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Double D · 04-08-2007, 08:03 AM

I dislike that very much. Dont work on singling out your shoulders to that extent. Try things like drop sets and negatives, but dont set an entire day for them. Oh and your first back workout with chest only has a verticle pull, you need some type of horizontal pull as well.

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I dislike that very much. Dont work on singling out your shoulders to that extent. Try things like drop sets and negatives, but dont set an entire day for them. Oh and your first back workout with chest only has a verticle pull, you need some type of horizontal pull as well.

Ok maybe I'll try some drop sets and see how that works. Cleans/snatch work as a horizontal pull because of the way they hit the traps. A drop set is just when i drop the weight and rep out so many reps then drop the weight again?

Double D · 04-08-2007, 08:41 AM

Yep....But dont go to light with it. Keep it nice and heavy . Have you been keepin your reps around 8 or so for shoulders? Try to keep ri's around 60 seconds or so. IMO and many others its best for hypertrophy, but then again I may been telling you something you already know. Hey try really focusing on the eccentric on your lifts. Wow I love to do it.

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Yep....But dont go to light with it. Keep it nice and heavy . Have you been keepin your reps around 8 or so for shoulders? Try to keep ri's around 60 seconds or so. IMO and many others its best for hypertrophy, but then again I may been telling you something you already know. Hey try really focusing on the eccentric on your lifts. Wow I love to do it.

I'll try that maybe two drop sets after the real work is done? 60ri and shoulder superset?

Double D · 04-08-2007, 09:10 AM

Sounds fun! Drop P a line, but I trained for size for years and I was a good size, but I got into the numbers game and I feel like I have shrunk? Arms are still a bit over 17 inches and chest is around 47-48. But just doesnt seem like I am big anymore.

Archangel · 04-08-2007, 09:42 AM

I agree, I'm not a fan of too much direct shoulder work, but thats just me!!! You seem to be a man on a mission, and I wish you nothin but the best my Friend!!!
Have a Great Easter!!!

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

I agree, I'm not a fan of too much direct shoulder work, but thats just me!!! You seem to be a man on a mission, and I wish you nothin but the best my Friend!!!
Have a Great Easter!!!

I am on a mission! Happy Easter to you also Archie

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Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 12:22 PM

Happy Easter everyone!

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 01:27 PM

Some circuit work.

cleans
95X5

followed by
chins
X3

followed by
SL deadlifts
95X10

followed by squats
95X10

1 minute rest then do another 3 times. It was tough ,but my aerobic capacity is getting very good! 3 more weeks and my never ending cut is over lol!

Weights 173.6 right now i plan to be at 170 when i end it. I took some pics ,but cant post em for some reason.

Double D · 04-08-2007, 01:30 PM

So how long have you been on this cut?

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

So how long have you been on this cut?

15 weeks i think lol. The first 4-5 was a recomp so im kinda treading on the middle ground right now lol.

Double D · 04-08-2007, 01:34 PM

Damn fuck that! If I was ever to compete then ok, but this is basically recreational stuff for me. URGH! I hate cutting and 4 months of being miserable isnt for me. Kudos to you son. Thats impressive.

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Damn fuck that! If I was ever to compete then ok, but this is basically recreational stuff for me. URGH! I hate cutting and 4 months of being miserable isnt for me. Kudos to you son. Thats impressive.

LOl well to be honest im not miserable. Im not hungry when i go low carbs and low cals my hunger is pretty low i eat plenty of veggies so i always feel full. What gets me is the lack of Pr's and carbs even though my energy is good.

Double D · 04-08-2007, 01:45 PM

Yeah, whenever I start cutting down my weights in the gym drop like mad! URGH, its horrible. Even if its a slow cut, they still drop I dont get it.

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 02:07 PM

Its probably mental for you. I actually like being slightly hungry lol.

Double D · 04-08-2007, 02:09 PM

Not me at all. However I have either been lean or fat up to this point. Seems like I could never find a middle ground. I really am pleased with myself right now.

Brutus_G · 04-08-2007, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Not me at all. However I have either been lean or fat up to this point. Seems like I could never find a middle ground. I really am pleased with myself right now.

