Improvement is the only way

[Big Wides]

Will we ever get back to back workouts together again? Can Globo Gym handle it? Stay tuned... Peace, G

I'm an idoit, completely missed the SOAP reference earlier today.....my apologies

[MassMonster]

keepin it heavy in here as always i see bro.... you'll get that 605... no worries

[Big Wides]

awesome job...always inspiring me bro

thanks Pizza, I gain inspiration from your log as well, the way you still kill it and how strong your diet has been all this time

keepin it heavy in here as always i see bro.... you'll get that 605... no worries

thanks Mass, just trying to do my best each week.....if at the end of the session heavy weight is moved its a plus but if I have to do lighter weight at a different intenstiy its another win either way.....

[Toni69]

275x3 snatch grip power press, retard strength I say! What the hell is that brother, holy shit. You were born to press. Taking notes on that movement. Good work today, how those poor delts feeling? Smashed to pieces I assume?

no shit..Wides is on fire here! G's earlier post, he said Voltron..I was laughing my ass off here. God Im old! LOL...Im guessing you dont remember that cartoon...LOL

[Big Wides]

no shit..Wides is on fire here! G's earlier post, he said Voltron..I was laughing my ass off here. God Im old! LOL...Im guessing you dont remember that cartoon...LOL

thanks Toni, but me on fire, i wouldnt go that far. Just trying to elevate my training to the next level in order to acheive what I have set out for myself. And yes I do remember Voltron, I'm not that young....LOL

[Big Wides]

Wheels, 3/27/08, 7:20pm...

Trained w/ G and Juggernaut at The World Famous Globo Gym, Bucks County, PA...

Dropset Leg Extensions: 5 dropsets x 30-20 reps
Unilateral Leg Curls: 5 sets, 110 x 6 reps on last set
Seated Leg Curls: 5 sets, Stack x 10 on last set
Superset: Leg Press w/ Hack Squats: 4 sets each x 15-10 reps each
DB Steps Ups: 50s x 12, 70s x 8, 90s x 8
Superset: Seated Calf Raises w/ HS Horizontal Calf Raises: 4 sets each x 20-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets, 585 x 12 on last set

well we came, we saw and we kicked our own ass. you know its going to be good when the session starts out with dropsets. Between the supersets/dropsets and plain old training intensity I was soaked, dripping sweat and enjoyed every minute of it. The step ups were interesting as we roamed the gym looking for more of what G calls "Lego Blocks" to raise the platform, couldnt find any (little did we know they were hidding by the power rack). Had some Torrent, GH Stack and leftover Beta Alanine powder after this, plus a hearty meal.

Chest and bis tonight

[Lowdown5]

Great session, enjoy tonights just as much!

[Big Wides]

Great session, enjoy tonights just as much!

Thanks John, you know I'll enjoy the fun times I have set for myself with what I've got instore, might give those JM presses a run for it or do some high volume work or just train plain old crazy.....going to have to flip a coin on this one

[Malloy1344]

Wheels, 3/27/08, 7:20pm...

Trained w/ G and Juggernaut at The World Famous Globo Gym, Bucks County, PA...

Dropset Leg Extensions: 5 dropsets x 30-20 reps
Unilateral Leg Curls: 5 sets, 110 x 6 reps on last set
Seated Leg Curls: 5 sets, Stack x 10 on last set
Superset: Leg Press w/ Hack Squats: 4 sets each x 15-10 reps each
DB Steps Ups: 50s x 12, 70s x 8, 90s x 8
Superset: Seated Calf Raises w/ HS Horizontal Calf Raises: 4 sets each x 20-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 4 sets, 585 x 12 on last set

well we came, we saw and we kicked our own ass. you know its going to be good when the session starts out with dropsets. Between the supersets/dropsets and plain old training intensity I was soaked, dripping sweat and enjoyed every minute of it. The step ups were interesting as we roamed the gym looking for more of what G calls "Lego Blocks" to raise the platform, couldnt find any (little did we know they were hidding by the power rack). Had some Torrent, GH Stack and leftover Beta Alanine powder after this, plus a hearty meal.

Chest and bis tonight

Nice session wides. Alot of pre exhaust. Gonna make that squat even stronger.

[Big Wides]

Nice session wides. Alot of pre exhaust. Gonna make that squat even stronger.

thanks Jim, thats what I'm hoping for....gotta get that squat at 600+, working on getting there step by step. this doesnt happen overnight, but what does make it happen are quality sessions

[McFly]

thanks Jim, thats what I'm hoping for....gotta get that squat at 600+, working on getting there step by step. this doesnt happen overnight, but what does make it happen are quality sessions

you'll smach that 600+, just keep hitting it the way you do.

[Toni69]

when you do step ups, what are you stepping up onto? a bench or a box? oh forget it..I see what you did.

[Big Wides]

you'll smach that 600+, just keep hitting it the way you do.

thanks McFly, gonna keep doing it this way, its working very well since my training switched up to this....plus it will keep me in competitve in the 242s....haha

when you do step ups, what are you stepping up onto? a bench or a box? oh forget it..I see what you did.

Yeah ideally I prefer to do them stepping onto a box or a wide bench since the elevation really focuses in on the hams and ass (gotta keep the squatters ass looking good...lol). However given the way where we train has Mickey Mouse benches and no boxes we improvise with an aerobic stepper and use that to step onto, still gets the job done, I am espically feeling those today.....I have found a nice carryover to the squat and leg press from doing these in the past

[Toni69]

I do them, when I do them..on and off a bench and let me tell you..with my short legs..and you saw how short they are, thats a real bitch to do while holding db's in each hand. I do like them though..they get your HR goin good. I have felt my low back prob kick in at times with it though and have to be careful how heavy I go.

[Pizzalamp]

u monster!!!
great workout
great step ups

[G Diesel]

I do them, when I do them..on and off a bench and let me tell you..with my short legs..and you saw how short they are, thats a real bitch to do while holding db's in each hand. I do like them though..they get your HR goin good. I have felt my low back prob kick in at times with it though and have to be careful how heavy I go.

In Brigantine, we walk the steps with DB lunges... That is the real shit. At this bullshit excuse for a gym, there are no steps and the Leggo contraption we built felt like it was gonna cave in. I was gonna do em across a flat bench, but my feet were bigger than width of the bench, so that doesn't exactly instill confidence. Peace, G

[Big Wides]

chest and bis....3/28 at Globo Gym

incline - barx15, 135x12, 225x10, 275x7, 295x4, 225x10 (illegally wide grip), 135x15 (illegally wide grip)
incline flys - 75x8, 75x8, 95x6, 45x12
pec deck - 3x20

one arm db preacher curls - 3 sets, 55x4 on last set
cable curls - 4 sets 15-10, last set was drop set
incline curls - 3 sets, 12-10

knee raises - 3x12
decline situps - 3x15

[widdlewade44]

Great Chest and Bis session bro. Looks like you went through it at a solid pace. Nice.

Kevin
widdlewade44

[Big Wides]

Great Chest and Bis session bro. Looks like you went through it at a solid pace. Nice.

Kevin
widdlewade44

thanks Kevin, was rocked from shoulders on Wed, so everything felt extremely heavy today so instead of going the usual 100 mph throttled back to 50.....it was on of those times where you know that if you went heavy the bar would have cut your head off.....stay tuned for more exciting things yet to come

[Angst]

thanks Kevin, was rocked from shoulders on Wed, so everything felt extremely heavy today so instead of going the usual 100 mph throttled back to 50.....it was on of those times where you know that if you went heavy the bar would have cut your head off.....stay tuned for more exciting things yet to come

Shit I highly doubt it slowed you down that much, pushed near 300lbs is still pretty damn impressive.

[Big Wides]

Shit I highly doubt it slowed you down that much, pushed near 300lbs is still pretty damn impressive.

thanks Angst, just everything felt heavy for some odd reason, the weekend off has helped with the refuel and getting my diet in order also over the weekend is going to help get my ass back in gear

[excessive endorphins]

Your leg days are utterly mind blowing! But if you want to hit 600+ why not play with low rep squats THEN assistance for awhile?

[Pizzalamp]

chest and bis....3/28 at Globo Gym

incline - barx15, 135x12, 225x10, 275x7, 295x4, 225x10 (illegally wide grip), 135x15 (illegally wide grip)
incline flys - 75x8, 75x8, 95x6, 45x12
pec deck - 3x20

one arm db preacher curls - 3 sets, 55x4 on last set
cable curls - 4 sets 15-10, last set was drop set
incline curls - 3 sets, 12-10

knee raises - 3x12
decline situps - 3x15

solid solid solid and strong too
hey whats ya take on incline curls? heavy weight? mod weight? i have such trouble w/em

so annoying at globo tonight-its 7:57-they close at 8-the front desk women walking through- get off the machines right now the gym is closed get off now and leave lol

[Malloy1344]

chest and bis....3/28 at Globo Gym

incline - barx15, 135x12, 225x10, 275x7, 295x4, 225x10 (illegally wide grip), 135x15 (illegally wide grip)
incline flys - 75x8, 75x8, 95x6, 45x12
pec deck - 3x20

one arm db preacher curls - 3 sets, 55x4 on last set
cable curls - 4 sets 15-10, last set was drop set
incline curls - 3 sets, 12-10

knee raises - 3x12
decline situps - 3x15

Looks like we both had the Chest/Biceps idea this weekend. Great lifts Wides.

[McFly]

chest and bis....3/28 at Globo Gym

incline - barx15, 135x12, 225x10, 275x7, 295x4, 225x10 (illegally wide grip), 135x15 (illegally wide grip)
incline flys - 75x8, 75x8, 95x6, 45x12
pec deck - 3x20

one arm db preacher curls - 3 sets, 55x4 on last set
cable curls - 4 sets 15-10, last set was drop set
incline curls - 3 sets, 12-10

knee raises - 3x12
decline situps - 3x15

ahhhh love those nice heavy flys....you get a good stretch with that illegal grip? lol

[Big Wides]

Your leg days are utterly mind blowing! But if you want to hit 600+ why not play with low rep squats THEN assistance for awhile?

I have done that in the past with some decent results however the way my knees are now this approach has been helping me tremondously with not only warming them up but with overall leg strength and development. The last time I squatted in the beginning of the month the weight felt real damn good and I felt more powerful than before. This is working so I dont see a point in changing it

solid solid solid and strong too
hey whats ya take on incline curls? heavy weight? mod weight? i have such trouble w/em

so annoying at globo tonight-its 7:57-they close at 8-the front desk women walking through- get off the machines right now the gym is closed get off now and leave lol

Incline curls are a great movement to help stretch the bis and really hit them hard. I dont like to use terms like heavy or moderate weight since they are relative. I use a weight that allows me to get a good pump, stretch and range of motion to allow optimal stimulation, if that makes sense. And I hate when they rush you off shit.....

