SkRaw85 Training Log

[SkRaw85]

11/28

Banded hip walks x 40

20” Box jumps:
10
+30x10

Light band hammy curls lying on back:
50

Cambered bar Bulgarian Split Squat:
45x10 (per side)
135x10
155x10
175x10
195x10

RDL:
135x10
225x10x2 sets
265x10

GHD:
10

Thanks for the pump @ZOO , VL will be missed

 

[BOSSMAN]

I would be destroyed for a week with those BSS!!!!!

 

[SkRaw85]

I would be destroyed for a week with those BSS!!!!!

I’m driving turkey and taters into my gut as we speak lol

 

[Dustin07]

I don't spend a lot of time there anymore because of the commute but I'll probably need to soon as I'm maxing out dumbbells and pushing too many plates on the deads at LA Fitness to get much more on since they run bumpers lol

His gym was originally designed great for power lifting.. all the awesome toys, chains, etc but I sorta got pushed out when his main revenue source became high school and middle school kayak teams etc

 

[Hyde]

Yeah man took a full scoop of VL Juice Daddy this morning & pinned 120mg Choline before trying out that squat suit - what a rush! Music definitely sounded better on the dark drive to the gym this morning.

 

[Dustin07]

11/28

Banded hip walks x 40

20” Box jumps:
10
+30x10

Light band hammy curls lying on back:
50

Cambered bar Bulgarian Split Squat:
45x10 (per side)
135x10
155x10
175x10
195x10

RDL:
135x10
225x10x2 sets
265x10

GHD:
10

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Thanks for the pump @ZOO , VL will be missed

those bulgarians are no joke. you popping one foot up on a bench, box, or?
I feel a bit tacky doing it from a bench at the gym right now but... it's what I have until I can figure out something more creative.

 

[RegisterJr]

I’m curious. If you ever get a chance maybe snap a pic

Seems cheap if Rogue, but unless your constantly slamming them, they probably don’t wear down too fast. Still.

 

[BennyMagoo79]

“Man found dead in homemade sex swing after garage kegger apparently turned violent.”

Lol!

Cuckold gone wrong!

 

[SkRaw85]

I don't spend a lot of time there anymore because of the commute but I'll probably need to soon as I'm maxing out dumbbells and pushing too many plates on the deads at LA Fitness to get much more on since they run bumpers lol

His gym was originally designed great for power lifting.. all the awesome toys, chains, etc but I sorta got pushed out when his main revenue source became high school and middle school kayak teams etc

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That’s a nice setup to have access to. Damn I didn’t even know middle schoolers had kayak teams lol

 

[SkRaw85]

Yeah man took a full scoop of VL Juice Daddy this morning & pinned 120mg Choline before trying out that squat suit - what a rush! Music definitely sounded better on the dark drive to the gym this morning.

VL just hits different

 

[SkRaw85]

those bulgarians are no joke. you popping one foot up on a bench, box, or?
I feel a bit tacky doing it from a bench at the gym right now but... it's what I have until I can figure out something more creative.

I got a split squat stand from my buddy for free when he sold his gym right before covid. Before that I always used a bench tho. Same effect, stand just more convenient

 

[SkRaw85]

Seems cheap if Rogue, but unless your constantly slamming them, they probably don’t wear down too fast. Still.

Yeah I’m sure it would take years but I’m OCD about things like this lol. Especially for what they charge. They are quite proud of their wares.

 

[ZOO]

11/28

Banded hip walks x 40

20” Box jumps:
10
+30x10

Light band hammy curls lying on back:
50

Cambered bar Bulgarian Split Squat:
45x10 (per side)
135x10
155x10
175x10
195x10

RDL:
135x10
225x10x2 sets
265x10

GHD:
10

View attachment 225371

Thanks for the pump @ZOO , VL will be missed

Thank you, my dude. You’ve been one of the most dedicated supporters. Keep those gains flowing my friend.

 

[SkRaw85]

Snowboarding cardio yesterday. Inventory bright and early this morning, should have time for some chest when I get home tonight.

