DaveTSI's powerlifting log

[DaveTSI]

1/28/09

Deads
135x8
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
495x5x4

Machine Rows
120x10
150x10

Rope Hammer Curls
100x10
150x10
150x10

DB curls
40x10
40x10

Grip work
APT HG 200x15
250x8
250x8
COC#3 hold for 5 secs (about 1/4" from closed in right hand, left not even close lol)
hold again as long as possible
HG 250x8
200x15

 

[DaveTSI]

1/30/09

Bench
135x5
135x5
225x5
315x2x5
315x10

Squats
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
535x4x5 loose training suit and loose knee wraps........VIDEO of last set

some tricep work

im smoked, i would have done more accessory work but im running on 2 hours of drunk sleep lol

 

[Big_BK]

I noticed you lean your knees in when you come up, does this activate you hips more?

 

[DaveTSI]

I noticed you lean your knees in when you come up, does this activate you hips more?

nope... thats bad and i need to stop it, its actually the opposite, my hips are weak right now cause i havent been sumo deadlifting. Knees coming in on a squat like that robs you of a lot of power out of the hole. Pay attention in like two/three weeks ill get more squat vids up and my knees wont be drifting in anymore.

 

[Big_BK]

Hmm, good to know. I gotta meet up and train DL and Squat with you once my knee heals up because i think im at the point now where little technique changes will help me with my weak areas which you could probably spot easier then i could.

 

[DaveTSI]

Hmm, good to know. I gotta meet up and train DL and Squat with you once my knee heals up because i think im at the point now where little technique changes will help me with my weak areas which you could probably spot easier then i could.

you got it BK

when did you hurt your knee what happened

 

[Big_BK]

Hmm has to be close to like 3-4 weeks now but i was going for a new max on squats with 570lbs, got it. Knee felt a little tender under the knee cap but i had that happen before so i wrote it off. Went over on the leg press and wrapped my knees up again and was doing like 1200lbs for reps then after my last set when i got up i couldnt put any pressure on that leg and when i went to bend it i would just collapse and the leg would give out. I looked online and its the patellar tendon where it connects to the shin bone. I've had this happen before but never to this extend, usually after a week i was good to go again but not this time. fuckin sucks.

Funny thing was it didnt hurt throughout the whole lift and even after it wasnt that bad, i think i just tore it slightly then made it much worse by doing leg press after i already fucked it up.

 

[DaveTSI]

Hmm has to be close to like 3-4 weeks now but i was going for a new max on squats with 570lbs, got it. Knee felt a little tender under the knee cap but i had that happen before so i wrote it off. Went over on the leg press and wrapped my knees up again and was doing like 1200lbs for reps then after my last set when i got up i couldnt put any pressure on that leg and when i went to bend it i would just collapse and the leg would give out. I looked online and its the patellar tendon where it connects to the shin bone. I've had this happen before but never to this extend, usually after a week i was good to go again but not this time. fuckin sucks.

Funny thing was it didnt hurt throughout the whole lift and even after it wasnt that bad, i think i just tore it slightly then made it much worse by doing leg press after i already fucked it up.

ive got some killer patella tendonitis, its great stuff

 

[DaveTSI]

2/2/09

Bench
135x8
225x5
275x3
315x6x6

Tri Pushdowns
stackx15x3

Squats
145x8
235x5
325x5
415x2x6

ab stuff

apt 200x15x2
250x8x2
250x3 hold closed 10secs each rep

 

[DaveTSI]

Missed logs...

2/4

Conv. Deads
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
535x3x5

BB rows 225x5x5

Machine Rows
180x10x3

2/6
Squats
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x5
495x3 suit
535x3x3 supposed to more but my DAMN knees suck

Bench
135x5
225x5
275x3
315x2x6

2/9
Bench
135x8
225x5
315x3
405x5 loose shirt
445x3x4

DB presses
80x10x2

Cable Flys
100x12x2

Tri pushdowns
stackx12x3

DB skullcrushers
40x10x2

2/11

Sumo Deads
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x3
495x3
545x3 belt
585x3 belt

BB rows
225x5x5

Wide-grip pulldowns
130x10
160x10
190x10

Machine rows
150x8
170x8
190x8

BB curls and Hammer curls

Soooo obviously i scrapped the russian routine, wasnt feeling it. Im going back to my old ways and to be honest my last two workouts doing my own thing have been the best ive had in months.

 

[DaveTSI]

2/13

Squats
135x8
225x5
315x3
405x3
455x3 belt
495x3 belt wraps
535x3 same

Bench
135x8
225x3x3 speed

Seated Military
135x5
135x5
185x5
205x5
225x5

Shoulder raises and tricep work with light and mini bands

ab/core stuff

 

[02gixxersix]

You just inspired me to switch back to WSB. I had so much fun lifting PL style. You are one strong mofo those are some insane lifts bro.

