TGR's Cheetos Chraining

Wow, to not be really feeling it and then to knock out 33 sets is kickass! Those 90lb DB declines can really tax you too. I'd be more than happy with that workout. Killer volume and some heavy weights. And all that while not feeling 100%.
 
justanotherj said:
Lots of volume dude. Lol.

How long did that workout take?

I get bored and try to do my strength lifts in 15 minutes, and conditioning in 10-30 minutes. Then I probably spend as much time doing mobility/prehab. Low rest/increased work capacity is the ****
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1:34:00

I definitely didn't get bored. I felt like as soon as I caught my breath, the timer was going off to start again.

turff49 said:
Wow, to not be really feeling it and then to knock out 33 sets is kickass! Those 90lb DB declines can really tax you too. I'd be more than happy with that workout. Killer volume and some heavy weights. And all that while not feeling 100%.
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Thanks Turff.

At first I was thinking I'd get to 100's again, but those 90's were it. Today was a fun one, and def stress relieving. I can get cranky not working out...
 
Scrolling and scrolling and scrolling! That was an insane amount of volume especially for not being motivated!! Way to push through all while sipping in your super yummy bcaas! Hahaha
 
RegisterJr said:
I didn't hit any PRs in benching(s), but the banded presses were more explosive than ever. If I wanted to lose explosiveness I definitely could've hit a PR.
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If the bar was moving faster than ever, it was a PR (so to speak); Paul Carter has discussed this a lot, how people in the strength community get so caught up in the number on the bar, but forget there are other ways to manipulate intensity. If you can do the same weightxreps in less time, you're increasing intensity, and if you can lift the weight easier/more explosively, you are most definitely getting stronger. You're doing something right!
 
nice post hyde, and yep absolutely correct
obviously I'm no power lifter, but hell - I could care less about 1RM....for me it's all about maximizing and increasing combination of weight/speed/explosiveness/and reps, in combination with TUT
 
Stimul8 + Ignite2 = Rocket Fuel! Mr no motivation! Can't wait to see what you lift when "motivated"!! Finaflex Freak!
 
RegisterJr said:
After taking two days off, my motivation to lift was VERY low. I remember thinking this morning that I would be ok with an excuse to not lift. It's easy to get like that for me after skipping a few days.
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I know how you feel. I try to not take consecutive days off for that very reason. After day 3..the routine of run/lift can change pretty quickly.
 
damn solid sessions man. Decline Db presses with plates is a good idea. Never thought of doing that. But numbers looking good, 100 x 6 is strong man
 
Lying Leg Curls 217 SS w/ x10 BW squats

Set 1 : 50x10
Set 2 : 80x10
Set 3 : 125x10
Set 4 : 155x12
Set 5 : 155x10
Set 6 : 155x8

Drop Set:
Set 7 : 140x8
Set 8 : 95x8
Set 9 : 40x20 partials

Reverse Band Squat 351.33

-he said to switch the bar up, and the only option I had was a cambered bar. It felt kinda funny at first and took a second to balance it properly. Also, I put it on the gym scale and rounded the weight to 40#. Didn't feel like 40 carrying it...

-explosive

Set 1 : 130x6
Set 2 : 180x6
Set 3 : 220x6 VID
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Set 4 : 270x6 VID
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Set 5 : 310x4 VID
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Set 6 : 220x10 VID
30s rest...
Set 7 : 220x6 VID
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Banded Leg Press 570

No band
Set 1 : 270x5

Black 45 and gray 30 bands
Set 2 : 450x8

Black 45 band
Set 3 : 450x8

Black 45 and gray 30 bands
Set 4 : 360x8

DROP SET:
Both bands…
Set 5 : 360x8
No bands…
Set 6 : 360x4

These really torched my quads. More so than last week, and I was weaker on them too.

Somersault Squats 141.83

Just playing around with position…
Set 1 : 95x6 +
Set 2 : 95x4

Set 3 : 95x10
Set 4 : 115x7
Set 5 : 105x7
Set 6 : 85x10
Set 7 : 65x5

-so, I can't use the pad like in the video. It just doesn't feel right. The 115 felt too heavy on me... Anyway, these hit a part of my quads I don't recall feeling before.