 

[Dustin07]

we used to get season passes and snowboard 2-3 times a week when I lived 45min from the resort. it's been probably 5 years or more now... I can't imagine how wrecked i'd feel the day after now lol

 

[SkRaw85]

we used to get season passes and snowboard 2-3 times a week when I lived 45min from the resort. it's been probably 5 years or more now... I can't imagine how wrecked i'd feel the day after now lol

It’s great! One of my favorite pastimes and I’ve been doing it since I was a kid. I split board a bunch as well, that’s my cardio for the year lol

 

[SkRaw85]

Oh yeah, I ordered some stubby bands from west side for Black Friday, my only purchase really. Haven’t used before but they look pretty versatile! These will be really nice for lat pulls and other fun activities from the top of the rack.

 

[SkRaw85]

12/2

Mini band warms:
PAs x 30
Press downs x 40
W holds/raise x 20
Facepulls x 20
Snatch x 10

Reverse wide grip kaddilac bench:
45x10
135x10
225x10x2 sets

20° incline DB press:
95’sX10

Weighted Dips:
+45x10x2 sets
+35x10
+20x10

BB Z-press:
45x10
65x10
85x10
105x10

Reverse grip kaddilac curls, mid grips:
85x10x3 sets
65x10x2 sets

DB triceps tomahawks:
40x10x2 sets per side

 

[MrKleen73]

That looks like a really fun session!

 

[BOSSMAN]

225 fo 10......

 

[SkRaw85]

That looks like a really fun session!

225 fo 10......

Thanks gents. Really focusing on blasting the triceps back rapidly. Definitely my weak bench link currently

 

[Hyde]

225 fo 10......

Ain’t nuttin’ but a peanut!
-The King

 

[BOSSMAN]

Ain’t nuttin’ but a peanut!
-The King

I keep seeing you ogs throw up these bench numbers.....im on my way!!!

 

[Dustin07]

Reverse wide grip kaddilac bench:
45x10
135x10
225x10x2 sets

Killer work dude. Is that the Kabuki ?

 

[SkRaw85]

Ain’t nuttin’ but a peanut!
-The King

Mind>matter. If you don’t mind it don’t matter!

 

[SkRaw85]

I keep seeing you ogs throw up these bench numbers.....im on my way!!!

Hell yes brother! LFG!!!!

 

[SkRaw85]

Killer work dude. Is that the Kabuki ?

It certainly is. Love this thing!

 

[Hyde]

I keep seeing you ogs throw up these bench numbers.....im on my way!!!

The only way they can stop you is if you give up! It’s a mindset!!!

 

[RegisterJr]

Oh yeah, I ordered some stubby bands from west side for Black Friday, my only purchase really. Haven’t used before but they look pretty versatile! These will be really nice for lat pulls and other fun activities from the top of the rack.

I’m intrigued. How will you use them?

 

[SkRaw85]

I’m intrigued. How will you use them?

Bought them with the primary thought of hanging ez bar from top of rack for lat pulls. That way I don’t have to kneel to get proper tension. there will be a ton of things I’ll find them handy for as I play around.

 

[ANABOLICWRWLF]

Just got caught up: you've been a busy man! Congrats on the new rack, I remember you setting your sights on one some time ago.

The lat pulls with the stubby bands sounds like a great idea. I'm going to have to double some bands over to try banded ez bar pulls.

Always great ideas in here!

 

[SkRaw85]

Just got caught up: you've been a busy man! Congrats on the new rack, I remember you setting your sights on one some time ago.

The lat pulls with the stubby bands sounds like a great idea. I'm going to have to double some bands over to try banded ez bar pulls.

Always great ideas in here!

Thanks! That was on my Xmas list for a while and I’m nothing short of grateful to finally have the last rack I’ll even need.
Be sure your bands are fresh lol (see below)

 

[SkRaw85]

12/3

Mini band hip walks x 40
AVG band lat pulls x 20

Reverse hyper:
+45x10
+90x10
+135x10
+180x10x2 sets

Landmine T-bar row:
90x20
135x15
180x10
225x10x2 sets

EZ bar lat pulls vs light bands doubled:
23 reps before the band snapped on me. Of course it snaps a few days after I already ordered different bands

DB Kroc rows:
95x10x3 sets per arm

Light band hammer curls:
150

 

[gphagan1]

12/3

Mini band hip walks x 40
AVG band lat pulls x 20

Reverse hyper:
+45x10
+90x10
+135x10
+180x10x2 sets

Landmine T-bar row:
90x20
135x15
180x10
225x10x2 sets

EZ bar lat pulls vs light bands doubled:
23 reps before the band snapped on me. Of course it snaps a few days after I already ordered different bands

DB Kroc rows:
95x10x3 sets per arm

Light band hammer curls:
150

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Ouch! I hate it when that happens….only had it happen a couple of times, but man it always freaks me out.

