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| Floobler |  | ... | 23-02-2016 @ 23:24 |
 Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 05.03.2016 @ 17:52 PM by Floobler 23/02/16 - TuesdayStrict press Bar x 8 40kg x 5 50kg x 5 60kg x 5 65kg x 5 65kg x 5 65kg x 8 PB Close grip pause bench 60kg x 3 80kg x 3 95kg x 8 PB 90kg x 9 - did this set touch & go Incline hammer strength 50kg x 10 80kg x 8 100kg x 6 110kg x 6 PB Lateral raises 20kg's x 10 20kg's x 10 20kg's x 12 Tricep overhead extensions 40kg x 10 40kg x 10 40kg x 10 Swap to dumbbell with left arm only (it's smaller & weaker than the right) 10kg x 10 14kg x 8 Happy, pressing is the strongest it's been and seems to only be getting better! If I feel good tomorrow I'll sneak in a quick back session after work (no deadlifts though) then two days off before comp day. | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 24-02-2016 @ 23:34 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | 24/02/16 - Wednesday BB rows 50kg x 8 70kg x 6 90kg x 5 110kg x 5 120kg x 5 PB 125kg x 5 PB Haven't done these in a while, felt good. 140 for reps will happen soon  Pullups (neutral grip) BW x 8 +15kg x 8 PB +25kg x 5 PB +25kg x 5 T-bar rows 50kg x 10 75kg x 10 90kg x 10 PB Hammer curls 30kg's x 6 30kg's x 6 30kg's x 6 EZ bar preacher curls 40kg x 3 - too heavy! 30kg x 10 30kg x 8 30kg x 7 Really enjoyed tonight. Got a good pump, felt strong, looked jacked. What more could you want?  | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 27-02-2016 @ 18:53 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | 27/02/16 - Comp day! The competition organisors decided to (at the last minute) split the novice category into two - an over 105kg and an under 105kg category. Unfortunately (from my perspective at least), they also decided to lower the weights in my category slightly. So the events went from Yoke 220kg - 200kg Log press for reps 90kg - 80kg Squat unchanged, still 3 1RM attempts Farmers to sled drag 100kg per hand - 90kg per hand, wasn't sure if sled weight changed Stone over yoke 90kg - 80kg This dissapointed me as I already felt like the comp was slightly too light for me. Anyway, here's how it went: Yoke (200kg for 20m no turn) Set off slightly too fast causing me to stagger a bit towards the middle of the course. Managed to maintain my composure though and regained my balance. Not perfect but finished in 8.1 seconds, winner got 6.5 seconds. 2nd Log press (80kg for reps in 70 seconds) Due to the drop in weight I decided I'd try to one motion the log to get quicker reps in. One motioned the first 4 reps then fatigue kicked in and the reps slowed. Finished on 9, another 5 seconds and I'd have had 10; strength wasn't the issue, it was speed and conditioning. Joint 1st Squat Conditions were not ideal, only got 3 warmup sets in (90kg, 120kg & 150kg) then had to wait half an hour for first attempt and between attempts. Felt very cold by the time it came to lift so went conservative 170kg - good lift 190kg - good lift, easy, could double or triple 205kg - fail, dissapointed but feel I could have nailed this with better conditions 2nd Farmers walk in to arm over arm sled drag (90kg x 10m into 125kg ? Sled) Farmers were no problem but I'd never done arm over arm before so wasn't sure how that'd go. Ended up being fairly smooth but probably could have gone faster with more practice. No stumbles though and overall a good event. 3rd Stone over yoke (80kg to 48" for reps in 70 seconds) Had never used tacky before but tried it today - massive difference! Leader was on 14 so I knew I had to be rapid, ended up trying to be too fast and had to drop the stone from my lap 3-4 times due to rushing the pickup. Got a great rhythm going towards the end, I think if I'd have started like that I'd have won the event. Got 12 reps total 4th They also had a 120kg stone lying around so I figured while I was tackied up I'd have a go (as it's the weight for my next comp). Managed to lap it but didn't have to strength to load it over yoke. Think I could do it fresh, another couple of months training and I'm confident I will be able to rep it. Overall 2nd place. Pretty happy with today, wish it was heavier but still enjoyed it and found it to be a good experience. Can only get better from here! | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 27-02-2016 @ 21:44 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | Call me crazy but I decided to get to the gym and train a little chest tonight! 