Just Shut Up and Lift Heavy

[drew]

Thank you Syl. All is very well. :)

[Pup]

Training is looking stellar Drew, well done.

[KevinStarke]

No singles in the shirt? 6-board? damn man what is that like 1" ROM? I wouldnt even be able to fit it between my chest and the bar. Solid workout dude 305 x 3 in the shirt is solid.

[drew]

Thanks Pup.

Kev, the plan is to work down to singles. Triples for 3 weeks, then doubles, then singles. Triples in a shirt are NOT good times. But I made every one of them touch. The set of 305 was by far my best set of the day. After the 2nd rep I figured I was toast, but when Rhodes is screaming down down down down at you, you do it, and I smoked it.

We were all doing the 6-board. It was a little more than an inch, but I liked it because one of my biggest issues is locking out without losing it back over my face. I'm going to start doing heavy MPs on my speed day.

[drew]

(I'm changing DE bench day to Bench accessory day. I'll still do DE bench, but it is no longer my main focus.)

BP: 10x45 5x95 5x3x135
3-Board Close Grip: 5x275 4x275
Seated MP: 4x3x135
Hammer Low Row: 10x70 10x90 10x140 10x180

Right shoulder hurts. Icing it down now. The MPs feel very unstable. I'm going to stick to triples with 135 until I feel a little stronger holding weight overhead.

[WillKuenzel]

I've even done some seated MP rack presses/lockouts. Helps to build the confidence in holding the heavy weight overhead. Not that you should be doing very heavy work if the shoulder is bothering you but might be something else to rotate in there.

[drew]

Yeah Will, I was thinking of doing that too. For the first few weeks I just want to get the feeling and see where the stability goes, then I'll add in some lockouts, will have to be on the Smith though, since there is no power rack and I already use the highest pin on the MP rack.

[Stumprrp]

nice de day drew

[drew]

thanks rob.

[LiftingKid]

Maybe it is a weakness in the serratus anterior that is causing the instability on the MP. Still looks like you had a pretty good session there Drew.

[drew]

I'm pretty sure it's the suprasinatus Seb. It's been bothering me for months.

[Clifford Gillmore]

Nice accessory work Drew, sucks about the shoulder. Maybe banded spider walks?

[Sidior]

Nice DE work bro. Millies are alot of fun, just be careful with the shoulder.

[drew]

Thanks fellas. It's always given me problems, but it's about time I suck it up and deal with it.

[SW]

you've always dealt with it bro. badass.

[Coke]

you've always dealt with it bro. badass.

That's no lie, Drew is king with being tough when the tough gets going!!...hardly ever hear you complaining bro.

[drew]

Thanks fellas. I try not to complain too much. I just want to lift heavy and get strong.

I did some squatting today since I missed it this weekend and I won't be able to tomorrow. A little different than usual. I just did what I wanted to do.

Box squat: 5x45 5x135 6x2x265+Avg Bands 1x315+Avg 1x365+Avg 1x405+Avg 1x425+Avg 2x315 1x405 missx455
DL: 3x315 1x405 1x405 1x405

This mess took a little over an hour. I was having trouble getting my right shoulder back and I paid for it on the later sets of squats. I was compensating by pulling my hips out so I didn't fall over, which resulted in me squatting the weight up with my quads on the 405 and the 455 without bands. I thought I could get it right onthe 455 but I missed it on the way down and didn't want to risk blowing out my knee. Everything with the bands felt light for some reason. Felt really strong today and wanted to exploit it.

[Stumprrp]

nice dude waht does the average bands add?

[drew]

EFS estimates them at 140 at the top, I think I'm a little less than that. Probably 100-120 at the top. They deload right before I hit the bottom.

[Stumprrp]

wow thats strong as fork, i realllyyy gotta get down there for a workout, my moms registering the car tomorrow ill have to set up a day i can come up, most likely a saturday.

[LiftingKid]

So the bands are helping with your bar acceleration then?

*is guilty of squatting weight up with quads*

[drew]

Rob, that would be cool. Saturdays are the best anyway.

Seb, They sure are!

[KevinStarke]

Strong ass workout brother.

[drew]

Thanks bro.

[DumbellDude]

Nice box squat Drew. Never used bands - how do you secure them?
Sorry to hear about the shoulder, this goes on for a while now - did you ever check with a doc?

[Coke]

Great job on your box squats with bands and all.

[drew]

DD, the bands are brutal when it gets heavy. I have been to several doctors about my shoulder. I haven't heard an answer I like yet.

Coke, thanks man.

[Stumprrp]

well lets hope that shoulder gets better bro, just be careful.

oh and to let you know, if/when i come up to workout we are gorging at what ever good resturant / buffet you have in new haven, haha everytime we drive up to NYC theres this dunkin donuts in west haven that makes the BEST CHOCOLATE COVERED you will ever eat, i was baffled.

[drew]

You come up here, I'm taking you to Louis' Lunch in New haven for burgers and potato salad.

[Sidior]

Bands are fun! Nice workout bro.

[drew]

Thanks Dave.

Big bench day tomorrow night.

[Stumprrp]

GL with bench day!

[drew]

Good day.

Warmup RCs, band traction
BP: 10x45 5x135
2-Board: 3x185 3x225 3x255 1x275 1x295 missx315 1x315
RageX: 3x315
4-Board: 7x275

Wow, I learned so much tonight.

[Sidior]

Nice session, reading your journal makes me want to find some fellow powerlifters to train with so much!

