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Does anyone know the true meaning of F.U.B.A.R.?
Nightshift
09-18-07, 6:57 am
Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition.
violator
09-18-07, 7:06 am
Hey Lad,
Just wanted to welcome u onto the board, gonna be interesting to see what kinda questions pop up...how u doin after ur last comp? bulkin again? ur pics looked sick, talk about shredded.....
peace
oh yeah, shifty called FUBAR right...
Hey Lad,
Just wanted to welcome u onto the board, gonna be interesting to see what kinda questions pop up...how u doin after ur last comp? bulkin again? ur pics looked sick, talk about shredded.....
peace
oh yeah, shifty called FUBAR right...
Been here several times, just seem to get lost in the mix?
I'm an x-cop and fubar was a regular saying back then......that was how my last comp felt! Looked great the day before and the day after, but sucked during the day of the show.....I'm kinda in limbo right now. Still dieting during the week, but splurging on the weekends. Starting to train a little heavier, it's good to strain again.......
Been here several times, just seem to get lost in the mix?
I'm an x-cop and fubar was a regular saying back then......that was how my last comp felt! Looked great the day before and the day after, but sucked during the day of the show.....I'm kinda in limbo right now. Still dieting during the week, but splurging on the weekends. Starting to train a little heavier, it's good to strain again.......
try having lyme....lol
i hear ya my friend......we will both be back next year.
Shaffer_515
09-18-07, 9:49 pm
Hey Joe,
Hey man I missed the NA's but seen you at the Master Nationals in Pittsburgh this year...you were a fucking beast....you didnt get the placings in your class..but you were by far a site to see you were HUGE as a bodybuilder....like Vinny was telling us that it was the first time he seen you look like more of a bodybuilder than a powerlifter....I just wanted to say that you are one big dude....a real down to earth dude too!!
How long did it take to adjust from Powerlifing to bodybuilding for your contest prep?
Also I been trying to check out the "Power Tour" from Animalpak.pl (it takes a whille to translate alot of the text but I can get the gist of it).and yes it gets frustrating at times haha...but anyhow it seems like a really cool Idea....how often is that done is there any plans for something like that in the States?
Thanks for your time!
How has the transition from power lifting to bodybuilder changed your eating. I know when I ate bigger I lifted bigger. How about you?
Sgt Rock
09-19-07, 8:43 am
Welcome back my long time friend! Lets get our minds rolling and plan even MORE mayhem for the Cage this year...I have some ideas, this will be the BEST year of all time......oh yes....its going to happen.
Semper Fi
Welcome back my long time friend! Lets get our minds rolling and plan even MORE mayhem for the Cage this year...I have some ideas, this will be the BEST year of all time......oh yes....its going to happen.
Semper Fi
what more crazy shit can you come up with.....what ever it is, i will be MCing it.
Sgt Rock
09-19-07, 3:49 pm
The brotherhood of the Animal is something that truly has to be seen to believe. It is something so real it can be FELT....its not bullshit, its as real as it gets. In the CAGE there is no bodybuilder, no powerlifter, just a legion of men and women with a common thread to succeed, with 100 percent support from each other. I encourage EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT READS THIS TO COME SEE FOR YOURSELF! Vinny....I gotta say....TOP NOTCH MC...and proud to say one of my closest animal brothers as well, along with our boy the LAD...something crazy is bound to happen when we get together!
Semper Fi
what are your ten favorite exercises?
naturalguy
09-20-07, 9:35 am
Glad to have you here Lad
The Lad
09-21-07, 12:16 am
Hey Joe,
Hey man I missed the NA's but seen you at the Master Nationals in Pittsburgh this year...you were a fucking beast....you didnt get the placings in your class..but you were by far a site to see you were HUGE as a bodybuilder....like Vinny was telling us that it was the first time he seen you look like more of a bodybuilder than a powerlifter....I just wanted to say that you are one big dude....a real down to earth dude too!!
How long did it take to adjust from Powerlifing to bodybuilding for your contest prep?
Also I been trying to check out the "Power Tour" from Animalpak.pl (it takes a whille to translate alot of the text but I can get the gist of it).and yes it gets frustrating at times haha...but anyhow it seems like a really cool Idea....how often is that done is there any plans for something like that in the States?
Thanks for your time!
Its a fucking blast dude! They treat us like gods over there! Ted is the polish distributor for Universal Nutriton and a helluva guy. He has every second of every day lined out.....training sessions 2 and 3 times each day with fans following us thru each and every gym as we train, 2 or 3 photo sessions and autograph sessions each day.......food, food and more food and the polish people are so cool!!! They didn't know what to think with me and Frank throwing tons of plates around every day???
They should do this in every country!!!
I wish they would do it in the states, it would put ANIMAL on top! Ya know how all the other companies are always coping our ad ideas?
