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SamEaston said:
That's great news on the Squat front. Fingers crossed for that new PR!

Feels like i havent' spoken to you in ages. Hows things?
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Well, I'm still unemployed, but making enough from pick-up work to cover the bills. More importantly, I'm funding my options trading account and should start that soon.

Three years in the planning.
 
TSP - Bench - Day 27

Just another active recovery day. I did up the DBs by 5, but I had to cut the Pull-ups short because High Net Worth came on. Which is when I do my jogging on Sundays.

DB Bench Press
50 @ 25
50 @ 25

WG Pull-ups
30 @ BW/A
10 @ BW/A


02/03/2008
 
DOMS said:
Thanks, Scarface!

I'm really looking forward to upping the weight on the Dips. I did Dips for the first time a few months ago and I sucked ass. Now I can do full weighted dips.
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full weighted dips is quite the accomplishment. I really enjoy them but the last time I did them a sharp pain went through my shoulder and my arm buckled. really weird. see how they go next time.

great workouts above though:thumb: best thing you can do is ease back into the squats.
 
and i thought our reps where high. dam dude.
 
Scarface30 said:
full weighted dips is quite the accomplishment. I really enjoy them but the last time I did them a sharp pain went through my shoulder and my arm buckled. really weird. see how they go next time.

great workouts above though:thumb: best thing you can do is ease back into the squats.
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Aside from an actual injury, might the problem have been your form? Or even the angle of your body? My left elbow was killing my when I did the DB Declines, but after I put a slight bend in my elbows, the pain went away. Experiment with different body angels. It just may help.

Thanks, man!

I generally don't ease into anything. I've hit PRs after injuring myself and coming back after a month (or more) hiatus. After my back quit hurting, I still felt a pain in my glutes. I was worried that it may have something to do with my sciatic nerve. So I took it slow. But now it's full stead ahead!
 
TSP - Bench - Day 28: Liking It

This was nice solid workout. The highlight is that, on the final rep of the final set, I did a full rep of 180 on the BB Partial Tops, instead of an actual partial rep, like it was nothing. My current PR is 205, but after I hit day 35, I'm going to retest.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Chest-supported Row
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65

DB Decline/Upright Power Row/EZ Bar Reverse Curl
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65


03/03/2008
 
DOMS said:
TSP - Bench - Day 28: Liking It

This was nice solid workout. The highlight is that, on the final rep of the final set, I did a full rep of 180 on the BB Partial Tops, instead of an actual partial rep, like it was nothing. My current PR is 205, but after I hit day 35, I'm going to retest.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Chest-supported Row
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65

DB Decline/Upright Power Row/EZ Bar Reverse Curl
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65


03/03/2008
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Nice benching. It looks like supermax is working well for you.
 
DOMS said:
Aside from an actual injury, might the problem have been your form? Or even the angle of your body? My left elbow was killing my when I did the DB Declines, but after I put a slight bend in my elbows, the pain went away. Experiment with different body angels. It just may help.
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yeah, it might have been something like that. see the thing is the dip bars are almost at my armpits, so I have to jump to get my body into position which might have tweaked something.

workouts are coming along great DOMS, strength on the supra-max holds seems to be clmibing:thumb: very nice.
 
Scarface30 said:
see the thing is the dip bars are almost at my armpits, so I have to jump to get my body into position which might have tweaked something.
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Isn't there something that you can climb up on?
 
Good workout D! ill have to try those supra max holds next time.
 
JailHouse said:
Nice benching. It looks like supermax is working well for you.
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Thanks, JailHouse!

Hell yes. There's something...I'm not sure how to put it. But I think that they're a real benefit.

I'm going to stop doing this routine soon, in favor of a more balanced routine, but I'm going to carry the supramaxes forward.
 
Scarface30 said:
yeah, it might have been something like that. see the thing is the dip bars are almost at my armpits, so I have to jump to get my body into position which might have tweaked something.

workouts are coming along great DOMS, strength on the supra-max holds seems to be clmibing:thumb: very nice.
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Take TT's advice, get a stool. It's not worth screwing up your shoulders.

Thanks, man! Like I've been saying: supramaxes are great! You should try them.
 
TSP - Bench - Day 29: Freaking Elbow...

I ditched the Skullcrushers in favor of Standing EZ Bar Triceps Extensions. No-fucking-go. My elbow still hurts. So I'm going to replace them with Dips. Full ROM, weight Dips.

I think I'm getting tired of this routine. I want a balanced routine now, and not this top heavy one. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it's getting stale. So I'm consistantly upping the weight on every workout on all bench-related exercises. I'm want to hit at least 250 on the Supras.


BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Wide Grip Pull-up
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)

Standing EZ Tri. Ext./DB Decline Pull-overs/Standing Hammer Curls
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40


06/03/2008
 
b_reed23 said:
I felt like I haven't visited your journal in a long time...looks like the workouts are still going strong! how are you doing?
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I think I'm almost at the end of this routine. It's done something wonderful for my Bench, I think.

Aside from being unemployed (for almost three months), I'm doing okay.

How's life treating you?
 
Oh, and it's official: my trading account is now funded. As in, I can place trades now.

I figure that I'll place my first trade in 27 days or less.

The beginning of a new career. :daydream:
 
does that mean that you have to start "officially" working?

congrats man, thats had to be alittle stressful going through this.

also, keep up the good work in the gym. just like your job, they will both pay off for you........................right?
 
another great session DOMS:thumb: so do you up the supramax holds each workout?

as for what TT mentioned, I honestly never gave that a thought. sounds like a plan:thumb:
 
DOMS said:
TSP - Bench - Day 29: Freaking Elbow...

I ditched the Skullcrushers in favor of Standing EZ Bar Triceps Extensions. No-fucking-go. My elbow still hurts. So I'm going to replace them with Dips. Full ROM, weight Dips.

I think I'm getting tired of this routine. I want a balanced routine now, and not this top heavy one. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it's getting stale. So I'm consistantly upping the weight on every workout on all bench-related exercises. I'm want to hit at least 250 on the Supras.


BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Wide Grip Pull-up
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)

Standing EZ Tri. Ext./DB Decline Pull-overs/Standing Hammer Curls
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40


06/03/2008
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Your benching is really impressive DOMS. What crazy torture routine are you planning next? All day workouts?
 
DOMS said:
Oh, and it's official: my trading account is now funded. As in, I can place trades now.

I figure that I'll place my first trade in 27 days or less.

The beginning of a new career. :daydream:
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woah, you're a trader? for a company or privately for yourself?
really great w/o's man. i may steal some ideas!
 
Thats good to hear youll be back in the game with a dream job!
 
the other half said:
does that mean that you have to start "officially" working?

congrats man, thats had to be alittle stressful going through this.

also, keep up the good work in the gym. just like your job, they will both pay off for you........................right?
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Not yet. I really need to find a job, but my current project prohibits it. As a borderline work-a-holic, I'm really feeling the need to get to an office for work.

Yeah, it's a bit stressful. But I've a pretty good outlook on life, so I'm doing alright.

Sure as hell they will. But I'm really looking forward to getting my series 7 and just being a fund manager.
 
Scarface30 said:
another great session DOMS:thumb: so do you up the supramax holds each workout?

as for what TT mentioned, I honestly never gave that a thought. sounds like a plan:thumb:
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I think I do supramaxes two or three times a week. This is one of the things I'm going to take with me from this program. Those things are gold.
 
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