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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 20 2008 23:53:38
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T_Dawg Jack
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A busy few days packed full of debauchery then!  Can't remember the last time I got hammered, it would have been a few years now. Don't think I could take the hangovers now that I'm pushing 30 
Workouts looking good though, considering how busy you've been and the amount of alcohol you've imbibed
Hope you get the job, sounds like you and this guy Richard get on famously. Grand records... your dad wasn't in or something to do with Dr Feelgood by any chance, was he?
I forgot just how crippling being hungover can be, it really is demoralising!
My dad has been the manager if Dr. Feelgood for more than thirty years now  . He jokes he's the only original member!. Him and his best mate Lee Brilleaux formed the band as young teenagers(originally as a bluegrass band ) . It became apparent that my old chap had no musical talent to speak off, but had the gift of the gab and got them booked first locally, then London, then Europe and eventually America(He's got a wicked pick with him and Joey Ramone in CBGB;s circa 1979). He's got some great stories!.
Unfortunately Lee died in 1994, signalling the end of an era. However they still pull a decent crowd and put in around 200 shows a year!.
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 20 2008 23:58:20
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T_Dawg Jack
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I'm a convert to a second session on bench with DE work, having been sceptical. As I've said in various places, I think the work on generating speed is helpful in itself, but the fact that you're doing a lot of sets without hammering your recovery (in fact, I think helping your recovery) is a massive boost for form. You just have to make sure you give every set - even the ones with pissy little 40% weights - as much seriousness and explosiveness as you'd give a max single. That in itself works wonders for focus, imo.
Thanks for the input Rick. I've been working hard bringing my lockout up to par, and it's worked, so now I think I should concentrate on bringing up bar-speed, which I feel is deffo lacking.
What's your percentage guidline for DE bench then?, I've had reccomended as high as 60% to as low as 35%?.
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 21 2008 0:12:29
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20/03/08
ME Squat
ATG Barbell Olympic squats
barxmany
60kx6
100kx5
110kx2
120kx2
140kxwalkout
160kxwalkout
120kx12
120kx12
120kx11(Failed on attmept of 12th rep)
Happy with these. I think dropping weight and upping reps was smart as I was plateauing with 10x3. Forgot how knackering high reps are though!.
B) Pull-ups
BWx8x2
For spinal de-compression.
C) Weighted sit-ups
27.5kDB'sx12
30kDB'sx12
32.5kDB'sx12
LOL, core work at last!
Comments: Much better than last week's squat sesh!. Will add on 5k and go for 3x10 next week.
Song for the day - Dr Feelgood - Milk and Alcohol
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 21 2008 4:08:14
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Nice work on those squats bro!
For the DE work, percents can vary, but one thing to keep in mind, is barspeed is paramount; if the weight gets too heavy to keep up bar speed, drop back down.
A good cycle for raw bench could be 50-55-60, with 8x3, straight weight
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 21 2008 15:25:42
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ORIGINAL: Raskolnikov
A busy few days packed full of debauchery then! Can't remember the last time I got hammered, it would have been a few years now. Don't think I could take the hangovers now that I'm pushing 30
Workouts looking good though, considering how busy you've been and the amount of alcohol you've imbibed
Hope you get the job, sounds like you and this guy Richard get on famously. Grand records... your dad wasn't in or something to do with Dr Feelgood by any chance, was he?
I forgot just how crippling being hungover can be, it really is demoralising!
My dad has been the manager if Dr. Feelgood for more than thirty years now . He jokes he's the only original member!. Him and his best mate Lee Brilleaux formed the band as young teenagers(originally as a bluegrass band ) . It became apparent that my old chap had no musical talent to speak off, but had the gift of the gab and got them booked first locally, then London, then Europe and eventually America(He's got a wicked pick with him and Joey Ramone in CBGB;s circa 1979). He's got some great stories!.
Unfortunately Lee died in 1994, signalling the end of an era. However they still pull a decent crowd and put in around 200 shows a year!.
