Jimothy's Back (and worse than ever)

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Pretty rough one today. Didn’t have much energy and dealing with a headache from start to finish. Still feeling like **** sitting in the truck now.
 
Probably should’ve just waited for tomorrow. Oh well, rest day tomorrow. Hopefully feeling strong on Monday for titties and triceps.
 
Enjoy your rest day sounds like you need it!
 
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None of the machines I wanted to use were free today. I hate the gym on Monday evenings.
 
Hyde said:
You gotta work in, Patsy!
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Right! I think 90% of the people at the gym will let you work in with them if you just ask/tell them you are going to work in. Now I won't if they can't even come close to the weights I am using or whatever but most of the time I will ask if I can work in. People who are actually there to work get it and are often courteous to you. The others need a backhand with a 2.5 plate in hand. ;)
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What do a Southern Baptist preacher, a white monkey, and a fire extinguisher have in common? I have no idea, but this guy does.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Right! I think 90% of the people at the gym will let you work in with them if you just ask/tell them you are going to work in. Now I won't if they can't even come close to the weights I am using or whatever but most of the time I will ask if I can work in. People who are actually there to work get it and are often courteous to you. The others need a backhand with a 2.5 plate in hand. ;)

What do a Southern Baptist preacher, a white monkey, and a fire extinguisher have in common? I have no idea, but this guy does.
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The problem is that everyone here is so much weaker than me. Not trying to do all that weight swapping. Sometimes it’s hell being so damned strong.
 
Getting that pulling done!
 
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Busy gym again. Didn’t have time or space for RDLs. Also, lost my air at the end and started coughing a lot, so called it a day.
 
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Busy gym again. Didn’t have time or space for RDLs. Also, lost my air at the end and started coughing a lot, so called it a day.
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You gotta step up onto their bench pad and start doing RDLs with their loaded bar. Then take a drink of their water, to further establish dominance.
 
Hyde said:
You gotta step up onto their bench pad and start doing RDLs with their loaded bar. Then take a drink of their water, to further establish dominance.
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Gym Alpha Bro 101 right there. You forgot the "while maintaining strong eye contact" right after the take a drink of their water. LMAO!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Gym Alpha Bro 101 right there. You forgot the "while maintaining strong eye contact" right after the take a drink of their water. LMAO!
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Lol I was going to say, then dump their shaker out after, but it was already getting so ridiculous…
 
Hyde said:
Lol I was going to say, then dump their shaker out after, but it was already getting so ridiculous…
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Sometimes you just have to lean in! :)
 
I’m gonna take y’all’s advice. And if I get arrested for killing a man, I’ll make sure to argue for your shared vicarious liability in telling me I needed to do it.
 
That is one thing I love about my new gym, I honestly cannot imagine someone there not being willing to let you work in. I am sure there are some, but it is a different mentality than a regular gym chain like 24hr, or LA Fitness.
 
Thinking of planning out a cycle for when I get to NYC and start getting paid. Would be down to chat with some of you more experienced folks about compounds/dosages/ancillaries/etc.
 
MrKleen73 said:
That is one thing I love about my new gym, I honestly cannot imagine someone there not being willing to let you work in. I am sure there are some, but it is a different mentality than a regular gym chain like 24hr, or LA Fitness.
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Yeah at the Cartel on a Saturday morning there is so much chit chat I’m sure no one really knows who is using what. Strangers just jump in with raises eyebrows and a thumbs up.
 
Am I correct in assuming the starred sets or PR's of some sort?
 
Very cool!
 
I am going to have to look up these Lu Presses.
 
Oh okay, it is basically the same thing as a Super ROM Lateral Raise. I do these a lot now myself. Well, less now that I have access to the Arsenal Standing Lateral Raise Machine. That thing is awesome!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Oh okay, it is basically the same thing as a Super ROM Lateral Raise. I do these a lot now myself. Well, less now that I have access to the Arsenal Standing Lateral Raise Machine. That thing is awesome!
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Lu is my second favorite natty vegan, after Rich Piana (RIP)
 
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Adding a little more volume for the pecs going forward because they are a non-responsive muscle group for me. Doing 8 or so sets instead of 5-6 going forward to see if I have better results there.

