Macca's Log of Power!

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Thing		...	29-01-2011 @ 16:47
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	Good luck bud

andydanjosh		...	29-01-2011 @ 21:06
^^ thats me that is !! ^^ (the hair is a wig) Member 776, 8709 posts SQ 140, BP 127.5, DL 180 447.5 kgs @ 74kgs UnEq	Thing said:Good luck bud x 2 bud

Thing		...	30-01-2011 @ 20:48
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	How did you get on?

General_ill		...	31-01-2011 @ 10:55
3rd place Europes strongest man 2016 U90kg Member 1239, 13275 posts SQ 280, BP 155, DL 310 745.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	X2, How you get on Macca. Pissed it I bet.

BigMacca		...	31-01-2011 @ 12:41
understanding of the sport, little he has. Member 798, 9943 posts SQ 260, BP 150, DL 272.5 682.5 kgs @ 82.5kgs UnEq	Sunday 30th January 2011 - BDFPA West Midlands Divisional Sorry for the delay in getting this write up done lads, I didn't have time last night as I went out for a meal with Mrs Macca. Bit of a mixed bag really, for reasons that will become apparent I'll start with my goals going into this comp - I wanted to use this divisional to see just how much weight I could cut without adversely affecting my performance and obviously I wanted to qualify for the British. With this is mind I had let my weight creep up to 87.5kg, which is how much I weighed on Saturday morning So I followed my usual dehydration routine - over hydration for a few days, no carbs the day before the meet, cut out all water 12 hours before weigh in and one hour in a hot bath before bed. I then went to bed in sweats and a jumper and had a surprisingly good night’s sleep. Weigh in was at 07:30 so I got up at 05:30 to check my weight - 84.5kg A bit of a bugger, but nothing to panic about - So I spend another 45 minutes in a hot bath which takes be down to 83.6 kg, 'Bonza' I think, another 40 mins and I'll be done. Well in truth, what I was actually thinking was 'f*k, I've got another 45mins of this living hell to go through!' 45 minutes later I was 83.4kg Time to panic a little now, it's 07:00 and I've still got a kilo to loose and unless I can do it quickly I’ll cutting into my rehydration time........ So I resort to having the bath full, the shower on super hot and jogging on the spot in the bath. I could keep this up for about 5 minutes before I had to collapse on the toilet, wrapped in towels trying not to pass out. This god awful situation went on for one hour and ten minutes before I finally broke, I got on the scales and I was 82.8kg but I had to get to the venue to weigh in. So I got togged up, checked out of the hotel an drove to the meet - I'm now wearing everything I own so I was still sweating and hoping that the last few hundred grams would come off. I weighed in at 08:40 at exactly 82.5kg, but I now only had an hour and a half before my flight was due to start squatting I got on with rehydrating and recarbing (water, isotonic drinks, maltodextrin, Dioralyte, potassium tabs), but I felt like death for at least an hour. I didn't feel much better by the time I started to warm up for squats (about one hour ten minutes after weigh in) and I was constantly fighting my calves, lats and traps cramping Squats Attempt 1 - 230kg - Good Lift As I unracked the bar both of my calves cramped and cramped hard! I tried not to panic and get set up properly and then my lats started to cramp - I just sank the squat and got it over as quickly as I could, it was actually a really fast rep but it felt horrendous! Attempt 2 - Passed Attempt 3 - Passed I now had about an hour before I needed to warm up for bench - more water, salts and potassium were nailed. Bench warmup was ok - my hands were cramping when squeezing the bar but I could deal with that Bench Attempt 1 - 140kg - Good Lift No drama here thank god!* Attempt 2 - 150kg PB My lower back cramped up as I took my arch (which limited my leg drive), but I got the bas*d up and finally nailed a 150kg bench in comp! Attempt 3 - 152.5kg This was never going to happen as soon as I started to set up - My calves, outer thighs, lower back and lats all cramped just getting set up I tried to press it anyway but only got it a few inches from my chest Again I had about an hour before I had to warmup for deadlifts. Warmup was ok, my quads tried to cramp up once or twice, but I managed to stretch and roll them out which seemed to keep the cramp at bay Deadlifts Attempt 1 - 230kg (Hook Grip) - Good Lift Easy Attempt 2 - 260kg (Hook Grip) - PB - Good Lift Easy rep, the hook was solid! Attempt 3 - 270kg (Hook Grip) - No Lift As I was setting up, my quads started to cramp up I shook it out and locked onto the bar but as soon as I tried to drive they cramped again. The result was I has to let my hips shoot and attempt to stiff leg it. I got it well past my knees and was determined to finish the lift (even if I had to hitch it) but I felt a sharp pain in my stomach so I dropped it like it was hot. I quickly realised that all that had happened was my belt had slipped and pinched my belly, so no damage done 640kg Total Hard to say I really enjoyed today as for most of it I felt like death. I think the only part of my body that didn't cramp up was my cock However there are some real positives to take out of today I now know my limits for safely dehydrating weight off I can still squat with most of my body cramped up I snagged bench and deadlift PB's I only just missed a 270kg deadlift I'm not injured - In fact the only parts of my that are sore are my outer thighs from when the cramped up on the bench Cramp is not my friend. The HOOK is Strong! Just a quick word about the comp itself - I have to say that it's one of the best I've ever been to. The venue (Fitness Factory in Coventry) was the most awesome gym I've had to pleasure to visit. Every piece of equipment was of competition standard and every bar was an Ivanko (I think I counted ten in all) Add to that a well run comp with a great atmosphere and you can't go far wrong. Here's the Macca Cam Production - It was being operated my Papa Mac who was also shooting still photos, as a result he missed my squat and first bench press Macca

