The World, Chico, and Everything in it (MT/Lifting) - Page 3

thethirddiaz · 10-16-2007, 11:40 AM

The brand doesn't really matter, I'm just looking for cheap ones to practice with.

thethirddiaz · 10-16-2007, 08:36 PM

Worked mostly on defense tonight at MT. Also, began taking light push kicks and leg kicks from my partner. I put my elbow into my knee when I lifted my knee to block. This will probably make squats difficult tomorrow. I'm just going to have to stretch it a lot tomorrow.

My leg kicks felt good and my trainer didn't say anything about them, so I think I am doing well with them. I was corrected on my pish kicks, though. I tend to do a shuffle before I kick, which I think is from my TKD days. I will focus on getting rid of that. It is representative of a big problem that I have: I tend to be jumpy and not "walk" as much as I am supposed to. I still need to work on that.

Being corrected on the push kicks made me realize just how little I get corrected on things, which makes me feel as though I am doing well. I hear my trainer correct the other guys often, so it is not that he just doesn't watch. This isn't to boast, and honestly I don't need to be better than the people that joined at the same time as me. It just feels like I am progressing quickly, and that is why I am mentioning this.

I didn't feel tired or worn out at all after class, so I will begin wearing my mouthguard during class to see how it affects me. Eventually, I want to start running (LSD and sprints) in combination with my MT and lifting, but I am going to hold off for this week while I adjust to the lifting.

I will probably post a video of my deadlift form tomorrow.

thethirddiaz · 10-17-2007, 10:42 AM

Small note I have been meaning to make.

I will not be discussing PRs during the first 10 weeks of my 5x5. First, I have previously maxed at about 200 lbs on bench, so until I get to that, no PR. Also, I haven't really done squats, BORs, or deadlifts before so anything I do will be a PR. Therefore, I will not be listing PRs for those exercises until I am doing a weight that I think is impressive for where I have started at, which is probably over 200 lbs for all of them (military press maybe 135).

Also, I will be adding one overall goal to the first post. I understand the 300 workout is not about strength and power as much as it is about conditioning and muscle endurance. However, I think this workout is an impressive feat and it is my goal to complete it. I might give it a shot after the first ten weeks just to see where I am at with each exercise. If you don't know what I am talking about, this is the background and includes the 300 workout I am talking about.

http://www.gymjones.com/knowledge.php?id=35

One last goal. I want to do the 100 burpee challenge at some point. Once again, I will probably attempt it somewhere near the end of the ten week program.

thethirddiaz · 09:12 PM

Deadlift
140x5x5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b81PJAsuNno

Squat
65x5x5

Squat felt deeper today. I do need to fix my form a bit, but my hips need a bit more flexibility which will come with time.

Overhead Press
55x5x5
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCjjoWLuBMo

Pullups
BWx4x3x3x3x2.75

Everything was pretty easy except the chins. I am horrible at them and really want to improve them. I am proff that curls and pull downs =/= pullups. If you have any comments on my form, post please. Otherwise I'll probably bring back my other thread to get more input.

MatterOverMind · 10-17-2007, 09:04 PM

Good music.

You need to work on your DL form. You are arching your lower back and almost doing a stiff legged deadlift. You're using almost all back.

Lower your hips more and stick you ass out. Take a deep breath and keep your abdomen tight. When you pull the weight, pull back as you pull up.

thethirddiaz · 10-17-2007, 09:14 PM

I figured you would appreciate that. My DL felt different today. I won't even post that vid on the main page. Your comments and some reading should be helpful enough now. Any comments about the OHP?

ghostwipe · 10-18-2007, 08:05 AM

For your squats, it looked like you could have A) gone deeper, and B) sat back more, causing your knees to push past your toes less. Like, if someone's pulling back on your tail, if you had a tail,

Saith · 10-18-2007, 01:08 PM

Looks like you are a little too up-and-down with the overhead press. My understanding is that you should push it over your head, not straight up. See this:

http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/...taryPress.html

thethirddiaz · 10-18-2007, 01:15 PM

I looked at some other videos. I think you are right. I seem to be doing more of a standing incline press. I need to get my head out of the way and push straight over my head. Thanks.

woogie12 · 10-18-2007, 01:21 PM

When you say shuffling, do you mean you're doing a short switch step? If so, that's ok if you're using your lead leg.

And yea, it blows to get jumpy when you're checking kicks and spike your elbow on your thigh. But it is important to make almost a wall like that when you check a kick.