Eric "Big Ezy" Downey Journey to 700+

[eric downey]

I imagine rolling off the bench with 405 would suck major ass lol. Good luck with the SWAT test, een if you don't need it. -T.

its gonna be cold as shit friday running in this shit.

[prowrestler]

Flat Bench With Feet Up On The Bench

135x20
225x10
315x5x2
405x3 Would Have Did 5 But Lost Balance And Almost Feel Off Fucking Bench

Flat Db Palms Facing Together

60x10
80x10
100x10

Incline Smith
135x20x3

Did Some Bi Work And Called It A Day.

Swat Pt Test Friday. Im All Over That Shit.

nice on
i dont reccomend fallin off benchs though

[pedraza]

great workout bro

[Firedrake]

Flat Bench With Feet Up On The Bench

135x20
225x10
315x5x2
405x3 Would Have Did 5 But Lost Balance And Almost Feel Off Fucking Bench


And this, grasshopper, is why it's better to leave them ON THE FLOOR! <grin>

Good luck with the SWAT test -- just run fast enough to stay warm!

[eric downey]

Test Is Tom Morning At 8am. Ill Get There For 630. Take My Pak When I Leave The

House,and Stak, Pump At 7. 8am, 37 Degrees 10-20 Mph Winds. Feels Like 25. Just

Call Me The The Fucking Snowman. At 240 The Run Is Gonna Be The Biggest

Thing For Me. Im Not Real Aerodynamic You Know. The Push-ups Ill Do Some

Where Around 65-75 In A Min. The Sit-ups Are The Hardest B/c Of How There

Done So Ill Onlt Get Around 40 In A Min. New Pistol Quals Are Right After That.

Ill Get A Bigger Better Gun And A Brand New M4. Big Benching On Sat. See You

Then.

[Themostocles]

Get it done. -T.

[mark]

Good luck with the SWAT test.

[Cstlfx]

Do it up Eric!! You got it, no problems.

[eric downey]

Got Dame It Was Fucking Cold. The Run Was Good. I Was The Only One Trying Out So I Really Didnt Push The Issue On The Sit-ups And The Push Ups. I Pasted And Thats All That Matters. Thanks For The Support Guys. My Next Article Is Gonna Be About Pt Test Prep. Since We Have Alot Of Military And Police That Post Around Here.

[Firedrake]

Good for you! I look forward to the PT Test prep article -- my girlfriend's son is trying out for the Sheriff's Academy in March.

As for cold -- be glad you weren't one of the divers rescuing folks from the Hudson River yesterday . . . <grin>

Oh: it's 82 here in L.A. right now . . . <grin>

[eric downey]

Good for you! I look forward to the PT Test prep article -- my girlfriend's son is trying out for the Sheriff's Academy in March.

As for cold -- be glad you weren't one of the divers rescuing folks from the Hudson River yesterday . . . <grin>

Oh: it's 82 here in L.A. right now . . . <grin>

find out the pt standards.

[eric downey]

Flat Db For A Warm Up
3x20

Flat Bench
135x10
225x10
315x5 Paused
405x1
455x1
500x1
Shirt On
2brd 605 X 1
2brd 655 X 1
2brd 705 X 1
1brd 705 X 1
1/2 Brd 705 X 1

Flat Db Paused Reps
100 X 8
125 X 8
150 X 8

[mark]

Solid. How did the 705 move off the half board?

How did everyone else do?

[eric downey]

705 moved so fast i thought i had help. jesse took his opener off the half that ill leave out since the meet is next weekend and there's plenty money on the line.

[prowrestler]

705 moved so fast i thought i had help. jesse took his opener off the half that ill leave out since the meet is next weekend and there's plenty money on the line.

sick shit man

better nail it!

[mark]

705 moved so fast i thought i had help. jesse took his opener off the half that ill leave out since the meet is next weekend and there's plenty money on the line.

Damn. Impressive. Congrats man.

I already know what Jesse was planning for an opener... I take it that his opener went well?

[eric downey]

yep it went prettty good.

[eric downey]

sick shit man

better nail it!

thanks bro but im not competing just jesse

[eric downey]

Yeah Bitchs Thats Right I Fucking Deadlifted Today. Im Not Just A Bencher.

15 Min Run

Db High Pulls
40x10
50x10x3

Chest Supported Rows
45x20
115x20
135x10
180x10
225x8

Shrugs (i Never Do These My Traps Are Big Enough)
225x10
315x10x3

Deadlift
225x5
315x5
405x3
500x1

Havnt Pulled Since The Summer.

[Themostocles]

Deadlifting, WTF! Busting out 500# after that long is badass bro.

[prowrestler]

nice man! just bangin out a 500 deadlift for the hell of it lol

i agree on the traps.

[eric downey]

I Was Really Training For Anything This Cycle. Now Come Feb The Shit Is About To Get Real. Me And Jesse Are Doing A Raw Meet In April. He Is Gonna Do The Full Meet Im Just Gonna Bench

[Firedrake]

Great numbers for just getting back to it, Eric!

[eric downey]

Tues 1/20/09

Flat Bench
135x20
225x10x3

Preacher Curls
4 Sets 10

Pec Dec
4 Sets 10

Chest Machine
4 Sets 12

Hammer Curls
30x10
40x10
50x10x2

Nice And Easy

Thurs 1/22/09

Back Work

Low Rows
3 Sets 20

Bentover Rows
135x25x3

Pull-ups
Bwx10

Rev Pulldowns
150x15

Rear Delt Machine
3 Sets 15

[Themostocles]

Nice work

[eric downey]

Just Taking It Easy. Letting My Cns Go Back To Normal

[prowrestler]

Just Taking It Easy. Letting My Cns Go Back To Normal

deloading is important and stupidly over looked, it literaly takes no effort to deload lol so why not do it?

[eric downey]

if i was competing this weekend with jesse i wouldnt be lifting at all. just sleeping and taking in plenty of protein

[eric downey]

Yesterday Was A Great Day Pretty Much. I Retook My Pt Test And Scored Much Better. 1346 Run 69 Pu 40 Su. All At A Bw Of 240. Next Week Is A Pretty Easy Week As Well. I Will Squat On Monday But Not Heavy.

[J Wong]

Yesterday Was A Great Day Pretty Much. I Retook My Pt Test And Scored Much Better. 1346 Run 69 Pu 40 Su. All At A Bw Of 240. Next Week Is A Pretty Easy Week As Well. I Will Squat On Monday But Not Heavy.

Congratulations man.

[eric downey]

Squat
135x10x2
225x5x2
Green Band
135x3x3
185x3x2

Dead Rack Pulls
225x5
315x5x2
405x5x2

[Firedrake]

Looking good! I'm not a powerlifter, but damn I admire those kind of weights -- nice pix on your MySpace page, too!

[eric downey]

Looking good! I'm not a powerlifter, but damn I admire those kind of weights -- nice pix on your MySpace page, too!

thanks bro

[SQUAT or DIE!]

hey bro i just looked at the europa pics.. was that 08 in dallas?

[eric downey]

hey bro i just looked at the europa pics.. was that 08 in dallas?

no that was 07. i didnt take many pics from 08 but it sucked. i wont be back next year.

