J-Dawg & naturalguy: Powerlifting and Gainz

[naturalguy]

I know J-Dawg is gonna be training on another level now, trying to best NG out at the next meet. It'll be interesting ...

J-Dawg is going to best my total at his upcoming meet, I hope he does as it pushes me plus I like to see him do well


Is JMass new to Animal?

Nice work, NG!!!!!!

He is new to the FORVM but not new to Animal. The kid is a beast

[naturalguy]

I started a new training cycle shooting for an RPS meet in May - The Jersey Rumble

This training cycle will be based on 5/3/1 with adjustments. I've had very good success with 5/3/1 & The Cube style training but I also add in things I've picked up from other methods like Westside.

1/1/16 New year's day (just like a resolutioner) - Benchapalooza at Powerhouse Gym Staten Island

Bench:

195 x 5 reps

225 x 5 reps

255 x 5 reps

In between sets I did Spider bench supported rows 5 sets x 8 reps

Hammer strength tricep extensions:

4 sets x 8-12 reps

Lying dumbell rollovers:

4 x sets x 8-10 reps

Cable tricep extensions:

4 x 10-15 reps

Rotator cuff work

1/2/16 Squats - Powerhouse Gym Staten Island

Squats:

275 x 5

320 x 5

355 x 4

SSB bar pause squats:

245 x 3 pause reps x 3 sets

Standing leg curls:

4 sets x 8 reps

Ab/Adductor machine:

3 x 15 reps for each

Abs

[Aggression]

This training cycle will be based on 5/3/1 with adjustments. I've had very good success with 5/3/1 & The Cube style training but I also add in things I've picked up from other methods like Westside.

Well this is interesting ....

My current training cycle is a 5/3/1 with a westside backer .... and I'm aiming for the Jersey Rumble ...

[Nix0r]

Well this is interesting ....

My current training cycle is a 5/3/1 with a westside backer .... and I'm aiming for the Jersey Rumble ...

Illuminati confirmed.

[KDbeepbeep]

I started a new training cycle shooting for an RPS meet in May - The Jersey Rumble



Yes!! Jersey Rumble is gonna be a massive meet

[naturalguy]

Well this is interesting ....

My current training cycle is a 5/3/1 with a westside backer .... and I'm aiming for the Jersey Rumble ...

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/45/f7/95/45f795dd3fb1e44a55799772849de745.jpg

[naturalguy]

My training schedule will look like this:

Sunday - Squats
Monday - delts/bi's (bodybuilding day)
Tuesday - conditioning (martial arts)
Wednesday - Deads
Thursday - conditioning (martial arts)
Friday - Benchapalooza
Saturday - conditioning

I'll work in upper back probably with bench but I may give it it's own day possibly Thursdays

[naturalguy]

A big goal I have by the end of this cycle is to hit 500 squat with no wraps.

I am undecided right now if I'll use wraps at the next meet but I am leaning towards not.

[Kowboy]

A big goal I have by the end of this cycle is to hit 500 squat with no wraps.

I am undecided right now if I'll use wraps at the next meet but I am leaning towards not.

I have not ever used wraps but I really want to get a 500 raw backsquat this year, 600 deadlift. I gotta get caught up to you guys.

[naturalguy]

1/6/16 Deads at the Universal gym with J-Dawg

330 x 5

385 x 5

430 x 5

Thick handle trap bar block pulls:

3 sets x 3 reps

Barbell weighted hyperextensions Pete Rubbish style:

3 x 5-8 reps

[naturalguy]

I have not ever used wraps but I really want to get a 500 raw backsquat this year, 600 deadlift. I gotta get caught up to you guys.

Let's go brother, get after it!

[C.Coronato]

Good to see there are a few strong lads in the office, not like the kid that sits in the back corner!

[J-Dawg]

Getting closer to the meet...

