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Posted by: KelJu

You are doing some damn nice weight with those dips. I love dips. I consider them them the squat of the upper body.



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
So, how are ya likin this new program? Looks like ya got a nice little setup there!
Man, its awesome stuff.

Really tough sessions, but they just fly by for some reason. I think its cos theres quite a few different things in there. Like i got ab work, the strength/speed focused portion at the start, a few lifts with some more volume, and then some grip work at the end. Its nice and varied.

I cant wait till i start seeing some results!

How're you doing now? Your knee okay?



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Nice workouts. I never saw anyone use split squats in the lower routine, but works for me. Thanks for the lbs posted, helps me out alot!
Thanks DD

I just like adding in some unilateral work, ive got single leg RDLs on one of the sessions aswell so that should be fun.

I was gonna put in Bulgarian Squats but with the Speed stuff i thought that might be fatal, and the way my legs STILL feel i think that was the right call, haha .

Hows things with you?



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Bakerboy View Post
Lookin' real good Gaz. How do you like doing your core work first?
Cheers BB

Putting in the core work at the start is going goo so far, i think it definitely gets me more warmed up after my activation + dynamic flex. stuff, because those portions were lacking in direct core warmup.

I havent noticed any detriment to my other lifts either, so its all good. Thanks for that tip



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by KelJu View Post
You are doing some damn nice weight with those dips. I love dips. I consider them them the squat of the upper body.
Thanks man! They were damned heavy the other day, after benching that much and then doing the dips my hands were shaking, haha.

I totally agree though, i love dips too. Its such a satisfying movement when you can add any sort of extra resistence to your bodyweight. Fuck gravity!



Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
How're you doing now? Your knee okay?



I've always needed surgery but I could get by before, now I've done it for good. Looks like it's cuttin time, as in cutting my knee open and fixing it..



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post


I've always needed surgery but I could get by before, now I've done it for good. Looks like it's cuttin time, as in cutting my knee open and fixing it..
Man, that sucks dude .

Get it fixed!

Is it a bad injury? What have you done to it?



Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Man, that sucks dude .

Get it fixed!

Is it a bad injury? What have you done to it?
When I was 16 I tore my ACL and my MCL ( i think). Either way 2 ligaments were completely blown. My mom just couldn't afford to get me surgery, so I went without, and it was ok for a long while, but I haven't been able to run full speed for over 10 years now. Can't play any sports that require me to run laterally, etc... When I popped it out last week (which happens 10 times a year, usually doesn't hurt) I must have done even more damage, cuz it constantly feels a bit out of place. I can't get parallel in a squat without major discomfort, no real pain, just a lack of ROM. I just gotta buck up and get the surgery, I just don't wanna waste my vacation time being laid up from surgery.



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
When I was 16 I tore my ACL and my MCL ( i think). Either way 2 ligaments were completely blown. My mom just couldn't afford to get me surgery, so I went without, and it was ok for a long while, but I haven't been able to run full speed for over 10 years now. Can't play any sports that require me to run laterally, etc... When I popped it out last week (which happens 10 times a year, usually doesn't hurt) I must have done even more damage, cuz it constantly feels a bit out of place. I can't get parallel in a squat without major discomfort, no real pain, just a lack of ROM. I just gotta buck up and get the surgery, I just don't wanna waste my vacation time being laid up from surgery.
Dayum...thats pretty harsh .

It'd suck being laid up, but if its not causing you massive pain i guess you at least wait untill after the holidays? If its really bugging you though id just get in there and have the surgery. There'll be other summers, possibly even ones where you can run about or something.

Still sucks though, why cant we be like Steve Austin? Bionic legs would be great for squatting...



Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Dayum...thats pretty harsh .

It'd suck being laid up, but if its not causing you massive pain i guess you at least wait untill after the holidays? If its really bugging you though id just get in there and have the surgery. There'll be other summers, possibly even ones where you can run about or something.

Still sucks though, why cant we be like Steve Austin? Bionic legs would be great for squatting...
Yeah the only pain is that I can't do squats. I can do everything else though. I guess westside is on the back burner until I get this thing fixed.



Posted by: Malley

Actually on westside the only kind of squat you have to do is speed squats! And its only like 60% of what your one rep max would be.



Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Actually on westside the only kind of squat you have to do is speed squats! And its only like 60% of what your one rep max would be.
That's even worse. The quick movements would have me on my ass in no time.



Posted by: Malley

Awww.....I see. Cold just try the upper portion of it. Its the best part anyways.



Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Supine Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12 per arm

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Front Knee Lifts - 1x14 per leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 per side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Butt Kickers - 1x12 per leg
Shoulder Circles - 1x10 per arm per direction
Sitting Rotations - 14 per side

Core Work

Planks - 2x30s with 15 sec RI

15sec

Prone Trunk Extensions 2x15 with 15sec RI

Workout - CYCLE A (DE Upper)

Speed Bench - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 45KG / 99lb BB (0:30 RI)

WG Pullups - 16, 5+4 (10sec RP) @ BW (1:30 RI)

Dips - 22, 12+8 (10sec RP) @ BW (1:30 RI)

Bench Rows - 8, 8, 8, 8 (Per Arm) @ x1 22KG / 48.4lb DB (1:45 RI)

Farmer's Walks (5mtr rep) - 4, 4, 4, 4 @ x2 38KG / 83.6lb DBs (1:30 RI)

***

Yeah, i forgot my fucking backpack that i use for chins and dips on friday...bugger! To compensate i decided to do incredibly high reps for both movements and cut a set. Couldnt finish two sets of either, haha.

Pretty crappy TBH.

Speed Bench was pretty good though, totally different to the regular slow controlled tempo of all the other lifting ive ever done, but enjoyable. I got some more funny looks off people haha.

