Might not be the case CV but your grip might be giving out early because your doing 8 reps, perhaps just try 1-3 reps with a higher weight and see if it's your grip or other muscles which give out first!
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11 Mar 2012 01:30
I want to work in the 8-10 rep range though. Plus I only 1RM on deadlift once or twice a year, it doesnt feel safe.
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11 Mar 2012 12:12
No expert but I reckon you would benefit from keeping a training log, and know for sure your doing more 'work' every session/recognise when you have an off day. Obviously warming up with what is comfortable is very sensible but reckon it helps mentally to have a target on paper for that day as well.
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Might not be the case CV but your grip might be giving out early because your doing 8 reps, perhaps just try 1-3 reps with a higher weight and see if it's your grip or other muscles which give out first!
I want to work in the 8-10 rep range though. Plus I only 1RM on deadlift once or twice a year, it doesnt feel safe.
@ CV I DL up to about 130kg and always do them when I train my back, and yeah it's my grip that fails. Actually haven't done them for a few weeks now as I am supersetting back chest and shoulders for a change. I am the same, just don't fancy straps.
I was 63/64kg (5"7) when I started and I am 76kg now.
Dodgy pic..
Bf should drop now as I have tweaked my diet and am cycling a lot (including to and from the gym). Will hopefully be in good shape for the summer.
I was 63/64kg (5"7) when I started and I am 76kg now.
Dodgy pic..
Bf should drop now as I have tweaked my diet and am cycling a lot (including to and from the gym). Will hopefully be in good shape for the summer.
Ok cool, pretty much same bodyweight as you and I am working to them numbers - currently squat 5x100 deadlift 5 x 120 and bench 5 x 70. Shoulder pressing about 50 max.
Won't go much higher then them either due to training on my own. Have the safety bars in but still wouldn't be too comfortable taking to much more squatting. Always wary of my back on the dl despite form being good.
Won't go much higher then them either due to training on my own. Have the safety bars in but still wouldn't be too comfortable taking to much more squatting. Always wary of my back on the dl despite form being good.
.. also I train on my own in a quiet gym so really have no idea about weight (what other people lift) so don't actually take a huge amount of notice of what I'm loading up, I just go with what feels good.
No expert but I reckon you would benefit from keeping a training log, and know for sure your doing more 'work' every session/recognise when you have an off day. Obviously warming up with what is comfortable is very sensible but reckon it helps mentally to have a target on paper for that day as well.
Yeah it's just a workout from Arnold The Education of a Body Builder 
Something along these lines..
Bench Press + Chin ups
Barbell incline press + wide grip barbell row
Dumbbell flyes + T bar rows
Press behind neck + lat raises
Bent over lat raises + barbell shrugs
(I had to adapt it a bit because of equipment.
Aim for 15 reps then immediately into the paired exercise, 5 sets of each and increas the weight every time. 45 seconds rest between each double set.
So bench a nice easy weight 15 times then straight into as many chins as poss, rest 45 seconds add weight and repeat.
Should take 1hr15mins for the whole lot. I've loved it this week, was bored of 8-10 reps then rest etc etc.
Something along these lines..
Bench Press + Chin ups
Barbell incline press + wide grip barbell row
Dumbbell flyes + T bar rows
Press behind neck + lat raises
Bent over lat raises + barbell shrugs
(I had to adapt it a bit because of equipment.
Aim for 15 reps then immediately into the paired exercise, 5 sets of each and increas the weight every time. 45 seconds rest between each double set.
So bench a nice easy weight 15 times then straight into as many chins as poss, rest 45 seconds add weight and repeat.
Should take 1hr15mins for the whole lot. I've loved it this week, was bored of 8-10 reps then rest etc etc.
Do you use chalk CV? Might be an idea if you're certain you don't want to use straps.
If you're looking to lose a bit of bodyfat Ruben, you could consider intermittent fasting. Here's a good summary of the different methods http://www.romanfitnesssystems.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-201/
The once a week 24 hour fast is the easiest to follow IMO
If you're looking to lose a bit of bodyfat Ruben, you could consider intermittent fasting. Here's a good summary of the different methods http://www.romanfitnesssystems.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-201/
The once a week 24 hour fast is the easiest to follow IMO
Ruben looking like a white Kimbo 
and eent there is some amazing core you got.
Currently just coming off winter training - 2 on 1 off - no cv
My lifts have gone up from a good winter of strength and power focused training. Any true gym rat will know dependant on food intake and energy levels your lifts can change. I always aim for 10 - 12 reps, anything like 2 -4 reps i dont feel nada, just my ego getting bigger ( although i understand the benefits ).
Current stats are b= 125 x 12. Dl= 180 x 10. Squat= 180 x 10 ( can go heavier on all)
and eent there is some amazing core you got.Currently just coming off winter training - 2 on 1 off - no cv
My lifts have gone up from a good winter of strength and power focused training. Any true gym rat will know dependant on food intake and energy levels your lifts can change. I always aim for 10 - 12 reps, anything like 2 -4 reps i dont feel nada, just my ego getting bigger ( although i understand the benefits ).
Current stats are b= 125 x 12. Dl= 180 x 10. Squat= 180 x 10 ( can go heavier on all)
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