Powerlifting for the faint of heart.

[Bodymass]

f-u-c-k-ing right, b-i-t-c-h-es!!!!!

300 for 2 on the military press (standing) !!!


I'm 336 but my ego outweighs me now...hahaha! I'm friggin' happy.


*Marc does the happy dance and chows down on whey protein and chocolate*


oh..in other uneventful news, after my PR attempt, I also did some front raises and some shrugs.

Peace out.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by Bodymass

f-u-c-k-ing right, b-i-t-c-h-es!!!!!
300 for 2 on the military press (standing) !!!
I'm 336 but my ego outweighs me now...hahaha! I'm friggin' happy.
*Marc does the happy dance and chows down on whey protein and chocolate*
oh..in other uneventful news, after my PR attempt, I also did some front raises and some shrugs.
Peace out.

Very impressive lift

[STUK ina RUT]

FUKING NICE DUDE!
Great job on the PR.

[Bodymass]

Thanks guys. I'm pretty psyched about it. 315 is in reach now. 300 was a barrier I needed to break. I remember how excited I was when I saw some wsm competitors push 315 overhead for 8+ reps. It was sick.

[Vengeance]

That's sick.

[Bodymass]

Originally Posted by Vengeance

That's sick.

Yeah, it is. It's rediculous how those guys pushed 315 (overhead shoulder press...damnit, not benchpress...jeez) for REPS. I was very impressed.


I'm kinda lifeless since yesterday (I always am after a PR attempt, or any singles / doubles for that matter)

I went to the gym today, but basically wasted a workout. Just did some tri work and what not. Doing shoulders yesterday kinda threw my schedule around (I usually do them on tuesdays). I'm going to take it easy these last 3 days, and take that time to reorganise my workout and diet. I'll post it up by next week.

In other news..I'm oddly excited right now because I just placed an order at "House of pain". (sorry if it's against the rules to post about other places of business on this forum??)

There's just something about new Powerlifting supplies that gets me giddier than a high school girl before her first f-u-c-k.


I finally caved in and bought some knee wraps, some wrist wraps..some chalk..a few bands..2 sweat pants...some amonia caps..lol...

They're kind of expensive, but what the hell.

Edit.; 315 shoulder press. Had to make it clear. Some people...*sigh*

[Bodymass]

I had the most amusing time in the gym today. A guy that trains there (who weigs around 280 pounds) was "dissing" me.

Hilarious, the guy is a "bodybuilder". Let me break it down;

He's fat. Not Powerlifter fat...just ..fat.
He's in the middle of "cutting" which involves doing all his lifting in 4 sets of 20 with very light weights. (hahahahahaha)

And here's the kicker...He said to me "you'd have to tain atleast (!!!!) 4 years to burn off that fat you have and show that muscle you've worked for".

I could not stop laughing. I'm not an expert on diet, but I am sure enough in myself to know that I could get down to a resonable weight in 6-8 months if I wanted to. He seemingly doesn't want to understand that I don't care about aesthetics.

Honestly..what a nut.



In any case, Like I said, I'm taking it easy the rest of the week, organising my schedule and diet.

I did some light leg work today. well...except the jump squats. They killed.


Jump squats

135 x 15
270 x 10
270 x 10
270 x 10

I do these jump squats once in a blue moon to build explosive leg strenght. They work nicely IMHO.
In case you're confused as to what exactely jump squats are, it's simple. Perform a squat like you would usually do, but when you reach the top, jump up as high as you can.



Leg presses

1100 x 12
1100 x 12
1100 x 12

(didn't do warm up sets here, because I moved straight from the jump squats)



Calf "pushes"

1100 x 25
1100 x 25
1100 x 25

(don't know what to call these. Just sort of a seated calf press on the same machine as the leg press. Same weight, I was lazy)

[Bodymass]

Ok..so I *was* really excited about doing 300 on the overhead press. However watching this ; YouTube - Motivating strength training STRONGMAN karlsen pudzianowski! gave me a surge of motivation. Check out Karlsen's 160kg overhead press at 8.44 in the clip. He pushed that soooo easily.

I've got a long way to go. Sh*t is getting serious. And I'm about to get raw.


Stay tuned. Diet and routine to be postred on monday.

[Dooblecain]

4 years? I think im with you concerning this guy. When I put my mind to it I lost 90 lbs in 12 months.

You are a beast btw, I felt badass when I shoulder pressed 185 for 1. 300 is damn fine work.

[Deklon]

i'm 99% sure that the fat guy had no idea what he is on about.

damn nice lifting from you though!

[Bodymass]

Been a while.

I've got some time off right now. I've been in a car accident last week. Had a nice concussion going and a whiplash. I decided to play it safe this week since I'm a little light headed most of the day, and not go to the gym. Next week however the chains are loose.



Diet has stayed the same basically, though I've bumped up the calories considerably. I'm eating around 2-3 pounds of red meat a day (as Powerjim suggested, so thanks for that big man). For my other requirements, I'm chowing down on chicken breasts and Tilapia fillets. The fish is a welcome change from the chicken.
Whey protein first thing in the morning, and postworkout. Egg protein before bed.

My food scheduling stayed the same, it's posted on the first page of this journal.


As for excersises, I'm going to change it up ever so slightly. I'll post on monday after my first workout.


-Peace

[Vengeance]

Ouch, good luck healing up.

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Originally Posted by Bodymass

Been a while.

I've got some time off right now. I've been in a car accident last week. Had a nice concussion going and a whiplash. I decided to play it safe this week since I'm a little light headed most of the day, and not go to the gym. Next week however the chains are loose.



