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[mad_dawg]

2-8-05 Legs

Squats:
135X12
225X10
315X10
405X10
455X6
I could have gone the whole 10 reps on this last set I think. I just wasn't there mentally and my tendonitus in my arms was flairing up. I hate that. Nice short workout though.

[Want2Bulk]

Hey bro, what I do for DB shoulder presses is I just sit down on the low back bench with a DB in each hand with the DB's resting vertically on each knee. I just sit and get focused for a minute (gets your energy back too if you had a long walk with the DB's) and then I fling the DB up towards my shoulder with my knee/leg. You've probably tried that but it's what works for me. I'm a lot smaller/weaker than you and I've gotten up 80's this way.

[mad_dawg]

Thanks bro. I have tried that. I can get my 65's up pretty easy but then the next dumbell up that I have is the 100's. I could probably get the 80's but going from the 65's to 100's I just can't do. The first time I did it OK. I just set them up on a board and pulled them down on top of me. I need to get a dumbell between the 65's and 100's I guess. I really appreciate the input!

I am just after that 100lb. dumbell for 30 rep dream...lol

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[mad_dawg]

2-13-05 Back #308+
Sick today but I have to workout anyway. What a wuss.

Deads:
135X10
225X10
315X6
425X5 briefs, slippers
515X2 briefs, slippers, belt, & new Deadlift suit
583X2 """"
633X3/4 """"Only three quarters up?
541X3 120 sec's rest
541X3 120 sec's rest
541X3 120 sec's rest

Stiff Deads:
315X5
385X5
425X5

Shrugs:
405X8
473X8
525X5 Almost passed out here. What a trip.
Not too bad of a workout considering I am pretty freaking sick. I hope I didn't shut down my CNS system or mess it up more.

The suit felt like it was going to blow my head off from the pressure. I have some real nasty pinch marks too. I may try to wear this suit again and get used to it. I was worried about it being hard to get used too. Hopefully I will be getting used to it soon. My meet is coming up March 5th. I can now see the upper part of the lift is going to give me a little problem. If anyone has any tips for the next couple weeks please feel free to say something.

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[jjeb33]

i have to hand it to you mad dawg every workout session you go up in ur lifts which is awesome. your numbers are impressive bro and keep up the good work.

[wnt2bbeast]

nice work..what kind of suit are you using?

[mad_dawg]

i have to hand it to you mad dawg every workout session you go up in ur lifts which is awesome.  your numbers are impressive bro and keep up the good work.

Thanks bro. I have been having some pretty good workouts for the most part. I can't wait for this contest to be over though. I am ready to play around with some real light weights for a while. It's wearing me down, and now I freakin sick. I think I need a little break.

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[mad_dawg]

nice work..what kind of suit are you using?

Wnt2bbeast, thanks bro. I just picked up a Titan custom deadlift suit. It's the first deadlift suit I have ever used. I'm not so sure yet that it's any better than a squat suit. Time will tell. I usually lift without a suit but thought, what the heck? It's legal. The straps may be just a tad too long, but they are real tight at the bottom of the dead. I guess that's where it's supposed to help the most anyway, at the bottom of the lift. My problem is my midsection is pretty thick and when I squat down it feels like the pressure is going to blow my head off. I will have to put it on sooner when lifting to get it in the right spot.

I took a half day off work today. I'm really sick and totally zapped.

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[wnt2bbeast]

yeah they're all pretty much the same..its a bitch to get to the bar..some dont bother Andy Bolton pulls in briefs and a singlet..930 aint half bad LOL
feel better bruh

[mad_dawg]

3-1-05 Back 308+
This was a see how I feel workout. I have my contest coming up Saturday and am not 100% sure I am going yet. I've been sick and have not trained much. Burnt out too???

Deads:
135X8 <<<suit & briefs
225X6
315X3
405X1<<< belt
501X1
551X1
That was it, short and sweet. Felt pretty easy I guess. If I make the contest I'll open at 600 again and just do what I can. I would be happy to just do what I did at the last meet considering my training lately.

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[mad_dawg]

3-5-05 COMPETITION DAY #314

Well, I decided to go ahead and do my deadlift only meet, even though I have been sick and my workouts have suffered. I would have just been more depressed and pissed at myself for not going. Anyway,

Deads:
135X10
225X6
335X3
425X1
525X1
575X1

Opener--600X1
2nd------650X1
3rd------683Xmissed

The 650 flew off the ground to lockout and did not feel bad at all. I had a strong suspision that I would miss the next lift due to grip. I was right. I pulled the 683 off the ground pretty easy, but before it even got to my knee's I lost my grip, the bar spun, and I tore off the same damn callous I did the last time. I said going into the meet I would be very happy with just getting my opener, and I did that plus got my 2nd. So, I'm pretty happy with everything. I ended up with a nice gold medal and a nice plaque for outstanding dead lift.

I am ready to download and train with some much lighter weights for quite a while now. I think I need that break. Maybe I can focus on some of my weeker points now and incorporate some new methods of training.

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[wnt2bbeast]

nice work dawg..
youve got the right idea for a new training cycle..i would stop deadlifting altogether but i would only work up to a heavy double or single say once every 5-7 weeks..

i made the mistake of not doing any deads and i payed for it so now theyre always in there..i may do reps, sumo, pulls against bands, rack work, speed deads with bands, block pulls..

[mad_dawg]

Thanks bro. I think I will take the advice. I am definately going to download though for a while. I am going to try some of the things you mentioned. I have already been thinking about that. Too bad you're so far away. I would hit you up for some workouts!

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[mad_dawg]

3-7-05 Chest, Tri's #314

Bench:
135X20
225X8
315X5
345X2
375X2
405X2
425X2
Raw. No spot or lift off's. Pretty sure I could have done another 25lbs. for a single but didn't think it was too wise to push the envelope. Felt pretty good considering it has been a month since I benched last. I thought I would get one last heavy workout in before I go lighter and for more reps. I could tell my endurance was shot big time.

Pushdowns:
80X20
100X12
120X10

Short and sweet but I'm pretty happy anyway. If I get up the energy I may do one heavy squat workout this week too and call it quits on the heavy weight (heavy to me) for a while. Yipppeee.

Peace,
Mad_dawg

[mad_dawg]

3-10-05 Legs, Calves #309 going down finally

Squats:
135X10
225X6
315X5
405X3 briefs, belt, wraps
501X2 suit
551X1
Not too bad consdering I haven't been working my squats much. I could definately tell that though. Last of the heavy workouts for a while.

Seated calves:
90X30
180X25
230X25
180X25
180X25