Turff49 Quest for Success

wasme said:
Always a good feeling none the less. If find after all that work, its a struggle to not let the biceps come into play with the underhands.
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Oh, I'm sure the last 4 or so reps incorporated a lot of arms. Really hit the lower lats too!

TKC432 said:
Must be something going on because I too have had issues with recovery the past couple workouts. Just seemed more easily winded and not quite as much energy as usual. Powered through though ..... I write down my training plan before each session and kinda force myself with the mindset that I wrote it down .... so I gotta do it.
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TK, you running a log? My mindset is the same, I plan what I'm going to do when I go to bed. Run through my whole workout in my mind. Then when I get up I try to execute as close to what I had planned as possible. Then write it down when I'm finished.
 
turff49 said:
Oh, I'm sure the last 4 or so reps incorporated a lot of arms. Really hit the lower lats too!



TK, you running a log? My mindset is the same, I plan what I'm going to do when I go to bed. Run through my whole workout in my mind. Then when I get up I try to execute as close to what I had planned as possible. Then write it down when I'm finished.
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Not running a log on AM at the moment. However I have been logging all my training sessions for the past 4 years. Got a stack of notebooks filled with each sessions data and misc notes. And I have a Excel spreadsheet on my laptop where I log my macro's ..... on week 43 of doing that now. Kind of anal I suppose but having the training data to look back on and see progress or track what works and what doesn't really helps me .... and the macro data keeps me on track. I train in the evenings but I always end up laying in bed thinking about the next evenings session ..... naturally my lady thinks I am obsessed ..... I just say I am dedicated ;)

I have been toying with the idea of starting a log here on AM.
 
Start one man, I'll definitely follow along. It is a good motivational tool.
 
140x6 on rows!!!! Sheesh you're so strong Brian!!!
TKC432 you totally should!! You're already doing it, might as well share it with us!
 
RegisterJr said:
185 x 5 is pretty solid man.



I'd say you're better for more than a two plate single. It's different, but you'd get that stability in and the shoulders would take over.
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I think he is pretty close to dead on with his numbers. I had been thinking he was doing seated Barbell OHP in an HS Barbell OHP set up. I can lift the same weights he is on the Hammer Strength OHP machine, and 225 would be right about my 1 RM, seated I MIGHT be able to squeeze out 2 reps but I doubt it. Most of my OHP is done standing though and 225 would be my best guess at a 1RM. I just feel it benefits my entire body more than a seated press.


turff49 said:
Oh, I'm sure the last 4 or so reps incorporated a lot of arms. Really hit the lower lats too!



TK, you running a log? My mindset is the same, I plan what I'm going to do when I go to bed. Run through my whole workout in my mind. Then when I get up I try to execute as close to what I had planned as possible. Then write it down when I'm finished.
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The visualization techniques are excellent! I tend to do them more prior to the set itself rather than the entire workout. I close my eyes and picture me hitting the target reps with good technique and execution, then get in there and get after if. The mind saw me be successful at it already through visualization it gives better confidence that it will be done.
 
Ok Sounds like I should get a log up here on AM. So I will. I will start it Monday. About to go pick up my kids for the weekend.
 
TKC432 said:
Ok Sounds like I should get a log up here on AM. So I will. I will start it Monday. About to go pick up my kids for the weekend.
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If you don't have a log, you pretty much don't even lift. :)
 
Lol - I'm so screwed. Have to start all over now...lol
 
Damn .... no log ... no video .... Guess I have been going about this all wrong ;) So a log and video will increase my gainz too right ;)
Gonna get that log up Monday for sure now. Seriously though, I realize the benefit of having a log to remain accountable to this knowledgeable crowd here on AM and to get as much necessary constructive criticism and support as possible .... hence why I have been contemplating it for a while now. I have logged in the past for different products before starting to rep for FINAFLEX so I am no stranger to it .... just never had a stand alone log. Until now .... it will be up Monday.
 
Ok, my worst workout ever. To the point I just stopped.
Back stayed tight all night. Even got up at 1am and tried rolling it again. Lower back area. Anyway, got up this morning thinking I could just work it out.
Got to the gym after doing some stretching and rolling.
Hack Squat
150 x 15
240 x 10
330 x 10
420 x 10
510 x 10 but geez my back seemed to get even tighter. Didn't try any heavier today.

