I just now realized that I haven't posted in a few days. Well...I did all the write-ups and added a few quips but I neglected to hit the "Publish" button. In the famous words of Homer Simpson..."Doh!"
I had a new guy come in today to join the team.
Nice guy that seems well-conditioned. Meaning he looks like a veteran of many marathons and long-distance bike rides. Muscle that is long and lean but not very dense.
We were "Pin-pulling" today and this is where we begin.
Now I get it! I do!!! No one wants to be the weakest guy in the gym. But I have run my program the same way for 45+ years and there is a procedure I have always followed and to date...NO ONE gets hurt as in injured.
I teach ONE thing at a time. Buddy Morris once said "teach one thing and the athlete has an 87% chance of remembering it. Teach TWO things and that number drops to 33%. Teach THREE things...well...good luck".
So today I taught the approach to the bar. Boring as fuck, but I'm not here to entertain anyone. I'm here to make them strong!
So this fella is using a 45-pound bar and practicing the technique. Once I am satisfied we add a little weight. Practice more, and maybe...JUST maybe we'll add one or two more times.
Meanwhile, on the next rack, I have a couple of ladies that have it dialed in! They are working 95-135-155-185=205-225-250, etcetera...So my new guy sees this and wants to throw more and more weight on his bar.
This is where "Coaching" comes in. I don't want to discourage him, but I also know I want him to come back tomorrow!
I lean into him and in a whisper, say the only thing that I know would save his face and not wreck his ego. I say, "Dude, don't give it another thought. They have been with me for over 10 years AND are heavy steroid users"
The girls give me a look, break up laughing, throw another plate on, and hoist away!
The ten-year part was true; the 'roids??? Yea, not so much!
Today's Training:
AirDyne: 30 mins
Suspended Knees to Elbow: 2x12
Ab Wheel: 2x12
Reverse Hyper: 3x10
45 degree back Extension: 3x10
Pin Pull: From just below the knee 4 RM using a double overhand grip
