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Originally Posted by vortrit
I'm at work, so I can't make you that whipped cream without getting fired.
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
It really is brutal if you go for it, its like a mix of resistence training and cardio. Tough as hell!
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Sweet! Seems like the Texas method is popular round these ere parts lately, lol.
Break is going well so far. Got a lil work done and have met up with friends i havent seen in a while. Last night saw my girlfriend leading and orchestra for the first time, so that was awesome - she did great! How about you? And yeah, have a month off then school will end early June/Late may i guess |
can't wait! I now hope I get that job I had an interview for.
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The first day "High Volume / High Intensity" is meant to be the toughest workout and the most taxing on the system, this workout is geared towards causing a lot of microtrauma in order to stimulate hypertrophy. Day 1 = 5x5 @ 6RM (1:30-1:45 RI) The second day "Low Volume / Low Intensity" is an active recovery day, in which you still lift weights, but at a greatly reduced level of difficulty. The whole point of this day is as you would expect - to aid muscle recovery through very low impact lifting. Day 2 = 2x6 @ 10RM (1:15-1:30 RI) The final day "Low Volume / High Intensity" is where the magic happens and is where PRs will occur. This workout focuses on strength rather than your tolerance for punishment like in the first day. Day 3 = 3x3 @ 4RM (2:00-2:30 RI) Workout A: Focus Movements (x4) - Lower Push x2 (Front Squat, Leg Press, Goblet Squat, Leg Ext) Upper Pull x2 (Pullups/Chinups, Bent Over Rows Lat Pulldowns, T-Bar Row Accessory Movements (x1-2) - Speed Shrugs, Abs stuff Workout B: Focus Movements (x4) - Lower Pull x2 (RDL’s, Rev Leg Ext, Hyperextensions, Rotational Deads) Upper Push x2 (DB Press, Overhead Press, Weighted Dips, Pushup mega mix) Accessory Movements (x1-2) - Calf raises, Face Pulls Cardio: 12 minute HIIT, 1 min fast/ 1 min slow. Cardio will also be performed on off days (3) varying between 3-8 mile run steady state. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Sorry ive gone AWOL lately, guys. Taking some time off both to work and see friends. Have been out or doing something almost every day/night the last week. Knackered!
Still, managed to get this knocked out thismorning to fuel my goal of getting a one armed pullup unassisted. I can hold a one armed 90 degree isometric for about 2 seconds, so im not too far off. *** Pullup Death Workout Chinup Destruction Circuit (Performed twice with 0:30 RI) 1 x Explosive 1 x Regular 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ top of rep 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ middle of rep on positive portion (90 degrees) 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ almost bottom (135 degrees) 1 x Regular + 5sec negative portion (2:00 Rest) 1-armed side-on Pullups with 1 finger assist from other hand x 1 (per arm)(0:30) 1-armed negative-only side-on Pullup x 1 (per arm) (2:00 RI) Pullups - 1x12 (near failure) (2:00 RI) 4 Fingers / 30sec 3 Fingers / 20sec 2 Fingers / 10sec |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Pullup Death Workout
Chinup Destruction Circuit (Performed twice with 0:30 RI) 1 x Explosive 1 x Regular 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ top of rep 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ middle of rep on positive portion (90 degrees) 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ almost bottom (135 degrees) 1 x Regular + 5sec negative portion [B] |
OMG.. death/destruction is right!!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Hey mate - hows things?
God you're ripping it up in here. Love the addition of swimming for cardio. I used to swim loads when i lived in Edinburgh, but in London there seem to be an awful lot of disgusting people who spit in the pool, or who blow their nose into their hands and just like release it into the water ... em ... You can't help but wonder what they're doing in the water that you can't see ... ewww ...It's amazing how much it fucks you up though, swimming. I went once in London after about 6 months of not swimming, thinking yeah, i'll just go for it, but i was totally fucked after about 2 lengths, i couldn't breathe or anything. Swimming is definately one of those sports that you have to ease yourself into Hows the holidays coming? You got loads of work to do while you're off? |
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Originally Posted by goob
^^^^ What were you doing with those fingers
. Actually I don't want to know.....Odd, but hard sounding circuit Gaz. Explosive pushups? Is that throwing yourslf up as fast as possible? Your back must have felt that........ |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
What are you like??
