Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
4.15.2024
High-Bar Squats
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285 x 6 x 2
335 x 3 x 2, 2 x 3
355 x 1 x 2
Standing Cable Leg Extension
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Weighted Sisy Squats
35 x 12 x 4
Lying Cable Knee Raises
90 x 10 x 3
Ab Wheel Rollouts
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High-Bar Squats
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285 x 6 x 2
335 x 3 x 2, 2 x 3
355 x 1 x 2
Standing Cable Leg Extension
50 x 12 x 5
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Lying Cable Knee Raises
90 x 10 x 3
Ab Wheel Rollouts
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
4.16.2024
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485 x 2
505 x 2
405 x 3
Good Mornings
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Nordic Curls
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Face Pulls
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Deadlift
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425 x 6
455 x 4
485 x 2
505 x 2
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Good Mornings
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
4.18.2024
Bench Press
175 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 7 x 2
285 x 6 x 2
295 x 4 x 2
315 x 2 x 2
320 x 1
Dumbbell Flyes
30 x 9 x 5
Lateral Plate Raises
25 x 12 x 4
Kneeling Cable Crunch
85 x 15 x 3
Face Pulls
50 x 15 x 3
Bench Press
175 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 7 x 2
285 x 6 x 2
295 x 4 x 2
315 x 2 x 2
320 x 1
Dumbbell Flyes
30 x 9 x 5
Lateral Plate Raises
25 x 12 x 4
Kneeling Cable Crunch
85 x 15 x 3
Face Pulls
50 x 15 x 3
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
What gets me about your bench never is the top single, but the absurd work up during which, among other things, you hit two sets of 7 with a weight that I can hit for a single. (Maybe a double with a gun to my head. Maybe.) Is there anything in particular about your training that you credit for your bench strength, or too many variables / too long a period to do so?
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The recent rep-PRs at 80% and up were probably due to increases in my caloric intake.DCR wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:45 amWhat gets me about your bench never is the top single, but the absurd work up during which, among other things, you hit two sets of 7 with a weight that I can hit for a single. (Maybe a double with a gun to my head. Maybe.) Is there anything in particular about your training that you credit for your bench strength, or too many variables / too long a period to do so?
Straight-arm pulldowns and rope pullovers helped with figuring out shoulder extension with better control. Mid/lower trap stuff helps with being able to pack my shoulders into the bench and maintain retraction long enough for a more stable setup throughout a set. Leg drive is always easier for me when I'm diligent about keeping glute-focused movements in rotation.
I think I just got used to the volume over time, though I'm only benching once a week now (which is probably helping too).
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Glad that I asked - this is good food for thought, particularly regarding the back work. I used to do a fuckload for back, and credited it (most especially barbell rows) for my not as strong as yours but stronger than the average bro's bench press, but over the last year sidelined it (1) because my back was "jacked enough" and (2) to prioritize biceps. A rethinking may be in order, which incidentally would line up with my recent thoughts about screwing weak point training and going ham on one's strengths.Renascent wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:21 amThe recent rep-PRs at 80% and up were probably due to increases in my caloric intake.DCR wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:45 amWhat gets me about your bench never is the top single, but the absurd work up during which, among other things, you hit two sets of 7 with a weight that I can hit for a single. (Maybe a double with a gun to my head. Maybe.) Is there anything in particular about your training that you credit for your bench strength, or too many variables / too long a period to do so?
Straight-arm pulldowns and rope pullovers helped with figuring out shoulder extension with better control. Mid/lower trap stuff helps with being able to pack my shoulders into the bench and maintain retraction long enough for a more stable setup throughout a set. Leg drive is always easier for me when I'm diligent about keeping glute-focused movements in rotation.
I think I just got used to the volume over time, though I'm only benching once a week now (which is probably helping too).
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
I’m about 20 years into a dirty bulk. Sadly, at least for me, the calories aren’t enough to boost the reps much.Renascent wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:21 amThe recent rep-PRs at 80% and up were probably due to increases in my caloric intake.DCR wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:45 amWhat gets me about your bench never is the top single, but the absurd work up during which, among other things, you hit two sets of 7 with a weight that I can hit for a single. (Maybe a double with a gun to my head. Maybe.) Is there anything in particular about your training that you credit for your bench strength, or too many variables / too long a period to do so?
Straight-arm pulldowns and rope pullovers helped with figuring out shoulder extension with better control. Mid/lower trap stuff helps with being able to pack my shoulders into the bench and maintain retraction long enough for a more stable setup throughout a set. Leg drive is always easier for me when I'm diligent about keeping glute-focused movements in rotation.
I think I just got used to the volume over time, though I'm only benching once a week now (which is probably helping too).
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In the spirit of this line of thought, I neglected to mention that I suspect overhead press volume has also helped my bench progress over the years, though maybe less so nowadays since I'm doing that no more than once a week as well. I think my anterior delts are smaller than they were two years ago, but I don't really care.
The dedicated back work stuff was in response to some weaknesses and movement deficiencies that came to the fore about five years ago after I swore off rows. I do tend to lean into my "strengths," so to speak, by doing mostly the same movements pretty often, but I often end up lamenting how little time is left for addressing some of the weaknesses that are holding me back.
At this point, I'm still adjusting to life as an alleged 200-pounder, since all of this is still new. I think my head has gotten bigger, though that could be age. I think I need to buy new work shirts again soon, which I always resent doing (I just hate spending money on anything work-related, except for pens). And my scale is unreliable (one day it said 200 lbs, then 208 about three days later, and the damn dial moves too far past zero once I step off).
