YEAH-back workout tomorrow morning-

[Stonecold54]

fucking psyched. my last few back workouts have been great. I am gonna start off with just a light deadlift (probably just 225 or so depending on how awake I am) but i am gonna try to get to as close as I can to 20 reps (lol, before I pass out). I love the way my middle traps have been looking since I incorporated them back in a few months ago. then pullups are next (Assisted pullups since I am so damn weak on them, I am on the number 8 pin, slowly working my way down to zero on this movment). then it will be on to wide grip cable rows, I love these for middle traps. I pull the weight almost 3/4 of the way to contraction, then I pause and then do the final 1/4 rep and squeeze, INTENSE. After that I am sure I will be worn out. if my grip is not fried then 2 sets of biceps, if it is fried then just one set.

[dna9488]

ya dude i know what u mean

Deadlifts get me psyched. I love doin deadlifts in front of the mirror cuz all u c is veins running up and down ur forearms.....MAN fridays r my back days, can't wait

R u also incorporating Lat pulldowns in ur back workout?

[Stonecold54]

Originally Posted by dna9488

ya dude i know what u mean

Deadlifts get me psyched. I love doin deadlifts in front of the mirror cuz all u c is veins running up and down ur forearms.....MAN fridays r my back days, can't wait

R u also incorporating Lat pulldowns in ur back workout?

once in a while. for the next 4-6 weeks I am focusing on pullups. I want to be able to do body weight pullups soon and hopefully start adding on weights on a belt slowly. It is also helping me to lose weight as the lighter I am the more comfortable i feel doing pullups, lol. I do love doing reverse grip pulldowns though. Mike mentzer taught me to use the movement and its been one of my favorites for 8 years.

[dna9488]

Originally Posted by Stonecold54

once in a while. for the next 4-6 weeks I am focusing on pullups. I want to be able to do body weight pullups soon and hopefully start adding on weights on a belt slowly. It is also helping me to lose weight as the lighter I am the more comfortable i feel doing pullups, lol. I do love doing reverse grip pulldowns though. Mike mentzer taught me to use the movement and its been one of my favorites for 8 years.

i hear ya man, pull ups for me a r a NO NO, i will do like 3 and be like fuck that and walk away. Pull ups also build ur forearms like mad, so at the of the month u should have bigger forearms and should be able to master the art of pull ups.

Those reverse grip pulldowns sound brutal. I might have to check that out.

[Stonecold54]

Originally Posted by dna9488

i hear ya man, pull ups for me a r a NO NO, i will do like 3 and be like fuck that and walk away. Pull ups also build ur forearms like mad, so at the of the month u should have bigger forearms and should be able to master the art of pull ups.

Those reverse grip pulldowns sound brutal. I might have to check that out.

if you do reverse grip pulldowns make sure you start the movement with your arms fully extended then do what is termed a reverse shrug before you commence pulling the bar down (which in essence you are just contracting your traps before you start the movment, but it helps to keep a good line while pulling down).

[Stonecold54]

ughhh, so I had a fucked up night and ended up with no sleep so no workout today. but I am feeling tired NOW, so I should get plenty of sleep tonight for a nice early morning workout.

[dna9488]

Originally Posted by Stonecold54

ughhh, so I had a fucked up night and ended up with no sleep so no workout today. but I am feeling tired NOW, so I should get plenty of sleep tonight for a nice early morning workout.

shit that blows man, best of luck to ya tomm mornin


R u still gonna workout back or another muscle???

[Stonecold54]

Originally Posted by dna9488

shit that blows man, best of luck to ya tomm mornin


R u still gonna workout back or another muscle???

back, I only workout every 2 to 3 days so missing a day isn't a big deal I just push everything back. rest is more important than working out.

[dna9488]

Originally Posted by Stonecold54

back, I only workout every 2 to 3 days so missing a day isn't a big deal I just push everything back. rest is more important than working out.

very true, i personally think diet is important, becuz without diet u won't gain or get into shape.
1st diet
2nd working out
3rd rest

[fog_hat1981]

Originally Posted by Stonecold54

if you do reverse grip pulldowns make sure you start the movement with your arms fully extended then do what is termed a reverse shrug before you commence pulling the bar down (which in essence you are just contracting your traps before you start the movment, but it helps to keep a good line while pulling down).

Shoulder blade adduction stimulates the most lat fibers possible and allows you to work your rhomboids as well - very good point...

[Mr incredible]

wouldn't you be better doing pull ups before deads stone?, you'd be stronger then

[Stonecold54]

Originally Posted by Mr incredible

wouldn't you be better doing pull ups before deads stone?, you'd be stronger then

I could probably, I don't think it affects me. I acutally didn't do deads this last workout cuz I was working out on 4 hours sleep so I did a light workout. but I could switch the order around. I did pretty well on the pullups. on the 8 plate I did my 1:00 of TUT.

[dna9488]

YO SC, i just did my back 2day. It felt soo good. ahhhhh now i need to shower up and pass out on my bed.