REGISTER
 
You are here: Home → Forum → Training Journals → Back to it.

Back to it.

123456

Ramsay777Icon...20-07-2015 @ 21:41 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 20.07.2015 @ 21:42 PM by Ramsay777
Tonight - Pressing

Someone was using the decent bench so I did a lot of warming up with bands and DBs, feeling really good after.

Bench, TnG:
60kg x 6, 8, 10
80kg x 5
100kg x 3
110kg x 5, 5, 5, 5, 10(PB) - All easy, back on track after the shoulder injury. Widened my grip out a bit and it feels much better.

Seated Pin-Press, chin height:
40kg x 5
60kg x 5
80kg x 5
100kg x 4 - Took a wee wobble on the last rep so didn't chance a 5th. These feel decent but I think the dead-stop aggravates my elbow so they won't be a regular feature.

Finished up with a lot of tricep work. Was a decent session back training with Darryn and I feel I've got my drive back. Should be looking for a bench PB in the next month, was going back until that damn car-walk but these things happen.
Ramsay777Icon...21-07-2015 @ 21:22 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 21.07.2015 @ 21:27 PM by Ramsay777
Tonight - Day one of my deadlift "plan"

2" Deficit Deadlifts:
70kg x 5
120kg x 5
150kg x 1
170kg x 1
Belt, straps on:
200kg x 3
220kg x 5, 5, 5 - Swear I'm a better puller from a deficit, these felt really good.

Paused Deadlifts (Around mid-shin)
120kg x 5, 5, 5 - Never done these before and I'm liking them a lot, gonna keep them in.

Pendley Rows:
70kg x 5
80kg x 5
90kg x 5
100kg x 5, 5

Pull Ups:
BW x 8, 9, 9 - Ditched straps after the first set and felt better, u wot m8

DB Rows:
50kg x 10, 10, 10

Biceps, traps, etc. Mega session and a damn enjoyable one.
Ramsay777Icon...23-07-2015 @ 21:12 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 23.07.2015 @ 23:37 PM by Ramsay777
Pressing - No plan whatsoever on entering the gym...

Incline Bench - Paused:
80kg x 5
85kg x 5
90kg x 5
95kg x 5
100kg x 5
105kg x 3
110kg x 3
115kg x 3

Slingshot Bench - Paused:
100kg x 3
110kg x 3
130kg x 3
140kg x 5
150kg x 3
160kg x 1

Finished with a bit of shoulder work. Happy with how my bench is coming on again, gonna pass on overhead for a couple of weeks so looking to get a good bit of work in on the bench and hopefully get a nice number by the end of the summer.

After training we went out to where the local Highland Games field is getting set up to try out the farmers walk event they're holding - ~125kg rocks on with a thin ring bolted into them; awkward as hell but I'll give it a shot for a laugh. Will be lucky to get 5m!
Ramsay777Icon...24-07-2015 @ 19:52 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 24.07.2015 @ 22:20 PM by Ramsay777
This week's 2nd deadlift session.

From 2" mats:
60kg x 5
100kg x 5
140kg x 3
190kg x 3
227.5kg x 8



Seated Rows:
5x10

Pullups:
BW x 3x5

Leg Curls:
20kg, 30kg, 40kg x 20

Was supposed to have the above-parallel box squat in there first but my knee's not up to it this week, hopefully back in action in a week's time.

Farmer's walk tomorrow...
Ramsay777Icon...01-08-2015 @ 18:19 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 01.08.2015 @ 18:19 PM by Ramsay777
Had a few days off, back to it last night:

Bench - TnG:
Upto 115kg x 5, 5, 5, 5, 9 (probably a PB)

Followed with various chest things.

