[RBEliminator]

Damn you Layne each time I see something about that Trap Bar, first you talked bout it at MD and now here, I am more jealous. Dammmit!!!!

Shit

Kyle

[str8flexed]

Well my offseason has been going great. I’m getting stronger, bigger, and my bodyfat is staying in check. I think this offseason has been one of my most productive thus far. Unfortunately I’ve had some shoulder & lower back pain these past few weeks that has persisted. Even though I’m in the midst of gaining a lot of strength & setting quite a few personal records for myself along the way (squatting 315 X 20, 405 X 8, and deadlifting 535 for 2 sets of 5) I do not want to push myself into a long term injury. So for the next two weeks i’m scaling back my training. I will be doing the same sets & rep scheme but I will reduce weights to 65% of my normal. Hopefully that will be enough to allow my body to recover and hit it hard again.

-Layne

[theroymccoy]

Originally Posted by str8flexed

Well my offseason has been going great. I’m getting stronger, bigger, and my bodyfat is staying in check. I think this offseason has been one of my most productive thus far. Unfortunately I’ve had some shoulder & lower back pain these past few weeks that has persisted. Even though I’m in the midst of gaining a lot of strength & setting quite a few personal records for myself along the way (squatting 315 X 20, 405 X 8, and deadlifting 535 for 2 sets of 5) I do not want to push myself into a long term injury. So for the next two weeks i’m scaling back my training. I will be doing the same sets & rep scheme but I will reduce weights to 65% of my normal. Hopefully that will be enough to allow my body to recover and hit it hard again.

-Layne

I'm nursing a painful rotator cuff as well and it has been inhibiting my workouts. It seems you are working through your injuries rather than staying out of the gym altogether. Should I do this as well, with less weight of course?

[str8flexed]

depends upon how long you've had the injury & how bad it is... I have caught it very early and so my prognosis is good if I just back off the weights a bit.

-Layne

[str8flexed]

here we go fellas

Here are some vids from yesterday's leg day.

The first vid is a music video of me doing drop set calf raises
Super Drop Set Seated Calf Raises - Google Video

This vid is of me on the cybex hack squat, at the end of the video I say "Doug, Kurt, I'm comin' for you" it's an inside joke to my buddies Kurt Weidner & Doug Miller who are both natural pros i'll be competing against when I start doing pro shows so I guess I'm starting the banter lol. All in good fun.
Cybex Hack Squats - Google Video

Last video is 20 rep machine squats with 7 45's on each side
20 Rep machine Squats - Google Video

-Layne

[theroymccoy]

Just wanted to say I really appreciate you making/posting these videos...it really sheds light on how you're supposed to workout; with intensity, good form, and focus. Layne for President 2012.

[Freak]

We will have to wait until the 2020 election which is the closest election after Layne turns 35 (min age to be President).

Thanks for the vid clips Layne.

[str8flexed]

no problem guys. I'm sorry i haven't updated this in a while but I plan to keep it updated more frequently.

-Layne

[tattoopierced1]

were those vids taken at Club Fitness Zone?

[str8flexed]

Si senior.

tell your lovely wife thanks for dinner on wednesday :)

[tattoopierced1]

will do. i may have to call heath up and give that place a try.

[tattoopierced1]

will do. i'm gonna have to give heath a call and try that gym out sometime soon.

[str8flexed]

who's up for some vids from back & chest day

T-bar rows
T-Bar Rows - Google Video

Cable Crossovers
Cable Crossovers - Google Video

cybex lat pulldowns
Cybex Lat Pulldowns - Google Video