[drew]

Thanks bro. And if you can, do it. It's so worth it. I was talking to Kevin earlier tonight and I told him, it's so much easier to get stronger when you have 5-7 guys telling you what to do and talking you through the lifts.

[Stumprrp]

nice job drew, 315 x 3 in the rage is ace

[drew]

Thanks Rob. The best part about that triple is I hit the rack on the first rep, but I kept my head, kept my sh** together, and smoked the next 2 reps.

On the first miss of 315 off the deuce, I lost tightness and flattened out, got stapled. Vinny told me what I did, I told him I felt it, then I said "I know what to do now, I'll get it." Then I smoked it.

Off to play the foosball.

[Stumprrp]

sweet have a good game of football, i would never play with u guys, well if its tackle lol, i dont want a 500lb squatter flattning me :D

[drew]

You're a 500lb squatter dude, you just don't know it yet.

[LiftingKid]

Strong triple in the shirt Drew.

I may stop by to train in about 3 weeks.

[Stumprrp]

lol my arse nigros.

dude if my mom doesnt register this fing car im gonna disown her LOL i gotta get up to train i want to SO bad, and now i want burgers!

[drew]

Thanks Seb. Looking forward to it. At least I won't be the skinny guy that day. lol

Rob, just give me a week heads-up so I make sure I'll be around.

Played football and basketball this morning. Scored 4 TDs and took out one of my own guys. lol. We were both running opposite cross routes and he was supposed to be under my route, but he wasn't looking toward me, and I had the sun in my eyes, so I didn't even see him. I dislocated his shoulder, but I popped it back in for him. lol. I made the mistake of taping my ankle like I was going to lift. I couldn't walk on it, so I had to re-tape it. Everything held up great. Shoulders hurt, but that's normal. Tweaked my groin and my calf, but all in all, I feel good.

Going to try and squat tomorrow.

[Stumprrp]

nasty game of ball

[Coke]

nasty game of ball

:D - sounds like a rough day out on the field, lol.

[drew]

It was a good day :)

A little bench assistance work today.

Seated MP: 10x45 5x95 3x135 3x155 3x155 3x155 5x135
BB Row: 5x225 5x225 5x225 3x275 5x225 20x135 20x135
Hammer Curl: 4x5x45 10x30

I felt like crap today.

[Bob]

Nice rowing for feeling like crap dude!!!

[drew]

Thanks man, I was enjoying the rows. I'm glad I stayed off the bench today.

[Stumprrp]

cant beat heavy rows backs gonna be blazing tomorrrow

[LiftingKid]

How was the stability on the MP today?

[KevinStarke]

Solid MP's man, wish my shoulders could handle em.

[drew]

Rob, you ain't kiddin. Feels great right now.

Seb, a little trouble with stability, but MUCH better than last week.

Kev, I'm not sure mine can yet. I won't go really heavy for a few more weeks.

[Beast]

Sweet, you trained with Dave Tate? How did you set that up?

[drew]

I went to a seminar that Dave put on in Boston back in March. I'm hoping to go again next year. I didn't exactly train with him, he just taught me how to squat.

[Chubrock]

I need to learn how to squat.

[SW]

Dave Tate = Teh Mentor

[Sidior]

MPs looking solid for feeling like ****.

[drew]

Chubo, go to the mountain. Or something.

Nick, so true.

Dave, still feelin like crap dude. Gotta lift tonight so hopefully I can get through a good one.

[drew]

I made it heavy, but not too heavy today. Nothing felt right.

Squat (Low box): 5x95 3x135 3x225 6x2x285+Avg Bands 1x365+Avg Bands 1x405+Avg Bands
Squat (Free): 3x315 1x405
GM: 3x5x315
Pin Pull (2" below knee): 3x315 1x405 1x455 missx505 3x405

Groin feels really tight and my hips kept pulling forward. I'm glad I got this in though. Just plowed through 3 double cheeseburgers from BK and about to eat a cup of rice then some pizza and probably a couple Snickers bars.

[getfit]

I'm lovin' the food selection Drew ;)

Nice work hon!

[Chubrock]

Damn strong session regardless of the tight groin.

[drew]

Thanks Syl and Chubo.

Food make me happy :D

[KevinStarke]

Strong stuff man

[drew]

Thanks bro.

[Stumprrp]

strong lower session big man! and that diet is just oh so good, but man, i hope your cholestoral / blood pressure is ok lmao.

[drew]

What's a cholesterol?

lol. Well, I'm about due to get my blood screened.

[Stumprrp]

let me know the results, im so jealous of your eating lol *can smell the pre bed low fat cottage cheese* =(

[DumbellDude]

strong workout man. 315 bench must have been really sweet. how is the shoulder holding up? mmmm lipid profile... my doc yelled at me in june for not having it done... still haven't LOL

[K1M]

I made it heavy, but not too heavy today. Nothing felt right.

Squat (Low box): 5x95 3x135 3x225 6x2x285+Avg Bands 1x365+Avg Bands 1x405+Avg Bands
Squat (Free): 3x315 1x405
GM: 3x5x315
Pin Pull (2" below knee): 3x315 1x405 1x455 missx505 3x405

Groin feels really tight and my hips kept pulling forward. I'm glad I got this in though. Just plowed through 3 double cheeseburgers from BK and about to eat a cup of rice then some pizza and probably a couple Snickers bars.