I'm not sure when I'll abort the "bulk." I am knocking on forty, and stress already does enough of a number on me, but so far it's been fun pushing a few lifts beyond my comfort zone and thinking, "Oh, so this is why the drunk Texan dude kept telling people to fatten up -- it makes the weights go 'yeet!'"
I'm also considering a change of scenery at work, so I won't be able to scarf down chickpeas and almonds behind a desk forever.
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
4.29.2024
Bench Press
175 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 7 x 2
285 x 5 x 2
295 x 4 x 2
315 x 1 x 2
320 x 1 x 2
Dumbbell Flyes
30 x 9 x 5
Single-Arm High Cable Reverse Flyes
35 x 8 x 5
Kneeling Cable Crunch
85 x 15 x 3
Face Pulls
60 x 10 x 4
Weighted Sisy Squats
25 x 12 x 4
Lying Cable Knee Raise
90 x 10 x 3
Bench Press
175 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 7 x 2
285 x 5 x 2
295 x 4 x 2
315 x 1 x 2
320 x 1 x 2
Dumbbell Flyes
30 x 9 x 5
Single-Arm High Cable Reverse Flyes
35 x 8 x 5
Kneeling Cable Crunch
85 x 15 x 3
Face Pulls
60 x 10 x 4
Weighted Sisy Squats
25 x 12 x 4
Lying Cable Knee Raise
90 x 10 x 3
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
5.6.2024
Bench Press
175 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 7 x 2
285 x 5 x 2
295 x 4 x 3
315 x 1 x 2
320 x 1
Dumbbell Flyes
30 x 9 x 5
Lateral Plate Raises
25 x 12 x 3
Seated Dumbbell Reverse Flyes
30 x 12 x 4
Bench Press
175 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 7 x 2
285 x 5 x 2
295 x 4 x 3
315 x 1 x 2
320 x 1
Dumbbell Flyes
30 x 9 x 5
Lateral Plate Raises
25 x 12 x 3
Seated Dumbbell Reverse Flyes
30 x 12 x 4
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I had meant to comment on this at the time that you posted, forgot, and then the issue of OHP driving bench came up again in another log, reminding me that during covid all OHP and zero bench for nine months resulted in my bench still being around 90% of the prior max. I'm gonna bring it back, just dunno where yet, and of course I'm writing this with a sore lower back from DB bent rows of all things, and the whole reason that I ditched OHP was lower back bitchiness. Might do the presses and rows on the same day to relegate all lower back stressors to one day, which would fall every eight days. If I can't handle that, I've got bigger problems.Renascent wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:28 pmIn the spirit of this line of thought, I neglected to mention that I suspect overhead press volume has also helped my bench progress over the years, though maybe less so nowadays since I'm doing that no more than once a week as well. I think my anterior delts are smaller than they were two years ago, but I don't really care.
p.s. Ts & Ps for your onion chives.
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I find it easier to keep press-related lumbar fatigue in check when I'm consistent with glute and hip flexor movements.DanCR wrote: ↑Tue May 07, 2024 10:37 amI'm gonna bring it back, just dunno where yet, and of course I'm writing this with a sore lower back from DB bent rows of all things, and the whole reason that I ditched OHP was lower back bitchiness. Might do the presses and rows on the same day to relegate all lower back stressors to one day, which would fall every eight days. If I can't handle that, I've got bigger problems.
With that said, I fully expect the next press session to be a shitshow, given that it's been over a month since the PR (and the last press session).
I'm hoping for a miracle, and expecting the worst.p.s. Ts & Ps for your onion chives.
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5.7.2024
Underhand Barbell Hang Rows
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Landmine T-Bar Rows
200 x 10 x 6
Weighted Pull Ups
50 x 5 x 4
Straight-Arm Pulldowns
95 x 10 x 6
Underhand Barbell Hang Rows
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Landmine T-Bar Rows
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
5.9.2024
Overhead Press
155 x 9 x 2
175 x 6 x 2
185 x 5 x 2
195 x 4 x 2
205 x 2 x 2
Yazmin Press
185 x 7 x 2
195 x 6 x 5
205 x 4
Rope Pushdowns
80 x 12 x 4
85 x 8 x 2
Barbell Hang Shrugs
315 x 15 x 4
Overhead RTEs
85 x 12 x 4
90 x 8 x 2
Incline Dumbbell Shrugs
85 x 20 x 3
Overhead Press
155 x 9 x 2
175 x 6 x 2
185 x 5 x 2
195 x 4 x 2
205 x 2 x 2
Yazmin Press
185 x 7 x 2
195 x 6 x 5
205 x 4
Rope Pushdowns
80 x 12 x 4
85 x 8 x 2
Barbell Hang Shrugs
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Nice pressing!
What's a Yazmin Press?
What's a Yazmin Press?
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Snatch push press. Felt cute when I "named" it (I also didn't know of its proper name at the time).
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Re: Tip Toeing in my Vibrams
Damn nice press PR and cat PR haha.
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Awesome work as always. Looking at your overhead pressing longingly like a scorned ex lover thinking one day that’ll be me again lol.
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I second the press compliments.
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@FilmBuff, @hector, thanks!
I've a bit of ground to recover, but I'm looking forward to approaching something resembling a regular schedule again soon.
I've a bit of ground to recover, but I'm looking forward to approaching something resembling a regular schedule again soon.