Manimal's training log
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| voldomonkey |  | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:17 |
 Member 1465, 320 posts SQ 207.5, BP 137.5, DL 222.5567.5 kgs @ 82.2kgs UnEq | Another good session today! SQUATS 1x5@155 raw, 4x5@172.5, 1x5@175 - effectively a new pb (previous best 5x5@172.5) BENCH 5x6@112.5, 1x6@115 (pb is currently 5x6@115 + 1x6@117.5 and I weigh less now than I did then) The easiest set of the night was the 115. I'm happy with the way my bench is going now - shoulder stability is definitely better now and everything was feeling locked in and tight tonight. DEADS 1x5@170 sumo (the last rep was a bit jerky, but happy enough given how well the rest of the session went, plus deads was an afterthought.) Since getting home I've eaten a HUGE portion of pasta bolognaise (probably enough for 2 - 3 people) and I'm still peckish. I decided to take a bigger jump today for squats to see if I can hit my targets in 5 weeks time. Next week I think I'll move to 5x3 but each week from now on go up 5k instead of the 2.5 I've been doing lately (revert back to my old approach - only till the comp is out the way then drop back to the 2.5k jumps) Very happy with bench in fact - having not done any heavy bench in almost 2 months (with the exception of last Tuesday) and to be almost back at my previous best in week one - big grin  Deads will always be my achilles heel - this I accept and although I've worked fairly hard on them over the past couple of months, I'm not looking for any great numbers there next month. Here's hoping I haven't totally fried my CNS. Well done to Wiege on the BIG 170 squat  | ||
| IrishMarc | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:19 |
no really Irish Member 1196, 5908 posts SQ 312, BP 230, DL 320862.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq | PBs PBs everywhere pretty sure your CNS will live lad. | ||
| IrishMarc | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:22 |
no really Irish Member 1196, 5908 posts SQ 312, BP 230, DL 320862.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq | IrishMarc said:PBs PBs everywhere pretty sure your CNS will live lad. Not all pbs, but hopefully on the run up to this comp I'll get a few. I'm feeling great just now, but see what the story is when the endorphin high ends | ||
| good4gains | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:24 |
 good with physics, not so with grammar Member 900, 2544 posts SQ 300, BP 220, DL 350870.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq | Some top all round lifting! | ||
| likesadeadkf | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:27 |
Member 1384, 483 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 275625.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | Sounds like a great session Brian! You doing the districts unequipped? | ||
| likesadeadkf | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:28 |
Member 1384, 483 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 275625.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | good4gains said:Some top all round lifting! Thanks again.  | ||
| likesadeadkf | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:29 |
Member 1384, 483 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 275625.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | likesadeadkf said:Sounds like a great session Brian! You doing the districts unequipped? I only compete unequipped mate. Lifted in squat suit once in the 75s but couldn't get my chunky legs into it when I moved up to the 82s and the bench shirt didn't work too well for me. Plus I can't fit into that now either, so Andy's got my suit and shirt now. | ||
| likesadeadkf | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:34 |
Member 1384, 483 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 275625.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | voldomonkey said: I only compete unequipped mate. Lifted in squat suit once in the 75s but couldn't get my chunky legs into it when I moved up to the 82s and the bench shirt didn't work too well for me. Plus I can't fit into that now either, so Andy's got my suit and shirt now. Ahh right. Wasnt sure if you were maybe gonna use wraps for it. Unequipped is the best imo anyway. Looking forward to that comp. Be good lifting with you and steel | ||
| likesadeadkf | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 21:40 |
Member 1384, 483 posts SQ 210, BP 140, DL 275625.0 kgs @ 97kgs UnEq | likesadeadkf said: Ahh right. Wasnt sure if you were maybe gonna use wraps for it. Unequipped is the best imo anyway. Looking forward to that comp. Be good lifting with you and steel Yeah - wraps in the gym from time to time (very occasionally) but I like to stick to what I know best. It should be a good comp. Be interesting to see who takes part and what the numbers are, as well as what they decide to use for setting records for us to break. LOL | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 08-02-2011 @ 22:24 |
