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New Year: Regain and Exceed Last Years Strength

  • 07-01-2012 2:32pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭


    Okay, so the New Year has begun and it's almost 2 months since I had a proper weights session - due to holidays before Christmas, an injury and then Christmas itself.

    My wrist is still a little sore when I twist it certain directions so I decided that, if it gets sore during my lifts, I'd cut them short. However, I didn't encounter any problems. I did reduce the weight lifted in each lift by 20-25%.

    The reason for the reduction is that I know I'll be able to work back up to my PB's before the end of next month if I'm consistent and I want to concentrate on avoidance of injuries as much as possible.

    I do notice a big reduction in my strength levels - which is evident by the fact that I only done 6/5/3 in the chinups today (last year, I'd no problem doing 3 sets of 8).

    Starting Stats:

    Height: 5' 11"
    Weight: 175lbs
    Superailiac Test: 16.4% Bodyfat
    Jackson/Pollock 3 Point Test: 12.2% Bodyfat (Chest:12mm, Abs: 17mm, Thigh: 12mm)

    As the Jackson/Pollock test is probably the most accurate, I'll pay more attention to this. Last August, I was 167lbs with 9.5% bodyfat. Therefore, I'm currently carrying 5.5lbs additional bodyfat and only 2.5lbs additional muscle. Obviously, these results are skewed by my 2 month break from weight-training and the over-indulgence of Christmas.

    As I've cut back on the weight I'm lifting, I should be able to use January as my month of weightloss. There shouldn't be a problem cutting that 5.5lbs bodyfat, and possibly more, without any loss of muscle.

    In February, I'll be increasing the calories to assist me during my heavier weight sessions and associated recovery.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 55kg
    Press 35kg
    Pendlay Row 45kg
    Chinups 6, 5, 3

    Comments

    First proper weights workout since mid-November. I've cut the weights back due to the break and my intention to do everything possible to avoid injuries this year.

    I found the lifts quite easy but, obviously, as I can't reduce the weight in the chinups, I found them tough. Last year, I was doing two sets of 8 and a third, weighted set of 7 (with 5kg). I'd imagine that I should be able to build back up to this before the end of next month.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 60kg
    Bench Press 55kg
    Deadlift 100kg
    Dips (skipped these)

    Comments

    Everything was fine as expected. I'll be built back up to my mid-November weights next month and then it's onward and upward. I'd to skip the dips due to time constraints.

    It's almost a week since my last session as I missed a day in work during the week and had to make up the hours but now it's time to get the routine started properly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 62.5kg
    Press 37.5kg
    Pendlay Row 47.5kg
    Chinups 8, 5, 3

    Comments

    I found the first two pretty easy but did use a little 'hip movement' to complete the pendlay rows. I'm hoping to replace these with Power Cleans at some point in the near future (when I get someone to coach me). I did an extra 2 reps in the first set of the chinups so I'm happy with the progress there. It should be too long before I'm back at 8 * 3.

    I followed the above with a 65 mile cycle - the first long cycle in ages and forgot to bring food so I was running on empty for the last section of the route. I'm eating like a horse at the moment but am definately still at a calorie deficit for the day.

    I currently weigh 12 stone 6 lbs. I want to get that down by 3-4 pounds before the end of this month and then I'll start a full-on bulk. This should help me with the bigger weights - as I expect to be built back up to last years PB's early next month.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 65kg
    Bench Press 57.5kg
    Deadlift 105kg
    Dips 12/8/6

    Comments

    All were quite easy - although I'm not able to do the 3*12 on the dips that I could do last year (YET).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭Turbo_diesel


    Any goals for the year Marathonic? Did you do your own calliper measurments ? Find Deadlifting after squatting very taxing on starting strength?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Any goals for the year Marathonic? Did you do your own calliper measurments ? Find Deadlifting after squatting very taxing on starting strength?

