What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2
Discussion
chris watton said:
didelydoo said:
Yup- you've made some good progress there 
Thanks! Am aiming for 10-12 reps with 120. I figure that if I can that, then 140kg should be easier. May take a while, though..
Burwood said:
My calls put you on 8 reps at 120 = 1rm on 140kg. Good stuff Chris. I need to start benching again. Can't have old(er) guy beat me
Thanks, Burwood. I have managed 140 twice now, but very difficult, and very slow (although great for TUT)! I would like the weight to go up easier, and then aim for double BW.For family reasons I had to compress what is usually a 50 minute workout into 28 minutes. Horrid but still got a reps PR. I used the DD approach and did just one hard set after warm ups.
Squats:
8 x 60,80,100,120kg (PR)
Dumbell OHP:
8 x 22s & 24s
5 x 28s (crappy as I wanted 8 but I was feeling weak from the squats and warm up pull ups that I was using as rest)
Pull ups:
10 x BW
8 x BW + 10kg
5 x BW + 12kg
I really enjoyed the pull ups despite being gassed - the little bit of extra weight helped me to feel the movement a bit better.
Shame I ran out of time as I really fancied doing some loaded carries.
Squats:
8 x 60,80,100,120kg (PR)
Dumbell OHP:
8 x 22s & 24s
5 x 28s (crappy as I wanted 8 but I was feeling weak from the squats and warm up pull ups that I was using as rest)
Pull ups:
10 x BW
8 x BW + 10kg
5 x BW + 12kg
I really enjoyed the pull ups despite being gassed - the little bit of extra weight helped me to feel the movement a bit better.
Shame I ran out of time as I really fancied doing some loaded carries.
Hi guys, thought I'd throw this in here - where's do you guys buy whey from?
I'm running low but can't seem to get decent MyProtein discount codes unfortunately. I usually look to pay around £40 for 5kg. Coming out around £45 now.
I'm not adverse to paying more, but wanted to do a check of who is using what and how much first!
I'm running low but can't seem to get decent MyProtein discount codes unfortunately. I usually look to pay around £40 for 5kg. Coming out around £45 now.
I'm not adverse to paying more, but wanted to do a check of who is using what and how much first!
All over the place. I'm lazy and easily attracted by novelty. Proteins that seem decent to me:
Gold Standard for leanish whey. Mixes OK.
Protein Works morning something or other with oats is good for around workouts (less disgusting than dextrose & plenty of carbs)
Protein Works also have a good micellar casein that does seem to improve my recovery if used overnight. But it messes with my sleep a little so I don't use it much.
I've tried a few others (cheaper products) and they were gross. Even thrown some products away before finishing them because of taste or texture problems.
TBH, I wasn't so lazy I would buy a huge load of decent lean whey, mix in some good quality casein and then make two tubs: one with added carbs for around workouts and one for other times.
Gold Standard for leanish whey. Mixes OK.
Protein Works morning something or other with oats is good for around workouts (less disgusting than dextrose & plenty of carbs)
Protein Works also have a good micellar casein that does seem to improve my recovery if used overnight. But it messes with my sleep a little so I don't use it much.
I've tried a few others (cheaper products) and they were gross. Even thrown some products away before finishing them because of taste or texture problems.
TBH, I wasn't so lazy I would buy a huge load of decent lean whey, mix in some good quality casein and then make two tubs: one with added carbs for around workouts and one for other times.
Today's session almost killed me it was so damn hot! Should have gone to the commercial gym as the garage was like a greenhouse. However..
Back Extensions - 2x20
Squats - 9x12-1 rep (up to 170, felt quite good)!
Bench Press - 2x12 with 65 and 85kg, 1x10 with 115kg (a PB for reps), 1x4 with 125kg (and a failed 5th pause rep, but loads of TUT before giving up) and 1x2 with 130kg
Power Clean - 8x2 reps
High Pull - 4x10-5 reps
BB BOR - 4x12-8 reps
Wide grip Pull Ups - 4x12-8 reps
Seated Pulley Row - 4x12-8 reps
On the last couple of exercises, it felt like my head was about to explode on the last reps, it was so hot!
Back Extensions - 2x20
Squats - 9x12-1 rep (up to 170, felt quite good)!
Bench Press - 2x12 with 65 and 85kg, 1x10 with 115kg (a PB for reps), 1x4 with 125kg (and a failed 5th pause rep, but loads of TUT before giving up) and 1x2 with 130kg
Power Clean - 8x2 reps
High Pull - 4x10-5 reps
BB BOR - 4x12-8 reps
Wide grip Pull Ups - 4x12-8 reps
Seated Pulley Row - 4x12-8 reps
On the last couple of exercises, it felt like my head was about to explode on the last reps, it was so hot!
chris watton said:
I always use Amazon, as I know I shall have it the next day, plus it's usually cheaper than elsewhere (ON whey and casein) and always on offer.
Yeah I use Amazon. Good prices, and the choice! I looked at Decathalon...I actually alked into a shop and Amazon beats on the protein, though some things there were cheaper.Pink SUn is a freeze processed, grass fed cow protein product, high quality. Bone broth, another one for when you get fed up of sweet.
I'm sceptical of things that don't have a good rep/lab tests to back them up- there is a lot of pish being sold as protein nowadays.
Even some well know brands have been known to be miles off what they say they are. Particularly brands that say they have 'some' soy protein in them- you know they'll be almost all soy, and will mix up like a cake......
Even some well know brands have been known to be miles off what they say they are. Particularly brands that say they have 'some' soy protein in them- you know they'll be almost all soy, and will mix up like a cake......
didelydoo said:
I'm sceptical of things that don't have a good rep/lab tests to back them up- there is a lot of pish being sold as protein nowadays.
Even some well know brands have been known to be miles off what they say they are. Particularly brands that say they have 'some' soy protein in them- you know they'll be almost all soy, and will mix up like a cake......
Yes, I have read and heard the same regarding protein powder, which is why I have stuck with ON for the past two years. No nasty after-effects (farting, nasty bathroom smells etc.), whereas the cheaper alternatives I tried when first starting out would play havoc with my digestive system, presumably because of all the cheap crap they filled in with the powder. Even with ON, I don't believe the blurb about the extra BCAA's they add, so I add my own.Even some well know brands have been known to be miles off what they say they are. Particularly brands that say they have 'some' soy protein in them- you know they'll be almost all soy, and will mix up like a cake......
I have also read from more than one source that, as we get older, a higher protein intake is beneficial, and with that in mind, I have been having 180-200g of protein per day, but not so many carbs and fat. I would think that if you're a lot younger, dietary requirements would be very different due to higher metabolism and other factors.
Have to admit that I am moving more to solid foods again (sounds like I'm recovering from a nasty accident..lol), a four egg omelette fills me up for hours, a portion of beef/steak/salmon/chicken (not all at the same time) is hard to beat for a balanced meal at teatime - although I don't think I'll ever warm to the taste of sweet potato...
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