Xiva - Strength block!

[Xiva]

I love DB Rows!

Well they're good, but my friends tells me i'm not cheating enough. Well i dont like to cheat

 

[Sentinel]

Well they're good, but my friends tells me i'm not cheating enough. Well i dont like to cheat

I never cheat on DB Rows. Contrary to everyone's obsession with these so called "Kroc" rows where you basically yank the weight up using every muscle in your upper torso, I prefer using heavy weight, low reps and usually focusing on my upper back. Control over the weight is a must for me. Cheating is retarded.

 

[jonathan]

I never cheat on DB Rows. Contrary to everyone's obsession with these so called "Kroc" rows where you basically yank the weight up using every muscle in your upper torso, I prefer using heavy weight, low reps and usually focusing on my upper back. Control over the weight is a must for me. Cheating is retarded.

x 2

 

[Sentinel]

^^^ Good to hear I am beginning to like MM more and more!!!

 

[Xiva]

^^^ Good to hear I am beginning to like MM more and more!!!

I'm also new in here, but i'm quiet pleased as well. Alot of people with great knowledge in here!

 

[Sentinel]

I'm also new in here, but i'm quiet pleased as well. Alot of people with great knowledge in here!

Agreed!

 

[Xiva]

29. December 2009

Great workout today, energi was in top!

Bill starr, week 4, training 1

Squat

12x40kg
12x60kg

5x70kg
5x80kg
5x85kg
5x90kg
5x95kg PR!

Deadlift

12x60kg

5x80kg
5x90kg
5x100kg
5x110kg
5x120kg PR!

Bench press

10x20kg

5x35kg
5x42,5kg
5x50kg
5x55kg
5x60kg

Beach work

Rear lateral raise

12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg

Barbell curls - Semi cheat - Slow negativ phase

10x37,5kg
10x37,5kg
10x37,5kg
10x37,5kg
10x37,5kg

Lateral raise

12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg

Standing calf raise

15x210kg -> 15x180kg -> 15x150kg -> 15x120kg -> 15x90kg -> 15x60kg -> 15x30kg -> 15xBW

Preventive exercises

2x Rotator manchet
1x Core
1x Scapulair pushups
- 2 Sets

Note: Super round, with 2 PR's not bad!

 

[Sentinel]

Where do you live? Your journal posts are at odd US and India times. I take it you're somewhere in Europe?

 

[Xiva]

How often do you guys train grip?

 

[Sentinel]

Once a week. I love grip training. If you want some tips on Grip Training, let me know.

 

[Tunen]

Who the f*ck loves grip training lol.

Cheating is not necessarily retarded, no. Extremely heavy cheated high rep DB rows (for instance) yield anabolism.

 

[Sentinel]

Who the f*ck loves grip training lol.

Cheating is not necessarily retarded, no. Extremely heavy cheated high rep DB rows (for instance) yield anabolism.

I think one of the worst feelings I've ever experienced is my inability to grip a heavy barbell. For me, grip training is a MUST and having my gripping ability exceed my deadlifting capacity on a consistent basis is extremely important for me.

I dunno about the extremely heavy db rows....I've used some pretty solid numbers and I love db rowing but I don't think cheating where I am relying heavily on torso rotation to pull the weight up is such an awesome idea. After all, the purpose of a strong upper back (for me) is to pull a heavy weight off the floor. Cheating at it when it doesn't help me is kinda useless and just an ego stroker. But then, it does depend on what ones goals are.

 

[jonathan]

I think one of the worst feelings I've ever experienced is my inability to grip a heavy barbell. For me, grip training is a MUST and having my gripping ability exceed my deadlifting capacity on a consistent basis is extremely important for me.

I dunno about the extremely heavy db rows....I've used some pretty solid numbers and I love db rowing but I don't think cheating where I am relying heavily on torso rotation to pull the weight up is such an awesome idea. After all, the purpose of a strong upper back (for me) is to pull a heavy weight off the floor. Cheating at it when it doesn't help me is kinda useless and just an ego stroker. But then, it does depend on what ones goals are.

grip is very important, and I love to train it too. It is fun to have vices in stead of hands. haha

 

[Sentinel]

grip is very important, and I love to train it too. It is fun to have vices in stead of hands. haha

Definitely agree

 

[tim290280]

Who the f*ck loves grip training lol.

Cheating is not necessarily retarded, no. Extremely heavy cheated high rep DB rows (for instance) yield anabolism.

Sounds like you haven't closed the CoC gripper yet

I agree that grip training can feel like an add-on to training, but it can also be great fun: farmers walks, thick bar pulls, watching some ass clown try and close your gripper while you were getting a drink and seeing him try with both hands........

Awesome work on the PB's Mike!

 

[Comin_Up]

Congrats on getin those PR's. Makin improvements thats what its all about.

 

[Xiva]

Thanks Tim and Comin up

 

[jonathan]

Sounds like you haven't closed the CoC gripper yet

I agree that grip training can feel like an add-on to training, but it can also be great fun: farmers walks, thick bar pulls, watching some ass clown try and close your gripper while you were getting a drink and seeing him try with both hands........

Awesome work on the PB's Mike!

exactly

 

[Xiva]

31. December 2009

Bill starr, week 4 of X, training 2 - Light

Squat

10x50kg

5x60kg
5x65kg
5x70kg
5x75kg
5x80kg

Incline DB press

5x17,5kg
5x20kg
5x22,5kg
5x25kg
4+1(forced) x 27,5kg
- Next week, i got it

RDL

12x60kg

8x92,5kg PR!
8x92,5kg
8x90kg
8x90kg

Military press

5x30kg
5x35kg
5x40kg
5x45kg
5x47,5kg
- Really good today

1-arm DB rows - At bench

8x37,5kg
8x37,5kg
8x37,5kg
8x37,5kg

Beach work

Barbell curls

12x37,5kg
12x37,5kg
12x37,5kg
12x37,5kg
8x37,5kg > 6x32,5kg

A1) Rear lateral raises

12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg

A2) Dumbell lateral raises

12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg

Standing calf raises - Dropset (lol)

15x220kg -> 200kg -> 180kg -> 160kg -> 140kg -> 120kg -> 100kg ->80kg ->60kg -> 40kg ->20kg -> BW

Preventive exercises

2x Rotator manchet
1x Core
- 2 Sets

Happy new year

 

[Comin_Up]

31. December 2009

Bill starr, week 4 of X, training 2 - Light

Squat

10x50kg

5x60kg
5x65kg
5x70kg
5x75kg
5x80kg

Incline DB press

5x17,5kg
5x20kg
5x22,5kg
5x25kg
4+1(forced) x 27,5kg
- Next week, i got it

RDL

12x60kg

8x92,5kg PR!
8x92,5kg
8x90kg
8x90kg

Military press

5x30kg
5x35kg
5x40kg
5x45kg
5x47,5kg
- Really good today

1-arm DB rows - At bench

8x37,5kg
8x37,5kg
8x37,5kg
8x37,5kg

Beach work

Barbell curls

12x37,5kg
12x37,5kg
12x37,5kg
12x37,5kg
8x37,5kg > 6x32,5kg

A1) Rear lateral raises

12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg
12x12,5kg

A2) Dumbell lateral raises

12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg
12x10kg

Standing calf raises - Dropset (lol)

15x220kg -> 200kg -> 180kg -> 160kg -> 140kg -> 120kg -> 100kg ->80kg ->60kg -> 40kg ->20kg -> BW

Preventive exercises

2x Rotator manchet
1x Core
- 2 Sets

Happy new year

Another PR, great week so far and those calf raises look like a beast those must have hurt like a bitch. Well done

happy new year