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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. #101
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    Bench Press
    x5 @ 225
    x1 @ 275
    x1 @ 315
    x1 @ 345 Good speed, easy opener
    x22 @ 225 PR!! +5 reps than before
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    Some random dumbbell accessories

  2. #102
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    Unfortunately, I had to skip the meet due to personal business. Anyway, back to training for a while.

    Squat (raw, no knee wrap)
    x10 @ 135
    x8 @ 225
    x3 @ 315
    x1 @ 405
    x1 @ 475
    x1 @ 525
    x1 @ 555 PR!!! +15lb *This has been a personal goal for a while. Bar was placed higher than normal on my traps...
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    Deadlift
    (sumo)
    x3 @ 315
    (conventional)
    x3 @ 315
    (sumo-wide)
    x3 @ 315
    ====================
    Leg curls
    3 x 10 @ 130
    ====================
    Leg extensions
    3 x 10 @ 135
    ====================
    Hip Abductors
    3 x 15 @ 150

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  4. #103
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    Bench Press
    x8 @ 225
    x8 @ 275
    x3 @ 315 (felt weird pull in pec so stopped)
    ===============
    Skull Crushers
    3 x 10 @ 110
    ===============
    Triceps Pushdowns
    2 x 12 @ 120
    ===============
    Hammer Curls
    3 x 10 @ 55

  5. #104
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    Had a long day and decided to take out my frustrations and energy on the bar... it paid off!

    Deadlift (conv)
    x5 @ 315
    x2 @ 405
    x1 @ 495
    x1 @ 565
    x1 @ 615 PR!!! (+15) This was done with a very stiff squat bar!
    2 x 3 @ 405
    ====================
    Cable pulldowns

    2 x 10 @ 120
    ====================
    Abs/roman sit ups

  6. #105
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    Squats + strong bands

    x1 @ 535lb *straps up
    x1 @ 585lb *straps up
    x1 @ 625lb *straps up
    =================
    Speed deadlift (raw)

    x3 @ 225 + 40c (conventional)
    x3 @ 225 + 40c (sumo)
    x3 @ 225 + 40c (conventional)


    Had a great training session. Big strain on the 625 squat but nice and smooth lift.

  7. #106
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    Bench Press + 80lb chain
    x1 @ 265
    x1 @ 285
    x1 @ 305
    =============
    Triceps Cable Pushdowns (old machine)
    2 x 10 @ 50

  8. #107
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    Squats w/average band
    8 x 2 @ 225
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    Leg press
    3 x 8 @ 450
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    Leg curls
    3 x 10 @ 150
    ================
    Leg extensions
    3 x 10 @ 105
    ================
    Hip Abductors
    3 x 8 @ 150

  9. #108
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    squats 15'' box w/briefs

    7 x 2 @ 335 + strong band
    1 x 2 @ 385 + strong band
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    Rackpull + quadded mini bands
    x1 @ 315
    x1@ 405
    x1 @ 495
    x1 @ 585 big PR!!! +90lb w/straps
    ==================
    abs
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 12-24-2011 at 03:19 PM.

  10. #109
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    deadlift
    x1 @ 315
    x1@ 405
    1 x 2 @ 495
    8 x 3 @ 315
    ===============
    stiff leg deficit deadlift (5.25'' no belt)
    x8 @ 275
    ==========
    barbell row
    x8 @ 225
    ============
    lat pull down
    x8 @ 120
    ============
    arched back goodmorning
    x8 @ 225
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 12-27-2011 at 09:05 AM.

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    Squats

    6 x 2 @ 275 + strong band
    2 x 2 @ 315 + strong band
    =======================
    Deadlifts

    x1 @ 425 + quad mini
    x1 @ 515 + quad Mini - PR!
    ===================
    Abs standing weighted @ 75lb

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    bench press 2 board

    x1 @ 315
    x1 @ 365
    miss @ 405 too big of jump...
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    skull crushers - straight bar

    3 x 8 @ 155
    ============
    triceps cable pushdowns

    3 x 10 @ 60lb
    ==========
    DB hammer curls

    2 x 8 @ 60LB

  13. #112
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    Training's looking good man.
    6'2 - 105kg (231lb) - 14%bf

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

  14. #113
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    Thanks Tom!

    squats

    x1 @ 510
    x1 @ 550
    ============
    Dead lift + super strong bands

    x3 @ 245
    x3 @ 245 + 40 chain
    x2 @ 245 + 80 chain
    ============
    GHR + 25lb

    3 x 8

  15. #114
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    Been bad at logging... trying to stay on track here!

