Liftandswim's Log

Thanks everyone! OHP feels great. I've dialed in a few technical issues and I've really been hitting it hard. Nearly 1:1 with my bench press. I think it'll stay this way too, I like it.

And reg, you gotta start with the top down. I build almost a "shelf" with my lats to press off of, then a tight core, then glutes (and quads to some degree) contracted. Treat every rep like you're pressing through the ceiling, one of the biggest mistakes on OHP is pressing just hard enough to complete the rep.
 
liftandswim said:
Thanks everyone! OHP feels great. I've dialed in a few technical issues and I've really been hitting it hard. Nearly 1:1 with my bench press. I think it'll stay this way too, I like it. And reg, you gotta start with the top down. I build almost a "shelf" with my lats to press off of, then a tight core, then glutes (and quads to some degree) contracted. Treat every rep like you're pressing through the ceiling, one of the biggest mistakes on OHP is pressing just hard enough to complete the rep.
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This is so true!! The core must stay tight throughout the entire press. If the core gives then your legs are trying to compensate for it.
I like how you describe it L&S. Perfect description.
 
You have 1, if not 2, very strong shoulders :D

Nice work buddy. I'm chasing with leg cheat haha
 
rob112 said:
You have 1, if not 2, very strong shoulders :D Nice work buddy. I'm chasing with leg cheat haha
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Thanks, rob! I feel like a broken record, but I can thank swimming for my shoulders.

I'm always tempted to hit up some push presses for overload, but I figure I'll save them for when I stall.
 
Decided to hit the bench + accessory portion of my Thursday workout today because the gym is closed on thanksgiving. I'll hit the heavy squats on Friday morning.

Bench
(all reps paused)
210x3
240x3
270x3
300x1
315x1 (paused PR)...flew up.
225x15 TnG (the pump)

Weighted Pull-ups
+40x5
+40x5
+40x5
+40x5
+40x5

Tricep Pushdown
100 total

Side Bends
50 total
 
Thanks, gents!

Lmao at rob.

It's great to know my pause and tng bench are essentially the same. Only difference is I can rep out better with tng but that's a simple TuT thang,

Honestly today's workout was boring. Want this cycle to come to fruition so I can get back to some real training. This low volume crap leaves me feeling like I barely did anything.

Really looking forward to Friday's squats. First time with 405 on my back and I'm going to double it. Woot.
 
Bench=wow
 
Every time I come in here, I've missed PAGES! You are making crazy progress! Love the passion!!
 
liftandswim said:
You miss a day, you miss a lot. Eh it's mostly me talking out of my ass with some training thrown into the mix
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Ha. Sometimes I update my thread like it were a Facebook post.
 
liftandswim said:
You miss a day, you miss a lot. Eh it's mostly me talking out of my ass with some training thrown into the mix
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Rofl! I miss a lot for sure! I can't seem to keep up with all of the awesomeness on this forum!
 
11/28

Squat
work up, work up
365x1
390x2 (taped) Invalid Link Removed
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...couldn't do any low bar down sets because of the pain in my biceps so I hit up a high bar gut check
225x25 (belt-less, almost puked afterwards..)

That's all.

Happy with the PR. I'm not afraid of the 4th wheel anymore. Felt the same as 390 honestly. Is rate the top set an RPE 8-8.5. I get a little looser than I'd like in the bottom, but I can work on that.

Unable to remedy this low bar rack position BS though. I'll keep trying because the pain I get above 365 is bad. Can't even raise a 45 pound plate above my head. Blah.

It feels like as soon as I unrack the weight all the load shifts from my back/delts/traps to my arms. Not good.

Always love to hear from you guys. Gotta hurry though before my girlfriend comes over. She yells at me for being on my phone too much HA

Stay strong AM.
 
It's the opposite for me, when I place the bar higher I feel the weight on my arms more. Oh well!

But hey! Strong squats!!
 
Strong work L&S! Those looked great!!

Sean1332 said:
Good work, man. Say "STFU bîtch, I have dudes online I need to talk to". Trust me.
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Do you think this will work on my hubby too? Lol
 
11/29

Week 17, Day 5

Leg Curl
50 total

Trap Bar Dead
work up, work up (lots of reps)
455x3 (belt-less)
455x3 (belt-less)

Weighted Back Raise
50 total

Traveling Lunges
50 total

Press
125x3
140x3
155x3
175x1
(all sets supersetted with hammer curls)

Barbell Curl
80x10
80x10
80x10

Face Pulls
100 total

Thoughts:

Mid back/lats are wrecked from the trap bar. Wow.

Back pump from weighted back raises was crippling.

Stay strong AM.
 
I'm late but nice squats! Made it look super easy.
 
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Love this video. Elitists need not apply.

TL;DR: do whatever the fug you wanna do and stop worrying about what other people wanna do.
 
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