Originally Posted by txdpd
I would say damn fine.
Do you do rows often?
I would say damn fine.
Do you do rows often?
Yes. We’ll sort of.
I’m a big fan of the Yates row, I don’t get much lat engagement with a pronated grip. The Yates row with a suppinated grip gives good lat engagement, but I’m not going to get into with the barbell purist that poo on for a lack of ROM, and don’t consider it a row. I also like to hump the bar and just get a good squeeze at the top. My upper traps are over developed or my upper back is under developed, and when I barbell row a lot my upper traps start to take over and I my neck gets out of sorts
I’ve been doing more pullups lately and cut back on the rowing.
Last edited by txdpd; 06-25-2019 at 12:05 AM.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right.
I was doing lots of pull ups for a while. Not sure why I stopped.
To increase tricep strength and help with bench,, is close grip bench a good workout?
How about behind the neck presses vs front press?
Close grip bench has always smoked my Tri’s in a good way. But then again, with my long arms, my regular bench grip is pretty narrow. I prefer the Close Grip to Tri Extensions, or Skull Crushers.
I think CG bench with limited ROM is ok. I need boards, shoulder saver or pins to limit the ROM on me shoulders. My triceps are the weak part of my bench. I've built decent tricep size with EZ curl bar lying tricep extensions, that hasn't done much for my bench. Skull crusher and the like are too hard on my elbows, and weighted dips (my preferred exercise) are too hard on my shoulders.
With a barbell I do a behind the neck press off pins. I set the pins so I'm so that my shoulders and elbows are at 90 degrees and press straight up. Otherwise it's pressing 45lb kettlebells for reps.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right.
Changed it up today.
4 sets of 10 dumbbell press with just 65 pounds
4 sets of very light skull crushers. Trying to get my form down.
Then I jogged three miles outside around 5pm......man am I out of shape in that arena.
45 minutes of this and that. Everything moved slow, 60 hour week last week took its toll
Deadlift all double over hand 135x5, 185x3, 225x3, 275x3, 315x2, 365x1, 225x9 w/40lbs of chain (I suck at counting)
Axle deadlift 205x5, 255x3, 275x1, 285 didn’t happen, 205x14
Squat 3 sets 205x10
Gi lapel deadlift no thumb, 180x5, 225x5, 270x2, 315 didn’t budge off the floor.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right.
That’s good work . In fact you inspired me.
I’m in the gym right now doing 10x10 of 225 on DL. Trying to do them all double overhand.
My inner thighs are cramping this morning!
I drink about 10 bottles of water a day. How much do you all drink?
About a quart of coffee or tea.
1-2 quarts of whole milk
As much water as I need to not be thirsty, that's a couple cups a day in the winter and upwards of a gallon in the summer.
I try to stay in the hydrated range on the chart.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're probably right.
Yeah!
Took me 3 tries, but finally got 3x5 @ 275 fasted, no carbs in my system and after a 10 hour work day. Now to get that deadlift @ 295 for 5 consecutive reps. Was able to do 2 consecutive, then 2 singles.
Last edited by Jay585; 07-01-2019 at 08:06 PM.
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