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| » Taz's new start (Go to post) | 06-07-2011 @ 20:56 | ||
| 06/07/2011 Seated Overhead Press 30kg x 10 60kg x8 80kg x4 (wrist wraps used for the rest of the sets) 100kg x3 110kg x1 Pb 112.5kg x1 Pb  Totally arsed this rep up by hitting the support on way up so happy I completed it.Bench (wrist wraps used throughout) 60kg x8 80kg x6 100kg x3 120kg x2 130kg x1 Pb Got some elbow sleeves a few days ago so gave them a shot for next 2 exercises. Neutral Grip Seated Overhead DB Press 50lbs x8 60lbs x8 70lbs x6 Decline Neutral Grip DB Press 60lbs x10 70lbs x10 2 Pb's so all in all a good session. | |||
| » Sunday Strongman Sessions @ Salt Ayre (Go to post) | 06-07-2011 @ 20:50 | ||
| Splendiferous mate. Gives me a week and a half to get my 'day pass' sorted to get to it  | |||
| » Sunday Strongman Sessions @ Salt Ayre (Go to post) | 05-07-2011 @ 20:27 | ||
| Ben, are these sessions open to anyone? Or are they only for those with a specific comp to train for? ie. can a total beginner like myself come down for a session to have a go? Cheers | |||
| » Cycle2work scheme (Go to post) | 05-07-2011 @ 20:03 | ||
Leggiez said:i joined this scheme around a year ago , went for the Boardman hybrid and its a great piece of kit , perfect for where i live. Same here got a Boardman Hybrid about 18months ago through scheme, really good bike I would never have got as its would have been too pricey without the scheme. Don't use it all the time as its 13miles to work on narrow country roads where you dice with death with some of the drivers on them thinking they are rally pro's. | |||
| » Here's some light deadlifts GBPF 83kg lifters might be interested in.... (Go to post) | 04-07-2011 @ 20:55 | ||
| awesome lifting thats some mighty fine retaliation  | |||
| » Taz's new start (Go to post) | 04-07-2011 @ 20:09 | ||
| 04/07/2011 Deadlift 60kg x 8 100kg x 6 150kg x 3 205kg x 2 PR (belt on for this) weight went up pretty well so theres more there. Speed Deadlifts 6 x 3reps @ 165kg, Assistance circuit Stiff leg deadlifts: 3 x 8reps @ 95kg Bent over BB rows: 3 x 8reps @ 100kg Underhand Pulldowns: 3 x 8reps @ 85kg Arched back good mornings: 3 x 8reps @ 70kg Good session today, very happy with new PB on deadlift. Holy s**t tho it was tough, the warm weather made it knackering, opened the garage door but made no difference as there was cock all wind. Probably lost a couple of kgs in sweat!! | |||
| » Taz's new start (Go to post) | 01-07-2011 @ 19:20 | ||
| 01/07/2011 Squats bar x 10 65kg x 8 105kg x 6 145 x 4 (these were really tough which wasn't a good sign Belt on 185kg x 2 these went up ok 205 x 1 WTF, being honest this was more a 3/4 rep, teetering on the brink of parallel  Knee sleeves on 205 x 2 these were still tough Front Squat 60kg x 6 80kg x 4 100kg x 2 115kg x 2 PB 60kg x 8 Calf Raises 60kg x 10 80kg x 10 100kg x 10 60kg x 20 Pretty crap session, squat felt very difficult and the 145kg feeling heavy wasn't a good sign. Should be better next week and hope to go for 220kg+. Happy with front squats tho | |||
| » Your Perfect Gym. (Go to post) | 30-06-2011 @ 05:44 | ||
Post Edited: 30.06.2011 @ 05:45 AM by taz fctilidie said:The gyms in my area are rubbish, so I've been slowly building my home gym. I've not got a massive space in the garage but it's good enough for me. Thats a nice set up you have there. Its the same where I am mate. Have a gym in my garage, just wish I had a garage high enough to take a power cage and to allow me to do standing overhead presses etc  | |||
| » WSM wrestling (Go to post) | 30-06-2011 @ 05:40 | ||
MrSmall said:Its like saying boxing should be in there because it involves some power, and this would show who is the strongest man at punching.. neglecting completely the rest of the sport. Or shotput should be in there. Or javelin. Or discus. Or weightlifting. or or or or... they are different sports. Carrying s**t, lifting awkward objects overhead and lifting atlas stones, is strongman! Not two dudes wrestling around. x2 couldn't put it better myself, last sentence truly says it all | |||
| » Taz's new start (Go to post) | 29-06-2011 @ 19:57 | ||
