P-Side Training: Developing the Beast (the ultimate athlete)

shiznit2169 · 07-14-2005, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

what do you mean a whole new stlye??

I haven't been increasing the weight that much. i have been working on my speed and staying with light weight. I know I am strong enough to move the heavier weight off the floor. I am just not fast enough to get down under it when it is in mid air. So I am working on my speed and the heavier weight will jsut fall into place. Small increases.

by new style, i mean that you went from doing bodyparts to push/pull to olympic lifting. Are you competing soon or practicing with the team again this weekend? What you going to do?

**P-funk** · 07-14-2005, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

by new style, i mean that you went from doing bodyparts to push/pull to olympic lifting. Are you competing soon or practicing with the team again this weekend? What you going to do?

Oh, I have been doing cleans for a while but I never had a coach to really hammer my form down so I am working on that more. I haven't reall done snatches since I was never going to compete until now. I have trained many different ways in the past, you are correct.

I am competing in 4 weeks in the Conn. open weightlifting championship.

**IainDaniel** · 07-14-2005, 01:18 PM

Which weekend is it Patrick?

I am heading down to Boston in a few weeks

**P-funk** · 07-14-2005, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Which weekend is it Patrick?

I am heading down to Boston in a few weeks

It is the weekend of aug. 6th.

FishOrCutBait · 07-14-2005, 06:20 PM

This may seem a bit out of place, but, I want to say that I really admire you, P-funk. It sounds really strange, but, when I think of what my goals are, and what I want to look like, I think of you. That sounds really bizarre, I am aware of that, but, you've done an incredible job with your body, and what you know far surpasses most "experts".

I also wanna say that it's crazy that you are a competitive weightlifter, and bodybuilder. Most of the time, it seems, that these are two completely different worlds, and you have seemlessly meshed power, and mass.

Props!

**P-funk** · 07-14-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FishOrCutBait

This may seem a bit out of place, but, I want to say that I really admire you, P-funk. It sounds really strange, but, when I think of what my goals are, and what I want to look like, I think of you. That sounds really bizarre, I am aware of that, but, you've done an incredible job with your body, and what you know far surpasses most "experts".

I also wanna say that it's crazy that you are a competitive weightlifter, and bodybuilder. Most of the time, it seems, that these are two completely different worlds, and you have seemlessly meshed power, and mass.

Props!

Wow, thanks. I don't really know how to reply to that.

Archangel · 07-14-2005, 08:52 PM

Brother Patrick, thank you for that article you posted, outstanding read and Inspirational too!!! Thanks for thinking about me

shiznit2169 · 07-14-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FishOrCutBait

This may seem a bit out of place, but, I want to say that I really admire you, P-funk. It sounds really strange, but, when I think of what my goals are, and what I want to look like, I think of you. That sounds really bizarre, I am aware of that, but, you've done an incredible job with your body, and what you know far surpasses most "experts".

I also wanna say that it's crazy that you are a competitive weightlifter, and bodybuilder. Most of the time, it seems, that these are two completely different worlds, and you have seemlessly meshed power, and mass.

Props!

yes, that's true P. People like you, us, make up like 1% of the population. Nobody has the motivation to train like animals to reach our goals. Everybody wants the easy way out.

**IainDaniel** · 07-15-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

It is the weekend of aug. 6th.

Shitty that would have been cool to see. I am down either the week after or the following week.

Yeah I realize it would have been a bit of a hike, but it would have been cool none the less.

**P-funk** · 07-15-2005, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Shitty that would have been cool to see. I am down either the week after or the following week.

Yeah I realize it would have been a bit of a hike, but it would have been cool none the less.

Aug. 10th at Mohegan Sun in Conn. is the Mohegan Sun grand prix. It is the last qualifier for the World Strongman in China this Oct. I think I may go to that (tickets only $25). I suggest you should if you are in the neighborhood.

**P-funk** · 07-15-2005, 03:56 PM

7/15/05

4 row sprints- 300 meters
4 treadmill sprints

abs

**P-funk** · 07-16-2005, 11:12 AM

7/16/05

30min yoga and stretching

**P-funk** · 07-17-2005, 01:10 PM

7/17/05

VOLUME VOULME VOLUME!!!

