2017 log

[Realtalk]

3/5

 

standing ohp

112.5x5, 105x2x5

 

snatch grip behind neck press

60x2x10

 

flat db chest press

55x3x8

 

side raises

triceps

flyes

 

previous ohp PB was 105x5 from forum comp so that was good. Need bigger Dumbbells, 70s be good. 55s are f*ck all just toying with them.

 

 

 

[Realtalk]

4/5

 

Rest day today. Ate burgerfuel after work and went hot pools. Laxing to the maxing brahs.

 

prime the body for tommorows deadlift workout which will be 265x8 for the top set. That be 5kg PB on the 8s, looking forward to it.

 

Got my enthusiasm back, I think just with all the gpc stuff which had been bothering me for a long time and just built up and was making it unenjoyable. However it's still early days, hasn't squatted heavy or started benching yet so no idea how the arms are going to go this prep. But just take one workout at a time. Bring on tmw!

[eLm0]

Whaaaaat. This GPC rant is crazy man. But weren't most of these things happening/sorted before the last comp anyway? Dodgy calls happen in every fed.. I've been pretty happy with the reffing so far... I thought your last comp went well so pretty surprised to why you are leaving gpc now....

[Realtalk]

It is crazy isn't it..

[HarryB]

Yes it is crazy ha ha ha ha 

[PETN]

Its insane

[Realtalk]

5/5

 

deadlift

to 265x8, 240x8

 

lat pull down 

3x12

 

seated row

3x12

 

not feeling as strong as the other deadlifts last week. But still got it done. The 8th rep wouldn't count in a comp I realise that and wasn't a full rep but with soft suit on it woulda come up and I gave up grinding as could feel my hamstring... Basically pointless completing the rep. So 265x7 for real but We are basing future numbers off it as a set of 8.

 

big pull coming.

 

 

[Skeletor]

As always impressive strength man . You're progressing nicely.

[PETN]

How long did it take to get your breathing back to normal after that one?

[Realtalk]

3 minutes ago, PETN said:

How long did it take to get your breathing back to normal after that one?

 

A little while I probably had 5-10min before I did the 240x8. I have bigger rests on main lifts. It's pretty cruisey. Then my secondary and assistance stuff I power through with shorter rests. Depends how I feel on the day. Long day at work today. 

 

Safety bar squats in the morning then I move house which will be fun cleaning 2 houses and moving all our shit.

[Realtalk]

9/5

 

gc speed squats 

180x5x3, 205x2x3

 

high bar pause squats 

140x3x5

 

leg press

7ppsx3x10

 

leg extension 

3x15

 

good session, added my new SBD training wraps for the sets of 205kg. They ain't good for much but it's simulating the wrapped squat as I believe it's slightly different. Walk outs a little funny with this bar so still getting used to it, I had it mastered last year but will come back soon. Everything moved fast so we are still tracking well!

 

vid of last set.

 

 

[nomoneynohoney]

Bro are the specialty bars yours or do they already have that equipment at global? 

[Realtalk]

4 minutes ago, nomoneynohoney said:

Bro are the specialty bars yours or do they already have that equipment at global? 

 

Yeah they belong to me but I leave the safety bar and cambered bar out for anyone to use.

[nomoneynohoney]

3 minutes ago, Realtalk said:

 

Yeah they belong to me but I leave the safety bar and cambered bar out for anyone to use.

GC, did you get them from get strength?

 

No of our racks could hold them bro lololol. 

[Realtalk]

join a real gym then

[nomoneynohoney]

1 minute ago, Realtalk said:

join a real gym then

huhuhu this is chch

[Wookie]

11 hours ago, nomoneynohoney said:

huhuhu this is chch

 

One of the most hardcore PL gyms in the country is in Chch last I heard...

[Wookie]

That speed was sickening.

 

Hoping the form adjustments we made over video (see what I did there?) work out. 

[maccaz]

4 minutes ago, Wookie said:

 

One of the most hardcore PL gyms in the country is in Chch last I heard...

 

this. @nomoneynohoney you considered joining eastside? 

you get mad with shit gym bars, benches, etc? 

[HarryB]

He got mad with Craig so won't train there :)  

[Realtalk]

Gotta travel to the good gyms. In Auckland at one point I drove 30min each way to go to gym I wanted. I just moved to other side of Tauranga, I work 5min from home and will still go to same gym other side of town. 2 gyms 5min from my house but they're shit.

 

You are a product of your environment. Been a member of a poorly equipped gym before, actually numerous times and it makes it harder.

 

in other news, bench tonight!

[Realtalk]

30 minutes ago, Wookie said:

That speed was sickening.

 

Hoping the form adjustments we made over video (see what I did there?) work out. 

 

Lol cheers bro. 

[nomoneynohoney]

4 hours ago, Wookie said:

 

One of the most hardcore PL gyms in the country is in Chch last I heard...

 

4 hours ago, maccaz said:

 

this. @nomoneynohoney you considered joining eastside? 

you get mad with shit gym bars, benches, etc? 

 

Which gym is that Wookie?

 

@maccaz no such gym as Eastside anymore. We all trained there in the beginning. 

Do you mean CSPC? Long story but not training there after ownership changed hands

[maccaz]

Just now, nomoneynohoney said:

 

 

Which gym is that Wookie?

 

@maccaz no such gym as Eastside anymore. We all trained there in the beginning. 

Do you mean CSPC? Long story but not training there after ownership changed hands

 

yup thats the one i mean.

all good

[HarryB]

With the cambered squat bar, how does it change the way the weight feels across your back. Never used one and read it's great for strengthening your posterior chain etc etc etc any chance of an informative break down for those of us who have no idea what the actual benefit is.