Issue is probably a mix of genetics and poor mind-muscle connection. Hopefully some extra work helps me overcome the former and improve the latter.
 
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Adding a little more volume for the pecs going forward because they are a non-responsive muscle group for me. Doing 8 or so sets instead of 5-6 going forward to see if I have better results there.

Issue is probably a mix of genetics and poor mind-muscle connection. Hopefully some extra work helps me overcome the former and improve the latter.
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Do one arm at a time on unilateral/independent machine pressing and put your other hand on your working pec for the first exercise for them. Feeling it contract externally can help map that intended feeling.

Same as wearing a belt helps fire the abs into them.
 
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Adding a little more volume for the pecs going forward because they are a non-responsive muscle group for me. Doing 8 or so sets instead of 5-6 going forward to see if I have better results there.

Issue is probably a mix of genetics and poor mind-muscle connection. Hopefully some extra work helps me overcome the former and improve the latter.
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Your overhead strength is impressive. You are probably shoulder dominant with other press movements.
 
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Your overhead strength is impressive. You are probably shoulder dominant with other press movements.
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I absolutely am.

That’s why I liked strongman more than powerlifting Also, one of the first things Kleen mentioned when we first got a lift in together is how big my shoulders are.

Trying like hell to balance that out and grow some chesticles, though.
 
Pre-exhaust those bitches with cable crossovers or some sort of flies then do your pressing. I don't mean as a superset but load those bitches up in the 10-15 range do all your sets for them, then do your pressing. I bet your chest will become the limiting factor then and get pushed to fail before shoulders and triceps.
 
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Pre-exhaust those bitches with cable crossovers or some sort of flies then do your pressing. I don't mean as a superset but load those bitches up in the 10-15 range do all your sets for them, then do your pressing. I bet your chest will become the limiting factor then and get pushed to fail before shoulders and triceps.
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I was thinking about adjusting the order, actually. Might just do that next chest day and do the shortened work first before the press work.

At this point I’m open to any and all suggestions, so keep ‘em comin’!
 
jimbuick said:
I was thinking about adjusting the order, actually. Might just do that next chest day and do the shortened work first before the press work.

At this point I’m open to any and all suggestions, so keep ‘em comin’!
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I think it is great in two ways, one you are going to be pre-fatigued, and 2 there isn't a whole lot better way to feel you pecs contract than a good constant tension fly. You wake them up big time neurally with that level of connection so theoretically your pecs although weaker from fatigue should be firing really well by the time you get to pressing. You should come down and get in a session at my new gym, we have lots of fun machines. Although it sounds like your gym has everything. lol
 
MrKleen73 said:
I think it is great in two ways, one you are going to be pre-fatigued, and 2 there isn't a whole lot better way to feel you pecs contract than a good constant tension fly. You wake them up big time neurally with that level of connection so theoretically your pecs although weaker from fatigue should be firing really well by the time you get to pressing. You should come down and get in a session at my new gym, we have lots of fun machines. Although it sounds like your gym has everything. lol
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I’ll let you know how it goes in 4 days when I do chest again. And hell yeah, man. I’m planning to be back down in the H in a week or so. I’ll definitely hit you up with I get into town.
 
jimbuick said:
I’ll let you know how it goes in 4 days when I do chest again. And hell yeah, man. I’m planning to be back down in the H in a week or so. I’ll definitely hit you up with I get into town.
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Sweet that will be fun.
 
Look at all those gold stars! You're a good boy Jimbo!
 
Couldn’t sleep last night. Insomnia came on strong. Still haven’t slept. So I’m taking today as a rest day and hoping for better luck tomorrow.
 
jimbuick said:
Couldn’t sleep last night. Insomnia came on strong. Still haven’t slept. So I’m taking today as a rest day and hoping for better luck tomorrow.
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Oh don't be such a...
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I kid, I kid, hope you get some sleep brother.
 
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