Looks like we both had the Chest/Biceps idea this weekend. Great lifts Wides.

thanks Jim, was sore as a mother after that one

ahhhh love those nice heavy flys....you get a good stretch with that illegal grip? lol

incredible stretch....like Mel Gibson in Bravheart at the end strectch....been doing a lot of those movements recently in my chest sessions, dunno why but it seems to be doing good things.....

[Carpe Diem P.T]

have you been doing incline db curls for a while now big guy? i have just started a few of my clients on them to mix up there programs but barely have any experience at them myself.

I have them start with the hammer grip down the bottom and twist as they come up until their palms are facing their chest. is this the correct way? Me and seated db curls have never been friends.

[Big Wides]

have you been doing incline db curls for a while now big guy? i have just started a few of my clients on them to mix up there programs but barely have any experience at them myself.

I have them start with the hammer grip down the bottom and twist as they come up until their palms are facing their chest. is this the correct way? Me and seated db curls have never been friends.

i throw them in every once and a while to keep things fresh, bicep training is not one of my favorite things to do....the way i do them is having palms up throughout the whole motion with my elbows close to my body to really get a nice strecth in them.

[Enforcer]

chest and bis....3/28 at Globo Gym

incline - barx15, 135x12, 225x10, 275x7, 295x4, 225x10 (illegally wide grip), 135x15 (illegally wide grip)
incline flys - 75x8, 75x8, 95x6, 45x12
pec deck - 3x20

one arm db preacher curls - 3 sets, 55x4 on last set
cable curls - 4 sets 15-10, last set was drop set
incline curls - 3 sets, 12-10

knee raises - 3x12
decline situps - 3x15

Hey Wides could you get any weaker bro. Hahahah just breaking your balls bro. You know that your one strong ass cat. I always look to your thread for some sick numbers. Keep up the intense training.

[Big Wides]

Hey Wides could you get any weaker bro. Hahahah just breaking your balls bro. You know that your one strong ass cat. I always look to your thread for some sick numbers. Keep up the intense training.

I know its getting pretty bad.....haha. Gotta keep up the intense training where I'm at, not only looking to motovate some people to start training this way but keeps people from coming up to me and talking

[Toni69]

i throw them in every once and a while to keep things fresh, bicep training is not one of my favorite things to do....the way i do them is having palms up throughout the whole motion with my elbows close to my body to really get a nice strecth in them.

I am the same way with db curls, palms up is brutal. great chest day..and yes..I think your getting too strong for your own good man! ;)

How is the diet treating you so far?

[Enforcer]

I know its getting pretty bad.....haha. Gotta keep up the intense training where I'm at, not only looking to motovate some people to start training this way but keeps people from coming up to me and talking

I hear ya bro. I avoid all eye contact with people, and if they start talking to me 4 too long I will just start doing my set and they shut up-lol.

[Big Wides]

I am the same way with db curls, palms up is brutal. great chest day..and yes..I think your getting too strong for your own good man! ;)

How is the diet treating you so far?

Treating me rather well so far, not as bad as I thought it would be. Finding new and exciting ways to get the veggies in me but it has made my diet overall more balanced than it has been in years. Its to early now to comment on any changes since its been a week but I am liking it so far.

[Toni69]

Whenever I start a diet, I notice the difference right away..especially in how I feel. The first 1-2 weeks are brutal for me always. Then I adjust like an on/off switch, like I had been dieting all my life..its weird.

[Big Wides]

Whenever I start a diet, I notice the difference right away..especially in how I feel. The first 1-2 weeks are brutal for me always. Then I adjust like an on/off switch, like I had been dieting all my life..its weird.

For me the first week of anything be it training, diet, supps, ect. I normally dont feel the effects of it or notice anything till about the middle of week 2. Dont know why but thats how it usually works, so that would put me around Wed of this week.....def have noticed my thirst has been up

[Big Wides]

well I am going to weight myself sometime this week to get an idea of where I stand, should be fun. I am also thinking about doing the Delaware Power Classic on May 10th, I believe its an APA meet for the PLers out there. Gotta check the date and all of the other good stuff before I commit to it. Dunno what weight class, hence the weighing of my fat ass sometime this week....

[Malloy1344]

well I am going to weight myself sometime this week to get an idea of where I stand, should be fun. I am also thinking about doing the Delaware Power Classic on May 10th, I believe its an APA meet for the PLers out there. Gotta check the date and all of the other good stuff before I commit to it. Dunno what weight class, hence the weighing of my fat ass sometime this week....

I'm sure whatever class you decide to compete in, you'll kick ass. Goodluck Wides.

[Big Wides]

I'm sure whatever class you decide to compete in, you'll kick ass. Goodluck Wides.

thanks Jim, still up in the air though but if I did it would be either at 242 (coming after ya McFly) or up at 275

[McFly]

thanks Jim, still up in the air though but if I did it would be either at 242 (coming after ya McFly) or up at 275

I know you are, hence the excuse that "I'M DIETING" is the reason I'm not doing that meet!!!

I'm calling Wides breaking into the 600's on his squat and dead in the next raw meet he enters!!! the man is down right nasty!

[Big Wides]

Woohooo two straight days of cardio, this is not an April Fool's joke, jumpstarting the metabolism again, espically if I plan on being down at 242. Cannonball run type training the rest of the week. Scaling in at 250

[Malloy1344]

2 days in a row! You maniac! 250 is only a rock throw away from 242, you'll be there in no time. Looking forward to seein that 600lb squat

[Pizzalamp]

words cannot express...damn big wides

[Big Wides]

2 days in a row! You maniac! 250 is only a rock throw away from 242, you'll be there in no time. Looking forward to seein that 600lb squat

yeah i know it is, sticking to my guns with the diet, training, cardio and see where it takes me. a 600lb squat would be nice, however I would be content (not satisifed) with any weight that is more than my previous.....but the 600 does give me something to shoot for

[McFly]

you thinking about benching?

[Toni69]

2 days in a row! You maniac! 250 is only a rock throw away from 242, you'll be there in no time. Looking forward to seein that 600lb squat

after a week straight,,cardio will be like anythng else you do in the gym...second nature. Cardio is nothing to me now cause of all that time I did for the Arnold..not that it did me any good..LOL

I always keep my cardiovascular conditioning on point anyway by doin cardio at least 3-4x a week even when in off season..I just keep it low intensity.

I was watching this dude run the other day on the tm..I was like I have no desire at all to ever run ever again. I used to run and I sucked at it. LOL..my short ass legs were not made for running, that is for sure!

[Big Wides]

you thinking about benching?

nah, its the most spartic of my lifts, its either real good or right in the toilet. I am thinking that I would either squat or deadlift only, which one well that is now the question, leaning more towards deads than squats at this point judging by how my pulling has been lately.

after a week straight,,cardio will be like anythng else you do in the gym...second nature. Cardio is nothing to me now cause of all that time I did for the Arnold..not that it did me any good..LOL

I always keep my cardiovascular conditioning on point anyway by doin cardio at least 3-4x a week even when in off season..I just keep it low intensity.

I was watching this dude run the other day on the tm..I was like I have no desire at all to ever run ever again. I used to run and I sucked at it. LOL..my short ass legs were not made for running, that is for sure!

I'm with Toni on trying to keep somewhat of cardio conditioning, granted I fell off the wagon for a while, but its not all that bad. I keep it at nothing serious, I dont plan on running a marathon anytime soon, but enough to get a soild sweat going, and its done on an incline as well.

And for the record I dont run, when I do it sounds like a damn horse is on the treadmill....Clunk, clunk, clunk..

[Enforcer]

Diet + Zubas + Heavy Deads - FoManChu = One Big Wides

[G Diesel]

Diet + Zubas + Heavy Deads - FoManChu = One Big Wides

That is some Widesian math right there... Peace, G

[Big Wides]

Diet + Zubas + Heavy Deads - FoManChu = One Big Wides

that is the plan, to get myself bigger than before, as is the common goal here

That is some Widesian math right there... Peace, G

I'll stay with one subject at a time before trying to juggle two of them

[McFly]

nah, its the most spartic of my lifts, its either real good or right in the toilet. I am thinking that I would either squat or deadlift only, which one well that is now the question, leaning more towards deads than squats at this point judging by how my pulling has been lately.


cool! it should be a very well ran, stacked meet. Kate always runs a good meet. one of our training partners Big Will is suppose to bench and dead in the 220's, probably open and masters.

oh and make sure you bring some food, it will be an all day affair....not like the little one we did last month. Hercules, Hercules!!!!

[Big Wides]

cool! it should be a very well ran, stacked meet. Kate always runs a good meet. one of our training partners Big Will is suppose to bench and dead in the 220's, probably open and masters.

oh and make sure you bring some food, it will be an all day affair....not like the little one we did last month. Hercules, Hercules!!!!

I was planning on bringing food, I tend to get hungry quick, 220s well I wont have to worry about him, its either 242 or the big boy class at 275

Hercules, Hercules!!!! - priceless comment

[B Con]

Cardio sucks but it is a damn necessary evil. I agree with Toni as I totally have no desire to run every again and will be happy sticking my happy ass on the eliptical.

Let me know if you decide on doing any future shows...I saw where you were talking bout some.

Congrats on 2 days of cardio... keep it up... I got mine programmed in to where its almost mandatory...my body kinda operates on its own when cardio is involved... But it does get better.

Looking forward to seeing more progress...

[Big Wides]

Back, 4/2/08 at 545 in the Land of Confusion (more on that later):

wide grip pulldowns - 4sets 15-6, stackx6 on last set
jailhouse tbars - 7sets 15-4, 8piesx4 on last set
hs pulldowns - 3sets 12-4, 3pps+25x5 drop 2ppsx15 on last set
cs rows - 2sets 12-10, 3piesx10 on last set
wide grip pullups - 3, 3

i dont know what it is, got about as many pullups dead as I normally do kinda fresh. the tbars went rather well had 6 on there went smooth said to myself to skip 7 and shoot for 8, did only 4 but felt damn good.

