Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log
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Saw a youtube vid this morning of a roid-monkey lifting 400kg for 4 without straps - impressive!<br />
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I find it interesting in that I've always had strong forearms/grip - never had a problem with grip strength on pull ups or when picking up weights for other exercises either. It's purely down to the amount of weight and how the DL motion works. And I'm more bothered by the pinch pain rather than actually not being able to hold the weight - I don't know if you'd ever be strong enough for the bar to never rotate in your hands?<br />
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Either way I'll keep lifting without straps on 120kg and below - I do want to kick on into bigger numbers so straps it is!! that'll mean grip strength will still improve but I'll be able to shift a bit more tin. -
[quote name='BartMan']and why would you be busting out 'feats of strength'??!! And a crushing handshake, if I want to be a pistonwristed gibbon I can have a crushing handshake too...[/QUOTE]<br />
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Maybe that was worded wrong, I was referring to being at the heavy end of a fridge or something when helping someone move flats. I fucken hate people who try the old handshake crush as well, they're often car dealers or real estate agents. ( No offence, after all I have had both professions in my family but y'know ! ) -
First back-to-back workouts in ages - have tried to have at least a day or two in between normally but have a busy fri-sun. Plus I'm seeing my PT on Monday so I wanted to have done both programmes in the week before I saw him.<br />
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Back was stiff/sore after squats, can only dread what it'll feel like tomorrow - I'll be walking like a pretty boy in a prison. Even though I was a bit sore from yesterday still knocked out some good lifts. Reckon if I was fresh I could be racking up 140kg on squats. Hitting 1206, 1356, 130*6 at the moment. Will be trying for 125, 140, 135 next time.<br />
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Went up on reps and weights on my bicep/tricep supersets - arms were on fire! could barely carry my workout bag lol. Sitting at a solid 97-98 nowadays. Have been pretty settled for the last couple of months. Have certainly noticed more bulk in arms/legs and back. Busy work/home life plus the shit weather means I haven't been out for that run just yet. Certainly a few sly pies hugging my midsection but overall I'm stoked. Don't think I've been this strong since I was training at uni over 13 years ago! <br />
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Will be asking PT for a cardio component on Monday, just to set some fixed goals - my workouts take around 45-50min at a good clip so I can tack on 20min cardio at the end. -
Wanted: New lower back, glutes and legs... mine are farked!! lol
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Brutal session with trainer today. Ran through some alternative exercises for my DL/Bench workout. Had some nasty new exercises.<br />
instead of kettlebell squats - of course I started waaaay heavier than that youtube wimp lol! nah racked up 120kg and was surprised at how much power you can generate. He said one of his mates who trains a rugby team in Aussie got him onto them. They are great for the DL muscle sets and for power/sprinting etc. Did elevated DL's which allow you to crank more weight without the full range of motion. Clocked up 140kg so I was pretty happy with that - grip was still iffy after the last set but manageable.<br />
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Started with these [URL]
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Next was a superset of press ups on two swiss balls with feet on a bench - and he was a taking great pleasure in making me pause (for ages) at the bottom of each press up. Matching exercise was hanging from a bar with your chin above the bar - it targets your back/triceps and abs. Hold it for 20 plus seconds and it HURTS! could barely get my chin over the bar by much but I could hold it, last set was a slow creep downward though. Arms were pumped as, but in a different way to normal triceps/biceps.<br />
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Last was a superset of bench and seated row, a bit more traditional but after everything I'd done I was pretty stuffed. <br />
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Overall I was sweating and puffing but it was awesome! a nice range of new material to mix in with my usual workout. The plan with the elevated DL is to add it in every 3rd workout or so. -
After two days of pain I was back in the gym tonight. I was sore in new places after that new workout on Monday. But I'm really looking forward to hitting it again next week!!<br />
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Went for gold and cranked up to 140kg on squats today - it went really well. Was a wee bit shaky on the 6th (last) rep but never in danger of blowing out. Reckon I'd def have at least a 150-16kgg single rep in me. Rest of the workout was excellent. Really getting better at pushing myself, particularly during supersets. I dealt to my arms today but they love me for it.<br />
