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Post by tuna on Apr 19, 2014 8:22:20 GMT -5
Current StatsHi my name is Mike and I am a 38 year old night security guard, I call myself tuna because obviously I eat a lot of it, Im sorry everything is in kg because I am a Kiwi living in Australia and pounds just confuse the crap out of me. I have been lifting now 10 years but only the past year since end of 2012 as a powerlifter which I have a great passion for. This year I am hoping to join a proper club and training under proper coaching as my dream is to one day compete in a meet. Im a nice guy with a big heart, so please feel free to talk, Im always keen to share.  Squat max 200kg Bench max 140kg Deadlift max 135kg total 475kg or 1047.2lb Current program
My training is sometime exactly this or mixed bag but always follows a similar pattern Phase 1 / day 1 / 8 sets x 5 reps Squat, bench day 2 / 8 sets x 5 reps Deadlift, Military press 2-3 days off This for 1 month increasing the weight each week by at the most 5kg per lift Phase 2 / day 1 / Squat 4 sets x 5 reps and then ramping weight the last 4 sets to 1 rep max, total 8 sets, max increase by 5-10kg day 1 / Bench the same system as day 1 sqaut day 2 / Deadlift same as above / Military press same as above. Total gain in two months extra 5-10 kg on all max lifts.
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Post by tuna on Apr 19, 2014 8:32:49 GMT -5
Day 1 19/04/14
Squat 10 x 60kg / 10 x 100kg warm up
sets reps
2 x 5 x 140kg
2 x 5 x 160kg
2 x 3 x 180kg
3 x 1 x 200kg
1 x 3 x 180kg
1 x 5 x 160kg
1 x 5 x 140kg
Bench press 3 x 10 x 60kg warm up
2 x 5 x 100kg
2 x 5 x 110kg
4 x 5 x 120kg
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Post by 3speed on Apr 19, 2014 18:06:22 GMT -5
3 singles with your 1rm - that's an aggressive session!
What is your weight class?
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Post by tuna on Apr 19, 2014 19:08:53 GMT -5
3 singles with your 1rm - that's an aggressive session! What is your weight class? Im not sure about weight class brother but Im 127 -130kg on any given day and 5ft.8 inch. I hope thats what you meant, sorry bruv. and yes each sess is about 3 hours all up but I get about 3 days rest. ha ha |
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Post by Ryan on Apr 19, 2014 19:12:21 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by tuna on Apr 19, 2014 19:13:43 GMT -5
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Post by tuna on Apr 23, 2014 9:32:45 GMT -5
24/04/2014 Well drinking 2 bottles of Beam on Monday night really paid off and so tonights session was about as useful as a cock flavoured lollipop. Squat Sets/reps 3 x 5 x 100kg 3 x 5 x 120kg 3 x 5 x 140kg 3 x 5 x 160kg Bench 3 x 5 x 100kg 2 x 5 x 110kg 5 x 5 x 100kg Deadlift 2 x 5 x 80kg 2 x 5 x 100kg 2 x 5 x 120kg 2 x 1 x 140kg 2 x 1 x 160kg 1 x 5 x 100kg Good bye alcohol, I now remember why I quit you.  |
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Post by Ryan on Apr 23, 2014 9:41:59 GMT -5
That's a pretty good beating you threw yourself there, hitting each lift in one training session. Maybe you needed more alcohol, not less. lol
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Post by tuna on Apr 23, 2014 9:47:13 GMT -5
That's a pretty good beating you threw yourself there, hitting each lift in one training session. Maybe you needed more alcohol, not less. lol Ha ha. Your shout my friend  |
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Post by tuna on Apr 24, 2014 18:57:23 GMT -5
25/04/2014 ANZAC Day "Lest we forget"
Standing barbell Military press
sets/reps
3 x 5 x 60kg
2 x 5 x 70kg
1 x 5 x 75kg
1 x 3 x 80kg
2 x 1 x 85kg
1 x 1 x 80kg
1 x 3 x 70kg
4 x 5 x 60kg
Mixed bag
close grip bench
curls
The good thing about me and creatine is that I am a responder, which means I can tell the rubbish creatine from the good stuff, funny thing is that I find price has nothing to do with whether or not a particular brand works. Sometimes the good stuff can be as cheap as chips.
