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Post by nwtrnr on May 6, 2009 13:10:40 GMT -5
I was thinking of trying those, if it increases volume it's got to be a better way. My guess is the mechanics, as to why they are harder- your using more of your back like in a row?
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Post by youngblood on May 6, 2009 17:24:06 GMT -5
I was thinking of trying those, if it increases volume it's got to be a better way. My guess is the mechanics, as to why they are harder- your using more of your back like in a row? Only thing I can think of, along the lines of what you've posted above, is that his legs are taken out of the movement. Maybe Joel really squeezes the bar off the floor and uses a lot of momentum to lock out at the top? Don't know, can't really say. Maybe his lower back is weaker overall, so that when his legs/glutes/hams are taken out of the movement as in rack deads, it's harder for him to complete the lift. Or it could just be he hasn't done them and is learning the form too.
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Post by mrky03 on May 6, 2009 18:52:58 GMT -5
I was thinking of trying those, if it increases volume it's got to be a better way. My guess is the mechanics, as to why they are harder- your using more of your back like in a row? Only thing I can think of, along the lines of what you've posted above, is that his legs are taken out of the movement. Maybe Joel really squeezes the bar off the floor and uses a lot of momentum to lock out at the top? Don't know, can't really say. Maybe his lower back is weaker overall, so that when his legs/glutes/hams are taken out of the movement as in rack deads, it's harder for him to complete the lift. Or it could just be he hasn't done them and is learning the form too. Its like starting a movement in the mid range from a dead stop on each rep. It does take the glutes and hams out of it which might be a good thing sometimes. I have done more weight, but I haven't done them in a while. They do target the lower back and traps effectively! I guess I've never been a big fan of them because I prefer doing a full range of motion though.
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Post by mrky03 on May 6, 2009 19:01:36 GMT -5
Yesterday's calf and delt workout.........
seated calf raise 51\2 plates x 6,6
Someone at the gym asked me if my calves had always looked this good. I was like, who me?? Calf development has always been a challenge for me so if I start getting compliments on them it does feel good!
Life Fitness rotary calf machine 270x8,8
I've really gotten to like this machine this past year. Our leg press machines aren't designed to do calf presses on very well so I started using this and its not bad once you get used to it.
standing calf raise 345x6,6
I've been training calves first in my workout and striving to go heavier this past year. I think it has paid off!
seated military press 205x6,5
Went a little lighter today.
seated dumbbell press 100x3 (ugh too heavy!) 90x5 (just right!)
lateral raise 55x6,5
bent over lateral 55x8,8
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Post by mrky03 on May 6, 2009 19:07:56 GMT -5
barbell curls 150x6,5,4
These are feeling better and I'm gradually adding weight and using tighter form.
alt. dumbbell curl 70x6,6
hammer curl 70x5
wrist curl 135x7,5
Max OT cardio Life Fitness recumbent bike, 16 min. level 15, interval mode. 203 cal. 5.28 mi.
Cardio went much better today. I didn't bread my record but I'll take anything over 200 cal. burned!
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Post by intenceman on May 6, 2009 19:09:12 GMT -5
Great looking workouts Joel! Its funny, you and I are opposites on the deads- Im tall and so getting the weight from the floor is tough- mid 550 is my best. Racksi from knees I just grab and muscle up- easily do 200 more lbs there. I guess its just structure and temperament differences. Plus I feel much safer in the top range, going down several feet to the floor is a bit scary at times for me.
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Post by mrky03 on May 6, 2009 19:36:58 GMT -5
Great looking workouts Joel! Its funny, you and I are opposites on the deads- Im tall and so getting the weight from the floor is tough- mid 550 is my best. Racksi from knees I just grab and muscle up- easily do 200 more lbs there. I guess its just structure and temperament differences. Plus I feel much safer in the top range, going down several feet to the floor is a bit scary at times for me. I understand! My deads from the floor used to really suck until I started doing them from a dead stop on each rep. I was originally doing them touch and go, so after the first rep momentum was coming into play. Trouble was my strength from the bottom was really weak. I was watching some of the power lifters at the gym one day and I realized that they stopped and "reset" on each rep. You do pull some amazing weight though James regardless of the distance!
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Post by mrky03 on May 7, 2009 17:02:07 GMT -5
squats 135x10,225x10,275x6,335x5,385x2,430x6,5
leg press 1030x6,6
hack squat (I'm thinking of adding these on my next training cycle)
3 plates (per side) x 6 4 plates x 8
I went conservatively on these today just to get acclimated.
sldl 225x5,315x6,365x6,6
I'm really feeling the sldl in the target muscle!
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Post by fit on May 7, 2009 17:57:24 GMT -5
sldl 225x5,315x6,365x6,6 I'm really feeling the sldl in the target muscle! NICE! I find that SO hard to properly isolate.
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Post by mrky03 on May 8, 2009 17:28:51 GMT -5
sldl 225x5,315x6,365x6,6 I'm really feeling the sldl in the target muscle! NICE! I find that SO hard to properly isolate. It is harder to get the feel for sldl but once you do they really are the best hamstring movement. Keep your lower back flat and bend at the hip.
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Post by mrky03 on May 8, 2009 17:33:13 GMT -5
incline bench press 275x5,4,265x4
flat dumbbell benchpress 120x6,4,5
pressdowns 115x6,6
lying extension 110x6,5,4
Max OT cardio, Life Fitness recumbent bike level 15, intervals, 16 min. 194cal.
Kicked my butt today!
Next week is my scheduled week off from training. I take a week off every 8-10 weeks.
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Post by nwtrnr on May 9, 2009 0:33:00 GMT -5
275 on the incline that's monster! Great job, I need to take a break too sound advice.
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Post by Roger on May 10, 2009 7:10:16 GMT -5
Looking good Joel, enjoy the week off.
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Post by youngblood on May 11, 2009 17:31:57 GMT -5
I'm convinced you're juicing!!!! ;D ;D ;D Say "hi" to Jack Lalanne for me!!!
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Post by mrky03 on May 11, 2009 17:47:37 GMT -5
I'm convinced you're juicing!!!! ;D ;D ;D Say "hi" to Jack Lalanne for me!!! ;D
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Post by fit on May 11, 2009 20:07:38 GMT -5
week off? WEEK OFF? Enjoy
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Post by intenceman on May 11, 2009 21:55:14 GMT -5
Enjoy the week off!
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Post by mrky03 on May 18, 2009 17:59:36 GMT -5
Back in the gym! It feels good to take a week off but I'm always ready to get back to it!
benchpress 135x10,185x10,225x5,275x6,6
incline press 225x2,245x6,6
dips 70x6,6
I won't go at full intensity on anything this week, I'm reaclimating myself to training.
pressdowns 70x10,100x6,115x6,6
lying extensions 90x10,6
The inside of my right elbow is still bothering me on extension movements doesn't hurt at all on pressing movements. I may sub in extra sets of dips or close grip bench press until I get this thing resolved.
Max OT cardio, Life Fitness recumbent bike intervals level 15, 16 min. 5.22 mi. 202 cal.
I thought I was gonna die on this today! #pukeb9vn#
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Post by RUBICON19 on May 18, 2009 19:58:20 GMT -5
Glad you are back. Inspiration!!!
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Post by intenceman on May 18, 2009 22:29:34 GMT -5
Welcome back, Joel!
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