Liftandswim's Log

Nice looks deads here man! I love holding the last rep at the top, too. That's my grip work lol
 
rob112 said:
Nice looks deads here man! I love holding the last rep at the top, too. That's my grip work lol
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Thanks rob. Looked much easier on tape than they felt, but that's to be expected as percentages creep up.

And yeah I figure I gotta work my grip someway haha. With mixed grip, I've never had a weight in my hands that felt "hard to hold". So I think that's good.
 
liftandswim said:
Thanks rob. Looked much easier on tape than they felt, but that's to be expected as percentages creep up.

And yeah I figure I gotta work my grip someway haha. With mixed grip, I've never had a weight in my hands that felt "hard to hold". So I think that's good.
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Same here, so I thinking holding it can help is stay ahead of the grip strength curve for awhile!
 
Form looked on, mane. The only thing that I would suggest, and only based on my deadlift, is to not hang out in the hole that long. It kills my bar speed off the floor. Grip n rip.
 
CincyKiller45 said:
Form looked on, mane. The only thing that I would suggest, and only based on my deadlift, is to not hang out in the hole that long. It kills my bar speed off the floor. Grip n rip.
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Definitely agree brother. I've noticed that too. I need to get more efficient in my set-up.
 
CincyKiller45 said:
I prefer to treat a triple, or any rep set, as all singles. Pull, reset, pull, so on. Maybe worth a shot for you. Regardless, form is looking good.
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I've seen quite a few advocates for that. Silly me is worrying about it "tainting" (making easier) my AMRAP sets.

And thanks!
 
When I do rep work on deadlift I sort of rest, I just never let go of the bar if that makes sense aways seems doing it that way my next pull is much easier and faster typically basically what u were doing
 
Duramaxhd said:
When I do rep work on deadlift I sort of rest, I just never let go of the bar if that makes sense aways seems doing it that way my next pull is much easier and faster typically basically what u were doing
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Yeah. Rest is part of the reason I do the roll.
 
9/13

Week 6, Day 6

Standing Long Jump
15 total

Squat
(belt-less, 60 seconds rest)
255x5
255x5
255x5
255x5
255x5
255x5
255x5
...so tired...and sweaty...

Bench
205x3 paused
230x3 paused
260x3 paused
290x1+ (got 2, no tape) TnG

Weighted Pull-Ups
BW+27.5x5
BW+27.5x5
BW+27.5x5
BW+27.5x5
BW+27.5x5

Side Bends
(aka grip workout lol)
100x25
100x25

Tricep Pushdown
100 total

Thoughts:
Squats had me huffin' and puffin'. I need to check my heart rate next time after my 7th set, it was up there. Felt like I accomplished a lot though. Externally rotating FROM MY HIPS (thanks herder) worked wonders getting my knees out.

Bench after my squatapalooza was pretty difficult not gonna lie. Setting up was a pain, and had a pretty nasty lat cramp on one of my ramping sets. Still the heaviest double I've ever done though. Debated a 3rd rep, but I don't like to fail in training. Done first thing in the workout I'd hit 4 clean reps no doubt.

I had to rush to finish the rest of my workout as my gym was closing, so that kinda sucked. Another reason I didn't get any vids. I don't like feeling rushed. Oh well.

Stay strong AM.
 
Strong pause-benches LS. I like short rest squats too: blood gets in those legs quick.

It makes me antsy, seeing your log and others doing legs. Tomorrow's my day, and I can't wait.
 
RegisterJr said:
Strong pause-benches LS. I like short rest squats too: blood gets in those legs quick. It makes me antsy, seeing your log and others doing legs. Tomorrow's my day, and I can't wait.
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Lol I don't "like" short rest squats. Just doing what the program prescribes. It'll pay off in the end.

I get that antsy feel for upcoming workouts too. I'm sure a lot of us around here do. We got love for the grind. Kill it brother.
 
