Hybrid Strength Training....

[BrotherIron]

I am FVCKING itching to get back in the gym. Going to order some new monster mini's. The ones I have aren't nearly the same in terms of tension. Probably my fault since they weren't ordered at the same time. Oh well... I'll donate my old ones to my gym.

This week off did me some good. I'm looking forward to Mon.

Switched some of my accessory lifts and going to push moreso on my main lifts.

 

[BrotherIron]

Found my old Frantz power briefs. Now, they were for when I was 25lbs heavier so these will be pretty easy on and off but I may throw them on to give my hips a lil support. Hell, why not?

 

[Jin]

Found my old Frantz power briefs. Now, they were for when I was 25lbs heavier so these will be pretty easy on and off but I may throw them on to give my hips a lil support. Hell, why not?

Does Frantz sell Power Panties?

Asking for a friend.

 

[Metalhead1]

Found my old Frantz power briefs. Now, they were for when I was 25lbs heavier so these will be pretty easy on and off but I may throw them on to give my hips a lil support. Hell, why not?

I would. For support definitely, and maybe they can help with an overload time to time , to help build your raw squat. Also, on sumo deads if you throw them back in.

 

[BrotherIron]

I would. For support definitely, and maybe they can help with an overload time to time , to help build your raw squat. Also, on sumo deads if you throw them back in.

Yeah, I'm thinking it's a good idea too.

I'm putting sumo's back in this week and the frantz would definitely give my hips some support for sumo pulls. I'm thinking these will allow me to push my training a bit harder. This should be fun.

 

[BrotherIron]

Does Frantz sell Power Panties?

Asking for a friend.

LOL... Do you know who Ernie is? He's a legend in the sport.

I think we could always make a call and see if we could get some custom made for ya.

 

[BrotherIron]

Ordered a set of monster mini's. These should be similar in tension. I also ordered 4 bar clamps from Rogue. Now, I'm good to go. I'll keep those in my bag and I plan on starting to perform farmers at my commercial gym.

I plan on training a couple blocks with the monster mini and then I'll up it to light bands.

I've also decided to try chain + bands with my sumo pulls. I've even been thinking about trying this with my speed bench. Just a bit cautious about my right shoulder.

 

[wilkinkc]

I really like rogues stuff, great quality. Which clamps did you get? I have a set of their HG 2.0s. The aluminum ones look pretty sweet but they were out when I ordered. Also have a cheap set I got off amazon that work really well for the price

 

[BrotherIron]

I really like rogues stuff, great quality. Which clamps did you get? I have a set of their HG 2.0s. The aluminum ones look pretty sweet but they were out when I ordered. Also have a cheap set I got off amazon that work really well for the price

I got the HG 2.0 collars. I bought the mighty collars ($27 set) but they were crap. The lever is very flimsy and broke on one of them. I might try and find a way to rig them so I can use them but I wasn't going to buy more after that happened.

 

[wilkinkc]

I got the HG 2.0 collars. I bought the mighty collars ($27 set) but they were crap. The lever is very flimsy and broke on one of them. I might try and find a way to rig them so I can use them but I wasn't going to buy more after that happened.

I think you will like the HGs they lock very tight. I like them

 

[BrotherIron]

I think you will like the HGs they lock very tight. I like them

I'm excited to use them. I plan on also using them with my farmers too. Thinking of picking up the spud inc yoke straps. Then I could have farmers, yoke, and sleds for my conditioning at my commercial gym.

 

[wilkinkc]

I'm excited to use them. I plan on also using them with my farmers too. Thinking of picking up the spud inc yoke straps. Then I could have farmers, yoke, and sleds for my conditioning at my commercial gym.

Ah nice, just looked them up. I hadn’t seen them before. Those probably would be a good addition. I didn’t realize how much different stuff Spud had to offer.

 

[BrotherIron]

Ah nice, just looked them up. I hadn’t seen them before. Those probably would be a good addition. I didn’t realize how much different stuff Spud had to offer.

Yeah, spud inc. makes a wide array of equipment. I have the full sized steel yoke but unfortunately a commercial gym won't let me bring it in and take it out and to be honest it weighs 135lbs empty which is a bitch to transport so it's staying put for the moment. I need a portable version and the spud inc version would be easy to take to any commercial gym.