Added an extra set of Farmer's Walks and was pleasantly surprised to find i could actually manage it, so my grip is definitely improving. Itll do me well because im going for a Deadlift PR tonight (135KG / 297lbs / 105% x 1 rep) so that'll be interesting to say the least.

I will get that 300lbs milestone before the end of this program! Ive been shooting for this for a while, and next up will be my 2x bodyweight Deadlift (364lbs / 165KG) so i hope all goes well with Westside, because ill more than likely be using it again if it does.

But aye, wasnt too happy with the Pullups/Dips, but was pleased with everything.



Posted by: Malley

You like those speed benches?



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Double D View Post
You like those speed benches?
Speed Bench was great! Really fun to do

The DE stuff is actually a really good part of this program, because i enjoyed Speed Squats a lot as well. Theres something very satisfying about it...



Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Supine Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10 per arm

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Front Knee Lifts - 1x10 per leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x10 per side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10 per leg
Shoulder Circles - 2x10 per arm per direction
Sitting Rotations - 10 per side

Core Work

Side Planks - 2x30s with 20 sec RI

15sec

Reverse Crunches (Slow Tempo) 2x20 with 20sec RI

Workout - CYCLE A (ME Lower)

Deadlifts
80KG / 176lbs x 10 (1:15 RI)
85KG / 187lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
90KG / 198lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
100KG / 220lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
105KG / 231lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
110KG / 242lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
120KG / 264lbs x 2 (2:00 RI)
125KG / 275lbs x 1 (2:30 RI)
130KG / 286lbs x 1 (2:30 RI) - Current 1RM
135KG / 297lbs x 1 - New PR

Overhead Squats - 8, 8, 8 @ 30KG / 66lbs BB (1:45 RI)

Step Ups - 8, 8, 8 (Per Leg) @ x2 22KG / 48.4lbs DBs (1:45 RI)

Good Mornings - 10, 10, 10 @ 45KG / 99lbs BB (1:30 RI)

Static Holds (30sec) - 1, 1 @ x2 40KG / 88lbs DBs (1:00 RI)

***

Woohoo!! Deadlift PR!!

That was possibly one of the best sessions ive ever had. Simply because ive never had that much weight on the bar before, haha. Felt so pumped holding that much up.

Every bit of my glutes ache today, especially around the hips, and my back is rather tender, but im alright. I cut the Static holds short because my right lat (the one i recently "injured") was starting to give me gip, so i thought it best to leave it than risk another injury in the second week of training.

Other than that, awesome workout. Everything felt great.

Loads of people came up to me when i was done with Deads and complimented me on the PR too, which hasnt happened before. Though because of people suddenely realising i might be able to give them advice my session overran by 20 minutes...bleh.

Still, i like the attention



Posted by: Malley

SWEET! A new PR! That always makes me happy!



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Double D View Post
SWEET! A new PR! That always makes me happy!
Makes YOU happy?

I was bouncing off the fucking walls



Posted by: Gazhole

Yeah, so my internet connection is still down at home, and ive taken some time off work over easter. Im back now though, so here are my two workouts that you missed:

***

Warmup - Activation

Supine Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10 per arm

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Front Knee Lifts - 1x10 per leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x10 per side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10 per leg
Shoulder Circles - 2x10 per arm per direction
Sitting Rotations - 10 per side

Workout - CYCLE B (DE Lower)

Speed Squats - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 55KG / 121lbs BB (0:30 RI)

Single Leg RDLs - 8, 8, 8, 8 (Per Leg) @ x1 22KG / 48.4lbs DB (1:45 RI)

Overhead Squats - 10, 10, 10 @ 25KG / 55lbs BB (1:30 RI)

Glute Ham Raises - 6, 6, 6 @ BW (1:30 RI)

Plate Grips (15sec) - 1, 1, 1, 1 @ x2 20KG / 44lbs Plates (0:30 RI)

Static Holds (30sec) - 1, 1, 1 @ x2 40KG / 88lbs DBs (1:00 RI)

***

Warmup - Activation

Supine Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10 per arm

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Front Knee Lifts - 1x10 per leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x10 per side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10 per leg
Shoulder Circles - 2x10 per arm per direction
Sitting Rotations - 10 per side

Core Work

Planks (30sec) - 1, 1 @ 20sec RI

Prone Trunk Extensions - 15, 15 @ 15sec RI

Workout - CYCLE B (DE Upper)

Speed Bench - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 45KG / 99lbs BB (0:30 RI)

WG Chin Ups - 10, 7+3, 5+5 @ BW + 6KG / 13.2lbs (1:30 RI)

Overhead Press - 10, 10, 10 @ x2 22KG / 48.4lbs DBs (1:30 RI)

Bench Rows - 8, 8, 8, 8 (Per Arm) @ x1 22KG / 48.4lbs DB (1:45 RI)

Farmers Walks (5MTR) - 4, 4, 4 @ x2 38KG / 83.6lbs DBs (1:30 RI)

***

So yeah, a pair of pretty tough workouts there methinks. I cut ab work on the first one because i just plain forgot (damn this heat...) so added some extra grip work (i felt i needed it anyways).

The second workout was great apart from Chin Ups. I was tired that day, but still. I feel i could have done better. The rest was good though, havent done Overhead Press for a little while.

Wootage.

As for this week, tomorrow im going for a Squat PR, and then on Friday im going for a Bench PR to finish CYCLE B.

Wish me luck .



Posted by: ReproMan

Nice, well nice to have ya back!!



I love the DE days. I love westside period. Only did it for a few days, but I got couple buddies doing it and they absolutely love it. Good stuff.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Nice, well nice to have ya back!!



I love the DE days. I love westside period. Only did it for a few days, but I got couple buddies doing it and they absolutely love it. Good stuff.

I just wish my net connection would activate so i stop having IM Withdrawal symptoms

And i love it too. The difference between the on DE + ME makes it a really fun program, ive gotta say.