SUPERSET:

Barbell Stiff-Legged Deadlift 193.33

Set 1 : 145x10
Set 2 : 145x8
Set 3 : 145x8

Leg Extension "21's" 187

Bottom partials x7, top x7, full ROM x7

Set 1 : 80x21
Set 2 : 90x21
Set 3 : 110x21

-these didn't feel that heavy, but in not certain I could've done much more. I was worn out good...




atanocc said:
damn solid sessions man. Decline Db presses with plates is a good idea. Never thought of doing that. But numbers looking good, 100 x 6 is strong man
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Thanks AT!
 
liftandswim said:
Bring those elbows down on the squats
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I could barely grip the bar comfortably. Because it's cambered, the "handles" were 5"-6" lower than the bar across my back.

Regardless, I'll work on it the next time I use that bar.
 
liftandswim said:
Bring those elbows down on the squats
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I just tried to mimic the movement with lower elbows. I cannot do it...

I'll stay away from that bar.
 
On the straight bar, def wanna get the elbows forward as much as possible (best transfer of force is in the straightest possible path). On the camber, as you've found....just do your best. Chest seems like it could stay higher but lower back looks happy, the weight was moving powerfully, and you seem to be looking a lot more comfortable with your backsquats than just a couple months ago. Great work, JR!!
 
Meadows Row 158.33

Set 1 : 25x8
Set 2 : 50x8
Set 3 : 75x8
Set 4 : 100x8
Set 5 : 125x8
Set 6 : 110x8

-left arm slowed down on the last two at 125 so I dropped weight.

Banded T-Bar (Supported Row) 144

Red Band, explosive:

Set 1 : 1x6 band only
Set 2 : 120x6
Set 3 : 115x6
Set 4 : 115x6
Set 5 : 100x6

-the last time I did these i maintained 120, but this time the bands were wrapped differently with greater tension.

Stretch Pulldown 228

Set 1 : 180x8
Set 2 : 170x8
Set 3 : 160x6

-stretch enough at the top to almost be pulled out of the seat, and drive down to the top your nose. I can really feel the isolation on my far outside lats.

Dumbbell Shoulder Shrug 98

Set 1 : 70x12
Set 2 : 70x11
Set 3 : 65x10

-three second hold\flex at the top

Reverse Banded Deadlifts 412.5

-all explosive. I continued with one minute rest

No bands:
Set 1 : 135x3
Set 2 : 185x3
Set 3 : 225x3

+ belt
Set 4 : 275x3

+ bands, - belt
Set 5 : 275x3
Set 6 : 275x3
Set 7 : 275x3

+ belt
Set 8 : 275x15
took 45s w/ 2 pauses

Set 9 : 225x14
took 40s w/ 1 pause

-Dropped bands to third notch down from top.
 
Kickin iron butt in here! SMHS
 
Great workout in the back. Those few extra sets on the rows are very taxing.
 
Awesome on the deads, I'm completely spent after 6 reps... I need to get on your level
 
zcol94 said:
Awesome on the deads, I'm completely spent after 6 reps... I need to get on your level
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Well, the bands helped off the floor...

Thanks Z!
 
High rep deads sound miserable. Can't imagine 2 sets. Great work!
 
Man I got to up my weight in them Meadow Rows. Maybe Im being a little girl with them weights.
 
wasme said:
Nice rowing / pull downs bro. I love those stretch pull downs..
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It was enough to get the job done.

Thanks Simon.

joh408 said:
High rep deads sound miserable. Can't imagine 2 sets. Great work!
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I was sweating like crazy too.

I'm ahead this week. If I recover ok, I think I'll do a heavy dead session this Friday.

Thanks Justin.

NurseGray said:
Man I got to up my weight in them Meadow Rows. Maybe Im being a little girl with them weights.
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Nah, you have some strong rows Gray. The just work for me, but, I do have to use straps on them over 75#.
 
