Atypical1's Training Log

[atypical1]

H, I've always done pull ups regardless of what other back exercises I'm doing so there is definitely a correlation.I've taken to chins instead of pull ups because now pull ups hurt my shoulder. I'm very biased but I don't think it's really possible to get a strong back without doing pulls or chins.

james

[lifthard]

I've really big on pull ups too ...as despite what I did, my back didn't grow until I started doing them regularly.

Its funny that you stay away from pulls due to your shoulder...since I have stayed away from chin ups for a bit now since my lower left bicep has some tendonitis and chinups are the worse thing to make it flare up.

[strong4rugby]

James,

When you do your BBRs...do you use a pronated or supenated grip?

[atypical1]

I use the traditional overhand grip for my rows (that would be pronated). I see people doing it the other way but I think that works bi's more. Honestly though I've not ever tried it the other way.

james

[strong4rugby]

Thanks -- trying to study up on the form before I add these in. Can't say I'm looking forward to them but they seem like a necessity for back development/strength.

[atypical1]

Monday 8/17

Felt dizzy this morning for some reason. Not sure if it was my vertigo kicking in again or if it was simply because I didn't wear my glasses this morning. This carried on into my workout and it sucked.

Squats: Worked to 5*325. PR. These were tough. I did them enclosed in the power rack because I was still dizzy and not feeling 100%.

Bench: Worked to 5*260.

BBR: Worked to 5*230.

GHR: 2*8. These are getting a bit easier but I was feeling like crap.

Leg curls: 2*8. Again, I was just feeling dizzy and crappy.

Yuck. I got my squats but I hate working out when I feel like this.

james

[rere]

Hope your ok, feeling dizzy through the whole workout sounds like illness creeping up on you?
Take it easy.

[Kathy]

Hope you are feeling better now James. Still, 5 * 325 squats while not feeling your best is amazing. Nice work!

[lifthard]

I agree..PR on squats and not being 100%! Good work!

[holvoetn]

James, what is the line we use for others on such days ?

Better a lousy workout then no workout at all !
You went, you PRed on squats. Feel good about it

[eLvarouza]

Big PR on the squat, nice. I'm looking forward to seeing your 5/3/1 progress. I've heard really good things about that program.

[atypical1]

weds 8/19

Deadlift. Worked to 1*455. PR. I wanted to see how close I could get to 500 today so I warmed up with 245, 315, 425 (of which I only got 4), then 455. Not bad and only 50 lbs more to my goal.

Step - ups: Tried these out today. 5*5 @135. I like these and am anxious to see what's sore on me tomorrow.

Incline bench: Worked to 5*225.

GHR's: 3*5. I find that I can actually lower myself most of the way to the floor now which is a huge improvement over when I first started these.

I didn't do leg curls as I was running low on time and because of my heavy deads and decent GHR's.

You may notice that I've been a bit crazy on Weds with trying different things. I'm doing a quick search for assistance work as I get into my next program in two weeks.

I also gained 4 lbs since I last weight myself. I'm not too concerned as my pants still fit.

james

[lifthard]

weds 8/19

Deadlift. Worked to 1*455. PR. I wanted to see how close I could get to 500 today so I warmed up with 245, 315, 425 (of which I only got 4), then 455. Not bad and only 50 lbs more to my goal.

james

455...sweet pull James! 500 is fast approaching..

[joesterizer]

I also gained 4 lbs since I last weight myself. I'm not too concerned as my pants still fit.

This is also my criteria for alarm!

[strong4rugby]

Another solid workout, James. I'm off to the gym and needed some inspiration and your log usually does it for me!