[SQUAT or DIE!]

no that was 07. i didnt take many pics from 08 but it sucked. i wont be back next year.

yeah i competed at the 08, wasnt pleased with the turn out, not a good 1st meet..

[eric downey]

Flat Db Warm-up
55x20
75x10
100x10x2

Flat Bench
135x20
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x5

Incline
225x5
275x5
315x5

Pec Dec
3x20

Bi's
Superset Preacher/hammers
4x10

[TXPWRLFTR]

Good work bro!
Keep me posted on the future meets down in your back yard!

[Firedrake]

Good looking work, Eric!

[eric downey]

Good work bro!
Keep me posted on the future meets down in your back yard!

the next one ill do is in texas. the raw meet at the coleman classic. then the biggest bench on the river is in may

[Big Wides]

Soild work as always....keep going strong big fella

[eric downey]

Soild work as always....keep going strong big fella

THANKS BRO

IM TRYING OUT THE K.I.S.S. METHOD THESE DAYS.

[BigAnt]

Flat Db Warm-up
55x20
75x10
100x10x2

Flat Bench
135x20
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x5

Incline
225x5
275x5
315x5

Pec Dec
3x20

Bi's
Superset Preacher/hammers
4x10

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VERY NICE SESSION...BASICS...GET'S THE JOB DONE RIGHT EVERY TIME!

Will you be at the Arnold weekend?

[eric downey]

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VERY NICE SESSION...BASICS...GET'S THE JOB DONE RIGHT EVERY TIME!

Will you be at the Arnold weekend?

nope cant afford the hotel rooms. id love to be there though. this will be the 2nd year in a row ive missed it.

[Cstlfx]

As always, very impressed by the workouts. Excellent work. 100 x10 for warm-ups, ha. Thats ridiculous.

[eric downey]

As always, very impressed by the workouts. Excellent work. 100 x10 for warm-ups, ha. Thats ridiculous.

OUR DB'S GO TO 200. MYSELF AND MY TRAINING PARTNER JESSE ARE THE ONLY 2 PEOPLE THAT CAN PUSH THEM. IVE DONE THEM FOR 5. 150'S FOR 17 175'S FOR 8. GOAL FOR END OF NEXT TRAINING CYCLE IS THE 200'S FOR 10

[eric downey]

Today starts another part of the journey to 700+. We start full training for 2 raw meets in

April. Apr. 11th and Apr. 24th All I'm looking for in the first one is a 500 bench. I may just

open and thats it. The 2nd ill go for the fences in that one. Gotta go for the money. So to

all that follow my log and lean in for support I really appreciate it more than you know. Lets

go get this fucker.

[Cstlfx]

Today starts another part of the journey to 700+. We start full training for 2 raw meets in

April. Apr. 11th and Apr. 24th All I'm looking for in the first one is a 500 bench. I may just

open and thats it. The 2nd ill go for the fences in that one. Gotta go for the money. So to

all that follow my log and lean in for support I really appreciate it more than you know. Lets

go get this fucker.

ALLLLLL Right!! Lets do it up!

[eric downey]

squat
135x10
225x20
315x6
405x2

Dead
225x10
315x8
405x5
500x1

[eric downey]

Flat Db Warm-ups
50, 60,80,100 X 10

Steap Incline Smith
135x10x2
185x10x2
225x10

Flat Bench (med Grip)
135x5
225x5
315x5x2
225x20

Short And Simple

[Themostocles]

How steep an incline, 60degrees?

[eric downey]

How steep an incline, 60degrees?

75

[eric downey]

Wow what a workout today.

BI'S TO WARM UP

DB BENCH
60X10
80X10
115X10
150X10
175X5 VIDEO WILL BE POSTED THIS WEEK

FLAT SMITH WITH DBL PURBLE BAND ALL PAUSED REPS
BARX10
45'SX8
45+25 X 5
2/45'S X 5

FLAT BENCH ALL PAUSED REPS
FEET UP
225X3
315X3
405X3
2 BRD FEET DOWN
365X3
405X3
455X3

ABS AND LIGHT SHOULDERS

[Cstlfx]

Wow what a workout today.

BI'S TO WARM UP

DB BENCH
60X10
80X10
115X10
150X10
175X5 VIDEO WILL BE POSTED THIS WEEK

FLAT SMITH WITH DBL PURBLE BAND ALL PAUSED REPS
BARX10
45'SX8
45+25 X 5
2/45'S X 5

FLAT BENCH ALL PAUSED REPS
FEET UP
225X3
315X3
405X3
2 BRD FEET DOWN
365X3
405X3
455X3

ABS AND LIGHT SHOULDERS

Holy Crap, talk about weight. 405 and feet up! Killer work on the smith as well. Dumbbells heavy as hell. You pulled out all the stops for that workout. You have to slow down. I'm trying to catch up to you and you're not making it easy!

[eric downey]

Holy Crap, talk about weight. 405 and feet up! Killer work on the smith as well. Dumbbells heavy as hell. You pulled out all the stops for that workout. You have to slow down. I'm trying to catch up to you and you're not making it easy!

SLOW DOWN! PULLED OUT THE STOPS! THIS GUY MUST BE CRAZY. READ THE BACK LOGS MAN WERE JUST GETTING STARTED. WE OWN A SET OF 200'S THAT IM GONNA SLING FOR 10 B4 THE NEXT MEET. AFTER WHICH IM WRITING MY FUCKING NAME ON THEM. WE ARE ONE BADDEST GROUPS IN POWERLIFTING. WE JUST DONT HAVE A CATCHING NAME LIKE "WESTSIDE" , "BIG IRON" OR WHO EVER, BUT WE ARE NOT SHORT ON TALENT. JESSE IS ONE OF THE BEST IN TEH WORLD AND HAS BEEN FOR OVER 2 DECAGES. SHIT EVEN TEH HIG SCHOOL KIDS WE TRAIN WIN EVERY WEIGHT CLASS WE HAVE A GUY IN. IVE BEEN TRYING TO CATCH JESSE SINCE I WALKED IN THE DOOR. SO IF YOU TRYING CATCH ME YOU BETTER BUNKER DOWN AND STOCK UP. YOU IN FOR A LONG HAUL.

[Cstlfx]

SLOW DOWN! PULLED OUT THE STOPS! THIS GUY MUST BE CRAZY. READ THE BACK LOGS MAN WERE JUST GETTING STARTED. WE OWN A SET OF 200'S THAT IM GONNA SLING FOR 10 B4 THE NEXT MEET. AFTER WHICH IM WRITING MY FUCKING NAME ON THEM. WE ARE ONE BADDEST GROUPS IN POWERLIFTING. WE JUST DONT HAVE A CATCHING NAME LIKE "WESTSIDE" , "BIG IRON" OR WHO EVER, BUT WE ARE NOT SHORT ON TALENT. JESSE IS ONE OF THE BEST IN TEH WORLD AND HAS BEEN FOR OVER 2 DECAGES. SHIT EVEN TEH HIG SCHOOL KIDS WE TRAIN WIN EVERY WEIGHT CLASS WE HAVE A GUY IN. IVE BEEN TRYING TO CATCH JESSE SINCE I WALKED IN THE DOOR. SO IF YOU TRYING CATCH ME YOU BETTER BUNKER DOWN AND STOCK UP. YOU IN FOR A LONG HAUL.

