Yeeeeeeaaah Buddy- dave's log

How the DE go then?

I like that DE session. Simple and effective.

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

Nice pulls Dave - congrats on the prs!

Good DE sesh bro

Looking good for the comp.

If you can bring your squat up to your bench and dead in terms of poundage and technique then you will do very well in the future.

GBPF unequipped nationals next year?

Ive finally got the ****ing internet back in my house, been doing my ****ing nut it!

Cheers guys. Training has been continuing among a raft of binge drinking sessions at uni. 

Highlights have included a very easy 150 x 3 squat with my new low bar position. I easily had 6, but I didnt want to push it first week with the new bar position.

I also benched 120 x 6 for a PR, all paused and very solid. 

20kg to go.

False alarm about the internet lol its finally sorted now! Training has not existed apart from a few rugby sessions, i ll do 2 deload sessions this week then crack on monday.

20kg to go.

Strength seems to be going the right way, some good lifts. Whats with the rugby then? Thought you were giving it a wide berth this year?

I'ev actually been talked into joining a local American Football team. I miss the the social side of team sports so said I'd give it a go.

Journal

Back in the ****ing gammmmeeee ladiiiies!!!

Bench, all paused, as ever

bar x 10
60kg x 5
85kg x 5
100kg x 5
110kg x 8
*med grip*
100kg x 3
100kg x 3
100kg x 3

Floor press

60kg x 5
80kg x 5
90kg x 5
100kg x 5
110kg x 5

Single arm cable face pull 3 x 10

DB rows with scape retraction focus 4 x 10-12

Mini band pull apart 3 x 10

Cable row with scap retraction focus 3 x 10

Good first session back, benching all felt tight and quick, floor presses were all good.

20kg to go.

Solid work.

Looking forward to next saturday. 3 set of squats at 235kg and work up to a top set deadlifting of 240kg. Hopefully try out my new kingfu deadlift slippers! Was soo tempted to get a white leather pair! lol

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

iaink


Solid work.

Looking forward to next saturday. 3 set of squats at 235kg and work up to a top set deadlifting of 240kg. Hopefully try out my new kingfu deadlift slippers! Was soo tempted to get a white leather pair! lol

Im keen mate, i ll get onto the geezer about getting you into the gym. Those slippers are buff!!! Im not sure what I ll do that day, I ll probably try and squat so you can take a look at it.

20kg to go.

Squat

60kg x 3
100kg x 3
105kg x 5
120kg x 5
135kg x 5

All very easy, hip pulling after no stretching for a week and both knees totally ****ed after playing rugby on saturday. Lesson learned there! Getting more comfy with the new bar position, 135 couldve easily gone for 10-15.

Power clean

60kg x 3
80kg x 3
80kg x 3
80kg x 3
90kg x 1
90kg x 1

all easy enough

various abs

job done.

20kg to go.

Solid stuff in here Dave!

135 for 10-15.......holy ****!

Cheers mate, hopefully string some decent numbers together in the near future. Ive just moved my bar position down quite a bit and whilst it feels very strong, squatting for high reps is fairly uncomfortable.

20kg to go.

Dave284


Cheers mate, hopefully string some decent numbers together in the near future. Ive just moved my bar position down quite a bit and whilst it feels very strong, squatting for high reps is fairly uncomfortable.

Yeah, low bar can really **** your elbows and shoulders. At least thats my problem with it. But like yourself, I am stronger with it.

**** the high reps!

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

Yeah high rep squats can **** off for a few weeks while i get used to the new position. Bar feels very light on my back though so i think the low bar is the way forward. I might go high bar for assistance to save the shoulders a bit.

20kg to go.

Deadlifts

70kg x 3
110kg x 3
150kg x 5
172.5kg x 5
195kg x 5
150kg x 3
140kg x 3

Called it at 5, had more but didnt feel like pushing today

GM

60kg x 10
60kg x 10
60kg x 10

Dimmel deadlift

60kg x 15
60kg x 15
60kg x 15

Various abs

20kg to go.

Was going to DE bench today, but shoulder is a little sore and I dont really feel like it- been ill all week and cant kick it so Im going to leave it. I ll do the accessory work whilst on shift tomorrow.

20kg to go.

Squat

60kg x 3
100kg x 3
110kg x 3
127.5kg x 3
145kg x 6

Power clean

60kg x 3
60kg x 3
70kg x 3
80kg 3 x 3

Power snatch

40kg 4 x 3

Various abs.

Happy with the squatting, took my stance in a little as my hip has been playing up and these felt very solid. Had more than 6, probably 10 if I pushed it but my knee and hip are not 100% so no point in goig crazy. Shoot for some good numbers next week, I think i ll be finishing up with 150-155 so shoot for a 5+ there.

