TR vs the future
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well done on the bench. I've got a pb unspotted of 93kg*3. I suggest you set up 2 parrallel dip bars, regular dips really helps the bench....(not sure if you have that, I remember you have a dip-station, but that sounded like a reference to food <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />....)<br />
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btw..<br />
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I thought I ran up more steps,[b] I blame a group of people using the track to walk and I had to slow until they let me pas[/b]t <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> can't of been my fault!! <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /><br />
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That said, I had nothiing in the tank for the final sprint either!!<br />
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be careful out there, we could be reading about you on the net...<br />
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haha, yeah my dip station has nothing to do with food <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />
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Got to set me up a dip bar in the garage - I did my own chinup bar, but that is well above car height and Mrs TA likes her panel work the way it is...<br />
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I just got a couple of bits of wood, drilled a hole into one side, and screw a DB into it, the other piece is the same height As the hole obviously, and my bench with the bar on it is the other side, works a treat.<br />
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I also did something freakin daft yesterday, was taking weights off the bar from the bench, had taken them off either side, and got down to 20 either side, and then I took all the weight off one side and the the bar whooshed up past the side of my head... -
As long as you learned something <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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Keep off the straps for as long as you can (within a workout) - at least go till grip failure then put them on imo. What grip are you using for DL's? double overhand will see you improve your grip strength pretty quickly, because it's tough! I use mixed grip and after using straps for all my sets now I only put them on once my grip starts to go. That way you get max workout on your grip and you can use straps to push to heavier weights too. <br />
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Nice work on the bench! I've just moved to dumbbell benching for a bit (approx 4 weeks) - I've hit the wall at 105/110 and just wasn't able to push on. Did a bit of reading online and trawled youtube for some ideas. If you've got a dumbbell setup you could try mixing it up? Dumbbells have the added benefit of being easy to drop! I know what you mean about wanting to push yourself on bench but not having a spotter! Not sure if a 7 year old qualifies lol<br />
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Good to hear the back is coming right mate! You seem to be lining up for some good improvements : ) Raaaagggh!!! -
yeah having more weight has certainly motivated me to push myself and improve the weights I lift.<br />
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I do have some dumb bells, but they just aint the same as a traditional bench press for that feeling of satisfaction when you get a PB <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> I do mix up my workouts, usually 2 exercises with varied set numbers.<br />
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On the deadlifts, I had been just using overhand, and TBH, I have been a bit lazy on the deadlifts (again, lack of weight had been an issue) but after doing them on the weekend I am keen to get stuck in. -
What about mixing in some bent over rows (barbell) - that would assist with grip strength too. Volume is the only answer for DL's. Now you have the extra weights there are no excuses ha ha!!<br />
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Maybe you could start with overhand then move to mixed grip once you fatigue, then add straps once your grip is knackered... lots of cool ideas on youtube for that sort of thing too. -
arms, shoulders, legs<br />
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did 2 sets of 8 x 120 squats today, pretty happy with that, not a PB from many moons ago, but best I have done in a long while. -
Chest, back and abs<br />
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Chest I did DB press and dips<br />
Back I did deadlifts (only 8 x 90kg today and alternated under an dover hand grip) and pull ups<br />
Abs I did mountain climbers (or whatever they are called) planks and crunches in quick sucession x 3 without a break....ouch! -
Good daily consistency, keep it up....<br />
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How many dips and pull ups? Hundreds? Heh<br />
I'd like to have your opinion after doing say 10-15 minutes of dips or pull ups with 30-60 seconds break between efforts. Nice way to finish the workout... -
haha, no way!!<br />
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At the moment, I do my main exercise with 5 sets, and the 2nd exercise is only 3 sets, so dips were only 15 each.<br />
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Pull ups were my second exercise tonight, although I did 4 sets just cos I need to get better, I have always and still SUCK at pull ups, 9 un-aided is my best to date!<br />
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Have put on a couple of kgs (95kg after hovering around 92.8-93.2kg since Feb) I havent been able to shake over the past month, I put it down to the fact I havent run for that period either (initially due to back) but am itching to go for a long run this weekend. -
out for a >7km run today, as usual TR Jnr wanted to come along on his bike, unfortunately today, he was obviously not feeling energetic, as he kept stopping for a break and wanting to walk up the hills instead of ride, and also asking me to push his bike...so a 45+/- run turned into 56 mins.<br />
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Will probably go for a run again tomorrow... -
went for another run yesterday, only a 5km one this time (38 mins) TR Jnr along again, he beat me in our final sprint for the last 200m yesterday and often had to turn and wait for me!!<br />
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Feeling a bit stiff this morning, but then that is the first time in ages I have run both days of a weekend, more so the fact I hadnt been running since i hurt my back a month ago. -
After an odd day yesterday where I had some seriously painful cramp in my left glute (never get cramp!!) from about 4am through to about 7pmish...I didnt do anything.<br />
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Today;<br />
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Arms (straight bar curls, concentration curls, triceps)<br />
Shoulders (bent over DB flies, medicine ball throws)<br />
Legs (deep squats, unweighted) -
short sharp back, chest and ab workout<br />
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45 pull ups (10, 8, 6, 6, 5, 5, 3, 2)<br />
129 push ups (25, 20, 20, 20, 17, 15,12)<br />
Mountain climbs, planks and staples (40 x 40 sec x 20) x 3 -
the mountain climbers and planks after hurt like hell in press up position!!
