Volcom's PRIME & T-911 Stack

VolcomX311 said:
When I was doing big deads on a regular basis (back in the day), when 405lbs was my first working set of 8-10 reps, up to 495. I can honestly say that was when I was the strongest & thickest, overall. My most notable strength was anything back related. My back strength was in a skewed ratio compared to anything else. I'm just glad to be able to do Deads at all. I don't know if I'll ever get to that level of deads, my prime concern being the trustworthiness of my lumbar (and raw grip), but I'm enjoying what I can do right now. No complaints. I think my sub-par opening squats humbles me and keeps my ego in check, so when it's time for deads, there's zero, alpha male ego driving me to go buck wild.

I really used to enjoy sliding on 4 & 5 wheels to the barbell for deads. At "my gym," that was a lot, I mean like, I might have had thee strongest dead of all the members day & night ("at my gym") and I won't lie, I enjoyed the envy, buuuuut, like I said, .
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Same here bro. I love throwing on all those plates the very same way: feels great, you know you are gonna rip it, and you know everyone is watching you throughout your set, lol. It feels good to have good #'s afters years of hard work and dedication.

But on the flip side, Ive also had injuries. I have injured both knees(one in HS squatting, and the other the 1st yr of college, squatting) and it has taken me forever to get back up to 315 for reps on atg squats. It sux and is quite depressing, but like you... "I'm grateful for what I can do at the moment."
 
VolcomX311 said:
Gracias, Rob. Nothing like going through seriously debilitating injuries that will put a lot of luxuries into perspective. When I wasn't able to move, specifically, walking, without second to second sharp & shooting pains, I didn't care about deads, squats, crunches or curls, I just wanted badly to be pain free. Hell, less pain would have been good enough. Ever since then, my bodybuilding OCD was a bit relaxed.

:whiner::whiner::whiner:
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I know EXACTLY what you are talking about Sam. After suffering a biking accident I was dreading the upcoming surgery. After it I was in sooo much pain that all I wanted was another surgery :fool2: I figured total anaesthesia was the only way to free me of pain, since even morphine failed :ntome:
 
dragonfly said:
I know EXACTLY what you are talking about Sam. After suffering a biking accident I was dreading the upcoming surgery. After it I was in sooo much pain that all I wanted was another surgery :fool2: I figured total anaesthesia was the only way to free me of pain, since even morphine failed :ntome:
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You've told me about how morphine didn't even work. That's crazy! I'm happy I've never had to deal with that type of pain before.
 
Is Giada that chick with the Italian cooking show?
 
She is so flippn hot! I was watching her the other day and I almost :hammer:
 
I dont mind some DSL's :D
 
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Today's workout was less then impressive in terms of strength, it actually started off worse then I'd anticipated, but ended up okay.

Though strength improvements were not as prevalent this time, my muscle endurance & general stamina definitely was. The last time I performed this same workout, I left exhausted, this time, I would have stayed longer had I not gone quasi-hypo and I feel great right now. In fact, I have another workout scheduled for later tonight.

CHEST

Incline Bench
225lbs x 7 reps (1 less then last week)
235lbs x 5 reps
235lbs x 5 reps

Flat Bench
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 5 reps

Incline Hammer Press
180lbs x 10 reps
230lbs x 10 reps
280lbs x 7 reps

Incline Press, Smith
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 5 reps

Flat Bench, Smith
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 6 reps

As The Dumbbell Turns (Gym drama).
Have you ever picked someone out to be your rival for the day? I went into the gym and there was another guy next to me, that looked about 20lbs lighter/leaner. He was on the incline with 225lbs and 90% of the time, I don't see a respectable ROM with this exercise. To my surprise, he was producing legitimate reps. I noticed he was glancing at me as well, and maybe or maybe not, to check the legitimacy of my ROM on the incline, as we were both doing the same weight (which is why I slid the nickles on, I know...).

