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| samue1son |  | Journal of a nobody | 25-06-2013 @ 15:54 |
 Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Heck, if everybody is doing a journal then I'll do one too! Who am I? A big galute with a 6ft6 frame who looks stronger than he really is. I've left boxing and martial arts and just want to lift now - surprisingly, I've convinced myself I could get pretty strong (by the layman standard). My numbers are far from high and I train in a council operated gym where bro science and technique means most of my progress is through self correcting. Enough of the ramble. Here's roughly what my current work out looks like: | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 25-06-2013 @ 16:04 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | I don't believe in doing X out of 7 days a week. I firmly believe that if my body is healed, I should train again. I mostly stick with the 5x5 (you all know it right?). I do 3 days over 7 usually with squats, bench, deadlift & squats, rows, shoulder press. Rinse and repeat then test the max. To stop being stale, I've more recently (4 weeks) dedicated sessions like this: Squats. High rep warm ups for 2/3 sets. 20 x 60kg Adding increments of 5 a side until I'm really hot. 10 x 70kg 10 x 80kg 8 x 90kg 6 x 100kg 4 x 120kg 2 x 140kg 1 x 150 1 x 180 10x 100kg. 20x 80kg. Then into bench which is almost identical but I'll go to 1 x 150 and back down again. 2 days later I'll hit deadlifts without a belt, straps or chalk. Deadlifts I find I can't rep out as much because my back tires far quicker than my legs. Does that hold up with what you experience? I row to warm up to ensure my body is hot. I don't feel any need to do much in the way of warm up sets for deadlifts. stop me if you think that is absured but I can lift heavier and quicker than my legs. I'll go 70 x 10 90 x 8 110 x 6 130 x 5 140 x 4 160 x 2 180 x 1 190 x 1 maybe one sort of cool down set to stop me stiffening up. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 25-06-2013 @ 16:10 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | for my shoulders; I pretty much only do strict military press. I have to warm up a lot for shoulder pressing. 10-15 x 40kg 10 x 40kg 8-10 x 60kg 6 x 80kg 2 x 90kg Then some forced negatives on 100kg+ Although I rest between those sets for maybe 2 minutes. I dislocated a shoulder many years ago and it's healed but there's an underlying weakness. I'll even throw in some bicep workout on the same day as shoulders. Although my totals aren't huge, I'm fairly strong all around (I think). I strict curl 60kg with the barbell for 4/6 reps and hammer curl 35kg dumbbells with good form. I know biceps strength isn't a measurement of a strongman but I realise that I am strong all over and I'm pretty fit which strongmen often aren't. I'm not prone to inury either, even though I've had two injuries that stopped my ambition to box seriously. I can lift heavy things but I'm not as mobile as I wanted. I'm just rambling now. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 25-06-2013 @ 16:14 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Anyway, short of travelling I just find that I'm unlikely to ever find a place to figure out strongman training. I just have weights to lift and I live in a 40square foot flat. I have started pushing the car for workouts though. What else can I do short of wrestling a cow in a field? | ||
| TravisFandango | | ... | 25-06-2013 @ 16:17 |
Member 1093, 5446 posts SQ 160, BP 105, DL 225490.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | samue1son said:Anyway, short of travelling I just find that I'm unlikely to ever find a place to figure out strongman training. I just have weights to lift and I live in a 40square foot flat. I have started pushing the car for workouts though. What else can I do short of wrestling a cow in a field? Travel. Got to be done sometimes. | ||
| Big_Vess | | ... | 25-06-2013 @ 16:40 |
I am pro for the dish Member 934, 998 posts SQ 205, BP 157.5, DL 215577.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | best of luck with the journal. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 02-07-2013 @ 14:40 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | I've given myself an aim, for the beginning of the new year = a 600 total. I've made the choice to go back and stick with a 5x5 for at least the next 4 months and last night, although not an awesome achievement by anybody's standard, I wacked through my workout last night with ease with my deadlifts fast and furious and with only 60 second break between sets@ 140kg. I felt I should have done sets of 160 though. My squats at 130 for the same rest period and strict press for 80's. Is the 5x5 all it is cut out to be or what? It feels just enough not to kill myself and get it all done within 45 minutes with a decent warm up. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 02-07-2013 @ 14:41 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Plus I'd totally bone Kelly Brook. Just thought I'd throw that one in there. | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 02-07-2013 @ 19:08 |
