SmileyEH's Log - Page 14

SmileyEH · #**131** 07-13-2007, 07:40 PM

I just used an extra 2.5lb weight on one side. I set up a little off to that side with my hands so balance isn't an issue.

SmileyEH · #**132** 07-16-2007, 07:14 PM

Did nothing all weekend. I suck.

Squat: worked up to 5x275 - almost died

Bench: worked up to 5x187.5 - not bad

Power Clean: worked up to 5x170 - tough

Assistance:

8x35 x 2 weighted situps
10x25 weighted situps

Switched to GoodMornings from Back Extensions
10x95 x 2

SmileyEH · #**133** 07-18-2007, 07:43 PM

Switched to 90 second rest intervals on the 400m sprints yesterday. Did 3, died with 100m to go on the 4th with a stitch. I took some tylenol beforehand but no luck [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]. Walked home, took a little break and then did 30 muscle ups in 12 mins which was pretty sweet. Hopefully get that under 10 by the end of the summer.

Reset todays workout back to the 4th week of the program for front squats and deads, and redid the 5th week for standing press.

Front squat: worked up to 2 sets of 5 at 210...pretty fine.

Standing press: worked up to 5x127.5...surprisingly ok considering I failed 5th rep last week.

Deadlift: worked up to 5x342.5...still sketchy. My lower back isn't behaving and it's got me worried.

Assistance: 50 incline situps, 40 incline situps

maniacut · #**134** 07-18-2007, 10:26 PM

30 muscle ups, like on the rings? wowow strength.

Rootabager · #**135** 07-19-2007, 02:35 AM

30 muscle ups is sweet. that is tough.

ncray · #**136** 07-21-2007, 01:31 AM

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Smiley, I'm not sneezing at the weight you deadlift, but it does look like you start your lift with your hips too high.

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Yeah. I just watched the vids. It also seems like your back is rounded out. I prefer a much straighter back. Not sure if it's a huge problem, but I just get all queasy thinking about herniated discs and the like.

Thremp · #**137** 07-21-2007, 03:24 AM

Eff the haters. Dip and rip.

ncray · #**138** 07-21-2007, 01:13 PM

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Eff the haters. Dip and rip.

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What the [censored] does that even mean?

SmileyEH · #**139** 07-23-2007, 05:59 PM

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Smiley, I'm not sneezing at the weight you deadlift, but it does look like you start your lift with your hips too high.

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Yeah. I just watched the vids. It also seems like your back is rounded out. I prefer a much straighter back. Not sure if it's a huge problem, but I just get all queasy thinking about herniated discs and the like.

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Upper back rounding is no problem for me, but recently I've been having issues maintaining my lower back arch. Probably because this program is pretty much weekly asking for 5 rep maxes, and I don't ahve access to bumper plates anymore. Lowering the bar is getting to be a big pain.

SmileyEH · #**140** 07-23-2007, 06:08 PM

Thanks for the muscle up love guys, but mostly I think they're just technique. Now a planche on rings someday heh. . .

Diet was a disaster this weekend, but fortunately it was worth it for a great day on the lake and a couple fun drunken nights.

Todays workout:

Squat: worked up to 5x282.5 - probably toughest set of squats evarrrr. Almost certainly won't be able to make 5x290 next week.

Bench: worked up to 5x190 - tough

Power Clean: worked up to 5x172.5 - tough

Weighted situps: 9x35, 8x35

Good mornings: 8x115 x 2

Really happy with my progress so far. My predicted 1rm for squat is up over 20lbs after 6weeks which is hooge, and bench is up 15 also. Hopefully I can stick this out for another week or two, then take some time off and go for new maxes once I get back to my school gym. Definitely feeling some beginnings of overtraining aches and pains.