What if we had an 18 wheeler loaded down with equipment and products, going from city to city with a bunch of animal athletes tossing steel around in every state? Having caged bench press competitions on major streets. Pounding the pavement with heavy iron! I can even picture the sides of the truck with the ANIMAL logo all over it!
The Lad
09-21-07, 12:19 am
try having lyme....lol
i hear ya my friend......we will both be back next year.
Vinny, I heard man and I hate it for ya.......my prayers are with ya!
LAD
The Lad
09-21-07, 12:23 am
The brotherhood of the Animal is something that truly has to be seen to believe. It is something so real it can be FELT....its not bullshit, its as real as it gets. In the CAGE there is no bodybuilder, no powerlifter, just a legion of men and women with a common thread to succeed, with 100 percent support from each other. I encourage EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT READS THIS TO COME SEE FOR YOURSELF! Vinny....I gotta say....TOP NOTCH MC...and proud to say one of my closest animal brothers as well, along with our boy the LAD...something crazy is bound to happen when we get together!
Semper Fi
You said it dude! There ain't no place like it on earth when we're together.......I gotta laugh when I open the mags and see all the other companies coping our shit or at least trying to copy our shit!!!
The Lad
09-21-07, 12:39 am
what are your ten favorite exercises?
Heavy rack pulls from the knee's up are on top right now....my best is 1005 for 3 and it feels like every vessel in your body is going to explode!
Body masters has this machine called a squat thrust, you can load like 12 to 14 plates on each side and bang em out like sex!
I have these special dumbells that go up to 200lbs that I like using for doing 1 arm DB rows.
Seated cables with a 400lb stack! LUV IT!
Stiff leg deads off a platform with 5 wheels on each side for reps....what a stretch!
Box squats with reverse bands to do reps with heavy weight!
Almost any kinda hammer strength stuff, especially for chest!
Going up the rack of dumbells doing 10 x 10s till it feels like their going to explode!!!
Pulling a weighed sled after a leg workout!!! If your squats didn't make you puke this will!
The last one would have to be the squat, bench and deadlift.......LOL
Shaffer_515
09-21-07, 8:42 am
Its a fucking blast dude! They treat us like gods over there! Ted is the polish distributor for Universal Nutriton and a helluva guy. He has every second of every day lined out.....training sessions 2 and 3 times each day with fans following us thru each and every gym as we train, 2 or 3 photo sessions and autograph sessions each day.......food, food and more food and the polish people are so cool!!! They didn't know what to think with me and Frank throwing tons of plates around every day???
They should do this in every country!!!
I wish they would do it in the states, it would put ANIMAL on top! Ya know how all the other companies are always coping our ad ideas?
What if we had an 18 wheeler loaded down with equipment and products, going from city to city with a bunch of animal athletes tossing steel around in every state? Having caged bench press competitions on major streets. Pounding the pavement with heavy iron! I can even picture the sides of the truck with the ANIMAL logo all over it!
Fucking sick man thats all I could say...
krazyassmexican
09-21-07, 8:46 am
Its a fucking blast dude! They treat us like gods over there! Ted is the polish distributor for Universal Nutriton and a helluva guy. He has every second of every day lined out.....training sessions 2 and 3 times each day with fans following us thru each and every gym as we train, 2 or 3 photo sessions and autograph sessions each day.......food, food and more food and the polish people are so cool!!! They didn't know what to think with me and Frank throwing tons of plates around every day???
They should do this in every country!!!
I wish they would do it in the states, it would put ANIMAL on top! Ya know how all the other companies are always coping our ad ideas?
What if we had an 18 wheeler loaded down with equipment and products, going from city to city with a bunch of animal athletes tossing steel around in every state? Having caged bench press competitions on major streets. Pounding the pavement with heavy iron! I can even picture the sides of the truck with the ANIMAL logo all over it!
if this ever happends here
you need to come to chicago :( man i would love to chill with you guys
AnthonyB
09-21-07, 4:28 pm
Lad, I noticed my knees sometimes bow in when i'm doing squats(front and back). Whats the best way(s) to fix this b/c I hear this can lead up to an injury. thanks a lot
Pokoritel
09-21-07, 4:50 pm
I saw your post saying if you wanna get big you should eat meat and potatoes. So does that mean for most of your meals thats what you eat? How about stuff like chicken and fish?
Lad, I noticed my knees sometimes bow in when i'm doing squats(front and back). Whats the best way(s) to fix this b/c I hear this can lead up to an injury. thanks a lot
Sounds like you need to learn how to squat properly. First movement is hips, not knee's....dip your hips back, force your knee's out and squat on the outside of your feet trying to keep your shins as upright as possible. Dip down just below parallel and explode up! You'll need to drop the bar down your back some too....once you learn this, your weights will go and your legs will grow!!!
I saw your post saying if you wanna get big you should eat meat and potatoes. So does that mean for most of your meals thats what you eat? How about stuff like chicken and fish?