AHA! There is nothing about this post that I do not like :D

[TommyBoy]

Just plowed through 3 double cheeseburgers from BK and about to eat a cup of rice then some pizza and probably a couple Snickers bars.
This is the definition of a powerlifter.

Very nice lifting Drew! I love BK dbl cheeseburgers....I haven't had one in ages!!! I wish there was a weight class above SHW that I could shoot for.

[Coke]

You're a big time eater, I'd probably finish off half of what U did in one sitting, lol...awesome and impressive workout.

[LiftingKid]

mmmmm.....food *drools*

Everyone has some nagging issue nowawdays..... :(

[drew]

Rob, HA!!!

DD, it was pretty sweet. Shoulder is doing alright, but I need to get it stronger still.

K1M, :D

Tommy, I think they're going to create a new weight class called "Jeff Lewis".

Coke, I wish I woulda gotten 5 instead of 3. lol

Seb, it's the truth. As long as it isn't killing me, I'll keep plowing.

[SW]

I'm the same way Drew. Keep plowing ahead. My shoulder actually feels better since I started back though.

[K1M]

I wish there was a weight class above SHW that I could shoot for.


"Omnipotence"

[Stumprrp]

dude i got 3 at macdonalds 1 time and ate them in no like about 2 minutes, i burped and was like, DAT IT NIGGA?

[drew]

I just had the most awesome night EVAR!!!!!

I GOT HEAD!!!

[Chubrock]

Haha that does constitute a good night.

[TommyBoy]

dude i got 3 at macdonalds 1 time and ate them in no like about 2 minutes, i burped and was like, DAT IT NIGGA?
I ate 14 cheeseburgers from McDonalds in one sitting. Also, I ate 12 hotdogs in one sitting. Top that Stumpy!!!!!
:burger: :burger: :burger: :burger: :burger: :burger: :burger:

[DumbellDude]

...the most awesome night EVAR!!!!!
:thumbup:

[Sensei]

Jeeebus Drew! 400+ with greens is pretty damn strong!!

I'm too lazy to read every post, but who are you training w. these days? Is the Vinny guy Vinny D? If so, that's pretty impressive too.

[drew]

Thanks fellas!

Sensei, I am training with Vinny D on Friday nights. Someday I hope to be able to at least hang with those guys. Watch out for TT at WPC Worlds in 2 weeks.

[Clifford Gillmore]

I ate 14 cheeseburgers from McDonalds in one sitting. Also, I ate 12 hotdogs in one sitting. Top that Stumpy!!!!!
:burger: :burger: :burger: :burger: :burger: :burger: :burger:

I've eaten 6 large beef pies, then gone down the shops and gotten another 6 :)

I've eaten 10 double bacon and cheese burger things from macdonalds too :)

[drew]

Big night.

1x395 4-board (30lbs PR)
3x325 in shirt (AFTER missing the 3rd rep the first time)

Whole workout later. I gotta go get nasty. Love.

[getfit]

Big night.

1x395 4-board (30lbs PR)
3x325 in shirt (AFTER missing the 3rd rep the first time)

Whole workout later. I gotta go get nasty. Love.
Nice! Drew,always impressive.

[Stumprrp]

nice bench drew!

tommy boy, wow, thats pretty nice haha, 32 oz steak in 10 minutes? that was a hard one.

[drew]

Thank you sylvia and bobby! (BTW>>> ate a 12oz steak in under 2 mins Friday night. Not huge, but it was rare. PreWO meal yesterday was 5 crispy chicken sandwiches and fries from Wendy's)

Benchin:
Warmup (band traction, db rc stuff)
Bench: 10x45 5x45 5x135
4-Board: 3x185 3x225 3x275 3x295 3x315 1x335 1x355 1x375 1x395
Rage-X: 2x325 3x325
Missed 3rd rep on the 1st set, but stayed with it forever. I kept pressing but I just couldn't breathe anymore and dropped it. Took about 10 minutes just sitting in a corner shaking but kept the shirt on. Rhodes goes "You goin again?" I said "Hell yes!" Then smoked 3x325 although I beat the press call by half a second on the last 2 reps, but I still touched the weight. So listen up kids, this just in, YOU ALWAYS HAVE MORE LEFT! If I didn't fele like my arms were going to fall off, I might have asked for another weight. They wouldn't have let me do it, but I might have asked. lol

[LiftingKid]

How about a steak eating contest? :)

[drew]

Dude, is your stomach big enough for that? I mean, a 32oz steak is like an appetizer. :D

[Bob]

Nice Benching Drew.. awesome tale!!

As for the eating.. not much on the beef for speed - just 4 Big Macs in 20 minutes.. but with Pizza, I've done a pizza and a half (16 inch) in 15 minutes..

And I can drink a pint of beer in 7 secs..

[drew]

Thanks bro.

Depends on the beer. I could probably do a pilsner in 7 secs easy. I downed a pint of Guinness in 13 seconds last night (my buddy timed it). lol

[Stumprrp]

this thread is holy lmao i love your meals drew i actually laugh out loud when i read it, nice bench! was that 4 board raw?

dude, 32 oz is alot of steak, i was also like this is weak, but, in 1 quick sitting because i am a bull it was pain. i took a friggin AWESOME DUMP after that.

bear - same here, pizza and a half and like a dozen hot wings (well they were drum sticks) in a half hour, put the wing sauce on the pizza DAMN!

[LiftingKid]

Dude, is your stomach big enough for that? I mean, a 32oz steak is like an appetizer. :D

I had a 48oz steak with mushrooms and potatoes not too long ago.

