derrick's training log

[derrickgyn]

Though, bicep exercises are supposed to be working you biceps more than your forearms right? If i were to tweak this portion of the program, I would suggest you try curling on different planes to maximise your bicep workout. e.g cable curls starting with hands behind elbows(facing away from the machine), peaking curls with elbows up high, etc. All done per side rather than alternating. At your discretion of course, just trying to be constructive.

I've never really given much thought into my "bicep" workouts. It's supposed to be an off day but I thought I'd do some accessory work that my push/pull/legs usually can't accommodate. I would love to do more variations but my wrists just can't take the strain from barbell curls, even EZ bars.

I like spider curls though.

 

[cowed77]

18kg curls?!
**** me la..... T.T

 

[derrickgyn]

Cowed curl poundages mean nothing. I'm curling more for stronger arms and better pulling than for larger arms.

 

[derrickgyn]

04/02/13
Deadlifts 140x2, 145x2/2/2/2/2/2/2, 100x15?? lost count
Power cleans 65x3, 65x3, 70x3, 70x1

I was deadlifting when the stupid clubfitt gym "instructor" came over to tell me not to bang the weight when I wasn't deliberately, with the intention of, making noise. I mean it's kinda self explanatory that THERE WILL BE NOISE when metal plates touch the floor right? Unless I take like 5 seconds to lower the BB 1 inch before the plates touch the floor.

Damned pencilneck had the audacity to argue and the unfettered temerity to tell me to lift lighter (!! yeah because everyone wants to be like 175cm and 62kg ripped hawt abzzz ) because other lifters don't make as much noise. Am I not surprised because 1) they are strong guys warming up and 2) they are newbs who are taking it easy?

And I happen to be actually doing working sets of 145 when my max is 160?? Dumbass CF "trainers".

 

[jokerk]

when in Rome....llst.

 

[Ragemage]

The instructor tonite was a newbie...obviously he will go by the book.

Usually jeff or the indian chap will close one eye once they see u are a regular.

 

[frostbyte88]

The instructor tonite was a newbie...obviously he will go by the book.

Usually jeff or the indian chap will close one eye once they see u are a regular.

At least they don't ask you to change your shoes. My school gym doesnt allow cloth-based shoes(anymore), which includes my converses. But they allow vibrams. zzzz No logic to that imo.

Oh yeah, i was told off for bringing a bottle and my workout logbook into the gym area(in CF). Apparently those are no-nos too. More illogical rules.

 

[derrickgyn]

LLST. Anyway the instructor has been there for a pretty long time. I went in the afternoon. Its almost as if he cant stand people lifting more than him.

I wish there were real and affordable gyms around..

 

[galapogos]

I wish there were real and affordable gyms around..

What's your definition of real and affordable?

 

[derrickgyn]

What's your definition of real and affordable?

Space, equipment (chains bands plates heavy dumbbells joint friendly machines chalk...) the people training there, and of course no stupid rules like clubfitt.. All at $100/month (for a few years of course)

Sounds like a good dream to me.

 

[frostbyte88]

Space, equipment (chains bands plates heavy dumbbells joint friendly machines chalk...) the people training there, and of course no stupid rules like clubfitt.. All at $100/month (for a few years of course)

Sounds like a good dream to me.

$100 a month is quite a large sum of cash... I'm sure you'll be able to find a relatively good gym with that amount. Of course quite possibly plates/heavy DB/joint friendly machines would be available elsewhere from a place with chains/bands/chalk

 

[derrickgyn]

Yes, globogyms are slightly more ex than that. But they probably spend the budget on things that dont really matter in a gym. I was more impressed with AMK FF's toilet than machines than free weights area.

 

[jokerk]

Or you could give that money to rockstar in exchange for an access to his"playground"

 

[galapogos]

Space, equipment (chains bands plates heavy dumbbells joint friendly machines chalk...) the people training there, and of course no stupid rules like clubfitt.. All at $100/month (for a few years of course)

Sounds like a good dream to me.

SWF has all that other than machines, for half the price

 

[frostbyte88]

Yes, globogyms are slightly more ex than that. But they probably spend the budget on things that dont really matter in a gym. I was more impressed with AMK FF's toilet than machines than free weights area.

I pay $50/ month for 3 years for California. That's half your budget. lol

 

[derrickgyn]

Is it?! Shiet..i remember seeing globogyms going at $120/mth or sth..

I really should pay a visit to swf. Probably weekends only since im in the cck area for work..

 

[galapogos]

Other than SWF, you can check out Alphafit. Also within your budget. And also The Pit, though not sure how much that is, or if their membership is still open.

 

[derrickgyn]

06/02/13
Seated OHP 70*2 72.5*3/3/3/3/3 80*1+1
Incline bench press 67.5*8/8/8+1
1arm db laterals 20*20/20 16*20/20
Pec decks 64*12 59*11 55*10
Db presses

 

[derrickgyn]

07/02/13
Weighted pullups +26.25x4/4/4/4/5
BW pullups 12/12/12
Seated cable rows 82kgx12 86gx12 91kgx12 + 73kgx10
Incline pullup from floor, adding 15kg plates: 12/12/12/10
Bent over BB rows 60x15 65x12 70x10

Sh!t incline pullups were tough. I feel it much more in the middle back and traps than lats though. Bent over BB rows hit my lats much harder I find. But why? Isnt the incline pullup basically an upside down BB row?

 

[galapogos]

One's open chain, the other is closed chain. It's like comparing a pushup vs a bench press.