20kg to go.

Bench tuesday

bar x loads
60kg x 5
90kg x 3
100kg x 3
117.5kg x 3

Press ups x 35

Done. Felt weak, arm hurting, had to use **** other bench press with bent bar. All toys thrown out of pram and went home.

Weds- game of rugby.

Today-

KB swing

20kg 3 x 10

Deadlift

70kg x 3
110kg x 3
150kg x 1
160kg x 3
180kg x 3
205kg x 4
130kg 5 x 1

Top set was nice enough, didnt wanna push too much today after rugby, still aching a bit.

GM

60kg x 10
60kg x 10
60kg x 10

KB swing

20kg x 10
20kg x 10
20kg x 10

Various abs.

20kg to go.

Solid work (apart from the arm). Whats the plan next sat?

Me I am just gona squat now (equipped then raw), as moving deadlifts back on their own session on a monday

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

Is it wise to be getting back into rugby as the comp is approaching? Looking back through yoiur training, there's a clear difference between training whilst playing rugby and training when not - when you are playing you're training usually suffers, either from injuries or fatigue. You've made fantastic progress up to this point, it would be a shame for it to grind to a halt just for a few games of rugby.

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." Mark Twain

When is the Uni Championships anyway? I need to get that date in my diary.

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." Mark Twain

21st-22nd nov LMC. We'll no doubt be lifting off on the 22nd sunday.
 
I agree with LMC about rugby, but I guess you enjoy it and have commitments. But play safe! :)

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

Only game I ll get to play this season mate because of my knee really, starting treatment next week and wanted to get a game in. Not playing or training now until after the comp. Going in to next week fresh and shooting for some good stuff, hopefully 155 x 6 squat, 125 x 3-4 bench and not quite sure on the deadlift.

Been sorting my life out PhD wise these last few weeks and im only just getting into a routine so hopefully everything will be sweet from here on out!

20kg to go.

"Been sorting my life out PhD wise these last few weeks" - I thought you were on the piss every night during fresher's week

"Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first." Mark Twain

Oh yeah obviously, but that was a deload week. Im trying to keep it to once of twice a week so it doesnt disrupt training.

20kg to go.

DE bench

70kg 6 x 3

started slowing down a little bit, so I stopped

Chin

bw x 5
bw + 10kg 3 x 5

Cable row

'5' 5 x 10

Special focus on scap retraction.

Good enough session in a bit of a hurry.

20kg to go.

Squat

60kg x 5
90kg x 3
100kg x 3
120kg x 1
135kg x 5     
140kg x 3
150kg x 4

PC

60kg x 5
60kg x 5
60kg x 5
60kg x 5
60kg x 5

Various abs

150kg x 4 was hard but the first one was pleasingly fast. Potentially couldve ground out another one but it wouldve been touch and go.

20kg to go.

Are you still gona squat this sat????

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

Nice! Strong squatting Dave.

Cheers Flynn.

Iain, no Im not mate, Im pulling on saturday but I might go a few light squats afterwards so you can take a look at them.

20kg to go.

Fair enough. You'll be my wrap beeeach anyway :)

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

iaink


Fair enough. You'll be my wrap beeeach anyway :)

Im mainly coming to service you

20kg to go.

You better swallow then!

Current plan is were're getting a lift of the inlaws into Exeter and probably getting in for 10. Let us know were you want to meet? I assume I can get a lift to the Uni. Will call.

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

Nice work Dave; lots of power cleans!

Everything looks good, squats are a funny one, once you get a style that works for you, i'm sure they will fly up. The back/ham strength is there for a big one!

Cheers guys. Benching today. Ive got getting you into the gym sorted out Iain, just need you to sign a disclaimer.

20kg to go.

Cool. Will ring tonight xox

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well

Yesterday:

Bench

bar x 10
60kg x 5
80kg x 5
100kg x 5
110kg x 3
125kg x 3- PR

Floor press

60kg x 5
80kg x 5 
100kg x 5

Band pull aparts 3 x 15

Facepull 5 x 20

Curls 2 x 10

Didnt feel great, everything aching but a PR is a PR.

Today, with Iain

Deadlift

70kg x 3
110kg x 3
150kg x 1
190kg x 5
205kg x 3
220kg x 1
150kg x 3
150kg x 3
150kg x 3

GM 

60kg x 10, shoulder aching, binned it

Pull through 2 x 15

Sit ups 4 x 10

Average session, did what I needed too so happy enough. Good to train with Iain who smashed in a 250 x 2 squat.

20kg to go.

You did the set work pal well done 220 was solid. I am looking forward to mondays session. Liked training down there.

Stonehenge
 
Where the banshees live and they do live well