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post Dec 11 2008, 11:39 PM

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post Dec 12 2008, 07:46 AM

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QUOTE(darklight79 @ Dec 11 2008, 10:57 PM)
It took a while but it was a pretty feel good accomplishment.

Your "joints are creaking" during isolation movements probably because you are using way too much weight. Do you know I use only the 25's or 30's for dumbell lateral raises? My heaviest was the 40's. You're not meant to go heavy on iso's and seriously, ditching lateral raises is the worst mistake you can do. It directly adds width to you shoulders. Most shoulder pressing movements hit mostly the medial, anterior and maybe posterior head but not much of the lateral delts. Lateral raises do that.

What do i recommend? Scroll back a few pages for my shoulder workout.
115kg is good. Keep doing it every 2 weeks and you'll catch up.
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Noted, will include side and lateral raise in my workout! icon_rolleyes.gif
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post Dec 12 2008, 02:46 PM

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QUOTE(darklight79 @ Dec 11 2008, 12:44 PM)
Nah, I'm not overtraining. I just think the traditional flat barbell bench isn't suited for me. =P
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post Dec 12 2008, 05:29 PM

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QUOTE(musclemass @ Dec 12 2008, 02:46 PM)
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Heh... yeap. You too eh? The potential injuries just aren't worth it going too heavy.
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post Dec 16 2008, 01:31 AM

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Chest 15th December 2008
Time taken: 50 mins with 2 partners

Flat barbell bench press

Warm up
115lbs x 12
135lbs x 10

Work sets
275lbs x 5
255lbs x 3 drop set to 235lbs x 3 drop set to 185lbs x 3
225lbs x 5 drop set to 200lbs x 3 drop set to 185lbs x 3
185lbs x 8

High incline dumbell bench press
50lbs x 14
50lbs x 12
50lbs x 10
40lbs x 15

Machine chest press
225lbs x 12
210lbs x 12
195lbs x 10
180lbs x 10

Cable crossovers
80lbs x 10
60lbs x 12
50lbs x 12
50lbs x 12


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post Dec 16 2008, 10:27 AM

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Wanna ask about abs exercise ... After reading through the journals I found that most of the bbers here don't have a day specially for abs alone ... While I arrange a day every week for chest workout as shown :

Captain's chair
Reverse Crunch
Crunches
Sit Up
Bicycle crunch

All of them 5 x 10 ... Should I start adjusting my workout sleep.gif ?
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post Dec 16 2008, 03:05 PM

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QUOTE(JustForFun @ Dec 16 2008, 10:27 AM)
Wanna ask about abs exercise ... After reading through the journals I found that most of the bbers here don't have a day specially for abs alone ... While I arrange a day every week for chest workout as shown :

Captain's chair
Reverse Crunch
Crunches
Sit Up
Bicycle  crunch

All of them 5 x 10 ... Should I start adjusting my workout sleep.gif ?
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I do them on arms' day. 3 exercises should be enough around 3-4 x 15-20.
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post Dec 17 2008, 01:55 PM

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Back 16 December 2008
Time taken 1 hour 15 mins with 2 partners

Seated cable rows
Warm up
70lbs x 12
80lbs x 12

Work sets
225lbs x 12
225lbs x 10
180lbs x 12
150lbs x 15


Wide grip suppinated pulldowns

130lbs x 10
100lbs x 10
110lbs x 10
100lbs x 10

Hammer grip medium width horizontal machine row
150lbs x 10
170lbs x 8 drop set to 150lbs x 4
140lbs x 10
130lbs x 12

Close grip pulldowns
110lbs x 10
110lbs x 10
110lbs x 10
100lbs x 12

Dumbell shrugs
100lbs x 17
100lbs x 14
100lbs x 15
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Shoulders 17th December 2008

