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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. #126
    phil 4:13 Bako Lifter's Avatar
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    Nice lifting. Keep pushing that scale, don't sweat the set backs. Bako shakes all day everyday.

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    Thanks Bako, my weight has gone back up to 159 compared to 148 two weeks ago. Hopefully now this will break my 165 plateau :-)

    Squat
    135 x 5
    175 x 5
    195 x 5
    205 x 5
    215 x 5

    Box squat @ Parallel (went kinda overboard on these lol)
    135 x 3
    155 x 3
    175 x 3
    185 x 3
    205 x 3
    215 x 3 (prs from here on out)
    235 x 3
    275 x 2 (new pr)

    Flat bench
    5 x 175 x 5

    Incline flyes
    2 x 17.5 x 8

    Bent over rows
    95 x 5
    115 x 5
    135 x 5

    Straight bar curls
    3 x 75 x 6

    DB Shrugs
    2 x 55 x 12
    Last edited by K Y L E; 06-01-2012 at 12:40 PM.

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  4. #128
    Squat Heavy, Squat Often Cards's Avatar
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    PRs all over the place! Is it a stop on the box or touch and go?
    H: 5'7" W:185
    Goals: 495 -315 -585

    “Persistence Persistence.” - Calvin Coolidge.
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    First rep I sat all of the way back into it, second was more of a touch n go, at least on the 275.

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    I went to the gym way earlier so I forgot exactly what I did, so i'll just put some highlights up.

    Bench
    135 x 5
    155 x 5
    175 x 5
    185 x 4

    Incline DB bench
    75 x 6
    80 x 4 (pr)

    Low rows

    Bent over rows
    95 x 5
    115 x 5
    135 x 5

    Bicep curl
    3 x 80 x 6 (pr)

  7. #131
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    Strong benching! Great PR's!
    H: 5'7" W:185
    Goals: 495 -315 -585

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    Thanks bud!

    Figured to celebrate my bday I'd go to the gym for a midnight session. I wonder why I never go late anymore. all my lifts ranged from decent to above average to even some prs.

    Close-grip Bench
    135 x 6
    155 x 6
    185 x 4
    205 x 1 (pr)

    Deadlift
    135 x 9
    315 x 1
    365 x 1 (PR!!!)

    DB shoulder press
    50 x 15

  9. #133
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    Strong PRs there Kyle!

    And happy birthday!
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    SQ167.5(368.5) | 180(396)
    BE110(241) | 120(265)
    DL200(440) | 220(484)

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    Thank you!!

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    Really short session I got a sickening feeling in my stomach

    bench
    135 x 5
    155 x 5
    175 x 5
    195 x 3
    205 x 1

    DB incline bench
    65 x 5
    70 x 5
    75 x 6
    Last edited by K Y L E; 06-08-2012 at 11:33 AM.

  12. #136
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    DAmnnnn, two PRs in one session. Whatever your doing is working , keep it up.
    H: 5'7" W:185
    Goals: 495 -315 -585

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    Got in there and got your work done despite feeling ill, good stuff.
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    Best Lifts: | Goals:
    SQ167.5(368.5) | 180(396)
    BE110(241) | 120(265)
    DL200(440) | 220(484)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cards View Post
    DAmnnnn, two PRs in one session. Whatever your doing is working , keep it up.
    Thanks man!!

    Quote Originally Posted by GazzyG View Post
    Got in there and got your work done despite feeling ill, good stuff.
    Haha, the feeling actually came on while I was at the gym, my pre workout stuff must have gotten me feeling crappy, didn't kick in until my 2nd to last set of DB presses

    I pledged to do +1 rep on whatever I could today for a friend and it definitely made a difference in my workout

    Bench
    135 x 6
    155 x 6
    175 x 6
    185 x 6
    195 x 3

    Incline DB presses
    60 x 9
    75 x 6
    75 x 3

    Wide grip pullups
    BW minus 25 lbs x 10
    2 x BW x 8

    Cuban presses 45lbs
    2 x 10

    Bicep curl
    2 x 80 x 6

    Lying Incline curls
    20 x 8

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    Nice stuff dude, staying at it is the main ingredient.

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    thank you coke, i'm trying real hard!

    Deadlift no belt
    135 x 6
    225 x 5
    315 x 3
    335 x 1

    Shoulder press
    65 x 7
    95 x 5
    115 x 5
    135 x 5

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    First time squatting in 2 weeks, didn't go bad at all

    Squat
    135 x 5
    175 x 3
    185 x 3
    205 x 3
    225 x 3
    245 x 1

    Stiffleg deadlift
    3 x 135 x 7

    Bench
    135 x 5
    155 x 5
    175 x 5
    185 x 5

    Incline bench
    95 x 15
    135 x 9
    135 x 5

    Bent over rows
    95 x 12
    115 x 8
    135 x 8

    Standing DB speed-shoulder press
    2 x 35 x 8

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    Lots of PRs! Highlight those suckers in red, get some color in here lol.

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    Incline bench
    135 x 7
    155 x 7
    175 x 7
    185 x 2

    Bent rows
    95 x 12
    115 x 15
    145 x 8
    165 x 10

    Lat pulldowns
    120 x 8
    100 x 12

    Shoulder press
    95 x 7
    115 x 7
    135 x 5

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    Decided to try a modified Baby Got Back routine for a few months, see what results I get from that.

    Squat
    135 x 5
    175 x 5
    205 x 5
    225 x 5

    Leg Press hamstring range
    3 x ~500 x 8

    Seated bicep curl 27.5
    5 x 5
    Last edited by K Y L E; 06-21-2012 at 11:52 AM.

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    Weighted chins bw+20
    5x5

    Hammer high row 45+25 each side
    3x8

    Bent over row 12.5
    2x10

    Military press 95
    4x6

    Lateral raises 20
    3x15

    Standing calf raises bw+175
    3x8
    +burnout set

    Weighted ab crunches +72.5
    3x10

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    RDL 135
    5x5

    Good mornings 95
    3x8

    Seated leg extension 110
    3x16

    Seated skull crushers 75
    5x5

    Cable pressdown - rope 60
    3x8

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    Missed the post yesterday

    Bent rows 155
    3x8

    Bench
    135 x 5
    155 x 5
    175 x 5
    185 x 3
    185 x 3
    185 x 3

    Incline DB press 65
    3x8

    Calves

    Abs

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    Squat
    135 x 5
    175 x 5
    205 x 5
    245 x 4
    275 x 1 (pr!!)

    Leg press 420
    3 x 8

    High placement leg press 420
    1x15
    1x6

    Barbell Bicep Curl 80
    2x5

    Pec fly machine 110
    1x20
    1x15

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    Great work on the squat PR, Kyle!
    Add me on Facebook: Gaz Pengelly

    Best Lifts: | Goals:
    SQ167.5(368.5) | 180(396)
    BE110(241) | 120(265)
    DL200(440) | 220(484)

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    yea yeah! almost to 3 plates per side!
    H: 5'7" W:185
    Goals: 495 -315 -585

    “Persistence Persistence.” - Calvin Coolidge.
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