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It's better to die like a tiger, than live like a pussy- VaughnOLifter Log
| VaughanOLifter |  | ... | 24-01-2012 @ 19:30 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | He injured his back a few years ago so pulls slowly from the floor. I think his 2nd pull got so powerful to compensate for this. Big FRONT SQUAT numbers help though...he is right. By the looks of it, strongman is a more quad dominant sport. Looking at the majority of the events it would seem that way. Stones, Logs, truck pulls...etc. Terry hollands log pressing the 192.5 after a double clean is an example. 'Hey, It was 137.5kg....don't rob me of 5kg.....I might never get it back again!!' Haha sorry dude, my bad!!  Yeah, suppose your right. The triple extension is almost non-existant in competitive weightlifting these days too, power variations would suit more! Shauns at 125/155 isn't he? @77 he and Jack Oliver amongst other would need 291-309 to qualify. 5 garunteed places though, will be setting the sky plus. Wish i'd managed to get tickets. | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 24-01-2012 @ 19:34 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | slimsim said: It might seen that way but it only needs to be 1.1 steps forward and 0.9 steps back and it's positive progress. Always nice to get a PB. Good work fella. Cheers bud. You're right, can't argue with progress. Haven't had a PB like that for a while. Got to keep plugging away. Strange that my shoulder's still causing me problems even though its stronger than it was before (it was weak as s**t before haha) i injured it. | ||
| Skip | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 13:41 |
 too large Member 2411, 824 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 300702.5 kgs @ 109kgs UnEq | VaughanOLifter said:Back squat - 4x4 - 120kg - First two sets i was still pretty stiff. Loosened up for the 3rd and 4th, the weight felt very comfortable. Snatch - 2x3 - 70kg - First set smoked them, second set missed the second snatch but got the next two. Missed a 40kg snatch at the start, thought to myself (here we go again) GHR - 4x10 - 1x20 - Hamstrings were pinging! RDL's - 4x10 - 90kg, 110kg, 120kg, 125kg Very nice session, if only you swapped the Sn for a DL movement would be a perfect lower body session  Also very strong session on the 24th, nice PBs mate | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 18:06 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | Skip said: Very nice session, if only you swapped the Sn for a DL movement would be a perfect lower body session Also very strong session on the 24th, nice PBs mate It's getting there bud, 70kg Mil press was a long way off when we trained! Thought you'd say something like that Haha if i agreed with then i'd be wrong as well! | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 25-01-2012 @ 18:11 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | 24/01/2012 - 2nd training session of the day. Working long hours the next few days so wanted to get it done. FS - 4x4 - 105kg - Legs still aching from monday but the weight felt light and got through the sets quickly. Cleans - 3x3 - 90kg - +5kg pb, struggled with the recovery on the last two reps. It took what felt like 5 minutes to stand up. Legs were tired. Single leg step ups - 4x20 - 10kg vest - Felt like my head was going to explode at the end of this. Cardio is pretty low  Good session. Pleased with the cleans as I felt strong enough to stay upright. | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 26-01-2012 @ 18:36 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | 25/01/2012 - Tired after work. Fell asleep in front of the TV before training!  !!Bench Press - 5x4 - 85kg - with a one second pause. Felt good. Press ups - 5x10 - Two 20's either side with my hands on, 10. Then have my hands close, 10 resps. Repeat 5 times. Lying tricep extension - 4x12 - 14kg Pull down - 4x15 - 25kg Pec fly - 3x12 - 14kg - Nothing too much, worried about my shoulder. Dont enjoy benching but to try and tighten my chest up, its a necessary evil! Good session though, even when tired! | ||
| Nic | | ... | 26-01-2012 @ 19:38 |
Member 905, 239 posts | Have a feeling we may have spoken together at the last crystal palace comp. Liked the vids. Also, seeing Hamill always cheers me up. What a dude. | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 28-01-2012 @ 19:59 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | Nic said:Have a feeling we may have spoken together at the last crystal palace comp. Liked the vids. Also, seeing Hamill always cheers me up. What a dude. I've only competed at Oxford and Woking mate, might have me Oxman from tnation as he also trains with Koing? Do you have any comps coming up? Thanks bud, SLOWLY getting there The guy knows his stuff, ridiculous knowledge! | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 28-01-2012 @ 20:07 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | Weighed myself yesterday morning..... 