I see you're running with the death/destruction theme here |
What can i say - goob has influenced me.
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Originally Posted by katt
OMG.. death/destruction is right!! |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
[/B]2) Pullup Death Circuit (Performed x5) @ BW (1:45 RI)
1 x Regular 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ top of rep 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ middle of rep on positive portion (90 degrees) 1 x Regular + 5sec Iso @ almost bottom on positive portion (135 degrees) 1 x Regular + 5sec negative portion 3) Romanian Deadlifts @ x2 32KG / 70.4lbs DBs (1:45 RI) 10 10 10 |
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Originally Posted by goob
Execellent workout, really great.
Those pullups are incredibly brutal, 5 second iso hitting all angles, not only a great idea but damn tough sounding. Colon ejection material. How are you finding Texas? I'll be following it soon. |
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
yo, gazilla. nice w/o! you likin' the texas method?
two questions for you.. 1. 5sec iso @ top of rep? does that mean you held it for 5sec on each rep?? 2. did you do those deads with dumbbells? life with me is great. this week i started hitting the books for the first time in 3 years - grad school time. |
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Originally Posted by the other half
i can see you now- hanging from a cliff with one had and holding onto a hot chick with the other and pulling both of you up to safety. then the rest of it is x-rated. how cool
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Originally Posted by goob
Great workout El Gaz. Texas seems to be tamed in your pocket like a snivelling little bitch.
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Erm, for 10 reps? Probably about 150lbs or something. I havent tried those in like, forever though so itd probably be a bit less untill i got up to speed again :P.
And thanks! Going for first PR on texas tomorrow \m/ You started yet? *journal surf time* |
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Originally Posted by DOMS
Very good workout, Gaz!
I like how DB exercises translate into better BB exercises. |
that would burn! Especially on the last negative... ouch! |
Originally Posted by goob
Truely excellent work Gaz. As katt stated, those chins are back shreddingly mad. 7 seconds!!??? You must have been shaking like a constipated geriatric on speed on the iso's.
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Originally Posted by katt
7 seconds on the chins..
that would burn! Especially on the last negative... ouch! How do you like those skullcrushers?? I know we do them, but I can't do very much weight before my tri's give out completely. |
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Originally Posted by goob
Truely excellent work Gaz. As katt stated, those chins are back shreddingly mad. 7 seconds!!??? You must have been shaking like a constipated geriatric on speed on the iso's.
Good job on the PR. Texas here I come. |
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
wow, i don't know if i could do a second set of those...
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Swimming (Breast Stroke) @ Constant Low Intensity 14 Lengths
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Yeah, that'll give you a CV workout eh? |
Originally Posted by Pylon
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Thanks man. Hows things?
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
hey gaz, i'm curious what your goals are. is your high-volume workout routine going to hinder hypertrophy if you're trying to build mass?
strong w/o. AND swimming after all that? dammmmmm. |
. workout felt good today.
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Breast stroke huh
Yeah, that'll give you a CV workout eh? Seriously though, that looked mad. I do like the look of the Romanians, i havent' done those in a while. So, hows things in the land of Gaz? You snowed under with work and that? |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Primary goal right now, as always, is rehabilitation for my back. Working towards the point where i can start to include both high intensity and high volume and high frequency leg training. Right now im sticking to fullbody splits because if i tried a whole 4-6 movement leg session itd put my injury back a whole year. Ditto for high intensity.
Other than that, keeping my fitness at a good level for when i start Muay Thai back up after the holidays, for this program strength gains are the main focus, but i usually gain muscle on whatever program i do as long as my diet is 1 calorie in surplus :P. Thing is i dont really consider this program high volume by any stretch of the imagination. The 5x5 session is getting there, but a lot lower than i used to. Mr Goob gets much the same thing .And thanks workout felt good today. |
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Originally Posted by goob
Indeed good sir.
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Originally Posted by goob
If this is you only at semi-fit state, your going to blow everyone out of the water at full fitness. Here i was thinking I had almost comparable lifts in some areas, only to realise you are operating injured.....
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Originally Posted by goob
Still, chinups of destiny are nuts, that workout is excellent stuff, brutal and with more volume than a 'feeders conevntion'.
