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| Col_Austin |  | ... | 13-04-2010 @ 12:13 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | JC said: Strong training as always Do you lose the boards closer to the comp? No, I'll use the boards warming-up on the day of the comp. It creates a structured way of getting the bar progressively closer to the chest. The difference in the last few sessions before a comp is increasing the weights as the boards get lower. A couple of weeks ago I was working up to my heaviest weight off the 3-board and then decreasing the weight as the boards got lower. This is what builds strength in the lock-out and is why I've been able to go from 200x1 off a 1-board to 215x1 off my chest (nearly) in a month. | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 13-04-2010 @ 12:14 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | Carl said: what shirt are you using mate? Titan Katana. | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 13-04-2010 @ 22:43 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | Tue 13 Apr 10 Back Squat (suit with straps down & belt) 100xlots 160x5 200x4 240x3 280x1 | ||
| Duncan | | ... | 13-04-2010 @ 22:50 |
 deadlift 300kg conventional ? never gonna happen Member 414, 1127 posts SQ 275, BP 187.5, DL 317.5780.0 kgs @ 115kgs Eq | Col_Austin said: No, I'll use the boards warming-up on the day of the comp. It creates a structured way of getting the bar progressively closer to the chest. The difference in the last few sessions before a comp is increasing the weights as the boards get lower. A couple of weeks ago I was working up to my heaviest weight off the 3-board and then decreasing the weight as the boards got lower. This is what builds strength in the lock-out and is why I've been able to go from 200x1 off a 1-board to 215x1 off my chest (nearly) in a month. How does this work then? How are you getting closer to the chest with lighter weights? Do you just not pull the collar down as much? | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 14-04-2010 @ 00:20 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | Post Edited: 14.04.2010 @ 00:24 AM by Col_Austin Duncan said: How does this work then? How are you getting closer to the chest with lighter weights? Do you just not pull the collar down as much? Because they're only 'lighter' relative to the weight off the 3-board. For example, to overload your lock-out, you might go 230 3-board, 220 2-board, 210 1-board. To warm-up to a heavy press off the chest, you might go 175 3-board, 185 2-board, 195 1-board, 215 chest (almost), as I did in my last workout. I think it would be ideal to establish a 1RM off each board, which is what I will be doing in my next build-up. My collar stays in pretty much the same position for all my sets. I just smooth the wrinkles out of the front of the shirt before closing my belt. What I have found to be crucial in keeping the shirt in position is keeping my palms facing up as the sleeves go on. When it's on and I then turn my palms down, the sleeves are forced to rotate inwards, which in turn pushes the chest plate down and stops the collar riding up. With the Katana, if you pull the collar further and further down as the weights get heavier, the sweet spot moves and you may end-up lowering the bar closer to your belt. The way I have described, using a combination of disciplined form and weight to force the bar down to the correct spot on, or above, the chest, ensures that your technique and line is consistent from set to set. | ||
| Martin1956 | | ... | 14-04-2010 @ 12:43 |
 Old Age Presser Member 75, 7740 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq | Some great advice in this log for those that read it. These CGBPs are really flying now. | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 14-04-2010 @ 12:48 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | Martin1956 said: Some great advice in this log for those that read it. These CGBPs are really flying now. Nice comments. Thanks Martin. | ||
| VinnyfromCustardLand | | ... | 14-04-2010 @ 14:41 |
 JEDWARD Member 454, 980 posts SQ 225, BP 170, DL 275670.0 kgs @ 106kgs UnEq | Tis always an interesting read. | ||
| dr_hazbun | | ... | 14-04-2010 @ 17:05 |
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq | Col_Austin said:Tue 13 Apr 10 Back Squat (suit with straps down & belt) 100xlots 160x5 200x4 240x3 280x1 I hope this wo wasn't cut short due to lack of spotters. Was toying with the idea of staying to help but was feeling really rough after finishing my squats so did very little and went home. Got a throat infection today which explains things. Anyhow, should be in tomorrow at 7. If I don't see you before the weekend's lifting, good luck! | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 14-04-2010 @ 17:12 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | dr_hazbun said: I hope this wo wasn't cut short due to lack of spotters. Was toying with the idea of staying to help but was feeling really rough after finishing my squats so did very little and went home. Got a throat infection today which explains things. Anyhow, should be in tomorrow at 7. If I don't see you before the weekend's lifting, good luck! There was an issue with spotters (Prof Forearms and Scottie Too Hottie), but that was enough work anyway at this stage. I'll be in tomorrow on my way back from the tanning salon for a pre-contest pump-up (and speed deads).  | ||
| PeteHodgson | | ... | 14-04-2010 @ 17:18 |
 Has little understanding of the sugden Member 677, 11338 posts SQ 165, BP 125, DL 220510.0 kgs @ 80kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 14.04.2010 @ 17:19 PM by PeteHodgson Col_Austin said: There was an issue with spotters (Prof Forearms and Scottie Too Hottie), but that was enough work anyway at this stage. I'll be in tomorrow on my way back from the tanning salon for a pre-contest pump-up (and speed deads). No way, I train with Scottie too hottie too! How have we never met! lol Good luck for the mysterious comp. Will we get a report after? | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 15-04-2010 @ 21:46 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | Thu 15 Apr 10 Close Grip Bench Press 20x20 70x10 90x5 110x4 130x3 150x1 167.5x1 Chin-Up Bdwx3x10 | ||
| Col_Austin | | ... | 19-04-2010 @ 11:10 |
99.8 340/220/335 895 Member 1002, 1560 posts | Sun 18 Apr 10 Back Squat (suit with straps down) 120x5 Belt on: 170x4 220x2 Knee wraps on: 270x1 Straps up: 300x1 320x1 340x1 Close Grip Bench Press 20x20 60x10 80x5 100x4 120x3 140x1 Shirt on, grip out to maximum width, then: 2-Board 180x2 1-Board 200x1 Chest 220xF (moved feet) 220x1 Deadlift (suit with straps down) 70x5 120x4 Belt on: 170x3 220x2 270x1 Straps up: 310x1 325x1 335x1 | ||
| JC | | ... | 19-04-2010 @ 11:11 |
 technical retard Member 172, 36827 posts SQ 310, BP 205, DL 335850.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | Big, big pull mate Cant be many (if any) pulling that at 100KG? | ||
| Tony | | ... | 19-04-2010 @ 11:12 |
 Is partial to the odd bender. Member 6, 10239 posts SQ 280, BP 192.5, DL 317.5790.0 kgs @ 102kgs Eq | That's one monster session there mate. What deadlift suit do you use? | ||
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