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Going for a run tomorrow - really excited but will make sure I take it easy and only do 3km or so. Going to work on a mid-foot strike as part of moving toward a more barefoot running style. Well that is the plan. I'm still clocking in around 97-98kg but I'm far stronger than I've been for years. Squats and DL's have just made an immense difference to my leg/glute and core strength. As long as I don't try to run too far too often I think I'll be golden.<br />
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I'm really stoked with my training currently - if I can add 2 runs a week I will be a very happy lad. -
[quote name='Paekakboyz']After two days of pain I was back in the gym tonight. I was sore in new places after that new workout on Monday. But I'm really looking forward to hitting it again next week!!<br />
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Went for gold and cranked up to 140kg on squats today - it went really well. Was a wee bit shaky on the 6th (last) rep but never in danger of blowing out. Reckon I'd def have at least a 150-16kgg single rep in me. Rest of the workout was excellent. Really getting better at pushing myself, particularly during supersets. I dealt to my arms today but they love me for it.<br />
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Going for a run tomorrow - really excited but will make sure I take it easy and only do 3km or so. Going to work on a mid-foot strike as part of moving toward a more barefoot running style. Well that is the plan. I'm still clocking in around 97-98kg but I'm far stronger than I've been for years. Squats and DL's have just made an immense difference to my leg/glute and core strength. As long as I don't try to run too far too often I think I'll be golden.<br />
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I'm really stoked with my training currently - if I can add 2 runs a week I will be a very happy lad.[/QUOTE]<br />
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Great work dude, training up a storm. I find my posture has improved quite a bit and I'm standing taller from doing deads consistenly. Despite what you and Bart have said I still haven't mananged a squat session yet but the long weekend may involve me fixing the rack to do so safely. -
you should totally do it bro. Such a great combo of exercises. Your DL's are already mean so who knows how much more you'll be able to pile on once you get into squats! Good times!
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[quote name='Paekakboyz']you should totally do it bro. Such a great combo of exercises. Your DL's are already mean so who knows how much more you'll be able to pile on once you get into squats! Good times![/QUOTE]<br />
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Yeah it's just with my rudimentary set up at home I'm slightly concerned about the whole thing toppling over but once I get out there and tighten a few nuts and bolts on the rack we should be sorted. I definitely intend to rip into a few weights this weekend ( and maybe a bit of crossfit from doing the lawns ! ) -
MN - I dare, you, I double dare you in fact...<br />
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squats - 60kg, a set of 40, deep, so your but is touching the ground (or as near as you can get), but slow and controlled. Then 15 squat leaps, no weight...<br />
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Three sets.<br />
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that is all. maybe ramp up the squat weight a little if you can... -
[quote name='BartMan']MN - I dare, you, I double dare you in fact...<br />
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squats - 60kg, a set of 40, deep, so your but is touching the ground (or as near as you can get), but slow and controlled. Then 15 squat leaps, no weight...<br />
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Three sets.<br />
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that is all. maybe ramp up the squat weight a little if you can...[/QUOTE]<br />
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Dare accepted. Either tomorrow or Sunday depending on time. How much rest between sets ? 60kg sounds like fuck all but I'm not getting ahead of myself, I won't ramp it up just yet ! -
You never should have told Bartman you loathe MASH MN5 - there is a good chance you'll be walking funny (or funnier!) in the next few days!!<br />
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Hmm does sound like fun in a sick kind of way though... -
[quote name='Paekakboyz']You never should have told Bartman you loathe MASH MN5 - there is a good chance you'll be walking funny (or funnier!) in the next few days!!<br />
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Hmm does sound like fun in a sick kind of way though...[/QUOTE]<br />
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Or a good chance I'll be spewing....whichever way it goes Hawkeye, Klinger, Hot lips and the rest of them can all kiss my assssss !!!! <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> -
yeah that sounds like a good idea bro - your lads won't spare any sympathy for ya either, I swear the little'uns can smell weakness!! Good luck!
