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liftandswim said:
Oh, I know it. I took a trip to the only PL gym in cleveland. Half squats everywhere. Broscience at every turn. Never going back.

It doesn't bother me, but when people tell me I should be doing XYZ it's annoying.
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Hmm that sucks man.. The gym I go to has been packed as hell too. And I'm sure once high school lets out for the summer it's gonna get worse.

Luckily none of these people actually squat or deadlift so they normally aren't in the way, haha.
 
liftandswim said:
Oh, I know it. I took a trip to the only PL gym in cleveland. Half squats everywhere. Broscience at every turn. Never going back.

It doesn't bother me, but when people tell me I should be doing XYZ it's annoying.
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Its bad at Obb too. I refuse to train with Brian Schwab or Jo Jordan BC of it. Not to mention their lack of intensity, warm up, taking 3 hrs to do one lift, and overall lack of knowledge. I personally had better sessions training at a commercial gym alone or with one other person. I'd stay away from powerlifting gyms unless its a good one personally.
 
capo180 said:
Hmm that sucks man.. The gym I go to has been packed as hell too. And I'm sure once high school lets out for the summer it's gonna get worse.

Luckily none of these people actually squat or deadlift so they normally aren't in the way, haha.
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Lol they don't! We only have 1 squat rack and I rarely have to wait for it. Finding an open bench is another story...
 
SweetLou321 said:
Its bad at Obb too. I refuse to train with Brian Schwab or Jo Jordan BC of it. Not to mention their lack of intensity, warm up, taking 3 hrs to do one lift, and overall lack of knowledge. I personally had better sessions training at a commercial gym alone or with one other person. I'd stay away from powerlifting gyms unless its a good one personally.
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Yeah, man. I hear ya. People suck.

I'd love to have a training partner, but it'd have to be someone I could actually benefit from. I've yet to find that.
 
SweetLou321 said:
Its bad at Obb too. I refuse to train with Brian Schwab or Jo Jordan BC of it. Not to mention their lack of intensity, warm up, taking 3 hrs to do one lift, and overall lack of knowledge. I personally had better sessions training at a commercial gym alone or with one other person. I'd stay away from powerlifting gyms unless its a good one personally.
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That's disappointing to hear.
 
Rodja said:
That's disappointing to hear.
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When I first joined Brian stopped doing his stuff and started doing mine. Not what I had in mind. Jo is a good guy but is always hurt and does almost no warm up and mobility. I the last time I trained with him I was still warming up for squats and he was at 2 plates already. He offered me some lineament and said that was his warm up and it was basically the same. Not to mention he is a slow lifter. I ended up training separate bc I wasn't willing the rush into squats and felt tight that day. Brian also struggles heavily with motivation and if none of his partners show up he will skip the session.
 
Geez, not what I would expect, sounds to "lazy" for me...

I think most seasoned guys work out alone. It's hard to find someone who's goals are the same and lifting philosophies are the same. Occasionally I'll think I wished I had a partner but most times I'm perfectly happy working out alone. I motivate myself, know what I'm going to do when I walk in, and if I need a spot there are enough people in the gym that are happy to give a spot. And I'll spot if someone needs it.
 
turff49 said:
Geez, not what I would expect, sounds to "lazy" for me...

I think most seasoned guys work out alone. It's hard to find someone who's goals are the same and lifting philosophies are the same. Occasionally I'll think I wished I had a partner but most times I'm perfectly happy working out alone. I motivate myself, know what I'm going to do when I walk in, and if I need a spot there are enough people in the gym that are happy to give a spot. And I'll spot if someone needs it.
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I'm the same way. I really have no desire for a permanent training partner.
 
turff49 said:
Geez, not what I would expect, sounds to "lazy" for me...

I think most seasoned guys work out alone. It's hard to find someone who's goals are the same and lifting philosophies are the same. Occasionally I'll think I wished I had a partner but most times I'm perfectly happy working out alone. I motivate myself, know what I'm going to do when I walk in, and if I need a spot there are enough people in the gym that are happy to give a spot. And I'll spot if someone needs it.
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This is the mind set I had to adopt and what pushed me out of geared lifting and will keep me out of it sadly.
 
