A hairy, slightly ginger mans attempt at strongman
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| Daws87 |  | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 18:54 |
 ⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | Thursday 19th July 2012 Bench and such like. Bench Press - 102.5kg x 5 115kg x 3 130kg x 3 Reps PB 160kg x F not quite there yet but doesn't feel far off Incline Barbell Press - 60kg x 8 100kg x 5 125kg x F 120kg x 2 PB Hammer Curl - 20kg x 8 22.5kg x 8 30kg x 8 Reps PB 35kg x 2 PB Barbell Curl - 60kg x 5 PB 60kg x 6 Reps PB Cable Single Arm Shoulder Height gay curl things - 4 plates x 8 6 plates x 6 8 plates x 3 Was disappointed with the benching but happy with all PBs feel like i'm peaking nicely coming up to next weeks comp but only time will tell. | ||
| ALWEBB72 | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 20:26 |
 Is wasting away !!! will be down to 30 stone soon Member 1649, 2160 posts SQ 290, BP 235, DL 325850.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | most comps will have alot of cardio in them,more moving events which i hate. dont stress about it the deadlift will be higher so you will nail it | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 20:59 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | I need to up my cardio been slack with it lately. At least there isn't a bloody chain drag! Worst thing i've ever done! | ||
| James26 | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 21:19 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Just had a good read through your journal mate and it all looks very positive. Very similar start in the sport as myself. Just keep up training consistently and the gains will come. Have you got any comps lined up this year? My advice as someone who only started stongman a year ago is to get as many comps under your belt as possible, try training with people who have experience in the sport (Al and Wayne know what they are talking about - and strong chaps aswell!), and try not to fail reps in training. Hopefully see you at the Naturals next year | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 22:16 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | James26 said:Just had a good read through your journal mate and it all looks very positive. Very similar start in the sport as myself. Just keep up training consistently and the gains will come. Have you got any comps lined up this year? My advice as someone who only started stongman a year ago is to get as many comps under your belt as possible, try training with people who have experience in the sport (Al and Wayne know what they are talking about - and strong chaps aswell!), and try not to fail reps in training. Hopefully see you at the Naturals next year Thanks mate. Yea i've done one comp already and i've got 3 lined up in the next month, after that I might be doing watfords in October and then the Big Gay Bash. Do you think thats enough? Yea hopefully so pal, that is the aim anyway. | ||
| VanillaGorilla | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 22:20 |
 the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts | Did you seriously put PB by curls?! | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 22:26 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | VanillaGorilla said:Did you seriously put PB by curls?! Ashamedly I did but in my defence my bicep strength has always been terrible and I hate barbell curls with a passion mainly due to my general rubbishness at them! After this comment I will never darken the pages of sugden with my talk of curls and such like, excuse me for my folly. | ||
| James26 | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 22:44 |
Member 2298, 1768 posts SQ 255, BP 200, DL 320775.0 kgs @ 127kgs UnEq | Daws87 said: Thanks mate. Yea i've done one comp already and i've got 3 lined up in the next month, after that I might be doing watfords in October and then the Big Gay Bash. Do you think thats enough? Yea hopefully so pal, that is the aim anyway. Thats a lot of comps in a short space of time. Its all learning though pal so just go give it your best. I was thinking about doing the Watford comp as im only down the road but il see how i feel after the natural finals. | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 19-07-2012 @ 23:03 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | James26 said: Thats a lot of comps in a short space of time. Its all learning though pal so just go give it your best. I was thinking about doing the Watford comp as im only down the road but il see how i feel after the natural finals. Yea I was only supposed to be doing Swindon and Gravesend in August then Al asked me to do a local one next weekend so thought I'd give it a go. Yea I'm looking at it as all chance to get experience and to try and progress. I am still undecided about Watfords as I don't think I am strong enough yet but suppose it would be more experience. | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 20-07-2012 @ 18:52 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | Friday 20th July 2012 Today was my last heavy session before my comp next Saturday and also the day I decided to pop my Zercher cherry as I promised Wayne_Cowdrey I would do. Zercher Squat - As my usual gym has no squat or power rack I was doing off a bench so was a pain in the arse from the start! 65kg x 5 85kg x 5 105kg x 3 125kg x 1 135kg x 1 145kg x 1 PB These were all technically PBs at the times they were performed as this was the first time I had ever attempted this. I think there is 150-155kg there but on the 145kg it felt like my arms were opening out slightly and as I wasn't doing this in a rack I didn't risk it. Hack Squat - 60kg x 8 70kg x 8 90kg x 5 110kg x 3 Lying Hamstring curls - 120kg x 8 x 3 Dips - BW x 8 BW x 6 BW x 5 Paused CGBP - 80kg x 8 100kg x 8 110kg x 5 Reps PB 120kg x 4 Reps PB Overall the session went well and I was happy with it, felt strong and feeling as ready as I can be going into the comp, now just to hope everything goes alright on the day. My elbows are screaming at me due to the zerchers but nothing serious I don't think and was quite happy with my attempt at zerchering and actually quite enjoyed it  | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 23-07-2012 @ 19:09 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | Monday 23rd July 2012 Light pressing session Strict Press - 60kg x 8 Reps PB 65kg x 5 70kg x 5 reps PB 80 kg x 5 PP CGBP - 80kg x8 90kg x 5 95 kg x 5 Upright Row - 50kg x 5 50kg x 5 50kg x 5 Plenty of raises, pressdowns and other assistance stuff not worth noting down. | ||
| Fazc | | ... | 23-07-2012 @ 20:30 |
 Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts | Daws87 said: These were all technically PBs at the times they were performed as this was the first time I had ever attempted this. I think there is 150-155kg there but on the 145kg it felt like my arms were opening out slightly and as I wasn't doing this in a rack I didn't risk it. Default PR's are the best kind! Good graft Daws. | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 23-07-2012 @ 21:07 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | Fazc said: Default PR's are the best kind! Good graft Daws. Thanks Faz was just glad of finding a way to squat free weight easily. | ||
| Daws87 | | ... | 24-07-2012 @ 18:26 |
⚽ Member 3634, 2381 posts SQ 227.5, BP 175, DL 250652.5 kgs @ 143kgs UnEq | Wednesday 24th July 2012 Deadlifts/ pulling etc Deadlifts - 100kg x 8 140kg x 5 160kg x 5 170kg x 3 170kg x 3 All reps were quick and easy so was happy. Barbell Rows - 60kg x 8 70kg x 8 80kg x 8 Hack Squat - 60kg x 3 x 8 A variety of curls and other assistance/ core stuff. Last session done now 3 days of resting, stretching and foam rolling leading up to game day Saturday. | ||
| VanillaGorilla | | ... | 24-07-2012 @ 18:31 |
the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts | Good quality work on the pressing and deads kidder. | ||
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