Your body adapts to foods just as it does exercise, you need a variety to grow!
AnthonyB
09-21-07, 7:49 pm
thanks lad. i noticed the bowing happened more in my front squats than backs squats.
thanks lad. i noticed the bowing happened more in my front squats than backs squats.
Same principal except for holding the bar in front!
AnthonyB
09-21-07, 9:03 pm
thanks lad
krazyassmexican
09-21-07, 9:20 pm
hey lad
a lil question for you
i am watching some strongman competition videos
and i see the competitors sniffin amonia
what is that for?
I have a couple questions...
Have you ever trained for any highland strength events?
If so, can you explain how I might prepare myself?
LHS Monster
09-23-07, 10:07 pm
i was reading on the last page where rock and lad and vinny were talking about the cage and i atended teh arnold last year when they was in the cage and its just FUCKING AMAZING the energy around the cage is just amazing and i cant believe how it just eclipses everything else around it and ever since i saw rock do the hook grip demonstration i have incorporated it into my workouts and i got to meet a bunch of the pros from this site and i have autographed pics of them hanging in my gym locker so everytime i open the locker its a reminder to train harder and after my workout its a reminder of did i train hard enough today sometimes i look at the pics and return to teh weightroom just to finish some more sets bc i kno that i should its an amazing site to see and if your ever around the columbus area next year around the time of the arnold stop in for an amazing experience and to meet real animals
The Lad
09-24-07, 10:15 pm
hey lad
a lil question for you
i am watching some strongman competition videos
and i see the competitors sniffin amonia
what is that for?
It makes the broncia in your lungs shrink so that you can take in more air, the more air you take in the tighter you are, the tighter you are the stronger you are........thats why we hold our breaths through the entire movement. When you exhale during a big lift you lose your tightness, hence losing your strength!
The Lad
09-24-07, 10:19 pm
I have a couple questions...
Have you ever trained for any highland strength events?
If so, can you explain how I might prepare myself?
No I've never trained for them myself due to being vertcally challenged.....highland games and strongman events only work well for the tall athletes.
I've helped several train for them though and my best advice is to find out what events are going to be in the contest and start practicing.
krazyassmexican
09-24-07, 10:31 pm
It makes the broncia in your lungs shrink so that you can take in more air, the more air you take in the tighter you are, the tighter you are the stronger you are........thats why we hold our breaths through the entire movement. When you exhale during a big lift you lose your tightness, hence losing your strength!
fuck!
that sounds pimpin as hell
i need to get me some for my squats and deads =)
No I've never trained for them myself due to being vertcally challenged.....highland games and strongman events only work well for the tall athletes.
I've helped several train for them though and my best advice is to find out what events are going to be in the contest and start practicing.
I want to compete in the hammer throw, caper toss, vertical throw, and hay bailing. I think I can scrounge up what I need, except for the special hammer. Do you know where I could get/order one? Thank you very much.
The Lad
09-27-07, 10:09 pm
I want to compete in the hammer throw, caper toss, vertical throw, and hay bailing. I think I can scrounge up what I need, except for the special hammer. Do you know where I could get/order one? Thank you very much.
www.northamericanstrongmansociety.com
what about direct calve work? did you do any of that during the powerlifting or just let the super heavy weights in your hands/back take care of them?
hey lad i am planning for a bulking cycle till next june i want to give my body time to grow so i am asking if you can help me structure a meal plan in order to add lean mass with the least amoutn of fat possible. also i have always been a fan of full bodyworkouts when bulking cause i have good recuperative abilities i workoit 3 times a week doing deads chins dips bench presses squats clean and presses all compounds no isolation till cutting time.last but not least supps , pak is staple along with a good whey , what also do you recomend and whats the difference between bcaa's and regular aminos ??, thnx alot bro
Thanks for the help. Just out of curiosity, where is your deadlift sitting at now?
what about direct calve work? did you do any of that during the powerlifting or just let the super heavy weights in your hands/back take care of them?
I've always done some type of calve work......
hey lad i am planning for a bulking cycle till next june i want to give my body time to grow so i am asking if you can help me structure a meal plan in order to add lean mass with the least amoutn of fat possible. also i have always been a fan of full bodyworkouts when bulking cause i have good recuperative abilities i workoit 3 times a week doing deads chins dips bench presses squats clean and presses all compounds no isolation till cutting time.last but not least supps , pak is staple along with a good whey , what also do you recomend and whats the difference between bcaa's and regular aminos ??, thnx alot bro
Email me at theladinc@bellsouth.net
Thanks for the help. Just out of curiosity, where is your deadlift sitting at now?
Just hit 540 for 10 on my 3rd workout back........
JUGGERNAUT
10-10-07, 5:48 pm
Can't wait to see all you guys at the Arnold again, whata yah say we get rid of that little dude who was DJing and let me have at it?