 as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11368 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | voldomonkey said:Well done to Wiege on the BIG 170 squat 175kg I'll have you know!!! Great session in there today man. Squats looked real strong even with the 3 week jump. Good times ahead dude, good times ahead. Glad you've carbed up plenty. You'll need it after that session as did I need mine. | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 13-02-2011 @ 20:48 |
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11368 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Well, I didn't train on Thursday or Friday because I was lazy and couldn't be bothered. Today was good - everything was feeling as it should again. DEADLIFT Warm ups then 3@180 sumo (could have easily done 4 and maybe even 5 reps) Double at 190 conventional (again easy and could have done 3, maybe 4 reps) BARBELL ROWS 2x10@70, 2x8@80, 2x8@90 - these are definitely getting easier now DUMBELL SHOULDER PRESS 8@22, 2x6@26 then I went away to spot someone and one of the bicep brigade hogged the bench to rest his barbell on. Was gonna go back to do more later, but i DIDN'T HEADSTAND AB FOLDS 3x8 - I'm understanding the breathing technique for this exercise a bit better now DRAGON FLAGS 1x2, 2x5, 1x4+1 negative rep - set one was pretty much warming up. Sets 2 and 3 I was VERY happy with as I've never been able to do more than 3 reps before. Set 4 I was feeling the fatigue from rep 2 onwards, but wanted to try for 5. Next time... CORE HAND WALKS 1x8, 2x6 - all to full extension with 3 second holds between - was showing someone else how to do them on sets 2 and 3 so cut a couple of reps - talking whilst doing them was forcing very tight ab contraction and wore me out a bit quicker than expected. Then went for a swim, and unusually there were young, attractive women in for a change. Pool is normally either empty or full of kids and Moby Slick. I worked on my crawl twist as I felt that would be best for loosening off the core a bit. Time for munching now!!! Looking forward to SKWATZ on Tuesday! | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 15-02-2011 @ 19:57 |
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11368 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Moved to triples for squats today and it didn't feel too nice as my abs were still dead from the old dragon flags on Sunday. SQUATS 5@157.5 raw, 1@172.5 as a bridge, 4x3@182.5, 1x2 + a failed third rep @ 185 Awec was shouting all his nonsense on my last set and although I managed to blank it out, I was taking a lot longer between reps to steady myself. I know the strength is there though, so not too bothered. BENCH 4x6@115, 1x6@117.5, 1x5@120 - I'm calling that a new pb for a bench session with the 6s. To equal my past pb it would have been 5x6@115 + 1x6@117.5, so deliberately wanted to do a bit better this time round. On to triples on bench next week. R.I.P. to my dragon chain - I broke it when squatting.  Increased neck size makes silver go snap. LOL | ||
| Ross_Harkins | | ... | 15-02-2011 @ 21:26 |
Cleverer than YOU Member 1228, 1046 posts | voldomonkey said:Moved to triples for squats today and it didn't feel too nice as my abs were still dead from the old dragon flags on Sunday. SQUATS 5@157.5 raw, 1@172.5 as a bridge, 4x3@182.5, 1x2 + a failed third rep @ 185 Awec was shouting all his nonsense on my last set and although I managed to blank it out, I was taking a lot longer between reps to steady myself. I know the strength is there though, so not too bothered. BENCH 4x6@115, 1x6@117.5, 1x5@120 - I'm calling that a new pb for a bench session with the 6s. Yeah all that bollox with Craig n Alec really does my head in particularly when trying to focus on your sets, nice work tonite I only saw the benching and looked solid mate, you'll bouce back with the squats, your a natural at it so all good. | ||
| Ross_Harkins | | ... | 15-02-2011 @ 22:50 |
Cleverer than YOU Member 1228, 1046 posts | Ross_Harkins said: Yeah all that bollox with Craig n Alec really does my head in particularly when trying to focus on your sets, nice work tonite I only saw the benching and looked solid mate, you'll bouce back with the squats, your a natural at it so all good. I find Craig's shouting encouraging now as it relates to the lift at hand. But "Hey you guys, looking good" etc is not too conducive to good reps. If the weights are lower I don't mind at all as I can cope a lot easier. When the weights get heavy though, I'd like the chance to do them without the sideshow. Your squats were nice and deep tonight bud. | ||
| Ross_Harkins | | ... | 20-02-2011 @ 18:06 |
Cleverer than YOU Member 1228, 1046 posts | Very short session today but did what needed doing mostly. DEADS Top sets - 3@185 sumo (strength would have allowed for more, but grip wouldn't) 2@195 conventional - easy - could have done another 2 reps at least I reckon. BARBELL ROW 2x12@70, 2x8@80, 2x8@90 I think to go much heavier on these I'll be using straps as grip eases off a bit during sets SEATED DUMBELL PRESS 10@22, 8@26, 8@30, 6@34 Rep pbs on the 30s and 34s. Quite happy with that. HEADSTAND AB FOLDS 2x8 Didn't do dragon flags as I wanted away to get food - hungry hungry. Plus, doing them so close to heavy squats might not be such a good idea... | ||
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