Plus since you're pretty much tanked out because of the 1RMs or the low RI's on the speed work, theres more time for grip work \m/



Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Yeah, so my internet connection is still down at home, and ive taken some time off work over easter.
Alikelystory!

I know it! You're seeing another weight training forum! I can smell its server on your post!

Howcouldyou?!



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Alikelystory!

I know it! You're seeing another weight training forum! I can smell its server on your post!

Howcouldyou?!




Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Alikelystory!

I know it! You're seeing another weight training forum! I can smell its server on your post!

Howcouldyou?!
Im sorry DOMS...but we havent been clicking in bed lately.



Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x10
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raises - 1x10
Shoulder Circles - 1x10
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10
Standing Side Bends - 1x10
Sitting Rotations - 1x10

Core Work

Side Planks (30sec) - 1, 1 (Per Side) @ 30sec RI

30sec Rest

Reverse Crunches - 20, 20 @ 15sec RI

Workout - CYCLE B (ME Lower)

Hack Squats
65KG / 143lbs x 10 (1:15 RI)
70KG / 154lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
75KG / 165lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
80KG / 176lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
90KG / 198lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
95KG / 209lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
100KG / 220lbs x 2 (2:00 RI)
105KG / 231lbs x 1 (2:30 RI)
110KG / 242lbs x 1 (2:30 RI) -1RM
115KG / 253lbs x 1 -New PR!

Romanian Deadlifts - 8, 8, 8 @ x2 32KG / 70.4lbs DBs (1:30 RI)

Split Squats - 10, 10, 10 (Per Leg) @ 40KG / 88lbs BB (1:30 RI)

Glute Ham Raises - 6, 6, 6 @ BW (1:45 RI) -Last set without assistance!

Static Holds (30sec) - 1, 1, 1, 1 @ x2 40KG / 88lbs DBs (1:00 RI)

***

Bloody hell im tired. Really great workout. Hit all my marks and i couldnt be happier with it all!

PR speaks for itself, anything with those two letters after it is a great improvement, lol. Plus the last set of GHRs i did without assistance, though they were incredibly slow because of it, haha. Thats such a tough exercise.

Felt really light headed during the Split Squats too, i really hate those lately...

Still.

In other gym-related news, my quest to get a proper Squat Rack down there is gaining momentum. I FINALLY got to speak with the new General Manager of the place, and he seemed genuinely interested in the idea. I also have the backing of about half a dozen members, three gym attendants (including the senior), and two personal trainers who work for the gym.

It shouldny be this hard to get somebody to put a lump of metal in a room full of other lumps of metal, it really shouldnt...



Posted by: Bakerboy

Wow you are really kicking ass! Great workout Gaz.

It shouldny be this hard to get somebody to put a lump of metal in a room full of other lumps of metal, it really shouldnt...

LOL



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bakerboy View Post
Wow you are really kicking ass! Great workout Gaz.

It shouldny be this hard to get somebody to put a lump of metal in a room full of other lumps of metal, it really shouldnt...

LOL
Haha, cheers dude, but its Westside thats doing the ass-kicking. The ass in question is most definitely mine right now :P

And its ridiculous. Why does everything have to be stamped, signed in triplicated, photocopied, then taken to a meeting so people can talk about it for six hours before something is done about it?

Ive said to all of the staff there that i have a perfectly good Squat Rack at home that i can donate!

THEY JUST LAUGH!!!



Posted by: Gazhole

Also:

FB_in

Few new progress pictures uploaded. As well as one of when i visited "Semen World".

Thats not an innuendo. In the great Welsh countryside, there is a place called that...



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Also:

FB_in

Few new progress pictures uploaded. As well as one of when i visited "Semen World".

Thats not an innuendo. In the great Welsh countryside, there is a place called that...
I hope you had a sexy time at semen world...



Posted by: ReproMan

Dayyyyyum man, you're already setting PR's!

That's awesome!


Nice work on getting that ball rolling on getting probably the single most important piece of equipment in the gym. Hey better late than never.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
I hope you had a sexy time at semen world...
It wasnt as sexy as you'd think.

Its more of a bovine brothel...



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Dayyyyyum man, you're already setting PR's!

That's awesome!


Nice work on getting that ball rolling on getting probably the single most important piece of equipment in the gym. Hey better late than never.
Cheers dude! The Squat wasnt as tough as my Deadlift PR was last week, but it wasnt a walk in the park. I was so fatigued after that last single, lol. I looked at my program and nearly cried when i saw split squats :P.

And yeah, every gym needs a squat rack. If nobody else is gonna complain then i will, because i want one there, yknow? The rest of the setup is pretty good for freeweights. They have dumbells that go from 1KG to 42KG, and a good selection of plates (Though they only go up to 20KG/45lbs. No 100's!!!).

The only thing i really have grounds to bitch about is the lack of a rack. *shrugs*.



Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x10
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raises - 1x10
Shoulder Circles - 1x10
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10
Standing Side Bends - 1x10
Sitting Rotations - 1x10

Core Work

Planks (30sec) - 1, 1 @ 30sec RI

30sec Rest

Reverse Crunches (Fast Tempo) - 20, 20 @ 10sec RI

Workout - CYCLE B (ME Upper)

Bench Press
50KG / 110lbs x 10 (1:15 RI)
55KG / 121lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
60KG / 132lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
65KG / 143lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
70KG / 154lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
75KG / 165lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
80KG / 176lbs x 2 (2:00 RI)
85KG / 187lbs x 1 (2:30 RI)
90KG / 198lbs x 1 (2:30 RI) -1RM
95KG / 209lbs x 1 -New PR!

