A log without a name

[gtl]

2017.01.14

Pendlay Row
75x12
120X12@9
120x12min AMRAP=6,6,6,6,6,6,6* (36,42*)

LTE
55x10min AMRAP=10,10,8,8,6,6 (48)

EZ-Bar Curl 55x15 jbc

Airdyne
2min warmup
8x08s:52s
2min cool down


I'm not sure what the main goal of pendlay rows are in this program, but I fatigue my hamstrings and lower body before my back. Its just really hard to maintain that position. At the same time, I'm doing both chins and pullups at a decent volume (67 reps/wk), so my back is getting worked still.

Extra set of rows were within 12min, but I did them in a sumo stance (Sumo Pendlay Rows - YouTube), which is much easier for me to maintain position wise and I feel stronger (of course, I use sumo for deadlifts, too). I might do these for now.

Tried to do more reps/set on LTE's and ran out of gas quickly

[gtl]

Should probably do a squat total volume, bench total volume, etc. Maybe later.

[Mahendra]

I imagine that pendlay rows are programmed because chances are someone would have a barbell with enough weights versus a pulley system or Dumbbells.

Also, despite chin ups and pull ups, apparently rowing works your back in a way that Chins and pull ups don't, and I'm sorry but I don't know how to explain the why. Loll.

Hmmmm I like your spreadsheet idea. I should do the same.

[gtl]

I imagine that pendlay rows are programmed because chances are someone would have a barbell with enough weights versus a pulley system or Dumbbells.

Also, despite chin ups and pull ups, apparently rowing works your back in a way that Chins and pull ups don't, and I'm sorry but I don't know how to explain the why. Loll.

Hmmmm I like your spreadsheet idea. I should do the same.

Yep, totally agree.

I kind of think chins are a bit over emphasized on this site, while rows are stigmatized. But, my point was that pendlay rows probably work my lower body more than my upper. So, as a deadlift assistance, they might be great. But for a upper back exercise, not so much.

This is my favorite row:

[Mahendra]

Yes I forgot to mention that I agree that pendlay rows work my lower body a lot more than I'd like, negating some of its benefits.

It's the main reason why I went out to get some heavier Dumbbells.

I liked chebass88's approach with tempo rows. Makes you use a lower weight so you could pause at the top, but it might still lead to lower back fatigue first.

Also, seal rows seem to be a decent alternative. Although I can dumbbell row 70s, seal rows limit me to 40lbs with good enough form.

And that t bar machine is great.

[gtl]

So, there is a USPA meet on March 25 that I am considering. Its about 90 minutes from my house, and about 30 from my dad's. I'm just not sure I would get a good night's rest staying at my dad's.

USAPL is kind of out for me. In 2014, I was registered for a meet that was cancelled less than 4 weeks out. The meet director just told everyone to go do the Ohio state meet which fell on the same day (sure let me just add travel time and a hotel).

Since then, there is a new chair person or head over Indiana. But, he is a coach himself, and it seems like most of what he does is to promote his lifters. Also, the only meets in Indiana have been 3 hours away, which is a bit ridiculous in my opinion.

I have no intentions in paying for a USAPL membership for there to either be no meets or no meets without driving 3 hours.

Anyways, if I do the meet, I'll likely try to reintroduce low bar squats at about 6 weeks out and see how they go. Then, make a decision at 4 weeks out, assuming there are still spots.

Who knows. Just thinking out loud here.

[Mahendra]

Do it.

Then you, Colin (Kooline) and myself will be competing on the same day.

Collective competing probably means MOAR gainzzz for all of us, right?

[gtl]

Do it.

Then you, Colin (Kooline) and myself will be competing on the same day.

Collective competing probably means MOAR gainzzz for all of us, right?

Oh, cool.

Yeah.. If we could just average our lifts and bodyweights (Colin lifting way more and you weighing way less), it could be a successful day. Haha

[gtl]

2017.01.16

SSB Squat
45x6, 95x6, 145x3
185x6@6.5
220x6@8.0
220x12min AMRAP=3,3,3,3,3 (15) w/ 15 seconds to spare

Press
45x6, 75x6
102.5x6@6.0
117.5x5@8.5 -- bitched out/failed 6th rep
107.5x12min AMRAP=3,3,3,3,3,3 (18) w/ 0 seconds to spare

Chins
x10min AMRAP=4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,4,3 (39)

Seated DB Curlz
22.5x7min AMRAP=8,8,8,8,8,8 (48)

[gtl]

2017.01.18

Sumo DL
155x6, 225x4, 265x2
300x6@8.0
300x12min AMRAP=3,3,3,3,3 (15) w/ 20 seconds to spare

Bench (TNG)
45x6, 95x6, 135x3
170x6@6.5
192.5x6@9.0
192.5x12min AMRAP=3,3,3,3,3 (15) w/ 12 seconds to spare

Pullups
x10min AMRAP=3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3,3 (30)


didnt do abz bc I got home late from work, had to do openbarbell surgery in the middle of my workout, it was 8pm, and i was hungry, etc /excuses