Mikeh40+ living with CRS and my goal to a 325lb Bench Press, plus chat log

**MikeNYY420** · 11-13-2009, 10:15 PM

This is the fastest growing thread I've ever seen haha. Stretching will help and the more you squat the easier the motion should be in terms of flexibility. I'll keep checking in.

**mikeh40+** · 11-13-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by aild54

Rows and external rotations are helping me at the moment. I'm starting to do rows first for both of my back days, and 3 sets of external rotations twice a week, too. It's slowly helping. Zir does say how to fix it in that thread, too.
Any time, Mike.

yea gotta start doing more stretches, apparently i`m a bit tight in the ole muscles,, anyways gotta get some shut eye, early morning for work ...
later bro

aild54 · 11-14-2009, 09:21 AM

You better get at least 8 hours, Mike! It's best to do static stretching post workout, and dynamic pre-workout. Never do static pre.

**projecthatch92** · 11-14-2009, 09:24 AM

I hate doing stretching !!

aild54 · 11-14-2009, 09:30 AM

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I hate doing stretching !!

**HawaiianPride.** · 11-14-2009, 09:38 AM

**projecthatch92** · 11-14-2009, 10:12 AM

ahhhh, we got jokes huh? alright, I can play that game. Just no negative repping me lol

**HawaiianPride.** · 11-14-2009, 10:13 AM

I don't even know what a "negative rep" is.. so your in the clear.

**projecthatch92** · 11-14-2009, 10:15 AM

don't play games with me child lol

RAGEN2008 · 11-14-2009, 10:40 AM

I was reading and watching some videos, it seems that some guys are using reverse bands reducing lower portion of the lift weight on max days and going with bands increased upward movement and chains on dynamic days.

I was reading you can use a band that would make 135 pounds weightless at your chest and adding the extra weight on so you have regular bench weight at the bottom you use and get a lot more weight at the top to strengthen the lockout.

I've been trying this, I think it is awesome to use.

GeorgeT · 11-14-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeh40+

yea gotta start doing more stretches, apparently i`m a bit tight in the ole muscles,, anyways gotta get some shut eye, early morning for work ...
later bro

these new muscles of mine were born stiff im on the same boat as you lol.

**mikeh40+** · 11-14-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by projecthatch92

I hate doing stretching !!

this is a kind of stretch you probably enjoy>>

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hahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Originally Posted by RAGEN2008

I was reading and watching some videos, it seems that some guys are using reverse bands reducing lower portion of the lift weight on max days and going with bands increased upward movement and chains on dynamic days.

I was reading you can use a band that would make 135 pounds weightless at your chest and adding the extra weight on so you have regular bench weight at the bottom you use and get a lot more weight at the top to strengthen the lockout.

I've been trying this, I think it is awesome to use.

sounds like it would be like having a spotter of some sort using a band to lessen the load on the weights, my stands really dont have any place or set up for bands but it does sound like a good idea though.

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these new muscles of mine were born stiff im on the same boat as you lol.

lol.. yea as i get older i seem to be getting less flexible, i guess my dream of being a chip and dale stripper is out the window..

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Originally Posted by aild54

You better get at least 8 hours, Mike! It's best to do static stretching post workout, and dynamic pre-workout. Never do static pre.

oh i wish, got up about 3 hours after i went to bed, going to go back to bed now, and finish off my sleep.. working about 2-3 this after noon..

**mikeh40+** · 11-14-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

This is the fastest growing thread I've ever seen haha. Stretching will help and the more you squat the easier the motion should be in terms of flexibility. I'll keep checking in.

lol.. yea its growing alrighty, not sure if its growing in the right direction or not, but hey like the thread title says, general chat log as well as training, nice to exchange thoughts and daily bullshiat as well!! thanks mike nice to see you popping in now and then!!

**mikeh40+** · 11-14-2009, 11:40 AM

so for today, i`m going to be working and wont be home until late tomorrow, not sure whats on the program for training yet, probably do legs again since they are my weakest and hardest to grow body part,, other than that i slept like crap last night, shoulder feels better today, so the next day off rest should help it out, i`ll do some stretching to help keep it limbered up like zir red was saying to do.. and take some ibuprofen as well...
till next update, later brohams

**projecthatch92** · 11-14-2009, 11:45 AM

Mike don't leave us.

rmike · 11-14-2009, 12:48 PM

You gotta get some sleep brotha!! Is the problem not being able to fall asleep or just not enough time for sleep? I take melatonin when I cant fall asleep and it helps. I still dont get enough though, life can be soooo hectic!

