How possible is it?

El Capitan · 10-09-2006, 10:31 PM

I wanna know how possible it would be to get a 1000lb. total by this coming summer? I was thinking like:

Deads: 400
Squats: 350
Bench: 250

(Please tell me if that's like out of proportion or w/e)

I train basically for strength, with a little bit of hypertrophy mixed in btw.

**Succio** · 10-09-2006, 11:02 PM

possible, i think you need to incorporate alot of powerlifting shit in there.
dynamic work, boards, bands etc.

are u going raw ?

El Capitan · 10-09-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SUccio

are u going raw ?

Yes.

**Succio** · 10-09-2006, 11:27 PM

i think your volume is too high. you should be doing 4-6 reps.

i see that you workout shoulders right before bench, thats not a good idea.

i dont think your doing enough exercises, throw in some weighted dips, close grip BP, skull crushers. throw those in there, and you should see your bench rise

for back, wide grip pull ups are a must.

El Capitan · 10-09-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SUccio

i think your volume is too high. you should be doing 4-6 reps.

i see that you workout shoulders right before bench, thats not a good idea.

i dont think your doing enough exercises, throw in some weighted dips, close grip BP, skull crushers. throw those in there, and you should see your bench rise

for back, wide grip pull ups are a must.

Can't do dips, and I don't have an EZ bar for skull crushers haha. I could get some more equipment but it might take a while. I'm not training PURELY for strength at the moment, hence the not-so-low rep scheme. I see what you mean about militaries.

DJohnson · 10-10-2006, 12:30 AM

4-6 reps for life, great rep range for my body.

I do dips using the catches on my rack. A little wide but still a great workout. Just use the bench bar for skull crushers, just don't load 165lbs on it.

I think you can do it but you wouldn't be able to stay as lean as you are and still bulk up enough to pull it off.

El Capitan · 10-10-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DJohnson

I think you can do it but you wouldn't be able to stay as lean as you are and still bulk up enough to pull it off.

Haha that sentence makes me uneasy.

I was hoping to stay within 10lbs. of my current weight...

EC

**DJSTARER** · 10-10-2006, 02:27 AM

study my log.

Do what I am doing. I have the same goal as you, except I'm sure i'll get it, and it will be on dec 9.

but seriously, i'm on a WSB type split, and it is yielding strength.

**Succio** · 10-10-2006, 02:59 AM

dude, 4-6 reps dont just give u strength, ive packed on a lot of muscle.

find 2 stable platforms for dips.

**DarkFalcon** · 10-10-2006, 04:52 AM

From your current numbers I'd say your goals are attainable 4 sure. Some of it is going to be tough but if you really dedicate yourself to it you can do it.

**Fitnfirm** · 10-10-2006, 05:17 AM

Id say you have to be bulking on clean cals for awhile and lifting heavy with low reps , and get good recovery. Good luck!!!!!!!

**romanaz** · 10-10-2006, 06:08 AM

its possible, but your going to need low rep sets with HEAVY weight, grab some boards for the bench press, and eat right. I'm going for a 1000lb+ total by end of next summer, but I'm at 800 odd something now, so its a touch easier for me, but I REFUSE to miss that goal. :-D

good luck

navarone · 10-10-2006, 01:52 PM

I wish you the best of luck. If your dedicated enough, i def. think you will hit it. Just train hard and eat right and anything is obtainable

dukebrown · 10-10-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by El Capitan

I'm not training PURELY for strength at the moment, hence the not-so-low rep scheme. .

I was hoping to stay within 10lbs. of my current weight...

You start a thread that says you want to increase your power output but then you don't. Make up your mind.
What is this that you only want to gain 10lbs

Dude if you are lifting for cosmetic reasons ,then dont care what you are lifting just aslong as you see that you are increasing reps and weight fairly consistanly. It wont be a linear / exact percentage of gains per given time.

If you are playing a sport go for all speed and power dont care about what you look like the weight will take care of that.

Who cares if you gain 20lbs in the next 10months if you are leaner and stronger you will look better and perform better at your sport.

bluehazard · 10-10-2006, 07:10 PM

I don't believe your goals are out of touch with reality. These are all very possible goals. You're going to have a whole year. Here's the thing though...