Land of Confusion - I'm doing the jailhouse rows in a corner, when these two knuckleheads, will call them Nit and Wit for the story (they also work at the gym), grab the squat rack right next to where I am rowing. Logical yes I know but then they precede to squat, mind you there are two other racks opened that are nowhere near me, I dont get it. Was drenched in sweat by the end of the session.....Legs tomorrow

[Roland]

Sick back session BW. keep it up.

[eblnyc]

wides your kicking ass again..great work..

[Malloy1344]

Nit and Wit .....hmmm I think they attended my Globo Gym as well. Awesome back session bro, you really moved some serious weight.

[Young&Hungry]

8 pies...nuts brother. Thanks for getting Land of Confusion stuck in my head now, I'm all amped up but I already trained today. Looking forward to big pressing on Friday from ya.

[dominate77]

Back, 4/2/08 at 545 in the Land of Confusion (more on that later):

wide grip pulldowns - 4sets 15-6, stackx6 on last set
jailhouse tbars - 7sets 15-4, 8piesx4 on last set
hs pulldowns - 3sets 12-4, 3pps+25x5 drop 2ppsx15 on last set
cs rows - 2sets 12-10, 3piesx10 on last set
wide grip pullups - 3, 3



my god 8 plates thats fuckin nuts wides

pretty high volume on them too bro

do you put another bar under it when you're doing them?

[Big Wides]

Sick back session BW. keep it up.

thanks bro, had to do something good today, was kinda lost not pulling but made up for it

wides your kicking ass again..great work..

thanks eblnyc, trying to spread that euphoria around that you keep talking about

Nit and Wit .....hmmm I think they attended my Globo Gym as well. Awesome back session bro, you really moved some serious weight.

thanks Jim, dude it pissed me off to no fucking end, but hey i made due and didnt think about it while training. felt damn good to move the weight

8 pies...nuts brother. Thanks for getting Land of Confusion stuck in my head now, I'm all amped up but I already trained today. Looking forward to big pressing on Friday from ya.

which version, Genesis or Disturbed? By far one of the best videos to come out of the 80s was Genesis' "Land of Confusion"......its good to be amped you've got that meet tomorrow. Big things come Friday, dont know what movement but I'll try to push some solid weight

my god 8 plates thats fuckin nuts wides

pretty high volume on them too bro

do you put another bar under it when you're doing them?

thanks bro, yeah I put a v-bar handle under the bar to handle the movement better and hit the lats as a whole

[B Con]

8 plates? Damn thats impressive...

I have that shit happen all the time when people wanna lift right beside ya... drives me fucking bonkers... Good work as always.

[Pizzalamp]

Back, 4/2/08 at 545 in the Land of Confusion (more on that later):

wide grip pulldowns - 4sets 15-6, stackx6 on last set
jailhouse tbars - 7sets 15-4, 8piesx4 on last set
hs pulldowns - 3sets 12-4, 3pps+25x5 drop 2ppsx15 on last set
cs rows - 2sets 12-10, 3piesx10 on last set
wide grip pullups - 3, 3

i dont know what it is, got about as many pullups dead as I normally do kinda fresh. the tbars went rather well had 6 on there went smooth said to myself to skip 7 and shoot for 8, did only 4 but felt damn good.

Land of Confusion - I'm doing the jailhouse rows in a corner, when these two knuckleheads, will call them Nit and Wit for the story (they also work at the gym), grab the squat rack right next to where I am rowing. Logical yes I know but then they precede to squat, mind you there are two other racks opened that are nowhere near me, I dont get it. Was drenched in sweat by the end of the session.....Legs tomorrow

sick day...8 pies wow...awesome job

u sure those 2 guys only go to your gym? seem like some guys i know at my neck of the woods

[Big Wides]

8 plates? Damn thats impressive...

I have that shit happen all the time when people wanna lift right beside ya... drives me fucking bonkers... Good work as always.

thanks bro, just trying to do what I can once I get into the gym. felt good with the rows so decided to see how many I could row to try and get my back bigger

sick day...8 pies wow...awesome job

u sure those 2 guys only go to your gym? seem like some guys i know at my neck of the woods

thanks Pizza, was a good day......you know I think those two dudes are part of a very large exteneded family that travel the globe, looking for gyms

[Enforcer]

Back, 4/2/08 at 545 in the Land of Confusion (more on that later):

wide grip pulldowns - 4sets 15-6, stackx6 on last set
jailhouse tbars - 7sets 15-4, 8piesx4 on last set
hs pulldowns - 3sets 12-4, 3pps+25x5 drop 2ppsx15 on last set
cs rows - 2sets 12-10, 3piesx10 on last set
wide grip pullups - 3, 3

i dont know what it is, got about as many pullups dead as I normally do kinda fresh. the tbars went rather well had 6 on there went smooth said to myself to skip 7 and shoot for 8, did only 4 but felt damn good.

Land of Confusion - I'm doing the jailhouse rows in a corner, when these two knuckleheads, will call them Nit and Wit for the story (they also work at the gym), grab the squat rack right next to where I am rowing. Logical yes I know but then they precede to squat, mind you there are two other racks opened that are nowhere near me, I dont get it. Was drenched in sweat by the end of the session.....Legs tomorrow

They were tryin to impress you. Beign the large man that you are they wanted to see if you would pay them any attention. But being the commited Animal you are, Im sure u barely even noticed them besides the initial eye contact. Fuckin posers

[Big Wides]

They were tryin to impress you. Beign the large man that you are they wanted to see if you would pay them any attention. But being the commited Animal you are, Im sure u barely even noticed them besides the initial eye contact. Fuckin posers

I dont think they even knew what they wanted to do or get out of it. They were trying to use the SSB that we have there, and to say the least it was a clusterfuck of an operation. I just timed my rest periods to when they were using the rack and loading/unloading plates, after I was done I was in complete shock over it

[G Diesel]

8 pies on t-bar rows? Holy fuck Wides, Ronnie better watch out.

Juggernaut was in there doing 150 lb DB rows for like 8 reps yesterday with no belt or straps and not supporting himself on anything, instead leaning on his own leg. Typical tough guy mutant behavior. Wheels tonight, my large strongman friend. Peace, G

[Big Wides]

8 pies on t-bar rows? Holy fuck Wides, Ronnie better watch out.

Juggernaut was in there doing 150 lb DB rows for like 8 reps yesterday with no belt or straps and not supporting himself on anything, instead leaning on his own leg. Typical tough guy mutant behavior. Wheels tonight, my large strongman friend. Peace, G

Thanks G, got a feeling Ronnie has nothing to fear.....I am feeling those t-bars today.....wheels tonight sounds damn good and it appears that the spring exodus is slowly coming.

As for Juggernaut and his tough guy mutant behavior, I am not surprised at that....he's getting back into training after a little time off so he'll be huge again in no time.....wouldnt be surprised if he showed up on a Hog tonight

[Big Wides]

Wheels, 4/3/04, 7:20pm...

Trained w/ G and Juggernaut at the World Famous Globo Gym, Bucks County, PA...

Kneeling Unilateral Leg Curls: 4 sets, 110 x 6 on last set
Seated Leg Curl (Hamtractor): 5 sets, Stack x 14 on last set
Leg Extensions: 5 sets, Stack x 12 on last set
Leg Press: 5 sets, 20 pies x 7 reps on last set
Reverse Hack Squat: 3 sets, 7 pies per side x 7 reps on last set
Seated Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 5 sets, 630 x 12 on last set

I think we are starting to inspire people to train legs, there were a large number of people doing them (sad to say by large I mean 10)....but at least its catching on. Nice high intensity training, finished it off with some Torrent and GH Stack combo.

Some sort of chest pressing later today

[Enforcer]

Wheels, 4/3/04, 7:20pm...

Trained w/ G and Juggernaut at the World Famous Globo Gym, Bucks County, PA...

Kneeling Unilateral Leg Curls: 4 sets, 110 x 6 on last set
Seated Leg Curl (Hamtractor): 5 sets, Stack x 14 on last set
Leg Extensions: 5 sets, Stack x 12 on last set
Leg Press: 5 sets, 20 pies x 7 reps on last set
Reverse Hack Squat: 3 sets, 7 pies per side x 7 reps on last set
Seated Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 5 sets, 630 x 12 on last set

I think we are starting to inspire people to train legs, there were a large number of people doing them (sad to say by large I mean 10)....but at least its catching on. Nice high intensity training, finished it off with some Torrent and GH Stack combo.

Some sort of chest pressing later today

Wides even though I am a little bit upset with you at this current time, i will still always follow ur journey. You, G and Juggs are always killing it. SUTAS (check my journey for its meaning) looks def in store 4 u bro. Way to get the masses to follow- that is what being an ANimal is all about. Being a leader and not a follower.

[Lowdown5]

You 3 Mutant Philly Freaks kicked some ass, inspired some folks and did yourselves proud.

[Malloy1344]

The monster crew at Globo Gym inspiring the masses. Great job. Maybe soon they'll actually start doing squats.........

[Lowdown5]

The monster crew at Globo Gym inspiring the masses. Great job. Maybe soon they'll actually start doing squats.........


Nah, I doubt it. LOL

[Big Wides]

Wides even though I am a little bit upset with you at this current time, i will still always follow ur journey. You, G and Juggs are always killing it. SUTAS (check my journey for its meaning) looks def in store 4 u bro. Way to get the masses to follow- that is what being an ANimal is all about. Being a leader and not a follower.

SUTAS, yes I've heard of this medical term and I do think you are right about it. Its weird usually all of the DOMS I get I start to feel it around 1000-1100 the next if I happen to get any. We feed off each other when we train and have fun with it, thats the important part fun.

You 3 Mutant Philly Freaks kicked some ass, inspired some folks and did yourselves proud.

thanks LD, yeah its nice to see people train legs, I'd rather see someone doing legs then pressing espically in a commercial gym....brings a smile to my face

The monster crew at Globo Gym inspiring the masses. Great job. Maybe soon they'll actually start doing squats.........

Now dont get me wrong, there are a some freaks there, and there are people who do squat, its just that the majority of people who train there want that model look.

[LittleMan55]

Wheels, 4/3/04, 7:20pm...

Trained w/ G and Juggernaut at the World Famous Globo Gym, Bucks County, PA...

Kneeling Unilateral Leg Curls: 4 sets, 110 x 6 on last set
Seated Leg Curl (Hamtractor): 5 sets, Stack x 14 on last set
Leg Extensions: 5 sets, Stack x 12 on last set
Leg Press: 5 sets, 20 pies x 7 reps on last set
Reverse Hack Squat: 3 sets, 7 pies per side x 7 reps on last set
Seated Calf Raises: 5 sets x 20-12 reps
Standing Calf Raises: 5 sets, 630 x 12 on last set

I think we are starting to inspire people to train legs, there were a large number of people doing them (sad to say by large I mean 10)....but at least its catching on. Nice high intensity training, finished it off with some Torrent and GH Stack combo.

