Quagmire911
Master Don Juan
Yeh I usually don't go to wide with the sumo. I think my feet are around the rings.
Kerpal's Training Log
- Thread starter Kerpal
- Start date
11/11/09
I have decided not to bother having set days of the week that I do certain things, because then if I miss a day it throws off the whole schedule and getting it back on track is a pain in the ass. I'm just going to do the workouts in order regardless of what days they fall on, and if I miss a day I'll just do what I was supposed to do that workout on the next day.
Squat:
5 x 5 x 315 lbs
I was amazed how easy this was. I think taking a little deload worked for a change. I also think anything over 3 plates a side is a little intimidating for me psychologically so this workout is a good motivator.
Also good news, I actually felt it in my hamstrings today! lol. They have been extremely sore since last Friday's sumo deadlifts and were still a little sore today. My theory is that they are so much stronger than my quads (I deadlift 100 lbs+ more than I squat) that my quads have to work a lot harder, so I don't really feel them working unless they're already fatigued.
Good morning:
5 x 135 lbs
5 x 185 lbs
First time doing good mornings with a regular barbell. I go deep with these, my back is parallel to the floor at the bottom.
I have decided not to bother having set days of the week that I do certain things, because then if I miss a day it throws off the whole schedule and getting it back on track is a pain in the ass. I'm just going to do the workouts in order regardless of what days they fall on, and if I miss a day I'll just do what I was supposed to do that workout on the next day.
Squat:
5 x 5 x 315 lbs
I was amazed how easy this was. I think taking a little deload worked for a change. I also think anything over 3 plates a side is a little intimidating for me psychologically so this workout is a good motivator.
Also good news, I actually felt it in my hamstrings today! lol. They have been extremely sore since last Friday's sumo deadlifts and were still a little sore today. My theory is that they are so much stronger than my quads (I deadlift 100 lbs+ more than I squat) that my quads have to work a lot harder, so I don't really feel them working unless they're already fatigued.
Good morning:
5 x 135 lbs
5 x 185 lbs
First time doing good mornings with a regular barbell. I go deep with these, my back is parallel to the floor at the bottom.
Last edited:
11/14/09
Floor press:
5 x 135 lbs
5 x 155 lbs
5 x 175 lbs
3 x 185 lbs
8 x 180 lbs
This was strange, I only got 3 reps with 185 but when I lowered the weight to 180 lbs I managed to squeeze out 8 reps, even though I was only going for 5. I did rest a long time between the sets though because I was talking to the guy that works at the gym.
Chin ups:
3 x 10 x bodyweight
I haven’t done chin ups in a really long time so I was pleasantly surprised here.
Dips:
3 x 10 x bodyweight
My arms felt like they were going to explode after this.
Floor press:
5 x 135 lbs
5 x 155 lbs
5 x 175 lbs
3 x 185 lbs
8 x 180 lbs
This was strange, I only got 3 reps with 185 but when I lowered the weight to 180 lbs I managed to squeeze out 8 reps, even though I was only going for 5. I did rest a long time between the sets though because I was talking to the guy that works at the gym.
Chin ups:
3 x 10 x bodyweight
I haven’t done chin ups in a really long time so I was pleasantly surprised here.
Dips:
3 x 10 x bodyweight
My arms felt like they were going to explode after this.
Fuglydude
Master Don Juan
You should try weighted chins/pulls... with the strength base you have in your deads/squats, I think you'll make progress very fast!
11/15/09
DE bench:
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (normal grip)
2 x 3 x 135 lbs (wide grip)
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (close grip)
3 board press:
2 x 3 x 225 lbs
1 arm dumbbell overhead press:
5 x 6 x 55 lbs (per arm)
Hard with left arm, very easy with right arm.
Squat:
5 x 270 lbs
5 x 250 lbs
DE bench:
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (normal grip)
2 x 3 x 135 lbs (wide grip)
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (close grip)
3 board press:
2 x 3 x 225 lbs
1 arm dumbbell overhead press:
5 x 6 x 55 lbs (per arm)
Hard with left arm, very easy with right arm.
Squat:
5 x 270 lbs
5 x 250 lbs
11/17/09
DE squat:
8 x 2 x 200 lbs
Deadlift:
5 x 355 lbs
3 x 400 lbs
3 x 445 lbs
I was shooting for 4 reps, but the last rep of this was the hardest I’ve ever done. I started shaking really hard once I got past the knees but managed to finish it. There’s no way I would have gotten another rep.
I think it’s time to start doing rack pulls from just below the knee. I’ve noticed that when I go above 430 lbs I have a hard time finishing the top part of the pull, once the bar gets around knee level. Also should probably deload and restart the 5/3/1 cycle soon, this is my 8th 5/3/1 deadlift cycle in a row.
I’m typing this a few hours later and my back is still shaking.
Sumo Deadlift:
3 x 405 lbs
I wanted to do more but I was completely wiped out after the deadlifts.
DE squat:
8 x 2 x 200 lbs
Deadlift:
5 x 355 lbs
3 x 400 lbs
3 x 445 lbs
I was shooting for 4 reps, but the last rep of this was the hardest I’ve ever done. I started shaking really hard once I got past the knees but managed to finish it. There’s no way I would have gotten another rep.
I think it’s time to start doing rack pulls from just below the knee. I’ve noticed that when I go above 430 lbs I have a hard time finishing the top part of the pull, once the bar gets around knee level. Also should probably deload and restart the 5/3/1 cycle soon, this is my 8th 5/3/1 deadlift cycle in a row.
I’m typing this a few hours later and my back is still shaking.
Sumo Deadlift:
3 x 405 lbs
I wanted to do more but I was completely wiped out after the deadlifts.