Today's session:

Deadlifts - 2" deficit:
70kg x 5, 5
120kg x 3, 3
170kg x 1
200kg x 1
225kg x 5, 5, 5 - Last set was a tough one but I got them in.
RodgerIcon...02-08-2015 @ 08:14 
Avatar
salad dodger *missing*
Member 1805, 10367 posts
SQ 215, BP 121, DL 240
576.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq		Nice deadlifts and benching mate!
BaconWarriorIcon...03-08-2015 @ 19:01 
**INSERT BACON TAGLINE**
Member 3502, 1009 posts
SQ 240, BP 157.5, DL 275
672.5 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq		All ticking over nicely here, why can't you do normal squats?
Ramsay777Icon...04-08-2015 @ 20:28 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 06.08.2015 @ 19:56 PM by Ramsay777
Thanks men.

Jay, I have tendinitis in my knees, mainly my right that flairs up every so often. Usually due to push-pressing so I've resorted to stricting all my overhead work for the time being and ditching squats until I can come up with some way around it. I've been plagued with it for a couple of years now, hence my terrible squat:deadlift ratio! Once I get this last comp at Gym300 out of the way I'll (finally) get in touch with a physio about it.

Tonight's session (After drinking Saturday and Sunday and lying rough all day yesterday...)

Bench - TnG:
Bar x 10, 10
40kg x 10
60kg x 10
80kg x 5
100kg x 3
Set-up was feeling really good tonight, change of plan...
110kg x 1
130kg x 1
145kg x 1
160kg x 1 - PB!

Slingshot - All reps paused:
140kg x 8

Incline DB Press:
30kg x 10
35kg x 10
40kg x 10

Rear Delt Flys:
3 x 12

A surprisingly very good session. 160kg's a 2.5kg all-time PB and 10kg "recent" PB. Not had anywhere near that weight in my hands for a while and I lost my line making it tougher than it should have been; I'll be pushing this on further yet and hopefully get near the elusive 180kg!
Ramsay777Icon...06-08-2015 @ 19:54 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 08.08.2015 @ 09:14 AM by Ramsay777
Deadlifts - From the floor:
60kg x 5
100kg x 5
140kg x 3
170kg x 1
210kg x 1
240kg x 1
272.5kg x Fail, then after a quick word with myself pulled a slow single.

Wasn't too sure what I was doing with these tonight, warm-ups felt quick and snappy but my lower back felt tired, thought 272.5kg x 3 would have been there.

Deadlifts - From 2" mats and beltless:
190kg x 1
220kg x 1
235kg x 8 (I think, threw my earphones in and got a bit amped)

Finished with some upper back stuff but the last set of deadlifts kinda f**ked me.

Off to Inverness tomorrow for a seminar with Big Z so that should be cool, hopefully re-light the fire in my belly for one last time this year. Training's feeling a bit dull as of late, again.
Ramsay777Icon...10-08-2015 @ 21:31 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq		Seminar was an amazing experience, such a down-to-earth bloke!

Tonight, pressing.

Bench - TnG:
Bar x 10, 10
40kg x 10
60kg x 5
80kg x 5

Set up wasn't feeling too good, didn't feel centered on the bench so through a belt on.
100kg x 3 - way better
120kg x 3
127.5kg x 3
135kg x 3

Slingshot - Paused:
145kg x 7

Barbell Strict Press:
40kg x 5
60kg x 5
80kg x 2
100kg x 1
115kg x F

All felt great and very snappy up to the 115, which would have been a PR but they felt good and I'm happy I can train it again. 120 @ 100 BW would be nice.

Single DB Front Hold:
15kg x ~48s - First time trying this, felt it more in my abs than my delts so I need to get plankin'.

Front raises, lat raises, good session.
ironcolinIcon...11-08-2015 @ 14:40 
Member 2552, 848 posts
SQ 190, BP 160, DL 220
570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq		Seminar inspire you?
Ramsay777Icon...18-08-2015 @ 21:28 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq
Post Edited: 18.08.2015 @ 21:28 PM by Ramsay777
ironcolin said:Seminar inspire you?


It did, it was a really good day, and going out for a massive steak afterwards with Big Z felt a bit surreal! Picked up a few interesting points on training some events.

