Jim's New Training Log

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

4-12-9
1. Shirted Bench Press-295x3,315x2x2,335x1-Keep in mind not all of these touched but that is one of the things I am working on...becoming not only stronger but BETTER>
2. Band Pushdowns-doubled small and double mini-3x10
3. 45 Degree Back Raises-3x10
4. Kneeling Abs-70x3x15
5. Seated Calf raises-90x3x15

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

4-15-9
1. Squats in briefs-445x3,465x2x2,495x3 singles
2. Dumbbell bench Press-40sx3x20
3. Shoulder Horn-10sx3x12
4. Some light ab work

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

I did some testing last week to see where my problems with my shoulders and elbows are coming from. Apparently, I am very weak in my rotator cuff area/ I also have some other problem areas to work on so hopefully that will be the beginning of bigger and better bench pressing.
4-19-9
1. Shoulder Horn-10sx3x10
2. Bench Press-Pinky on the rings-205x3,215x3,225x6
3. Overhead Barbell ext-85x4x10
4. Dumbbell Curls-30x3x8 each hand
5. Ecternal Rotation-10x2x8 each side
6. Mini band Pullaparts-2x10

**Black Rider** · Subject: Re: Jim's New Training Log Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:31 pm

By weak in the rotator cuff do you mean internal problems or how you actually lift?

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Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

I have had shoulder and elbow pain for a while but lately it has gotten to the point that my bench is actually going down. The testing I did compared the amount I could lift in several exercises and showed a significant wekness in the rotators. Specifically external rotation so there is an imbalance in my shoulders I need to fix.

**Black Rider** · Subject: Re: Jim's New Training Log Mon Apr 20, 2009 10:17 am

That's interesting. How will you go about fixing that? Maybe I can get some ideas.

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Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

I plan to do a lot of rotator cuff exercises and work on the other areas I need. Watch my logs in the coming weeks. I plan to have a day where I do only stuff that will work on these areas.

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

4-22-9
1. Deads-Raw and conventional-325x3,345x3,365x6
2. Military Press-95x3,105x3,115x12
3. Pullups-5,3,4,3
4. Kettlebell Shrugs Hanging from a band-45sx2x20

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

4-27-9
I have been feeling really down all day today. Kind of in a funk I guess so I just did the main lift and very little else.
1. Bench Press-185x5,205x5,215x10
2. Some rotator stuff
And that's it.

**Black Rider** · Subject: Re: Jim's New Training Log Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:42 pm

I felt that way all last week. Sometimes gravity just seems stronger.

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I don't have time for all if it, so I pick my battles. I concentrate on spotting and weeding out satanic paper, handkerchiefs (do you really want Satan that close to your nose?) and eggs. I can spot satanic eggs at Wal Mart like a frickin' drug sniffing dog.

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

4-29-9 Bench
1. Bench Press w/ Pinki on the rings-worked up to 255 for a single then threw a shirt on and did 315. Stopped there. Didn't want to go heavy. My shoulders and elbows have been feeling pretty good so I just wanted to test the waters a bit.
2. Face Pulls-100x4x10
3. Seated Rows-100x4x10
Warmed up and ended with various rotator cuff exercises.

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-3-9
I have been slacking off really bad lately so it's time to get back on track. I have picked a meet on Aug 21, set up a plan and now it's time to get to work.
1. Bench Press-195x5,215x5,225x8
2. 5 Board Press-315x3x3
3. 45 Degree Back Raise-3x20
4. Calves-3 Sets
5. Abs-Bunch of sit ups
6. Rotator Cuff Work

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-6-9
1. Box Squats-really old loose single ply briefs-375x5,405x5,425x8
2. Dumbbell Bench Press-40sx3x20
3. 45 Degree Back Raises-8 reps with 30 lbs of chain, 3x8 with 60 lbs of chains
4. Pulldown Abs-knotted Green Band-3x15
5. Mini Band Pullaparts-3x15

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-9-9
1. Deadlifts-Raw Conv. -315x5,345x5,365x6
2. Pull-ups-3x6,5,5
3. Rear Delt Raises-3 sets
4. Curls-3 Sets

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

9-10-9
1. Bench Press-195x5,225x3,255x3
2. Tricep Rollbacks-40sx4x10
3. Goodmornings-135x3x8
4. Pulldown Abs-Knotted Blue Band-3x10
5. External Rotation-5x4x15 each side

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-12-9
1. Rack Pulls from Bottom Pin-455x1
2. 45 Degree Back Raises-100x4x6(on the last 2 sets I did 6 more reps without weight after the weighted reps)
3. Dumbbell Side Bends-70x3x12 each side
4. Seated Calf Raises-140x3x12
5. Hanging Leg Raises-3x15

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-14-9

Warm Ups-External Rotation with a mini band for a few sets. Some stretches for the hams and hips.

1. Box Squats-old single ply briefs-365x5,425x3,475x2
2. Behind the Neck Presses-45x2x10,65x2x10,95x3x10
3. Kettlebell Swings between the legs-50x3x8
4. Wood Choppers-small band-4x15 each side

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-17-9 Deload Week
1. Bench Press-155x5,175x5,185x5
2. Small Band Pushdowns-3x10
3. 45 Degree Back Raise-3x10
4. Sit Ups-3x20

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-20-9
1. Shirted Bench-315x2
2. 4 Board Press-315x3x5
3. Face Pulls-100x3x10
4. LAt Rows-100x3x10

Jim · Number of posts: 749 Age: 37 Registration date: 2007-06-01

5-22-9
1. Rack Pulls from bottom pin-365x3,385x3,405x4
2. Seated Rows-145x3x8
3. Kettlebell Shrugs(hanging from bands)-45sx3x15
4. Shoulder Horn-10sx3x10