27/02/16 - Saturday Pause bench Bar x a couple of sets 60kg x 5 80kg x 5 90kg x 5 100kg x 5 110kg x 4 PB 90kg x 10 PB Incline db bench (very low incline) 40kg's x 8 32kg's x 12 Shoulders were absolutely dead at this point Incline hammer strength 70kg x 12 70kg x 11 70kg x 12 Cable crossovers 3x15 Facepulls 3x15-20 Done. In hindsight probably wasn't the best idea to train tonight but oh well lol. Rest tomorrow then a light(ish) week next week. Should be ready to put in some hard graft after that, for Rotherham's strongest man U105  | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 29-02-2016 @ 17:26 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | 29/02/16 - Monday Pause squat 60kg x 5,5 100kg x 5 120kg x 5 135kg x 5 145kg x 5 PB 145kg x 5 Front squat 100kg x 8 115kg x 8 PB Lying leg curls 100lbs x 10 120lbs x 10 130lbs x 10 130lbs x 10 Calf press (on leg press machine) 100kg x 12 120kg x 10 140kg x 8 160kg x 8 Very happy with today's squats given how tight I felt in the hips/lower back/shoulders. My right bicep tendon seems to be very sore as well, think it's from all the stones on Saturday. Will have to be careful. | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 01-03-2016 @ 13:30 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | 01/03/16 - Tuesday Was gunna do some overhead training today but shoulders were still pretty tight, so did some back/bicep assistance work instead. Will do pressing tomorrow instead. BB rows 50kg x 10 70kg x 10 90kg x 10 105kg x 10 PB 115kg x 8 PB T-bar rows 50kg x 10 75kg x 8 100kg x 6 PB 100kg x 6 100kg x 6 Lat pulldown 145lbs x 10 160lbs x 10 175lbs x 8 175lbs x 8 Hammer curls 26kg's x 10 26kg's x 10 26kg's x 10 Preacher curl machine 5x10-12 ^ Wanted to do something that wouldn't put too much strain on my bicep tendon, actually ended up quite liking this machine. Once again enjoyed today, putting in a lot of work to get my back bigger/stronger so I can lock out 300kg | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 02-03-2016 @ 15:15 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | 02/03/16 - Wednesday Strict press Bar x a couple of sets 40kg x 5 50kg x 5 60kg x 5 70kg x 5 Swap to push press 70kg x 5 80kg x 5 87.5kg x 4 87.5kg x 4 87.5kg x 3 Haven't done push press on a bar in a while, actually find it easier on a log. Not sure whether to focus on strict or pushies at the mo  Close grip pause bench 60kg x 6 80kg x 4 100kg x 6 PB 85kg x 9 - failed 10th 85kg x 8 85kg x 8 Lateral raises 18kg's x 12 18kg's x 12 18kg's x 12 Incline EZ bar skullcrushers 20kg x 12 25kg x 12 30kg x 10 35kg x 10 40kg x 8 | ||
| mark_f1 | | ... | 03-03-2016 @ 15:30 |
not actually strong Member 5779, 811 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 285655.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Great progress, your hitting a P.B everyday! Do you have any more competitions lined up? | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 03-03-2016 @ 18:27 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | mark_f1 said:Great progress, your hitting a P.B everyday! Do you have any more competitions lined up? Yes mate, entered rotherhams strongest man U105 in May. Weights are quite a bit heavier so need to keep up the good training! Events are: 280kg yoke - think this will be fine 21" deadlift 300kg for reps - no idea how strong I am from this height but just going to continue working on regular deadlifts for now 60kg dumbbell for reps - never trained this event 120kg stone for reps over yoke - think I should be good for a couple of reps by then 22kg forward hold Almost definitely entering yorkshires strongest man U105 as well (September). Bodyweight is about 91-92kg at the mo, so plenty of weight to gain over the next year! Will probably be more competitive in the 105 class in 2017. | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 03-03-2016 @ 18:57 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 03.03.2016 @ 19:42 PM by Floobler 03/03/16 - ThursdayToday was supposed to be a rest day, with deadlift & events tomorrow but was sat at home bored so decided to train today instead! Plus working a 10 hour shift tomorrow so it wouod have been difficult to fit in training Deadlift 60kg x 3 100kg x 3 120kg x 3 140kg x 3 160kg x 2 170kg x 5,5,5 - did these beltless 170kg x 9 PB Wanted 10 on the last set but can't complain too much, everything felt a bit heavier than usual today. Probably because I haven't deadlifted in two weeks, plus maybe training 4 days in a row after a comp on Saturday is catching up to me! Yoke 125kg x 20m 185kg x 20m 215kg x 20m 235kg x 30m - gone heavier at YST but this is a PB on my POS yoke which wobbles all over the place DB press 25kg x 3 each arm 30kg x 3 ea 35kg x 3 ea 40kg x 3 ea 40kg x 3 ea 40kg x 3 ea These were all comfy and PBs by default, confident I'll press 60kg for a few by May now. Farmers hold 60kg's x 30 seconds 80kg's x 30 seconds 100kg's x 30 seconds - oh