Some sort of chest pressing later today

Wow! That looks like a leg wrecker you guys did Wides. Good suff, but from all you monsters what else could be expected?

[Frosty]

Your workouts are amazing and the only way for you is up. Looking great, I am going to stay along for the ride. I am interested in power-building and may have to borrow some of your workouts, they are lookin solid. Stay strong.

[Big Wides]

Wow! That looks like a leg wrecker you guys did Wides. Good suff, but from all you monsters what else could be expected?

thanks, it was a soild ass session.....I am the little guy in the group, G and Juggernaut are the monsters I do my best to keep up with them

Your workouts are amazing and the only way for you is up. Looking great, I am going to stay along for the ride. I am interested in power-building and may have to borrow some of your workouts, they are lookin solid. Stay strong.

Thanks, its going to be one hell of a ride I can make sure that. Powerbuilding is a great way to build an all around physquie. I came from the PL and Oly world of lifting, I found out about this powerbuilding through G, started training with him and the gains have taken off like never before.

[Toni69]

thanks, it was a soild ass session.....I am the little guy in the group, G and Juggernaut are the monsters I do my best to keep up with them



Thanks, its going to be one hell of a ride I can make sure that. Powerbuilding is a great way to build an all around physquie. I came from the PL and Oly world of lifting, I found out about this powerbuilding through G, started training with him and the gains have taken off like never before.

and now Im learning from you guys as well...

Wides, your back and leg wo's are just insane. You get any stronger Im gonna start calling you Hercules....or maybe Samson??? I can be Delilah. LOL

[Big Wides]

and now Im learning from you guys as well...

Wides, your back and leg wo's are just insane. You get any stronger Im gonna start calling you Hercules....or maybe Samson??? I can be Delilah. LOL

Thanks Toni, its all about learning from each other how this sport will evolve and our phsyiques will only get better. I steal some stuff from your workouts as well.....

Hercules or Samson....hmmm both were huge dudes (I'm still trying to get there) who overcame a lot to acheive an even greater being. I'll let you decide on that.....I'm bad with nicknames and such

[B Con]

I think we are starting to inspire people to train legs, there were a large number of people doing them (sad to say by large I mean 10)....but at least its catching on.

Some sort of chest pressing later today

Haha solid workout as usual Wides. You're right more people are catching on to train legs and not be seagulls. Keep that intensity up I'm waiting to see what you monsters unleash for chest.

[Toni69]

Haha solid workout as usual Wides. You're right more people are catching on to train legs and not be seagulls. Keep that intensity up I'm waiting to see what you monsters unleash for chest.

I honestly believe that people are finally catching on that legs or leg training are a huge part to the complete package. So many guys for so long always stuck to heavy chest and arm training..even still today. Finally you see people busting ass on leg training..literally, busting ass! Its good to see! I hate when a guy is all upper body and then there are the chicken legs! LOL

[Big Wides]

Chest, 4/4/08 @ 545 at Strawberry Fields Forever:

floor press - barx10, 135x8, 225x8, 315x5, 365x1, 385x1, 395x1, 405x0
hs bench - 1ppsx15, 2ppsx12, 3ppsx10, 4ppsx3 drop 2ppsx12
pec deck - 3x15

decline situps - 4x20

Got greedy on the floor press in the 405 and ate it. wanted to do some db benching however all of the flat benches were taken, shocker I know but adapat and grow. hit up some pec deck for the stretch. Going to be going back to basics next week with chest, implementing one pressing motion and one fly motion, then call it a day. strength was the highest when I was doing that in the winter.

gotta get stronger....

[Pizzalamp]

keep on rocking bro
thats a good idea about your plan

[Big Wides]

keep on rocking bro
thats a good idea about your plan

will do Pizza, i feel that moving back to the basics will help get my pressing strength back up and help overall chest development. its gonna be fun

[Toni69]

Chest, 4/4/08 @ 545 at Strawberry Fields Forever:

floor press - barx10, 135x8, 225x8, 315x5, 365x1, 385x1, 395x1, 405x0
hs bench - 1ppsx15, 2ppsx12, 3ppsx10, 4ppsx3 drop 2ppsx12
pec deck - 3x15

decline situps - 4x20

Got greedy on the floor press in the 405 and ate it. wanted to do some db benching however all of the flat benches were taken, shocker I know but adapat and grow. hit up some pec deck for the stretch. Going to be going back to basics next week with chest, implementing one pressing motion and one fly motion, then call it a day. strength was the highest when I was doing that in the winter.

gotta get stronger....

I have yet to get to doin those floor presses. I will wait till I can have a watchful eye on me because Im not cool with eating it (literally), while on the floor trying to press heavy ass weight over my chest..LOL..the bench does me fine for now..LOL

395 though...Wides..whatcha puttin in your food huh? Your scaring me. LOL..Im gonna have to start calling you something.....Popeye, Hercules, Samson..they all apply man! LOL

"A man who is swimming against the stream, knows the strength of it"

[Big Wides]

I have yet to get to doin those floor presses. I will wait till I can have a watchful eye on me because Im not cool with eating it (literally), while on the floor trying to press heavy ass weight over my chest..LOL..the bench does me fine for now..LOL

395 though...Wides..whatcha puttin in your food huh? Your scaring me. LOL..Im gonna have to start calling you something.....Popeye, Hercules, Samson..they all apply man! LOL

"A man who is swimming against the stream, knows the strength of it"

Floor presses are a unique movement that involves a lot of the tris and delts. its a great movement to help you get past a sticking point in your bench and to help get over a plateau. As for what I'm putting on my food its, on occasions Hot Sauce....there the secret is out.

[Big Wides]

shoulders and arms, 4/5/08 @ 600pm

hs shoulder press - 1ppsx15, 2ppsx12, 3ppsx10
smith behind neck - 2ppsx8, 2pps+25x6
seated machine side raises - 4sets 15-9, stackx9 on last set
rev. pec deck - 4sets 15-10, stackx10 on last set
barbell shrugs - 5sets, 495x6on last set (supersetted last set with db shrugs 125x10)

vbar pushdowns - 4sets 15-10, stackx10 drop to half stackx15 on last set
db skulls - 4 sets, 40x10 on last set
rev. bench - 135x10, 225x10, 275x5

hs plate loaded preacher - 4sets 15-10, 2pies+25x10 on last set
unilateral hercules curl - 4x15-10
ez bar curl -3 sets of 10

barbell wrist curls - 5x15-12

[B Con]

Very solid workouts as usual. Keep this shit up Wides... loving it. I like the floor presses... I am going to start doing these in hopes of a better bench.

[LittleMan55]

Wides was there blood any place in your body other than your shoulders or arms after that one? Great work bro

What is a Hurcules curl bro?

[eblnyc]

still work hard wides..damn proud of you..

[Lowdown5]

Good Lord Wides, that was a great session.

[Big Wides]

Very solid workouts as usual. Keep this shit up Wides... loving it. I like the floor presses... I am going to start doing these in hopes of a better bench.

thanks bro, i do them every 4-6 weeks to switch things up. They will get you to that bench you want,

Wides was there blood any place in your body other than your shoulders or arms after that one? Great work bro

What is a Hurcules curl bro?

thanks, yeah it was one hell of a pump. A herucules curl is when you take a single handle on the high pulley and curl it towards your head. Also called a High pulley curl

still work hard wides..damn proud of you..

thanks eblnyc, still trying to get bigger with each session, it only comes through hard work and steady progress.....also it keeps me somewhat sane

Good Lord Wides, that was a great session.

thanks LD, it flowed nicely also.....didnt want to push it to hard since the heavy pressing on Friday took a good deal of energy out of me

[Pizzalamp]

great day u beast

strong stuff on the hammer...we used to have one of those before my gym went planet

[Big Wides]

great day u beast

strong stuff on the hammer...we used to have one of those before my gym went planet

beast? me? grant you've gotta stop starting rumors. i shocked myself with the hammer stuff since its usually a big struggle for me, switched up my hand placement and all was peachy. thanks for your kind words

[Pizzalamp]

dont be so modest...almost a 500lb shrug...thats beasty in my opnion
youre in there giving it your all every time...i admire that

keep up the good work bro

[Big Wides]

Well here be a controlled eating update:

I am under 250 as of this morning, I can see in the morning some of my abs, the upper guys but overall I feel like I have more energy than before. My strength seems to still be there but the biggest way I know I have lost is because my pants are fitting well in the waist and legs. Forget the ass, my squatter's ass will never go down. This isnt that hard and infact I am enjoying it a lot....eating more balanced than before and it seems like my body is responding well. The cardio is helping just as much as the diet. But the strength is still there, which helps my parnoid self out a lot.

[Toni69]

Well here be a controlled eating update:

I am under 250 as of this morning, I can see in the morning some of my abs, the upper guys but overall I feel like I have more energy than before. My strength seems to still be there but the biggest way I know I have lost is because my pants are fitting well in the waist and legs. Forget the ass, my squatter's ass will never go down. This isnt that hard and infact I am enjoying it a lot....eating more balanced than before and it seems like my body is responding well. The cardio is helping just as much as the diet. But the strength is still there, which helps my parnoid self out a lot.

Good deal...its only the beginning. Once you adjust to the diet you wont even notice your on one. At least, that's how it is for me...till the last weeks before a show, then its dreadful...LOL

Its always cool to start seeing progress...like light at the end of the tunnel..LOL

[ThirdEye]

Mammoth day yesterday. Reverse grip bench is sickening! Setting the standard again Mr Widener.

[Malloy1344]

Never fail to impress me Wides. Both sessions look beastly. Floor pressing, and those BTN presses on the smith were very strong. Killer work big guy.

[Big Wides]

Mammoth day yesterday. Reverse grip bench is sickening! Setting the standard again Mr Widener.

thanks Paul, I'm just trying to get to the standards of those who have came before me. Going to keep busting my hump to get there, if I do get there then new standards will be my goal, always trying to move forward and gain a little more with each step

Never fail to impress me Wides. Both sessions look beastly. Floor pressing, and those BTN presses on the smith were very strong. Killer work big guy.

