Sets of faahve

Mr. CooL ICE · 27-02-2026 08:38AM

Deadlift: 2x5 @ 160kg. Recorded first set and form was 100%. Delighted with it. However, it was hard. 2nd set, I got tired halfway through and tried to push through it, but ended with 2 ugly reps and mild discomfort in my back. Had planned 4 sets but ended it there. Im hindsight, going up 10kg a week is too much too soon. Have to be smarter.

Bench: 85kg for 4x6. Grand.

Hamstring curl: 40kg for 1x8 and AMRAP (10). Ok.

Chest supported row: 60kg for 2x6. Hard.

Mr. CooL ICE · 02-03-2026 09:13AM

Squat: 4x5 @ 120kg. Grand. Form only ok. Didn't quite get into the groove I was in last week.

Spoto press: 97.5kg for 4x3. A little shakey, but grand.

Hamstring curl: 40kg for 1x10 and AMRAP (13). Happy.

Chest supported row: 60kg for 2x8. Happy.

Mr. CooL ICE · 04-03-2026 11:42AM

Bench: single @ 107.5kg and 2x1 @ 102.5kg. The single was accidental because I misloaded and thought I was suddenly really weak. I had meant to do 3x2 @ 102.5 but I wrecked myself with the 107.5. Well at least I am back to having my comp max in me.

Larsen press: 90kg for AMRAP (7). Grand. Possibly my heaviest Larsen?

One arm DB row: 37.5kg for 2x8. Easier than last week.

DB skullcrushers: 12.5kg for AMRAP (14). Happy.

Hammer curls: 17.5kg for AMRAP (8). Could probably have done more but I rushed these.

Mr. CooL ICE · 06-03-2026 08:49AM

Deadlift: 3x3 @ 160kg. Same weight but with rep range more manageable. Form not 100%.

Bench: 87.5kg for 4x6. Ok.

Hamstring curl: 45kg for 1x8 and 1x6. Hard.

Chest supported row: 60kg for 1x8 and 1x5. Ran out of steam.

Mr. CooL ICE · 09-03-2026 08:58AM

Gonna try increase my squat/deadlift frequency from this week.

Squat: 1x5 @ 130kg and 2x5 @ 120kg. Felt ok but a video (from a roughly hip height) made these look a tad high. Need to record from knee height so I know exactly what I'm doing.

Stiff legged deadlift: 2x8 @ 100kg. Not sure if I'm doing these right. Just trying to conv with my hips higher and shins vertical. I think I should feel them in my hams but I don't think I did.

Flat DB press: 3x8 @ 30kg. Good starting point.

Chest supported row: 2x8 @ 60kg. Still hard.

Mr. CooL ICE · 11-03-2026 11:15AM

2ct bench: single @ 100kg and 2x3 @ 90kg . Just slowing things down so I don't get sloppy.

Larsen press: 90kg for AMRAP (7). Was hoping for more but I'll take it.

One arm DB row: 40kg for 1x8. Was running short on time.

DB skullcrushers: 15kg for AMRAP (6). These are harder to progress than lateral raises.

Hammer curls: 17.5kg for AMRAP (11). Very happy.

Alf Veedersane · 12-03-2026 09:24PM

How are things now with being able to push squats and deads up again?

Mr. CooL ICE · 12-03-2026 09:33PM

It's grand. I'm cautiously ramping things up. Trying to balance getting back to where i was and being careful. Wore a belt on Monday for the first time since May and it felt like I hadn't stopped.

Alf Veedersane · 13-03-2026 01:07AM

Sweet. It can be hard to rein the impatience in.

Not being able to is probably responsible for 90% of any injuries I've had.

Bench looking good as well!

Mr. CooL ICE · 14-03-2026 06:47AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124308352#Comment_124308352

It still sucks, but thanks. IrishPF recently posted the lift standards for representing Ireland at the bench worlds. If my bench (and the standards) doesn't go anywhere for the next 29 years, then I'll be eligible to represent Ireland as an M4

Mr. CooL ICE · 14-03-2026 06:48AM

Pause squat: 100kg for 2x3. Felt heavy enough to grow chin hairs but room for more.

Deadlift: 1x3 @ 170kg and 2x3 @ 160kg . First time pulling with a belt in almost a year and it kinda threw me a bit. Made me get lazy with upper back tension, of all things.