Bench - 2 more weeks of doubles
last week - 285 x 3 on top set followed by 3 breakdown sets of -15lb on each one

Squat - 2 more weeks of doubles
last week - 495 x 2 on top set followed by 3 breakdown sets of -20lb on each one
IG Vid of 495 x 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/BAC2ML8gMoe/

Deadlift - 1 more week of doubles
this week 555 x 2 on top set followed by 3 breakdown sets of -20lb on each one
IG Vid of 555 x 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/BANidVPAMgq/

Competing at the NA and NJ State Championships in Newark, NJ on the Jan 23rd in the 198lb AM raw modern class.
Right now, openers are looking like: 495lb squat, 290 bench, 550 deadlift

[J-Dawg]

I know J-Dawg is gonna be training on another level now, trying to best NG out at the next meet. It'll be interesting ...

Yes sir, but I will let the meet do the talking for me...

[J-Dawg]

Well this is interesting ....

My current training cycle is a 5/3/1 with a westside backer .... and I'm aiming for the Jersey Rumble ...


Yes!! Jersey Rumble is gonna be a massive meet


https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/45/f7/95/45f795dd3fb1e44a55799772849de745.jpg

Sounds like the Jersey Rumble is gonna be packed! I may have to look at doing this one too...

[Aggression]

A big goal I have by the end of this cycle is to hit 500 squat with no wraps.

I am undecided right now if I'll use wraps at the next meet but I am leaning towards not.

I'm on the same page. I have a goal to hit in just sleeves, obviously being a lighter number than if I wrapped. I'd rather not deal with the stress of wrapping, just sleeve up and squat. But damn I want more weight on the bar and k need wraps for it. I should just have my wife hide my wraps so the option isn't even there.

[JMASS]

I will also be competing at Jersey Rumble

[Ox]

Is ramen nature's most perfect post-training food? Discuss!

[JMASS]

Is ramen nature's most perfect post-training food? Discuss!

If you want to hit an all time blood pressure PR gross salty ramen is definitely the way to go.

[Aggression]

If you want to hit an all time blood pressure PR gross salty ramen is definitely the way to go.

And here I thought I was the only outcast who wasn't crazy about that stuff.

[naturalguy]

I will also be competing at Jersey Rumble

Things are getting interesting...................


Is ramen nature's most perfect post-training food? Discuss!

Absolutely


If you want to hit an all time blood pressure PR gross salty ramen is definitely the way to go.


And here I thought I was the only outcast who wasn't crazy about that stuff.

You guys are smoking crack ^^^^


Hearty deliciousness right here:

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/20160105_142726_zpsbqxjbj0q.jpg (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/er1994/media/20160105_142726_zpsbqxjbj0q.jpg.html)

[Altered Beast]

This thread just became awesome with the above conversation =)

[Nix0r]

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/20160105_142726_zpsbqxjbj0q.jpg (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/er1994/media/20160105_142726_zpsbqxjbj0q.jpg.html)

I see your ramen, and raise you pho

[naturalguy]

I see your ramen, and raise you pho

I like pho also

[Aggression]

I like pho also

Pho sho

[J-Dawg]

I see your ramen, and raise you pho


I like pho also


Pho sho

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[naturalguy]

1/7/16 Benchapalooza at the U gym with J-Dawg

Bench:

210 x 3

240 x 3

265 x 3

Legend fitness dip machine:

4 sets x 8-10 reps

Cable tricep pushdowns:

4 sets x 10-12 reps

A lot of rotator cuff work and stretching (my right shoulder is bothering me on bench)

[naturalguy]

We had an amazing Animal Barbell Club event in my hometown gym Powerhouse Gym in Staten Island, NY to celebrate the return of Evan Centopani. 100 people showed up:

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r217/er1994/20160109_143621_zps2snxrl9p.jpg (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/er1994/media/20160109_143621_zps2snxrl9p.jpg.html)

[naturalguy]

Sunday I did squats at Skiba's gym

Squats:

300 x 3

340 x 3

385 x 4 (had to get 3 minimum)

Cambered bar pause squats:

4 sets x 3 reps

Back attack machine:

4 sets x 6-8 reps

[J-Dawg]

2nd to last training sessions before the Jan 23rd RPS NA and NJ State Championship Meet in Newark, NJ.