| 29/06/2011 Totally knackered for this workout, early shift at work with 04:15 get up doesn't help, but saying that bench PB so can't complain. Do have a video of PB, attempted upload and link etc so hope it works, I apologise in advance for:- a.) the shaking at start and finish, I train on my own so I had to start video, leg it and do rep then stop it. b.) the shocking close up of my gut at start and finish  Barbell Bench bar x 15 60kg x 10 80kg x 5 100kg x 3 110kg x 2 120kg x 2 PB(2nd rep a toughie) 125kg x 1 Newer PB , was a fight tho. Video link below, hope it works!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA15rXO3l6U Seated Overhead Press 60kg x 6 80kg x 3 100kg x 2 105kg x 2 (just, was a struggle) 80kg x 5 Incline DB Press 80lbs x 10 90lbs x 8 Neutral Grip DB Overhead Press 70lbs x 2 Totally hit the wall at this point, did attempt a 3rd rep but got nowhere near. 50lbs x 8 All in all a good session, but was knakcered at the end. Maybe increase rest periods over 60secs in places? Really happy with 125kg PB, 10kg increase, form/technique a bit raw but a work in progress. | |||
| » Taz's new start (Go to post) | 27-06-2011 @ 20:03 | ||
| Watched the ESM u105's on Sun which was awesome and inspired me to get my arse in the garage no matter how knackered i was. If they could still do events after the widowmaker of a medley then i can get things done!!! Deadlift 60kg x 8 100kg x 5 140kg x 3 185kg x 2 (belt on for this) weight went up fairly easy so happy with that Speed Deadlifts 8 x 3reps @ 150kg, these also went up pretty easily Assistance circuit Stiff leg deadlifts: 3 x 8reps @ 95kg Bent over BB rows: 3 x 8reps @ 102.5kg Underhand Pulldowns: 3 x 8reps @ 87.5kg Arched back good mornings: 3 x 8reps @ 65kg (these went well so may up weight a bit) Bloody tough workout, was really hot in garage with doors open as no breeze whatsoever. Assistance exercises will stay same for next week except goodmornings as other 3 were a major grind and form was going at the end. Happy with the workout, plan is to equal deadlift PB next week. | |||
| » England's Strongest Man u105kg 2011 (Go to post) | 26-06-2011 @ 20:08 | ||
| Have to say top comp to watch and congrats to all athletes, especially Hixxy, 170 log was awesome, beast! Frightning thing was it looked comfy. Brutal contest especially the medley of death, was in pain just watching it Good luck all the qualifiers at the uk's and a speedy recover for the 2 walking wounded. | |||
| » Best day ever!! (Go to post) | 25-06-2011 @ 20:59 | ||
| Nice lift, well done | |||
| » When should i get a belt for squats? (Go to post) | 24-06-2011 @ 20:12 | ||
| IrishMarc said:Belt on for working sets or last warm up if I'm going to max. I also use the same principle for deadlifting. But as mentioned some like my bro never use them even on max sets, others use them earlier during warm ups. Personal preference at the end of the day only you will know and find out when it's truly needed. | |||
| » Taz's new start (Go to post) | 24-06-2011 @ 19:37 | ||
Post Edited: 24.06.2011 @ 20:30 PM by taz 24/06/2011Squat Bar x 10 60kg x 8 100kg x 6 (unfortunately couldn't find normal shorts and the next best ones decided to rip at this point) Belt on at this point 140kg x 4 180kg x 2 200kg x 2 (2nd rep a bit messy but got it finished) 220kg x 1 PR (done with Wraps on) Front Squat 60kg x 6 80kg x 4 100kg x 3 110kg x 2 PR Cleans (only ever tried once 4 years ago so gave it a shot) 60kg x 6 80kg x 3 These were very messy, need help on technique. May get video done next time to get advice off someone who knows where i'm going wrong!! I struggle mainly when it reaches around chest height where I end up reverse curling it up as trying to squat down to then push it up to shoulder height doesn't feel right. Does bar need to stay close to body?? Calf Raises 60kg x 10 80kg x 10 100kg x 10 didn't feel that strong when doing squat warm ups and shorts ripping didn't help, but very happy with lift numbers.Last time I performed any heavier lifting was March/April 2011 where I weighed 115kg(ish) so to beat a few PR's this week at 10kg lighter i'm very happy. Now I know where i'm at I can work to improve. I'm going to follow this weeks routines for a bit (poss minus tricep and bicep stuff, was taught bodybuilding type routines when first picked up weights )Don't know if this sort of routine is the best for gaining strength so any help/input/criticism appreciated. | |||