Steven Fatty's Journal of getting less weak using Marmite.

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StevenFatty		...	28-05-2016 @ 23:33
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	That is one of the advantages of being heavy, people scream when you stand on them. The countryside is better. Cities are all very well and good, but peaceful surrounding are healthy.

StevenFatty		Bench Press Day	30-05-2016 @ 16:54
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	Post Edited: 30.05.2016 @ 16:56 PM by StevenFatty I have contract a respiratory disease. I was in two minds as to whether or not I should lift, but decided it was Ok to do so, as benching rarely tires me excessively. Warm up sets. Working sets: More or less all performed paused. 65 X 5 72.5 X 3 82.5 X 1 90 X 1 95 X 1 (probably could have done 100, but had no spotter and considering dodgy shoulder, decided to leave it till next time). 82.5 X 8 Assistance sets. 70 X 10 45 X 10 50 X 10 50 X 10 50 X 10 Barbell rows 65 X 10 65 X 10 65 X 10 65 X 10 fat grips on 60 X 10 fat grips on Walked home a couple of miles past the millionaire mansions, enjoying the splendours of monetary plenitude.

Pikefingers		...	30-05-2016 @ 21:14
Squatting isn't doing my back any good. Member 5108, 869 posts SQ 170, BP 125, DL 210 505.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	StevenFatty said:Warm up sets. 300 kg X 20 I actually LOL'd at this.

Pikefingers		...	30-05-2016 @ 21:17
Squatting isn't doing my back any good. Member 5108, 869 posts SQ 170, BP 125, DL 210 505.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Good work on the paused 95. Hope this disease isn't too debilitating. Nothing scrofulous I hope?

StevenFatty		...	30-05-2016 @ 22:22
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	Thanks Pikefingers - My bench strength is increasing quickly, hopefully my shoulder will be ok. Next time round I'll do 100, there is no rush. I'm not sure how I increased to 95 so quickly, must be some carry over from squats and deadlifts. Hopefully the disease is not TB. Hopefully just a common cold.

StevenFatty		Squats whilst feeling less than healthy	01-06-2016 @ 21:45
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	Post Edited: 01.06.2016 @ 21:47 PM by StevenFatty General prancing around and warm up sets. *Working sets (or werking, as they say in my new gym):* 100 X 5 112.5 X 3 127.5 X 1 135 X 1 140 X 1 145 X 1 Recent personal best...it was quite easy and I could have gone higher, but there was a lot people people moving around me making a commotion, and if I am honest I was feeling unstable in the walkout. 130 X 5 Assistance sets (performed speedily, paused, and with little rest between sets): 70 X 10 70 X 10 70 X 70 60 X 10 60 X 10 Those last assistance sets really took it out of me, considering I am not very well, it was probably unwise to perform them. Most of the working weights felt very light, but I have a problem with the walk-out, it may be a confidence issue, but it needs fixing because it is stopping me from squatting the weights that I should be lifting.

Pikefingers		...	01-06-2016 @ 22:05
Squatting isn't doing my back any good. Member 5108, 869 posts SQ 170, BP 125, DL 210 505.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Good work on the 145. -Looks like you're a bit ahead of me for sure.


StevenFatty		...	01-06-2016 @ 22:23
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	Thanks mate, it is just beginners gains really, things will start slowing down quite soon. Once you get your form sorted you will make some good gains yourself.

danbaseley		...	06-06-2016 @ 16:37
A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4479 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215 485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	I, like you, find the walkout deeply unsettling on the heavy stuff!! Well done on the PB.

StevenFatty		...	06-06-2016 @ 17:23
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	Post Edited: 06.06.2016 @ 17:26 PM by StevenFatty Thanks mate. The walk out is a real issue for me. On lighter weights I can do it efficiently without problem. But on the heavier weights I loose confidence and that leads to error. The rack that I am now using is a lot better than the one I've been using for the last few months, but it isn't perfect. It's either too high for me to be able to remove the bar, or its too low and that leads to an unstable walkout. There is another squat rack, but there is a mirror in front of it, rendering it completely useless for squatting. How are you supposed to squat whilst looking at a moving image of yourself?