my god this hurt, hands were numb afterwards Rolling thunder 40kg 50kg 60kg These were hard after everything else, think a PB is there fresh. Determined to turn grip into a strength | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 05-03-2016 @ 16:48 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 10.03.2016 @ 18:06 PM by Floobler 05/03/16 - SaturdayBeen thinking to myself that with a 100kg x 3 log press I should definitely have a better bench than 125kg, so decided I'm really going to start putting some graft into benching. Hopefully that'll give me good carryover into overhead strength as well. Pause bench Bar x a couple of sets 60kg x 5 80kg x 3 95kg x 2 107.5kg x 5 PB 107.5kg x 5 107.5kg x 5 107.5kg x 5 107.5kg x 5 Very happy, this was heaviest I've done for a paused set of 5, and did it for a 5x5! Was at a different gym today on a competition bench, think that made a difference Pause incline bench 60kg x 8 80kg x 6 90kg x 6 100kg x 4 This was a higher incline than I'm used to using so was fairly happy with this DB bench 42kg's x 8 46kg's x 5 PB 46kg's x 5 DB flies 20kg's x 12 22kg's x 8 22kg's x 8 ^ this was heaviest I've ever gone on flies, have to say it didn't feel too great on the shoulders. May leave these out for now, bit of a pussy lift anyway tbf Facepulls 4x10-15 Good overall today, feel like bench is on the right track. | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 07-03-2016 @ 13:47 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | 07/03/16 - Monday Pause squat 60kg x 5 100kg x 5 120kg x 5 130kg x 5 140kg x 5 150kg x 5 PB 150kg x 5 Front squat 120kg x 6 PB 120kg x 6 120kg x 7 PB - brought the intensity for this set Glute ham raise BW x 8 BW + red band x 8 BW + blue band x 8 PB BW + blue & mini bands x 6 PB - very tough BW + blue & mini bands x 6 - easier Calf raises 120kg x 12 130kg x 12 140kg x 10 150kg x 10 Felt awesome today, really enjoying focusing on some variations instead of regular squats. Can tell when I go back to normal squats I'll be stronger than ever | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 08-03-2016 @ 12:31 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 08.03.2016 @ 14:22 PM by Floobler 08/03/16 - TuesdaySeeing as I'm still really just building a base, I decided that I'd be better off focusing on the strict press for now in the gym. Will stick to using push press just on strongman implements. Strict press Bar x a couple of sets 40kg x 4 50kg x 3 60kg x 2 70kg x 1 80kg x 3 PB - YES! 80kg x 2 80kg x 2 80kg x 2 Strict standing DB press 30kg's x 9 PB 30kg's x 8 30kg's x 8 Seated lateral raises 10kg's x 12 12kg's x 10 12kg's x 10 Seated bent over flies 10kg's x 12 12kg's x 12 14kg's x 10 14kg's x 10 Reverse pec dec 145lbs x 15 160lbs x 12 Awesome shoulder sesh today, loved it | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 09-03-2016 @ 14:15 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | 09/03/16 - Wednesday Legs were still in bits from Monday, so wasn't expecting great things today. Lower back was pretty sore as well hence all the warmup sets. Deadlift 70kg x 3 90kg x 3 110kg x 3 130kg x 2 150kg x 2 170kg x 1 185kg x 5 185kg x 5 185kg x 5 185kg x 5 185kg x 5 This was the heaviest 5x5 I've ever done, was very very tough but made it through. Will try a 5x5 with 190kg next week, gonna get more rest between squats n deads so hopefully will be stronger then. T-bar rows 25kg x 5 50kg x 5 75kg x 5 95kg x 5 107.5kg x 5 PB 107.5kg x 5 Chin-ups BW x 10 BW x 9 BW x 9 DB rows 50kg x 12 50kg x 12 50kg x 12 Preacher curls 30kg x 6 30kg x 5 30kg x 5 30kg x 5 Today was brutal, gonna eat everything in sight then lay in bed for the rest of the day . Will do some foam roller / lacrosse ball work later if I have the energy | ||
| Floobler | | ... | 10-03-2016 @ 16:35 |
Member 5964, 573 posts SQ 240, BP 160, DL 265665.0 kgs @ 99kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 14.03.2016 @ 12:07 PM by Floobler 10/03/16 - ThursdayPause bench Bar x a couple of sets 60kg x 6 80kg x 4 90kg x 3 100kg x 1 110kg x 4 110kg x 4 110kg x 4 110kg x 4 110kg x 4 ^ all very smooth, didn't have a spotter so didn't want to push to failure. 5x5 will happen in next couple of weeks DB bench press 44kg's x 8 PB 44kg's x 8 46kg's x 6 PB 46kg's x 5 Incline hammer strength press 70kg x 12 75kg x 12 PB 80kg x 11 PB 85kg x 10 PB Very cheap PBs here but I'll take them nonetheless Pec dec 175lbs x 12 205lbs x 10 220lbs x 9 Very solid today seeing as I've put in a ton of graft over the last three days, back and legs were knackered and shoulders / upper chest were pretty tight as well. Looking forward to a much needed rest day tomorrow, too bad I'll be spending it doing a 12 hour split shift  | ||