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Journey to Elite

Rodja said:
I keep a tub of Gatorade powder in my gym bag along with some BCAA. Carbs are in the 250-300 range depending on the day (this will go up when I get back into gear frequently), protein ~250-270, and ~100g fats.
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Similar macros to mine. Just gotta change up the timing. Thanks!
 
5/20

Sumo (Jack suit +80# chain)
405x2
455x2
505x1
555x1
605x0
605x0

Ab Wheel/Plank (to failure)
2x15/2

I can officially say that my issue is no longer grip as I was able to get the weight off of the floor relatively easily, but I lost positioning on the first one (didn't pull it towards me fast enough) and got stuck at the knee on the second one. I've been doing the Duffin hanging from a bar for the past couple of weeks and I can tell my grip has improved as I can support myself for longer. Ran out of time and did some quick ab work to keep hammering away at my psoas.
 
Rodja said:
Sad news: Sabo's ripped near the mid-foot. Not too happy considering they're not that old.
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Ive had mine since January of this year and the loop for the metatarsal strap ripped off on me like 3 weeks ago. I was pretty pissed about it. All the reviews i read said they were supposed to be pretty durable, apparently not.
 
jswain34 said:
Ive had mine since January of this year and the loop for the metatarsal strap ripped off on me like 3 weeks ago. I was pretty pissed about it. All the reviews i read said they were supposed to be pretty durable, apparently not.
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I guess they rushed the production while they were backordered last year.
 
jswain34 said:
Ive had mine since January of this year and the loop for the metatarsal strap ripped off on me like 3 weeks ago. I was pretty pissed about it. All the reviews i read said they were supposed to be pretty durable, apparently not.
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That happend to me the first day
 
Rodja said:
Cool. That's what these are.
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The sole got slick but it took over a year for it to do so.

For a fellow flat-footed mofo..I bought these:
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It's the only arch support that doesn't murder me and my knees are less caved when I'm standing. I even squat in them.
 
Sean1332 said:
The sole got slick but it took over a year for it to do so.

For a fellow flat-footed mofo..I bought these:
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It's the only arch support that doesn't murder me and my knees are less caved when I'm standing. I even squat in them.
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I'm flat-footed as well, but I've yet to need the arch support. I guess the years of running and jumping rope strengthened the tissue enough.
 
Rodja said:
I guess they rushed the production while they were backordered last year.
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That's annoying.

Sean1332 said:
That happend to me the first day
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That's even more annoying.

Rodja said:
Found a pair of Asics wrestling shoes for half the price and feel fantastic. I'll be using them on Sunday to squat.
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I'll have to look into this once my right one blows out. I wonder if maxbarbell would honor some type of warranty since its been less than 5 months. Doubt it.
 
5/22

Bench
Worked up to 295x1
Add Ram
315x3

Incline DB
70x10
80x2x8

Pull-ups (pronated)
20 total reps

HS Row
190x3x10

JM Press
135x10
155x10
165x8

Tate Press/Side Laterals
40x15/30x15
50x10/40x10
50x8/40x10

Machine Preacher Curls
60x2x12

Facepulls
70x15
80x2x15

Prone Rear Fly
45x15
45x15+5 partials

Volume seems like it's really high, but this was a split session with about 90 mins between the rows and JMs. Bench is still improving, but it was a grinder. I feel fantastic, though, and I'll be taking a sexy ass Overkill shirt for a ride next week. An unfortunate aspect of losing weight is my gear doesn't fit right now, but this shirt is snug and should be nasty.
 
SweetLou321 said:
2 ply chest and 3 ply arms. Had to use a crowbar to get it on and a squat rack to get it off lol.
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Damn. That's a mean shirt. I think this is just two ply everything. I use the word just loosely as I can tell it's going to bite. How low were you able to take it?
 
Rodja said:
Damn. That's a mean shirt. I think this is just two ply everything. I use the word just loosely as I can tell it's going to bite. How low were you able to take it?
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It was a brutal shirt. It was in my neck the whole time and I could barely touch 550 to a two board.
 
SweetLou321 said:
The transition point from the tuck to the flare. The chest plate is small so if you hit it right it fly's and the cut of the arms makes ******* smooth.
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Mine is about 2-3" off of the chest. Once I get it past that, I can almost always ******* the weight.
 
5/24

Squat (Jack briefs+Inzer Gripper)
415x3
465x3
505x2x2
555x2 PR
595x1 PR

GM (beltless)
225x3x8

Seated Calf Raises
125x3x12

Standing Band Crunch (avg)
100 total reps

Funny thing happens when you wear gear that fits properly: you start hitting PRs again. I didn't even realize it until after I was done that I've never done 555 for a double in just briefs. Obviously, the 595 was a PR as well and I'm thrilled to be getting this finally especially since I was 213.6 in clothes and wrestling shoes today.
 