As for protein shake, I gave it up about a year ago, and I havent missed it, there has been no decline in size or strength, in fact I keep growing and keep pushing heavier since I replaced it with tuna fish and chicken. Good bye overpriced milk powder. hello whole foods and good carbs. plenty of oil in fish dont need to buy fish oil tablets or anything like that. Just a multivitamin which im sure all I do is piss out anyway.
All those years of wasted money, if only I knew then what I know now.
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Post by tuna on Apr 26, 2014 7:53:08 GMT -5
26/04/2014
Squat
sets/reps/kg
2 x 10 x 60kg
2 x 5 x 100kg
1 x 5 x 140kg
1 x 5 x 180kg
1 x 2 x 200kg 440lbs
1 x 2 x 200kg 440lbs
1 x 3 x 180kg
1 x 7 x 140kg
Bench
warm ups
2 x 5 x 100kg
2 x 5 x 120kg
1 x 1 x 140kg 308lbs
1 x 3 x 140kg 308lbs
3 x 5 x 100kg
Bent over rows and seated row (did this because I ran out of time to do deadlift)
200kg squat becoming the norm now which is encouraging considering I started off weak tonight, normally can only do 1RM 200kg but tonight 2 reps and quite easly.
Want to start breaking through the 140kg barrier with my bench, but I am still loosing strength somewhere, but still was ok bench tonight.
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Post by Ryan on Apr 26, 2014 13:51:02 GMT -5
26/04/2014 Squat sets/reps/kg 2 x 10 x 60kg 2 x 5 x 100kg 1 x 5 x 140kg 1 x 5 x 180kg 1 x 2 x 200kg 440lbs 1 x 2 x 200kg 440lbs 1 x 3 x 180kg 1 x 7 x 140kg Bench warm ups 2 x 5 x 100kg 2 x 5 x 120kg 1 x 1 x 140kg 308lbs 1 x 3 x 140kg 308lbs 3 x 5 x 100kg Bent over rows and seated row (did this because I ran out of time to do deadlift) 200kg squat becoming the norm now which is encouraging considering I started off weak tonight, normally can only do 1RM 200kg but tonight 2 reps and quite easly. Want to start breaking through the 140kg barrier with my bench, but I am still loosing strength somewhere, but still was ok bench tonight. First, good work there. Second, I'm by no means an accomplished bencher, but I think what's helped me the most has been incorporating incline bench work after my heavy work sets and adding a speed bench day. Also, tightening up my arch has helped me a lot. You might already do these things, but if you don't and you're looking for a way to help move your bench numbers, those are a couple of suggestions that might help. -Ryan |
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Post by tuna on Apr 26, 2014 14:40:18 GMT -5
Second, I'm by no means an accomplished bencher, but I think what's helped me the most has been incorporating incline bench work after my heavy work sets and adding a speed bench day. Also, tightening up my arch has helped me a lot. You might already do these things, but if you don't and you're looking for a way to help move your bench numbers, those are a couple of suggestions that might help. -Ryan your right on the money with the arch, actually something I have adopted with a little more vigor just of late, and I can say that it has and is helping considerably. Im not sure what speed bench is, I will look in to it...thanks |
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Post by tuna on Apr 28, 2014 21:39:32 GMT -5
29/04/14
sets/reps/kg
SQUAT (max day)
1 x 10 x 60kg warm up
1 x 1 x 100kg warm up
2 x 3 x 180kg
3 x 1 x 200kg (old PB)
2 x 1 x 205kg
1 x 1 x 210kg 460lbs (new PB)
Bench (Volume day)
8 x 5 x 110kg
Deadlift (Volume day)
8 x 5 x 80kg
Military press (Volume day)
8 x 5 x 60kg
NOTES
* Was over the moon to hit 210kg today even though I was aiming for easy 200kg
* Was majorly tight in my glutes after deadlift, took a while for it to release.