 

[SkRaw85]

Ouch! I hate it when that happens….only had it happen a couple of times, but man it always freaks me out.

Luckily it was lightweight baby!
Yeah this set of bands is toast. Snapped a monster mini the other week and light band today. Shelf life expired lol. I’ll be tossing this set (they had a great run) and start all fresh.

 

[SkRaw85]

Now that I think of it, this set is about 3 years old. I’ll be replacing yearly from now on I believe.

 

[Hyde]

Luckily it was lightweight baby!
Yeah this set of bands is toast. Snapped a monster mini the other week and light band today. Shelf life expired lol. I’ll be tossing this set (they had a great run) and start all fresh.

I have a broken Miniband I still use for certain warmups, or to wrap on something like a tourniquet when it hurts but I’m too dumb to quit lol

 

[SkRaw85]

I have a broken Miniband I still use for certain warmups, or to wrap on something like a tourniquet when it hurts but I’m too dumb to quit lol

The broken one finished up today’s session with some hammer curls lol

 

[RegisterJr]

My eliteFTS ones usually give me a few years. I also occasionally get cheap ones for warmups from china, and those snap after 8-12 months. I doubt this Florida heat helps any. Like you, I keep a snapped one around for various things.

 

[SkRaw85]

My eliteFTS ones usually give me a few years. I also occasionally get cheap ones for warmups from china, and those snap after 8-12 months. I doubt this Florida heat helps any. Like you, I keep a snapped one around for various things.

I’m guessing tension is about the same for all different brands?

 

[gphagan1]

I’m guessing tension is about the same for all different brands?

Yeah they start out with about the same tension, but some of the cheaper ones definitely wear out quicker.

 

[RegisterJr]

I’m guessing tension is about the same for all different brands?

Yeah they start out with about the same tension, but some of the cheaper ones definitely wear out quicker.

I was going to go with no. I don’t know what the difference is, but something in the formula is different. I even had two identical bands from china that had significantly different tensions. These ones also tend to just snap in half, as opposed to my eliteFTS ones that show wear well in advance.

 

[MrKleen73]

Yeah, I got a couple sets off of amazon a little while back and they have a different feel especially the first time you stretch them. I kind of wonder how long they will last. Especially out in my unfinished garage.

 

[Hyde]

I have only ever bought EFS, and my wife has some Westside ones. The ones from elite last forever. Years.

 

[gphagan1]

I have only ever bought EFS, and my wife has some Westside ones. The ones from elite last forever. Years.

Yeah, I’ll never get cheap ones again….just don’t feel like being slapped in the face just to save a buck.

 

[MrKleen73]

Yeah, I’ll never get cheap ones again….just don’t feel like being slapped in the face just to save a buck.

Yeah, onces these are toasty I will be going back to EliteFTS unless these surprise me by lasting a lot longer than I think they will.

 

[SkRaw85]

I’ll prob stick with west side for the sake of symmetry this time around.

 

[MrKleen73]

I’ll prob stick with west side for the sake of symmetry this time around.

I imagine West Side and Elite FTS are pretty close in quality / resistance. Wouldn't surprise me if they used the same manufacturer with private labeling.

 

[SkRaw85]

I imagine West Side and Elite FTS are pretty close in quality / resistance. Wouldn't surprise me if they used the same manufacturer with private labeling.

A ton of those boys from both camps are one in the same. I’d have to agree with you there. I had a really good run with my original set. Lasted through a metric ton of abuse, plus the arid Colorado climate dries them out.

 

[MrKleen73]

Yeah no doubt.

These are the cheapies I got from Amazon for 31.99 a pack and i got 2. So far they work but do feel a little different, and I definitely don't expect them to last as long as my Elite FTS did. I bet most of the cheaper ones are very similar as well.