5/25

Floor Press
225x5
245x2x5
255x3

Seated DB Press
60x12
70x2x8

HS Row (neutral)
180x3x10

T Bar Row (supinated)
180x3x10

DB Curls/Overhead DB Ex
40x3x10/90x3x10

Side Laterals/Pullaparts
35x3x15/3x20

Machine Preacher Curls
120x12-drop-80x12-drop-60x12

So far, this volume phase for upper body is going really well and I'm feeling really good. Even after hitting my big PRs yesterday, I woke up feeling fresh and ready to train. I've decided to kick up the arm work as I need more mass there to keep my bench rolling.
 
5/27

SSB Box Squat (Jacks)
362x3
403x3x4

Rack Pulls
405x3x5

Walking DB Lunges
60x2x20

Donkey Calf Raises/Hanging Leg Raises
400x3x15/3x10

The more and more I use the Jack briefs, the more I realize how much they were built for my style of squat. The hip support is fantastic and I love how I never have hip pain with them. Both the rack pulls and lunges were awful today and I will be feeling it tomorrow.

Diet update: down to 212 in the morning. I'm going to be bumping up the kcals to slow down the process just a tad as I'm dropping weight a little too quickly. Poor me, right?
 
Noob question: what's the deal with squat briefs? What do you mainly get out of them? I know you cant use a suit, but if they really help with keeping your hips warm/support, etc and you can use them in comp i'd be interested in picking a pair up.
 
jswain34 said:
Noob question: what's the deal with squat briefs? What do you mainly get out of them? I know you cant use a suit, but if they really help with keeping your hips warm/support, etc and you can use them in comp i'd be interested in picking a pair up.
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These briefs can't be used in a competition unless multiply is allowed. They're not like a knee sleeve of compression. They're much thicker and restrictive. As with all gear, you have to learn how to use it properly or you get nothing. I only use my briefs instead of both briefs and suit as this is speed work and it would take too much time to hit depth in briefs and suit. A good pair of multiply briefs can give you 150-200# of carryover if they're appropriately fitted and used correctly. Same with bench shirts, but those can give even more carryover depending on the number of ply on the chest and sleeves.
 
Rodja said:
These briefs can't be used in a competition unless multiply is allowed. They're not like a knee sleeve of compression. They're much thicker and restrictive. As with all gear, you have to learn how to use it properly or you get nothing. I only use my briefs instead of both briefs and suit as this is speed work and it would take too much time to hit depth in briefs and suit. A good pair of multiply briefs can give you 150-200# of carryover if they're appropriately fitted and used correctly. Same with bench shirts, but those can give even more carryover depending on the number of ply on the chest and sleeves.
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Interesting. I don't really have too much interest into getting into gear just yet, but maybe someday. I've got quite a bit of work to do raw before i think about getting into it. Thanks for the reply Rodj.
 
5/29

Bench (Overkill shirt)
Worked up to 505x1 2-board
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Flat DB Press
75x3x10

Dips
BWx3x15

~75 minute break

Lat Pulls
220x10
240x8 PR
240x8-drop-160x8

Cable Rows
210x3x10

Incline DB JM Press/Side Laterals
40x15/40x10
50x2x10/40x2x10

Hammer Curls
50x2x7

Rope Pressdowns/Facepulls
70x2x12/70x3x15

BB Curls
85x10+6

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This shirt bit...hard. That being said, it's a fun shirt to use. Set up wasn't that bad as the chest plate was a little wider than the Metal shirts I've used, but still great support. Felt solid despite being light right now and not taking heavy weight for awhile. I had the break in the middle because I had to train a client, but it worked out because it allowed me to refocus and hammer accessories. Oh, DB JM press is awful. That is all.
 
Hammer grip on the DB JM or how did you do it?
 
5/31

Front Squat
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SG SLDL
315x5
365x2x5

DB BSS
60x10
70x2x10

Pallof Press (light)
3x12

Took 405 for a ride and need more upper back rigidity. Part of the issue was that I hit the bar on the rack and it moved the bar too low on the delts. I tried to recover, but it didn't happen. That being said, I will get it very soon. The heavy ass DB BSS were awful. I must do them again.
 
You do those SG SLDLs from a dead stop? If so, wow.

And random question, is there any benefit in using the abductor/adductor machine?
 
liftandswim said:
You do those SG SLDLs from a dead stop? If so, wow.

And random question, is there any benefit in using the abductor/adductor machine?
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No I do them like a normal SLDL but with a snatch grip. It makes it much harder with that grip width and really forces the upper back to maintain position.

Maybe if you have to rehab the area, but not much beyond that.
 
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