This Will Probably Only Last A Week...

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MattF		...	20-07-2010 @ 17:10
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Cheers Shane, but to be honest feel quite weak, with the exception of some event stuff. Short (and s**t) pressing session today Military Press bar x 6 40kg x 3 50kg x 3 50kg x 3 55kg x 1 (didn't press with any intensity so lockout was took ages, difficult rep) 52.5kg x 3 52.5kg x 3 Push Press 50kg x 1 55kg x 1 60kg x 1 65kg x f (no shoulder or tricep strength, s**t) 60kg x 1 Push Press Double Dip 50kg x 1 (squat jerk - if thats the correct term) 50kg x 1 (squat jerk) 50kg x 1 (split jerk) 50kg x 1 (split jerk) 50kg x 3 (squat jerk) 50kg x 2 (squat jerk) Overall poor, if I intend on being able to do the log will have to double dip.
MattF		Deadlift	21-07-2010 @ 20:19
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 21.07.2010 @ 20:19 PM by MattF Deadlift (Oly Bar) wup - bar x 4; 60 x 4; 90 x 2 (pulling straps on due to hand hurting); 130 x 1 Working Sets 160kg x 5 (confortable, more there) 170kg x 4 170kg x 3 170kg x 2 (reps dropped off as fatigue set in and legs got tired) Axle Deads (no straps) 160kg x 2 (felt fine, just tired, 5 plus should be there fresh) Inch DB C&P 10kg x 4 30kg x 1 30kg x 1 40kg x f (too heavy 4 press) 35kg x 1 35kg x f 35kg x 1 35kg x 1 Log (C&P every rep, well at least tried to) 70kg x f (four times failed the press, I am truely s**t at these). WG Pulldown and LowPulley Rows - 3 sets each 6-10 reps. Happy with deads considering when I tried them 2 weeks back after pwr cleans I failed the 170. Pressing has to be a long term plan, to s**t for a quick fix.
James		...	21-07-2010 @ 21:25
Worlds Strongest Man u90kg Member 1137, 2099 posts SQ 285, BP 170, DL 312.5 767.5 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	new dl pb on the way mate, didn't think you were there with your training yet, keep it up!
MattF		...	26-07-2010 @ 23:16
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Did some deads today, my right knee had some fluid on it (not sure from where/what), so I have been babying it a bit, good thing is there's no pain, so... Deadlift 60kg x 3 110kg x 1 (wraps because hand it still hurting) 140kg x 1 170kg x 2 170kg x 2 Axle (no wraps) 160kg x 2 All didn't feel as powerful as last dl session but happy enough and I didn't really attack it. Wanted to practise farmer's pickup, pb = 110kg, but didn't go great... 60kg x 1 100kg x 1 110kg x f; xf; xf 105kg x f 100kg x 1 Disappointed with this, but hopefully it was due to fatigue, the 110s need to move for the gym1 comp! Also the boss brought down a metre long tree stump weighing in at 60kg, in a hussafelt style bear hug did a 50m walk with it, then a 25m through the gym to weigh it, felt easy just made breathing shallow. At the end of the day I tried to press it overhead, got it to chest 5/6 times easy just couldn't press it.
MattF		...	28-07-2010 @ 00:34
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Push Press (tried these with a belt on, first time I have ever worn a belt and for overhead press I think it benefits me) 60kg x 3 60kg x 3 60kg x 2 60kg x 2 60kg x 2 50kg x 5 (did these quickly) 50kg x 5 50kg x 5 50kg x 5 Military Press CG 40kg x 5 40kg x 5 40kg x 5 BW Dips x8; x6; x6. Later in the day played about with the 60kg tree stump, shouldered 5 times and got about a foot from lockout on a few, will hopefully have this by the weekend.
oli		...	31-07-2010 @ 10:16
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250 582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	looks like your pressing is coming along matt. keep it up
andydanjosh		...	31-07-2010 @ 10:26
^^ thats me that is !! ^^ (the hair is a wig) Member 776, 8709 posts SQ 140, BP 127.5, DL 180 447.5 kgs @ 74kgs UnEq	nice sessions and the push press is looking good mate.
MattF		...	31-07-2010 @ 10:31
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Thanks andy and oli, I've accepted pressing has to be a long term project, more bench, overhead and dips.
