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| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 10-07-2015 @ 16:34 | ||
| Did some deadlifts on Wednesday. Went up to 165x8 and my lower back starting hurting so I just let it there. I wouldn't say I've re-injured it, but it's definitely not good. Think I'm going to have to just leave deadlifts for the next few months and let it fully recover, otherwise this'll just keep happening and I'll never get anywhere. In the meantime I'll just work harder on other stuff that doesn't seem to aggravate my back, such as squats, chins, DB rows, farmers walks and maybe some lighter RDLs if I feel okay for it. Anyway, here was today's training: Log press 35 x 6 45 x 5 55 x 5 65 x 5 75 x 4 Was weak but couldn't use as much leg drive as normal due to my back. Also haven't done log pressing in a while so it felt a little awkward. Next time 80 x 4-5 Seated shoulder press 40 x 9 50 x 8 60 x 8 40 x 20 Lateral raises 15's x 17 15's x 12, 7.5's x 13 drop set Bent over flies 7.5's 3x20 Close grip bench 40 x 10 60 x 7 80 x 5 90 x 9 Not a PB, but considering my shoulders were already fatigued I'll take it. Will try 92.5 for the same reps next time. Cheat curls 20 x 10 40 x 6 50 x 16 Dips BW x 10 BW x 30 Strict curls 40 x 7 40 x 7 30 x 16 DB skullcrushers / incline db curls superset 15's x 8 / 10 15's x 8 / 10 15's x 7 / 10 | |||
| » Europe's strongest on Saturday (Go to post) | 07-07-2015 @ 22:13 | ||
| I think it went on till around 4-5pm last year, but a lot of the competitors got injured after the first event and werent able to continue, so it may be later if the field is full. It depends on the events I guess. | |||
| » 6th place Englands Strongest Man (Go to post) | 07-07-2015 @ 22:12 | ||
| Enjoy watching you lift, you move very well for a guy your size | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 06-07-2015 @ 23:29 | ||
| Probably overdid it on the volume a bit tonight considering I'd already trained this morning. Don't know if I'll be fully recovered by Wednesday to get the PBs I want on bench & deadlift. Close grip bench 20 x 15 40 x 8 60 x 5 80 x 5 95 x 5 105 x 4 - wanted 5 but still a 1 rep PB 115 x 1 120 x 0 - grrrr Cheat curls 20 x 10 40 x 5 47.5 x 15 27.5 x 20 - pseudo strict Dips / db curls superset BW x 10 / 18's x 10 BW+30 x 8 / 18's x 10 BW+20 x 12 / 18's x 10 Dips felt awkward as I didn't have my belt so had to use a dumbbell between the legs to add weight. Also the dip station wasn't as comfy as the one I use at home. Incline db curls / db skullcrushers superset 14's x 15 / 14's x 10 14's x 15 / 14's x 10 14's x 12 / 14's x 10 Seated facepulls 4 x 15 | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 06-07-2015 @ 05:44 | ||
| Squat (wrist wraps & knee sleeves, no belt) 60 x 8 85 x 8 105 x 8 125 x 8 145 x 8 - beltless PB, goal is 160 for 8 beltless in three weeks. Strict press (no belt) 20 x 12 30 x 8 40 x 8 50 x 8 55 x 8 57.5 x 8 Starting to feel bit stronger on this, prioritising it over bench seems to be doing the trick. Chin-ups Bodyweight x 5 BW+5 x 13,11 Farmers walk 20 per hand x 20 meters 40 ph x 40,40,40,40m Calf raises 60 x 10 100 x 10 140 x 12,12,12 Left it there for now, going to get in some arm accessory work later today. | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 03-07-2015 @ 22:29 | ||
| Squat (sleeves & wrist wraps, no belt) 60 x 8 80 x 8 100 x 8 120 x 8 145 x 6,6 Strict press (no belt) 20 x 15 30 x 8 40 x 8 50 x 8 55 x 8 57.5 x 6,6 Pullups BW x 10 BW+10 x 10 BW+15 x 10 BW x 13 Low incline bench 40 x 10 60 x 10 80 x 10 90 x 7 100 x 3 Hammer curls (cheating) 10's x 10 20's x 10 30's x 20 Preacher curls 20 x 12 25 x 10 30 x 5 15 x 20 Facepulls / pushdowns superset 20 x 15 / 20 x 20 20 x 15 / 30 x 15 20 x 15 / 35 x 12 20 x 15 / 40 x 7 Good session, getting back to the strongest I've ever been and I feel like I'm still steadily gaining week on week. | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 01-07-2015 @ 16:30 | ||
