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Pylon · 05-07-2007, 03:36 PM

It is also a nice change of pace. It has introduced some new moves, some of which I will keep for cutting (like woodchoppers).

Archangel · 05-07-2007, 04:15 PM

Hope all is well my Friend!!!

Triple Threat · 05-07-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Naw, this was a dude. And not a hot dude, either.

Um....not that there is anything wrong with that.....

Maybe not wrong for you, but definitely wrong for me.

Brutus_G · 05-07-2007, 06:26 PM

I would ve said something to the guy especially if it was bad form on the deadlift. Nice job on the squats man!

Pylon · 05-08-2007, 09:33 AM

Crap game last night, 0-2, sac fly, 2 RBIs. The last AB I smoked the ball, but right at someone. It's karma making up for my 2-2 night with 4 bad swings, I guess.

Malley · 05-08-2007, 01:10 PM

Are you shooting for any average this year?

Pylon · 05-08-2007, 05:56 PM

.800 would be a nice season. I'm at .667 (both leagues combined).

Fitgirl70 · 05-09-2007, 07:21 AM

I would've definitely said something. As a matter of fact, I do that in my gym all the time. People know me around there though....so I don't really feel bad about it.

Most of the time if they're doing it wrong and I know that it could get them hurt, I'll tell them, you're going to throw your back out man doing it like that, mind if I show you a better way?

I always ask if they mind first. If so, I walk away. I've never had anyone tell me no. Not even two guys who wanted me to train them last year -- couldn't do it though, I would've lost my membership.

Malley · 05-09-2007, 01:14 PM

.800 a nice season! That would be better than nice!

Pylon · 05-09-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

.800 a nice season! That would be better than nice!

Well, what's the point of having a goal unless it's hard to reach, right?

Triple Threat · 05-09-2007, 03:54 PM

.800? Don't the fielders wear gloves in your league?

Archangel · 05-09-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Well, what's the point of having a goal unless it's hard to reach, right?

Believe to achieve, Go for it my Friend!!!

Malley · 05-09-2007, 04:39 PM

Yeah ou are right. I think I try to hit for more power which equals more long fly outs.

Pylon · 05-09-2007, 05:46 PM

Trying to hit for power is what is getting me in trouble. I'm a line drive hitter. I just have to learn to live with it.

Pylon · 05-09-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

.800? Don't the fielders wear gloves in your league?

Yes, but I'm not sure they all know why.

**Gazhole** · 05-10-2007, 12:19 AM

I dont know what the hell you guys are talking about but fucking go for it!!!

Malley · 05-10-2007, 01:22 PM

Kinda bad this year, my line drives seem to fine their way over the fence and this isnt a good thing!

Pylon · 05-11-2007, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Kinda bad this year, my line drives seem to fine their way over the fence and this isnt a good thing!

Yeah, my heart bleeds for you, too.

I've never been able to generate that much power. Not sure why. But I have also found that when I try to hit for power, it throws me off and I have a hard time hitting the ball square.

Triple Threat · 05-11-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

I have also found that when I try to hit for power, it throws me off and I have a hard time hitting the ball square.

When I try to hit for power, I tend to open up too soon and hit the ball in front of the plate, as well as pull my head up. Keeping my head down and meeting the ball at the plate usually results a better hit ball, usually a line drive, once in a while a dinger.

Archangel · 05-11-2007, 07:49 PM

Where do you hold your bat???
High, Low???
I hold mine level w/ my shoulders (not on them) and it generates a straight swing at the ball, change the swings speed for where you want to place the ball, sorry to ramble, you do just fine w/out my interfering!!!

Pylon · 05-12-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

When I try to hit for power, I tend to open up too soon and hit the ball in front of the plate, as well as pull my head up. Keeping my head down and meeting the ball at the plate usually results a better hit ball, usually a line drive, once in a while a dinger.

Sounds about like my swing. When I'm on, my head stays down and I drive through the ball. When I overswing, my head comes up and I either pop the ball up or hit a weak ground ball.

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Originally Posted by Archie

Where do you hold your bat???
High, Low???
I hold mine level w/ my shoulders (not on them) and it generates a straight swing at the ball, change the swings speed for where you want to place the ball, sorry to ramble, you do just fine w/out my interfering!!!

I hold it a few inches below shoulder level, trying to stay as relaxed as possible. They come up as my swing starts, but I'll play around with different starting positions. Can't hurt.

