[chassis]

1 mile / 1800 yds in the pool today, first time for me.

Exertion level was fine, it wasn't too much of a strain to achieve 1 mile. But I bonked later in the day. I ate some carbs and drank water and coffee about 25 minutes prior to the swim.

[1MOREMOD]

Been crushing legs and trying to up my weight half pound a week. My legs are retarded won't listen to me

[floridaorange]

I wouldn't let leg size get in your head - you may just be built more for running and jumping - a lot of bodybuilders aren't going to grow their legs below their knees all that much - although over time you can slowly add some size. Look at Larry Wheels legs. Huge quads, but below the knee - avg/small.
Is it your whole leg that you think is small or mainly from knee down?

[1MOREMOD]

Entire leg. Pisses me off.

[The Chaddening]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

i've never cj before, is it a solid addition to compound lifts? i've always wanted to try. How does it differ from squats, deads and overhead press - from your experience? in terms of muscle groups worked etc?

So you have squat cleans and power cleans - squat cleans you take the bar from the floor into the front rack position and front squat it. Power cleans is simply bringing the bar from the floor into the front rack position without squatting. Both are great for power development and will make you stronger overall. In terms of positioning compared to deadlifts, with cleans you are going to start with a vertical torso compared to a standard DL where you are purely hip hinging. As far as muscles worked, it's really a full body movement. Mainly lower body and core of course. I will say that when I do heavier cleans my traps get very sore due to the pull component and receiving of the bar.

As far as jerks, you have push jerks and split jerks. I wouldn't really recommend spending a lot of time on split jerks unless you really want to get into olympic weightlifting. Push jerks are a great overhead movement that you can use to supplement your shoulder/push days. Solid movement for training explosiveness and overhead stability. Push press is another great overhead movement you can do on shoulder days to incorporate some leg drive to get more weight overhead. It can be a nice variation to just standard strict press.

Generally speaking, they make you faster and more powerful.

[floridaorange]

I'm interested in adding them to mix up my routine and appreciate the breakdown for the variations of each. If you happen upon a great video for form feel free to post it, otherwise I'll look for some from some of my sources. I'm extremely visual when it comes to learning this stuff.

[The Chaddening]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

I'm interested in adding them to mix up my routine and appreciate the breakdown for the variations of each. If you happen upon a great video for form feel free to post it, otherwise I'll look for some from some of my sources. I'm extremely visual when it comes to learning this stuff.

I'm the same way. Here are a few short movement demos from Rogue that aren't bad:

[The Chaddening]

Got some work in at 85% last night that didn't feel nearly as heavy as I thought it would. Recently got a package of ammonia inhalants which are great going into a heavy day when you aren't 100% into it.

Back squats @ 85% (310) x3 reps every minute for 6 minutes

Finished up with some DB box step ups, wall balls, and toes to bar.

[UncleWede]

I watched Drew Breeze warm-up before the game. Face down, arms straight to the side, heels to the opposite hand.

I give myself 2 weeks to get somewhere near that. Continuing my back stretches is about all I'm getting done these days.

[floridaorange]

Made it to my gym yesterday an hour before it closed for the holiday - ended with 315 x 5 squat and 315 x 6 and 325 x 6 deadlift. Finished with 135 x 7 overhead barbell press. Feels good to be creating a new baseline for expectations. 198 - 202 lbs.

[1MOREMOD]

Thats good sir. Only did shoulders and calves at home. Did do some overhead press without any real pain 135x10 for couple sets.

[Chihuahua]

Any thoughts on Mutant Mass? I'm looking into weight gainers to help me get off of the plateau I'm on.

[floridaorange]

Never tried it but "Dymatize Super Mass Gainer" has been great for me.

[1MOREMOD]

How is it great for you if never tried it?

[JP10]

Finally got back in the gym this morning. Haven't been there since the 18th! Longest break I have taken this year. Body felt good though, surprisingly did not put on much weight over the Holiday. Plan is to start cutting for the wedding soon although my fiance brought home way too much candy that I had insisted we leave back in PA. Plan is to haul some of those sweets into the office and give them to coworkers while she is asleep haha.

Today was back and triceps, tomorrow will shoulder and biceps. Since I'll be cutting, I'll be increasing cardio and working on more flexibility.

[chassis]

Pool day last Saturday, swam almost a mile. Felt good. Deltoid is still healing, it’s been a month. Either I gave it a pretty good tear, or I am not healing as fast as I used to. Most likely the latter!

[floridaorange]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

How is it great for you if never tried it?

"Mutant Mass" I haven't tried - The brand i provided has been great for adding and keeping weight on. Sometimes I post very quickly, and posts can lack proper punctuation.

Up in the mountains and at the gym here masks are mandatory while lifting. Add the thin mountain air and working out is a real cardiovascular challenge. My gym back home only requires masks in common areas, since it's appointment based.

[1MOREMOD]

Yeah mask and working out would suck

[JP10]

My knee has been feeling well overall, but I am still getting some popping when going from 90° to 180°. Popping only occurs when I try to stand and my leg is at a weird angle, but feels internal. Because of that I have been continuing to take it easy on the leg. Today, in-lieu-of legs, I did a volume cardio day filled with a bunch of core work. Cycled for ~25mins, rowed for around 16mins (4000m), incline treadmill for 20 mins, and like I mentioned a ton of core work. Overall a solid day. Continuing to lean out from the holiday, will see how everything plays out over the next few months before the wedding!

[Mingwan]

I love it went a dude has ILS

[floridaorange]

Ended DL's with 365 x 4 tonight up here in the mountains while wearing a damn mask, a new pr. Feels great to be getting a stronger lower body, for far too long i only focused on upper.

JP10 I forget, has a medical professional told you the issue with your knee?

Do most of you squat in converse or vans or do you have weightlifting shoes? I need to break the habit of wearing my adidas running shoes on leg day.

[JP10]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

Ended DL's with 365 x 4 tonight up here in the mountains while wearing a damn mask, a new pr. Feels great to be getting a stronger lower body, for far too long i only focused on upper.

JP10 I forget, has a medical professional told you the issue with your knee?

Do most of you squat in converse or vans or do you have weightlifting shoes? I need to break the habit of wearing my adidas running shoes on leg day.

No, I'm stubborn as a mule. I guess I could go have it looked at, but worst case they tell me I tore something. Not sure if I would do surgery anyway, and I'm pretty solid at knowing my body and understanding physical rehabilitation. It is definitely getting better as I do not have any pain like I had before. Just ever now and again I position it oddly and get a pop, not painful, but I can tell it shouldnt be doing that lol. If the recovery moves from progression to regression then I will have it looked at. In my opinion I'm on the right track thus far.

High-top converse were always my go-to squat shoes.