    Well, the following were my PB's from last year (and I was at a lowest of 10.6% bodyfat):

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 95kg
    Bench 3 * 5 @ 75kg
    Deadlift 1 * 5 @ 145kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 47.5kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 60kg
    Dips 12 * 2 (BW) and 1 * 9 (BW + 5kg)
    Chinups 2 * 8 (BW) and 1 * 7 (BW +5kg)


    My first priority is to get back to that level - although I'm more concerned about the weights than the bodyfat.

    As I've dropped the weights back after a 2 month break, I'll be able to lose some weight this month. However, when the weight gets heavier, I'll need to eat a lot more to allow me to complete my workouts.

    In an ideal world I'd get back to around 11% bodyfat and the above weights before increasing my calories and focusing on increasing the weight lifted on each. I'm focusing on strength (weight lifted) as opposed to size as it's easier to judge and, if I increase strength, the size will come.

    My initial targets are as follows:

    Squat 120kg
    Bench 80kg
    Deadlift 160kg
    Press 60kg

    After this, I intend to change up the routine and add in some conditioning.

    I done the caliper measurements myself and I don't mind the deadlifts after the squats - for now. The deadlifts are only done for one set (after warmups) as opposed to the three that I do for each of the other lifts.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 67.5kg
    Press 40g
    Pendlay Row 50kg
    Chinups 7, 7, 5


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 70kg
    Bench Press 60kg
    Deadlift 110kg
    Dips 12/12/10


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 881 ✭✭✭ray jay


    What are your sets and reps during your workouts? Just listing the weights means it'll be harder to compare if you change your routine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    ray jay wrote: »
    What are your sets and reps during your workouts? Just listing the weights means it'll be harder to compare if you change your routine.

    Hey, at the moment, I do 3 sets of 5 (after the warmup) on each excercise. On the dips, I'll be building up to 3 * 12 and, on the chinups, I'll be building up to 3 * 8 before adding weight.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 72.5kg
    Press 41g
    Pendlay Row 52.5kg
    Chinups 8, 6, 4


    Although I worked out yesterday, I was bored today so moved my future workouts a day ahead :D

    It may have been a mistake as I found the last rep of the squats extremely tough but I got through it okay. I'll not be doing it in the future though as the weights get heavier.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 75kg
    Bench Press 62.5kg
    Deadlift 115kg
    Dips 12/11/7


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 77.5kg
    Press 42.5g
    Pendlay Row 45kg
    Chinups 8, 6, 6

    I dropped the Pendlay Row's back to 45kg as I wasn't getting them close enough to the chest on the first set at 55kg. I'm not too worried about this as I'm concentrating more on the other excercises. I may switch to some other sort of row in the near future.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 80kg
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 65kg
    Deadlift 3*5 @ 120kg
    Dips 12 * 3

    I think the form suffered a little on the squats but I'll still rise next time to see how it goes. The last rep on the dips was very tough but the rest was fine. If everything goes well, I should be back to PB's on everything within the next three weeks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 82.5kg
    Press 43.5g
    Pendlay Row 47.5kg
    Chinups 8, 6, 3


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 85kg
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 67.5kg
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 125kg


    I skipped the dips today. The squats are getting really tough - the toughest of the above by far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 5/5/4 @ 87.5kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 45kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 50kg
    Chinups 8, 8, 6

    By the looks of things, my squat is going to be my poorest lift yet again this year. I failed on the last rep of the 3rd set so will keep it at 87.5kg on Monday.

    I feel like I'm going to break through my pb of 47.5kg this year. Of course, I'm using 0.5kg plates to slow down the increments and am happy with the results.

