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20-Jan-06, 01:31 PM
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#1666
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Yeah lol I've never been too good at them...maybe I should try for more bodyweight reps before I try adding weight.
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20-Jan-06, 01:35 PM
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#1667
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If you keep on telling yourself that you are not good at them (pullups), you may start believing yourself. Conversely, if you start telling yourself that you are good at them, maybe you'll start believing yourself.
You're ready to add weight if you want to. And you can continue with BW if you want to. It's all good.
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20-Jan-06, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Pierinni endorsing bodyweight exercises?! How novel!  
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20-Jan-06, 04:16 PM
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#1669
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I dunno I've always had trouble getting pull/chin ups and most types of rows up. Maybe it's time to experiment with new things. three suggested pauses with the back work, I might try that when gains stop.
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20-Jan-06, 04:20 PM
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Greg, one thing that helped my pullups when I reached a sticking point with the added weight was to return to body weight. Do sets to failure - however many sets it takes to get to 50. For the first few weeks, the first couple of sets look great. Then the latter sets start looking sloppy and swingy - not full reps. But each week the quality improved a little on 1 rep, then another, then another. Eventually I was able to get all 50 with good form. Still not doing all 50 in one set - someday that may happen, but it isn't the main goal. Just to grow some lats is.
I actually think the numbers on your +weight pullups are looking pretty good though.
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23-Jan-06, 04:24 PM
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BENCH, Monday, January 23, 2006
Bench Press (Ring Fingers) 10 x 45 lbs, 5 x 95 lbs, 4 x 135 lbs, 8 x 185 lbs
DB Flat Press 4 x 80 lbs, 4 x 80 lbs
Lateral Raises 10 x 35 lbs
Front Raises 10 x 35 lbs
Upright Rows 8 x 95 lbs, 6 x 95 lbs
Notes: I wanted to do pin presses today but that wasn't gonna happen, the rack was taken so I just grabbed a first available bench. I figure I can alternate maxing and repping days, cuz I just don't have the time or energy to commit to a full powerlifting routine at this time. 8x185 were solid reps, I could have probably forced out 9-10 reps but I didn't. Flat presses I felt weak, as with all other lifts lol. I haven't done upright rows in many many months so don't judge me I'm beat. |
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23-Jan-06, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by gcs118
Upright Rows 8 x 95 lbs, 6 x 95 lbs
. I haven't done upright rows in many many months so don't judge me I'm beat.
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WEAKLING!!!
j/k
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23-Jan-06, 08:34 PM
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waaaaaaaa. At the end you did 8 of my 1 rep max.
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24-Jan-06, 09:43 AM
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rangers...lol thanks
Andy...wouldn't be surprised to see you passing me in the next few months, I'm gonna be losing a lot of time to put towards lifting and eating. : / |
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26-Jan-06, 06:55 PM
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BACK, Thursday, January 26, 2006
Underhand BORs 10 x 45 lbs, 10 x 95 lbs, 5 x 135 lbs, 5 x 160 lbs, 3x6 @ 185 lbs
Hyperextensions 3x10 @ BW+75 lbs
Pull Ups BW x 8, BW x 5
Hammer Curls 10 x 40 lbs
BB Shrugs 15 x 195 lbs
Notes: For the 185 rows the form was a little loose, with a bit of body movement, but they were solid reps...the plates rattled every time I brought it up or down, good hard reps. Hyperextensions were tough but I made it. After that I lost all my energy and just burned out on some other exercises.
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26-Jan-06, 06:57 PM
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Hi Drama Queen
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Near Toronto, Ontario
Age: 42
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hmmm... for my money, i'd've done the pullups first.
theyr'e sexier 
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Goals: bench - 200; squat - 225; deadlift - 225
27/01/06: bench - 170; squat - 195 (wrapped); deadlift - 210; total - 575; need - 617; to go - 42
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27-Jan-06, 05:43 PM
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My grandmother upright rows more than that.
How's that hammie? Must be a little better since it gets used a bit during hypers.
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27-Jan-06, 07:41 PM
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I dunno about the hammy, hypers definitely hit it indirectly, but it's the lock out move on squats or deadlifts that hurt it, nothing else really. So I'm not too sure but I hope it's better when I get back to things in a couple months.
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29-Jan-06, 02:18 PM
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CHEST, Sunday, January 29, 2006
Bench Press (Ring Fingers) 10 x 45 lbs, 6 x 95 lbs, 4 x 135 lbs, 2 x 185 lbs, 2 x 215 lbs
DB Flat Press 7 x 75 lbs, 6 x 75 lbs
Face Pulls 10 x 140 lbs, 10 x 140 lbs
Notes: I can't believe I only got 2 reps at 215. I should be able to get 4-5 easy. Ugh. Frustrating day, not much energy once again. Just didn't feel like lifting after such a pathetic benching day. At least 185 is feeling light now every time. |
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29-Jan-06, 03:20 PM
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Hi Drama Queen
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Near Toronto, Ontario
Age: 42
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tsk, tsk, tsk. get some food and get some sleep. <whip-crack noise>
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Goals: bench - 200; squat - 225; deadlift - 225
27/01/06: bench - 170; squat - 195 (wrapped); deadlift - 210; total - 575; need - 617; to go - 42
"Illegitimi non carborundum"
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