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i am enjoying these workouts a hell of a lot right now just cos of the total variety of the different days yknow?|
Originally Posted by goob
BTW, Texas is fun.
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Haha, its like that thread in Sexual Health about looking at boobs. Certainly gets MY heartrate up
Thanks, though! Workouts are good lately. I like the flexability this program gives you. RDLs feel really strong atm. This weight is gonna be raised soon methinks. Things are pretty good on the whole! I have about...9 assignments left to do by a week tomorrow (yikes, only just realized its that much!!). Everything is okay though, really . How are you? |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
5x5 for a few movements doesn't SEEM hard in the gym, but goddamn it's certainly doing something in the way of microtrauma.
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
I've been noticing i'm getting DOMS every tuesday on Texas.
5x5 for a few movements doesn't SEEM hard in the gym, but goddamn it's certainly doing something in the way of microtrauma. |
. that pullup circuit is nuts! sounds very intriguing to me though.|
Originally Posted by SamEaston
Boobies ... lol9 assignments huh?? Christ - that's alot. Deadlines are good though, focuses the attention! |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Im fine thanks! Really really busy for like the next 6 months with courses and that, but just trying not to get overwhelmed with everything. I can only do one thing at a time, so i've just got to concentrate on doing something, finishing it and moving on to the next thing. Easier said than done though eh?
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Oh, and i really admire that you've got a 2 year goal there too for deads. I think thats really cool that you're in it for the long haul and you're not scared to look that far ahead and think about what you want to achieve in the long term. Very few people do that so good on you
Imagine how massive you'll be by then though |
the 400lb dead was my goal before my injury, but im way behind after that, lol. It was a 1 year goal, and now its two. Sigh! Things seem to be going alright though (touch wood) so hopefully ill at least be lifting something decent, if not 400.|
Originally Posted by goob
Duly noted. I found this was the same with one of my workouts in Witch's program, - the Front squat/ Hang Clean combo + Face pulls & SA pulls.
I always got DOMS after that one. |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
your new Texas Method workouts are coming along quite nicely in here dude
. that pullup circuit is nuts! sounds very intriguing to me though. |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
I was wondering though, and this could be a really dumb question, but how come on isolation movements people seem to be able to lift more than on compounds? I mean, when you do a compound lift you are recruiting more muscles, using more muscles, you would think you could lift more. just thought I'd throw that out there, see what kind of response I get.
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
also, how are things going?
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
I know the feeling. What courses are you going on? Anything interesting? I find its easier to sift through the hellish work if its actually something you somewhat enjoy.
Haha, thanks the 400lb dead was my goal before my injury, but im way behind after that, lol. It was a 1 year goal, and now its two. Sigh! Things seem to be going alright though (touch wood) so hopefully ill at least be lifting something decent, if not 400.As for being massive, meh, we'll see. Student diets are great. Im surprised im keeping in the shape im in now to be honest with you! |
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
nice work, gaz! you've gotta be cleaing 4000 cals easy to be doing these kinda workouts. have you taken any pictures since you've recovered from the injury (i think i remember reading something about an injury at some point)?
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Originally Posted by goob
Holy fook. Awesome workout mr hole. Those bent over rows are rocking, really impressed with this. DB RDL's also looking particuarly good.
Nice work my son. |
the RDLs are getting easier every time. All this leg work is making my quads look awesome too. 3x a week FTW!|
Originally Posted by SamEaston
Yes, i remember counting up the marks from coursework, hoping i'd done enough to scrape a pass, but not too much to have stopped me going out partying
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Im going on an advanced 'Molecular Basis of Bacterial Infection' course in 4 weeks then a management course a few weeks after that, both of which will be pretty intense but a great learning experience nontheless.
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
I see now that you're running a bit behind with your dead goal, but still keeping it in mind as a long term goal will still help you achieve it i reckon. Mind you, im glad you're taking it a bit easier with the deads since the injury. Just imagine if you hadn't been injured and doing major damage with a much heavier weight ... oooh ... *shudders* it doesn't bear thinking about.