Pylon · 05-12-2007, 05:33 PM

Also, I've decided to cut the core work short. I've done it for a few weeks and have enjoyed it, but I need to start in on a cut. After this weekend I have a decent window of opportunity with nothing major happening for a few weeks, so it's a good time to get going. I'm working up the new routine now, and will keep some of the core moves in the plan. But I will have to be much better on food and cardio. I'll get it posted soon for comments, and plan to start on Monday with it.

Pylon · 05-12-2007, 06:34 PM

OK, I stumbled upon this at T-Nation. It is an 8 week cutting program called the Waterbury Summer Project. You can check it out here.

Here is the list for week 1. Week 2 is the same with a few weight and rest modifications.

DAY 1

Sets: 4
Reps: 6
Load: 8RM
Rest: 60s between pairings

A1 Squats
A2 Reverse Crunches on Slant Board (or floor)

B1 Standing Alternating DB Shoulder Press
B2 1-Arm DB Row

C1 Bulgarian Split Squats
C2 Single Leg DB Deadlift

D1 Dips
D2 DB External Rotation

Stretching

DAY 2

HIIT — 16 minutes (90s walk/30s sprint)

Stretching

DAY 3

Sets: 3
Reps: 12
Load: 14RM
Rest: 70s between pairings

A1 DB Romanian Deadlifts
A2 Sit-ups

B1 Incline DB Bench Press
B2 Standing Calf Raise

C1 DB Upright Rows
C2 Lunges

D1 DB External Rotation
D2 DB Pullovers

Stretching

DAY 4

HIIT — 18 minutes (90s walk/30s sprint)

Stretching

DAY 5

Circuits: 3
Set Duration: 2 minutes
Load: ~25% of 1RM

A1 BB Deadlift
Rest 90s

A2 Push-ups
Rest 90s

A3 Back Squat
Rest 90s

A4 Lat Pulldowns
Rest 180s

Repeat sequence twice more.

Stretching

DAY 6

HIIT — 20 minutes (90s walk/30s sprint)

Stretching

DAY 7

Off

Malley · 05-12-2007, 06:50 PM

Youve got 2 movements for quads in day 1 with only 1 ham dominant lift. I would drop the squats from the first superset and use 2 core movements. This way its a bit more balanced.

You play anywhere this weekend?

Pylon · 05-13-2007, 06:08 AM

The plan actually has the first lift as either squats or hang cleans. I chose squats, well, just cause I like them, but you are probably right. I'll swap in the hang cleans. Probably a better opener anyway.

No, no weekend games for me. Spending time with the family. Went to my parents' place Friday, which means food. Fried shrimp, fried fish, fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, etc. Good times. (Can you see why the cut is starting Monday?)

Any thoughts about the hand position discussion that was started above, DD?

Malley · 05-13-2007, 09:30 AM

Well I have been using a tomahawk swing so my hands come up high.

05-07-2007, 03:36 PM	#151
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	It is also a nice change of pace. It has introduced some new moves, some of which I will keep for cutting (like woodchoppers).
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05-07-2007, 04:15 PM	#152
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Hope all is well my Friend!!!
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05-07-2007, 06:26 PM	#154
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,124 Photos: 24	I would ve said something to the guy especially if it was bad form on the deadlift. Nice job on the squats man!
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05-08-2007, 09:33 AM	#155
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Crap game last night, 0-2, sac fly, 2 RBIs. The last AB I smoked the ball, but right at someone. It's karma making up for my 2-2 night with 4 bad swings, I guess.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when Iâ€™m drinking whiskey, itâ€™s usually when Iâ€™m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when Iâ€™m sober." - C. Bratton

05-08-2007, 01:10 PM	#156
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Are you shooting for any average this year?
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05-08-2007, 05:56 PM	#157
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	.800 would be a nice season. I'm at .667 (both leagues combined).
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when Iâ€™m drinking whiskey, itâ€™s usually when Iâ€™m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when Iâ€™m sober." - C. Bratton

05-09-2007, 07:21 AM	#158
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,391 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	I would've definitely said something. As a matter of fact, I do that in my gym all the time. People know me around there though....so I don't really feel bad about it. Most of the time if they're doing it wrong and I know that it could get them hurt, I'll tell them, you're going to throw your back out man doing it like that, mind if I show you a better way? I always ask if they mind first. If so, I walk away. I've never had anyone tell me no. Not even two guys who wanted me to train them last year -- couldn't do it though, I would've lost my membership.
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

05-09-2007, 01:14 PM	#159
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	.800 a nice season! That would be better than nice!
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05-09-2007, 03:54 PM	#161
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,474 Photos: 6	.800? Don't the fielders wear gloves in your league?