[drew]

Rob, thanks. ALl my board work is raw, we don't ever use boards with the shirt.

Seb, is that all? lol

Just got back,my arms are making me want to cry.

Box squat (Parallel): 10x45 5x135 3x225 6x2x250+Strong Bands (~490 at top).
SLDL (with straps)" 2x5x405

That was plenty. My wrists and forearms are on fire. My shoudlers are dying. I want to go sleep. The band stuff was brutal on my shoulders.

[Natetaco]

sick lifting dude, i really want to try bands out

[drew]

Thanks bro.

I would get some solid straight weight work in for quite a while before doing the bands. If you don't know how to stay tight under the weight it WILL crush you.

[getfit]

405 on sldl's oh my! my hammies would have disappeared :D

[drew]

Heh. Yeah, I just can't see pulling anything less than 4 plates. I took a nap on a nearby bench after the second set. lol

[Stumprrp]

sick job

[getfit]

Heh. Yeah, I just can't see pulling anything less than 4 plates. I took a nap on a nearby bench after the second set. lol
awesome :D

[KevinStarke]

Real strong session.

[Sidior]

Too much awesome stuff to comment on in here specifically. I will just say eating looks to be on track and lifting going even better...I salute you sir.

[DumbellDude]

Solid lifts man. 250+bands boxes.. this is sweet. like your sldls.. like your eating habbits too !!!

[SW]

SOme real progress being made bro. Glad to see this. All around doing well in this bitch!

[drew]

Dave, thanks bro. Unfortunately my eating is keeping me steady around 212-215 and I'm having a hard time eating more than I am now. I'm trying to get more shakes in and have bene eating Snickers bars whenever I can shove them in just to pump up the cals and because they go down really easy.

DD, thanks buddy. I need that squat to go up. It's starting to get in my head now.

Nick, thanks bro. Again, it's good to have you back.

I just had the best DST day ever. Unfortunately, I think I'm falling for this chick. And unfortunately, I don't think this will end good for me. Fortunately, it's so great right now.

[Clifford Gillmore]

Wanna see who can get to 220 first? :P


Cool stuff with the chick D, just don't get too deep if you wanna have all that space eh?

[Coke]

All that stuff is killer with the bands and straps for the box squats & stiffies...ace board presses too.

[Stumprrp]

drew, are you serious? YOUR AT MAINTANACE RIGHT NOW?

*kills self*

[Chubrock]

Putting up some damn good numbers lately Drew. Don't let this chick get into your head though haha, gotta stay focused.

[SW]

Tell her to massage your shoulders after ME bench days. This combined with quality head makes her a great girlfriend.

[LiftingKid]

Wanna see who can get to 220 first? :P


Cool stuff with the chick D, just don't get too deep if you wanna have all that space eh?

I will beat drew to 220 :D

[TommyBoy]

Drew, as far as eating and lifting goes...you're a freak....well done!:bow:

[drew]

Risky, I'm getting a plan set to blast 220 away soon. And I don't think I can get too deep with her just yet.

Coke, thanks big guy!

Rob, yeah, it sucks. I need more fooooood.

Chub, it's all good. I'm not the same person under the bar.

Nick, she massaged my shoulders really nice today. I didn't even ask, she just did it. AWWWWWW! :)

Seb, 220 lbs, not 220 grams. :D

Tommy, thank you brother.

[LiftingKid]

*goes to eat the fridge*

[Clifford Gillmore]

*off to raid the neighbours fridge*

[Chubrock]

*Eats LK and Risk?*

[Stumprrp]

*Sits back and watches with a bag of butter and topped with popcorn*

[drew]

*Teaches food to feed me so I don't waste energy chewing*

Crappy day at the gym. Worn out from the weekend. I did like 1 set of everything. This is probably my lamest session evar!

RC warmups
OH Press: 10x45 5x95 5x135 3x165 3x135
BP: 15x45 5x3x135
BB Row: 5x225 5x225 20x135
Hammer Curl: 8x40
Arnold press: 10x40
DB rear laterals: 10x10
Seated DB cleans: 10x10

Going for a walk with the girlie in a bit.

[drew]

Oh yeah, and I ate 3 crispy chicken sandwiches, and 2 Jr. bacon cheeseburgers from Wendy's

[K1M]

To quote Mr. Tate (i think) "You need to maximise your calories per bite!"

I hope you deepfried those sandwhiches and burgers

[Chubrock]

See there, that girl is already gettin in your head lol.

[LiftingKid]

See there, that girl is already gettin in your head lol.

That's not good..... :(

Nice diet as usual drew. Where are the fries?

[Stumprrp]

nice job drew, how did that blood test come out? awful lot of wendys in here, quick protien tho!

[drew]

K1M, they were deepfried already, with mayo (which i hate)

Chubo, I know dude. lol

Seb, I forgot the fries, sorry dude.

Rob, no doc yet. lol.

[Stumprrp]

lol its all good homie, with mayo too? noice, but gets sickning, im gonna add the cals and protien in 3 chicks and 2 bacon jrs...

AW YEAH SON, 1800 cals and 95 grams of protien, LOL, i wont add the fats :D

i hate your diet and 5,000 maint. cals

[drew]

Heeee!!!!!

[Sidior]

puss workout...I hope you get laid:D

[Coke]

Chill out, nothing you do will ever be lame...I don't know if you've mentioned it but I look forward to your next meet.

