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Post by John A. Casler on Oct 23, 2008 17:12:04 GMT -8
Well this year I turned 60 (today!!) I guess if you look at it another way, I "ACTUALLY" finished my 60th year and am now starting 61  But in any event, my daughter got me a set of dipping bars  It has been more than 20 years, since I have performed free-hand dips and 10 years since I have used the dip machines. While that is the case, I somehow got it in my head to do 10 sets of 10 reps in both the CHINS and the DIPS. While that may not sound like a big deal (and it isn't for you young bucks) my "dressed" bodyweight was around 250#. So that is 10 sets of 10 reps of CHINS with 250#, and 10 sets of 10 reps of DIPS with 250#, and I haven't done DIPS ... ... ... I MUST BE CRAZY. On top of that the dip device is rather unstable which when you haven't doen them in some time makes them even more difficult. But I am proud to say, I completed the "ALL TIME PERSONAL CHIN AND DIP" Record and can still walk and move my arms. Total reps DIPS = 100 x 250# Total reps CHINS = 100 x 250# |
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Post by John A. Casler on Oct 24, 2009 15:56:48 GMT -8
10 23 2009 Birthday Record 220 reps CHINS/DIPS
Well, didn't get a chance to train for any specific record this year, but couldn't let 61 go by without an RECORD.
So without "ANY" specific training at all, I went for a "shoe in" 220 reps of DIPS and CHINS.
So I performed 11 sets of 10 Chins and 11 sets of 10 dips for a NEW PERSONAL REP RECORD in each.
This year it was rather easy and I contemplated 300 reps, but thought I might save that one for next year or maybe 70.
I think it was easier because I weigh about 232# instead of over 250# like last year.
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Post by John A. Casler on Oct 20, 2010 19:07:40 GMT -8
;DWell, I'm a little early this year but sometimes the timing is not right to the exact day, and I didn't want to wait 3 more days. So this year the record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips has be broken 103 Chins /10 sets 103 Dips /10 sets ============ 206 REPS/20 SETSI suppose I could have done another set of 10 and set even another record, but there is always next year and I performed this as "part" of a workout where I also did 5 sets of "elbows high" benches for my scrawny upper chest.  |
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Post by growl on Oct 22, 2010 1:47:29 GMT -8
John, when in the hell are you finally going to slow down so us "young bucks" can catch you? Perhaps when you are about a hundred. No, on that day, you'll just do something spectacular again. Perhaps 20 sets of 20 with your bodyweight in the bench press while lying on a bed of nails?
Good on you and Happy Birthday!
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Post by John A. Casler on Oct 22, 2010 9:57:25 GMT -8
John, when in the hell are you finally going to slow down so us "young bucks" can catch you? Perhaps when you are about a hundred. No, on that day, you'll just do something spectacular again. Perhaps 20 sets of 20 with your bodyweight in the bench press while lying on a bed of nails? Good on you and Happy Birthday! 20 sets of 20 with BodyWeight sounds good, but the bed of nails is not gonna happen. LOL Looking for you to start posting your Birthday efforts soon. It is certainly a way to challenge the old aging assumption. Thanks for wishes. |
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Post by wayne on Oct 23, 2010 4:45:20 GMT -8
Happy Birthday John, and wish you your family, friends a great long life.
Wayne the pain.
Wayne
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Post by growl on Oct 24, 2010 4:54:59 GMT -8
Perhaps I can share a bit on your board. You have always been a tremendous asset. Your system is second to none.
I will hopefully have a bit more time now. The financial crises has hurt my business and the shock is wearing off now.
My present goal is fat loss. I could be happy with all the strength and muscle I now have. I never thought I would be able to say that. You deserve some thanks here as you were always available for Q and A. Thanks, John.
The closer I mirrored Rogue HIT, the more I progressed. It offers the minimum volume that is needed, appropriate rest, and the goal of rep maxing rather than "failure". Anybody who is a natural should consider it.
