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Grandpa

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I started training for another powerlifting meet this week.

I'm doing high volume, lower weights. And its much harder for me than high weights and lower volume.

I wake up sore and stay sore for a couple days. And then have more workouts while I'm still sore from the last one.

Its only for a month and then I increase the weight and decrease the volume... thankfully.
 
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Grandpa

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Week 2 of higher volume.

I hope my body starts to adapt to this.

If you ever think your workouts aren't productive just increase the volume and see what happens...
 
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If these two disadvantaged men can find the dedication and devotion to workout hard every day, then the rest of should be able to as well.

[video=youtube;P74DS1UCp8M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P74DS1UCp8M[/video]
 
BruceWayne

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I'm in week 5 of 12 in my current training. The first three weeks were Y3T, then it was FST-7, and I'm doing GVT(German Volume Training) this week. With every week it gets a little tougher, but I think I'm adapting well. It's a back workout tonight.
 
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Grandpa

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Here's a video of my powerlifting meet last month...

[video]https://youtu.be/wA_WkY_-dEs[/video]
 
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Grandpa

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Thanks guys.

I experimented a lot with a few different strength programs. I watched lots of youtube videos and read lots of articles. I talked to everyone who lifted weights to see what they do and get advice.

In the end I found out that pretty much any program will work if you have discipline and the will to make it work. There are principles in place that I had read about but it kind of got lost in all the advice and recommendations.

I listen to my body a little better now and I (pretty much) know what I need to do to get stronger and peak for a meet. I imagine I will get better and better at it the more I do it, just like everything else.
 
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Just watched the video of your meet, Grandpa, wow!
 
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Grandpa

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Hellooo said:
Just watched the video of your meet, Grandpa, wow!
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Thanks, Hellooo.

I won't even really be competitive for a few more years. My totals would have to be up in the 1400-1600 lbs to be competitive in a local meet. 1700-1900 to be competitive in a national meet. Not even sure for an international meet.

I was told my deadlift is pretty impressive for a novice. Squat and bench are about average...

I don't know. I try hard. I feel good about my humble beginnings.
 
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Grandpa

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I strained my lower back doing squats. Twice.

So I went back to the drawing board. I examined my technique and tried to figure out where I was going wrong. And I think I figured it out.

When I first started squatting I was up on my toes, like all sports naturally teach. To fix this problem I started by pushing my hips back which automatically put my weight back on my heels.

But what it also did, which I didn't really know, was put extra stress on my lower back. It was volume work that brought this to my attention. And the attention of my lower back...

So, once my lower back feels better, I will start my squats by bending my knees first and see if this takes some stress off my lower back...

I've been trying to keep my chest up and stop doing "good morning" squats but they didn't hurt before so I would just power through it. Well, no more powering through it. I just hope I can figure out how to do this without pain.
 
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Grandpa

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Its funny how pain is one of our best teachers...
 
BruceWayne

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Tonight's leg workout was fun. I don't know if my legs have ever been that wobbly during/after a workout lol.

Leg Press - 12 sets of 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 reps

Superset x 2(went from 5 to 30 on the 2nd superset)
Leg Extensions - 6 sets of 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5
Leg Curls - 6 sets of 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5

Seated Calf Raise - 12 sets of 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5 then 5 to 30

I rested in between sets the same number of seconds as reps(30 reps = 30 seconds, 15 reps = 15 seconds, etc.)
 
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Grandpa

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Now that's a leg workout.

Wow.
 
BruceWayne

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Grandpa said:
Now that's a leg workout.

Wow.
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Yeah, I'm feeling it. The guy who created this program said the 2nd half would be brutal. He was right lol... I think tonight is chest and arms and it's going to be more of the same set/rep style.
 
zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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My first workout in at least a month, maybe two... I plan on getting in shape by summer. :rolleyes: I was surprised I could do this much. I guess all the painting I did to my car and all the washing and detailing that I did recently has paid off.....

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melita916

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i haven't used the treadmill in about a month. blah.

i do sometimes run in place at my office when no one is around. lol.
 
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melita916 said:
i haven't used the treadmill in about a month. blah.

i do sometimes run in place at my office when no one is around. lol.
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Be sure to wear the proper shoes when using the treadmill. :p

 
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