[SW]

I cannot explain my facination with your workouts.

[Bob]

Crappy day at the gym. Worn out from the weekend. I did like 1 set of everything. This is probably my lamest session evar!

Going for a walk with the girlie in a bit.
Hey, how can you say the whole workout was crappy.. the best exercise you mention at the end!!

And the rows weren't too bad?? Just think, probably 90% of WBB would still that was a great workout!

And your diet as usual is amazing.. can I borrow some of that metabolism?

[bill]

Good stuff, How did the heavy 4 board feel!

[Stumprrp]

thx btw drew, pulling shoulder back and hips foward helped me pull an easy 475 x 3 PR today, i would of smashed 505. my shins are a little banged up though lol.

[DumbellDude]

LAME WORKOUT MY A** (i'm at that 90% that bearwolf mentioned!)
you do 135x20 rows to finish... i do 135x5 as my main row...
I guess you need the "lame" workouts every now and then...

[KevinStarke]

Definitelly lame, might I suggest Hari Kari?

You know I kid toddler man, looks solid to me.

[drew]

Dave, I did. A LOT! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Coke, next meet will either be APF in Maine 12/2 or APA in VT 12/9 or RAW in VT 12/9. I still haven't decided.

Nick, thanks bro.

Bearwolf, it felt lame. lol Today's should be better. I hope.

Bill, it felt HEAVY. :D

Rob, that's fantastic!

DD, it's all good bro.

Kev, bitch. :D

[KevinStarke]

Dude, do the RAW meet and we can stay at my boys place in Burlington. Mad good nuggiiiiiiies.

[LiftingKid]

There is always the APA meet in Fair Haven, VT :)

[drew]

Guys, I got a few options to weigh out before I decide.

Fun with squats: (All free squats, no box, no suit, no knee wraps)
Squat: 10x45 5x135 3x225 3x275 3x315 1x365 1x405 1x425(w/belt) 1x455(w/belt)
Walkout: 1x525 w/belt 5 sec hold
Squat: 1x405 (no belt, wrist wraps) missx475
Bottom up squat (DEEEP! Ass almost on the floor): missx365 1x315

And done. I really need to do more ab work. I did a LOT of hip work last night and this morning :D

[LiftingKid]

Good squatting Drew.

[Sidior]

Ace squatting, the bottom up squat sounds hard as sin.

[drew]

Thanks kid. My ankle feels really weak and unstable when I get over 400. I'm hoping to get back up over 500 soon, but I need a lot of work.

Dave, I've never tried it from that deep before. It was evil.

[Stumprrp]

nice job drew that was a sick session, however only 525 on a walkout? wuss :D bottom ups's are rediculous but ive only done them from partial like 1/3.

[bill]

Good job on the squats after all that hip action!

[drew]

Thanks Rob, yeah I suck.

Thanks Bill.

[Stumprrp]

i was jokin man, you just have commen sence, i would of loaded 7 plates and got crushed, lol.

try some heavy partials sometime, they really helped my squat, balance, ect.

...ego too :D

but no lie i gained 3 reps after doing these for a few week, try em out

[KevinStarke]

Booyah son

[drew]

OK Rob, I'll have to try them out sometime. I just have a hard time squatting high!

Kev, EXTREME!

[Stumprrp]

o yeah and i do them bottom up also, makes it harder.

[drew]

Bottom up partials will be tough since I only have a squat rack.

[drew]

Funny story from tonight.

So I'm in the squat rack, working up. Had like 315 on the bar and I was talking to one of the trainers. He was asking me about how I train and the techniques and stuff, really actually wanted to try and learn something (rare from a PT, I know).

So these 3 dudes come over and go "Hey, you got a lot of sets left?" And I look them up and down, notice the big arms and no waists or legs and respond with "Yeah, a LOT!" so they all like walk away. Then the rack next to me opens up and here they come. Work all the way up to 85 big lbs on the bb curl! I couldn't contain myself, I was seriously laughing right at them.

Then one of the other guys comes over and asks me how many sets I had left. (I see this dude all the time, he's a BBer, but still cool. lol) And I'm like, "If you're doing curls, a real lot." and we both just bust out laughing. And like laughing right at the guys doing the curls.

Good times.

[Stumprrp]

Good times drew, the PT at my gym is a hella cool guy, he knows about all the good training and reads anything he can get, knows westside, DC, all the top programs. Also is a beast in functional pylometric stuff, his 1 arm snatches baffle me.

lol, u got balls man to laugh at the curl jockeys and stuff i just give them bad looks, if i made comments they would jump me (like spanish gang members, no pun intended to hispanics on here, these guys are really stupid) 1 of them has like monster 18 inch arms but he was like crying trying to get 6 reps with 225 on bench, i continued to deadlift :D

[drew]

Yeah dude, nobody is about to F with me in there. I don't really worry about it.

[LiftingKid]

I meant to tell you earlier but I just remembered.....

I am almost definetly heading down to Southside this Friday. *notes that he needs to be there for 6:30 and eat humble pie* :)

[drew]

Sweet. A lot of the guys won't be around. Maybe like 5 of us, so it will be good. We could use someone (other than me) to carry the plates. lol

[DumbellDude]

Don't you love the curl jockeys :D

Yesterday there were about 10x 2.5lb and 10x 5lb plates on the squat rack. Had to work extra to reach the 45lb plates... I have a suspicion tehy were not used for squats... Life sucks sometimes...

