Vees Ironing Vendetta

[rose]

Are you doing a powerlifting meet soon or something? I don't get the sudden switch to new squat stance + benching w/ belt + sumo DLing if you aren't getting ready to start lifting in gear.

When I asked Vee last week, she said she isn't sure what she wants to do. Maybe it'll help Vee decide where she wants to take her lifting, if that's anywhere other than the gym. Regardless of what direction Vee takes, sometimes varying technique can help pinpoint weaknesses someone might not otherwise be aware of. You know, like mixing it up every 4-6 weeks to make sure you don't plateau.

[ThePman]

Just be careful that varying technique doesn't take precedence over progression. Worrying about weak points in someone that doesn't have stable form or a solid base in the first place is putting the cart before the horse, IMO. Variety has to be second to consistency in novices.

[runveerun]

I have found that perfecting correct technique to be incredibly helpful in upping the weights I lift.

I was stuck late last year and earlier this year for months on the same weights as soon as I adopted better technique my lifts instantly improved. Progression is very important to me and I try and lift more and more every week. This last week has been a big learning curve for me again and I know this will improve my lifts again.

I try to continuously learn more, get better at lifting and lift more.

Rose's help over the last few months has been extraordinary for me and I totally have faith in what she tells me. My lifts have doubled over the last 3 months I'm pretty happy with that!

I agree that varying technique shouldn't take precedence over progression I think they should go together, better technique helping you lift more weights.

[rose]

The things Vee has been shown apply regardless of stance and are part of the stable form and solid base you speak of Pman.

[runveerun]

The things Vee has been shown apply regardless of stance and are part of the stable form and solid base you speak of Pman.

Have you been showing me helpful correct things again Ma'm? :doh: Damn you trying to make me lift more!

:pfft:

[rose]

To be honest I have been mindful re showing you stuff you might not need and confusing you. But it's highly unlikely I'll be back anytime soon so I made the call to do it. It's why I asked you about competing. You weren't sure, but if you do, you've got something in the grey matter for later should you need it. Regardless of what I showed you I tried to keep the theme consistent so that no matter what, the important bits stick. Some of the fluff might stick too, some might not. At least you have a frame of reference.

[ThePman]

Sorry I interrupted. This is why I keep my thoughts to myself most of the time. :nod:

[runveerun]

To be honest I have been mindful re showing you stuff you might not need and confusing you. But it's highly unlikely I'll be back anytime soon so I made the call to do it. It's why I asked you about competing. You weren't sure, but if you do, you've got something in the grey matter for later should you need it. Regardless of what I showed you I tried to keep the theme consistent so that no matter what, the important bits stick. Some of the fluff might stick too, some might not. At least you have a frame of reference.

Thanks ma'm I appreciate all your help :salute: I will miss you very much :cry:

Sorry I interrupted. This is why I keep my thoughts to myself most of the time. :nod:

Don't be sorry it's good to question things.

[rose]

it's good to question things.

I agree or in other words :nod: :nod: :nod: Vee is a very wise lady.

[runveerun]

I'm not feeling particularly wise this mornink.

I'm off to Dorkland for work for a couple of days, my taxi arrives at 5:10am which I am normally in Le gym at that point so LOGICALLY I got up at 3:00am to go to the gym this mornink.

3:15am QUEUE for squat rack :shock:

I actually didn't mind this mornink though there was a guy actually doing proper squats in it I nearly clapped.

It was the first time I have seen somebody doing squats in the rack.

I was queuing to do military presses in the rack and felt like a fraud/hypocrite!

Explosive stuff today *yawn*

Neckcrusher:

14kg x8

20kg x8

20kg x8

Declines:

5kg x4

2.5kg x4

2.5kg x8

2.5kg x8

Rolling DB press:

5kg x8

15lb x8

15lb x8

DB Shoulder press:

20lb x8

20lb x8

20lb x8

Hammer curls:

8kg x8

7kg x8

5kg x8

Landmines:

frankensteined BB weight unknown

+5kg plate

x8

x8

x8

Side bends:

120lb x8

120lb x8

120lb x8

Well I'm off up norf, be good while I'm gone!

[runveerun]

Well I'm back again, good to see you all missed me

3:00am training is not all it's cracked up to be. By the time 10:00am came around I was half dead. With more queuing going on for Le squat rack than 5:00am it's so not worth it.

So back into normal trainering times today.