He went and did a second exercise and I moved on to the flat, where at this point, he was on his third exercise, the Incline Hammers. I know about how strong I would be if I were to have hit the incline hammers by my third exercise and again, this guy surprised me with his strength (and looking about 20lbs lighter/leaner). I of course then hit the Hammer Incline and throw up 10lbs more then he does. It was odd behavior. We were glancing at each other (no homo) and looking at each others lbs used, but not in a mad dog way (I've had those, too). I almost said something to him to give him props (I'm like that), but I never got the chance. Last time I had an encounter like this, the rival stranger ended up becoming my best workout partner ever and a good friend. I've talked about him before, the pro MMA guy, Zack. Anyway.

Good workout, not outstanding, but socially acceptable, saved by sheer muscle endurance. I was surprised my muscles still felt so fresh by the last exercise, but it was the quasi-hypo'ness that made me stop. I had one fish taco pre-workout (I know, but it was free and I'm po pimp'n at the moment, so it was that or nothing, because I was heading to the gym straight from work, so it was fuel).

I might come on later with another workout report. Big Back if I'm lucky.
 
I try not to evaluate those around me any more, it just makes me mad. But every once in a while, when someone does have particularly good form I am pleasantly surprised, this dude you speak sounds like one of those rare occasions.

I've had a powerlifter recently start lifting at my gym - it's awesome to watch him lift. He was benching 510 for singles last week with perfect form and controlled eccentrics.
 
Glad to hear you had some endurance. I hate those workouts where I blast 25 reps on the first set, and then the next set with the same weight I get like 12. :wtf:
 
sam when you get a chance, check this thread. its my squat form critique.

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and it was done at la fitness diamond bar. a buddy of mine got me in. hes a sneaky kind of korean.
 
VolcomX311 said:
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Today's workout was less then impressive in terms of strength, it actually started off worse then I'd anticipated, but ended up okay.

Though strength improvements were not as prevalent this time, my muscle endurance & general stamina definitely was. The last time I performed this same workout, I left exhausted, this time, I would have stayed longer had I not gone quasi-hypo and I feel great right now. In fact, I have another workout scheduled for later tonight.

CHEST

Incline Bench
225lbs x 7 reps (1 less then last week)
235lbs x 5 reps
235lbs x 5 reps

Flat Bench
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 5 reps

Incline Hammer Press
180lbs x 10 reps
230lbs x 10 reps
280lbs x 7 reps

Incline Press, Smith
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 5 reps

Flat Bench, Smith
185lbs x 10 reps
225lbs x 8 reps
245lbs x 6 reps
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Another one ? After all that ^^ ?! Hey V, what happened to well deserved rest ? :)

Climbing up in endurance is just as important as climbing up in strength :doh: Progress is progress :D
 
dragonfly said:
Another one ? After all that ^^ ?! Hey V, what happened to well deserved rest ? :)

Climbing up in endurance is just as important as climbing up in strength :doh: Progress is progress :D
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Not every workout is going to yeild massive strength increases, sometimes the body just gets tired and won't repond the way we want. I had a sub par day on monday and then a killer day on tuesday. You just never know sometimes.
 
Resolve said:
I try not to evaluate those around me any more, it just makes me mad. But every once in a while, when someone does have particularly good form I am pleasantly surprised, this dude you speak sounds like one of those rare occasions.

I've had a powerlifter recently start lifting at my gym - it's awesome to watch him lift. He was benching 510 for singles last week with perfect form and controlled eccentrics.
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I'm "normally" pretty apathetic and unaware of my surroundings, it was this guys uncommonly respectable ROM on the incline that caught my eye and with a respectable amount of weight (particularly for his size).
 
rolandajoint said:
sam when you get a chance, check this thread. its my squat form critique.

