The NOT So Strong Man
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| DomRedshaw |  | ... | 11-10-2011 @ 10:48 |
 Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | thanks, think i wil try triples next week then | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 11-10-2011 @ 15:29 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | 1-2hour sleep again, not good. also back is fried from yesterday. strict press 15k DB's x 10 barbell 40k x 2 50k x 2 60k x 2 70k x 1 75k x 4 75k x 4 75k x 4 75k x 5 - think 6 wud of gone on 1st set or a better day DB's 25k x 10 strict 25k x 10 log grip / strict barbell 65k x 8 strict - again wanted 10 n think 10 is there on a good day or not at end of workout. fronties 27k x 10 47k x 5 67k x 1 77k x 1 90k x 4 90k x 4 90k x 4 squats - atg 87k x 8 x 3sets fronts felt harder than they should have n backs felt good. strict press still going strong, looking forward to catching Gates up. | ||
| vausie | | ... | 11-10-2011 @ 19:45 |
 in real life im massive like big fridge Member 1317, 7144 posts SQ 220, BP 147.5, DL 290657.5 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | beast absolute beast strict press is immense | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 11-10-2011 @ 22:22 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | haha thanks vausie im truly flattered. but im far from a beast my strict press is prob my strong point but compared to most of sugden and the strength community even that isnt beastly . . . . yet | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 12-10-2011 @ 15:06 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Chest n tris warm up 10 press ups 35kg dumbell press x 8 x 2 sets bench press 80k barbell x 2 100k x 4 100k x 4 105k x 4 105k x 4 close grip 92.5k x 5 82.5k x 10 82.5k x 10 skullcrushers 40k x 10 x 3 sets sit ups 50 total over 4 sets alot better than last week, my chest strength seems to be back to normal more or less | ||
| Paul_D | | ... | 12-10-2011 @ 15:15 |
 Hey mate, my name is Paul Dudley Member 632, 3628 posts SQ 200, BP 155, DL 282.5637.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | Solid benchingz Dom. Just a friendly tip. If your focus is on getting stronger for strongman purposes then I'd recommend that you do your main bench sets close grip. I switched over about 6 months ago and my close grip is now stronger than regular (it increased my OH no end...). However, if you just want a big bench or have an eye in PL comps then crack on buddy. | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 12-10-2011 @ 19:54 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | thanks paul, really appreciate the advice. my main reason for training is for strongman and what u say makes sense, and ur overhead is very impressive. uv now got my brain doin overtime on how to change it lol, iv only got 3 weeks left of this mesocycle so wil leave it as it is for now n then think il change it to close grip as a main exercise. how many reps/sets did u do for close grip? | ||
| Paul_D | | ... | 12-10-2011 @ 20:01 |
Hey mate, my name is Paul Dudley Member 632, 3628 posts SQ 200, BP 155, DL 282.5637.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | DomRedshaw said:thanks paul, really appreciate the advice. my main reason for training is for strongman and what u say makes sense, and ur overhead is very impressive. uv now got my brain doin overtime on how to change it lol, iv only got 3 weeks left of this mesocycle so wil leave it as it is for now n then think il change it to close grip as a main exercise. how many reps/sets did u do for close grip? No problem Dom. I'd always advise 5's to begin with, you can lower to 4's then 3's as and when you need to then. Can't really go wrong with simple 5x5, start very light and add 2.5kg weekly/fortnightly. | ||
| wjmxm21 | | ... | 12-10-2011 @ 20:09 |
 improvment is a MUST !! Member 1407, 1629 posts SQ 215, BP 187.5, DL 270672.5 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | Great strict pressing, going to beat your old PB pretty easily tbh | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 12-10-2011 @ 20:16 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 12.10.2011 @ 20:18 PM by DomRedshaw 5's sound good, dont like startin to light tho cos i get bored easy. thanks again cheers wjm, hoping i nail at least 85k when i next attmept a new strict press PB | ||
| Paul_D | | ... | 12-10-2011 @ 20:18 |
Hey mate, my name is Paul Dudley Member 632, 3628 posts SQ 200, BP 155, DL 282.5637.5 kgs @ 77kgs UnEq | DomRedshaw said:5's sound good, dont like startin to light tho cos i get bored easy. thanks again Definitley start light! You'll give yourself a much better chance at progressing this way. If you start near your max 5x5 you'll have nowhere to go... not progression= stagnant training. Taking 1 step back to take 2 forwards is what training is all about. If you want add in heavier singles after lighter 5's to keep yourself entertained. No real harm in that. | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 13-10-2011 @ 16:44 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | my current program is abit diff to most, as follows: week 1. 2.5kg - 5kg lighter than average 5 rep for sets weight week 2. about equal to 5 reps for sets weight week 3. 2.5kg - 5kg heavier than 5 rep for sets weight week 4. increase weight again, n if need be drop reps week 5. heavy singles / usually PB attempt week 6. 3 x sets of 10 + 1 set of 20-30 reps REPEAT slight change on assistance exercises n reps/sets every 6 weeks for example this 1 is 4 rep x 4 sets x 4 weeks next is 3 sets of 5 n 1 set of max reps @ 70% of 1rm so far its still working for me n the gains r going good, but i realise long term its not going to work to well. this is my first attempt at training for strongman instead of a more BB style program though so theres probably alot wrong with it. once the gains slow/stop or maybe after the next 6 week block i will switch to something thats been tried n tested, like what u suggested. meanwhile i think its silly to switch atm while progress is good. any thoughts/suggestions/criticism is very welcome and appreciated as iv said im new to strongman training so know f**k all tbh, im just experimenting n finding out what weights are comfy on lower reps. for example when i started this journal i didnt know what weight i cud strict press for 5 reps so jumping into a 5 x5 or 5/3/1 i wouldnt of even knew where to start. | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 14-10-2011 @ 16:32 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | internet is down i wil update wen i can push press 27k x 10 40k x 2 50k x 2 60k x 2 70k x 2 80k x fail belt clean 80k x 4 80k x 4 80k fail belt clean again 80k x 4 70k x failed clean 70k x 6 jerks 70k x 9 push press - failed lockout on 10th but was close did a few jerks on the odd set to get used to em abit, felt weak as s**t today n no reason why really. reverse flys 3 sets of 12 side bends 3 sets of 12 planks 2 x 90secs | ||
| vausie | | ... | 15-10-2011 @ 13:26 |
in real life im massive like big fridge Member 1317, 7144 posts SQ 220, BP 147.5, DL 290657.5 kgs @ 94kgs UnEq | very very solid pressing there dom mate | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 15-10-2011 @ 16:39 |
Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | cheers bud think i need to work on cleans abit more tho. n them 80k sets felt real heavy got my knee wraps today, buzzin they made squats seem alot easier, money well spent. glad to have my internet back on too. squats 27k x 10 50k x 10 70k x 3 90k x 1 100k x 4 110k x 4 120k x 4 127k x 4 - 1st time iv repped above 120kg so was pleased to get 4 but that 4th rep was tough as f**k, definately didnt have 5 in me or another 1kg. leg ext 40k x 15 / 45k x 12 / 50k x 10 or 12 cant remember leg curl 20k x 12 x 3 sets DB stone rows 25k x 10 x 3 sets calf raise / barbell row, all @ 60kg raise x 25 row x 10 raise x 25 row x 10 raise x 25 row x 10 raise x 25 done took f***ing ages. happy with my knee wraps | ||
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