Deadlifts
Warmups
135 x 5
135 x 5
245 x 3
295 x 3
335 x 2
385 x 2
430 x 2
475 x 1
505 x 1
530 x 1
Work Sets
555 x 2
525 x 2
495 x 2

Weighted Back Extensions
3 sets x 6

Leg Curls
4 sets x 15

[J-Dawg]

1/8/16 Bench - 2nd to last bench session pre-meet

Bench Press
Warmups
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 2
255 x 1
275 x 1
Work Sets
295 x 2 - came out of groove on 2nd rep
285 x 2
270 x 2
255 x 2

Close Grip Bench
135 x 5
185 x 5
215 x 5
245 x 5

Machine Push Down
4 sets x 12

[J-Dawg]

1/9 Squat - 2nd to last squat before meet

Squats
Warmups
135 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
355 x 2
395 x 2
425 x 2
455 x 1
485 x 1
Work Sets
510 x 2
480 x 2
450 x 2

[Altered Beast]

1/9 squat - 2nd to last squat before meet

squats
warmups
135 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
355 x 2
395 x 2
425 x 2
455 x 1
485 x 1
work sets
510 x 2
480 x 2
450 x 2

gettin hooge!

[JMASS]

1/9 Squat - 2nd to last squat before meet

Squats
Warmups
135 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
355 x 2
395 x 2
425 x 2
455 x 1
485 x 1
Work Sets
510 x 2
480 x 2
450 x 2

Where are you having your last squat day? Also do you need a wrap?

[GUNS]

1/9 Squat - 2nd to last squat before meet

Squats
Warmups
135 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
355 x 2
395 x 2
425 x 2
455 x 1
485 x 1
Work Sets
510 x 2
480 x 2
450 x 2

How much time between sets?

[J-Dawg]

gettin hooge!

Numbers are going up!


Where are you having your last squat day? Also do you need a wrap?

My last squat day will be this Saturday (1 week out). I'll go up to 515 x 2 and end it there. Then a full week of recovery (plus some light foam rolling and possibly a very light bench day).

I may need a wrap on Saturday but not 100% sure! Will you be there during the PM session on Sat?


How much time between sets?

I'd say about 5-10 min when I get to the heavier sets. I've been trying to wait a bit longer since there's 10-15 min in between attempts at a meet.

[JMASS]

My last squat day will be this Saturday (1 week out). I'll go up to 515 x 2 and end it there. Then a full week of recovery (plus some light foam rolling and possibly a very light bench day).

I may need a wrap on Saturday but not 100% sure! Will you be there during the PM session on Sat?

Yea man ill be there all day saturday and sunday. whatever you need, i got you

[naturalguy]

Monday I did delts & biceps at the U


Wednesday was deads at the U

Deads:

385 x 5

430 x 3

480 x 2

Thick handle trap bar block pulls:

3 sets x 4 reps vid:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAxhKGil-Gn/?taken-by=naturalguy1

SSB bar good mornings:

3 x 6-8 reps

[GUNS]

Looking good Eric! Those thick bars I'm sure are hard as hell to hold on to!

[naturalguy]

Looking good Eric! Those thick bars I'm sure are hard as hell to hold on to!

Very tough to hold on to!

[Altered Beast]

LOVE Pulling with that bar. It's frickin NUTS!

[C.Coronato]

Those trap bar deads are wild!

[Aggression]

Damn, J-Dawg, Mother Nature wins again, eh? It's all good, b/c now its gonna be a rowdy roddy piper time at the South Jersey Rumble.

[Altered Beast]

Those trap bar deads are wild!

You have to grip the crap out of it to hold onto the bar; therefore, you REALLY activate all of your back muscles when Pulling. Soreness definitely follows =)

[naturalguy]

Damn, J-Dawg, Mother Nature wins again, eh? It's all good, b/c now its gonna be a rowdy roddy piper time at the South Jersey Rumble.

The rumble is getting very interesting............

