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| » Lanky Streak's log of (cough) POWER. (Go to post) | 23-06-2011 @ 17:52 | ||
| Hey folks. I've loved reading the site the last few months and reckon a log is a good idea. Any input greatly appreciated. I'm 38 and have been training for about 2 years (I did BBing in my mid-20s for a couple of years). I train in my garage, mainly on a mon/wed/fri schedule - in the window between tea-time and my kid's bedtime! I ran about 7 cycles of 5/3/1 last year. I found the program quite productive. My training partner then left the 'facility' and since about Xmas I've done a 5x5 program and recently I've been doing a variation of Starting Strength for beginners. That itself is morphing into something else but basically I'm going to keep the weights up for the forseeable future and I'm concentrating on Squat/Deadlift/pressing. Mondays Session 19.6.11 General warm-up and stretching. Squat 60x3 80x3 100x3 120x3 150x3 - belt 150x3 - belt 150x3 - belt Pleased with this. Bench 60x10 80x3 100x3 100x3 100x3 These felt pretty good. Nowhere near max, but adding 2.5kg per session I'll get there soon. Wednesday 22.6.11 Squat 60x3 80x3 100x3 120x3 152.5x3 - belt 152.5x3 - belt 152.5x3 - belt Very pleased with this. I reckon I'm in line for a PB pretty soon. I'm hoping to add 2.5kg to the bar each session and keep with the 3x3. Overhead (seated, with trap bar in the rack) 32.5x8 65x3 65x3 65x3 I moved to the trap bar a few months ago. My shoulders really like the parallel grip. Something pinches when I use a barbell overhead. Think I need to get a LOG. Deadlift 60x5 100x2 140x2 180x5 (sumo) Quite tough really. Just building the sumo up just now. My PB is conventional but my lower back was playing up. Sumo takes all strain away from my back.  | |||
| » back to fitness and as strong as possible. (Go to post) | 22-06-2011 @ 22:03 | ||
| Have you ever tried sumo deadlifts? I recently switched from conventional due to a worn out lower back (I'm 6'3" tall). I feel literally no strain in my lower back at all when sumo lifting. Lower numbers just now, but hoping to build up over the next few months. I mix in trap bar deadliest now and again too, which is also more forgiving on the back. | |||
| » MasterTs Log (Go to post) | 22-06-2011 @ 20:51 | ||
| CMon man hurry up and update. I can't wait :-) I'm really interested to see how you adjust after your 8 week mesocycle. Your numbers are just staggering. I love it! I'm thinking about starting a log. The input from users on the site is pure gold! | |||
| » One lift a day - useful exercises needed (Go to post) | 18-06-2011 @ 18:07 | ||
NoMercy said:Ok, I don't know what to do. Tried to train today, and at 70% of my 1RM Squat, I felt that my backpain is coming back. It's like a knife stab. Doctor didn't find anything, I don't know what else I can do. This sucks! The pain in your back is most likely muscular. Get to a local sports physio for an assessment. And go for a sports massage. You'll probably make the massage part of your regime. Its not gay to do this. It's sensible. Get on anti inflammatory tabs for a couple days and rest too. | |||
| » FULDA CUP 2011 Weightlifting Champs (Go to post) | 06-06-2011 @ 18:39 | ||
| Excuse my ignorance here if this is way off, but since you represent England does this mean you have a good chance of representing GB at the Oly games? | |||
| » UK No1 Day You Were Born? (Go to post) | 05-06-2011 @ 21:52 | ||
kingham22 said:baby jane by rod stewart I bought that on 7" when I was a nipper! | |||
| » UK No1 Day You Were Born? (Go to post) | 05-06-2011 @ 21:01 | ||
Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang  I'm not posting it. | |||
| » Low carb diet (Go to post) | 03-06-2011 @ 21:02 | ||
gossamer said:Anyone ever tried a low carb diet? I've been doing this for 2 days now and am honestly struggling to find the power to type this. I feel seriously ill. Can't imagine what the atkins diet must be like. You do feel pish until your body adapts to burning fat for fuel, and not dietary carbs. This article here sums it up well: http://www.proteinpower.com/drmike/ketones-and-ketosis/tips-tr... Once you get into it it's great for losing bodyfat and for feeling awesome. Everyday energy levels are A1. The dubious area is with your training. Some people feel energyless when training, particularly with cardio. Others can add pounds of muscle while cutting up. The key to success is getting the majority of cals from FAT. | |||
| » How clean is your diet? (Go to post) | 02-06-2011 @ 23:01 | ||
Steve said: There seems to be a growing number of people who think saturated fats aren't the problem they have been made out to be and some very "clever" people now suggest that carbs are the real problem. It's very difficult for the lay person to understand what is the best thing to do (both for health and optimal sporting performance). Given your medical background, what your opinion is on Gary Taubes and others, who suggest that it's carbs that are the problem, health wise at least, not fats? Yes, indeed. I have been a low-carber for two years. It just works for me. Once you are "keto adapted" energy levels go through the roof. I have actually just read 'Good Calories, Bad Calories' by Taubes. It really is staggering the level of misunderstanding that's out there. Even (especially) among medical professionals. There is no good science linking dietary fat with heart disease. It's those 'healthy' carbs, folks. | |||
| » Koklyaev in competition. (Go to post) | 29-05-2011 @ 20:54 | ||
| I love that guy. Such a great all-round Strongman/lifter. He's so well developed compared to the other 2 guys on the podium it hardly seems fair. | |||
| » Training for your pb (Go to post) | 06-04-2011 @ 22:29 | ||
| I've not tested my maxes since last August. Is that too long? I think it might be. However, I did get a new deadlift 5RM tonight (195).  | |||
| » Karl Grant 510kg 18' Deadlift (Go to post) | 05-04-2011 @ 22:10 | ||
| Mega lift. It's a good old pair of baffies on his feet  | |||
| » Benni magnusson pulls 460kg!!!! (Go to post) | 02-04-2011 @ 21:57 | ||
| 500 looks a possibility! Wow. | |||
| » Sugden 'barbell'... (Go to post) | 02-04-2011 @ 21:52 | ||
| Sugdenabol | |||
| » squat advice (Go to post) | 02-04-2011 @ 18:50 | ||
| You squat like I used to, until I improved my flexibility. Lots of hamstring and hip stretches, loosen your IT bands and you'll be able to sit back into the squat more comfortably. Start your squat by moving your hips back, rather than moving your knees forward. | |||