Body's still shouting for a break though, a wee push on to this last comp at Gym300 and I'll be taking some time away from training I think. Want to take a step back and see where I went wrong this year, certainly didn't put enough effort into my fitness, mobility and general event training - Need to stop chasing gym numbers, train a bit smarter and get much better practiced at events.

This week so far; Last night:

Bench - TnG:
122.5kg x 3
130kg x 3
137.5kg x 3

Strict Log - 1 Clean:
40kg x 5
60kg x 5
80kg x 5
100kg x 5 - Not far from my best, promising seeing as I haven't used a log in 4-5 weeks.

53kg Circus DB - Clean every rep
Right arm x 2, 2, 2

Tonight, deadlifts:

2" Deficit:
70kg x 5, 5
120kg x 3, 3
170kg x 2
200kg x 1
230kg x 5, 5

From the floor:
230kg x 1
250kg x 1, 1, 1

Straight-legged:
170kg x 8, 8

Various rows, rear delts, etc.
Ramsay777Icon...20-08-2015 @ 23:07 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq		Pressing tonight.

Strict Barbell - Pause on chest:
60kg x 5, 5
80kg x 5
95kg x 3, 3, 3

Slingshot Bench - Paused:
100kg x 5
130kg x 3
150kg x 4

TnG Bench:
100kg x 10, 10

53kg Circus DB - Clean every rep
Right Arm - 3, 2 (Messed this set up), 3 - Better
Ramsay777Icon...06-09-2015 @ 18:55 
Avatar
Member 3942, 1107 posts
SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315
675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq		Competed in the Gym300 Comp in Inverness yesterday, knew not to expect much as my training wasn't up to scratch and I could have done with not doing it at all...

Max Deadlift - Starting weight 250kg.

Then took 270 and 290 which went up okay but not spectacular then got 305 for a PB, felt a little tug in my left pec but was feeling strong, upped it to 315kg and I got it after what felt like 3 minutes (no hitching though!) and this somehow got me the event win. Delighted.

Overhead Medley - 75kg monster DB, 110kg axle, 120kg log.

Cleaned the DB (that was actually a PB in itself), tried to press it but just couldn't get it sat right, decked it and cleaned it again but left it there, got me joint last with 2 others. This went exactly as I expected it to, I will be purchasing a monster DB soon...

Loading Medley - 5m out - 95kg keg, 115kg sandbag, 100kg granite block, 130kg anvil.

Was 3rd out so managed to get an idea with the anvil which seemed to be the biggest problem, everything went in okay apart form my odd waddling with the anvil - "smashed" this by my usual loading standards, think I came 3rd.

Thor Hammer Hold - 15kg
Was up against my training partner Darryn, beat him by a few seconds with just over a minute I think. Probably 5th place though.

Yoke into Hussafel Stone Carry - 320kg yoke, 100kg stone, 15m run.

Not touched a yoke in over 2 months and this thing was wobbly as hell compared to what I'm used to, made hard work of the 15m with a couple of drops. had nothing left for the stone and couldn't even pick it up, s**te.

Stone Over Yoke - 135kg

Back and hammies were goosed by this point, was sitting 4th and too far away from Darryn in 3rd unless he somehow managed to come last. Stone felt a bit dusty and the first rep went up slow, popped another 3 up fairly comfortably and had a couple of attempts at a 5th but I had nothing left.

4th place overall. The sun was shining and it was a very slick comp, probably the best I've done. Day went exactly how I expected apart from my deadlift, I'm gonna make sure I'm a contender for that Scottish u105 record next year.
OxmanIcon...07-09-2015 @ 15:26 
Avatar
Likes tight rubber
Member 2981, 11067 posts
SQ 242.5, BP 192.5, DL 330
765.0 kgs @ 92.9kgs UnEq		Awesome work in the comp mate and that deadlift...wow!! Grin Cool

123456

You are here: Home → Forum → Training Journals → Back to it.
RETURN TO TOP
© Sugden Barbell 2026 Privacy - Terms & Conditions