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Workout #21: BJJ 4/1/09​

We worked on a guillotine rebuttal to a player who has you in half guard with a deep underhook. I wasn't particularly happy that he taught this, as I tend to use the deep half-guard hook very often.

Then we worked a head and arm choke rebuttal to a tucked in head from the previous position. I didn't quite get the mechanics of this one during reps. I will have to work it again later.

Nothing much to say about sparring. It went decent.


Increased Strength
N/A
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Feeling very fatigued pre-training. I couldn't gauge the stack today.
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
N/A
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
N/A
Increased Pump
N/A
Mood Enhancement
Relaxed, very relaxed.
 
Workout #22: Weights 4/6/09​

BB Bench (Close Grip)
155x4
165x4
165x4
165x4
165x4
165x4
165x4
165x4
165x4
165x4

Seated Zottman Curls
40x4
40x4
40x4
40x4
40x4
40x4
40x4
40x4
40x4
40x4


Increased Strength
I had to add 10 pounds on top of my scheduled 7-8% increase on my bench because 155 was too easy. I had to add 2 1/2 pounds to my curls because there were no appropriately weighted DBs. I rocked both exercises.
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Definitely noticeable in the DB curls.
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
Yes.
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
Yep, evidently.
Increased Pump
Not so much.
Mood Enhancement
Yeah, optimistic.
 
I moved this weekend. We started moving on Saturday and almost finished Sunday. All that is left is little things, but it's the little things that end up taking the longest to move I've noticed.

I have no internet access until at&t moves my service to my new place. And, the gyms around here are ridiculously expensive. It is so annoying. I just want a simple gym with weights that I can beast on. I don't need a damn rock climbing wall, a kid's fun center, or a bar.

I don't want this to jeopardize my sexyness.
 
Emerge said:
I moved this weekend. We started moving on Saturday and almost finished Sunday. All that is left is little things, but it's the little things that end up taking the longest to move I've noticed.

I have no internet access until at&t moves my service to my new place. And, the gyms around here are ridiculously expensive. It is so annoying. I just want a simple gym with weights that I can beast on. I don't need a damn rock climbing wall, a kid's fun center, or a bar.

I don't want this to jeopardize my sexyness.
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This is the kind of facility I plan to open someday. Just a No BS kinda place where you can come eat...beat the weights the right way...and go on about your business.

Also I know your internet troubles. I was at the library for almost a month after my move. I actually had to cancel DSL service with Verizon because they dicked me and had to get a local cable modem.

ps - check back a few posts. In reply to your PM..I answered in the log a few days back.
 
I think those types of places are needed. With the right placement, you don't even need that much space (save for a power lifting area).
 
Emerge said:
I think those types of places are needed. With the right placement, you don't even need that much space (save for a power lifting area).
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Oh I would want some space anyway, haha. At least "upward". I would make a great deal of use with plyo boxes, jumpropes, and overhead lifts. Ya know...a real gym ;)
 
jeopardize your sexiness :rofl: Bro you are kickn some ass in this log! There has gotta be some cheap gyms around you tho. Check teh internetz when it is hooked back up.

fake edit: wait! Your on teh internetz now! Go look for gyms in your area. Dont get roped into some bs gym. All you need is weights bro!
 
Thats the spirit!!
 
Full update later. I just had to talk about the dream I had the other night.

I don't remember much of it, but it had the Rock in it. He was getting out of the showers in a tent in a desert. There was also a tornado that I was running from that I had to hide under a high school's bleachers from. And, thereafter, a dozen UFOs outside a tall building I was in. One of the UFO's came directly for the window I was watching out of and shrunk to be able to fit inside the room I was in.

This is probably the craziest dream I have ever had in my life. I think the TNT with the PowerFULL and ZMK combined for insanity!

It's also important to note that I always dream in color. I don't care what anyone says. I know I dream in color because they are sooooooooooo vivid and obvious. It's like the colors pop out at me in my dreams. I seem to always subconsciously know that I'm dreaming in my dreams because the color thing is always very striking.
 
Oh, and update (thanks to Deuce and MST).

I will be running TNT+Coleus along with this stack to help recomping purposes. I will dose the stack at it's minimum suggested dosages as to not affect strength gains.

So that means:
Divanil 1 three times a day
T Rez 1 two times a day
T Force 1 three times a day
Coleus 1 three times a day

That, along with everything else that I have been doing. I truly feel that dosing this way will give me the best bang for the buck and still keep this log from being compromised.
 
Sounds like a plan to me.
 
Emerge said:
Oh, and update (thanks to Deuce and MST).

I will be running TNT+Coleus along with this stack to help recomping purposes. I will dose the stack at it's minimum suggested dosages as to not affect strength gains.

So that means:
Divanil 1 three times a day
T Rez 1 two times a day
T Force 1 three times a day
Coleus 1 three times a day

That, along with everything else that I have been doing. I truly feel that dosing this way will give me the best bang for the buck and still keep this log from being compromised.
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Agreed, looks like a very nice recomp stack
 
Workout #23: BJJ 4/7/09​

We went over some attacks against good posture when someone is in your guard. I did appreciate one technique very very much. It was tight. A good wristlock that the instructor pulls on me very often.

Highlights of sparring include almost passing the instructor's guard into side control.

I also rolled with a big ass dude. He must have been at least 350 but probably somewhere around 400. That was very difficult because he was soooooooooooo huge. I couldn't wrap around him at all. He was also very strong which made things much more difficult.



