Now on a Powerlifting Journey to Compete!!!!

I have actually hit 160kgs before, but never got near it again, and I mean nowhere near it. Not sure what went on, I think when I did the 160 I twinged my back and then lost all drive to push on and ended up going backwards.
 
I must admit since I have started to use a belt I feel it gives me alot more confidence back wise. Very pleased with the Phillipi way of things mate, will look to doing it on squats next.

Sorry about your ring mate, bummer

Tony Barnes


Sorry about your ring mate, bummer

 
Yea sure was mate, put the feelers out to all the pawn brokers, police and that but not holding out much luck. Probably end up in the drains as the snow and ice melts.
 

Good thinking on the brokers!

3+km walk to work this morning at a brisk pace = the cardio, same at hometime aswell, but more uphill.

Good effort mate, keep up the hard work and diet and you'll get where you want to be.

On The Flop


3+km walk to work this morning at a brisk pace = the cardio, same at hometime aswell, but more uphill.

Brisk walking is a brilliant fat burning cardio. Nice one!

On The Flop


3+km walk to work this morning at a brisk pace = the cardio, same at hometime aswell, but more uphill.

When it starts to get easy, do what i did and throw some weight in a backpack. This exercise i credit as my biggest aid to my cut last summer mate.

Yea, I'm gonna keep walking to & from work as much as possible and cut one of the gym cardio days down. Getting up at 05:30 5 days a week is killing me

WEEK 5 - DAY 5
 
Deep nights sleep last night, kids disturbed a couple of times but settled quickly which was good.
 
Wasn't that cold when I got out at 05:30, and was eager to get on with the training!
 
BACK SQUATS - 5 x BW
                         5 x BAR
                         5 x 70kgs
                         5 x 70kgs
                         5 x 70kgs
                         5 x 70kgs
                         5 x 70kgs
 
Have increased the volume by 2 sets now my legs have accustomed to squatting again, really deep reps and will up the weight next week.
 
ZERCHER SPEED SQUATS - 5 x 50kgs
                                           5 x 50kgs
                                           5 x 50kgs
                                           5 x 50kgs
                                           5 x 50kgs
 
Really fast & deep reps on these, will again up the weight next week. Really don't know how Stu(MrBeige) does 130kgs on these, he must have arms of steel.
 
LEG EXTENSION DROP SETS - 10 x 77kgs
                                               12 x 70kgs
                                               14 x 63kgs
                                               16 x 56kgs
 
As always the lower the weight and higher the reps absolutely kills me after squatting, legs really jellified afterwards! May increase the weight a plate next week.
 
SEATED CALF RAISES WITH PULSES - 25 x 178kgs
                                                           25 x 178kgs
                                                           25 x 178kgs
                                                           25 x 178kgs
 
Cooooorrr!! the pulses at the end of each set crucify my calves and the lactic acid build up is immense.
 
PLANKS - 4 Sets @ 30 SECONDS HOLDS
 
First time ever I have done these and wow didn't realise how effective they are, really felt my whole core working. Very enjoyable!
 
BENCH LEG RAISE & HOLDS - 4 Sets x 10 REPS
 
30min SSCV X-COUNTRY TREADMILL
 
Got about half way through the cardio and my core temperature went through the roof, felt like I was melting. First time that has ever happened.
 
Very enjoyable end to the week, as always looking forward to Monday, and the weekend!!!
 
Have a good day & weekend!!!

Good effort mate, been a good week, have a good weekend, you have earned it.

On The Flop

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ZERCHER SPEED SQUATS - 5 x 50kgs
                                          5 x 50kgs
                                          5 x 50kgs
                                          5 x 50kgs
                                          5 x 50kgs

Really fast & deep reps on these, will again up the weight next week. Really don't know how Stu(MrBeige) does 130kgs on these, he must have arms of steel.

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You do get used to the weight in the crook of your arm, I promise you. 145kgs does start to pinch a little though. There is a guy on Sugden who has managed a <200kgs Zercher! Very impressive!
 
Sterling effort though dude, been a good week. I expect an enjoyable weekend will be had and get some rest ready to smash it next week!

 

Appreciated lads!!
 
Really have enjoyed this week, I think taking the pressure of the weight loss away has helped boost me along, clothe size is dropping, belt needs ANOTHER notch in it so it must be working and those damned scales can GTFO
 
Yep gonna enjoy the weekend and try and relax as much as those little people let me
 
You dudes have a good one too!!

