Third try's the charm.

Monolith · 03-29-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by PreMier
Nice workout bro. Just one Q. Why do you pyramid on the flat BB bench? Just for a burnout or what?

Just worked out like that, i guess... was trying to keep each set around 8-10 reps.

I think its high time i revamped my whole chest routine, though. I've been following a bastardized version of GoPro's, but im really itching for something new.

**P-funk** · 03-29-2004, 08:16 PM

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And yeah, i was around 2 reps short of failure on the next 3 sets.

Gotcha....Busted...lol

Monolith · 03-29-2004, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by P-funk
Gotcha....Busted...lol

lmao. i didnt wanna drop the bar on my neck...

Monolith · 03-30-2004, 05:07 PM

Training for 3/30: Quads

Squats - barx8 135lbx8x10x8x7x6

One leg 45 degree press - 140lbx10x9x7x6

Did some various ab work, too...

------

Dunno wtf happened. I just got drained uber quick today. I did my squats only slightly below parallel today (which is why the reps look oddly staggered... was getting used to it). Ive been doing them ass to the grass for a couple months now, and weights have remained pretty stagnant. Im gonna keep my range a little higher, see if i can get some growth.

yellowmoomba · 03-31-2004, 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by Monolith
Training for 3/30: Quads

Squats - barx8 135lbx8x10x8x7x6

One leg 45 degree press - 140lbx10x9x7x6

Did some various ab work, too...

------

Dunno wtf happened. I just got drained uber quick today. I did my squats only slightly below parallel today (which is why the reps look oddly staggered... was getting used to it). Ive been doing them ass to the grass for a couple months now, and weights have remained pretty stagnant. Im gonna keep my range a little higher, see if i can get some growth.

You might want to try "breathing squats".....Find a weight that you normally do 10 reps with but don't stop until you do 20 ! You'll probably crank out 10 or 12 then have to rest (without putting the weight down) take a few breathes then do another rep - then rest a few seconds - then do another rep - and repeat until you get 20. It's fun

PreMier · 03-31-2004, 06:37 PM

I read in this powerlifting workout to do that with deads.

yellowmoomba · 03-31-2004, 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by PreMier
I read in this powerlifting workout to do that with deads.

That sounds good too!!

Monolith · 03-31-2004, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by yellowmoomba
You might want to try "breathing squats".....Find a weight that you normally do 10 reps with but don't stop until you do 20 ! You'll probably crank out 10 or 12 then have to rest (without putting the weight down) take a few breathes then do another rep - then rest a few seconds - then do another rep - and repeat until you get 20. It's fun

Hey... that sounds pretty damn cool. I dont know if i'd call them "fun", but definitely worth trying.

yellowmoomba · 03-31-2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by Monolith
Hey... that sounds pretty damn cool. I dont know if i'd call them "fun", but definitely worth trying.

It will be fun for ME to read your journal 'cuz you'll definately feel it the next day after you do 2 sets of 20!!

Monolith · 03-31-2004, 06:49 PM

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Originally posted by yellowmoomba
It will be fun for ME to read your journal 'cuz you'll definately feel it the next day after you do 2 sets of 20!!

haha

I might try these with trap bar deads at first... getting stuck at the bottom of a squat doesnt sound like fun.

yellowmoomba · 03-31-2004, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by Monolith
haha

I might try these with trap bar deads at first... getting stuck at the bottom of a squat doesnt sound like fun.

TRUE!! Make sure you set the safety bars when doing squats!!

Monolith · 04-01-2004, 04:36 PM

Training for 4/1: Shoulders/Triceps

Standing bb mil press - barx10 95lbx7 85lbx7.5x5

Upright bb row - 90lbx10x8 80lbx8

Giant set front/side cable raise - 30lbx5 20lbx6 (dont ask, someone suggested i try it

)

Reverse pec dec - 70lbx10x8 60lbx8

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Dips - -100lbx10 bwx6 -60lbx8x8

Skullcrushers - 65lbx7x6x4

CG bench - barx8 95lbx8 135lbx7 115lbx7

One arm o/h DB extensions - 20lbx7 15lbx7 10lbx12

Pushdowns - 80lbx10 drop 60lbx10

---

Eh... didnt have too much of a plan today. As jen will probably notice, though, ive been using her workouts as a guide lately.