| Deadlift (belt & straps, touch & go reps) 20 x 15 RDLs 60 x 8 100 x 8 120 x 8 140 x 8 160 x 8 180 x 1 Trying out a new technique (rolling the bar similar to Benni or Chris Hickson), and it felt amazing. Had recurring low back issues for the past year due to (I think) yanking the bar slightly off the ground. This feels much safer and natural, I think I'll finally be able to work back up heavier now (was good for around 220 last Christmas or so). Pause bench 20 x 15 40 x 8 60 x 8 80 x 8 90 x 8 95 x 8 - PB for paused? DB rows (in lbs) 40's x 10 80's x 10 110's x 13 The gym goes up to 85kg dumbbells  I'll be wanting to row them before long.Incline bench (highish incline) 40 x 10 60 x 20 70 x 9 80 x 4 Hammer strength chest supported row 25 x 15 35 x 15 45 x 13,12,12 Facepulls 1x15, 3x12 Finished off with 3 sets of lying leg curls superset with 3 sets of seated calf raises. Good session. | |||
| » George Leeman 410x4 Deadlift (Go to post) | 01-07-2015 @ 16:22 | ||
donnie said:he pulls first rep very slow 430 max for him judjung by the speed of first rep Bearing in mind that this was raw I'd say he might be good for around 450 in a suit (if he got one that fit him right). | |||
| » George Leeman 410x4 Deadlift (Go to post) | 01-07-2015 @ 10:51 | ||
Post Edited: 01.07.2015 @ 10:51 AM by StrengthStudent Too bad about the erector pull | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 29-06-2015 @ 15:25 | ||
Back to building strength after my first comp. Really motivated  Squat (no belt) 60 x 8 80 x 8 100 x 8 120 x 8 140 x 8 Strict press 20 x 15 30 x 8 40 x 8 50 x 8 55 x 8,8 This is going to be the lift I put the most focus on from now. Chin-ups BW x 5,15,13 Incline bench (low incline) 40 x 10 60 x 10 70 x 10 80 x 9 90 x 5 60 x 17 - close grip Cheat curls 20 x 10 35 x 10 45 x 16 Strict(ish) curls 35 x 11,10,10 30 x 13 Calf raises 60 x 10 100 x 10 120 x 10 140 x 10 150 x 8 Reverse flies 5's x 15 10's x 10,10,10 | |||
| » Heavy (for me!!) pause squats (Go to post) | 26-06-2015 @ 19:56 | ||
Determined to squat 500lbs by the end of the year | |||
| » For sale - 140kg Taishan bumper plate set (Go to post) | 14-06-2015 @ 17:52 | ||
| Bump | |||
| » Suit shopping (Go to post) | 10-06-2015 @ 15:40 | ||
slimsim said:I know it's fairly pricey to get a suit made but I'd thoroughly recommend it. A well made suit will last 10+ years and will far you far better than an off the peg one, even one which has been adjusted, plus you'll feel like a proper pimp knowing it's one of a kind But what if you make all kinds of gains and a year or two down the road it doesn't fit you any more? | |||
| » Myprotein Flavour review thread (Go to post) | 10-06-2015 @ 13:08 | ||
| Unflavoured 1/5 Toffee 4/5 Mixed berries (or something like that, might have been summer fruits) 3/5 | |||
| » For sale - 140kg Taishan bumper plate set (Go to post) | 10-06-2015 @ 13:07 | ||
Post Edited: 18.06.2015 @ 12:43 PM by StrengthStudent I'm looking to sell my Taishan bumper set (2x25kg, 2x20kg, 2x15kg & 2x15kg). I've had them roughly 18 months, but I've only really done powerlifting training so they're in good nick (never been dropped from overhead etc). As they are an expensive set, I'm looking for £350 (or best offer). [IMG]http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j394/bradley_segal1/Mobile... I'm in leeds, local pickup required. EDIT : SOLD | |||