Sarge's Lifting Chronicles 2006-2007

[Cynical Simian]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Way to ruin a kick-ass workout with all that crap after curls.

Regarding GMs vs. hypers, I'd be absolutely astonished if anyone who's done both tells you hypers are better. I'm not one of those people; I've always done GMs as my supplemental posterior chain work out of necessity, since I didn't (and still don't) have a hyper bench (home gym) and figured they're a superior movement anyway. I've also found that they're great for hamstring flexibility.

Like I said, I've never done hypers, so I don't know how much they use the erectors relative to the glutes/hamstrings, but GMs definitely hit the hamstrings hard. That's just something to consider if you notice that you're not able to drive through your heels as much on squats/deads (due to hamstring fatigue), although it probably won't be a problem since you're not really pushing GMs.

 

[al420]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Damn that was a lot of work - you got any gas left in the tank?

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Way to ruin a kick-ass workout with all that crap after curls.
Regarding GMs vs. hypers, I'd be absolutely astonished if anyone who's done both tells you hypers are better. I'm not one of those people; I've always done GMs as my supplemental posterior chain work out of necessity, since I didn't (and still don't) have a hyper bench (home gym) and figured they're a superior movement anyway. I've also found that they're great for hamstring flexibility.
Like I said, I've never done hypers, so I don't know how much they use the erectors relative to the glutes/hamstrings, but GMs definitely hit the hamstrings hard. That's just something to consider if you notice that you're not able to drive through your heels as much on squats/deads (due to hamstring fatigue), although it probably won't be a problem since you're not really pushing GMs.

lol... Simma Down NA! ... it's my day 3.... i'm allowed to do bi's and tri's biznatch ...granted I went a little over board, but hey... it's not going to kill me

Ouuu I forgot about it involving the Hamms much more so than hypers.. good call. Sounds good to me!!

Damn that was a lot of work - you got any gas left in the tank?

surprizingly... yes.

there was a 5 hour block today where I only had a good size ice coffee... intake besides that has been lazidazical (sp?!..haphazard) today at best... has a DWOS (during workout shake... Mass Recovery...380 cals with protein and carbs...)... thought about getting the cheaper Carbo Force with 100grams carbs...but i need the protein today..

i haven't eating since the Mass Recovery either ... i don't know how i got through the workout.... seriously... adrenaline probably... i gotta go pound some food down... right now

 

[BiggT]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Sarge.....that was a perfectly heterosexual workout right on through GMs....and you went and ruined it, lol.

Seriously though, nice PR on the squat and row.....how is the rep scheme on bench feeling? And how is the neck?

About the GMs VS Hypers.....IMO, GMs are the superior exercise.

 

[sbt2082]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Nice workout there Sarge!!! Hope you enjoy your weekend!!!

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Sarge.....that was a perfectly heterosexual workout right on through GMs....and you went and ruined it, lol.
Seriously though, nice PR on the squat and row.....how is the rep scheme on bench feeling? And how is the neck?
About the GMs VS Hypers.....IMO, GMs are the superior exercise.

Damnit... lol... i just can't win around here
Thanks for the props maing
Rep scheme... I like it... 5x8's on Day 3 ... and the Triples on Day 1 .. it's working out.... let's see if I can bust through my damn 200x4 in a few weeks...
Neck today... zero pain... movement not limited ... 100% now, getting DEISEL headaches since the BTN incident... that tells me my stuff is out of wack, big time... oui, those kind of headaches in the back suck.

Excellent... GM's it is!!

Nice workout there Sarge!!! Hope you enjoy your weekend!!!

Thank you!!! Likewise... enjoy it!!

 

[BiggT]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Take some Advil and rub some dirt on it, lol

With the PP's, if you're going to be uncomfortable from BTN, I am not gonna put pressure on you to do them.....but they really are a safe lift, and I just don't want you to get discouraged with them.....the thing is, they are 25% strength/25%speed/and 50% timing......by not receiving the weight properly (because you weren't forced to with lighter weights) you just never developed your timing, which is about half the battle with them (as the weights get heavier and heavy, the bar comes down FAST)...from your description, it sounds like you lost confidence that the bar was behind your head at lockout, then looked down to receive, and exposed the base of your neck, when you should look straight, protect the neck, and flex the meaty part of the traps to receive........I know I said that before, but also I know you liked the lift and were doing well with them, and I'd hate to see a little mishap get you down on them and scrap them.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

Take some Advil and rub some dirt on it, lol

With the PP's, if you're going to be uncomfortable from BTN, I am not gonna put pressure on you to do them.....but they really are a safe lift, and I just don't want you to get discouraged with them.....the thing is, they are 25% strength/25%speed/and 50% timing......by not receiving the weight properly (because you weren't forced to with lighter weights) you just never developed your timing, which is about half the battle with them (as the weights get heavier and heavy, the bar comes down FAST)...from your description, it sounds like you lost confidence that the bar was behind your head at lockout, then looked down to receive, and exposed the base of your neck, when you should look straight, protect the neck, and flex the meaty part of the traps to receive........I know I said that before, but also I know you liked the lift and were doing well with them, and I'd hate to see a little mishap get you down on them and scrap them.

I don't need no stinkin' Advil lol ... just got back from Deep Tissue...ahhhhh i'm so relaxed right now... she spent most of the time on my traps and back ... knotted to all hell....

Oh... you'd be proud. Bought some Squatter - Levi Jeans yesterday, lol... and a pair of 36's to grow into

I'm still going to say I wear 32's... cuz i can buckle them but around my ass and legs they'd be like Richard Simmons on a swiss ball

I ain't scured... i'm still doin' BTN... just going to practice dipping on ALL sets... and do some major warmup next time and DIP... fuck... i know how to do it, just wasn't ready to catch it that fast

I haven't logged weight in awhile...

This am... Post PPH: 210.0 lbs ... hopefully get some damn body comp changes already... gotta keep eatin' quality..

 

[super_rice]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

How are you with push presses to the front? They are much more comfortable and easier to control IMO (although that is not the general concensus).

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Sarge hits the 5x5 for Ginormous Soleus Muscles!! - Log

How are you with push presses to the front? They are much more comfortable and easier to control IMO (although that is not the general concensus).

I prefer it from the rear.

stfu... don't be ... we're talking about Push Presses
... lol... covering my "glutes" from the gheigh comments.

I just need to learn to dip on ALL weights even when I can military it.