GETTINGSTRONGER · 11-14-2009, 01:21 PM

ibuprofen, a lifters best friend

**mikeh40+** · 11-14-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by projecthatch92

Mike don't leave us.

hahaa, yea gotta finally go , getting called out to my train now,, catch ya all when i get to mandan..

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Originally Posted by rmike

You gotta get some sleep brotha!! Is the problem not being able to fall asleep or just not enough time for sleep? I take melatonin when I cant fall asleep and it helps. I still dont get enough though, life can be soooo hectic!

i have sleep issue`s, cant take prescription sleep aids anymore since they dont work, i use melatonin about 18g a night along with over the counter sleep aids, every night or day or when ever my schedule actually calls for sleep.
biggest problem is i have had a job for 20yrs that has no set schedule, no days off, and i`m on call basically after 12 hours when i get home, my sleep pattern is horrid, plain and simple this job has fu.cked up my sleep, so there ya have it, i`m going to order some new stuff called comatose made by ALRI, i used x-dream and it worked great, but i`m going to try this new one as stated see how that works..

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Originally Posted by GETTINGSTRONGER

ibuprofen, a lifters best friend

lol.. yea i hardly ever use it though, but i think i need it to help with the inflammation around the shoulder..

**HawaiianPride.** · 11-14-2009, 05:52 PM

I take xanax for sleep issues Mike. Same problem here, but it knocks me right out.

**projecthatch92** · 11-14-2009, 06:50 PM

Why do you guys have these sleep issues, is it from added stress and what not? I've never had any problems (knock on wood).

thanks for the reps mike

**under construction** · 11-14-2009, 10:28 PM

ok so this has been up for a few days now you doing 325 yet?

aild54 · 11-14-2009, 10:29 PM

Melatonin kicks ass.

**HawaiianPride.** · 11-14-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aild54

Melatonin kicks ass.

You rock.

aild54 · 11-14-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HawaiianPride.

You rock.

Haha, you're the one that convinced me to take it, man. I'm going to rep you because I never did for that.

Edit: Damn, I have to spread some around. I WILL!

**projecthatch92** · 11-14-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by under construction

ok so this has been up for a few days now you doing 325 yet?

**HawaiianPride.** · 11-14-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aild54

Haha, you're the one that convinced me to take it, man. I'm going to rep you because I never did for that.

Well expect something back brotha.

**under construction** · 11-14-2009, 10:41 PM

haha just kidding big guy

**mikeh40+** · 11-15-2009, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HawaiianPride.

I take xanax for sleep issues Mike. Same problem here, but it knocks me right out.

yea i have that also, but if i take it every night, my doc has a pissy fit like i`m taking to much, which is kinda the point right, i mean he prescribes it for anxiety issues, and then says but dont use it unless you have to, like no sh.it sherlock

,, anyways i`ma gonna ordera soma thisa comatose stuffa tonighta anda see jesta howa gooda ita worksa,, lol.. my italian is comma outa ona thisa posta.. lol...... haahahaaaa i kill me self sometimesaaaaa,, god am i bored or what? ... just got off work, and sitting in my hotel room....

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Originally Posted by projecthatch92

Why do you guys have these sleep issues, is it from added stress and what not? I've never had any problems (knock on wood).

thanks for the reps mike

your welcome for the reps phil, and thanks so much for what you sent in the pm, means more than ya know bro!!

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Originally Posted by under construction

ok so this has been up for a few days now you doing 325 yet?

haha,, close but no cigar!!

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Originally Posted by aild54

Melatonin kicks ass.

yepper kicks the sandmans ass..

**Thomas_Rivera** · 11-15-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by projecthatch92

Why do you guys have these sleep issues, is it from added stress and what not? I've never had any problems (knock on wood).

thanks for the reps mike

There are alot of people that are just insomniacs.

**HawaiianPride.** · 11-15-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas_Rivera

There are alot of people that are just insomniacs.

I being one of them. And it's horrible.

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Originally Posted by mikeh40+

yea i have that also, but if i take it every night, my doc has a pissy fit like i`m taking to much, which is kinda the point right, i mean he prescribes it for anxiety issues, and then says but dont use it unless you have to, like no sh.it sherlock

,, anyways i`ma gonna ordera soma thisa comatose stuffa tonighta anda see jesta howa gooda ita worksa,, lol.. my italian is comma outa ona thisa posta.. lol...... haahahaaaa i kill me self sometimesaaaaa,, god am i bored or what? ... just got off work, and sitting in my hotel room....

your welcome for the reps phil, and thanks so much for what you sent in the pm, means more than ya know bro!!

haha,, close but no cigar!!

yepper kicks the sandmans ass..

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