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Thanks DOMS. I still find Chins a really challenging movement, especially on Wide Grip, CG seems much easier.
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Originally Posted by B
Your a fuckin beast !@ I bet those chins were very low rest huh? Excellent T bars as usual
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Ok, it's time to think about a new routine.
I'm open to anything, at the moment it's been push, pull, legs. I've tried HIT, and i think i'll stay away from that madness for the moment. Does anyone have any suggestions? The only lifts I don't, and will not do are back squats and deadlifts, the play havoc with old sports injury's on my back, and I avoid at all costs. I need suggestions for something quite crazy, yet effective. Any sugestions much appreciated. |
Ooo.....Ooo.... Do Horizontal-Legs-Vertical-Legs with me! I start on Monday. Here's the plan so far... (although I want to add "heavy lunges to failiure" to the end of one of the leg days). I have sumo deadlifts & power squats instead of RDLs and regular squats, but you could always swap those for something else if that'd still jack your back up.
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PFuck says pullovers are not pec exercises here. You ever heard anything like that before?
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Ok, it's time to think about a new routine.
I'm open to anything, at the moment it's been push, pull, legs. I've tried HIT, and i think i'll stay away from that madness for the moment. Does anyone have any suggestions? The only lifts I don't, and will not do are back squats and deadlifts, the play havoc with old sports injury's on my back, and I avoid at all costs. I need suggestions for something quite crazy, yet effective. Any sugestions much appreciated. |
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Originally Posted by Big G
Ooo.....Ooo.... Do Horizontal-Legs-Vertical-Legs with me! I start on Monday. Here's the plan so far... (although I want to add "heavy lunges to failiure" to the end of one of the leg days). I have sumo deadlifts & power squats instead of RDLs and regular squats, but you could always swap those for something else if that'd still jack your back up.I haven't figured out the stretches yet, but you could pick a bunch of them to try from from here. I bought the book referenced on that site (Stretching Scientifically) but it only arrived in the mail about an hour ago. I haven't even read the first page yet (I'm too busy farting around on here, procrastinating going outside to build my deck IN THE SNOW! ).Nice pullovers on your last workout BTW. I can't believe no-one said anything about that. 100lb pullovers are fuckin' heavy, no? I haven't done 'em in a while, but I remember (if straight-armed and reaching really far back) even 70lb was a bitch for reps. Maybe I'm just a weak mofo! PFuck says pullovers are not pec exercises here. You ever heard anything like that before? Anyway... wadya say?... Horizontal-Legs-Vertical-Legs, or are ya chicken!? |
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Maybe you should try a body part split its good for size not function. Upper/lower is also a favorite of mine.
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Originally Posted by Gaz
Split - Upper/Lower/Fullbody
Upper + Lower sessions are moderate volume and intensity, judging by your current work capacity im thinking about 6 movements. 3 hypertrophy oriented, 3 endurance. Rep ranges down to preference, different enough to not encroach on the other, but not too far out. 4x8 + 3x14 or something. The Fullbody day consists not of movements making up a fullbody session, but all actually are fullbody, dynamic effort, or functional movements. Overhead Squats, Cleans, Bent Press, Turkish Getups, Farmers Walks, Speed Bench etc etc. Rep ranges are variable depending on the movement. Obviously not a good idea to do high reps on cleans, but might work for OH Squats. E.g: Cleans x8, x5, x3 Speed Bench 8x3 @ 50% Bent Press 4x4 Overhead Squats 3x16 Turkish Getups 3x10 Farmers Walks 4xwhatever Just an idea. I like the idea of this kind of split. |
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Ouch. This was a tough one, fitted a lot in, and will certainly feel it tomorrow. I'm going to feel like I had a walking masage from Rosie O'Donnell and Rosanne Barr.
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Really fucked up?
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Originally Posted by Sam
That is a mammoth session Goob, nice leg extensions and OH Squats (as always).
By the way, what do you use for the Goblet Squats? A 110lb DB is going to be pretty damn heavy in my eyes ![]() |
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(And so ends the most confusing and shittest explination ever,)
LOL at that!No, I do use a 110 lb DB, It's a bitch to get up, and hold, which is why this is one of the hardest exersices I've ever done. I would ro front squats, but I don't like the look of holding the weight. Plus goblets give you a crazy all over workout - the arm pumps alone are nuts. |

