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VaughanOLifterIconIt's better to die like a tiger, than live like a pussy- VaughnOLifter Log21-01-2012 @ 15:59 
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Hey all,

Happy New Year!!

I've been reading through the journals on Sugden for a little while, after being persuaded, have decided to write my own.

First off I'll write a little bit about my lifting and where i'm at now. I've been Olympic lifting for around 16 months now. Self taught up until September of last year where I decided to take my lifting a little bit more seriously Happy travelling up to Woking. Only managed 7hrs coaching. I've competed twice lifting 85/100 and 87.5/108 both at 84kg. Have some videos of both below. A week before Christmas, I attempted a 104 C&J and dislocated my right shoulder. Since then i've been trying to get back to where I was a few months ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QfJjMSvXnA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0EOBqpmmcY

My lifts so far;

Comp - 87.5/108
Training - 90/112
BS - 140
FS - 130
Cn - 115
Jerk - 120

Have set myself a few goals;

1. Hit 100/120 before May
2. Compete in the U23 British Championships this year.

Training four times a week for the next 4 weeks until i finish this cycle. Then its Smolov.

I'll update again with Mondays training which will include BS, Sn, GHR and RDL's.

My BW as of Thursday is 87.9kg

ThanksHappy
MrSmallIcon...21-01-2012 @ 16:13 
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VaughanOLifterIcon...22-01-2012 @ 15:44 
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Cheers MrSmall. Lets hope I can get some good lifting in to give you guys something to read about.

Though i'd write up on last weeks training. Still rehabbing my shoulder but like they say 'slowly slowly catchee monkey'

16/01/2012 - 9:00am
BS - 4x4 - 115kg - Felt very comfortable on my work sets. Warms ups i felt pretty stiff. More warming up needed.
Sn - 2x2 - 67.5kg - worked up doing doubles from 40kg in 5kg jumps.
GHR - 5x12 - 7kg medicine ball - New machine, cramping in my calves.
RDL - 4x10 - 100kg, 105kg, 110kg, 115kg - trained with Skip at christmas time, did some RDL's and have enjoyed them since.

17/01/2012 - 9:00am
Military press - 4x4 - 67.5kg - My shoulders are stronger than before my dislocation.
Push Press - 3x3 - 95kg - Snappy but still wary as i cant drop the weights.
Lat raise superset - 3x10,11,12 - 35kg, 12.5kg, 10kg
Pwr Shrug - 4x3 - 130kg, 150kg, 170kg, 190kg + 20kg pb - Happy with the pb Happy, wore a belt to protect my back.

18/01/2012 - 9:00am
FS - 4x4 - 100kg - Comfortable, 105 next week.
Cn - 3x3 - 87.5kg - Really surprised, felt strong as soon as I picked the bar up. Quick under the bar.
Single leg step ups - 4x12 - 10kg vest + 20kg Kettlebell - Lack of cardio meant it felt like my chest was going to explode.
Hip bridges - 3x15

19/01/2012 - 14:30pm
Bench - 5x4 - 80kg - Need this to strengthen and tighten up my shoulders. Hyper mobile, good for Sn bad for stability.
DB tricep extensions - 4x15 - 15kg
Tricep pushdown - 4x15 - 20, 22.5, 25, 27.5kg
(Seated) Bicep Curls - 4x10 - 17.5kg

Feeling good, long shifts at work at no sleep working against me but they're just excuses. Bring on Monday BS 4x4 120kg.
slimsimIcon...22-01-2012 @ 15:59 
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550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq		Hey vaughnolifter,

You must be the same chap who posts on t-nation? I chip in every now and again under the name weighty1. There's loads of incredibly strong litters on here (not Smalls!) so I find that alone really motivates me.

Good luck with the shoulder rehab and lifting goals. Still on that road to 100/120!