Increased Strength
n/a
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Yall should have seen me on my first roll against the instructor. I was breathing very well.
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
n/a
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
n/a
Increased Pump
N/a
Mood Enhancement
Laidback
 
Workout #24: Weights 4/8/09​

Front Squat(Heels Raised)
139x4
139x4
139x4
139x4
139x4
139x4
139x4
139x4
139x4
139x4


I actually had to stop after that because I performed this workout in a fasted state. That wasn't a great idea. I started getting dizzy during the middle of it. By the end, I felt really terrible.

Increased Strength
If you guys remember (or look back) this is a substantial weight increase in my front squat. My technique has improved thanks to the powerlifting coach in my class. I actually increased more than I was supposed to because I felt really strong. And, I didn't even fail any of the sets!
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Definitely.
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
Yes.
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
By a lot.
Increased Pump
Not so much.
Mood Enhancement
Yeah, very enthusiastic despite sick feeling.

Question, hey guys what are your front squat numbers in comparison with your back squat numbers?
 
NICE! I knew getting the form down would help with your Front Squats! Getting some coaching was a great idea.

My Front Squat is currently 305x5, while my Back Squat 5RM is ~395.

A significant difference is normal between the two - I mean, geez, my Front Squat STILL sucks after working to improve it for almost a year!
 
Emerge said:
Your FS is 77% of your BS.

That's a lot better than mine.
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Ya'll tried Zercher Squats? Those'll make you feel inadequate. :wave:
 
Workout #25: BJJ 4/9/09​

Today was omoplata day. We worked omoplata from guard, from a side control passed position, and transition to armbar series.

I rolled with the instructor first and learned about two different mistakes I am making when rolling. I am staying to high when I'm in someone's deep half guard. I need to stay low and crush them with my weight.

I then rolled with three white belts, I was able to triangle all of them and land a couple of armbars. Other than that, I was mainly just working on my crushing and pressure.

Increased Strength
n/a
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Being out of breath isn't even an issue anymore.
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
n/a
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
n/a
Increased Pump
n/a
Mood Enhancement
Feeling pretty confident; looking good.
 
 
Those look nuckin futz!!

Merge you should look into Lucid dreaming since you seem so lucid. I too dream in color! Gotta make the best out of the missing 30 years of your life!!
 
Emerge said:
**** that.
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:)

babywifey said:
That's crazy! I'd think it would hurt resting the bar on your thighs. Ouch!
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Not really, it's only there for a moment and as of right now I'm only getting up 185lb, not enough to cause any damage.

Getting the technique right is a pain though, but it's coming along.
 
What are the benefits doing it this way?
 
metroba said:
What are the benefits doing it this way?
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"This is a great exercise to build your deadlift and teach you to maintain proper position when squatting. Because of the position of the barbell, it forces the lifter to maintain tight abs, an arched lower back, and proper chest position."

From T-Nation:

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/end thread-jack :)
 
Interesting. Sweet post Bob!
 
I'm going to create a new squat technique that forces you to balance the bar on your forehead. Foe show.
 
Workout #26: Weights 4/13/09​

Incline BB Bench
170x4
170x4
170x4
170x4
170x4
170x4
170x4
170x3
170x3
170x3


Pull Ups (Close Parallel Grip)
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4
BW+20x4


Increased Strength
Last time I failed after 3 sets on the press, nuff said. Last time I used 15lbs for the pull ups, nuff said.
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Indeed.
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
Yes, but was very lazy today so took full 100 seconds for rest.
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
Duh
Increased Pump
Not at all.
Mood Enhancement
w00ty
 
Emerge said:
I'm going to create a new squat technique that forces you to balance the bar on your forehead. Foe show.
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Pics or it doesn't count. :)
 
hahahaha too funny

You are pushin some mad weight brother merge!
 
Workout #27: BJJ 4/13/09​

This week, we will be going over the turtle. Specifically, a sweep from turtle grabbing a sleeve and rolling through your shoulder and then a kimura from that same failed sweep. This is really just a return to a lesson I've had already.

I first rolled with a fellow blue belt. I beat him on points with various sweeps, but did not get a submission. I did make the same mistake twice however in trying to pass half guard I shifted my weight too much to one side allowing him to easily bump me over. I need to keep those types of mistakes from happening if I want to do well in tournaments.

Next I rolled with a white belt and tweaked my knee. I sat the rest of that round out.

I rolled with a purple belt. This was an interesting match because it told me two things: 1 I need to get a little more aggressive and 2 I'm not that far off in skill level from a purple. However, that little bit of experience goes a long way in my case. He submitted me countless times. He is very good, but I don't think I can learn from rolling with him just yet.

I rolled with a buddy of mine, he has close to a hundred pounds on me, and last time I allowed him to take it to me. This time I decided I would be very aggressive and it paid off. I was able to submit him with some type of choke I had never done before. I don't even know the name of it, but it was difficult due to his size and strength.

Decent night.

Increased Strength
n/a
Increased O2 Utilization and ATP
Breefin was EZ
Improved Recovery Times Between Sets
n/a
Vastly Increased Muscular Endurance
n/a
Increased Pump
n/a
Mood Enhancement
Definite sexyness
 
So Im guessing this is done?...clear PMs!
 
Not at all, I just didn't have a gym until Tuesday. It's a little over halfway done. Still got a lot to go though.
 
You have PM brother
 
Sorry man, school has been killing me. I have all of my notes, and will post them up tonight since I can stay up late. Major update tonight.
 
Yo Terd Merger!!!
 
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