Journey to Elite

Should also add that I'll still be doing most accessories beltless. The SG SLDL today were done so and I'll be keeping that for my GM, front squat, speed squats, etc. as well.
 
Impressive squats man.
 
RegisterJr said:
Impressive squats man.
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Thanks, man. It didn't feel heavy on my back today, which is great. The SSB work was technically heavier at the top with the chains, but I find it easier to hold technique on them because they force you to stay completely rigid. The straight bar throws me off on occasion as I'll forgot to compress my core and brace the lats.
 
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OHP
135x15
145x12
155x8
165x5

HS Row (concurrent, pronated)
160x12
180x2x10

Supinated Lat Pulls
190x3x12

Blast Strap Ex (done like a JM Press)/Side Lateral
12/30x15
12/35x15
12/40x12-drop-20x12

Machine Preacher Curls
100x15
120x2x12

Rope Pressdown/Facepull
50x2x20/90x2x15

Sad day for me: one of my Metal forearm wraps finally ripped. I've used this on my biceps for years for compression and shoulder allegation and it finally bit the dust. Other than that, felt great and really pushed the arm and delt work for the day. Had more work done to my lats and RC after training. Still hurt like hell.
 
RIP metal wraps.
 
RegisterJr said:
RIP metal wraps.
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It came in a pair, but I have zero idea as to where the other one is. Forgot to add that I used my Metal Silver wraps on Sunday, but they have so little life in them. I've had them for over 2 years (my first wrap) and they're like a thick Ace bandage now.
 
Rodja said:
It came in a pair, but I have zero idea as to where the other one is. Forgot to add that I used my Metal Silver wraps on Sunday, but they have so little life in them. I've had them for over 2 years (my first wrap) and they're like a thick Ace bandage now.
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Sounds like you have a set of occlusion wraps now
 
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Sumo (Jack Suit)
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Band Pullthroughs (heavy)
3x10

Ab Wheel/Donkey Calf Raises
3x10/400x3x15

Was in a fantastic mood today and wanted to pull heavy. Everything up until 601 was flying up. Tried 651 twice, but failed each time. First one was ~2" of ******* and was out of gas by the second one. I'm so far out from a meet that I just wanted to have fun today.
 
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Bench (Ram)
225x3
275x3
315x3x2

HS Row (neutral)
160x3x12

Incline DB Press
65x2x15

Lat Pulls (pronated)
200x3x12

Side Laterals/Tate Press/DB Curls (seated)
30x3x15

In/Ex Rotations

Benching felt good and fast. Threw on the Ram for pec protection more so than overload, but I obviously did throw in some overload as a result. Easily could've tripled each set at 315, but didn't want to push it too much.
 
1/18

Squat (Ace briefs)
515x2
Add reverse light band
605x1
635x1 PR
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SLDL
225x10
315x2x8

Unilateral LP (3s negative)
270x3x15

Seated Calf Raise/Woodchopper
90x3x12/80x3x12

Rep looked rough, but it didn't feel heavy on my back. Hips are feeling really good since I've been working out my calves and doing a glute specific warmup.
 
Just looks like.good attempt selection, man. Seemed like a true max. Your wrap did seem to cover a lot of territory rather than being stacked up behind the knee, but I'm with Lou. The knees did kick forward a bit, but it wasn't a big problem. Pretty awesome to hit a number I remember being your full gear max in only briefs.
 
My briefs are loose in the hips. I need to have them take in somewhere between 1/4-1/2" on each side at the hips. I've resisted the temptation to one of those, "I need my gear tighter," guys, but there's a difference between ridiculously tight and appropriately fitted.
 
Rodja said:
My briefs are loose in the hips. I need to have them take in somewhere between 1/4-1/2" on each side at the hips. I've resisted the temptation to one of those, "I need my gear tighter," guys, but there's a difference between ridiculously tight and appropriately fitted.
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Get it fitted then
 
1/19

Floor Press
205x3
225x4x3

DB Rows (3s negative)
145x2x10

Neutral Lat Pulldowns
200x3x10

Cable Crossovers
60x3x15

Blast Strap Ex/Hammer Curls
3x12/50x3x10

Prone Rear Fly
45x3x15

For the first time since late 2013, I was able to floor press without pain, which is ****ing wonderful as it allows me to add something to the rotation. I hope to I'll be able to add in dips in the near future as it's the only other thing that I haven't been able to add back.
 
