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Originally Posted by Ross86 (Post 66588)

That's what she said...

:biglaugh: Sorry, couldn't not do it.

I should've seen this coming...
:angryfire::elephant::outtahere:

Haha..

This is the peak so it's going to be more important to work near maximal than it is to do sumos. But you're absolutely right...you can't get into sumos for the first time doing heavy singles. You hips and groin will definitely hate you for that. Doesn't seem like a good idea.

I'd just do conventionals. I'd be interested in what EC has to say. He has this new suggestion of posting on a dedicated thread at T-nation instead of e-mailing him. LOL...ain't gonna happen. I'd email him :biglaugh:

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He has this new suggestion of posting on a dedicated thread at T-nation instead of e-mailing him. LOL...ain't gonna happen. I'd email him

:biglaugh:

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Originally Posted by Eric3237 (Post 66591)

LOL...ain't gonna happen. I'd email him :biglaugh:

Will do :)

Thanks!

MAXIMUM STRENGTH by Eric Cressey

Phase 4: Peak
Week 14 - Medium Volume
Upper Body One

Beginning Thoughts:

Back on diet. Good stuff.

Workout:

I had to do 5 singles with 90% of my max on Incline Close Grip Bench Press. I took 185 for 4 singles and then took 195 for the 5th. Yeah! Moved onto Flat Close Grip Bench Press and pyramided the weight. 150 to 160 for 8 reps. I then did some Hammer Strength rows with 100, 110 and 125 lbs on each side. Finished up with some Hammer Curls with 25 lbs and 35 lbs.

So in all, here is the workout:

Incline Close Grip Bench Press = 185 lbs x 1 rep x 4 sets, 195 lbs x 1 rep
Flat Close Grip Bench Press = 150 lbs x 8 reps, 155 lbs x 8 reps, 160 lbs x 8 reps
Hammer Strength Rows = 100 lbs x 8 reps, 110 lbs x 8 reps, 125 lbs x 8 reps
Hammer Curls = 10 lbs x 12 reps, 25 lbs x 12 reps x 2 sets, 30 lbs x 12 reps

Videos:

Incline Close Grip Bench Press 195 lbs x 1 rep:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

I am learning to like upper body training. The way I see it is that being discouraged about this is counter productive. And practice makes perfect. So after Maximum Strength gets over, you guys will see some nice volume-type work on my upper days (while I am still trying to get strong, ofcourse).

Have a good week, everyone....

:)

MAXIMUM STRENGTH by Eric Cressey

Phase 4: Peak
Week 14 - Medium Volume
Lower Body Two

Beginning Thoughts:

I've been very sick for the last 3-4 days. My stomach is pretty upset with me....I dunno if its the food I am eating or what but I've been having massive diarrhea...

I worked out much later in the day today - 10:00 pm. I got out and went to Whataburger to get some food :D I feel like having an ice cream but I'll wait. It's been 4 days. No wait. 5.

Workout:

I began the workout with some Speed Box Squats @ 55% of my 1RM. 175 lbs for many doubles. I graduated from that into 2 heavy doubles. I used 315 for those. I thought I had a bit more in me so I took 335 and did a single. I could've done a double but I didn't want to push myself. While walking out with the 335 I sorta hurt my right knee. Nothing major but it felt weird after my set. It's fine now though..I need to be careful when unracking the weight.

After Box Squats I did some Glute Ham Raises and Front Lunges. I was then supposed to do Unilateral Box Squats and Bar Rollouts....but I got lazy and I wanted to get out of the gym to get some food with my friends...so I cut the volume in half (with almost zero rest intervals) and ran out of the gym....

Videos:

Box Squats:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

I really need to get my diet in order. But for the last 5 days I have been eating clean and this new diarrhea problem is bugging me. I hope I get better soon. I hate being pumped with anti-biotics and shit...

In any case, I hope everyone is having a good week. Only 2 more days for the weekend :)

Very nice Press Anuj, any shoulder pain?

Looking forward to the squat vids too, 335 off a box is stout.

Oh ya BTW eating clean is overated!! LOL

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Originally Posted by HIThopper (Post 66893)

Very nice Press Anuj, any shoulder pain?

Looking forward to the squat vids too, 335 off a box is stout.

Oh ya BTW eating clean is overated!! LOL

Hey thanks Hopper.

Nah, no shoulder pain anymore on the presses.

I am not sure pity would agree with you about clean eating being overrated :biglaugh:

My only comment is your speed squats didn't look that speedy.

Your form looks great though and very strong performance off the box.

IronWorker

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Originally Posted by iron_worker (Post 66901)

My only comment is your speed squats didn't look that speedy.

Absolutely.

For some reason my speed squats sucked yesterday. I just could not get them to be explosive. I was so worried I would fail at 335 and 315 that I did 3 warm-up sets with 225 and 250 after the speed work and it STILL didn't help. I dunno why I was so off with my speed...