JK vs BigRed
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Yussss! Set a new PB for reps on my deadlifts this morning. 1 rep max now looks to be around the 170kg mark.....yeehaa!<br />
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Did my usual warmup of 5mins row and some stretches. Right forearm / elbow is still giving me grief. It needs alot of love.<br />
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Deadlifts - 10 x 70kg, 8 x 100kg as warmup and then prescribed 5/3/1 sets of 5 x 105kg, 3 x 120kg and 9 of 135kg which felt great. Had a mate come up just after I loaded it up and he struggled to get it an inch off the ground. I was aiming for 5 but pumped to pull out 9 and prob could have done 1 or 2 more if I had to. Did a couple more sets of 10 x 120kg for some volume to finish.<br />
Assistance exercises were 4 sets of 6-8 widegrip pullups, 4 sets of hyper extensions and 3 sets of lat pulldowns.<br />
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One day of heavy lifts left before a week of deload. -
I have one each way mate.<br />
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I remember when I first started the PT said try this, try that and I did. Seemed to like one of each so stuck with it.<br />
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My farken elbow sucks though. Fine when typing but bit of pain when I straighten it out. -
Final day of 5/3/1 before a week long deload and it was OHP day which I am struggling at.<br />
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Did 5mins row and then lots of stretches, again ensuring my forearm was well warmed up.<br />
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OHP - 2 sets of 10 on just the bar then 5/3/1 sets of 5 x 35, 3 x 40 and 4 x 45kg. Did two more sets of 10 of 35kg<br />
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Started my deload week today and its so dam tough just not to crank things up. Hardly got a sweat going but I know I will be better off for it in the long run.<br />
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So today I did 20mins on the bike and then a few sets of half assed squats at 5 x 60kg, 5 x 60kg, 5 x 80kg, 5 x 80kg.<br />
Assistance work today was 3 sets of light hamstring curls and 3 sets of calf raises, also well down on my usual working weights.<br />
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Another exciting and strenuous deload session!<br />
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Rowed for 10mins to try get a sweat (acheived) but soon last it during my intensity lacking workout!<br />
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3 sets bb bench of 5 reps each at poxy weights, 3 sets DB rows, 3 sets incline bench, 3 sets of T-bar rows, 3 sets of dips (hardest exercises). The another row but this time only 1000m at good pace to got another sweat before the shower. -
Yeah deloading is kinda shit but apparently really good for technique or so I have read. You do feel a bit stink finishing your set when there are a good few reps left but good in the long run. I've tended to resist doing it in the past to my own peril due to being a bit pig headed and my aching joints didn't thank me !
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Slept in yesterday due to a late night working. Meant it was the first planned gym session I've missed all year. Felt pretty flat all day at work as aresult.<br />
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Continued the deload this monring with some light assed deadlifts of 70, 80 and 90kg....beast mode enabled...NOT!!!<br />
Did 3 sets of leg raises, 5 sets of 6 wide grip pullups and 3 sets of hyper extensions. All very easy going.<br />
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Wooo last day of deload DONE AND DUSTED!!<br />
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5mins row, a few stretches and then 3 sets of overhead press with a [size=2]massive[/size] 30kg (including the bar!)<br />
Did a few sets of t-bar rows, bicep curls and also joined the abs class to finish my least exciting and exhaustive week of training for a very long time.....next! -
Short week with easter coming up so decided to get in to the gym today to kick off cycle 2. Had the last week off with the deload so was raring to get in to it.<br />
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So today was my usual Monday = squats day. And am empty gym so no complaints about me hogging one of the squat racks for 30mins! Joy!<br />
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10mins on the bike as warmup. Great to have no time pressures compared to working out before work.<br />
Squats - 10 x bar, 8 x 60kg and then 5/3/1 sets of 5 x 80kg,5 x 90kg and 9 x 102.5kg. Then the volume which I just love - 5 sets of 10 @ 70kg with max of 1 min rest between sets<br />
