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| Ramsay777 |  | ... | 07-09-2015 @ 23:18 |
 Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 07.09.2015 @ 23:18 PM by Ramsay777 Oxman said:Awesome work in the comp mate and that deadlift...wow!!   Thank you very much bud! I think the deadlift can mainly be attributed to the fact I always train on an incredibly s**t, stiff bar; we used a texas deadlift bar at the comp. Reckon if i had one to train with and learned to use the bend I could add some kg pretty fast to that 315... | ||
| ironcolin |  | ... | 08-09-2015 @ 10:32 |
Member 2552, 848 posts SQ 190, BP 160, DL 220570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Well done on the comp bud. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 14-11-2015 @ 18:10 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 14.11.2015 @ 19:02 PM by Ramsay777 So gave strength training a miss for a couple of months and just kept ticking over doing some bodybuilding training and rehab for bits and pieces. A qualifier got announced the other day for Scotland's Strongest Man u105kg in January which came as a bit of a surprised, so it's back to the grind!SSM u105kg Qualifier is 240kg DL for reps, 105kg log for reps, 130kg stone for reps and 130kg farmers for 20m, not a bad comp for me provided I work on my fitness and farmers over the next 10 weeks. 14/11/15 Front Squats: - Cross-arm Bar x 5, 5, 5 40kg x 5, 5, 5 60kg x 3 80kg x 3 100kg x 1 90kg x 5 80kg x 8 Did these more to activate my quads for deadlifting. Started using a DL suit last week and feel i need to squat down more in relation to my usual DL form to get something out of it, so kept these light for a bit of pre-exhaust. Deadlifts: 60kg x 5 100kg x 5 (Suit on, trying to get used to the feel of wearing it) 140kg x 3, 3 180kg x 3 210kg x 3 240kg x 3, 1 - Planned a second triple but the first rep was slow, left it there for today. No idea if I'm getting anything out of the suit as these weights should go up okay anyway. Will keep training with it for the time being. Using a Titan Velocity which is sized for a 110kg lifter and I'm currently about 102kg, so it's a little big. Pause Deadlifts (suit off): Stopping just below the knee 140kg x 3 165kg x 3, 3, 3 - Liking these. Finished with lat pulldowns, pendley rows and facepulls. Second deadlift session back in about 8 weeks, quite happy with how things are sitting. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 16-11-2015 @ 21:07 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 16.11.2015 @ 21:07 PM by Ramsay777 Tonight, pressing:Reverse-band Swiss-bar Z-press - lol - (bands completely dropping out just above head height): 75kg x 3 90kg x 3 105kg x 1 - Got a bit of a shock with this, was planning 3x3. 95kg x 3, 3, 3 Not sure what to make of these, probably a bit of a waste of time, just me trying to avoid using a log. Bench: 60kg x 10 80kg x 10 100kg x 3 115kg x 1 130kg x 1, 1, 1 117.5kg x 3 105kg x 5 Bench wasn't moving too great tonight, but I've been away from it for a while. Dips: BW x 5x10 Reverse Pec-Deck and facepulls to finish, not a great session but probably what I deserved after drinking so much on Saturday night. Back on track for squats tomorrow. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 17-11-2015 @ 21:14 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 17.11.2015 @ 21:15 PM by Ramsay777 Sqwats tonight.Front Squats: 40kg x 5, 5, 5 60kg x 5 80kg x 2 100kg x 2 125kg x 1, 1, 1 10 second holds - 140kg, 154kg, 170kg 112.5kg x 3 100kg x 5 Really getting in to the groove with the cross-arm rack position now, can't be far of a PB on these soon, actually. Above-Parallel Box Squats: 100kg x 5 140kg x 5 170kg x 10, 10, 10 Been edging these up for weeks now, hopefully hit 180kg for 3x10 soon, they ain't ideal but at least I'm giving my legs some kind of work while still keeping my knees happy. Hoping to start some low-volume "real" squats in a couple of weeks. Romanian Deadlifts 60kg x 12, 100kg x 12 140kg x 12 Glute-Ham Raise: BW x 3x10 Decent session, can't complain at the moment. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 20-11-2015 @ 21:42 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Plate-loadable DB from Celtic Strength arrived last night, so tonight was it's maiden session... Loads of light upper back stuff for a warmup, then thought I'd have a quick shot of the axle for the first time in too long. Axle FtOH: 45kg x 3, 3, 3 55kg x 3 65kg x 3 75kg x 3 85kg x 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 Felt alright, capable of power cleaning all of these but wanted to practice continental cleans as I've never really done them. Monster DB: - 30kg empty, right arm only. (Reps from shoulder) 30kg x 3, 3, 3 35kg x 3 40kg x 3 (FtOH) 45kg x 3 50kg x 1, 1, 1 - Very little rest, alternating reps with training buddy. This exact same piece of kit made a fool of me in my last comp so I'll be putting a bit of work into this, messed about a lot with positioning on my shoulder and I think I've found something to work with, will try and get more reps in on 50kg for the time being until I gain confidence, hopefully start to get some work in with my left arm too. Finished with some Arnold press, dips and upper back. Looking forward to my next session with the DB. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 04-01-2016 @ 18:24 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 04.01.2016 @ 18:29 PM by Ramsay777 "New year new me"Was going to be moving down the powerlifting route this year, and maybe I will, but watching WSM over the holiday has got my head in it again, Scots u105kg qualifer in under 3 weeks. Hopefully then I'll have the option later in the year... Had the chance to train stones today so got a quick one in: 100kg x 5 120kg x 3, 3 All to our highest platform which I think is around the 52" mark, comfortable enough considering I haven't touch them since September. From lap to platform felt very strong, pick up with the hardest bit. Back to work after the Christmas binge tomorrow, so things should get going again once I get some routine in my life. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 06-01-2016 @ 22:54 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 06.01.2016 @ 22:56 PM by Ramsay777 Last night:40m run (D&T at 20m) - 70kg x 3 Shrugs - 70kg x 3x10 Done in 10 minutes, the 40m runs gassed me pretty bad. Should make the most of being able to use these at any time and bring farmers up to be a good event for me, probably won't though. Tonight, stones - Highest platform: 100kg x 5 120kg x 5, 5 Really happy with this session, felt strong and fitness was good. | ||