WG Pullups - 8, 8, 6+2 @ BW + 7KG / 15.4lbs (1:45 RI)

Dips - 8, 8, 8 @ BW + 18KG / 39.6lbs (1:45 RI)

Bent Over Rows - 10, 10, 10 @ x2 18KG / 39.6lbs DBs (1:30 RI)

Static Holds (30sec) - 1, 1, 1, 1 @ x2 40KG / 88lbs DBs (1:00 RI)

***

Workout was great, but over-ran by about 20 minutes because i was waiting for my gym's ONLY adjustable barbell/bench+rack combo to become available. For god's sake...

Still. Ended up talking to some guy down there about general construction and building thingys. Basically about the right way to put up a lintel when renewing windows.

The solution is apparently getting a huge guy to do it for you. I love tradespeople...

Anyway, new Bench PR when i finally got on there! Woot all the way for that one, was once again pretty easy. Rest of the session went really well. Gym was packed today though...

One of my mates who's coming off a badly ruptured lumbar disc (pushing 18 months ago) was doing Deadlifts today. He's still putting up 5KG more than me, the bastard, haha. Great guy though, all the respect to him for keeping training after that.

Awesome.



Posted by: DOMS

Nice job on the PR, man!

How much do you weigh? And please, for the love of God, don't reply using stones.



Posted by: Bakerboy

Great job!



Posted by: ReproMan

So.... You plan on gettin PR's every workout or what??

Kick ass man.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Nice job on the PR, man!

How much do you weigh? And please, for the love of God, don't reply using stones.
haha, i weigh 180lbs at the moment. Which, by-the-by, is 13 stones, lol.

Thanks, though, dude



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bakerboy View Post
Great job!
Cheers, BB



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
So.... You plan on gettin PR's every workout or what??

Kick ass man.
Thanks, dude

Pretty much every ME workout, yeah! In one complete run-through of the program i came up with, i can add 11lbs to all 4 lifts (Dead, Squat, Bench, Good Mornings) and im at least gonna do two run-throughs.

It all depends on how my body holds out, yknow?



Posted by: Malley

Looks like your hitting PR's on a regular basis, very nice.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Looks like your hitting PR's on a regular basis, very nice.
Thanks, DD.

It feels good!



Posted by: Malley

Whether its extra reps, longer tempos, or more weight it always feels good to exceed your prior attempt!



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Whether its extra reps, longer tempos, or more weight it always feels good to exceed your prior attempt!
Agreed! The feeling of knowing that you're better than before is awesome!



Posted by: Gazhole

28 Month's Growth In A Picture (1024x768)



Posted by: DOMS

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Great going!

You need to hit the tanning bed a couple of times, though.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Great going!

You need to hit the tanning bed a couple of times, though.
Thats ironic actually, because i went hiking with my girlfriend last week and got really badly burned on my upper body. It then turned to a tan about a day or two ago.

I guess it hasnt helped much :P.

Thankyou though! Its been an awesome 28 months



Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raises - 1x10 Per Leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x10 Per Side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10 Per Leg
Shoulder Circles - 2x10 Per Arm Per Direction
Sitting Rotations - 1x10 Per Side

Core Work

Side Planks - 2x30sec @ 20sec RI

30sec RI

Prone Trunk Extensions - 2x20 @ 20sec RI

Workout - CYCLE C (DE Lower)

Speed Squats - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 60KG / 132lbs BB (0:30 RI)

Romanian Deadlifts - 10, 10, 10 @ x2 32KG / 70.4lbs DBs (1:30 RI)

Step Ups - 10, 10, 10 (Per Leg) @ x2 20KG / 44lbs DBs (1:30 RI)

Glute Ham Raises - 6, 6, 6 @ BW (1:30 RI) -Last set without assitance.

Plate Holds (15sec) - 1, 1, 1, 1 @ x2 20KG / 44lbs Plates (0:30 RI)

***

All in all another great workout.

Speed Squats were heavier after my recent PR, which was...interesting. Interesting as in a slow death cut up into short bursts with thirty second rest intervals.

Decided to do higher reps across the board for some reason, but it certainly fucked my legs up, haha. Was sweating like mad during the Step Ups.

Lower back got hit pretty hard today aswell, which effected my form a bit on GHRs, so im gonna have to concentrate a bit more with those next time.

Still, great workout .



Posted by: goob

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Don't worry Gaz. We'll find that damn vampire that took your blood.....



Posted by: DOMS





Posted by: Malley

Dude you dont even look like the same person. Nice work!



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Nice fucking work man!

I love the caption.

Quote:
It's amazing what 28 months can do
(same shitty haircut though)




Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by goob View Post
Don't worry Gaz. We'll find that damn vampire that took your blood.....
lol, ive been trying to find him my whole life. I think his name is "ComputerGames".





Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Dude you dont even look like the same person. Nice work!
Thanks, DD

Its kinda spooky, though, isnt it? Lol. My face just kinda inflates between the two pictures :P.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Nice fucking work man!

I love the caption.

Thanks, man

But yeah, i speak the truth. I've had the same haircut since about 2002, lol.



Posted by: Gazhole

Just jotting some ideas down so i can figure out something solid when i go on lunch today:

***
Program Ideas.

PHASE 1 (Conditioning) - DE Movement at start (1/1/1/1 tempo), followed by 3 movements over 2-3 sets in a tri-set at higher reps (12-16 - controlled tempo), ends with grip work.

PHASE 2 (Hypertrophy) - DE Movement at start (1/1/1/1 tempo), followed by 2-3 separate movements over 2-3 sets at mid-range reps (6-10 - possibly 4/1/2/1?), ends with grip work.

PHASE 3 (Strength) - One Day replaces DE movement with warmup sets ending in 1RM attempt, followed by 2-4 separate movements over 3-4 sets at low-midrange reps (5-8 - controlled tempo), ends with grip work.

Other two days use DE work instead of ME work, the other 3 lifts dont utilise tempo.

***

Probably 3 days a week, either full body or upper/lower. Just trying to put something together with actual PHASES for once...



Posted by: Malley

How long are each phase?



