We had a great weekend with my parents. Shopping in London and breakfast in Windsor. Excellent stuff! The only down side was I was a little off colour. I had a sore throat, a cough and a headache all weekend and today. Despite that I decided to train today anyway.
Box Squat - 135x5, 242x4, 365x3, 420x1, 465x1. This was just with a belt but I recently bought some new APT wrist and knee wraps. I have been meaning to get used to using knee wraps so today I played around with different wraps and did...405x1, 450x1x1. I was starting to feel a little assistance in the bottom. Also, these were done without a belt. I think had I put a belt on I would have done 500lbs today no problem. So we'll add the knee wraps next week at something like 450 and go from there. The next purchase will be some Inzer Power Pants to give my hips some added protection and support. Interesting stuff!
One Arm Chin Lockoffs - rightx1, leftx1, rightx2, leftx1, rightx1, leftx1, rightx2, leftx1, rightx1, leftx1. Just easing into these as I know they can flare up the elbows.
One Arm Pulldown - 5pinx10/10, 6pinx3/3. Done slowly and deliberately.
JM press - 135x12x12
Bicep Curl machine - 3 sets
Perhaps all this equipment can give me a new lease of life on my squats and deadlifts whilst keeping my weight down and my body intact.
Nick
For what it is worth, Frank Zane said if there was 1 thing he could go back and do differently it would be to not go so heavy and do more volume. Look how good he looks in his 60s!
He thinks the heavy work is what made him so beat up today.
Consider the DC style of training Nick, I really think you will like it. I am going back to it.
-Rick
Posted by: pwrlftr220 | July 21, 2008 at 03:58 PM
The problem is that volume puts on too much size Rick. The DC stuff is meant for hypertrophy more than anything. I'm using the 'equipment' more as prevention than to lift heavy weights although I know I will of course. I will watch your progress with interest though my friend.
Nick
Posted by: Nick McKinless | July 21, 2008 at 04:06 PM
Nick, I was just checking out your credits list. Very impressive! What part did you play in Troy? Great movie. I'll have to watch again for you!
Posted by: Mike | July 22, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Don't know how much experience you have w. equipment Shaf, but you might consider just buying a reasonably sized Inzer Champion squat suit (cheapest one they have w. generous leg openings). It will give you some hip support and with the straps will actually be easier to put on than those briefs.
Posted by: Boris | July 22, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Wrong log! Shaf has his own log called Shaf's corner. I actually do have a suit as well...thanks!
Nick
Posted by: Nick McKinless | July 23, 2008 at 02:02 AM