You Kill Tha Joe, You Make Some Mo

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1. Post any Personal Records you made this week to the comments. If you didn’t have any, update all of us on your training and ask questions if you have them.

2. Have a jolly good Halloween. If you survive, go ahead and send photos of your costume.

3. The September TSC results have been published for quite a while. Here is the LINK to the spreadsheet.

4. Feel free to talk about football in the comments too.

5. Here are various videos that should get you excited.


Thanks to Tyler T. for the vids.

And this marks the first cartoon posted on this site:

Thanks to Phillip C. for the weird vid.

62 thoughts on “You Kill Tha Joe, You Make Some Mo”

  3. Snatched 82kg on Sunday for a +2kg PR.

    was sick so missed training on Tues (fucking setbacks lately)

    Did some RDL’s yesterday. Question: I always see these prescribed as “% of clean” ranging from 80-100 I think. I did them 3×3 at 100% and they were basically easy to the point of not really doing anything. Would you recommend going heavy on this exercise, or is it more of a form thing? (pretty sure I know the answer, but doesn’t hurt to ask I guess)

    100% is a 1 rep max (1RM). If you did 100%, then you wouldn’t be able to do it for more than one rep. And the answer depends on the program and purpose.

    –Justin

  5. Presses more than bodyweight for the first time ever.

    Weight is 75kg(weight class athlete), pressed 77.5kg, fast and easy.

    Might not seem impressive but this is a big deal for me.

  6. PRs:
    Squat 305 3×5
    Bench 245 3×5
    Deadlift 325 x 5
    Squat 200 x 20
    Bodyweight: 189 lbs.

    Thanks for the grip recommendations Justin, the elbow pain is gone! I’m taking a much needed week off from lifting and will resume intense training next week with GOMAD and the goal of getting to 200 lbs by the end of the year!

  7. Feeling okay this week, except for my right wrist has been bothering me on everything except bench. Interfered with push presses and front squats, need to drill my technique more.

    Energy level’s also kinda low, been eating clean paleo, need to get more carbs in to fuel the lifting. Hopefully will be feeling better next week.

    Lowes Pr- Went into Lowes to pick up a 32ft ladder I’d ordered. Guy wheels it out to me and gives me the receipt. I casually grab it, pop it over my head, and walk out the door. On the way out I heard a guy go “Now THAT’s how you carry a ladder.”

  11. Competition PR, jumped into my first Olympic style meet last saturday 94kg class.

    Snatch 93kg
    C&J 122kg

    which rounds out my year with a strongman event, powerlifting event and olympic event. I feel both very strong and accomplished.

  12. Benched 135×4 yesterday, previous PR was 135×1

    I’m a chick :)

    Also, nailed down what my first meet is going to be: USAPL Virginia Open, hoping to hit 275lb squat, 315lb DL, and 185lb bench!

  15. Bench and press feel like they’re regressing.

    For the past month or so, when I lockout my bench press, I feel incredible soreness in my triceps (whether it’s a warm up or a workset). My wife felt them and said they felt like like ‘gummy worms’. Then she said it was gross.

    :(

  20. @DrMcFacekick
    Nice PR!…and good luck!

    @Ryan
    Best wishes with the recovery.

    …………………

    Female 201 lbs age 35
    PR’s
    bench press 195×1 on Wednesday

    Envy PR: Bodybuilder #3 told me 2 different times this week that he wished he had my quads…lol.
    That’s okay. I’m envious of his ability to make his glutes sore doing squats(good glute activation)
    I really have a hard time with the glute activation thing. I think that may be causing my hip flexor issues.
    Any suggestions on improving glute activation during squats?

  21. PR’s

    DL 250X5
    Bench 242 3X5

    Weight is still around 245. Found out I’ll be deployed till at least February, so I don’t have to worry about a PT test anytime soon.

  23. Began cutting weight from 215# to 198# for USAPL States Nov. 20th, one month ago. I am currently 205#. Aside from the fact that I am hungry all the damn time, my strength has not gone down.