[KDbeepbeep]

The rumble is getting very interesting............


srs


Sorry you got snowed out Jdawg :/ it was a nightmare driving even 3 miles in the snow though. NOTHING was plowed at 8am on Saturday morning and I drove over a divider.......oops

[naturalguy]

srs


Sorry you got snowed out Jdawg :/ it was a nightmare driving even 3 miles in the snow though. NOTHING was plowed at 8am on Saturday morning and I drove over a divider.......oops

But you made it and J-Dawg didn't :(

[naturalguy]

Monday was shoulders

Wed deadlifts at the U w/J-dawg

Deads:

365 x 3
405 x 3
455 x 3
455 x 3


Pete Rubish style back raises, video here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBDmOCGl...by=naturalguy1

[naturalguy]

Benchapalooza today at the U w/J-Dawg

Starting a new training cycle, 16 weeks out from the Jersey Rumble

Bench:

225 x 5
240 x 5
250 x 5

Bamboo bar bench

3 sets 12-20 reps

Video:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBIxWjugMsV/?taken-by=jdawgxl

Legend fitness tricep extensions:

4 x 8-12

Band tricep pushdowns:

3 x 15

Rotator cuff work

[Aggression]

srs


Sorry you got snowed out Jdawg :/ it was a nightmare driving even 3 miles in the snow though. NOTHING was plowed at 8am on Saturday morning and I drove over a divider.......oops

I had to wake up Saturday morning at 3am and drive down to atlantic city for work. It was rough travelin'.

[Aggression]

Benchapalooza today at the U w/J-Dawg

Starting a new training cycle, 16 weeks out from the Jersey Rumble

Is this your 'meet prep' cycle? Or just another one until you hit your meet prep? I figure I have another cycle or two left of 'offseason' training and then, at 8 weeks out, I'll start tapering things off and getting things right.

[C.Coronato]

starting a new training cycle, 16 weeks out from the jersey rumble



big things!

[naturalguy]

I had to wake up Saturday morning at 3am and drive down to atlantic city for work. It was rough travelin'.

But you went unlike J-Dawg :(

[naturalguy]

Sunday squats at Skiba's Gym


Squats:

320 x 5

340 x 5

360 x 5

SSB bar squats:

4 sets x 8 reps

Reverse hypers:

4 sets x 10 reps

[naturalguy]

Is this your 'meet prep' cycle? Or just another one until you hit your meet prep? I figure I have another cycle or two left of 'offseason' training and then, at 8 weeks out, I'll start tapering things off and getting things right.

I am going to do 8 weeks "off season" training then 8 weeks meet prep pretty close to 5/3/1 for powerlifting with some adjustments

[Mr. Dead]

I am going to do 8 weeks off training then 8 minutes meet prep pretty close to 5/3/1 for powerlifting with some adjustments, and donuts.

Whut? *LOL*

[Altered Beast]

Whut? *LOL*

Monday morning babble I guess.....?

=)

[naturalguy]

Whut? *LOL*

I like your version better

[Mr. Dead]

I like your version better

I can tell you, from personal experience, that method does not work. *LOL*

[J-Dawg]

I like your version better

LMAO - definitely a better version than yours.

[naturalguy]

Monday was delts

Yesterday was deads at the U w/J-Dawg


Deads:

380 x 5

405 x 5

430 x 5

Rubish Raises:

4 x 6 reps (these are killers)

[naturalguy]

Friday was benchapalooza at the U w/J-Dawg

Bench:

235 x 3

250 x 3

265 x 4

Floor presses:

4 x 5 reps

Legend fitness tricep extensions:

4 x 8 reps

Overhead tricep rope extensions:

4 x 10-12 reps

rotator cuff work

[naturalguy]

Sunday squats at Skiba's:

345 x 3

365 x 3

385 x 3

Reverse band squats (future method):

425 x 2

515 x 1

515 x 1

High bar Olympic style squats:

245 x 8

Reverse hypers:

4 x 10

Back attack (using bands):

2 x 8

[naturalguy]

Monday was delts


Today was deads at the U w/J-Dawg

Deads:

405 x 3

430 x 3

455 x 4

Block Pulls:

455 x 1 (missed 2nd rep)

455 x 2

Rubbish Raises:

3 x 6 reps

[J-Dawg]

I really need to get back to logging my workouts here. Currently posting a lot of the bigger lifts on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jdawgxl/

[Nix0r]

I really need to get back to logging my workouts here. Currently posting a lot of the bigger lifts on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jdawgxl/

Only 1800 followers? Get that hashtag game up, pal.

[GUNS]

Only 1800 followers? Get that hashtag game up, pal.