 

[DaveTSI]

You just inspired me to switch back to WSB. I had so much fun lifting PL style. You are one strong mofo those are some insane lifts bro.

thanks alot, wsb is my bread and butta

 

[DaveTSI]

2/16

Bench
135x8
225x5
225x5
315x3
365x1
405x3 loose shirt
405x3
455x3 2 board
455x3
495x2

DB skulls
40x10
45x10
50x10

rope pushdowns
stackx12x3

no time for anything else

 

[DaveTSI]

2/18

Deads
135x8
225x5
315x3
405x3
495x3
545x3
585x3
635x1

BB Rows
225x5x5

Wide Pulldowns
180x10
200x8
220x8

Machine Rows
160x8
180x8

sum bi curls

weighted side bends and decline situps

 

[DaveTSI]

2/20

Squats
135x8
225x8
315x5
405x3
495x3 suit, straps down
545x2 wraps
585x1
635x1 straps up
655x1

Seated Military
135x8
185x5
205x5
225x3

Lateral raises side and front with bands
4sets 15reps

 

[artificialaspirations]

You switch back to sumo deads?

Grip gave out on rack pulls today. Terribly frustrating as the rest of my body coulda pulled more. 1st time its become an issue. I guess its time for some plate pinches

 

[DaveTSI]

You switch back to sumo deads?

Grip gave out on rack pulls today. Terribly frustrating as the rest of my body coulda pulled more. 1st time its become an issue. I guess its time for some plate pinches

yeah, im about four weeks out now so i need to get the hips up to speed. Yeah its infuriating isnt it?? I would get some grip tools along with plate pinches. Ive been using Tyler Grips for a while now and they help, check them out.. TYLERGRIP - A Revolution in Strength Training

 

[DaveTSI]

2/23

Bench
135x8
225x8
315x3
365x1
385x1
405x1
455x3 loose shirt, 3 board
495x3
545x1

Lockouts 4" ROM on smith machine AGAINST doubled green bands (not really sure how much the bands add at lockout, feels like 250-300lbs atleast though)
225x5
225x5
275x5
275x5

Rope pushdowns
stackx15
stack+45lbx12
stack+45lbx12

DB skulls
40x12
50x12

 

[DaveTSI]

2/25

Deadlifts
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
495x3
585x3 belt
635x1
655x1

Pendlay Rows
225x5x5

Widegrip Pulldowns
170x10
200x10
250x8

BB Curls
85x10
105x10
105x10

DB Curls
25x10
25x10
40x10

 

[OMEGA]

impressive Dave!

 

[DaveTSI]

thanks omega!



missed monday because of weather

wed 3/04

Bench
135x10
225x8
315x5
365x3
405x1
425x1

hammer chest machine
225x12
315x12x2

db skulls
40x12
55x8

tri extensions w/ mini black band
3 sets 15

SLDL's
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x3
495x3 belt
545x3

thats all i had time for damnit

 

[iggy]

beast man. i hope my back looks like yours in a few years.

 

[DaveTSI]

beast man. i hope my back looks like yours in a few years.

what? i want my back to look like yours, thats you in your avi right

 

[DaveTSI]

3/06

Squats
135x8
225x8
315x5
405x3
495x3 loose suit/belt
585x1
635x1 lol forgot to close my belt oops
675x1 knee wraps

reverse hypers
+25lbs behind head x12x3

Standing OHP
135x8
185x5
205x5
225x5

lots of lateral and front raises with mini bands

got a new suit in today so ill get into it next week, one size smaller than the one i train in. The one i have now is slightly stretched out and i am 15lbs lighter right now than i was when i wore it in competition. Really excited to get in some gear that fits right and see what i can do. All squats felt very light tonight except for the 675

 

[bblazer]

3/06

Squats
135x8
225x8
315x5
405x3
495x3 loose suit/belt
585x1
635x1 lol forgot to close my belt oops
675x1 knee wraps

reverse hypers
+25lbs behind head x12x3

Standing OHP
135x8
185x5
205x5
225x5

lots of lateral and front raises with mini bands

got a new suit in today so ill get into it next week, one size smaller than the one i train in. The one i have now is slightly stretched out and i am 15lbs lighter right now than i was when i wore it in competition. Really excited to get in some gear that fits right and see what i can do. All squats felt very light tonight except for the 675

What suit didja get? Dont you love the way a new suit "brands" you the first few times you use it? My wife say s it looks like I just got back from an S&M dungeon.

B-

 

[DaveTSI]

What suit didja get? Dont you love the way a new suit "brands" you the first few times you use it? My wife say s it looks like I just got back from an S&M dungeon.

B-

i use all titan gear now, the new super centurion is fantastic. after this next meet im going to get professionally fitted for all my gear. new super katana, new centurion and they have a new deadlifter out too that is supposed to be great. yeah the bruises and friction burns look like hell for days, i still get them pretty bad in my loose training suits. s&m lol my gf is still like wtf when she sees me after a squat workout.

 

[artificialaspirations]

THe powerlifting classifications that you posted earlier...those are for using equipment. Are there any measures for those who lift raw?

btw...the gym you use looks awesome. Tons of equipment and always empty. What time of day are you in there?