Si






Ps. Smalls is sound really, but don't let him know that!!! Grin Grin
WiganIcon...22-01-2012 @ 16:05 
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637.5 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq		Nice lifting there mate. You move really well considering the amount of coaching you've had. Good luck with your training.
VaughanOLifterIcon...22-01-2012 @ 16:27 
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Alright Slimsim,

Haha Damn my lack of imagination strikes again, one and the same mate Happy I'll keep an eye out. Defiantly, have had a read through some of the journals on here and there are some silly weights being thrown around. Any advice or ideas from any of the lifters is always good.

Thanks pal, getting there. Everyday it's getting better. Couldn't Military press 70kg the week before i injured it Embarassed hopefully 3x3 on tuesday! Sure am, I need to total at least 215 at my next comp to qualify to the U23 British. Injuries are a pain but part and parcel of it i guess.

Your liftings a little bit further down the line than mine, 132.5 Cn is strong! Will Watch your journal too mate. What are your Comp and Training lifts?
VaughanOLifterIcon...22-01-2012 @ 16:40 
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Thanks Wigan. Watching Youtube and CalStrength mate, then spending a good 10 months lifting. Getting a coach has helped no end though.

Nice lifting in that January Comp. Hope the knees stay strong pal!
SkipIcon...22-01-2012 @ 21:25 
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702.5 kgs @ 109kgs UnEq		Yes my boy! Good to see ur log up and running! Will watch with interest Happy
slimsimIcon...22-01-2012 @ 22:05 
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Post Edited: 22.01.2012 @ 22:19 PM by slimsim
VaughanOLifter said:Alright Slimsim,

Haha Damn my lack of imagination strikes again, one and the same mate Happy I'll keep an eye out. Defiantly, have had a read through some of the journals on here and there are some silly weights being thrown around. Any advice or ideas from any of the lifters is always good.

Thanks pal, getting there. Everyday it's getting better. Couldn't Military press 70kg the week before i injured it Embarassed hopefully 3x3 on tuesday! Sure am, I need to total at least 215 at my next comp to qualify to the U23 British. Injuries are a pain but part and parcel of it i guess.

Your liftings a little bit further down the line than mine, 132.5 Cn is strong! Will Watch your journal too mate. What are your Comp and Training lifts?


I don't often post on t-nation. Koing's got the oly threads pretty much sown up and gives good advice most of the time, although he does seem a bit obsessed with "hammering the front squats"!! Grin

Too be honest mate, my days doing oly comps are over. I've decided to move across to strongman as I was getting pissed off with jerks that I've struggled with for years and only seem to be going backwards. I can stop worrying about having a press-out now! Roll-Eyes

I'm even toying with taking the full snatch and clean out of my workouts and just leaving the power variations as I do feel they at least have some crossover to strongman

You should look at some of the videos of mark clegg lifting. Recent one of him snatching 150kg!! Eek

In their hayday the like of him, wigan, sexymikehowarth, rusev, would have been the top boys in this country and they've all put up some awesome numbers (hope I've not left anyone out who posts on here). Mark younger brother Shaun Clegg is the number one junior in this country now, so it's a family affair!
VaughanOLifterIcon...23-01-2012 @ 17:08 
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About bloody time hey Skip!
VaughanOLifterIcon...23-01-2012 @ 17:55 
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Haha your telling me, found that gem out the first time i went up there. Front squats are king. Koing's my coach up at Woking. He's helped me a hell of a lot with my lifting, even in such a short space of time. The boy definatly knows his stuff. Your 145x5 front squat looked nice.

They seem to be getting stricter on the press outs every time I compete or watch too! Shame mate, so many lifters say that about their jerks. Although reading some of your posts like you say you don't need to care anymore Happy

Watched your 132.5 on youtube, it was ridiculously fast.

Really? Might be my ignorance but I always thought the clean (Full) and press would be one of the best all round strength tests/workouts? (No jerking Wink!)

The guys a machine! Shaun's not half bad either haha Yeah you're right mate, a family affair. Mutants the lot of them!! Going to be spending a lot of time watching OlympicDragons.