Pokoritel
10-10-07, 8:16 pm
Hey how you doin Lad? I had a qeustion regarding grip for the deadlift. I see some ppl doing a close grip and others taking a wide grip. Whats the difference or is it just preference??
Just hit 540 for 10 on my 3rd workout back........
Thanks again. That blows me away. I can't wait to see what you are now capable of.
71bbo455
11-23-07, 2:38 pm
Lad,
I got your name from Vin as the man when it comes to powerlifting. I am experienced in training but as a bodybuilder. I would like to partake in some powerlifting to increase mass and strength. I know nothing about how to powerlift. Can you either give me some info on books to buy or possibly a simple basic routine?
Thanks.
Hey how you doin Lad? I had a qeustion regarding grip for the deadlift. I see some ppl doing a close grip and others taking a wide grip. Whats the difference or is it just preference??
The wider the grip the further you have to pull the bar. If you use close stance, you should grab with your hands just outside of your thighs so your keeping the bar tight against your legs. If your sumo(wide) grab close on the edge of the knurling to keep the bar in tight.
Lad,
I got your name from Vin as the man when it comes to powerlifting. I am experienced in training but as a bodybuilder. I would like to partake in some powerlifting to increase mass and strength. I know nothing about how to powerlift. Can you either give me some info on books to buy or possibly a simple basic routine?
Thanks.
Email me and I will help you personally!
xville349
12-03-07, 5:28 pm
Lad,
I'm in exactly the same boat as 71bbo455--It's hard to find info on what a PL's full routine looks like.
Hope you don't mind, but I'm going to hit you up, too!
Thanks 2 both of you--
X
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Originally Posted by 71bbo455
Lad,
I got your name from Vin as the man when it comes to powerlifting. I am experienced in training but as a bodybuilder. I would like to partake in some powerlifting to increase mass and strength. I know nothing about how to powerlift. Can you either give me some info on books to buy or possibly a simple basic routine?
Thanks.
bobbymart
12-23-07, 4:04 pm
Its a fucking blast dude! They treat us like gods over there! Ted is the polish distributor for Universal Nutriton and a helluva guy. He has every second of every day lined out.....training sessions 2 and 3 times each day with fans following us thru each and every gym as we train, 2 or 3 photo sessions and autograph sessions each day.......food, food and more food and the polish people are so cool!!! They didn't know what to think with me and Frank throwing tons of plates around every day???
They should do this in every country!!!
I wish they would do it in the states, it would put ANIMAL on top! Ya know how all the other companies are always coping our ad ideas?
What if we had an 18 wheeler loaded down with equipment and products, going from city to city with a bunch of animal athletes tossing steel around in every state? Having caged bench press competitions on major streets. Pounding the pavement with heavy iron! I can even picture the sides of the truck with the ANIMAL logo all over it!
That would be fucking bad ass!!
Hey Lad! My best squat session I managed 585 for four, but can only manage parallel when it gets that heavy. I am 5' 10" tall and weigh about 215, but look like 225. My genetics are a little awkward, short legs long torso, so it has been a long road getting the form tight. I use the Inzer IronwrapsZ when it gets heavy, but it seems like my form may be compromised if I go deeper. Where do you think my weak link is? I have a strong back so could it be my hams?
Polish Prince
02-13-08, 4:21 pm
Its a fucking blast dude! They treat us like gods over there! Ted is the polish distributor for Universal Nutriton and a helluva guy. He has every second of every day lined out.....training sessions 2 and 3 times each day with fans following us thru each and every gym as we train, 2 or 3 photo sessions and autograph sessions each day.......food, food and more food and the polish people are so cool!!! They didn't know what to think with me and Frank throwing tons of plates around every day???
They should do this in every country!!!
I wish they would do it in the states, it would put ANIMAL on top! Ya know how all the other companies are always coping our ad ideas?
What if we had an 18 wheeler loaded down with equipment and products, going from city to city with a bunch of animal athletes tossing steel around in every state? Having caged bench press competitions on major streets. Pounding the pavement with heavy iron! I can even picture the sides of the truck with the ANIMAL logo all over it!
dont be hatin on the polocks! joe u looked great at nationals man, i talked to u there afterwards with one of my buddies, best of luck and see you at the arnold!
Polish Prince
02-13-08, 4:23 pm
Heavy rack pulls from the knee's up are on top right now....my best is 1005 for 3 and it feels like every vessel in your body is going to explode!
Body masters has this machine called a squat thrust, you can load like 12 to 14 plates on each side and bang em out like sex!
I have these special dumbells that go up to 200lbs that I like using for doing 1 arm DB rows.
Seated cables with a 400lb stack! LUV IT!
Stiff leg deads off a platform with 5 wheels on each side for reps....what a stretch!
Box squats with reverse bands to do reps with heavy weight!
Almost any kinda hammer strength stuff, especially for chest!
