Mehrad's Training Log
| Mehrad |  | Mehrad's Training Log | 01-01-2014 @ 20:37 |
 Member 3916, 209 posts SQ 180, BP 95, DL 195470.0 kgs @ 72kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 01.01.2014 @ 21:23 PM by Mehrad IntroductionSo this is my first training log at Sugden. Had a profile for a couple of years but never used it, just occasionally browsed the forums here and there. Jack Revans has persuaded me to use it since he will most likely be my new training partner depending on how my schedule will fit as he's joining the gym I work at whilst in London lol. Little bit about myself: Raw lifter, planning on competing in the South East Classics (GBPF) in a couple of months as a Junior in the 74kg weight class (currently 71kg atm). Before anyone asks, I have a twin brother called Merat who's a Powerlifter too (competes with wraps and is stronger/bigger) so don't be confused, I'm not him! Training is based off the Reactive Training Systems 4 day intermediate program. Been training with RTS principles since Jan 2012 but I've been on and off last year with constant changing of goals so I'm trying not to lose focus this time around. New Years Eve Training Session BW: 71kg Deadlifts 60x5 100x5 120x5 140x3 belt on: 160x1 185x4 @10 Didn't get the 5th one, will aim to get it on Friday but more or less a pb for me I think. I pull Sumo (here's a vid of me pulling 180x5 a month ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwpH6oEXbJo) Deadstop Pin Press (2-3inches off chest) BBxlots 40x5 50x5 60x5 70x5 85x5 @10 (PB) 80x5 @9 High Bar Squats BBx5 60x5 100x5 120x5 150x1 @10 (with belt) This was pretty crap as I was really rushing my sets and was probably knackered but didn't realise it. I usually do some core after but I barely had time as I had to get back to work shortly after to close the gym early because of new years. I've done 150x5 beltless and fresh before, but I tend to fair better with low bar (best 5 atm is 160x5). Also recently got a nagging left hip flexor at the moment which is not so fun. Squats, paused bench, over head pressing and some lats tomorrow after work so will update when I get back. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 01-01-2014 @ 20:42 |
 'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | This is most pleasing! Too pleasing perhaps | ||
| Sawyers | | ... | 01-01-2014 @ 20:48 |
Member 2713, 1887 posts SQ 242.5, BP 140, DL 285667.5 kgs @ 84kgs UnEq | I look forward to following. Good luck  | ||
| Mehrad | | ... | 02-01-2014 @ 18:56 |
Member 3916, 209 posts SQ 180, BP 95, DL 195470.0 kgs @ 72kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 02.01.2014 @ 19:56 PM by Mehrad Cheers lads. BW: 71.9kg (Dem rest day/day off work gainz) Squat BBxlots 60x5 100x5 120x5 belt on: 145x1 165x3 @10 160x3 @10 150x4 @10 Here's a video of my 165, not the best quality. 3rd rep was a proper grinder, ugly as hell knee cave lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap2fP7_LLao&feature=youtu.b... Felt good today, played around with some adjustments on my squat such as using a false grip, closer grip and a closer stance, found it helped with minimizing hip flexor pain making hitting depth less of a hassle, elbows felt sore after though. Didn't get the PB I wanted so made up with getting a volume PB instead. Paused Bench BBx5 40x5 50x5 60x5 70x1 85x4 @10 80x5 @10 75x5 @9 Bench still pretty crap, slowly but surely... Overhead Press BBx5 40x5 50x5 60x5 @10 (with belt and last two reps were push presses) barbell overhead presses have been pretty crap lately, need to work on them. Lat Pulldown Stack 4 x12 Stack 6 x12 Stack 8 x12 Stack 12 x12 Stack 10 x10 Not a bad session considering I've been up since 4am and all the other excuses lol. Deadlifts, Pin Presses, Rows and core tomorrow after work. | ||
| Mehrad | | ... | 03-01-2014 @ 18:37 |
Member 3916, 209 posts SQ 180, BP 95, DL 195470.0 kgs @ 72kgs UnEq | Same deal as yesterday, trained after an early shift at work... BW: 71.5kg Deadlift 60x5 100x5 120x5 140x3 belt on: 160x1 185x5 @10 (PB) 170x5 @10 Deadstop Pin Press (2" off chest) BBxlots 40x5 50x5 60x5 70x1 85x5 @10 80x 5,5,5 @9-10 70x7,3 (rest paused) V-Bar Cable Rows Stack 4 x12 Stack 6 x12 Stack 8 x12 Stack 10 x12 Stack 12 x12,4,2 (rest paused) Stack 10 x12,4,2 (rest paused) Decline Weighted Sit Ups BWx15 BW+ 5kg x15 BW+ 10kg x15 BW+ 15kg x15,15 Decent session, bloody knackered though, been a loong day. | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 04-01-2014 @ 22:00 |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Will you be training on monday? If so what time? | ||