Posted by: Gazhole

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How long are each phase?
I was thinking Conditioning - 2 Weeks, and the other two are 4 weeks. I suppose i could make all 3 of them 4 weeks, i guess it depends on how my conditioning holds out.



Posted by: Malley

Sounds ok to me.



Posted by: fufu

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Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
wowz!



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Sounds ok to me.
Good!

What about the tempo for Hyp phase, tho? 4/1/2/1 or 4/1/1/1?

Dont they say a more rapid concentric portion is optimal for hypertrophy?



Posted by: Malley

Elaborate a bit on that for me.

Whenever I write tempo I write it:

Eccentric/Iso/Concentric



Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by fufu View Post
wowz!
*bowz*





Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Elaborate a bit on that for me.

Whenever I write tempo I write it:

Eccentric/Iso/Concentric
Ah right, sorry!

Yeah its - Eccentric/Iso/Concentric/Iso.

Though the second iso is probably superfluous.



Posted by: Malley

I was thinking I was missing something, haha

Anything with from a 3-10 second eccentric I like to play with. Sometimes maybe a bit longer. The iso's can go for a while. I have did 3 minute iso dips. Those are incredibly tough!



Posted by: Gazhole

Friday:

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raises - 1x10 Per Leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x10 Per Side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10 Per Leg
Shoulder Circles - 2x10 Per Arm Per Direction
Sitting Rotations - 1x10 Per Side

Workout - CYCLE B (DE Upper)

Speed Bench - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 50KG / 110lbs BB (0:30 RI)

WG Pullups - 12, 12, 12 @ BW (1:30 RI)

Dips - 18, 18, 0 @ BW (1:30 RI)

Bench Rows - 8, 8, 8, 8 (Per Arm) @ x1 22KG / 48.4lbs DB (1:45 RI)

***

Grr. Friday was annoying.


- I realised that id missed my DE Upper workout for Cycle B, but still moved onto Cycle C regardless.

- I arrived at the gym late.

- I forgot my backpack for Pullups/Dips.

- I had to wait 20 minutes for the ONLY bench/barbell

- Nobody on the gym staff thought to tell anybody that they were closing an hour early. Theyve literally changed the gym opening hours in the last week!


All in all it was a disaster. I think i got the best i could out of it under the circumstances, lol. No core or grip work because of it. No weighted Pulls/Dips. Sigh!



Posted by: Gazhole

Today:

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x10
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x10
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x10 Per Arm

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raises - 1x10 Per Leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x10 Per Side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10 Per Leg
Shoulder Circles - 1x14 Per Arm Per Direction
Sitting Rotations - 1x10 Per Side

Core Work

Planks - 2x30sec @ 20sec RI

30sec Rest

Reverse Crunches - 2x20 @ 15sec RI

Workout - CYCLE C (ME Lower)

Good Mornings
30KG / 66lbs x 10 (1:15 RI)
35KG / 77lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
40KG / 88lbs x 6 (1:30 RI)
45KG / 99lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
50KG / 110lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
55KG / 121lbs x 3 (1:45 RI)
60KG / 132lbs x 2 (2:00 RI)
65KG / 143lbs x 1 (2:30 RI)
70KG / 154lbs x 1 (2:30 RI) -1RM
75KG / 165lbs x 1 -New PR!

Overhead Squats - 8, 8, 8 @ 25KG / 55lbs BB (1:45 RI)

Split Squats - 8, 8, 8 (Per Leg) @ 50KG / 110lbs BB (1:45 RI)

Static Holds (30sec) - 1, 1, 1, 1 @ x2 40KG / 88lbs DBs (1:00 RI)

***

Overshot by about 10 minutes because i was waiting for equipment again. The gym is getting really busy lately, i dont know what the problem is, haha.

Still, new PR on Good Mornings! So thats something to grin about at least.

Really intense workout actually. Legs are killing me. Didnt have time or energy to do Single Leg RDLs today, that PR really took it outta my lower back.

Awesome stuff! After Friday's stress-fest i needed to knock one out of the park today \m/.



Posted by: Bakerboy

Nice wo Gaz. Congrats on the PR. What type of planks did you do?



Posted by: ReproMan

Good lookin good mornings my friend! WTG on the PR!!!

You're setting a Fufu type pace on these PR's, simply awesome.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bakerboy View Post
Nice wo Gaz. Congrats on the PR. What type of planks did you do?
Regular ones this time. Getting much more stable with them, i actually wasnt shaking like a mofo today, lol!

I do Side Planks aswell. Those are pretty cool aswell. Sometimes i cant seem to get the form right though.

And thankyou

Hows things?



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Good lookin good mornings my friend! WTG on the PR!!!

You're setting a Fufu type pace on these PR's, simply awesome.
Lol! That guy's PRs are insane!

Thanks though dude

I had to clean the bar up there each time to do them aswell, lol. The last weight seemed a little too heavy for that though. I ended up cleaning less, and getting two guys to put weight on syncronised while i had the bar on my back.

That was pretty interesting...

How goes it with you?



Posted by: vortrit

Nice looking workouts. What do your current stats look like?



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
Nice looking workouts. What do your current stats look like?
Cheers, man

PRs, Bodyweight/height, or Measurements?

PRs are in sig, bodyweight is about 180atm and i've been about 5'10"...forever :P.

Not too sure about measurements though. Something like 15.5"-16" arms, 13" Forearms, 40"-42" Chest, 24"-25" Thighs, and 15" Calves. Neck is about 16", waist is 34"-35".

Something like that :P

Hows things?



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Cheers, man

PRs, Bodyweight/height, or Measurements?

PRs are in sig, bodyweight is about 180atm and i've been about 5'10"...forever :P.

Not too sure about measurements though. Something like 15.5"-16" arms, 13" Forearms, 40"-42" Chest, 24"-25" Thighs, and 15" Calves. Neck is about 16", waist is 34"-35".