LMAO!

[smoothballer]

I really need to get back to logging my workouts here. Currently posting a lot of the bigger lifts on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jdawgxl/

Oh how you have evolved in the social media game

[J-Dawg]

Only 1800 followers? Get that hashtag game up, pal.


LMAO!


Oh how you have evolved in the social media game

I'm trying to learn from @the_real_gsix - whatever he does, I've learned to do the opposite, lol.

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/64228064.jpg

[naturalguy]

Friday - Benchapalooza at the U w/J-Dawg, CCoronato and special guest Aggression

Bench:

225 x 5

255 x 3

280 x 2

Floor presses:

4 x 5 reps

Legend fitness dip machine:

4 x 10-12 reps

Tricep rope extensions:

4 x 8-12

rotator cuff work

[naturalguy]

Sunday Squats at Skiba's in subzero temperatures, the heat wasn't working. Felt like some Rocky IV shit

Squats:

325 x 5

365 x 3

405 x 3

Oly high bar squats:

245 x 8

245 x 8

Back attack machine:

4 x 8 reps

Reverse hypers:

4 x 10 reps

[GUNS]

If it was like any kind of Rocky, it was phenomenal! Nice work!

[C.Coronato]

I'm trying to learn from @the_real_gsix - whatever he does, I've learned to do the opposite, lol.


hahahaha

[Altered Beast]

Sunday Squats at Skiba's in subzero temperatures, the heat wasn't working. Felt like some Rocky IV shit

I LOVE lifting in chilly weather!!!!!! However, I've never lifted in the kind of cold y'all have up north.

[naturalguy]

If it was like any kind of Rocky, it was phenomenal! Nice work!


I LOVE lifting in chilly weather!!!!!! However, I've never lifted in the kind of cold y'all have up north.

I hate the cold but you gotta do what you gotta do. I was wearing gloves on my warm up sets because the bar was so cold

[Nix0r]

Sunday Squats at Skiba's in subzero temperatures, the heat wasn't working. Felt like some Rocky IV shit



Twinsies.

[J-Dawg]

I hate the cold but you gotta do what you gotta do. I was wearing gloves on my warm up sets because the bar was so cold

Boo hoo

[naturalguy]

Twinsies.

We should really move to San Diego


Boo hoo

At least I showed up and trained, I didn't miss it because of the weather

[J-Dawg]

Gotta step up our posting game in here NG.

We're both currently a little less than 6 weeks out from the RPS Jersey Rumble in Newark NJ (May 21/22).

Currently at 3 reps in my training cycle and stepping the weight up each week. This plan calls for weight to increase for 12 weeks while volume slowly decreases the closer you get to the meet.

Currently at these numbers on the main lifts.
Squats:
485 x 3

Bench:
285 x 2 (missed 3rd rep last week so it'll be 285 x 3 this week again)

Deadlifts:
535 x 3

Posting up all the lifts here to keep myself accountable and show progress: https://www.instagram.com/jdawgxl/

One of the keys is finding ways to better recover in between lifts so I do a lot more foam rolling, stretching, and am now cutting out any extra heavy sessions for other body parts. My goal is to maximize my lifts for the meet and I'm trying to be as smart as possible about it. Learning a lot this time around!

[J-Dawg]

Less than 2 weeks to go for the May 21st RPS Jersey Rumble Meet.

I have one week left of each lift (Deadlift, Bench and Squat) so my openers will be set after completing my last workouts.

Squats
Last week finished with 525 x 2
Vid: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFJwdRpgMnY/

Bench
Top set was 300 x 2
Vid: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFE_rOFgMrL/

Deadlift
Top set was 575 x 2
Vid: https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_xq9NAMu-/

[J-Dawg]

Last week of training prior to the meet.

Deadlift
Hit 585 x 1 - looking to open up 575 here

Bench
Today calls for 305 - looking to open up at 290 here

Squat
Sunday calls for 535 - looking to open up 520ish here

[Altered Beast]

Get some!!!!!!!

[Aggression]

Those are some legit numbers there, my man. Best of luck in the upcoming meet.

