Something to train for....

ImNotWill... · 10-11-2009, 12:01 PM

I signed up for an event at my gym that's on nov 14. So in addition to my regular workouts I wanto train for these events......

I know i should do very well in the bench press, and sit and reach. I should do pretty ok in the 400 and decent on situps....hopefully around the middle of the pack. I used to be grea at pushups but stopped, but i think with practice I should gain alot back. What I think i will suck at is pull ups, I can do about 12 but by about 10 I'm pretty worn. My question is how should i train for it? I plan an working on my situps, sit and reach and the 400 daily. As far as bench, I usually work my chest twice a week, I plan on doing my normal workout on day one and training for the event on day two with 90lbs instead of eighty. As far as the pull ups and push ups is it ok to train for that every day or every other day?

ImNotWill... · 10-11-2009, 12:02 PM

I hope u can see the pic, it may not be big enough.

Capital G · 10-11-2009, 12:08 PM

all seems easy except for 1 minute pull ups.

Capital G · 10-11-2009, 12:18 PM

on second thought bench might be tough for me. i work out w. 185 lbs. max i can do is 225 lbs.

80 lbs in a one minute span is probably how many???? 20-25? hmmmm... im not sure if i could/couldnt. ill try at the gym tomorrow lol

ImNotWill... · 10-11-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital G

all seems easy except for 1 minute pull ups.

Ya its all pretty easy, but it will be real easy for these little 5'5 160lb fuckers will prob out run and our pull up me. I should hold my own in push ups and sit ups, and do well in bench and sit and reach.

**Strongest Man In The World** · 10-11-2009, 09:02 PM

i recommend training with at least 105... that way it will seem really light on game day.

find some jump stretch bands to train pull ups(wrap around bar and knee to give assistance), or have a partner hold your feet so you can train higher reps than bodyweight alone.

great job in picking a competition, bud!

**Clint** · 10-12-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital G

on second thought bench might be tough for me. i work out w. 185 lbs. max i can do is 225 lbs.

80 lbs in a one minute span is probably how many???? 20-25? hmmmm... im not sure if i could/couldnt. ill try at the gym tomorrow lol

You should be able to hit 40 in a minute.

ImNotWill... · 10-12-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint

You should be able to hit 40 in a minute.

Today i did:
135*20
115*30
95*30
80*35
I did time myself or do max reps, each set was under a minute tho....and I could have done 5-10 more on each set.

**Clint** · 10-12-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ImNotWill...

Today i did:
135*20
115*30
95*30
80*35
I did time myself or do max reps, each set was under a minute tho....and I could have done 5-10 more on each set.

exactly, I've done 135 for 30 after I was done with my bench workout..

Alex-S · 10-13-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital G

on second thought bench might be tough for me. i work out w. 185 lbs. max i can do is 225 lbs.

80 lbs in a one minute span is probably how many???? 20-25? hmmmm... im not sure if i could/couldnt. ill try at the gym tomorrow lol

is the competition for how many you can do?

I actually like to do 1 minute bench. I usually use 95 lbs or so, decline, and go as slow as possible going down, I stop 1 inch above chest and hold. Then push up as hard as I can.

**Strongest Man In The World** · 10-13-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex-S

is the competition for how many you can do?

I actually like to do 1 minute bench. I usually use 95 lbs or so, decline, and go as slow as possible going down, I stop 1 inch above chest and hold. Then push up as hard as I can.

What did your shoulders ever do to you????

**LilBit** · 10-13-2009, 06:00 PM

I'm gonna sign up!

....I just wanted to come in here and post that.

**SAFKO** · 10-13-2009, 06:34 PM

I'd probably win the max pullups without breaking a sweat.

ImNotWill... · 10-13-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SAFKO

I'd probably win the max pullups without breaking a sweat.

How many can u do?

IamSuprAwsum · 10-14-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ImNotWill...

How many can u do?

5 lol.

How many are you up to will?

Capital G · 10-14-2009, 10:35 AM

ok it was easier then i thought. i did 42 in 1 min (i worked out legs and back yesterday so this was w. little work on my arms/chest prior to).

i think i was able to do that many due to my tri strength more then my chest.

Capital G · 10-14-2009, 10:37 AM

i SUCK w. pull ups. i dont get why either.

i only weigh 170. my arms, shoulders, back are in pretty good shape. yet, i can do 8 before i shit myself.

i need to keep at it.

IamSuprAwsum · 10-14-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Capital G

i think i was able to do that many due to my tri strength more then my chest.

Thats my problem as well. My tris are strong but I cant seem to isolate my chest correctly. Bah, not enough time for the gym til next year anyway

**SAFKO** · 10-14-2009, 02:14 PM

Not sure. I can do 50 without dropping from the bar so I assume I should at least be able to do that in one minute.

IamSuprAwsum · 10-14-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SAFKO

Not sure. I can do 50 without dropping from the bar so I assume I should at least be able to do that in one minute.

That almost sounds like bullshit. If its true thats insane. How long did it take you to get to that point?

10-11-2009, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
ImNotWill... Registered User	Something to train for.... I signed up for an event at my gym that's on nov 14. So in addition to my regular workouts I wanto train for these events...... I know i should do very well in the bench press, and sit and reach. I should do pretty ok in the 400 and decent on situps....hopefully around the middle of the pack. I used to be grea at pushups but stopped, but i think with practice I should gain alot back. What I think i will suck at is pull ups, I can do about 12 but by about 10 I'm pretty worn. My question is how should i train for it? I plan an working on my situps, sit and reach and the 400 daily. As far as bench, I usually work my chest twice a week, I plan on doing my normal workout on day one and training for the event on day two with 90lbs instead of eighty. As far as the pull ups and push ups is it ok to train for that every day or every other day?

10-11-2009, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
ImNotWill... Registered User	I hope u can see the pic, it may not be big enough.

10-11-2009, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Capital G Get in my mouf!	all seems easy except for 1 minute pull ups.

10-11-2009, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Capital G Get in my mouf!	on second thought bench might be tough for me. i work out w. 185 lbs. max i can do is 225 lbs. 80 lbs in a one minute span is probably how many???? 20-25? hmmmm... im not sure if i could/couldnt. ill try at the gym tomorrow lol

10-11-2009, 09:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Strongest Man In The World Embrace the Hate	i recommend training with at least 105... that way it will seem really light on game day. find some jump stretch bands to train pull ups(wrap around bar and knee to give assistance), or have a partner hold your feet so you can train higher reps than bodyweight alone. great job in picking a competition, bud!

10-13-2009, 06:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
LilBit the mrs	I'm gonna sign up! ....I just wanted to come in here and post that.

10-13-2009, 06:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
SAFKO Light Bulb With Horns	I'd probably win the max pullups without breaking a sweat.

10-14-2009, 10:35 AM	#16 (permalink)
Capital G Get in my mouf!	ok it was easier then i thought. i did 42 in 1 min (i worked out legs and back yesterday so this was w. little work on my arms/chest prior to). i think i was able to do that many due to my tri strength more then my chest.

10-14-2009, 10:37 AM	#17 (permalink)
Capital G Get in my mouf!	i SUCK w. pull ups. i dont get why either. i only weigh 170. my arms, shoulders, back are in pretty good shape. yet, i can do 8 before i shit myself. i need to keep at it.

10-14-2009, 02:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
SAFKO Light Bulb With Horns	Not sure. I can do 50 without dropping from the bar so I assume I should at least be able to do that in one minute.