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Student diets are like whatever you can find in your (or someone elses) fridge/cupboard/shelve/bin. I remember discovering one of my favourite snacks to this day after coming home pissed from a night out and raking through the cupboards. Everyone in my halls had a toastie machine, korma sauce or something like that. Im telling you, Korma sauce on a toastie is a piece of heaven
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
But for every ko-stie (geddit??) there've been times (hard times) when after spending your last pound on beverages, you have none left for anything out the chippy, and you have to make do with a skanky tin of peas or whatever else was on special offer at the supermarket that week. Ahhh, happy days
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Oh and those are just monstrous BB rows mate. Goobs not the only one who's impressed
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It was 5lbs off my BW so i was damned pleased too!
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Originally Posted by fufu
how is the MT going?
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
nice work, gaz! you've gotta be cleaing 4000 cals easy to be doing these kinda workouts. have you taken any pictures since you've recovered from the injury (i think i remember reading something about an injury at some point)?
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Yeah, it was wankers elbow wasn't it?
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
superb workout Gaz. that is one helluva bentover row PR
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
thanks for answering my question. that was kind of what I was thinking, smaller ROM and more muscles = more energy = faster fatigue, but I just wanted to see for sure. makes complete sense. funny too because you see all these guys in the gym doing 3 or 4 curl variations then going to the hamstring curl machine or whatever...complete waste of time in my opinion! that WAS me way back like 3 years ago, but I've grown wise lol.
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
things aren't going bad here. studying for exams now. only 2 more weeks...but still no job. I got a new graphics card the other day, sold my old one and took money I had from Christmas and put it towards a pretty darn good one...Gears of War is now even better! lol
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Havent been at it for a month, the classes are in Cardiff, lol. Should be starting back up this week or next week though. It was going great before i broke up for the holidays. Apart from being kneed in the face mind you
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Originally Posted by fufu
that sucks
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Originally Posted by Witchblade
Ah I see you don't count calories either. It's too hardcore for me too. I base everything on educated guesses. Student life for the win, eh?
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Originally Posted by Witchblade
Not much has changed for me really. Busy period with lots of tests ATM.
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Originally Posted by Witchblade
Trainingwise, my body seems to have lost the ability to gain or lose more than a few pounds. Strength keeps going up, but my bodyfatpercentage and lean body mass are fairly consistent. I'm good at deadlifting though, hit 320x8 a few weeks ago.
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Originally Posted by Witchblade
I see you're easing back into lower body training. How's your back holding up?
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Originally Posted by goob
Yeah, screw calorie counting. Too anal for slackers like us
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Sweet - i've got 5000 posts now.
And yeah, yeah - Magic The Gathering makes me a nerd, but fuck it. I play guitar and lift weights to balance that side of me out :P |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
What Gfx card was it? |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Is that a cock im wielding!?
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
it does look like a cock. a black one with the pink tip of a dog's shlong.
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Tests are the last thing you want when you're on a period
But seriously, i know the feeling, lol. How long till you're done with them? |
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Maybe time for a drastic training change or food increase? Sometimes it seems like i go for long periods of time with no size increase, then it all comes at once. Perhaps you're just due some size? Stick it out and see what happens
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And damn, thats really fucking impressive DLing good stuff! How are your other lifts looking?
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Christ almighty - MY EYES
Does anyone ever think that if Gaz and Goob were mates who lived in the same area, they'd be on the telly like some crazy double act, and we'd all be sitting back watching them, thinking 'Look at those daft bastards - what are they doing now??' That's just the impression i get Hey, and thanks for the tomato-soup-over-pasta idea! To this day i've never tried that. My life is not yet complete |
You just know that we'd be the funniest thing you've ever seen on TV. |
Originally Posted by SamEaston
Christ almighty - MY EYES
Does anyone ever think that if Gaz and Goob were mates who lived in the same area, they'd be on the telly like some crazy double act, and we'd all be sitting back watching them, thinking 'Look at those daft bastards - what are they doing now??' |
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Originally Posted by goob
Noiiicccee!!!!!!!
So texas was'nt hard enough for you? Had to make it even tougher, and add in an extra day huh? Great pushups!!!! They are killer! As always, leading the way. |
lol. i was really pleased with the pushups...i've got DOMS in my chest and front delts already!
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Well we've still got that "who can make the toughest program/workout" thing going on
lol.Gonna be adding HIIT once a week if i can hack it But yeah, thanks man i was really pleased with the pushups...i've got DOMS in my chest and front delts already! |
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Originally Posted by goob
...I almost forgot about that. "Total destruction" will have to be a once a year workout, the way the bar is being raised.....