Going up the rack of dumbells doing 10 x 10s till it feels like their going to explode!!!
Pulling a weighed sled after a leg workout!!! If your squats didn't make you puke this will!
The last one would have to be the squat, bench and deadlift.......LOL
how can i convince my training partner to do this? what is main purpose? muscle groups?
prowrestler
03-01-08, 4:47 pm
hey lad, im wondering on what your off season diet looks like and if ya got any tips about off season bulking. i do not give half a shit about contest diet. im talking purley on mass eating. how much food does a guy your size eat.
Hey Lad, very impressive in the cage mate.
I`d be interested in some of your stats and how long you`ve been training etc.
Big Byrd
03-20-08, 8:21 am
Hey Joe! Thanks for the help and advice with the shirt this last weekend. I was lookin at my pics from the 07 arnold, and u were ALOT leaner this year. Anyways, its always good to see u. catch ya later.
prowrestler
03-20-08, 2:03 pm
i saw the videos man, you stole that expo!!!
people should switch from asking " how much ya bench" to " how much ya dead"
deadlifts to me are the true bench mark of strength.
Hey, Lad, I saw the impressive pulls you did @ the Armold. My question....
Is it OK for me to wear my Adidas Sydney's for deads, or do I need the Chuck Taylor's? Ever since I switched to flat sole shoes, my pulls have been going up. Thanks.
Lad,
I'm going to start implementing some bench shirt days with my regular workout. I just received my first shirt yesterday and was wondering if there was a secret to putting these things on, I tried it and it was a bitch!
Hey Lad! My best squat session I managed 585 for four, but can only manage parallel when it gets that heavy. I am 5' 10" tall and weigh about 215, but look like 225. My genetics are a little awkward, short legs long torso, so it has been a long road getting the form tight. I use the Inzer IronwrapsZ when it gets heavy, but it seems like my form may be compromised if I go deeper. Where do you think my weak link is? I have a strong back so could it be my hams?
Without seeing your build or your technique its hard to determine your weak area's???
hey lad, im wondering on what your off season diet looks like and if ya got any tips about off season bulking. i do not give half a shit about contest diet. im talking purley on mass eating. how much food does a guy your size eat.
In the off season I eat basically what i want and as much as I want.......I really like alot of pasta and pizza, along with evrything else!
Shaffer_515
03-27-08, 2:00 pm
Joe it was good to see you at the cage this year you looked alot tighter at this cage than last.....when you starting prep for the masters this year if you are still doing it!...looking forward to seeing out this way again!
Hey Lad, very impressive in the cage mate.
I`d be interested in some of your stats and how long you`ve been training etc.
I'm 44 now and I've been training for 29 years.....mostly powerlifting competitions, but have been bodybuilding training also since I was 18yoa. Now that father time is taking his course and my body is breaking down from all the heavy training, I've been doing mostly bodybuilding for the last couple of years competing in the Masters nationals a couple of times and the North American once. It's really hard switching over because most everyone knows me as a powerlifter, so when I walk out on stage I already have this negative stigma placed on me by the judges regardless of how I look. But I do it for me and the fans, not the judges. I've never kissed anyones ass in either sport and not about to start now!
Hey Joe! Thanks for the help and advice with the shirt this last weekend. I was lookin at my pics from the 07 arnold, and u were ALOT leaner this year. Anyways, its always good to see u. catch ya later.
Thanks Sam....you learned what dieting does to your heavy lifting.....be smart and don't do that again, you could wind up busted up like me?
I'm trying to kill this stigma I got with the national judges, so when I walk out on stage I don't have this big "P"(powerlifter) on my forehead. Last year, I tried to get as heavy as I could in the off season and managed 278lbs. But then I dropped down to 225 over the next 20 weeks and it still wasn't enough time for the midsection to shrink like I wanted. So this year I've stayed around 240 to 250 and much harder.....hopefully I will break the top 5 at this years masters.....
Hey, Lad, I saw the impressive pulls you did @ the Armold. My question....
Is it OK for me to wear my Adidas Sydney's for deads, or do I need the Chuck Taylor's? Ever since I switched to flat sole shoes, my pulls have been going up. Thanks.
That last quote should tell ya, the closer you are to the floor, the more you pull!
Lad,
I'm going to start implementing some bench shirt days with my regular workout. I just received my first shirt yesterday and was wondering if there was a secret to putting these things on, I tried it and it was a bitch!
Sounds like you got one of the old style shirts? Cut the back and slip it on, or get a newer style/version.
krazyassmexican
03-27-08, 2:24 pm
I'm 44 now and I've been training for 29 years.....mostly powerlifting competitions, but have been bodybuilding training also since I was 18yoa. Now that father time is taking his course and my body is breaking down from all the heavy training, I've been doing mostly bodybuilding for the last couple of years competing in the Masters nationals a couple of times and the North American once. It's really hard switching over because most everyone knows me as a powerlifter, so when I walk out on stage I already have this negative stigma placed on me by the judges regardless of how I look. But I do it for me and the fans, not the judges. I've never kissed anyones ass in either sport and not about to start now!
i like what you said right here sir and i respect it
i have seen many pics of you on stage and let me tell you....
