the.gladiator1987's 12 week 5x5 log

[the.gladiator1987]

I might take a couple of breaths between the heavy reps. I never let go of the bar though.

Now would be a good time to learn to hook grip too. You'll thank me in a year when you have the strongest grip of anyone you know.

OK cool, so when youre takin the breaths the bar is on the ground right? i know im overanalysing lol jus wanna make sure

Ill def look hook grip, I want the strongest fuckin grip around

 

[the.gladiator1987]

My week 2 lifts for Friday

Squat - YouTube - Squat 270x3
Bench - YouTube - Bench 255x3
BB Row - YouTube - BB row 165x3
Weighted dips - YouTube - Weighted dips BW + 145lb x 6
BB Curl - YouTube - BB Curl 105x6

 

[the.gladiator1987]

OK so what would be best for my triceps besides tricep pulldowns? Im thinking reverse grip bench since close grip kills my joints

 

[SouthernLord]

My week 2 lifts for Friday

Squat - YouTube - Squat 270x3
Bench - YouTube - Bench 255x3
BB Row - YouTube - BB row 165x3
Weighted dips - YouTube - Weighted dips BW + 145lb x 6
BB Curl - YouTube - BB Curl 105x6

Rack Curler!!!!!!

 

[SouthernLord]

OK so what would be best for my triceps besides tricep pulldowns? Im thinking reverse grip bench since close grip kills my joints

I wouldn't add too much more tricep volume with all the pressing plus the dips. You will run into joint/tendon problems toward the end of the program with too much accessory volume imo.

I like rolling extension or pullover extensions.

Never mind the chains. This is the motion I am referring to. It will fry your tris. Could bother your elbows though.....

 

[the.gladiator1987]

I wouldn't add too much more tricep volume with all the pressing plus the dips. You will run into joint/tendon problems toward the end of the program with too much accessory volume imo.

I like rolling extension or pullover extensions.

Never mind the chains. This is the motion I am referring to. It will fry your tris. Could bother your elbows though.....

Well the program calls for tricep pulldowns on friday, but i dont really like that exercise for triceps. I really need bigger tris anyway.

What about DB skullcrushers? My elbows hurt with the EZ bar

 

[the.gladiator1987]

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Rack Curler!!!!!!

lololol!!!! I know i know but it was after doing squats so I had the right to do them haha.

 

[fortunatesun]

Extensions are bomb but you should add some kind of press for triceps once a week as well. 2-3 sets of CG after you bench is enough. Or you can do high pin press if you need help with your lockout:
Pin press
(of course shirt isn't neccessary)

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Extensions are bomb but you should add some kind of press for triceps once a week as well. 2-3 sets of CG after you bench is enough. Or you can do high pin press if you need help with your lockout:
Pin press
(of course shirt isn't neccessary)

Nice. I think ill do close grip bench. If that starts to aggravate my wrists I think I will switch it with reverse grip bench. That hits my tris good and its a pressing motion. I need tricep mass

 

[the.gladiator1987]

cant wait for tomorrow!