Sedan_Clan's Personal Trainer Thread

Sedan_Clan · 01-13-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

I need to do more of this. I have been doing more barbell, but also since I changed up my tempo its making a difference. After I leaned out down to mid 140lbs last year I've been stuck at like 148-149lbs.

How often are you moving weight with those legs?

JN1 · 01-13-2016, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

I need to do more of this. I have been doing more barbell, but also since I changed up my tempo its making a difference. After I leaned out down to mid 140lbs last year I've been stuck at like 148-149lbs.

How often are you moving weight with those legs?

Once a week I try to

UncleWede · 01-13-2016, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Are you varying between the barbell and dumbbell workouts?

And machines. Changing up grip between sets usually too. I'm just getting old. . .

I adjusted to do less reps with more weight, but that was hurting joints too, so now I just do less weight with less reps, and spend more time sitting in the cajuzzi

1MOREMOD · 01-13-2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

And machines. Changing up grip between sets usually too. I'm just getting old. . .

I adjusted to do less reps with more weight, but that was hurting joints too, so now I just do less weight with less reps, and spend more time sitting in the cajuzzi

That's not gonna work!

UncleWede · 01-13-2016, 05:19 PM

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That's not gonna work!

I stretch my hams and groin in the cajuzzi, really good. I can almost sit up with my legs at 91.2657436 degrees if I hook one toe on the railing.

1MOREMOD · 01-13-2016, 05:32 PM

Don't stretch anything else in there or may get banned

JN1 · 01-13-2016, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

Once a week I try to

Also, boning counts right? Thats like daily.

1MOREMOD · 01-13-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JNLBC

Also, boning counts right? Thats like daily.

Does solo count?

JN1 · 01-13-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Does solo count?

That's upper body.

1MOREMOD · 01-13-2016, 06:44 PM

I switch arms and go backhand for extra triceps work

richardbb85 · 01-28-2016, 10:41 PM

holy shit, i am finally able to do leg extension with my right knee!!!!!! i was able to do 100lbs 10 reps, it's not much but it's way better than 0.

John Tanglewood · 01-29-2016, 05:56 PM

What's the take on crossfit around here? I know it's generally frowned upon due to the high "douche" quota of people who do it.

I'm a fairly consistent gym person, but I've felt the need to bump it up a notch, and I'm not the type who will seek out a personal trainer at the gym. I'm interested in some of the Spartan races and stuff just for fun, but I never really had the will to actually go out and do it.

JN1 · 01-29-2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

What's the take on crossfit around here? I know it's generally frowned upon due to the high "douche" quota of people who do it.

I'm a fairly consistent gym person, but I've felt the need to bump it up a notch, and I'm not the type who will seek out a personal trainer at the gym. I'm interested in some of the Spartan races and stuff just for fun, but I never really had the will to actually go out and do it.

I don't think its necessarily the douche factor but more the impact on joints and what not. Many people I know ended up with injuries and realized it was too high impact when you can get better results elsewhere. I wasn't one to seek out a personal trainer but I have for shorter intervals and it helped me step my game up.

That being said, Sedan_Clan when are you coming out to the Westside to train?

Sedan_Clan · 01-29-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JNM3

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

What's the take on crossfit around here? I know it's generally frowned upon due to the high "douche" quota of people who do it.

I'm a fairly consistent gym person, but I've felt the need to bump it up a notch, and I'm not the type who will seek out a personal trainer at the gym. I'm interested in some of the Spartan races and stuff just for fun, but I never really had the will to actually go out and do it.

I don't think its necessarily the douche factor but more the impact on joints and what not. Many people I know ended up with injuries and realized it was too high impact when you can get better results elsewhere. I wasn't one to seek out a personal trainer but I have for shorter intervals and it helped me step my game up.

That being said, Sedan_Clan when are you coming out to the Westside to train?

Soon! Probably next weekend.