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
We should set aside a week sometime in the summer and just do some sort of ridiculous workout to end this.
Its so on. |
Hell yeah. We need a catch name. In fact, we could make it a competition for anyone that wanted to enter by making a thread.|
Originally Posted by goob
Hell yeah. We need a catch name. In fact, we could make it a competition for anyone that wanted to enter by making a thread.It's actually a great idea. Rules: One week, to do the maddest, most insane workout ever concieved. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
We should totally do that.
Rule #2 - Has to be within generally accepted time frame. No 3 hour workouts or 10 minute RIs. Seeing as id probably only do the one workout in that week, it could be pretty damned insane. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Categories?
Like points for time taken (lowest > highest), total number of sets/reps, average intensity, variety of movement types, bonuses for advanced techniques like supersets/trisets/dropsets and any other crazy shit you can imagine... I like the idea of this! There will need to be a strongly worded disclaimer and a notification to next of kin... |
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Originally Posted by goob
Do you think we will get many takers on this?
I think there will be some interest, and the competition will be strong, thinking of the likes of fufu and DOMS has some crazy moments too. Question is......who's brave enough? |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
I think we could get some interest going for it if we work out the details.
I mean, the "Improvement Challenge" threads are always popular here, the thing about all this fitness stuff is that these people love a challenge! Shit i know i do. Should we rate by points like, have it judged, or just literally rank the workouts in each category and assign points for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc in each category? I think the latter would be easier tbh. |
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Originally Posted by goob
I just hope people are honest. We need a disclaimer, urging people not too lie.
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Originally Posted by katt
gals included??? I'm totally in.. only if you'll let me
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Originally Posted by katt
Also it should be limited to peeps not on anabolics.. I mean you could do a crazy ass workout one day and come back the next and do it all over again with no problem..
Ya know???? |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
I would consider it...I'd need some time to think of something crazy though...
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Rules for Total Destruction Workout 2008 (So Far):
#1 - You have one week in which to perform and post your entry for the total destruction workout. #2 - Everybody is eligible to enter, the only exception is people on gear. Sorry, but you have an unfair advantage. #3 - You must have been here at least 6 months to enter. If you havent, get a member who has to vouch for you and its all cool. #4 - Workouts will be ranked in each of the 5 categories. Time Taken - Ranked in ascending order, so the lower the time the better. Total Volume - The higher the number of sets, the better. Average Intensity - The average intensity of your workout in RM will be calculated. The more intense (lower RMs) the better. Variety Of Movements - You'll get a point for each different movement type you use. Repeats arent counted. I.e. If your first movement is a lower pull you'll get two points, if your second is a lower push youll get one point for the push part. If your next movement is a lower unilateral push where the other was bilateral, you'll get another point etc etc. Highest total points ranks higher. The variety of movements will be judged on: Upper/Lower Push/Pull Horizontal/Vertical (For Upper Body) Unilateral/Bilateral Compound/Isolation Any disputes will be settled using ExRx (Exercise Prescription) on the Net Advanced Techniques - You'll get points for each extra technique you employ in the workout, and repeats are counted. So if you use three supersets, youll get three points. They will be given point values according to difficulty. Ie. Supersets are worth 1 point, trisets are worth 2 points, giant sets 3 points, dropsets 4 points etc etc. Highest number of points ranks higher. #5 - A 1st place ranking in a category will yield 8 points, down to an 8th place ranking which yields 1 point. The overall winner will be the person who amassed the highest total number of points in this manner. The points used in determining the ranking for each category do not count towards your overall win. This makes the maximum number of points available 40. #6 - The "Advanced Techniques" Category will be judged and tallied by an independent adjudicator because its somewhat subjective. This will be somebody who doesnt enter the competition, who has been here a long time and can be trusted. (If you want the job, ask!) #7 - Don't lie about your workout. This is a competition of self-improvement and strength of character! The winner will be awarded the title "Total Destruction Workout Champion 2008". If you lie and win it, i hope you can live with yourself and your ill-gotten meaningless internet award. You cunt. #8 - Though these workouts are supposed to be pretty brutal in nature, please don't sacrifice your health and wellbeing for it. Theres nothing more important than staying injury free and in good health. When designing your workouts keep in mind that they probably don't fit into your current program, and that its just a friendly competition on this forum so don't take it too far for gods sake. IronMagazine and IronMagazineForums will not accept any liability for any injury or sickness resulting from competing in this event. The Total Destruction Workout competition is in no way affiliated with IronMagazine or IronmagazineForums, and is a completely optional service provided by the forum members. In entering yourself as a competitor in this event you are agreeing to this disclaimer, and that you do so under no obligation. Please check with your physician before entering into this or any other intense physical activity. Please notify your next of kin if you intend to go for the win. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
#7 - Don't lie about your workout. This is a competition of self-improvement and strength of character! The winner will be awarded the title "Total Destruction Workout Champion 2008". If you lie and win it, i hope you can live with yourself and your ill-gotten meaningless internet award. You cunt. |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
an alternate to GMs... maybe hyperextensions?? I know they are practically the same movement, but they seem a little less strenuous on the back, in my opinion.
