Well I am getting close to the end of my competition season. I have said fuck it to the long training session to make way for my upcoming powerlifting meet. Why do I need to pull 440 7 times when I am going to only pull three weights? doesn't make sense.
Right now I am working up to doubles or singles. This week was a 425 squat so far, today is hopefully a 240 log, and tomorrow a 505 deadlift. I want to be able to hit a 240 or 250 log on sept. 10th, so shooting for it this week will do me some good. I have a lot of power and technique, I feel confident with getting under a 240 log.
The deadlift should fly up. I am training my CNS to handle the weights right now. Everything else seems to be in place and hopefully I can take back two of my four records on the 17th.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
Monday, 15 August 2011
Back from the dead
I know it's been over a month, but other parts of my life have gotten in the way. I just haven't felt like blogging.
This past saturday was my second competition of the year. This was a bit heavier than the one in New Liskeard and just as tough. It was in woodstock ontario, and the day itself was great. not too hot and it didn't rain.
The day started off well, with my nagging back and stiff right calf feeling good for once, I carbed up and headed off to grab two other team members. I was feeling good, I got lots of sleep and felt pretty fresh.
Once we got there we signed in and started measuring up the competition. From the looks of it, we had a couple powerlifters and a few others who have done this show in the past. So it was looking to be a good show overall.
First up was the 19" silver dollar deadlift. this isn't one of my events. I have a good pull, but knowing that a bit over 600 is my max, I felt I would place mid pack on this one. 561 flew up easily as did 601. I was feeling good but after seeing a bunch of others put 661 as their final attempt... I tried too. I got it off the ground but couldn't finish the lift... My original plan was to attempt 641 last... but tried 661 and it cost me, 601 got me a tie for 9th. Not too bad, but not where I wanted to be.
Next was log press, 220 lbs log for reps with only needing one clean. I suck at overhead pressing, so i was hoping for 3 or 4 reps that would keep me in the hunt for a good placing. I nailed to tough reps. Not bad but I killed my legs trying to get those two. Good enough for 7th.
Third up was the 495 lbs frame carry. I thought it was for 75'... turns out it was for 150'. balls, but still no problem. I knew I was going to finish this. The pick up was quick and smooth, and after watching so many people struggle with the frame swaying side to side i used a short quick step approach. It worked well for me as I finished the 150' in just over 42 seconds. still in 7th.
Last was the 700 lbs tire flip for 75'. Again, this is one of my better events. I got a good start and kept the gas on the whole 60 seconds. about 35 seconds in my grip starting giving me problems and a few flips were slow. I ended up 3' from finishing. good enough for 6th.
Overall it was a good day. I placed about where I wanted to. I have shown that I have made huge gains this year and am hungry for the next step up into the field with the big boys.
Below is the video footage of the day.
This past saturday was my second competition of the year. This was a bit heavier than the one in New Liskeard and just as tough. It was in woodstock ontario, and the day itself was great. not too hot and it didn't rain.
The day started off well, with my nagging back and stiff right calf feeling good for once, I carbed up and headed off to grab two other team members. I was feeling good, I got lots of sleep and felt pretty fresh.
Once we got there we signed in and started measuring up the competition. From the looks of it, we had a couple powerlifters and a few others who have done this show in the past. So it was looking to be a good show overall.
First up was the 19" silver dollar deadlift. this isn't one of my events. I have a good pull, but knowing that a bit over 600 is my max, I felt I would place mid pack on this one. 561 flew up easily as did 601. I was feeling good but after seeing a bunch of others put 661 as their final attempt... I tried too. I got it off the ground but couldn't finish the lift... My original plan was to attempt 641 last... but tried 661 and it cost me, 601 got me a tie for 9th. Not too bad, but not where I wanted to be.
Next was log press, 220 lbs log for reps with only needing one clean. I suck at overhead pressing, so i was hoping for 3 or 4 reps that would keep me in the hunt for a good placing. I nailed to tough reps. Not bad but I killed my legs trying to get those two. Good enough for 7th.
Third up was the 495 lbs frame carry. I thought it was for 75'... turns out it was for 150'. balls, but still no problem. I knew I was going to finish this. The pick up was quick and smooth, and after watching so many people struggle with the frame swaying side to side i used a short quick step approach. It worked well for me as I finished the 150' in just over 42 seconds. still in 7th.
Last was the 700 lbs tire flip for 75'. Again, this is one of my better events. I got a good start and kept the gas on the whole 60 seconds. about 35 seconds in my grip starting giving me problems and a few flips were slow. I ended up 3' from finishing. good enough for 6th.
Overall it was a good day. I placed about where I wanted to. I have shown that I have made huge gains this year and am hungry for the next step up into the field with the big boys.
Below is the video footage of the day.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Been a long time coming...
I've been lazy lately and haven't updated. Fuck it, I can update when I feel like it!
I actually have been dealing with personal things, so my training logs and blog have been lacking, but I have still been training like a mofo.