 

[artificialaspirations]

THe powerlifting classifications that you posted earlier...those are for using equipment. Are there any measures for those who lift raw?

I found this answer on the net.

 

[DaveTSI]

6/12

Squats
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
495x1 belt
585x1 belt, light knee wrap, reverse green bands
635x1 belt, light knee wrap, reverse blue bands

not bad for my second squat workout in 4 months eh...
squatted 495 for 3 last week in just a belt as well

Rack Deads from 3" below knee- against doubled strong bands (roughly +300lbs at top of lift)
135x3
225x3
315x3
405x1

prob my forth dead workout in as many months.. 585 for a triple off the floor about a month ago.

really needed time off but i think im done being a pussy now. ive got some awesome new equipment at my gym now so im really motivated to lift because of the cool shit i have to use now. Ill start video taping again soon so you guys will get to see what im talking about and let me tell you, some of you are going to be veeery jealous lol.

 

[bblazer]

Good lifts. I like your use of the bands. They should be in every persons training. Very underrated or under utilized.

B-

 

[ceo]

good to see you back again Dave! The brotherhood grows.

 

[SouthernLord]

Welcome back good bro!!!

I thought you were in prison or something lol.

6/12

Squats
135x8
225x5
315x5
405x3
495x1 belt
585x1 belt, light knee wrap, reverse green bands
635x1 belt, light knee wrap, reverse blue bands

not bad for my second squat workout in 4 months eh...
squatted 495 for 3 last week in just a belt as well

Rack Deads from 3" below knee- against doubled strong bands (roughly +300lbs at top of lift)
135x3
225x3
315x3
405x1

prob my forth dead workout in as many months.. 585 for a triple off the floor about a month ago.

really needed time off but i think im done being a pussy now. ive got some awesome new equipment at my gym now so im really motivated to lift because of the cool shit i have to use now. Ill start video taping again soon so you guys will get to see what im talking about and let me tell you, some of you are going to be veeery jealous lol.

 

[artificialaspirations]

welcome back bro. Did you lift at all or take a full 3 months off?

Vids with chains, bands and the new equipment would be cool.

Keep this log going.

 

[DaveTSI]

whats up brothers! thanks for the kind words and the warm welcome back. ya so i really havent done much lifting in the last 3 months, i was going to the gym but mostly workin out the jaw muscles lol. Like i said in my last log post ive squatted two or three times and deadlifted maybe four times in the last 3-4 months. Im ready and back for good now though. I am pleasantly surprised about how strong my lifts still feel. Seems to be sticking with me better as i get a little older now were as I would completely lose my strength gains a couple years ago. Ive got a definite full meet lined up in the end of august and i am going to go double ply i think. Shooting for some big numbers so im not fckin around anymore. Thanks again fellas. I will have vids going again soon for sure, got alot more options now with the way i can setup bands and what not so i can really start doing some cool shit.

 

[NBAfan#21]

How much do you weigh and how tall are you?

 

[ExtraMile]

nice to hear it bro, i loved watching your vids

 

[DaveTSI]

How much do you weigh and how tall are you?

5'9" 200ish

 

[DaveTSI]

6/15 bw 208

Bench
135x8
225x5
315x3
345x3
365x1
405x5 put on loose bench shirt here YouTube - 405x5
455x3 3 board YouTube - 455x3 3 board
495x3 3 board camera f'd up no vid

DB Skullcrushers
40x12
45x10

Band Pushdowns w/ black minis
3 sets of 20

Rack Lockouts
315x5
405x3
495x3 YouTube - 495x3 rack lockouts
545x2 YouTube - 545x2 rack lockouts

Dynamic Box Squats, 14.5" box, against heavy blue bands (approx. 175lbs at top)
225x5
225x3 added bands here YouTube - 225x3 box squats
315x3 YouTube - 315x3 box squats
315x3 YouTube - 315x3 box squats set2
315x3 YouTube - 315x3 box squats set3 side view

ahhh what a workout this was. i loooove this new equipment, i KNOW you guys are jealous hahaha im as happy as a pig in shit lol. lets just say PR's and hopefully records will fall soon

 

[iggy]

beast man! i haven't used bands or chains in FOREVER....

 

[moya]

i noticed with the 3 board press, you basically push as soon as it touches... and in competiton a slight pause/complete stop is required...
i am trying to get my weak ass bench up for competition as it is holding me back... when i do board presses should i do them like you do?.... is it useless to pause at that point because in full rom you wont pause at that point???
...also do you compete at 198?... im assuming you cut just a bit?...