Btw what do you think you bench max is?

Double D · 04-08-2007, 02:26 PM

Haha......I dont know right now. I would say around 320. Been hovering around 310-320. Cant break past it, but I guess it really doesnt matter, its not like I will be competing I suppose. Why do you ask?

Brutus_G · 04-09-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Haha......I dont know right now. I would say around 320. Been hovering around 310-320. Cant break past it, but I guess it really doesnt matter, its not like I will be competing I suppose. Why do you ask?

Just curiosity.

New pics up of me week 15 I'm 173.6 pounds and waist is 32 inch's. When i started waist was 36 inch's and weight was 185. Carb up day is tomorrow ..............

i hope i can fall asleep tonight lol.

Brutus_G · 04-09-2007, 11:07 AM

Goals-fro myself
*get to 6%bf
*gain 5 pounds on the big 3 every week
*Improve olympic lifts technique
*squat more than fufu
*never give up
*bench more than D
*give my workouts a 100% of my preceved effort
*stay happy and positive
*get laid

todays workout-

Hang cleans
165X3 grip slipped
165X5 semi hard
165X3 i went back to 3 to avoid failure
165X3

decline bench wide grip
130X11 pr up 5
130X10
130X8 next time i switch to flate bench wide grip

pullups pick a number 16
X3
X3
X3
X3
X2
X2 pr up 2 reps from last times total

BB OHP pressed to just over my head then lowered again
95X8
95X6
95X5
10 sec rest after first set then go do
laterals pitcher style
10X14 hard
10X10
10X14 lactic acid is killing
30 sec rest then repeat

Then after 5 mins of rest
95X8 BB OHP

WOW! damn lol that was fun and tough at the same time. My shoulders are really weak right now and hopefully they'll be extremely sore tomorrow

. Im kinda disappointed with the hang cleans I've done 180x3 before now i think my 3rep max is 175. My clavical is sore and bruised form the cleans same with my scapula. Good workout.

Bakerboy · 04-09-2007, 11:26 AM

Nice job. The chins are coming along nicely- how many can you do now?

Brutus_G · 04-09-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Nice job. The chins are coming along nicely- how many can you do now?

9-10 chins maybe 4-5 close grip pullups.

Double D · 04-09-2007, 03:40 PM

Nice work. Time to bulk again?

Archangel · 04-09-2007, 04:32 PM

NOTHIN to be dissapointed about w/ that w/o Brother Brutus!!! I can't open up your pics for some reason, I'll try later!!! Keep it up, your cut has impressed me, I HATED cutting!!!

Pylon · 04-09-2007, 04:52 PM

Nice work, Brut!

Brutus_G · 04-11-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Nice work. Time to bulk again?

Yeah once i get to 170 im gonna do a slow 2-1 pound gain per month.

04-08-2007, 08:03 AM	#1351
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	I dislike that very much. Dont work on singling out your shoulders to that extent. Try things like drop sets and negatives, but dont set an entire day for them. Oh and your first back workout with chest only has a verticle pull, you need some type of horizontal pull as well.
	www.crossfit.com

04-08-2007, 08:41 AM	#1353
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Yep....But dont go to light with it. Keep it nice and heavy . Have you been keepin your reps around 8 or so for shoulders? Try to keep ri's around 60 seconds or so. IMO and many others its best for hypertrophy, but then again I may been telling you something you already know. Hey try really focusing on the eccentric on your lifts. Wow I love to do it.
	www.crossfit.com

04-08-2007, 09:10 AM	#1355
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Sounds fun! Drop P a line, but I trained for size for years and I was a good size, but I got into the numbers game and I feel like I have shrunk? Arms are still a bit over 17 inches and chest is around 47-48. But just doesnt seem like I am big anymore.
	www.crossfit.com

04-08-2007, 09:42 AM	#1356
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	I agree, I'm not a fan of too much direct shoulder work, but thats just me!!! You seem to be a man on a mission, and I wish you nothin but the best my Friend!!! Have a Great Easter!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

