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Deadlifts at 330lbs for a 4x8 sucked ass.
lift was smooth as butter but my legs were like jello after.
lift was smooth as butter but my legs were like jello after.
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03-11-2019, 11:37 AM
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When you guys deadlift, what do your sets look like?
I've been doing 3x10 but I think I should possibly do like 3x5+ with higher weight and linear progression. I do deadlifts on back days.
I've been doing 3x10 but I think I should possibly do like 3x5+ with higher weight and linear progression. I do deadlifts on back days.
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Well since I’m competing my training is a bit different now.
I’m following a method called Periodization where there are 3 periods or blocks of training.
1st block is hypertrophy where you have high amounts of volume. So 4-5 sets of 8-10 reps.
the hypertrophy block is to help build muscle
after that period (let’s say a month) I switch to the 2nd block which is a strength block.
sets are 4-5 of 5 reps.
The strength block gives your muscles strength.
The last period is a peaking block. These are high intensity but low volume set.
so 4 sets of like 1-3 reps.
the idea behind this one is to prime your body for a meet while reducing fatigue.
something like that.
I’m following a method called Periodization where there are 3 periods or blocks of training.
1st block is hypertrophy where you have high amounts of volume. So 4-5 sets of 8-10 reps.
the hypertrophy block is to help build muscle
after that period (let’s say a month) I switch to the 2nd block which is a strength block.
sets are 4-5 of 5 reps.
The strength block gives your muscles strength.
The last period is a peaking block. These are high intensity but low volume set.
so 4 sets of like 1-3 reps.
the idea behind this one is to prime your body for a meet while reducing fatigue.
something like that.
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03-11-2019, 12:36 PM
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Depends on goals. My typical deadlift day is 5x5 with like 3 warmup sets to get to my work set. I occasionally throw in a 3x3 day where I go heavy. Honestly my programming isn't really goal focused at the moment.
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03-11-2019, 01:47 PM
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Well since I’m competing my training is a bit different now.
I’m following a method called Periodization where there are 3 periods or blocks of training.
1st block is hypertrophy where you have high amounts of volume. So 4-5 sets of 8-10 reps.
the hypertrophy block is to help build muscle
after that period (let’s say a month) I switch to the 2nd block which is a strength block.
sets are 4-5 of 5 reps.
The strength block gives your muscles strength.
The last period is a peaking block. These are high intensity but low volume set.
so 4 sets of like 1-3 reps.
the idea behind this one is to prime your body for a meet while reducing fatigue.
something like that.
I’m following a method called Periodization where there are 3 periods or blocks of training.
1st block is hypertrophy where you have high amounts of volume. So 4-5 sets of 8-10 reps.
the hypertrophy block is to help build muscle
after that period (let’s say a month) I switch to the 2nd block which is a strength block.
sets are 4-5 of 5 reps.
The strength block gives your muscles strength.
The last period is a peaking block. These are high intensity but low volume set.
so 4 sets of like 1-3 reps.
the idea behind this one is to prime your body for a meet while reducing fatigue.
something like that.
Look at you bro!!!
Feels like Im reading a hypertrophy/Strength study!!
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Finishing up week 4 of hypertrophy.
Squatted monday: 305x4x8
Benched yesterday: 205x5x8
Deadlifts today will be: 340x4x8
anyways taking a 1 week deload (will be traveling to HK)
April I start up the strength block. So traditional 4-5x5 scheme.
hope all this hypertrophy worked. Can’t wait to start lifting heavier
Squatted monday: 305x4x8
Benched yesterday: 205x5x8
Deadlifts today will be: 340x4x8
anyways taking a 1 week deload (will be traveling to HK)
April I start up the strength block. So traditional 4-5x5 scheme.
hope all this hypertrophy worked. Can’t wait to start lifting heavier
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I’ll say thou. I’ve dropped so much weight with all this hypertrophy.
Started off around 203.
this morning I weighed in at 192.9.
10lbs to lose to reach the 83kg ( @Majofo it’s 182.98#) weight class. Still got 9 weeks till the meet.
Started off around 203.
this morning I weighed in at 192.9.
10lbs to lose to reach the 83kg ( @Majofo it’s 182.98#) weight class. Still got 9 weeks till the meet.
03-20-2019, 02:19 PM
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I’ve also moved in to the last notch on my dress belt. Gonna need a new one soon cause it’s getting lose/shirt untucking.
03-20-2019, 02:21 PM
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Just take a shit before weigh-in
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Proud of you Miz 
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03-20-2019, 03:46 PM
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Cutting weight? All or nothing!
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Squatted last night after my week long “deload” in Hong Kong.
Did 335x4x5
It sucked but it moved which is nice because prior to my new “programming” I struggled with 335x3x5.
Did 335x4x5
It sucked but it moved which is nice because prior to my new “programming” I struggled with 335x3x5.
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Funny how it’s usually nonlifting activities that injure lifters
Last week Tuesday for bench I did 225x5x5, felt super easy
annnnd then I got the stomach flu...
lost a ridiculous amount of strength. Couldn’t even break 340lbs for my DL
anyways not knowing what to do programming wise, I decided to give the JTS online training a try. $27 for 4 weeks, I can handle it.
so far it’s got me with a 2 week transitional period followed by a 5 week peaking period into the meet.
hope this pays off
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Probably not the most ideal training program given it’s 7 weeks until the meet, but I guess it’s better than winging it 
anyways look forward to the next proper training cycle of 12-16 weeks.
anyways look forward to the next proper training cycle of 12-16 weeks.
