Chris's attempt at getting stronger
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| CJR |  | ... | 05-07-2013 @ 21:14 |
 Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Couldn't get to the gym last night as family was in London. Off away at the weekend again which means no weightlifting once again  Wasn't looking forward to this session as went to The Rib Man at work for lunch today and got extra large portion - literally close to a kilo of pure meat. Felt like I was going to burst going into this session, so lethargic too.Squats 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 Speed bench 52.5x2 52.5x2 52.5x2 52.5x2 52.5x2 52.5x2 52.5x2 52.5x2 CGBP - paused, to 2-board 72.5x10 easy 75x10 easy once again! Squats were ok, was messing about with technique a bit. Didn't feel tight at all today either. Sets 3 and 4 were brilliant, descended pretty fast, way below parallel but didn't go atg. Seems like the optimal depth for this style of squat, little bit of intentional forward lean too. The challenge is hitting that sweet spot on every rep. The upright atg ones weren't as good. Other sets were a bit sub-standard but the reps were smooth enough, no drama. Bench was fast. | ||
| CJR | | ... | 08-07-2013 @ 21:11 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 08.07.2013 @ 21:11 PM by CJR Bench - last rep paused85x5 85x5 85x5 85x5 85x5 85x5 85x5 eeeaaasssyyyy Speed squats - with medium chains 82.5x2 82.5x2 82.5x2 82.5x2 82.5x2 82.5x2 82.5x2 82.5x2 very fast Incline DB press 32.5x10 32.5x7 Sleep has been horrendous over the last couple of weeks, ~5-6 per night. It's this damn sunshine coming into my bedroom, think I'm gonna tape some bin liners to the windows tonight or something! Tonight's session was good, glad to finally up the weight on bench next week. Squats were fast, got a video of the final three sets. | ||
| CJR | | ... | 08-07-2013 @ 21:40 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Final three sets | ||
| CJR | | ... | 09-07-2013 @ 20:41 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Beltless Sumos 160x5 SLDLs 127.5x5 form a bit iffy, should start using a belt for these Chinups 8 sets of 3. easy enough. | ||
| CJR | | ... | 11-07-2013 @ 21:22 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Work's been crazy lately, got off really late today so tonight's session was a squeeze! Squats 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 127.5x5 All brilliant if I do say so myself! Speed bench - with super mini red bands 55x2 55x2 55x2 55x2 55x2 55x2 55x2 55x2 all fast Press 50x5 CGBP - paused, to 2-board 77.5x10 Quite tough and left shoulder was aching a bit so left it there. Great session tonight, really felt like cardio lol. Stuck the press in tonight as I'm away this weekend (yet again!) so no time for a fourth session this week (yep, no weightlifting again...). Things should calm down a bit after this week thankfully. | ||
| CJR | | ... | 11-07-2013 @ 22:50 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | |||
| EllD90 | | ... | 15-07-2013 @ 10:47 |
 Member 4522, 1898 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 245620.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Don't suppose you'll be at the club tomorrow morning? Popped in the other week and Martin said he'll let me train on a Tuesday morning session as it's quieter. Should be interesting! | ||
| CJR | | ... | 15-07-2013 @ 21:23 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Bench - last rep paused 90x5 90x5 90x5 90x5 90x5 All excellent. Paused is coming along nicely. Speed squats - with medium chains 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 Incline DB press 32.5x10 32.5x10 Up from last week. Another good session. Hitting all the numbers. | ||
| CJR | | ... | 15-07-2013 @ 21:24 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | EllD90 said:Don't suppose you'll be at the club tomorrow morning? Popped in the other week and Martin said he'll let me train on a Tuesday morning session as it's quieter. Should be interesting! Ah I don't train in the mornings unfortunately mate, I'm at work during those times. Let me know how you get on though! | ||
| CJR | | ... | 16-07-2013 @ 21:00 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Beltless Sumos 165x5 alright SLDLs - changed these this week so that they're basically performed like regular deadlifts from a deadstop. f**k knows which method is better but these felt just as hard. 132.5x5 Chinups 5x5 BW | ||
| CJR | | ... | 18-07-2013 @ 22:12 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Squat 136x5 136x5 136x5 136x5 136x5 tough, but form held together Speed bench - with super mini red bands 57.5x2 57.5x2 57.5x2 57.5x2 57.5x2 57.5x2 57.5x2 57.5x2 fast CGBP shoulder hurting a bit so skipped Sweating buckets tonight. 90% of my shirt must have been soaked through!! Pleased with the squats though. | ||
| CJR | | ... | 20-07-2013 @ 14:32 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 22.07.2013 @ 15:08 PM by CJR Last night's session:Snatch Worked up to 60 for about 6 singles. Didn't miss any on the warmups, missed about 3 on the singles, but technique was surprisingly good considering it's been a month. CJ Worked up to 90 for 5 singles. Missed two on the clean. The other three were good, receiving position was very upright by the end, happy with it. Jerks were decent as well. Press 52.5x5 Just need to keep this up with some regularity. | ||
| CJR | | ... | 20-07-2013 @ 19:37 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Thomas attempting to break his own record last weekend. Close but not quite unfortunately! He's pulled this in training though | ||
| CJR | | ... | 23-07-2013 @ 09:15 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Last night's workout: Bench - last rep paused 95x4 95x4 95x4 95x4 Paused reps were tough, especially on this last set. TnG reps were speedy though. Speed squats 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 85x2 Incline DB press 32.5x11 32.5x10 Pretty pleased with that bench. Best paused bench is 97.5 so safe to say it's on the up! | ||
| CJR | | ... | 24-07-2013 @ 20:32 |
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq | Sumos 175x4 ridiculously easy, had to check I hadn't misloaded the bar SLDLs - beltless 132.5x5 Chinups 7 6 4 3 Pretty bad | ||
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