What category does shaun lift in now? 77 or 69? Has he been doing any of the trials for the GB 2012 team?
VaughanOLifterIcon...23-01-2012 @ 17:59 
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23/01/2012 - Woke up feeling really good, have been looking forward to this.... Happy

Back squat - 4x4 - 120kg - First two sets i was still pretty stiff. Loosened up for the 3rd and 4th, the weight felt very comfortable.
Snatch - 2x3 - 70kg - First set smoked them, second set missed the second snatch but got the next two. Missed a 40kg snatch at the start, thought to myself (here we go again)
GHR - 4x10 - 1x20 - Hamstrings were pinging!
RDL's - 4x10 - 90kg, 110kg, 120kg, 125kg

Good session, felt strong from the beginning. Shoulders holding out too which is even better.
VaughanOLifterIcon...24-01-2012 @ 12:43 
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24/01/2012 - Slept on my shoulder funny i think. Pain as soon as i woke up.
A lot of warming up shoulders.
Military Press - 2x3 - 70kg +2.5kg pb Grin!! Also 1,1,1,- 70kg - Happy
- failed the second rep on the second set but did an extra two. Only managed 3 singles on the 3rd set as my shoulder was playing up.
Push Press - 85kg 4x4 - Lifts were strong, weight felt light.... My right shoulder just didn't feel 100%.... Unbelievably irritating Unhappy
Lat Raise superset - 3x10,12,12 - 37.5kg, 15kg, 12.5kg - Good!! Happy days!!
Reverse fly - 3x12 - 60kg, 70kg, 70kg - Technogym equipment didn't go heavy enough!
Single arm row - 4x12 - 90kg - Technogym again. First time using both machines, weight doesn't go heavy enough again!

Comments : Military press PB, shows all of this shoulder training is paying off. Marred by my shoulder feeling a little dodge Unhappy feels like 1 step forwards 1 step back! We're getting there though!
slimsimIcon...24-01-2012 @ 13:19 
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VaughanOLifter said:Haha your telling me, found that gem out the first time i went up there. Front squats are king. Koing's my coach up at Woking. He's helped me a hell of a lot with my lifting, even in such a short space of time. The boy definatly knows his stuff. Your 145x5 front squat looked nice.

He definitely knows his stuff. I really enjoy watching his videos, the amount of power he generates in his 2nd pull is immense. I'm going to start working the front squat a bit harder in the coming weeks. My strength has always been far in excess of my technical ability so I've never really been held back by it, but I think a stronger front squat will help with the stones and log cleans
They seem to be getting stricter on the press outs every time I compete or watch too! Shame mate, so many lifters say that about their jerks. Although reading some of your posts like you say you don't need to care anymore Happy

Watched your 132.5 on youtube, it was ridiculously fast.

Hey, It was 137.5kg....don't rob me of 5kg.....I might never get it back again!!! Wink
Really? Might be my ignorance but I always thought the clean (Full) and press would be one of the best all round strength tests/workouts? (No jerking Wink!)

Apart from for weightlifting I don't think there is any advantage of doing full cleans. Loads of events might need a triple extension, such as stones and keg throws, but I can't think of one that needs the triple extension then a reversal into a squat position. I'll definitely be keeping power cleans in and if my press is ever so good that I need to full clean the weight to get it to my shoulders I'll be more than happy to bring it back in!! Grin
The guys a machine! Shaun's not half bad either haha Yeah you're right mate, a family affair. Mutants the lot of them!! Going to be spending a lot of time watching OlympicDragons.

What category does shaun lift in now? 77 or 69? Has he been doing any of the trials for the GB 2012 team?

Mark is a machine, amen! I'm not sure about Shauns weight, I've got a feeling he lifts in the 77's, and I've got no idea about the 2012 team.
slimsimIcon...24-01-2012 @ 13:22 
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VaughanOLifter said:Comments : Military press PB, shows all of this shoulder training is paying off. Marred by my shoulder feeling a little dodge Unhappy feels like 1 step forwards 1 step back! We're getting there though!


It might seen that way but it only needs to be 1.1 steps forward and 0.9 steps back and it's positive progress.

Always nice to get a PB. Good work fella.

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