Jwood's Bodybuilding/Powerlifting Log

[jwood]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Same here. I wish I knew why. I see guys rack pulling 200+ over their deadlift and it baffles me.

Stay strong!

thanks btb, I think it may be because I never do rack deads. They do not really feel natural to me, and I think it puts a lot stress on my back.

Originally Posted by jslep

nice couple of workouts J!

Thanks big J!

[jwood]

Monday Chest and Biceps

Bench Press
135x2x12
185x12
225x10
245x8
275x5, 2 with pause
Dropped the chains today and I am messing with a grip a little. I moved it in a bit, I have been benching really wide for a while and thought maybe it would help if I move it in on my rep day.

Dumbbell Inline Press
60s x 12
80s x 10
100s x 4 found a weakness

Barbell Curl
95x12
105x10
110x9 PR

Pec Dec
100 x 10,10, 12
Chest was tired here

Incline Curl Machine
80x12
120x10
150 x 8 PR, 6

Hammer Curl Bar
65x3x15
Good burn, less cheating than dumbbells

I think I have figured out what I want to do with my chest workouts now, because I attempted to do floor presses today and it was just not happening after all this volume.
Week 1 Bench Press and Incline Dumbbell press
Week 2 Incline Bench Press and Floor Press
This way I am doing a flat and an incline bench variation each week but I am able to add in the things I want.

Overall today was still a very good workout.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by jwood

Week 1 Bench Press and Incline Dumbbell press
Week 2 Incline Bench Press and Floor Press
This way I am doing a flat and an incline bench variation each week but I am able to add in the things I want.

Overall today was still a very good workout.

I like the approach for powerbuilding. I am a big fan of cycling exercises like that. I know I don't do it much these days, but for my first 2 decades I was cycling exercises every other week.

Keep crushing it!

[jwood]

thanks BTB, I am a fan of rotating exercises, it keeps things fresh

[jwood]

Bench Session number 2

Speed Bench plus short light bands
155 x 10 sets x 3 reps
Weight felt good, speed was good, but my chest was a little tired from this morning

Did a few extra bicep curls and that was it. Good quick session

[jwood]

Tuesday Shoulders and Triceps

Seated Military Press
135x12
155x10
165x8 PR
I really need to work on this exercise, it should be much higher

Neutral Grip Shoulder Press
80x10
100x10
130x8 PR
150x4 shoulders got tired
I like this movement, I did it on a machine and it felt very natural.

Dip Machine
160x12
230x8
160x12
I like this machine but I think it is putting a lot of stress on my shoulders, I may have to use it less often

Tricep Pushdown
100x15
130x12
150x 12, 14

Lateral Raises
27.5 x 10
32.5 x 10
35 x 10 PR

Rear Lateral Raises
30s x 3 x 10

I got a really good pump in my shoulders and triceps today. My body is still adjusting to the high rep work for shoulders. This is a lot more pressing than I am used to. My pump fixx should be here today and I will test it out tomorrow for squats!

[BendtheBar]

Can't wait to see your thoughts on Pump Fixx. If it's not as good as Muscle Marinade TitanCT is getting neg repped

Keep crushing it Jwood.

[jwood]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Can't wait to see your thoughts on Pump Fixx. If it's not as good as Muscle Marinade TitanCT is getting neg repped

Keep crushing it Jwood.

Thanks btb, I will make notes of my thoughts on pump fixx once I start using it. I am looking forward to trying it.

[big_swede]

Good work Jeremy, keep on smashing!

[jwood]

Wednesday Another Awesome Squat Day!!

Squat 5/3/1
375x5
425x3
475x5 PR!!!

Half Squats
315x3
405x1
455xM
I set the pins too low for this, but I did not feel like setting everything up again, so I just did it. This was close to parallel at the start.

Deadlifts w/ chains
225x3 singles
315x5 singles
A guy at the gym helped me with my form a bit, he fixed some minor things. My hips were coming up just a tiny bit and he made me aware of that and a couple other little things. Really nice guy, he deadlifted 565 at 165 pounds, and he also had a 500 squat at 165. Strong guy!

AB Circuit 3 times
Decline situps plus 35 x 20
Twist Machine x 20
Ab coaster x 20
Hyperextensions x 20

Also did a little grip work at the end. Great workout today, my squats felt really good. These heavy weights are starting to feel light on my back, I think the chains are very helpful. Started pump fixx today, it worked well. No crash at all and great energy.