Diet has stayed the same basically, though I've bumped up the calories considerably. I'm eating around 2-3 pounds of red meat a day (as Powerjim suggested, so thanks for that big man). For my other requirements, I'm chowing down on chicken breasts and Tilapia fillets. The fish is a welcome change from the chicken.
Whey protein first thing in the morning, and postworkout. Egg protein before bed.

My food scheduling stayed the same, it's posted on the first page of this journal.


As for excersises, I'm going to change it up ever so slightly. I'll post on monday after my first workout.


-Peace

I know what you are feeling brother as I am recovering from a concussion too.
Light headed, slight headache, dizziness....sucks

Thank God you are ok my friend

[Bodymass]

Thanks Guys.

I'm kind of antsy to get back in the weightroom, But I'll stick it out.

Also, I had no idea Tommy, I'm glad you're ok too.

[Bodymass]

Typical.

I forgot that today was a holiday, and the gym is closed.


I swear I'd be happy if my gym was run by atheists. And also if they would open on sundays...and 24 hours a day...and I could sleep there...and they would prepare all my meals in perfect macro nutrient ratios 9 times a day @ 4500+ calories...


*sigh...I guess Tomorrow will be the first training day. Deadlifts it is.

-Peace

[Vengeance]

I hate it when that happens.

[Bodymass]

So, I got out of the gym 2 hours ago.

All in all it wasn't a bad day, but spending time out of the gym really messed with me. I was huffing and puffing like crazy, I was so out of breath it was stupid.



One arm DB-Rows (warm up)

110 x 10
110 x 10
110 x 10


That was to get the blood flowing



Deadlifts

580 x 3 (SUCKED!)
560 x 5
560 x 5

Felt bad about this one...my recent 1 rm was 600+. 580 for reps wasn't incredible hard a few weeks ago. I guess I'll have to work my way back up. I HATE injury.



Bent over row


405 x 5
405 x 5
405 x 4


These where good. Haven't done them in a while, went strapless today cause I'm trying to build up my hook grip to the point that I can deadlift without straps. (sounds sexy, doesn't it? Strapless...)



Pullups


Bodyweight x 3
Bodyweight x 2 (assisted)


Pulldowns

315 x 7
315 x 7
315 x 7

Continued with these because the pullups where nasty.



Weighed in today at 156 kilos ( 343 pounds )
Lenght still 185 cm (6 feet)


If I can find out where my Tape measure is hiding, I'll be putting on some measurements later tonight.




-Peace

[Bodymass]

Late post.


I had a very busy week, I didn't have time to update.
I'll do so now;



Wednesday (shoulders)


My warmup consisted of 2 sets of front db raises @ 40 pounds for 15 reps and 2 sets of seated db presses @ 80 pounds for 10 reps



Seated bb press

225 x 8
250 x 6
250 x 6
250 x 6

Shoulders where painful, so I went very conservatively on the poundages. I'll have to build up to my usual. Being out of the gym for a while has come back to bite me in the ass. Damn ***** that smashed my car.

Decided to do some rotator work and call it a day. Wasn't to happy about it.


BB Cuban Presses

60 x 20
60 x 20
60 x 20

( I got asked a few times wtf a Cuban press is. It's not actually much of a press at all as it's a turning motion on the shoulders. take a look;
Bodybuilding.com - Exercise Guides Database.

Not the best examplem but whatever)






Thursday




My warmup consisted of 3 sets of light squats @ 225 for 15 reps.


Squats

These where performed with knee wraps, no belt no suit / briefs / bra's whatever.

I cheated, sue me.

580 x 5 (this went MUCH easier than expected)
605 x 2 (PR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
605 x 1 (assisted)
580 x 3

This I was happy about. Really really happy, never expected to hit a pr after having such a lousy week with the rest of my body.

Atleast my legs are still up to par. There was someone in there squating 700 with only a belt, and him being much much smaller than me. If I had to ball park it, I'd say he's 280, tops. My jaw dropped. Sadly he left without me being able to talk to him. I'm going to stalk him starting today, I have to speak with this man.



Leg press

1100 something pounds with a friend sitting on top. Two people atop the machine today, so I suppose that would bump it up to 1200 something, probably 1220.


3 sets of 7 (squats killed me)






Some ab / ad ducter work

Never bothered reading the weights. Just the stack. Whatever.

10 reps for 5 sets

[Bodymass]

It's been a while...

I haven't been to this forum in ages (I haven't been in the gym for a while as well...sadly)

I'm starting up tomorrow again and I'm gonna document my training here.

It's time for brutality again....the anticipation has got me psyched.

-Bodymass

[Bodymass]

I'll be doing this for coming months...I may make a change here and there, but I'm hoping to ride it out like this until I'm back to my original strength level...

I'm hoping to get my strength back in around 4 months...might be a little ambitious, but I think it's doable. It'll depend on how this first week goes. *fingers crossed*


Day 1

Back squat 5x5
Shoulder press 5x5
Hamstring (light SL deads or curls) 3x10
Front shrug 4x10


Day 2

Deadlift 5x5
Row (T-Bar) 5x5
CG bench press 5x5
Wide grip Pulldown (will progress to pullups 3x10
once the strength is back, perhaps capable tomorrow, who knows)


Day 3

Front squat 5x5
Bench press 5x5
Stiff legged deadlift 5x5
Tricep extension / Tricep pushdown (high reps 100x, or until failure)
Calf Work 3x10



So yeah, the experienced PL'ers will look at this and shake their head. Alot of volume, and different muscles all over the place.
I'm confident this'll work for my current purpose though...if not, I can always switch it up.

If anyone has any comments / suggestions, please feel free. I like to absorb as much knowledge as I can.


-Bodymass