04-08-2007, 12:22 PM	#1358
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,008 Photos: 24	Happy Easter everyone!
	"I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force. It's ludicrous that these mortals even attempt to enter my realm."-Mike Tyson "If your gonna beat me it's not because you out worked me."-Layne Norton

04-08-2007, 01:27 PM	#1359
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,008 Photos: 24	Some circuit work. cleans 95X5 followed by chins X3 followed by SL deadlifts 95X10 followed by squats 95X10 1 minute rest then do another 3 times. It was tough ,but my aerobic capacity is getting very good! 3 more weeks and my never ending cut is over lol! Weights 173.6 right now i plan to be at 170 when i end it. I took some pics ,but cant post em for some reason.
	"I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force. It's ludicrous that these mortals even attempt to enter my realm."-Mike Tyson "If your gonna beat me it's not because you out worked me."-Layne Norton

04-08-2007, 01:30 PM	#1360
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	So how long have you been on this cut?
	www.crossfit.com

04-08-2007, 01:34 PM	#1362
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Damn fuck that! If I was ever to compete then ok, but this is basically recreational stuff for me. URGH! I hate cutting and 4 months of being miserable isnt for me. Kudos to you son. Thats impressive.
	www.crossfit.com

04-08-2007, 01:45 PM	#1364
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Yeah, whenever I start cutting down my weights in the gym drop like mad! URGH, its horrible. Even if its a slow cut, they still drop I dont get it.
	www.crossfit.com

04-08-2007, 02:07 PM	#1365
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,008 Photos: 24	Its probably mental for you. I actually like being slightly hungry lol.
	"I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force. It's ludicrous that these mortals even attempt to enter my realm."-Mike Tyson "If your gonna beat me it's not because you out worked me."-Layne Norton

04-08-2007, 02:09 PM	#1366
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Not me at all. However I have either been lean or fat up to this point. Seems like I could never find a middle ground. I really am pleased with myself right now.
	www.crossfit.com

04-08-2007, 02:26 PM	#1368
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Haha......I dont know right now. I would say around 320. Been hovering around 310-320. Cant break past it, but I guess it really doesnt matter, its not like I will be competing I suppose. Why do you ask?
	www.crossfit.com

04-09-2007, 11:07 AM	#1370
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,008 Photos: 24	Goals-fro myself get to 6%bf gain 5 pounds on the big 3 every week Improve olympic lifts technique squat more than fufu never give up bench more than D give my workouts a 100% of my preceved effort stay happy and positive *get laid todays workout- Hang cleans 165X3 grip slipped 165X5 semi hard 165X3 i went back to 3 to avoid failure 165X3 decline bench wide grip 130X11 pr up 5 130X10 130X8 next time i switch to flate bench wide grip pullups pick a number 16 X3 X3 X3 X3 X2 X2 pr up 2 reps from last times total BB OHP pressed to just over my head then lowered again 95X8 95X6 95X5 10 sec rest after first set then go do laterals pitcher style 10X14 hard 10X10 10X14 lactic acid is killing 30 sec rest then repeat Then after 5 mins of rest 95X8 BB OHP WOW! damn lol that was fun and tough at the same time. My shoulders are really weak right now and hopefully they'll be extremely sore tomorrow . Im kinda disappointed with the hang cleans I've done 180x3 before now i think my 3rep max is 175. My clavical is sore and bruised form the cleans same with my scapula. Good workout.
	"I could feel his muscle tissues collapse under my force. It's ludicrous that these mortals even attempt to enter my realm."-Mike Tyson "If your gonna beat me it's not because you out worked me."-Layne Norton

04-09-2007, 11:26 AM	#1371
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	Nice job. The chins are coming along nicely- how many can you do now?
	No strength within, no respect without - Kasmiri Proverb

04-09-2007, 03:40 PM	#1373
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Nice work. Time to bulk again?
	www.crossfit.com

04-09-2007, 04:32 PM	#1374
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	NOTHIN to be dissapointed about w/ that w/o Brother Brutus!!! I can't open up your pics for some reason, I'll try later!!! Keep it up, your cut has impressed me, I HATED cutting!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

04-09-2007, 04:52 PM	#1375
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,386 Photos: 3	Nice work, Brut!
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton