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| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 02-03-2015 @ 21:19 | ||
| Considering my problem is not sticking to a certain program this is not the best way to start a new training log, but I decided last minute to run madcows 5x5 instead of the above split. Will run it until I stall on all lifts then will revert to the original plan, hopefully then I will have more equipment to do a proper events day and/or will be driving so I can go to an actual strongman gym. Anyway, tonight's training: Squat (no belt or sleeves) Bar x 10 60 x 5 90 x 5 110 x 5 130 x 5 145 x 5 Pretty sure top set was a beltless PB, was super easy too, it felt like I had about 10 reps in me. It was so easy in fact that I decided to add in my belt and sleeves and do a couple of singles. 165 x 1 175 x 1 185 x 1 Nice PB, but will lay off heavier weights from now and just focus on building up my sets of 5. Goal is 180 x 5 before I test again. Pause bench Bar x 15 40 x 10 60 x 5 80 x 5 90 x 5 100 x 5 Easy, want to build up to doing my paused max for a set of 5. BB rows Bar x 10 60 x 5 80 x 5 90 x 5 100 x 5 110 x 5 Really want to strengthen my upper back for deadlifts, think progressing on these will do the trick nicely. RDLs 60 x 10 90 x 10 120 x 10 135 x 10 Don't do these often, default PB. Incline bench Bar x 10 40 x 5 60 x 20 Going to slowly add weight, keeping reps high. Chin-ups BW x 15 BW+5 x 8,8,8 Finished off with 3 sets of lateral raises, light. | |||
| » that song (Go to post) | 01-03-2015 @ 21:23 | ||
Post Edited: 01.03.2015 @ 21:30 PM by StrengthStudent If I had to pick one, that'd have to be "the song" for me, especially at 2:20. Still get shivers when listening to that part and thinking about heavy lifting | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 01-03-2015 @ 21:05 | ||
Boar said:start off by making a nice sandbag !! a sweet bit of event training kit ! Good idea! Would you just use that for loading or are there any other purposes? Already took an empty keg home from work the other day but haven't bothered filling it with anything yet. | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 01-03-2015 @ 20:55 | ||
| Here's the plan: Monday Deadlift Log press Farmers (if weather allows) Wednesday Accessory work Friday Squat Front squat RDLs Saturday Bench Upper back work Heavy arm work Light shoulders Would like to find somewhere to do event training in the future. As it is, Monday is currently my "event" day but I don't really have much in the way of implements  . But I think I really need to work on my grip so could use the opportunity to hammer some grip at the end of the session. On Wednesday I'll just be doing work on movements/muscle groups I feel are weak points or that will generally help my big lifts. A typical session will probably include some strict pressing, some rows, some glute ham raises and some bodybuilding stuff for chest & arms. | |||
| » Slow & Steady Gains (Go to post) | 01-03-2015 @ 20:43 | ||
Post Edited: 23.03.2015 @ 20:13 PM by StrengthStudent Took some time off of structured training as I was really falling into the "paralysis by analysis" trap. I'm determined to correct this and stick to a plan this time, so thought I should start a new log. Training starts tomorrow  Starting best lifts @87kg: Squat 182.5kg Bench 125kg TnG, 120kg paused Deadlift 210kg Log press 100kg Current best lifts @88kg: Squat 190kg Bench 130kg TnG, 120kg paused Deadlift 210kg Log press 100kg | |||
| » Sumo carryover to Conventional Deadlift (Go to post) | 26-02-2015 @ 11:35 | ||
Post Edited: 26.02.2015 @ 11:35 AM by StrengthStudent luki said:I was reading this the other day about carryover: http://www.powerliftingtowin.com/squat-to-deadlift-carryover/[... Good read, makes sense. | |||
| » Feats of Strength in Films (Go to post) | 26-02-2015 @ 11:10 | ||
| Throws an elephant out of a window (around 2:30) | |||
| » Top Gym Tip (Go to post) | 23-02-2015 @ 23:05 | ||
Post Edited: 23.02.2015 @ 23:07 PM by StrengthStudent I like to walk around town in a multi-ply squat suit and knee wraps, it saves the trouble of constantly taking it off/on. I got some funny looks today in Greggs when I was ordering a sausage roll but at least now everyone knows I lift. | |||
| » Squat & Log Press PBs! (Go to post) | 23-02-2015 @ 19:29 | ||
| Happy with these as I've lost a couple of KGs over the last month or so. 182.5kg squat & 100kg log @ 87kg | |||
| » This guy gets it. (Go to post) | 17-02-2015 @ 11:07 | ||
| He has great informative vids for powerlifting, probably the best on YouTube. | |||
| » George Leeman 400 RAW deadlift (Go to post) | 16-02-2015 @ 13:08 | ||
Fatpete said:876 isn't 400, 876 is 397, 882 is 400. I reckon he timed out there. Lol, didn't fancy converting it, knew it was close enough  | |||
| » George Leeman 400 RAW deadlift (Go to post) | 15-02-2015 @ 01:51 | ||
Post Edited: 15.02.2015 @ 01:52 AM by StrengthStudent Nice to see him working up to some heavy barehanded pulls recently, maybe he'll actually do a meet at some point this year. | |||
| » WORLD LOG LIFT CHALLANGE..(LIVE STREAM)..14/02/15 (Go to post) | 14-02-2015 @ 15:17 | ||
93hopkinsonr said:Would log press have crossover to bench and vice versa in anyone's opinion? Small amount of carry over between the two, a lot more carry over to either from strict pressing (my humble opinion). | |||
| » Am I the fattest u90kg competitor? (Go to post) | 14-02-2015 @ 14:26 | ||
I'm about 15% 88kg, goal is to compete at 90 around 8-10%  . The way I see it, the leaner you are in a given weight class the more muscle you'll have and the stronger you'll be. | |||
| » top 3 foods for strength,size and recovery. (Go to post) | 12-02-2015 @ 17:15 | ||
| Chicken Milk Pasta Staples of my diet atm | |||