 

[SouthernLord]

6/15 bw 208

Bench
135x8
225x5
315x3
345x3
365x1
405x5 put on loose bench shirt here YouTube - 405x5
455x3 3 board YouTube - 455x3 3 board
495x3 3 board camera f'd up no vid

DB Skullcrushers
40x12
45x10

Band Pushdowns w/ black minis
3 sets of 20

Rack Lockouts
315x5
405x3
495x3 YouTube - 495x3 rack lockouts
545x2 YouTube - 545x2 rack lockouts

Dynamic Box Squats, 14.5" box, against heavy blue bands (approx. 175lbs at top)
225x5
225x3 added bands here YouTube - 225x3 box squats
315x3 YouTube - 315x3 box squats
315x3 YouTube - 315x3 box squats set2
315x3 YouTube - 315x3 box squats set3 side view

ahhh what a workout this was. i loooove this new equipment, i KNOW you guys are jealous hahaha im as happy as a pig in shit lol. lets just say PR's and hopefully records will fall soon

Fuck yeah bor!

I love that EliteFTS rack. Is that a Forza comp bench or an Elite? Very sick gym set up.

 

[DaveTSI]

i noticed with the 3 board press, you basically push as soon as it touches... and in competiton a slight pause/complete stop is required...
i am trying to get my weak ass bench up for competition as it is holding me back... when i do board presses should i do them like you do?.... is it useless to pause at that point because in full rom you wont pause at that point???
...also do you compete at 198?... im assuming you cut just a bit?...

no there is a pause there. no need to sit there for 2 seconds. bring it down to the board, pause, explode. i do 198 and 220 yes, ive competed from 195-216lbs in the last couple years. i will prob go 198 for the next couple meets i do i dont really feel like eating all day long and spending tons of cash on food right now lol

 

[DaveTSI]

Fuck yeah bor!

I love that EliteFTS rack. Is that a Forza comp bench or an Elite? Very sick gym set up.

fckin sick right! im so pumped i cant wait to get to the gym every day lol. ya the bench is an elitefts piece as well, you cant really see in the videos but it has built in band pegs too just like the rack

 

[ExtraMile]

Dave how come you use such a narrow stance when squatting? or do you only use a stance like that when box squatting?



That gym looks friggin sick too

 

[artificialaspirations]

lookin strong as ever man. those box squats look like 135 on the bar.

 

[DaveTSI]

Dave how come you use such a narrow stance when squatting? or do you only use a stance like that when box squatting?



That gym looks friggin sick too

just switching it up, im sumo deadlifting heavy tomorrow and squatting wide friday so my hips will be beat up enough

 

[PWR]

Strong as hell dude, especially for your size!!

 

[DaveTSI]

Strong as hell dude, especially for your size!!

ugh thanks for the backhanded compliment lol jk

just getting started brother stay tuned...

 

[iggy]

your a MONSTER dave!!!!
keep killin it brotha

 

[DaveTSI]

6/17

Deficit Deadlifts 4" platform
225x8
315x5
405x3
495x3
545x1
565x1 added belt YouTube - 565 4" deficit deadlift
585x1 added straps just cause my palms were hurting so much YouTube - 585 4" deficit deadlift

Sumo Rack Pulls - below knee
405x5
495x3
585x3 added belt/straps
675x2

Seated Machine Rows
100x10
140x10
180x10

Wide Grip Pullups w/ tyler grips
3 sets of 5

DB curls w/ tyler grips
35x8
40x8
45x8

hammer curls w/ strong purple band
3 sets of 20

decline situps
3 sets of 12

side bends
35x15
50x15
60x15

reverse hypers
10reps
25x10
25x10

for those wondering tyler grips are basically thick silicon tubes you can put on the handle of dumbells, barbells, or really anything that size. they are about 2-2.5" in diameter so it makes just about anything you train with a fat bar, great for forearm and grip training.

 

[SaiBoT]

6/17

Deficit Deadlifts 4" platform
225x8
315x5
405x3
495x3
545x1
565x1 added belt YouTube - 565 4" deficit deadlift
585x1 added straps just cause my palms were hurting so much YouTube - 585 4" deficit deadlift

Sumo Rack Pulls - below knee
405x5
495x3
585x3 added belt/straps
675x2

Seated Machine Rows
100x10
140x10
180x10

Wide Grip Pullups w/ tyler grips
3 sets of 5

DB curls w/ tyler grips
35x8
40x8
45x8

hammer curls w/ strong purple band
3 sets of 20

decline situps
3 sets of 12

side bends
35x15
50x15
60x15

reverse hypers
10reps
25x10
25x10

for those wondering tyler grips are basically thick silicon tubes you can put on the handle of dumbells, barbells, or really anything that size. they are about 2-2.5" in diameter so it makes just about anything you train with a fat bar, great for forearm and grip training.

Hey welcome back Dave! Actually I was wondering about the tyler grips and was thinking it could only be something like that.

The gym where I workout does have those steps you used for the deficit deads and I was thinking about using it, now that I have seen you do it I will definitely do so. Too bad they don't have a fucking power rack, just some nasty shit. One of these days I'm gonna break just so they put a better one. I'm the only who those deads and squats there anyway...

 

[DaveTSI]

Hey welcome back Dave! Actually I was wondering about the tyler grips and was thinking it could only be something like that.

