MM Training Log

[BigWh1tey]

most MM lifters do push towards there head with the elbows flaring out as we approach lockout , we don't follow the westside style groove . My board press numbers are always lower then my full range on the lower boards. Somewhat higher on the 6 boards and much higher on 4" lockouts.

Its looks like you're on track. It kind of figures that when you remove a great portion velocity and bottom end torque from the ROM (like you do when you pause on the boards) that the weight is harder to move, you have reduced the stretch reflex and are starting the concentric phase from a mechanically more difficult position.

If you have a chance post a vid of your set up,some raw triples, and maybe some reps off the 4 board.

Any chance of you making it to Naz for some coaching ?

 

[Parabellum]

Bro that is a crazy amount of bench volume. I would never ever recover from this much. Maybe you should skip the warmups on the board presses, that way reducing the volume even a bit? Or try to reduce the overall volume of workets until you are making progress?

I can handle the volume now compard to when I fist started. My problem is the elbow pain and getting through that , it's really limiting my workouts. Yesterday I forgot the motrin and I did well but I eventually had to cut a few things short becaue ot got unbearable. I ahve a hight pain threshold but enough is enough sometimes. I am making progess in spite of this in one form or another.

 

[Parabellum]

most MM lifters do push towards there head with the elbows flaring out as we approach lockout , we don't follow the westside style groove . My board press numbers are always lower then my full range on the lower boards. Somewhat higher on the 6 boards and much higher on 4" lockouts.

Its looks like you're on track. It kind of figures that when you remove a great portion velocity and bottom end torque from the ROM (like you do when you pause on the boards) that the weight is harder to move, you have reduced the stretch reflex and are starting the concentric phase from a mechanically more difficult position.

If you have a chance post a vid of your set up,some raw triples, and maybe some reps off the 4 board.

Any chance of you making it to Naz for some coaching ?

I'll have video of the setup, raw triples and some 4 and 3 boards from yesterday. I just have to rip it and find an editing program that will work with media player.

I can't wait to go to Naz and learn from all you guys. When is a good time in August to come by?

 

[Parabellum]

Everyone thanks for all the help.

 

[Parabellum]

7/22/03

Raw Bench Press, Index finger on the rings
135 x 3
225x 3
275 x 3 275 x 3 Video
315 x 3 315 x 3 Video
355 x 3 <--- 3 rep PR 355 x 3 Video
365 x 1 Quitter didn't even try for another 2 reps. 365 x 1 Video
325 x 5 <--- 5 rep PR 325 x 5 Video

After the 315 my elbows were really bugging me. Forgot the Motrin.

4 Board Press, Pinky on the Rings

225 x 3 225 x 3 Video
275 x 3 275 x 3
315 x 3
335 x 3 335 x 4 Video
355 x 0 Huh 355 x 0 Video 1
355 x 0 After this point I'm running around the gym in pain and trying to stretch my arms out. 355 x 0 Video 2

3 Board Press, Pinky on the rings
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 1 had enough.

V bar pull downs
120 x 8
150 x 8
190 x 8
230 x 8
These really helped me out today, the stretch made the elbows feel bearable again. I'm going to do these between the heavy sets to stretch out and try and alleviate the elbow pain. Helped tremendously.

Videos are viewable with Windows Media Player.

Rings on bar and my pinky's on the first ring. 3 Board press pics.

I'm always confused as to what ring everyone is talking about, these bars have three per side.

 

[Liftbig]

looks like your getting stronger, keep it up. and have you tried using horse liniments for your elbows. also get some elbow sleeves and wear those when you workout, they help my elbows alot.

 

[BigWh1tey]

drop Mule an email and he will get you all the specifics .. you probably do want to have a bench shirt when you come down.

 

[Parabellum]

looks like your getting stronger, keep it up. and have you tried using horse liniments for your elbows. also get some elbow sleeves and wear those when you workout, they help my elbows alot.

Where can I get some horse liniments? I have to go and buy some sleeves too. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Parabellum]

drop Mule an email and he will get you all the specifics .. you probably do want to have a bench shirt when you come down.

I bought a bench shirt a little while ago, but it’s tooooooo small size 50. I gained about 10-15 lbs since bought it. I followed all the instructions off the site where I bought it to size myself, it’s an Inzer standard blast shirt. My wife and I tried to put it on with instructions I downloaded off of the internet and I just managed to almost choke myself and hurt my shoulder. She's not strong enough.

 

[BigWh1tey]

if you have the funds , order a nice Karins open back Double Denim ... chances are that inzer is fitting just the way it should, it should probably take 2 people a lot of effort to get you in that shirt