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Post by Ryan on Apr 29, 2014 7:04:11 GMT -5
29/04/14 sets/reps/kg SQUAT (max day) 1 x 10 x 60kg warm up 1 x 1 x 100kg warm up 2 x 3 x 180kg 3 x 1 x 200kg (old PB) 2 x 1 x 205kg 1 x 1 x 210kg 460lbs (new PB) Bench (Volume day) 8 x 5 x 110kg Deadlift (Volume day) 8 x 5 x 80kg Military press (Volume day) 8 x 5 x 60kg NOTES * Was over the moon to hit 210kg today even though I was aiming for easy 200kg * Was majorly tight in my glutes after deadlift, took a while for it to release. Good work! |
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Post by tuna on Apr 30, 2014 1:07:16 GMT -5
Thanks Ryan 30/04/14 Sets/reps/kg Max Bench day 3 x 1 x 140kg Various warm ups prior not too many, used power rack because it has the safety bars. Was weak as piss and disappointing, was my fault I had slayed my shoulders and chest in volume day before, so what did I expect really. lesson learnt. Finish with some close grip for my tris. |
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Post by tuna on May 2, 2014 8:43:17 GMT -5
02/05/14
sets/reps/kg
Max Deadlift day
1 x 5 x 60kg warm up
1 x 1 x 100/140/160/170kg
1 x 3 x 140kg
Squat (volume day)
2 x 5 x 100kg
2 x 5 x 140kg
4 x 3 x 180kg
Bench press (volume day)
2 x 5 x 100kg
2 x 5 x 110kg
2 x 5 x 115kg
2 x 5 x 120kg
Wasnt actually planning on going heavy with the deadlift, but I managed to get to 170kg which is good for me (no arm pain)
I find if I do any more then 3 reps in a row the old glutes get real tight and i get that achinf pain down my legs, single lifts with rest in between suit best.
pain in front delt were it meets bicep when doing press, didnt wear elbow straps this time, I figure if i cant wear them in a meet i shouldnt train with em on (any input there is appreciated)
legs were stiff and knee a bit sore, wanted to do sets of 5 reps using the 180kg in my squat, but Im still pleased I managed 4 sets of 3. my squat is by far my strongest lift.
All and all a bit stiff all over, have gained about a kelio since last week, could just be water, now sitting at 131kg
theres a meet on Saturday this month Im just trying to find out when, cos it doesnt say on the website, might check it out before work and have a chat to someone.
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Post by Ryan on May 2, 2014 9:43:54 GMT -5
02/05/14 sets/reps/kg Max Deadlift day 1 x 5 x 60kg warm up 1 x 1 x 100/140/160/170kg 1 x 3 x 140kg Squat (volume day) 2 x 5 x 100kg 2 x 5 x 140kg 4 x 3 x 180kg Bench press (volume day) 2 x 5 x 100kg 2 x 5 x 110kg 2 x 5 x 115kg 2 x 5 x 120kg Wasnt actually planning on going heavy with the deadlift, but I managed to get to 170kg which is good for me (no arm pain) I find if I do any more then 3 reps in a row the old glutes get real tight and i get that achinf pain down my legs, single lifts with rest in between suit best. pain in front delt were it meets bicep when doing press, didnt wear elbow straps this time, I figure if i cant wear them in a meet i shouldnt train with em on (any input there is appreciated) legs were stiff and knee a bit sore, wanted to do sets of 5 reps using the 180kg in my squat, but Im still pleased I managed 4 sets of 3. my squat is by far my strongest lift. All and all a bit stiff all over, have gained about a kelio since last week, could just be water, now sitting at 131kg theres a meet on Saturday this month Im just trying to find out when, cos it doesnt say on the website, might check it out before work and have a chat to someone. Solid. Hey as an aside, my wife says to me yesterday: "Ryan, what would you think about moving somewhere else in the world to live, as in for good?". Of course I thought she was crazy since it would be completely on a whim and we have two kids and extended family to consider, etc. but interestingly enough, the two places that top her list are Denmark and NZ. Both -she says- because they rank highly on "quality of life". So it's altogether possible we might wind up less distant neighbors at some point in the future, because I have zero desire to learn Danish and because I'm tired of shoveling snow. lol I'll keep you posted if/when this thing ever actually grows legs! |
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Post by tuna on May 2, 2014 11:55:56 GMT -5
02/05/14 sets/reps/kg Max Deadlift day 1 x 5 x 60kg warm up 1 x 1 x 100/140/160/170kg 1 x 3 x 140kg Squat (volume day) 2 x 5 x 100kg 2 x 5 x 140kg 4 x 3 x 180kg Bench press (volume day) 2 x 5 x 100kg 2 x 5 x 110kg 2 x 5 x 115kg 2 x 5 x 120kg Wasnt actually planning on going heavy with the deadlift, but I managed to get to 170kg which is good for me (no arm pain) I find if I do any more then 3 reps in a row the old glutes get real tight and i get that achinf pain down my legs, single lifts with rest in between suit best. pain in front delt were it meets bicep when doing press, didnt wear elbow straps this time, I figure if i cant wear them in a meet i shouldnt train with em on (any input there is appreciated) legs were stiff and knee a bit sore, wanted to do sets of 5 reps using the 180kg in my squat, but Im still pleased I managed 4 sets of 3. my squat is by far my strongest lift. All and all a bit stiff all over, have