IainKendrick		...	31-01-2011 @ 12:45
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Nice work. Excellent total with loads left on the platform on the squat.

Thing		...	31-01-2011 @ 13:09
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	cracking stuff Paul, a bit crazy with the dehydration stuff. but the grip looked strong dude and there plenty more in there for that total to go up thats for sure


MrSmall		...	31-01-2011 @ 13:10
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230 515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	well done that man!

Lurkio		...	31-01-2011 @ 13:16
as deep as his fat little body will allow Member 265, 4173 posts SQ 222.5, BP 142.5, DL 235 600.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Excellent days work mate. Very well done.

LukeC		...	31-01-2011 @ 14:08
The one in the guns and roses teeshirt. Member 171, 2462 posts SQ 272.5, BP 140, DL 245 657.5 kgs @ 80.2kgs Eq	All things considered thats a bloody excellent day Macca! Good job a 230kg squat is such a walk in the park for you on a good day. Now you managed to PB twice on a day when you were miles from optimal its going to be interesting to see what you can manage on a good day!

moz		...	31-01-2011 @ 14:14
Feasting on humble pie. Member 51, 1692 posts SQ 227.5, BP 185, DL 272.5 685.0 kgs @ 90.4kgs UnEq	Crazy dehydration process mate! What's the plan then Macca, try and lose a few kgs or go up to 90s and watch that squat fly though the roof?

jamiea		...	31-01-2011 @ 14:20
has perfected the anvil roll Member 353, 3292 posts SQ 230, BP 160, DL 275 665.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	Well done mate, I know you dont need to but feel free to dehydrate on saturday will be one less beast to worry about.

d_singh		...	31-01-2011 @ 14:27
Gillette - The best a man can get Member 466, 1389 posts SQ 196, BP 120, DL 254 570.0 kgs @ 74kgs UnEq	good stuff pal. nice meeting ya

jamspastic		...	31-01-2011 @ 14:44
just call me J-spaz. Member 1160, 1556 posts SQ 205, BP 140, DL 260 605.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Good job Mac! Really close on the 270 deadlift aswell!!!!

Ben_F		...	31-01-2011 @ 14:55
vegetarian with a big deadlift - who would have thought... Member 340, 13300 posts SQ 315, BP 190, DL 350 855.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq	You are awesome! See you Sat!

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