Freak status: In progress

[Tonka]

Talk to big Craig before you commit to anything though, he's a wise head! :nod:

I think Craig has got to big and his brain is running out of room, it keeps skipping on pumping iron quotes.

Log is all good, I would say 140kg+ for Fry by the end of the year. Hey Nate any prospect of an under 90's being introduced into NZSM? Until Tonka sends down that Taro shipment I won't get close to 105kg.

Taro is good for you. Make strong like Tonka truck!

[Tonka]

BTW, awesome lifting Mikey :clap:

[nate225]

Talk to big Craig before you commit to anything though, he's a wise head! :nod:

I think Craig has got to big and his brain is running out of room, it keeps skipping on pumping iron quotes.

Log is all good, I would say 140kg+ for Fry by the end of the year. Hey Nate any prospect of an under 90's being introduced into NZSM? Until Tonka sends down that Taro shipment I won't get close to 105kg.

Unlikely at this stage - too hard to get sponsorship to fund prizes for all events with 3 classes in this economy (on which note Boys Day Out SM comp in Hamilton next week was cancelled). Also many in SM wish to minimise classes so that it doesn't become like PLing / Oly lifting with too many classes.

U105 weights in NZ are typically light (as are most NZL comps which actually tend to combine classes and use same weights). If comps get too heavy not enough competitors finish event & it becomes boring to watch (& SM is designed as a spectator sport).

I'd say you'd go fine with a little implement practice...... I better stop there or Craig will have some choice words for me for poaching ESB's finest PLers! :grin:

[Best Bench]

Cheers Nate and sorry for hijacking your journal Fry up. Had under 90's at Chch Boys Day Out last year which was awesome, will do that again this year. Plan is for an Eastside team to head up to NZSM.

[Mike Zero]

BTW, awesome lifting Mikey :clap:

Cheers, T. Hey, I'll send you a txt tomorrow, post this here to remind myself, been meaning to this whole week.

Cheers Nate and sorry for hijacking your journal Fry up.

Don't worry Alfie, I love the traffic.

[Mike Zero]

05/03

Back feeling a bit tight and knee a little sore, so had a deload tonight. Starting to learn to listen to my body finally. Just practiced my squat and had a play around. Toes were right out to the rack which is wider than my where I'm most powerful raw, but still good practice and can't hurt hip strength (especially the adductors). Tried a high bar approach on some of my sets, I can stay more upright this way but I definitely lose even more overall power like that. Low bar was feeling really tight and strong, though. Only worked up to 180x5 and had Alf calling me on depth. Need to stretch out my hip flexors a bit.

Really want to smash that 280 raw squat at Canterbury champs, then have a go at 290-300. Will start to go heavier next week, bring it on!

[steak]

Mate...Im sure I speak for heaps of us when i say your journal is motivating, your lifting strong and that we are watching as you head into this comp :clap:

Smash em bro!

[Mike Zero]

Mate...Im sure I speak for heaps of us when i say your journal is motivating, your lifting strong and that we are watching as you head into this comp :clap:

Smash em bro!

Thanks, steak. I'm sure whatever motivation I provide I get back in double from you guys, this journal section is great for that!

[nate225]

Good call re: listening to the body Mike! Too often we dont...... and we pay!

Those raw numbers sound insane compared to when I met you a few years ago now as a scrawny teenager! Hard mahi pays dividends - the crew you have at ESB is second to none in the South and on a par with the PH & Gillies Crews. Big ups to good training partners!

Keep it up - how far til comp day?

Nate

[Mike Zero]

Good call re: listening to the body Mike! Too often we dont...... and we pay!

Those raw numbers sound insane compared to when I met you a few years ago now as a scrawny teenager! Hard mahi pays dividends - the crew you have at ESB is second to none in the South and on a par with the PH & Gillies Crews. Big ups to good training partners!

Keep it up - how far til comp day?

Nate

Yeah, Nate, cheers for the comment. Comp day is April 24th, 7 weeks out tomorrow.

Hey, any trips south on the cards this year?

[nate225]

Good call re: listening to the body Mike! Too often we dont...... and we pay!

Those raw numbers sound insane compared to when I met you a few years ago now as a scrawny teenager! Hard mahi pays dividends - the crew you have at ESB is second to none in the South and on a par with the PH & Gillies Crews. Big ups to good training partners!

Keep it up - how far til comp day?

Nate

Yeah, Nate, cheers for the comment. Comp day is April 24th, 7 weeks out tomorrow.

Hey, any trips south on the cards this year?

Maybe later this month....will let you know.

[Mike Zero]

Good call re: listening to the body Mike! Too often we dont...... and we pay!

Those raw numbers sound insane compared to when I met you a few years ago now as a scrawny teenager! Hard mahi pays dividends - the crew you have at ESB is second to none in the South and on a par with the PH & Gillies Crews. Big ups to good training partners!