| Benvie | | ... | 06-01-2016 @ 23:30 |
 embarrasingly poor bench Member 2684, 4043 posts SQ 240, BP 135, DL 275650.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | Solid stones there. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 09-01-2016 @ 11:41 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 09.01.2016 @ 11:47 AM by Ramsay777 Thanks, probably my best stone session to date.Last night, squats and deads: Squats: Upto 150kg x 5 Squats were okay, pretty confident. Rushed my warmup a bit and my line didn't feel as good as it did last time, expected a couple more reps. Will stay around the 150kg mark for a couple of weeks, still working with my new stance. Deadlifts: 60kg x 5 100kg x 5 (Suit + belt on) 140kg x 3 180kg x 3 220kg x 7 in 55secs Still don't know what to make of this suit for deadlifting, totally screwed my breathing so I think I'll be better without it, certainly for max reps. I should be looking at double figures with 220. Will go raw next session and take it from there regarding this comp... | ||
| shortandmighty | | ... | 09-01-2016 @ 12:37 |
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | I have the same issue with my suit as you. Just can't breathing right to rep with it. The weight feels like nothing but I can only get about 4 reps and I'm dieing. | ||
| BaconWarrior | | ... | 09-01-2016 @ 13:06 |
**INSERT BACON TAGLINE** Member 3502, 1009 posts SQ 240, BP 157.5, DL 275672.5 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 09.01.2016 @ 13:09 PM by BaconWarrior Ramsay777 said:Thanks, probably my best stone session to date. Last night, squats and deads: Squats: Upto 150kg x 5 Squats were okay, pretty confident. Rushed my warmup a bit and my line didn't feel as good as it did last time, expected a couple more reps. Will stay around the 150kg mark for a couple of weeks, still working with my new stance. Deadlifts: 60kg x 5 100kg x 5 (Suit + belt on) 140kg x 3 180kg x 3 220kg x 7 in 55secs Still don't know what to make of this suit for deadlifting, totally screwed my breathing so I think I'll be better without it, certainly for max reps. I should be looking at double figures with 220. Will go raw next session and take it from there regarding this comp... Maybe get some hypoxia training on the go! Jokes aside (although it could be an idea), maybe keep the suit for maximal/ high percentage work and just go raw for rep/ volume work? Also, you've been making some nice progress lately! | ||
| Benvie | | ... | 09-01-2016 @ 19:02 |
embarrasingly poor bench Member 2684, 4043 posts SQ 240, BP 135, DL 275650.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | It took me ages to get the hang of pulling for reps in the suit and I think that had a lot to do with me losing some weight/the suit stretching a bit. By the looks of things you'd be stronger without the suit, still solid pulling though. Gonna be some high reps at 240 in the comp. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 11-01-2016 @ 21:20 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 11.01.2016 @ 21:24 PM by Ramsay777 shortandmighty said:I have the same issue with my suit as you. Just can't breathing right to rep with it. The weight feels like nothing but I can only get about 4 reps and I'm dieing. Yeah I'm thinking I'll trying working it for triples and less. BaconWarrior said: Maybe get some hypoxia training on the go! Jokes aside (although it could be an idea), maybe keep the suit for maximal/ high percentage work and just go raw for rep/ volume work? Also, you've been making some nice progress lately! I had to google "hypoxia" Defo thinking I'll go raw for max reps, will try and keep in with the suit though. Thanks but I've been spinning my wheels the past few months and wasted a lot of prep time! Some things are headed in the right direction now though.Benvie said: By the looks of things you'd be stronger without the suit, still solid pulling though. Gonna be some high reps at 240 in the comp. I think double figures will be hit in every event, I'm dreading the log and farmers but hoping to make up points on the stones and deadlifts! Tonight's sesh, first overhead pressing in around a month due to some shoulder issues... Log - FtOH, strict: 40kg x 5, 5, 5 - Lot of rolling and stretching my lats between these, helps a lot. 60kg x 5 75kg x 5 90kg x 3 Left it there as I resorted to curl-cleaning these, knees felt tight and didn't want to risk full-cleaning. Swiss-Bar strict press: 45kg x 5 65kg x 5 75kg x 3, 3, 3 Slingshot bench: 100kg x 10, 10, 10 Upper back and biceps to finish. OK session, my cleaning method on the log prevented 1-motions which I generally use for FtOH, hopefully get them in next time. Overhead took a backseat as I was having some pain down my sides at lock-out, rolling the hell outta my lats and rear delts seems to sort this though, should've thought about that sooner, panicking a bit about this comp now. | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 12-01-2016 @ 20:17 |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 12.01.2016 @ 20:20 PM by Ramsay777 Squats again tonight.Back Squat - Barefoot, yet another tweak in my quest to find pain-free squats: 60kg x 5, 5 80kg x 5 100kg x 3 130kg x 3 150kg x 6 - 1 up on last time, progress I guess! 125kg x 5, 5 These felt pretty good without my weightlifting shoes, but again I'll need to persevere... Hamstring Curls: 30kg x 10 40kg x 10 50kg x 10 Left it there to save my back and hammies for stones tomorrow. Went home and did some light farmers as it was dry: 40m run (D&T at 20m) - 70kg x 3 | ||
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