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Post by Robert on Dec 11, 2003 6:30:28 GMT -5
Hey TJ. I rembered that you said you were trying to work up to over 100 pounds in the weighted chest dips. Well i've scrapped bench pressing for the time being and i'm doing just supersets of weighted chest dips and dumbbell flys. I thought it would be interesting and fun and make each of us train that little much harder if we had an online contest between you and myself. What do ya say mate? The first one to reach 10 reps on the weighted chest dips with 100 pounds hanging from our waist wins. I couldn't think of what the winner should get so we'll just make it a friendly online contest with one of us having the satisfaction of being the winner. As i recall your already in the 80's for dips. Well i'm only at 24.2 pounds just now for 10 reps. Way behind but i'm up for the challenge.....Are YOU? ;D If you fancy it post back and each of us will post back here to update one another on any weight increases or rep improvements. Should be fun!  Robert |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 11, 2003 7:56:11 GMT -5
Robert,Sounds like a good / fun idea.I only wish we were a little closer poundage wise, as I`ve got a bit of a jump on you.This is my 5th.week doing them .Hey I`m game, the only real winner will be our bodies anyway.I`m at 80 pounds for 6 reps thus far.Train Hard!!  |
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Post by cakeater on Dec 12, 2003 0:05:56 GMT -5
I might have to join this contest I can do a 45 pound plate for about 14 on the first set but less reps every set after that. Tim I got a question about this, I like weighted dips but heard the are bad foe the cuff and shoulders in general, some people insist they are dangerous but yet alot of top BB's do them. I recently have been having soreness in my cuffs so I quit doing them. what is your take on them in terms of shoulder injury?
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Post by Robert on Dec 12, 2003 4:58:54 GMT -5
Hey Cakeater, the more the merryier man. Plus it doesn't matter that your reps go down hill after each set. Just take your heaviest weight for the most amount of reps you got with that poundage whether it was set 1 or set 10.
Yip TJ, you are certainly way ahead of the pack but not for long....
Ok i'm up to 28.6 pounds for 10 reps.. Its only week 2 for me so give me time, lol!
By the way not that it matters but i hang dumbbells from my waist. ;D
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 12, 2003 8:51:02 GMT -5
You guy`s are all out to get me!It`s a conspiracy. ;D ;D Cake,I think it really depends on the individual as to whether or not they are bad for the rotator cuffs.I really never had a problem with them.A lot of people can`t do presses behind the neck for the same reason, but I have no problem with them myself.I also hang a dumbell from my waist.We have a dipping belt at my gym, but I just slip a dog chain througfh the front of my lifting belt with a quick relese clip on it ,and it seems to feel better.Not to make excuses but I hurt my lower back(Boo Hoo ;D) So that may be a problem.(Don`t bet on it )It`s early and I`m in a silly mood .Get cracking guy`s!! |
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Post by Robert on Dec 13, 2003 13:09:02 GMT -5
Yip no excuses Tim. They'll be no whiners in this contest.
Doesn't matter if you have two broken arms, you train through the pain. ;D
Robert
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 13, 2003 14:34:24 GMT -5
Whiners!!??! ;D Now I`m pissed !  My goal for Tuesday`s chest workout is now 80# for 8 reps.(I hope) |
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Post by Robert on Dec 13, 2003 16:42:33 GMT -5
Ah you know i was kidding TJ. Your an Ironager and Ironager's aren't whiners. ;D I plan to catch up some next week. In the poundage department i mean. |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 13, 2003 17:51:46 GMT -5
Robert,In reality I`m the biggest whiner going.I was only kidding in my previous post.Good luck in your quest to pass me,but I`m the biggest DIP I know,weighted or otherwise!! ;D
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Post by macattack on Dec 14, 2003 17:58:58 GMT -5
I dont even do dips maybe i ought to start but i also have a injured shoulder thats on its 2nd month of mending and it's still not all quite there yet, still sore when i workout especailly shoulder routine.
Do you guys go down very deep on the bars? elbows in or out?