    Squat
    365# 3×1

    Deadlift
    475# 3×1

    400# and 500# here I come

  27. 250lb Clean, 5lb. PR

    How do I program Olympic “Skill Transfer” exercises into a workout?

    Do I do lifts like the Snatch Balance, Overhead Squats, and Front Squats, etc. before or after I do full cleans and full snatch? Or do I make them part of a separate workout altogether?

  28. Tuesday was the first time I’ve cried after my last set of squats. Got really pumped up, eyes were watering beforehand, and all that built-up energy just got the better of me!

  31. @Evan

    Shoot me a write-up or a vid on how you made those handles. Soon to be doing a home gym and want to incorporate some strongman type training.

  33. Deadlift: 3x2x240lbs – I guess that’s a PR of some sort at that rep scheme because I know I’ve never pulled more than a single at 240lbs.

    I guess the better news is that I worked my split jerk with my Oly coach today, and I did finally manage to hit some reps without looking like a total asshole. The cue “drive your crotch straight down” seemed to work well for me. I am still puzzled as to how I can strict press 95lbs without a problem, but if you tell me to jerk it, I start sucking big time. My coach said, “You have the snatch and clean of an 8th grader and the jerk of a 2nd grader.” There are so many ways to interpret that quote.

    And, the best news is, I’ma get fat for sure. Dude, I am solidly 145lbs. Not only are my thighs bigger, but I fucking have tits again. This really happened overnight. I keep feeling myself up. It’s kind of fun.

    And, it’s my birthday next week, so if anyone wants to buy me some iron, that would be AWESOME. Because I only have 230lbs of bumper plates at home and my deadlift is getting too big for that shit. And, you know I can’t deadlift at the gym unless I want to do 21-15-9 with 155lbs because it’s CrossFit, and they won’t let me wear a belt.

    F/34/5’8/145lbs

  34. FINALLY cleaned 61kg (my BW)
    Split some jeans performing a squat demo
    Bought some new jeans
    Back squatted BWx21
    Not necessarily in that order

    Barbells for Boobs Tomorrow-I will Clean & Jerk 43kgx30 (for time). Please don’t hate, it’s to raise some $bacon$ for a good cause. :)

  35. @WannaBBurly

    Next couple sets we do I will be sure to take detailed pictures and/or some Flip video. I’ll give to Justin and maybe he can post it. I’m pretty sure making things out of metal is 70sBig approved ;)

    Don’t mind the 25# plates…this was the first handle I fit and I wanted to test the ergos of it.
    http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs759.snc4/65910_1671086182980_1412154826_1772093_3624900_n.jpg

    Protos we used bearing races for the plate stops. From now on we are using 2.5OD 2.0ID DOM in 1/2″ strips for plate stoppers. 2″ ERW tubing and 1.25″ DOM handles.
    http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs796.snc4/67635_1669534544190_1412154826_1768882_4026236_n.jpg

  36. well… we lost our game a few hours ago. i’m not going to party or anything. it was the first round of the playoffs. i’m going next year to community college and hopefully rip shit up there and move to a bigger school. i’m at 6’0 180lbs, i got a lot weaker. i can squat like 235x3x5, bench 155x3x5, deadlift 255 1×5, power clean 145 5×3 and press 105 3×5.
    how do you recommend to start the off season? in college i wanna play middle linebacker as i’m at an almost ideal size to play it(height wise).
    my priorities are:

    skill – just increase linebacker awareness
    strength and weight – nuff said, next year i wanna be 6’1 220, not fat please.
    lateral speed – this is mostly footwork and is very affected by skill, but yeah, lateral speed- change of direction.
    straight ahead speed – i’m pretty gifted as far as the first 10 yards go so it’s my last priority.