 as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11330 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 02.07.2013 @ 19:11 PM by Wiegieboard Kelly Brook would get heavy destroyed wouldn't she!Yummy. Seriously! Look at that! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KzfcQosGa08/UFcSRnHNC2I/AAAAAAAACIg/... P.S. Strong squats! Can't wait to see how you progress. I also believe in training when healed but have only got the luxury to do so very recently! | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 08-07-2013 @ 12:32 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | So yesterday I hit the gym. Plenty of food, plenty of rest and a good slow warm up into my squats when all of a sudden, I'm nearly haemoragging from doing 175 for singles. My squat has gone backwards. WTF? My back has been rested, no problems - I did my arms the day before but how on Earth would that affect me? The only plus point from my hour in the gym was that I managed more reps than usual (after doing my singles and doubles). Have you ever experienced regression of weight lifting? If so, what were your reasons? I'm looking for a 200 squat before the close of year. WTF man. Advise me  | ||
| dannyboy73 | | ... | 13-09-2013 @ 14:52 |
Mask it or Casket !! Member 4600, 8166 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 255657.5 kgs @ 90.5kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 13.09.2013 @ 14:53 PM by dannyboy73 Fatigue? Change of depth/ hand possition?Try doing more hyperextensions and good mornings and box squats and heavy ab work (core) to sort the weak links out mate samue1son said:So yesterday I hit the gym. Plenty of food, plenty of rest and a good slow warm up into my squats when all of a sudden, I'm nearly haemoragging from doing 175 for singles. My squat has gone backwards. WTF? My back has been rested, no problems - I did my arms the day before but how on Earth would that affect me? The only plus point from my hour in the gym was that I managed more reps than usual (after doing my singles and doubles). Have you ever experienced regression of weight lifting? If so, what were your reasons? I'm looking for a 200 squat before the close of year. WTF man. Advise me | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 15-09-2013 @ 21:41 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Thanks Danny - I was, for a while trying to go to parallel and stop, where I've always gone as to floor from when I first ever learned. It seemed the parallel thing was pointless and I'd forgotten I was stopping and trying to push out, rather than hitting the hole and pushing out - if you see what I mean? Anyway, I'm back to squatting three times a week, as deep and correcting footwork but I'm going to be putting in some more heavy abs - it's helped over the last several weeks. I didn't realise too, that my deadlifting was countering my squat because I'd be back tired and squatting a couple of days later. Good workout today. 120 ass to ground pause squats. 5 reps, 5 sets. 100 ass to ground quick squats 8 reps, 2 sets. 120 flat bench pause reps, 5 sets of 5. 110 flat bench quick reps, 2 sets of 8. Is it ridiculous that my bench is only 30kg less than my squat? Is there something wrong with me or am I worried over nothing? | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 24-12-2013 @ 13:29 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 24.12.2013 @ 13:32 PM by samue1son Can't wait for 2014. I've set my eyes on giving a powerlifting comp a try as a noob. Need to invest in my singlet and deadlift slippers/socks. Not sure I'll look that macho in such tight clothing though.I've finally started using a belt for deadlifts and realise there isn't anything feminine after all about belting. I hit 200kg deadlift for doubles in 5 or 6 sets with ease. My squat is now at 175 for triples (ass to grass) after some back recovery time and benching is around 150 for triples too. Oh and I now have 100 strict shoulder press - how awesome! I'm dreaming of a 250deadlift next year. 180 bench & 200+ for my squat which is my nemesis, even now. I'll put on 10pounds in 3 days of my wife's Polish cooking. I would like to wish everybody Merry Christmas if you arne't working. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 20-01-2014 @ 20:21 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | Still get tempted to just go back boxing but I find it near impossible to combine p/l with boxing (if I want to take either serious). Deadlifts again tomorrow and only deadlifts. I worked up to 190 for 6's last week and it felt comfy. I can't wait to pull 200s for reps which I feel is just around the corner for this year. I'm consistent in my range of training. I'm 32 years old and I feel about 18, as if I've just started learning but the excitement comes with it. | ||
| samue1son | | ... | 18-02-2014 @ 16:00 |
Member 4416, 1371 posts SQ 210, BP 175, DL 240625.0 kgs @ 122kgs UnEq | So I'm hitting 200 for my deads for 3 reps+ for my maximum working set. I got here by cutting out deadlifting on the same day as squats. I just canny handle it man. I'm really happy too with strict pressing 100kg for shoulders. I believe that seated machine assistance played its part, though I don't want to admit it. Squats are slowly slowly improving, in miniscule increments. Yet, I think they are now my favourite exercise. | ||