YOU ARE A HUGE MOFFO!
Sgt rock, you and big byrd are great guys to follow and have been inspiring me a lot
Big Byrd
03-27-08, 2:30 pm
ive decided to pass on the show this year and focus on Louies IPA Pro in aug. its gonna be tough with summer comin up. one it sux being heavy in this humid southern summer, and 2, the ladies luv the abs! haha
ive gained back up to 220 already, but im not gonna get crazy with it. im just not gonna fight to keep the weight off if it wants to come like i have been doin the last 3 years. last year i hit a lean 234 (bout as lean as i am now) still tryin to keep weight off, so i may hit 240 by august. Im gonna start goin back down to NGBB to train with grove and paul key and them till the meet. its a coeffient total, so theres no weight classes so as long as my strength come up proportionately i should be ok i think.
Ya know, i hate the show part of BB, but i love bein in that kinda shape! Who do u have doin ur diet for the shows? u workin with Tazzy or her guy?
Thanks Sam....you learned what dieting does to your heavy lifting.....be smart and don't do that again, you could wind up busted up like me?
I'm trying to kill this stigma I got with the national judges, so when I walk out on stage I don't have this big "P"(powerlifter) on my forehead. Last year, I tried to get as heavy as I could in the off season and managed 278lbs. But then I dropped down to 225 over the next 20 weeks and it still wasn't enough time for the midsection to shrink like I wanted. So this year I've stayed around 240 to 250 and much harder.....hopefully I will break the top 5 at this years masters.....
I'm 44 now and I've been training for 29 years.....mostly powerlifting competitions, but have been bodybuilding training also since I was 18yoa. Now that father time is taking his course and my body is breaking down from all the heavy training, I've been doing mostly bodybuilding for the last couple of years competing in the Masters nationals a couple of times and the North American once. It's really hard switching over because most everyone knows me as a powerlifter, so when I walk out on stage I already have this negative stigma placed on me by the judges regardless of how I look. But I do it for me and the fans, not the judges. I've never kissed anyones ass in either sport and not about to start now!
LOl, nice one, all the best to you mate.
Sounds like you got one of the old style shirts? Cut the back and slip it on, or get a newer style/version.
I don't know if it's an old style, how could I tell, it's a standard blast shirt? And how far should I cut the back? Also I've heard about having to break a shirt in, how do you go about doing this?
Thanks for the help.
HR
Phil800101
04-08-08, 3:00 am
Hey Lad,
Just wanted to wish you well on your trip to the FIBO. Take care, stay safe, and have an absolute blast!
Hey Lad, just wanted to let you know that you have been a a great inspiration to me during my lifting career. You are a stand up guy who has been in the game for a long time and has seen great results. I just wanted to thank you for all the info that you have provided over the years, it has really been of help for a younger guy like me.
Got a question for ya tho, I have been benching raw for several years now and got my raw press over 400. I recently started to get into using a shirt. I was wondering if there was a good program or way to get used to using a shirt, because I know the first time I did it was really awkward. Any info you could give would be great.
-Oz-
How is the recovery going?
I don't know if it's an old style, how could I tell, it's a standard blast shirt? And how far should I cut the back? Also I've heard about having to break a shirt in, how do you go about doing this?
Thanks for the help.
HR
Does it look like a tight polyester t-shirt, can you touch with light weight...you might want to get one that resembles a straight jacket! You break it in by using it and the only way to do that is to use heavy weight! If you can't touch you gotta load the bar till it does!
Hey Lad, just wanted to let you know that you have been a a great inspiration to me during my lifting career. You are a stand up guy who has been in the game for a long time and has seen great results. I just wanted to thank you for all the info that you have provided over the years, it has really been of help for a younger guy like me.
Got a question for ya tho, I have been benching raw for several years now and got my raw press over 400. I recently started to get into using a shirt. I was wondering if there was a good program or way to get used to using a shirt, because I know the first time I did it was really awkward. Any info you could give would be great.
-Oz-
The only way to get use to it is to use with heavy weight....make sure you have good spotters and ones you can trust!
How is the recovery going?
Good....I've been training around the injuried pec...kinda like doin one side at a time.....I think its helped speed up the recovery....the color is almost back to normal!
Enforcer
04-29-08, 1:28 pm
Good....I've been training around the injuried pec...kinda like doin one side at a time.....I think its helped speed up the recovery....the color is almost back to normal!
Nice bro get healthy soon- looking for some sick numbers again next yr at the Cage
Good....I've been training around the injuried pec...kinda like doin one side at a time.....I think its helped speed up the recovery....the color is almost back to normal!
