Got 99 problems but a bench aint one.
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nice PB, hurry up with the vid.
Been a while since last update. The night after the deadlift session, I had a night out and woke up the next morning with an extremely restricted range of motion in my lower back. Must have done something stupid but can't remember what. Anyway, I rested it for a couple weeks but have also been pretty ill the last ~10 days. On the mend now at least, have managed to squeeze in a few sessions.
Bench (1+): 105kgx4
Assistance
OHP (1+): 75kg x 4
Random session today to test lower back and get back into things:
Bench 100kgx7
Squat (1+): 162.5kgx1. Mostly felt fine on back but technically felt awkward having not squatted for ~3 weeks.
Planks: BWx60s, 20kg x60s, 60s
Unlikely to be lifting again until at least the 27th, hopefully back will be fully healed by then and I can start the next 5/3/1 cycle.
Bench (1+): 105kgx4
Assistance
OHP (1+): 75kg x 4
Random session today to test lower back and get back into things:
Bench 100kgx7
Squat (1+): 162.5kgx1. Mostly felt fine on back but technically felt awkward having not squatted for ~3 weeks.
Planks: BWx60s, 20kg x60s, 60s
Unlikely to be lifting again until at least the 27th, hopefully back will be fully healed by then and I can start the next 5/3/1 cycle.
(edited 10 years ago)
what's your best ever bench press?
Got couple of sessions in since the 27th, these have been ok but not great. Been tired as I've been trying to sort out my fcuked up sleep pattern. Back seems to be nearly fully recovered, wasn't getting any significant pain during squats.
Press(5+): 70x7
CGBP
Light Rows
Squats (5+) 150kg x 6. My cardio is abysmal and really letting me down by causing blackouts on these (srs). Need to sort that out. Technique in general always goes down the toilet when I don't squat for a while.
Paused Squats: 110kg 3x5
Press(5+): 70x7
CGBP
Light Rows
Squats (5+) 150kg x 6. My cardio is abysmal and really letting me down by causing blackouts on these (srs). Need to sort that out. Technique in general always goes down the toilet when I don't squat for a while.
Paused Squats: 110kg 3x5
[video="youtube;5hrJIMrgqAQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hrJIMrgqAQ[/video]
It's hard to tell exactly what is going wrong from this camera angle but I don't think I'm pulling back enough. I also seem to get noticeably worse as the set goes on.
Any comments / tips appreciated.
It's hard to tell exactly what is going wrong from this camera angle but I don't think I'm pulling back enough. I also seem to get noticeably worse as the set goes on.
Any comments / tips appreciated.
(edited 10 years ago)
Nice Squat last session and nice Bench this session.
What were the old rep PBs at these weights?
What were the old rep PBs at these weights?
Original post by Motorbiker
Nice Squat last session and nice Bench this session.
What were the old rep PBs at these weights?
What were the old rep PBs at these weights?
Squatted I think 160x3 or 162.5x3.
Benched 110x3 but at a heavier BW (currently ~87).
Went to trials for uni powerlifting today which went ok but not sure I will make the cut. Hit some PBs at least:
Squat: 190x1, 195xF - fudged my descent on the 195 but happy to get 190.
If I compete in ~6 weeks time then I'd like to hit at least a 520 total at 87 bodyweight.
Bench: just did technique work as my technique is not very good for PL. Should have 120 paused though.
Deadlift: 210x1 - not grindy and technically pretty solid (I'm told), no video though.
If I compete in ~6 weeks time then I'd like to hit a 520 total at 87 BW.
(edited 10 years ago)
Original post by Mdawg
Squatted I think 160x3 or 162.5x3.
Benched 110x3 but at a heavier BW (currently ~87).
Went to trials for uni powerlifting today which went ok but not sure I will make the cut. Hit some PBs at least:
Squat: 190x1, 195xF - fudged my descent on the 195 but happy to get 190.
If I compete in ~6 weeks time then I'd like to hit at least a 520 total at 87 bodyweight.
Bench: just did technique work as my technique is not very good for PL. Should have 120 paused though.
Deadlift: 210x1 - not grindy and technically pretty solid (I'm told), no video though.
If I compete in ~6 weeks time then I'd like to hit a 520 total at 87 BW.
Benched 110x3 but at a heavier BW (currently ~87).
Went to trials for uni powerlifting today which went ok but not sure I will make the cut. Hit some PBs at least:
Squat: 190x1, 195xF - fudged my descent on the 195 but happy to get 190.
If I compete in ~6 weeks time then I'd like to hit at least a 520 total at 87 bodyweight.
Bench: just did technique work as my technique is not very good for PL. Should have 120 paused though.
Deadlift: 210x1 - not grindy and technically pretty solid (I'm told), no video though.
If I compete in ~6 weeks time then I'd like to hit a 520 total at 87 BW.
Would you not try and hit 83kg weightclass?
But nice numbers! Dat 190kg Squat. Beastly...
Original post by Motorbiker
Would you not try and hit 83kg weightclass?
But nice numbers! Dat 190kg Squat. Beastly...
But nice numbers! Dat 190kg Squat. Beastly...
They run the competition on Wilks Points. After cutting water etc. though I should weigh a few kg less if I do it right.
Didn't make the cut for the competition team, at least that means I can carry on with 5/3/1.
Had a couple of mediocre sessions. I'm feeling a bit beat up and haven't been sleeping as much as I should. Might need a few days off soon.
Press (5+): 72.5kgx5F
CGBP: 90kg x 7,8,8,7F
Pull ups: BW 2x10
Squat (5+): 155kgx5 - hard and technique not good.
Paused squats: 115kg x 5,5,7
Planks: 3 sets of 25kg
Had a couple of mediocre sessions. I'm feeling a bit beat up and haven't been sleeping as much as I should. Might need a few days off soon.
Press (5+): 72.5kgx5F
CGBP: 90kg x 7,8,8,7F
Pull ups: BW 2x10
Squat (5+): 155kgx5 - hard and technique not good.
Paused squats: 115kg x 5,5,7
Planks: 3 sets of 25kg
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