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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 1, 2013 14:18:41 GMT -5
I definitely agree with the idea of experimenting to find what works for you. My biggest problem is that it keeps changing. Just a word of caution about the "Buckeye" - it is deceptively brutal. It has you going up to a single above 92% every workout. When I introduce people to it, I suggest they start a little light and run it no more than 3 weeks in a row before backing off for a week. Most of the ones who decide to push it further tell me later that they got beat up and their progress stopped after 3 or 4 weeks. Some of the strongest guys I've known do it every 2nd or 3rd week with volume weeks done in between. It is definitely not for peaking. There are far better routines for that. If you are interested, I can give you some more suggestions concerning running the Buckeye or some alternative peaking routines. As you can see, I'm dropping way down from my usual working sets to start with. We'll see how it goes. Thanks!
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 1, 2013 14:21:30 GMT -5
(((((((((((((((((((((LEG DAY))))))))))))))))))))) 1,130 pounds for 3 sets of 6 reps on leg press Leg extensions Leg curls Abs
then sliming my way out to my truck like a snail...
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Post by toolpod on Dec 3, 2013 9:07:40 GMT -5
Bulldawg, I'll second what 3speed said: the Buckeye is great, but it has a tendency to sneak up on you with the high % singles and doubles. When you first try it, you'll probably get about 4 weeks of progress before it goes stale on you. I run it pretty regularly, and once I am in the groove I generally use it once a month as a progress check/heavy day. In between I use different breakdowns of volume and reps to keep it fresh.
Sounds like you're easing into it which is good. When you're on the edge, most guys find that the triple or the double is the hardest set of the routine. Good luck!
Also, if you're looking for a peaking routine for bench press, I suggest looking at Chris Mason's 30lbs in 30days program...I use that as my pre-meet prep and it delivers the goods.
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 3, 2013 14:21:25 GMT -5
Bulldawg, I'll second what 3speed said: the Buckeye is great, but it has a tendency to sneak up on you with the high % singles and doubles. When you first try it, you'll probably get about 4 weeks of progress before it goes stale on you. I run it pretty regularly, and once I am in the groove I generally use it once a month as a progress check/heavy day. In between I use different breakdowns of volume and reps to keep it fresh. Sounds like you're easing into it which is good. When you're on the edge, most guys find that the triple or the double is the hardest set of the routine. Good luck! Also, if you're looking for a peaking routine for bench press, I suggest looking at Chris Mason's 30lbs in 30days program...I use that as my pre-meet prep and it delivers the goods. Thanks Tool! I use my own peaking program, but I am always interested in trying new things. If you post it, I'll take a look at it.
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 3, 2013 14:27:31 GMT -5
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Tried the buckeye bench system for the first time today. It seemed to go well:
275 lbs for 1 set of 8 290 x 1 x 6 305 x 1 x 4 320 x 1 x 3 335 x 1 x 2 350 x 1 x 1 long pause at the bottom, and it was still pretty easy. Will start at 285 lbs next week. 305 x 1 x 4
Lockouts 435 for a 5 x 5 with 90 second breaks between sets
Inclines 415 for a 5 x 5 with 90 second breaks between sets
Tricep extensions whole stack + 1 plate for 8 sets of 12 reps with 90 second breaks between sets
Ab work...DONE!!!
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 5, 2013 13:25:37 GMT -5
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Strict standing overhead press..No Belt 165 pounds for 5 x 5 90 sec breaks Upright rows 175 pounds for 5 x 5 90 sec breaks Lateral Raises 170 pounds for 5 x 5 90 sec breaks Tricep extensions - whole stack plus 1 weight for 8 sets of 12 reps 90 sec breaks Preacher curls 80 pounds 5 x 5 90 sec breaks Abs.....DONE!!!
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 10, 2013 14:19:53 GMT -5
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Round 2 Buckeye Bench Warms ups 285 x 8 reps 300 x 6 315 x 4 330 x 3 345 x 2 360 x 1 competition legal 315 x 4 Starting at 295 next week
Lock outs 445 x 5 x 5 Inclines 425 x 5, 5, 5, 3, 3 Tricep Extensions Stack + 1 for 8 sets of 12 ...8 x 12 Ab work...DONE!!!
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Post by bighawgfsu on Dec 10, 2013 19:04:00 GMT -5
Has your incline weight always been that much greater than your flat? Do you have shoulder issues and that helps?
