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Post by Bob Wildes on Feb 19, 2004 7:42:47 GMT -5
Squats, Leg Curls and Rows.
Supplementary abs, hypers, grip work and
neck work.
I'm currently squatting in Crain Shoes. I think
that they are superb for narrow stance deep
squatters. of course, Rickey Dale Crain is a
classic wide stance flair squatter and he wears
them too.
Tim, I agree with you that shoulders can never
be too big. I feel the same about the back. I've
never rowed consistently for a long period. Much
preferring the chin, but I plan to give bent over
rows a fair trial.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 19, 2004 12:14:50 GMT -5
Bob, Is there a heel on the shoe? Does it have reinforcement type straps that go across the instep? Just curious. I agree about the shoulder`s and back as well.Back around 1974 I was training at the local YMCA which was then filled mostly with powerlifter`s ,Olympic lifter`s ,and a few bodybuilder`s here and there.Anyway there was this guy named Greg who was around 6 ft. tall and 215-220.He looked good, but what really caught the eye was that he had the widest shoulder`s I think I ever remember seeing on a person.His back was also incredibly wide.I never really saw his physique other than in the gym in sweats, but he looked incredible.There were some great lifter`s there, always sociable, but I very seldom saw Greg talk to anybody.He didn`t train especially hard, but always would do handstand pushups against the wall.I don`t know if this is how he attained his great width, but I tried them and almost broke my neck!  This guy had a pretty small waist too, but the shoulder to waist differential just made it look better than it probably was. |
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Post by Bob Wildes on Feb 21, 2004 8:37:05 GMT -5
Tim,
The shoes have a slight heel and two velcro straps.
One strap is for arch support and one goes around
the ankle area.
I was a very poor masters O-Lifter a few years back
and used adidas and another pair of shoes that were
so old I cannot remember the brand. I think that the
Crain shoes would work for O-lifting, but they definitely
work for squats. at least for me. Check out his website.
Rack Presses, pulldowns and Zottman Curls. 11 sets
each. Supplementary abs, grip, hypers and neck work.
Good workouts to all.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 21, 2004 18:50:53 GMT -5
I think I remember Tom Platz squatting in a similar shoe. I`ll check out Ricky`s site. Train hard Bob !! |
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Post by MikeKy on Feb 22, 2004 23:10:14 GMT -5
Did chest and abs tonight. Been really busy around the house the last 2 weeks, but I'm back at it now. I wasn't not working out, but haven't been hitting it as hard as I shoul;d have been.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 23, 2004 8:44:44 GMT -5
Glad you`re back at it Mike! I gotta` get my ass back in gear too.I`ve been training here and there and moping around for the last two or three weeks.Now I`m getting pissed off at myself!  |
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Post by Bob Wildes on Feb 24, 2004 7:42:58 GMT -5
Rack Presses, Pulldowns and Zottman Curls.
Supplementary abs, grip, hypers & neck work.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 24, 2004 14:10:36 GMT -5
Did benches today,5 sets, 12-15 reps .Went light, as I haven`t done chest in at least 2 1/2 weeks, if not 3 weeks. Will add weight and sets next week,as benches are all I can really do.I might add dips between chairs,not really sure at this point.I can`t wait to get back to the gym, but getting a nice pump in my pecs, and feeling the bar in my hands, made me feel "normal" again,and me being "normal," is a scary thought! |
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Post by SwampGator on Feb 25, 2004 19:44:31 GMT -5
Did chest & abs on monday, back on Tuesday and ran 3 miles and did abs again today.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 25, 2004 22:26:52 GMT -5
Hey Butch,I can post in this thread again,I`m actually training steady again.Although it`s not quite the same as at the gym.I did back tonight:
Barbell Rows-5x12
Barbell Shrugs-3x 20
Will add in Pullovers and go heavier next week due to the soreness I know I`m going to experience.Actually got a good pump in my back,better than at the gym.It`s usually hardc to feel the pump but tonight my lats and mid-back wer`e tight as hell! ;D It`s great to be back!!
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 26, 2004 19:00:26 GMT -5
Lunges-3x12-15
Front Squats-3x15
Went light,did the squats non-lock style .Got a great pump.Will add sets,more weight,and stiff-legged deadlifts in next week.
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Post by SwampGator on Feb 26, 2004 21:07:16 GMT -5
Hey Butch,I can post in this thread again,I`m actually training steady again.Although it`s not quite the same as at the gym.I did back tonight: Barbell Rows-5x12 Barbell Shrugs-3x 20 Will add in Pullovers and go heavier next week due to the soreness I know I`m going to experience.Actually got a good pump in my back,better than at the gym.It`s usually hardc to feel the pump but tonight my lats and mid-back wer`e tight as hell! ;D It`s great to be back!! That's awesome Tim!!! I'm glad you're back!!! Did arms today! |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 27, 2004 15:29:23 GMT -5
Just finished shoulder`s:
Seated Bradford Press-4x12-15
Wide Grip Uprights-3x12
Barbell Front Raises-3x15-20
Great pump ,will add sets and weight next week when I feel I won`t get so sore!
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Post by Bob Wildes on Feb 28, 2004 8:42:08 GMT -5
Presses, pulldowns & zottman curls. The presses
are getting tough, so I'll switch to one day a week
instead of two and see what happens.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Feb 28, 2004 15:46:56 GMT -5
Barbell Curls-5x 8-12 Seated French Press-5x8-20 Wrist Curls-4x 20-25 Again I will add sets and reps along with heavier poundages next week! Great pump & burn!! |
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Post by SwampGator on Feb 28, 2004 16:53:15 GMT -5
Didn't train today, but we moved all the furniture in our bedroom and painted the walls and the baseboards. ;D I sure feel like I trained.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Mar 1, 2004 17:16:46 GMT -5
Yesterday and today off,will start back fresh tomorrow!
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Post by Bob Wildes on Mar 2, 2004 7:58:15 GMT -5
Barbell curls, tricep pushdowns and wrist curls.
I've decided To alternate this workout with presses,
pulldowns and gripper work. The same lift will only
be performed 3 times in 2 weeks.
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Post by Tim Wescott on Mar 2, 2004 12:16:25 GMT -5
I did 9 sets of benches. Two warm-ups, then 7 working sets.Abs ,2 sets of crunches ,super-setted with 2 sets of leg raises.I don`t seem to have lost much power, but it`s hard to tell as I don`t have an Olympic bar.The smaller bars make the weight feel heavy as hell though!!
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Post by MikeKy on Mar 2, 2004 23:44:15 GMT -5
Did chest and abs tonight as well. I agree 100% on the small bars. Mine are 1 inch and they are killing me, LOL....But I can deal with it. I have an old bar I may go to. It's an alum. center section with two shorter bars that go in the ends and are locked with set screws. I don't like the fact that I can't spread my arms much beyond shoulder width, but the bar is about 1.5 inch in diameter and a lot easier on my hands.
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This guy had a pretty small waist too, but the shoulder to waist differential just made it look better than it probably was.