[P Diesel]

oooo whee ... the most storied rivalry in all of powerlifting. i need to see it happen

P

[jhenry]

Getting close now, excited to see how you guys do!

[GunRock]

Last week of training prior to the meet.

Deadlift
Hit 585 x 1 - looking to open up 575 here

Bench
Today calls for 305 - looking to open up at 290 here

Squat
Sunday calls for 535 - looking to open up 520ish here

Looks like 600 is in danger.

[smoothballer]

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE Congrats on the 600 lbs pull J!

[J-Dawg]

Get some!!!!!!!


Those are some legit numbers there, my man. Best of luck in the upcoming meet.


oooo whee ... the most storied rivalry in all of powerlifting. i need to see it happen

P


Looks like 600 is in danger.

Appreciate the good luck fellas!!!

[J-Dawg]

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE Congrats on the 600 lbs pull J!

Thanks! Finally got that long sought after 600 deadlift!

[Altered Beast]

Thanks! Finally got that long sought after 600 deadlift!

KUDOS!

Is NG close to 600 or what?!?!?!?

[J-Dawg]

KUDOS!

Is NG close to 600 or what?!?!?!?

I believe he's around 570ish? But I'll let him confirm!

[J-Dawg]

I believe he's around 570ish? But I'll let him confirm!

565 was his top deadlift in competition.

[naturalguy]

KUDOS!

Is NG close to 600 or what?!?!?!?

As Metallica said "So close no matter how far"

[npcdusty]

some how I missed out on this whole thread....damn, well glad to see that 600 pull and hope to see Eric getting back there soon!

[Nix0r]

awwwwwwwwwwwww get it gurl

I knew you'd get 600

[naturalguy]

Congrats to my pal J-Dawg on getting 600, well done my friend

[Pale Rider]

Nice work

[Aggression]

So no more lifting in here? What's going on?

[J-Dawg]

So no more lifting in here? What's going on?

At the moment, I've been going pretty light. I got hit with the flu last week and I'm just getting over it.

It has been a busy last 2-3 weeks with baseball and soccer playoffs but I'm enjoying the mental break from the gym.

[J-Dawg]

some how I missed out on this whole thread....damn, well glad to see that 600 pull and hope to see Eric getting back there soon!


awwwwwwwwwwwww get it gurl

I knew you'd get 600


Congrats to my pal J-Dawg on getting 600, well done my friend


Nice work

Thanks fellas. That 600DL has been a long time goal that I finally hit!

[P Diesel]

a very long time coming my friend. lesser men would have quit on it. thats a big milestone. really happy for u. makes me wanna get my shit together even more

P

[Aggression]

At the moment, I've been going pretty light. I got hit with the flu last week and I'm just getting over it.

It has been a busy last 2-3 weeks with baseball and soccer playoffs but I'm enjoying the mental break from the gym.

Yeah, and that is what you're suppose to do; train hard/heavy for a meet. Focus top notch, compete, crush it, then relax. I never understood the guys who went through a meet prep, competed, and then were in the gym the next day, lifting heavy again. Good work on the meet. Enjoy the break and have a good time.

[Mr. Dead]

Oh... Hai...

[Altered Beast]

Are y'all still lifting or what?

[Mr. Dead]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8lvn0pSSH1qbsjydo1_500.jpg

*LOL* Wassup, gentlemen?

[Aggression]

Well this is awkward ...

[Mr. Dead]

https://threadless-media.s3.amazonaws.com/submissions/526583-2cc8e7c14c97d7487d73c031b3e7e71c.jpg

[Aggression]

Now that's a good one ^

[ibnmahama]

@ J-Dawg, good to see you are back to training!

[naturalguy]

Are y'all still lifting or what?

I am training hard in the shadows

[Altered Beast]

I am training hard in the shadows

Glad to hear it!

[smoothballer]

I am training hard in the shadows

In the shadow of J-Dawg

[Aggression]

I have recently witnessed a training session involving NG. It was ... well ... a training session.

[Altered Beast]

I have recently witnessed a training session involving NG. It was ... well ... a training session.

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[naturalguy]

I have recently witnessed a training session involving NG. It was ... well ... a training session.

