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| » Matt's Quest for Size and Strength (Go to post) | 06-05-2012 @ 12:07 | ||
| Hi, Today was a SQUAT SESSION SQUATS: 1x10on bar 1x5 on 40kg 1x5 on 70kg 1x5 on 90kg 1x6 on 100kg 1x6 on 100kg 1x6 on 100kg Felt easy on the basis not feeling great and didn't have a big appetite for breakfast this morning. Bench: 1x5 on 50kg 1x5 on 50kg 1x6 on 70kg 1x5 on 70kg Didn't do a great deal more as I felt quiet ill to be totally frank. but it was working on the technique and getting the right arch up. Millitary Press: 3x5 on 30kg 1x4 on 40kg Hamstring Curls/Glute ham raises 3x8 with 40kg 1 plate= 10kg Holding Plank position 1 minute with 10kg added. Pendlay Rows: 1x5 60kg 1x5 60kg 1x5 60kg 1x5 60kg 1x5 60kg Lat Pulldowns: 1x8 on 50kg to finish; 10 minutes of warm down stretching. Not a too bad a session accomplished what was intended. Starting a Leg power and hip power mesocycle Monday, trying to get that important core strength.  | |||
| » Macca's Log of Power! (Go to post) | 04-05-2012 @ 17:59 | ||
| Hey Macca, Fantastic stuff mate good benching, quiet incredible the big arch you get there good repping. | |||
| » Matt's Quest for Size and Strength (Go to post) | 03-05-2012 @ 20:23 | ||
| HI guys, Tonight was train in the Garage tonight, couldn't be bothered to cycle down the gym. Did the following: BenchPress: 1x5 on 25kg ( very strong this) 1x5 on 25kg  Work Sets: 1x5 on 55kg 1x5 on 65kg 1x5 on 75kg 1x2 83kg this was on a non standard bench stand, much much narrower bench alot harder than a proper powerlifting Bench. Did Heavy Bench Yesterday so probably pretty tired. Bit silly going heavy tbh was pretty tired out! Skull Crushers: 1x10 on 25kg 1x10 on 25kg 1x10 on 25kg Incline Benchpress (Close Grip) 1x8 on 45kg 1x6 on 45kg 2x8 on 25kg Deficit Deadlifts: This is from at least a 2 inch to 3 inch deficit. Weights really in close it's a dead bar, probably makes it 20-30kg harder.1x5 on 70kg 1x5 on 90kg 1x5 on 110kg 1x5 on 130kg Very Very fast off floor and lockout quiet pleased with this definitely getting that bit stronger. Power Cleans: 1x3 70 PB this, and tbh not that easy but felt solid and quiet okay. Hoping to do 90kg soon on them. | |||
| » Matt's Quest for Size and Strength (Go to post) | 02-05-2012 @ 15:38 | ||
| Bench Warm Ups: 1x10 bar 1x5 40kg Work Sets: 1x5 50kg 1x5 60kg 1x5 70kg 1x5 75kg 1x5 75kg These were all comfortable just working at technique getting them paused and keeping a nice arch whilst doing all reps and hitting it continuously low on the chest and getting that important drive. Dips: 3x5 BW getting better at these they're abit of a gruler though. Millitary Press: 1x5 on 30kg 1x5 on 30kg 1x5 on 30kg 1x5 on 50kg THis was alot harder than anticipated but felt damn good! Squats: 1x10 bar 1x5 40kg Work Sets: 1x5 on 70kg 1x5 on 85kg 1x5 on 90kg 1x5 on 95kg 1x5 on 105kg Just a light session today again getting that perfect technique all felt nice solid from the whole up, and nicely controlled on the way down, considering I did deadlifts heavy on Monday think it was okay, felt well drained today and starting to develop a cold. 4x10 Sit ups to finish of my workout nice solid and most importantly enjoyable. I will be hoping to compete in about 6 months in the GBPF 3 lift competition, to be honest I can't wait. Although alot will depend on how I get on in terms of improvements, It would be nice to get a 150 Unequipped Squat 110 Bench and 210 deadlift!? These are quiet ambitious but we'll see. I'd probably be in the 93kg class. | |||
| » Matt's Quest for Size and Strength (Go to post) | 01-05-2012 @ 20:04 | ||
Post Edited: 01.05.2012 @ 20:06 PM by strengthathlete Deadlifts:1x5 on 70kg 1x5 on 100kg 1x5 on 120kg 1x5 on 140kg 1x5 on 160kg pb. Bent over rows: 5x5 on 80kg PB quiet tough not the easiest. Millitary Press: 4x5 on 30kg Sit ups: 4x10 Felt quiet happy about 1 10 minutes session felt pretty good hit PB's. Looking forward to session tomorrow will be keeping you all posted, Squats and Bench | |||
| » Matt's Quest for Size and Strength (Go to post) | 27-04-2012 @ 21:26 | ||
Post Edited: 28.04.2012 @ 09:53 AM by strengthathlete Okay Chaps First Session of my new Routine Madcow:Felt quiet good as I've only did loads of volume of hack squats and such like on Wednesday. Here is workout: Bench Warm Up: Bar 1x5 1x5 40kg Work Sets: 1x5 50kg 1x5 60kg 1x5 70kg 1x5 75kg 1x5 85kg PB by one Rep 1x2 90kg Video to follow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-m4CPkQD8E Squats: 1x5 bar 1x5 40kg Work Sets: 1x5 80kg 1x5 90kg 1x5 100kg 1x5 110kg 1x5 120kg PB video to follow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGO5WbRjHPE&feature=youtu.b... not the easiest set in the world think my technique was quiet good. Bent Over Rows: 5x5 70kg Sit Ups 4x8 Hyper Extensions 2x8 Bw plus 10kg Very strict sticking to my routine. | |||
| » Matt's Quest for Size and Strength (Go to post) | 27-04-2012 @ 17:40 | ||
| Hmm, Deadlift 180 Double Bodyweight Bench: 90kg Squat not done, but 1x5 115 so. prob 135kg. I'd say 405kg total currently. | |||
| » Matt's Quest for Size and Strength (Go to post) | 27-04-2012 @ 17:07 | ||
| Hello Chaps, I've been training for about 5 months seriously now and I am into Powerlifting, it's somewhat difficult because I've started from absolutely no sporting background at all. My current status is: Height: 6'2 Weight 90kg I'm pretty lean, really but My goal is to get top end of 100kg class or around the 110kg class depending, what I feel more comfortable at. I'm 20 years old, and my goal is to become a sporting powerlifting icon, like some other Drug Free Powerlifting World Champions like Andy Bonner. I will be keeping regular updates here, and importantly I will be uploading videos here and there off my lifts. My current routine is Madcow I am doing. I've got a moderately strict diet, and I'm trying to eat in excess of 3500-4000 calories a day. And 200-300grams of Protein. I decided to join this forum to get some decent respectable advice from some strong, genuine people, and hopefully people will be keen to see my journal I'll try make it as interesting as possible. My long term Goals are to win trophies and stuff at powerlifting in the GBPF or BDFPA both I'd love, to hold records. Targets are as follows: Deadlift 300kg Squat: 250 Unequipped Bench: 180 Unequipped Total: 730kg total at 90kg in the GBPF or BDFPA. I look forward to hearing from people and hope I can get lots of decent advice and motivation and encouragement to fullfil my long term ambition.  | |||