jamesxvx Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Oh definitely. I've explained that a lot too, I love the physiology behind muscle growth. Ended up taking a few classes on the physiology as well. But its just funny hearing people say things that don't really mean much from their opinions haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I'm somewhat lucky in that I'm one of the old(er) men at the Uni gym, it's mostly full of students, so I don't get any stupid comments as most tend to ignore me or just silently wonder what's up with the older guy growling through heavy squats and deadlifts. I've met some good strong dudes there though. I chuckle a bit when I look at my calves and how small they seem to be compared to a lot of other people. I've never isolated them on a lift or tried to work them - I'm happy enough when they facilitate my squats and deadlifts, so they don't really need to do a ton of work or be really huge. But that goes along with the rest of my body philosophy - I'm happy to be strong and don't feel the need to be huge. A 15-20 year younger version of myself might disagree I see a lot of kids (freshmen/sophomores), gym rookies, that come in to the gym and try to do some good barbell lifts but obviously don't know how to do them properly. I think back at how much it would have helped me if I had someone actually in the gym to give me some tips and show me proper form, so I step up and offer some advice. Some of them are very grateful, and I think it helps their self-esteem and motivation to keep lifting. Some of them just brush me off because they think they know better or that I'm just some weird coot talking out my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I hear ya james, a couple of friends made the comment to me "shouldn't you be a lot bigger than you are considering you've been lifting for so long, or is it because you're vegan?" Eurghhh, its not difficult to explain that I lift for strength and that being vegan has no detrimental effect on my progress, but its so tedius and annoying to have to justify.. Anywho hope everythings cool in canada dude! How are your studies going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Both of you guys have the same gym experiences as me haha, or so it seems. Some people I guess, pretty funny the outlook and opinons they have. Canada is cool man, literally. Negative 10 degrees celcius today. Which isn't too bad haha. Studies are good, two midterms this week which will keep me busy this weekend with the books. Hope all is well with you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 February 3, 2013Accessory Training MPBarx8, 105x8, 135x8, 135x7, 115x10Shrugs225x12, 275x12, 315x12EZ curlsbarx20, +50x12x3Good Mornings135x8, 185x10, 225x10Calf raises (standing)320x15, 340x15, 360x15, 380x15DB Bench45x10, 55x12, 60x10 PB Haven't handled 60s before, chest is definitely gaining strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 February 5, 2013Deadlifts for RepsDL with 1" Deficit135x8, 225x8, 275x8, 315x8, 335x84" Block Pulls315x3, 365x3, 405x3, 405x3 Oly Squats135x8, 225x8, 225x8, 225x8 Leg Curls90x10, 120x10, 135x10, 120x10 Shrugs225x12x3 Back Raises50AbsDecline Sit ups bwx50, w/20 ball 50 Body weight is sitting in between 175-180 now, which is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 February 7, 2013Heavy Bench Day Floorpressbarx8, 95x8, 115x5, 135x5, 185x5, 205x2x4, 205x1 No spotter, didn't want to pin myself on the floor MPbarx12, 95x12, 115x12, 115x11 Benchbarx15, 95x12, 135x15, 135x13Tried a bigger arch on my bench setup today. Felt more comfortable. Although these were for reps, I'm interested to see how it will feel with heavier weight. DB shrugs65sx12, 75sx12, 75sx12 Lat Pull downs120x15, 120x15, 135x12 Tri. press down30x25, 45x25, 50x25, 45x25 AbsDecline sits bwx50+45 plate for 45.Core is getting stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I always try to get a good arch in my back on bench, no matter the weight. However, I find that with heavy weight I lose track of the arch and it flattens a bit - until I need to throw some leg drive into the push and then I become very aware of the arch as I am actively trying to hold my ass to the bench as I squeeze my legs. You're getting stronger by the minute, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Thanks Asparagus. The cube is definitely helping haha.Its the first time I've tried a substnatial arch, mine are usually mellow. But It felt a lot better and way more smooth. I'm hoping to get it down. The 5x5 is working really well for you man, I've seen some big strength gains from your end. Leg Day (During the biggest storm in Ontario)Squats135x5, 185x5, 225x3x8)Did these triples with little rest in between, felt great. Olympic squats225x5x5School got cancelled half way through this set, with the public transit telling people they have to make their way to a bus stop if they wanted to get home. I didn't get through my assistant exercises, so I'll be back tomorrow. I may just repeat the workout