August 2009 Entries
A few months ago I read an article in Muscle & Fitness that prescribed not using the full range of motion in heavy lifts such as the bench, squat, and deadlift with the result being the ability to move more weight quicker. It suggested instead to do “partial movements”. A partial movement per this particular article generally started in a power rack. Partial movements rely on the use of the safeties in the rack. In a normal heavy movement exercise you would start at the top of the range of movement, then work through a negative movement towards the bottom,...
I can’t say that squatting 385lbs is all that impressive. It is only a bench mark for me because it means that I have ran out of weight and need to go buy some more! Come this Friday I will be purchasing a couple more 45lb plates. I was able to perform three sets of eight reps so I am hoping that by getting more weight I will be able to post “Squatting 400+ pounds” in a few days! Check back soon.
I have been asked from time to time about all the supplements I am taking and more importantly what each one of them is supposed to do for me. For that reason I created the following list of supplements, meal replacement bars, and various other things I am taking to achieve a healthy big boy body. Pretty much everything is listed here except for the items in my day to day diet. Let’s get started! (If you see anything that doesn’t look right, needs more details, etc., let me know and I will update this posting.)...