So my 20 week extended version of the Juggernaut training system is over. How are my lifts looking? all up by 10% or more. I gain a lot of power and stamina while training it. The incorporation of all types of lifting with an actual progression of the main lifts helped build a really good strength base. I also tackled my weaknesses.
I had a weak upper back which was causing problems on my deads and squats. Working hard with good mornings brought that up. I hit my triceps hard to improve my log and bench numbers. I also have loved the use of the prowler as it has given me way more conditioning than I had in previous years.
coming up I have three competitions in twos months. I am going to stick with the program and do the waves of 5s and 3s to keep my CNS good for heavy weights but I am also going to make sure to peak right before the last competition as it is the only powerlifting competition.
I have video of my performance in New liskeard and will post it once it is uploaded. Again, I am a lazy bastard that would rather look at porn.
I actually have been dealing with personal things, so my training logs and blog have been lacking, but I have still been training like a mofo.
So my 20 week extended version of the Juggernaut training system is over. How are my lifts looking? all up by 10% or more. I gain a lot of power and stamina while training it. The incorporation of all types of lifting with an actual progression of the main lifts helped build a really good strength base. I also tackled my weaknesses.
I had a weak upper back which was causing problems on my deads and squats. Working hard with good mornings brought that up. I hit my triceps hard to improve my log and bench numbers. I also have loved the use of the prowler as it has given me way more conditioning than I had in previous years.
coming up I have three competitions in twos months. I am going to stick with the program and do the waves of 5s and 3s to keep my CNS good for heavy weights but I am also going to make sure to peak right before the last competition as it is the only powerlifting competition.
I have video of my performance in New liskeard and will post it once it is uploaded. Again, I am a lazy bastard that would rather look at porn.
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
Long overdue post
Been a busy week and I've been a lazy shit. Training has been going well, hitting numbers I should and continuing on the right path. Competition in a week and a half.
Hit 195 x 11 regular barbell bench. Not too bad after not benching with a barbell in three months. I am backing off on my training a bit as I am getting closer to the competition. I also did some farmers runs. 60' 225lbs per hand, drop turn, and 60' back was fast and felt good. Did a 60' run with 255 lbs per hand and feel that wearing runners are a better idea. I move faster with them on.
Tonight was squats, hit 350 x 5 easily and held off more than usual because I decided to pull up the old heavy knee sleeves and hit some big squats, nailed a good 425 for 1. Not bad. the weight loss lately has made it so my knee sleeves fit better... and give less pop, so it was a good squat in my books.
So last week was the Toronto super show. It showcased bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman. There was also combat sports but that cost extra to get into and well... I was getting in free. Overall, it was small. I was surprised. I thought more vendors would be out, the show would be bigger and better deals on products. There were not much in the way of "good deals" maybe to some but I have been to the arnold's... prices were still too high for my liking. There wasn't much in the way of anything really. Hopefully it grows over time.
The strongman shows were really well run. Hugo Girard knows how to run a show smoothly and he did quite well on the mic. The location wasn't all that great. The amount of room was small, so it meant many events had to be changed to fit the area. The first fo two shows was ontario's strongest man. The show was heavier than p[ast years and I think it was where it should be. The ontario boys need to step up to compete with the Quebec boys. It was a tough battle but Paul Vaillancourt won for the third year in a row with Kyle Rayner taking second. I think it showed that you need to be both strong and have the endurance to be on the national stage, something most of the ontario guys aren't used to. I think a lot of the guys will regroup and step up next year after this. There are some hungry competitors wanting to show everyone what they are made of.
The second day was the first leg of the North American Strongman challenges. It was even heavier and showcased some of Canada's top strongmen. I thought the events were in an odd order. the first three events were all grip events. Kind of hard on the hands but it showed some serious grit to go through all three. The highlight was Jessen Paulin winning the wheelbarrow at 2200 lbs with a young kid on it too. Next was max log press. This was won by Scott Cummine hitting a 390 log, damn impressive. Overall Cristian Savoie won the show, proving to still be Canada's strongest man. The thing is Scott Cummine, JF Caron, and Jacki Ouellet all showed that they could steal that title with one slip up.
It was a fun two days to be part of. I took tons of pics and can be seen in the links below.
osm 2011
NASM 2011
Hit 195 x 11 regular barbell bench. Not too bad after not benching with a barbell in three months. I am backing off on my training a bit as I am getting closer to the competition. I also did some farmers runs. 60' 225lbs per hand, drop turn, and 60' back was fast and felt good. Did a 60' run with 255 lbs per hand and feel that wearing runners are a better idea. I move faster with them on.
Tonight was squats, hit 350 x 5 easily and held off more than usual because I decided to pull up the old heavy knee sleeves and hit some big squats, nailed a good 425 for 1. Not bad. the weight loss lately has made it so my knee sleeves fit better... and give less pop, so it was a good squat in my books.
So last week was the Toronto super show. It showcased bodybuilding, powerlifting, weightlifting, and strongman. There was also combat sports but that cost extra to get into and well... I was getting in free. Overall, it was small. I was surprised. I thought more vendors would be out, the show would be bigger and better deals on products. There were not much in the way of "good deals" maybe to some but I have been to the arnold's... prices were still too high for my liking. There wasn't much in the way of anything really. Hopefully it grows over time.
