GYMNATION / MUSCLE FUEL BODYWEIGHT CHALLENGE

[reddog]

ha tryed bench tonight.....epic fail only got 37@92.5 - fully pinned 3 times, so bloody hard, think there should be another 10-15 there so will save vid for next attempt 

[Gym rat]

When I had a look at this thread I thought the average person who dose crossfit would do very well at the squats since they have less muscle mass then us bodybuilders,powerlifters etc

[Nasus]

How do you know what catagory you fit into to, I feel like we'll get a lot of people crossing over for easier prizes? Strongman is probably the least popular here, so you'll get a lot of people jumping into that cat for easy prizes, unless you need some sort of proof you've competed at a competition?

[Phedder]

 

How do you know what catagory you fit into to, I feel like we'll get a lot of people crossing over for easier prizes? Strongman is probably the least popular here, so you'll get a lot of people jumping into that cat for easy prizes, unless you need some sort of proof you've competed at a competition?

As I read it there's only 2 prizes up for grabs, one male and one female. Identifying yourself in a particular group is just for interest and possible bragging rights I suppose. Correct me if I'm wrong SG.

I tried half of this again tonight for bench after my main work, only managed 18 reps at 100kg in 2min 30. I know I can manage a lot better when not already fatigued, gonna shoot for minimums of 40 for bench and 50 for squats when I give it a proper shot, no where near winning calibre but good challenge for sure!

 

[AZIDE]

Did 35 reps with 103.75 on the bar (2.5kg on one side 1.25 on other side) was supposed to be 102.5. Wondered why my right side was failing on last reps of each set. First set was 20 reps. Definitely a shit idea going close to failure on first set. Think I could get 50 if I do 5 sets of 10

[Leeroid]

Did 35 reps with 103.75 on the bar (2.5kg on one side 1.25 on other side) was supposed to be 102.5. Wondered why my right side was failing on last reps of each set. First set was 20 reps. Definitely a shit idea going close to failure on first set. Think I could get 50 if I do 5 sets of 10

Thought u were 80kgs brah

[Skeletor]

Just did my squats. 54 reps at 82.5kg. Failed big time. Thought id space it into 5 sets of 15 per minute . Bad idea. Definitely push out more reps on the first few sets cause those last ones are tough but not to failure. If I had anotherr go I reckon I could hit 70 but im back on smolov this week. Video uploading to youtube so will post after.

[jimmybro1]

 

Did 35 reps with 103.75 on the bar (2.5kg on one side 1.25 on other side) was supposed to be 102.5. Wondered why my right side was failing on last reps of each set. First set was 20 reps. Definitely a shit idea going close to failure on first set. Think I could get 50 if I do 5 sets of 10

Thought u were 80kgs brah

GAINS!

[Skeletor]

54 reps at 82.5kg. Pretty miserable but never done anything like this so was a bit of fun. Felt like my face was going to explode and i spent 5 mins dry reching on the concrete once i sat down. definately should have gone for more at the beginning two sets as the end i was puffing like a steam train .  Awesome fun though .   In b4 i see why you are named skeletor. In b4 someone skipped leg day.  

[Northland Powah]

Well here is my bench entry. I stuffed up the weighing as it is a scale so I found it difficult to set it and film it. My weight was 73.8 and I lifted 75kg.

 

I was aiming for 100 lol. 60 reps was all I got.

[Skeletor]

Nice benching Northland Powah. 60reps is mint.

Soundsgood and Pseudo, Just curious as to if we try again and our new vid blows away our previous vid are we able to use the new vid as the one that counts or is that a big no.

[soundsgood]

No way. Enter as many times as you like. Strategy will play a big part here so it will take a few attempts to nail it. I will be trying again. Actually no I won't be trying the squats again. Legs still sore 5 days later lol

[Skeletor]

No way. Enter as many times as you like. Strategy will play a big part here so it will take a few attempts to nail it. I will be trying again. Actually no I won't be trying the squats again. Legs still sore 5 days later lol

Haha i can imagine, mine are killing me and that was only 82.5kg not 120.   I havent even done over 50 reps in a full leg workout since i broke my heel bone a year and a half ago let alone in 5 mins buts it a good change of pace and fun.

[Skeletor]

Had another crack at it today and thought id try sets of ten with short rests . Got 58 cause i didnt want Soundsgood to feel bad *crazy* although questioning my depth from the angle but i thought i was hitting paralell. 

[AZIDE]

your vid is private

[Skeletor]

fixed hopefully

[Pseudonym]

I'm going to give this a go in the next day or so. I think it'll be a practise run to start with though!

[Realtalk]

Had another crack at it today and thought id try sets of ten with short rests . Got 58 cause i didnt want Soundsgood to feel bad  although questioning my depth from the angle but i thought i was hitting paralell. 

 I'm no authority on squat depth or a judge but they all looked parrelell to me, I find it harder to hot depth with a light weight such as bodyweight. Unless I dive bomb it... But I somehow don't think dive bomb squatting our bodyweight for 5 minutes is good for us lol

[Northland Powah]

I had a go at squats today and failed big time. With recording and squatting. All my squats are upside down lol. I lost track of time and didn't do my last set of 10. I looked at the time and it was already 5mins. I may have another crack on the last day I think cause that was pathetic lol

 

[Pseudonym]

I tried it tonight.... 44.

Ouch.

[Skeletor]

I know those feels mate. Im gonna have another crack at squats in 3 days and maybee do the bench monday. Had a crack at bench after doing legs and only got 52. Weather I was sapped from the legs I dont know but its certainly a fun new style of training.

[soundsgood]

We have 2 more Sponsors on board!

KIWISTRENGTH have kindly sponsored us the following products

3 x Tubs of Lifting Chalk
2 x Strong Mofo Lifting Straps
1 x Strong Mofo Knee Wraps
1 x Strong Mofo Wrist Wraps

And 1RM will give the first 15 entries a free singlet, tee, or trackpants - whatever they choose.

 

With this is mind we have decided to extend the competition 2 more weeks.  The final date for entries is Sunday 2nd of March 12 midnight.

Get your vids in!

[Pseudonym]

Awesome! (BTW, I've just added 1RM's photo to your post, Soundsgood)

How do you suggest we distribute the KiwiStrength prizes?

[soundsgood]

Its KIWISTRENGTH Pseudonym

I was thinking the top lifter from each of the categories could get a prize?  With the overall winners taken out of the pool.

EG top powerlifter gets the Knee Wraps, top crossfitter gets a bucket of chalk and lifting straps etc

[Pseudonym]

Ooops! Ninja-edited.

So the Kiwistrength gear becomes runner-up prizes for each category? Nice one. We should probably decide which prize goes to which category now, so there's no squabbling afterwards!