Your Training Goals for 2015

[theshrew]

Hoofy said:

Annoying! Rest. Remember to warm up next time. Or warm up more!

Agreed I arrived late so didn't warm up. My own stupid fault tbh.

[smiffy180]

Been 8 months-ish since I last did a yoke, destroyed my PB by about 40 kg
330kg yoke 20m: http://youtu.be/VSeuFtytFXU

[Hoofy]

Nice work!

theshrew said:

Hoofy said:

Annoying! Rest. Remember to warm up next time. Or warm up more!

Agreed I arrived late so didn't warm up. My own stupid fault tbh.

Ah. Not the best weather to not warm up in!

[pilchardthecat]

Hoofy said:

Art0ir said:

pilchardthecat said:

Its not by design i assure you!

I have put a half inch on my calves and an inch on my quads.... which is a lot for me

I feel your pain, sister.

Double lol

[Art0ir]

pilchardthecat said:

Hoofy said:

Art0ir said:

pilchardthecat said:

Its not by design i assure you!

I have put a half inch on my calves and an inch on my quads.... which is a lot for me

I feel your pain, sister.

Double lol

I'm in no position to be ribbing in fairness, trying to wear straight legged jeans is becoming challenging.

[Halb]

Halb said:

V8mate said:

Has anyone else tried the squat challenge?

I aim to try it this Sat.

And I did.
I ran Parkrun this morning in 24ish minutes, gave myself the day to recover. I did my press routine and then some warm-ups with 70kg...I thought I had made a mistake since my quads were pretty stiff...only did around 6/7 warm-up reps since I thought, 'no chance', I don't wanna tire myself out. I didn't think my legs would be up to a decent number, but thought 'fk it' anyway, I'll do it even if I only get 20.
I wore my OL shoes, my belt (which I don't for worksets, but glad I did, it gave such a boost) and my manta-ray.
I started and had to rack after 10, but my rests were small. I had my phone in front of me with the time. By the time I got to 40, I was doing bursts of 5. I genuinely forgot how many bursts I had done near that number. So by the time the 5 minutes was up, I was on either 50, or 55. Either way I'm happy. Next time I do it I plan to be fresh!
Weight used was 105kg....I also plan for it to be 102.5kg next time.

[Hoofy]

Art0ir said:

pilchardthecat said:

Hoofy said:

Art0ir said:

pilchardthecat said:

Its not by design i assure you!

I have put a half inch on my calves and an inch on my quads.... which is a lot for me

I feel your pain, sister.

Double lol

I'm in no position to be ribbing in fairness, trying to wear straight legged jeans is becoming challenging.

You'd find it a challenge to get me wearing straight legged jeans big thighs or not!

[Halb]

Halb said:

Powerlifter @ 97.5kg got 73 reps
Weightlifter @ 70kg got 73 reps
Strongman @ 120kg got 60 reps
Bodybuilder @ 105kg got 50 reps

I reckon I've got a chance of getting close to the top number.

[Hoofy]

You might have to video it if you're that good!

[Halb]

Hoofy said:

You might have to video it if you're that good!

You'll have to keep getting your sexual kicks from hanging around outside the old folks home, Hoofy, you're not gonna get them outta me!

[V8mate]

Halb said:

Halb said:

V8mate said:

Has anyone else tried the squat challenge?

I aim to try it this Sat.

And I did.
I ran Parkrun this morning in 24ish minutes, gave myself the day to recover. I did my press routine and then some warm-ups with 70kg...I thought I had made a mistake since my quads were pretty stiff...only did around 6/7 warm-up reps since I thought, 'no chance', I don't wanna tire myself out. I didn't think my legs would be up to a decent number, but thought 'fk it' anyway, I'll do it even if I only get 20.
I wore my OL shoes, my belt (which I don't for worksets, but glad I did, it gave such a boost) and my manta-ray.
I started and had to rack after 10, but my rests were small. I had my phone in front of me with the time. By the time I got to 40, I was doing bursts of 5. I genuinely forgot how many bursts I had done near that number. So by the time the 5 minutes was up, I was on either 50, or 55. Either way I'm happy. Next time I do it I plan to be fresh!
Weight used was 105kg....I also plan for it to be 102.5kg next time.

Bloody. Hell.

Top bombing, mate!

[Hoofy]

Halb said:

Hoofy said:

You might have to video it if you're that good!

You'll have to keep getting your sexual kicks from hanging around outside the old folks home, Hoofy, you're not gonna get them outta me!

Old folks home? I didn't think you were that old.

[smiffy180]

Very impressive Halb.

I think I'll attempt again when I'm down to 140kg

[Adz The Rat]

Anyone follow Mike Rashid on Youtube / Facebook? He does massive sessions, not uncommon for him to do 200 reps on bench press.

I tried one of his style workouts this morning, 10 sets of 10 on bench press. Then the rest of my usual chest day as normal. It certainly felt a lot more "pumped" than usual.

[Halb]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRZ7b50kjGI&fe...
Strongman vs. powerlifter

Overhead work.
Lad split power-jerks 190kg.
Then they have a go at push pressing around 130.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSp9AxOUWlg

Edited by Halb on Sunday 8th February 21:55

[smiffy180]

Halb said:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRZ7b50kjGI&fe...
Strongman vs. powerlifter

Overhead work.
Lad split power-jerks 190kg.
Then they have a go at push pressing around 130.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSp9AxOUWlg

Edited by Halb on Sunday 8th February 21:55

Crazy strong, showed him up on the log too

I didn't think about using a wide grip for jerking, I stayed quite close (in comparison to him)
I'll be trying tomorro to see if I can push press/jerk a bit more weight

[V8mate]

Halb said:

Overhead work.
Lad split power-jerks 190kg.
Then they have a go at push pressing around 130.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSp9AxOUWlg

So what's going on there? (apart from amazeballs!)
The weightlifter's style looks completely different to the other guys... but I just can't describe *what* he's doing differently.

[smiffy180]

V8mate said:

So what's going on there? (apart from amazeballs!)
The weightlifter's style looks completely different to the other guys... but I just can't describe *what* he's doing differently.

explosiveness vs brute strength?


Can anyone find a definite answer to this:
Does training legs prior to any workout - leg curls/extensions or squats/leg press to warm up (no working sets) increase hgh thus leading to better gains long term?

I've found conflicting info but I do remember I used to do this when I hit the gym from around 14-16 when a PT/bodybuilder at the time told me to.

I'm sure worse case is i'll have bigger legs

[Ahimoth]

Saw the squat for reps vid some time ago. Inspired by Dan John I'd attempted similar before, but without racking the bar at all. Best effort was bodyweight (80kg) for 42reps. Really wanted to crack 50, but my hips hated me after a few weeks of training for it.


The missus, my brother and I are planning on doing a charity walk in September. The intention is 27miles in 12hrs in the Peaks. Doesn't seem overly ambitious, but I have no idea really. Any advice?

[Halb]

smiffy180 said:

explosiveness vs brute strength?
Can anyone find a definite answer to this:
Does training legs prior to any workout - leg curls/extensions or squats/leg press to warm up (no working sets) increase hgh thus leading to better gains long term?
I've found conflicting info but I do remember I used to do this when I hit the gym from around 14-16 when a PT/bodybuilder at the time told me to.
I'm sure worse case is i'll have bigger legs

His speed is impressive. I read a T-Nation article on how to place arms for push press. It advised to have the elbows like the lads, instead of in front like a front squat. I'll attempt it on Tuesday.

I saw an article the other day that showed force production for leg raise, leg press and squat, Squat was way way ahead.