UncleWede · 02-01-2016, 11:18 AM

Hey, Sedan. Thanks again for e-pushing me back into doing squats. I really look forward to leg days now!
I moved back inside to do my workout (LOTS more sweating when room is 70 instead of 50) but I found this squat rack where the bar is on a rail and can only move up/down. I'm liking that I can concentrate on just my leg motion so I have slowed down, and gone up in weight a bit.

Sedan_Clan · 02-01-2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Hey, Sedan. Thanks again for e-pushing me back into doing squats. I really look forward to leg days now!
I moved back inside to do my workout (LOTS more sweating when room is 70 instead of 50) but I found this squat rack where the bar is on a rail and can only move up/down. I'm liking that I can concentrate on just my leg motion so I have slowed down, and gone up in weight a bit.

I always shed a tear whenever one of you fellas mentions the squat rack.

UncleWede · 02-01-2016, 11:24 AM

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I always shed a tear whenever one of you fellas mentions the squat rack.

1 of pride
1 of joy
and 1 of the pain you always remember?

I'm still firmly believing that the dips in the "solar" heated pool outside (read about 48*) helps with recovery. Not sure what I'm going to do when the sun comes out again.

Sedan_Clan · 02-01-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

1 of pride
1 of joy
and 1 of the pain you always remember?

I'm still firmly believing that the dips in the "solar" heated pool outside (read about 48*) helps with recovery. Not sure what I'm going to do when the sun comes out again.

LOL! Pretty much. You have a solar heated pool????

UncleWede · 02-01-2016, 11:32 AM

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LOL! Pretty much. You have a solar heated pool????

At the gym. It's heated when the sun shines directly on the surface. Almost every time I go now, I finish by doing 2 sets in the cold water, 2 minutes at a time. Between I jump in the cajuzzi to warm up again. It take s a few seconds to finally feel the warm water. I started last week to swim one lap after sitting for 2 minutes. May try to extend that to 2 laps soon.

Sidewinderpb · 02-01-2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by John Tanglewood

What's the take on crossfit around here? I know it's generally frowned upon due to the high "douche" quota of people who do it.

I'm a fairly consistent gym person, but I've felt the need to bump it up a notch, and I'm not the type who will seek out a personal trainer at the gym. I'm interested in some of the Spartan races and stuff just for fun, but I never really had the will to actually go out and do it.

Only met a few people who do crossfit:

- Fat, douchy friend who has since become a super-ultra-mega-douchy hipster.

- Fat, obscenely loud girl who used to work at my office. Always smelled like onions.

- Douchebag firefighter coke head.

I'm not suggesting that all who attend crossfit classes are terrible people, just those that I've encountered.

John Tanglewood · 02-01-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Only met a few people who do crossfit:

- Fat, douchy friend who has since become a super-ultra-mega-douchy hipster.

- Fat, obscenely loud girl who used to work at my office. Always smelled like onions.

- Douchebag firefighter coke head.

I'm not suggesting that all who attend crossfit classes are terrible people, just those that I've encountered.

Hahahah. I know some "normal" people who do crossfit, but it does seem like there are several types of "crossfitters" that generally give others a bad name.

But like the previous poster said, if they are teaching improper form with negligence, fuck em...

koreez88 · 02-02-2016, 02:35 PM

Sedan_Clan, first of all, thanks for recommending the Smolov Jr for my bench last year. I ended up doing 2 runs and gained roughly 10lbs after each cycle.

Squat - 365
Bench - 250
Deadlift 455

Fairly confident I'll be able to hit 5 plates on deadlift and 4 plates on squat this year. With my bench being my weakest lift, I'm hoping to hit 275 this year.

Ever heard/tried this program?
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/wo...orkout-program
I'm currently running this to see if anything comes out of it. I did however tweak things, as i bench twice a week (Monday and Friday) and do pause reps instead of tap-n-go.
Also, what would you recommend for someone who's weak off the chest? I purchased a slingshot but it's mostly for building up the lockout strength.

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