What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2

[Burwood]

Some material gains there DD. One can really see the thickness.

[Johnny]

Yesterday:

20 miles on the road bike. Played with the cleats and made some adjustments prior to going out, seemed to work! Felt really good on the bike, in the big ring for all my local climbs...

Followed by deadlifts at the gym. Didn't really keep track but numerous sets of 5-10@100, then doubles/singles up to 150kg. Happy with that considering my layoff.

[Pvapour]

didelydoo said:

That my strength training block come to an end now, going to try to keep all my reps above 7 minimum for the next while. Also adding a lot more conditioning, by way of my heavy Kettle bell on my off days- fitness is lacking as it's been an all out bulk since the start of the year.

Back to some proper bodybuilding- lots of reps, lots of sets, lots of graft. Slowly lean out for the next 2 months before another bulking block for 2 months, rinse and repeat until a proper cut starting in November/December, with an aim to competing April next year.

looking chunky

did you take some measurements when you were lean to see how you compare when you lean down this time? be interesting to see whats happened to the bricks behind the render

[didelydoo]

Cheers, definately packed on some muscle. Measurement wise- waist remains the same (just), everything else is bigger. I'm actually a bit leaner than I'd anticipated at this point, so that's good. Still, mild cut for a while, then start eating stupid ammounts again! Did a bit of posing today, looked reasonable

[didelydoo]

I did legs today, and puked. It's was great.....

[Johnny]

[smiffy180]

Competed today, little disappointed with performance as I had the sts
But I came 1st in every event!
https://youtu.be/KO_pk1-qga8

[didelydoo]

smiffy180 said:

Competed today, little disappointed with performance as I had the sts
But I came 1st in every event!
https://youtu.be/KO_pk1-qga8

Well done! You're making some serious progress this year

[smiffy180]

didelydoo said:

Well done! You're making some serious progress this year

Cheers, following what you do
Switched to high carb, working on weaknesses and it's all coming together. Just need to diet again, sitting at a casual 150kg

[Pvapour]

didelydoo said:

definately packed on some muscle

Because you are stronger?

[mcelliott]

Well done Smiffy

Two really good sessions yesterday and today at the gym - yesterday on the flat bench dumbbell press - a new pr of 180lb. Never used the 90 pounders before so did two sets of seven reps. Felt really strong. Same in the gym today, nice and strong, did a tour of the machines. Tomorrow will have a crack at my bench press pr - deffo think a 135kg is on the cards.

Pleased with my condition, not super ripped but quite thick and full.

This morning just a quick spin out on the bike with the other half.

[anonymous-user]

I mostly do cardio but worked for 5 months to get to a target, the machines are not fully accurate but a nice goal along the way, and a lot of hard work. (end figure 1020 calories burnt in 65 minutes)



Now looking to double it I currently do this about 4 days a week.

Edited by The Spruce goose on Saturday 2nd April 21:34

[didelydoo]

Pvapour said:

Because you are stronger?

Stronger, bigger, more productive. Well, the first two any how!....

Stage ready 220lbs/100kgs for this time next year is the aim. Big ask, but it'll get done.

[chris watton]

Short and sweet back and chest workout today - no deadlifts this week, sticking to my separate 16 week DL program..

Wide grip Pull Ups (neck behind bar) - 5 sets of 12/12/10/10/10 - getting better!
Bench Press - 6 sets of 12/12/9/6/3/8 (last being a drop set)
BB BOR - 4 sets of 12-8 reps
Incline Bench Press - 4 sets of 12-8 reps
DB Pullover - 4 sets of 16-10 reps

Thought I'd try a pull/push/pull/push/pull, didn't go too bad at all.

[stevesingo]

22miles through the lake district in 3:10.

2900kCal burnt, so Cumberland and mash in the Black Bull Coniston!

Running BTW.

[ViperPict]

Trained back in Aberdeen mid-week - wasn't feeling great and just ached a lot! So kept the workout light and did some leg press rather than squats. But, my word, my aductors feel prone doing that exercise now! Also did some flat bench, shoulder press (in Smith machine) and barbell curls but nothing worth noting at all.

Bit better tonight:

Trap-bar deadlift: 10 x 200kg (didn't push it after tight aductors earlier in the week)

Incline dumbbell press: 5 x 60kg, 12 x 50kg

Dumbbell rows: 2 x 12 x 60kg (no option of going heavier so just more reps for a few weeks)

Some tricep work (pushdowns)

Still getting slowly leaner (the most sustainable way) while bodyweight is also going up a wee bit.

[mcelliott]

Tough undulating ride this morning - 63km (I think), nearly 33kph average. Then an hour of benching and weighted pull ups at the gym - new bench pb set - 134kg for 4 reps. Pleased.

[didelydoo]

ViperPict said:

Trained back in Aberdeen mid-week - wasn't feeling great and just ached a lot! So kept the workout light and did some leg press rather than squats. But, my word, my aductors feel prone doing that exercise now!

I feel leg press hits my legs much harder than squats- particularly in the odd places/muscles that squats seem not to use!

[smiffy180]

Wasn't battered from comp at all, almost feels like a shallow victory/training session?
Jumped in events session at the strongman gym I train at once/twice a week yesterday, worked up to the smoothest 300kg (suited) deadlift I've done ever.
It's getting easier every time, hoping for a big number for the end of the year.
Very quick 120kg log too.
Going to get a sports massage for the little aches then resume training Wednesday/Thursday

[Pvapour]

didelydoo said:

Pvapour said:

Because you are stronger?

Stronger, bigger, more productive. Well, the first two any how!....

Stage ready 220lbs/100kgs for this time next year is the aim. Big ask, but it'll get done.

How does that compare to last year? From memory you were around 80-85kg?

Thats some impressive gains over a year if when you get there