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Post by John A. Casler on Oct 26, 2010 11:52:06 GMT -8
Perhaps I can share a bit on your board. You have always been a tremendous asset. Your system is second to none. I will hopefully have a bit more time now. The financial crises has hurt my business and the shock is wearing off now. My present goal is fat loss. I could be happy with all the strength and muscle I now have. I never thought I would be able to say that. You deserve some thanks here as you were always available for Q and A. Thanks, John. The closer I mirrored Rogue HIT, the more I progressed. It offers the minimum volume that is needed, appropriate rest, and the goal of rep maxing rather than "failure". Anybody who is a natural should consider it. Thanks for the kind words. To be sure Rogue HIT is a special program, and I generally use a "form" of it for my training and the training of others. But, there are many training schematics if adhered to and progressively employed will produce great results. It is interesting that so many waste time attempting to follow. promote and rationalize a limited training model. when the more productive path is to train to fit the goal. In fact your posts above got me to take a detour from my normal routine. Having a HUGE amount of DOMS from my BodyWeight Birthday Record attempt, I decided I might try a "BODYWEIGHT %" training routine for 50 and maybe even 100 reps. So the goal is to perform 50 or up to 100 reps with my Bodyweight or a % thereof. For example for Arms last night: 1) Alternate DB Curls with 50% of my Bodyweight (222#/2=111 = 55# DB's) 2) Close Grip Benches with 100% my Bodyweight = 222#3) Overhead DB Presses with 50% of my Bodyweight (222#/2=111 = 55# DB's) So I will do these three exercises until I am able to hit 100 reps with either 50% or 100% of my BodyWeight. (over 10 sets) Last night I was only capable of 50 reps with each (and again I am going into some GREAT DOMS!!!!) Is this Volume Training? You Betcha, and Let me assure you, you couldn't get these results in a single set TF In many ways, the above routine is like an extended 5x5, except it uses a bodyweight based load and the goal is more like 10x10 = 100 |
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Post by growl on Nov 1, 2010 5:18:02 GMT -8
Perhaps I can share a bit on your board. You have always been a tremendous asset. Your system is second to none. I will hopefully have a bit more time now. The financial crises has hurt my business and the shock is wearing off now. My present goal is fat loss. I could be happy with all the strength and muscle I now have. I never thought I would be able to say that. You deserve some thanks here as you were always available for Q and A. Thanks, John. The closer I mirrored Rogue HIT, the more I progressed. It offers the minimum volume that is needed, appropriate rest, and the goal of rep maxing rather than "failure". Anybody who is a natural should consider it. Thanks for the kind words. To be sure Rogue HIT is a special program, and I generally use a "form" of it for my training and the training of others. But, there are many training schematics if adhered to and progressively employed will produce great results. It is interesting that so many waste time attempting to follow. promote and rationalize a limited training model. when the more productive path is to train to fit the goal. In fact your posts above got me to take a detour from my normal routine. Having a HUGE amount of DOMS from my BodyWeight Birthday Record attempt, I decided I might try a "BODYWEIGHT %" training routine for 50 and maybe even 100 reps. So the goal is to perform 50 or up to 100 reps with my Bodyweight or a % thereof. For example for Arms last night: 1) Alternate DB Curls with 50% of my Bodyweight (222#/2=111 = 55# DB's) 2) Close Grip Benches with 100% my Bodyweight = 222#3) Overhead DB Presses with 50% of my Bodyweight (222#/2=111 = 55# DB's) So I will do these three exercises until I am able to hit 100 reps with either 50% or 100% of my BodyWeight. (over 10 sets) Last night I was only capable of 50 reps with each (and again I am going into some GREAT DOMS!!!!) Is this Volume Training? You Betcha, and Let me assure you, you couldn't get these results in a single set TF In many ways, the above routine is like an extended 5x5, except it uses a bodyweight based load and the goal is more like 10x10 = 100 Your response is taking me on a slight detour as well. It reminds me of something important with regard to training as a life long pursuit. Staying motivated trumps the perfect routine. Those various goals, records, percentages you shoot for help to keep the journey enjoyable. I spent a lot of years going on "piss and vinegar" alone. I wasn't gaining and training was no longer fun. I would have quit except for the fact that I refreshed myself with something that made the journey enjoyable, as well as challenging. I completely endorse the creative goal setting you engage in. |