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Originally Posted by katt
So this comp will be based on 1 week - 7 days. Just one workout is judged right, or is it the combination of the week?
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Just the one workout. The week time period is just so that people can do it when they have time, lol. If i set it for one day only even i would miss it, haha.
Are you in? |
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Originally Posted by katt
I'm am so in....
This is gonna be good..... |
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Originally Posted by katt
ok - one more question - on the time... is it including or excluding your pre/post stretching time? I think that's it
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Originally Posted by thewicked
lol good luck with that comp guys.. holy hell just reading what's required to enter has me sweating like a whore in church! I think I'll pass on this one.. i get smoked in my weight class as it is in competing..i don't need to get my e-ass kicked as well HAHA
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Originally Posted by DOMS
It's not about absolute poundage. It's about how crazy the workout is for that person. Otherwise, it'd just be a lifting comp.
Hey Gaz, you lazy bastard, come up with the complete rules and start a thread in the journals for it. Oh, and goob and I bandied some ideas about it in his journal. Go give it a read. |
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Originally Posted by Witchblade
1A curls 1RM
1B kickback 1RM 1C calf raise 1RM etc etc Volume: low-medium, intensity: highest possible, advanced techniques: +10 points, time: extremely low, variety: very high. I win. On a more serious note, try this: 20 rep squat set @ 8RM, followed immediately by a 400 yard sprint. I double dare you. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
So ya think you can win?
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Originally Posted by DOMS
Fuck me, I need to make sure to read every page of your journal.
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Originally Posted by the other half
is there gonna be an award for "TDW 2008" best spotter. cause i sure in hell am not gonna do this. just think how miserable our house hold would be.
katt: "honey, while you are up, will you get me some water." toh: im not up! what you see is my spirit floating away to be in a better, more peaceful and sane place. get your own fucking water!!!!!" |
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Originally Posted by oh
i think that at the end of the contest, we should each take someone else workout and try it and see in comparison how hard their workout was.
cause we all know what our strong points are. and that is what we will probably base our workout on. so to try someone else, it could be alot harder than the one we wrote for ourselves. |
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Originally Posted by goob
Very solid yet again mr hole.
