Oli's Training Journal
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| EDCLARKE |  | ... | 10-12-2011 @ 20:26 |
 not particularly well educated Member 85, 11010 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Great performance today Oli , you've made massive improvements in your static strength! | ||
| oli | | ... | 10-12-2011 @ 20:28 |
 the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Thanks ed It seems like it has taken a while for it to start making half decent gains but it definatley feels worth it now | ||
| oli | | ... | 20-12-2011 @ 20:41 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 20.12.2011 @ 20:42 PM by oli Didn't train really last week had a day when I did some really s**t power cleans but was too tight so sacked the whole session off and stretched. Then the next session last week I attempted deadlifts I worked up in singles up to 230 and had nothing else left!Hopefully this week will be better 20/12 Back squats 140 x 3, x 3, x 3 all over the place and very slow Power cleans (trying hook grip) 50 x 3 bit ropey 50 x 3 60 x 3 good 60 x 3 best set of lot Push press 60 x 5 70 x 5 80 x 5 90 x 4 lost grip after 4th rep 5th would have been there so wasn't too happy | ||
| oli | | ... | 22-12-2011 @ 16:43 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | 22/12 Deadlifts (belted no straps) Felt pretty tight after squats so had a really good stretch 190 x 5, x 5, x 5, x 5 Was surprised how s**t a few of the sets felt but managed to sort out my form and it felt better Lat pull down 10 x 13, 12 x 8, 12 x 8 Super set with Cable push downs 15 x 10, 15 x 10 , 15 x 10 | ||
| oli | | ... | 09-01-2012 @ 19:07 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | 9/1 First session back properly after Xmas. Done a bit of this and that but nothing major last week. Dreading the next few weeks after how today's squats felt Bk sq 130 x 3, x 3, x 3 Thought I would start really light and work my way back up but my line and technique was so bad it actually felt really heavy. Not a good start Power cleans 60 x 3 , x 3, x 3 hook grip again Front squats 70 x 3, x 3 wasn't too bad was surprised how good they felt Leg press This was rushed at the end as was running out of time 200 x 5, x 5 | ||
| oli | | Hopefully a journal comeback (again) | 20-03-2013 @ 10:29 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | It's been along time since posting on here. Had a few problems last year whih resulted in me not really training for around 7 months. October I started trying some Olympic lifting (well at least attempting to). Snatching is completely alien to me but is still a working progress. Cleans have been ok but have been doing then abit longer. Possibly will try another strongman comp at some point but will have to try events first to see how badly I do! Last weeks training plus Mondays 11/3 Had a really s**t session with cleans last week so had someone watching form Power cleans Warmed up 90 x 2 + full clean + split jerk 100 x 3 105 x 2 105 x 1+full clean + split jerk 110 x 1 + full clean + split jerk all PBS 115 x 1+ full clean + split jerk all PBS Full clean 120 x 1+ split jerk all pbs Very happy with these felt like I could have power cleaned the 120 but thought I would leave it where it was for now. Front squat 110 x 3 120 x 3 120 x 3 13/3 Snatch balance to warm up Bar x 3, bar x 3 40 x 3 40 x 3 Snatch 40 x 3 40 x 3 50 x 3 50 x 3 50 x 3 All felt s**t Snatch pull 80 x 3 80 x 3 80 x 3 Bk squat 152.5 x 3, x 3, x 3 Things are slowly coming together but not quiet there yet I think I have spent too much time on 40kg which has made certain parts of the lift s**t as when i went to 50 it felt better will try the same next week 22/3 Long session today Split jerk 97.5 x 2, x 2 Push press 92.5 x 5, x 5 Axle clean and press for reps first time trying as James said about maybe doing midlands so thought I would have a go 70 x 2 80 x 2 90 x 1 105 x 1 pp x 1 split jerk felt easy enough will try and add 1 or 2 reps each week until I can't Deads 205 x 3 210 x 3, x 3 starting to feel hard now Bench 112.5 x 5 , x 5 , x 5 Dips Bw + 30kg x 6, x 6, x 6 Bicep curls Done 18/3 Snatch time again Snatch bal Bar x 3, x 3 40 x 3, x 3 Snatch 40 x 3 45 x 3 50 x 3 55 x 2 60 x 1, x 1 Felt better than last week Snatch pull 80 x 3, x 3, x 3 Bk squat 155 x 3, x 3, x 3 Training today so will see how that goes Hopefully can keep this going as losing track of some things I've done | ||
| oli | | ... | 22-03-2013 @ 19:45 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | 20/3 The PBS on the cleans gave me maybe abit too much confidence so today was quite rubbish. I wasn't too happy but will try and be abit more realistic next week Power cleans 100+ 1 jerk 110 x 1 before I went to jerk I went to reposition my hands and somehow dropped the bar off my chest 115 x f was hoping for 2 110 x 1 110 x 2+ jerk 110 x 2 + jerk 110 x 2 missed jerk Went to do full cleans and f**ked everything up head wasn't in it so after quite a few failed attempts i stopped Front squat 120 x 3, 120 x 3 22/3 Split jerk 100 x 2 100 x 2 These felt strange and very hard which I didn't understand as last week felt pretty easy Push press 95 x 5 95 x 5 Axle clean and press 105 x 4 (2 push press, 2 split jerks) After doing these i realised why my jerks were hard. I jerking on the opposite foot to which I do normally not sure how i did it but I did Deads 210 x 3, x 3, x 3 Had a big rest before 3rd and cooled down too much which made it feel harder Bench 115 x 5, x 5, x 5 Think will go to 4's next week Bit of rushed incline machine and barbell curls and home!! | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 22-03-2013 @ 20:24 |