Hey pal

[Aggression]

Hey pal

Yo buddy. Good to see you at Atilis. I have to remember to save 'fluff and buff' workouts for ABCs. Doing my deadlift workout at a random gym, at a random time, with randoms .. it just doesn't bode well. I'll join in on the G Diesel, C.Coronato, N. Lepore arm workout program next time.

[Altered Beast]

Where them GAINZ at??????

[Altered Beast]

Need a FURY update please, many thanks =)

[J-Dawg]

Need a FURY update please, many thanks =)

Good question! We're looking at Nov or Dec for the launch of Fury!

[Altered Beast]

Good question! We're looking at Nov or Dec for the launch of Fury!

=-|

PLEASE have some tubs available for pre-order (October delivery) through Animalpak.com store. Just sayin =)

[Appleton.Cory]

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PLEASE have some tubs available for pre-order (October delivery) through Animalpak.com store. Just sayin =)

For real! Forum users should have a pre-sale advantage... :)

[Altered Beast]

for real! Forum users should have a pre-sale advantage... :)

yes sir!

[J-Dawg]

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PLEASE have some tubs available for pre-order (October delivery) through Animalpak.com store. Just sayin =)


yes sir!


For real! Forum users should have a pre-sale advantage... :)

A very interesting idea! Right now, we're still waiting for some of the raw materials to arrive so that we can push it through production. But then you have QC testing - micro and full panel - to ensure everything is good to go!

[J-Dawg]

It's been way too long since I've posted here.

I tend to keep my training updates on Instagram (it makes for an easy reference for my PL lifts): https://www.instagram.com/jdawgxl/

Bench - my rotator cuff is still messed up so I am starting to incorporate more shoulder/rotator cuff rehab stuff into my program. I may have to take some time off and let if finally heal. I plan to focus more on bamboo bar benching.
I can't even bench 135 without feeling pain in my right shoulder. I've been sticking with 225 for reps but I think that is making the issue worse.

Deadlift - these are feeling good (other than my shoulder issue - which affects the lift b/c you need healthy shoulders to consistently hold and pull the weight)
Hit 495 x 5 recently so it's decent weight for meet prep (not that I'll be competing yet).

Squats - just added knee sleeves back into the mix and they are starting to feel really good.
Sets of 385 x 6 were no problem.

[C.Coronato]

Squats looking really strong on the vids Jay!

[npcdusty]

J I hope that Shoulders heals up Brother. Your numbers are really looking good. Love the vids as always.

[J-Dawg]

Squats looking really strong on the vids Jay!

Thanks CC. Coming back slowly but surely!


J I hope that Shoulders heals up Brother. Your numbers are really looking good. Love the vids as always.

Dusty - it's coming along slowly so I really need to prioritize exercises that will help my rotator cuff get stronger. My bench is already pretty bad so this isn't helping, lol! And thanks for the support as always - working to get stronger for 2017!

[Aggression]

Thanks CC. Coming back slowly but surely!



Dusty - it's coming along slowly so I really need to prioritize exercises that will help my rotator cuff get stronger. My bench is already pretty bad so this isn't helping, lol! And thanks for the support as always - working to get stronger for 2017!

Everyone has a poverty lift, haha. Take the proper preworkout precautions and attack with a smart game plan!

[GUNS]

have not seen any posts in here, I know yall aint slacking off!

[Mr. Dead]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u7R9SXQSntQ/Ul2SScmKGRI/AAAAAAAAP-g/oMqWMVlfZQ0/s640/Jimmies.png

[Mr. Dead]

http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/59/594479e92d0e2070c962888359065853d74a310d98cda6053e 1d6428ee2268ce.jpg

[J-Dawg]

have not seen any posts in here, I know yall aint slacking off!


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u7R9SXQSntQ/Ul2SScmKGRI/AAAAAAAAP-g/oMqWMVlfZQ0/s640/Jimmies.png

It's been too long!!!

[Nix0r]

J-Dawg has been too busy getting Insta-famous to post over here.


The feels, man. The feels.

[MRmichael.hooker]

J-Dawg has been too busy getting Insta-famous to post over here.


The feels, man. The feels.

