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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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  1. #26
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    ME Upper
    bench press

    x1 @ 130 kg = 286.600 lb
    x2 @ 150 kg = 330.693 lb (3 board)
    x3 @ 150 kg = 330.693 lb (2 board)
    x3 @ 160 kg = 352.739 lb (2 board) PR!!
    x3 @ 165 kg = 363.762 lb (2 board) PR!!!!
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    Dumbbell Row

    3 x 6 @ 120lb
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    Machine Shoulder Lateral Raises

    3 x 8 @ 120lb


    Will post videos shortly... (thanks Chris Morton!)
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 05-23-2011 at 11:21 PM.

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    Solid work throughout. Definitely impressed by those skull-crushers.
    6'2 - 105kg (231lb) - 14%bf

    B: 137.5kg (303lb)
    S: 172.5kg (380lb)
    D: 227.5kg (502lb)

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    Thanks Tom! Now if I can just get my back/lats up to par with my tris.... lol.

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    Squat (wanted to get opener for upcoming meet)

    225 x1
    315 x1
    405 x1
    465 x1
    465 x2 PR!!
    ==============
    Sumo Deadlift

    135 x3
    225 x3
    315 x2
    405 x2
    455 x1



    It looks like I am about an inch shy of depth required for USPA ... not sure though...





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    Bench Opener

    x1 @ 60 kg = 132.277 lb
    x1 @ 85 kg = 187.392 lb
    x1 @ 110 kg = 242.508 lb
    x1 @ 135 kg = 297.624 lb
    4 x 1 @ 150 kg = 330.693 lb

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    Meet report for USPA Concord 6/4/2011

    I competed in the 220lb class.

    Squatz:

    210 kg = 462.970 lb (+11lb PR)
    232.5 kg = 512.574 lb (+72lb PR!!)
    240.5kg kg = 530.211 lb miss (too high)

    Bench

    150 kg = 330.693 lb (+11.5lb PR)
    156 kg = 343.921 lb *California state record!! (+25lb PR!!)
    162.5 kg = 358.251 lb miss (too heavy!)

    Deadlift

    230 kg = 507.063 lb
    242.5 kg = 534.620 lb (6lb PR)
    252.5 kg = 556.667 lb (28.5lb PR!!)
    265 kg = 584.224 lb *California state record (56lb PR!!!)

    Total ***** 641 kg = 1413.163 lb (+126lb PR!!) **** (4th attempt does not count towards total)

    Wilks is 407.612 (weighed in at 200lb even)

    uploading videos...
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 06-05-2011 at 05:39 PM.

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    RE Upper
    Dumbbell press

    60lb x10
    70lb x10
    80lb x10
    ===============
    Tricep Pushdowns

    160lb x10
    175lb x10
    190lb x10



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    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 06-10-2011 at 09:22 PM.

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    SSB Squat (low box 13.5")

    x8 @ 140lb
    3 X 10 @ 190lb
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    Sumo Stiff Leg Deadlift

    x5 @ 225lb
    x5 @ 275lb
    x5 @ 315lb

    no belt on lifts today.

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    Behind neck military press (going down to mid ear level)

    2 X 3 @ 225lb
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    Dumbbell Side Lateral Raises

    x12 @ 25lb
    X11 @ 30lb
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    Dumbbell front raises

    2 x 8 @ 35lb
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    Reverse Fly Machine

    2 x 10 @ 80lb

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    Squat (w/15" box)

    x3 @ 315lb
    x3 @ 405lb
    x3 @ 465lb
    x3 @ 515lb (rep PR!!, last time only got 1)
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    Leg Extension (white strike machine)

    3 x 10 @ 120lb
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    White Hamstring Machine

    x10 @ 180lb
    x16 @ 180lb

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    Bench Press/w slingshot

    x3 @ 102.5 kg = 225.973 lb
    x2 @ 125 kg = 275.577 lb
    x2 @ 145 kg = 319.670 lb
    x1 @ 170 kg = 374.785 lb (+10lb PR!!!)
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    Bench Press 4 board

    x3 @ 175 kg = 385.808 lb
    x3 @ 180 kg = 396.832 lb
    x3 @ 190 kg = 418.878 lb

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    Nice squat PR.
    6'2 - 105kg (231lb) - 14%bf

    B: 137.5kg (303lb)
    S: 172.5kg (380lb)
    D: 227.5kg (502lb)

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    Deadlift / Rackpull (@ 17.5" pin height/bottom of knee)

    x2 @ 435lb
    x3 @ 485lb
    x2 @ 525lb
    x2 @ 575lb
    x1 @ 615lb
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    Stiff Leg Deficit Deadlift (no belt, 3" blocks)

    x8 @ 135lb
    2 x 8 @ 185lb
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    Chest Supported Row Machine (white medx)

    3 x 10 @ 220lb
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    Cable Pulldowns

    x10 @ 100lb
    2 x 10 @ 120lb


    Thanks Tom!!
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    Bench Press Wide Grip

    2 x 3 @ 100 kg = 220 lb
    x3 @ 130 kg = 286 lb
    x3 @ 140 kg = 308 lb
    miss @ 160 kg = 352 lb
    x2 @ 165 kg = 353 lb (2 board)
    x1 @ 170 kg = 374 lb (2 board)
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    Tricep Pushdowns

    x10 @ 175lb
    x10 @ 205lb
    x10 @ 225lb PR!

