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FatpeteIcon...27-04-2018 @ 07:12 
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Martin1956 said:
But, in spite of eveything, still got it done, which must count for something. Happy


Considering how much time you spent in the dentist's chair I would say that counts for a lot. What a horrible way to spend the day

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Martin1956Icon...27-04-2018 @ 12:11 
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Fatpete said:
Considering how much time you spent in the dentist's chair I would say that counts for a lot. What a horrible way to spend the day
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Needs must, and I have much nicer teeth as a result. Having a lazy morning today, will walk the dogs in the evening when the gym work has been done. Happy
Martin1956Icon...27-04-2018 @ 17:54 
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A restful morning, and what a difference!

Deadlifts - 70 for 10 x 3 sets

Bench

Bar for 10 x 4 sets
Red band on
Bar for 8
40 for 6
60 for 4
80 for 2
100 for 1
120 for 1
100 for 6
100 for 5
100 for 4

Lat Pulldowns - 60 for 10 x 3 sets

FLR - LDB for 15 x 3 sets

SLR - LDB for 15 x 3 sets

Shoulder Horn - LDB for 20 x 3 sets.

I needed to add deadlifts in, but I can't go heavy because of a nearly hernia, so the plan is 3 sets of 10 with 70 every day, for the good of my legs, glutes and lower back. Hopefully today was the start of something regular, with positive outcomes.

Bench was tough. One more set of 6 and then 17.5 comes off the bar. But before that, thick blue band tomorrow and speed work on Sunday... Not sure how much further I can go with this programme, but finding out is all part of the fun. And then we adapt... Happy
Martin1956Icon...28-04-2018 @ 23:00 
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It was always going to be a tough session today, made that bit tougher by a 90 minute dog walk beforehand. My last 6s session of the current wave, with the thick blue band. Just bench today, as is the way on Saturdays, because I also play golf and can't fit assistance in as well and expect to have the energy to sustain me through a 3 1/2 hour round on a hilly, windy course.

Bar for 10 x 4 sets
Thick blue band on (-35)
Bar for 8
40 for 6
65 for 4
85 for 2
105 for 1
85 for 6
85 for 5
85 for 4
Finish.

Yes, it was tough, and I did consider leaving the 105 because there was no spotter, but it was also doable. I must be getting stronger. Even managed the last set on one breath. No more 6s now until sometime in June, which is probably just as well as I was struggling to recover all week.

Speed work tomorrow, 102.5 for 10, 9, 8 on Monday...
Martin1956Icon...29-04-2018 @ 13:52 
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Speed bench day today, but before that...

Deadlift

70 for 10
100 for 1
120 for 1
140 for 1
150 for 1

Blimey, that was a pleasant surprise!

Speed Bench

Bar for 10 x 4 sets
Thin blue band on
Bar for 10
40 for 8
60 for 6
80 for 3
85 for 3
90 for 3
95 for 3
100 for 3
95 for 3
90 for 3
85 for 3
80 for 3
Finish.

Sadly, very little speed today. Forearm hurting throughout, and probably fatigued. Pain is golf related, by the way, so please don't tell me to stop lifting (and for my three uber sarcy friends, don't tell me to give up golf either). Anyway, enforced rest imminent...
Martin1956Icon...30-04-2018 @ 16:29 
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I just wasn't up for it today. Niggling shoulder, morning dog walk, not enough to eat, a million things to sort out before I leave. Let's give it a go and if things go pear shaped just take a week off. The weight goes down today, but the reps go up.

Just bench again today. I have a golf match this evening.

Bar for 10 x 4 sets
40 for 8
60 for 6
80 for 4
100 for 2
122.5 for 1
102.5 for 10
102.5 for 9
102.5 for 8
Finish.

Hard work, but got it done, should have been easy though. Feel like a nap, but off to golf...
Martin1956Icon...01-05-2018 @ 18:25 
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Bench

Bar for 10 x 4 sets
Red band on
22.5 for 8
42.5 for 6
62.5 for 4
82.5 for 2
102.5 for 1
82.5 for 10
82.5 for 9
82,5 for 8

Seated Row, Close Hammer Grip - 80 for 10 x 3 sets

Curls - MDB for 20 s/s with LDB for 20 x 3 sets

Finish.