The strongman shows were really well run. Hugo Girard knows how to run a show smoothly and he did quite well on the mic. The location wasn't all that great. The amount of room was small, so it meant many events had to be changed to fit the area. The first fo two shows was ontario's strongest man. The show was heavier than p[ast years and I think it was where it should be. The ontario boys need to step up to compete with the Quebec boys. It was a tough battle but Paul Vaillancourt won for the third year in a row with Kyle Rayner taking second. I think it showed that you need to be both strong and have the endurance to be on the national stage, something most of the ontario guys aren't used to. I think a lot of the guys will regroup and step up next year after this. There are some hungry competitors wanting to show everyone what they are made of.
The second day was the first leg of the North American Strongman challenges. It was even heavier and showcased some of Canada's top strongmen. I thought the events were in an odd order. the first three events were all grip events. Kind of hard on the hands but it showed some serious grit to go through all three. The highlight was Jessen Paulin winning the wheelbarrow at 2200 lbs with a young kid on it too. Next was max log press. This was won by Scott Cummine hitting a 390 log, damn impressive. Overall Cristian Savoie won the show, proving to still be Canada's strongest man. The thing is Scott Cummine, JF Caron, and Jacki Ouellet all showed that they could steal that title with one slip up.
It was a fun two days to be part of. I took tons of pics and can be seen in the links below.
osm 2011
NASM 2011
Thursday, 16 June 2011
just not feeling it tonight
Just feeling like crap. Drained I guess.
June 16th
Warmup
High pulls
85 x 5
135 x 5
205 x 4
255 x 3,1
Deadlifts
275 x 5
315 x 5
360 x 3,3,3,3,3,3,7 All were full stop and reset reps.
405 x 1
455 x 1
475 x 1
SSB squats
155 x 10
155 plus 40 lbs of chains x 10
155 plus 100 lbs of chains x 10,8
Drained
trap bar shrugs
130 x 20
220 x 15,12,10
two sets with the grappler for the obliques
Reverse hyper
30 lbs x 10,10
Just wasn't feeling it today
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Here comes the pain
Two days of not logging my training.
Hit a solid eight reps on 315 leaving a bunch in the tank. The real good thing there was the fact that they were all crisp fast reps. Form was dead on and they felt damn good.
After busting my ass, I came home to have to move one of the atlas stones I am selling over to someone else's house. While getting into my car, I tweaked my right shoulder. It's been hurting ever since, and clicking... as if it isn't in the socket correctly. Fuck balls.
Today Was overhead with the log. I took it "easy" and only hit the required reps. Kept it light afterwards. Everything is progressing well but I am off to the chiropractor about my shoulder tomorrow. Hopefully all goes well, today just was a drain on me.
Hit a solid eight reps on 315 leaving a bunch in the tank. The real good thing there was the fact that they were all crisp fast reps. Form was dead on and they felt damn good.
After busting my ass, I came home to have to move one of the atlas stones I am selling over to someone else's house. While getting into my car, I tweaked my right shoulder. It's been hurting ever since, and clicking... as if it isn't in the socket correctly. Fuck balls.
Today Was overhead with the log. I took it "easy" and only hit the required reps. Kept it light afterwards. Everything is progressing well but I am off to the chiropractor about my shoulder tomorrow. Hopefully all goes well, today just was a drain on me.
Thursday, 9 June 2011
No rest for the wicked
Feeling pretty mangled from yesterday, still gave it a good kick in the junk.
June 9th
Warm up
Plyo push ups
BW x 3,4,5
Football bar bench
bar x 10
125 x 5
150 x 3
170 x 2
185 x 1
200 x 1
210 x 8 Surprised at this as my back was fried from deadlifting yesterday.
DB rows
85 x 10 feeling it in my back, kept it light
100 x 10
105 x 10
110 x 10
Straps on
110 x 20
DB seated overhead press
45 x 12
55 x 12
60 x 10 Again, kept it light.
Seated rows
160 x 10
185 x 10
200 x 10
Band tricep extensions x 15,12
DB hammer curls 30 lbs x 20,15
Prowler with 180 lbs for 50' x 8 (all high handles except one)
Stretch and home
June 9th
Warm up
Plyo push ups
BW x 3,4,5
Football bar bench
bar x 10
125 x 5
150 x 3
170 x 2
185 x 1
200 x 1
210 x 8 Surprised at this as my back was fried from deadlifting yesterday.
DB rows
85 x 10 feeling it in my back, kept it light
100 x 10
105 x 10
110 x 10
Straps on
110 x 20
DB seated overhead press
45 x 12
55 x 12
60 x 10 Again, kept it light.
Seated rows
160 x 10
185 x 10
200 x 10
Band tricep extensions x 15,12
DB hammer curls 30 lbs x 20,15
Prowler with 180 lbs for 50' x 8 (all high handles except one)
Stretch and home
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)