Weight Lifting

[breakingtime91]

Saturday! Today I am working lower body, which is a pretty simple workout for me.

Monday & Thursday I focused on increasing weight.

Today will be range of motion and form day at 75% weight of my pr.

So what that looks like for me:

Squat:
5x6 @ 195
Squat is something I have been working up slowly because I have a bad knee that is finally starting to feel better.

Deadlift:
5x5 @ 310

calf raises 5 second hold at 135
3x max

Abs/core work in between sets.

[txdpd]

I only have bumpers. Half economy and half competition. Waiting for another deal on competition bumpers to add to my pile.

I've looked at Dean's stuff. I think his trap bars only rate 500. Probably gonna have home make me a custom chin-up bar for my rack.

He has a new bar that's schedule 80 pipe and rated to 800. I have that bar, it's a little bulky but the lighter weight makes it easier to store. Weight ratings are tricky since their is no standard for them. I trust Deans ratings and think that I can use a bar at those weights and not worry about bending or breaking the bar. I'm pretty sure if I load a 500lbs on a cheap "1000lb" rated barbell it'll be permanently bent but a 1000lbs won't snap the shaft.

I'm not sure what the collar length is, but if you're worried about weight limits, the odd looking Crepensik trap bar is probably going to be as strong as you can get. www.1500lb.com

[Hizzie]

That Crepensik bar is, umm, interesting. I'll give the BWTG site another look.

[Hizzie]

I like the schedule 80 bar. That might be the ticket. Thanks!

[txdpd]

I had schedule 80 bar made in a rackable version, it looks like you could get close to 17" of plate loading space without stops on the collars. You could always add shaft collars to make it rackable. It dwarfs a regular trap bar.

[Shootingrn]

I've got an axle, front squat bar, Viking press, and box squat box from Dean at BWTG. Good solid stuff and fair price.

[Guinnessman]

I only have bumpers. Half economy and half competition. Waiting for another deal on competition bumpers to add to my pile.

I've looked at Dean's stuff. I think his trap bars only rate 500. Probably gonna have home make me a custom chin-up bar for my rack.

Where are you finding deals on Bumper plates? Please post here with the info. Thanks!

[Hizzie]

Where are you finding deals on Bumper plates? Please post here with the info. Thanks!

It was a floor model special. Grabbed 6 x 55 competition bumpers for $418 shipped.

[M2CattleCo]

I can believe that about dairy. My plan is to switch out coke zero with plain unsweet tea. It gives me something cold to drink with caffeine. My girlfriend is a doctor and she keeps telling me how bad it is for me, and that I will never get rid of my gut with how much I drink.

If you're anything like me, you'll never truly feel good if you try responsibly plan and tailor vices/addictions.

Ditch all that junk. Drink water. Get sleep. Feel good.

[TheNewbie]

If you're anything like me, you'll never truly feel good if you try responsibly plan and tailor vices/addictions.

Ditch all that junk. Drink water. Get sleep. Feel good.

I actually love plain unsweet tea, and it's not really bad for you. Giving up coke zero is not going to be easy, but I can do it.

I have written out a workout plan were I lift MWF, and do abs and run on TR. Saturday and Sunday will be my off days. They key will be curtailing my intake of Mexican food. Authentic Mexican food is my favorite stuff on earth.

Another thing you mentioned is getting sleep. Sleep is more important than I give it credit for being.