Dips have always been one of my stronger exercises but even then I've come along
way from the 48 dips I posted for the first strend. What I've mainly done since
then is to add weight. Also, I find that going down all the way when training
for dips makesit easier to knock out the Strend dips. 
What's also important, I've found, is rest. I once made the mistake of not
resting enough in between training sessions. Now I wait at least five days
between dips. One last factor is the way I strend-- typically I leave a little
after each exercise and then give it my all for the dips.
We'll see how I fare this time round. I'd like to get bench and pull-ups all up
to the high 20's.I think with the use of the weight vest you should be able to
get your total reps up to 150. 
Let me know how your next strend run-through goes.
-Chris

--- On Fri, 5/15/09, train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...> wrote:

From: train_hard_win_easy <train_hard_win_easy@...>
Subject: [STREND] Re: Results for 5/14 Trial Strend
To: STREND@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 11:54 AM
























Chris,



Your numbers look great. 70 dips at the Elite level, WOW! I am hoping to get
my reps upwards of 150, and an increase in my dip numbers is going to be key for
that. I haven't been using the weight vest the past few months but will
definitely have to strap that puppy on as we start gearing up and doing more
'STREND-specific' training.



Any tips on what you've done to get your dip numbers so strong, is that just one
of your better exercises? I have learned a lot from Randall regarded form and
efficiency and that has helped my numbers a lot but I'm stuck in the low to mid
40's for reps. The pull ups and chin ups are by far my better exercises. I've
always struggled at the bench but I think I can muster up 15 reps if I can drop
my weight down to the 145 range...



How many participants do we have for this competition? I am trying to recruit
some of my buddies but if they compete it will probably be in the mini STREND.
What is is with people and their fear of running? =P






























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