Thats why I subbed your log! I'm trying to learn your tricks of the trade and not have to pay you a few years down the road at a seminar, haha. I love reading this stuff. Gets me pumped for my bench day! I have my meet on the 28th and you're getting me all hyped up for this to happen. However, with my meet, I'll be happy to hit half of what you're hitting! Damn good stuff, keep it up!! I'll keep coming back for more...

[Firedrake]

E, we're ALL in for the long haul -- that's why we're here! Damn fine work!

[eric downey]

Thats why I subbed your log! I'm trying to learn your tricks of the trade and not have to pay you a few years down the road at a seminar, haha. I love reading this stuff. Gets me pumped for my bench day! I have my meet on the 28th and you're getting me all hyped up for this to happen. However, with my meet, I'll be happy to hit half of what you're hitting! Damn good stuff, keep it up!! I'll keep coming back for more...

THANKS FOR THE LOVE BRO IT IS WHAT KEEPS ME PUSHING HARDER AND HARDER.

AS FAR AS YOUR MEET GOES REMEMBER YOUR COMPETING AGAINST THE WEIGHT NOT ANYONE ELSE. GET YOUR LIFTS AND HIT A PR. THATS A GOOD DAY AT A MEET. WINNING IS JUST A BONUS.

HALF THE WEIGHT. I WASNT BORN LIKE THIS. SHIT I WAS WHERE ARE NOW AND FUTHER BACK AT ONE TIME. TRAIN HARD AND KEEP THE BULLSHIT TO A MIN AND IT ALL JUST SEEMS TO FALL IN TO PLACE. THATS THE SECERT. CONSISTANCY IN WHAT YOU DO. I WASNT BORN WITH A GREAT BENCHING GIFT, BUT I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE MENTORS THAT TAUGHT ME A GOOD WORK ETHIC. TO TAKE IT AND NOT WAIT FOR IT. ALSO THE SACRIFICES IVE MADE ARE THE TRUE UNTANGABLES. I DIDNT DRINK FOR 3 YEARS STRAIGHT. NOTHING.... EVER. I DO NOW BUT ITS ONCE IN A WHILE AND MAYBE 1 OR 2 AT SPECIAL TIMES LIKE AFTER MEETS AND SHIT LIKE THAT. WHEN ITS TIME TO RELAX, BUT WHEN ITS TIME TO WORK ITS TIME TO WORK. I GOT TO B/C SOMEONE ELSE IS. I WANNA BE THE ONE TO WIN SO I CAN USE THE PRIZE MONEY TO BUY THAT FUCKER A BEER.

KEEP PUSHING BOYS AND GIRLS AND IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION OR ANYONE HAS A QUESTION PLEASE, PLEASE ASK OR PM IF YOU WANNA KEEP IT PRIVATE.

[eric downey]

E, we're ALL in for the long haul -- that's why we're here! Damn fine work!


THANKS I APPREICATE IT, REALLY I DO.

[eric downey]

I Read This Almost Everyday. My Gift To You Guys. No I Didnt Write It. Its A Pretty Popular Piece Though.


I Will Never Quit. I Persevere And Thrive On Adversity. My Team Expects Me To Be Physically Harder And Mentally Stronger Than My Enemies. If Knocked Down, I Will Get Back Up, Every Time. I Will Draw On Every Remaining Ounce Of Strength To Protect My Teammates And To Accomplish The Mission. I Am Never Out Of The Fight.

I Demand Discipline. I Expect Innovation. The Lives Of My Teammates And The Success Of The Mission Depend On Me — My Technical Skill, Tactical Proficiency, And Attention To Detail. My Training Is Never Complete.

[eric downey]

Squat doing pauses on a low pin

135x10
225x5
315x5
365x3
405x2
455 miss
455x1 I was pissed I missed it and had to try it again

Deads just below the knee

315x5
405x5
500x2
550x1

Great workout today

[prowrestler]

impressive fuckin work eric!

[Cstlfx]

Great work Eric. Are both of your meets going to be in TX?

[eric downey]

Great work Eric. Are both of your meets going to be in TX?

NO 1 IN MS AND 1 IN TX

[SQUAT or DIE!]

NO 1 IN MS AND 1 IN TX

when and where in my fair state?

[eric downey]

Ronnie classic April 18th

I'm doing bench only 225 and under Jesse is doing 225 and under full meet . He is gonna total 2000 raw

[Cstlfx]

NO 1 IN MS AND 1 IN TX

Crap, still to far a way. I'd love to see these two meets, they're going to be awesome.

[J Wong]

Good squatting, way to go back and hit that 455

[eric downey]

Good squatting, way to go back and hit that 455

YEAH IT FELT KINDA HEAVY AT FIRST. 500 NEXT WEEK

[eric downey]

Upper body work

Flat DB feet up alt 1 arm at a time
60x10
70x10
80x10
100x10

Flat bench
185x20
225x15
315x10x2
225x15

Super set
Preacher curl / pec dec 4 sets 10 reps

[Firedrake]

Interesting! I assume that first was a flat DB Press, one arm at a time? Nice work!

[eric downey]

Interesting! I assume that first was a flat DB Press, one arm at a time? Nice work!

yes it was. feet up, only 1 arm moving at a time

[Beast Genetics]

Who the hell is Eric Downey??.LOL, E Im goona have those video's posted today.

[eric downey]

Who the hell is Eric Downey??.LOL, E Im goona have those video's posted today.

cool

[eric downey]

Lil Different Workout Last Night But Good.

Squat/hig Pulls From The Ground/chest Supported Rows/pull-ups

4 Sets Of This 10 To 8 Reps And A Differnet Hand Position On The Pull-ups Each Time.

After We Ended With Some Db High Pulls.

[eric downey]

Warm-up with some shoulders presses and bi's

Flat Close Grip 2brd
225x5
315x5x2
365x5
405x5

Flat Smith Dbl Mini Bands Close, Mid, Wide Grip 2x8 A hand position

This was just some speed work. Full Range of Motion as a fast as you can.

Went to lunch where there was this really hot server from Summit, NJ. Wow the best

things must come from that state.

[rob_in_korea]

I feel like I am late to the lifting party. Amazing work going on in here.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Squat dead

Box squats
135x5
225x5x2
315x5
365x5
405x3

Deads
225x5
315x5
405x5
Ribs and back are hurting.

[eric downey]

Thanks for the comment Rob

[Themostocles]

Hope the ribs and back are just sore, not an injury

[eric downey]

Hope the ribs and back are just sore, not an injury

Yeah I'm sure its fine. Ill live. It sure as hell won't stop me from training tomorrow.

[Themostocles]

Yeah I'm sure its fine. Ill live. It sure as hell won't stop me from training tomorrow.

Well I hope not lol

[Firedrake]

I don't think much of ANYthing'll stop you training, E. I don't know why those parts are hurting, but make sure you treat 'em right so they'll keep working for you! You've got some great work going on!

[eric downey]

Dont worry guys ill live.

Pain is Temporary, Glory is Forever!!!

[Firedrake]

Squat dead

Box squats
135x5
225x5x2
315x5
365x5
405x3

Deads
225x5
315x5
405x5
Ribs and back are hurting.