Something like that :P

Hows things?

Exellent. I've been making pretty good gains since I joined a new gym with a lot of equipment. The only problem was I have to work out in the morning but now that I'm doing it it's not really too bad. I've been making pretty good gains. Now if I can just get stronger.



Posted by: DOMS

Nice job on the PR, you piece of shit.



Everyone is getting PRs except me.



Posted by: fufu

Congrats on the PR, now that you have nicely converted your lifts into poundage I can read this journal more.

Btw, are you putting on weight?



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
Exellent. I've been making pretty good gains since I joined a new gym with a lot of equipment. The only problem was I have to work out in the morning but now that I'm doing it it's not really too bad. I've been making pretty good gains. Now if I can just get stronger.
Just keep cycling Hypertrophy + Strength phases/programs. Thats worked the best for me, though this is most serious ive ever been about strength gains, lol.

Respect to you for training in the mornings, thats majorly tough .

I always have sucky workouts in the morning, not enough carbs in me, lol.

Hows your program looking?



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Nice job on the PR, you piece of shit.



Everyone is getting PRs except me.


Sorry, that made me laugh outloud.

Piece of shit?

Have you any idea why you're not PRing? Maybe we can get a "brain-trust" together here!



Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post


Sorry, that made me laugh outloud.

Piece of shit?

Have you any idea why you're not PRing? Maybe we can get a "brain-trust" together here!
I'm doing HIT now. It doesn't use increased weight for intensity, it uses shorter RIs and tempo variation, instead. I won't be using weights at my 4 rep max until I'm done with HIT. Which may not be for a month or two.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by fufu View Post
Congrats on the PR, now that you have nicely converted your lifts into poundage I can read this journal more.

Btw, are you putting on weight?
Haha, excellent! Please do stop by more, dude

Thanks for the congrats its nothing compared to your monumental PR run though!

But no, im still around the 180-182 mark. Im not really trying to put on weight at the moment, though. Keeping my calories on the low side of 3800-4000.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
I'm doing HIT now. It doesn't use increased weight for intensity, it uses shorter RIs and tempo variation, instead. I won't be using weights at my 4 rep max until I'm done with HIT. Which may not be for a month or two.
Ah right, thats okay then.

How are you finding HIT? Ive been looking into Tempo's and stuff lately. It looks pretty tough!



Posted by: DOMS

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Ah right, thats okay then.

How are you finding HIT? Ive been looking into Tempo's and stuff lately. It looks pretty tough!
Check out my journal.

The stuff is crazy. After the first set and a half, it's all mental. You've gotta will yourself through that type of workout. The tempo for HIT (at least the one given to me by Archy) is 4/1/2/1.



Posted by: fufu

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Haha, excellent! Please do stop by more, dude
.
Will do.

Quote:
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Thanks for the congrats its nothing compared to your monumental PR run though!.
lawl, thanks, but people gotta know I can pretty much dedicate my life to eating and lifting other than school. Plus I am on a nice cal surplus.

Quote:
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But no, im still around the 180-182 mark. Im not really trying to put on weight at the moment, though. Keeping my calories on the low side of 3800-4000.
Damn, that is alot of cals, but I guess I am pretty much in the same range as far as maintaining. It kind sucks that the bigger you get the more you have to eat to maintain that weight.



Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x10
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raises - 1x10 Per Leg
Standing Side Bends - 1x10 Per Side
Sitting Front Bends - 1x10
Butt Kickers - 1x10 Per Leg
Shoulder Circles - 1x14 Per Arm Per Direction
Sitting Rotations - 1x10 Per Side

Core Work

Prone Trunk Extensions - 2x30sec @ 20sec RI

30sec Rest

Crunches - 2x20 @ 15sec RI

Workout - CYCLE C (DE Upper)

Speed Bench - 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 @ 50KG / 110lbs BB (0:30 RI)

Incline Rows - 10, 10, 10 (Per Arm) @ x2 20KG / 44lbs DBs (1:30 RI)

Dips - 10, 10, 10 @ BW + 16KG / 35.2lbs (1:30 RI)

Supine Rows - 8, 8, 8, 8 @ BW + 10KG / 22lbs (1:45 RI) -Easy. Try 15/20KG next time.

Farmer's Walks (5mtr reps) - 4, 4 @ x2 42KG / 92.4lbs DBs (1:30 RI) -PR, lol.

Plate Pinches (20sec) - 1, 1 @ x2 20KG / 44lbs Plates (0:30 RI)

***

Woot! Great session today. Everything was awesome, as usual atm, lol.

Last few days ive been having trouble sleeping, so thats been effecting my energy levels, but today it was a tad better. I think its because the weather is getting hotter and i hate the heat. Theres only one good reason to thrash about in bed and she lives 30 miles away.

Stupid heat.

Anyway...

I think the speed bench is getting better. My reps seem to be just as fast, but a lot more controlled.

Rest of the workout was good. Havent done Supine Rows very much before. Probably two sets other than today..ever. Really liked them, gonna definitely put them as a main exercise in my next program. They just felt really comfortable.

Farmers Walk's got a PR today aswell. Never done 42s before \m/.

So yeah. Knackered. Got two days off work though thankfully. Plenty of time to test out my new 5.1 surround sound computer speakers



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by DOMS View Post
Check out my journal.

The stuff is crazy. After the first set and a half, it's all mental. You've gotta will yourself through that type of workout. The tempo for HIT (at least the one given to me by Archy) is 4/1/2/1.
I was about to do the rounds actually, ill be sure to take a look at a few of your workouts .

I've heard from a lot of people that HIT is a real psychological test, as well as physical obviously.

Its a good think the workouts are so short!



