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Re: Jordan\'s Log
10/18/07
Workout A Squats 3x5x165 Bench 1x5x180 1x4x180 1x3x180 Chest is really sore now. Deadlift 1x8x45 1x8x95 1x5x135 1x5x185 |
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Re: Jordan\'s Log
Looks like you got a little too far ahead of yourself on bench. What are you doing for your next bench workout?
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Re: Jordan\'s Log
good question, blackkeys. I have a similar dilemma with my military press. What does Rippetoe recommend? I'm thinking I may stick with the weight until I can do it 3x5 and then move up? Or should I "reset" and drop some weight?
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Re: Jordan\'s Log
[ QUOTE ]
good question, blackkeys. I have a similar dilemma with my military press. What does Rippetoe recommend? I'm thinking I may stick with the weight until I can do it 3x5 and then move up? Or should I "reset" and drop some weight? [/ QUOTE ] Here's a good link. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...p;postcount=23 (part II is the next post in that thread, you might have to do a little bit of clicking to get it) It actually recommends trying the same weight (for 3 workouts max) to see if you can get past the hump. So perhaps try the same weight again next time. If you can't get past that by the third straight workout, then reset. A reset would be a drop of about 10% from your stalled weight, and then make smaller jumps up afterwards. For military press I'd buy some chain or something from Home Depot and add 1-3 lbs each time instead of 5. |
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blackkeys,
thanks for that link. looks like some good information regarding plateau busting in the SS program. I'll definitely give it a good read. |
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On Saturday, my dad had me try his bowflex thing. I just mimicked his workout. None of the weights we were moving were very high but he does high (15) reps. I was gassed around 10 reps on some of the moves. I try to get my dad to go to a real gym but he swears that this is the only way he'll work out, so it's better than nothing.
Yesterday I went to have my bf% measured at the YMCA just to get an idea of what kind of progress I'm making. I'm happy to say that I clocked in at 21.5% at 218 pounds. I'll be below 20% in no time =) 10/23/07 Workout A Squat 3x5x175 Military 2x5x110 1x3x110 One more try at this weight before I'll have to reset. I tried to clean, but had very little idea of what I was doing. I got up to 75 pounds and decided it was better to just pendlay rows until I have a better idea of how the move works. Pendlay Rows 3x5x125 I've ordered a copy of the new Starting Strength since it just came out and I don't own the first edition. It should be here on Thursday. |
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Re: Jordan\'s Log
This could be the testimonial I was looking for in the other thread. How long has your dad had it?
You can practice cleans with a bar or broom. Also, might be useful to do some sort of a progression (pulls, jump shrugs, stuff from the hang, etc)-- you don't necessarily every have to get to a full squat clean. Some ideas here: http://www.exrx.net/Lists/PowerExercises.html |
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He's had it for about three months. He's just using it to get a basic level of strength so that he's not embarrassed when he starts using a personal trainer. I doubt he's the testimonial you're looking for.
Thanks for the link for help on cleans. Between that and the section in the Starting Strength book, I think I'll be able to figure it out. |
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Re: Jordan\'s Log
10/25/07
Workout A Squat 3x5x180 Bench 1x5x180 1x3x180 1x9x155 Going to reset on the bench to 165 for next workout. Deadlift 1x5x205 Was feeling frisky, so I jumped up to 205. can't wait until I start lifting up two plates. |
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Re: Jordan\'s Log
10/29/07
Was busy with relatives this weekend so I missed Saturday's workout. Going to do M/W/S this week and back to T/Th/S next week. 10/29/07 Workout B Squat 3x5x185 My form is much better than it used to be. I really feel it in my hammys and butt at the bottom. Military 1x5x110 1x4x110 1x5x100 I hit a wall with the press. Going to reset this, probably to 95lbs. I'll need to find something smaller than 2.5 lb plates. Pendlay Rows 3x5x125 Oops I guess I forgot to go up in weight here. How high should I be bringing the weight up. Typically I just get my upper arm parallel to my torso/the ground. Should I be getting it higher? When I did lower weights I think the bar hit my chest. Maybe I'm doing too much weight now? |
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