Nice lookin' work! Have you figured out why the ribs and back are still hurting?

[eric downey]

Nice lookin' work! Have you figured out why the ribs and back are still hurting?

Just sore i think. Itll be fine. todays workout was good though

[eric downey]

Incline Smith/ DB Curls
135x10x2
185x10
225x5
275x5

Flat Bench Feet Up
135x20
225x20
315x10
225x20

PecDec/Shoulder Machine/Preacher Curl
4x10

[Themostocles]

Not bad... lol

[eric downey]

Smith W/ Bands BR ON SMITH WEIGHTS ABOUT 65LBS

FEET UP PAUSED REPS

Barx10
155X10
2DBL MINIS ADDED
BAR X 5
155 X 5
2 DBL PURPLE BANDS
BAR X 5
155 X 5
205 X 5
225 X 5

FLAT 2BRD MID GRIP
355 X 1
455 X 1
515 X 1 X 2

DB FLAT PAUSED REPS W/ FEET UP
115 X 8
125 X 8
150 X 8

[Firedrake]

Great looking Bench Day, Eric -- I'm always impressed by your work!

[eric downey]

Great looking Bench Day, Eric -- I'm always impressed by your work!

THANKS BRO. IM 8 WEEKS OUT FROM THE RONNIE COLEMAN CLASSIC WHICH IS WERE THE KINGS OF BENCH IS GONNA BE HELD. ITS A RAW MEET. SO YOU'LL SEE PRETTY MUCH ALL RAW NUMBERS FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL.

[rob_in_korea]

Awesome workouts Eric. Impressive.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Awesome workouts Eric. Impressive.

-Rob

thansk bro. we try hard enough

[eric downey]

started to train and pulled my back again. pretty pissed off about it

[eric downey]

Steap Incline
barx20
95x10
115x10
135x5
185x5
225x5

Flat Bench Extra Wide Grip
135x20
185x20
225x20x2

Pec Dec
3 x 20

Rear Delt
6 x 8

Worked in some bi's and shoulder raises in between sets

Back felt tight but ok

[Themostocles]

Nice work bro, hope the back heals up quick

[Psycho77]

THANKS BRO. IM 8 WEEKS OUT FROM THE RONNIE COLEMAN CLASSIC WHICH IS WERE THE KINGS OF BENCH IS GONNA BE HELD. ITS A RAW MEET. SO YOU'LL SEE PRETTY MUCH ALL RAW NUMBERS FROM NOW UNTIL APRIL.


Damn Eric. Best of luck at the meet. Nothing but heavy lifting going on here. I'll definitely drop by often for some inspiration.

[eric downey]

Nice work bro, hope the back heals up quick

itll be fine. i just gotta watch it

[eric downey]

Damn Eric. Best of luck at the meet. Nothing but heavy lifting going on here. I'll definitely drop by often for some inspiration.

stop by anytime bro

[rob_in_korea]

Solid workout Eric. I hope your back is okay.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Solid workout Eric. I hope your back is okay.

-Rob

yeah its much better today. to ill do a back workout and get some more blood flow in it.

[eric downey]

Back Still Tight So Just Keep It Simple And Easy

Db High Pulls
40,50,60,70 X 10

Barbell High Pulls
135x10x2
225x8x2
275x5 Felt Great Wish I Was Able To Go Heavier But Was Watching The Back.

Good Morning
Barx20
135x10x3

Under Hand Pull-ups
4 Sets 10

Shurgs
315x10x3

I Did Some Abs And Roman Chair Stuff To Get Some Good Blood Flow In My Pulled Muscle

[Themostocles]

Those are some heavy high pulls, watching your back or not

[eric downey]

Those are some heavy high pulls, watching your back or not

thanks bro we do them pretty explosive as well.

[eric downey]

steap incline in smith with bands. i didnt do to many of these b/c of the bench hurting my back still.

Floor Presses ( We always start from the bottom at a dead stop.)
245x10
335x5
385x3
405x3
425x1 easy easy
450x1

Flat DB 12 reps paused
70, 90, 105, 125, 150(10)

[Themostocles]

HOw steep do you set the bench?

[eric downey]

HOw steep do you set the bench?

60 to 70 degrees

[eric downey]

No Legs Today Back Still Hurting So I Did Some Upper Back Work Instead

Body Masters Chest Supported Row
1 45lb Plate X 20
2 Plt X 10
3 Plt X 10
4 Plt X 5
5 Plt X 5
6 Plt X 3
3 Plt X 20

Under Hand Pull Ups
Bw X 10 X 4

Db Upright Rows
70's X 10 X 4

[Themostocles]

6 plates is beastly eric

[eric downey]

6 plates is beastly eric

thanks bro. just trying to win thats all

[G Diesel]

Heal quick, my brother... The numbers are looking sick regardless.

Peace, G

[Firedrake]

Eric,

I'm glad to hear that you're making progress, but please be careful with that back, unless you want to wind up like this (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=207952602&albumId=1732069).

Trust me on this one. Been there, done that, got the titanium and never want to go back. I look forward to seeing your numbers go up!

[eric downey]

Heal quick, my brother... The numbers are looking sick regardless.

Peace, G

Its always a pleasure when G Diesel stops by. The back is cool bro I just have to watch what position i do stuff in. Itll workout though.

[eric downey]

Eric,

I'm glad to hear that you're making progress, but please be careful with that back, unless you want to wind up like this (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=207952602&albumId=1732069).

Trust me on this one. Been there, done that, got the titanium and never want to go back. I look forward to seeing your numbers go up!

My numbers going up is a done deal but i wont wide up up like that.

[Themostocles]

thanks bro. just trying to win thats all

Aren't we all...

[eric downey]

just found out the libe up for the Kings of bench check it out

http://www.houseofpain3.com/wlsnews/

im in the middle weights

[eric downey]

Db Curls
5 Sets 10

Preacher Curl
3 Sets 12

Db Shoulder Press 10 Reps
40, 50, 60 ,70 As Heavy As I Was Willing To Go With My Back

Very Close Grip 3 Brd Long Paused Reps
135x5
225x5
315x5
365x5

Side Db Raises
3 X 10

Rear Delt Machine
4 X 10

Tri Push Downs
4 X 10

[Themostocles]

You are shorter than I thought lol. The guy I train with is competing in the light heavy weight CotTII. Nice work. Hows the back?

[eric downey]

You are shorter than I thought lol. The guy I train with is competing in the light heavy weight CotTII. Nice work. Hows the back?

BACK IS GETTING BETTER. STILL A LITTLE TENDER. WHO IS YOUR TRAINING PARTNER?

[Themostocles]

He is my trainer, not training partner. I can't even dream of keeping up with him yet. But Brandon Cass

[eric downey]

He is my trainer, not training partner. I can't even dream of keeping up with him yet. But Brandon Cass

LOOK HERE BRO 2 YEARS AGO I WAS LIGHT YEAR BEHINDE JESSE WHEN IT CAME TO THE BENCH. RAW BENCHING I HAVE CAUGHT HIM AND AM LESS THAN 100 IN MY SHIRT. NOONE IS UNTOUCHABLE. BRANDON IS A GREAT LIFTER AND GIFTED IN THE SQUAT AND DEADLIFT. LEARN FROM HIM AND STAY MODIVATED. TALK A LITTLE SHIT ONCE IN A WHILE HELPS TO. IVE SEEN BRANDON LIFT BUT NEVER GOT TO MEET HIM THOUGH

[rob_in_korea]

Awesome workouts Eric. You are a machine.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Awesome workouts Eric. You are a machine.