Nice, good to see you made it back to the states in one piece, lol!
Shaffer_515
04-29-08, 1:29 pm
hey Joe,
With you injury are you still going after the masters and NA's this year?...or taking the year to get a good recovery?
I'm not making any promises for competing this year....I'm taking a totally different approach.....tons of cardio, heavy dieting, light weights and tons of reps...like 50 to 100 reps per set! I'm gunna baby this pec injury and treat it like a blessing. I've seen soooo many end their careers due to injuries..............
Hey, Lad!
I noticed something with benchpressing lately. On the downward movement i was able to, well, flex my mid back muscles, just before the bar touches my chest. I even had the feeling i came up towards the barbell a bit.
Is this something very obvious and something i rather have been lacking in benching? Or is it something not at all relevant and just related to growth of my back muscles.
Just wondering, cause with that 'tension' i felt like i was able to put more explosive power to the upwards motion with medium weights. Havent been able to get that 'tension' with heavier weights yet.
Curious if you have any ideas on this. Or if you even understand what i am trying to explain...
Much respect and good luck with the recovery!
Thrawn
The Lad
05-12-08, 10:07 am
I totally understand and agree with what your saying.....and YES it has everything to do with your explosion off your chest with any weight!!!
Hey, Lad!
I noticed something with benchpressing lately. On the downward movement i was able to, well, flex my mid back muscles, just before the bar touches my chest. I even had the feeling i came up towards the barbell a bit.
Is this something very obvious and something i rather have been lacking in benching? Or is it something not at all relevant and just related to growth of my back muscles.
Just wondering, cause with that 'tension' i felt like i was able to put more explosive power to the upwards motion with medium weights. Havent been able to get that 'tension' with heavier weights yet.
Curious if you have any ideas on this. Or if you even understand what i am trying to explain...
Much respect and good luck with the recovery!
Thrawn
I totally understand and agree with what your saying.....and YES it has everything to do with your explosion off your chest with any weight!!!
Ah, I KNEW it =) Thanks, brother! I think i found one of the main faults in my benchpress now. I NEVER was able to do this 'back thing' before. I totally lack explosiveness with my bench. But NOW i am onto something here. Oh, this is gonna be sweet.
Thanks for taking the time to think about my question!
Thrawn
Explosivness = POWER
I already did tonight. Training mate of mine in the gym has been on a plateau for some time now. Showed him what i learned. He was instantly able to implement the ' back thing' and increase his sets by two reps.
I also noticed i got my sets a bit easier then normal.
So stoked to have found this ' missing part'!
Good....I've been training around the injuried pec...kinda like doin one side at a time.....I think its helped speed up the recovery....the color is almost back to normal!
What about now? Is your recovery still progressing well? A good friend of mine is experiencing something similar and it doesn't look pretty.
The Lad
05-19-08, 12:18 pm
What about now? Is your recovery still progressing well? A good friend of mine is experiencing something similar and it doesn't look pretty.
Kinda strange....the discoloration went away a few weeks ago....I've been really taking it easy, by doing tons of cardio and a circuit style of training and going super light but doing extremely high reps on everything. The only chest exercise I've been doing is a plate loaded hammer strength machine and a vertical chest press, again light weight and tons of reps and pushing mostly with the good side....
last Thursday I noticed bleeding in my bicep like I had torn it but no pain....
The doctor says thats normal after an injury like I had to bleed out in other areas close to the injury once you start back training because your breaking up scar tissue...
But to answer your question, it feels very weak in the injuried area of my chest, but I'm not sure if thats me being overly cautious by not trying to push it or if its a true weakness...only time will tell??? It has only been 5 weeks............
Kinda strange....the discoloration went away a few weeks ago....I've been really taking it easy, by doing tons of cardio and a circuit style of training and going super light but doing extremely high reps on everything. The only chest exercise I've been doing is a plate loaded hammer strength machine and a vertical chest press, again light weight and tons of reps and pushing mostly with the good side....
last Thursday I noticed bleeding in my bicep like I had torn it but no pain....
The doctor says thats normal after an injury like I had to bleed out in other areas close to the injury once you start back training because your breaking up scar tissue...
But to answer your question, it feels very weak in the injuried area of my chest, but I'm not sure if thats me being overly cautious by not trying to push it or if its a true weakness...only time will tell??? It has only been 5 weeks............
Five weeks can feel like an eternity when things aren't running smoothly. as the injury greatly affected your back and leg training? I can imagine that doing the negative portion of some back exercises is now out of the question.
P.s. Sorry if this is prying, it's just that as a personal trainer and aspiring athlete I'd like to get a better idea of how a pro deals with injuries. I'm also concerned for you as most of us here are. It is terrible when 2 of the pros I try to keep tabs on (both you and Sgt Rock) are injured.
