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Forum: Training Logs 05-06-2012, 12:28 PM
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Posted By MonsterMike
Last few weeks have been a lot of assistance work...

Last few weeks have been a lot of assistance work and rep stuff for recovery. I finally got to train at Stroud's this weekend. Here is how it went

Giant camber bar and 120 lbs of chain: 10x2 off...
Forum: Training Logs 04-18-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 126
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Posted By MonsterMike
Yea...Stroud's Fitness up in dallas...its where...

Yea...Stroud's Fitness up in dallas...its where matt, ray, chad and time all train.....Johnnie Jackson works out there as well sometimes...its an awsome place.
Forum: Powerlifting & Strength Training 04-17-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 975
Posted By MonsterMike
They are certainly a confidence builder! In...

They are certainly a confidence builder! In regards to overrated or underrated....for me they are underrated...I pull sumo in meets but I train all my rack pulls conventional, almost never sumo....I...
Forum: Training Logs 04-17-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 126
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Posted By MonsterMike
Took a few days off to rest...feeling a little...

Took a few days off to rest...feeling a little beat up from the multiple reps and no gear....going to stroud's friday to get my squat in....pretty excited!
Forum: Training Logs 04-17-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 126
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Posted By MonsterMike
Thanks! So am I!

Thanks! So am I!
Forum: Training Logs 04-14-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 126
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Posted By MonsterMike
Decline bench: worked up to 315 for a triple...

Decline bench:

worked up to 315 for a triple
concentrics 6x1
tricep pushdowns: 4x20
front and lateral raises 4x10
lat pull downs: 4x12.

Fast easy workout today.....going to try and shirt up...
Forum: Training Logs 04-14-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 126
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Posted By MonsterMike
I usually do a lot of concentrics, pause bench,...

I usually do a lot of concentrics, pause bench, and ballistic benching.
Forum: Training Logs 04-11-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
hit some close stance raw low box squats for ME: ...

hit some close stance raw low box squats for ME:

worked up to 365x3....again, sticking with the plan and doing the triples on all ME work

close stance GM's for reps: 6x10
GHR: 6x10
dimel...
Forum: Training Logs 04-11-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
BTB...I use a sling shot on ocassion....a lot of...

BTB...I use a sling shot on ocassion....a lot of that is dependant on how beat up my body is....i try to not use it as much as possible though.....it really helps off my chest, which is where my...
Forum: Powerlifting & Strength Training 04-10-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 824
Posted By MonsterMike
LTL hit it perfectly.....If you aren't going for...

LTL hit it perfectly.....If you aren't going for records, or a world championship, or money....cutting is worthless, especially since powerlifting is really about yourself and your own personal goals...
Forum: Powerlifting & Strength Training 04-10-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 446
Posted By MonsterMike
I saw this a little while ago! Its actually...

I saw this a little while ago! Its actually quite good and he has some insighful info.
Forum: Training Logs 04-10-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
HAHA! Thanks man! It went well....they are...

HAHA! Thanks man! It went well....they are actually divorced too....but they try their best to get along for their kids...they were very helpful this weekend and they are both loving in their own way.
Forum: Training Logs 04-10-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
Did not do much this weekend bc my future in-laws...

Did not do much this weekend bc my future in-laws were in town along with my fiance's younger sisters...one of them (she is a senior in high school) was trying out of the UT Cheerleading team....her...
Forum: Training Logs 04-10-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Training Logs 04-10-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
Doing the Pro/AM in August....I love competing...

Doing the Pro/AM in August....I love competing against the best multiply guys in the world....it also gives me almost 20 weeks to prep..plenty of time to figure a solid game plan
Forum: Training Logs 04-05-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
Today I continued with doing my triples...i am...

Today I continued with doing my triples...i am doing ME bench today because I will be handling a friend and training partner at a meet this weekend..here it is:

Floor press: worked up to 275x3...
Forum: Training Resources 04-05-2012, 01:47 AM
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Posted By MonsterMike
I agree with this... I do the same thing...lots...

I agree with this... I do the same thing...lots of rack pulls and speed pulls (ive found speed pulls to be key for me)..I rarely pull from the floor anymore...I believe there is a fine line between...
Forum: Training Logs 04-04-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 2,711
Views: 35,750
Posted By MonsterMike
Nice benching! At least one of us knows how to...

Nice benching! At least one of us knows how to bench in a Titan shirt! LOL....i bombed on the bench at the ironman btw....i'll def be needing some more tips from you if i ever want to get through a...
Forum: Training Logs 04-03-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
Got antsy and did chain suspended GM for ME lower...

Got antsy and did chain suspended GM for ME lower today. Matt wants me to start doing triples to try and put some muscle mass on and build a good base.....I worked up to 365 for a triple. I then...
Forum: Training Logs 04-03-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
For those who have not seen the results, yes, i...

For those who have not seen the results, yes, i bombed AGAIN at the Ironman....I hit a great squat (660 SMOKE show, shoulda gone 700, but I missed my opener and took it again). Training started...
Forum: Powerlifting & Strength Training 02-28-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 595
Posted By MonsterMike
This looks really good....I would def do the same...

This looks really good....I would def do the same rep scheme and percentages...like you said...just got to test it out....dont be afraid to lower the weight a little...remember...move them FAST!
Forum: The Round Table 02-28-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,721
Posted By MonsterMike
I'm not overweight...but I lose (percentage wise)...

I'm not overweight...but I lose (percentage wise) massive amounts of bodyweight all the time and continually get stronger.....There are plenty of training programs and diets that will work....So my...
Forum: Powerlifting & Strength Training 02-28-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 617
Posted By MonsterMike
Do this....also think about when you drive the...

Do this....also think about when you drive the bar up, that you use your legs and push yourself away from the bar...rather than pushing the bar away from you....also...as J_byrd said speed is...
Forum: Powerlifting & Strength Training 02-28-2012, 12:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 595
Posted By MonsterMike
the backing off and speed pulls sound pretty key...

the backing off and speed pulls sound pretty key here....Ive seen myself make gains just off speed pulls and accesory work bc of the same thing, my body just feels shot.....recovery is just as...
Forum: Training Logs 02-28-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 2,654
Posted By MonsterMike
Training on friday was easy....we did 5 sets 2...

Training on friday was easy....we did 5 sets 2 off the box with a blue band (300~ tension) with 2 plates on the bar...6 singles for speed pulls..DONE!....on bench I took my opener to a two board and...
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