gained about a kelio since last week, could just be water, now sitting at 131kg theres a meet on Saturday this month Im just trying to find out when, cos it doesnt say on the website, might check it out before work and have a chat to someone. Solid. Hey as an aside, my wife says to me yesterday: "Ryan, what would you think about moving somewhere else in the world to live, as in for good?". Of course I thought she was crazy since it would be completely on a whim and we have two kids and extended family to consider, etc. but interestingly enough, the two places that top her list are Denmark and NZ. Both -she says- because they rank highly on "quality of life". So it's altogether possible we might wind up less distant neighbors at some point in the future, because I have zero desire to learn Danish and because I'm tired of shoveling snow. lol I'll keep you posted if/when this thing ever actually grows legs! Mate I was born and grew up in NZ it is my home. we moved here to Brisbane in 2007. New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful and most people are down to earth and friendly. but I have to be honest with you. we reluctantly moved to australia because the economy in NZ is shot. everything is expensive and wages are very low, unless you have some kind of high flyer Job to go to you will struggle your arse off there. there is a major problem in some rural and suburban areas with poverty and alcoholism and crime. The best places to live are outside of Auckland the further down south you go the better, but beware its also a lot colder the further south you go. As far as lifestyle goes, if you like hunting and fishing and sports you will love it, theres always plenty to do and the food is beyond delicious. Farm land is green and the cows are fat the sea is teeming with life, and the locals are full of culture. Rugby union is the game in NZ as well as rugby league. You will make a multitude of mates and they will call you bro. I highly recommend my homeland, but seriously the money is crap, wages are very disappointing, my wife and I had to both work with our son at school she worked 6 days a week and I was a night patrolmen doing almost 11 days on until I got a day off and we were lucky to bring home a combined income of $1100 per week. gas is very expensive and rent is not cheap in good areas. There not a lot of work and many are on the unemployment benefit, I suggest if you look for jobs while your still in the US to look in areas like Auckland city (if you want to go to Auckland) that way you can look around the outskirts for rentals, eastern suburbs are nice and so are the northern suburbs, try and stay away from much of the south Auckland area, its kind of like the bad side of LA there. Otherwise Wellington is beautiful (Lord of the rings country) and Christchurch even more so, but being smaller than Auckland you may find it hard to find work in them. I personally loved Windy Wellington a lot of culture there and I really like the people. Christchurch is very beautiful, lots of gardens and very arty, nightlife is great. (I was a younger man in Chch). Anyway give me some clues about what your looking to do I have contacts and family there, i can help. |
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Post by Ryan on May 2, 2014 14:29:29 GMT -5
Solid. Hey as an aside, my wife says to me yesterday: "Ryan, what would you think about moving somewhere else in the world to live, as in for good?". Of course I thought she was crazy since it would be completely on a whim and we have two kids and extended family to consider, etc. but interestingly enough, the two places that top her list are Denmark and NZ. Both -she says- because they rank highly on "quality of life". So it's altogether possible we might wind up less distant neighbors at some point in the future, because I have zero desire to learn Danish and because I'm tired of shoveling snow. lol I'll keep you posted if/when this thing ever actually grows legs! Mate I was born and grew up in NZ it is my home. we moved here to Brisbane in 2007. New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful and most people are down to earth and friendly. but I have to be honest with you. we reluctantly moved to australia because the economy in NZ is shot. everything is expensive and wages are very low, unless you have some kind of high flyer Job to go to you will struggle your arse off there. there is a major problem in some rural and suburban areas with poverty and alcoholism and crime. The best places to live are outside of Auckland the further down south you go the better, but beware its also a lot colder the further south you go. As far as lifestyle goes, if you like hunting and fishing and sports you will love it, theres always plenty to do and the food is beyond delicious. Farm land is green and the cows are fat the sea is teeming with life, and the locals are full of culture. Rugby union is the game in NZ as well as rugby league. You will make a multitude of mates and they will call you bro. I highly recommend my homeland, but seriously the money is crap, wages are very disappointing, my wife and I had to both work with our son at school she worked 6 days a week and I was a