You have to start now and you can't stop. You can't put off getting yourself on the move or it ain't gunna happen.

Again, what you want to do is very possible. I honestly don't see why you wouldn't be able to do it, as long as you stay on track.

navarone · 10-10-2006, 07:29 PM

And as long as you dont break a leg, then ur fuct!

**bigDman** · 10-10-2006, 07:41 PM

eat big lift heavy and you can...

Read my log, DJ's log, spytechs and Peaked's log. We all follow a powerlifting type routine. Westside is good. Read up train smart and youll be able to get 1000

El Capitan · 10-11-2006, 12:05 AM

Thanks guys and gals. I'm gonna finish what I am doing first, then start really aiming for strength. In the time I am finishing up what I am doing, I'll do as much reading as I can on logs and other sources.

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10-09-2006, 10:31 PM	#1
El Capitan Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 531 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 14	How possible is it? I wanna know how possible it would be to get a 1000lb. total by this coming summer? I was thinking like: Deads: 400 Squats: 350 Bench: 250 (Please tell me if that's like out of proportion or w/e) I train basically for strength, with a little bit of hypertrophy mixed in btw. __________________ Current/ goal for end of summer: Shitty life/ improve my life.

10-09-2006, 11:02 PM	#2
Succio IronMass Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: beastville Posts: 1,942 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 97	possible, i think you need to incorporate alot of powerlifting shit in there. dynamic work, boards, bands etc. are u going raw ? __________________ SUPPLEMENTS.NET REP

10-09-2006, 11:27 PM	#4
Succio IronMass Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: beastville Posts: 1,942 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 97	i think your volume is too high. you should be doing 4-6 reps. i see that you workout shoulders right before bench, thats not a good idea. i dont think your doing enough exercises, throw in some weighted dips, close grip BP, skull crushers. throw those in there, and you should see your bench rise for back, wide grip pull ups are a must. __________________ SUPPLEMENTS.NET REP

10-10-2006, 12:30 AM	#6
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,014 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 45	4-6 reps for life, great rep range for my body. I do dips using the catches on my rack. A little wide but still a great workout. Just use the bench bar for skull crushers, just don't load 165lbs on it. I think you can do it but you wouldn't be able to stay as lean as you are and still bulk up enough to pull it off. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

10-10-2006, 02:27 AM	#8
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,048 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	study my log. Do what I am doing. I have the same goal as you, except I'm sure i'll get it, and it will be on dec 9. but seriously, i'm on a WSB type split, and it is yielding strength. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

10-10-2006, 02:59 AM	#9
Succio IronMass Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: beastville Posts: 1,942 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 97	dude, 4-6 reps dont just give u strength, ive packed on a lot of muscle. find 2 stable platforms for dips. __________________ SUPPLEMENTS.NET REP

10-10-2006, 04:52 AM	#10
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	From your current numbers I'd say your goals are attainable 4 sure. Some of it is going to be tough but if you really dedicate yourself to it you can do it.

10-10-2006, 05:17 AM	#11
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	Id say you have to be bulking on clean cals for awhile and lifting heavy with low reps , and get good recovery. Good luck!!!!!!!

10-10-2006, 01:52 PM	#13
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	I wish you the best of luck. If your dedicated enough, i def. think you will hit it. Just train hard and eat right and anything is obtainable __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

10-10-2006, 07:10 PM	#15
bluehazard www.whyquit.com Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 255 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	I don't believe your goals are out of touch with reality. These are all very possible goals. You're going to have a whole year. Here's the thing though... You have to start now and you can't stop. You can't put off getting yourself on the move or it ain't gunna happen. Again, what you want to do is very possible. I honestly don't see why you wouldn't be able to do it, as long as you stay on track.

10-10-2006, 07:29 PM	#16
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 930 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	And as long as you dont break a leg, then ur fuct! __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

10-11-2006, 12:05 AM	#18
El Capitan Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 531 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 14	Thanks guys and gals. I'm gonna finish what I am doing first, then start really aiming for strength. In the time I am finishing up what I am doing, I'll do as much reading as I can on logs and other sources. __________________ Current/ goal for end of summer: Shitty life/ improve my life.