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I can bench 315, but just curled 55 for 5x10 the other day. Granted they were strict, but still weak sauce.

I'd rather bench 315...

I see it before 2015 though.
 
Regardless if it was 150 or 200- that's crazy strong pushdowns!! Your strength has increased tremendously!!
 
Regardless if it was 150 or 200- that's crazy strong pushdowns!! Your strength has increased tremendously!!

I've seen increases in everything recently, except biceps and triceps.

I'd rather the increases in larger muscle groups, though.

Thanks Kat!
 
I've seen increases in everything recently, except biceps and triceps. I'd rather the increases in larger muscle groups, though. Thanks Kat!

Absolutely! Large muscle group increases are definitely the ones to push for! Small muscles will come along naturally with the large ones!
 
1.25 Lying Leg Curls 166.67

SS W/ BW squats x10

-Quarter up, back down, all the way up and down = 1rep

Set 1 : 65x8
Set 2 : 65x10
Set 3 : 125x10
Set 4 : 125x10
Set 5 : 110x10
Set 6 : 110x10

2m rests starting here...

Barbell Squat 270

Set 1 : 135x6
Set 2 : 185x6
Set 3 : 225x6

Reverse Band Squat 436.33

Set 1 : 275x4
Set 2 : 315x4
Set 3 : 365x5 PR
Set 4 : 385x4 PR (last one hit parallel, but my core started to bend on the way up)

Leg Press SS W/ calf press on LP.

-3s negative, explode up.

Set 1 : 270x4
Set 2 : 360x8
Set 3 : 450x8
Set 4 : 540x8
Set 5 : 630x8 -not explosive

Calf Press On Leg Press 810

Set 1 : 270x15
Set 2 : 360x20
Set 3 : 450x20
Set 4 : 540x15
Set 5 : 630x11

Resume 60s rests-

Bulgarian Split Squats 1.5

Set 1 : 1x15 R/L
Set 2 : 1x15 L/R
Set 3 : 1x15 R/L

- With pauses when needed, followed by 30s deep quad stretches with toe on the bench, knee on ground. I did more reps than last week.

Banded Stiff Legged DL 196.33
-red (15) band, squeeze at top.

Set 1 : 155x8
Set 2 : 155x8
Set 3 : 155x6


I ate two slices of pizza about 2 hours pre. I was feeling full (a bad feeling), but, squats went well. I'll take it.
 
Lot of work. Congrats on the PR's!

I hate feeling full in the gym too, but training fasted is even worse for me. I try to find a balance.
 
Lot of work. Congrats on the PR's!

I hate feeling full in the gym too, but training fasted is even worse for me. I try to find a balance.

Thanks LS.

I should've stopped after the first slice, but it was too good.
 
Not sure how you did those deadlifts after all those squats. You sir, are in beast mode! Great lifts!
 
2 slices is nothinggg haha

Have you ever had SAMs pizza? The slices are huge. Lol

Not sure how you did those deadlifts after all those squats. You sir, are in beast mode! Great lifts!

They were tough, no doubt. Actually lost my grip on that last one and just said screw it. I really like the feel of the added band tension at the top.

Thanks Turff.
 
Chest/Shoulders

60s rests on all except rev banded bench (90).

Banded Hammer-Strength Press 122.5

-weight per side + blue (25) band

-1s flex

Set 1 : 45x6
Set 2 : 55x6
Set 3 : 90x6
Set 4 : 95x6
Set 5 : 100x6
Set 6 : 105x5 PR

Reverse Band Bench 320.83

Set 1 : 135x3 no band; WU lats.
Set 2 : 275x5 PR
Set 3 : 275x4
Set 4 : 265x5
Set 5 : 265x5
Set 6 : 265x5
Set 7 : 225x7

