Reactive Training Systems

Yeah no kidding. Dr. Lytle has been a very large part of the successes that I've had. He's taken care of all my muscle pangs and problems.

Thanks a lot Mike! It still hasn't hit me yet that I am a World Team Member. It'll be fun to train for. I have some pretty sweet ideas that I am trying out before the American open. Still not sure if I'll do the full meet. That solely depends on my back. Good news is that I haven't had any pain for a while. I'd really like a shot at the 3 lift world record.

Thursday - Bench / Chest-Shoulders

3 count Pause Bench Press
320 x3 @7
345 x3 @7.5
365 x4 @8
365 x2 @8
345 x3 @7

Incline DB BP
80s x12 @7
90s x12 @7
100s x12 @7.5

Seemed like a really easy workout tonight. I was in and out very quickly. The 3 count pause bench presses went better than expected. I had a 10lb PR from last week. I probably could have done 375x4@8, but I'll do something a little stronger than that next week. Overall, its amazing that I am still seeing some gains even though I am not on any supplements. Not even a multivite.

Monday
EQ 2BP
520 x1 @7.5
560 x1 @8
600 x1 @10
600 x1 @10
585 x1 @10

Sets were heavy, but my shirt was really really loose.

CG 3 Boards
375 x6
415 x4
455 x4

Tuesday
CG 1` Board Press
365 x2 @7
405 x1 @8
430 x1 @8
455 x1 @9
455 x1 @10
435 x2 @10

Raw Squat no belt
up to 405 x7 @8
much easier than last week

Wednesday
EXTRA AND RECOVERY
30 min cardio
barbell circuit
ABS

Thursday
3 count pause bench press
375 x1 @7
400 x1 @8
425 x1 @9.5
425 x1 @10
405 x2 @10

A little drained today. I really need to start taking supplements.

Mike Tuchscherer wrote:

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Nice! Getting comfortable with 600, I see!

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I don't know if its all that comfortable...LOL  I've been off supplements for so long that I've deflated a little bit, but strength will pile on here after another week once I start back up again.  Shirts are feeling loose, but what is good is that I feel that I've maintained my strength from when I was on supplements.

Friday
Equipped Close Grip Reverse Band Press - experimental exercise
565 x1 @7
600 x1 @7.5
640 x1 @8
675 x1 @10
635 x2 @10

Deadlift w/OLY shoes - no belt
up to 495 x5@8

Really good day for benching and deadlifting.  PRs may come next week!

I may not get to post for some time. Beth and I are moving into our new house over the weekend, are going on vacation Nov 8-16, and won't have internet until Nov 18-19th. If I have the patience, I'll post the workouts from my blackberry.

Thanks Mike!!!

ust got my internet back. Beth and I moved into our new house on the 31st of October, went on vacation, and are back.

Some change in plans.

I have a lot of house crap to take care of over the next few weeks and will be out of town a couple of them. So, the American Open isn't going to happen. I'll just do a mock contest in the gym in a few weeks and see what happens. Then I'll be focusing exclusively on the IPF Bench Worlds...still can't believe it.

I did get to train some on my vacation, but nothing great. I may have gotten some PRs, but very small ones, but at least its something.

Mike Tuchscherer wrote:

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Glad to have you back. I was beginning to wonder about you!
Yeah, I'd say it's time you start training for worlds! How long have you got again?

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Thanks Mike.  I have until late May 2009.  Plenty of time to put something great together.  I have some ideas I'll probably send to you in the near future.

Wednesday - Squats / Extra / Conditioning

Thursday - Benching
Wide Grip BP
375 x1 @8
425 x1 @9
430 x3 @9.5
430 x3 @10
415 x2 @8.5

Machine Military Press
140/140/140 x8

Not too bad.  Maybe a small BP PR, but a PR none the less.  Felt decent after a difficult warmup.  It was cold in the BWC!

Monday - Bench / Bench

Wide Grip Bench Press + double purple + double monster minis
185 x2 @7.5
225 x2 @8
245 x2 @10
225 x3 @10

Close Grip Bench Press + double monster minis
205 x4 @7
250 x4 @7
305 x5 @8.5
335 x4 @9.5, but probably @9, it just felt heavy

Not a bad training session. The close grips felt pretty dang good, the wides though, not so much.

Tuesday - Bench / Squat / Extra

Paused Close Grip Bench Press
365 x2 @7
395 x1 @8
430 x1 @8
460 x1 @10, with about 15lbs left in the tank
445 x1 @10, a little slower

Raw Squat - no belt
245 x5 @7
335 x5 @7
425 x7 @7.5-8

WOW, what a strong session. I can't believe that my close grip strength is that high. I think that I've been holding a bit back anyway.

Squats have been going very well as of late. it felt good to finally train with good equipment for once. Too many training sessions outside the BWLC. Right now my beltless squat max is sitting around 550. Hopefully will push that to 570 next week. I think its in me.

I am really looking forward to Thursday now. I'll try a double or triple touch and go with a wide grip. We'll see!!!