 

[BrotherIron]

Can't seem to catch a break. I trained today but my low back felt HORRIBLE. It felt bad on Sunday but I said **** it... I'm training Mon. I skipped my top set but I got everything else done. I performed the lower back protocol... hanging upside down by my hips with a monster band before I began squats and I did it again at the end of training.

Going to sub out KB for SSB for StepUps. Performing them showed me I have an imbalance so I have work to do. I'm putting sumo pulls back in and also putting front squats back in. Taking out RDL's and Box Squats for this block.

WAVE5 WEEK1 DAY1
SQUAT/ OHP
B.Squat~ 145x3, 195x3, 235x3, 285x3, 325x3, 375x7, 415x7
Seated OHP (DB)~ 35x10, 60x5, 70x5, 80x5, 90x4
Step Ups (each leg)~ 60x6/6 for 3 sets
SSB GM~ 135x5, 185x5, 205x5, 225x5, 245x5
GHR~ mini x8, x8, x6

 

[BrotherIron]

Also, going with a Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sun schedule. Tues I have lecture and lab. When I finish those I seem to always have to run to work so I'm thinking this is a better layout.

MON - Squat OHP
THUR - DL/ Bench
FRI - OHP/ Squat
SUN - Fluff (Back/ Chest/ Hams)

Conditioning will be probably Wed or Sat.

 

[BrotherIron]

Just throw me down a flight of stairs and light me on fire. I had a shit day of training. Fought with the wife and that ****ed my head with the last set which would have been not difficult.

Rest of the workout wasn't bad but head wasn't in it. Going to push my training next week and see where heavy triples on sumo deads.

WAVE5 WEEK1 DAY2
DEADLIFT/ BENCH
Conv. Dead~ 135x3, 225x3, 275x1, 345, 385x1, 445x1, 485x1, 510x miss
Floor Press w/ Football Bar +chain~ 95+Cx7, 135+Cx7, 155+Cx7, 175+Cx7, 195+Cx7, 215+Cx5
Speed Sumo Dead +chain +mini band~ 135+B+Cx3, 225+B+Cx3, 275+C+Bx3, x3, x3, x3, x3, x3
Low Cable Row~ 110x10, 130x10, 150x10, 170x8
JM Press/ Biceps Curl~ 95x10/ 35x10, 115x8/ 40x8, 125x8/ 40x8

 

[BrotherIron]

Had a better day today. I'm not sure I even took 30sec rest for z-presses. I literally went back to back so I hit a set and then SS hit her set and then I hit my set so there was only enough time to hit a triple and load/unload.

WAVE5 WEEK1 DAY3
OHP/ SQUAT
Z-Press Speed Work~ 95x3, 125x3, x3, x3, x3, x3, x3, x3, x3
Oly Front Squat~ 135x3, 185x3, 225x3, 255x3, 285x3, 315x3
OH Pin Press~ 135x3, 155x3, 175x3, 195x3, f.drop 165x8
Front Raise~ 22x7, 22x7, 27x7, 27x7
Rear Delt/ Face Pull~ 20x7, x7/ 70x10, x10

 

[BrotherIron]

Did my conditioning but didn't make it to do my fluff day.

Sled Walk
90lbs x140ft, 115lbs x140ft, 135lbs x140ft, 160lbs x140ft (3 sets), 115lbs x280ft

Fun and done. Going to start putting in farmers soon. Was happy to get the main 3 days in but I wanted to get my fluff day in too. Had a ton of school work to get done before midnight and have 3hours of studying before I go to sleep so priorities.

 

[BrotherIron]

Decided to push my squats today and it went well. The 3rd rep was a bit high on the 525 x3 set but honestly... I don't care it's a gym lift. I was supposed to do 515 for a triple but said fvck it... lets make it 525 and see what happens. This told me I'm definitely going to push for 545 or 555 single w/ sleeves for my next heavy single day.

WAVE5 WEEK2 DAY1
SQUAT/ OHP
B. Squat~ 145x3, 235x3, 285x3, 325x3, 375x3, 415x3, 465x3, 525x3
Seated DB OHP~ 35x10, 60x7, 70x7, 80x7, 80x7
StepUps w/ SSB (each leg)~ 95x7, x7, 105x7
SSB GM~ 135x5, 185x5, 215x5, 235x5, 255x3
GHR~ BWx10, mini x7, x7

 

[Metalhead1]

Strong work there bro. 555, maybe a little more should be there for a top single when you're ready.