Cool. Thanks for sharing. I had no idea Dr Feelgood were still going to be honest, 'Milk and Alcohol's a great tune. Just found a clip of them playing 'Roxette' on the Old Grey Whistle Test. I love the guitarist's moves! Shame about the singer passing away
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XaybV46MA6E
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 22 2008 16:39:52
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22/03/08
ME Bench
barxmany
60kx4
80kx3
100kx2
110kx1
120kx5
120kx5
120kx5
120kx4(+1 forced rep)
120kx3(+2 forced rep)
Nearly there! 
B) Lat Pulldown
60K@4x10
C) Seated DB Power cleans
3x8@12.5kDB;s
D) JM Press
50kx10x3
60kx10x3
Form slipped on the 60k sets, ended up CG benching the last few reps.
E) Reverse curl
3x8@45k
Comments: Lot's of volme today. Disappopinted I didnt get the full 5x5 for 120k, but hey-ho, I'll make sure it happens next week. On Tuesday I'll drop the board presses for now and run a speed bench micro-cycle, as outlined by Keenan.
Song for the day:
Rocket from the Crypt - On A Rope
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 22 2008 20:31:01
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DE bench: to be honest I don't think about %ages, I just start at a convenient weight, go up to another convenient weight, and back down. I don't do the Westside thing of eight threes at straight weight, though I'm sure that's effective too.
I start at 70kg and go up in 5kg increments to 110, then back down to 70 in 10kg increments; 13 triples altogether. My max was about 145-150 when I started doing it and is of the order of 160 now, so you can figure out rough %ages if you want them.
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 24 2008 3:46:32
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Good call Rick
Whichever you decide to do, be constantly aware that if the bar starts to slow, the whole point is gone
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 24 2008 21:21:12
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22/03/08
ME Deadlift
Okay, I'm starting another OJ Deadlift routine meso-cycle, hoping to peak and hit 230k in two months time. That's 10k above my current PR. I believe as long as I dont miss any sessions and give it my all every time, there is no reason why I cant hit this target.
Week1 (80% of projected 1RM - 5 sets of doubles)
60kx6
100kx4
140kx2
160kx1
185kx2x5
No real problems here. Sets 2+3 felt technically perfect. Sets 4+5 not quite as powerful but no worries.
B) Rack Pulls (Knee height)
100kx5
140kx3
190kx1
220kx1
240kx3 - Yeah!
220kx10 - Brutal!
Well chuffed with that performance.
C) Leg curls
25kx8x3
3 sets of eight = drop sets to failure on last two sets.
Comments:
Happy with today's workout. Rack pulls went excellently, thank christ I have loads of chalk to prevent grip failure!.
Song for the day - Pennywise - Every Time
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 24 2008 22:25:43
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That's *awesome* rack pulling.
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 24 2008 22:34:52
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That's *awesome* rack pulling.
Cheers Rick!.
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 24 2008 22:51:42
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E'gad! The legendary high poobah himself has commented in me journal!.
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Nice lifting.
Cheers Mate.
Been following your log on sugden for awhile now. Some pretty impressive lifting yourself, especially your deadlifts.
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I don't really understand all this % stuff, let alone the A), B) plus DE max ME day minus rack failure divided by meso-peaks bands crap. But what works for you works for you.
Nor do I. However you know what they say if you arent strong or muscular, use a load of fancy words and mannerisms to allude otherwise!. Afterall, this is the internet!
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Get some vids up
I have my recent 220k on my camera. Alas my USB cable has gone walkout about, and despite excursions to Currys, Dixons and Jessops my particular USB cable that is compatible with the camera's port is not carried by any of the aforementioned merchants. I shall have to contact the manufactutrer......or buy a new camera, either it will cost me some coin, so bare with me.