The gym where I workout does have those steps you used for the deficit deads and I was thinking about using it, now that I have seen you do it I will definitely do so. Too bad they don't have a fucking power rack, just some nasty shit. One of these days I'm gonna break just so they put a better one. I'm the only who those deads and squats there anyway...

thanks man its good to be back. the steps arent really ideal, they compress a bit under the weight but they will do. sucks not having a power rack man, thats a necessity for us. complain, maybe theyll hook you up.

 

[DaveTSI]

6/19

Squats

135x5
225x5
315x5
lots of stretching daaamn i could barely get under the bar im soo tight from the mon/wed workouts.
405x3
495x3 added belt/light wraps
545x3 <--holy fack this was a good set and i buried each one.. 600x3 in no time...

Dynamic Speed Bench w/doubled monster mini's (+90lbs. at top)
135x5
185x3x7sets

Rope Pushdowns
stackx15x3sets

quick workout, didnt do much really after the squats cause im shot and really sore from the workouts earlier this week. really happy with my squat right now, way ahead of schedule for my meet in august. i just need to get my new gear!

 

[DaveTSI]

6/22

Bench
135x8
135x5
225x5
225x3
315x3
365x3
405x1
405x5 shirt
455x4 3 board
495x3
545x1 2 board

Rack Lockouts
405x5
495x3
545x3
585x3
635x2
675x1

Cambered Bar Pushdowns
stackx15
stackx15
stack+45x15
stack+45x15

DB Skull Crushers
35x12
45x10
55x10

tricep extensions w/ mons. mini bands
2 sets of 15

some grip work with apt grippers and COC grippers

 

[artificialaspirations]

nice workout. was the 495x3 a 3 board?

Sick lockouts. Were they the same height as last week? 130 pound jump! incredible

wish you took vids of those man

 

[DaveTSI]

nice workout. was the 495x3 a 3 board?

Sick lockouts. Were they the same height as last week? 130 pound jump! incredible

Yes i took the 495 to a 3 board. Lockouts are a crazy thing man. If you really want to see what the human CNS is all about, do rack lockouts! I had not done any for months before last week so i havent handled any big weights in a while. So last week 545x2 FELT extremely heavy. I have done nearly 800 before when deep in a heavy training cycle IIRC. Even though I havent done them in months 545 is clearly not heavy for my body. It is just a shock and feels incredibly heavy when the CNS is not used to this kind of weight. I probably could have done 15 tonight with 545, if not more, just from introducing that weight to my body last monday. The human body really is an amazing machine. I really believe CNS training is just as important as strengthening the muscles when the ultimate goal is to lift maximal weights. Hence all the rack lockouts in my programs

 

[artificialaspirations]

it gets the triceps in addition to the cns?

 

[DaveTSI]

it gets the triceps in addition to the cns?

yes it sure does, but i primarily use this exercise to train the central nervous system

 

[iggy]

looking shredded bro!
you been cycling lately?

 

[DaveTSI]

6/24

14.5" Box Squats
225x5
315x3
405x3 put on my new briefs to break them in, i think they are too big because i could easily get down to the box with 405
495x3
585x3

Deadlifts w/ briefs on
315x5
405x3
495x1
585x1
635x1
675x1
710x0 only got it to my knees, ok with me, im thrilled with getting 675 this early in my training

Wide Grip pulldowns
220x10
220x10
250x10
250x8

Machine Rows
140x10
180x10
200x10

Bent Over Rows
135x5
225x5
225x5
275x5

BB Curls
85x10
85x10
105x10
105x8

DB Hammer Curls
60x8x2

DB Side Bends
50x12
60x12
65x12

Incline Situps
x10
25lbx10x3

 

[DaveTSI]

looking shredded bro!
you been cycling lately?

who me? nooo

250mg omnadren eod 5 weeks in
70mg anavar about 3 weeks in iirc

 

[PWR]

Looks alot like my Back and Bi's day except you are ahead of me on deads. If your like me it whoops your tail! Your getting strong as hell and staying tight too, great job dude!

 

[DaveTSI]

Looks alot like my Back and Bi's day except you are ahead of me on deads. If your like me it whoops your tail! Your getting strong as hell and staying tight too, great job dude!

yeah u got that right, my whole body is smoked today. thanks man im tryin to get back on track my body really needed a break obviously im responding to the heavy lifting really well. the way it looks now i have a good chance at hitting my goals at my next meet in august. i want to get down to 6-7%bf and stay around 205-210 and cut weight to make the 198's. i want 850/550/750

 

[ExtraMile]

yeah u got that right, my whole body is smoked today. thanks man im tryin to get back on track my body really needed a break obviously im responding to the heavy lifting really well. the way it looks now i have a good chance at hitting my goals at my next meet in august. i want to get down to 6-7%bf and stay around 205-210 and cut weight to make the 198's. i want 850/550/750

850 squat at 198 would be sick bro!!!

