CoC#3 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Looks like a lot of volume mate! Hope this routine works for you. Chris have you ever tried training using a westside barbell template? I just started this type of routine a few weeks back and was wondering if you have ever done it and had good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hello Steve, I like all the old time stuff and i think they were stornger then . The leg extension machine is on a pivot no wires. Sam, Your right ,there is a lot of volume , i feel like i've been in a car crash i'm aching so much. I hav'nt used the Louis Simmons workouts myself, but some of the boys in the gym have trained at Westside with great results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes Jose it is from Kuc's book, Ron Collins and Tony Stevens were my idols when i started. July 7th Tuesday Benchpress... Up to 5 sets of 8 x 160kg pause last rep. Shoulder press on Smith machine seated... Up tp 150k x 5 Lockouts on shoulder press ... Up to 272.5 k for a quick 5 sec count !!! These are not inKuc book. Lateral raises ... 30k x 8 x 3 sets Bent ovr Lateral raises ... 30k x 8 x 3 sets Front raises with EZ barbell... Upto 60 k x 5 Preacher curls Incline curl Tricep pushdown Various ab work Back to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Forgot to say gripper work , started to do tese again . CoC no1 x 20 CoC no 2 x 10 Coc 3 x 5 RB 300 x 1 x 5 sets CoC x 20 x 3 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I like all the old time stuff and i think they were stornger then . Agreed. Most of the mainstream modern day routines (for example 100s of sets of isolation exerises) only work if you are taking a lot of gear. What worked 60 or 70 years ago still works best today. I read Brooks Kubik's book dinosaur training a few years ago and this completely changed the way i approach my training. I assume you've done 20 rep breathing squats before? What was your best ever for a set of 20 done in the way Randall Strossen suggests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Hi Sam, No the old super squat routine was HARD !! I done 440 x 20 , but i think my bet effort was 500 for 17 , i could not of got 18 if their was a fire under my arse ! Also got good results off high rep straight legged deadlift routines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 18th July Thursday, Box squats below parralel..... Up to 230k x 5 x 2 sets fast Sumo deadlifts using 2 " bar front grip .... Up to 200kg x 2 x 2 finished with 170kg x 10 Straight legged deadlift .... Up to 240 k x 5 x3 sets Rows .... 220k x 5 x 2 sets One arm rows ... 120 kg x 5 x 2 sets Lat pull downs .... 220kg x 5 x 2 sets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Gripper workout yesterday looked good i managed to miss that one. Those axle deadlifts are huge mate any training ideas to get this lift up? Progress seems to be really really slow on it for me. 2 years to put 10kg on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hello Sam, I do a lot of cleans and highpulls using the hang method on the 2nd rep, try doing these first building from first the power cean , then high pulls and then into your deadlifts.Then tak into the rack and do some partials . Keep trying Sam , iknow you can do it mate. 13th July Monday Chest and Back Bench ... up to 180k x 10 .. Supersetted with wide chins Incline press .. up to 160k for 10 ...superstted closegip chins Incline flyes ... 60kg dumbbells x 2 setsof 8 Press ups inbetween benches with 50kg plate x 10 x 5 sets Rows ... up to 220k x 5 x 2 sets One arm rows.... 130kg x 5 x 2sets Pinch grip either hand ... 2 x 20kg plate x 5 singles 2" v bar .... up to 145 kg x 5 singles. Hangin leg raises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benedikt Farsmann Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 You move a lot of weight, Chris! Those v-bar lifts are incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'll try that next time mate i really appreciate the help! 2 20kg plates is a good lift i think you're days of being 'weak' at pinch are in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Jara Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Awesome strength mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifesnotfair Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Those rows are nuts!! Also the benching, 4 plates a side x10 !! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Thanks guys, i feel like i've had a boob job today i'm so sore. 14\th June Tuesday Squats olympic style....up to 230 kg x 3 x3 Deadlift 2" bar.... up to 202.5 kg x 5 singles 14th shift on the trot today, felt tired. Thinking of coming down to 110k bodyweight, i weigh about 125kg at the moment, most of it belly ! No problem Sam mate , anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 20th July Monday Helped Chris Jenkins with strongman training, farmers walk. Messed about later and managed to pull 600 lbs with the two handles put together with one hand. Later pressed 125 kg barrel overhead for a few reps. One hand deadlift on youtube ... type in Chris James one hand lift 272.5 kg. Sorry , do not nknow how to do link .My mate filmed it Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 July 21st Tuesday Clean grip high pulls ... up to 260 kg x 3 Snatch grip highpulls to chest .... up to 180k x 3 Weighted chins ... up to 60 kg x 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Kellersmann Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 20th July MondayHelped Chris Jenkins with strongman training, farmers walk. Messed about later and managed to pull 600 lbs with the two handles put together with one hand. Later pressed 125 kg barrel overhead for a few reps. One hand deadlift on youtube ... type in Chris James one hand lift 272.5 kg. Sorry , do not nknow how to do link .My mate filmed it Chris. Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/user/chrisjenkins400 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 20th July MondayHelped Chris Jenkins with strongman training, farmers walk. Messed about later and managed to pull 600 lbs with the two handles put together with one hand. Later pressed 125 kg barrel overhead for a few reps. One hand deadlift on youtube ... type in Chris James one hand lift 272.5 kg. Sorry , do not nknow how to do link .My mate filmed it Chris. Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/user/chrisjenkins400 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Jara Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Awesome supporting strength mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 23r July Thursday Clean and press with sandbag..... up to 310 lbs very hard lift Shoulder sandbag ... up to 380 lbs. Cleans with 55lb block weight 5 singles. Clean 77lb plate weight 5 singles. Gorrilla grip machine up to 5 reps x 120 kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 24th July Friday Snatch grip pulls.... up to 240 kg x 3 One arm rows with 220lb dumbbell with 2 " handle .... 3sets of 8 reps One arm cleans on 2 " barbell.... up to 90kg One arm deadlift hook grip.... up to 230 kg Rowing machine for 20 minutes ad ab work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoC#3 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 That is a massive weight to pull with the 2 farmers handles!! I think you are approaching goerner level for one hand deads now mate!! Have you ever tried one arm rows with the inch ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Thanks Sam , yes i have rowed the Inch for a few reps . I'm nowhere near Goerner yet mate butwho knows in a few years and no injuries....... and a lot of luck !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/user/chrisjenkins400 Nice! I think I just had an aneurysm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJames Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) Twig , i hope your feeling better !!! 27th July 2009 Monday The Chain ... up to 60kg d/bell One arm press ... 60kg x 8 reps each arm for 3 sets Bent press with olympic barbell ... up to 80kg x3 reps Clean with 2.6 inch barbell ... up to 120kg Twig , i hope your feeling better !!! 27th July 2009 Monday The Chain ... up to 60kg d/bell One arm press ... 60kg x 8 reps each arm for 3 sets Bent press with olympic barbell ... up to 80kg x3 reps Clean with 2.6 inch barbell ... up to 120kg One arm snatch with 2.6 inch barbell ...up to 65 kg Onearm clean up to ... up to 75 kg Twig , i hope your feeling better !!! 27th July 2009 Monday The Chain ... up to 60kg d/bell One arm press ... 60kg x 8 reps each arm for 3 sets Bent press with olympic barbell ... up to 80kg x3 reps Clean with 2.6 inch barbell ... up to 120kg One arm snatch with barbell ... Edited July 28, 2009 by ChrisJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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