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    Deadlift

    x1 @ 315lb
    x1 @ 405lb
    x1 @ 495lb
    3 x 1 @ 545lb
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    Stiff Leg Deficit Deadlift (no belt, 5.25" blocks)

    x8 @ 225lb
    x10 @ 245lb
    x10 @ 255lb PR!!! (much more deficit and weight)
    ===============
    Dumbbell Row

    3 x 8 @ 125lb
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    Cable Pulldowns

    x10 @ 115lb
    x8 @ 130lb
    x8 @ 145lb

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    Strong deadlifting and a nice PR.
    6'2 - 105kg (231lb) - 14%bf

    B: 137.5kg (303lb)
    S: 172.5kg (380lb)
    D: 227.5kg (502lb)

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    Thanks again Tom!!

    Squats

    x5 @ 225lb
    x5 @ 315lb
    x6 @ 405lb (video)
    ===============
    Leg Press (one legged)

    2 x 10 @ 225lb
    ===============
    GHR

    x15 @ bw PR! (only could do 10 before)
    x8 @ bw + 35lb


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    Bench Press

    x3 @ 110kg = 242lb (w/slingshot)
    x3 @ 130kg = 286lb (w/slingshot)
    x3 @ 142.5kg = 313.5lb (w/slingshot)
    x3 @ 165kg = 363lb PR!!! (previous x3 @ 335lb)(w/slingshot)
    x6 @ 170kg = 374lb w/3 board PR!!! (previous x3 @ 352lb)
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    Dumbbell Triceps Extensions

    3 x 8 @ 45lb
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    Tricep Cable Pushdowns

    x10 @ 175lb
    x10 @ 205lb

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    Good squatting there.
    6'2 - 105kg (231lb) - 14%bf

    B: 137.5kg (303lb)
    S: 172.5kg (380lb)
    D: 227.5kg (502lb)

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    Many thanks Tom, still trying to tweak my form to try and get more stability.

    Deadlift / Rackpull (@ 17.5" pin height/bottom of knee)

    x6 @ 235lb
    x6 @ 335lb
    x6 @ 435lb
    x6 @ 485lb
    x6 @ 525lb
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    Stiff Leg Deficit Deadlift (no belt, 5.25" blocks)

    2 x 8 @ 235lb
    x8 @ 255lb
    x10 @ 265lb PR! (+10lb)
    =================
    Chest supported machine row

    4 x 10 @ 240lb
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 07-01-2011 at 12:37 PM.

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    Deadlift

    x6 @ 255lb
    x6 @ 315lb
    2 x 6 @ 365lb
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    Stiff Leg Deficit Deadlift (no belt, 5.25" blocks)

    2 x 10 @ 275lb PR!! (+10lb)
    ===============
    Dumbbell Row

    3 x 8 @ 135lb PR (+10lb)
    2 x 8 @ 110lb
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    Cable Pulldowns

    x6 @ 155lb
    3 x 10 @ 110lb
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 07-06-2011 at 10:42 PM.

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    7-10
    Squats

    5 x 5 @ 315lb
    x3 @ 405lb
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    GHR

    3 x 15 @ bw

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    7-11

    Bench Press

    x6 @ 100kg = 242lb
    x3 @ 130kg = 286lb (w/slingshot)
    x3 @ 150kg = 330lb (w/slingshot)
    x3 @ 170kg = 374lb BIG PR!!! (this weight was my previous 1 rep max on 6/14)(w/slingshot) *video
    x3 @ 170kg = 374lb w/4 board
    x3 @ 180kg = 396lb w/4 board
    ===========================
    Dumbbell Triceps Extensions

    2 x 6 @ 45lb
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    Tricep Cable Pushdowns

    x8, x12 @ 220lb


    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 07-12-2011 at 09:02 AM.

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    Awesome bench PR. How much extra do you feel the slingshot gives you?
    6'2 - 105kg (231lb) - 14%bf

    B: 137.5kg (303lb)
    S: 172.5kg (380lb)
    D: 227.5kg (502lb)

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