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18-Apr-05, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by maverick
Nice deads man, 375 is some serious weight. I can't wait til I finally get into a gym so I can break 300 already. |
Thanks man, I can honestly say this is my first time ever deadlifting struggling hard to hit all the reps.
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20-Apr-05, 07:58 PM
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#722
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ABS, Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Side Bends 10 x 65 lbs, 10 x 80 lbs, 10 x 90 lbs
Decline Sit Ups 8 x 55 lbs, 8 x 75 lbs
Hanging Leg Raises BW+30 lbs x 8, BW x 8
Notes: I did this after 20 minutes on a cardio bike. Didn't go too hard cuz I got legs tomorrow.
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21-Apr-05, 05:23 PM
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#723
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LEGS, Thursday, April 21, 2005
Squats 8 x 45 lbs, 5 x 135 lbs, 4 x 155 lbs, 3 x 185 lbs, 5 x 205 lbs (2 sec pause), 5 x 205 lbs (2 sec pause)
Seated Calf Raises 10 x 90 lbs, 10 x 115 lbs, 10 x 115 lbs
SLDLs 6 x 135 lbs, 3 x 185 lbs, 6 x 245 lbs, 6 x 245 lbs
Notes: Do you guys think 6 working sets for legs is enough? I dropped a SLDL set cuz I was beat. The sets are pretty intense, just wondering if I need more work for such a large muscle group :confused:
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21-Apr-05, 05:35 PM
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Well, if 6 sets were enough, those would be the exercises to do. I personally like to hit them a bit harder because they are pretty far behind my other muscle development. I think I'm doing 10 or 11 now. Yeah, a little more on those big muscles would probably help, but if your intensity is high, 2 - 3 sets per muscle is still good.
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21-Apr-05, 06:23 PM
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#725
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If you did all you could - then it is enough. If you had enough left to get three more heavy sets - then it was not. If you were too beat to go on - it was time to stop - or get hurt.
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22-Apr-05, 11:09 AM
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#726
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Originally Posted by gcs118
LEGS, Thursday, April 21, 2005
Squats 8 x 45 lbs, 5 x 135 lbs, 4 x 155 lbs, 3 x 185 lbs, 5 x 205 lbs (2 sec pause), 5 x 205 lbs (2 sec pause)
Seated Calf Raises 10 x 90 lbs, 10 x 115 lbs, 10 x 115 lbs
SLDLs 6 x 135 lbs, 3 x 185 lbs, 6 x 245 lbs, 6 x 245 lbs
Notes: Do you guys think 6 working sets for legs is enough? I dropped a SLDL set cuz I was beat. The sets are pretty intense, just wondering if I need more work for such a large muscle group :confused:
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good job, i would do some leg presses also. but it looks pretty intense, i wouldn't push it.
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22-Apr-05, 11:47 AM
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#727
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theres something I do thats helped my leg strength in a big way, you need a powerrack for this, I did "quatersquats" or "lockouts" STARTING FROM THE BOTTOM, as my FIRST exercise and I only did like 1-3sets 1-3reps after that I was nice and warmed-up and when I hit squats they were a joke, seriously, but if you or anyone ever try this method it will take a few months to get used to, but will add frigtening leg strength.
an example: FIRST exercise- I would set the pins high (quatersquat or lockout) load 100-200lb lift, and let it sit on my shoulders of a few sec. or do some reps and keep adding up to (what I was comfortable with)500-600lbs and not kill myself (just a warm-up) then strip the bar down and do squats, after holding all that weight the squats were a joke, but like I said this TAKES TIME to get used to.
Just a little thing that has worked for me, I don't know anyone else who does this, I may be the only guy, but it wouldn't suprise me if there are guys who do this. |
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23-Apr-05, 10:15 AM
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#728
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You know luke I think you might have something there. I get the same feeling going from deadlifts to upright rows, it feels so light and easy, or when I went from heavy squats to good mornings. What did you mean when you said "starting from the bottom"? Have the bar resting on the pins, then squat it the 1/4 way up?
seraph...yeah I might add a couple leg press sets to wipe me out, I'll see what I'm up for next week. My short workouts might not look like much, but when I'm done, I'm DONE. |
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23-Apr-05, 03:02 PM
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CHEST, Saturday, April 23, 2005
Bench Press 10 x 45 lbs, 5 x 115 lbs, 3 x 135 lbs, 1 x 155 lbs, 5 x 175 lbs (2 sec pause), 3 x 175 lbs (2 sec pause)
Dips BW x 6, BW+45 x 5, BW+45 x 5
Lateral Raises 10 x 20 lbs, 10 x 20 lbs
Notes: Today wasn't so great, lost ground on bench and dips. I guess I should quit drinking and staying up all night...but then again that's what college is for. lol next time I need more food before lifting...
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24-Apr-05, 10:52 AM
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#730
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Maybe it's time for a change...
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24-Apr-05, 11:39 AM
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Yeah, I've been doing paused work for awhile now. I think next week I'll max on bench, and then after that come up with a new idea.
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24-Apr-05, 12:10 PM
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#732
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Originally Posted by gcs118
Yeah, I've been doing paused work for awhile now. I think next week I'll max on bench, and then after that come up with a new idea.
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I think I'm gonna do sets of 3 for awhile
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25-Apr-05, 05:53 AM
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#733
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Originally Posted by gcs118
Have the bar resting on the pins, then squat it the 1/4 way up?
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Thats what I meant!!!
I also noticed that after doing heavy quatersquats and lockouts for awhile my workload increased with my lower body stuff. |
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25-Apr-05, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Firehawk
Maybe it's time for a change...
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Greg - you might like 5x5. It's a strength-training scheme, but it also builds endurance. I have no clue what it has done for my max, but I feel like I'm in a good groove since I started it a month ago.
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25-Apr-05, 11:44 AM
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#735
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luke...maybe I'll play around with that idea when I start a new squatting routine/cycle. I think that will really help my mental game, feeling the "light" weight for full squats after heavy quarters.
Jason...I was thinking maybe doing 3x3, or starting with 3x3 and working up to 3x5, then moving up to the next 3x3 5 lbs heavier...or maybe a lighter 2x8 routine. I dunno. I haven't done 5 sets for anything in awhile, I'm not sure how that'd work out for me. I think I could use some higher reps as I've been working heavy lately. Who knows lol I get so confused...
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