What training are you doing/have you done today? (Vol.3)
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Back in the gym for the first time in a few weeks last night.
Chest.
5x10@60kg was bloody hard work, but felt good. As did Incline bench.
Went for flys @16kg and felt my left forearm was going to explode. Arm not as good as I had felt outside the gym.
Eventually had to back it down to 8kg/side, and even that was bloody painful.
Did some cable work to finish but that was hurting the forearm too.
The bicep itself feels pretty good but clearly the whole arm has problems still.
Disappointing.
Chest.
5x10@60kg was bloody hard work, but felt good. As did Incline bench.
Went for flys @16kg and felt my left forearm was going to explode. Arm not as good as I had felt outside the gym.
Eventually had to back it down to 8kg/side, and even that was bloody painful.
Did some cable work to finish but that was hurting the forearm too.
The bicep itself feels pretty good but clearly the whole arm has problems still.
Disappointing.
Johnny said:
Back in the gym for the first time in a few weeks last night.
Chest.
5x10@60kg was bloody hard work, but felt good. As did Incline bench.
Went for flys @16kg and felt my left forearm was going to explode. Arm not as good as I had felt outside the gym.
Eventually had to back it down to 8kg/side, and even that was bloody painful.
Did some cable work to finish but that was hurting the forearm too.
The bicep itself feels pretty good but clearly the whole arm has problems still.
Disappointing.
Chin up- recovery is a long process, but you'll get there.Chest.
5x10@60kg was bloody hard work, but felt good. As did Incline bench.
Went for flys @16kg and felt my left forearm was going to explode. Arm not as good as I had felt outside the gym.
Eventually had to back it down to 8kg/side, and even that was bloody painful.
Did some cable work to finish but that was hurting the forearm too.
The bicep itself feels pretty good but clearly the whole arm has problems still.
Disappointing.
Push Day:
Standing Strict: 100kgx 5, 80kgx 12
Dips: +70kg x 11, +40kg x 19
Cable fly: 5 x F
DB Side delts: 3x F
BB rear delts: 3x F
Tri pushdowns: quad drop set.
Done. Strict pressing was crap- way down, but dips were strong- odd. Bench impacts dipping ability loads if done together, but OH press seems not to- so they pair well. Weight seems fairly stable, 235-237lbs (107-108kg) - just eating around maintenance for now, as I get used to my current weight, will start upping calories again towards the end of the month.
230lbs is my base weight for 2019- I plan not to drop under that this year, even if I cut. Last year it was 220lbs which went well, see if next year can be 240..... Long term planning and consistency gets results.
That's an impressive rep count on dips for a big man, even before the extra weight added.
Me last night:
Snatch balance 7x5 up to 65%
Deadlifts 5x5 at 50% (right side abs/obliques were complaining even at light load)
Seated shoulder press 4xf
Pistol squats alternating to failure
KB shoulder press 2x15
Leg press 3x10
Me last night:
Snatch balance 7x5 up to 65%
Deadlifts 5x5 at 50% (right side abs/obliques were complaining even at light load)
Seated shoulder press 4xf
Pistol squats alternating to failure
KB shoulder press 2x15
Leg press 3x10
Halb said:
didelydoo said:
230lbs is my base weight for 2019- I plan not to drop under that this year, even if I cut. Last year it was 220lbs which went well, see if next year can be 240..... Long term planning and consistency gets results.
I forget yourgoal? What is it now?
mcelliott said:
Halb said:
didelydoo said:
230lbs is my base weight for 2019- I plan not to drop under that this year, even if I cut. Last year it was 220lbs which went well, see if next year can be 240..... Long term planning and consistency gets results.
I forget yourgoal? What is it now?didelydoo said:
MORE badass 
Idk, I was going to compete this year, but the comps I wanted to do clash with my wedding anniversary- I’ll never win that one. So, I’m gona push for lean(ish) 250lbs instead. Or get comp ready instead perhaps.
Something anyway.
Mate you need to show some commitment Idk, I was going to compete this year, but the comps I wanted to do clash with my wedding anniversary- I’ll never win that one. So, I’m gona push for lean(ish) 250lbs instead. Or get comp ready instead perhaps.
Something anyway.
