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Joined : 31 May 2007 Posts : 238

1-7-8 Squats

1. Squats in Canvas-Worked up to 575x1
2. Box Squats-briefs-315x8x2
3. Seated Calf Raises-90x4x15
4. Ab Wheel-4x12

Joined : 31 May 2007 Posts : 238

1-9-8 Bench
1. Bench Press-warmed up and put on Inzer DD at 365x1,405x1,425x1
2. Bench Press-135x2x15 Just to get the blood flowing again and for a little hypertrophy work.
3. Standing DB Shoulder Press-25sx2x10,40sx3x10
Check out the date!!! It's my weight class and as far as I can figure it's the only time it will ever happen this way. Kind of nerdy but cool?!?!

Age : 34 Joined : 06 Mar 2007 Posts : 3219

I'm a #'s guy and I love life's little coincidences so I'm absolutely loving that 1-9-8 thing!!

Your #'s are impressive for 198! Do you struggle to get down to 198 or to get up to 198 or is it more or less your body's natural weight when you lift hard and eat normally?
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I am usually around 205 or so. I have a background in wrestling so it is natural an easy for me to cut weight for a meet.

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1-11-8 Deadlifts
1. Sumo Deadlifts-After warmup-405x1,425x1,455xmiss(at knees). These 3 attempts done in gear.
2. Chest Supported Dumbbell Rows-70sx4x8
3. Calf Raises-90x2x15,90x2x12
4. Janda Sit Ups-3 sets of a couple reps each. I don't remember but I think the most I got on any set was 5!!
5. Neck Harness-30x2x15

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1-13-8 Bench Assistance
1. Lockouts with fat bar(6" ROM)-worked up to 315x5, 365x3
2. Some Curls
3. Band Pullaparts-monstermini-2x10
4. Shoulder horn-10x3x10

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1-14-8 Squats

1. Squats in Canvas- I had a box but only got to about 4" high. I need to break this suit in enough to get some briefs on under it. I did 365+blues for 5 sets of 2-5 depending on how far I could get down.
2 Sit Ups w/ a 10 lb plate behind my head-4x10.
3. Blue Band GMs-2x15
4. Sled-70x50 yards each way for 3 trips.

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1-16-8 ME Bench(sort of)

1. Bench Press-135x5,185x5,225x3, Put on Inzer Double Denim-315x3,365x1,385x1(would have gone to 405 but my regular bench guy had an emergency)

2. 3 Board Press in Shirt-315x3,365x3,405x3(again I would have normally went higher)

3. Bench in Shirt(again)-365x1-much easier than the first time.

4. Dumbbell Ext On Floor-40sx6x10

5. T-Bar Rows-90x6x10

Joined : 31 May 2007 Posts : 238

Well guys, I had a major set back the other day. I was trying to stretch out the legs in my canves suit by soaking it in water and iflating basketballs in them. I put in too much air pressure and blew out the left leg!!!!
I was really upset for a while. Then I found an alterations place locally that does leather work and took it to them. They are working on it now and said it shouldn't be a problem to fix the suit, reinforce it and alter the legs. Hopefully it will work out.

I know this may sound odd or petty but a few prayers couldn't hurt. I am planning on using this meet to take pledges from my congregation at church based on my total at the meet and the money would be used to help pay off our church's debt so I need all the help I can get.

Age : 34 Joined : 06 Mar 2007 Posts : 3219

Sorry to hear about the suit!! Maybe it'll be better than new when you get it back!

Prayers have been lifted...