Both sessions kicked my ass, felt it all today and ate to recover. Switching up to a more simplistic way of training.....thanks for your kind words and encouragement

[McFly]

under 250??? 242's better watch out!

do I smell a 2.5 x body weight deadlift?

I might not be able to make that meet, I have tickets to the Cirque du Soleil on the same day, gotta check the times and such.

[Enforcer]

shoulders and arms, 4/5/08 @ 600pm

hs shoulder press - 1ppsx15, 2ppsx12, 3ppsx10
smith behind neck - 2ppsx8, 2pps+25x6
seated machine side raises - 4sets 15-9, stackx9 on last set
rev. pec deck - 4sets 15-10, stackx10 on last set
barbell shrugs - 5sets, 495x6on last set (supersetted last set with db shrugs 125x10)

vbar pushdowns - 4sets 15-10, stackx10 drop to half stackx15 on last set
db skulls - 4 sets, 40x10 on last set
rev. bench - 135x10, 225x10, 275x5

hs plate loaded preacher - 4sets 15-10, 2pies+25x10 on last set
unilateral hercules curl - 4x15-10
ez bar curl -3 sets of 10

barbell wrist curls - 5x15-12

Never seize to amaze me Wides with ur feats of strength. 2 paltes plus a 25 for behind the neck press- sick bro, pure sickness. Shoulders had to fried after this one. Made those arms grow a lil bit 2. Nice session bro. Can't wait to get to train with u again.

[Big Wides]

Good deal...its only the beginning. Once you adjust to the diet you wont even notice your on one. At least, that's how it is for me...till the last weeks before a show, then its dreadful...LOL

Its always cool to start seeing progress...like light at the end of the tunnel..LOL

Can't believe I missed this, yes it is good to see progress lets me know that its working and my strength is still there. Yeah I think later this week I will adjust it going into next week judging by whats happening and how my training is going

under 250??? 242's better watch out!

do I smell a 2.5 x body weight deadlift?

I might not be able to make that meet, I have tickets to the Cirque du Soleil on the same day, gotta check the times and such.

Cirque du Soleil is an awesome show, very nible people that do it. 2.5xBW deadlift would be very nice, gotta train my balls off to get there smartly. I'm looking foward to it, the whole training and comp thinger

Never seize to amaze me Wides with ur feats of strength. 2 paltes plus a 25 for behind the neck press- sick bro, pure sickness. Shoulders had to fried after this one. Made those arms grow a lil bit 2. Nice session bro. Can't wait to get to train with u again.

thanks bro, I've gotta keep up with what your doing over in Jersey. Still feeling it in my shoulders a tad and the arms I try to just get some bloodflow in there, they tend to get tanked after back and chest, if they grow great but can they hold that monster dead or support the huge bench, that is the question. Def looking foward to when we can toss some iron around again

[McFly]

Cirque du Soleil is an awesome show, very nible people that do it. 2.5xBW deadlift would be very nice, gotta train my balls off to get there smartly. I'm looking foward to it, the whole training and comp thinger



you know you are always welcome to come down to the training center for a heavy session if you are setting off the lunk or chalk dust alarms up your way!!!

[Enforcer]

thanks bro, I've gotta keep up with what your doing over in Jersey. Still feeling it in my shoulders a tad and the arms I try to just get some bloodflow in there, they tend to get tanked after back and chest, if they grow great but can they hold that monster dead or support the huge bench, that is the question. Def looking foward to when we can toss some iron around again[/QUOTE]

I think ur arms are doing just fine with the numbers you have put up

[Toni69]

yea..dont be skipping ova my posts man...you dont wanna make a grown woman cry now do you? LOL

[ChandlerXJ]

Lex's Cheesesteaks on 48th and Lancaster I think... they were amazing.

[Malloy1344]

Do you use wrist wraps when you press Wides?

[Big Wides]

Lex's Cheesesteaks on 48th and Lancaster I think... they were amazing.

cant go wrong with beef and cheese on some sort of roll......48th and Lancaster dont think I've been down them parts

Do you use wrist wraps when you press Wides?

No I do not, sometimes I'll tape up my wrists but that is rare. For the most part the only equipment I use is a belt and sometimes straps for heavy shrugs.

[ChandlerXJ]

cant go wrong with beef and cheese on some sort of roll......48th and Lancaster dont think I've been down them parts

On my side of town, anything past 40th is scary, anything past 45th requires kevlar.

Philly is a strange place, it's a mix of nice areas, shit areas, and the in betweens. I've been to houses that look awesome on the outside but shitty on the inside, shitty on the outside and royal on the inside.. oh yeah, and the infamous shitty on the outside, shitty on the inside. Philly is the representation of people in society. Damn, that's deep.

[Big Wides]

Well this was an interesting one to say the least:

Trained Back with Juggernaut

Deads - barx8, 135x8, 225x5, 315x5, 405x1, 505x1, 545x1, 565x0, 405x5, 405x4, 405x5, 405x3, 405x4, 405x4, 405x4

Good Mornings - 3x8 @ 135

This is what happens when Juggernaut and myself are left up to our own devices, we deadlift. 565 was lost right at the knees, lost my tightness in my form and let it go, live to fight another day, it will go up. So in true fashion decided to do sets with 405 to get some form work in and for shits and giggles. Both Juggernaut and myself found a nice groove with each of our forms and worked it towards our advantage. With the Good Mornings, can't tell you the last time I did them, so it was like I was trying to walk again.....however The Mutant was busting out 225 like it was nothing. Another soild session in the books, and we did more than one exercise.

Legs come Thursday.

[IRBS]

LOL, so as punishment for missing 565 you did 7 sets with 405 and 20+ reps...at the end of the heavy pulling??? LOL, Wides, I like how your mind works bro...Nice work!

[B Con]

Well this was an interesting one to say the least:

Trained Back with Juggernaut

Deads - barx8, 135x8, 225x5, 315x5, 405x1, 505x1, 545x1, 565x0, 405x5, 405x4, 405x5, 405x3, 405x4, 405x4, 405x4

Good Mornings - 3x8 @ 135

This is what happens when Juggernaut and myself are left up to our own devices, we deadlift. 565 was lost right at the knees, lost my tightness in my form and let it go, live to fight another day, it will go up. So in true fashion decided to do sets with 405 to get some form work in and for shits and giggles. Both Juggernaut and myself found a nice groove with each of our forms and worked it towards our advantage. With the Good Mornings, can't tell you the last time I did them, so it was like I was trying to walk again.....however The Mutant was busting out 225 like it was nothing. Another soild session in the books, and we did more than one exercise.

Legs come Thursday.

Very solid back day. Lots of deads... does it get any better than that?

[excessive endorphins]

LOL, so as punishment for missing 565 you did 7 sets with 405 and 20+ reps...at the end of the heavy pulling??? LOL, Wides, I like how your mind works bro...Nice work!

Ah,another sick pooch in the house,ashamed of not hittin the high shit so he cranks the volume,i just crank the reps =]

Sick oullin bro,565 is around the corner

[hjayss]

Well this was an interesting one to say the least:

Trained Back with Juggernaut

Deads - barx8, 135x8, 225x5, 315x5, 405x1, 505x1, 545x1, 565x0, 405x5, 405x4, 405x5, 405x3, 405x4, 405x4, 405x4

Good Mornings - 3x8 @ 135

This is what happens when Juggernaut and myself are left up to our own devices, we deadlift. 565 was lost right at the knees, lost my tightness in my form and let it go, live to fight another day, it will go up. So in true fashion decided to do sets with 405 to get some form work in and for shits and giggles. Both Juggernaut and myself found a nice groove with each of our forms and worked it towards our advantage. With the Good Mornings, can't tell you the last time I did them, so it was like I was trying to walk again.....however The Mutant was busting out 225 like it was nothing. Another soild session in the books, and we did more than one exercise.

Legs come Thursday.

nOW THAT IS OFFICIAL RIGHT THERE ...That is a dead power session..

[Toni69]

Well this was an interesting one to say the least:

Trained Back with Juggernaut

Deads - barx8, 135x8, 225x5, 315x5, 405x1, 505x1, 545x1, 565x0, 405x5, 405x4, 405x5, 405x3, 405x4, 405x4, 405x4

Good Mornings - 3x8 @ 135

This is what happens when Juggernaut and myself are left up to our own devices, we deadlift. 565 was lost right at the knees, lost my tightness in my form and let it go, live to fight another day, it will go up. So in true fashion decided to do sets with 405 to get some form work in and for shits and giggles. Both Juggernaut and myself found a nice groove with each of our forms and worked it towards our advantage. With the Good Mornings, can't tell you the last time I did them, so it was like I was trying to walk again.....however The Mutant was busting out 225 like it was nothing. Another soild session in the books, and we did more than one exercise.

Legs come Thursday.

This is def kick ass..deads and good mornings? keepin it simple but not easy by any means.
I like that you stayed with a working weight (405) and repped it to the end. I do that as well from time to time..not with 405, I wish! But with a good working weight for me and I just keep repping it till I cant go anymore. Shit is good...really good.

This is by far one of my favorite wo's you have done for back. I know this gave you a beating...impressive as always Sir Wides. ;)

[LittleMan55]

Well this was an interesting one to say the least:

Trained Back with Juggernaut

Deads - barx8, 135x8, 225x5, 315x5, 405x1, 505x1, 545x1, 565x0, 405x5, 405x4, 405x5, 405x3, 405x4, 405x4, 405x4

Good Mornings - 3x8 @ 135

This is what happens when Juggernaut and myself are left up to our own devices, we deadlift. 565 was lost right at the knees, lost my tightness in my form and let it go, live to fight another day, it will go up. So in true fashion decided to do sets with 405 to get some form work in and for shits and giggles. Both Juggernaut and myself found a nice groove with each of our forms and worked it towards our advantage. With the Good Mornings, can't tell you the last time I did them, so it was like I was trying to walk again.....however The Mutant was busting out 225 like it was nothing. Another soild session in the books, and we did more than one exercise.

Legs come Thursday.


That might be the best 2 exercise work out my eyes have ever read. Thats a lot of deads!!! 405 for shits and giggles, only in Wides world! Some damn fine pulling Wides, great work.

[Big Wides]

LOL, so as punishment for missing 565 you did 7 sets with 405 and 20+ reps...at the end of the heavy pulling??? LOL, Wides, I like how your mind works bro...Nice work!

thanks IRBS, wouldnt quite call it a punishement more of an educational oppurtunity to help not only my deads but all of the other muscles involved in the motion. It really hammered the hell out of my grip and traps as well, so not all was lost.