-Rob

Thanks bro. The lineup came out today for the meet. There's no time for for anything else.

[Firedrake]

Thanks bro. The lineup came out today for the meet. There's no time for for anything else.

Best of luck, Eric!

[eric downey]

Best of luck, Eric!

THANKS BRO

[eric downey]

Cardio and Sanuna today. 225 here i come

[eric downey]

Romain Chair Lifts / Crunches / Leg Raises

Front Pull Downs
150x10
180x10
220x10
250x10

Chest Supported Db Rows
60x10
85x10x2
100x10

Db Upright Rows
50x10
55x10
60x10x2

Good Day Heavy Benching On Sat

By The Way Biggest Bench On The River Date Set For May 9th.

[Themostocles]

Nice work. I was going to start some speed benching with bands, any tips?

[eric downey]

Nice work. I was going to start some speed benching with bands, any tips?

just remember its called SPEED. not let me load the weight with bands and weight and do 1 dieing rep. Total weight at the top of the lift should be %50 - %65 of 1 rep shirted max at the top. so if you bench 300 then 150 total weight bar weight + band should be around 150 to 175. Also work all 3 hand positions close mid wide (competion grip)

We do alot of speed work in the smith w/ the counter weight off as im sure youve read in past entries.

[eric downey]

It All Begins Today. Got My Stuff In From Universal Yesterday.

Bcaa Stack
2 Test
2 Pump
1 Big Pak
1 Cuts B/c Im A Fat Ass . Not Really Just Have To Make 225 Im 9lbs Away.

Lets Get This Party Started.

[eric downey]

Cardio and Abs Today

Test, pak, bcaa stack / Morn
Pump / Pre
BCAA Stack, Nitro / Post

[rob_in_korea]

Outstanding workout Eric and that looks like a great stack.

-Rob

[Cstlfx]

If your diet is spot on Cuts is friggen great. A week away from my meet I started taking cuts (had some left over) and dropped 5 pounds.


I'm very curious to see how Test works for you. I've been very tempted to pick up a couple of cans and give it a run.


Excellent work outs. Have fun tomorrow on your heavy bench day!

[eric downey]

If your diet is spot on Cuts is friggen great. A week away from my meet I started taking cuts (had some left over) and dropped 5 pounds.


I'm very curious to see how Test works for you. I've been very tempted to pick up a couple of cans and give it a run.


Excellent work outs. Have fun tomorrow on your heavy bench day!

The test is far more superior to the stak for hormone based supps. I took them both last year at the end of the year. My stack look like this. 2 Test / 1 M-Stak / 2 Stak / M-Stak

Never missed a day as supps and I can say the test was far better than the stak. Its worth the extra money you pay for it.

[eric downey]

Outstanding workout Eric and that looks like a great stack.

-Rob

I call it the Big Ezy Power Stak

[eric downey]

DB WARM-UPS

FLAT BENCH
10 SETS OF 3
HEAVY WORKING SETS

405-425-455
365X3X2 ALL PAUSED REPS

SMITH MACHINE PUSH UPS
BARX20
115 X 10
165 X 10
215 X 8

Test, pak, bcaa stack / Morn
Pump / Pre
BCAA Stack, Nitro / Post

[Themostocles]

Heavy pressing Eric

[eric downey]

Heavy pressing Eric

THANKS BRO

[rob_in_korea]

Wow, awesome Bench work Eric.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Wow, awesome Bench work Eric.

-Rob

thansk bro. everything is falling together nicely. ill peak for this meet just in time.

[eric downey]

cardio and abs tonight

back felling much better

[Psycho77]

cardio and abs tonight

back felling much better


Kill it bro. Have fun.

[eric downey]

Kill it bro. Have fun.

light cardio man. im just glad my back is feeling better

[ghost]

good to hear that the back is doing better brother. Rest up!

[eric downey]

No Time For Rest. I May Take June Off From Heavy Training But That About It. The Olympia Isnt To Far From That

[eric downey]

Back Was Feeling Pretty Good So I Thought I Try Squating And Just Staying Light

Squat
135x10x2
225x5x3

Dead I Pulled Sumo To Take Pressure Off Lower Back
135x20
225x10
315x5

[Themostocles]

Good way to get the blood flowing

[rob_in_korea]

It's good to hear that your back is feeling better Eric. Nice workout....

-Rob

[On Letting Go]

First time dropping in here; looks like youre doing some good work. I'll def be checkin up on your thread.

OLG

[Cstlfx]

Way to go light. 135 x 20 must have had the blood flowing pretty well. Hopefully that blood flow will help things along.

How have you been dealing with it? Ice, heat, somethin else?

[eric downey]

Way to go light. 135 x 20 must have had the blood flowing pretty well. Hopefully that blood flow will help things along.

How have you been dealing with it? Ice, heat, somethin else?


Good way to get the blood flowing


It's good to hear that your back is feeling better Eric. Nice workout....

-Rob


All was good. Thanks for the love guys. Back feeling great today I just have to watch how I arch up when standing up for like shoulder presses and stuff.

[eric downey]

First time dropping in here; looks like youre doing some good work. I'll def be checkin up on your thread.

OLG

Hey bro welcome. Post away and dont be afraid to ask questions.

175 to 200 is a nice jump. Good work

[eric downey]

Db Curls W/ Side Raises

4x10

Skull Crishers Paused And Squeezed At The Top.

Barx25
75x10
115x8
165x8
205x5

Over Head Press. Hands About A Foot Apart Coming Down To Just The Top Of The Head.

95x10
115x10
135x8
185x8

Rear Delt Machine
4x10

Rope Push Down
4x12

Preacher Curls
4x8

[hallde]

hey, its hall, thought I would drop in. You move a lot of weight man, awesome job. I see you take pump, I thought that was more of a bodybuilding sup or does it have value in the powerlifting world.

[eric downey]

hey, its hall, thought I would drop in. You move a lot of weight man, awesome job. I see you take pump, I thought that was more of a bodybuilding sup or does it have value in the powerlifting world.

ive been taking the pump since it came out. i hate creatine load ing and the bulllshit that goes with it. i get all the apt advantage from the pump i need and the red pill is my coffee for morning workouts.

[rob_in_korea]

Solid workout Eric. That is some heavy ass weight for skull crushers.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Solid workout Eric. That is some heavy ass weight for skull crushers.

-Rob

id been wanting to do them after remembering that hoornstra does these pretty heavy. since the best raw lifter period does them id figure id add them in.

[eric downey]

Pull-ups BW today was 233

BW X 10 X 2
BW+40DB X 5 DROPPED AND FINISHED SET X 2

REVERSE HYPER / CRUNCHES / UPRIGHTS W/ DB / BENCT OVER REAR DELTS
4 SETS 10 REPS EACH

CHEST SUPPORTED ROW
2 PLATES X 10
4PLT + 25 X 6 X 2
5PLT X 6 X 2

DONE

BENCHING FRIDAY MORNING AT 630 INSTEAD OF SAT B/C JESSE HAS KIDS WE TRAINS IN THE LOUSISANA HIGH SCHOOL STATE POWERLIFTING MEET ALL DAY SAT.

