Good things come in 3s
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Man of Honour
Hnnnngggg
Wednesday
Bench
5x3x130 - really solid with long pauses
1x5x130 (a plus set with no spotters isn't fun)
1x130 - running through comp commands in my head
OHP
4x10x45
Cable Row x billions
Band pullaparts x trillions
Rolling out my infraspinatus...it burns...
Bench
5x3x130 - really solid with long pauses
1x5x130 (a plus set with no spotters isn't fun)
1x130 - running through comp commands in my head
OHP
4x10x45
Cable Row x billions
Band pullaparts x trillions
Rolling out my infraspinatus...it burns...
Getting behind in my logging. Too much work and training!
Thursday 4th Feb
Pause sumo deads with hook grip - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBaJHq2lkQF/?taken-by=reiyushin
I hate them
Some squat positioning work and running over some cues I should be doing.
Saturday
Squat
5x3x252.5kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBc2S9KFkWn/?taken-by=reiyushin
Nice rep PB for sets
Bench
Doubles at 140kg and a bunch of close grip work. - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBdJ1FnlkZ9/?taken-by=reiyushin
Sunday 7th
Deads with full comp equipment
A few singles at 290kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBfV22oFkeJ/?taken-by=reiyushin
Monday
Spoto Press
4x4x125kg
CGBP times a billion
Tuesday 9th
Squats 8x3x247.5kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBk14kKlkW_/?taken-by=reiyushin
No spotters >.<
Wednesday
Bench
5x3x130
Thursday
Paused Sumo and speed sumo with 220kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBqNG1oFkQ-/?taken-by=reiyushin
Saturday
Squats
6x2x261kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBu9HGelkYF/?taken-by=reiyushin
Spotters had to go after the 6th set so called it there.
Bench
3x1x150
6x130
8x120
4s pause bench
5x120
3x130
2x140
Sunday
Wasn't in a pretty state post squats
Deadlift
1x305kg - PB - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBxJAAllkdl/?taken-by=reiyushin
Hit some back off sets and the usual Sunday circuit
Thursday 4th Feb
Pause sumo deads with hook grip - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBaJHq2lkQF/?taken-by=reiyushin
I hate them
Some squat positioning work and running over some cues I should be doing.
Saturday
Squat
5x3x252.5kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBc2S9KFkWn/?taken-by=reiyushin
Nice rep PB for sets
Bench
Doubles at 140kg and a bunch of close grip work. - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBdJ1FnlkZ9/?taken-by=reiyushin
Sunday 7th
Deads with full comp equipment
A few singles at 290kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBfV22oFkeJ/?taken-by=reiyushin
Monday
Spoto Press
4x4x125kg
CGBP times a billion
Tuesday 9th
Squats 8x3x247.5kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBk14kKlkW_/?taken-by=reiyushin
No spotters >.<
Wednesday
Bench
5x3x130
Thursday
Paused Sumo and speed sumo with 220kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBqNG1oFkQ-/?taken-by=reiyushin
Saturday
Squats
6x2x261kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBu9HGelkYF/?taken-by=reiyushin
Spotters had to go after the 6th set so called it there.
Bench
3x1x150
6x130
8x120
4s pause bench
5x120
3x130
2x140
Sunday
Wasn't in a pretty state post squats
Deadlift
1x305kg - PB - https://www.instagram.com/p/BBxJAAllkdl/?taken-by=reiyushin
Hit some back off sets and the usual Sunday circuit
Soldato
Saw your 305 yesterday, you strong handsome bar steward.
Thursday was hitting some deadlift positions and visualising good pulling on comp day.
Saturday
Squats
4x2x266kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BCAxKDJlkfT/?taken-by=reiyushin
That's the last heavy squat session done
Bench
3x140
1x150
5x1x155
CGBP
5x5x120kg
99% of the work is now done, got DL openers today then a decent bench session on Monday then it's simply keeping myself moving the rest of the week.
Hoping for the following on comp day:
Squat: 260/275/285
Bench: 140/150/160
Deadlift: 275/290/3XX - leaving that last attempt in the air as I'll attempt whatever I have to in order to secure the win.
Up against tough competition but it's for a spot at IPF worlds in Texas this year so I really have to be on my A game.
Saturday
Squats
4x2x266kg - https://www.instagram.com/p/BCAxKDJlkfT/?taken-by=reiyushin
That's the last heavy squat session done
Bench
3x140
1x150
5x1x155
CGBP
5x5x120kg
99% of the work is now done, got DL openers today then a decent bench session on Monday then it's simply keeping myself moving the rest of the week.
Hoping for the following on comp day:
Squat: 260/275/285
Bench: 140/150/160
Deadlift: 275/290/3XX - leaving that last attempt in the air as I'll attempt whatever I have to in order to secure the win.
Up against tough competition but it's for a spot at IPF worlds in Texas this year so I really have to be on my A game.
Man of Honour
Good speed and depth dude - inspiring!
