jamesxvx Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Thanks man. 692 is still a solid total. I always used my past totals to motivate me when I had a tough week. I tore a tendon in my foot this past summer and it took my squat down 80 pounds. Building my squat up has been the most rewarding experiences of my life. Its like building a wall that's broken, from the foundation. Its exactly what you're doing when you go the gym. Breaking yourself down and making a stronger foundation for success. There is no doubt in my mind that you will hit a 1000 total, because I was at the same place you were, and now I'm here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 That's pretty inspiring mate yeah I'll get there eventually, luckily I haven't suffered an injury yet ahha but that's an inevitability eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Deadlift training ended with me failing on a 455 max pull and straining something in my back. I had a sharp pain when the weight got to my knees and I dropped the bar. Went to stand up and felt it again. A second later it felt alright and I was walking without pain. I decided that it would be better for me to get home and ice my back and get through the workout. Feels okay right now, slightly stiff as per usual heavy DL day but as for now, I'm taking it mighty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Squats December 9, 2012Barx5135x5185x5225x5255x3275x3295x3315x1 Had a spotter, he had fingertips when I slowed down at half way up. I was pissed.295x1, 285x1, 275x2, 265x2, 255x3, 245x2, 235x2, 225x4, 205x2, 195x3. Front squats135x5155x5175x5185x3205x3Just wanted to get these in there, slow and form checks. Leg Pressplates per legx reps4x104.5x105x85x8 Leg extension150x10150x10165x10165x10 Standing calf raises320x12400x10400x10400x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yeah, I've had issues with spotters as well. I've gotten in the habit of telling my spotters not to help unless the bar starts going down when it's not supposed to and I'm going to get crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 It gets me every time. I thought telling him that this was a 1RM would be alright and he'd just follow me up and down. I was bummed, but I guess it happens. I'll be telling the next spotter to just let me hit the safety bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 December 14, 2012.MPBarx595x5115x5135x5135x5Drop Set135-115 x 12 reps Superset with Wide grip chins12, 10, 8, 10 Shrugs225x12275x12305x10305x10 DB Shoulder press40x1055x1055x855x8 EZ curlBar+50x10Bar+50x10Bar+60x10Bar+50x10 Weighed in at 172 today. Which means that my calorie reduction is starting to take effect. Definitely seeing some more vascularity, and I haven't noticed any losses in strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Sounds good, funnily enough I always got stronger as my bodyfat and bodyweight decreased.PM me your email address, I'll send 'The Cube Method' through to you. My programme is fairly similar, probably just even more simplified haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 You've got mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 You're the best man. Thanks a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 No worries, you might also be interested in listening to this mate: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/vegas-power-hour/2012/12/16/episode-18-interview-with-brandon-lilly There's some really good episodes on that show, can highly recommend you downloading a few. You learn a lot from listening to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 I started the Cube method yesterday, and I can feel it today.Quick warm up with stretching and body weight lunges. Deadlifts with a 1" deficit135x5225x5275x5315x8 4" Block pulls365x3365x3 Oly squats.165x8165x8165x8 Back Raises50 Leg extension140x10160x10180x10200x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks MF, listening to it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks MF, listening to it now.Pretty interesting aye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Yeah its a really sweet interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Max Effort Bench dayDecember 19, 2012 Floor Pressbarx595x5135x5155x2185x2x5 Bench135x15135x15 BB Shrugs185x12x3 Military PressBarx1265x1285x12 Lat Pull Down100x12120x12120x12 Tri Press downs40x25, 35x25, 30x25, 30x25 Ab WorkHanging leg raises with Knee to Chest raises10+10x3 Its safe to say that the cube method has me working harder than I ever have in the gym, and I am impressed with the routine so far. I maybe did half the work doing the 5/3/1 training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Its safe to say that the cube method has me working harder than I ever have in the gym, and I am impressed with the routine so far. I maybe did half the work doing the 5/3/1 training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 December 21, 2012.Explosive squat dayBarx8135x58x3 @ 1902x250 (These felt great. My depth was spot on, they felt quick, drove with my hips and felt light. Hopefully a hint at some form progress) Olympic Squats185x5205x5225x5225x5225x5 Took a video on my phone of the last set. File seems all messed up, I'll see what happens) Straight leg Deadlifts185x12 Three sets KB swings30x1240x1240x12 Leg Press465x15465x15465x15465x16 Ab WorkHLR and Knee to chest3x10+10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Here's the final set of my oly squat work from yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Good stuff James! Hey you should also check out The Cube Method page if you're on Facebook? Brandon Lilly is on there all the time, pretty useful to have as an extra resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 I go through the page every now and then, definitely helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Sunday December 23, 2012Overall BB dayMilitary Press95x8115x8115x8115x8 Shrugs225x10275x10315x10 DB Bench45x1250x1250x12 Leg Extension180x10200x10200x10220x10 Calf Raises185x15205x15x4 Ab workIncline sit ups with 25 plate. 15-20 reps for 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 December 24, 2012Explosive deadlifts135x5185x5225x3275x8x3 Snatch Grip Deadlifts185x12225x2x12 Shrugs225x3x12 Olympic Squats135x5185x8205x8215x8 Back Raises50 Ab workIncline sit ups with 25 plate. 15-20 reps for 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Good training this last week mate ~ squats looked solid on the video as well. Maybe set the video a little further back next time so I can see how the depth is looking. Good power on the way up though, nice work. Where do you train? Looks like the Anytime Fitness I train at haha. Have a great Christmas Day James MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted December 25, 2012 Author Share Posted December 25, 2012 I definitely will move the camera next time, I just want to use it on my max effort days and max attempts to check form and what not. While I'm at home I train at anytime fitness, they ended up giving me a free membership because they remembered me training there prior, which is awesome. Have a good one too MF. Our meets are a month apart, so the timing of us changing routines was perfect haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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