ChrisLindsay9's Journal - "Lightweight Strong"

[ChrisLindsay9]

Despite video to the contrary, 390 felt really heavy. I'm being forced to use these octagonal metal plates and the pulls feel different. I can't pull the usual slack out of the bar, and it feels like they pull me down when I start the pull.

Idk, maybe it's in my head.

DEADLIFT.
...390x3. *vid*
...350x3 x5 sets.
PIN PRESS.
...205x5 x4 sets. *vid*
DB SPLIT SQUATS.
...45s x7 x4 sets. *vid*
DB SHRUGS
...75s x15 x3 sets.
COOL-DOWN.
...Back Extensions, Bird Dog, Hammy/Knee/TFL Rolling.

"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire."

 

[Go Away]

Octogon plates suck balls. Do they have those goofy 25 lbs bumpers that look like they should be 60 lbs each? I put one of those on the inside to offset the polygon bullshit. Having it roll you outta position is the worst.


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[5.0]

2x that for the hex plates! God bless you and your damn balance on the split squats, you flew thru those with ease!

 

[BrotherIron]

I'm sooooo thankful I don't have to use those octagonal plates. Only time I used them was when I trained at LA Fagness for a very brief time. That definitely brings back memories... and not exactly good ones. The only good thing about that place was the scenery.

 

[ChrisLindsay9]

^ .... Thanks guys, yeah those plates blow. The loud noise they make is kinda cool though.

But I think my training team is going to pitch in and invest in some 45# bumper plates. My next DL day next week is 15x2, and hopefully it'll be the last time I use them. Might just treat it as 30 singles, heh.

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On my fluff N' buff day, I'm hitting a couple-few sets of volume bench with the slingshot, then hitting lats, triceps, hammies, biceps, and front delts. I'll rotate my exercises

BRO SPLIT/ARNOLD DAY (RPE 7-8).
..Sling Shot: 162x10, 167x10, 170x10 (vid).
..Single-Arm DB Row: 70x10 x3 sets.
..DB Tate Press: 40s x3 sets.
..GHRs: BWx8 x3 sets.
..EZ BB Curls: 45x10 x3 sets.
..BB Front Delt Raise: 40x10 x3 sets.
COOL-DOWN.
..Adductors, Abductors, TFL/Hammy/KneeCap Rolling, Elbow/Wrist Rolling.

"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire."

 

[ChrisLindsay9]

The weight felt light, but coming out of the hole felt harder than it should. When I rolled my hammies, they were tight just under the knee cap. Bingo. Might have cost me a Bully Yoga 5x5 PR day, but oh well.
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SQUAT.
...250x5.
...260x5.
...270x5 x4 sets.
DOUBLE PAUSE BENCH PRESS.
...152x5 x5 sets.
HACK SQUAT MACHINE.
...115PS x7 x5 sets.
COOL-DOWN.
Back Extensions, Bird Dog, Hammy/Knee/TFL/Elbow Rolling.


"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire."

 

[Turbolag]

Nice work Cl!

 

[5.0]

Whoa, you made 270 your bitch today!

 

[ChrisLindsay9]

Whoa, you made 270 your bitch today!

yeah, this set here was definitely my bitch. The rest were a little less so.

"Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire."

 

[UncleAl]

At the rate you are progressing, I'm thinking your bitch will be a 400+ Amazon before the year is out.

 

[silvereyes87]

Good depth on the squats bro.

 

[PillarofBalance]

That squat was perfect. You can really see the upper back development at work keeping your chest up. Very well executed.