Life *.* 2012 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 3

TheGuardian · 01-03-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

HUGE numbers there.

Thanks BCD.

Should be very doable by April. Barring injury of course.

**lewdog** · 01-03-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Goals for the year......

Squat - 660 no belt, no wraps

Close Grip Bench Press - 455

Deadlift - 715

Incline Press - 405 (should happen in the next month actually)

Place top 10 in the world in the 242 class.

Keep my bodyfat under 9%.

JESUS..........

Aspengc8 · 01-03-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Goals for the year......

Squat - 660 no belt, no wraps

Close Grip Bench Press - 455

Deadlift - 715

Incline Press - 405 (should happen in the next month actually)

Place top 10 in the world in the 242 class.

Keep my bodyfat under 9%.

Mind sharing some info on your diet & training schedule? Definitely beast numbers bro.

TheGuardian · 01-03-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Mind sharing some info on your diet & training schedule? Definitely beast numbers bro.

Generally when I am training for a competition I just train the big 3 with little else.

Saturday -
Squats - 5,4,3,2,1,1,1 based on a cycle
Pause Squats - 2x3 usually 50-90 pounds less than squats
Adductor Machine - 1-2x10-20

Monday -
Bench - 5,4,3,2,1,1,1 1x8-10
Incline - 2-3 x 5-10
Curl of some sort - 1-2 x 10

Wednesday -
Deadlift - 5,4,3,2,1,1,1 2x3-5
Block Pulls with Shrug - 2x5, 1x10
Ab Wheel - 3x10

That's about it and how I've trained for the better part of 20 years. In the offseason like right now I train almost everyday however, trying to shore up imbalances and weaknesses and take care of any injuries I have.

So right now I'm concentrating on a lot of rhomboid, abs and lower back. This is all in preparation for improving my deadlift.

So the last few weeks have been like so......

Monday -
Incline
A row of some sort
Maybe some pipes

Tuesday -
Block Deadlifts with shrug from below the knee - 6-8 x 5
Db Row
Hypers

Wednesday -
Upright Rows or more db rows
Ab Wheel

Thursday -
Pause Squats
Lunges
Ab Wheel

Saturday -
Row
Ab Wheel
Hypers

I will run a specialized routine like this for 4-6 weeks all depending. Then take a break and bring up something else. Next will be hamstrings. After that my meet preparation starts, so everything will be cycles in terms of poundages.

Silock · 01-03-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGuardian

Goals for the year......

Squat - 660 no belt, no wraps

Close Grip Bench Press - 455

Deadlift - 715

Incline Press - 405 (should happen in the next month actually)

Place top 10 in the world in the 242 class.

Keep my bodyfat under 9%.

Beast mode: activate!

Good luck, dude!

TheGuardian · 01-03-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Beast mode: activate!

Good luck, dude!

Thanks buddy.

Stanley Nickels · 01-03-2012, 07:44 AM

This is easily my least favorite week (/two weeks) of the year. I know that sounds cliche, but I can't even work out because there's a line for any freeweight benches, shit is thrown in places it doesn't belong, and people really don't understand the unspoken rules of the place. I commend each and every person who wants to make an attempt to get healthy, but it's really not enjoyable for me

memyselfI · 01-03-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels

This is easily my least favorite week (/two weeks) of the year. I know that sounds cliche, but I can't even work out because there's a line for any freeweight benches, shit is thrown in places it doesn't belong, and people really don't understand the unspoken rules of the place. I commend each and every person who wants to make an attempt to get healthy, but it's really not enjoyable for me

I work at a gym. I can guarantee you that 75% of the people who started this week will fail. Too much emotion and energy attached to an arbitrary day vs. a long term commitment to their health. If those people were serious about weight loss or better health they could have started it on July 1st just as easily, perhaps more so, than Jan. 1st.

Archie F. Swin · 01-03-2012, 07:44 AM

On December 1st, I began daily exercise for the first time in 18 years. My goal is to be more physically fit on my 40th birthday (July) then I was on my 35th birthday. I've been averaging 45min activity time on Wii Fit daily and my body is responding. Sometime in the next two weeks, I will be getting 'EA Active 2' which offers a more strenuous workout.

Now, I just need to start eating better, I think 2012 is gonna be a great year.

MoreLemonPledge · 01-03-2012, 08:16 AM

Just waiting out the resolutionists so I can get back to my meager, realistic goals. I've put on 35 pounds, still looking to add 15 more.

NewChief · 01-03-2012, 09:48 AM

I had a good year last year, and I hope to continue. I've managed to cut my workout down to only 3-4 days a week for 30-45 minutes on those days and still continue to build strength and maintain my lean build. This year I'd like to find the time to workout 5-6 days a week, so I can get more intense cardio in between my heavy lifting days.

**HemiEd** · 01-03-2012, 11:33 AM

My Gym (Ballys) was absolutely packed yesterday with New Years Resolution people. Hopefully most of them will stick with it, but they seldom do.

Our gym was recently purchased by L.A. Fitness, hopefully they will clean the shithole up since they are raising prices 70%.

**penguinz** · 01-03-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

My Gym (Ballys) was absolutely packed yesterday with New Years Resolution people. Hopefully most of them will stick with it, but they seldom do.

Our gym was recently purchased by L.A. Fitness, hopefully they will clean the shithole up since they are raising prices 70%.

I can;t stand Ballys. Took me over a year to cancel a membership there.

**HemiEd** · 01-03-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

I can;t stand Ballys. Took me over a year to cancel a membership there.

It is only 4 minutes away for me, the only reason I joined there 4 years ago. Change is coming though, and it is sure needed. Lots of pissed off members at the condition and cleanliness of the place.

**lewdog** · 01-03-2012, 01:08 PM

I recommend 5/3/1 by Jim Wendler for anyone looking to get stronger and for a simple routine for the major lifts of squats, bench and deads. These books are easy reads but very enjoyable, with good information for those who are beginners to those who have years of iron experience.

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Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	On December 1st, I began daily exercise for the first time in 18 years. My goal is to be more physically fit on my 40th birthday (July) then I was on my 35th birthday. I've been averaging 45min activity time on Wii Fit daily and my body is responding. Sometime in the next two weeks, I will be getting 'EA Active 2' which offers a more strenuous workout. Now, I just need to start eating better, I think 2012 is gonna be a great year. __________________ "No Two People Will Do It The Same, You got It Down...When You Appear to Be In Pain!"
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MoreLemonPledge M-I-Z S-E-C Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $10004927	Just waiting out the resolutionists so I can get back to my meager, realistic goals. I've put on 35 pounds, still looking to add 15 more.
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NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9570204	I had a good year last year, and I hope to continue. I've managed to cut my workout down to only 3-4 days a week for 30-45 minutes on those days and still continue to build strength and maintain my lean build. This year I'd like to find the time to workout 5-6 days a week, so I can get more intense cardio in between my heavy lifting days. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2930564	My Gym (Ballys) was absolutely packed yesterday with New Years Resolution people. Hopefully most of them will stick with it, but they seldom do. Our gym was recently purchased by L.A. Fitness, hopefully they will clean the shithole up since they are raising prices 70%.
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01-03-2012, 01:08 PM	#15
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1551900	I recommend 5/3/1 by Jim Wendler for anyone looking to get stronger and for a simple routine for the major lifts of squats, bench and deads. These books are easy reads but very enjoyable, with good information for those who are beginners to those who have years of iron experience.
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