Rodja said:
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Floor Press
205x3
225x4x3

DB Rows (3s negative)
145x2x10

Neutral Lat Pulldowns
200x3x10

Cable Crossovers
60x3x15

Blast Strap Ex/Hammer Curls
3x12/50x3x10

Prone Rear Fly
45x3x15

For the first time since late 2013, I was able to floor press without pain, which is ****ing wonderful as it allows me to add something to the rotation. I hope to I'll be able to add in dips in the near future as it's the only other thing that I haven't been able to add back.
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Congrats on the floor presses. Arching usually helps with any shoulder pain while doing them.
 
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Sumo (Jack suit)
415x2x9

GM
225x8
275x5
275x6

Ab Wheel/Donkey/Seated Calf Raises
3x10/3x15/3x10

Pulls felt like 135 today. I was able to really get my positioning and tightness down for each set. Decided to go with some heavy GM since I only did speed pulls and did so without a belt. They felt great and I know that my back has gotten much stronger from the additional work.

I brought my shirt to see how it would fit with some help from the bar. I was able to get the left sleeve in place, but still needed to get the right a tad higher. I'm sitting in the high 220s right now and I'll definitely have to make the sleeve a bit bigger.
 
Rodja said:
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Sumo (Jack suit)
415x2x9

GM
225x8
275x5
275x6

Ab Wheel/Donkey/Seated Calf Raises
3x10/3x15/3x10

Pulls felt like 135 today. I was able to really get my positioning and tightness down for each set. Decided to go with some heavy GM since I only did speed pulls and did so without a belt. They felt great and I know that my back has gotten much stronger from the additional work.

I brought my shirt to see how it would fit with some help from the bar. I was able to get the left sleeve in place, but still needed to get the right a tad higher. I'm sitting in the high 220s right now and I'll definitely have to make the sleeve a bit bigger.
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Told you she would make it fit a like a glove, i tight one at that.
 
Rodja said:
<img src="http://anabolicminds.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=113182"/> Just a tad snug. I'll wet it down before I really try to put on when I bench.
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Did she reinforce the sleeve?

That looks like it's gonna hurt, and leave some marks...
 
napalm said:
Did she reinforce the sleeve? That looks like it's gonna hurt, and leave some marks...
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Added a little to it for my long ass arms and, yes, it's going to leave my biceps pretty torn up. I can already tell this is going to be a monster shirt.
 
Gotta shirt question for you: how to make it looser and easier to touch? I was told by herderdude to rotate the sleeves out when putting the shirt on I believe, correct? Also should I wet the chest plate? I already jack the chest plate up to my neck.
 
NomZ said:
Gotta shirt question for you: how to make it looser and easier to touch? I was told by herderdude to rotate the sleeves out when putting the shirt on I believe, correct? Also should I wet the chest plate? I already jack the chest plate up to my neck.
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Wet chest plate, tuck harder, go faster, and pry the chest plate open prior to use.
 
Nomz, I just don't wet the shirt, I soak the f'ing thing on every seam w a spray bottle.

It really helps breaking it in and mine doesn't tear me up as much...
 
NomZ said:
Gotta shirt question for you: how to make it looser and easier to touch? I was told by herderdude to rotate the sleeves out when putting the shirt on I believe, correct? Also should I wet the chest plate? I already jack the chest plate up to my neck.
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Single ply is a little different than multiply. Wetting the shirt makes it a little more stretchy and can make it easier to hit the groove. Rotating the sleeves will give you more pop, but I believe it also makes it harder to touch as well. Throw up a video next time you use it and I'll be able to help more because it's all highly subjective regarding the technique needed.
 
Alright thanks guys. I'll bench tonight and make sure to get multiple vids.
 
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Bench (Jack shirt)
405x3 3-b
455x2 3-b
455x2 2-b
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475x1 2-b
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Incline DB
70x3x8

Meadows Row
90x15
115x12x2
125x12

Cable Row
200x12
220x3x8

Tate Press/Facepull
40x3x10/80x3x15

Test drive on the shirt. It felt great and there's a lot of pop in the fücker. Legs weren't fully under me and still got some decent sets in today. Funny story: the seam on my last set felt like it nearly ripped off my nipple. I'll have to figure out something to do about that.
 
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