Should you go ahead and just close this thread? I can see the tumbleweeds rolling by

[Nix0r]

Should you go ahead and just close this thread? I can see the tumbleweeds rolling by

Oh the temptation. The temptation...

[npcdusty]

open glass case, turn key and push the red button?????



Oh the temptation. The temptation...

[Mr. Dead]

J-Dawg has been too busy getting Insta-famous to post over here.


The feels, man. The feels.

Also... I'm not sure if NG lifts anymore.

[MRmichael.hooker]

Also... I'm not sure if NG lifts anymore.

Shots fired

[Mr. Dead]

Shots fired

http://925rebellion.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3p1xng-300x224.jpg

[Mr. Dead]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ItyXpRfD72Q/T37-Aj46mCI/AAAAAAAAB7k/NA7uKIxj1ks/s640/jimmies-5-knowyourmeme.png

[J-Dawg]

Been too long since I've been here.

Once I hit my 600lb deadlift, I left the thread to NG so that he could catch up. But that's not gonna happen anytime soon.

[npcdusty]

So glad to see you on here!!! You have been missed sir!



Been too long since I've been here.

Once I hit my 600lb deadlift, I left the thread to NG so that he could catch up. But that's not gonna happen anytime soon.

[Altered Beast]

Been too long since I've been here.

Once I hit my 600lb deadlift, I left the thread to NG so that he could catch up. But that's not gonna happen anytime soon.

LOL! Does NG still lift or what?

Good to see you back around =)

[N. Motta]

J Dawg heard the calling and came back to his stomping grounds!

If anybody has any extra tennis balls laying around, lets toss em to Dad (NG) for his walker. It might help him get back here faster.

[J-Dawg]

So glad to see you on here!!! You have been missed sir!


LOL! Does NG still lift or what?

Good to see you back around =)


J Dawg heard the calling and came back to his stomping grounds!

If anybody has any extra tennis balls laying around, lets toss em to Dad (NG) for his walker. It might help him get back here faster.

Yes, it's been too long. As fun as IG and other social media platforms are, nothing beats the true camaraderie of the FORVM.

[J-Dawg]

Deadlift Day!

Worked up to 515 x 6 while the ol' man cranked out a squeaky 495 x 4.

Me: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4SsFEAtzR/

NG: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4Mnd2H9t2/

[MRmichael.hooker]

Deadlift Day!

Worked up to 515 x 6 while the ol' man cranked out a squeaky 495 x 4.

Me: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4SsFEAtzR/

NG: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4Mnd2H9t2/

Nice to see this journey getting some updated posts. Can't wait for NG to stumble across this lol

[Altered Beast]

Deadlift Day!

Worked up to 515 x 6 while the ol' man cranked out a squeaky 495 x 4.

Me: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4SsFEAtzR/

NG: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg4Mnd2H9t2/

Nice!!!!!

[MRmichael.hooker]

Where you at J??

[Appleton.Cory]

Where you at J??

Germany

[Altered Beast]

Where you at J??

Not on here, LOL!!!!! He responded to other threads yesterday.

[naturalguy]

Well it took me many years to go from a 500lb deadlift to 600lbs but it FINALLY happened:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWwI1rBD-j/?taken-by=naturalguy1

Title of this thread used to be "Road to 600lb deadlift" JDawg hit it way before me

[Cellardweller]

Nice work.

[Bean]

Great stuff...time to set the next goal

[Altered Beast]

Well it took me many years to go from a 500lb deadlift to 600lbs but it FINALLY happened:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWwI1rBD-j/?taken-by=naturalguy1

Title of this thread used to be "Road to 600lb deadlift" JDawg hit it way before me

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice! Definitely have another 10-20 pounds in ya but I know you wanted that 600 number bad!

[Kowboy]

Whats up fellas! I am off facebook and rarely on instagram but I missed all you guys so I am going to be on here and track my workouts more.

[Altered Beast]

Not sure if they lift anymore: https://media.giphy.com/media/nGaNVNzpzdUpG/giphy.gif

[Bean]

Not sure if they lift anymore: https://media.giphy.com/media/nGaNVNzpzdUpG/giphy.gif

I hear rumors of them lifting through the cloud...you know, the place people send things to. The Cloud, home of all our answers