Your Training Goals for 2015

[V8mate]

V8mate said:

Halb said:

Watch an epic squat-battle between a Powerlifter, a Weightlifter, a Strongman and a Bodybuilder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0R68g184ag

That's brilliant!

Worthy of its own thread and a PH league!

Found a suitable training day today, so gave it a go.

100kg squats for me; managed 24 in the five minute period.

First time I've ever pushed on with such an exercise, i.e. took a little break between sets but then gone back to the bar really quickly while heart is still racing.

Breakdown of sets was 10:7:3:4

I certainly think I've got 30 in me, so will give it another go every couple of weeks or so.

Fun challenge; several other guys at the gym have said they'll have a go. It's good, because it's a fair lift for everyone (assuming they can squat their BW, of course!)

[smiffy180]

V8mate said:

Found a suitable training day today, so gave it a go.

100kg squats for me; managed 24 in the five minute period.

First time I've ever pushed on with such an exercise, i.e. took a little break between sets but then gone back to the bar really quickly while heart is still racing.

Breakdown of sets was 10:7:3:4

I certainly think I've got 30 in me, so will give it another go every couple of weeks or so.

Fun challenge; several other guys at the gym have said they'll have a go. It's good, because it's a fair lift for everyone (assuming they can squat their BW, of course!)

Not fair for me

[Halb]

So 24 is the goal!

[Art0ir]

To clarify then, bodyweight squats AMRAP in 5 minutes?

80kg tonight, should manage a decent number I think. What's a good place to be?

[V8mate]

Art0ir said:

To clarify then, bodyweight squats AMRAP in 5 minutes?

80kg tonight, should manage a decent number I think. What's a good place to be?

That's it!

I reckon that 35 or more is bloody good going. The winners in the video^^ hit 73.

[pilchardthecat]

Not sure the body weight thing is fair really. It will be a hell of a lot easier for me to crank out 50+ reps with 76kg (150ish total) than someone 25kg heavier than me to do it with 100kg (200kg total). The difference is doubled.

[Halb]

We know that it's gonna be harder as one gets heavier, the reduced gains one can get as one gets stronger/heavier. It'll always be a massive mountain for Smify.
Possibly some sort of formula could be made?
I estimate myself at 30-35...conservatively. I was doing BW when I was on my 25 rep routine last October.

[pilchardthecat]

Halb said:

We know that it's gonna be harder as one gets heavier, the reduced gains one can get as one gets stronger/heavier. It'll always be a massive mountain for Smify.
Possibly some sort of formula could be made?
I estimate myself at 30-35...conservatively. I was doing BW when I was on my 25 rep routine last October.

Well i know i can do 30 at about 15kg over my body weight, because the first 3 sets of GVT are all over in 5 minutes. I reckon i'm good for at least 40 at bodyweight, maybe 50+

Might have to give it a go

[Halb]

You and DD should be good.

[smiffy180]

I want to try this but:
1) I've been challeneged to AMRAP without racking the bar @120kg - 30 reps to beat.
2) The same again at bodyweight (150kg).
3) I have OCD and would do my leg routine before attempting any of the above......

[Halb]

You're only 150 now? Should be piss easy, woman up ffs.

[smiffy180]

Halb said:

You're only 150 now? Should be piss easy, woman up ffs.

Ok ok, new challenge. Everyone has to do AMRAP in 5 mins @ my body weight!

[pilchardthecat]

smiffy180 said:

Halb said:

You're only 150 now? Should be piss easy, woman up ffs.

Ok ok, new challenge. Everyone has to do AMRAP in 5 mins @ my body weight!

I might get 1 if i'm lucky.

I'm not designed to squat with a small planet on my back

[smiffy180]

pilchardthecat said:

smiffy180 said:

Halb said:

You're only 150 now? Should be piss easy, woman up ffs.

Ok ok, new challenge. Everyone has to do AMRAP in 5 mins @ my body weight!

I might get 1 if i'm lucky.

I'm not designed to squat with a small planet on my back

I'll be trying later, 50 is the aim.
Been focusing on conditioning during my cut so hoping that's a reasonable aim

[didelydoo]

smiffy180 said:

I'll be trying later, 50 is the aim.
Been focusing on conditioning during my cut so hoping that's a reasonable aim

With 150kg on the bar? 10 reps a minute for 5 consecutive minutes would be impressive- that's basically a 5 min set with no rest, or a rep every 6 seconds- good luck!

[pilchardthecat]

didelydoo said:

smiffy180 said:

I'll be trying later, 50 is the aim.
Been focusing on conditioning during my cut so hoping that's a reasonable aim

With 150kg on the bar? 10 reps a minute for 5 consecutive minutes would be impressive- that's basically a 5 min set with no rest, or a rep every 6 seconds- good luck!

I think he should have an ambulance on standby. I fear he might die.

[Hoofy]

The 120kg guy in the video did it for 73 reps didn't he?

[Halb]

didelydoo said:

With 150kg on the bar? 10 reps a minute for 5 consecutive minutes would be impressive- that's basically a 5 min set with no rest, or a rep every 6 seconds- good luck!

You see, when you go and use maths and logic, you destroy the dream....don't destroy the dream...

[V8mate]

Oi! Can the whingers stop fking whinging and trying to make up new rules to suit them and JFDI?

This is a much fairer challenge than the usual World's Strongest Man stuff. Just you versus your bodyweight.

Now... come on, who's tried it?

Get some stats posted

[smiffy180]

Totally fked up.

Used my phone to record, realised I had no timer so used the gym's ipod. Well the screen is about 2cm wide and turns off after 5 secs.

Missed timed my sets because I couldn't see to time breathing etc.

Managed 23 reps - 10, 5, 5, 3 and stopped about 10 secs short ffs.

Talking to my mate I should've gone all out first set. Should be able to hit 20 reps within 2 mins doing that.

Will try again in a few weeks, now I'm attempting 120kg AMRAP without re racking the bar. Not gonna be able to walk tomorrow and I've got to yoke (weather permitting)

Forget the reps @120kg, no power whatsoever. Did 10 and just nothing there

Edited by smiffy180 on Friday 30th January 19:09