Silver_Oldies Log
| Silver_Oldie |  | ... | 05-11-2007 @ 14:14 |
 Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | My local GP decided to round up all those in his area who qualify for a bus pass, then line us up, and as we filed past he jabbed us with a flue shot. I am telling you this to explain why I am a day late with my log and why I felt like s**te today. 15 X PRESS UPS....followed by CLOSE GRIP BENCH PRESS Oddly this is the first time I have ever done this exercise and had to experiment with the balance and weight required. Also my grip was about 6 inches wide My tris got a good work out but is this the best spread to assist my bench ? .. as that is what this session is all about...any advice welcome -and needed It went like this 50 X 8 60 X 8 X 8 70 X 5 X 4 65 X 6 X 6 SQUAT Begin remedial work following back injury VERY nervous and just did 50 x 8 for three sets ..no problems will increase slowly along with deadlift on similar lines ...I will not include these lifts in my log untill I am doing 100 kg 20 mins cardio to finish | ||
| marc |  | ... | 05-11-2007 @ 15:36 |
 Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | nice lifts silver dude, a bit narrow on your close gips maybe | ||
| Silver_Oldie |  | ... | 05-11-2007 @ 19:40 |
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | What do you guys do in regard to hand positions on close grip presses? Following Marcs kind remarks I am feeling a bit of a t**t for balancing the bar with that narrow a grip! How much closer do you go in from your normal bench handhold? | ||
| Rob | | ... | 05-11-2007 @ 21:24 |
 Does f*ck all for SugdenBarbell.co.uk Member 1, 7174 posts SQ 182.5, BP 110, DL 205497.5 kgs @ 107kgs UnEq Administrator | There can be a lot of different definitions but most people say close grips are when your hands are just outside the ends of the smooth part... not sure how long the smooth is? Maybe 12 inch or so? | ||
| Silver_Oldie | | ... | 06-11-2007 @ 09:18 |
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Thanks for that Rob...Will do | ||
| Silver_Oldie | | ... | 08-11-2007 @ 12:02 |
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | HEAVY DAY...Did not feel that motivated at the start...moving and loading the bar felt heavy,but grew into it and in the end a pleasing work out 15X press ups 50x10 70x2... about 5 sec pause then exploding out 80x1...... ditto 90x1x1x1.... comp type pauses 85x3x3x3 75x7x7x6...no spotter so backed off on last rep Began deadlift after injury.. remedial 50x8x8x8 VERY VERY careful as this is the bugger that did the damage before.Will switch heavy day to Monday to benefit from an extra day rest prior to the extra loads | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 08-11-2007 @ 13:05 |
 Old Age Presser Member 75, 8086 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Good going, but I'd forget the 5 second pauses. You don't need them to compete and they could cause injury. 1001, 1002 is quite enough! | ||
| Silver_Oldie | | ... | 08-11-2007 @ 15:23 |
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Thank you Martin. Comming from you I know its good advice which I will take. | ||
| marc | | ... | 08-11-2007 @ 16:13 |
Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | Getting strong my silver friend like martin says no need for such long pauses btw are you doing any upper back, rear delt work mate? | ||
| Silver_Oldie | | ... | 08-11-2007 @ 18:50 |
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Hi Marc I think I know where your going on this. Due to the back injury which I am now hopefully getting over I have not been doing much. Before that happened I was alternating with upright rows and Good Mornings Maybe I should be trying something along with the pissy squats I am doing.At the moment I reckon GMs will have to wait ..any suggestions...bearing in mind it will have to be with weights not machines or cables When ever you have the time I would be interested to hear what you suggest | ||
| marc | | ... | 08-11-2007 @ 19:45 |
Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | No silver mate, i meant pulldowns,cable or macine rows, rear delt work just to balance out the bench work mate. simply put work the front and back off the body. | ||
| Silver_Oldie | | ... | 09-11-2007 @ 08:38 |
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Guess whos trotting down to B&Q today looking for pulley wheels. Reckon I can rig something up pretty soon Thanks mate | ||
| Silver_Oldie | | ... | 12-11-2007 @ 14:17 |
Silver Surfer Member 163, 321 posts SQ 0, BP 95, DL 095.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | HEAVY BENCH DAY Stepped up a tad today and moved out of the comfort zone a little 15X Press ups 50x10 70x2 80x1 92.5 x1 pause 95x1 2 white lights maybe? (Equal PB but this one stricter than before) 92.5 x1 pause 85x3x2x2 77.5 x5x4x4x4x4 Rear delts 3 sets of 15 Squat therapy added 10kg...20 mins cardio Another pleasing session.Would have been perfect had I been able to get three reps on the last two sets with 85kgs | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 12-11-2007 @ 16:25 |
 not particularly well educated Member 85, 11010 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | nice benching mate! | ||
| marc | | ... | 12-11-2007 @ 22:13 |
Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | very strong my silver friend | ||
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