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| » can you be good at strongman with a sh*t deadlift? (Go to post) | 14-08-2009 @ 17:37 | ||
Post Edited: 14.08.2009 @ 17:39 PM by martin dr_hazbun said: Strongman A: (olympic background) max deadlift 340kg max bench press 190kg clean and jerk 200+kg push press 200+kg Bodyweight : a relatively lean 125kg Strongman B: (powerlifting background) max deadlift 420kg max bench press 230kg can't clean and jerk for toffee push press 180kg Bodyweight: 150-160kg Different skills but I know who I'd like to be given the choice!  Strongman B could be Delroy McQueen.. oh but you f**ked up the clean and jerk bit and also he weighs 105kg. Saying that - either could be! It's a bit of a blanket statement really. Not all powerlifter cant C+J, just like not all oly lifters cant deadlift heavy. You can have it all! | |||
| » Happy Birthday Griffster (Go to post) | 13-08-2009 @ 16:11 | ||
JasonGriffiths said: Big bro...for your birthday I want to return the tub of green paint you bought me for mine  I'd keep the tin though Jason. Happy birthday Matt... plenty of cake - the carbs are your friend. | |||
| » Bored Shitless. Heaviest person on this site. (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 18:31 | ||
thosebananas said: martin said: thosebananas said: 131kg BMI 39.11 - but i hope we all know that the BMI is a silly measurement... especially for strength athletes. Or is that a bad measurement for fat strong people?!? I'm only around 106 at the minute. depends what way you want to look at it.. Lol, was only joking. It's a s**te measurement for anyone other than average. Im in at 34.7.... | |||
| » Bored Shitless. Heaviest person on this site. (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 18:14 | ||
thosebananas said: 131kg BMI 39.11 - but i hope we all know that the BMI is a silly measurement... especially for strength athletes. Or is that a bad measurement for fat strong people?!? I'm only around 106 at the minute. | |||
| » Deadlift Suit for Sale! (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 18:12 | ||
Sparrow said: Do you find the briefs offer a bit extra under the suit? Or do you think a tighter suit would do the same job? Yeah they kind of help, I think. I only started using briefs aswell in June though. They give a little more off the bottom, where I am weak. They do make it awkward to lockout sometimes though. I'm not sure if a tighter DL suit would be the answer as I struggle to get to the bar in mine, I'd rather have the suit a little loose around the body/hips and crank the straps down for more pop off the floor. M | |||
| » Deadlift Suit for Sale! (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 16:17 | ||
Sparrow said: martin said: Where are you located mate - local to preston? Someone I know may be interested. I shall find out. I'd have it but I only just get in my old 52 so I think it'd be way too small for me sadly. Martin Really?? You must have some very chunky legs! I'm 103kg and fit in my 48 pretty easily... I may even consider trying a 46 at some point., although a 44 was a definite no no. Yeah, my thighs are over 30 inches. I'm normally around 110kg not 100kg which I lift at. I wear single ply briefs for deadlifts under so it makes it a tight fit. They do stretch a fair bit once you have used them. | |||
| » Prestons Strongest Man ( Novice) (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 15:34 | ||
Boar said: what does 95 log mean ? for reps in time ? if i perform well on thursday under the watchfull eye of Dr.JC i'll enter I think it's a 95kg log for reps in 60 seconds. This is what it was supposed to be in Chorley but because no-one had much chance of getting a rep it was changed for a yoke OH press with around 80kg. All events are subject to change on the day though so it could be subsituted again. M | |||
| » Deadlift Suit for Sale! (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 15:29 | ||
PeteHodgson said: martin said: Where are you located mate - local to preston? Someone I know may be interested. I shall find out. I'd have it but I only just get in my old 52 so I think it'd be way too small for me sadly. Martin Lancaster but gets over this way sometimes I think Martin. (yes Ben, I am stalking you..mwuahha haha ha) Cheers Pete. I think Sean may be interested that's all  | |||
| » Deadlift Suit for Sale! (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 15:05 | ||
| Where are you located mate - local to preston? Someone I know may be interested. I shall find out. I'd have it but I only just get in my old 52 so I think it'd be way too small for me sadly. Martin | |||
| » Prestons Strongest Man ( Novice) (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 14:59 | ||
PeteHodgson said: martin said: Lol, it's in our gyms car park... Jason who is organising it also ran one in Chorley a few weeks back and it was a good day. Light enough for non- strongmen to enter and have a go. Couple of the lads I train with are doing it (Pete above!) M Martin, get Jon to agree to store the yoke that Ben F is selling in the general forum, then we can all chip in! :-) It's a bit heavier than the Chorley one though, and no deadlifts! pah Dude, if JB would agree then I'll pay for it myself! No chance ha ha. Yeah the weight has gone up a little but its still aimed at those who are beginners in strongman or strong gym goers wanting to have a go for the first time. I think your right about the PR postcode. | |||
| » Prestons Strongest Man ( Novice) (Go to post) | 12-08-2009 @ 14:55 | ||
| Lol, it's in our gyms car park... Jason who is organising it also ran one in Chorley a few weeks back and it was a good day. Light enough for non- strongmen to enter and have a go. Couple of the lads I train with are doing it (Pete above!) M | |||
| » Memory Foam Mattress (Go to post) | 11-08-2009 @ 14:31 | ||
| They are good, mine has improved my sleep most of the time. A big BUT though - they make you roasting. I'm always too hot as it is but in summer it's like being in a sauna lying on that thing. | |||
| » Milk protein/casein (Go to post) | 10-08-2009 @ 17:46 | ||
Joni said: brynevans said: If casein is low in amino acids what is protein made from?? the amino acids in casein are low in protein. its like that water with very little hydrogen. That is a very strange statement to make! Protein (amino acid links) are low in amino acids? Casein has a better spectrum of amino's than whey IMO. Whey just has a larger impact on muscle building due to the rapid uptake into the blood stream. Casein is far better to prevent muscle breakdown everywhere except post workout and far better on a calorie restricted diet (not that that happens often!) M | |||
| » recovery stuff? (Go to post) | 30-07-2009 @ 15:05 | ||
Post Edited: 30.07.2009 @ 15:05 PM by martin Pizza Hut eat as much as you can buffet helps recovery a fair bit Light cardio, stretching, light weights, contrast showers or bathing all help too. Food is our medicine though. | |||
| » rest before a comp - SUGDEN SURVEY! (Go to post) | 28-07-2009 @ 22:52 | ||
| Last heavy deadlift around four weeks out, last heavy 90%+ squat three weeks out and at least 7 days rest pre comp for me. It seems to work, I'm yet to hit a bigger number in the gym than on the platform. M | |||