Soldato
Really looking forward to this mate, rooting for you from this side of the pond. Make sure you get all those lifts up on Instagram!
Cheers gents
Last 2 working sessions done
Sunday
Deadlifts
3x1x275 - No fuss, going to be my opener.
Monday
Bench all paused ofc
3x140
3x150 - Equal PB
2x160 - PB this was going to be my 3rd, likely going to revise it upwards after this
4x4x140
Last 2 working sessions done
Sunday
Deadlifts
3x1x275 - No fuss, going to be my opener.
Monday
Bench all paused ofc
3x140
3x150 - Equal PB
2x160 - PB
this was going to be my 3rd, likely going to revise it upwards after this 4x4x140
Man of Honour
Absolute beast!
My targets are 10% below some of yours but I'm only 7% lighter!
My targets are 10% below some of yours but I'm only 7% lighter!
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Been following the thread, good luck on Sunday!
TL;DR - Meet went good, here's a video of the 3rd lifts - https://www.instagram.com/p/BCXQTClFkaW/?taken-by=reiyushin
Meet Prep
It had been a while since I had competed, I spent the majority of 2015 creating my own program and testing/refining the iterations. This meet was the final test for the program and it passed with flying colours.
Rest Week
This week was horrendous, On the Wednesday I aggravated an old lumbar issue and spent as much time as I could trying to get my back to release and relax. I took more painkillers in 2 days than I have in 10 years. Anti-inflammatories, tiger balm, lots of lying down and some gentle stretching got it down to a manageable level for comp day.
Squat
Warm-ups went well enough but I revised my opener down to 255kg to be sure.
1st: 255kg - Slightly out of position but fast. 3 whites.
2nd: 275kg - Position was much improved. 3 whites for a 5kg PR.
3rd: 285kg - Solid squat and pretty fast. 3 whites for a 15kg PR and an Irish record.
Possibly had 5-10kg more on squats but over the moon to land the 285.
Bench
1st: 145kg - No muss, no fuss, 3 whites
2nd: 155kg - Fast and solid but felt heavy and my back was nagging me, 3 whites.
3rd: 162.5kg - Revised this down from 165kg as my back was pinching me but got this. 3 whites. PR.
Might have had 2.5kg more on this...maybe.
Deadlift
1st: 275kg - Comp PR for me, no problems with the back...thank you sumo gods. 3 whites.
2nd: 290kg - 3 Whites, comp PR.
3rd: 300kg - Had wanted to push this much harder but didn't want to risk the back. Crushed this weight. 3 whites. Comp PR.
Not a clue what more I had in the tank on this.
Results
747.5kg Took 1st in the 105kg class and secured my spot on the Irish national squad heading to Texas
Going Forward
Taking this week off from any serious training, hitting some light work and positional work. Spending 4-6 weeks on an off season block, working on some weak points. After that it's an 9-11 week block to take me to worlds, I'm rather outmatched going in, I've got nothing to lose and everything to gain. I'll be doing my best to make a dent.
Meet Prep
It had been a while since I had competed, I spent the majority of 2015 creating my own program and testing/refining the iterations. This meet was the final test for the program and it passed with flying colours.
Rest Week
This week was horrendous, On the Wednesday I aggravated an old lumbar issue and spent as much time as I could trying to get my back to release and relax. I took more painkillers in 2 days than I have in 10 years. Anti-inflammatories, tiger balm, lots of lying down and some gentle stretching got it down to a manageable level for comp day.
Squat
Warm-ups went well enough but I revised my opener down to 255kg to be sure.
1st: 255kg - Slightly out of position but fast. 3 whites.
2nd: 275kg - Position was much improved. 3 whites for a 5kg PR.
3rd: 285kg - Solid squat and pretty fast. 3 whites for a 15kg PR and an Irish record.
Possibly had 5-10kg more on squats but over the moon to land the 285.
Bench
1st: 145kg - No muss, no fuss, 3 whites
2nd: 155kg - Fast and solid but felt heavy and my back was nagging me, 3 whites.
3rd: 162.5kg - Revised this down from 165kg as my back was pinching me but got this. 3 whites. PR.
Might have had 2.5kg more on this...maybe.
Deadlift
1st: 275kg - Comp PR for me, no problems with the back...thank you sumo gods. 3 whites.
2nd: 290kg - 3 Whites, comp PR.
3rd: 300kg - Had wanted to push this much harder but didn't want to risk the back. Crushed this weight. 3 whites. Comp PR.
Not a clue what more I had in the tank on this.
Results
747.5kg Took 1st in the 105kg class and secured my spot on the Irish national squad heading to Texas
Going Forward
Taking this week off from any serious training, hitting some light work and positional work. Spending 4-6 weeks on an off season block, working on some weak points. After that it's an 9-11 week block to take me to worlds, I'm rather outmatched going in, I've got nothing to lose and everything to gain. I'll be doing my best to make a dent.
Man of Honour
Nice work mate sounds like it couldn't really have gone much better! Even more impressive that you were keeping some in the tank due to your back.