Kept all the RI's really pretty short. Especially on the tri's... most of it was just the time to switch the weight and grab some water.

atherjen · 04-01-2004, 04:52 PM

I was reading your workout and think damn that shoulder one is pretty darn close to mine yestarday! HAHA (then I read what you wrote... lol)
Nice workout!

gwcaton · 04-01-2004, 05:57 PM

Whats that saying ? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery .
Cool !

yellowmoomba · 04-01-2004, 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by Monolith
Training for 4/1: Shoulders/Triceps

Standing bb mil press - barx10 95lbx7 85lbx7.5x5

Upright bb row - 90lbx10x8 80lbx8

Giant set front/side cable raise - 30lbx5 20lbx6 (dont ask, someone suggested i try it

)

Reverse pec dec - 70lbx10x8 60lbx8

---

Dips - -100lbx10 bwx6 -60lbx8x8

Skullcrushers - 65lbx7x6x4

CG bench - barx8 95lbx8 135lbx7 115lbx7

One arm o/h DB extensions - 20lbx7 15lbx7 10lbx12

Pushdowns - 80lbx10 drop 60lbx10

---

Eh... didnt have too much of a plan today. As jen will probably notice, though, ive been using her workouts as a guide lately.

Kept all the RI's really pretty short. Especially on the tri's... most of it was just the time to switch the weight and grab some water.

C'mon Mono !!

Setup your workout before you step into the gym!!!! You'll stay focused that way

Monolith · 04-01-2004, 09:19 PM

Yeah i know... im just losing focus of what kind of plan to get on. Been using GP's for ages, and i really want to try something else. Just not sure what direction i want to go in. I really want to up the volume, though.

**Jodi** · 04-01-2004, 11:38 PM

Try push/pull It will give you volume

yellowmoomba · 04-02-2004, 06:54 AM

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Originally posted by Jodi
Try push/pull It will give you volume

There a tons of programs

Just pick one and try it for 4-6 weeks.

Monolith · 04-02-2004, 01:46 PM

Actually... that Push/Pull might be a good idea. You're obviously gettin some nice results with it, Jodi.

I remember way back Dante mentioning he was gonna do a writeup on it - did he ever? I never followed up with it.

I was even thinking of copying TP's new routine as his new testers leak it day by day in their journals.

yellowmoomba · 04-02-2004, 01:52 PM

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Originally posted by Monolith
Actually... that Push/Pull might be a good idea. You're obviously gettin some nice results with it, Jodi.

I remember way back Dante mentioning he was gonna do a writeup on it - did he ever? I never followed up with it.

I was even thinking of copying TP's new routine as his new testers leak it day by day in their journals.

GP just unveiled part of P/RR/S part II (check in the training section).

Monolith · 04-02-2004, 05:04 PM

Training for 4/2: Back/Traps

Bent rows - 125lbx10 135lbx10x7.5x5 115lbx7

HS high rows - 180lbx10x10x8x8

CG seated cable row - 130lbx8.5 100lbx10x10x10 (

)

Cable pulldowns - 100lbx8 drop 80lbx4

DB shrugs - 80lbx10 100lbx7x5 90lbx8

BB shrugs - 195lbx12x11

My grip sux.

Damn DB's kept coming pretty close to slipping out of my hands.

PreMier · 04-02-2004, 05:06 PM

Yea, once I start TP's program I am bustin out the straps! My grip sucks too.

PreMier · 04-02-2004, 05:06 PM

Damn AJ will ring my neck if she sees that

Monolith · 04-02-2004, 05:11 PM

Yeah... id like to find some time to add in direct grip work, but just about every day im in the gym im doing about 60 minutes.

There's no way im adding a 6th day, either.

PreMier · 04-02-2004, 05:14 PM

I am in the gym 90mins sometimes longer! Why not add grip work in a few days, if you dont have a schedule?

Monolith · 04-02-2004, 06:04 PM

Maybe if i was bulking and i could throw in a mid w/o shake id be in there longer, but im wary of staying in the gym any longer than 50-60 mins without some food. Ive got trouble with elevated cortisol levels already, and cortisol production increases linearly with the length of your w/o.