3 finger pullups on 6 reps????? Thats pretty hard stuff. You could probably crush a coconut with one hand. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Thanks man
Yeah, the pullups were pretty fun...maybe next time ill try some 2 or 1 finger pullups, lol. Annoyingly though, my crushing grip is still not up to par. Can't get much further with CoC #1 than i have done so far. Its surprisingly hard! |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Rules for Total Destruction Workout 2008 (So Far):
#1 - You have one week in which to perform and post your entry for the total destruction workout. #2 - Everybody is eligible to enter, the only exception is people on gear. Sorry, but you have an unfair advantage. #3 - You must have been here at least 6 months to enter. If you havent, get a member who has to vouch for you and its all cool. #4 - Workouts will be ranked in each of the following categories. Time Taken - Ranked in ascending order, so the lower the time the better. This does not include the time taken for proper warming up or warming down. Safety first! Total Volume (Sets) - The higher the number of sets, the better. Total Volume (Reps) - The higher the number of reps performed, the better. Average Intensity - The average intensity of your workout in RM will be calculated. The more intense (lower RMs) the better. Variety Of Movements - You'll get a point for each different movement type you use. Repeats arent counted. I.e. If your first movement is a lower pull you'll get two points, if your second is a lower push youll get one point for the push part. If your next movement is a lower unilateral push where the other was bilateral, you'll get another point etc etc. Highest total points ranks higher. The variety of movements will be judged on: Upper/Lower Push/Pull Horizontal/Vertical (For Upper Body) Unilateral/Bilateral Compound/Isolation Any disputes will be settled using ExRx (Exercise Prescription) on the Net Advanced Techniques - You'll get points for each extra technique you employ in the workout, and repeats are counted. So if you use three supersets, youll get three points. They will be given point values according to difficulty. Ie. Supersets are worth 1 point, trisets are worth 2 points, giant sets 3 points, dropsets 4 points etc etc. Highest number of points ranks higher. Tilt - This is for the independent adjudicator to add a number of points to balance out each person's total as they see fit. For example, if i did a few 50 rep sets of BW squats, its sure as hell a difficult thing to do, but it'd mess up my average intensity somewhat without adding a great deal to the volume category. So a tilt could be given to give me a few extra points. The tilt category adds directly onto your OVERALL points total. The maximum tilt is 4 points. #5 - A 1st place ranking in a category will yield 8 points, down to an 8th place ranking which yields 1 point. The overall winner will be the person who amassed the highest total number of points in this manner. The points used in determining the ranking for each category do not count towards your overall win. #6 - The "Advanced Techniques" Category will be judged and tallied by an independent adjudicator because its somewhat subjective. This will be somebody who doesnt enter the competition, who has been here a long time and can be trusted. (If you want the job, ask!) It is completely up to the independent adjudicator how many points they award for each technique, just so long as everyone is awarded the same points for the same technique. #7 - Don't lie about your workout. This is a competition of self-improvement and strength of character! The winner will be awarded the title "Total Destruction Workout Champion 2008". If you lie and win it, i hope you can live with yourself and your ill-gotten meaningless internet award. You cunt. #8 - Though these workouts are supposed to be pretty brutal in nature, please don't sacrifice your health and wellbeing for it. Theres nothing more important than staying injury free and in good health. When designing your workouts keep in mind that they probably don't fit into your current program, and that its just a friendly competition on this forum so don't take it too far for gods sake. #9 - To make it easier to judge, when you submit your workout make a small summary of the following: Total Time: Total Sets: Total Reps: Advanced Techniques used: Make sure your workout is laid out clearly, any info that isnt there wont be taken into account, ya bums. IronMagazine and IronMagazineForums will not accept any liability for any injury or sickness resulting from competing in this event. The Total Destruction Workout competition is in no way affiliated with IronMagazine or IronmagazineForums, and is a completely optional service provided by the forum members. In entering yourself as a competitor in this event you are agreeing to this disclaimer, and that you do so under no obligation. Please check with your physician before entering into this or any other intense physical activity. Please notify your next of kin if you intend to go for the win. |
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Originally Posted by fufu
shite!
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I can't imagine pullups with 3 fingers! I used to do them with only 4, just didn't wrap my thumb around the bar and those were tough!|
Originally Posted by fufu
shite!
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
great workout man
I can't imagine pullups with 3 fingers! I used to do them with only 4, just didn't wrap my thumb around the bar and those were tough! |
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Originally Posted by countryboy
WOW! Great job on the PR's ...
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Originally Posted by thewicked
3 ringer pullups?
remind me to stay the hell outta your reach...i'd be happy to do one ASSISTED pull up..let alone one with 3 fingers HAHA that's pretty badass man. |
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Originally Posted by goob
Holy fook! 30kg weighted dips????? And yet you think you could go heavier??????
as always, very, very strong stuff. I think along with fufu, you are in the favourites for TD2008. |
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Texas Method seems to be treating you nicely, especially with those PRs!|
Originally Posted by Scarface30
great couple of sessions in here Gaz
Texas Method seems to be treating you nicely, especially with those PRs!is the heavy bag in your gym? I wish I had access to a heavy bag, my dad has one but it is not hung up right now. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Thanks man, Texas is awesome
And yeah, theres a few different rooms in the gym. One of them is the dojo, which has a full sized ring down the far end, then a matted area where you can hang heavy bags or speed bags and things. I think theres space for 3 or 4 things, theres definitely at least 2 heavy bags in there. I was using on of the lighter heavy bags, lol. Was only me in there today, i dont think i couldve hung the heavier one up on my own :P |
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Originally Posted by goob
Holy fuck. Again.