[Firedrake]

Good looking work, Eric -- I'm now actually lighter than you, but you're a helluva lot stronger!

[Themostocles]

Good looking work, Eric -- I'm now actually lighter than you, but you're a helluva lot stronger!

I am heavier than him, and he makes look like just another gym rat. But then again, he is a badass lol

[eric downey]

Good looking work, Eric -- I'm now actually lighter than you, but you're a helluva lot stronger!


I am heavier than him, and he makes look like just another gym rat. But then again, he is a badass lol

if it make you feel any better jesse is lighter than me and kicks my ass weekly, but im catching him slowly.

[Themostocles]

LOL, not really. You are an inspiration, that is all that matters. Though I did have a quick question for you about those smith machine pushups. Regualr pushups bother my wrists, and those killed. You got any tips about this?

[eric downey]

LOL, not really. You are an inspiration, that is all that matters. Though I did have a quick question for you about those smith machine pushups. Regualr pushups bother my wrists, and those killed. You got any tips about this?

if reg push ups hurtthen the smith push up are not gonna work either. get a set of push up bars abd strap a band around your back. that should take the pressure off you wrist.

[ghost]

kicking ass in here brother.

[ForearmFreak]

nice work in here eric..i started adding chins to my routine and we'll see how it helps my bench this sunday.

[eric downey]

kicking ass in here brother.

thanks bro


nice work in here eric..i started adding chins to my routine and we'll see how it helps my bench this sunday.


the chins will help after a few weeks with stabilizing the bar at the top and in the whole.

[ForearmFreak]

should I spread my lats as wide as I can get them while still keeping my shoulder blades pinched?

[eric downey]

should I spread my lats as wide as I can get them while still keeping my shoulder blades pinched?

whne you oush there gonna do that anyway. keep you shoulders back while coming down and push straight up

[eric downey]

First Workout At Jesse's House. Friday The 13th 03/13/09 630 AM

Smith Machine Work 3 Grips 3 Bands ( Remember Never Any Counter Weight. Bar Weight 65lbs

Warm-ups
Dbl Mini X 5
Dbl/45 X 5
Dbl/45/25 X 5

Dbl Purle X 5
Dbl/45 X 5
Dbl /45/25 X 5

Dbl Green Are About 150lbs Per Band At The Top
Dbl Green X 5
Dbl/45 X 5
Dbl/45/25 X 3 Did Another Set And Did 5.

Over Head Shoulder Presses I Didnt Do B/c The Angle Hurts My Back. So I Did Some Heavy Cable Raises

Flat Bench W/ 60lb Thick Squat Bar.
260 X 3
350 X 3
440 X 3
460 X 3

PUMP/PAK/TEXT/BCAA ALL B4 TRAINING

ANIMAL MAX/FOOD/BCAA AGAIN


ALSO LATER IN THE DAY I DID A 2 MILE RUN WITH MY TEAM. TOOK ANOTHER PAK AFTER.

[Firedrake]

Good looking stuff -- I love thick bar work, and I used to love running . . .

[eric downey]

Good looking stuff -- I love thick bar work, and I used to love running . . .

i have small hands

the fat bar sucked

[rob_in_korea]

Awesome workouts Eric. That is some great thick bar work.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Awesome workouts Eric. That is some great thick bar work.

-Rob

it was differnt thats for sure

[eric downey]

10 Min Elp
10 Run
Abs

[eric downey]

Squated and dead lifted with no pain.

Squat
135x10
225x5x3 paused at bottom
275x3 paused
315x3 paused

Dead
Ice been pulling sumo cause it doesn't hurt lower back.
135x5
225x5
315x5x2
405x1

Pump/ test / pak / BCaa

[rob_in_korea]

Outstanding workout Eric, it's great to hear that it went by pain free.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Outstanding workout Eric, it's great to hear that it went by pain free.

-Rob

you and me both

[eric downey]

Bi's 6x12

Flat Db 100lbs 4x20

Shoulder Press Smith 135x10 / 185x5 / 225x5x3

3brd Close Grip Bench Hands 12in Apart 225x5 / 315x5x2 / 405x3

Pushdowns / Preacher Curls 6x15

Text/pak Morning
Pump / Bcaa Pre
Bcaa / Max Post 30min Chicken Sweet Pot

I Still Coming Down For This Meet. Weight Today Was 232. Only 7lbs And 5 Weeks Togo. Ill Start My Cuts Next Week.

[ghost]

nice session... how is the back doing brother?

[eric downey]

nice session... how is the back doing brother?

FINE. LITTLE TIGHT AFTER WORKOUTS WHICH IS TO BE EXPECTED

[eric downey]

30 min cardio
30 mins abs

stretching

[rob_in_korea]

Great looking upper body workout Eric. That is some outstanding Flat DB work.

-Rob

[eric downey]

Yeah The Close Grip Like That Is All Tri's

[Firedrake]

Nice DB work! Your chest must be REALLY happy *grin*!

[eric downey]

Nice DB work! Your chest must be REALLY happy *grin*!

really bro i did 20's b/c i didnt feel like doing 30. 100's are just to light but i wanted to blood flow for the shoulder work and the top end work i was planning.

[eric downey]

Downtown Fitness Covington, La 530pm

Db High Pulls

40x10
50x10
70x10
80x10

Wide Pull Downs / Close Grip Pull Downs

170x10 170x10
200x10 200x10
230x8 220x8
250(rack)x8 250(rack)x8

Db 1 Arm Rows
115x10
130x10
150x8x2

Text/pak/pump.bcaa

[ForearmFreak]

hearing more and more about the wide back=big bench now...thanks for the help..you have some sick lifts going on in here

[eric downey]

hearing more and more about the wide back=big bench now...thanks for the help..you have some sick lifts going on in here

the wider your back and stonger your reardelt means the bar is going to be stable in the whole when the weight gets heavy.

[eric downey]

im so tired. friday is our swat training day. building recon all day and a hot 2 mile run to close the day. long day

[eric downey]

MAX EFFORT FUCKERS. PLAY TIME IS OVER

FLAT BENCH

135X10
225X8
315X8
365X5
DID ALL THESE WITH THAT GAY ASS START COMMAND.
405X1
455X1
475X1
LOOSE SINGLE PLY SHIRT
2BRD
605X1X2
655X1
1BRD
655X1
MOST WEIGHT IVE HANDLED IN MONTHS. GOOD FEELING.
SHIRT OFF
315X15
225X25

OFF TO LUNCH FOR SOME LEAN MEXICAN FOOD.

PAK/TEST/PUMP/BCAA pre
SAME BCAA DURING
ANIMAL MAX / BCAA AFTER LUNCH

[andrewT]

fuck man, your training is intense!

kickass!

[J Wong]

Awesome fucking numbers man.

[andrewT]

Downey, your in SWAT? or tryin to get in? either way good luck and fuck ya!

