The Bear
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[quote name='V-Diddy' timestamp='1356145978' post='333807']Oh dear, the bear is back. Havent done it for ages. Might have to bust it out in the next few days[/quote]<br />
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I did some about a month ago after not doing any for a months. It was great doing them until about the 4th set... -
[quote name='BartMan' timestamp='1356209246' post='333872']I might do them on my 'off' day. Have been banned from legs for the next 4 week ramp, so this might have to sneak in... I'll give my trainer a txt, certainly very fat bruning / cardio...!![/quote]<br />
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Going to skip the squats part of it then?
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[quote name='Red Beard' timestamp='1356224103' post='333916']Is this the order?<br />
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Clean, Front squat, Push Press, back squat, Push Press?<br />
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7 reps or 5 per set? I'm going to give it a nudge tomorrow.[/quote]<br />
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Looks right to me, but I'm a novice. And its seven according to what I'm reading. -
Looking forward to giving this a crack. Might have to start nice and light, though.<br />
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Have you guys been doing other exercises before or after? Do you feel you still have enough gas in the tank to do your other exercises properly after doing the bear? -
[quote name='junior' timestamp='1356232683' post='333938']<br />
Looking forward to giving this a crack. Might have to start nice and light, though.<br />
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Have you guys been doing other exercises before or after? Do you feel you still have enough gas in the tank to do your other exercises properly after doing the bear?<br />
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I would be tempted to do some chins before or after. Twice as much pressing in the Bear as pulling. -
[quote name='junior' timestamp='1356237180' post='333946']Yeah I was thinking maybe throwing some chest and back in afterwards would make for a great workout hitting pretty much every muscle in the body.[/quote]<br />
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I used to do a heavy* cleans workout first and then tackle the Bear. <br />
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This of course is after some bodyweight warmup sets of squats and push-ups. <br />
<br />- heavy by my standards about 40-50% heavier than what I would do the bear.
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I fought the Bear..... And the Bear won!<br />
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Did 5 sets after a thorough warm up. Only used 50 kgs and started every rep from the hang clean position.<br />
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Have to be ultra careful with behind the neck pressing. I've got a history of disc niggles, antisocial AC joints and troublesome rotator cuffs. Oh the joys of scrummaging!!!<br />
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Anyway the Bear provided the perfect pre Xmas blowout!!! Sweating like a you know what during and after.<br />
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[quote name='BartMan' timestamp='1356320376' post='334097']<br />
mimic, I don't think you'll be ABLE to go that high in the rep range!<br />
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That's exactly what I was thinking Bart! Biggest prob I have is getting in a strong front squat position following the clean. I don't have great flexibility in the wrists/lats. Typical front rowers syndrome.