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and it was done at la fitness diamond bar. a buddy of mine got me in. hes a sneaky kind of korean.
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I checked it out, and I thought you were below parallel. Maybe not IC standard ATG, but if I was walking by you at the gym and saw you doing those squats, I'd still give you mental props :bigok:
 
dragonfly said:
Another one ? After all that ^^ ?! Hey V, what happened to well deserved rest ? :)

Climbing up in endurance is just as important as climbing up in strength :doh: Progress is progress :D
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I ended up resting after all.

To my utter shock, I do not have DOMS this morning :box::box::box: and I tore my pecs to utter high hell. My pecs are THEE most susceptible to DOMS, too. If by 2:00pm today I still show no signs of DOMS, then wow (strangely, I almost, ALWAYS get DOMS in my chest post chest day; not so with other body parts). This would be quite the recovery effect from this PRIME 911 compound.
 
DreamWeaver said:
Not every workout is going to yeild massive strength increases, sometimes the body just gets tired and won't repond the way we want. I had a sub par day on monday and then a killer day on tuesday. You just never know sometimes.
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Oh totally. I realize this, I could probably list you a whole list mediating variables that could have negatively effected my strength, from sleep to dietary inadequacies.

I started off sub-par, but I was satisfied with how I strong I ended. I was thinking to myself on my last exercise, "A really good ending can sometimes save a bad movie."

:usa:
 
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Again, today was more so good ole fashioned bodybuilding, as oppose to my current, primary routine (which takes a few days to fully recover from). I also felt like I was doing more of a RESOLVE'esque type of sets scheme, as my sets were more voluminous then usual.

BACK

Behind The Neck Pull Ups
x 12 reps
x 8 reps
x 6 reps
x 6 reps
x 5 reps

Front Side Pull Ups
x 8 reps
x 7 reps
x 6 reps
x 6 reps
x 5 reps

Lat Pull Downs
190lbs x 10 reps
210lbs x 8 reps
230lbs x 6 reps
250lbs x 5 reps

Behind The Neck Lat Pull Downs
190lbs x 10 reps
190lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 7 reps
190lbs x 6 reps
190lbs x 6 reps

Some weird Nautilus, free ROM [upper] Back [row] Machine (Incline Row if you will)
150lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets [weight and/or equipment that I believe is less likely to be universal, I find almost arbitrary to post and this was an odd machine. This is especially true considering I'll probably never use this machine again.]

I think I'll start bringing my chain belt so I can begin performing weighted pull ups. For both pull ups & dips, I have a wall in terms of total reps, but the addition of weight doesn't necessarily effect the number of reps I can accomplish.

I would have probably still hit 8 reps on my second set of behind the neck pull ups with a 25lbs plate strapped to me. Its kind of an odd thing.

I've been reading a lot of PRIME logs, reviews, reports and I've found that a lot of people have reported an Alpha Male sensation. I'm not getting that. I didn't get that last time and I'm not getting it this time. I don't feel anything, apart from increased strength. This was just a general observation I'm sharing, not complaining or anything.

In case you're saying to yourself, "what about back thickness? where are your rows? Back blasphemy!" I'm being careful with my erectors at the moment. I tax the ever love'n hell out of the them on my core/compound day. In time, I'll have more confidence in exposing my erectors/lumbar to more frequent load.
 
DreamWeaver said:
Not every workout is going to yeild massive strength increases, sometimes the body just gets tired and won't repond the way we want. I had a sub par day on monday and then a killer day on tuesday. You just never know sometimes.
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AGREE DW.
Best sessions are those where strength increases come up against all odds. Had one of those not that long ago. I entered the gym feeling defeated. I ended up having one of the best workouts in my 2ys-or-so lifting career :confused: :woohoo:

VolcomX311 said:
I'm "normally" pretty apathetic and unaware of my surroundings, it was this guys uncommonly respectable ROM on the incline that caught my eye and with a respectable amount of weight (particularly for his size).
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VolcomX311 said:
I ended up resting after all.