 

[DaveTSI]

6/26

Dynamic Speed Bench w/ monster mini bands
135x5
135x3
135x3
185x3x7 60secs rest between each set

Floor Presses alternating grips
135x5
135x3 against light purple band (+75lbs if i had to guess)
225x3
225x3 against light purple band
225x3 against green band (+90lbs)
315x3
315x3

band pushdowns monster mini band
3 sets 25

OHP w/ tyler grips
135x8
185x5x5

face pulls
100x10x3

front and side laterals against m.m. band
2 sets each

 

[DaveTSI]

Havent updated this because i deloaded last week and this week I took off. Im doing a small local meet tomorrow and im in the middle of cutting weight to make the 198's as i write this. Was 212 thursday morning naked, im right at 200lbs right now so only 2 more lbs till this miserable shit is over. basically im trying to lose 14lbs in about 18hrs and put it ALL back on in around 16hrs.

 

[SouthernLord]

Havent updated this because i deloaded last week and this week I took off. Im doing a small local meet tomorrow and im in the middle of cutting weight to make the 198's as i write this. Was 212 thursday morning naked, im right at 200lbs right now so only 2 more lbs till this miserable shit is over. basically im trying to lose 14lbs in about 18hrs and put it ALL back on in around 16hrs.

How do you cut/rehydrate?

I trained with some guys briefly who would cut with lasix and then use IVs to rehydrate. They lifted in APF/WPO so 24 hour weigh ins. Crazy shit.

 

[DaveTSI]

How do you cut/rehydrate?

I trained with some guys briefly who would cut with lasix and then use IVs to rehydrate. They lifted in APF/WPO so 24 hour weigh ins. Crazy shit.

goin to leave to weigh in right now.. somewhere between 198-199 right now. going to check out their scale and hopefully its light (or mine is heavy) if not ill sit in my car with the heat on and sweat a bit more

this time i used an otc diuretic called Xpel from MHP. did a bunch of hot water baths and made a sauna out of my bathroom. i wouldnt fuck with lasix/IV unless i was going to a big money competition and had to cut like 20+lbs to make weight.

to rehydrate im just going to pound water/gatorade up until the meet and eat a ton of food. prob like 3-4gallons of fluid total

 

[SouthernLord]

goin to leave to weigh in right now.. somewhere between 198-199 right now. going to check out their scale and hopefully its light (or mine is heavy) if not ill sit in my car with the heat on and sweat a bit more

this time i used an otc diuretic called Xpel from MHP. did a bunch of hot water baths and made a sauna out of my bathroom. i wouldnt fuck with lasix/IV unless i was going to a big money competition and had to cut like 20+lbs to make weight.

to rehydrate im just going to pound water/gatorade up until the meet and eat a ton of food. prob like 3-4gallons of fluid total

One of the guys was actually a DR. Big fucking meathead PLer Doctor....Go figure. The first time I trained with them i almost shit my pants pulling up to his house. Sweet pad.

God luck with weigh ins and the comp bro.

 

[SaiBoT]

Nice bro! I heard good words about MHP's Xpel from some MMA friends, they said it's the legal shit for dropping weight before comp.

Good luck!

 

[artificialaspirations]

let us know how the weigh in goes and hopefully vids from the comp...

 

[Big_BK]

Nice bro! I heard good words about MHP's Xpel from some MMA friends, they said it's the legal shit for dropping weight before comp.

Good luck!

I used that stuff back in the winter, take 2x what it tells you to though. Worked pretty good.

 

[DaveTSI]

well i made it.. BARELY but i made it

weigh ins from 6 to 7pm, so i arrived at 6 and weighed in right away. I was 199, need to get to 198.25. I brought sweats and extra clothes just incase. So i put on three layers of clothes and jumped in my car with the heat blasting at 91*, seat heater on, and sat for 45mins. It took me about 25mins just to start sweating, i dont think i had much fluid left lol. Went back in and stepped back on the scale, 198.25 on the nose. I felt awesome when i first got to the gym, but that 45mins in my car just to sweat out 3/4 of a pound reeally killed me. i feel like dog shit now and i will be blown away if i move any decent weight tomorrow.

thanks guys ill update this tomorrow, back to eating and guzzling fluids...

 

[SaiBoT]

I used that stuff back in the winter, take 2x what it tells you to though. Worked pretty good.

Hmm I see... The fluids you guys lost were mostly subcutaneous or from the muscles? I wanna try this for an important beach party, but don't want my muscles to look too flat...

 

[DaveTSI]

Well i didnt have a great day saturday. I got my weight back up to around 210, felt very strong. Opened with 475 on bench and smoked it. Went to 500 and got that too pretty easily. 525 next and i jumped the press call so no lift. Opened with 640 on deadlift. Setup perfect, started my pull and right above my knees i completely lose my balance forward and put it down. This meet was in a gym inside a really old industrial building, one of those big old brick mills. The floor was literally sagging under the weight lol. Everyone was having the same problem, it was just amplified on my attempts because of the weight. So i figured id try and setup better and be ready for it, and the 640 FLEW off the floor for me so i went 670. Same thing, got it to my knees and lose my balance. I NEVER lose my balance forward when im pulling. At this point im pretty fired up and everyone is pulling for me. Stayed at 670 to get the lift in, i really wanted to get 700 @ 198, i nearly got 710 3 weeks ago in the gym. Heres a video of my last one

670 remix by i3ossman - Photobucket

everyone was flipping out, i was pumped cause i got it, threw my hands up in victory lol

The side judges gave me red lights! they said it wasnt fully locked out???? looks pretty good to me fuckers. so not only did i bomb out on deads and not get a total, but my back is destroyed right now cause i was fighting the weight as well as trying to keep my balance. oh well, next time... needless to say i am not going back to that venue ever again. im not one for excuses but when the fucking floor gives way to any kind of decent weight what the hell am i supposed to do?