Nothing wrong with straps. You're working your back not your grip lol. I use my Versa Grips all the time. No sense in ruining your hands if you don't have too.
 
turff49 said:
Nothing wrong with straps. You're working your back not your grip lol. I use my Versa Grips all the time. No sense in ruining your hands if you don't have too.
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Speaking of grip, I've made some improvement. I haven't had to use chalk nor straps on DLs in a while. Granted, I haven't been going that heavy there...
 
RegisterJr said:
Speaking of grip, I've made some improvement. I haven't had to use chalk nor straps on DLs in a while. Granted, I haven't been going that heavy there...
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My grip is no where close to what it was 20 years ago, heck even 10 years ago. 400 wasn't a problem back then but now 245-260 is about it. My grip fails. Arthritis sets in as we age I guess. Guess it's arthritis, hand cramps now where it never use to.
 
1.2 Chest and Shoulders Pump

Leverage Chest Press 126

Hold stretch at the bottom, explode out and flex-and-hold

60s rests:

Set 1 : 45x12
Set 2 : 70x12
Set 3 : 90x12
Set 4 : 90x9
Set 5 : 80x8
Set 6 : 70x10

-that flex and hold really wears me down fast. I'm glad I don't do it that way on a normal benching day.

SUPERSET:
30s rest before restart

Cable High Cross Over 93.33

-to mimic a pec minor dip

Set 1 : 70x10
Set 2 : 60x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 60x10

Dumbbell Bent Over Delt Raise 50

Set 1 : 30x20
Set 2 : 25x20
Set 3 : 20x20
Set 4 : 15x20

SUPERSET:
60s rest before restart

Hex Press 93.33

Set 1 : 70x10
Set 2 : 70x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 60x10

-Squeeze DBs together as you burst up

Banded Face Pull 2.67

Set 1 : 2x10
Set 2 : 2x10
Set 3 : 1x10
Set 4 : 2x10

-arms straight out to the side and flex

SUPERSET:
60s rest before restart

Six-Ways 6.67

Set 1 : 5x10
Set 2 : 5x10
Set 3 : 5x10

Banded O&B's 2.2

Set 1 : 2x3 drop band to-
Set 2 : 1x7
Set 3 : 1x10
Set 4 : 1x10

The O&Bs were supposed to be 20s, but I just couldn't do it. I'm surprised I hit 10 on the last two sets of six ways. My shoulders were wiped…
 
Great work My rear debts can't handle 30s yet
 
Getting stronger! Are Over and Backs the old style chest flyes?
 
NurseGray said:
Great work My rear debts can't handle 30s yet
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Thanks Gray.

kenpoengineer said:
Getting stronger! Are Over and Backs the old style chest flyes?
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Thanks Mark.

I couldn't find Meadows' vid with a quick search, but these are them except I keep the wide pull-apart throughout the front of the movement too:

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Solid workout right here. Chest be pumping!!
 
I can't imagine why you couldn't hit 20 BO&B....it wouldn't have anything to do with all of the other craziness before! You're still getting stronger!!!!
 
RegisterJr said:
Thanks Gray. Thanks Mark. I couldn't find Meadows' vid with a quick search, but these are them except I keep the wide pull-apart throughout the front of the movement too: Invalid Link Removed
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Oh, these are "shoulder dislocations" as named by other websites. Thanks.
 
kenpoengineer said:
Oh, these are "shoulder dislocations" as named by other websites. Thanks.
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He also has O&B presses, and that's just bb OHP alternating one press in the front, one in the back, and that equals a rep.
 
I could very easily go back to bed this AM...

Instead, I will go knock out my arms and try and burn some calories.

My alternator may be going out in my truck. I will probably find out for sure today...
 
Arms

SUPERSET:
1m Rest

Cable Rope Triceps Pushdown 196

Set 1 : 50x15
Set 2 : 70x15
Set 3 : 100x15
Set 4 : 120x15
Set 5 : 140x12
Set 6 : 130x12
Set 7 : 120x12

-Tied a large knot halfway down the rope. Kept my hands close together instead of spreading them out at the bottom, and allowed the range of motion to go all the way up to the top.