88.2kg im now a fat f**ker! Heaviest I've ever been! I think this would be a good training weight, cutting down to 85 for comps. Haven't given it much thought mind you. When I hit 100/120 I might try and increase my BW to the 94's. | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 30-01-2012 @ 12:02 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | Had a mixed bag training today! Not that the training wasn't good, more that people who have no idea what the Snatch or C&J are  .....when something goes wrong (dropped 70kg from knee height which made a fairly loud noise) these said members complain!! Uneducated Cretins shouldn't go to a gym with 2 squat racks and 5 olympic bars if they don't want to hear people lifting weights  !! Rant over.30/01/2012 Have had a few days off because of work so felt very fresh and strong....albeit a little stiff on the knees whilst warming up! Back Sqaut - 3x3 - 125kg - First set I was a little slow coming up but after that the others were nice !!Sn - 2x3 - (72.5kg) - Worked my way up (+5kg) doing triples until 60kg then did doubles as per usual. Hit 70kg Sn - Hang Sn, was tired so lowered the bar to my knees then brought it down from there. It did make a noise but I apologised to the people around me. As I sat down some old boy came over and said 'if the weights to heavy, don't try and lift it.....' What a PILLOCK! RDL - 4x8 - 110kg, 120kg, 130kg, 135kg - The last set I thought i was going to be sick!! GHR - 4x15 - Shaking the entire time but got through it! Should hopefully be getting some platforms this week as the gym is being refurbished....... | ||
| Skip | | ... | 30-01-2012 @ 13:19 |
too large Member 2411, 824 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 300702.5 kgs @ 109kgs UnEq | VaughanOLifter said:when something goes wrong (dropped 70kg from knee height which made a fairly loud noise) these said members complain!! Uneducated Cretins shouldn't go to a gym with 2 squat racks and 5 olympic bars if they don't want to hear people lifting weights HAHA, this made me laugh! always gonna get people like that mate, wish i was there, ide of either given him a deathstare or given him lip back (depending what mood i was in !! Rant over.It did make a noise but I apologised to the people around me. As I sat down some old boy came over and said 'if the weights to heavy, don't try and lift it.....' What a PILLOCK! ) haha. ahhhh dear! will be good when the platform comes, although ul have people curling on it, after all thats what theyre made for arnt they....?Good sessions too mate | ||
| Nic | | ... | 30-01-2012 @ 14:44 |
Member 905, 239 posts | VaughanOLifter said: Do you have any comps coming up? Its quiet this year, is it not? Only ones I know of is a Uni one (Brian H. was saying and then Smalls) and then crystal palace again in December. There is the English in a couple of weeks which I'll go hang out at if free. | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 30-01-2012 @ 15:11 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | Skip said: will be good when the platform comes, although ul have people curling on it, after all thats what theyre made for arnt they....? Good sessions too mate It's happened before, I laughed in his face then got a drink...don't pay any attention to those trolls ! Gospel mate, Whats the point in having the rack there if you can't rest the bar in-between sets of biceps curls and whats the use of having a platform if you can't drop said weight so everyone in the gym can see how tonk you are ~ more so how much of a CNUT you are! Back to training thanks fella, things are looking up each session. Going back to Woking Wednesday, will take some videos of this epic session! | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 30-01-2012 @ 15:23 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | Nic said: Its quiet this year, is it not? Only ones I know of is a Uni one (Brian H. was saying and then Smalls) and then crystal palace again in December. There is the English in a couple of weeks which I'll go hang out at if free. Just had a look at the comp calendar on BWL :O You're right, comps, what comps? Haha. I'm not at Uni, don't think i'd be able to get into that one. December seems a long way off. Going up to Woking on Wednesday so i'll try and sort something out. | ||
| VaughanOLifter | | ... | 31-01-2012 @ 11:48 |
Member 3291, 57 posts | Had a day off and training at Woking on Wednesday so wanted a day from lifting. 30/01/2012 - 2nd session Military Press - 3x2 - 70kg - First set i managed 3 reps but couldn't do more than 2 for the following sets. Push Press - 3x3 - 92.5kg - very comfortable, shoulder didn't hurt what so sever Lat raise Matrix - 3x12 - 37.5kg, 12.5kg, 12kg - arms were burning by the last set. Shoulders are feeling better so its a necessary evil! 31/01/2012 Bike - 30mins Stretches and Foam roller. | ||
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