    Raw Squats w/reverse mini bands

    x6 @ 315
    x1 @ 405
    x1 @ 495
    x1 @ 565
    miss @ 605 bad form
    x1 @ 585
    x1 @ 605
    ===============
    squat w/14'' box no belt

    3 x 3 @ 315
    x8 @ 275

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    ok so i suck at logging. but here is the latest, i really need to remember to post!

    4-16

    Bench press

    x3 @ 100kg
    x3 @ 120kg
    1bd
    x3 @ 140kg
    x1 @ 150kg
    x1 @ 160kg
    x1 @ 170kg PR
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    db tris ext

    3 x 8 @ 50lb
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    tris cable push down

    3 x 10 @ 160
    --------
    db shoulder work
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 04-18-2012 at 11:20 PM.

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    Squat w-box 15''

    x1 @ 545
    x1 @ 600 PR!
    lower box to 14''
    3 x 3 @325
    x10 @ 225
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    back attack

    x10 @ 1plate, 2plate, 3 plate
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    leg curl

    3 x 10 @ 35lb
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 04-18-2012 at 11:22 PM.

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    DE bench vs miniband

    6 x 3 @ 185
    3 x 3 @ 205
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    BB Rows (light)

    3 x 10 @ 225
    ===============
    DB Triceps ext

    3 x 8 @ 45lb

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    Sumo Speed Pulls

    335 7x1
    355 3x1
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    Sled/abs

  20. #119
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    ME Bench

    Bench press

    x3 @ 100kg
    x3 @ 120kg
    3bd
    x3 @ 140kg
    x2 @ 150kg
    x1 @ 160kg
    x1 @ 180kg
    x1 @ 190kg
    x1 @ 200kg PR!
    miss @ 205kg
    =============
    Triceps Dip Machine

    3 x 10 @ 320lb
    ==============
    tris cable push down

    3 x 10 @ 185
    ==============
    DB Shoulder work

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    4/25

    ME Squat w-box 14.5'' vs average bands

    x1 @ 415
    x1 @ 465
    x1 @ 495
    x1 @ 515 PR
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    Leg curls

    3 x 12 @ 85lb
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    abs (cable)

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    DE bench vs miniband

    6 x 3 @ 195
    3 x 3 @ 215
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    DB Triceps ext

    3 x 10 @ 45lb
    =============
    Hammer curls

    3 x 8 @ 45lb
    =============
    Pushups

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    DE Squats (monolift, 15" box)

    x2 @ 265 + 110chain + avg + lightband
    2 x 2 @ 285 + 110chain + avg + lightband
    2 x 2 @ 305 + 110chain + avg + lightband (vid)
    x2 @ 325 + 110chain + avg + lightband (vid)




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    BB rows off pins (trying to work around injured lat)

    5 x 10 @ 155lb
    ===================
    GHR

    x 10 @ bw
    x10 @ 20lb
    x10 @ 35lb
    x12 @ 35lb

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    4-30
    ME Bench

    Bench press

    x3 @ 100kg
    x3 @ 120kg
    2bd
    x3 @ 140kg
    x2 @ 150kg
    x1 @ 160kg
    x1 @ 180kg
    x1 @ 185kg PR!!
    miss @ 190kg -- gotta keep the back tight!
    =============
    Triceps Dip Machine

    2 x 10 @ 270lb
    x10 @ 360lb
    x8 @ 450lb
    ==============
    tris cable push down

    x10 @ 185
    x10 @ 205
    x10 @ 215
    ============
    DB Rows

    3 x 10 @ 90lb (weak, need to ramp up on these!)
    Last edited by bloodshoteyes; 05-02-2012 at 07:37 AM.

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    5/2

    ME Lower Goodmornings

    x3 @ 325
    x3 @ 375
    x3 @ 405
    x3 @ 435
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    Squat (low box 14")

    3 x 5 @ 325
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    Leg curls

    x6 @ 75
    2 x 6 @ 110
    ============
    Leg Extension

    3 x 10 @ 3plate

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    Strong benching there. Why is it in kilos and everything else in pounds? lol
    6'2 - 105kg (231lb) - 14%bf

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

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