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Nice looking workout. It looks like the OH Squats are doing well.
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Originally Posted by Sam
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Originally Posted by Scar
workouts are looking goob-tacular man
500lb leg press is awesome! |
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Originally Posted by Gaz
Yeah, ive done those deadlifts before, really weird movement but pretty fun.
And goblet squats are teh bomb. |
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Christ, you love your pushups don't you? They're looking great, Goob!
Actually, i'm gonna try and improve my pushups while im at home for Xmas (my gym is shut for 2 weeks ) with a view to incorporating them into my program in January.I used to be able to do 6 in a row (no really, that many) while i was doing Jitsu, but since i broke my collarbone, i've never tried them again. Gawd, if i can't even do 6 im going to have to kill myself ![]() |
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Originally Posted by V
Nice workout. Are triceps push ups the same thing as diamond push ups?
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Originally Posted by Sam
I thought that too. Either way, they're tough as hell!
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I guess Pylo's are out the window then.....
You could try finding a small weight 10'b's or so, and trying weighted push ups, as i reckon you won't have much problem after seeing your benching. Oh yes, which brings me onto hindu pushups, which I had forgotten about - probably the toughest of all....... |
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Power Cleans are a great full body exercise - great minds think alike, i asked my gym supervisor yesterday to show me how to do them! |
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What about -
Upper: DB Bench (Inc, Flat or Dec) DB Flys Pendlay Rows/Supine Rows Rack Pulls Military Press Lower: Split Squats Front Squats/Hack Squats Good Mornings/SLDL ?? Dunno - actually, i've put some things in there that im going to put into my program. Christ, i have to start writing things down ![]() Power Cleans are a great full body exercise - great minds think alike, i asked my gym supervisor yesterday to show me how to do them! |
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Make sure they actually know proper form because most guys dont know what the fuck they are doing when it comes to O lifts. If he can't clean up 200+ for at least one rep then he doesnt know good form assuming hes 170-190 pounds.
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Originally Posted by fufu
true story. I haven't been spending as I have in the past on IM. I did make posts in like 15 journals a few weeks ago but it was during the time when the forum lost a weekend's worth of posts.
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Day 2 : HIIT Day 3 : Fullbody Day 4: HIIT Day 5: Lower Day 6 : Possibly light run, 2-5 miles. Day 7: off Upper: DB Bench DB Rows unsupported Chin-ups T-bars Dips Alternating hammer curls Lower: Bulgarian squats Rotational deads Walking lunges (reverse) hyperextensions Calf raises Fullbody: Hang cleans Bench throws Bent Press Overhead squats Push-up circuit Face pulls Dragon flags/core circuit Periodization: Progressive overload by adding sets, lowering RI, supersetting or adding reps Rep schemes: 3x15 5x6 4x9 3x7 Goals: Functional training Increasing work capacity Hyperthrophy/fat loss Just something I've made up, taking some things I know about you into account - eg. unilateral work, functional training, some alternative exercises, high volume. |
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Hang cleans are power cleans done from just below your knees or right at your knees. Kinda like the bar is hanging mid air.
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Pendlay Rows - named after Glenn Pendlay. Pretty much each rep is done from the floor, dynamic, initiate with a powerful arch of the back, hips should be static so torso shouldn't rise much. Trying to find a vid of these is a challenge - will report back when i have found one! |
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Originally Posted by Sam
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Originally Posted by Gaz
I gotta say, youre goblet squats are sick, haha. Good stuff. Hows things goob? Havent been too active lately, so is there anything new with you that ive missed? |
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What about Hang Cleans then? Just start off holding the bar instead of cleaning it from the floor?
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No them too. Don't like the look of them, although they do look like an effective move. No, that powerlifting stuff is not for me. Or are SLDL's or back squats.
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Thanks man!
goobland is fine, although largely due to work I've been unable to start the festive sesons main purpose yet: Getting fucked up. Soon though....soon...... How about you? Exams/ studies go ok? |

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Haha, its time to get christmassy, GOOBSTYLE:
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You bastard Gaz......
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FUCK RIGHT OFF!!!!!!! Take that shit out now!
You bastard Gaz......There will be vengence... |
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awesome goblets goob
now I see the whole reason for you posting that pic in Gaz's journal ...I wonder what's in store next for these journals . |
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Originally Posted by DOMS
So...did you start a fire with those leg extensions?
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Originally Posted by Brutus
He will be walking with a limp for 2 weeks!
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Originally Posted by TC
I can't wait to see this. |
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Cheers V!
Today: 3.5 mile run. Not particuarly fast, cold air fucking with oxyen uptake. Had a dream last night that a monkey strangled then ate a horse, in a field full of Russians that were trying to shoot a puppy. There was also a Gorilla dressed as a boy scout roaming around the middle of the field. Very wierd and disturbing.... |
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Ever tried plyo pushups off and on 2 medicine balls? I normally plyo off of the floor onto a bench then back down. But your wrists take a beating from that.
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Lets take stock....... Have'nt worked out for, about a week. Diet has been shit. Been living off bar food as for pretty much the last week has been a never ending cycle of booze and substance abuse. Must have spent somewhere between $300-500. Slept very little too. |
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Cheers to you all guys. Hope you had an awesome holiday period.
Lets take stock....... Have'nt worked out for, about a week. Diet has been shit. Been living off bar food as for pretty much the last week has been a never ending cycle of booze and substance abuse. Must have spent somewhere between $300-500. Slept very little too. However, Clean living for the rest of this month, cut back the drinking, eat better. |
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Cheers to you all guys. Hope you had an awesome holiday period.
Lets take stock....... Have'nt worked out for, about a week. Diet has been shit. Been living off bar food as for pretty much the last week has been a never ending cycle of booze and substance abuse. Must have spent somewhere between $300-500. Slept very little too. However, Clean living for the rest of this month, cut back the drinking, eat better. |
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Originally Posted by JH
haha. Bar food is so good when ur drunk. Do you live on the east cost?
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Originally Posted by DOMS
Man cannot live on bread alone.
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Originally Posted by katt
What better time to do it than the holidays!!
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Originally Posted by Vortit
I've had the same problem. I've been starting to feel pretty crappy too.
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Thanks guys.
JH - Not the crossed arm version, arms perpendicular to ground. Leg Press 500 x 8 500 x 8 500 x 8 Goblets 110 x 8 110 x 8 110 x 8 110 x 8 T- Bars 175 x 6 175 x 6 175 x 6 175 x 6 Chins WG 6, 6, CG 6, 6, 6 Upright cable rows 85 x 8 85 x 8 85 x 8 Face Pulls 80 x 10 80 x 10 80 x 10 Stop Gap. Not too bad, not the best design. |