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by fufu View Post
lawl, thanks, but people gotta know I can pretty much dedicate my life to eating and lifting other than school. Plus I am on a nice cal surplus.
Dude, either way it takes hard work, knowledge, and a whole lot of dedication. You could just sit on your ass, or have average workouts. But instead you're pushing your boundaries every session

Quote:
Originally Posted by fufu View Post
Damn, that is alot of cals, but I guess I am pretty much in the same range as far as maintaining. It kind sucks that the bigger you get the more you have to eat to maintain that weight.
It seems like a lot, but like you say, it takes even MORE to get any sort of added mass, lol. I dread to think how much the mass monsters like Ronnie or Jay are eating. It doesnt bear thinking about!



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Just keep cycling Hypertrophy + Strength phases/programs. Thats worked the best for me, though this is most serious ive ever been about strength gains, lol.

Respect to you for training in the mornings, thats majorly tough .

I always have sucky workouts in the morning, not enough carbs in me, lol.

Hows your program looking?
I actually like the mornings. I get up and I've got usually got a couple of hours to pack down some food, etc. It's much better than I thought it would be and I am really impressed with my gains. A lot of that is probably due to getting around some better equipment though with more weight. My old gym only had 50 lbs dumbbells and a smith machine, some treadmills, etc.

I am currently doing push/pull/legs, but once I cycle through and unload I believe I am going to be going to full body. Something like.

Monday: Strength

Wed: Hypertrophy

Fri: Endurance

Or something like that.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
I actually like the mornings. I get up and I've got usually got a couple of hours to pack down some food, etc. It's much better than I thought it would be and I am really impressed with my gains. A lot of that is probably due to getting around some better equipment though with more weight. My old gym only had 50 lbs dumbbells and a smith machine, some treadmills, etc.

I am currently doing push/pull/legs, but once I cycle through and unload I believe I am going to be going to full body. Something like.

Monday: Strength

Wed: Hypertrophy

Fri: Endurance

Or something like that.
Lol, 50lbs DBs and a Smith is probably the worst gym ever, haha. Though i did Supine Rows with the smith today. I actually found a use for it .

I think i've done a setup similar to that split before.

Fullbody programs are excellent anyways. Ill be switching back to one after Westside. I usually alternate program splits from Upper/Lower, to Fullbody and back and forth.

You'll love how knackering it is .



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Lol, 50lbs DBs and a Smith is probably the worst gym ever, haha. Though i did Supine Rows with the smith today. I actually found a use for it .

I think i've done a setup similar to that split before.

Fullbody programs are excellent anyways. Ill be switching back to one after Westside. I usually alternate program splits from Upper/Lower, to Fullbody and back and forth.

You'll love how knackering it is .
Yeah, I may very well do something like that. I only signed up for that gym because I could get in there 24 hrs. a day, but there's a lot of things 50 pounds just won't work for me with anymore. There was that and an EZ-Curl bar, some machines, etc. The new gym has quit a bit, however.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
Yeah, I may very well do something like that. I only signed up for that gym because I could get in there 24 hrs. a day, but there's a lot of things 50 pounds just won't work for me with anymore. There was that and an EZ-Curl bar, some machines, etc. The new gym has quit a bit, however.
The one thing my gym has in its favour is an awesome range of Dumbells. They go from 1kg to 42kg, which is pretty good (roughly 2lbs to 90lbs).

Though it has no squat rack and only one adjustable barbell. But im working on that, haha. The general manager WILL obey me!



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
The one thing my gym has in its favour is an awesome range of Dumbells. They go from 1kg to 42kg, which is pretty good (roughly 2lbs to 90lbs).

Though it has no squat rack and only one adjustable barbell. But im working on that, haha. The general manager WILL obey me!
Nice. My new gym has 2 squat racks, several benches, etc. Also dumbbells go from 2 lbs to 120 lbs. There is usually not too many people there when I'm there either, at least in the free weight room.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
Nice. My new gym has 2 squat racks, several benches, etc. Also dumbbells go from 2 lbs to 120 lbs. There is usually not too many people there when I'm there either, at least in the free weight room.
Well, your gym kicks my gym square in the crotch



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Well, your gym kicks my gym square in the crotch

Yeah, and it's only 20 dollars a month, which is around 10 pounds.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
Yeah, and it's only 20 dollars a month, which is around 10 pounds.
I hate you.





Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Well, your gym kicks my gym square in the crotch


Wow, 20 is pretty damn cheap. I pay 30 and thought I was hot soup.



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
I hate you.

I don't blame you.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post


Wow, 20 is pretty damn cheap. I pay 30 and thought I was hot soup.
What is wrong with you people!?

I pay $90 a month!

Its the only decent one around here. The other good one is about 25 minutes away, and thats a bit too far than i feel like driving 3 times a week.

Bah!



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
I don't blame you.
Eh, you're alright!



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Eh, you're alright!
Thanks. I'm glad I didn't mention the unlimited free tanning that came with the membership.



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
Thanks. I'm glad I didn't mention the unlimited free tanning that came with the membership.





Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Keep it together!!!



Posted by: Malley

You like those speed benches?



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
You like those speed benches?
Dude, the DE Bench + Squat exercises are great!

Im adding them as a permenant feature of my next program. Really enjoyable, really tiring! Lol.

Plus its another thing i do that the newbies at my gym can scoff at behind my back . They dont quite know what to think of 80% of the stuff i do, haha.



Posted by: Malley

Yeah they see a guy load up a bar with about half the weight that you are used to they think thats funny. I normally do speed benching with about 205 or so. Now that sucks. I hate messing with low weights whenever I am used to pushing alot more, but it pays off in the end.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Yeah they see a guy load up a bar with about half the weight that you are used to they think thats funny. I normally do speed benching with about 205 or so. Now that sucks. I hate messing with low weights whenever I am used to pushing alot more, but it pays off in the end.
Lol, 205 is LOW for you!

Thats basically my 1RM

I know what you mean though. They sorta look at you and laugh amongst themselves like you dont know what you're doing. Never mind that you're bigger, stronger, and more conditioned than they are...

