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Post by animal on Jun 27, 2006 8:37:10 GMT -5
Thanks Mike....ya got any ideas or suggestions on how to train for an event like this?
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Post by Breaker on Jun 27, 2006 20:19:51 GMT -5
Oh man Dale my guess would be doing your weight for reps every 2 weeks or so. That is an entirely different beast to tackle, but like I said you have a damn great start already!
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Post by Joey Smith on Jun 27, 2006 21:39:54 GMT -5
I think it would be cool to do a meet like that....Yeah me and Mike watched Barry at the Arnold in the Expo do his weight for what was it 30....maybe....won a t shirt and some anti estogen shit I think!....great work Dale!....  |
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Post by animal on Jun 28, 2006 14:54:29 GMT -5
Thanks Mike and Joey....I thinks that's a good idea Mike every 2 weeks then I can work my raw bench for 3-5 reps heavy on my off week. One guy suggested doing mini bands with light weight for volume and I think I'm going to try that too.
I'm going to shoot for 25 reps with my body weight. I think that would be pretty good for my age.
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Post by Joey Smith on Jun 30, 2006 23:13:49 GMT -5
I agree with what the guy said to you Dale....remember variety is a good thing in our training....25 for your body weight would be awsome bro....you inspire me Dale....have a great 4th weekend!.... |
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Post by animal on Jul 3, 2006 10:55:33 GMT -5
Monday 7-3-06
Rotator Cuff -
5 lbs. x 10 reps x 3 sets
Reverse Band Press-
Warm ups - up to 385 lbs. x 5 reps (all paused)
2 Board
405 lbs. x 5 reps
1 Board
435 lbs. x 3 reps
455 lbs. x 2 reps
475 lbs. x 1 rep
Note: All reps paused
No Bands -
225 lbs. x 10 reps
I wanted to do some btw. volume work but I keep hitting the clips on the rack and it keep throwing me off, so I said fuck it! My back is still bothering me some so that's all I did. I'm starting to notice a little strength loss since I lost 12 pounds. I guess thats expected!
Everyone have a great 4th!!
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Post by Marty Queen on Jul 3, 2006 11:03:07 GMT -5
Monday 7-3-06 I wanted to do some btw. volume work but I keep hitting the clips on the rack and it keep throwing me off, so I said fuck it! My back is still bothering me some so that's all I did. I'm starting to notice a little strength loss since I lost 12 pounds. I guess thats expected! Still great volume!!! nice work. |
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Post by Marty Queen on Jul 3, 2006 11:04:46 GMT -5
^ still trying to figure out the quote thing  |
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Post by Breaker on Jul 4, 2006 20:32:13 GMT -5
Like your Style there Dale, nothing like training for the worst conditions and prevailing!
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Post by Joey Smith on Jul 4, 2006 22:18:23 GMT -5
Good stuff Dale!.... |
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Post by animal on Jul 5, 2006 11:51:51 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
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Post by animal on Jul 7, 2006 11:22:15 GMT -5
Thursday 7-6-06
Rotator Cuff -
5 lbs. x 10 reps x 5 sets
Front & Side Laterals- Superset
10 lbs. x 10 reps x 3 sets
Speed Bench w/db. minis
165 lbs. x 3 reps x 8 sets
Note: Good speed
Volume Bench Press w/ db. minis
165 lbs. x 15 reps x 3 sets
Bicep & Forearm Curls- Superset
(1)65 lbs. x 12 reps (EZ Curl Bar)
30 lbs. x 12 reps (Reverse Curls)
(2)85lbs. x 10 reps (EZ Curl Bar)
(30 lbs. x 10 reps (Reverse Curls)
(3)95 lbs. x 7 reps (EZ Curl Bar)
30 lbs. x 10 reps (Reverse Curls)
Rope Push Downs - 1 arm
65 lbs. x 15 reps x 3 sets
Seated Rows - Medium grip
120 lbs. x 10 reps x 2 sets
That's all...My back was starting to hurt a little so I quit for the night. Great workout though....got some speed bench in and some volume reps. Chris gave me an idea about trying some volume benching with some light weight and minis...I liked it. I think I did pretty good considering I have never done this before. I did 3 sets x 15 reps with 165 lbs. w/ db. minis. I could have done more but I'm not looking to go to failure at this time. Each week I'm either going to increase the bar weight a little or add more reps (rotating every other week). I'm also working on my breathing and speed, that's probably the most important thing in doing your body weight for max reps.
I was watching this guy bench tonight (I never saw him before) and he was warming up with 315 and made it look like 135. He then did 385 for multi reps. I started talking with the dude and he wants to workout with me. He told me he knew who I was. He claims he has benched 610 raw. He's 25 years old and plays Semi Pro football in Harrisburg PA. So hopfully this guy shows up next week...I'm so tired of working out alone.
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Post by badrock on Jul 7, 2006 14:08:24 GMT -5
solid training session
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Post by animal on Jul 9, 2006 10:08:36 GMT -5
Sunday 7-9-06
Body weight...218 lbs.
Age 55
Rotator Cuff -
5 lbs. x 15 reps x 3 sets
Bench Press
worked up to 275 x 5 reps
315 lbs. x 1 rep
325 lbs. x 1 rep
335 lbs. x 1 rep
Note; all paused
325 lbs. x 3 reps
225 lbs. x 16 reps
Note; I did not go to failure here, had a few reps left in me. I'm working mostly on my breathing and speed (timing). I have to remember...just because the weight feels light not to go fast with the barbell. I have to learn to pace myself. I feel confident that if I train right I'll get my numbers up. I'm also using a thumbless grip too, it's giving me a little more tricep in the lockouts. I'm picking up little things each week and I'm having fun with it. Hopfully the end result will be a world record!
Lat Pull Downs - Hammer Strength
140 lbs. x 10 reps x 3 sets
Used a reverse grip....
Face Pulls - Rope
100 lbs. x 10 reps x 3 sets
That's all....
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Post by Joey Smith on Jul 10, 2006 21:09:43 GMT -5
Age 55 and kicking ass!!!!.... |
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