    I should be at, or close to, PB's on every lift before the end of the month.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 87.5kg
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 70kg
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 130kg
    Dips: 12/11/9

    The bench is the excercise that I found toughest today. Will rise the squat to 90kg on Thursday. I done less dips than last week but am not overly worried about those.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 5/5/3 @ 90kg
    Press 5/5/3 @ 46kg

    A short workout today as I ran out of time. I failed on both lifts done today but I done a 1.5 hour yoga session earlier so that played a big effect. For that reason, I'm still considering raising the weight on both lifts for the next session.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 92.5kg
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 72.5kg
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 135kg
    Dips: 12 * 3

    I found all four excercises difficult today. My form on the squats was all over the place but I completed them. For this reason, I'll stick to 92.5kg on them on Monday. I'll raise the bench and deadlifts on Wednesday though. For the dips, I'll try doing more than 12 reps on the third set (which I couldn't have done today). When I reach 16, I'll start adding weight again.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    marathonic wrote: »
    Starting Stats: (07/01/2012)

    Height: 5' 11"
    Weight: 175lbs
    Superailiac Test: 16.4% Bodyfat
    Jackson/Pollock 3 Point Test: 12.2% Bodyfat (Chest:12mm, Abs: 17mm, Thigh: 12mm)


    It's now 5 weeks later and my stats are as follows:

    Weight: 175lbs
    Superailiac Test: 14.6% Bodyfat
    Jackson/Pollock 3 Point Test: 11.4% Bodyfat (Chest:10mm, Abs: 16mm, Thigh: 12mm)


    If my figures are correct, and going by the 3-point test, I had 21.35lbs of fat and now have 19.95lbs of fat. This means that I've gained 1.4lbs of muscle and lost the same amount of fat during the past 5 weeks.

    From the figures I've read, a beginner can aim for 1lb muscle-gain every 16 days so, going by that figure, I should have been able to add 2.2lbs of muscle in 5 weeks. However, as I've also lost fat, I'm very happy with the figure.

    It's difficult to know what to do next - increase my calories and aim for more muscle gain (together with some fat gain) or cut down to 10% and then bulk to 15%. If I continue as I'm doing and gain 2.45lbs of muscle and lose the same in fat, I'd be at 10% - but it may be easier to just bulk first.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 92.5kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 46kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 55kg
    Chinups 3 * 8

    The squat form was slightly better but still not as good as I'd like. I'm considering sticking to 92.5kg for one more session.

    I had planned to do 47.5kg but put the wrong weight on the press. I found 46kg difficult enough so it's probably lucky. I'll raise to 47.5kg the next time.

    The Pendlay Row is difficult to get up as far as my chest for all reps but I'll get there eventually.

    I used a little leg swing on the last rep of the chinups but hopefully that'll be gone next time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 92.5kg
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 75kg
    Deadlift 1*3 @ 140kg
    Dips: 12 * 3


    I matched my PB in the Bench Press so am very happy with that. The squat wasn't perfect form - probably similar to the last session. However, I'm going to raise to 95kg next time as I can't hang around here forever :D

    I failed on the deadlifts - more to do with grip than anything else. I'll start using chalk at the next session.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 95kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 47.5kg


    These lifts match my PB's from last year.

    The squats were tough and I almost failed on the third rep of the last set - had to go back to the bottom and retry the push up.

    Also, I felt a creak in my neck in the second last rep of the press. It feels like I pulled a muscle or something - slightly more painful than when you wake up with a sore neck after sleeping in an awkward position.

    After that, I didn't bother the rows or chinups. I'll see how the neck feels on Sunday before deciding on whether to do a session or not. :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    I was worried about how the neck would feel this morning on waking up - would it be one of those injuries that feels worse the next day?

    Gladly, I'm feeling a little better (not a full range of motion without pain yet, but an improvement). Assumming I'm a little better tomorrow, I can go for my next session.

    I'm going to go for a 95kg squat again tomorrow and then shoot for a PB of 97.5 on Tuesday. I'm going for a PB bench of 77.5kg tomorrow - it'll be tough though based upon the difficulty of the 75kg bench earlier this week.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 95kg
    Bench Press 4 @ 77.5kg, 5 @ 70kg and 5 @ 75kg
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 140kg
    Chinups 8/8/6
    Dips: 12/12/10

    I found the squats tough again but will raise to 97.5kg on Tuesday. I missed a rep on the first set of the Bench Press and dropped weight for the next couple of sets. I'll try 77.5kg again next time.