[Coke]

Great job with the squats Drew, ace walkout with 525lbs.

[drew]

DD, I'll tell you what I love. Friggin lifting in a real gym every Friday night. I LOVE that.

Coke, thanks buddy.

So uh... yeah... so I told this chick I'm in love with her. (What's happening to me!!???) :)

[Sidior]

DD, I'll tell you what I love. Friggin lifting in a real gym every Friday night. I LOVE that.

Coke, thanks buddy.

So uh... yeah... so I told this chick I'm in love with her. (What's happening to me!!???) :)

uh oh

I went down that road 3 years ago and Im still going, have fun...its an exciting, bumpy ride!

[drew]

Thus far it has been both exciting and bumpy. Very bumpy. WOO!

[drew]

Lmae benching tonight:

Warmup: Various RC work, 10x45 5x135
3-board: 3x185 3x225 3x275 1x315 missx345 missx345
4-board: 5x315
Hammer Curl: 10x45
Facepulls: 15xlight band

And done. Still pretty burnt out from last week. Next week I'll be back in the shirt and hopefully will post a couple of PRs. LiftingKid came in tonight to train. His form is so much better than mine. I'm jealous.

[LiftingKid]

When I held that 3 board I felt like I had my life in the balance :D ;)

[KevinStarke]

You best nail those next time biatch.

[DumbellDude]

So uh... yeah... so I told this chick I'm in love with her. (What's happening to me!!???)
Thought you said you loved lifting...

Bench will be better next time... oh and you warmup close to my workout weight...:(

[Stumprrp]

nice benchin drew, and im back to eating horray!! lol

[Coke]

Despite the misses on the 3-boards, I'd say you did well to keep yourself on the mark for one of the December meets.

[drew]

Seb, you are correct. Your life was in the balance.

Kev, no worries bro.

DD, I love lamp.

Rob, bout damn time.

Coke, yeah, no big deal. I need to get some work done on my right shoulder pretty soon. It's just a mess.

[Stumprrp]

haha actually im getting a little out of hand on the weekends, im on my 4th meal and its 2 o clock, my mom insisted on cooking a GIGANTIC meal of chicken marsala, baked macaroni, baked ham, beans, broccoli, and salad for my dads birthday, f-in great lol

[LiftingKid]

Seb, you are correct. Your life was in the balance.


But now I have mastered the art of holding the boards :)

[drew]

Rob, damn straight son. Eat up!

Seb, master the art of keeping your hands under the bar! Gain some weight and keep lifting big.

I didn't lift this weekend. I got a lot of uh... cardio done. Played football yesterday for about 3 hours. And then lots of other extra-curricular activities. HA!

[Sidior]

So ****ty bench day but alot of pokey pokey....sounds like you had a good weekend overall lol.

[drew]

HEEEE!!!!!

Bench assistance:
RC warmups
DB incline press: 10x50s 3x80s 3x85s 3x90s 3x95s 3x100s 5x60s
BB Row: 5x225 5x225 5x185 20x135
Hammer curl: 10x35s

And done. The last set of DBs with the 100s was a killer. It took a lot to get the last rep. When I do these, I bring the DBs all the way down to my armpits and pause before pressing.

Oh yeah, more cardio today. Heh.

[Sidior]

Incline dumbells are ten fun!11!11! Lifting looks good ya horn dog.

[Stumprrp]

nice job drew

[getfit]

Nice work Drew.I see the cardio is kicking in huh ;)

[Coke]

Good work, awesome stuff with the heavy db incline presses.

[LiftingKid]

You might lose some weight after all that cardio.......;)

Up the rocky road ice cream before you go to sleep :)

[KevinStarke]

Nice session man, incline DB rules.

[Sidior]

too much vagina, not enough lifting...drew is lost to us

[Stumprrp]

Drew, im going to tour UNH sunday, my teacher told me about a bomb pizza joint near there, know anything about it :D

bulkin back up man, f cuttin!! lol

[Bob]

Damn women.. they sap all your test!!
lol
Congrats on the special cardio Drew..
BTW.. nice inclines too.

[drew]

Thanks EVERYONE! The cardio is fantastic. lol I have lost some weight though, but back in the 210 range again. Really need about 15 before the year ends.

Dave, blasphemy!
Rob, if you want pizza, you gotta go to Wooster Street and hit Pepe's, Sally's or The Spot or you could go to State st and hit Modern. I'll probably be out all day sunday, but I'll PM you my cell# anyway.

Last night started kinda crappy, but I locked it up.

Warmup shoulders
BP: 10x45 5x135
2-Board: 3x185 3x225 3x275 1x315 missx325 missx325 (right elbow kept flaring out, need more lat work)
Rage: missx335 2x335
4-Board: 5x315 5x315

New bench PR (and for a double, oh my) and just overall feeling good. Shoulders feel great today and got myslef a little neck rub last night :) so all is well.

[LiftingKid]

lol

nice benching.

[Stumprrp]

benching is getting much stronger, nice job

[mickyjune26]

good job on benching.

[KevinStarke]

Strong ass benching man

[drew]

Thanks fellas. I'll get that 400 before you know it.

[mickyjune26]

You bet!

[Coke]

... I'll get that 400 before you know it.

No question about it, super pr on the 2-boards in the meantime man.

