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I just noticed the new name. I like it, much shorter and to the point. Thanks Eric (I assume).

I know West Side doesn't really call for Military Pressing but I think its a very functional lift so I keep it around. One day when I get my base strength down solid I'd like to start some strong man training.

Heading back to the gym 2nite... ME Squat day.... I had a decent sleep last night and I'm feeling almost back to normal. Oh yeah, thought I should report that my shoulder feels fine 2 days after my heavy(ish) BB bench work. Very cool. Mind you, my tris are still sore as hell.. lol but in a good way.

IronWorker

Thursday Oct 9th/2008 - Lower 2


ME Box Squat
-bar x 5
-135lbs x 5
-185lbs x 3
-205lbs x 2
-225lbs x 1
-245lbs x 1
-265lbs x 1
-275lbs x 1
-285lbs x 1 (PR!)
-245lbs x 3

Well I've never done heavy box squats so this was something new. What do ya know... PR! It was about a parallel box so that helped but considering it was the first time trying these I thought it went pretty damn good.

Power Cleans
bar x 5
40kg x 5
50kg x 5
60kg x 3
70kg x 2
80kg x 0

Absolutely wiped after squats so these were pretty weak.

Chin Ups with raised legs
3x5

BB Curls
bar x 10
65lbs x 10,9,8

The bicep pump...for the b1tches. lol

Thougths

A pretty good day if I must say so myself.

IronWorker

those l pullups are fun ain't they. definitely takes some stabilizing to quit swinging

Yeah man my abs are sore this morning which is unusual for me! So thats good, must be working!

IronWorker

Nice Squats Bro!

Thank you sir!

Friday Oct 10th/2008 - Upper 2

Weighed out at 183.8lbs. I'm losing weight apparently... despite eating a shit ton. I am getting stronger and I feel thinner then usual so I'll take it.

ME CG BB Military Press
bar x 8
75lbs x 5
95lbs x 3
115lbs x 2
135lbs x 1
155lbs x 1 (5lb PR!)
155lbs x 1 (tried another and failed so I push pressed it)
135lbs x 3

I switched to close grip on this and OMG what a difference. It feels so much more natural for me and my elbows automatically tuck themselves forward. Besides the fact that I hit a new PR. This was strict press not push press, btw. I definately feel that those heavy push presses helped my strict press though by acclimating my body to the weight and some hardcore tri work.


DE BB CG Bench Press
bar x 8
95lbs x 5
125lbs 7x3

Nothing to report except for on one set I farted and had a hard time finishing my set cause I was laughin too hard. hahhahahaha

Good Mornings
bar x 5
95lbs x 5
115lbs x 5
135lbs x 3
155lbs 3x5
175lbs 2x5

These felt real solid.

Supine Rows
bw - 4x9,8,7,6

Never done these before... I think thats what they are called where you pull yourself up to a bar from underneath. Different.. I found it to be more bicep work then lat or back though.


Thougths

Solid PR today on press. I feel like I could be getting back on track with my pressing movements altogether now. Sweet. Very happy with this new found love of my life: close grip work. lol

IronWorker

nice to be able to go with a supinated grip row eh

Nice militarys man,yea bro close grip def feels better..

Thanks fellas.

IronWorker