Keep it up - how far til comp day?

Nate

Yeah, Nate, cheers for the comment. Comp day is April 24th, 7 weeks out tomorrow.

Hey, any trips south on the cards this year?

Maybe later this month....will let you know.

Oh really? Sweet, bro :grin:

I'm going to pop my stone chery monday week, might sandpaper my forearms in advance so I'm not limited by what hurts on the day :pfft:

[Mike Zero]

Saturday - 06/03

Cardio 40 mins walking

Bench + Arms

Reverse band bench press 80x5 100x5 120x3 140x1 160x2+1

Skullcrushers 30x12 40x10 50x10 60x10 PB 65x7+1 PB 50x15

V-bar pushdowns 140x12 160x12 180x12+140x8

Rope pushdowns 54x15

supersetted with...

Rope extensions (high cable) 54x10

One arm cable preachers 18x12 24x12 30x9

EZ bar curls 30x12 2x40x12 30x20

Bent over concentration curls 12.5x15 15x15 17.5x10+10x10

Same as last week on reverse band, a little disappointing. Think there was less band tension. Come to the conclusion I don't like this exercise, the bands lock you into a straight line. Gunna do some manpon next week with some chains.

Triceps are getting stronger, 65x5 was PB completely fresh.

[Mike Zero]

Week #76 - 08/03

Monday - 08/03

Cardio 40 mins walking

Deadlifts + Posterior chain

Reverse band sumo deads 100x8 140x5 180x3 220x2 250x1 belt, 280x1 320x3 PB 340x1 PB

GC good mornings 60x8 80x8 100x8 110x8 PB belt, 120x8 PB

Glute ham raise BWx8 2x mini x8 BWx10

Lying leg curl 3x20x15

SFW

[steak]

You bloody monster :pfft: Nice deads bro! As usual you make em look easy :grin:

[Luigi]

your running out of room on the bar mike :clap:

[Big john]

need to change your title bro...Freak status: Attained :clap: awsome deads bro...again you make it look effortless keep it up

[Jigga]

340 f*ck me.

[steak]

your running out of room on the bar mike :clap:

na I reckon he can sneak a bit more on 8)

[Best Bench]

To easy man :clap: and no nose bleed means there must be more in the tank. Looking forward to the 24 April, the Doc had better start stretching.

What happened to the video's from the bench we did? Did you forget to post them?

[Mike Zero]

Cheers guys

your running out of room on the bar mike :clap:

Yeah, might have to use the 50's next time :grin:

need to change your title bro...Freak status: Attained :clap: awsome deads bro...again you make it look effortless keep it up

Think I'm still a wee way off that, cheers bro.

To easy man :clap: and no nose bleed means there must be more in the tank. Looking forward to the 24 April, the Doc had better start stretching.

What happened to the video's from the bench we did? Did you forget to post them?

They came out real shit quality. I can't see myself, just see the bar going up and down, it's kinda creepy. I think someone put a curse on my bench. Yours are fine though if you want me to stick em up, or save I'll them for the Leighton Best tribute video.

[Mike Zero]

Tuesday - 09/03

Cardio 40 mins walking

Chest & Abs

Incline bench press 60x10 70x8 90x6 105x4 120x5+1 PB 120x3+1 100x10

Flat dumbbell fly 15x10 25x10 27.5x8 22.5x12

Incline chest press 80x12 100x12 120x10 110x10

Cable crossovers 4 sets

Standing abs 48x12 54x10 2x60x10

Hanging leg raises 2x15

Decline situps 1x30

Cable crunches 2x180x12

Not quite what I wanted but still a PB... next week.

[Best Bench]

To easy man :clap: and no nose bleed means there must be more in the tank. Looking forward to the 24 April, the Doc had better start stretching.

What happened to the video's from the bench we did? Did you forget to post them?

They came out real shit quality. I can't see myself, just see the bar going up and down, it's kinda creepy. I think someone put a curse on my bench. Yours are fine though if you want me to stick em up, or save I'll them for the Leighton Best tribute video.

That would be a pretty short video :oops:

[drizzt]

Woah, nice deads above, Mike. Inspirational :clap:

[Mike Zero]

Cheers, man

Wednesday - 10/03

Cardio 40 mins walking

Back & Calves

Wide grip pulldowns 100x10 120x10 170x10 220x10 3x240x10

Behind the neck pulldowns 160x10 180x10 200x10 180x12 160x20

Close grip cable row 72x12 96x12 2x110x10 96x15+66x15

Close grip pulldowns 160x12 200x10 170x12

Standing calf raises 40x25,18,15,13,12,10

Strength down a bit today, I think Monday's effort can account for that. Might have to stay away from heavy singles like that leading up to this comp. I believe the term is CNS rootage.