Very solid back day. Lots of deads... does it get any better than that?

That was our thought process as well, deads to deads to even more deads

Ah,another sick pooch in the house,ashamed of not hittin the high shit so he cranks the volume,i just crank the reps =]

Sick oullin bro,565 is around the corner

thanks bro, high reps on deads scares the living hell out of me....just like the thought of running a marathon. I'll stay below 5 but do the sets to earn my money. Hoping 565 is right around the corner, we shall see

[Big Wides]

nOW THAT IS OFFICIAL RIGHT THERE ...That is a dead power session..

thanks homer, feeling that shit today, but it was all in good fun

This is def kick ass..deads and good mornings? keepin it simple but not easy by any means.
I like that you stayed with a working weight (405) and repped it to the end. I do that as well from time to time..not with 405, I wish! But with a good working weight for me and I just keep repping it till I cant go anymore. Shit is good...really good.

This is by far one of my favorite wo's you have done for back. I know this gave you a beating...impressive as always Sir Wides. ;)

Sir Wides, wow I've been knighted.......the repping out part not only takes a physical toll but a mental one also....so it built to parts of lifting into perspective. It did feel damn good and was getting fatigued real hard at the end, I think the GM helped get bloodflow to other parts of my body. And beating is an understatement....

That might be the best 2 exercise work out my eyes have ever read. Thats a lot of deads!!! 405 for shits and giggles, only in Wides world! Some damn fine pulling Wides, great work.

thanks bro, simple yet effective. gotta get stronger in this lift though, so its back to the drawing board

[Malloy1344]

Damn Wides, 545 then a few grinders at 405. That was an insane session. With work like that, you'll be up at 600 in the very near future. I have my work cut out for me!

[JUGGERNAUT]

Fearless...

You are going to nail 605 very soon. Since I hit a wall in the deads, I know the good mornings will get us to a new level, not like we don't do other moves that assist in that area too. (AKA 14 pie inverted hacks) Feeling good this morning so far, for such a masochistic session. With G out for a while, I feel confident we did not let him down; in his absence.

[shortstack]

Nice work on the deads and the GM. You always seem to impress the hell outa me everytime I stop in.
Good work,
Shortstack

[Big Wides]

Damn Wides, 545 then a few grinders at 405. That was an insane session. With work like that, you'll be up at 600 in the very near future. I have my work cut out for me!

thanks Jim, yeah I've got my work cut out for me as well, I know I've got the big pull in me its just a matter of finding it and working on my weaknesses with the deads, which is everything that goes with the movment, from foot placement, to grip, to pulling the damn thing. Working on the details now will hopefully lead to big things later

Fearless...

You are going to nail 605 very soon. Since I hit a wall in the deads, I know the good mornings will get us to a new level, not like we don't do other moves that assist in that area too. (AKA 14 pie inverted hacks) Feeling good this morning so far, for such a masochistic session. With G out for a while, I feel confident we did not let him down; in his absence.

No doubt about the good mornings, and since I now have the hang of the movement it will only benefit both of us. Also, with you finding your sweet spot on where to pull from will only get stronger espically with the way you respond to heavy weights. My lower back feels good, a little tightness in the lats but other than that all is well.....I dont think we let the big fella down at all, he would be proud of that session

Nice work on the deads and the GM. You always seem to impress the hell outa me everytime I stop in.
Good work,
Shortstack

thanks shortstack, just doing what i can with the weights, trying to find and explore new avenues of growth to help further along my goals

[Pizzalamp]

damn

awesome job

[xxscaxx]

god damn bw, that is some serious deads. i was feeling special pullin' 425. i cant wait to be pullin in the 5's! gotta work on my grip though..

love good morning too...just added those into my workout as a last back blast at the end of my workout.

[Big Wides]

damn

awesome job

thanks Pizza, went in there and did some nice work. it was a fun time and nice gut check as well

god damn bw, that is some serious deads. i was feeling special pullin' 425. i cant wait to be pullin in the 5's! gotta work on my grip though..

love good morning too...just added those into my workout as a last back blast at the end of my workout.

thanks for the support, you'll get there sooner than you think its all about patience. the good mornings were a welcome change and i think helped with today's recovery from that session

[Big Wides]

so yesterday was an active rest day.....stretched and did me some cardio about 47 minutes worth of it. I find that for the way I lift, stretching helps me keep not only flexable but keeps the explosiveness in the lifts. Plus its always fun to see a fat kid either touch his toes or have his palms on the floor......

Legs tonight.....woooooo

[Lowdown5]

"Plus its always fun to see a fat kid either touch his toes or have his palms on the floor......"



That line is a classic!!!!

[Toni69]

so yesterday was an active rest day.....stretched and did me some cardio about 47 minutes worth of it. I find that for the way I lift, stretching helps me keep not only flexable but keeps the explosiveness in the lifts. Plus its always fun to see a fat kid either touch his toes or have his palms on the floor......

Legs tonight.....woooooo

great that you take time from your normal training to do this sorta thing...not enough people stretch and dont really comprehend how much stretching does help with lifts..hence why DC is a solid strength training program.

I wanted to ask you..you mentioned the 605 deads and working on some areas to make your pull stronger and I see where your goin with the good mornings and stretching...you mentioned foot placement. I mean, I know your foot placement gotta be right cause then its awkward when you lift...is there something else to this foot placement thing that your concerned about since you actually mentioned it in your "areas to work on?"

[Big Wides]

great that you take time from your normal training to do this sorta thing...not enough people stretch and dont really comprehend how much stretching does help with lifts..hence why DC is a solid strength training program.

I wanted to ask you..you mentioned the 605 deads and working on some areas to make your pull stronger and I see where your goin with the good mornings and stretching...you mentioned foot placement. I mean, I know your foot placement gotta be right cause then its awkward when you lift...is there something else to this foot placement thing that your concerned about since you actually mentioned it in your "areas to work on?"

yes, see for me where I place my feet depends on how "fast" I can pull the weight off the floor. If my feet are lined up with my hands in a sort of Hybrid Sumo stance, I can still get the weight off the ground however it is a labor intensive pull with almost zero speed. When I get my feet closer together with my knees about an inch inside my arms, here is where I can generate the most speed coming out of the pull to get the bar into a more managble position to get the lift, this stance also allows me to invlove more drive from my back through my heels, I feel more powerful this way. I might be nit-picky about this, but I feel that to fix these little minor problems now, that come time for the big pull it will all be second nature on where to go, when to go so that the toughest part will be moving the weight

[Toni69]

ok cause I always stick to one stance..Im gonna try positioning my feet a bit different with a few test lifts and see how that works for me exactly. Perhaps my foot positioning is making the pull harder for me? or its just not the right stance for my pulling? Im usually close to shoulder width, hands right outside my knees. The bar constantly rubs along my shins..which I know happens anyway.

[Big Wides]

ok cause I always stick to one stance..Im gonna try positioning my feet a bit different with a few test lifts and see how that works for me exactly. Perhaps my foot positioning is making the pull harder for me? or its just not the right stance for my pulling? Im usually close to shoulder width, hands right outside my knees. The bar constantly rubs along my shins..which I know happens anyway.

your form sounds pretty damn soild. my issues is on how I approach the bar, if I set my feet first then i drop my hands were they feel natural, which sometimes leads to a big pull or vise versa if the stance is wide leads to a longer pull. I am going to go back to the old way I used to set up, with my hands first then place my feet inside the arms touching them then pull. we shall see though.....and gotta love the shin rub!

[Toni69]

your form sounds pretty damn soild. my issues is on how I approach the bar, if I set my feet first then i drop my hands were they feel natural, which sometimes leads to a big pull or vise versa if the stance is wide leads to a longer pull. I am going to go back to the old way I used to set up, with my hands first then place my feet inside the arms touching them then pull. we shall see though.....and gotta love the shin rub!

hmm..this is really interesting cause I plant my feet first about shoulder width, I stick myself in position by gripping the floor with my feet and I can do that with those Nike Frees I wear...then I position my hands, at that point I dont budge till I squat into it and pull. Im gonna mess with different foot stances though..I wanna see what thats all about and how it affects my pull.

I do remember when I did sumo deads, being that wide, I had stronger pulling but then again, it a whole different body stance too...hams and glutes are doing a lot of work in that pull right? But hams and glutes do a lot of the pull in standard deads too no?

[Big Wides]

hmm..this is really interesting cause I plant my feet first about shoulder width, I stick myself in position by gripping the floor with my feet and I can do that with those Nike Frees I wear...then I position my hands, at that point I dont budge till I squat into it and pull. Im gonna mess with different foot stances though..I wanna see what thats all about and how it affects my pull.

I do remember when I did sumo deads, being that wide, I had stronger pulling but then again, it a whole different body stance too...hams and glutes are doing a lot of work in that pull right? But hams and glutes do a lot of the pull in standard deads too no?

careful with the different foot stances espically with your low back issues.

Sumo deads involve way more hams and glutes (these terms i do know), than the convential deads which invovles more back and hips. The deads whether you do them sumo or convential hit the same muscle groups, just that the stance determines where the emphasis is on what gets hit. If that makes sense.

Your still hitting back, low back, hams, hips and glutes in both styles of pulls.

[boar]

Well this was an interesting one to say the least:

Trained Back with Juggernaut

Deads - barx8, 135x8, 225x5, 315x5, 405x1, 505x1, 545x1, 565x0, 405x5, 405x4, 405x5, 405x3, 405x4, 405x4, 405x4

Good Mornings - 3x8 @ 135

This is what happens when Juggernaut and myself are left up to our own devices, we deadlift. 565 was lost right at the knees, lost my tightness in my form and let it go, live to fight another day, it will go up. So in true fashion decided to do sets with 405 to get some form work in and for shits and giggles. Both Juggernaut and myself found a nice groove with each of our forms and worked it towards our advantage. With the Good Mornings, can't tell you the last time I did them, so it was like I was trying to walk again.....however The Mutant was busting out 225 like it was nothing. Another soild session in the books, and we did more than one exercise.

Legs come Thursday.

Thats a serious pulling session. your 315 clean and jerk is sick from your first post don't know what your pr is now. I'm subscribed and will be keeping up with your workouts.

[Big Wides]

Thats a serious pulling session. your 315 clean and jerk is sick from your first post don't know what your pr is now. I'm subscribed and will be keeping up with your workouts.

thanks bro, things are only going to get better from here. I dont clean as much as I used to but every now and again I do them just to keep myself sane.