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 14, 2003 18:53:51 GMT -5
Mac, I go all the way down.If I were you I would avoid any exercise that aggraveates an injured area.Once you heal work into them slowly.It`s not worth getting hurt ,besides ,I don`t need another guy out to lynch me. ;D
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Post by macattack on Dec 14, 2003 19:02:15 GMT -5
Cool thanks,
Yeah i am taking everything light n easy i cant get over how much strength is gone in that shoulder it's half what it used to be very discouraging and slightly worry some this is the second time i've doen this in 2 years and i am afraid of future injurys to this week spot, we'll see what happens i guess.
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Post by Robert on Dec 15, 2003 7:20:59 GMT -5
I go all the way down too to get a good stretch.  Ok today i managed 30.8 pounds for 10 reps. I'm on the move. Robert |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 15, 2003 9:35:57 GMT -5
Allright Rob,nice going!! I`m scheduled to do chest on Tues.but my gym`s closed due to the snow here today.This is good in a way because I recently hurt my back which is feeling much beter.One more day of rest and I`ll be even stronger ,hoefully.Good progress Riobert,I`m glad we are doing this as I have no incentive here where I live other than the motivation that comes from within,so it`s a good challenge to make us train that much harder.Like I said in an earlier post,the only true winnner is our bodies.Keep Pumpin`!! |
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Post by Robert on Dec 16, 2003 7:41:44 GMT -5
Yip its always good to put abit of pressure on yourself with a challenge. I mean i train alone so i don't really have the camerada or however you spell it to challenge your training partner so i do it online instead. It still works for me and makes working out much more fun. Helps get your ass to the gym on days when its raining or snowing etc.
I guess i have a better gym than you from reading what you just wrote. At my gym members get their own key to open the gym whenever they want. So basically members can train at whatever time they choose. For the past 2 weeks there i was able to get my parents car and so i was training at 5.30am in the morning. It was bloody freezing. And the car was frozen solid. Had trouble opening the door it was that bad, lol! But it meant i had the rest of the day to do whatever i liked.
At that time though there's no one around. Almost creep like. The whole area around the gym is pitch black. Anything happens, theres no one around to help. Thats the only downfall. But on a more positive note, i don't have to wait for anyone to get off a machine i want to use. ;D
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 16, 2003 11:36:25 GMT -5
I hear ya about the gym.Mine is one of only two on a college campus and it isn`t too good.I`m being very nice in case the owner is reading this. ;D I`m going to start a thread about adversity and motivation, and more will be included about my gym.I too train alone, and have no spot, so this little contest is a good motivator.Don`t even talk about cold bro,I live in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate NY, and it`s akin to living at the "North Pole" .My gym is always empty most of the time so I have to create my own atmosphere.I do alright though,as most of the members are better off staying home anyway, for all the lack of working out they do. |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 17, 2003 12:44:45 GMT -5
Robert,I got 8 reps with the 80 pound dumbell today.The last rep was very shaky ,but I managed to squeeze it out.This was after 6 sets of heavy benches, ans 4 sets of heavy barbell inclines.I was obviously pretty warmed, up so I did 10 with the 40 #, and went right to the 80 # for 8.It was tough.  |
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Post by Robert on Dec 17, 2003 13:10:25 GMT -5
sh*t TJ. Thats impressive man. I've certainly got alot of catching up to do. No doubt you could probably do alot more if you did the dips first. Incrediable strength mate. |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Dec 17, 2003 18:39:55 GMT -5
Thanks Robert! I think I`ve always been good at a few certain exercises, but I know people who do much more.I`m just glad that they aren`t in the contest too! ;D You`ll catch up,don`t forhet I had a good jump on you.
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Post by cakeater on Dec 18, 2003 0:20:30 GMT -5
Hey I was in upstate New York once when I was much younger visiting my aunt. i think she lived in a town called falls or great falls, cannot remember anyhow it actually like country, I always thought of new york as a super crowded place til we visited her. and I do not wanna hear any moaning about the whether being from Minnesota ;D
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My goal for Tuesday`s chest workout is now 80# for 8 reps.(I hope) 