Dumbbell Incline Bench Press 101.33

Set 1 : 80x8
Set 2 : 75x8

DROP SET:
Set 3 : 75x8
Set 4 : 50x5 paused...
Set 5 : 50x3

Dip 1.47

Set 1 : 1x14
Set 2 : 1x14

Dumbbell Bent Over Delt Raise 45

Set 1 : 30x15
Set 2 : 30x15
Set 3 : 30x15
Set 4 : 30x15

Heavy Side Lateral Partials 91.67

-Stand up right, neck back, 6 to 8 inch ROM

Set 1 : 50x25
Set 2 : 50x25
Set 3 : 50x25

Cage Presses 122.5
-Explosive

Set 1 : 95x5
Set 2 : 105x5
Set 3 : 95x5
Set 4 : 95x7
 
Strength really improving! Congrats on those PRs! Ice those shoulders! Wow!
 
Strength really improving! Congrats on those PRs! Ice those shoulders! Wow!

Thanks Mark! Gotta keep adding to the bar, even if it is small increases!!
 
Killer pressing my man! Chest is definitely getting stronger, impressive. Wow on the side laterals!
 
You've really had some amazing progress!!! Awesome job!!
 
Kroc Row 150

Set 1 : 40x8 L/R

Set 2 : 100x15 L +
Set 3 : 100x5 L w/ straps

Set 4 : 100x15 R +
Set 5 : 100x5 R w/ straps

- (15/9 last time)

- My mind wasn't in it here, nor for the meadows, and not really until my second set of deads. Not certain why. Caffeine might've helped...

Meadows Row 171

Set 1 : 100x8
Set 2 : 125x8
Set 3 : 135x8
Set 4 : 125x8
Set 5 : 75x10 speed

Barbell Bent Over Row 162

-Explosive, waiting on smith.

Set 1 : 135x6

Smith Machine Bent Over Row 285

-Explosive from "dead stop"

Set 1 : 225x6
Set 2 : 225x6
Set 3 : 225x6
Set 4 : 225x8 (last 2 not explosive)

Barbell Deadlift 314.67

-Just working on form. No break from pullovers to this.

Set 1 : 135x3

Set 2 : 225x3

3-
Set 3 : 275x1 +
Set 4 : 275x1

4-
Set 5 : 295x1 +
Set 6 : 295x2 w/ chalk

DB Lat Pullover: Bent Arm 116.67

-Meadows' ROM

Set 1 : 70x12
Set 2 : 70x12
Set 3 : 70x12
Set 4 : 70x20 PR

-Had to hit a PR on something...

Banded Hyperextensions - SS W/ Seated Calf Raise, no breaks.

-Black (45#) band

Set 1 : 45x15 PR
Set 2 : 45x13

Seated Calf Raise 420

30s rests between the mini-sets

1-
Set 1 : 180x40
Set 2 : 180x18
Set 3 : 180x15
2-
Set 4 : 135x35
Set 5 : 135x20
Set 6 : 135x17 +8

-180x40 isn't a PR for volume, but it's the most reps I've done with 4 plates.


Blah.

I need a Deadlift day, I think. Maybe Saturdays, the day before legs.
 
You are too hard in yourself. This session was up to your high standards. Be proud Thomas! Congrats on your PRs!
 
Killer workout man! Some great sets and a compliment on the PR's!

I'm not sure I'd do deads right before legs. A couple days between the two seems to work best for a lot of people. A lot of muscle fibers firing during deads and a lot of the same ones on leg days, especially since you do squats. You, like most of us go all out and heavy, just my thoughts on it.
 
Killer workout man! Some great sets and a compliment on the PR's!

I'm not sure I'd do deads right before legs. A couple days between the two seems to work best for a lot of people. A lot of muscle fibers firing during deads and a lot of the same ones on leg days, especially since you do squats. You, like most of us go all out and heavy, just my thoughts on it.

You're right. One day of bad squats and I'd be p1ssed at doing deads.

What are your thoughts on pushing back day a day later, and doing deads and cardio the day before, and then leaving my back day to only my upper back?
 