ORD said:
I’ve probably done barbell bench twice in the last six months and hit a PR today - 100kg x 8. Not sure if it’s DB bench press or all the press ups or all the eating.
My DB bench press is pretty strong now - 40kg x 12 is my best.
Guy in my local did an incline bench press with 2x46kg dumbbells yesterday. I wasn't counting but must have been 5 to 8 reps ish. Impressive. I was flat benching 2x28kg dumbbels for 10 reps at the time lol.My DB bench press is pretty strong now - 40kg x 12 is my best.
stargazer30 said:
ORD said:
I’ve probably done barbell bench twice in the last six months and hit a PR today - 100kg x 8. Not sure if it’s DB bench press or all the press ups or all the eating.
My DB bench press is pretty strong now - 40kg x 12 is my best.
Guy in my local did an incline bench press with 2x46kg dumbbells yesterday. I wasn't counting but must have been 5 to 8 reps ish. Impressive. I was flat benching 2x28kg dumbbels for 10 reps at the time lol.My DB bench press is pretty strong now - 40kg x 12 is my best.
Would be interested to understand why I have such a disparity - what's my barbell weakness that dumbbells aren't finding?
V8mate said:
I've managed 42kg for 8 with DBs, but have never managed more than 2 at 100kg with the bar.
Would be interested to understand why I have such a disparity - what's my barbell weakness that dumbbells aren't finding?
Generally pressing with a bar is easier than dbs as the rotator cuff muscles don't have as much stabilising to do. Maybe you have very strong shoulders, or maybe your lower pecs are lagging?Would be interested to understand why I have such a disparity - what's my barbell weakness that dumbbells aren't finding?
V8mate said:
I've managed 42kg for 8 with DBs, but have never managed more than 2 at 100kg with the bar.
Would be interested to understand why I have such a disparity - what's my barbell weakness that dumbbells aren't finding?
Opposite for me. I can BB bench a fair bit more than I can DB bench. But for some reason my OHP, I can go heavier with the DBs then I can with the bar. I think for the press DBs are easier as you have the bench for your back and you don't need to tilt back to allow the bar to clear your head.Would be interested to understand why I have such a disparity - what's my barbell weakness that dumbbells aren't finding?
I read once that trained people can usually DB bench press about 80% of their BB bench press. That seems about right from my experience, assuming that the BB bench technique is solid. My BB and DB pressing are much closer to each other because my BB technique is bad (no leg drive and a crap arch).
ORD said:
I read once that trained people can usually DB bench press about 80% of their BB bench press. That seems about right from my experience, assuming that the BB bench technique is solid. My BB and DB pressing are much closer to each other because my BB technique is bad (no leg drive and a crap arch).
I'd agree with that rule of thumb. Which means that I should be able to do 8 x 100kg with the bar. But I just can't.Having sacked off my PT about 6 months ago, I haven't tried any max lifts alone, where there's a safety risk; have just stuck to volume. Maybe I should grab some spotting help and give the three-figure lift another go?
popeyewhite said:
V8mate said:
I've managed 42kg for 8 with DBs, but have never managed more than 2 at 100kg with the bar.
Would be interested to understand why I have such a disparity - what's my barbell weakness that dumbbells aren't finding?
Generally pressing with a bar is easier than dbs as the rotator cuff muscles don't have as much stabilising to do. Maybe you have very strong shoulders, or maybe your lower pecs are lagging?Would be interested to understand why I have such a disparity - what's my barbell weakness that dumbbells aren't finding?
Liking the changes I have made to my routines so far.
I am thinking I might add in ring flys somewhere - not sure where.
Yesterday:
Squat:
5x80
5x90
5x95
Trap bar DL:
5x120
3x130
1x140 (I have a bit more headroom here, I think)
Hanging leg raises
3x10 (going slower)
L sit pull throughs
3x6
Handstand and mobility stuff.
I am thinking I might add in ring flys somewhere - not sure where.
Yesterday:
Squat:
5x80
5x90
5x95
Trap bar DL:
5x120
3x130
1x140 (I have a bit more headroom here, I think)
Hanging leg raises
3x10 (going slower)
L sit pull throughs
3x6
Handstand and mobility stuff.
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