I think you'd seriously benefit from rowing over the lat pulldowns. After awhile of this, you'll start to limit the ROM of your shoulders. You could superset the rowing with the bench if you're working out in the gym. You'd also be better off doing the rows over the dips if need be.
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evolution said:
Sorry by rope pulldowns I meant for triceps. I dont do lat pulldowns.
evolution said:
You think I would benefit more from rowing, than pullups? I do pullups along with deadlifts.
tonymcclellan said:
Good question but yes...I place more emphasis on rowing if your primary pressing movement is benching. In your case, I'd prob switch between pull ups and rowing or do a couple sets of each. In any case, if you're benching a lot, you need to, at least, be rowing some.
evolution said:
Alright, I think I will alternate weeks between rowing and pullups. This Saturday I will try out some bent over rows, and squeeze pullups in if I have time.
Mar 25
During Spring Break, my college gym was closed both weekends, which really put a damper on my training. I received a 30-day trial membership at the gym around the corner from my house, so I decided to take them up on that offer. I went and found it to be a nice place, large, clean, and organized. I took a tour with the membership director, and talked with her for awhile. I mentioned I am gonna become a personal trainer, and she let me fill out an application for a position that is open, just a floor monitor/supervisor. She asked if I wanted to hear about membership options, so I said ya why not. It cost $65 a month, with an initial fee of $149. Of course the fee is cut in half if I signed up then, with 30 days to cancel. I said why not. Will I continue, probably not? Im gonna check out a few of the classes and see how I like them, (yoga, spin).
I then worked out. Evo thanks for the ditching of pullups and insertion of rows, my back was tight afterwards. Felt great!
Deadlifts
1x8@135
3x8@145
Shrugs
1x10@95
2x10@115
Bent over Rows
1x8@65
1x8@95
1x7@95
Arnold Press
1x8@35
1x8@45
2x5@45
Incline Curls
2x5@35
1x3@35
Seen a substantial decline in reps on AP and IC, maybe that because of the time off.
During Spring Break, my college gym was closed both weekends, which really put a damper on my training. I received a 30-day trial membership at the gym around the corner from my house, so I decided to take them up on that offer. I went and found it to be a nice place, large, clean, and organized. I took a tour with the membership director, and talked with her for awhile. I mentioned I am gonna become a personal trainer, and she let me fill out an application for a position that is open, just a floor monitor/supervisor. She asked if I wanted to hear about membership options, so I said ya why not. It cost $65 a month, with an initial fee of $149. Of course the fee is cut in half if I signed up then, with 30 days to cancel. I said why not. Will I continue, probably not? Im gonna check out a few of the classes and see how I like them, (yoga, spin).
I then worked out. Evo thanks for the ditching of pullups and insertion of rows, my back was tight afterwards. Felt great!
Deadlifts
1x8@135
3x8@145
Shrugs
1x10@95
2x10@115
Bent over Rows
1x8@65
1x8@95
1x7@95
Arnold Press
1x8@35
1x8@45
2x5@45
Incline Curls
2x5@35
1x3@35
Seen a substantial decline in reps on AP and IC, maybe that because of the time off.
Mar 28
Woke up at 540 or so to feed Litte A. I was planning on waking about 630 anyways, but by the time he was done, it was already 620. I went outside and did a little MIIT (medium intensity interval training). The cold was getting to my lungs, so I couldnt really sprint. Still good running though.
Tomorrow morning I am gonna go to the gym for a yoga class at 6am. I am gonna check out this whole yoga hype.
Woke up at 540 or so to feed Litte A. I was planning on waking about 630 anyways, but by the time he was done, it was already 620. I went outside and did a little MIIT (medium intensity interval training). The cold was getting to my lungs, so I couldnt really sprint. Still good running though.
Tomorrow morning I am gonna go to the gym for a yoga class at 6am. I am gonna check out this whole yoga hype.
Mar 29
Well I didnt make the yoga class because I had to feed little A. Here is what happened at the gym at night.