[drew]

Bench assistance work:
BP: 15x45 8x135 5x185 5x225
DB Incline: 10x80s 6x80s
BB Row: 10x185 10x185 20x135
Hammer Curl: 12x35s
DB clean: 12x15s
Pullups: 8xBW

Did this workout at a Planet Fitness. Don't ask. What a horrible place.

[LiftingKid]

Wow. You go from a hardcore gym to the place of pansies ;)

Are you heading up to Fair Haven or what?

[drew]

Yeah man, it sucked. I did it for the girl. She wanted me to go with her.

I'll be going to fair haven. I'll probably need some help with the shirt. hint hint. haha.

[Stumprrp]

solid drew, u and those 20 rep bent rows.

[drew]

Yeah man, i like the high-rep rows.

[LiftingKid]

Yeah man, it sucked. I did it for the girl. She wanted me to go with her.

I'll be going to fair haven. I'll probably need some help with the shirt. hint hint. haha.

*titles himself official plate mover and shirt helper*

lol

[drew]

lol. plate mover.

[Natetaco]

lol planet fitness.. or "hell", either works.

[KevinStarke]

uhg, planet fitness is the worst gym i've ever been to... ever.

[Coke]

uhg, planet fitness is the worst gym i've ever been to... ever.

That may very well be but Drew will be back there with girl in no time now - :D ...didn't do too bad over at that crappy place.

[Clifford Gillmore]

Pullups: 8xBW


Your too damn skinny.

[drew]

Absolutely the worst gym ever.

[Bob]

Did this workout at a Planet Fitness. Don't ask. What a horrible place.

Yeah man, it sucked. I did it for the girl. She wanted me to go with her.

I'll be going to fair haven. I'll probably need some help with the shirt. hint hint. haha.
Dude... good thing you didn't DL or grunt there.. they would have throw you out like that guy a couple of weeks ago. haha.. now that would be a way to impress the girl..

Or perhaps ask the staff at Planet Fitness to help you with your shirt?? I'm sure they would throw you out then..

[drew]

I promised her I would do my best not to get kicked out.

Asking for help with the shirt would be hilarious.

Me: Excuse me miss, could you please pull the front of my shirt down.
PT: Ummm, I'm a man.
Me: *pause* ... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.... Seriously miss, could you please pull this down?

[Stumprrp]

Lol!

[DumbellDude]

lol

Or perhaps ask the staff at Planet Fitness to help you with your shirt?? I'm sure they would throw you out then..
Nice benching Drew. How's the shoulder feeling?

[getfit]

Haven't been around here for awhile.Poped to say hi,I haven't forgotten you :)

[drew]

THanks for stopping in guys.

The shoulder is feeling fantastic. However I have been laying off squatting a bit in the past few weeks. I may not squat again until after the meet. Will probably do some pulling tomorrow to see where I'm at. Really hoping to get at least an 800 total at the meet with a 345+ and 500+ for bench and dead. Going to attempt 345 for a double in the shirt tonight and possibly 405 off the 4-board depending on how the night goes.

[KevinStarke]

Kill it man, my bench strength is commin on back dude.

[drew]

Miserable benching last night.

RC work
BP: 10x45 5x135
4-Board: 3x225 3x315 3x315 1x365 missx385 1x385 missx405 missx405
Rage-X: missx345 missx345

I got really pissed after missing the 385 the first time, not because I missed it, but because it never dropped and I started it moving again and felt like I could lock it out when the back spot took it from me. I was really charged up. I managed to get the 385 after thet, but then I think I just was being way too emotional about it and missed the 405 twice. By the time I got the shirt on, I was all cramped up and pissed off and I kept flaring out right at the bottom. Both times I lost the bar over my face on the right side. One of my worst performances by far.

Next week I plan to try the 345 again and possibly a single with 315 after that as it will be my opener at the meet.

[Bob]

Dude.. tough night!!
You better fire that back spotter!
You will knock it down next week. Just think positive.. and nail it!

[LiftingKid]

You better fire that back spotter!


Probably not the best idea when you consider that at Southside, that back spotter could very well be a gorilla. ;)

2 weeks to go heavy until the meet.

[KevinStarke]

Totally lame.

It happens though man, just gotta not think about it.

[Chubrock]

**** that man, still putting up some good numbers. My last ME Session went like **** as well. Did make up for it this afternoon, but still, I feel your pain.

[nhlfan]

it's all good drew, we all have off days.

[Sidior]

Ya it blows but **** happens man. Your 4 board still decimates mine.

[Clifford Gillmore]

You'll rail that 405 in a few weeks D-train.

[drew]

Thanks for all the support fellas.

Bearwolf, he's not my favorite liftoff guy and he's always doing his own thing when someone else is lifting. I don't think he'll be there for long.

3 weeks to meet. I haven't pulled heavy in a while so I may work up to 455 or so this week. I would like to open with 455 and go right to 500. The 2nd may change though, based on my bench. I may just go for whatever it takes to get the 800 total and then go for broke on the 3rd. Bench plan is 315 then 335 or 345 and if it feels good, maybe go to 365.

Went to see Disturbed last night with my girl. It was an awesome show. Nonpoint, Flyleaf and Stonesour opened. All really amazing bands. The biggest surprise for me was Flyleaf as I don't normally like hard rock bands with female lead singers. They were really good though.

[Stumprrp]

cool show drew glad u had fun, and dont worry on the benching, its always a bitch

[drew]

It's a bitch, but it doesn't have to be. We all had a good talk after the session on Friday. It's time to really lock it up, lock it down, and lock it out. There's no reason I can't be benching 500 by this time next year.

