Chris's Strongman Journey

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richards9876		Chris's Strongman Journey	14-05-2009 @ 22:39
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 27.05.2009 @ 16:21 PM by richards9876 So i am fairly new to the forum and a complete novice when it comes to Strongman. Ive been training hard in the gym for the last 6 months trying to set PBs and increase strength/ size. Last Sunday saw my first visit to Olympic Gym to train with the event equipment due to entering the Olypmic Dragon comp in September - wasnt planning on doing a comp until next year but what the hell i may as well get stuck in. Really enjoyed the event training regardless of whether i set the world on fire with my lifts - anyway below is some of my PBs and what i managed last weekend. Due to living in Blackpool i will be trying to get down to Olympic once a forenight and when i get back from Florida in July i will be going down every week until the comp. Personal Bests Squats 140kgs Deadlifts 180kgs Bench 100kgs Push Press 77.5kgs Not the greatest of PB's but its not a bad start - anyway this is what i mannaged last week with event training. 8" Log Press 1x72.5kgs Fail@85kgs Axle Press 1x70kgs Fail@75kgs Farmers Walk 72.5kgs 40 Meters Yoke 140kgs 40 Meters 180kgs 20 Meters 220kgs 10 Meters Stones 90kgs 4ft Platform 90kgs 5ft Platform Log Bench Press 97.5kgs 4 Reps 97.5kgs 2 Reps 97.5kgs 2 Reps So thats where i am at the moment - ive got 4 months to train for the comp and will be doing the most of my training in the gym with as much event training as i can. Thanks for reading.
richards9876		...	15-05-2009 @ 21:08
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Just done my first chest session with the APT wrist straps i bought - made a huge difference on bench and managed to increase my flat bench pb by 15kgs. Flat BB Bench 10x60kgs 10x60kgs 5x80kgs 5x90kgs 2x100kgs 1x105kgs PB 1X110kgs PB 1x115kgs PB Had to have a slight spot on the 115kgs but my pal said that he bearly touched it. Was going to try 1x120kgs but my left elbow started playing up so didnt want to chance it. Decline Bench 8x70kgs 8x10kgs 8x70kgs Not too heavy but wanted to rest my elbow for a few sets before going onto incline. Incline BB Press 11 Reps in 30 Seconds @ 70kgs 8x70kgs 8x70kgs Was aiming to get as many reps in 70 seconds in training for the comp but was getting serious pain from my elbow. Not anyway near comp reps but its a start. Tricep Pushdowns 8x90kgs 8x90kgs 8x90kgs 8x90kgs Was chuffed that i managed an increase of 15kgs on my flat bench but was gutted that my elbow played up for decline and incline. Anyway, my vulcan elbow sleeves arrived today so shouldnt have any problems in the future.
richards9876		...	16-05-2009 @ 11:54
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Ouch - just done a quick session on overhead pressing but dont think it was the best idea given the my elbow was playing up. Push Press 5x70kgs 5x70kgs 4x75kgs 4x75kgs 2x80kgs PB Clean & Press 2x60kgs 2x70kgs 2x75kgs 0x80kgs 1x80kgs PB At this point i was planning on doing DB Overhead Press but my elbow was giving me allsorts of pain so thought it best i call it a day. Still glad i managed to set 2 personal bests with a f**ked up elbow.
Boar		...	16-05-2009 @ 11:56
Walk your talk Member 5, 25557 posts Administrator	you live in blackpool ....... my condolencies nice PB's mate !!
richards9876		...	16-05-2009 @ 11:58
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Boar said: you live in blackpool ....... my condolencies nice PB's mate !! Cheers Boar - thats the part about the PBs. Dont actually live in Blackpool centre - about 6 miles outside of Blackpool but most people dont know where Bispham is.
