Project HUGE: Huge In A Hurry - Get Big - Phase 2 / Week 2

Posted June 2, 2009 at 10:27 AM

Tags: Project HUGE, Health / Fitness

I've really been enjoying Chad Waterbury's Huge In A Hurry program. Right now, I am in the Get Big program, Phase 2 - Week 2. I've been having some trouble with the Barbell Hack Squats so I thought I'd post a video and get some feedback from my fellow HIAH (Huge In A Hurry) lifters. Also, I think I might just take some fun videos going forward because I feel having the video camera definitely helps me up the intensity! Plus, I think having the video will help me stay on top of my form and technique.

Barbell Hack Squats (2-3 RM) :: 315 x 3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Weighted Dips (2-3 RM) :: 135 x 3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Jun 2, 2009 at 10:50 AM // reply »
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Cool vids, strong hack squatting!

Also love how geared up that dude's arms/hands/etc are (doing the curls in the background).


Jun 2, 2009 at 10:57 AM // reply »
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@Aaron,

Yeah, interesting. Looks like he has bionic arms :)


Jun 2, 2009 at 11:12 AM // reply »
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In the 2nd video, you're pretty hung... oh... weights. XD


Jun 2, 2009 at 11:15 AM // reply »
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@Todd,

Ha ha ha ha ha. I used to work out with this guy Dave - as I'd waddle over to the dip rack, he's say something like, "Quit your bitching - now you know how I feel."


Jun 2, 2009 at 11:17 AM // reply »
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@Ben: LOL


Jun 2, 2009 at 11:43 AM // reply »
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Damn, Ben ... Way to go!

I don't know which video made me hurt more...I think the crazy barbell hack squats did! How much freaking weight did you have on those dips?


Jun 2, 2009 at 11:49 AM // reply »
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@Craig,

I actually mislablled the dips. I said it was 135, but in reality, there's a 10lb plate on the outside (total 145lb). I have to put towels on the handle otherwise my palms kill me.

Both are awkward, but the hack squats take if for straight up discomfort.


Marko
Jun 3, 2009 at 6:26 AM // reply »
8 Comments

Yeah, looks good!!
How many dips do you without weights?


Jun 3, 2009 at 11:01 AM // reply »
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@Marko,

I haven't done dips without weight in a while. Even so, I wouldn't go about 20 reps or so in any given set as I would start to really work the endurance muscles, not those with the most growth potential.


Jun 3, 2009 at 4:39 PM // reply »
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Nice videos. Keep them coming. Getting me pumped up for squats in about half an hour!


Jun 3, 2009 at 5:27 PM // reply »
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@Mike,

Good to hear from you my man. Good luck with the squats. Mine are tomorrow.


Jun 4, 2009 at 10:50 AM // reply »
5 Comments

Ben, what are you using to hold the weights on the belt? Did you buy it online or is it something you rigged up yourself?


Jim Englert
Jun 10, 2009 at 3:25 PM // reply »
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In the book huge in a hurry, the get ready phase, do you do workout A, B, C all in the same day, 3 times a week or do you only do workout A one day then B the next etc@Craig Kaminsky,


Jun 10, 2009 at 5:01 PM // reply »
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@Brandon,

I'm using a weight belt with a chain - it's a standard belt that you can get any sporting goods store that caters to weight lifting.

@Jim,

I do workout A on Monday, B on Wednesday, and C on Friday.


Jim Englert
Jun 10, 2009 at 7:57 PM // reply »
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Ben, Thanks for your previous response. Did you notice any results from the Get Ready program or did that just help you figure out how much weight you should be using. I am starting this tomorrow so I have many questions. Thanks


Jun 10, 2009 at 9:05 PM // reply »
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Thanks Ben, I have the belt just wondering what kind of chain you used. I think I found a good solution that works. Just reading through the book, it arrived this week. Great book so far.


Jun 11, 2009 at 9:29 AM // reply »
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@Jim,

The Get Ready program is simply to become comfortable with the style of movement, rep schemes, and probably new exercises. I don't think gains would / should be expected. Plus, it's only two weeks long (from what I remember).

@Brandon,

The chain is actually attached to the belt itself. Example:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gl/dipbelt.html?CJAID=10409943&CJPID=3316905

But, I am sure you could jimmy up something using a separate chain and standard weight belt (I've even made one out of rope and duct tape in the past!)


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