**P-funk** · 04-02-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by Monolith

03-30-2004, 05:07 PM	#304
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Training for 3/30: Quads Squats - barx8 135lbx8x10x8x7x6 One leg 45 degree press - 140lbx10x9x7x6 Did some various ab work, too... ------ Dunno wtf happened. I just got drained uber quick today. I did my squats only slightly below parallel today (which is why the reps look oddly staggered... was getting used to it). Ive been doing them ass to the grass for a couple months now, and weights have remained pretty stagnant. Im gonna keep my range a little higher, see if i can get some growth.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

03-31-2004, 06:37 PM	#306
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	I read in this powerlifting workout to do that with deads.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

04-01-2004, 04:36 PM	#312
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Training for 4/1: Shoulders/Triceps Standing bb mil press - barx10 95lbx7 85lbx7.5x5 Upright bb row - 90lbx10x8 80lbx8 Giant set front/side cable raise - 30lbx5 20lbx6 (dont ask, someone suggested i try it ) Reverse pec dec - 70lbx10x8 60lbx8 --- Dips - -100lbx10 bwx6 -60lbx8x8 Skullcrushers - 65lbx7x6x4 CG bench - barx8 95lbx8 135lbx7 115lbx7 One arm o/h DB extensions - 20lbx7 15lbx7 10lbx12 Pushdowns - 80lbx10 drop 60lbx10 --- Eh... didnt have too much of a plan today. As jen will probably notice, though, ive been using her workouts as a guide lately. Kept all the RI's really pretty short. Especially on the tri's... most of it was just the time to switch the weight and grab some water.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

04-01-2004, 04:52 PM	#313
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	I was reading your workout and think damn that shoulder one is pretty darn close to mine yestarday! HAHA (then I read what you wrote... lol) Nice workout!
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04-01-2004, 05:57 PM	#314
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Whats that saying ? Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery . Cool !
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04-01-2004, 09:19 PM	#316
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Yeah i know... im just losing focus of what kind of plan to get on. Been using GP's for ages, and i really want to try something else. Just not sure what direction i want to go in. I really want to up the volume, though.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

04-01-2004, 11:38 PM	#317
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,177 Photos: 1	Try push/pull It will give you volume
	Essence EFA

04-02-2004, 01:46 PM	#319
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Actually... that Push/Pull might be a good idea. You're obviously gettin some nice results with it, Jodi. I remember way back Dante mentioning he was gonna do a writeup on it - did he ever? I never followed up with it. I was even thinking of copying TP's new routine as his new testers leak it day by day in their journals.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

04-02-2004, 05:04 PM	#321
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Training for 4/2: Back/Traps Bent rows - 125lbx10 135lbx10x7.5x5 115lbx7 HS high rows - 180lbx10x10x8x8 CG seated cable row - 130lbx8.5 100lbx10x10x10 ( ) Cable pulldowns - 100lbx8 drop 80lbx4 DB shrugs - 80lbx10 100lbx7x5 90lbx8 BB shrugs - 195lbx12x11 My grip sux. Damn DB's kept coming pretty close to slipping out of my hands.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

04-02-2004, 05:06 PM	#322
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	Yea, once I start TP's program I am bustin out the straps! My grip sucks too.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

04-02-2004, 05:06 PM	#323
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	Damn AJ will ring my neck if she sees that
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

04-02-2004, 05:11 PM	#324
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Yeah... id like to find some time to add in direct grip work, but just about every day im in the gym im doing about 60 minutes. There's no way im adding a 6th day, either.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg

04-02-2004, 05:14 PM	#325
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	I am in the gym 90mins sometimes longer! Why not add grip work in a few days, if you dont have a schedule?
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

04-02-2004, 06:04 PM	#326
Monolith OMGWTFBBQ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,002	Maybe if i was bulking and i could throw in a mid w/o shake id be in there longer, but im wary of staying in the gym any longer than 50-60 mins without some food. Ive got trouble with elevated cortisol levels already, and cortisol production increases linearly with the length of your w/o.
	http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/~ek867/dexamyl.jpg