T-bone: Thicker, Meatier, Stronger

[T-Bone]

Originally Posted by LtL

Glad you're doing DL's. They're AMAZING!

LtL

Originally Posted by Carl1174

nice work T-Bone... DL's are definitely the way forward

Carl.

I love 'em. Did them last year and progressed rapidly to a max of 225. Hoping to surpass that PB this year.

[big_swede]

Good session T!

[T-Bone]

B4ULS - Upper B - Week 1 - Round 1
Pullups - BWx3, BWx3, BWx3 negatives
DB BOR - 75x10 - 3 sets
OHP - Barx10, 65x6, 65x6, 75x6
Rear Delt Lat Raises - 12.5x10 - 3 sets
Dips - BWx10 - 3 sets (the weight belt was being used)
Barbell Curl - 68x10 - 3 sets

I know most of you guys do way more, but I haven't worked shoulders in over six months, and I didn't want to go heavy right off the bat. I went up to 75 on the last set of presses, and that will be a good weight to start with. In six months I'll look back and laugh at the paltry weight I started with it.

Overall, it was a good workout, no PBs but I'm loving the new moves.

FYI, some basic stats:
Height = 6'
Weight = holding steady at 203 but working my way towards 210-215.
Age = 45

[T-Bone]

B4ULS - Lower A - Week 1 - Round 1
Squat - 95x12, 190x6 - 3 sets - kind of tough today(?)
Leg Press - 555x10 - 4 sets
SLDL - 135x12, 175x6 - 4 sets
Leg Curl - 125x10 - 4 sets
Smith Machine Calf Raise - 250x6 - 4 sets - PB for reps
Seated Calf Raise - 180x10 - 4 sets

I think I was a little weaker on the squats because I had to do the routine out of order. The rack was occupied for a long time. But, overall was a good session.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by T-Bone

B4ULS - Lower A - Week 1 - Round 1
Squat - 95x12, 190x6 - 3 sets - kind of tough today(?)

^ Just a speed bump on the way to victory.

[T-Bone]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

^ Just a speed bump on the way to victory.

Yep, my squat progression hasn't slowed down yet and I don't expect it to!
Thanks Steve!

[Carl1174]

Nice work T-Bone... keep pushing buddy

Carl.

[Aurik]

Nice to see some PR's in here T-Bone! Keep smashing the iron and it'll pay off

[T-Bone]

...and pay off it did...

B4ULS - Upper A - Week 1 - Round 1
Barbell BOR - 95x12, 135x6 - 3 sets
Wide Grip Pull Down - 11th pin x10 - 4 sets
Bench Press - 105x12, 180x6 - 3 sets - PB (finally!)
DB Incline Press - 30x10, 35x10, 40x10, 40x10
EZ Extension - 73x10, 73x10, 73x8, 73x7
Shrugs - 150x10 - 4 sets

Great session today. I knew I was strong, felt strong and was strong! One of those days when mood, motivation and strength are all in sync.

I backed off the extensions because last week was a mistake. I don't want to use an isolation movement like that for heavy progressive sets, instead lighter with high reps.

I swear, there have been a lot of motivational posts lately that kept me psyched all day for this workout. Just one reason why I made the switch to M&B!

[MC]

Keep killing it, big guy! Great to have you here and logging!