| Funky_monkey | | ... | 04-01-2014 @ 22:04 |
 403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Good to see you on there. I can't tell any difference between you and your bro. I don't even use your name when saying hi as there's a 50/50 chance of getting it right/wrong! Good sessions as of late. | ||
| Mehrad | | ... | 04-01-2014 @ 22:08 |
Member 3916, 209 posts SQ 180, BP 95, DL 195470.0 kgs @ 72kgs UnEq | JackRevans said:Will you be training on monday? If so what time? I'll text you mate! Funky_monkey said:Good to see you on there. I can't tell any difference between you and your bro. I don't even use your name when saying hi as there's a 50/50 chance of getting it right/wrong! Good sessions as of late. Cheers buddy, well I got a broken nose if that helps? lol | ||
| jimmyf | | ... | 04-01-2014 @ 22:23 |
 Member 4098, 532 posts SQ 235, BP 150, DL 260645.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | Hi Mehrad, Im your Merats mate, Jim, compete in same fed, good lifts mate he speaks highly of you! | ||
| LeedsMiniPower | | ... | 05-01-2014 @ 10:07 |
Getting fat is just as dumb as using PED's Member 3387, 2532 posts SQ 275, BP 200, DL 290765.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq | Some more Iranian power on the site. | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 05-01-2014 @ 10:15 |
 Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | cool nice triple in that vid | ||
| Mehrad | | ... | 05-01-2014 @ 11:46 |
Member 3916, 209 posts SQ 180, BP 95, DL 195470.0 kgs @ 72kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 05.01.2014 @ 11:48 AM by Mehrad jimmyf said:Hi Mehrad, Im your Merats mate, Jim, compete in same fed, good lifts mate he speaks highly of you! Yeah I know you! Cheers man, good lifting from yourself too! LeedsMiniPower said:Some more Iranian power on the site. Dat der Iranian cell tech  MattD90 said:cool nice triple in that vid Thanks man, wanted 5 but ah well, I'll get it. Need to work on keeping knees out more, head wasn't back enough and I need to engage my lats more in between reps, other than that not bad considering I decided to change my set up last minute. Hopefully tomorrow will be better, we'll see. Good example I've seen in regards to set up is Brooks Conway and Mike Tuchscherer. | ||
| MattD90 | | ... | 05-01-2014 @ 14:07 |
Skaven for the win !! Member 2490, 3589 posts SQ 180, BP 120, DL 230530.0 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq | I like the way those guys squats You look quite leggy too (as am i) so they seem good people to emulate | ||
| Mehrad | | ... | 06-01-2014 @ 11:40 |
Member 3916, 209 posts SQ 180, BP 95, DL 195470.0 kgs @ 72kgs UnEq | MattD90 said:I like the way those guys squats You look quite leggy too (as am i) so they seem good people to emulate Yeah fair point! s**t session this morning, not use to morning sessions as I've been training in the afternoon for a while now. Trained with the Sugden famous Jack Revans today as well lol. BW: 71.9kg Squat 60x5 100x5 120x5 belt on: 140x1 165x2@10 150x2@10 The new setup I've been playing around with is no good. Need to stop over analysing s**t and stop fixing what's not broken! Will squat as normal from on Thursday, hopefully I won't make a mess of them lol. Jack reckons I should give high bar a go, but I just found out SE Classics is now on the 23rd Feb so this gives me 6 weeks of prep including a taper...not going to change anything until after my comp. Paused Bench bbx5 40x5 60x5 70x1 85x2 @10 80x3 @10 Based on my bench today, I know for a fact that today was just a bad day! DB Incline Press 2x10x12 2x20x12 2x25x12 2x32x12 Lat Pulldown Stack 4x12 Stack 6x12 Stack 6x12 Stack 8x12 Stack 10x12,12 Bad session, but ah well, can't win them all :/ | ||
| JackRevans | | ... | 06-01-2014 @ 16:49 |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | For your bodyweight you are good at squatting | ||
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