No fire in the belly today, and everything felt heavy. But in spite of that, everything moved easily enough. Not a lot more to be said, really, progress continues.
Wayne_CowdreyIcon...01-05-2018 @ 20:09 
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I enjoyed reading that you'd dead lifted 150 Happy
Martin1956Icon...02-05-2018 @ 00:09 
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Wayne_Cowdrey said:I enjoyed reading that you'd dead lifted 150 Happy


Thanks, I enjoyed doing it, will try to get back into light deadlifts when I get back from Pilsen.
Martin1956Icon...07-05-2018 @ 20:44 
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For completeness, last Wednesday morning's training before I dashed to the ferry.

Bar for 10 x 4 sets
Thick blue band on
27.5 for 6
47.5 for 4
67.5 for 2
87.5 for 1
67.5 for 10
67.5 for 9
67.5 for 8
Finish.

No training since then by design, but I planned to train tonight and so far haven't been able to do so because the warm up room is apparently out of bounds and the hotel gym has been taken over by a dozen squatting Ukrainians.

Currently watching the snooker and hoping to train later, before I get too sleepy. At times like this you appreciate the benefits of having your own gym. Please don't let 6 months hard work preparing for the Scottish Bench be for nothing...
Martin1956Icon...08-05-2018 @ 07:10 
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Finally managed to get some training done last night, but didn't start until after 11 and didn't get the numbers I wanted. Strange gym, no spotters, tired, who knows, but something is better than nothing.

Bar for 10 x 4 sets
40 for 8
50 for 8
70 for 6
90 for 4
110 for 2
125 for 1
105 for 9
105 for 7
105 for 6
Finish.

Wanted 10, 9, 8 but just not there. I would have tried forcing more reps if I hadn't been on my own late at night. I guessed it wouldn't be great when the 125 felt like 140...
Martin1956Icon...09-05-2018 @ 21:07 
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Post Edited: 09.05.2018 @ 21:09 PM by Martin1956
Actually managed a proper training session today, albeit tired after a long day's work, Shared the bench with a couple of world and European champions in Hille Heidi Arnessen and Tetania Melniuk, and a very helpful German coach spotted and encouraged. I can't remember my early warm ups, but I did sets with the bar, 40 and 50, and then
70 for 6
90 for 3 (should have been 4 but kept hitting the rack)
110 for 2
130 for 1
105 for 10
105 for 9
105 for 8
Finish.

Bloody hard work, right on my limit on each set.

A proper workout and I got my numbers. Maybe all is not lost? Quite. Still feel weak but it's been a very long and interesting day and I still got the numbers. I should train with a band tomorrow according to the plan, but not sure that will be possible if I'm sharing a bench.

It may be a Eleiko bench and bar, but give me my own garage and bench any day lol.
Martin1956Icon...15-05-2018 @ 20:59 
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Back home after two days travelling and lots of missed sleep.

Not a lot of work today, absolutely exhausted but need to know where my strength is at. Just bench.

Bar for 10 x 2 sets
Red band on
Bar for 10
40 for 6
60 for 3
80 for 2
100 for 1
110 for 1
85 for 6
Finish.

Didn't go mad. Did 110 and there was more there (125 is my absolute best) and did an easy 6 reps with 85 but had no more energy to give, but it wasn't a strength thing. Arm hurt throughout though, from shoulder to wrist, nerve pain worse than ever. I'll do it again tomorrow when well rested, and I'll do it better. Shattered, think I'll be in bed for 10.
ChrisMcCarthyIcon...15-05-2018 @ 22:26 
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Great work at the Euros Martin - as per.
Martin1956Icon...16-05-2018 @ 18:47 
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A busy day. Trained late morning, just bench again.

Bar for 10 x 4 sets (right shoulder really stiff and sore)
Red band on
Bar for 8
40 for 6
60 for 4
85 for 2
105 for 1
85 for 10
85 for 9
85 for 8
Finish.

Never expected to get these in a million years! Felt weak, but the progress continues. Shoulder sorest off the chest, so no more bandless pressing until after the comp. I'll let band work take the pressure off the chest drive and strengthen the lock out.

Then 18 holes of golf, too many bad shots (stiff and rusty) but still managed to get it round in 82. Must have taken a few grams off today. Was 95.8 this morning, need to be 93 at 9.00 on Sunday 27th.

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