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Post by John A. Casler on Nov 2, 2010 13:38:15 GMT -8
Thanks for the kind words. To be sure Rogue HIT is a special program, and I generally use a "form" of it for my training and the training of others. But, there are many training schematics if adhered to and progressively employed will produce great results. It is interesting that so many waste time attempting to follow. promote and rationalize a limited training model. when the more productive path is to train to fit the goal. In fact your posts above got me to take a detour from my normal routine. Having a HUGE amount of DOMS from my BodyWeight Birthday Record attempt, I decided I might try a "BODYWEIGHT %" training routine for 50 and maybe even 100 reps. So the goal is to perform 50 or up to 100 reps with my Bodyweight or a % thereof. For example for Arms last night: 1) Alternate DB Curls with 50% of my Bodyweight (222#/2=111 = 55# DB's) 2) Close Grip Benches with 100% my Bodyweight = 222#3) Overhead DB Presses with 50% of my Bodyweight (222#/2=111 = 55# DB's) So I will do these three exercises until I am able to hit 100 reps with either 50% or 100% of my BodyWeight. (over 10 sets) Last night I was only capable of 50 reps with each (and again I am going into some GREAT DOMS!!!!) Is this Volume Training? You Betcha, and Let me assure you, you couldn't get these results in a single set TF In many ways, the above routine is like an extended 5x5, except it uses a bodyweight based load and the goal is more like 10x10 = 100 Your response is taking me on a slight detour as well. It reminds me of something important with regard to training as a life long pursuit. Staying motivated trumps the perfect routine. Those various goals, records, percentages you shoot for help to keep the journey enjoyable. I spent a lot of years going on "piss and vinegar" alone. I wasn't gaining and training was no longer fun. I would have quit except for the fact that I refreshed myself with something that made the journey enjoyable, as well as challenging. I completely endorse the creative goal setting you engage in. Yes, long term training at a high level requires occasionally using routines that may not be totally dedicated to the same goals. I find I and most respond best to the perception of progressions. While it is perfectly fine to do the same run, or routine each workout/session, it is also equally fine to "mix it up" a bit. I am NOT actually a "fool your body" with a different routine each workout advocate, but I do enjoy the benefits of looking for different methods to create stimulus to the overall goal to KEEP IT FRESH and FUN. |
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Post by John A. Casler on Nov 25, 2010 15:31:08 GMT -8
;DWell, I'm a little early this year but sometimes the timing is not right to the exact day, and I didn't want to wait 3 more days. So this year the record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips has be broken 103 Chins /10 sets 103 Dips /10 sets ============ 206 REPS/20 SETSI suppose I could have done another set of 10 and set even another record, but there is always next year and I performed this as "part" of a workout where I also did 5 sets of "elbows high" benches for my scrawny upper chest. Next years Birthday is gonna be a BIATCH! I have been enjoying the 10 sets of Chins and 10 sets of Dips so much that I often use it as Chest and Back Day. JUST BROKE THE RECORD AGAIN!!!The OLD Record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips was: 103 Chins /10 sets 103 Dips /10 sets ============ 206 REPS/20 SETS The NEW record is: 110 Chins/10 sets 110 Dips/10 sets and here is the set breakdown: 1st set = 15 reps 2nd set = 12 reps 3rd set = 11 reps 4th set = 11 reps 5th set = 10 reps 6th set = 10 reps 7th set = 10 reps 8th set = 10 reps 9th set = 10 reps 10th set = 11 reps ============ 10 sets and 110 reps at 225# I did the same for both Chins and Dips. So the NEW RECORD is 220 REPS/20 SETSHappy Turkey Day and now I have a ticket to STUFF myself!! Thanks goodness I didn't attempt this AFTER eating (would have been at least 5# heavier Maybe for my 63rd B-day, I'll do 200 of each over how ever many sets it takes. ;D |
