*** The 2012 Gym Rats Thread ***

[Delvis]

This was linked to a while back: http://www.simplyshredded.com/mega-...ll-powerhypertrophy-routine-updated-2011.html

Sadly 5 days though, so unless you fancy tinkering?

As I understand it though, are you still not making gains?

 

[Syla5]

This was linked to a while back: http://www.simplyshredded.com/mega-...ll-powerhypertrophy-routine-updated-2011.html

Sadly 5 days though, so unless you fancy tinkering?

As I understand it though, are you still not making gains?

Thanks I did check out the above and it was an interesting read but a 5 day routine is not something I can work with

I am making gains but I like to change things up every now and then, been on my current routine for 3 months and although gains have been reasonable it was just something I threw together and I am looking to do something else with wider results that I might get better results from.

Also maybe hoping something different will help me reduce my bf % a little. Need to look shredded for summer lol

 

[Steedie]

Not the best leg session tonight, was busy which means I'm never as focused as I normally am

Leg Extension:
65kg x15
70kg x15
70kg x15
Dropset 50kg x10, 40kg x10, 30kg x10, 20kg x10, 10kg x10

Leg Press:
200kg x10
220kg x10
230kg x10
240kg x10

Squats:
60kg x10
80kg x10
100kg x6
100kg x8

Front Squats:
60kg x10
60kg x10
60kg x10

Standing Hamstring Curls Single Leg:
15kg x8
20kg x8
25kg x8

Seated Double Hamstring Curls:
30kg x12
35kg x12
40kg x8

Then finished off with half hour on the stepmill. Wanted to do lunges but just no room anywhere

 

[LiE]

Can't get my head round people who put their feet up in the air when bench pressing. I was told it 'helps make you better at stabilizing' ... right...

 

[Delvis]

Can't get my head round people who put their feet up in the air when bench pressing. I was told it 'helps make you better at stabilizing' ... right...

No no, it works the pecs more

 

[N19h7m4r3]

Can't get my head round people who put their feet up in the air when bench pressing. I was told it 'helps make you better at stabilizing' ... right...

No no, it works the pecs more

Sorry lads, you should all know it helps to work the glutes

 

[Delvis]

Sorry lads, you should all know it helps to work the glutes

Nar! Take it from this guy!

I have been training all working sets with feet/legs up for the past 2-3 months in order to maximize chest strength (without the leg drive).

 

[Freefaller]

It's just stupid. You'll end up knackering yourself doing it like that.

 

[N19h7m4r3]

Nar! Take it from this guy!

No thanks, if it really helped so much every powerlifter and strongman around would train like that.

Also him sugesting that you shouldn't breath while doing the sets..lol

 

[Djdom56]

Watch that guys elbows as he presses...

Good bye shoulders.

 

[SMed]

Dammit... but not all that surprising really.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olym...ghtlifter-pat-mendes-suspended-hgh/54326514/1

 

[icecold]

Yep saw that on Sugden. Unfortunately, I'm not surprised.

 

[Clipsey]

Sweet. jogged to the gym and jogged back (only about 3miles total) but the post surgery knee held up just fine
Old Clipsey is making a come back!!

 

[Delvis]

No thanks, if it really helped so much every powerlifter and strongman around would train like that.

Also him sugesting that you shouldn't breath while doing the sets..lol

Heh, I was joking you know

And yes...I think I'd pass out!

Watch that guys elbows as he presses...

Good bye shoulders.

Can you elaborate Dom? Only asking as my shoulders can cause me issues benching with a barbell so I'm interested in what you mean really

Sweet. jogged to the gym and jogged back (only about 3miles total) but the post surgery knee held up just fine
Old Clipsey is making a come back!!

Good man!

 

[Freefaller]

With the authority you post on every form check and training style discussed I would have thought you'd be able to tell Delvis

 

[Steedie]

With the authority you post on every form check and training style discussed I would have thought you'd be able to tell Delvis

 

[LiE]

 

[Deception]

Not a bad session, decided to give RDL a go.

Squats - 90kg (form felt a bit out when higher, so gone back to 90kg to nail it at this weight).
Push Press - 70kg
RDL - 90kg, 100kg and finally 110kg

Going to have a go at some other core exercises amongst others after work, tonight too.

 

[Compound]

I have to say i watched it too and couldn't figure out what was up with his elbows.

I'd like to know too as after my last two chest sessions I've had pain in my elbows.

 

[Skillmister]

Dammit... but not all that surprising really.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olym...ghtlifter-pat-mendes-suspended-hgh/54326514/1

Nooooooooooooo. Still love his lifts though he squats like a ****ing boss