The other one i get is when im doing ME Bench and i need help unracking the bar, so obviously i call a spot over. I say "Going for three reps!" and they unrack, i do my three reps and hold it, expecting them to actually SPOT me and help rack the bar, and what do they say?

"Come on! You've got another few reps in you here!"
"No, thats my three reps."
"What?"
"Will you just rack the fucking bar!?"

Like...theyre having an argument with me WHILE im holding a barbell up there. Its a miracle i have the energy left for a PR attempt after those ungodly isometrics.

Idiots!!!



Posted by: Malley

Haha....I'd tell em I am working up to a 3 rm. And whenever I get there I will fuckin tell ya. So whenever I say I am done, and then you give them the "I am goin to fuckin kill you look".....and then its all downhill from there!



Posted by: Gazhole

Went for a workout today, got about 2 sets into it and just felt my energy fall through the ground and into the ether.

Will try again on Tuesday, but i may take an unload week to split this program up into two to avoid overtraining if that is in fact what today was.

Fucking CNS!



Posted by: Malley

Id just take a week off now. Dont wait if your body is sayin now then by all means listen to it.



Posted by: Gazhole

You speak with logic. I hate the way overtraining can jump on you like this.

You reckon a full week off or an unload week? Im thinking i may as well go for a week off.



Posted by: Malley

I like off weeks, lets me catch up on "ME" time.



Posted by: Gazhole

Yeah i'll probably take a week off then.

Still working on new program aswell. It's starting to shape up, theres just so much to think about, lol.



Posted by: Gazhole

I already hate not going to the gym.

I can feel myself wasting away!!!



Posted by: vortrit

I know what you mean. For the longest time I tried not to take an unload week at all. Now I try to look forward to them.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
I know what you mean. For the longest time I tried not to take an unload week at all. Now I try to look forward to them.
I know they're the best thing for your body, but my brain hates it!!!

I cant wait to get back in there already, and i have a whole 5 or 6 days left!!!

Yargh!



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
I know they're the best thing for your body, but my brain hates it!!!

I cant wait to get back in there already, and i have a whole 5 or 6 days left!!!

Yargh!

My next unload will be REALLY strange. I won't be going to school, and no gym. Having just work to look forward to will probably make it a bad week.



Posted by: Bakerboy

I'm taking a week off from weights starting today too because I know I need it, not because I want to. Just think Gaz with all that extra time on your hands you can obsess about your new program. At least that's what I do.



Posted by: Malley

Thats funny, I love my week off!



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
My next unload will be REALLY strange. I won't be going to school, and no gym. Having just work to look forward to will probably make it a bad week.
Lol, you'll have to get another hobby. Take up an instrument or something, with all your free time you could get to virtuoso level in a week :P

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bakerboy View Post
I'm taking a week off from weights starting today too because I know I need it, not because I want to. Just think Gaz with all that extra time on your hands you can obsess about your new program. At least that's what I do.
Haha, me too actually. I do that every time! I have a lot to keep me occupied, its just that training is a big stress reliever, and i love it obviously. I tell you, with all this extra energy i have my girlfriend better look out on the weekend.

Whats your new program gonna be like anyways?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Thats funny, I love my week off!
Thats the odd thing, i hate it and i love it for the same reason. I dont have to go to the gym so i can relax and do other things, but on the other hand i cant go to the gym and i want to!!!



Posted by: Gazhole

The new program, Draft 1:

http://www.geocities.com/gajitasgene...pperLower2.htm

Any suggestions? Questions? Abuse? :P



Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
The new program, Draft 1:

http://www.geocities.com/gajitasgene...pperLower2.htm

Any suggestions? Questions? Abuse? :P
Looks pretty sexy to me. Nice fucking work.



Posted by: Witchblade

It's good. I'm not too fond of the 3 rep speed work though, might as well bump up the reps if you're going for speed (which I don't like anyway ). And are the farmer's walks 5 meter? That's more like a dumbell deadlift isn't it?



Posted by: Malley

No you dont bump up the reps for speed work as far as speed bench goes. You stay right there or drop a rep. Your using the impact you would use whenever you would be trying to go for a 1rm. And if you are doing something like 10 reps then you wouldnt be able to put out your max effort.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by ReproMan View Post
Looks pretty sexy to me. Nice fucking work.
Im gonna have a sexy time

Cheers man Balancing everything was a bit of a headache, its the first program ive put together that has actual phases, too.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Witchblade View Post
It's good. I'm not too fond of the 3 rep speed work though, might as well bump up the reps if you're going for speed (which I don't like anyway ). And are the farmer's walks 5 meter? That's more like a dumbell deadlift isn't it?
I love the speed work, im addicted to it because of Westside :P. The strength phase is pretty much my westside ME days tweaked a little, lol.

And the farmer's walks are 5mtr reps, so id do 3 sets of 4x5mtr = 20mtr.



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
No you dont bump up the reps for speed work as far as speed bench goes. You stay right there or drop a rep. Your using the impact you would use whenever you would be trying to go for a 1rm. And if you are doing something like 10 reps then you wouldnt be able to put out your max effort.
The man knows! Lol.

Yeah, i love the speed work. Doing it in the first phase before a triset is gonna be awesome.



Posted by: vortrit

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Im gonna have a sexy time

That's my line!



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by vortrit View Post
That's my line!
Bwahahahahhahaha!



Posted by: Malley

Whats up Gaz?!?!



Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:
Originally Posted by Double D View Post
Whats up Gaz?!?!
Nuttin'. Watchin' the game, havin' a bud.

Wassup witchyou?



Posted by: Malley

At work wishing I had a bud!



Posted by: Pylon

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazhole View Post
Nuttin'. Watchin' the game, havin' a bud.
True.....true....



Posted by: Witchblade

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