1.5 Cable Curl 106.67

Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 50x10
Set 3 : 60x10
Set 4 : 70x10 (used a BB here because someone stole my cable)
Set 5 : 80x10
Set 6 : 70x10
Set 7 : 70x10

-1 + 1/2 curl equals 1 rep

SUPERSET:
30s Rest

Meadows Cable Extension 81.67

Set 1 : 70x5 drop
Set 2 : 60x5 +
Set 3 : 50x5 partials
-
Set 4 : 60x10 +
Set 5 : 50x8 partials
-
Set 6 : 55x10 +
Set 7 : 45x8 partials
-
Set 8 : 55x10+
Set 9 : 45x7 partials

-Instead of just a cable or a portion of the rope, I used a chain today. Once I could no longer grip the chain and it started slipping, I would loop the chain around my hand. Made them a different kind of tough...

Dumbbell Cross Body Hammer Curl 53.33

Set 1 : 40x10
Set 2 : 35x10
Set 3 : 35x10
Set 4 : 30x10

-Nothing fancy. Alternating arms, controlled, flex at top.

SUPERSET:
30s Rest

Barbell Preacher Curl 76

With fat grips

Set 1 : 60x8
Set 2 : 60x8
Set 3 : 60x6
Set 4 : 60x5

-Three second neg, exploded to the top.

EZ Bar Incline Triceps Extension 98

-I put two plates under the head of the bench for the incline. All the adjustable inclines were taken

Set 1 : 70x12
Set 2 : 70x12
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Set 3 : 70x12 +
Set 4 : 70x5 CG press
-
Set 5 : 70x8 +
Set 6 : 70x3 CG

-I alternated inside and outside grip.

SUPERSET:
1 Drop Set each, No Rest

Cable Overhead Curl 84

Set 1 : 70x6
Set 2 : 60x3
Set 3 : 40x5
Set 4 : 30x6
Set 5 : 20x9

1.5's Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension 126.67

Set 1 : 100x8
Set 2 : 80x1
Set 3 : 60x3
Set 4 : 40x3

This was the best arm workout I've had in a long time. I didn't feel like I was just going to the motions, and actually had a little fun.

Maybe it's because I gave myself more time to warm up like Simon does.

Who doesn't want to be like Simon though? His people have the genetics of (really odd) brilliance.

Not only did they invent the cooler, but they live in one.

Made of ice.

In a tundra…

...and it keeps them warm.

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Here's the Finaflex camp that Simon, Thomas and Steve live in:

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Oh, brutal arm workout Thomas! Lol
 
My arms got a pump reading that workout! Looks like one of your best arm days in a while. Bet they were Swole when you left the gym!!
 
Well looks like it is a good thing you didnt go back to bed.. awesome workout. Great idea about wrapping the chain, pushing the limits right there.. nice!
 
Hahahahaha you had me rolling with all of the igloo/Simon jokes!!

Awesome arm workout! I am sure glad you got out of bed for the best one! Totally worth it!
 
turff49 said:
My arms got a pump reading that workout! Looks like one of your best arm days in a while. Bet they were Swole when you left the gym!!
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It was, and it was fun.

wasme said:
Well looks like it is a good thing you didnt go back to bed.. awesome workout. Great idea about wrapping the chain, pushing the limits right there.. nice!
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Thank Simon.

love2liftkat said:
Hahahahaha you had me rolling with all of the igloo/Simon jokes!!

Awesome arm workout! I am sure glad you got out of bed for the best one! Totally worth it!
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Thanks Kat!
 
Can't decide if I want to take an off day tomorrow, make it a deadlift and cardio only day, or a leg day.

Leaning towards DL or off. I'll set the alarm and see what I feel like in the AM.
 
wasme said:
Feeling so loved... :trout: lol
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I only pick on people I like. Lol

RegisterJr said:
Can't decide if I want to take an off day tomorrow, make it a deadlift and cardio only day, or a leg day. Leaning towards DL or off. I'll set the alarm and see what I feel like in the AM.
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Hmm think you have enough options there??!! Lol
 
Take it off!!!! Hahahahahha ;) :D :P
 
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