Sqauts
2x8@135
1x8@155
1x7@165
Incline BB Bench
3x8@135
Dips
7,6,5
Hanging Leg Raise
3x10
Well I didnt make the yoga class because I had to feed little A. Here is what happened at the gym at night.
Sqauts
2x8@135
1x8@155
1x7@165
Incline BB Bench
3x8@135
Dips
7,6,5
Hanging Leg Raise
3x10
slimsadie said:aww thats so cute that u wake upto feed your little guy men are usually not that helpful..your wife is a lucky girl
Thanks. I try to help out as much as I can, since most of the week I am either at work or school.
Apr 1
Bent Over Rows
1x8@65
1x8@95
2x7@95
Arnold Press
1x8@35
1x7@45
1x8@40
1x6@40
Deadlift w/shrug
1x8@95
2x8@155
1x6@155
Feel like my shoulders are getting weaker.
Bent Over Rows
1x8@65
1x8@95
2x7@95
Arnold Press
1x8@35
1x7@45
1x8@40
1x6@40
Deadlift w/shrug
1x8@95
2x8@155
1x6@155
Feel like my shoulders are getting weaker.
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Apr 5
Squats
1x8@135
1x8@155
1x8@165
1x6@185
Incline BB Bench
1x8@135
1x5@155
1x6@145
Dips
9,6,5
Hanging Leg Raises
3x10
Squats are steadily improving. Bench is kicking my ass, I'm disappointed in it. I can only think its because I am only doing two exercises with emphasis a week. 9 dips was great improvement. Thinking of adding weight or going to 15 reps on Hanging Leg raises.
Squats
1x8@135
1x8@155
1x8@165
1x6@185
Incline BB Bench
1x8@135
1x5@155
1x6@145
Dips
9,6,5
Hanging Leg Raises
3x10
Squats are steadily improving. Bench is kicking my ass, I'm disappointed in it. I can only think its because I am only doing two exercises with emphasis a week. 9 dips was great improvement. Thinking of adding weight or going to 15 reps on Hanging Leg raises.
Apr 7
Tried Yoga for the first time. Enjoyed it, kinda tough at first, with a lot of holding your arms above your head. After a while it got very relaxing and definitely good for stretching.
75 minutes of Yoga
Tried Yoga for the first time. Enjoyed it, kinda tough at first, with a lot of holding your arms above your head. After a while it got very relaxing and definitely good for stretching.
75 minutes of Yoga
Apr 8
Deadlifts w/Shrug
1x8@135
3x8@155
Bent Over Row
1x8@65
1x6@95
2x8@85
Incline Curls
1x8@30
1x7@30
1x6@30
Arnold Press
3x8@40
Switching up the routine for the next two weeks. Doing a three day split of M-Chest/Tri W-Legs/Shoulders Sat-Back/Biceps. We'll see what happens.
Deadlifts w/Shrug
1x8@135
3x8@155
Bent Over Row
1x8@65
1x6@95
2x8@85
Incline Curls
1x8@30
1x7@30
1x6@30
Arnold Press
3x8@40
Switching up the routine for the next two weeks. Doing a three day split of M-Chest/Tri W-Legs/Shoulders Sat-Back/Biceps. We'll see what happens.
Apr 10
Flat Barbell Bench Press
1x8@135
1x8@145
2x8@155
Incline Single Arm DB Bench
2x8@40
1x8@45
Dips
9,6,5
Hanging Leg Raises w/4lb Med Ball
3x10
Tricep Extension
1x8@30
1x8@40
1x8@50
Flat Barbell Bench Press
1x8@135
1x8@145
2x8@155
Incline Single Arm DB Bench
2x8@40
1x8@45
Dips
9,6,5
Hanging Leg Raises w/4lb Med Ball
3x10
Tricep Extension
1x8@30
1x8@40
1x8@50
slimsadie said:
Been gone for a minute, but Im back now!
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