    I managed the 140kg on deadlifts. I used chalk this time. I find the bar rolls a little on my shins/quads which makes grip difficult. Not sure what to do there.

    I done chinups instead of dips by accident and followed them up with dips. Didn't manage all 3 sets on either but I'm not too bothered about that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 97.5kg (PB)
    Press 3 * 5 @ 48.5kg (PB)
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 52.5kg
    Chinups 8/7/5

    A good session today. I've reached my first PB's of the year in both the squat and the o/h press :D

    I've slowed down on the squats (taking a couple of breaths between reps) but that's fine if it means I can continue raising the weight.

    For the press, I didn't attempt 48.5kg last year as I wasn't using the 0.5kg plates. I just went from 47.5kg to 50kg and hadn't completed 3 * 5 at 50kg. It'll be interesting to see Saturdays session where, hopefully, I'll complete the 50kg sets.

    The chinups weren't great but, as it's only accessory work, I'm not too bothered.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 97.5kg
    Bench Press 4 @ 77.5kg, 2 * 5 @ 75kg
    Deadlift 1*4 @ 145kg
    Dips: 12/12/10

    The squats were tough enough - my tracksuit bottoms split open at the rear end on the first rep. I'm glad I work out at home :D

    I failed again on the 5th rep of the first set of the bench and done two follow up sets at a reduced weight. It might be a few sessions before I get the 3 sets.

    I also failed on the last rep of the deadlifts. Will stick to 145kg next time - which matches my PB.

    I matched my last session on the dips.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A - Last Saturday

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 100kg (PB)
    Press 5/5/4 @ 50kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 52.5kg


    Workout B - Today (Thursday)

    Squat 3*5 @ 100kg
    Bench Press 5/5/4 @ 77.5kg
    Deadlift 1*3 @ 145kg


    I'd too long a break between sessions but I'm gonna look forward, not back.

    My squat form was crap on both sessions so I'm gonna stick to 100kg for a couple more. I should get the press and bench press PB's on the next session too.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat (see below)
    Press 3 * 5 @ 50kg (PB)
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 55kg
    Chinups 8/8/9 (PB)

    I had a total breakdown in the squats today. I done the first set with 100kg (albeit with poor form). I then only managed 2 reps of the second set. After that, I completed two sets of 5 at 90kg. I'm pretty disappointed with this but think I'll just do 95kg next time and build back up.

    I'd a PB on the Press and Chinups :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B
    Squat 3*5 @ 95kg
    Bench Press 4 @ 77.5kg and 5/3 @ 75kg
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 140kg
    Dips 12/12/10
    Hanging Leg Raises 10

    As I didn't work out for the full week, I decided to drop the weight back a little on a couple of the excercises - and was forced to on the bench :mad:

    Overall, an okay session. I added in some hanging leg raises for CORE work and will do these or oblique twists occassionally. I'll probably do them to failure on some occassions and, when I have more time (weekends usually), do 5 * 5 progressing to 5 * 8.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    marathonic wrote: »
    It's now 5 weeks later and my stats are as follows:

    Weight: 175lbs
    Superailiac Test: 14.6% Bodyfat
    Jackson/Pollock 3 Point Test: 11.4% Bodyfat (Chest:10mm, Abs: 16mm, Thigh: 12mm)


    If my figures are correct, and going by the 3-point test, I had 21.35lbs of fat and now have 19.95lbs of fat. This means that I've gained 1.4lbs of muscle and lost the same amount of fat during the past 5 weeks.

    From the figures I've read, a beginner can aim for 1lb muscle-gain every 16 days so, going by that figure, I should have been able to add 2.2lbs of muscle in 5 weeks. However, as I've also lost fat, I'm very happy with the figure.

    It's difficult to know what to do next - increase my calories and aim for more muscle gain (together with some fat gain) or cut down to 10% and then bulk to 15%. If I continue as I'm doing and gain 2.45lbs of muscle and lose the same in fat, I'd be at 10% - but it may be easier to just bulk first.

