PETN Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Decided to do a powerlifting comp middle of this year. The goal is an 800kg+ total. 9/3/16 Bench 100x7 150x5 180x5 180x3 180x4 (with liftoff) 180x2 (with liftoff) Db bench 65x8 65x8 65x7 65x7 65x6 11/3/16 Squat 120x5 (belt) 180x5 (belt + wrist wraps) 200x5 (belt + wrist wraps + knee wraps) 220x5 (belt + wrist wraps + knee wraps) 240×1 (belt + wrist wraps + knee wraps) 180x5 (belt + wrist wraps) Did 3 or 4 sets each of leg extension and hamstring curls after the squats. Was first time giving wraps a proper go (without ripping them off after a single rep and deciding to never use again) and seemed alright although didnt wrap very tight. Wrapped from the top down which seemed to mitigate the back of leg pain. Struggled walking out the 240 and my wrists/forearms were quite sore from wrapping by that stage. Something ill just have to get used to. Skeletor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundsgood Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Good numbers there mate. Any ideas on which fed/comp you are aiming for? What are your stats? (Age, weight, height, training history)? An 800 total will put you right up with the big boys, will be following this journal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, soundsgood said: Good numbers there mate. Any ideas on which fed/comp you are aiming for? What are your stats? (Age, weight, height, training history)? An 800 total will put you right up with the big boys, will be following this journal Hoping to do GPC nationals. Age: 26 Weight: 117kg yesterday Height: 184cm Been going gym about 5 years although was fucking around with weights since age 17. Did a couple of minor PL comps last year that i enjoyed but by standards on this forum did pretty shit in. I hardly trained since october last year until the start of feb this year. I train 3-4 times a week now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang_bang Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Strong goals. What's your pb's? I was like you tried wraps a few times and didn't like them at all. Now I've used them consistently for a few weeks its getting easier every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastBuilder Posted March 12, 2016 Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 Must have upped tuna intake to 25 cans per day to get that heavy brah. Good work. Look forward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 2 hours ago, BeastBuilder said: Must have upped tuna intake to 25 cans per day to get that heavy brah. Good work. Look forward to your progress. Added 500g-1kg per day processed cheese slices to diet lol soundsgood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2016 2 hours ago, bang_bang said: Strong goals. What's your pb's? I was like you tried wraps a few times and didn't like them at all. Now I've used them consistently for a few weeks its getting easier every time. The 180x5 bench was a rep pb as was the 220x5 squats. Best comp total was mid 700s. One positive thing i noticed about the wraps was my knee didnt feel as sore as it usually gets although still bit tender today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 13/3/16 Arms. Sets are in order per excercise but was mixing up/supersetting different excercises. Closegrip bench 100x7 150x8 150x6 150x2 100x19 140x5 100x10 100x10 Ezi bar curls 47x8 57x7 67x7 47x5 47x5 Db curls 25x7 25x7 Tricep pressdown stuff. 2 approx 30-40 rep sets. Not sure theres really much point training arms like this for powerlifting. Seems to put a lot of strain on shoulders, wrists, elbows and forearms. Also noticed my closegrip bench has been pretty weak the last couple of sessions which im assuming is because my chest is still fucked from regular benching or something upper body is sore from squats. In addition ive noticed both with conventional and closegrip bench i struggle to lift the weight off myself after ive done so for 1 or 2 sets of what for me is a heavy weight and it kills the reps i can do plus my shoulders and elbows. Never had this issue before to this extent. Weighed 112.2kg today. Havent eaten or drank much yesterday (ate 500g cheese plus small serving of meat and fries) and eaten absolutely nothing yet today. Need to stop being a shit c*nt on weekends and keep diet consistent (actually eat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manlet Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 That's a fkn strong close grip bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, manlet said: That's a fkn strong close grip bench Cheers bro. I do use wrist wraps for it though, forgot to mention that. Otherwise i find i get really sore wrists from bottom part of movement when going heavier. Unavoidable really if benching to chest with hand spacing of about 30cm between hands but the wraps definitely help stop wrists getting hammered as much although i feel like it moves the problem to my elbows a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manlet Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 10 minutes ago, PETN said: Cheers bro. I do use wrist wraps for it though, forgot to mention that. Otherwise i find i get really sore wrists from bottom part of movement when going heavier. Unavoidable really if benching to chest with hand spacing of about 30cm between hands but the wraps definitely help stop wrists getting hammered as much although i feel like it moves the problem to my elbows a bit. I have found that if I work on my wrist mobility then the wrist pain is lessened during close bench. Probably doesn't help that I use suicide grip lol PETN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted March 13, 2016 Report Share Posted March 13, 2016 Best thing for my bench has been tricep work. My bench is always shit but smashing triceps is making it less shit quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 On 11/03/2016 at 0:33 PM, PETN said: Decided to do a powerlifting comp middle of this year. The goal is an 800kg+ total. Good. I genuinely hope you get there. I think another good goal for you is to stay on track, not go off the rails, not be a dick to other members, and don't do anything to get yourself banned. Realtalk, maccaz and PETN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Havent lifted since sunday as have had sore back (because its fucked) and sore legs (from pinning). Also my beloved python has gone missing which is upsetting and I've been driving around at night in the jungle looking for him so not getting enough sleep. Will be training deadlifts and shoulders tonight. BW last 2 nights been 116.2kg and this morning was 114.2kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellowshipOfTheRon Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 oh Python, now i remember who you are - welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks. 16/03/16 - Deads/shoulders Deads-belt all sets, straps all but first set. 180x3 220x3 260x3 280x2 300x3 Standing ohp 100x5 100x8 100x5 100x5 