So, I just left the gym. I did way too much. Just didn't feel like stopping, actually had to force myself to do so.

Barbell Curl
75x10
90x8
105x5+ (6)
85x8
85x8

French Press
2x15

Incline Skull Cruaher
2x15

Alternating Hammer Curl
2x10

Preacher Curl
2x10
superset
Dumbbell Curl Partials
2x10

Dumbbell Preacher Curl
5x10

Tricep Pushdown
3x20

Cable Curl
(to face)
2x15 then drop

Overhead Rope Extensions
2x20
superset
Rope Curls
2x20

Band Pushdowns
100 total

Dumbbell Curl
run the rack

I'd like to think my arms are coming along. Strength is definitely up, so size should follow.

Squats in the AM. Looking to hit 405 for 8, at a minimum.

Stay strong AM.
 
Those arm days are fun, but that's how I feel every day; not wanting to leave.

Go get that squat.
 
5/29

Week 3, Day 5, Part A

Squat
325x5
365x3
405x1+ (8, PR)
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Low Bar Pause Squat
365x2
365x2

High Bar Pause Squat
345x2
345x2

High Bar Squat
315x6
315x6

Unilateral Leg Press
2x10

Lunges
BWx50 total

Side Bends
2x20

Squats really didn't feel that great. Definitely in some fatigue debt right now, but that's what I want. Still managed a PR too. I think 405 is a 10RM if I were to truly test it.

Rep bench and upper accessory tonight.

Comments and critiques welcomed, as always.

Stay strong AM.
 
Week 3, Day 5, Part B

Bench
(1st rep paused)
250x6
250x6

CGBP
(all reps paused)
230x6
230x6

Dumbbell Incline Bench
95x12
95x12

Weighted Chins
+25x8
+25x8

Pull-Ups
BWx10x2

Dumbbell Rolling Tricep Extensions
2x10
superset
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
2x10

Calf Raises
3x15

Decent workout.

More in the morning.

Stay strong AM.
 
Strong incline #'s. Slightly jealous of the CGBP #'s...
Nice workout!
 
It'll definitely correlate to the flat. Add in some heavy flyes too. PecDec will give the best return but a lot of gyms don't have that(mine doesn't) so Flyes are the next best thing. Really focus on the squeeze and if flyes focus on the depth also(helps increase inclines). Just my perspective of course.
 
liftandswim said:
Yep, big pecs definitely don't hurt! I have to be cautious with the flys though. They aggravate my tendinitis
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Bicep tendinitis? If so, try to find a pec deck that has the elbow pads so you can do them like a field goal, If that makes any ****ing sense. They worked for my brother with an inflamed bicep yesterday.
 
herderdude said:
Bicep tendinitis? If so, try to find a pec deck that has the elbow pads so you can do them like a field goal, If that makes any ****ing sense. They worked for my brother with an inflamed bicep yesterday.
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Yep. And I know what you're saying, unfortunately my gym doesn't have one of those
 
Good tips on the pec dec. doing them this morning, field goal style.

Your 1+ squat is 8 reps (or more)? Jeebus, man. How low did you sandbag your training max?
 
RegisterJr said:
Your 1+ squat is 8 reps (or more)? Jeebus, man. How low did you sandbag your training max?
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I didn't. My training max is 430. A little under 90% of my true max because I like being conservative.

Next micro-cycle I won't be amraping my 5/3/1 numbers. I'll be amraping my training max anyway
 
Extremely easy day. Body is beat up, but I didn't want to miss the session. Entire workout was done EMOM.

5/30

Week 3, Day 6

Pull-Ups
BWx10x3

Chest Support Row Machine
3x15

Straight Arm Pulldown
100 total

Lateral Raises
3x20

Seated Lateral Raises
3x10 then drop

Rear Delt Flys
3x15 then drop

Dumbbell Preacher Curl
2x10

Took me less than 30 minutes. I wanted to do more, but I know I need the rest.

