WOODY ALLEN SYNDROME
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| andydanjosh |  | ... | 20-09-2010 @ 22:09 |
 ^^ thats me that is !! ^^ (the hair is a wig) Member 776, 8709 posts SQ 140, BP 127.5, DL 180447.5 kgs @ 74kgs UnEq | good bench session martin. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 06-10-2010 @ 09:12 |
 Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Just back after two weeks away. Quick update Thursday 24th - Bench - warm up then 140 x 5 x 4, then 140 x 4. Deads tickover up to 140. Monday 27th - Bench - warm up, singles with 130, 140, 150, needed touch on 160, slightly worrying. WDFPA Raw Bench, Sat 2nd Warmed up to a pair with 140. Felt heavy, but it sometimes does in the warm up, then 152.5 - fail 152.5 - fail 152.5 - pass, just! Those who drop in here from time to time will be as totally confused as I was. Came third in masters 3, first time I've ever been beaten when not injured. Winner got 162.5 at a lighter bodyweight, would have needed 165 to win. Equipped Bench, 2 hours later Hardly any warm up, just shirt on and 160 for 2 (no touch) and 170 for 1 (Nearly touched). Planned to open 192.5 but dropped it 10 after the earlier experience. 182.5 - fail 182.5 - pass, just 197.5 - failed. Won M3 title, 4th on platform. Changed shirt for third lift and nearly got it to be fair, stalled 2/3 of the way up. Raw Deadlifts, Sunday 3rd 170 - pass 192.5 - pass (pb) 200 - fail, couldn't get it moving. Won M3 title, 3rd or 4th on platform, not sure. Equipped deadlifts, an hour or so later. Never been in a deadlift suit before. 180 - pass, not really ready, no belt on, was told there was a 10 minute gap between flights, then my name was announced as I blithely listened to ipod full blast and had to rush on to beat the clock. 195 - fail, didn't listen to Marc's advice on breathing, did the exact opposite tbh! 197.5 - this would have taken the lead on the platform, but it felt nailed to the floor. Tbh I don't think I could have done 150 by this stage. Won M3 title, second on platform. Reflections. The usual WDFPF overseas organised chaos. Each time I go I swear it's my last but I keep going back for more! I reckon I was about 6% down strengthwise, Problems included taking the holiday before the comp rather than after it, eating s**te for a week beforehand (you are what you eat?!), hot climate, having to take off weight both mornings, only reweighed at 9.25 both days, bit of personal stress on a couple of the days leading up to it. Embrarrassingly crappy medals, most of the entry fee was spent on a top grade bench, bar and Eleiko plates. Great for Maltese, but the people that paid for them will never see them again. Lots of complaints especially from Italians, some of whom behaved very badly at the presentation. The bench was held outside on the balcony, which sloped for drainage purposes, as balconies do! So I suppose it was really the slightly inclined bench press that I competed in. Still, came back with friendships made or renewed, 3 M3 titles, and a deadlift pb. EPF Bench Masters in France in 3 weeks. If 152.5 feels light tomorrow I'll know I'm back on the right track. Otherwise, oh s**t... | ||
| 40_plus | | ... | 06-10-2010 @ 14:33 |
 and thats just his waistline Member 391, 2799 posts SQ 217.5, BP 152.5, DL 272.5642.5 kgs @ 89.1kgs UnEq | Well done Martin. Feel good to be World Champion? | ||
| JC | | ... | 06-10-2010 @ 14:36 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Good write up Martin and great work mate | ||
| kopec56 | | ... | 06-10-2010 @ 15:13 |
 blessed with mong strength Member 474, 866 posts SQ 222.5, BP 165, DL 260647.5 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | good stuff m8 if i remember right it was the italians behaving like t**ts in bradford last year  | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 06-10-2010 @ 16:30 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Thanks guys - and it was the Europeans mate. Titles feel good, gutted to lift so little and not win raw bench, so mixed feelings. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 07-10-2010 @ 19:02 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | First bench session back. Bar for 10 60 for 8 80 for 5 100 for 4 120 for 3 130 for 1 140 for 1 150 for 1 160 - fail 152.5 for 1 130 for 5 x 3 sets. Definitely lost 5 - 10 Kg off my raw bench overnight. Gutted. All shirted between now and Luxembourg in 2 weeks time. Let's see what proper eating and training can do over the next two weeks. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 08-10-2010 @ 15:03 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Back Workout Lats Normal - 2 sets of 10 with 8 to warm up, then 3 sets of 10 with 10 Hammer - 3 sets of 10 with 11 Close Grip - 3 sets of 10 with 12 Rotary - 3 sets of 10 with bottom peg Back Rowing - 3 sets of 10 with 14 Seated Chest Supported Rows - 3 sets of 10 with 16 (normal grip); 3 sets of 10 with 18 (hammer grip). I was at my strongest when I did my back workout religiously every week. Coincidence, or something to learn from? Shirted bench tomorrow... | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 09-10-2010 @ 14:34 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Bench Bar for 10 40 for 10 60 for 8 80 for 5 100 for 5 120 for 3 135 for 1 145 for 1 155 for 1. Shirt on (old SK) 180 for 1 - to 3 inches, no touch 190 for 1 - to 3 inches, touch. Raw 155 seemed on the limit, but plenty left equipped. Go again Monday. | ||
| moz | | ... | 09-10-2010 @ 15:20 |
 Feasting on humble pie. Member 51, 1692 posts SQ 227.5, BP 185, DL 272.5685.0 kgs @ 90.4kgs UnEq | Martin1956 said:Thanks guys - and it was the Europeans mate. Titles feel good, gutted to lift so little and not win raw bench, so mixed feelings. Pffft you won M3 benchpress. Who gives a monkeys about the raw stuff? | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 09-10-2010 @ 18:41 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Thanks Moz, but as you know everyone in powerlifting wins titles  , so I feel I need to lift better numbers to overcome my inadequacy issues  . | ||
| moz | | ... | 10-10-2010 @ 10:42 |
Feasting on humble pie. Member 51, 1692 posts SQ 227.5, BP 185, DL 272.5685.0 kgs @ 90.4kgs UnEq | I understand mate, more titles more it compensates  Seriously I think it's good that you've lost. Had it your own way for to long. Gonna have to push it now mate. This will make you a better lifter. Kick there ass next time | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 11-10-2010 @ 09:34 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | I won't be doing BDFPA M3 any more after this year. M4 next year. New records to chase. One last chance to improve on existing British record at the NW qualifier in December. Really need to put it over 200 to set a decent target for those that follow. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 12-10-2010 @ 10:19 |
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Monday's Bench. Been s**tting through the eye of a needle Sunday evening and Monday morning, so went with sore guts and no expectations. Bar for 10 40 for 10 60 for 8 80 for 5 100 for 4 120 for 3 140 for 2. Old SK on, everything to a 3 inch board 180 for 1 - good, but not easy 190 for 1 - possibly the best equipped rep I've ever done, timed it perfectly 200 for 1 - but of a struggle, but got it locked out Shirt off and 140 for 3 130 for 5 120 for 8 110 for 10. It's coming back, three bench sessions to go... | ||
| marc | | ... | 12-10-2010 @ 12:25 |
 Dancing queenfeel the beat from the tambourine Member 84, 2415 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | Hey best of luck dooooood, i wouldn't let the maltesse foray bother you to much mi duck everyone was a little below par in the heat. | ||
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