The Lad
05-28-08, 12:35 pm
Any time I have ever been injuried, I treat it as a pitstop......time for the body to rest........whether it be surgery to repair something or a slight pull, I always train around the injury because it's a proven fact that exercise speeds up recovery.... Everything is almost back to normal now....all training is normal except for chest, which is still extremely light and tons of reps just out of precaution.
Glad to hear it all seems to return back to normal, The Lad. It might be slow, but my old wise grandmother always used to say: things that come fast are not worth much most of the time.
Maybe post one of your workouts, brother? Let us see what you are up to lately?
The Lad
05-29-08, 12:56 pm
I've trained like this for years, only this time I'm using only light weights and extremely high reps........
Yesterday....
10minutes on the elipticle
1 x 50 reps = 10lbs db flat flies
superset
1 x 50 reps = 150lbs on vert.chest press
superset
1 x 40 reps = 15lbs db flat flies
superset
1 x 40 reps = 160lbs on vert.chest press
superset
1 x 30 reps = 20lbs db flat flies
superset
1 x 30 reps = 170lbs on vert.chest press
water break
1 x 20 reps = 185lbs on hammer chest press
superset
1 x 20 reps = 185lbs on hammer military press
superset
1 x 20 reps = 100lbs on upright cable rows
superset
1 x 20 reps = 205lbs on hammer chest press
superset
1 x 20 reps = 205lbs on hammer military press
superset
1 x 15 reps = 125lbs on upright cable rows
superset
1 x 20 reps = 225lbs on hammer chest press
superset
1 x 20 reps = 225lbs on hammer military press
superset
1 x 15 reps = 150lbs on upright rows
water break
1 x 20= 20lbs db on side laterals
superset
1 x 20= 20lbs db on front raises
superset
1 x 20= 20lbs db on rear delt raises
superset
1 x 20= 25lbs db on side laterals
superset
1 x 20= 25lbs db on front raises
superset
1 x 20= 25lbs db on rear delt raises
superset
1 x 20= 30lbs db on side laterals
superset
1 x 20= 30lbs db on front raises
superset
1 x 20= 30lbs db on rear delt raises
Finish up with 1 hour of cardio on treadmill with high incline
Sir J-Werk
05-29-08, 1:40 pm
That is just badass smart training... ^^^^
That will make you pumped and burn for sure, especially when you keep rests between sets very short. Flies in between benches... interesting. Very interesting.
Thanks for posting this!
By the way: i don't like this kind of 'sel-promo' one bit, but i have some pics and vids up from my first beginners meet. Would be much appreciated if you could find the time to gimme some technical feedback on what you see there. I am one of the very few in the Netherlands doing this PL-life, so i can use every bit of feedback.
Thrawn
The Lad
06-17-08, 12:20 pm
Send em to me!
theladinc@bellsouth.net
Send em to me!
theladinc@bellsouth.net
Thanks, links and a short description are in the mail!
muscle_g
07-07-08, 3:58 pm
hey Lad I was wondering what does your weekly training routine look like for both powerlifting and bodybuilding?
Although I haven't competed in powerlifting in 3 years, I have been using it as a tool in the off season to gain size and still feel the heavy weights. SO during the winter months, I usually train bench and heavy chest, tri's and shoulders on Monday nights. On wednesday, we'd deadlift, do heavy back work and biceps. On Friday, we'd squat and do heavy leg work. This would allow us to train heavy, gain size and get the proper rest we need.
I've really enjoyed full time Bodybuilding training over the last 3 years. I've mentioned this before that I train instinctivelly during in season. Meaning that I have no set schedule, everything is a constant change, which I see very good results for myself and my clients. After last night, I'm really having a hard time contimplating my future in this sport of bodybuilding though?
In the off season, I have beenhey Lad I was wondering what does your weekly training routine look like for both powerlifting and bodybuilding?
naturalguy
07-21-08, 8:45 am
Lad, saw the pics from the masters nationals. It's amazing that you had an injury just a few months ago and still got up on stage and looked that good. Congrats brother, keep pushing it!
lad , i have very long limbs and short upper body , everytime i do squats i feel them in my hips and my ass i never feel them in my quads , any tips?
Try doing a very close stance, squat very fast without locking out or pausing at the top only rest in the very rock bottom. It doesn't take heavy weight to feel this, just a ton of reps...start with 20......
You could superset these with leg extensions for the maximum effect....
lad , i have very long limbs and short upper body , everytime i do squats i feel them in my hips and my ass i never feel them in my quads , any tips?
thnx alot man i will tell u how it goes
Lad,
i went in to squat today after not squating for about a month. [i rested a week and i was doing a smolov jr for deads]
after my second set.. i felt this shooting pain in between my hams and my groin. It wasnt debillitating or anything, i finished my workout without it acting up too much.
Have you ever heard of this?