 

[DaveTSI]

Hmm I see... The fluids you guys lost were mostly subcutaneous or from the muscles? I wanna try this for an important beach party, but don't want my muscles to look too flat...

yeah i wouldnt do it, i looked really flat at weigh-ins

 

[ExtraMile]

Well i didnt have a great day saturday. I got my weight back up to around 210, felt very strong. Opened with 475 on bench and smoked it. Went to 500 and got that too pretty easily. 525 next and i jumped the press call so no lift. Opened with 640 on deadlift. Setup perfect, started my pull and right above my knees i completely lose my balance forward and put it down. This meet was in a gym inside a really old industrial building, one of those big old brick mills. The floor was literally sagging under the weight lol. Everyone was having the same problem, it was just amplified on my attempts because of the weight. So i figured id try and setup better and be ready for it, and the 640 FLEW off the floor for me so i went 670. Same thing, got it to my knees and lose my balance. I NEVER lose my balance forward when im pulling. At this point im pretty fired up and everyone is pulling for me. Stayed at 670 to get the lift in, i really wanted to get 700 @ 198, i nearly got 710 3 weeks ago in the gym. Heres a video of my last one

670 remix by i3ossman - Photobucket

everyone was flipping out, i was pumped cause i got it, threw my hands up in victory lol

The side judges gave me red lights! they said it wasnt fully locked out???? looks pretty good to me fuckers. so not only did i bomb out on deads and not get a total, but my back is destroyed right now cause i was fighting the weight as well as trying to keep my balance. oh well, next time... needless to say i am not going back to that venue ever again. im not one for excuses but when the fucking floor gives way to any kind of decent weight what the hell am i supposed to do?

lol @ the floor sagging under the weight! thats fuckin annoyin about loosing your balance and also about jumping the call on your bench. What happened squat wise?

 

[DaveTSI]

lol @ the floor sagging under the weight! thats fuckin annoyin about loosing your balance and also about jumping the call on your bench. What happened squat wise?

it was just a bench/deadlift comp, no squats. jumping the call was my fault im not annoyed just a dumb mistake. but ya, the floor issue was really stupid. i told the meet director if you cant find a decent place to hold the meet dont have it.

 

[ExtraMile]

it was just a bench/deadlift comp, no squats. jumping the call was my fault im not annoyed just a dumb mistake. but ya, the floor issue was really stupid. i told the meet director if you cant find a decent place to hold the meet dont have it.

ah ok. Yeah I agree, what did he say when you told him that?

 

[DaveTSI]

nothing lol i just walked away

 

[artificialaspirations]

Well i didnt have a great day saturday. I got my weight back up to around 210, felt very strong. Opened with 475 on bench and smoked it. Went to 500 and got that too pretty easily. 525 next and i jumped the press call so no lift. Opened with 640 on deadlift. Setup perfect, started my pull and right above my knees i completely lose my balance forward and put it down. This meet was in a gym inside a really old industrial building, one of those big old brick mills. The floor was literally sagging under the weight lol. Everyone was having the same problem, it was just amplified on my attempts because of the weight. So i figured id try and setup better and be ready for it, and the 640 FLEW off the floor for me so i went 670. Same thing, got it to my knees and lose my balance. I NEVER lose my balance forward when im pulling. At this point im pretty fired up and everyone is pulling for me. Stayed at 670 to get the lift in, i really wanted to get 700 @ 198, i nearly got 710 3 weeks ago in the gym. Heres a video of my last one

670 remix by i3ossman - Photobucket

everyone was flipping out, i was pumped cause i got it, threw my hands up in victory lol

The side judges gave me red lights! they said it wasnt fully locked out???? looks pretty good to me fuckers. so not only did i bomb out on deads and not get a total, but my back is destroyed right now cause i was fighting the weight as well as trying to keep my balance. oh well, next time... needless to say i am not going back to that venue ever again. im not one for excuses but when the fucking floor gives way to any kind of decent weight what the hell am i supposed to do?

Bummer man, but your concerns are valid.

An inadequate floor is very dangerous. Differential settling is bad news. Structural engineering requires a good footing and your skeleton is no different. I went to a weightlifting fund raiser when I was a kid and the guys were powerlifting up on a stage in a school cafeteria. You know the kind, elevated wooden platforms with wood skeleton. Anyway, the floor gave way on a 600-700 lb deadlift and this poor guy blew out both his knees. Hyperextended em both when the load fell. So I would say its a valid concern.

