Reactive Training Systems

JordanLinteris wrote:

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Once again, crazy pressing. I was going to ask you, do you feel that reverse band is turning over to your shirted press a lot, or are you still in the testing phases? I was curious because I was think of doing reverse as well but I was unsure of what the turnover was going to be, since I have never seen anyone else do equipped reverse.

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Thanks a lot Jordan!

Well, I do think that there will be a carry over.  What exactly that is, at the moment is unknown.  I am still considering this more of a test exercise.

How I have the bands set up is very important.  The way they are set up is that the bands aren't taking anything off at lockout.  In other words, whatever is on the bar is what you are holding in your hands.  At chest level, the bands are taking off 130lbs.  So 600 is really 600 at the top and 470 at the bottom.  It is teaching me to touch lighter weights and locking out heavier ones.  It is much easier than standard pressing in a shirt, but offers a great variation of the exercise. 

I am also using a stretched out shirt that I've done easily 400 reps in, so when I do get a tighter shirt on, I should be pretty good to press out something big.

Let me know if I've answered your question or not.  And if you have others, just ask away!

Next time, I'll tape it for you so you can see how I got it set up.

 

-- Edited by Brady Stewart at 03:08, 2008-12-23

-- Edited by Brady Stewart at 03:08, 2008-12-23

Tuesday - Bench / Squat / Shoulders

Close Grip MIO ISOs
365 x3 @8
400 x3 @9...12lbs PR
400 x3 @10...knew I should have done 2...oh well
370 x3 @8
370 x3 @9

Raw Squat - no belt
315 x5 @6
385 x5 @7
455 x9 @9...PR...I've finally caught up with my belted squat from the arnold classic

Standing Fat Bar Military Press
55k x8 @7
65k x8 @7
75k x8 @8
just getting used to this movement

WOW, what can I say? The MIO ISOs are getting much much stronger. That was a 12lb PR and a good set. Another great indicator that my bench press is going steadily up. The raw squat without a belt was another strong exercise. I've never had that much raw strength in the squat. So I am knocking on the door of 600 beltless within the next few weeks. Good news is that Nick Underwood said that I was probably right at parallel or slightly above, which is still an improvement for me.

I just hope that these heavy squats translate into a bigger deadlift once I start going heavier on those. I am only going to go up to 455 for a couple sets of 5 on friday/saturday. Still not ready to trust the deadlift 100%. I'd rather ease into them and not aggravate my back.

Overall though, no back pain. ;)

Reverse Band Press 645 x3


1 Board Press 460 x4


Reverse Band Setup 1


Reverse Band Setup 2


Waterfall at the Belleville Weightlifting Club

Thanks Jordan.  It did feel like alot!

Tuesday - Bench / Squat / Back

CG MIO ISO
365 x3 @8
405 x4 @9.5...10lbs PR
365 x4 @9
365 x5 @10

Raw Squat - no belt
315 x5 @7
405 x3 @8
480 x5 @9.5...maybe @9

Low Row
240 x20

Pulldown
190 x15

Face Pulls
120 x20

Rotators
x3x15

Really good session tonight especially having to train alone with no handoffs at the base gym.  Really crappy equipment/bars.

Just picked up my truck tonight.  It is really nice, I could barely fit it into the garage.  LOL

Thursday - Bench / Shoulders
1 Board Press
385 x3 @7
425 x3 @8
455 x4 @9.5
445 x4 @10
425 x4 @8
405 x6 @10

Seated Fat Bar Military Press
35k x8 @7
55k x8 @8
75k x8 @10

Not really any PRs today, but that is alright as this week is a very high stress week after last weeks high stress. I half expect to not get any PRs, but I did feel pretty good today.

Friday - Bench / Extra / Legs
200# Chain Bench
225 x3
255 x3
285 x4
255 x (a bunch of sets) x4 @8-9
255 x5 @10

Leg Press
x3x8

Pulldowns
200 x20
150 x15

No PRs today, but the very high stress is keeping me from any at the moment. Should see a big improvment in this lift next week.

You'll have to post some video of the sanctuary when you get done.