For bodybuilding purposes I like it since it allows you to hold onto the bar without gripping it tight. The looser the grip, the less arm flexor activation you'll get, and as a result it will become easier to shift most of the stress on the upper back muscles.
For strength and performance purposes I don't like them because your grip can become a limiting factor if you do not strengthen it.
I like that answer. I use straps a lot. (Shh... Don't tell Lisa...)
A: Back Squat: 4X10@245
B1: Leg Extensions: 2X12@140
B2: Leg press: 2X12@4 plates each site
B3: Short Lunge: 2X12@50lb DB (EH)
C: Barbell Lunge: 3X15@95lbs
D: Dips: 4X15 (multiple angles/hand position)
E: Chin ups: 2X10
F: Neutral grip chin up: 2x10
G: DB external rotation: 3X10@15lbs
Threw in some extra stuff today to try and get my body back into it after four days off. I had to go to an orientation at Sonoma State where I'll be going to college in the Spring.
I have been slacking on here because I decided to do my last phase of HSS when I go to school in Janurary. I have been just doing total body workouts along with an arm specilization program.
I want to post a workout I had yesterday because I am very proud of it. I have not had a workout this good in years.
Ryan, that is absolutely impressive, buddy. In every category. You're a beast.
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Yes, because of my schedule I am doing total body 3-4 times a week with supersets. Much like the workout above. I will get back into a regular routine once Fall semester starts. I'm getting stronger on these total body ones though, amazing.
B1: DB Row: 5X6-8@100lb dbs
B2: DB Pullover: 5X8@55lb db
Barbell Curl: 3X8@70lbs
BB Close Grip BP: 3X8@155lbs
Dips: 4X10
Day Two & Five:
A1: BB or DB Bench Press: 3X15@60lb dbs
A2: Short Lunge: 3X15@40lb dbs
A3: DB Pull: 3X15@40lb dbs
A4: DB Romanian DL: 3X15@60lb dbs
A5: Hanging leg raise: 3X10
B1: DB or BB Press: 3X12@25lb dbs
B2: Front Squat: 3X12@95lbs
B3: Chin-up: 3X12
B4: Back Extension: 3X12@bw+25lbs
B5: Sit-up: 3X15
this workout is killing me, but really paying off. I am starting to see my abs. I'd say I've lost about 5% body fat no joke. On my fourth week now and very encouraged. I had great results with HGM phase one and this mirrors it with some (IMO) essential heavy lifting to preserve muscle mass.
What's up, Roland. Pretty much I am getting back to them, I had low body fat but didn't have very pronounced abs back then. I just got fat and lazy when it came to diet the last few years.
I have been slacking on here because I decided to do my last phase of HSS when I go to school in Janurary. I have been just doing total body workouts along with an arm specilization program.
I want to post a workout I had yesterday because I am very proud of it. I have not had a workout this good in years.
Good to have you back, Ryan. Man, those numbers were freakin' impressive .... you'll get them back. No worries.
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"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right." - Henry Ford
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
Man, Ryan, that is one ugly leg workout. 100 reps of leg extensions? Are you still able to walk?
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"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right." - Henry Ford
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
*I am assuming the EZ bar weighs 35lbs but am not positive. If anyone knows school me up, please!
Felt pretty good about this workout. I was pleased with the weight of the dumbbells I was able to put up, I didn't think I would be able to do that much.
Felt good hitting the triceps at the end as well. I had usually done them during a chest day (if at all) and I felt I had more to give after my shoulder workout, so that was pleasing.
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