[Pizzalamp]

happy friday big wides!!

[Young&Hungry]

Sick pulling brother. Like the dead/GM combo because I think so many bodybuilders ignore heavy low back assault for too much lat work. Great shit, you'll own 565 next time brother just set your mind to it.

[Big Wides]

Sick pulling brother. Like the dead/GM combo because I think so many bodybuilders ignore heavy low back assault for too much lat work. Great shit, you'll own 565 next time brother just set your mind to it.

thats the plan, simplistic training all this week, just all about moving the weight....i think people who train in general (i saw the bber comment....lol) are afraid to train the lower lumbar region since its such a touchy area that is very moody. but to grow in this life one must attack their fears and build upon them

[Big Wides]

Legs.....4/10/08 sometime around 800pm

Trained with Juggernaut.....should give you an idea how it went

squats - barx10, 135x8, 225x8, 315x6, 405x5, 495x1, 545x1 (tied PR or set a new one not to sure), 315x6, 315x9
hamtractor - 4 sets 15-12, stackx12 on last set

Drank Tang Intraworkout, just straight up

well thats all she wrote, can't get much simpler than that. Juggernaut was back in action hitting 405 for a soild 5 reps before doing an insane amount of sets and reps with 365 showing everyone that he is back in action. Pure squatting machine he is. There was much debate on what weight to do after the 495 since, as usual I went way to deep on my squats, threw on 545 and waited to see what would happen. Juggernaut told me when I hit depth and to squat up, great spotter and training partner there. dropped to 315 to hit some tech. work and get some blood flowing. did hams to move blood somewhere else, then called it a night. felt good to move that weight again, and for those wondering just a belt was used during this training.

[Big Wides]

I dont get this, havent trained calfs all week but today they are sore? This defies all logic in my book.....

[McFly]

nice on the 545. 585 next

i bet your calves are sore from you 'BW-explosion' out of the hole. you probably ended up on your toes at the top of the squat....I'm telling you folks it's like he's compressing a spring when he's squatting down and lets that thing go on the way up. with anything under 405 it looks like he's about to press that shit off his shoulders at the top of the squat.

based on what i saw him do at a meet we did.

[Toni69]

Serious squats goin on here..wow!...545! your a machine! ;)

[Big Wides]

nice on the 545. 585 next

i bet your calves are sore from you 'BW-explosion' out of the hole. you probably ended up on your toes at the top of the squat....I'm telling you folks it's like he's compressing a spring when he's squatting down and lets that thing go on the way up. with anything under 405 it looks like he's about to press that shit off his shoulders at the top of the squat.

based on what i saw him do at a meet we did.

thanks McFly, it was a grinder set so the "BW-explosion" that you talk about was there but it went through the bar to keep me from being buried under it. the bar scared the shit out of me at the 405 weight since it looked like it wanted to take off.....need heavier rated bars or something

[Big Wides]

Serious squats goin on here..wow!...545! your a machine! ;)

thanks Toni, had to make sure i stopped at parellel and didnt go past it as i tend to do. The funny thing was that the bar made me shrink, I had trouble racking the damn thing! Still got a ton of work to do, but making baby steps while doing the work will help me in the long run. It would be nice to sport both a 600+ dead and squat one day......but gotta reach the weights below them before hitting them.

[ChandlerXJ]

Wides, is there any rhyme behind your reason of not going past parallel?

[McFly]

thanks McFly, it was a grinder set so the "BW-explosion" that you talk about was there but it went through the bar to keep me from being buried under it. the bar scared the shit out of me at the 405 weight since it looked like it wanted to take off.....need heavier rated bars or something


eek....i hate saggy bars LOL We have a few chromed out bling bling bars that came from the 'other gym' we bought out....needless to say we stay far away from them. We might use one for a set of 'Pimp my Curls' but that's it.

600+ isn't far away and I don't see any reason for you not to hit those number in the near future or NEXT month!!!! I think it's more in your head then anything else. the power is there.

[Big Wides]

Wides, is there any rhyme behind your reason of not going past parallel?

I go past parallel on 99.7% of all my squats, G and Juggernaut can attest to that. The reason why I stopped at parallel on the last heavy set was for pure safety reasons. Was squatting in a shitty rack were the safety bars even at the highest setting were not even going to help if I got stuck, and my left knee is a trouble spot for me and with that amount of weight going past parallel would have not done it good. The dropsets were past parallel as well. Either way, at parallel or past it, you are still recruiting the fibers and muscle groups required to squat, IMO

[Toni69]

I go past parallel on 99.7% of all my squats, G and Juggernaut can attest to that. The reason why I stopped at parallel on the last heavy set was for pure safety reasons. Was squatting in a shitty rack were the safety bars even at the highest setting were not even going to help if I got stuck, and my left knee is a trouble spot for me and with that amount of weight going past parallel would have not done it good. The dropsets were past parallel as well. Either way, at parallel or past it, you are still recruiting the fibers and muscle groups required to squat, IMO

excellent post here...I love the way you think..and train!

[ChandlerXJ]

I go past parallel on 99.7% of all my squats, G and Juggernaut can attest to that. The reason why I stopped at parallel on the last heavy set was for pure safety reasons. Was squatting in a shitty rack were the safety bars even at the highest setting were not even going to help if I got stuck, and my left knee is a trouble spot for me and with that amount of weight going past parallel would have not done it good. The dropsets were past parallel as well. Either way, at parallel or past it, you are still recruiting the fibers and muscle groups required to squat, IMO

I just didn't know if you were doing it on purpose to get a certain effect.. as I'm trying to bring my squatting form up by going ass to the grass... Looks awesome man!

[Enforcer]

Juggs has been walking around all mroning talking about ur squat bro. Impressive shit to say the least. I wish I was there- I would've be screaming my fuckin lungs out 4 ya bro. Keep up the sick numbers and intense training.

[Malloy1344]

Legs.....4/10/08 sometime around 800pm

Trained with Juggernaut.....should give you an idea how it went

squats - barx10, 135x8, 225x8, 315x6, 405x5, 495x1, 545x1 (tied PR or set a new one not to sure), 315x6, 315x9
hamtractor - 4 sets 15-12, stackx12 on last set

Drank Tang Intraworkout, just straight up

well thats all she wrote, can't get much simpler than that. Juggernaut was back in action hitting 405 for a soild 5 reps before doing an insane amount of sets and reps with 365 showing everyone that he is back in action. Pure squatting machine he is. There was much debate on what weight to do after the 495 since, as usual I went way to deep on my squats, threw on 545 and waited to see what would happen. Juggernaut told me when I hit depth and to squat up, great spotter and training partner there. dropped to 315 to hit some tech. work and get some blood flowing. did hams to move blood somewhere else, then called it a night. felt good to move that weight again, and for those wondering just a belt was used during this training.

Sick work Wides, 545 is no joke on squats!! your calves are probabaly sore from holding all that heavy weight on your shoulders you monster!

[Big Wides]

I just didn't know if you were doing it on purpose to get a certain effect.. as I'm trying to bring my squatting form up by going ass to the grass... Looks awesome man!

thanks bro

Juggs has been walking around all mroning talking about ur squat bro. Impressive shit to say the least. I wish I was there- I would've be screaming my fuckin lungs out 4 ya bro. Keep up the sick numbers and intense training.

thanks bro, i dont see the training losing intensity anytime soon, it seems like each week i gain a little more fire to keep pushing forward. Dont let Juggernaut fool you, he did some serious ass work as well with his squats. Wouldn't be surprised if he is walking around a pimp limp today

Sick work Wides, 545 is no joke on squats!! your calves are probabaly sore from holding all that heavy weight on your shoulders you monster!

thanks Jim, I am far from monster status.....I am just a regular dude who enjoys lifting heavy things. It felt good to do that weight, not going to lie I had a Squatter's Drunk moment after all the squatting was done....just gotta work on getting them up to par

[JUGGERNAUT]

Great squat session considering we came from a 14 set deadlift night two days ago! As for limping, no... not at all, training last night made me want to skip to next Thursday for more.
I'd like to put a day more between the back/leg day. I think then you would see that 600lbs in the squat sooner. I felt like a wus when you put 140 more lb's on the bar past 405, you are one explosive and strong SOB. Good motivation for me.

[Big Wides]

Great squat session considering we came from a 14 set deadlift night two days ago! As for limping, no... not at all, training last night made me want to skip to next Thursday for more.
I'd like to put a day more between the back/leg day. I think then you would see that 600lbs in the squat sooner. I felt like a wus when you put 140 more lb's on the bar past 405, you are one explosive and strong SOB. Good motivation for me.

that dead session fried my hams and took me a while to get going, hence the good amount of stretching i was doing between sets. Glad to see that the Mutant recovery is back in action along with training. Well if we keep doing crazy ass dead days then a second day of rest would help both of us out. Keep squatting in that hole of yours and we will get you back over 500lbs real soon, youve got the tech down to a science, those weights last night looked like tinker toys to you

[boar]

Legs.....4/10/08 sometime around 800pm

Trained with Juggernaut.....should give you an idea how it went

squats - barx10, 135x8, 225x8, 315x6, 405x5, 495x1, 545x1 (tied PR or set a new one not to sure), 315x6, 315x9
hamtractor - 4 sets 15-12, stackx12 on last set

Drank Tang Intraworkout, just straight up

well thats all she wrote, can't get much simpler than that. Juggernaut was back in action hitting 405 for a soild 5 reps before doing an insane amount of sets and reps with 365 showing everyone that he is back in action. Pure squatting machine he is. There was much debate on what weight to do after the 495 since, as usual I went way to deep on my squats, threw on 545 and waited to see what would happen. Juggernaut told me when I hit depth and to squat up, great spotter and training partner there. dropped to 315 to hit some tech. work and get some blood flowing. did hams to move blood somewhere else, then called it a night. felt good to move that weight again, and for those wondering just a belt was used during this training.

Thats some serious volume for squats. That 545 raw is sick and the volume you did after that was legit. I ll be keeping track of this thread and I can probably take some of your training techniques if thats alright. Keep at it man and stay animal.

[Big Wides]

Thats some serious volume for squats. That 545 raw is sick and the volume you did after that was legit. I ll be keeping track of this thread and I can probably take some of your training techniques if thats alright. Keep at it man and stay animal.

thanks bro, feel free to take stuff away, we all learn from each others training methods and techniques to only enhance the goals we seek

[Big Wides]

Chest, 4/11/08 @ 530 in Ye Olde Globo Gym:

bench - barx15, 135x12, 225x10, 315x8, 345x5, 370x3, 335x7, 225x16(wide grip)
flies - 4x12
db drop set - 100x6 drop 90x6, drop 70x6

[Pizzalamp]

good job bro...simple and effective...