Light day today

Squat:

30kg x5

35kg x5

40kg x5

45kg x5

50kg x5

Bench:

25kg x5

30kg x5

35kg x5

37.5kg x5

40kg x5

Declines

2.5kg x8x3

Side bends

120lb x8 x3

Military press to head

20kg x8 x3

Lawnmowers

15.8kg x8x3

[teamfatboy]

Well I'm back again, good to see you all missed me

Oh we missed u alright, we was just saving the lurv

So, has the big smoke set you free yet, or are you still up there?

Still can't get over the improvement - wasn't so long ago that a 50kg squat would have been a PB! KUTGW and hurry back :nod:

[runveerun]

I'm here! Only in Dorkland Monday and Tuesday, I couldn't leave my squat rack for too long, I miss it too much. :grin:

[runveerun]

Meeeeeedium day today

Squat:

35kg x5

40kg x5

45kg x5

50kg x5

55kg x5

Bench:

27.5kg x5

30kg x5

35kg x5

40kg x5

42.5kg x5 (spotted for last 2)

Bent over BB row:

30kg x5

35kg x5

40kg x5

45kg x5

50kg x5 (PB! :grin: )

Lat pulldowns

60lb x8 x3

Speed deads

squat stretch- I had forgotten about this haven't done it in ages

Really friggin tired this week.

[teamfatboy]

Well, would you look at that - some trainering going on :shock: JK JK JK, please don't hurt me :grin:

I'd blame Dorkland for being tired... I know my day-trip up there seemed to last a long time...

BTW, a PB on medium day? Those are good rows - well done! :clap: -

Kinda makes me wonder what you've got in store for Heavy Day Saturday :phear:

[runveerun]

Well, would you look at that - some trainering going on :shock: JK JK JK, please don't hurt me :grin:

I'd blame Dorkland for being tired... I know my day-trip up there seemed to last a long time...

BTW, a PB on medium day? Those are good rows - well done! :clap: -

Kinda makes me wonder what you've got in store for Heavy Day Saturday :phear:

Yeh I have nothing better to do at 5am except train :grin:

I have found le reason for tiredness this week, I have an infection in le foot from le new doc martens.

Here's me toughing it out breaking them in and oh they broke me grrrrrrr.

Heavy day is scheduled for Sundee this week, I will recalibrate the plan next week to get back into Saturday heavy days. wewt!

[teamfatboy]

I have an infection in le foot from le new doc martens.

Sounds like revenge of the Chuckies.... pink and sequins or not

Suckie infection tho, get well soon !

[runveerun]

I have an infection in le foot from le new doc martens.

Sounds like revenge of the Chuckies.... pink and sequins or not

Suckie infection tho, get well soon !

Yeh the chucks are waaaaayy more comfortabler at the moment, chucks are great, just not very rain/cold proof!

I will live, I'm tough! Grrrr! :pfft:

[runveerun]

Heavy day this morning.

Squat:

40kg x5

50kg x5

55kg x5

60kg x3

65kg x1 (PB! :grin: )

Missed the first 65kg got out of the hole but didn't make it all the way up had to rack it. 2nd go got it, felt good! Considering I missed 62.5kg last week this is a great result :grin:

Bench:

30kg x5

35kg x5

37.5kg x5

40kg x3

45kg x2

47.5kg x1 (PB! :grin: )

Felt good after the 45er so went for it, this was messy on the way up and today my left side was stronger than right for some weird reason :shrug:

Deads:

70kg x5

80kg x5

90kg x5

100kg x3

110kg x could not lock out tried x8

105kg could not lock out either! grrrrrr tried x5

buggered by this point

I'm happy with more PBs in squat and bench I will get the dead next week.

[teamfatboy]

Good golly, look at that Squat ! and the Bench ! PBs and most people haven't even had their breakfast yet! :salute:

Admire the persistence with the troublesome deads... you must be fried by now! Well done, :clap:

[bigdogbob]

Woohoo Vee

dems awesome numbers..and on a sunday..your committment is inspiring

[Chillicat]

I will get the dead next week.

You will!

And awesome job on the squat and bench PBs :clap:

[runveerun]

Thanks guys :grin:

Gym was busy this morning, full of grunting men doing team flyes.

Some GPP and explosive stuff this morning

Farmers walk:

55lb x3 laps

Neckcrusher: ez bar x10, x10, x10

Rolling DB press: 15lb x8, x8, x8

Shoulder press: 20lb x8, x8, x8

Declines: +5kg plate x8, x8, x6

Hammer curls: 8kg, 7kg ,5kg x8

Squat stretch

[VampireChick]

Damn what are your stats like at the mo Vee? Must be gaining with all that awesome lifting?

[rimma]

Cool PB's Vee keep em coming