    If you want to be a good middle linebacker, you’ll need to squat much more than that. Your strength will have to increase tremendously. Spend this winter lifting. Come spring time you can improve your footwork, body position, and technique, but it is irrelevant if you’re weak.

    –Justin

  37. Nearing end of second meso of 5/3/1
    Press 205×4
    Bench 270×7
    Dead 430×4

    @Dave G
    skills-racquetball, handball (lateral movement, reaction time, awareness), martial arts for handfighting (critical for shedding big fat guards and centers)…watch film–ask the coach at the CC you’re going to play at to loan you some or go there in the offseason and watch it with the position coach if possible…understand the defenses they play, the MLB calls etc. Not much else you can do without actually strapping the pads on.

    Strength and weight–sounds like you’re doing the right things…keep coming here. Eat lots of meat and then eat some more.

    Lateral speed–shuttles of all kinds 10yd, 20yd, and up in distance. Game simulation react and explode, drops into coverage etc. Become the fastest guy for 10 yards in all directions.
    Good luck.

    Best T-shirt: “Brett Favre-Throwin’ Picks and Textin’ Dicks”

    We’re going to see a lot of those in Foxboro this weekend.

    MMA is going to be a waste of his time. If he can get ahead on the intelligence portion (film, defenses, etc.), that will help, but if he’s still squatting low 200s for reps, it won’t matter.

    –Justin

  38. I did something (maybe a muscle tear) 2 weeks ago and the doctor told me that I could still workout as long as it was light for the next 3 weeks. I figured that term was relative and have been keeping my lifting around 75% of my max or less. So I’ve been doing more reps lately and did 225lbs for 10 reps for bench press. I think I will get 300lbs once I go back to lifting heavy.

  39. PRs (done today)
    Deadlift 365 (+25lb)
    Backsquat 285 (+30lb)
    Press 135 (+10lb)
    Front Squat 200 (never really tried for a max before, and didn’t go to failure)

    Rehabbing a torn rotator cuff so I didn’t go too hard on these tonight. More the tank.

    Football PR: Went to three Raider’s games in a row. Chargers, 49ers, Broncos (just happened to be in Denver that weekend) What an awesome game in Denver. Have to try to get tix for raiders/seahawks this Sun. Anybody got one?

    Ate chili and meatbals all week, broken up by CFS. Life is good

  40. Dead 415 x 5
    Bench 217.5 x5x3
    Squat 360 x5x3

    Hit my linear progression goal of +10 pounds a week to 360 squat by Halloween, now need to add 5 pounds a week till Christmas to hit 400.

  42. October 25th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
    why do videos from the 70s big archive keep getting deleted?

    makes archives kind of useless

    What do you mean archives?

    –Justin

    by archives I mean that thing on the left that says “october” or every other month, allows me to search the site etc. If you’re going to post a video, be able to keep it up

    Yeah Justin. You’re such a dick for running this website for free and taking your time to write these posts. Keep track of the videos you post DICK!

    –A.C.

  46. I’ve had some incredible days at the gym lately. i increased my meat intake to at least 1.5 pounds a day and i feel great!

    squat 182.5×2
    DL 220×2
    press 75×2
    bench 90×2

    interesting how all my PRs turned out as doubles this week. i also PR’d in my sets of fives and threes!

  48. A.C., it’s not too much to ask to keep videos online for people who might want to reference them. It’s a great site and I read it every day, have learned tons of it which is why having videos up is conducive to that; but constructive criticism is not me calling Justin a dick. There’s a difference, don’t you agree?

    Actually I don’t agree. If the videos are down they are down for a reason. Whether it be Justins decision to take them down or that the embedding has been disabled you’re grown enough to find and search for the related videos on your own. That brings me to my second point, I never said you called Justin a dick. I called him a dick.

    –A.C.

    AC speaks sensibly. Hookgrip speaks like a child. Would you rather me only link videos that I have personally uploaded, or would you like me to open up to the millions and millions of videos that are available through the internet? Grow up.

    –Justin

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