You've really done some excellent work man. You really earned a nice relaxing weekend.

geneticallyjacked


You've really done some excellent work man. You really earned a nice relaxing weekend.

Cheers dude, you have a good one!!!

Cracking session bud! Clothing getting loose is a goooood sign!!
 
Nice work mate, hope this weekend is better than last bud!

No training yesterday as gym was shut due to a burst pipe and the one of the cardio rooms got very wet, all the treadmills are out of action for the time being. Thankfully it re-opened this morning!
 
PUSH PRESS - 10 x BAR
                         3 x 50kgs
                         3 x 55kgs
                         3 x 60kgs
                         3 x 60kgs
                         3 x 60kgs
                         3 x 60kgs
                         3 x 60kgs
                         3 x 60kgs
 
Felt very strong on these, will up to 65kgs for reps next week and see how we go, that 75kgs is getting closer & closer!!
 
BB BENH - 5 x 65kgs
                 5 x 65kgs
                 5 x 65kgs
                 5 x 65kgs
                 5 x 65kgs
 
INCLINE BENCH  - 5 x 55kgs
                             5 x 55kgs
                             5 x 55kgs
                             5 x 55kgs
                             5 x 55kgs
 
A REP PB for these, not much to write home about to be honest, but hey ho it's  pb
 
ROPE PULLDOWNS SUPER SETTED WITH S8 BAR PUSHDOWNS
 
12 x 50kgs x 2 sets
12 x 50kgs x 2 sets
12 x 50kgs x 2 sets
12 x 50kgs x 2 sets
 
BB CURLS - 10 x 35kgs
                   10 x 35kgs
                   10 x 35kgs
                   10 x 35kgs
 
20mins CARDIO HILL CLIMB CROSS TRAINER!
 
That's it, I'm back off home again as Michelle has been violently sick all night and isn't well at all.
 
Have a good day, I'll catch up tomorrow!

O reet mate, good effort as always, hope your missus get better soon mate. My little girl seems badly again and missus was saying yesterday she had a dicky tummy. Seems constant at the minute.

W1LL


O reet mate, good effort as always, hope your missus get better soon mate. My little girl seems badly again and missus was saying yesterday she had a dicky tummy. Seems constant at the minute.

 
Cheers mate, she's a bit better thankfully. 

Morning
 
Was feeling quite sore from yesterdays training when I woke up, a few painkillers necked and off I went, had to to at work for 7(more of this later).
 
PHILIP DEADLIFT :
 
DEADLIFT - 10 x BAR
                    3 x 70kgs
                    3 x 100kgs
                    3 x 120kgs
                    2 x 145kgs F
                    1 X 140kgs F
                    1 x 130kgs F
 
Knew I wouldn't hit the 145kgs as soon as I went to lift, not sure why just didn't seem to have the strength, same as the next couple of drop down weights, maybe it's a result of no rest from yesterday. Never mind I shall attempt it again next week!
 
SPEED DEADLIFTS 75% of MAX - 3 x 120kgs
                                                   3 x 120kgs
                                                   3 x 120kgs
                                                   3 x 120kgs
                                                   3 x 120kgs
 
These felt quite good going up, shame the lifts before hand weren't achieved!!!
 
SLDL - 8 x 85kgs
           8 x 85kgs
           8 x 85kgs
 
30 secs rest between sets, will up by another 5kgs next week!
 
BO ROW - 3 x 65kgs
                 3 x 65kgs
                 3 x 65kgs
 
REP & WEIGHT PB, 30 secs rest between sets, will keep at that weight for next week as last few reps were a struggle!
 
GOOD MORNINGS - 8 x 65kgs
                               8 x 65kgs
                               8 x 65kgs
 
30 secs rest between sets, again will keep weight as it is for next week so not to sacrifice form.
 
U/H LAT PULLDOWNS CG - 8 x 77kgs
                                          8 x 77kgs
                                          8 x 77kgs
 
WEIGHT PB, 30 secs rest between sets.
 
Just got that done before I had to leave for work.
 
I am afraid my challenge for the SUC is gonna have to end, one of the shift clerks at work walked out the other day and has pretty much stitched us up, I'm having to work near constant 7 to 17:30hrs shift for the next several weeks and it's gonna make commiting to the SUC extremley difficult. The other thing is the extra money it's costing us for my diet, it's made things tighter financially for the whole family which I'm not happy about. I will keep training at least 4 days a week, maybe 5 if I'm not too tired, and I will get the weight I need off!!
 
Thanks for your support through it so far, maybe in the future I can really give it a go!