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| slimsim |  | And now for something completely different | 07-11-2011 @ 23:44 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Well, I've started getting pretty disillusioned with the old weightlifting after 6-years. My snatch and clean hasn't really improved in the last 3-years and my jerk has gradually gotten worse and worse to the point when I can't solidly lock out 110 on a lot of occasions. so I've got 2 options....1) go back to bodybuilding....2)take up some other strength sport.......well, I'm not going back to the world of shaved chests and fake tan!! On the basis that I've been reading the "champions of the future 2" thread I'm thinking about going down the route of strongman and also thought it would be a good idea to tell all the Sugdeners this so that I can't wuss out of doing it at a later date. Never having done any strongman events, or really even any powerlifting type work I thought a journal would be a good starting point so that I can chart my progress, so here goes: Snatch - worked up to a single with 100 2 x F 105kg C&J - worked up to single with 110 - 2x1 120 - clean only (widened my clean grip in the hope it would help the jerks.....I didn't!  Front Squat 60 x5 90 x5 130 x3 150 x2 170 x1 140 3x3 (easy) Deadlift (4in deficit) 100 x6 140 x6 160 3x5 180 2x3 Bench 60 x8 80 x7 100 3x5 | ||
| Jabba | | ... | 08-11-2011 @ 03:52 |
and the winning number is... 88! Member 647, 2048 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 242.5617.5 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | You do realise that the Atlas stones platforms are rather high don't you? What does Dave reckon to your possible defection to Strongman and has it caused Fast Ed to swear at you ? | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 08-11-2011 @ 10:20 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Jabba said:You do realise that the Atlas stones platforms are rather high don't you? What does Dave reckon to your possible defection to Strongman and has it caused Fast Ed to swear at you ? yeah,I know they're high but I've got arms like a gibbon! I've not told Dave or Ed, I'd hate to see grown men cry. lol | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 09-11-2011 @ 22:52 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | So much for Oly lifters being good overhead! push press 60 2x5 70 x3 80 x3 90 x3 100 x1 - way heavier than I was expecting 90 x3x3 strict press 60 3x5 farmers walk 70kg dumbells 20m x 3 first time ever doing these with any "serious" weight - bloody things were banging all over the place Back Squat 60 x6 100 x6 140 x4 160 x4 180 3x3 nice fast reps - wore a belt for the first time in years I might even upload the last set I was that pleased  Bent over row 60 3x8 - just for speed | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 09-11-2011 @ 23:51 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | http://youtu.be/ZhQVwUNLPyg I've not got a fooking clue if this will upload. It's the first time ever I've uploaded anything to YouTube, let allow start posting links to it. I'm too old for this s**t! | ||
| milsy | | ... | 10-11-2011 @ 17:50 |
 Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | dear god hope dave and ed dont blame me for you turning haha | ||
| spam_up | | ... | 10-11-2011 @ 17:56 |
 Glorious spam Member 1563, 3961 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 260570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | Hello good luck with your new training path, you looking to stay u90kg? o, and how tall are you btw cos of a post at the start of your journal has made me curious  | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 10-11-2011 @ 22:24 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | milsy said:dear god hope dave and ed dont blame me for you turning haha Oh,I've stitched you right up mate. I've told them that you're completely responsible and actually suggested I packed in weightlifting!!!  | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 10-11-2011 @ 22:27 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | spam_up said:Hello good luck with your new training path, you looking to stay u90kg? o, and how tall are you btw cos of a post at the start of your journal has made me curious Thanks very much. Hopefully, I'm hoping with the variety in strongman that there will always be something to keep me motivated. I am planning to stay in the u90's. I'm only 5'7" and I was up at 110kg when i used to bodybuild and it doesn't particularly suit me being so heavy. Out of interest, what are you curious about? Cheers Si | ||
| Jabba | | ... | 11-11-2011 @ 02:08 |
and the winning number is... 88! Member 647, 2048 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 242.5617.5 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | 5'7" You're taking the piss ! 4'9" on a good day. Still got those nice deep fast squats mate. What the hell has happened to your overheads ? Is your back still bothering you ? I couldn't have imagined you ever using a belt much less with a sub 200 kgs weight. What are you front squatting these days and are you still going to be competing at Mytholmroyd ? | ||
| spam_up | | ... | 11-11-2011 @ 07:54 |
Glorious spam Member 1563, 3961 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 260570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | slimsim said: Thanks very much. Hopefully, I'm hoping with the variety in strongman that there will always be something to keep me motivated. I am planning to stay in the u90's. I'm only 5'7" and I was up at 110kg when i used to bodybuild and it doesn't particularly suit me being so heavy. Out of interest, what are you curious about? Cheers Si Just wondered what ppl are calling short these days, I'm about the same height too mate. Also if ur u90 then I will probably compete with you at some point . | ||
| Oxman | | ... | 11-11-2011 @ 09:32 |
 Likes tight rubber Member 2981, 11067 posts SQ 242.5, BP 192.5, DL 330765.0 kgs @ 92.9kgs UnEq | Best of luck with the switch to strongman mate. | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 11-11-2011 @ 10:53 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Jabba said:5'7" You're taking the piss ! 4'9" on a good day. Still got those nice deep fast squats mate. What the hell has happened to your overheads ? Is your back still bothering you ? I couldn't have imagined you ever using a belt much less with a sub 200 kgs weight. What are you front squatting these days and are you still going to be competing at Mytholmroyd ? You're fat, I'm short....somewhere out there is a really tall bloke and a really skinny one so the status quo in the universe is all kept in tact!! I've no idea what's happened to my overheads, I'm wondering if maybe I had an injury at some point which has affected my flexibility marginally, but the god damn bar just feels so heavy when it's across my shoulders ready for the jerk. It's pissing me right off. I cleaned 142.5kg about a week ago but struggle to regularly hit a 115 jerk, something is definitely amiss. On that basis I very much doubt that I'll bother competing at Mytholmroyd, I'll just get annoyed at myself. I've been taking it easy on front squats as my knees been a bit sore for a couple of weeks but I've done 170kg a couple of time recently. Oh and I only wore the belt out of curiosity. It did make them bloody squats bloody easy though! | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 11-11-2011 @ 11:03 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | spam_up said: Just wondered what ppl are calling short these days, I'm about the same height too mate. Also if ur u90 then I will probably compete with you at some point .Personally, I don't think I'm short...just perfectly proportioned! It's comments from the likes of Jabba who thinks anyone under 6ft is short and anyone who weighs less than 120kg is skinny that make people think i'm a scrawny midget. He only makes these comments to justify his own existence! (I know you'll see this John!) I really should just stick my name down for the Champions of the Future comp, that way I can definitely break my strongman cherry | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 11-11-2011 @ 11:09 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 11.11.2011 @ 17:21 PM by slimsim Oxman said:Best of luck with the switch to strongman mate. Thanks mate, I've just had a quick scan of your journal....you've put me right off doing strongman!!!! Way to go on the weightloss and getting back into it. Must've taken balls of steel to start lifting that stone again. Si | ||
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