Assistance work today was 4 sets of 12 rep hamstring curls and 4 sets of 15 on the standing calf raises. Jumped back on the bike for 10mins at the end and did some stetches as I suspect I will be sore tomorrow. -
Suspicion confirmed - quads and glutes really feeling it. 10 sets of squats will do that to ya though.<br />
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Bench day today so easy 5mins row and a few pressups as warmup.<br />
Bench - 10 x bar, 8 x 50kg, then 5/3/1 sets of 5 x 52.5, 5 x 60, 9 x 67.5 and then 4 sets of 10 @ 50kg supersetted with sets of 12 dumbell flies<br />
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Bro that is some high volume training!! That's like 107 reps!! (if my math is correct) That is hardcore ha ha<br />
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107 reps for what? I think did 87 for squats yesterday. First set or two is pretty light though so ya dont really feel those. The working sets are good and I enjoy those. But its the last 5 sets which although are light, that kill ya. Its the 10 reps and then 1min rest and then repeat!<br />
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It's supposed to be a good programme. Wendlers very well known in powerlifiting and the 5/3/1 programme seems to continue to grow in popularity. The additional 5 sets of 10 at 50% 1RM is from his Boring But Big programme. Seems a good combo with the 5/3/1 as you get some good heavy lifts early and then the volume to follow. I like it. -
Did cardio yesterday as planned but felt shit as. Have had a bit of a cold and been trying to power through but it took its toll on me so went home for a day off of rest. Full nights sleep and felt alright this morning (so far!).<br />
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Deadlifts day today. 5mins row and squads still feeling it from Sunday....major DOMS!<br />
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Deadlifts - 10 x 70, 5 x 80kg as warmup and then 5/3/1 sets of 5 x 97.5kg, 5 x 110kg, 9 x 122.5kg and then another 3 sets of 10 of 90kg to finish. Could have cranked more than 9 on my max reps set but taking things easy as first week back in to heavier deadlifting. Didnt bother with straps.<br />
Assistance work for the day was 3 sets of leg raises, 4 sets of lat pulldowns and 4 sets of hyper extensions. -
Final day of week 1 cycle 2.<br />
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Felt shithouse as soon as I got to the gym (something didnt agree with my gut....glad it wasnt squats day!).<br />
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5mins row and then in to it.<br />
Overhead press - 10 x bar as warmup and then 5 x 30, 5 x 35 and 8 x 40kg. Followed up with 4 sets of 10 DB press supersetted with sets of 10 pullups.....nearly killed me! Almost spewed twice and had to really sit down between sets. Drank alot of water. Felt rough!<br />
Moved on to t-bar rows (4 sets of 10) before needing another rest so did some abs work before completing my workout with 4 sets of EZ bar bicep curls supersetted with tricep extensions. Was keen to do dips but couldnâ€
t handle it as needed to visit the toilet again. Stink as! -
Easter Sunday Squat Spectacular<br />
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Took advantage of the gym being open and as expected dead empty to set up camp in the squat rack to kick off week 2.<br />
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Did the usual 5 mins on the spin bike and a few stretches to warm up.<br />
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Squats - 10 x bar, 8 x 60kg and then 5/3/1 sets of 5 x 85kg,5 x 95kg and the struggled thru to only 5 x 107.5kg. Then the volume with another 5 sets of 10 @ 70kg with max of 1 min rest between sets. Gassed but felt easier than last week.<br />
Assistance work today was 4 sets of 12 rep hamstring curls and 4 sets of 15 on the standing calf raises. Did 4 sets of 21s to finished as felt like my arms needed some love.<br />
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Off fishing tomorrow with a walk of 1 hour each way so hoping the legs pull up alright in the morning!<br /> -
Great days fishing yesterday and the long walk and climb did wonders on the legs and although the quads felt a bit tight on the final descent last night they are abosolutely fine this morning. Must mean I didnt squat hard enough on Sunday!<br />
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Anyway, today was bench day so an easy 5mins row and a few pressups as warmup.<br />
Bench - 10 x bar, 8 x 40kg, then 5/3/1 sets of 3 x 55kg, 3 x 65, 4 x 72.5 and then 4 sets of 10 @ 55kg supersetted with sets of 12 dumbell flies<br />
Assistance work as usual was 4 sets of 10 on the 1 arm DB rows and 4 sets of 12 dips.