Boar		...	16-05-2009 @ 11:59
Walk your talk Member 5, 25557 posts Administrator	I f**king love bispham !!! see you down at cleggies sometime
richards9876		...	16-05-2009 @ 12:03
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	I stand corrected then pal. Im planning on getting down to cleggys on 31st May if going down.
richards9876		...	19-05-2009 @ 20:06
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Just got back from the gym - had a pretty decent session. Trained deadlifts at around 90% of my 1RM which is more than what i usually train at but they felt pretty solid. It was also the first time of using my APT Belt which made a huge difference to deads - had much more confidence in my lifts. Deadlifts 20x60kgs 8x100kgs 5x140kgs 3x160kgs 3x160kgs 3x160kgs 2x160kgs Lost my grip on the third lift 3x160kgs BB Bent Over Rows 8x60kgs 8x60kgs 5x80kgs 5x80kgs 5x80kgs 5x80kgs 5x80kgs Lat Pulldowns 8x90kgs 8x90kgs 5x110kgs 5x110kgs 5x110kgs 5x120kgs 5x120kgs Shrugs 10x60kgs 10x60kgs 10x60kgs At this point my hands were f**ked and i called it a day but was pleased with my deads. Got just less than 4 months to train for the Olympic Dragon comp so am making sure every session counts.
Paul_D		...	20-05-2009 @ 15:14
Hey mate, my name is Paul Dudley Member 632, 3628 posts SQ 200, BP 155, DL 282.5 637.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq	Good log here mate, looks like training for the comp is going well. Paul
JC		...	20-05-2009 @ 15:16
technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335 850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Nice log mate. Good stones for a first bash
richards9876		...	20-05-2009 @ 20:34
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Cheers guys - ive been talking to jt & when i get back from florida i am ordering a 100kg stone and building a loading platform to train with in the garden if i cant make it down to olympic. Anyway, i am offically in love with overhead pressing. Normally train legs on a Wednesday but cant train this weekend so have had to sacrifice legs this week in favour of a beasty shoulders session. Just got back from training and i am buzzing - managed to hit some more PBs which i expected because i went into the gym like a bull in a china shop after my elbow pain at the weekend. Clean & Press 4x70kgs 4x70kgs 2x75kgs 2x80kgs 0x85kgs (Dropped the bar on top of my belt - now have 2 f**k off blood blisters) 1x85kgs PB Was determined to nail 85kgs for at least one rep - comp weight on the barbell is 90kgs for the light set so am more than confident i will nail that before long. Push Press 5x70kgs 5x70kgs 4x80kgs 1x85kgs PB Managed to set a new PB on push press too - cut myself short on sets as i had been on the squat rack for 30 mins and one of the other guys was waiting. Only fair everyone gets the same chance to use it. Lateral Raises 8x10kgs 8x12.5kgs 6x12.5kgs 8x12.5kgs Never really go crazy with the weight on these as i like to keep them really concentrated. DB Shoulder Press 8x27.5kgs 8x27.5kgs 8x27.5kgs 8x27.5kgs Was started to run out of steam at this point so a fairly low weight but just wanted to get the volume out. DB Overhead Press 1x27.5kgs 1x30kgs 1x32.5kgs 0x35kgs Thought this would be a lot easier than it actually was - need to work on this as the comp weight is 40kgs. Got a few months yet so i should manage to nail that too. Did a few single arm pushdowns and bodyweight dips for triceps and crawled out of the gym sweating like a fat b**ch on a treadmill. Think entering this comp was the best thing for my training because i am pushing myself even more than ever on every session. Anyway, thanks for reading. All comments/ critque welcome.
ozzie		...	20-05-2009 @ 21:37
in the RAF not black sabbath Member 595, 516 posts SQ 170, BP 132.5, DL 230 532.5 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	wow mate some intense training i think i might start keeping a log here
Boar		...	20-05-2009 @ 21:43
Walk your talk Member 5, 25557 posts Administrator	good work mate !! the OH medley is the one im looking forward to the most , stones ...not so much !! im goin for the heavy medley , hopefully getting 3 of 5 , but like u say - 3 SOLID months+ of training , plenty of time
richards9876		...	20-05-2009 @ 21:47
Still mostly bodybuilding Member 501, 10465 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 250 620.0 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq	Snap - quite looking forward to the deadlifts, overhead medley and incline log. Hopefully a couple of months training with the stones will give me a better chance. Ill just be glad to lift everything and not make a tit of myself. You gonna be down at Olympic at all on a Sunday soon? Would be good to have a training session with you and pick up a few tips.
Paul_D		...	20-05-2009 @ 22:21
Hey mate, my name is Paul Dudley Member 632, 3628 posts SQ 200, BP 155, DL 282.5 637.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq	Good OH session buddy, you're at a remarkably similar strength level to me. I can't wait for the comp now either mate, should be really good. Not looking forward not he stones so much... Paul

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