    It's now one month later and my stats are:

    Weight: 174lbs
    Superailiac Test: 12.7% Bodyfat (11mm)
    Jackson/Pollock 3 Point Test: 9.6% Bodyfat (Chest:8mm, Abs: 12mm, Thigh: 12mm)

    I'm 1lb lighter than I was last month but now have 16.7lbs of fat as opposed to 19.95lbs. This means that, over the last month, I've lost 3.25lbs of fat and gained 2.25lbs of muscle.

    I'll not take those figures as gospel as I know how difficult it is to gain 2.25lbs of muscle in a month. Instead, I'll see what the figure look like next month - if one of my three caliper measurements were off this month, the whole reading could be off.

    I've taken delivery of 4kg of myProtein peanut butter and will be eating the crap outta that :D I should see an overall increase in bodyweight over the next coming weeks. I've also added Waxy Maize Starch to my standard, post-workout shake.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 95kg
    Press 1 * 5 @ 50kg & 5/3 @ 47.5kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 55kg
    Chinups 3 * 8


    I know I wasn't supposed to work out yesterday – having worked out on Saturday.

    However, I figured that I won’t be working out on Sunday (the day after Paddies day J ) so I might as well get a session in yesterday – as it will allow me to work out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday this week.

    Effectively, it’s a free, extra session so, even if it was a bad one, I thought it’d be worthwhile.

    The session itself was slightly poorer than my last attempt at Workout A (8 days before). That’s probably moreso to do with the break in training than the fact that I worked out two days in a row - and reinforces the idea that I need to get back to the consistency I had a few weeks ago.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 97.5kg
    Bench Press 5 @ 77.5kg and 3 * 5 @ 70kg
    Deadlift 1*3 @ 145kg
    Dips 12/12/15 (PB)
    Hanging Leg Raises 10

    I had a sore wrist so dropped the bench press back (and done an extra set). My form broke down a little on the deadlift so I stopped there. I done a PB on the dips.

    I'm not particularly happy about todays session but my wrist was sore so I didn't want to push it TOO hard.

    I'm hoping for a PB on the squats this week. I'm not sure about the bench press - Saturday's my next session but, if my wrists still sore, I'll not be pushing TOO hard.

    I'll be adding weight to the last set of the dips on Saturday too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3* 5 @ 100kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 50kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 57.5kg
    Chinups 3 * 8

    I'd rate my form about a 5/10 today on the squat so am going to stick at 100kg for now.

    The press was tough but I completed them so I'll raise to 51kg next time. I'll also increase the Row.

    I've one more 'Workout B' before St. Patricks day. Then it'll likely be a couple of days off.... :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Checked my bodyfat there now. Not too sure about the results but I'm 177lbs and Jackson/Pollock's 3-point test gives me 8.95% whilst the superaillac test gives 12.7% (a 10mm reading).

    That's excellent results but I may have measured wrong (6mm chest, 12mm abs and 12mm thigh). As they say, it's all about the trend so I'll check again in 2-4 weeks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B - 17/03

    Squat 3*5 @ 100kg (I'd give myself a 6/10 for form :mad:)
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 77.5kg (PB)
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 145kg
    Dips 12/12/14



    Workout A - 24/03

    Squat 3* 5 @ 95kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 50kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 60kg
    Chinups 3 * 8



    Workout B - 28/03

    Squat 3*5 @ 97.5kg
    Bench Press 4 @ 80kg and 2 * 5 @ 75kg



    Again, I've lost consistency over the past few weeks so I'll need to get that back. I'm aiming for a REALLY good month in April. Here's hoping it works out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3* 5 @ 100kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 51kg (PB)
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 62.5kg
    Chinups 2 * 8/ 1 * 10 (PB)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B
    Squat 3*5 @ 100kg (I'd give myself a 6/10 for form mad.gif)
    Bench Press 80kg * 3 and 75kg * 5/3


    Very unhappy with todays workout but I haven't been sleeping properly over the past few days and think I'm coming down with a bit of the flu. I'll see how I'm feeling on Friday and may do another session.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    I done a session last Friday. I can't remember the exact details but know it wasn't one with any PB's.