Seated calf raises - waiting on leg press
90 x 20
90 x 20
140 x 20
140 x 20

Leg press
360 x 10 back seemed to get tighter each rep
450 x 10 really tight
540 x 3 each rep was so tight on back that I started feeling pain in the lumbar area. Got real hot and broke out in a sweat. Stopped right there before I cause an injury. The deeper I went on each rep the more it pulled on the lumbars. Should've just stayed home this morning. After work today I hope to use some hot rocks on it if it's not any looser from all the walking I gotta do today. Oh well, we all have these type days, just been a long time since I've had one.
 
That's still pretty dang heavy work, and yeah, sounds like rest is in order. Props to ya for going despite the late night pains.
 
Applaud you for stopping before injury occurs. You are still lifting beast weight. This is a minor set back.
 
It had to be from those 140lb DB rows yesterday. Guess when I go heavy on back I should schedule a rest day the next day...
 
Do you wear a belt? I've started to on BB row amraps, krocs, and meadows rows just because I lean. My back fatigues otherwise, and I don't want to get an injury.
 
Lol, don't even own one. Guess I need to break down and get one of those nice lever belts by Inzer like you have. Just don't like waiting 13 weeks for something I've paid for. lol
 
turff49 said:
Lol, don't even own one. Guess I need to break down and get one of those nice lever belts by Inzer like you have. Just don't like waiting 13 weeks for something I've paid for. lol
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Second the Inzer Lever belt.
 
turff49 said:
Lol, don't even own one. Guess I need to break down and get one of those nice lever belts by Inzer like you have. Just don't like waiting 13 weeks for something I've paid for. lol
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Look into Pioneer belts. That guy, the owner, LOVES his customers and his profession. That'll be my next belt.
 
as always... I like to look for the problem causing the issue. here (and no offence inteaded, just trying to help) looks like a form issue. I see it a lot at my gym, only those people arnt my friends :D

so watch this video and see if it can help you press pain free.

[video=youtube;Asue_TqZQVA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asue_TqZQVA[/video]
 
Not a form issue. I normally work up to 900lbs now. It's a muscle tightness issue. Felt it from the beginning. Hell it kept me up most of the night tossing turning. Don't forget, my lower back is completely fused and they cut through the lumbers to put the cage in.
And not offended what so ever.
 
So glad you listened to your body and stopped! Definitely sounds like some rest is needed! Feel better!!
 
Gotta listen to the body. Don't want to mess with the back, especially with a back that has had injuries and reconstruction!
Hope you feel better soon!
 
Alright, feeling much better today. Long hot shower after work yesterday followed by a muscle relaxer and a Motrin. Then another long hot shower, hot rocks, and about 40 minutes of foam rolling. I think my T-12/L-1 disc area had got tweaked also because once I got the knots worked out I felt a little pop. Took forever to get the muscles to relax though. Even my hamstrings tightened up as I was working the lower back loose so had to roll those a good bit too. Then just a long night rest and everything feels back to normal now. Going to try and stay away from the weights today and workout tomorrow(scheduled rest day).
 
Enjoy your rest, Brian. I'm glad you're feeling better.
 
xR1pp3Rx said:
as always... I like to look for the problem causing the issue. here (and no offence inteaded, just trying to help) looks like a form issue. I see it a lot at my gym, only those people arnt my friends :D

so watch this video and see if it can help you press pain free.

[video=youtube;Asue_TqZQVA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asue_TqZQVA[/video]
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Meant to add a few comments about this. I watched BK's video back last year and I agree with him 100%. I've had to correct a few people in the gym in the past about going to deep on the leg press. If your butt starts to round and come up you've gone to deep and are incorporating different muscle groups and can lead to injuries of the lower spine. I also find slow negatives help in how deep to go with heavier weights(just be explosive on the press).
Same goes for Hack squats, you can go too deep.
 
Good to hear the back loosened up. Way to listen to the body and keep it a minor situation than pushing through and being out a week or longer!
 
Back felt great today but left hamstring still tight. I should be able to get that worked out by workout time tomorrow. Hope so anyway as I plan on leg pressing...
 
And I did just finish today's workout. It started off slow but in the end I was happy.

Incline bench press
135 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 10
205 x 10
225 x 5
245 x 1
265 x 1
245 x 1
225 x 5
205 x 8
185 x 8
135 x 8
Well, got my volume in anyway. Wasn't overly happy with my 1 rep sets and honestly not sure I could've got 2 reps on them today so I feel like I'm losing a little.

Incline DB flyes
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 8
70 x 8
Never done 70's on these and concentrated on making sure these didn't turn into presses so I was really happy with these. Heckuva stretch and really pumped the chest up and didn't hurt the elbows!

