Time for a change in goals
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| James26 |  | Time for a change in goals | 06-03-2016 @ 23:44 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | As the title states, it's time for me to change my goals. I'm going to keep this journal going as I'm useless at recording training elsewhere. My strongman career was short and sweet. I started in 2011 doing a few novice comps. In 2012 in competed in Britains natural strongest man, claiming 3rd in the final. In 2013, I won the southern qualifier for the naturals and managed to qualify for England's strongest man where I came 12th (or last). Having got to England's in 2013 I was really optimistic about the following year and was putting plans into place to try and return stronger then ever in 2014. Unfortunately I suffered a back injury that prevented me from competing and has affected me ever since. I have been unable to deadlift consistently for more then a few months at a time ever since that injury even after several specialists looking at it. Anyway, although the injury still effects me, I have decided to stop trying to get back to competing and just enjoy training again. Il still train for strength but I also have other goals to hit that il go into in future posts. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey |  | ... | 07-03-2016 @ 01:20 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22056 posts | Hope things go well  | ||
| James26 | | ... | 07-03-2016 @ 07:23 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Wayne_Cowdrey said:Hope things go well Thanks Wayne. Im hoping that as im not putting any pressure on myself to compete il stay away from doing stupid lifts that are going to result in injuries. I will be sorting out my short term training goals later. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 12-03-2016 @ 19:42 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Had a seriously bad back this week so haven't trained till today. Going to take it very easy over the coming weeks until my back is better. Trained with the girlfriend today. Bench paused 60x5 100x5 140x5 160x5 Incline dumbbell press 20x10 32x10 37x10 Machine flies 3x10 Triceps pushdown machine 3x10 Triceps cable pushdowns 3x10 | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 12-03-2016 @ 19:47 |
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22056 posts | Strong benching. What are your plans for lower body training? | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 12-03-2016 @ 20:10 |
 not particularly well educated Member 85, 10991 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | good stuff James ! look forward to reading this. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 12-03-2016 @ 20:20 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Wayne_Cowdrey said:Strong benching. What are your plans for lower body training? Hello Wayne, Il be seeing the physio to try sort this issue out but in the meantime il be using the machines for legs. Hammering extensions and curls, maybe the hack squat and leg press if I can do them pain free. Will be a lot of trial and error but I'm going to be sensible about it and not do anything heavy. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 12-03-2016 @ 20:22 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | EDCLARKE said:good stuff James ! look forward to reading this. Il try and get some videos for you to ed. Went down gym1 today, Rutledge got a 140kg log and rob doubled it easily. Rob is off to the Arnold's Australia on Wednesday to compete in the under 90's so hopefully he does well. Would loved to have seen how james would have got on in these sort of comps when he was fit. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 13-03-2016 @ 15:29 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Legs Lying leg curls 10x3 Standing leg curls 10x3 Seated leg curls 10x3 Leg press 80x15 120x15 120x15 Hack squat 40x30 reps Leg extensions 70x10 85x10 100x11 Calf raises 10x3 | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 13-03-2016 @ 16:15 |
not particularly well educated Member 85, 10991 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | lots of volume mate. I heard James was hoping to start training again soon . I saw a picture of Rutledge on facebook looking mighty fat is he still up near the 100k mark? | ||
| James26 | | ... | 13-03-2016 @ 17:24 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | EDCLARKE said:lots of volume mate. I heard James was hoping to start training again soon . I saw a picture of Rutledge on facebook looking mighty fat is he still up near the 100k mark? Need to get fitter mate so higher volume is the way forward. Yeah I know james wants to get back training but he still has a knee problem I think. Rutledge is looking very strong, definitely worked on his pressing, needs to diet down for the qualifier. Think Saturday morning training is going to start up again if your ever interested | ||
| EDCLARKE | | ... | 13-03-2016 @ 18:43 |
not particularly well educated Member 85, 10991 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | James26 said: Need to get fitter mate so higher volume is the way forward. Yeah I know james wants to get back training but he still has a knee problem I think. Rutledge is looking very strong, definitely worked on his pressing, needs to diet down for the qualifier. Think Saturday morning training is going to start up again if your ever interested cool yes i'd love to pop over , I'll have to find someone to look after the kids though as the wife works saturdays now. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 14-03-2016 @ 21:15 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Weight = 22.6 stone Had physio today and back is feeling better already. Seated barbell shoulder press 50x5 50x5 80x3 90x1 100x5 100x5 100x8 with some friendly spotting Seated dumbell shoulder press 20x10 35x10 40x12 Shoulder machine press (log handles) Setting 10 x 8reps Setting 12 x 6reps Shoulders and tris pumped so home for food. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 15-03-2016 @ 20:37 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Lat pulldowns 10x5 sets Seated row 10x3 sets Machine pullover 10x3 sets Lower back machine 10x3 Hard day at work and wasn't in the mood. Happy to have done something at least. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 17-03-2016 @ 20:28 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Paused bench 60x5 100x3 130x1 140x1 150x1 160x1 170x1 180x1 easy should have gone for a double if not more 150 3x3 Paused incline bench 60x3 100x1 130x1 140x1 | ||