Holy crap. I did a lot of reps today. Coach said since he only sees me once a week (everyone else 3 times a week since they all live in Long Island and I live in the city and can't get out there) he just wants me to take light weight and drill the form with him....over and over and over and over....He sees I am getting frustrated because he wont let me lift heavy. He just keeps telling me that I already ahve the strength, I just need to get a little quicker. He told me today that it is frustrating at the begining because you want to go heavy but you just shouldn't and a lot of guys drop out for that reason. He said I just need to hang in there and do my strength lifts during the week and then work on my speed and form and then on sundays with him work the form work the form work the form.

warm up
-overhead presses
-olympic back squat

snatch
1 rep= 1 snatch place bar on back and perform 1 drop snatch
40kgs/2x8
1 rep= 1 snatch and sit in the hole on an overhead squat for 6-10sec
40kgs/1x4
45/1x4

24 totals reps of snatches

clean and jerk
115/1x11
135/1x6
155/1x3

20 total reps for clean and jerk

clean grip deadlift to toe raise and shrug with a pause at top
120kgs/3x5

this was just to work on getting my hips out into the bar.

59 total reps of olympic lifts.....ugh.

wide grip square beam pull ups
BW/8x6

v-bar tricep pressdown
100/15
120/15
140/12
160/10x2

done.

shiznit2169 · 07-17-2005, 01:16 PM

i've always wondered what's the difference between olympic back squat and a full squat? Mind telling me?

Just hang in there, you'll eventually get to the heavy weight because you're a natural.

**P-funk** · 07-17-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

i've always wondered what's the difference between olympic back squat and a full squat? Mind telling me?

Just hang in there, you'll eventually get to the heavy weight because you're a natural.

an olympic squat is a full squat. the bar is high on your traps. your stance is narrow and you are going all the way ass to the floor. I guess some people would call a full squat that which breaks parallel so you could say a powerlifter squat is a full squat as well. But the olympic squat is just deep and high bar/narrow stance.

**P-funk** · 07-18-2005, 11:38 AM

7/18/05

stretch stretch stretch....

I am getting so burned out with my job. I am down right sick of training most of these people....no work ethic, no mobility/coordination, no intensity, no retention...nothing! I am just getting so beat training the gneral public. Even to go to the gym to train 2 clients is becoming annoying to me.

**IainDaniel** · 07-18-2005, 11:56 AM

Just Stepping Stones....Remember that.........Just Stepping Stones.

And for every 10 douches there is one that will make it worth while

**P-funk** · 07-18-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Just Stepping Stones....Remember that.........Just Stepping Stones.

And for every 10 douches there is one that will make it worth while

I still don't know what I am stepping towards..

I know, there are a few clients that I like. But still, they don't compete in anything so it is just boring for me because they are already in good shape and I have no clue what the hell we should progress to since they have no contest or anything.

shiznit2169 · 07-18-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

I still don't know what I am stepping towards..

I know, there are a few clients that I like. But still, they don't compete in anything so it is just boring for me because they are already in good shape and I have no clue what the hell we should progress to since they have no contest or anything.

sometimes they like to have a trainer to keep them from slacking off so you can help them stay motivated to do hard work. If you dont like training clients, why not look for another job?

**P-funk** · 07-18-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

sometimes they like to have a trainer to keep them from slacking off so you can help them stay motivated to do hard work. If you dont like training clients, why not look for another job?

because I don't know what I want to do. I like training certain people. I don't really like training the gneral public I guess is what I should say.

oaktownboy · 07-18-2005, 02:02 PM

can u be a PT for rich people? I know at my old gym my friend would go to their houses and train them with their own personal gyms..

shiznit2169 · 07-18-2005, 02:09 PM

How old are most of your clients? Mostly male or female? What's the difference between the people you like to train and the general public? Do they whine a lot? Do they not listen to you? Don't work out hard? Lazy? Just a wannabe who always wishes there was a magic pill to make them skinny?

Have you tried having an interview with them before you start the training routine? Have them set specific goals and what you expect from them? Have you told them that you do not tolerate laziness, complaining, lack of intensity, everything you said above? If they break the rules, they're gone?