Have you started taking pledges? What a cool idea....
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1-20-8 DE Bench
1. Bench Press-185+2 sets of 1/2" chain-9 singles using 3 grips. I went to my competition grip and did(all with the chains)-205 and 245 for singles.
2. Dumbbell Shoulder Presses-40sx6x8
3. Mini Band Pullaparts-4x10
4. Shoulder Horn-5sx3x15

Joined : 31 May 2007 Posts : 238

1-21-8 Squats
Since my suit is out being worked on there was a change of plans sort of. I stayed with the planned band tension but didn't go as heavy.
1. Box Squat w/ Viking briefs-blue and small bands-225x6x2
2. Ghetto Back Attack-45x10,65x10,95x8**
3. Sit Ups-10 lb plate behind my head-3x10
** If anyone is interested in my "ghetto back attack" I will try to take some pics. I can tell you that the 3 sets i did on these were harder than my 6 sets of squats and really hammered my lower back and hams.
Also, an update...I called to ask how the suit was coming and they said they were working on it now. Should have it tomorrow or the following day. They said everything is going well. No unforseen problems.

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1-23-8 ME Bench
1. Bench Press-worked to 225x5 raw then added shirt and went to 365x1
2. Foam Press(same height as 2 board) in shirt-315x3,365x3,405x1
3. Bench Press-365x1 again.
4. Tricep Death-185x5 to each(chest,2 board,3 board,4 board,5 Board) with no rest between.
5. T-Bar rows-90x4x10
The idea on this day is to work up to opener in a shirt. Do some lower board presses in your shirt(Max Effort but DO NOT MISS). For example, the way the 405 felt on the foam, I think I could have done 3 but not sure so I stopped at one. Best to stop on a possitive note.
Then after you are fatigued from the "ME" work you hit your opener again. If you can hit it once you're tired you will smoke it on meet day. I plan on openeing at 400 in the meet but I haven't had a spotter in 2 weeks so I am taking the weight out myself.
Then trash your tris and hit some back.
That's the plan!!!!!!!!!

Age : 34 Joined : 06 Mar 2007 Posts : 3219

Nice, brutal session!
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suit Update !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I go pick up the suit today and the thing looks bullet proof where they patched it. They opened up my legs a bit too much but the hips are still really tight and now I can get a pair of briefs on under it. I tried it on today but didn't put any weight on it so we will have to wait until Monday to see if it works.

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1-27-8 DE Bench Day
I didn't feel like doing much today so I took a page from the "Book of Wendler" and did 9 singles with 185 + 2 sets of 1/2" chain and called it a day.
1-28-8 Squats
Today was the day to try the repaired suit. So...
1. Box Squats-I put on the Viking briefs @ 225x2,315x2. I then put on the canvas. Went on easy after I strapped in to the rack and hung in it. Felt pretty good. Went to 405x1,455x1,505x1,555x1. The last weight was a grinder. Suit held up good. I think I need to look into some Boss briefs but overall I am happy with this.
2. Box Squats-briefs only-315x5x2
3. Sit Ups with a 25 behind my head-8,7,4

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1-30-8 Bench
1. Shirt work-put on a Katana at 225 and I couldn't even get my hands out to grab the bar so I took it off and put on the Inzer DD-went to 365 for a double.
2. Chest press machine-warmed up at 90x12 then 125x6,4,2 DC style.
3. Some shoulder horn stuff
Another week of training partner no shows!!! I'm getting really tired of this crap!!!!

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2-1-7 DE Squats
Started the strength speed phase tonight(the phase before the circa max phase). It was harder than I expected it to be.
1. Box squats-135+ 2 blues(about 400 lbs of tension at the top from the bands)-5x2. Used briefs and a belt only.
2. Back Attack-barx5,95x5,135x3x5
3. Ab stuff

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2-4-8 Test Day for Squats
All I did today was squat. All my squat training up to the meet is going to be based on today.
1. Box Squats-135x10, put on single ply Titan briefs. 135x3,225x2,315x1. Put on ACE Suit-405x1,455x1,505x1 all were really easy. 555x1.
Took box away and hit 2 more singles at 555.
All in all a good day. I hit the same weight I did with my canvas an 2 ply briefs and it was so much easier...and it didn't take 40 minutes to get out of the suit.
I'm thinking this is my suit for this meet.

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2-6-8 Speed Bench
1. Bench press-95+doubled minis-9 triples-paused each rep on the pins at chest level for a 2 count.
2. Side laterals-30sx4x10
3. Wide grip chins-3x3,1x2(stop laughing)
4. Closegrip chins-2x5