Hahaha I thought the same thing
Lol me too. But I did 3x12 two weeks ago, 3x13 last week, next week 3x15. Trying to add some extra volume on it over time easily.
That's funny, I always go like 10, 12, 15. Hyde I'm glad to see things are going well for you, you are always so helpful to everyone else!
Or just read a certain strength training book...
Anyone who reads books is a sociopath.
I can’t really argue this
Paused & pressed 350 in training with no peaking cycle, and certainly could have did 355 instead. Last time I pressed around this weight was Dec of 19 doing 352.7 in comp & weighing in at 242 but actually weighing ~255 & peaked. So hitting the same bench numbers while 20lbs lighter 
I almost just yelled “yes!” Out loud reading that bench pr. Haha Idk why I got so stoked. Anyway, that’s rad as hell and I’m super pumped for you.1/31/21 - Bench
BW 232.8
Monster Miniband Pullaparts, Light Band Tri Pressdown & One-arm Rows
3x25/each
Reverse Hyper
90 2x10
CGBP
45,90x15
120 4x15
Bench
155,185,225,245x5
275x3
310,330,350x1 bodyweight PR
275x8
2-Boardpress
205 2x15
Seated DB Rear Delt Flyes
25 3x15
BOOM!Paused & pressed 350 in training with no peaking cycle, and certainly could have did 355 instead. Last time I pressed around this weight was Dec of 19 doing 352.7 in comp & weighing in at 242 but actually weighing ~255 & peaked. So hitting the same bench numbers while 20lbs lighter
Probably, or at least on a day where I’m feeling good!
Good to hear - Stay Healthy !!
I’m actually looking forward to an upcoming deload in a few weeks. I’m also a little jealous of you standing strict pressing.
IKR....160x5 for DELOAD...
That's the way it is when you're a MONSTER !!
Any time you’re heading through IL homie...it’s 16* here right now, but I have a gas heater I turn on in the garage that gets it up to low 50s by the end of the session. Hoodie and sweatpants over your gym clothes keeps it cozy enough!
225 overhead is amazing! That’s just straight up brute strength!
I max at 225 ohp haha. Reps is incredible
On 1/30 when I said this I certainly didn’t expect “no time” to be THIS quick! Lol! Nice man! Glad you’re back in the saddle and building.
Lol well I definitely won’t be “working” in the 4s and 5s yet, at least not for routine work, but I am indeed happy with where I’m at - I also realized I wasn’t pulling with the deadlift bar either, so that’s good for another 20lbs too I’m sure!
Amazing work man. I’m still trying to read through all 319 pages of your log....
I would absolutely not bother with it if you aren’t pulling 400 even. That’s the point where you can really start to see the bend, and while it’s thinner and easier to grip no fairly normal adult male should struggle to hold 2-300...not with a mixed or hook grip, certainly. If they do, they just need to train more without straps. I never used straps until I could already pull nearly 600, and I have smaller hands.
I did not realize there was that much to gain from a bar, not that I could ever deadlift 400lbs
Depends on the lifter. Their leverages, their skill with the equipment, if grip is even an issue. I’d say it’s more of a percentage thing too. Like a 300lb deadlifter isn’t going to get anywhere close to 30lbs, and an inexperienced lifter who doesn’t take the slack out of the bar properly before initiating the pull is just going to jerk it and probably get thrown off at the start to little benefit.
That makes sense !
Yeah I’m just here to talk smack lol jk
I’m going to try axle curls myself. Seems like a great total arm workout.
An Axle Bar ? Is that just a Very Thick Bar ?
Yes, like they use often in strongman contests for clean & press or deadlift events. Definitely harder to use than a barbell - the weights are fixed because there’s no collars that can rotate like a barbell, and obviously the thickness makes a grip a concern as well as putting the load further out from your center of gravity.
Also, Theres no knurling
same principle as fat gripz for curls (does create more bicep activation according to the studies I’ve seen). Reverse curls or double overhand deads are insane for grip strength with an axle (plus if you have veiny forearms they pop like a mother).
Definitely true. Not an issue for deadlifting with straps, but makes the Continental clean or squatting with it a biotch.
Glad you’re back!! Yep to all of that. I mean Strictpress is definitely harder with an axle, but the push and jerk are much smoother - it’s the clean it will get you on there.same principle as fat gripz for curls (does create more bicep activation according to the studies I’ve seen). Reverse curls or double overhand deads are insane for grip strength with an axle (plus if you have veiny forearms they pop like a mother).
personally I like pressing with an axel though, bit like a suicide grip and antidotally people with wrist issues seem to find it much better
zerchers were my favourite - but that could be because I’m a big pussy and a normal bar hurts my arms with any decent load on
been reading back up (no idea why I got unsubscribed) - looks like strength is coming back on strong brother
I can only imagine what your war chest looks like
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