Stay strong AM.
 
6/1 (it's June already?!)

Week 4, Day 1, Part A

Paused Front Squat
320x2
320x2
320x2

Sumo Deadlift
(belt-less)
350x3
350x3
350x3

+ straps

Paused Deadlift
(belt-less)
320x4
320x4

Leg Curl
3x15

Weighted Back Extensions
2x20

Hanging Leg Raises
2x20

Overhead and upper accessory tonight.

Stay strong AM.
 
Nice work Ian. I guess I need to get in on the belt-less train, too.
 
RegisterJr said:
Nice work Ian. I guess I need to get in on the belt-less train, too.
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I just recently boarded the train as well. I became kind of dependent on my belt for a while i think. Can only help (as long as form is on point, obviously).
 
I'm captain beltless right now haha

Kinda scared to use my belt it's been so long.
 
Nice work tho in here. Strong squats and pulls.
 
liftandswim said:
6/1 (it's June already?!)

Week 4, Day 1, Part A

Paused Front Squat
320x2
320x2
320x2

Sumo Deadlift
(belt-less)
350x3
350x3
350x3

+ straps

Paused Deadlift
(belt-less)
320x4
320x4

Leg Curl
3x15

Weighted Back Extensions
2x20

Hanging Leg Raises
2x20

Overhead and upper accessory tonight.

Stay strong AM.
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Went light today I see...lol
I need to get back to doing front squats. Can't hit 320 on them though!
 
Thanks, guys.

The reasoning behind the amount of belt-less work I do is two-fold. One, belt-less training acts as a "regulator". Meaning I can still train, but I'm physically unable to push myself too hard. Think of pulling to a max, but stopping when you can no longer hit it DOH. Two, is for confidence's sake. Without a belt you're kinesthetically more aware and that can lend it's hand to technical improvements. Just my 2 cents.
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Gonna give it a read later. I love ST.

Thanks.

The reason I don't do much belt less work is because my numbers climb every week. My ego stops me from backing down for beltless work.
 
Met someone the other day who knows his sh!t. He texted me and wanted to squat, so I said screw it. Rest of the workout is as planned.

Week 4, Day 1, Part B

High Bar Pause Squat
(3 count pause by my partner)
work up, work up
405x1 PR
...easy, probably could have hit 425-435.

Seated BTN Press
(bench grip width)
150x6
150x6
150x6
185x3

OHP
115x10
115x10

Unilateral Cable Row
4x15

Unilateral Lat Pulldown
2x15

Face Pulls
4x20
superset
Cable Lateral Raises
4x20

Rear Delt Fly Machine
1 50 rep set

Calf Raises
3x15

Stay strong AM.
 
Congrats on the PR!
 
6/2

Week 4, Day 2

Barbell Curl
work up, work up
115xAMRAP (5)

Cheat Curl
115x6
115x6

Alternating Hammer Curl
2x10

Incline Curl
3x10 then drop

Preacher Curl Machine
2x15 then drop

Cable Curl
(to face)
2x15 then drop

Dumbbell Curl
run the rack

Continuing to build these biceps. Gotta do it if I'm ever to impress the NPC judges.

Stay strong AM.
 
I'll send you some MountainDog stuff if you want. His arm sessions are brutal.
 
6/3

Week 4, Day 3, Part A

High Bar Pause Squat
work up, work up
415x1 PR
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Squat
(belt-less, low bar now)
330x6
330x6

High Bar Squat
(belt-less)
350x3
350x3
350x3

BSS
3x10

Unilateral Leg Press
2x15

Decline Crunches
3x15

Baggy shorts + track pants makes my depth look funky. I'm sitting hamstrings on calves in the video. Still good for more, but I kept it conservative. Deload next week anyway.

Bench and upper accessory tonight.

Stay strong AM.
 
Screw that high bar pause stuff... Nice work man.
 
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