To my utter shock, I do not have DOMS this morning :box::box::box: and I tore my pecs to utter high hell. My pecs are THEE most susceptible to DOMS, too. If by 2:00pm today I still show no signs of DOMS, then wow (strangely, I almost, ALWAYS get DOMS in my chest post chest day; not so with other body parts). This would be quite the recovery effect from this PRIME 911 compound.
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Lack of DOMS is one of the first "side-effects" I've noticed from Prime :D

VolcomX311 said:
Again, today was more so good ole fashioned bodybuilding, as oppose to my current, primary routine (which takes a few days to fully recover from). I also felt like I was doing more of a RESOLVE'esque type of sets scheme, as my sets were more voluminous then usual.

BACK

Behind The Neck Pull Ups
x 12 reps
x 8 reps
x 6 reps
x 6 reps
x 5 reps

Front Side Pull Ups
x 8 reps
x 7 reps
x 6 reps
x 6 reps
x 5 reps

Lat Pull Downs
190lbs x 10 reps
210lbs x 8 reps
230lbs x 6 reps
250lbs x 5 reps

Behind The Neck Lat Pull Downs
190lbs x 10 reps
190lbs x 8 reps
190lbs x 7 reps
190lbs x 6 reps
190lbs x 6 reps

Some weird Nautilus, free ROM [upper] Back [row] Machine (Incline Row if you will)
150lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets [weight and/or equipment that I believe is less likely to be universal, I find almost arbitrary to post and this was an odd machine. This is especially true considering I'll probably never use this machine again.]

I think I'll start bringing my chain belt so I can begin performing weighted pull ups. For both pull ups & dips, I have a wall in terms of total reps, but the addition of weight doesn't necessarily effect the number of reps I can accomplish.
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I got that same problem on certain exercises. It takes a ridiculous effort to overcome these walls, and one thing that works for me is a dropset routine.
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For a long time, I was able to do no more than 6 BW dips. Then, I started adding weight and dropseting to no weight dips. Soon enough BW dips stopped being a challenge :yawn:


I've been reading a lot of PRIME logs, reviews, reports and I've found that a lot of people have reported an Alpha Male sensation. I'm not getting that. I didn't get that last time and I'm not getting it this time. I don't feel anything, apart from increased strength. This was just a general observation I'm sharing, not complaining or anything.
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You are weird indeed V, even I get the ALPHA MALE sensation :lmao:


In case you're saying to yourself, "what about back thickness? where are your rows? Back blasphemy!" I'm being careful with my erectors at the moment. I tax the ever love'n hell out of the them on my core/compound day. In time, I'll have more confidence in exposing my erectors/lumbar to more frequent load.
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I doubt you not :)
 
dragonfly said:
AGREE DW.
Best sessions are those where strength increases come up against all odds. Had one of those not that long ago. I entered the gym feeling defeated. I ended up having one of the best workouts in my 2ys-or-so lifting career :confused: :woohoo:
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That's when my best workouts happen when I feel like I am going to have a bad one or am apprehensive about the workload. Don't know why that is but it happens a lot. Maybe it's the humility ...paying homage to the iron. Who knows.....
 
dragonfly said:
AGREE DW.
Best sessions are those where strength increases come up against all odds. Had one of those not that long ago. I entered the gym feeling defeated. I ended up having one of the best workouts in my 2ys-or-so lifting career :confused: :woohoo:
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True, and I recall that quite enthusiastic post. I used to say those kind of prayers of reliance before I went for my 8.8 mile runs (3-4 times a week, 12-15 miles on the weekends). Needless to say, I shrunk and not in a cool bodybuilding cutting way.


dragonfly said:
Lack of DOMS is one of the first "side-effects" I've noticed from Prime :D
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What I've noticed is that my DOMS is delayed, which for me is really a phenomenon, because I am one of those guys where DOMS sets in VERY quickly. Also, when the DOMS does set in, it sets in at a diminished manner. I'm also T-911, so I'm sure this is having a recovery effect, tambien.