05-09-2007, 04:39 PM	#163
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Yeah ou are right. I think I try to hit for more power which equals more long fly outs.
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05-09-2007, 05:46 PM	#164
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Trying to hit for power is what is getting me in trouble. I'm a line drive hitter. I just have to learn to live with it.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when Iâ€™m drinking whiskey, itâ€™s usually when Iâ€™m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when Iâ€™m sober." - C. Bratton

05-10-2007, 01:22 PM	#167
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Kinda bad this year, my line drives seem to fine their way over the fence and this isnt a good thing!
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05-11-2007, 07:49 PM	#170
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Where do you hold your bat??? High, Low??? I hold mine level w/ my shoulders (not on them) and it generates a straight swing at the ball, change the swings speed for where you want to place the ball, sorry to ramble, you do just fine w/out my interfering!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

05-12-2007, 05:33 PM	#172
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Also, I've decided to cut the core work short. I've done it for a few weeks and have enjoyed it, but I need to start in on a cut. After this weekend I have a decent window of opportunity with nothing major happening for a few weeks, so it's a good time to get going. I'm working up the new routine now, and will keep some of the core moves in the plan. But I will have to be much better on food and cardio. I'll get it posted soon for comments, and plan to start on Monday with it.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when Iâ€™m drinking whiskey, itâ€™s usually when Iâ€™m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when Iâ€™m sober." - C. Bratton

05-12-2007, 06:34 PM	#173
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	OK, I stumbled upon this at T-Nation. It is an 8 week cutting program called the Waterbury Summer Project. You can check it out here. Here is the list for week 1. Week 2 is the same with a few weight and rest modifications. DAY 1 Sets: 4 Reps: 6 Load: 8RM Rest: 60s between pairings A1 Squats A2 Reverse Crunches on Slant Board (or floor) B1 Standing Alternating DB Shoulder Press B2 1-Arm DB Row C1 Bulgarian Split Squats C2 Single Leg DB Deadlift D1 Dips D2 DB External Rotation Stretching DAY 2 HIIT — 16 minutes (90s walk/30s sprint) Stretching DAY 3 Sets: 3 Reps: 12 Load: 14RM Rest: 70s between pairings A1 DB Romanian Deadlifts A2 Sit-ups B1 Incline DB Bench Press B2 Standing Calf Raise C1 DB Upright Rows C2 Lunges D1 DB External Rotation D2 DB Pullovers Stretching DAY 4 HIIT — 18 minutes (90s walk/30s sprint) Stretching DAY 5 Circuits: 3 Set Duration: 2 minutes Load: ~25% of 1RM A1 BB Deadlift Rest 90s A2 Push-ups Rest 90s A3 Back Squat Rest 90s A4 Lat Pulldowns Rest 180s Repeat sequence twice more. Stretching DAY 6 HIIT — 20 minutes (90s walk/30s sprint) Stretching DAY 7 Off
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when Iâ€™m drinking whiskey, itâ€™s usually when Iâ€™m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when Iâ€™m sober." - C. Bratton

05-12-2007, 06:50 PM	#174
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Youve got 2 movements for quads in day 1 with only 1 ham dominant lift. I would drop the squats from the first superset and use 2 core movements. This way its a bit more balanced. You play anywhere this weekend?
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05-13-2007, 06:08 AM	#175
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	The plan actually has the first lift as either squats or hang cleans. I chose squats, well, just cause I like them, but you are probably right. I'll swap in the hang cleans. Probably a better opener anyway. No, no weekend games for me. Spending time with the family. Went to my parents' place Friday, which means food. Fried shrimp, fried fish, fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, etc. Good times. (Can you see why the cut is starting Monday?) Any thoughts about the hand position discussion that was started above, DD?
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when Iâ€™m drinking whiskey, itâ€™s usually when Iâ€™m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when Iâ€™m sober." - C. Bratton

05-13-2007, 09:30 AM	#176
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Well I have been using a tomahawk swing so my hands come up high.
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