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SCO_Jordan		Jordan Clyde - Journey For Strength	05-01-2012 @ 12:35
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 05.01.2012 @ 12:46 PM by SCO_Jordan Hey guys. I am new to this forum. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am 17 years old, 183cm and 83kg.I have been training for almost a year (6 months of which were at a local gym, now I train in my small garage gym). Up until the last month or so I did a bodybuilding style routine - UNTIL I came across powerlifting and strongman.I got really interested in powerlifting. I did alot of research into their methods of training and found it pretty exciting. I even ordered myself Westside Barbell's "SQUAT, DEADLIFT and BENCH manual" haha. My routine is whatever I make it. Trial and error I guess.The main goal for the next few months is to gain some serious strength in compound movements which is something that my old bodybuilding, 4 day split didn't offer. If I see some good results, hell I might even fancy competing . I plan on logging my progress each training day and see where it goes from there. Well this is where my journey starts. PRs: Squat - 150kg DL - 155kg Bench - 85kg (2 reps) Strict OH Press - 70kg

SCO_Jordan		Most Recent Bench Session	05-01-2012 @ 12:39
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 05.01.2012 @ 15:25 PM by SCO_Jordan Really wanted the 90kg bench today as I totally crashed it last week. Warmup: Band stretches, Rotators & plastic roller Chest: Bench 75x5, 80x2, 80x2, 85x1, 90xF DB Bench 30x8, 32.5x7, 35x4, 30x7 DB Flys 12.5x14, 15x12, 17.5x10, 20x8 Triceps: Close Grip Bench 50x10, 55x8, 55x8 DB Ex 15x12, 17.5x12, 20x10, 20x10 + Drop Set 3 sets of rope pushdowns the 90kg miss was so frustrating. I had it 1/2 way to lockout for about 2 full seconds. 10 times closer than last week though. Also the Overhead DB Extensions were 1 DB in 2 hands behind head sitting down. NEXT WEEK: Try and nail that 90kg bench and get myself a new PR.

SCO_Jordan		Most Recent Deadlift Session	05-01-2012 @ 12:50
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Felt Pretty Strong so decided to go for a quick Deadlift session. Warmup: Plastic roller, stiff leg DB deadlifts Deadlifts 100x3, 120x2, 130x2, 140x2, 150x1, 155x1 PR GMs 60x8, 70x6, 80x4, 90x3 Abs (weighted SUs) 15x15, 10x20, 10x15 + DS, 5x20 Was planning on 160kg pull but didnt fancy my chances - took the 155kg and ran. Also need to buy more olympic plates. 150kg is all I have. had to tie 2 2.5kg plates on each side to make the 155kg hahaha - still a 5kg PR. Goodmornings is something I need to work on. 90kg felt Extremely Heavy. NEXT WEEK: Hope to pull 160kg

SCO_Jordan		Recent	05-01-2012 @ 12:52
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	I just posted these workouts to give you an idea of where I am at. Planning on hitting shoulders today so thats to come .

slimsim		...	05-01-2012 @ 13:14
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6051 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225 550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Good luck with it all fella. I'm not a powerlifter so might be completely wrong, but my understanding is that Westside works very well for equipped, multi-ply, super-wide stance squatting type p/lifters. It might be worth taking everything Louie Simmons says with a pinch of salt. That said, I'm not a p/lifter, so could be talking out of my arse!!!

SCO_Jordan		...	05-01-2012 @ 13:30
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Cheers mate.

Big_D1		...	05-01-2012 @ 13:40
Member 1987, 403 posts SQ 275, BP 190, DL 285 750.0 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq	Good to see another new powerlifter on here. Good for you for ordering that book its a fantastic read. He is probably the best expert on powerlifing so you'll learn a lot from it. Just remember it doesn't matter what program you follow as long as it works for you. Test new things out but main thing is just work hard and be patient as you will see the results.

SCO_Jordan		...	05-01-2012 @ 13:50
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Thanks Big D and absolutely, The manuals are packed with alot of interesting stuff.

SCO_Jordan		Shoulder Workout	05-01-2012 @ 17:49
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 05.01.2012 @ 17:50 PM by SCO_Jordan Hit shoulders today. Started off working up to a heavy single which I didnt manage to get 'strict' so did it push press style. Up to 1RM on OH Press: 50x4, 50x4, 60x3, 65x2, 70xF, 75x1 (push press) Higher Vol OH Press: 50x10, 50x7, 55x5, 40x10 DB Side Laterals: 10x18, 12.5x14, 15x10 Bent Over DB Flys: 12.5x16, 12.5x16, 15x13 (SS with band pull-aparts) Upright Row: 40x12, 40x10, 40x8 Shrugs: 25x100, 25x100, 20x100 (SS with 20kg DB Shrugs)

SCO_Jordan		DE Squat	06-01-2012 @ 15:55
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Hit DE Squats. Lower back was still tight from previous session so missed the speed pulls. Calf Raises 70x20x3 Box Squats 95x2x10 (with mini Bands) DB Lunges 20x20, 25x16, 27.5x12 Leg Extensions 3 sets + Drop Set for last Leg Curls 3 sets + Drop Set for last Pretty decent workout. I like to do calf raises first to allow for more ankle flexability during squating. These were done on a 3-4" high block with 35kg dumbbells in each hand.

SCO_Jordan		ME Bench	07-01-2012 @ 17:25
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Felt pretty strong today. Had a strong coffee then headed to the garage. Warmup: Roller, shoulder dislocates & band stretches Bench: 60x3 60x3 75x5 80x5 PR 85x2 90x1 PR 95xF DB Bench: 30x8 32.5x10 PR 35x4 30x8 OH DB Extensions: 22.5x10 25x10 27.5x8 30x4 20x10 DB Rows: 40x8, x8, x8, x8, x8 Was really happy with 90. it felt pretty easy so I went for 95 but only got it about 2-3 inches off my chest.

SCO_Jordan		...	08-01-2012 @ 18:19
Member 3245, 33 posts SQ 150, BP 105, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Had work today and have school work to do as its back 2 school 2moro . no workout so did some abs. 2moro is ME Lower.

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