Awesome BB rows, but the icing on the cake, the piece de resistance, the creme de la creme, the top of the pile, if you will,- is those unilateral leg presses. Outstanding Mr hole. |
im really pleased with how my numbers are looking right now. Obviously theres room for improvement, but they ARE improving, so its all good.
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
that's awesome that your gym has areas like that. that's why I can't wait until I have my own house, my home gym is going to be amazing!
lol, when I was younger I tried to hang up my dad's heavy bag - big mistake! |
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Originally Posted by goob
@ "Generous Bastard"That is for lack of a better phrase spine meltingly brutal. Got to remember that for my next circuit of deathTM (all rights reserved) workout. Good job son. |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
back into the Muy Thai swing of things...and it looks like you were put back into the frontlines! great stuff Gaz, I can only imagine how shot you'd be after a session like that
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Fuckathon is right, actually i like how you're doing a lower exercise, then an upper, then lower again. Maybe i should try that because recently i can feel my strength draining out of me during the course of my sessions. A wee rest would be nice!
How do you do the 1 leg RDL's? What do you do with the other leg? Is it like a Bulgarian-type setup? So, what else is occuring?? |
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Originally Posted by countryboy
Yeah! Not bad for ANY session!! |
this program is turning out awesome!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Pics are tremendous Gaz!!
Why isn't your g/f dressed up though?? I love going to fancy dress parties - they're much better than normal parties Hope you had some booze ... help that ole neck of yours |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
She was, she was Lara Croft:
We thought itd be fun to go as explorers together :P |
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Originally Posted by goob
Looks like you had a good laugh. LOL at that distant gaze in the above photo, Indiana Jones you ain't, but nice try.
Did you get to 'use' that whip later on..... |
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Originally Posted by goob
EDIT: Not a beer in sight? What sort of party was this?
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
No, but im still hoping. Read: Begging
.Somebody commented that i was more Crocodile Dundee than Indiana Jones, lol. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
The alcohol inventory for the party before it began:
2x 70cl Bottles Vodka 3x 35cl Bottles Vodka 6x Bottles Wine 18x Cans Strongbow 18x Cans Some Beer (Who gives a fuck about the brand. Its usually pisswater) Bearing in mind that there were 20+ people, and half those people brought their own alcohol, there was a crapload left in the morning :P |
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Originally Posted by goob
Not bad.
I guess you decided against the "punch of doom" option. Y'know, create a crazy ass concoction of various alcohol, designed to look tastey but pack a hell of a punch. (Excuse the pun) Also known as the leg spreader, once the girls start feeling it's effects..... |
you shoulda had the Indiana Jones theme all set up and ready to play when you got to the party, lol.
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
man you and goob are nuts. maybe once i get my life all back in order i'll have more time to spend at the gym. on the other hand - i hate cardio.
do you have any 'actual' days of rest and not just active recovery days? |
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Originally Posted by JailHouse
Party looks fun. I hope you got drunk and make a fool of your self. jk
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
great pics man. nice costumes for the both of you
you shoulda had the Indiana Jones theme all set up and ready to play when you got to the party, lol. |
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Originally Posted by the other half
now i know where DOMS got his avatar from.
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hehe!
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Originally Posted by DOMS
I've found that being good or bad at something has less to do with actual ability and more with mindset.
Or, as someone else once put it, "If you think you, you can. If you think you can't, you can't. Either way you're right." |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Oh i can do maths, it just takes me about 3x longer than most other people. I have to work my arse off to do even relatively simple things. It's why im better at sciences that require less maths.
Im great at Biology, a little worse at Chemistry, and terrible at Physics because it just takes me far too long to work things out. I can do it, im just not very good at it. I've taken course after course afer course to get better, but i just must not have that type of brain, lol. I think i have more of a command over the english language rather than numbers and symbols. |
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Originally Posted by countryboy
Looks like a great time at the party...
glad to see you getting the higher education... something I didn't do, and am feeling the effects... |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
I think i have more of a command over the english language rather than numbers and symbols.
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