Jeff Rodriguez Thread

[jrod]

jeff you look great! definately looking bigger! back looks awesome

Jrod... haven't stopped by here in awhile. Just wanted to tell you that I think you're looking ready to dominate your class this year at the U.

Thanks guys.

Now its just a matter of putting everything together and getting in great shape. 10.5 weeks to go.

[FATHER FLEX]

Good seeing you the other day Jeff, I think you are in right were you need to be at this point. You have obviously put on some muscle, those legs are thick bro! Can't wait to see what changes the coming weeks bring for you. You the man bro!

[t-p-c]

I just finished watching your In The Trenches vids Jeff, they were great. Very informative. Good luck with the 08 TU!!

These were your #s about a year ago from the first page...
Bench: ~315
Squat: ~375
Triceps extensions: ~160
Barbell curls: ~165
Stiff-legged deadlifts: ~415
Barbell Rows: ~335

What kind of strength increases have you made in the past year?

Typically how long do your wo's last (I'm not sure if you have answered this before)?

Also, what are you currently up to career wise? Utilizing your BS in math??

I have recently changed my training to more of a max-ot approach. 1-3 work sets, 4-8 reps, and I have been happy with the results thus far.

Thanks for all your input in this thread, I have found it to be very helpful.

[phayzed]

Jeff,

When I ran into your blog a few weeks ago, I was blown away by the size you'd added to your upper body.

Particularly, your back looks significantly wider. I'm always looking for a thicker and wider back... What would you say has been key to this progress?

Thuan

[jrod]

Good seeing you the other day Jeff, I think you are in right were you need to be at this point. You have obviously put on some muscle, those legs are thick bro! Can't wait to see what changes the coming weeks bring for you. You the man bro!

Alberto, nice seeing you too, buddy. Keep me updated on your next show.

I might be seeing you at Hayward gym more often...

[jrod]

I just finished watching your In The Trenches vids Jeff, they were great. Very informative. Good luck with the 08 TU!!

These were your #s about a year ago from the first page...
Bench: ~315
Squat: ~375
Triceps extensions: ~160
Barbell curls: ~165
Stiff-legged deadlifts: ~415
Barbell Rows: ~335

What kind of strength increases have you made in the past year?

Typically how long do your wo's last (I'm not sure if you have answered this before)?

Also, what are you currently up to career wise? Utilizing your BS in math??

I have recently changed my training to more of a max-ot approach. 1-3 work sets, 4-8 reps, and I have been happy with the results thus far.

Thanks for all your input in this thread, I have found it to be very helpful.

Strength increases, hmm, off the top of my head, I think i got up (4-6 reps) to about 330-335 on bench; 385 on squat; 425 on stiff legs; 370-375 on bb rows; 160-165 on extensions; and 160 on bb curls.

My workouts last about an hour.

Career wise, I am working as a sales rep (nothing to do with math; but i did need a degree to get the job).

No problem! Glad the thread has been helpful.

[jrod]

Jeff,

When I ran into your blog a few weeks ago, I was blown away by the size you'd added to your upper body.

Particularly, your back looks significantly wider. I'm always looking for a thicker and wider back... What would you say has been key to this progress?

Thuan

Honestly, I think the biggest factor/key to my progress is time. I know that might not be such an exciting answer (would have been nice if I said do XXXXXXX and you'll get a wider back), but I don't think its one thing in particular I did this year I haven't done before. I think its just a matter of time and all the years of training back.

Not by much, but I think I focused a bit more on width exercises (pull ups and pull downs) as opposed to thickness exercises (rows) this year.

[jrod]

Updated my blog. Did my first cardio session this past friday, 10 weeks out diet, progress pictures of me at a solid 242 pounds!

www.jrod123.blogspot.com

[phayzed]

Honestly, I think the biggest factor/key to my progress is time. I know that might not be such an exciting answer (would have been nice if I said do XXXXXXX and you'll get a wider back), but I don't think its one thing in particular I did this year I haven't done before. I think its just a matter of time and all the years of training back.

Not by much, but I think I focused a bit more on width exercises (pull ups and pull downs) as opposed to thickness exercises (rows) this year.

Thanks for the answer!

I asked because it seemed your back became significantly wider, so I wondered if you had discovered something that worked better for you. However, I realize now you probably make the same noticeable changes year after year mainly due to your dedication!

[cmamath13]

Updated my blog. Did my first cardio session this past friday, 10 weeks out diet, progress pictures of me at a solid 242 pounds!

242 pounds? That has to be a typo.

You are looking awesome Jeff!

[Carlito99]

Jeff,

I know high intensity is relative and different for everyone...but was just curious as to what your cardio session looked like as far as speeds/strides/etc go.

What speed/incline did you use on treadmill?
What resistance/incline did you use on elliptical and approx how many strides per minute?
What resistance did you use on bike and approx how many strides per minute?

Also, how long were your rest periods between each cardio "set"?

Sorry for all the questions, just curious lol

[mrky03]

Updated my blog. Did my first cardio session this past friday, 10 weeks out diet, progress pictures of me at a solid 242 pounds!

www.jrod123.blogspot.com

Lookin solid Jeff! This is gonna be you're year! Wish I could get by with one cardio session a week! lol

[flexingtonsteele]

Updated my blog. Did my first cardio session this past friday, 10 weeks out diet, progress pictures of me at a solid 242 pounds!

www.jrod123.blogspot.com

DAMN! bro, 242lbs! thats crazy, no f'n way you'll be a middleweigth this year.

[jrod]

242 pounds? That has to be a typo.

You are looking awesome Jeff!

Nope, not a typo. I didn't actually weigh myself, though, I was just guessing.

Thanks!

[jrod]

Jeff,

I know high intensity is relative and different for everyone...but was just curious as to what your cardio session looked like as far as speeds/strides/etc go.
Different brands are usually not the same, but here's what I did:

What speed/incline did you use on treadmill? Started at 8.2 then moved it up to 9 for speed. Incline was 0, I think. I didn't change that setting.

What resistance/incline did you use on elliptical and approx how many strides per minute? Don't remember strides/min, but I used level 16-17
What resistance did you use on bike and approx how many strides per minute? Strides/min was above 100 most of the time and at level 16

Also, how long were your rest periods between each cardio "set"?
Rested about 2 minutes between "sets"

Sorry for all the questions
Don't be; thats what this thread is for!, just curious lol

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