 (2 sets)

Time: 70 minutes (RIs got slightly extended during the DLs)

Cardio
.25 mile jog
50 yd sprints x 10

After thinking about Stewart’s comments, I’m making a couple of changes to the routine. Deadlifts will now be done Westside style, one day max effort, one day dynamic. I’m also going to lower the volume of accessory lifts starting this week (week 3) instead of next week. I’ll lower the volume once again starting week 5.

Posted by: Stewart14

i see what you are doing now and I understand why it might have looked like your numbers weren't going anywhere, you added more volume and reps on purpose...ok got that

I think you should drop volume on everything personally. I mean, this isn't really a fair comparison, (do to lots of factors, age being one) but look at camaro....he rarely ever does more than 2 sets of an exercise and look at his strength. I have never been big into volume either, and I think I am doing OK as well. I know you want your squat to increase, but you have to figure out the shortest and best way to get there. I think there are better ways than doing lots of volume at a lower weight. I know the reasons for doing it this way, but you have to remember you are not an elite olympic lifter either. you might not need to do all that volume at a lower weight to increase your top weights. just add weight, do a couple of sets a couple of times a week, and I would bet your squat would go up.

its kind of like the whole 5x5 advanced vs intermediate thing we talked about. the advanced is way too much volume for guys like us and it takes longer to make progress on that, whereas the linear version guarantees weekly progress. there are of course many different ways to get from point A to point B in weightlifting, so it all comes down to personal preference.

for example, if i said you could work up to a single set of ATG squats of 315 for 6 reps by then end of February, OR work up to 265 x 6 for 5 sets by the end of February, which would you choose???

oh, btw, great workout today, those DLs! Congrats on the PR that is some good stuff right there. you obviously don't have any issues with your deadlift!

Posted by: Stewart14

and I think I need to use that banana guy more in my posts, that guy is too fricken funny!

Posted by: b_reed23

nice workout Trips! your deadlifts always amaze me

Posted by: camarosuper6

Looks steady.. more volume than I personally like for strength, but its working for you.

My only advice would be dont overthink or analyze. People will break things down into crumbs for you if your not careful.

Bottom line... increase weight or reps on the bar whenever possible and you will be gaining ground.

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother Triple!!! I agree with Brother Camaro!!!

Posted by: Pylon

Woohoo! Great work, trips!

Posted by: Burner02

hey stew...u think that is a lot of volume? He only did seven sets for chest..6 on back and 5 on legs...

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

hey stew...u think that is a lot of volume? He only did seven sets for chest..6 on back and 5 on legs...

Well, it's all personal preference I guess, to me that is high volume, I prefer just 2 sets per exercise at the most, and go balls out heavy on those 2 sets.

I still stand by my question I asked TT earlier in the thread. Would you rather be able to squat one set of 6 at 315 pounds or do a 5x5 at 265?

When I try more volume, I feel like I get the overtraining symptoms such as extreme tiredness, my muscles get very sore, and I just feel like crap for a couple of days. With the low volume, I usually feel fine the next day, most of the time just minor muscle soreness and usually not so tired.

Posted by: Archangel

Hope all is well BRother Triple!!! Whatever works for you my Friend, do it, there really is no right/wrong way, if it's right for you then it's gotta be right!!! Hope that made sense, LOL!!!

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