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[J_Byrd]

Originally Posted by linedriver465

Thanks big Steve. Would it be possible to start running Westside without bands for a few weeks? I want to wait for a sales on Elitefts

What do ya mean by big but dumb lol?

Monster numbers? consider it done!

Yeah you can run WS without bands. Just use the ME movements that dont require bands.

[linedriver465]

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

Yeah you can run WS without bands. Just use the ME movements that dont require bands.

Thanks J Byrd! That's excellent to hear.
I was looking at a few Westside templates and this site seems to provide the best outline of the frameworks -http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/westside-barbell-basic-template-469668.html

I'll be recruiting you (and others) on the forum to help me determine my weak/sticking points so that I can design a routine with meaningful accessory work.

Needless to say, I'm psyched for my maxes on Friday so that I can start crushing Westside!!

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by linedriver465

Thanks big Steve. Would it be possible to start running Westside without bands for a few weeks? I want to wait for a sales on Elitefts



Monster numbers? consider it done!

Like JB said, Westside should work fine without bands. Just getting the feel for the template and your needs will take some time anyway. I would just get in the groove with your ME and DE work, and start a thread asking for suggestions. Fazc and Ltl are Westside Jedis. They can get you focused on using the right assistance and DE work.

What do ya mean by big but dumb lol?

We use programs that are generally considered old school or dated by some. Not a lot of rocket surgery in our approaches. We tend to KISS - at least compared to the Westside guys.

I hope that doesn't get read into, because it's not meant to say one is better than the other. At the end of the day it's all about finding out what works for you.

Start to closely watch what you are doing when you are making progress. This will help in the long run when you stall. You can look back and see if any old tools need to be brought back.

[J_Byrd]

Originally Posted by linedriver465

Thanks J Byrd! That's excellent to hear.
I was looking at a few Westside templates and this site seems to provide the best outline of the frameworks -http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/westside-barbell-basic-template-469668.html

I'll be recruiting you (and others) on the forum to help me determine my weak/sticking points so that I can design a routine with meaningful accessory work.

Needless to say, I'm psyched for my maxes on Friday so that I can start crushing Westside!!

Good luck Friday, and I am happy to help with any questions. If I miss something in the log, just shot me a pm and Ill read up and the log and answer.

[linedriver465]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Like JB said, Westside should work fine without bands. Just getting the feel for the template and your needs will take some time anyway. I would just get in the groove with your ME and DE work, and start a thread asking for suggestions. Fazc and Ltl are Westside Jedis. They can get you focused on using the right assistance and DE work.



We use programs that are generally considered old school or dated by some. Not a lot of rocket surgery in our approaches. We tend to KISS - at least compared to the Westside guys.

I hope that doesn't get read into, because it's not meant to say one is better than the other. At the end of the day it's all about finding out what works for you.

Start to closely watch what you are doing when you are making progress. This will help in the long run when you stall. You can look back and see if any old tools need to be brought back.

Sounds like a plan Steve- I'm excited to start Westside next Week!
Only a few more hours before my 1RM attempts!

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

Good luck Friday, and I am happy to help with any questions. If I miss something in the log, just shot me a pm and Ill read up and the log and answer.

Thanks J Byrd! I really appreciate the support. the final countdown until the 1RM lifts

[linedriver465]

Epiphany: Coffee + whey + cinnamon + cocoa powder = mouthgasm

How have I not tried this before?!? haha

[linedriver465]

10/5/12: Big 3 1RM Attempts
BW: 177.4lbs (thank you carb load from Cici’s Pizza last night)
Grade: A+++
Pre: 1 scoop PSU
Intra: 1 scoop PSU and 1 scoop Endurance BCAA Plus
Warm-up: Jump rope, foam roll, box jump, med ball throw

**BELOW are videos from my 1RM attempts – any critiques are greatly appreciated!

BB Back Squat
45x10
95x5
115x3
150x8
225x5
260x3
300x1
320x1
340x1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VGWjCkVe48

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VGWjCkVe48

360x1

[youtube]4NAwXR00t2E[/youtube]

[youtube]4NAwXR00t2E[/youtube]

370x1 -> 17.5lb PB over the meet in August!

[youtube]qZFyASLCf78[/youtube]

[youtube]qZFyASLCf78[/youtube]

BB Flat Bench
45x20
75x10
100x8
150x5
175x3
205x1
225x1
250x1 -> 7.5lb PB over the meet in August

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVmkBD2YA7c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVmkBD2YA7c

255x MISS

[youtube]FuBWpct0UZo[/youtube]

[youtube]FuBWpct0UZo[/youtube]

255xMISS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6K56B6SFpI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6K56B6SFpI

BB Deadlift
135x5
200x8
250x3
300x4
350x3
400x1
450x1
475x1
500x1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo7CmuP1ADQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo7CmuP1ADQ

515x1

[youtube]PJM7Qvxa-iY[/youtube]

[youtube]PJM7Qvxa-iY[/youtube]

525x1 -> 16lb PB over meet in August; it wasn’t pretty, but I locked it out – I forgot to get a video :/

Big 3 Total: 1145lbs -> +41lb increase over meet in August

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by linedriver465

Epiphany: Coffee + whey + cinnamon + cocoa powder = mouthgasm

How have I not tried this before?!? haha

Coffee + cinnamon whey = win. Must try the cocoa.

[BendtheBar]

Grade: A+++

Fueled by pizza.

Squats - form looks rock solid from what I can tell. Well done.

Bench - again good, but I would advise some pause work. Your heavy reps are getting close to that bouncing stage. Fast eccentrics can be good, but I would like to see you work on some slightly slower eccentrics with a focus on staying as tight as possible, with a pause at the bottom.

I would rather see powerful, smooth and tight eccentrics. Having to change direction that fast on a press...

Some will disagree with me, but I think if you drop too quickly you have to be extremely disciplined to stay tight.

Deadlifts - very strong, but you raise your hips before the bar left the ground. You started the pull with your shoulders behind the bar are your hips came up to find a better leverage point.

[big_swede]

Solid #s you put up!!