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RE: 2008 workout log - Feb. 27 2008 23:01:54
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Raskolnikov
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Hi all
Just a quick update - back feels a lot better but not quite 100% so I'm going to take the rest of this week off too just to make sure it makes a complete recovery
Would rather miss a few sessions this way than try to train through it, make it worse and then have no choice but to take who knows how long off from training - worse case scenario of course, but better safe than sorry 
Dan
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RE: 2008 workout log - Feb. 28 2008 16:56:00
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Hi all
Just a quick update - back feels a lot better but not quite 100% so I'm going to take the rest of this week off too just to make sure it makes a complete recovery
Would rather miss a few sessions this way than try to train through it, make it worse and then have no choice but to take who knows how long off from training - worse case scenario of course, but better safe than sorry
Dan
You know your own body mate. You should always go with your gut instinct. I think you're being very wise with this decision.
Hope you enjoy the rest and look forward to seeing you able to get back in and give it some welly again.
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RE: 2008 workout log - Feb. 28 2008 17:05:12
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Cheers Dave! Front squat is definitely one of my strengths it would seem. I've always done them this way, so they feel completely natural to me. Still pi55-poor compared to what some folks can do though  Look at Rezazedeh squatting 617lbs for a double (!):
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=hkSN3f-a3Ok&feature=PlayList&p=69BB62EA8797FCEF&index=15
 That guy is just awesome
Anyway my back's feeling a lot better, I'd say about 95% normal now so should definitely be back to training as usual come monday
Now have this awful toothache to contend with. About 18 months ago had problems with my wisdom tooth and had to have a couple of fillings... and it's flared up again  With any luck the dentist will be able to pull the sodding thing out
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 3 2008 16:13:12
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Mon 3rd March 2008
BENCH PRESS
26kg x12
52kg x6
82kg x4
^warm-up
96kg x8
96kg x8
96kg x7 (failed on the 8th rep)
INCLINE BENCH PRESS
78kg x8
78kg x8
78kg x8
CLOSE-GRIP BENCH PRESS
72kg x8
72kg x8
72kg x8
Went quite well, enjoyed it
Shame not to get all three sets of 8 for flat bench, but no big deal
Still I was expecting strength to be down TBH so happy to get 2 sets of 8 at 96kg (1kg more than last week) considering my toothache induced lack of sleep over the last few days. That and I haven't been eating as much either - didn't really fancy much in the way of solid food
Back feels fine now, so will be deadlifting and rowing again on wednesday 
A song for today:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=r-7pTQx6d3U
'Skulls' by the Misfits, possibly one of the coolest bands ever to have existed
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 3 2008 16:22:26
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Mon 3rd March 2008
BENCH PRESS
26kg x12
52kg x6
82kg x4
^warm-up
96kg x8
96kg x8
96kg x7 (failed on the 8th rep)
INCLINE BENCH PRESS
78kg x8
78kg x8
78kg x8
CLOSE-GRIP BENCH PRESS
72kg x8
72kg x8
72kg x8
Went quite well, enjoyed it
Shame not to get all three sets of 8 for flat bench, but no big deal
Still I was expecting strength to be down TBH so happy to get 2 sets of 8 at 96kg (1kg more than last week) considering my toothache induced lack of sleep over the last few days. That and I haven't been eating as much either - didn't really fancy much in the way of solid food
Back feels fine now, so will be deadlifting and rowing again on wednesday
A song for today:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=r-7pTQx6d3U
'Skulls' by the Misfits, possibly one of the coolest bands ever to have existed
Solid benching Dan!
You've done great to have persevered through your various ailments!
Glad to hear the back is feeling better. Think you did the sensible thing there.
Yeah Misfits! With the best (and proper) line-up. I saw the current incarnation in Camden back in September 06. Despite having Dez Cadena on guitar, Robo on drums and Jerry on vocals it still sounded like a bad karaoke .
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 3 2008 21:52:34
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Yeah Misfits! With the best (and proper) line-up. I saw the current incarnation in Camden back in September 06. Despite having Dez Cadena on guitar, Robo on drums and Jerry on vocals it still sounded like a bad karaoke .
You'd think with a couple of ex-members of Black Flag on board, they'd be kicking much ass, wouldn't you? I don't blame you for being disappointed Didn't they have the drummer from the Ramones at one point?!