To satiate you for now here's a weak-ass 190k platfrom pull I did back in October during the first 'mesocycle' of the 'Olly Jackson' deadlift 'routine'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6UzQ3s8uOk
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 24 2008 23:20:11
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My lifts are pretty gay at the moment mate. Working on the squat as I hadn't realised how sh1t I was with depth until I saw my own vid. The 190kg looked p1ss easy, but I've no idea what platform adds to the lift as I've never done them.
Are you a London lad? Are you proud that you train in a cap? Have you tried a hoody?
I saw your recent squat vid mate. I think your being too hard on yourself, depth looked fine and you were nice and explosive, the only way is up.
I did 210k off a platform about 3 weeks back, the lower starting position means you going to have to at least make a conscious effort to use leg-drive otherwise you aint going nowehere. I've had a fairly decent carry-over to the regular lift.
I was a Benfleet lad up until about 8 months back. Currently residing on the Isle of Wight(for a few reasons, none dramtic or intresting). If I get the job i'm gunning for I'll be back up to Essex or maybe start looking for my own place in deep sawf. In fact even if if I dont get the job, I think I'll move back up to town anyway. I get's a bit bored down'ere oh-ar.
I really liked that cap. However I lost it crowd-surfing at a concert a few months back. It was my 'in-the-zone' cap, I loved it dearly, now it's gone.
I dont think I'm ready for hoody progression yet, a bandanna though..........
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 25 2008 15:59:33
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25/03/08
Bench assistance
A)Speed bench (50% of 1RM)
60kx3
65kx3x8
8 sets of 3. Forgot how friggin boring DE work is.
B) DB seated shoulder press
37.5k DB’s@3x8
Yeah.
C) Kroc rows
45kDB’s@2x15
Grip strength was exhausted at this point.
D) BB ballistic(lol) curls
3x6@45k
Read about this exercise here yesterday. Just fancied giving it a go for sh*ts and giggles.
Comments: I hope I have made the right decision dropping lockout work in favour of speed work. We shall see how it pans out.
Song for the day - Wisdom in Chains - Nowhere
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 25 2008 19:06:08
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Nice work brotha
Nothing like watching Krocs videos to fire you up, and make you want to cry at the same time lmao
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 28 2008 15:30:09
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28/03/08
A) ATG Oly squat (belt-less)
Bar x many
60kx5
100kx3
110kx1
120kx1
130kx1
150kxwalkout
170kxwalkout
120kx10
120kx10
120kx9 (failed on attempt of 10th rep)
Same pattern as last week, failed on the last rep of the last set.
B) Single-leg Bulgarian squats
32.5kDB’sx15(R.leg)
32.5kDB’sx15(L.leg)
At this point I felt like I was going to be sick and my lower back was pumped to hell. So I decided against doing another couple of sets.
Comments: I felt a bit of a twinge in my right erector spinae during my squat warm-ups. Which was promptly ignored.
Sat here typing this up it feels a bit dodgy. However, I’m sure it’s nothing that a comfortable night’s sleep won’t take care off.
Other than that happy that I am still progressing with this lift. Gonna go for 130k for 3x8 next week.
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RE: "Oh yes, we all float - and when you're down h... - Mar. 29 2008 15:15:42
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29/03/08
A) Barbell Bench
Barxmany
60kx6
80kx3
100kx1
110kx1
120kx5
120kx5
120kx5
120kx5
120kx5
Hell yeah! At last! 120k for 5x5 Woot!. Last reps of last few sets were real grinders but thankfully my spotter kept his hands off the bar.
B) Pull-ups
4x8@BW
Felt stronger on these today. Time to start adding weight!
C) JM Presses
40kx10
50kx10
60kx10
60kx10
Felt A'LOT stronger on these today, managed to maintain half decent form as well.
D) Face-pulls
5x10@22.5k
E) Ext. rotations
10kDB’s@3x8
Comments: Cracking session today. I’m going to start peaking for a 140k bench. Hopefully go for 130k for 3x3 next week. I’m going to try and maintain this momentum!. The 3 plate-aside bench shall be mine!
Song for the day - Youth Brigade - Violence
Love this vid.
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