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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2007 19:45:11 GMT -5
My goal: all raw
BP: 405-lbs
SQ: 500-lbs
DL: 500-lbs
I will be recording my progress here. Currently I am nursing a tender lower back. I expect I will be getting back into training next week. Any suggestions as I go along are welcome. I hope to learn from everybody and also inspire.
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Post by mutt on Nov 20, 2007 20:38:06 GMT -5
Looking forward to tracking your progress, Andrew. We have the same bench press goal!
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Post by thatnuckolskid on Nov 21, 2007 7:03:15 GMT -5
hey andrew! i'll be sure to keep an eye on your log. those are all some pretty sweet goals. tell us a little about yourself and your lifting history. welcome to the 100% RAW forum by the way!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2007 8:28:07 GMT -5
Hi guys, I am glad I found this forum. I look forward to tracking your progress and learning from you guys.
Here is a compressed summary of my lifting history:
I have been lifting powerlifting style since 1992.
I was turned onto the Westside methods in 1994 when I talked to Louie Simmons on the phone about box squats.
I competed in my first and only raw bench press contest in 1995 in Chicago. It was the Worlds under the ADFPA Federation I believe. I hit 315-lbs with a pause.
I got married had a kid, moved to NC and had two more kids.
Set up power rack in garage, this is where I do all my hardcore training.
Participated in NC Strongestman in 2002. Placed 10th out of 12 in heavy weight class.
My all time PR's are:
BP: 375-lbs
SQ: 500-lbs, no knee wraps, but I think it was not low enough.
DL: 456-lbs
Currently weighting in at 210-lbs. Would like to be at 225-lbs, all muscle.
MY numbers are down currently. Different things come up in life that just get in the way of training sometimes.
I would like to do one or more strongman when I hit my goals, start competing in PL and get in the ring and do a Muay Thai fight. That's another thing I am working on.
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Post by thewicked on Nov 21, 2007 8:56:32 GMT -5
Hi guys, I am glad I found this forum. I look forward to tracking your progress and learning from you guys. Here is a compressed summary of my lifting history: I have been lifting powerlifting style since 1992. I was turned onto the Westside methods in 1994 when I talked to Louie Simmons on the phone about box squats. I competed in my first and only raw bench press contest in 1995 in Chicago. It was the Worlds under the ADFPA Federation I believe. I hit 315-lbs with a pause. I got married had a kid, moved to NC and had two more kids. Set up power rack in garage, this is where I do all my hardcore training. Participated in NC Strongestman in 2002. Placed 10th out of 12 in heavy weight class. My all time PR's are: BP: 375-lbs SQ: 500-lbs, no knee wraps, but I think it was not low enough. DL: 456-lbs Currently weighting in at 210-lbs. Would like to be at 225-lbs, all muscle. MY numbers are down currently. Different things come up in life that just get in the way of training sometimes. I would like to do one or more strongman when I hit my goals, start competing in PL and get in the ring and do a Muay Thai fight. That's another thing I am working on. WOW MAN! WAY TO GO BOTH FEET FIRST! STORY OF YOUR LIFE IT SEEMS! ;D There's absolutely NO reason why you can't destory your all time bests with hard work and you dont' seem to be a stranger to it! Welcome to the forum! hopefully we can all learn something from each other.. and i'm new here too so i'ts cool to see more nad more people jumping into this type of lifting. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2007 9:51:04 GMT -5
Monday: 11/26/07
Took 2 weeks off to recuperate from lower back injury. Looking into new workout strategy. Looking at optimizing nutrition and recovery. Lower back feels okay. Will stay away from directly working the lower back this week. Will start stretching several times a day. Stretched over the weekend and hamstrings were very tight.
Need to focus on gaining muscle MASS. The strength should come as I gain mass. Need to be careful not to gain fat.
Afternoon workout: Golds Gym
Leg Press: worked up to 3sets of 8 with 3 plates per side.
Hack Squat: worked up to 3sets of 10 with 2 plates per side.
Leg Extension: 3 sets of 12 with stack set to 30.
Felt good to workout at 12:00pm as opposed to at 5:00am, had good energy.
Evening workout: garage
Worked on flexibility of olympic squat. Went rock bottom with empty bar.
Lower back felt tight. Spent some time stretching and used TENs unit. Back seems to feel good this morning. Knees are sore, hopefully as I gain flexibility they will be fine.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2007 14:20:10 GMT -5
Tuesday, 11/27/07: Bench Assistance/Bench
Afternoon workout: Golds Gym
Seated row.
Pull down behind the neck.
Preacher curl.
Hammer curl.
Reverse pec-deck.
Evening workout: garage
Speed bench: 3x3x135lbs, 3x3x155lbs, 3x3x185lbs
JM press: couple sets with 95lbs
Kettlebell tricep extension: couple sets with 35lbs.
JM presses really hit the elbow and triceps hard. Triceps were pumped. Good workout.
I rest on Wednesday.
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Post by toolpod on Nov 28, 2007 15:22:07 GMT -5
JM Presses! Very nice!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2007 14:50:28 GMT -5
Thursday, 11/29/07: SQ/Assistance
Afternoon workout: Golds Gym
• Reverse hamstring curl
• Lying hamstring curl
• Hip abductor inner and outer
• Seated calf extensions
Evening workout: garage
• Power squats: 5x5x146lbs
Friday, 11/29/07: BP/Assistance
Afternoon workout: skip
Evening workout: garage
• BP: worked up to 1x315lbs with a pause.
• JM press: worked up to 135lbs for 10 reps
• Incline press: worked up to 1x205lbs
• Face pulls
Had 2 large cans of Red Bull, one before and one during the workout. I could have workedout all night. Good energy.
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Post by dopar66 on Dec 3, 2007 16:06:36 GMT -5
Hey, Andrew! Sorry I haven't posted here earlier, kind of had a messed up schedule last week.
A week later, how's the low back feeling?
JM presses with 135x10...... wow..... NICE!
God BLess!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2007 17:38:16 GMT -5
Thanks for asking. Things are getting better but it is a slow process as you will see by my training log.
Monday, 12/03/07: SQ/Assistance
Afternoon workout: Golds Gym
• Leg press: worked up to 1x8 with 5 plates per side
• Hack squat: worked up to 1x8 with 4 plates per side
• Leg extension
• ABS, lower back, obliques
Evening workout: garage
• Olympic squats: 5x5x146lbs
Tuesday, 12/04/07: BP/Assistance
Afternoon workout: Golds Gym
• Seated row
• Reverse pec-deck
• Pec-deck
• Side laterals
• ABS
Evening workout: garage
• Chaos speed bench with 3 grips: 3x3x145lbs, 3x3x185lbs, 3x3x235lbs
o 25lbs per side hanging with light bands.
• JM press
• Kettlebell tricep extension
• Kettlebell hammer curls
• Pull-ups
Wednesday, 12/05/07: Rest
Thursday, 12/06/07: SQ/Assistance
Afternoon workout: Golds Gym
• Reverse hamstring curl
• Lying hamstring curl
• Hip abductor inner and outer
• Seated calf extensions
• ABS, obliques
Evening workout: garage
• Power squats: worked up to 225lbs
• Speed DL: 135lbs off 3” box
Friday, 12/07/07: BP/Assistance
Afternoon workout: skip
Evening workout: garage
• Push press: worked up to 1x225lbs.
• Bradford press
• Curls
• Shrugs
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Post by chancey on Dec 11, 2007 20:38:18 GMT -5
Looks pretty solid to me with a good amount of core work! A good start.
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