Fuglydude
Master Don Juan
Trips w/ 4 and a half plates? That's impressive to say the least! Is your bodyweight still around 180-190? I still think its weird how you find the top portion of the deadlift to be the hardest. For me its the bottom bit, just getting it off the friggin ground... Guess it shows you how different people's biomechanics are!
Anyways, keep it up man, reading your journal always pushes me to train harder!
Anyways, keep it up man, reading your journal always pushes me to train harder!
ThanksFuglydude said:
Bodyweight still around the same. It's strange, I've noticed that the more I eat, the more often I get hungry. If I don't eat breakfast I don't get hungry till around 1 pm, but if I eat breakfast at 8, I'm hungry again around 10:30. And if I eat something right before I go to bed, I'm hungry when I get up so I want to eat breakfast.
Usually with deadlifts if I can get it off the floor I can grind it out and finish the lift, even if my form sucks. I think for assistance work, I'm going to start rotating between halting deadlifts and rack pulls from different heights.
11/23/09
Floor press:
5 x 135 lbs
5 x 155 lbs
3 x 185 lbs
0 x 225 lbs
5 x 185 lbs
Failed with 225 lbs. I wasn't doing this in a rack, I was at my school's gym so I had to put the bar on 2 of those aerobic step things, get under it, push it up and then slide on my back far enough away from the steps to do it. Didn't really work out.
Chin up:
10 x bodyweight
They don’t have a real pull up bar, just the kind that is built into those stupid cable machines, and there was a line of like 10 guys doing curls. I got tired of waiting and just left after this.
Floor press:
5 x 135 lbs
5 x 155 lbs
3 x 185 lbs
0 x 225 lbs
5 x 185 lbs
Failed with 225 lbs. I wasn't doing this in a rack, I was at my school's gym so I had to put the bar on 2 of those aerobic step things, get under it, push it up and then slide on my back far enough away from the steps to do it. Didn't really work out.
Chin up:
10 x bodyweight
They don’t have a real pull up bar, just the kind that is built into those stupid cable machines, and there was a line of like 10 guys doing curls. I got tired of waiting and just left after this.
11/25/09
Squat:
2 x 5 x 260 lbs
Power clean:
3 x 3 x 225 lbs
1 x 225 lbs
I failed the first rep of the last set and felt like I was going to pass out. I tried it again, got it this time but again felt like I was going to pass out so decided to call it a day. I've actually passed out and fallen on the floor doing power cleans before so I didn't want to risk it.
Squat:
2 x 5 x 260 lbs
Power clean:
3 x 3 x 225 lbs
1 x 225 lbs
I failed the first rep of the last set and felt like I was going to pass out. I tried it again, got it this time but again felt like I was going to pass out so decided to call it a day. I've actually passed out and fallen on the floor doing power cleans before so I didn't want to risk it.
Quagmire911
Master Don Juan
CoolKerpal said:
Watch your bar position at the top, it might be pressing into your neck and cutting of the blood flow to your head.
Quagmire911
Master Don Juan
Wtf 117 is fine, but 44? You need to get to the doc pronto and get checked out. You might be taking it wrong, but get to the doc.
Last time I got it checked was a year ago. I got stung by something and had an allergic reaction and had to go to the doctor, the nurse took it but didn't say anything about it being abnormal so I didn't think anything of it.
I've had that problem with power cleans on and off since I started doing them, you're probably right about hitting the wrong place with the bar. I also used to get that occasionally with deadlifts when I first started training though so who knows.
I've had that problem with power cleans on and off since I started doing them, you're probably right about hitting the wrong place with the bar. I also used to get that occasionally with deadlifts when I first started training though so who knows.
Quiksilver
Master Don Juan
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Low BP is common after something traumatic. When I crushed my finger a couple years ago I had very low BP too. Same with postworkout, your blood pressure drops significantly right after intense training.
Got mine taken by the doc on Monday @ 120/60
Got mine taken by the doc on Monday @ 120/60
11/27/09
DE bench press:
2 x 3 x 135 lbs (wide grip)
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (normal grip)
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (close grip)
Close grip bench press:
5 x 155 lbs
5 x 175 lbs
5 x 185 lbs
Seated 80 degree overhead press:
4 x 135 lbs (going for 5)
3 x 135 lbs
2 x 135 lbs
2 x 135 lbs (going for 5)
1 x 135 lbs (going for 3)
****ing aggravating. My left arm is holding me back still, I’m pushing the bar up unevenly because it’s so weak compared to my right. This is becoming a serious ****ing problem.
DE bench press:
2 x 3 x 135 lbs (wide grip)
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (normal grip)
3 x 3 x 135 lbs (close grip)
Close grip bench press:
5 x 155 lbs
5 x 175 lbs
5 x 185 lbs
Seated 80 degree overhead press:
4 x 135 lbs (going for 5)
3 x 135 lbs
2 x 135 lbs
2 x 135 lbs (going for 5)
1 x 135 lbs (going for 3)
****ing aggravating. My left arm is holding me back still, I’m pushing the bar up unevenly because it’s so weak compared to my right. This is becoming a serious ****ing problem.
This happens to me too. Probably has something to do with the metabolism spike after you eat.Kerpal said:Thanks
Bodyweight still around the same. It's strange, I've noticed that the more I eat, the more often I get hungry. If I don't eat breakfast I don't get hungry till around 1 pm, but if I eat breakfast at 8, I'm hungry again around 10:30. And if I eat something right before I go to bed, I'm hungry when I get up so I want to eat breakfast.
I do shakes in the morning as soon as I wake up and usually within a couple hours I'm hungry. Same thing happens like you said when you eat before bed. I wake up hungry too.