[eric downey]

Downey, your in SWAT? or tryin to get in? either way good luck and fuck ya!

i am a SWAT Operator

[Cstlfx]

MAX EFFORT FUCKERS. PLAY TIME IS OVER

FLAT BENCH

135X10
225X8
315X8
365X5
DID ALL THESE WITH THAT GAY ASS START COMMAND.
405X1
455X1
475X1
LOOSE SINGLE PLY SHIRT
2BRD
605X1X2
655X1
1BRD
655X1
MOST WEIGHT IVE HANDLED IN MONTHS. GOOD FEELING.
SHIRT OFF
315X15
225X25

OFF TO LUNCH FOR SOME LEAN MEXICAN FOOD.

PAK/TEST/PUMP/BCAA pre
SAME BCAA DURING
ANIMAL MAX / BCAA AFTER LUNCH

ALLLLLLL RIGHT Bro!!!!!!! Hell yes, awesome stuff!

[eric downey]

Wow My Chest And Shoulders Are Hurting Right Now. Heavy Weight Hurts At Times

[Psycho77]

Wow My Chest And Shoulders Are Hurting Right Now. Heavy Weight Hurts At Times


Really? Heavy weights hurt? lol. Damn Eric. You do serious work. Inspiring stuff bro.

[Firedrake]

Wow My Chest And Shoulders Are Hurting Right Now. Heavy Weight Hurts At Times

Thanks for the newsflash! *grin*

" . . . For more from this iron reporter, stay tuned to W-A-Y-T, Channel 45 on your IronVision dial! All Iron, All The Time!"

(seriously, I sympathize -- my upper back and shoulders are seriously trashed at the moment)

[eric downey]

Went To Sleep And Nor Even Sore Today. Animal Pak Is Good Stuff. Well Nothing Going On But Cardio And Abs Today Guys. By The Way The Weather Here Is Fucking Great I Hope One Has A Great Day.

[Themostocles]

Nice pressing, and enjoy the weather. I just got back from Florida, and now I am sitting in 50degree weather thinking it is cold. Though it pretty much shorts weather here lol

[eric downey]

Nice pressing, and enjoy the weather. I just got back from Florida, and now I am sitting in 50degree weather thinking it is cold. Though it pretty much shorts weather here lol

thanks bro. it suppose d to rain tom and the rest of the week.

[eric downey]

SMITH MACHINE BAND SQUATS

BARX10X3

BLUE BAND X 10
BLUE+GREEN+10
B/G+45'S X 5
B/G+2 45'S X 3
B/G+45 X 8
B/G X 10

TRAINING PARTNER JESSE KELLUM SQUATING 500LBS + B/G FOR 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMa-Y4SPs0Y

[Themostocles]

So about what tension do those bands add up too? And Jesse has some freaky squatting

[eric downey]

So about what tension do those bands add up too? And Jesse has some freaky squatting

300 or so dependeing on height of person.

[andrewT]

hey Big Ezy

hope all is well over there in Slidell.

I gave your chest routine a try today, and I had a good spotter. Never have I annihilated my chest so hard like this! I actually got my right pec to get a near equal pump to my left pec! your a genius bro!

take care!

[SizeMatters]

hey man, i saw your advice about doign the 3 sets of 25 pushups after chest and i love it, tried it this wek and got only 5 lol your strength is massive deff subbed up for this one im sure ill be picking your brain whenever possible.

[eric downey]

hey Big Ezy

hope all is well over there in Slidell.

I gave your chest routine a try today, and I had a good spotter. Never have I annihilated my chest so hard like this! I actually got my right pec to get a near equal pump to my left pec! your a genius bro!

take care!

be sure your eating bro and taking all your supps. recovery is and was a huge part of my success. with out proper nut it could lead to injury or lack of progress

[eric downey]

hey man, i saw your advice about doign the 3 sets of 25 pushups after chest and i love it, tried it this wek and got only 5 lol your strength is massive deff subbed up for this one im sure ill be picking your brain whenever possible.

start with sets of 10. dp as many as you can on your toes and do the rest on your knees. get the reps.

[eric downey]

FLAT BENCH WARM UPS

SPEED WORK
band set up photo
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=140372429&albumID=2287544&imageID=34129329

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=140372429&albumID=2287544&imageID=34129253

135+BDX3X3 CLOSE GRIP
185+BDX3X3 MID GRIP
225+BDX3X3 WIDE GRIP

ALL SETS DONE AS FAST AS POSSIBLE UP AND DOWN, LOCKING ALL OUT.

ROLLING TRI EXTENSION
40X10
50X10
60X10
70X10

CLOSE GRIP INCLINE
185X20X3

SUPER SETS
ROPE FACEPULLS/DB CURL/V-BAR PUSHDOWN 3X12
SHORT BAR PUSHDOWN/PREACHER CURL/BOSU PUSH-UPS 3X12

TEST/PAK/PUMP/BCAA PRE
BCAA/MAX POST 30MIN FOOD

[ghost]

your timing on those pix couldnt have been better, i was just getting ready to post up asking for setup on bands!

what is a Rolling Tri ext?

kick ass session brother.

[G Diesel]

Your training and supplementation look like they're on point, Big Ezy... Keep it rolling bro.

Peace, G

[eric downey]

Your training and supplementation look like they're on point, Big Ezy... Keep it rolling bro.

Peace, G

Thanks bro. The Kings of Bench is in 4 weeks. I owe alot to The U. The meet is a MHP sponsored event. However Universal is gonna win it.

[eric downey]

your timing on those pix couldnt have been better, i was just getting ready to post up asking for setup on bands!

what is a Rolling Tri ext?

kick ass session brother.

the set-up you see is designed to get more weight out of a lighter band. nirmally it would have been just looped around the handle of the DB. I used the plate to strech it a liitle bit more. Its about 70lb at the top per band. So 135+140 thats 275 of weight at the top. If you set it up in a powerrack you can use a small peice of a 2by4 to make the band bigger.

Rolling Tri Ext

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt0NQ88MFS4

the best vid i could find. no this is not me

[Firedrake]

Unfortunately, Eric, that link says the vid is no longer available :-(

[eric downey]

Unfortunately, Eric, that link says the vid is no longer available :-(

i just watched it

[Firedrake]

i just watched it

Weird. It works now, but I swear the link didn't when I clicked on it the first time . . .

[Cstlfx]

Keep the pain train rollin!! Time to tear the Kings of Bench apart!

[eric downey]

Keep the pain train rollin!! Time to tear the Kings of Bench apart!

ITS ALL COMING TOGETHER BRO. WHEN I GET THERE ILL BE READY. WE ALL WE BE.

[eric downey]

Pull-ups/closegrip Pulldowns
4x10

Chest Suppored Rows / High Pulls / 8 Reps
2plates 135
3plts 185
4plts 225
5plts 275

Pretty Easy Day.

[Themostocles]

Pretty Easy Day.