night patrolmen doing almost 11 days on until I got a day off and we were lucky to bring home a combined income of $1100 per week. gas is very expensive and rent is not cheap in good areas. There not a lot of work and many are on the unemployment benefit, I suggest if you look for jobs while your still in the US to look in areas like Auckland city (if you want to go to Auckland) that way you can look around the outskirts for rentals, eastern suburbs are nice and so are the northern suburbs, try and stay away from much of the south Auckland area, its kind of like the bad side of LA there. Otherwise Wellington is beautiful (Lord of the rings country) and Christchurch even more so, but being smaller than Auckland you may find it hard to find work in them. I personally loved Windy Wellington a lot of culture there and I really like the people. Christchurch is very beautiful, lots of gardens and very arty, nightlife is great. (I was a younger man in Chch). Anyway give me some clues about what your looking to do I have contacts and family there, i can help. Yea, economics need to be considered for sure. Australia might be in the mix too though, in which case we'd probably have more options. Tell you what though, I played RU in college and thought about playing sevens with some of my buddies on college team, but when I found out how much running was involved, I said "F this; I'll wait until fall and play Union again." lol Now, since you brought that up all I picture is you doing the Haka in front of your computer and I'm getting scared. haha Yes, as soon as she and I have had time to sort things out a little more, I'll be back to you with what we really want to do. Much appreciated! |
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Post by tuna on May 2, 2014 15:08:44 GMT -5
Mate I was born and grew up in NZ it is my home. we moved here to Brisbane in 2007. New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful and most people are down to earth and friendly. but I have to be honest with you. we reluctantly moved to australia because the economy in NZ is shot. everything is expensive and wages are very low, unless you have some kind of high flyer Job to go to you will struggle your arse off there. there is a major problem in some rural and suburban areas with poverty and alcoholism and crime. The best places to live are outside of Auckland the further down south you go the better, but beware its also a lot colder the further south you go. As far as lifestyle goes, if you like hunting and fishing and sports you will love it, theres always plenty to do and the food is beyond delicious. Farm land is green and the cows are fat the sea is teeming with life, and the locals are full of culture. Rugby union is the game in NZ as well as rugby league. You will make a multitude of mates and they will call you bro. I highly recommend my homeland, but seriously the money is crap, wages are very disappointing, my wife and I had to both work with our son at school she worked 6 days a week and I was a night patrolmen doing almost 11 days on until I got a day off and we were lucky to bring home a combined income of $1100 per week. gas is very expensive and rent is not cheap in good areas. There not a lot of work and many are on the unemployment benefit, I suggest if you look for jobs while your still in the US to look in areas like Auckland city (if you want to go to Auckland) that way you can look around the outskirts for rentals, eastern suburbs are nice and so are the northern suburbs, try and stay away from much of the south Auckland area, its kind of like the bad side of LA there. Otherwise Wellington is beautiful (Lord of the rings country) and Christchurch even more so, but being smaller than Auckland you may find it hard to find work in them. I personally loved Windy Wellington a lot of culture there and I really like the people. Christchurch is very beautiful, lots of gardens and very arty, nightlife is great. (I was a younger man in Chch). Anyway give me some clues about what your looking to do I have contacts and family there, i can help. Yea, economics need to be considered for sure. Australia might be in the mix too though, in which case we'd probably have more options. Tell you what though, I played RU in college and thought about playing sevens with some of my buddies on college team, but when I found out how much running was involved, I said "F this; I'll wait until fall and play Union again." lol Now, since you brought that up all I picture is you doing the Haka in front of your computer and I'm getting scared. haha Yes, as soon as she and I have had time to sort things out a little more, I'll be back to you with what we really want to do. Much appreciated! Ha ha, mate its a prerequisite to entering the country, you have to be able to do the Haka to get in, otherwise they'll ship you off to Australia. ![]()  |
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Post by tuna on May 3, 2014 8:07:19 GMT -5
03/05/14
Military press
2 x 5 x 60kg
2 x 5 x 65kg
2 x 5 x 70kg
2 x 5 x 75kg
2 x 3 x 80kg
1 x 85kg
Im really hoping doing military is going to help with my bench, I really enjoy the movement though and I cant wait to break 100kg with it.