MattF		...	31-07-2010 @ 21:16
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Quick session today, light squats to check out how my knee is (it's been popping when I walk up stairs and has a bit of fluid on it, I'm blaming the yoke) and tried to do the log and tree stump for the gym1 comp. Squat bar x 5 (x2) Put knee wraps on for first time, didn't like them, so off they came. 60kg x 4 60kg x 4 80kg x 2 80kg x 2 80kg x 2 Never going to do too much and knee felt good for it and ironically isn't clicking when going upstairs now! Log c+p 70kg x about 6 fails on press (truely s**t, don't think I'll get this on comp day now) Tree stump 60kg shouldered x 3 but failed each overhead Power Jerk from Rack bar x 2 40kg x 2 50kg x 2 60kg x 2
MattF		Gym 1 Comp Write-up	07-08-2010 @ 18:32
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	The whole day ran smoothly considering the weather. Well done to all who competed; Sean for the win, solid on everything and nice bloke; Matt (Bushingman) good all round and great farmer's; North London lads Justin and Arran (hope those names are correct) again both performed solid, especially with an ankle injury from the log lift. Ed with his late entry did well, good 135 stone and with a bad back the 200kg axle. Oli was performance of the day for me, really starting to get into the "strongman" ethos, especially impressed by the strict press circus db. Other competitors, Derek impressed with his overhead lifts, Ali Shah stepped up to the plate late and performed with great effort in everything with no practice. Jason with a bad back again did well on the deads and was solid on the log. James' organising and reffing went well, good decision to change the overhead medley due to weather (even though it cost me 1 or 2 points!), Chris for helping out and other spotters, helpers, and oli's brother Lewis for time keeping and helping with scoring. Think that's everyone, good support as well. Event 1 (changed due to weather) Yoke 15m (250kg) Duck Walk 15m (160kg) Medley Did s**t, dropped the yoke 3/4 times, by the time I picked up the duck walk legs were jelly and time was going, ended moving it 5m. 8th - wank. Event 2 Log Lift First off, Karl if you are reading this sorry, slightly and I repeat slightly scuffed the platform, it is put of the way(ish) though. Was pretty sure I woulld no rep. Cleaned the opener, 70kg, easy, push pressed powerfully and according to James locked out one arm, obviously forget about the other 1 and lost the log overhead and to the side, pioruetted back (imagine a s**t attempt at a back flip, without legs leaving the ground) and put an end of the log into the platform (again, so sorry Karl, I might be working for free for a while) = Last Event 3 (changed due to weather) Farmer's for Distance 100kg (turn at 15m) Happy-ish, 23m, 7th/8th I think, should have gone quicker and turn was s**t. Event 4 (changed order for grip's sake and event due to weather) Circus DB 45kg for Reps No repped, couldn't lock out, had 3-4 attempts, close but not. =Last Event 5 Deadlift 160kg (or 200kg) on Axle 6 reps, wanted 5 or more so probably happiest with this event. 8th/9th? Event 6 Atlas Stones for reps over Yoke 105kg or 135kg Did the 105kg, missed the first one, didn't attack it but relapped straight of, then got it. Missed next two attempts on height, so finished with 1 rep. 8th Finished 9th out of 10. Unhappy with yoke (got over excited/anxious) then took the other events as a training day and it went better.
James		...	07-08-2010 @ 18:52
Worlds Strongest Man u90kg Member 1137, 2099 posts SQ 285, BP 170, DL 312.5 767.5 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	well done today mate, thats the first time ive seen you look agressive and not give up on the log(maybe for the worst lol). also stone looked solid mate unlucky a couple of times but it was a decent height. axle deadlift was solid didn't expect it but look strong. hopefully this will encourage you to enter another comp. bit more practice and you'll do fine!
MattF		...	07-08-2010 @ 19:04
'I'm not coming onto you.... but' Member 1366, 1596 posts SQ 155, BP 100, DL 180 435.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq	Yeah thanks, fairly happy, just need to get stronger and get back to 90kg. By the way, back is slowing seizing up with every inute passing!
James		...	07-08-2010 @ 19:15
Worlds Strongest Man u90kg Member 1137, 2099 posts SQ 285, BP 170, DL 312.5 767.5 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	yh you'll soon see why i don't train the week after the comp, enjoy the pain!
oli		...	07-08-2010 @ 20:56
the big O Member 1370, 570 posts SQ 192.5, BP 140, DL 250 582.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	well done today matt you did well. Once you work on your pressing you will be going up near the top of the placings.
EDCLARKE		...	07-08-2010 @ 21:02
not particularly well educated Member 85, 11010 posts SQ 170, BP 130, DL 260 560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	well done today mate ,enjoyed your company today.i think you did better than you give yourself credit for!

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