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Post by John A. Casler on Dec 10, 2010 18:54:26 GMT -8
;DWell, I'm a little early this year but sometimes the timing is not right to the exact day, and I didn't want to wait 3 more days. So this year the record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips has be broken 103 Chins /10 sets 103 Dips /10 sets ============ 206 REPS/20 SETSI suppose I could have done another set of 10 and set even another record, but there is always next year and I performed this as "part" of a workout where I also did 5 sets of "elbows high" benches for my scrawny upper chest. Next years Birthday is gonna be a BIATCH! I have been enjoying the 10 sets of Chins and 10 sets of Dips so much that I often use it as Chest and Back Day. JUST BROKE THE RECORD AGAIN!!!The OLD Record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips was: 103 Chins /10 sets 103 Dips /10 sets ============ 206 REPS/20 SETS The NEW record is: 110 Chins/10 sets 110 Dips/10 sets and here is the set breakdown: 1st set = 15 reps 2nd set = 12 reps 3rd set = 11 reps 4th set = 11 reps 5th set = 10 reps 6th set = 10 reps 7th set = 10 reps 8th set = 10 reps 9th set = 10 reps 10th set = 11 reps ============ 10 sets and 110 reps at 225# I did the same for both Chins and Dips. So the NEW RECORD is 220 REPS/20 SETSHappy Turkey Day and now I have a ticket to STUFF myself!! Thanks goodness I didn't attempt this AFTER eating (would have been at least 5# heavier Maybe for my 63rd B-day, I'll do 200 of each over how ever many sets it takes. ;D Couldn't wait so I BROKE IT AGAIN today The OLD Record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips was: 110 Chins /10 sets 110 Dips /10 sets ============ 220 REPS/20 SETS The NEW record is: 113 Chins/10 sets 113 Dips/10 sets and here is the set breakdown: 1st set = 15 reps 2nd set = 12 reps 3rd set = 12 reps 4th set = 12 reps 5th set = 12 reps 6th set = 10 reps 7th set = 10 reps 8th set = 10 reps 9th set = 10 reps 10th set = 10 reps ============ 10 sets and 113 reps at 225# for both Chins and Dips So the NEW RECORD is 226 REPS/20 SETS |
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Post by wayne on Nov 2, 2012 15:55:25 GMT -8
Happy Birthday John, and wish you your family, friends a great long life. Wayne the pain. Wayne Happy last two Birthdays John, and wish you your family, friends a great long life. Wayne |
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Post by John A. Casler on Nov 22, 2012 9:49:51 GMT -8
Next years Birthday is gonna be a BIATCH! I have been enjoying the 10 sets of Chins and 10 sets of Dips so much that I often use it as Chest and Back Day. JUST BROKE THE RECORD AGAIN!!!The OLD Record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips was: 103 Chins /10 sets 103 Dips /10 sets ============ 206 REPS/20 SETS The NEW record is: 110 Chins/10 sets 110 Dips/10 sets and here is the set breakdown: 1st set = 15 reps 2nd set = 12 reps 3rd set = 11 reps 4th set = 11 reps 5th set = 10 reps 6th set = 10 reps 7th set = 10 reps 8th set = 10 reps 9th set = 10 reps 10th set = 11 reps ============ 10 sets and 110 reps at 225# I did the same for both Chins and Dips. So the NEW RECORD is 220 REPS/20 SETSHappy Turkey Day and now I have a ticket to STUFF myself!! Thanks goodness I didn't attempt this AFTER eating (would have been at least 5# heavier Maybe for my 63rd B-day, I'll do 200 of each over how ever many sets it takes. ;D Couldn't wait so I BROKE IT AGAIN today The OLD Record for 10 SETS of Chins and Dips was: 110 Chins /10 sets 110 Dips /10 sets ============ 220 REPS/20 SETS The NEW record is: 113 Chins/10 sets 113 Dips/10 sets and here is the set breakdown: 1st set = 15 reps 2nd set = 12 reps 3rd set = 12 reps 4th set = 12 reps 5th set = 12 reps 6th set = 10 reps 7th set = 10 reps 8th set = 10 reps 9th set = 10 reps 10th set = 10 reps ============ 10 sets and 113 reps at 225# for both Chins and Dips So the NEW RECORD is 226 REPS/20 SETSLate posting this, but I broke the TOTAL Chins and Dips PERSONAL RECORD again for my 64th Birthday a few weeks ago. 12 sets of 10 CHINS = 120 CHINS 12 sets of 10 DIPS = 120 DIPS ================== TOTAL REPS @ 230# BODYWEIGHT = 240 Below is a YouTube of the last set of a recent workout where I did 70 reps. |
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