[dominate77]

awesome Wides, love how basic these last few workouts have been, high volume on one big exercise and one more to finish it off

[Big Wides]

good job bro...simple and effective...

thanks Pizza, just trying to get bigger and stronger than before.....this method of chest routine worked wonders in the winter so giving it another go now.

awesome Wides, love how basic these last few workouts have been, high volume on one big exercise and one more to finish it off

thanks bro, compounds make one bigger and I am a big advocate of using them to the fullest, be it high rep, low rep, high intenstiy or whatever you want to do with them. its all good

[boar]

Chest, 4/11/08 @ 530 in Ye Olde Globo Gym:

bench - barx15, 135x12, 225x10, 315x8, 345x5, 370x3, 335x7, 225x16(wide grip)
flies - 4x12
db drop set - 100x6 drop 90x6, drop 70x6

Again I like the volume that you hit on your powerlifts. You focus on 2 other assistance exercises which is quite sufficient especially after the volume on bench.

Wides, do you consider yourself a powerlifter or olympic lifter. YH told me that you competed in track in college. I threw shot and disc in high school.

Just curious if you still compete in any strength endeavors. Stay animal

[Big Wides]

Again I like the volume that you hit on your powerlifts. You focus on 2 other assistance exercises which is quite sufficient especially after the volume on bench.

Wides, do you consider yourself a powerlifter or olympic lifter. YH told me that you competed in track in college. I threw shot and disc in high school.

Just curious if you still compete in any strength endeavors. Stay animal

with regards to the volume, for many of my lifts I tend to go to natural muscle faliure or pretty damn close if i dont have a spotter. Thats why sometimes my reps are weird numbers like 7 or 14. I consider myself a hybrid of the two that you mentioned, since a lot of my lifts are based off pure explosion I get to get myself past sticking points while I train accessory work and the big ones like a PLer.

As for future strength endeavors I have a PL meet coming up May 10th, the Delaware Power Classic, which I'll be doing the deadlift and competing RAW, after that I dont know what I'll be doing next

[Big Wides]

shoulders/arms saturday 4/12

db shoulder press - 45x15, 65x12
push press - 135x5, 225x5, 275x3
seated side raise - 25x12, 35x10, 45x8 drop 25x17
hs shoulder press - 3pps+25x6 drop 3ppsx8 drop 2ppsx8, 1ppsx10
rev pec deck - 4x15
barbell shrugs - 4x15

rope pushdowns - 4x12
seated dips - 4x15
pushdowns - 4x20

ez bar preacher curls - 4x12
conc. curl - 4x10
incline curl - 3x10

[Lowdown5]

Great session Jim, I like the explination as well for your theory on training. May 10th is gonna be a good day.

[Big Wides]

Great session Jim, I like the explination as well for your theory on training. May 10th is gonna be a good day.

thanks John, I used to have a completly different outlook on training that was real wacked and regimented, like stopping at 8 reps even if I had more in the tank. But the more I learned about my body and what worked/didnt work I was able to fit my training needs and reps to something that would only further my phsique and get me to my goals within an atainable timeframe.

[LittleMan55]

Great work out yesterday Wides. Those are some strong push presses!

[Pizzalamp]

shoulders/arms saturday 4/12

db shoulder press - 45x15, 65x12
push press - 135x5, 225x5, 275x3
seated side raise - 25x12, 35x10, 45x8 drop 25x17
hs shoulder press - 3pps+25x6 drop 3ppsx8 drop 2ppsx8, 1ppsx10
rev pec deck - 4x15
barbell shrugs - 4x15

rope pushdowns - 4x12
seated dips - 4x15
pushdowns - 4x20

ez bar preacher curls - 4x12
conc. curl - 4x10
incline curl - 3x10

looking good in pa bro...
when u do those push presses, do u clean the barbell or do take it off a rack?

[Big Wides]

Great work out yesterday Wides. Those are some strong push presses!

thanks bro was beat to hell afterwards....taking an extra rest day to help recover from it

looking good in pa bro...
when u do those push presses, do u clean the barbell or do take it off a rack?

thanks Pizza, I take them off the rack at chest level. Its easier that way to do them that way if I am only looking to hit the push press.

[Ricky P]

Looking as strong as ever, brother. You're killing it, finish strong now! You got this.

[Enforcer]

shoulders/arms saturday 4/12

db shoulder press - 45x15, 65x12
push press - 135x5, 225x5, 275x3
seated side raise - 25x12, 35x10, 45x8 drop 25x17
hs shoulder press - 3pps+25x6 drop 3ppsx8 drop 2ppsx8, 1ppsx10
rev pec deck - 4x15
barbell shrugs - 4x15

rope pushdowns - 4x12
seated dips - 4x15
pushdowns - 4x20

ez bar preacher curls - 4x12
conc. curl - 4x10
incline curl - 3x10

Big Wides I love how u throw in so many explosive movements into your workouts. Ahh the Push Press- done by so few. It generates so much power and explosiveness. Nice job Wides. Always looking here for inspiration and to see what kind of madness you've got going on. You are a true Animal. I know I have prob said that 1,000,000,000,000,000 times but its the plain and simple truth. Keep it up bro

[LWSniper14]

Wides,

First, the log looks solid. Second I have a question for you about training partners. I know that you train with 2 other guys(G and Juggernaut). Do all 3 of you do the same workout(exercises, volume, etc.) or no? Because I have this 1 partner who I have trained with before, but not recently because we go to different colleges. I don't think I want to train with him this summer because it's like we are polar opposites when we come to training. I want to train hard and heavy with the basic exercises and he doesn't. He's not really that intense at all. Whenever we train, I think we might only do 1 of the same exercise together. I took him under my wing, but he doesn't listen to any of the advice that I give him. I'm trying to help him, but it's starting to become a waste of time and it's starting to get real old. I have no problem training by myself, as I have for a long time. I def. don't need him ruining the intensity of my sessions. What would your take be on this? Should I give him another chance or just not even entertain the subject anymore?

Thank you,

Greg

[Big Wides]

Looking as strong as ever, brother. You're killing it, finish strong now! You got this.

thanks Ricky, things are going to get interesting real soon.....gotta have fun with this stuff

Big Wides I love how u throw in so many explosive movements into your workouts. Ahh the Push Press- done by so few. It generates so much power and explosiveness. Nice job Wides. Always looking here for inspiration and to see what kind of madness you've got going on. You are a true Animal. I know I have prob said that 1,000,000,000,000,000 times but its the plain and simple truth. Keep it up bro

thanks for your kind words bro they mean a lot coming from a cat of your caliber.

the push press is overlooked by many however it is a great exercise.....I have tried to get the explosive lifts out of my system but it just doesnt work. Its like a disease or something were every couple of weeks I seem to be doing them. I'll be in a nursing home when I'm 80 doing seated cleans or some crazy shit like that.

[Big Wides]

Wides,

First, the log looks solid. Second I have a question for you about training partners. I know that you train with 2 other guys(G and Juggernaut). Do all 3 of you do the same workout(exercises, volume, etc.) or no? Because I have this 1 partner who I have trained with before, but not recently because we go to different colleges. I don't think I want to train with him this summer because it's like we are polar opposites when we come to training. I want to train hard and heavy with the basic exercises and he doesn't. He's not really that intense at all. Whenever we train, I think we might only do 1 of the same exercise together. I took him under my wing, but he doesn't listen to any of the advice that I give him. I'm trying to help him, but it's starting to become a waste of time and it's starting to get real old. I have no problem training by myself, as I have for a long time. I def. don't need him ruining the intensity of my sessions. What would your take be on this? Should I give him another chance or just not even entertain the subject anymore?

Thank you,

Greg

when the three of us get train together everything is done the same, the exercises, volume, weights, the only difference is the reps but that is soley dependant on the weight used. To address your situation have you tried just sitting down and talking to him about what is happening and what your trying to do with regards to training? It might change his whole outlook on training and he might go your way. I personally would not abandon him yet but would def give him another shot. However if it appears that nothing is working out between the both of you, then I feel it would be best if you both went your seperate training ways, since it appears that you both have different goals in mind.

[Enforcer]

thanks Ricky, things are going to get interesting real soon.....gotta have fun with this stuff



thanks for your kind words bro they mean a lot coming from a cat of your caliber.

the push press is overlooked by many however it is a great exercise.....I have tried to get the explosive lifts out of my system but it just doesnt work. Its like a disease or something were every couple of weeks I seem to be doing them. I'll be in a nursing home when I'm 80 doing seated cleans or some crazy shit like that.

Hahahaha i'll be right next to u waiting to jump in for my set. I'll be going chair dips while I'm waiting-lol

[Malloy1344]

shoulders/arms saturday 4/12

db shoulder press - 45x15, 65x12
push press - 135x5, 225x5, 275x3
seated side raise - 25x12, 35x10, 45x8 drop 25x17
hs shoulder press - 3pps+25x6 drop 3ppsx8 drop 2ppsx8, 1ppsx10
rev pec deck - 4x15
barbell shrugs - 4x15

rope pushdowns - 4x12
seated dips - 4x15
pushdowns - 4x20

ez bar preacher curls - 4x12
conc. curl - 4x10
incline curl - 3x10

Great session Wides. Killer movements for Delts. 275 over your head is insane. I also enjoyed the dropset on the hammer press. Volume!!

[Big Wides]

Great session Wides. Killer movements for Delts. 275 over your head is insane. I also enjoyed the dropset on the hammer press. Volume!!

thanks Jim, you've gotta be somewhat insane to attempt that weight. I really like having that much weight above my head, dont know what it is but I like it. The drop set burned like a mother but felt it was needed. Yes it was a little bit of volume there, very unlike me.....

[GRUNT]

Hey man on your leg days do you use knee wraps ever when you go heavy?

[Big Wides]

Hey man on your leg days do you use knee wraps ever when you go heavy?

Nah bro, I only use gear when I feel it is necessary. I probably will start using knee wraps though within the near future as my weights increase on the squat

[Pizzalamp]

thanks for the tip on the presses

[Big Wides]

thanks for the tip on the presses

anytime bro.


Going to try something different for my PWO shake tonight, I am toying around with the idea of mixing some Torrent with some Lemonade Chiller Iso Whey.....could be a potent combo, or a tasty one?