Deception's 'insert awesome reference here' log.

Apologies if I have missed it elsewhere but how is your back getting on Deception?

Since we are on the topic of awesome core exercises, I forgot to put one in Delvis' log and deception has so kindly reminded me of it. One of my favourite combination exercises is offset KB lunges. You can do them one of two ways, either have one KB in each hand but have one heavy one and one light one, or only use one. You tend to get greater core work from the latter but it is worth trying both. You can also hold the weights in a front rack position for another variation.


I find the blue band the best one to use (one lighter than the green), I just feel the green is a little to much. Doesn't matter if it's all you have though :).

My back? Hah! It was fine for a period, but its back again (felt I tore it earlier in the year, hence what made me post some form checks :D). Doesn't seem to like Deadlifts that much, but Squats are coming along great until I hurt it and then I get some weird pressure and that's just unracking it:eek:.

Been emailing Ice about it, so going to spend deload week hammering my core work and lots of soft tissue work, ready for the bashing next week.

I remember trying the DB offset when Ice pointed them out, now those were fun with one heavy ass DB. Might throw them in some days too. Hopefully have a core of steel if I can manage to keep on top of all these.

What do you think to the Offset DB walks? Kinda the same, but instead of lunging, you walk around until your arm feels like its going to drop off.
 
thats some insane deloaded BSS' going on there deception nice work!

i am going to be making more time for core work in my next HST cycle as it has been lacking this time around :(

Just an update on this..They seemed pretty easy but the day isn't over and I've already got DOMS incoming :eek:
 
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OHP – 28/11/12
40x10 x3

Single arm DB Press
17.5x10 x3

DB Row
17.5x15 x3

Pull up/chin ups
BB Ab-rollouts - Can still feel it from Monday when under tension
Offset DB walks (45kg)
Leg raises

Now a question for Dom/Ice regarding the rollouts. Should I aim for heavy weight - low reps or light weight, but higher rep ranges.

Oh and going to order these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/furniture-s...1_15?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1353851871&sr=1-15

Seem cheap and big enough :)
 
Deception those sliders will be fine, they are the same as mine.

I like Goblets with a pulse, they are great for teaching a strong bottom position apart form anything else.

Great, ordered :D. While I've got you, do you have any input on the Roll outs in terms of reps/weight please :).
 
Attempted Deadlifts today for deload. Didn't go too bad and kept really strict even though they turned in to speed reps and 2" deficit.

Deadlifts:
70x10
90x10 x2

RDL
50x10 x3

BB bridge
50x20 x3

Only took 30mins and back survived the whole thing!:eek:
 
Well Deload is over and back feels fine (also managed to get my weight under 90kg for once!). :)

Squats – 02/12/12
50x5
70x5
100x3
110x1
115x5 x5

BG Split Squats
35x8 x3 – Whatever energy had I from squats was definitely gone after these!

X-Band walks

Body Saw – wow this absolutely destroy your core!
BB Roll-outs
Leg raises
 
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OHP - 03/12/12
30x5
50x3
67.5x5 x5

DB Press - was fatigued from ohp, so these were touch 'n go on reps!
27.5x8
25x8 8x2

DB Rows
25x10
32.5x10 x2

Got epic DOMS from yesterday too, good ol squat never fails to cripple me for the rest of the week!
 
In general not too bad matey, got a plan for deadlifts, and squats I just need to keep hammering.

Chest and shoulders are naff, so they need some major work on them.

Whats your master plan for Deadlifts?:cool:

Those OHP might justify adding some handstand press ups into your shoulder routine soon! :p

kd

You're forgetting the part about me face planting in to the floor :p
 
Bench – 05/12/12
35x10
50x5
70x1
90x1
97.5x5 x4
97.5x3

Paused Bench
90x3 – Ok, was being too optimistic here!
80x4 x3

Dips
BWx8 x3

Didn't get chance for BOR today, so will stick it on the end of my Deadlift session tomorrow (Still managed to get a nice pump in lats today though).
 
Decided to not to start too high on Deadlifts, just in case. They seemed to go fine, so will up the weight on the next one :)

2” Deficit Deadlifts (Beltless) – 06/12/12
50x5
80x3
100x3
135x5 x4

RDL
100x8
105x8 x2

BOR
70x3 - wtf, upper back feels destroyed from Deadlifts :eek:
60x8 x2
50x10

Body Saw
BB Rollouts
Leg raises
 
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Squats – 09/12/12
70x3
100x3
110x3
125x5 – Rep PB
125x5 – Almost killed me; Thought I was going to pass out towards the end
125x3f – Thank **** for the catchers, got in the hole and felt light headed; Ended up racking.
115x5 x2

BG Split Squats
35x10 x3

Body Saw
Roll-outs
X-Band walks

Tough session today; Head just wasn't with it and kept going light headed. I hit my target weight, so im happy :)
 
Nice effort mate :)

Not sure what im doing for squats tomorrow, depth wasnt amazing prior so may work on that...

Thanks :)

I was fried after all that. would have been nice if I got the 3rd set, but can't win em all. How you planning to tackle your depth issue? Moving on to triples next week before maxes.
 
Bench – 10/12/12
50x5
70x3
100x1
105x5 – Rep PB and decided to switch to paused
90x4 x2
92.5x4

Dips
+5kgx8 x2
+7.5kgx8
+10kgx10 x2

BOR
70x10
75x8 x2

Might stick to what I did above and hit my rep target and then switch to paused benching. Any input? :)
 
Well, I'll just be making sure I hit depth properly and naturally demolish my hamstrings as much as possible :p Weight will take a hit, but it's got to be done...I am seeing some nice growth in my legs currently, so I'm inclined whether or not to tamper with the routine just yet.

What you doing for mobility on your hips etc? So, you got a weight plan for today or just going to see how it feels?
 
If you want to get good at paused bench, do that, if not then continue as normal.

Paused bench was added as a way to help getting past the sticking point, getting the bar off my chest (was speaking to Ice about it). So yea, I will probably stick to doing my target rep for a set and then switch to paused while I've still got fuel in the tank and slowly get that up too.

Hopefully it will pay off in the long run :)
 
OHP – 12/12/12
25x5
50x5
60x3
72.5x4 x2 – Just can’t budge it after the 4th!
70x5
70x4
60x7 – Shoulders are destroyed

Single arm DB Press
22.5x8 x3 – Felt so weak after OHP

DB Row
32.5x8
35x8 x2

Didn't manage to hit my target reps, but not a bad attempt. Gives me something to work on.
 
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