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Looks good, speed racer!
Have you done any more long distance running or any short distance sprinting? What's your best time? |
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Originally Posted by Scar
awesome stuff goob.
that's some mighty leg pressin'! |
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Originally Posted by B
He is very gobbalicious on the leg pressin!
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Originally Posted by Gaz
Yikes, awesome numbers on everything lately, dude
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Originally Posted by JH
nice job on the leg press. I hope you re rack your weights after that one!
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Front Squats are the shit, aren't they?
I love 'em much better than back squats, but they kill my shoulders where the bar rests on them. Oh well, what doesn't kill you . . . ![]() |

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Did one a couple of days ago, just about 3 miles, did not time it. Been neglecting the running a bit, I can't remember my best time, something like 26 mins for a 4 mile, 18 ish for a 3, and something like 52 for 8 miles.
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Front Squats are the shit, aren't they?
I love 'em much better than back squats, but they kill my shoulders where the bar rests on them. Oh well, what doesn't kill you . . . ![]() |
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Originally Posted by TC
Slacker!
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Originally Posted by katt
Wow great numbers on the leg press Goob!!!
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Originally Posted by Witch
He's ghey.
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Originally Posted by Sam
Ahhh
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great job on all of that, but i think that you should go back and do it all over agian, and do it right this time. hahaha
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Thanks guys. Scar- can't go wrong at all with training, but with those two helping you with other things..........you could go very wrong.
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Yeah, my gym has twice as many people now. I usually blow a head gasket at the new people crowded my gym, but this year I am trying not to care. As long as the kids don't curl on the squat rack I think I'll manage.
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Originally Posted by Sam
Strong workouts as always, Goob. How do you like the Hang Cleans?
I'd forgotten that it was time for the 'resolutioners' to join the gyms again ; until i walked into my gym at lunchtime today. I damn near walked right back out again. But actually, if people are doing things in the Squat Rack that can be done elsewhere, i do feel justified in asking them to move. I mean c'mon, an OH Press can be done anywhere, especially when the lads are only lifting 45lb |
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Originally Posted by OH
so did it feel a little bit harder doing all 5 of your sets instead of just 4.
either way all your workouts are looking great. |
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Originally Posted by B
More squats? Goobs on fire!
I fuckin hate the 1 month joiners they always piss me off. |
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so I hear, but I wont bring up anything about a sheep or a drug ring...shit..
awesome workout though man, nice front squats and BB rows |
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TY Sam. I like the clean jerk type thing, works the shoulders as much as my body. Could be a bit risky, no-one said anything at the gym, but given my history of destroying the place, they may have words.....
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Originally Posted by Sam
Yeah, or maybe one of your plates will come flying off and knock one of the dozy newb buggers out.
Tut. Shame |
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nice work goobmiceter, you've gone almost a hole month and haven't broke nothing in your gym!
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100 x 8 110 x 8 110 x 8 120 x 8 Goblets 110 x 8 110 x 8 110 x 8 Ouch... Leg press 500 x 8 500 x 8 500 x 8 Leg Ext 145 x 8 145 x 8 145 x 8 Pec Dec 130 x 6 130 x 6 130 x 6 Lying Rows 80 x 8 80 x 8 80 x 8 Oh lord, this was a sore one. Wrecked after the squat megaset.... |

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leave it up to goob to do a superset of sorts of front squats and goblet squats
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Originally Posted by scar
leave it up to goob to do a superset of sorts of front squats and goblet squats
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