Great session!! I'm sure that 60 secs went by really fast on the squats!!
 
liftandswim said:
By the end, it felt like I had just racked the weight and it was time again
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Oh yikes! I bet so! That's how I feel towards the end of tabata! Like the timer is skipping! Lol
 
9/14

Week 6, Day 7

Barbell Row
up to 240x15 (with straps + belt, sue me)

Chest Supported Row
(alternating pronated and neutral grip)
4x15
...neutral grip hit the lats hard

One Arm Lateral Raises
2x12

Seated Lateral Raises
2x12

Incline Curl superset E-Z Bar Curl
3x10+10

Smith Machine Calf Raises
5x13

Core Circuit

Little pump session today. Hit up some heavy rows, still on the up and up. My goal was to beat my rep PR with 240 on bench (11 reps) and I accomplished that, so that's cool. Rest of the workout was relatively short rest focusing on dat dere mind-muscle connection.

I like these type of days. The work isn't mentally taxing and I can just get what I want to get in. That is all.

Stay Strong AM.
 
Nothing wrong with a belt and straps in my eyes. Still back work, and strong as hell to boot.

What do you mean "on bench"? Typo?
 
RegisterJr said:
Nothing wrong with a belt and straps in my eyes. Still back work, and strong as hell to boot. What do you mean "on bench"? Typo?
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Thanks.

And no typo. My best rep pr for bench press with 240lbs is 11 reps. Today, I wanted to see if I could beat that mark doing rows. I want to be able to row more than I can bench press.
 
liftandswim said:
Thanks.

And no typo. My best rep pr for bench press with 240lbs is 11 reps. Today, I wanted to see if I could beat that mark doing rows. I want to be able to row more than I can bench press.
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Aw. That's where my confusion was.
 
Jayson just made a comment today how he's been doing heavy rows 3 times a week And thinks it really helped his bench
 
Jealous of the rows. I need to do them more. I do like the goal of trying to stay stronger on the pulling than the pressing though. I think that would help some people with shoulder issues in general.
 
bolt10 said:
Jealous of the rows. I need to do them more. I do like the goal of trying to stay stronger on the pulling than the pressing though. I think that would help some people with shoulder issues in general.
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Yeah I've honestly never had shoulder issues, and I want to keep it that way.

Too, I know that my back/lats will never be the weak point in "stabilizing" (can't think of a better word) any of the big 3.
 
I like where your head is at on trying to row stronger than your bench. My only note is that as your bench technique better utilizes your lats, your bench is going to stay ahead of your rows. An awful problem to have, I know. :biglaugh:
 
herderdude said:
I like where your head is at on trying to row stronger than your bench. My only note is that as your bench technique better utilizes your lats, your bench is going to stay ahead of your rows. An awful problem to have, I know. :biglaugh:
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This is true. Eric spoto ain't rowing 722lbs lol
 
liftandswim said:
Yeah I've honestly never had shoulder issues, and I want to keep it that way.

Too, I know that my back/lats will never be the weak point in "stabilizing" (can't think of a better word) any of the big 3.
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Not going to say a lack of strength in any part of my upper body hasn't contributed to my recent shoulder discomfort but I believe poor form and pushing hard and fast has been the most problematic for it
 
Great workout yesterday and congrats on your bench!!
 
liftandswim said:
Yeah I've honestly never had shoulder issues, and I want to keep it that way. Too, I know that my back/lats will never be the weak point in "stabilizing" (can't think of a better word) any of the big 3.
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Think of this, though: it's not about how much you can row, it's about how stable you can make and HOLD your shelf. I've always been able to row more than my training partners, but holding the shelf is a different beast. I'm by no means knocking rows as I think they're exceptionally vital just remember that unless you're doing ultra-strict with virtually zero body movement and a pause, it's not a direct transition.

There is something called a DiZenzo row that seeks to emulate the "rowing" during a bench where you suspend a bar through bands and then pull it to where you touch. I have a similar movement that I use with just the bands as it puts me in a better set up position.
 
Duramaxhd said:
How do u keep yourself from being pulled up off the bench
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That's partially what makes it so challenging. You have to control the movement and overcome the inertia. Proper lower body tightness and leg drive becomes even more important at that point.
 
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