not particularly well educated Member 85, 11010 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | be good if you do the midlands oli , me matt and beefy are all doing it. | ||
| oli | | ... | 23-03-2013 @ 10:36 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | It would be good to do midlands ed definatley. Going to give stones a go on wedsnesday if they go ok then I will 100% put my name down | ||
| oli | | ... | 28-03-2013 @ 07:15 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | 25/3 Hips feel like they are getting tighter and tighter at the minute so knew this session was going to be difficult Snatch balance Bar x 3, x 3 40 x 3 45 x 3 Snatch 40 x 3, x 3 50 x 2, x 2 55 x 2 60 x 1 then failed a few knew things wernt going to get any better so moved on Snatch pull 85 x 3, x 3, x 3 Bk squat 157.5 x 3, x 3, x 3 27/3 Power cleans 90 x 1 100 x 1 110 x 1+1 was meant to do 2 but jerked first rep then lost my head 100 x 2+1, x 2+1, x 2+1 the jerks all ended up s**t being pressed out Front squat 120 x 3, x 3, x 3 Stones Worked out I havnt done these for around a year and a half so knew that it was going to be tough All loaded to 52 80 x 2 100 x 1 120 x 4 fails Luckily at this point James turned up and I asked to him look at what I was doing wrong 120 x 1, x 1, x 1 Ended up holding stone too low when I lapped it so I just couldn't quite get enough height on it James suggested holding it abit more under my chin and closer to my chest and it worked. Still wasn't as good as I had wished for so still not sure whether to put my name down for midlands or not so will try stones again next week and hopefully they go abit better | ||
| oli | | ... | 30-03-2013 @ 12:17 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 30.03.2013 @ 12:18 PM by oli 29/3Split jerks 102.5 x 2, x 2 Push press 97.5x 5, x 5 Axle one clean then press 105 x 3 failed 4th which was a jerk Back felt tight and pressing had no leg drive at all Deads 212.5 x 3, x 3, x 3 Ok session disappointed with the axle but everything else went well. Changing around sessions next week as the week after I won't be able to train so hopefully axle will go better and stones too. Will try yolk and farmers on Monday/Tuesday aswell | ||
| oli | | ... | 03-04-2013 @ 20:04 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | 2/4 Snatch balance Bar x 3, x 3 40 x 3 45 x 3 Power snatch 40 x 3 45 x 3 50 x 3 Bk squat 160 x 3, x 3, x 3 Felt easy enough but knees clicking a lot which put me off alittle Yolk and farmers medley 245 yolk - 110 farmers Run 1 - 31.9 secs Run 2 - 29.8 secs Was wrecked after this as havnt done it in so long but hopefully will be able to better my time every week 3/4 Power cleans 100 x 3, x 3 Front squat 122.5 x 3, x 3 Did 115 sandbag carry run for 25 metres ish with a turn halfway Stones to 53 80 x 1 100 x f a couple didn't expect this and was not happy played around with technique then tried again 100 x 2 120 x 2 132 x f not quite right on technique still 132 over 48 inch yolk x 1 Was really tired today so hoping that next time i do this again it will be better. Since I did 132 stone will be putting my name down for midlands and see how I get on | ||
| oli | | ... | 18-04-2013 @ 10:10 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Had a week off last week as was visiting parents so just ate a lot of food and not a lot else. Weighed in at around 94kg on Monday so need to watch my food from now on! 15/4 Axle for reps 105 x 3 (2 push press and 1 jerk) 105 x 5 (all push press) Deads 215 x 3, x 3, x 3 225 x 1 235 x 1 Felt like a great session back wasn't expecting to to go aswell as it did so very happy 17 /4 Stones to 48 inches 80 x 3 100 x 1 120 x 1 135 x 1 went for second but just missed it 135 x 2 Pleased with this session too. Farmers and yolk medley to to go on Friday hopefully that goes aswell as last two sessions have | ||
| James26 | | ... | 18-04-2013 @ 10:43 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Definitely got to do the qualifier now mate, decent lifting there! What time you training on Friday? I wouldn't mind doing some yoke and farmers but won't be in till 6.45. Also, need you to teach me how to do cleans! | ||
| oli | | ... | 18-04-2013 @ 12:45 |
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 18.04.2013 @ 12:46 PM by oli Cheers James. Cheque went in the post this morning to Dave meer so am definatley in!Afraid I'm training at 2 mate and need to be out by 3:15 to get to do the school run. I'm on lates next week If your about though for the cleans. | ||
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