04-11-2019, 06:57 AM
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Thanks man. I got back in on Monday with a limp and a little foot pain still but no swelling and took it easy. Plus I'm fighting a cold. You're right though about injuries. I either get gout, hurt by some freak shit, or sick. But I'm careful as shit with lifting.
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Little less than 4 weeks until my meat. 
My bench has been feeling good.
Friday for bench I did a single at 230lbs which is my 87% and it flew off my chest.
backoff 4x3 at 80% which was supposed to be for 210lbs, ended up doing an easy 225.
need to readjust my numbers because my bench lifts have been feeling light.
Deadlift on Thursday I had a single for my 92% (380lbs) which also flew up.
backoff 5x3 at 350 felt light.
Squats seem to be lagging I think. But tonight I’ll be testing my 92% (355-360lbs)
My bench has been feeling good.
Friday for bench I did a single at 230lbs which is my 87% and it flew off my chest.
backoff 4x3 at 80% which was supposed to be for 210lbs, ended up doing an easy 225.
need to readjust my numbers because my bench lifts have been feeling light.Deadlift on Thursday I had a single for my 92% (380lbs) which also flew up.
backoff 5x3 at 350 felt light.
Squats seem to be lagging I think. But tonight I’ll be testing my 92% (355-360lbs)
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Strength is definitely back and then some.
SB&D at around 92-96% this week.
squatted 360, was easy.
benched 245, i wouldn’t say easy but I wouldn’t say difficult.
Deadlifted 405, my deadlifts have lagged but man this went up fast..
Might consider those my 1st attempts. Might be a bit more conservative and go 240 for bench and 400 deadlift.
SB&D at around 92-96% this week.
squatted 360, was easy.
benched 245, i wouldn’t say easy but I wouldn’t say difficult.
Deadlifted 405, my deadlifts have lagged but man this went up fast..
Might consider those my 1st attempts. Might be a bit more conservative and go 240 for bench and 400 deadlift.
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Yea that can be a factor, but ideally your first lifts should be around your 90% and something you can easily lift.
A lot of newbies make the mistake and max out and attempt a PR on their lift which then causes them to bomb out the lift and/or meet.
A lot of newbies make the mistake and max out and attempt a PR on their lift which then causes them to bomb out the lift and/or meet.
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finished the meet today.
OHh man is it exhausting.
went 8/9 missed my 3rd deadlift on 192.5kg (424.38lbs)
Anyways..
Squat: 177.5kg (391.32lbs)
Bench: 127.5kg (281.08lbs)
Deadlift 187.5kg (413.36lbs)
over my previous meet, I increased my squat by 10lbs, my bench by 20lbs and my deadlift by 0lbs
and holy sheet, there are so many ridiculously strong people in 93kg (205.03lbs). most everyone else in that class was squatting in the 500 range, benching around 400 and pulling around 600
OHh man is it exhausting.
went 8/9 missed my 3rd deadlift on 192.5kg (424.38lbs)
Anyways..
Squat: 177.5kg (391.32lbs)
Bench: 127.5kg (281.08lbs)
Deadlift 187.5kg (413.36lbs)
over my previous meet, I increased my squat by 10lbs, my bench by 20lbs and my deadlift by 0lbs
and holy sheet, there are so many ridiculously strong people in 93kg (205.03lbs). most everyone else in that class was squatting in the 500 range, benching around 400 and pulling around 600
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anyways time get building.
also need to try to cut my weight (read fat) down.
also need to try to cut my weight (read fat) down.
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Thanks.
yea this time I was more prepared. Brought a gallon of water and a bunch of snacks to eat.
really glad this was a long weekend. Hibernated Saturday and Sunday night.
monday felt great and was back at the gym grinding it out.
yea this time I was more prepared. Brought a gallon of water and a bunch of snacks to eat.
really glad this was a long weekend. Hibernated Saturday and Sunday night.
monday felt great and was back at the gym grinding it out.
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I’ll say thou. I’ve dropped so much weight with all this hypertrophy.
Started off around 203.
this morning I weighed in at 192.9.
10lbs to lose to reach the 83kg ( @Majofo it’s 182.98#) weight class. Still got 9 weeks till the meet.
Started off around 203.
this morning I weighed in at 192.9.
10lbs to lose to reach the 83kg ( @Majofo it’s 182.98#) weight class. Still got 9 weeks till the meet. geezus... exactly 3 months later and 15lbs heavier (read fatter). Been packing on the lbs like crazy.
gonna reprogram my program so I get some hypertrophy. Can’t be getting any fatter. This is ridiculous.
06-21-2019, 07:31 AM
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I assume no meets anytime soon. I can see you 3 mos for now saying you're thinner but you're so weak. 
Gotta pick your poison in this game. But fix your diet first and foremost.
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Possible meet planned for mid November.
yea these prep programs have so much less overall volume compared to before. Also way less accessories.
Basically 3 or 4 exercises per day for 5 days a week.
anyways my diet hasn’t changed all that much, probably need to scale back my caloric intake to compensate for lack of volume.
yea these prep programs have so much less overall volume compared to before. Also way less accessories.
Basically 3 or 4 exercises per day for 5 days a week.
anyways my diet hasn’t changed all that much, probably need to scale back my caloric intake to compensate for lack of volume.
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It is. But I’m just posting memes about PL.
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Holy hell.... I am going to die the month of July.
just got my updated program with hypertrophy.
Its gonna be brutal
starts off with 5x10 and ramps up to 7x10
just got my updated program with hypertrophy.
Its gonna be brutal
starts off with 5x10 and ramps up to 7x10