Like oak said, if they dont give you want you expect..charge them more. If you like your client and sees he/she really wants to become a whole new person, really has the drive to accomplish their goals, they should have a bonus special where they dont have to pay you as much or something. I dont know, im just throwing ideas around.

**P-funk** · 07-18-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oaktownboy

can u be a PT for rich people? I know at my old gym my friend would go to their houses and train them with their own personal gyms..

I am a PT for rich people....lol

**P-funk** · 07-18-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169

How old are most of your clients? Mostly male or female? What's the difference between the people you like to train and the general public? Do they whine a lot? Do they not listen to you? Don't work out hard? Lazy? Just a wannabe who always wishes there was a magic pill to make them skinny?

Have you tried having an interview with them before you start the training routine? Have them set specific goals and what you expect from them? Have you told them that you do not tolerate laziness, complaining, lack of intensity, everything you said above? If they break the rules, they're gone?

Like oak said, if they dont give you want you expect..charge them more. If you like your client and sees he/she really wants to become a whole new person, really has the drive to accomplish their goals, they should have a bonus special where they dont have to pay you as much or something. I dont know, im just throwing ideas around.

I want to train athletes or a team. it is more fun to train people that have a desire to work hard toward something rather than someone that just wants to train for weight loss or physiological effect. It is more fun training people that want to go out and put their training to use on the playing field.

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07-14-2005, 08:52 PM	#337
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07-15-2005, 03:56 PM	#341
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07-16-2005, 11:12 AM	#342
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	7/16/05 30min yoga and stretching
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07-17-2005, 01:10 PM	#343
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	7/17/05 VOLUME VOULME VOLUME!!! Holy crap. I did a lot of reps today. Coach said since he only sees me once a week (everyone else 3 times a week since they all live in Long Island and I live in the city and can't get out there) he just wants me to take light weight and drill the form with him....over and over and over and over....He sees I am getting frustrated because he wont let me lift heavy. He just keeps telling me that I already ahve the strength, I just need to get a little quicker. He told me today that it is frustrating at the begining because you want to go heavy but you just shouldn't and a lot of guys drop out for that reason. He said I just need to hang in there and do my strength lifts during the week and then work on my speed and form and then on sundays with him work the form work the form work the form. warm up -overhead presses -olympic back squat snatch 1 rep= 1 snatch place bar on back and perform 1 drop snatch 40kgs/2x8 1 rep= 1 snatch and sit in the hole on an overhead squat for 6-10sec 40kgs/1x4 45/1x4 24 totals reps of snatches clean and jerk 115/1x11 135/1x6 155/1x3 20 total reps for clean and jerk clean grip deadlift to toe raise and shrug with a pause at top 120kgs/3x5 this was just to work on getting my hips out into the bar. 59 total reps of olympic lifts.....ugh. wide grip square beam pull ups BW/8x6 v-bar tricep pressdown 100/15 120/15 140/12 160/10x2 done.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

07-17-2005, 01:16 PM	#344
shiznit2169 flawless Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,098 Photos: 1	i've always wondered what's the difference between olympic back squat and a full squat? Mind telling me? Just hang in there, you'll eventually get to the heavy weight because you're a natural.
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07-18-2005, 11:38 AM	#346
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,631	7/18/05 stretch stretch stretch.... I am getting so burned out with my job. I am down right sick of training most of these people....no work ethic, no mobility/coordination, no intensity, no retention...nothing! I am just getting so beat training the gneral public. Even to go to the gym to train 2 clients is becoming annoying to me.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

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07-18-2005, 02:09 PM	#352
shiznit2169 flawless Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,098 Photos: 1	How old are most of your clients? Mostly male or female? What's the difference between the people you like to train and the general public? Do they whine a lot? Do they not listen to you? Don't work out hard? Lazy? Just a wannabe who always wishes there was a magic pill to make them skinny? Have you tried having an interview with them before you start the training routine? Have them set specific goals and what you expect from them? Have you told them that you do not tolerate laziness, complaining, lack of intensity, everything you said above? If they break the rules, they're gone? Like oak said, if they dont give you want you expect..charge them more. If you like your client and sees he/she really wants to become a whole new person, really has the drive to accomplish their goals, they should have a bonus special where they dont have to pay you as much or something. I dont know, im just throwing ideas around.
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