Veteran Log RoidRage69 Log

[LevButlerov]

02/07/25

Weight 238.5

Chest/Tri's

Flat Bench
45x15
95x13
135x10
185x5
225x3
275x2
315x3 Shoulder pain

Close Grip Bench
315x3
315x5

Incline Bench
295x5x3

Tricep Ext Mach LF
170x15x2

Face Pulls
120x15x2

Rear Delt Machine Precor
180x12x2

Treadmill 35min

Had a decent session today. Pain doing flat bb bench so I am going to stop doing it and just go with close grip for now as the shoulder feels much better the closer I position my hands on the bar. Incline also has no pain at all so will be doing those as well. I get very good carry over from the incline bench to the bench so I am not worried. I will still do a regular bench on speed bench day though. As long as the weight is light it doesn't seem to bother it so we can do that for now. Thanks again for all the nice comments about the mother in law. We are doing ok. Just the long process of all the legal crap now for the next few months is going to be stressful. Ok everyone have a good weekend and get strong AF with me!!!

@RoidRage69 you're back in the game which is great, even with the stresses stay positive and stay on goal, I see you getting to the top this year.

 

[25homes]

Rip

 

[ballin2504]

Hate to hear about your loss. Prayers to you both.

 

[RoidRage69]

02/10/25

Weight 237.1

Deadlift/Back

Conventional Deadlift Hook Grip
135x10
225x5
315x3
405x3
455x2x4

Sumo Deadlift Hook Grip
315x5x5

T-Bar Row Chest Supported
135x10
180x10x2

BB Shrugs
405x10x2

Had a good session today. I did two different things out of my comfort zone. I did hook grip for the first time and sumo style deads. Hook grip sure hurts the thumb. Will take time but I hear it gets much less painful after every week. Had to go much lighter since its a learning curve. Will continue to use hook grip until my thumbs tear apart. Sumo sure was easy. I think I might go way up next week on them to see what I can do for reps with hook grip. Maybe try 455 on sumo style for doubles or triples if the thumbs cooperate. I can sure see why people do sumo. Not much of a range of motion. Sure gives the back a break. I just need to build my hips up for it I believe that will be the weakest link for me and my knees. Maybe even use knee sleeves when I decide to go up above 500 or more. Its definitely more legs and butt than conventional. We also did t-bar rows for the first time. Felt strong. Will try 225 next week. I think its been 35 years since I've done them. I remember I inured my sternum on them when I was 20 and never did them again. So now I am making sure to keep my chest off the pad with a slight arch in the back. Ok everyone have a nice week and get Strong AF!!!

 

[LevButlerov]

02/10/25

Weight 237.1

Deadlift/Back

Conventional Deadlift Hook Grip
135x10
225x5
315x3
405x3
455x2x4

Sumo Deadlift Hook Grip
315x5x5

T-Bar Row Chest Supported
135x10
180x10x2

BB Shrugs
405x10x2

Had a good session today. I did two different things out of my comfort zone. I did hook grip for the first time and sumo style deads. Hook grip sure hurts the thumb. Will take time but I hear it gets much less painful after every week. Had to go much lighter since its a learning curve. Will continue to use hook grip until my thumbs tear apart. Sumo sure was easy. I think I might go way up next week on them to see what I can do for reps with hook grip. Maybe try 455 on sumo style for doubles or triples if the thumbs cooperate. I can sure see why people do sumo. Not much of a range of motion. Sure gives the back a break. I just need to build my hips up for it I believe that will be the weakest link for me and my knees. Maybe even use knee sleeves when I decide to go up above 500 or more. Its definitely more legs and butt than conventional. We also did t-bar rows for the first time. Felt strong. Will try 225 next week. I think its been 35 years since I've done them. I remember I inured my sternum on them when I was 20 and never did them again. So now I am making sure to keep my chest off the pad with a slight arch in the back. Ok everyone have a nice week and get Strong AF!!!

Sumo deads are good with hooks and once you get used to it you're going to feel way stronger doing it. @RoidRage69
Imagine actual sumo wrestling guys doing this, they are hardcore too in Japan.

 

[RoidRage69]

Sumo deads are good with hooks and once you get used to it you're going to feel way stronger doing it. @RoidRage69
Imagine actual sumo wrestling guys doing this, they are hardcore too in Japan.

I wonder if using ice on the thumbs right before gripping the bar would help? Numb the pain?

 

[stevesmi]

i glanced over your post and saw the word hook a couple times and almost had a heart attack. thought you were saying you 'hooked up' with someone. lol

 

[RoidRageWife]

i glanced over your post and saw the word hook a couple times and almost had a heart attack. thought you were saying you 'hooked up' with someone. lol

Better had been me lol! We hooked together on that Grip.

 

[Mobster]

Half tape the hook grip thumb for now

 

[LevButlerov]

I wonder if using ice on the thumbs right before gripping the bar would help? Numb the pain?

Thats might be something they use not sure, back in the day guys in my gym were using Lidocaine but I dont recommend it.

 

[Allupfromhere]

02/06/25

Weight 238.4

Squat
45x10
135x10
185x5
225x5
275x3
315x1
385x5x3

Had to cut short today as we got a phone call in the middle of our workout that my wife's Mother passed away. RIP.

Thx Lev. Nothing really prepares you for the death of a love one let alone your parents!!

Deepest condolences guys. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult of times.

 

[Austin316]

I've got a really hard time post-workout with my grips. Seems like my hands aren't what they used to be as I get older.

 

[sambee38]

Funny because I was at the grocery store the other day and grabbing a bunch of cat food.

And I couldn't even hold them in my hands. That tells you how much our thumbs Take a beating

 

[BookerTNY]

Nice variations on the deadlifting. Really good to see that.

 

[Arabian]

nice job, are you able to hog up the deadlift section for that long?

or do you work in with other guys?

 

[Zyglamail]

Nice way to start the week with getting a nice back training session.

 

[Shrine]

Nice job with all the tragedy over the past week,

you're getting back into the gym and you're pushing things.

 

[caligirl85]

T-bar Row chest supported is fantastic. Along with the shrugs

 

[zedhed]

Heck of a workout, it just proves you don't have to do anything fancy.

Nice job. Being honest about your strengths and weaknesses.

 

[RoidRage69]

Tonight's dinner.