[Stumprrp]

no reason at all bro, just like no reason i wont be benching 315 tomorrow, i hope.

ive missed it 4 times, haha.

how do you think i should warmup drew, i missed it at midpoint AGAIN at school after 225 x 2, 275 x 1, 285 x 1, 295 x 1

should i go 225 275 and 315?

[KevinStarke]

Best of luck at the meet man, wish I could go.

Stump - too much wasted energy ont eh 285 and 295 in my opinion, this is how I would warm up...

Bar x whatever
135 x 8
185 x 3
225 x 3
245 x 1
275 x 1
315 x 1

But thats just me..

[Sidior]

Flyleaf is a great band. Did they play any new stuff?

[drew]

Rob, I would do what Kevin said only I would probably go 275 then 295 and then 315.

Kev, thanks bud. Love the new Av.

Dave, honestly it was the first time either of us even heard of Flyleaf. Like I said, I generally don't like when chicks sing in heavy bands, but she was good.

[Coke]

You've got a little time to tweak things and really be on before the meet...you always hit the mark come showtime.

[drew]

Been lifting, just no time to post lately. Worked up to 3x105s on DB inclines Monday and did a bunch of rear delt stuff then worked up to 455 on the DL last night which will probably be my opener. It felt a little slow, but not really heavy if that makes sense. Legs felt really strong. Some SLDLs with 405 and a few full ROM singles with 405.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

[KevinStarke]

Goodstuff man, happy thansgivin.

[LiftingKid]

You will get that 500lb dl this time!

Happy Thanksgiving Drew!

[drew]

Just went in this morning for some benching. Just working up to an opener. Worked up to a 315 of 3 boards and then a single with 315 in the shirt. Went very smoothly, touched pretty easy and a fast rep. Very comfortable with this weight as my opener in 2 weeks.

[Chubrock]

Lookin good man. How's the ankle?

[drew]

Ankle feels great, finally. I haven't been squatting at all lately and I think that's giving me a chance to heal fully.

[LiftingKid]

So maybe one more heavy session of good mornings or something before next week's meet deload?

[drew]

Probably do some speed pulls and moderate (80-85%) GMs on Wednesday and some 2-boards up to 90% on Friday before I shut it down.

[KevinStarke]

Glad to hear the ankles holding up. Also glad you can finally crap on 315 on the 3-board man! Good luck at the meet man im sure you'll kill it.

[DumbellDude]

Great bench Drew. 315 as an opener is awesome. Glad shoulder and ankle feel fine. When is the meet again?

[drew]

Thanks Kev. My bench has never been so strong, but i've never felt so weak. LOL

DD, thanks bud. The meet is 2 weeks from today.

[Bob]

Looking strong Drew.. 315 is looking easy..
Good luck in a couple weeks.. is it just a BP contest or full PL?

[mickyjune26]

We'll all be rooting for you at the meet. Great work!

[KevinStarke]

When are you gonna start working on that raw bench

[Sidior]

Kill it at the meet bro!

[drew]

Thanks fellas.

Bearwolf, it's a push/pull

Kev, not gonna happen bro.

[getfit]

Good Luck Drew :)

[drew]

Thank you Sylvia :)

Last night I worked up to 100s on the DBs, did some form work on the bench and a lot of rear delt work.

[KevinStarke]

sick DB work man

[DumbellDude]

nice workout man, and good luck!!!

[Sensei]

Looking strong Drew! Good luck!

[Coke]

Super db shiat on the bench dude.

[Chubrock]

What you plannin on weighin in at for the comp?

[drew]

Thanks everyone.

I'm going to be in the 220 class at the meet. Hoping to weigh at least 215 and maybe catch a few more lbs by the time I deadlift. Just stepped on the scale at 212.

My last workout was Wednesday. Just some speed pulls to work on technique. I think it went very well.

DL: 5x135 3x225 6x1x275 4x1x315 1x365
GM: 15x225 8x315 8x315
Ab shotguns: 15xBW 15xBW (I just lie in reverse on the 45 hyper, go all the way down, pause and then contract the abs and hips and try to fire back up as fast as possible).

[Stumprrp]

good work strong GMs

[drew]

Thanks Rob. Now I just need to stop smoking for the next few days (I don't really smoke a lot, but I need to stop.) And make sure I get plenty of sleep on the ride up there (my girl is driving) on Saturday.

I'll probably do some light rear delt work and some abs tomorrow and maybe take a few reps with just the bar on the bench.

My plan of attack keeps changing in my head, so right now I'm just going to open the bench with 315. Should get that no problem and then I'll go to 345 which I should get if I keep my head right and don't spazz out when I touch it. If I'm cruising, I'll take anywhere from 350-370, depending on how strong I feel. But that's getting ahead of myself. I'm going to list my DL opener at 455 but I really want to total 800 so if I only get my opener on the bench, I may go 425 and then jump to 485 instead. If that doesn't happen and I get at least a 345, I'll go 455 then right to 500. Depending on how the 500 goes, I'll either try for 525 or I'll just pass. Usually if I have to grind one out, I'm spent and won't be able to pull another. If the 500 comes up fast, I'm in business.

So yeah, I don't think about the meet too much. LOL

[Stumprrp]

lol its all good, just go in there lift some weight and have fun

[KevinStarke]

Holy high rep goodmornings batman! Crazy Gm's along with those speed pulls man good stuff. No need to fret man just get there and do what you've gotta do.