A journal of non-negligible strength gains
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| macroth |  | ... | 06-05-2014 @ 16:30 |
 no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 06.05.2014 @ 16:31 PM by macroth Press... 55x3 65x3 72.5x6 Wanted 7, but 6th was a grinder. Log ... 80 85 90 95 100x1 PB Triple digits milestone win.  Technique crap as ever but it went up. Chinned myself on the way up, blood was spilt.  Better lockout than Big Z.  | ||
| macroth | | ... | 09-05-2014 @ 08:01 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Yesterday DL ... 150x3 172.5x3 192.5x12 (with straps, as practice for the deadlift event in June and to save my grip for farmers) I know the relationship between reps and 1RM is a bit tenuous with those kind of numbers, but according to the spreadsheet I'm entering some interesting territory. Some reps were a bit rushed, lower back wasn't as solid as it should be.Farmer's pickup + hold 20” 95x1 105x2 115x1 Farmer's walk 12m 125x2 | ||
| macroth | | ... | 12-05-2014 @ 16:02 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Saturday: Started on some 50kg log reppage, then got interrupted, then had to leave. I could really do with more events training.  Today Bench ... 80x3 92.5x3 102.5x11 Last rep = grind. 1-arm DB press 20kg 4x8 each side Some sprints on the erg, not as solid as hoped. | ||
| macroth | | ... | 14-05-2014 @ 14:52 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Squat ... 107.5x3 125x3 140x10 Onwards and slowly upwards. Endless faffing about trying to find a free Android app that offers a half-decent, easy-to-use interval timer. Apparently no such thing exists.  Squat unrack+hold 1 minute 200 250 290x2 Strict log 50 8x5 For instant pressing gains through cheap volume training. I think. | ||
| macroth | | ... | 16-05-2014 @ 14:41 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Press: ... 60x5 67.5x3 75x5 Press is stalled again, at the 85/87.5 mark again, always, again, f**k. I'm going to reset like a motherf**ker and just do high reps for a while. b**chweight volume training: Z press 30kg 5x10 KB cl+p 10/arm 16, 20, 24kg Conditioning: 4 minutes of light snatches and burpees. | ||
| deleted2_20210523 | | ... | 16-05-2014 @ 14:46 |
Member 2606, 11453 posts SQ 170, BP 117.5, DL 215502.5 kgs @ 91.6kgs UnEq | deleted | ||
| EllD90 | | ... | 16-05-2014 @ 15:22 |
 Member 4522, 1898 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 245620.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | I don't follow a plan for OHP, did a mixture of seated db press and strict press. But always got in plenty of volume. My 5RM was 72.5kg when I managed a 90kg strict press. Would be surprised if you couldn't hit that now! | ||
| macroth | | ... | 16-05-2014 @ 15:49 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | kirkynick said:192.5 x 12 is big deadlifting. Thanks! That's one lift that's definitely going in the right direction. | ||
| macroth | | ... | 16-05-2014 @ 15:56 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | EllD90 said:I don't follow a plan for OHP, did a mixture of seated db press and strict press. But always got in plenty of volume. My 5RM was 72.5kg when I managed a 90kg strict press. Would be surprised if you couldn't hit that now! I definitely need to do more volume. My rep-to-1RM maths are usually pretty reliable. I might try 87.5 next week just to get a PB, but 90 would be a pleasant surprise. | ||
| macroth | | ... | 18-05-2014 @ 20:13 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Saturday: Log Some light c+p, then on to heavier cleans, up to 110x1,1 which I believe is the most I've cleaned on the log. Axle clean+push-jerk Every minute on the minute for 8’: 75kgx3 85kg sandbag load to 48”/122cm platform, max reps in 60s 6,6,6 A bit of arm over arm and sled drags (weight irrelevant, high friction flooring). | ||
| macroth | | ... | 19-05-2014 @ 15:11 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 19.05.2014 @ 15:12 PM by macroth DL162.5x5 182.5x3 205x11 Had dreams of 12+, but 11 is still progress. 205x5(tng) Just trying out touch and go as a possible strategy for a repping challenge in June. Not sure I like it. 4m rope climbs, arms only, (1xfrom the floor+1xjump and finish)x2 Intervals on the erg, 3647m over 12 minutes total work time (1:38.7/500m average) | ||
| EllD90 | | ... | 19-05-2014 @ 15:18 |
Member 4522, 1898 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 245620.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Strong pulling! You planning on testing out your bench & deadlift anytime soon? | ||
| deleted2_20210523 | | ... | 19-05-2014 @ 15:21 |
Member 2606, 11453 posts SQ 170, BP 117.5, DL 215502.5 kgs @ 91.6kgs UnEq | deleted | ||
| macroth | | ... | 19-05-2014 @ 15:46 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | EllD90 said:Strong pulling! You planning on testing out your bench & deadlift anytime soon? Thanks! Not before the end of June. I've got a 200xreps friendly competition on June 7th and 240xreps as a strongman event on the 21st, so I'll just keep working on reps until then. I'll probably test out my bench and squat as well at that point, then start a new cycle/programme. | ||
| macroth | | ... | 19-05-2014 @ 15:46 |
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | kirkynick said:205x11 is even better  I do arm only rope climbs too. I love/hate rope climbs and am determined to improve. Our ropes are a bit thin, my hands and grip take a beating. | ||
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