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Post by tuna on May 6, 2014 3:44:00 GMT -5
06/05/14
sets/reps/kg
Heavy squat day
warm ups to 180kg
2 x 2 x 200kg
2 x 1 x 210kg
2 x 1 x 215kg
Bench
warm ups to 135kg
1 x 3 x 140kg with spotter
various sets at 120kg
Was surprised to do so well with my Squat and set yet another PB at 215kg considering my lower back was completely locked up when i started, now my back feels fine.
Bench press is rubbish Im tired of skirting around 140kg like its a big deal. I need to break it and start getting past it.
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Post by Ryan on May 6, 2014 6:52:56 GMT -5
06/05/14 sets/reps/kg Heavy squat day warm ups to 180kg 2 x 2 x 200kg 2 x 1 x 210kg 2 x 1 x 215kg Bench warm ups to 135kg 1 x 3 x 140kg with spotter various sets at 120kg Was surprised to do so well with my Squat and set yet another PB at 215kg considering my lower back was completely locked up when i started, now my back feels fine. Bench press is rubbish Im tired of skirting around 140kg like its a big deal. I need to break it and start getting past it. Good work on the squat. No worries as far as bench goes. My bench is in the crapper too I'm at about 335 right now but that's up from about 305 same time last year. What helped me more than anything was tightening up my form figuratively and literally. If I can make a suggestion Mike, you might want to try to video some of your bench sessions and upload them to this forum. There are a lot of strong benchers on this forum across different weight classes some who are bench only and others who are full meet lifters. They'll all be more than willing to have a look at your Videos I'm sure and critique |
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Post by tuna on May 7, 2014 4:14:17 GMT -5
Was surprised to do so well with my Squat and set yet another PB at 215kg considering my lower back was completely locked up when i started, now my back feels fine. Bench press is rubbish Im tired of skirting around 140kg like its a big deal. I need to break it and start getting past it. Good work on the squat. No worries as far as bench goes. My bench is in the crapper too I'm at about 335 right now but that's up from about 305 same time last year. What helped me more than anything was tightening up my form figuratively and literally. If I can make a suggestion Mike, you might want to try to video some of your bench sessions and upload them to this forum. There are a lot of strong benchers on this forum across different weight classes some who are bench only and others who are full meet lifters. They'll all be more than willing to have a look at your Videos I'm sure and critique Thanks mate, yeah Im not sure where Im going wrong, i don't unfortunately have the means to make a video though that would be helpful. I know however I have been a late bloomer with bicep strength due to issues with tendonitis in the past, both arms. The tendonitis has slowly dissipated and bicep strength has slowly grown and with it my bench somewhat, but not to any great degree. I notice some of the guys at the gym who do nothing but biceps seem to do pretty good on the press just using upper body push without powerlifting form, although the endurance isnt as long lasting they seem to be able to handle the weight for a quick short burst. This is the same burst I need in mine. Today is a gym day but my lower back is so tight that standing is painful, so Im gonna rest up with some anti inflams do some stretching and hopefully have a good workout tomorrow, its starting to seem to me over the past year that since all the plaguing problems with back and bicep that deadlift though I enjoy the movement may not be on the cards for me, Im going to have to concentrate very hard on my squat, this maybe be my only saving grace. im thinking of changing deadlift to rows to maintain strength but not put my back through extremes it obviously can not handle. ...well its just a thought at this stage but if stopping the deadlift means I can still squat or loose both if i keep going then the deadlift has to go. |
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