again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 February 11, 2013Hectic weekend, glad i got back to the weights. Deadlifts from the floor135x5, 225x5, 275x5, 8 sets of triples at 315. About 60-90 seconds rest in between.Snatch grip deads off 2"225x3x12Oly Squatsbarx8, 135x8, 185x8, 225x8, 2255x8Shrugs225x3x12Lat Pull down105x4x15 Hanging leg raises and knees to chest10+10x2Decline sit ups BWx20, with 18 ball, 45Back raises50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Nice deadlifting, oooh you rebel pulling from the floor lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 It said in my notebook to pull from the floor haha, I think I messed up. But it ruled none the less haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 February 13, 2013Bench for repsIncline benchbarx10, 95x10, 135x8, 155x8. Could have gone heavier, but felt solid on the bench.95x18, 95x16 ( I went at a busy time, no room by the dumbbells, went back to the barbell instead) MPBarx10, 105x12, 105x12, 95x12Close Gripbarx12, 95x12, 135x12, 135x12 Peck Deck120x15, 135x15, 135x15 Tri Press30x100 reps AbsDecline sits bwx40, 45 plate x 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 February 14, Heavy valentine's Day squatsbarx10, 95x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x2, 285x2, 295x2, 305x2, 315x2 PB Good mornings135x8, 225x8, 225x8, 225x8 Leg Press4PPSx20, 4.5x20, 4.5x20, 4.5x20 Lunges50sx12x3 Leg curls90x5080x50 AbsDecline sits bwx60, w/20x 45 Legs felt really strong today, and I ended up with a double with 315 on my back. Came up fairly quickly, Should have hit a triple but didn't have a spotter. Worth a shot next heavy squat day. Its been one of those months where I haven't noticed a lot of physical changes, but I've had some really good days. Hitting that double today coupled with a 475 pull off 45 plates are keeping me in good spirits. One more week on the cube then a mock meet to test my maxes. I have a reading break next week so I'll be taking that fully off from the gym and coming back hard.Heavy squat musicSounds like rage against the machine Hatebreed. Self explanatory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Congrats on the squat PB ~ killed it !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks MF. I'm super stoked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Heavy Deadlift February 25, 2013 DL off 2"135x5, 225x5, 275x3, 315x3, 365x2, 405x1, 455x1, 475x1375x5x2Snatch grip deads225x8, 275x5, 275x5DB rows65sx10, 85sx10, 85sx10 DB shrugs60sx20x2 Up and down plank50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 February 27, 2013Explosive BenchBenchBarx10, 95x10, 115x5, 135x5, 155x3x8, 185x8 Incline DB Bench30sx15, 40sx15x2DB Fly22.5sx12x3MPbarx10, 95x10, 105x8, 105x8Pressdown100 reps @ 40Hanging leg raises and Knee to chest50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Solid training as always matey, you still on the cube method? How's it going for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks Rossco. I'm still on the cube, just finishing up my last cycle this week and Sunday I'll be testing my maxes. Its definitely given me a lot of gains, from what I can tell at least. Its a great method, and the routine is solid as hell. I'm thinking about branching to a different routine next week, mostly ed coan's deadlift, squat and bench. There are a few routines I've been looking into. I just want to see how my body reacts to the different routines out there I guess. I don't want to limit myself to just trying the 5/3/1 and cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 My bad its the Ed Coan deadlift and bench and the smolov squat cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 nice, smolov squat program is badass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Smolov is a killer, be prepared to increase your food intake if you run it. How long did you run The Cube for James? You still doing your meet, can't be that many weeks away now can it? Mine is just over 7wks, can't wait !! Hope you have had a good weekend MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Smolov looks awesome. I love the volume that it has. I ran it for 9 weeks total, so three cycles. Hit a bunch of PRs which was awesome. How have you been MF? Asparagus: I'm stoked. I found a javascript to run my weights and I'm really happy seeing where I'll be at in a couple of months. I'm pretty stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 March 1, 2013Last day of the cubeSquatsbarx10, 95x5, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x2, 295x1, 315x1 (Easy), 335x1 PBSpotter's comment - "That came up fast. You don't fuck around in the hole."It felt good, Legs felt sturdy, and I'm happy with a 10 pound PB in 2 weeks. 405 is just getting closer and closer.OLY225x5x5Called her quits and did a bunch of ab work to prep for the mock meet tomorrow. Bench and dead max attempts should be fun. Hoping to put up some good numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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