StevenFatty		Squats Day	06-06-2016 @ 21:46
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	Post Edited: 06.06.2016 @ 21:50 PM by StevenFatty I've decide to do the routine in reverse order, which means that squats are the first workout of the week, instead of the last. Today started with goblin squats, warm up sets, and leaping several feet into the air. Working sets 87.5 X 5 102.5 X 5 115 X 8 (amrap) Additional sets: 120 X 5 125 X 4 Assistance sets using safety bar: 50 X 10 3 sets (possibly 4) of 60 X 10 Couldn't complete the assistance sets (should be 5 sets), the humidity was awful and I was not feeling healthy. The working sets were much like warm-ups, apart from the amrap set of 115 X 8. My ability to to higher rep squats has increased significantly, I couldn't have done 115 X 8 a month ago. I did the safety squats for the assistance because I've been experiencing some tendon pain. I wanted to do them for main sets but I chickened out. I've not done them for about 10 years. I certainly can feel them in my upper back and quads. I have to work quite hard not to become too quad dominant, so I may have to focus extra hard on the ham curls to prevent my legs from becoming unbalanced.

StevenFatty		Bench Press Day	09-06-2016 @ 22:17
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	Post Edited: 09.06.2016 @ 22:17 PM by StevenFatty Began with a few shoulder mobility exercises and a few warm up sets. Working sets: 55 X 5 65 X 5 75 X 9 (amrap) Additional sets: 80 X 5 85 X 5 (went too close to failure on this one) Assistance sets: 55 X 10 (performed speedily) 55 X 10 50 X 10 (performed paused and slow from here onwards) 50 X 10 50 X 10 Went too close to failure too may times on assistance bench..need to use lower weight next time. Barbell rows. Performed with homemade fat grips, rowed quite slowly using lower weight than usual. 15 X 10 18 X 10 18 X 10 18 X 10 18 X 10 Walked home through splendid country side, about 4-5 miles. Notes: My bench is improving quite quickly but I'm struggling on the descend and also with balance. I need to build more muscle in chest and shoulders. So far my shoulder impingement is causing no problems.

Pikefingers		...	09-06-2016 @ 22:26
Squatting isn't doing my back any good. Member 5108, 869 posts SQ 170, BP 125, DL 210 505.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	StevenFatty said:Thanks mate. The walk out is a real issue for me. On lighter weights I can do it efficiently without problem. But on the heavier weights I loose confidence and that leads to error. The rack that I am now using is a lot better than the one I've been using for the last few months, but it isn't perfect. It's either too high for me to be able to remove the bar, or its too low and that leads to an unstable walkout. There is another squat rack, but there is a mirror in front of it, rendering it completely useless for squatting. How are you supposed to squat whilst looking at a moving image of yourself? I know one guy I used to train with - in his mid 50's - thaat can walk out his heaviest weights for reps and singles (180-200 range) and he looks as solid and steady as with 100kg. When I walk out anything more than 150 I look like my body is about to explode. I think you can probably get used to squatting in front of a mirror, although I agree it's probably a risk of encouraging bad form.

StevenFatty		...	09-06-2016 @ 22:31
My name is Steven , I am a fatty. Member 6048, 393 posts	I'm going to start practicing the walkout with heavy weights, without actually squatting it. I think that is the solution. I need to get used to holding the weights. The worst thing I find for squatting is people moving about in front of me. It messes with my focus and causes me to dump forward. Dropping the bar is one thing, dumping it over your head is another.

danbaseley		...	10-06-2016 @ 07:24
A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4479 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215 485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	I think walk outs are a good idea. Have you ever read the log on here belonging to AMH_Power? He is really strong; and often includes reverse band squats and deadlifts as part of a training cycle. That could be another one to get you used to the weight again?

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