    Today, Friday again, I done:

    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 95kg
    Bench Press 5/5/4 @ 75kg
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 130kg
    Dips 12/12/8

    I'm noticably weaker and I blame the lack of consistency over the last few weeks. That will change for the next few weeks. I need a few more PB's before the end of the month.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3* 5 @ 97.5kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 50kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 60kg
    Chinups 3 * 8

    No beering this weekend. That'll be me able to move onwards and upwards through the week and maybe get a PB or two.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 100kg
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 75kg
    Deadlift 1*5 @ 140kg
    Dips 12/12/16 PB

    I'm reasonably happy with todays workout. The squat matched my PB and the dips were a PB. I think I'd better form on the squat that the last time I did 100.

    The deadlift is 5kg off my personal best and I should have no bother getting back up to it this week or next.

    The bench press is the one I found tough which is unusual - I usually find the others worse.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3* 5 @ 102.5kg PB
    Press 3 * 5 @ 51kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 60kg
    Deadlift 1 * 5 @ 145kg
    Chinups 2 * 8 and 1 * 11 PB


    A good session today. I don't know what happened that I accidently done the deadlift instead of the row but I'm not worried about it.

    The Deadlift and Press were at the same weight as my past personal bests and the other two were actual PB's.

    For the squat, I'd rate my form as a 6/10 so I'll be sticking with 102.5kg on Monday. I'd love to get up to 110kg over the next fortnight.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B
    Squat 3*5 @ 102.5kg
    Bench Press 4 @ 77.5kg and 5/4 @ 75kg

    Only got half a workout today as I didn't have time to finish it. Squats, I give a 7/10 for form. I'll probably raise to 105kg on Saturday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 105kg (PB)
    Press 3 * 5 @ 52.5kg (PB)
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 60kg
    Chinups 8/8/11

    Today was a really good session.

    I've put on a little fat over the past few weeks - the superaillac reading went up 1mm and I haven't checked the Jackson/Pollock 3 point reading.

    However, I've achieved two PB's today and matched my chinup PB so I'm happy enough.

    I'd say the fat gained is a maximum of 2-3 lbs so about a 1-2 week cut will sort that out (although I've no intentions of cutting yet).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 105kg
    Bench Press 5/5/4 @ 77.5kg
    Deadlift 1*3 @ 150kg
    Dips 12/12/15

    It was an okay session today.

    I stuck to the 105kg in the squats but will increase to 107.5 on Wednesday.

    I should get the 3 * 5 on the bench on Friday.

    I failed on the deadlift but will stick to 150kg until I get it. I'm going to start rising in 2.5kg increments there from now on.

    The dips were 1 rep off my PB so not too bad either.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 107.5kg (PB)
    Press 3 * 5 @ 53.5kg (PB)
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 62.5kg
    Chinups 8/8/12 (PB)

    I'm really happy with todays session :D

    I'd three PB's and the rows matched my PB. The squats were about a 6/10 for form so I'm going to stick to 107.5kg for one more session before raising 110kg. The press was also really tough but I might chance raising that next time since it's only every second session I attempt them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 107.5kg
    Bench Press 5/4 @ 77.5kg and 5 @ 75kg

    Only a half session today. It felt pretty weak and I think it's to do with the (slightly less than normal) food I ate today.

    I feel a little funny in the knee. I wouldn't call it pain though. Kind of like there's a little more pressure than normal on it when I put weight on it. I'll see how Sundays session feels and may consider a few days rest.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout A

    Squat 3 * 5 @ 100kg
    Press 3 * 5 @ 50kg
    Pendlay Row 3 * 5 @ 60kg


    Just a quick, light session to get back into it after being off for a week.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,691 ✭✭✭marathonic


    Workout B

    Squat 3*5 @ 105kg
    Bench Press 3*5 @ 77.5kg
    Deadlift 1*4 @ 150kg
    Dips 12/12/16
    No PB's today but it was still an okay session. Onwards and upwards next week :D


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