dragonfly said:
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Your theory is proven by physiological and neural adaption, re-adaption, kudos for your 6th sense. (your theory perpetuates increased muscle fiber recruitment per motor unit, coordinated motor unit firing, hypertrophy of the sarcolema, thus, greater release of calcium, thus, greater contraction force via sliding filament theory, increased volume of larger mitochondria, improved general awesomeness, reported positive effects that you are pimping gym members around you...etc)



dragonfly said:
You are weird indeed V, even I get the ALPHA MALE sensation :lmao:
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You're hilarious :lol:
 
DreamWeaver said:
That's when my best workouts happen when I feel like I am going to have a bad one or am apprehensive about the workload. Don't know why that is but it happens a lot. Maybe it's the humility ...paying homage to the iron. Who knows.....
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I hate Arnold Swarztentether, because he's become a political @-hole, bastard, that's some weird spineless hybrid of a Republocrat, but one of the most memorable interviews I remember watching of his, was when he didn't feel like "vurking out" because he just felt like laying out that day and relaxing, but Franco convinced him that they needed to workout, so Arnie (on a rare occasion) dragged his feet into the gym, but ended up having one of the best "vurk outs" of his life.

P.S. Arnies doing better recently. He's "voicing" a strong wall and have been sticking it to our tax raising psychos. If he sticks to his guns, he'll earn a lot of respect back, but we'll see.
 
194lbs this morning.

Weight down, strength up, that's what I call, "Tha Bizzness."

Zero found this clip, but I wanted to share it.


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VolcomX311 said:
194lbs this morning.

Weight down, strength up, that's what I call, "Tha Bizzness."

Zero found this clip, but I wanted to share it.


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I see your 'Stolen Identity 3' and raise you 'Terminator 2: The Superfantastic Musical!'

 
dragonfly said:
You are weird indeed V, even I get the ALPHA MALE sensation :lmao:
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I think it's hilarious how you dose something like ActX or AE at 1tab/day, yet your doses of PRIME rival that of many male members.

"D, give me your keys. You've had enough PRIME."

Dfly: "I'll be the judge of that!...BWAAAAA!!!!!!!!"
 
Irish Cannon said:
I think it's hilarious how you dose something like ActX or AE at 1tab/day, yet your doses of PRIME rival that of many male members.

"D, give me your keys. You've had enough PRIME."

Dfly: "I'll be the judge of that!...BWAAAAA!!!!!!!!"
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"What's that?... is that, is that Di-Calcium Phosphate I smell?..... and [sniff-sniff] Magnesium Stearate- I KNEW IT!! You're on the PRIME again!"
 
July 3rd Workout, extra credit sort of.


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DELTS

Seated Military Press
135lbs x 10 reps
185lbs x 8 reps
185lbs x 7 reps
185lbs x 6 reps
205lbs x 5 reps

Seated Military - Behind The Neck [honestly, I just wanted to stay seated]
135lbs x 10 reps
140lbs x 8 reps
145lbs x 7 reps [I thought I was adding 5lbs, but I discovered they were only 2.5lbs]
155lbs x 6 reps

Bent Over Db Lateral Raises
50lbs Db's x 10 reps
55lbs Db's x 8 reps
60lbs Db's x 7 reps

Behind The Neck Shrugs
225lbs x 12 reps
275lbs x 10 reps
325lbs x 8 reps

I didn't have the energy to do what I initially wanted to do, the core/compound squat/dead and everything else, so I did what I could. I actually performed alright. I felt I lacked a little intensity, but my numbers weren't detrimentally effected by it. Tomorrow is a rest day and hopefully, it's core/compound after Church on Sunday.

Happy 4th :usa:
 
mmmm shrugtastic. my traps are still very sore from my trap sesh on wed. a few warm up sets, then a giant drop set.

120s drop 100s drop 80s drop 60s. my traps are still very DOMSy right now. hesitant to go do squats and deads tonight.
 
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