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| » Who's going to win WSM 2015? (Go to post) | 20-04-2015 @ 15:29 | ||
| is this just not nature of the sport? peoplehave been complsining and saying things like stones are too easy for a while. guys sre just getting seriously strongand in trying to keep up with provided the right level of challenge to world class sthletes people are being pushed to their limits. doubt they dont care about the athletes | |||
| » best training or nutrition books you have read (Go to post) | 18-04-2015 @ 10:36 | ||
AaronJ said:Don't get anything by Greg Nuckols. Get The Keys to Progress. That was a solid book. rationale for the greg comment? was looking at some of his site and seems interesting | |||
| » Tight & sore lower back (Go to post) | 16-04-2015 @ 11:23 | ||
| had loads of issues with back spasms. think mine stems from trigger points in glute medius low bar squatting sets it off. hockeyball in glute medius and pyriformis stretches help loads. last three weeks keep getting issues and found some of this really helps https://youtu.be/JoAj6frTsSs | |||
| » If in doubt do some squats! (Go to post) | 16-04-2015 @ 08:58 | ||
| hips are still not right. doing loads to mobilise them. going to leave training until monday. reviewed schedule and this puts my plan tight on the worlds. cannot afford any more deviations | |||
| » Elliot's training log (Go to post) | 15-04-2015 @ 20:09 | ||
| i never use the2xl bars for.squatting. always search out the power.bar | |||
| » If in doubt do some squats! (Go to post) | 15-04-2015 @ 16:19 | ||
| woke at5am in agony. worried really done some damage!! loads of stretching today kettlebell swings with 8kg bell - felt good bench bar x 5 60kh x 5 80kg x 3 100kg x 3 110kg x 9 - hit uprights on 5th line wasn't right as too far up the bench. SBD wrist wraps felt great though incline dumbell press 40kg x 10, 10 - weight was comfortable but killed hips and lowerback to keep stabile. alnost had to totally relax my lowerbody to complete both sets pull ups bw x 17 dumbell presses aggrevated hips/back so finished withmore stretching and ditched other stuff. picking bells up off the floor was fine - just hyperextension of back sets my hips off | |||
| » Elliot's training log (Go to post) | 15-04-2015 @ 06:27 | ||
EllD90 said:Bench 1x110kg 1x120kg 1x130kg - haven't done this weight in a while, couple more kilos there, nice. 11x100kg - PB failed 12th inch from lockout. 10x90kg Was using a strange bar, grip felt like it was a finger wider than usual, but it felt good. Paused high bar 1x140kg 1x160kg 1x175kg - PB. 1x140kg - 10 second pause in the hole no belt, felt light on my back, wasn't as easy to come up Really good session considering my training has been a bit all over the place! rare sight is a squat to depth at monster gym!  | |||
| » If in doubt do some squats! (Go to post) | 13-04-2015 @ 22:30 | ||
| it was and wasnt - should have done another two sets off deads. fatigue might have been a factor in todays injury but thought four days would have been plenty | |||
| » If in doubt do some squats! (Go to post) | 13-04-2015 @ 21:00 | ||
| trained at monster gym with few friends tons of mobility work low bar squats bar x 5, 3 60kg x 3 100kg x 3 - back tightened on last rep 120kg - back spasmed FFS more mobility work front squats 60jg x 3 - felt ok as long as i didn't lean at all unracking 100kg x 1 120kg x 1 140kg x 1 160kg x 1, 1 well high on first set. high but better on second 140kg x 7 - wanted nine but decent considering i was broken walking lunges 50kg barbell x 24 steps x 2 leg extensions 60kg x 10, 10 going to. have to revert to high bar and try and do light low bar to keep technique. glass back 160kg second attempt https://instagram.com/p/1bNYEBO25q/ 140kg https://instagram.com/p/1bOclLO27n/ | |||
| » If in doubt do some squats! (Go to post) | 09-04-2015 @ 18:52 | ||
| tried to cram two workouts into one - regretted it midway through! low bar squats bar x 5 60kg x 5 80kg x 3 100kg x 3 120kg x 1 140kg x 1 belt on 160kg x 1 170kg x 8,8,9 push press 60kg x 3 70kg x 2 75kg x 8, 8 8 deadlifts 60kg x 3 - beltless, hook grip in weighlifting shoes 100kg x 3 140jg x 1 180kg x 1 190kg x 8 - alternate grip, belt in slippers narrow grip pull ups bw x 21 front squats 115kg x 10 tried my new SBD wrist wraps. great for pressing but a killer for multiple sets of squats. was a bit hesitant on squats but happy enough considering back was FUBAR three days prior | |||
| » Trap bar deadlifts are easier on the lower back. Discuss. (Go to post) | 09-04-2015 @ 10:40 | ||
Luke82 said:I am considering a purchase of a trap bar to assist my little girl's lower back as I keep pulling it when deadlifting. I have tried all sorts to not hurt myself with them, recently dropping the weight right back and working on keeping form impeccable, but alas tweaked it again yesterday with a light weight. It didn't feel too bad at the time and stopped rather than push on with them but by the end of the day I could barely move, which isn't very good for my work (nothing carpet related but nevertheless quite physical). I only train for funzies so won't be competing in powerlifting anytime soon so don't have that worry. I don't want to stop deadlifting altogether so if trap bar deads are a bit kinder on the lower back I could easily justify a purchase. Thoughts much appreciated. trap bar will be easier on your lower back however if your pulling your back with light weights sounds like there is some issue there which needs addressing? | |||
| » If in doubt do some squats! (Go to post) | 07-04-2015 @ 16:56 | ||
| back felt better. been sitting into a full bodyweight squat and hanging around there for a few minutes - making a difference i think bench bar x 5 60kg x 5 80kg x 3 100kg x 3,3,3,3,3,3,3,10ish used a yoga block to force more of an arch. damn spotter touched last rep pull ups bw x 16 incline dumbbell press 38kgs x 10, 6 pendlay rows 60kg x 10 80kg x 10,10,10 lateral raises 10kgs x 15,15,15 dumbell curls 16kgs x 15, 15 low bar squats bar x 5, 5 between all sets did single leg stiff legged deadlifts into aeroplanes - noticed my knees really cave in. need to ensure glutes are firing as everything probably stems from this. loads of stretching | |||
| » JohnGym - Powerlifting (Go to post) | 07-04-2015 @ 09:57 | ||
| where do you fail your lifts? if its near the top the difference wont be as big in my opinion. I agree though thst there will be some improvement - just a question of how much | |||
| » diet/diabetes/health (Go to post) | 06-04-2015 @ 20:14 | ||
JC said: and obviously with that, come diminishing returns, as if you're anything like me, I cant stop eating if my blood sugar is very low! exactly. or hypoing in the night which leaves you feeling crap the whole next day | |||
| » diet/diabetes/health (Go to post) | 06-04-2015 @ 19:29 | ||
| like JC has stated the supposed benefits of insulin are severly outweighed by being diabetic in terms of making gains or getting lean. I'm type one and it took me a long time to getto the stage of veing able to get stage ready for bodybuilding without constantly suffering hypos. | |||