Pull 3 plates, learn to bench
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| hrat |  | ... | 31-05-2011 @ 10:23 |
 Member 2272, 339 posts SQ 102.5, BP 50, DL 140292.5 kgs @ 65kgs UnEq | Stiff, sore and knackered today. Might be getting a cold and feel like whinging. Might be a wimp, might be verging on overdoing it, and since I have a comp in 3 weeks, going to cut back the volume. Besides, need to find out where I'm at. | ||
| Reevesy | | ... | 31-05-2011 @ 23:39 |
Member 2141, 289 posts SQ 140, BP 120, DL 200460.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq | comp in 3 weeks huh, practise them paused benches/heavy benches etc & good luck in it | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 31-05-2011 @ 23:45 |
 as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11370 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Girls are tougher than men when it comes to being ill. I know that feeling of having a couple of weeks to go and you're maxing out. Maybe go lifting specific for a couple of weeks and like Reevesy said, practice those badass competition reps. Where's the comp? | ||
| Reevesy | | ... | 01-06-2011 @ 10:12 |
Member 2141, 289 posts SQ 140, BP 120, DL 200460.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq | good job benching, 50 around the corner? | ||
| hrat | | ... | 04-06-2011 @ 16:53 |
Member 2272, 339 posts SQ 102.5, BP 50, DL 140292.5 kgs @ 65kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 04.06.2011 @ 21:05 PM by hrat Been resting/busy so haven't checked back; comp is the 19th in Dumfries. I tend to get "ill" by being snotty and coughing loads but feeling fine, and lifting alright. Feel loads better for the extra rest this week too.Weds climbing, finally made it up the big overhang leading. 6a, although cheated a fair bit; next week will try it clean. Thursday was in Oban Friday was scorching, walked a few miles, every warmup felt heavy but I got Squat 87.5 x6 Form feels loads better, although my hips are stiff today. Now knee-breaking, so need to put a bit more hip into it, but not fold like I was doing. Bench (used wide bench in rack so had safeties) 47.5 x5 Drive wasn't great but there was some. DL 102.5x5 Solid, and without back rounding. Best I've managed after heavy squats. Next weeks plan is to squat 90 for a rep max to gauge for the comp (100/102.5/105), pull heavy ditto, and get some paused bench practice. Hopeful for maybe 55 with adrenaline. Celebrated with some lager with the relatives. | ||
| hrat | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 21:18 |
Member 2272, 339 posts SQ 102.5, BP 50, DL 140292.5 kgs @ 65kgs UnEq | More lagers Sat, and lightweight that I am, felt it a bit today. Had a 2-hour-flu this morning, very weird; shivering, feverish, really sensitive skin, headache and nausea, nearly fell asleep on my desk, but literally gone by lunch time. I say again, very weird. Squat 90x3, 1 3rd was a little high, single lost my upper back and nearly lost it overhead. Hoped for another rep or two, but happy enough. Notebook has 80x3 on Feb 28th giving 92.5 hard on March 19th. So hopeful for 102.5, esp if today was an off day. Backoff 60x5 thinking on form. Bench (took advice for once and worked paused singles) 40x3, 45x3 (paused), 47.5x1, 50x1 47.5x4x1 All pretty good, felt reasonably tight in pauses, although I was cueing myself. Using the s**tty narrow Stevie bench too. Mega pleased with the 50; just beginning to bridge but one cheek stayed down. Chins on rack (narrow 45degree grip, shoulders to bar) 6,5,5,4 | ||
| hrat | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 21:21 |
Member 2272, 339 posts SQ 102.5, BP 50, DL 140292.5 kgs @ 65kgs UnEq | Tried my hand a at a little coaching too, with a friend of a friend. Interesting. Awkward since I taught myself, and have no idea if I'm doing it "right". It is so hard to explain back extension on a deadlift. | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 22:12 |
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11370 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | looks like even though you're feeling nasty, things are still going well. Congrats on the overhang too! You need to come and squat against Louise soon. Your numbers are getting similar. | ||
| hrat | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 23:04 |
Member 2272, 339 posts SQ 102.5, BP 50, DL 140292.5 kgs @ 65kgs UnEq | Ran into her tonight, but I'd already finished squatting... She's a fair bit lighter than me still of course. Planning a climbing trip to Ratho this weekend for some real leads. Something about the long leads feels very different, much more zen. Dropbox_photo (in theory this is a picture of the last time) | ||
| Reevesy | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 23:28 |
Member 2141, 289 posts SQ 140, BP 120, DL 200460.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq | that wall looks f**king massive. only time i ever went rock climbing is when i was 9 or 10, its fun | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 06-06-2011 @ 23:35 |
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11370 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Ratho is the dogs. Was last there in October and had a brilliant time on the big wall as well as solving the boulder problems. | ||
| hrat | | ... | 09-06-2011 @ 20:51 |
Member 2272, 339 posts SQ 102.5, BP 50, DL 140292.5 kgs @ 65kgs UnEq | I'm sure I whinge ten times more since starting this log... Had 4 2-hour waves of fever over Mon and Tues, and Weds got a sore throat and a weird rash, so had to give climbing a miss. Bunch of crud with flat move today, pissed about all the hassle and relieved to be done, so great workout, though. DL 80x3, 90x1 DOH, no belt Belt on 100x3, 110x3, 115x3 5kg PR, and way better than my prev 110x3. Nose tork. Inspired by some pulls I've watched, and Monday's thoughts while coaching, tried different setup. Set back while mostly standing, solid breath, and squeezed down into position then grabbed bar to stay there, instead of grabbing straight leg-round back. Means letting go between reps because I can't breathe when set, but felt nicer. Couple light paused benches for some form. | ||
| VanillaGorilla | | ... | 09-06-2011 @ 20:55 |
 the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts | Nice session! Congrats on the PB! | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 09-06-2011 @ 23:23 |
as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11370 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | Well done with the PB again. You're a wee trooper to fight through it with this mystery virus thing you have. | ||
| hrat | | ... | 10-06-2011 @ 15:08 |
Member 2272, 339 posts SQ 102.5, BP 50, DL 140292.5 kgs @ 65kgs UnEq | Cheers Mr Gorilla. I reckon in another couple years I might actually be strong. Wiegie it's either tough or too stupid to know when to give it a rest. Nice game of 5-aside today, then a few push presses 30x3, 35x2, 40x1 nice and fast. Failed 45 by smacking myself under the chin and biting my tongue, then proceeded to fail 42.5, 40 twice and finally 35. Chins 5,4,2 | ||
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