LMAO. Great work bro

[SizeMatters]

hey man, me and my friends were talking, and i firued id come to you for help, im no powerlifter and never claim to be but i was wondering how the weight changes when bands are added, i know with chain it get progressivly heavier @ lockout, but i was a bit confused about the bands, i was wondering if u could tell em what they do if u put em up top @ the top of the power rack and also what they do from bottom

[ForearmFreak]

5 plates is no joke and you call that your easy day...lol

[eric downey]

LMAO. Great work bro


5 plates is no joke and you call that your easy day...lol

THANKS GUYS WE NORMALLY DO 6PLTS

[eric downey]

ALL FLAT BENCH TODAY

135X20
225X12
275X10
315X8
365X6
405X4
455X2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdjeDBz_VsI
495X1 YEAH I SHOULD HAVE PUT THE 2 1/2 FOR 500 BUT WHO CARES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ5bfgSB8o8
405X4 FEET UP
365X6 FEET UP
335X8 FEET UP

THE HEAVIER SETS FELT LIKE SHIT B/C OF THE CRAPPY BENCH I WAS ON. ITS A NORMAL GYM BENCH SO IT HIGHER.

CUTS EARLY AM
TEST/PAK/PUMP/BCAA pre
BCAA/PAK/CUTS THEN LUNCH POST

[eric downey]

hey man, me and my friends were talking, and i firued id come to you for help, im no powerlifter and never claim to be but i was wondering how the weight changes when bands are added, i know with chain it get progressivly heavier @ lockout, but i was a bit confused about the bands, i was wondering if u could tell em what they do if u put em up top @ the top of the power rack and also what they do from bottom

THE BIGGER THE BAND THE MORE WEIGHT ITS GONNA CARRY. ALSO THE LONGER YOUR ARMS THE MORE WEIGHT IS GONNA PUT ON THE BAR AT LOCKOUT. PUTTING THEM AT THE TOP IS CALLED REVERSE BANDS AND I NEVER DO THEM. THERE A WASTE OF MY TIME. IT ALSO GIVES YOU A FALSE SINCE OF BEING WORTH THE SHIT. THE BOTTOM IS THE WAY TO GO. LOOK AT ELITEFTS.COM AND WWW.WESTSIDE-BARBELL.COM UNDER THE ARTICLES SECTION FOR BETTER INSITE. THATS WHERE ALOT OF MY INFO COMES FROM.

[SizeMatters]

THE BIGGER THE BAND THE MORE WEIGHT ITS GONNA CARRY. ALSO THE LONGER YOUR ARMS THE MORE WEIGHT IS GONNA PUT ON THE BAR AT LOCKOUT. PUTTING THEM AT THE TOP IS CALLED REVERSE BANDS AND I NEVER DO THEM. THERE A WASTE OF MY TIME. IT ALSO GIVES YOU A FALSE SINCE OF BEING WORTH THE SHIT. THE BOTTOM IS THE WAY TO GO. LOOK AT ELITEFTS.COM AND WWW.WESTSIDE-BARBELL.COM UNDER THE ARTICLES SECTION FOR BETTER INSITE. THATS WHERE ALOT OF MY INFO COMES FROM.

thanks bro will do.

[eric downey]

thanks bro will do.

anytime bro

[prowrestler]

sick bench video, your real strong off the chest

[Psycho77]

ALL FLAT BENCH TODAY

135X20
225X12
275X10
315X8
365X6
405X4
455X2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdjeDBz_VsI
495X1 YEAH I SHOULD HAVE PUT THE 2 1/2 FOR 500 BUT WHO CARES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ5bfgSB8o8
405X4 FEET UP
365X6 FEET UP
335X8 FEET UP

THE HEAVIER SETS FELT LIKE SHIT B/C OF THE CRAPPY BENCH I WAS ON. ITS A NORMAL GYM BENCH SO IT HIGHER.

CUTS EARLY AM
TEST/PAK/PUMP/BCAA pre
BCAA/PAK/CUTS THEN LUNCH POST



sick bench work Eric. glad I dropped in before my bench in an hour. got me all fired up now.

[eric downey]

sick bench video, your real strong off the chest


sick bench work Eric. glad I dropped in before my bench in an hour. got me all fired up now.

MY POWER OFF THE CHEST IS DO TO THE FACT I NORMALLY PAUSE EVERY REP OFF THE CHEST OR AT LEAST THE LAST IN A 3 TO 5 REP SET WITHOUT FAIL

[ForearmFreak]

that's crazy bench work eric!! the 500 is yours for the taking

[Themostocles]

MY POWER OFF THE CHEST IS DO TO THE FACT I NORMALLY PAUSE EVERY REP OFF THE CHEST OR AT LEAST THE LAST IN A 3 TO 5 REP SET WITHOUT FAIL

How long do you pause? Off the chest is my weak point.

[eric downey]

that's crazy bench work eric!! the 500 is yours for the taking

ive done over 500. its just training. no need to go an all out max everytime you workout

[eric downey]

How long do you pause? Off the chest is my weak point.

well you need to do alot of heavy bands. thatll teach you to be explosive off the chest to start b/c other wise you'll never make the lock out. never pause with bands. when i do pause its about a sec or 2

[eric downey]

30 min and abs.

chillin at work now

[ghost]

nice lifts brother. Where did u get your bands at?

[eric downey]

nice lifts brother. Where did u get your bands at?

i got mine from ebay but elitefts.com carrys them all.

[eric downey]

Pull-Ups
bwx10x2
40lb DB x 8
75lb vest x 8

2 Armed DB Chest Supported Rows
95x10
105x10
125x8
140x5

High Pulls
135x10
225x8
275x5

Light Squats
135x10
225x5x2
315x5 paused the last rep

pak/cuts first thing
pump/test/bcaa pre
bcaa/2 chk breast post
cuts 2 hrs later

[Themostocles]

Strong back work bro

[eric downey]

Strong back work bro

thanks bro we try.

as the meets get closer the weight and training get bigger and more detailed to each lift.

[Themostocles]

What is it, three weeks now? Or two? I am sure you will kick ass.

[prowrestler]

shit, sick upper back work man. a guy doin pullups with that much weight at your size is rare, goooood shit

[TXPWRLFTR]

Hey Eric, Greg from Texas here...any word on a future UPA meet in your town?
Keep me posted. I am thinking of doing a "non" sanctioned meet here in Odessa on June 13. My friend is hosting a big fitness weekend...Branch Warren is to guest pose and all...I figure why not add a bench meet to it...

Sick training!

[eric downey]

Hey Eric, Greg from Texas here...any word on a future UPA meet in your town?
Keep me posted. I am thinking of doing a "non" sanctioned meet here in Odessa on June 13. My friend is hosting a big fitness weekend...Branch Warren is to guest pose and all...I figure why not add a bench meet to it...

Sick training!

thanks bro.
as far as meets its kinda up in the air right now.
you wanna add a bench meet or is there a meet already?

[Firedrake]

Good looking work! Pullups with a weight vest! Hell, I'm only now ordering one to use on the treadmill . . .

[eric downey]

Good looking work! Pullups with a weight vest! Hell, I'm only now ordering one to use on the treadmill . . .

THANKS BRO. MY BI'S ARE TIGHT TODAY

[eric downey]

BI'S
DB CURLS / PREACHER CURLS

INCLINE BENCH
135X10
185X10
225X10
275X8
315X5

FLAT BENCH
185X20X3

PEC DEC
4X20

pak/cuts first thing
pump/test/bcaa pre
bcaa/2 chk breast post
cuts 2 hrs later

[Themostocles]

Solid work

[prowrestler]

sick incline benching

[ForearmFreak]

the clock is ticking for the 18th...tic..tic..tic..