 

[moya]

i cant view the video of your dead because of the web browser i use ....but did you not get a 'down' command in the deadlift??? if you got a down command, your shoulders should be locked for them to say it... if they didnt say the command then i could see how it could be an invalid attempt... or the fed may not use that command ...in that case i should stfu...
nice pull though, at the meets ive done, you'd be best lifter with 670@198....

 

[SaiBoT]

Fuck bro that sucks, i would never compete under those circunstances again either and thinking you had to put up with all that weigh-in qualification methods...

 

[DaveTSI]

Bummer man, but your concerns are valid.

An inadequate floor is very dangerous. Differential settling is bad news. Structural engineering requires a good footing and your skeleton is no different. I went to a weightlifting fund raiser when I was a kid and the guys were powerlifting up on a stage in a school cafeteria. You know the kind, elevated wooden platforms with wood skeleton. Anyway, the floor gave way on a 600-700 lb deadlift and this poor guy blew out both his knees. Hyperextended em both when the load fell. So I would say its a valid concern.

yeah this was seriously in the back of my mind lol. if i knew they were going to red light me on my last attempt i would have just dropped it from lockout to see how many floors we could go through

 

[DaveTSI]

i cant view the video of your dead because of the web browser i use ....but did you not get a 'down' command in the deadlift??? if you got a down command, your shoulders should be locked for them to say it... if they didnt say the command then i could see how it could be an invalid attempt... or the fed may not use that command ...in that case i should stfu...
nice pull though, at the meets ive done, you'd be best lifter with 670@198....

yeah i was locked out, got the down command. the head judge gave me a white light he said it was a good lift after, he didnt know why the side judges gave me reds. thanks though.. ive gotten 705@207, i just really want 700+ at 198 its a goal of mine right now

 

[DaveTSI]

Fuck bro that sucks, i would never compete under those circunstances again either and thinking you had to put up with all that weigh-in qualification methods...

learning experience i guess?? lol

yeah im never going to another APA meet, and to those reading this who might go to one, i strongly advise you not too

 

[DaveTSI]

7/17

first workout since the meet saturday. my back is still destroyed and my hands are fucked

speed bench w/ tyler grips and doubled purple bands
bar/bandsx3
" x 3
135x3x5
185x3

rope pushdowns
stackx12x3

14" box squats
barx5
135x5
225x3
315x3

could barely handle the 315 my lower back is so bad.. awesome

 

[ExtraMile]

7/17

first workout since the meet saturday. my back is still destroyed and my hands are fucked

speed bench w/ tyler grips and doubled purple bands
bar/bandsx3
" x 3
135x3x5
185x3

rope pushdowns
stackx12x3

14" box squats
barx5
135x5
225x3
315x3

could barely handle the 315 my lower back is so bad.. awesome

I really wana get some of those tyler grips, where did you get them from?

 

[Big_BK]

You got a pm bro.

 

[DaveTSI]

I really wana get some of those tyler grips, where did you get them from?

Elite Fitness Systems

 

[DaveTSI]

7/20

Bench w/ reverse blue bands
135x5
225x5
315x5
405x5
455x3
495x3
525x2
545x0

cable flys
80x10
100x10
100x10

pushdowns
stackx12x3

DB skullcrushers
35x10
45x10
55x10

wanted to squat, but my back is in no shape. i have no idea when im going to be able to train legs or back heavy again, this sucks. if im not good by the end of the week im going to a ciropractor

 

[DaveTSI]

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/anabolic-steroids/i-love-anavar-656397.html

 

[Burpees]

you put in some serious work bro.. I would have never guessed power lifter based on your looks.

 

[Burpees]

Dave,

Been skimming over your log.. I assume you train alone, but not always? Where do you suggest someone who lifts alone starts in regards to power lifting? I like the 3 days routine and the simplicity of your routine.. I just cant seem to see myself breaking any plateau's without a spotter.. My girl will not oblige.

 

[DaveTSI]

7/27

Flat Bench
135x8
225x5
315x5
345x5
365x3
385x3 surprisingly easy, training partner said "shit you could triple 405 right now" i stopped here though didnt feel like failing, ill try in a few more weeks

Flat DB presses
100x12
130x10
130x8

DB skullc.
35x10
45x10

Rope Pushdowns
stackx15x3

Dips - havent done these in years, they used to bother my shoulders so i cut them out.. had an urge. i may start doing these they actually felt really good
bwx15x2sets

back is finally GTG, going to squat/pull wednesday... i cant wait

 

[DaveTSI]

Dave,

Been skimming over your log.. I assume you train alone, but not always? Where do you suggest someone who lifts alone starts in regards to power lifting? I like the 3 days routine and the simplicity of your routine.. I just cant seem to see myself breaking any plateau's without a spotter.. My girl will not oblige.

i do not train alone, we help each other out and the way we train we HAVE to have a couple guys. if you cant get a training partner just do the majority of your heavy lifting in a power rack with safety pins.