Time taken with 2 workout partners: 45 mins

Dumbell shoulder press

80lbs x 9
70lbs x 10
60lbs x 10
60lbs x 10

Machine shoulder press

7 plates x 12
8 plates x 12
10 plates x 12
9 plates x 12

Dumbell lateral raises

25lbs x 10
25lbs x 10
20lbs x 12
15lbs x 14


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post Dec 19 2008, 03:10 PM

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Hi darklight, awesome weight on ur deadlift, but however from the video that u have post is mostly those 1rm, coz when i goes for heavy ...lets say 3rm, during the reps interval, sumthing the bar hits my knee and i wonder if i have not bend my back enought or it is normal?
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QUOTE(jamis @ Dec 19 2008, 03:10 PM)
Hi darklight, awesome weight on ur deadlift, but however from the video that u have post is mostly those 1rm, coz when i goes for heavy ...lets say 3rm, during the reps interval, sumthing the bar hits my knee and i wonder if i have not bend my back enought or it is normal?
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Thanks. It depends on your body structure. How tall are you?
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My height 183 cm, and my legs i think if i buy those pants it is ard ... 33 - 34 in length.
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QUOTE(jamis @ Dec 19 2008, 05:05 PM)
My height 183 cm, and my legs i think if i buy those pants it is ard ... 33 - 34 in length.
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Uhh... dude. In feet and inches please. I'm too lazy to convert. Are you considered quite tall? You do know that your lower and upper torso have to straighten out exactly the same time right?
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post Dec 19 2008, 05:32 PM

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ermmm i think it is in inch.... not sure about 83-84 cm i guess. yeah i m quite tall.

umm, dun really get the movement of the torso but wat i did is tat when i lift, i tuck in my ass and at the same time straighten my legs and back. the main part i can feel the strain is on my lower back only, minor on glute.

it is quite hard to explain, may be i should take a video out of it.... if possible may b next week. tongue.gif

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QUOTE(jamis @ Dec 19 2008, 05:32 PM)
ermmm i think it is in inch.... not sure about 83-84 cm i guess. yeah i m quite tall.

umm, dun really get the movement of the torso but wat i did is tat when i lift, i tuck in my ass and at the same time straighten my legs and back. the main part i can feel the strain is on my lower back only, minor on glute.

it is quite hard to explain, may be i should take a video out of it.... if possible may b next week. tongue.gif
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Do so, let me take a look at it and i'll correct your form.
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post Dec 19 2008, 06:06 PM

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thx buddy, c if i can get anyone to shoot for me.
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post Dec 19 2008, 10:22 PM

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Deadlifts 19th December 2008

Deadlifts
Warm up
135lbs x 10
225lbs x 6

Work sets
315lbs x 3
405lbs x 1
435lbs x 1
345lbs x 8
315lbs x 8

Cool down
295lbs x 10


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post Dec 20 2008, 12:11 AM

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wow that's seriously a lot of deadlifts in one day.... didn't know you had a Deadlift Day lol xD
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post Dec 20 2008, 09:09 AM

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i am having some problem with muscle mind connection...arrhh, just dont know how to use my lat muscle
i did pendlay row, widegrip pulldown, narrow grips pulldown...my lat dont feel fatigue at all, it only taxing my trap and biceps
hope can get some guidance from you wink.gif


this is the guideline i get from bb.com
but dont really understand it
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/issa12.htm

Overhead pulldown
Proper Position:

    * Grasp the bar using a pronated grip approximately 6 inches wider than shoulder width.
    * Grasp the bar with the arms slightly bent with the elbows pointed away from the body.
    * Make sure that the knees are placed firmly under the support pads and that your feet are planted firmly on the ground.
    * Lean back slightly (approximately 15 degrees) to allow the bar to travel in a correct downward path.
    * Maintain a natural arch in the lower back. This is the starting position.

Proper Form:

    * From the starting position, pull the shoulder blades down and together and begin to contract the latissimus dorsi muscle by initiating contraction by bending the elbows.
    * Pull the arms down and out until the bar touches your clavicle.
    * Keep the scapulae retracted and depressed.
    * Contract the latissimus dorsi while relaxing the hands and arms.
    * In a controlled manner, return the bar back to its starting position and repeat.

Essential Tips:

    * Concentrate on keeping the hands and arms relaxed while contracting the latissimus dorsi.
    * Maintain a natural arch in the spine at all times.
    * Keep the head and neck in a neutral position throughout the exercise.

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post Dec 20 2008, 05:15 PM

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Wide Grip Pull Down

And I noticed that the way you grip the bar is quite important too .. Try supinate a bit so that you don't actually push instead of pull.

This post has been edited by JustForFun: Dec 20 2008, 05:17 PM

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