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 10, 2013 22:56:54 GMT -5
Has your incline weight always been that much than your flat? Do you have shoulder issues and that helps? Just kind of wired that way...I did have a fall a few years ago 8 feet onto my left shoulder on a concrete slab. Tore my shoulder up pretty badly. Instead of having the recommended surgery, I did rehab on my own. Can't squat anymore, but I can bench and deadlift fairly decently for a beat up old guy. As you can see, this is only round 2 of the buckeye bench. still have 3 weeks to go. Not going to lie...inclines at this weight really hurt...
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 12, 2013 15:49:54 GMT -5
(((((((((((((((((((((PULL DAY)))))))))))))))))))))
Deadlift - went up to 515 pounds for 2 sets of 3 reps wide lat pulls 5 x 5 low rows 5 x 5 preacher curls 5 x 5 abs...DONE
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 14, 2013 18:09:51 GMT -5
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Strict standing overhead press no belt...175 x 5,4,4,4,4 Upright rows 175 x 5 x 5 Lateral Raises 170 x 5 x 5 Tricep extnsions stack +1 x 8 x 12 Preacher curls 85 x 5 x 5 NOTE: all sets had 90 second breaks Abs...DONE!!!
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Post by bighawgfsu on Dec 14, 2013 18:18:30 GMT -5
Bulldawg,
U still like upright rows? I have not done those for many years...i stopped due to the many warnings i heard that they are not good for your body? U ever heard that?....lol i guess like they try to say nothing is good for the body anymore...hogwash i say...do what works for you...
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 14, 2013 21:28:43 GMT -5
Bulldawg, U still like upright rows? I have not done those for many years...i stopped due to the many warnings i heard that they are not good for your body? U ever heard that?....lol i guess like they try to say nothing is good for the body anymore...hogwash i say...do what works for you... Don't think it's the exercise itself, but how you do them...like behind the neck pull downs or behind the neck seated presses, both of which have been proven to cause spinal damage. Upright rows can be bad if your knees are locked, or you use bad form. Do them right, don't cheat, cuz the only one you are really cheating is yourself...
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 16, 2013 19:24:42 GMT -5
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Round 3 of the Buckeye Bench Program 295 x 8 310 x 6 325 x 4 340 x 3 355 x 2 370 x 1 good solid competition legal bench 325 x 4 (Starting to feel the strain of the Buckeye Bench) Starting with 305 for round 4.
Lockouts 445 x 5, 5, 4 left forearm had pain so I stopped there
Inclines 425 x 5, 5, 5, 4, 4
Tricep extension full stack + 1 for 8 sets of 12 reps (really burned today)
Abs...DONE!!!
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Post by bighawgfsu on Dec 18, 2013 17:58:59 GMT -5
how do you upload a photo for your avatar?
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 18, 2013 19:28:53 GMT -5
how do you upload a photo for your avatar? It's in your profile settings.
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 21, 2013 20:36:23 GMT -5
12 week peak training started today. Bench started with 325 and will go up each week for 12 weeks, and deadlifts will start with 405 and go up each week for 12 weeks. Since this training is proprietary, details will not be posted, but you can do some math and figure out about where I will be at the meet.
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 22, 2013 21:47:07 GMT -5
Sports nutritionist says I need to up my protein by 100 grams per day and start creatine on a daily basis in order to reach my training goals.
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Post by bighawgfsu on Dec 23, 2013 13:28:29 GMT -5
Sports nutritionist says I need to up my protein by 100 grams per day and start creatine on a daily basis in order to reach my training goals. Bulldawg, How many grams of protein are you taking currently per day?
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 23, 2013 21:58:26 GMT -5
Changing deadlift style from conventional to sumo...going to take some time to retrain the old body...
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 25, 2013 0:36:53 GMT -5
Wishing all my brothers and sisters in iron a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!!!
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 26, 2013 21:58:32 GMT -5
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Went up to 325 for a solid set of 8 slow reps, then did some other stuff.
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Post by bighawgfsu on Dec 27, 2013 9:29:20 GMT -5
(((((((((((((((((((( PUSH DAY ))))))))))))))))))))) Went up to 325 for a solid set of 8 slow reps, then did some other stuff. bulldawg, touch an go or pause?
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 28, 2013 7:56:58 GMT -5
(((((((((((((((((((( PUSH DAY ))))))))))))))))))))) Went up to 325 for a solid set of 8 slow reps, then did some other stuff. bulldawg, touch an go or pause? The only touch and go that I do is warming up...
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Post by bulldawg56 on Dec 29, 2013 17:44:27 GMT -5
Pushing 330 on bench today...not bad, but not as good as I had hoped for...
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