Weighted dips: 20kg for 2x10. Good place to start.

Chest supported row: 60kg for 1x8 and 1x6. Just lacked intent.

Hamstring curl: 45kg for 6, 6. Just tired.

Mr. CooL ICE · 16-03-2026 11:11AM

Squat: 1x3 @140kg and 3x3 @ 125kg. Form on top set dodgy only ok but massively improves as backoffs went on.

Stiff leg DL: 110kg for 2x8. Getting better

Flat DB bench: 2x8 @ 32.5kg. Grand.

Chest supported row: 2x8 @ 60kg. Intent came back.

Mr. CooL ICE · 18-03-2026 04:48PM

Bench: 1x3 @ 100kg and 2x3 @ 92.5kg. Happy with these. But my elbows were hurting after. Haven't recorded a bench set in ages do might need to start paying attention to a few things like forearm angle.

Larsen press: 90kg for AMRAP (4). Dunno what happened. Just wiped.

One arm DB row: 40kg for 2x8. A little sloppy.

DB skullcrushers: 12.5kg for AMRAP (11). Ugh.

Hammer curls: 17.5kg for AMRAP (10). I'll have to take it.

Mr. CooL ICE · 21-03-2026 01:14AM

Pause squat: 105kg for 2x3. Felt damn good.

Deadlift: 1x1 @ 180kg and 2x5 @ 160kg. Felt heavy. Only recorded the 180 and although it felt kinda bad, it looked technically perfect. Torso remained rigid and in good position for the whole thing and bar + hips rose in unison. That's probably just called a good lift.

Weighted dips: 25kg for 2x10. Starting to get hard.

Hamstring curl: 45kg for 8, 6. Ugh.

Chest supported row: 60kg for 7, 4. Just wiped.

Mr. CooL ICE · 23-03-2026 08:39AM

Squat: 1x1 @ 145kg and 2x5 @ 125kg. Felt good. Fixed some shoulder/upper back issues by cueing to keep elbows close to my body.

Stiff legged deadlift: 2x8 @ 115kg. Grand. Should probably record these some time to ensure I'm not making a mess of them.

Flat DB press: 2x8 @ 35kg. Starting to get hard now.

One arm DB row: 2x10 @ 35kg. Was running low on time so did something a little quicker.

Mr. CooL ICE · 25-03-2026 04:09PM

Bench: 2x1 @ 105kg and 2x3 @ 95kg. Hard.

Larsen press: 90kg for AMRAP (6). Better than last week.

One arm DB row: 40kg for 2x8. A little tidier than last week.

DB skullcrushers: 12.5kg for AMRAP (11). Rushed these.

Hammer curls: 17.5kg for AMRAP (9). Also rushed. Not great.

Mr. CooL ICE · 27-03-2026 05:02PM

Pause squat: 110kg for 2x3. Felt great.

Deadlift: 1x3 @ 175kg and 2x3 @ 162.5kg. Loads of room in the tank.

Weighted dips: 30kg for 2x10. Found it hard to stand up with the belt on and was convinced I'd fail, but I finished them.

Hamstring curl: 45kg for 2x8. Finally.

Chest supported row: 60kg for 8, 6. Still crap but better than last week.

Mr. CooL ICE · 31-03-2026 07:29AM

Squat: 1x3 @ 145kg and 3x3 @ 130kg . Everything felt awkward and sloppy. I shouldn't attempt to progress if this is what a bit of resistance does to me.

Stiff legged deadlift: 2x8 @ 120kg . Still didn't record these but they're finally starting to get hard.

Flat DB press: 37.5kg for 8, 7. Started to get sloppy today.

Chest supported row: 50kg for 2x8. Took it easy because I didn't have confidence after the above.

Mr. CooL ICE · 03-04-2026 09:13AM

Missed Wednesday due to "personal scheduling" error. Did 5x20 banded pushups with handles instead. Better than nothing I guess.

Pause squat: 115kg for 2x3. Grand.

Deadlift: 1x1 @ 195kg. I went up in 5s to see roughly where my max is. Form started to wane at 195, so stopped there. Feels like big scary 200 is in the tank if I need it.

Incline DB press: 27.5kg for 2x8 and AMRAP (13). Racks were busy so did something else.

Chest supported row: 55KG for 2x8. Grand.

Hamstring curl: 45kg for 2x8. Wasn't a fluke last week.

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