Black Flag went through loads of members, especially in the early days. I wonder what happened to some of them? Apparently their second singer is now a born-again Christian 
Line-up wise I think they were at their peak from about '81 - '83 - apart from the revolving door drummers, everything else was stable and there was the classic Greg Ginn / Dez double guitar wall of noise. According to wikipedia there were 16 line-up changes in all and 7 drummers 
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 5 2008 13:07:55
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Weds 5th March 2008
DEADLIFT
52kg x10
72kg x5
92kg x5
92kg x5
102kg x5
102kg x5
104.5kg x5
107kg x5
110kg x5
BENT-OVER ROWS
51kg x10
71kg x10
^warm-up
93kg x8
93kg x8
93kg x8
BARBELL CURLS
42kg x10
42kg x10
42kg x10
Tried out the sumo stance on deads today, just finding my feet *looks down* Oh, there they are
Some thoughts:
- First few sets were very easy indeed, so I tentatively added some more weight, which felt fine. Even the last set at 110kg didn't feel difficult
- Feels a lot more comfortable than conventional: it's easier to keep my back nice and straight, leverage feels better as the bar is closer to my body throughout the lift, and my knees aren't in the way
- Can definitely feel it in my inner thighs a lot more - I expect I will have some DOMS there in the morning
- Feels a lot slower off the floor at first, but I find the bar accelerates the higher it gets. Lockout is a piece of cake. I'm sure when the weights get heavier this won't always be so, however
- Back feels like it has been worked but by keeping everything stable, rather than in a 'doing all the work' kind of way... if that makes sense
- Will try 5 working sets at 110kg next week and see how that goes... obviously I'm in no rush to pile on weight here, would rather work on technique and allow my body to get used to doing it this way
- Ideally would like to film myself and put it on youtube for constructive criticism (not that many Youtube users would be capable of such a thing!), regarding form but I'm lacking a video camera. I'll check with my housemates to see if they have some way of filming it
Watch this space
Dan
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 5 2008 13:35:53
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Nice work brother.
Sumo deads will *almost* always be tougher off the floor - you're able to push your hips through much easier at the top, and the shorted ROM means you're not as fatigued as conventional at the top.
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 5 2008 16:27:09
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Yes, I found that the higher the bar got, the easier the pull became - quite the opposite to the conventional style
I'm currently on youtube looking at various vids, there's a one of Justin Hurley which never seems to work, ever
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 7 2008 17:55:10
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Fri 7th March 2008
MILITARY PRESS
26kg x12
52kg x6
^warm-up
70kg x8
70kg x8
70kg x8
BARBELL SHRUGS
120kg x10
120kg x10
120kg x10
DUMBELL SIDE RAISES
2 x 14kg x10
2 x 14kg x10
2 x 14kg x10
REVERSE FLYES
2 x 14kg x10
2 x 14kg x10
2 x 14kg x10
Short and sweet workout
Military's felt really easy, despite being 3 (?) weeks since last doing them. Should be good for a bit more weight next week
Song for today is 'Personal Jesus' by Johnny Cash, since I'm currently reading his autobiography:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jQcNiD0Z3MU
Great version, p1sses all over Marilyn Manson's terrible attempt
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 7 2008 18:34:16
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Those mil presses are damn decent buddy. You do those standing or seated?
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 7 2008 21:43:59
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Thought I would drop in - you lift some impressive weights. Good taste in music and literature!
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 7 2008 22:38:56
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Those mil presses are damn decent buddy. You do those standing or seated?
Thanks mate. I do them standing, after cleaning the bar off the floor. I've always had a soft spot for militarys - there's something quite primal about pressing heavy (ish!) weights over your head
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Thought I would drop in - you lift some impressive weights. Good taste in music and literature!
Many thanks for popping by
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 8 2008 2:04:56
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New to your Journal - Looks pretty solid, good luck!
Standing military is probably the best route for strength IMO..NICE
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 8 2008 7:39:50
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I think i am going to have to visit Margate and learn to press overhead! Good work!
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 8 2008 13:09:07
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New to your Journal - Looks pretty solid, good luck!
Standing military is probably the best route for strength IMO..NICE
Thanks mate, appreciate you dropping in
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im glad your journal is receiving some quality attention as it was, and still is a very good read fella
the lifts are very impressive, particularly the militaries considering that you have not done them for 3 weeks
what width are you using (not that i am trying to deter from the poundage i am just curious)
Cheers geezer The grip I use is just outside shoulder width. I used to do them a lot wider but feel stronger this way
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I think i am going to have to visit Margate and learn to press overhead! Good work!
AL
Thanks a lot
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RE: 2008 workout log - Mar. 8 2008 13:15:56
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Sat 8th March 2008
FRONT SQUAT
26kg x12
52kg x6
82kg x4
^warm-up
102kg x8
102kg x8
102kg x8
ROMANIAN DEADLIFT
102kg x8
102kg x8
102kg x8
STANDING CALF RAISES
112kg x25
112kg x25
Finished off with some shoulder dislocates 3 x 10
This went really well. Thought squats would be hard after a few weeks away from them, but if anything they felt easy. First set I felt I could've got another couple of reps out
Trying out romanian deadlifts as I feel that they'll be a bit safer than SLDLs (even though I feel there's not a lot of difference tbh). They seem to work the hips a bit more however, which I'm sure will benefit my sumo deads
Nice day off tomorrow
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