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ATL_Gator · 04-05-2011, 02:27 PM

Standing.

Though that is more because that was the technique I learned doing Stronglifts 5x5 before 5/3/1.

It is tough to resist using leg drive to get the weight up (push-press).

Dreamliner · 04-05-2011, 02:58 PM

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Standing.

Though that is more because that was the technique I learned doing Stronglifts 5x5 before 5/3/1.

It is tough to resist using leg drive to get the weight up (push-press).

Jason Ferruggia advises using a little push to get the first rep aloft for the sake of shoulder health. Also, I've noticed that Wendler himself does not lower the bar to his clavicles. Thibaudeau says raise your arms overhead and just let them drop. Wherever your hands end up, don't lower the bar past that. With me, that's about chin height. I've noticed that Ferruggia lowers to chin height also.

LeafUF · 04-05-2011, 07:11 PM

I do standing dumbbell press instead. I have tried to do the standing Military Press but it just bothers my shoulder.

So today I did 65s x 4 in my 3rd week this go round. I also did my deadlift today as I worked out an awful gym during my normal dead lift day. Anyway, I got those up 205 x 7.

LeafUF · 04-10-2011, 10:15 AM

So, just over 5 weeks in and my transient life is wreaking the havoc I feared it would. In fact one of my major motivations for starting this was in hopes that the competition and open declaration would keep me honest while on the road. Unfortunately, so far that has not been the case. Too much drinking and eating out and now at nearly the half way mark while my workouts have not suffered I have not seen the progress I want.

I hope to string more than 3 days together in the same town this week and get back to solid eating habits. Maybe if I can do that I can still salvage what is left of this challenge and get near my goal.

Dreamliner · 04-10-2011, 10:28 AM

The 7 week challenge is on!

LeafUF · 04-10-2011, 06:15 PM

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The 7 week challenge is on!

Ha, and started off well. Just did 225 on bench for 3 reps with some left in the tank. Felt good to put up two plates again, might be the first time since I hurt my shoulder years ago.

Dreamliner · 04-10-2011, 06:37 PM

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Ha, and started off well. Just did 225 on bench for 3 reps with some left in the tank. Felt good to put up two plates again, might be the first time since I hurt my shoulder years ago.

That's outstanding! Especially given your shoulder history. I envy you bench-pressers.

G8RBrave · 04-10-2011, 07:48 PM

Leaf, I ate poorly all weekend, save tonight (Steak, salad and sweet potato). Going to get back to eating better tomorrow, though the "dirty bulk" this weekend may actually do me more good than harm.

Dreamliner · 04-10-2011, 08:48 PM

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Leaf, I ate poorly all weekend, save tonight (Steak, salad and sweet potato). Going to get back to eating better tomorrow, though the "dirty bulk" this weekend may actually do me more good than harm.

So, you're going back to more harmful (clean) eating ? I don't get it.

*scatches head*

LeafUF · 04-10-2011, 11:46 PM

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Leaf, I ate poorly all weekend, save tonight (Steak, salad and sweet potato). Going to get back to eating better tomorrow, though the "dirty bulk" this weekend may actually do me more good than harm.

Good to know I am not alone.

G8RBrave · 04-11-2011, 08:22 AM

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So, you're going back to more harmful (clean) eating ? I don't get it.

*scatches head*

I got some serious heartburn from some of the greasy foods I ate. I have to eat fairly "clean" to cut that out. Its debilitating.

Dreamliner · 10-17-2011, 06:11 PM

Obviously it's well past 12 weeks but I thought I'd share goals that I've reached since the challenge has been issued:

Weighted Pistol Squat: still working on un-weighted pistol squat.

Handstand Pushups: can do reps now.

Bodysaw Pushups: this is a variation of the one-armed pushup.

Airborne Lunges: another variation of the one-legged squat, can do 10 reps.

Weighted Pullups: can do these wearing forty-pound weight vest.

Back-Bridge: some days are still better than others.

Lever Rows: like inverted rows but with feet in air.

Barbell Deadlift: have gotten 1.8 X bodyweight and am gradually working towards double.

Squat Jumps with Mountain Climbers 15, 14, 13 ... 1: under 5:00.

Bag Carry: 10 trips across backyard without dropping.

And mobility has improved overall. I can do certain movements I haven't done in years, if ever. Hamstrings are still stiff but have improved marginally.