That's how I do mine. I'm doing my Sumo Deads this evening and today is my arms day. It has worked out well for me doing it this way. My upper back is Fridays and now my leg day is going to be Sundays(was Saturdays).
 
That's how I do mine. I'm doing my Sumo Deads this evening and today is my arms day. It has worked out well for me doing it this way. My upper back is Fridays and now my leg day is going to be Sundays(was Saturdays).

Cool. I'll give that a shot. Thanks Turff.
 
Mentally you can't always be on point. We all have those days where we go through the motions... but reread your workout, it was very solid indeed.

Agree with Turff on your deads..
 
I agree! You still had a kick butt workout!! Don't be too hard on yourself! Off days mentally just happen! What matters is you didn't let it stop you- you powered through!!
 
You are too hard in yourself. This session was up to your high standards. Be proud Thomas! Congrats on your PRs!

Thanks Mark! Hey, a PR is a PR!

Mentally you can't always be on point. We all have those days where we go through the motions... but reread your workout, it was very solid indeed.

Agree with Turff on your deads..

Thanks Simon.

I agree! You still had a kick butt workout!! Don't be too hard on yourself! Off days mentally just happen! What matters is you didn't let it stop you- you powered through!!

Thank you too, Kat.
 
Turff makes some great points - I personally can't do true hypertrophy upper back day the same day I deadlift; whichever goes 2nd is compromised to some degree. After I pull right now it's some light pulldowns, shrugs, grip work and a few pullups. That's not the same thing as 4 upper back exercises 3-5 sets of 8-12, balls to the wall. And pulling should happen far from leg day or on leg day, because it'll smash your hams and glutes.
 
Kiddos middle school football team is now 3-0. Great start after losing them all last year.

Turff makes some great points - I personally can't do true hypertrophy upper back day the same day I deadlift; whichever goes 2nd is compromised to some degree. After I pull right now it's some light pulldowns, shrugs, grip work and a few pullups. That's not the same thing as 4 upper back exercises 3-5 sets of 8-12, balls to the wall. And pulling should happen far from leg day or on leg day, because it'll smash your hams and glutes.

So, I can't have my cake and eat it too..?
 
Rest day.

I had intentions of doing sprints this morning, but I really didn't feel like getting up at 0330 for THAT. I'll be thankful for the extra two hours sleep this morning come Saturday.

No, you'll get fat. ;)

Not if I replace my meat eating calories with cake calories.

Calories in vs calories out, amirite?
 
Lol! IIFYM. I'm eating a Snickers bar then! Rest and recover, you earned it!
 
Rest day. I had intentions of doing sprints this morning, but I really didn't feel like getting up at 0330 for THAT. I'll be thankful for the extra two hours sleep this morning come Saturday. Not if I replace my meat eating calories with cake calories. Calories in vs calories out, amirite?

Tell Kat to bake you a cake!!!!!! :D
 
Rest day. I had intentions of doing sprints this morning, but I really didn't feel like getting up at 0330 for THAT. I'll be thankful for the extra two hours sleep this morning come Saturday. Not if I replace my meat eating calories with cake calories. Calories in vs calories out, amirite?
Rest day? You? Is this a first? lol
 
Not if I replace my meat eating calories with cake calories. Calories in vs calories out, amirite?

Awesome! I love that rule! I make a huge cake and we can just eat off of it for a week or so!

Enjoy your rest day! You've earned it!!
 
Lol! IIFYM. I'm eating a Snickers bar then! Rest and recover, you earned it!

Wife asked if I wanted a Reece's at last nights game and I declined. She thought i was sick. Lol thanks Mark.

Tell Kat to bake you a cake!!!!!! :D

I have...

Awesome! I love that rule! I make a huge cake and we can just eat off of it for a week or so!

Enjoy your rest day! You've earned it!!

Thanks Kat! Peanut Butter cake!!

Snickers FTW!


...errr did someone say cake? with ice cream?

...and PB ice cream!!
 
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