Db side raises 20x8 20x8 20x8 17.5x8 Front raises on cable thing 3 sets 300 dead moved ok but compared to Realtalks reps looked harder like i was gonna die the whole time. Happy with how it went considering its my first attempt of reps at 300 and my pb from last year is 4 (albeit easier) reps. Plan with deads is to go no higher than 300 but to build strength by increasing reps of 300 or volume of 260 depending if its a light or heavy day which is itself dependent on what i can be fucked doing. Strong program/10. soundsgood, manlet and FellowshipOfTheRon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Trained back tonight. Felt like waste of time although better than not going at all id say. Bench tomorrow or sat, whenever i train next. Weighed 117.2kg after gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 20/03/16 Was supposed to do chest (benching) friday or Saturday. Cbfd on friday as felt like a rest anyway. On Saturday had every intention of going gym but lay down on my bed after looking for my python in a wall after work and ended up sleeping from 4pm my time til 10am sunday. Guess i needed it. Felt lethargic and weak whole of today with a sore back too and ate nothing today or yesterday so knew training most likely waste of time. It was. Weighed 114kg this morning. 113kg now. Bench 100x7 150x5 felt heavy 180x4 180x3 Left it there with benching as thats shit. Was hoping after last session to hit 6 or 7 reps but not a chance. My gf got some pills that starts with 'P' i think that supposed to up appetite. Might google it tomorrow and start blasting them if sounds legit and not some bs. Going to be having this week off work so should be able to manage to train bit more often than lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 21/03/16 Trained chest again. Was even worse. 180x3 180x2 failed 3rd Db bench 3-5 sets 70kg cant remember reps or sets except first was 7 reps last was 3 lol. Only trained that again coz my mate wanted to bench. Went gym with intention of doing squats. Weighed 112.5kg this morning too. Been slack with the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manlet Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 On Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2:26 AM, PETN said: 20/03/16 Was supposed to do chest (benching) friday or Saturday. Cbfd on friday as felt like a rest anyway. On Saturday had every intention of going gym but lay down on my bed after looking for my python in a wall after work and ended up sleeping from 4pm my time til 10am sunday. Guess i needed it. Felt lethargic and weak whole of today with a sore back too and ate nothing today or yesterday so knew training most likely waste of time. It was. Weighed 114kg this morning. 113kg now. Bench 100x7 150x5 felt heavy 180x4 180x3 Left it there with benching as thats shit. Was hoping after last session to hit 6 or 7 reps but not a chance. My gf got some pills that starts with 'P' i think that supposed to up appetite. Might google it tomorrow and start blasting them if sounds legit and not some bs. Going to be having this week off work so should be able to manage to train bit more often than lately. Let us know what the pills are. My appetite is fine when it comes to shit food but need some help eating the real shit lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtalk Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 2 hours ago, manlet said: Let us know what the pills are. My appetite is fine when it comes to shit food but need some help eating the real shit lol Probably Periactin? it's an antihistamine (so a hayfever drug) and one of the side effects is weight gain. Doesn't necessarily mean it increases appetite. Another side effect is drowsiness and lethargy so weight gain could be attributed to lack of physical activity rather. there are actual drugs designed to directly increase appetite but unless your gf has AIDS or cancer I doubt she would have them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yeah bro was periactin. After actually googling it i pretty much immediately decided against it as like you say sounds shit. 23/03/16 Squats 100x5 belt 140x5 belt 180x5 belt and wrist wraps 210x3 above+knee wraps 230x3 as above 220x1 no wraps Coudnt get wraps right this time and fucked my wrist too on 230 set pushing against bar hard because of pain from wraps which im pretty sure is bad enough that it will set my bench back. Back has been bit fucked past few days too. Strongly considering not bothering with any comps but will give it more thought over next few days as have already registered and paid for comp in aus in early april plus paid gpc aus membership (like $145 all up) with intention of using it to qualify for gpc nz nationals. And bought soft suit. But yeah those costs are negligible compared to cost of flights to that comp + accommodation (which i havent purchased yet) let alone cost of coming to nz plus taking time off work for that. Know ill regret it though if i miss the aus comp and then sort my shit out and want to do nz nationals. Might just go casino later tonight or tomorrow and chuck $600 on red or black on roulette and if i win then do aus comp if not then cbf. Not gonna make money gambling but is quite good for making decisions i cbf making myself. I feel like it removes most of my perceived responsibility for the decision. 180x5 no knee wraps Sternum is cracked too again. 200x5 as above 200x5 same Realtalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaz Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 200 2x5 no wraps is good alone I reckon do states, take it easy dont max just post a total then go 100% for nats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realtalk Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Who cares bout the Aus comp you only need to do it and post a total. Do regardless if training good or bad. Then at least you can dictate if you do NZ nats or not rather than having to beg for a dispensation. PETN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETN Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Cheers guys. Had pretty much decided to just give it a crack by early afternoon but then training tonight (arms) was so fucked had to just leave due to elbow pain even when going light. On the fence again but leaning towards not doing comps. Bought a welder the other day ($900 multiprocess inverter one plus welding helmet and consumables etc) and today bought various steel so going to have a play tomorrow (with flux core mig and also stick as dont have a gas bottle yet for sheilding gas). Hopefully learn how to do that decently make some useful shit as its been something ive found annoying not being able to do myself. First thing ill try making is tall axle/chassis stands for my trucks as one needs fixing and one i have $5.5k of parts sitting in the lounge ready to fit to it. Hopefully after having a play my welds aren't too shit lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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