Incline DB presses
80 x 10
80 x 8
80 x 8
80 x 8 had trouble with the last 3-4 reps here, fatigue just took control.

So overall I was really happy! Ton of volume and heavy weight.
Think I'm going to reduce my workouts to 4 days a week. I think right now with how much I work I need the extra day off. I'll just drop the "arm" day and work in some sets here and there for the bis and tris.
 
That's a huge fly weight man.
 
Yeah, I've always been able to go heavy on flyes. As long as my elbows don't feel the strain then I'm good to go.
 
turff49 said:
Yeah, I've always been able to go heavy on flyes. As long as my elbows don't feel the strain then I'm good to go.
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They've always scared me for some reason. I can load up the machine fly, but I'd hate to fail a DB fly.
 
I've been lucky. Dips, skull crushers, and flyes cause pain for a lot of people in their elbows. I've been lucky and can do all 3 without issues for the most part.
 
turff49 said:
I've been lucky. Dips, skull crushers, and flyes cause pain for a lot of people in their elbows. I've been lucky and can do all 3 without issues for the most part.
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Strong flyes beast! I can take the heavy dips and skull crushers, without pain, as well. I'm glad because these are great lifts.
 
serious incline press volume! I'm gonna be hitting chest/delts/triceps tonight .... gonna hit the outside home gym at 8:30 this evening when it cools off a bit out here in Norcal. Then work on getting my own log up and running
 
Link it in hear so we can go follow along! Yeah, it was a little hot outside this even -- 105 heat index.wasn't too bad though as there was a little breeze every now and then.
 
Ok here it is. Log is up. I will post pics in the next couple days but I managed to get tonights training in and then posted up the log. Time to go eat and relax.
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Ok, leg day ----again! This one went the way it was suppose to lol!

Leg press
270 x 10
360 x 10
450 x 10
540 x 10
630 x 10
720 x 10
810 x 8

Hack squat
150 x 10
240 x 10
330 x 10
420 x 10
510 x 10

Leg extensions
120 x 12
135 x 10
150 x 10
165 x 10
180 x 10
195 x 10
210 x 10
225 x 8

Seated leg curls
105 x 12
120 x 12
135 x 10
150 x 10
165 x 10

And I called it a day, really just ran out of time, wanted to do more.
Left hamstring was tight when I went in but by the time I got to 720 on leg press it was worked out so was happy about that. Hopefully I can keep it worked out.
New plan is:
Monday - Chest
Tuesday - legs
Wednesday - Rest(maybe arms)
Thursday - shoulders
Friday - back
Weekends - off
Arms will either get worked in or done on an afternoon as a 2nd workout. Hopefully that maximizes my time a little better and gives me some rest too.
 
It's nice to see the back is "back"! Strong lifting as usual! I like your week plan but, with your dedication, I bet you'll have a hard time with those rest days.
 
kenpoengineer said:
It's nice to see the back is "back"! Strong lifting as usual! I like your week plan but, with your dedication, I bet you'll have a hard time with those rest days.
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Thanks Mark!
I'm going to give the whole "rest" thing a try though. Probably will just get more honey do's thrown at me...lol
 
kenpoengineer said:
It's nice to see the back is "back"! Strong lifting as usual! I like your week plan but, with your dedication, I bet you'll have a hard time with those rest days.
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He does like to keep busy.
turff49 said:
Thanks Mark!
I'm going to give the whole "rest" thing a try though. Probably will just get more honey do's thrown at me...lol
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I think it might be good for you. If you decide not to take a full rest day then just do it as a conditioning day or do some sled work so you aren't doing any eccentric training. Still get the volume but less than half the stress on the CNS as regular lifting where you are using eccentrics. Something like a sled, or prowler type stuff.
 
Super strong work! So glad your back is doing better!!
 
Brian's rest day will just be that he doesn't log his work... Nice leg session man.
 
Shoulder day. Kept it pretty moderate since last week was a heavy day. Plus if it doesn't rain I'll hit arms this evening.

HS OHP
110 x 10
110 x 10
160 x 10
160 x 10
200 x 10
200 x 10
250 x 5
250 x 5

Side laterals pause reps
20 x 10
20 x 10
20 x 10
20 x 10

Front laterals
20 x 10
20 x 10
20 x 10
20 x 10

Shrugs
200 x 10 pause reps
290 x 10 pause reps
380 x 10 pause reps
470 x 10

And that was it. Short and sweet about 38 minute workout.
 
About 30-45 seconds max when I go lighter like today.
 
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