Morba's log - A mans love of coffee and cake mmm

[Morba]

Hoping to compete around the country a bit more next year

You have made the same point many have made though, cornwall is some distance even for me in Bristol, let alone people who aren't in the south west region!
On a cold winter weekend, out of holiday season it will be interesting to see how many enter.
On a plus note, its outside the main shopping plaza, so should have a half decent passing of people who might get interested

 

[Freefaller]

I'd motivate you so hard - your test will triple.

 

[Morba]

I'd motivate you so hard - your test will triple.

Would be better than not finishing myself off before a workout!!

 

[mrthingyx]

Is that your secret?

Hmmm... will petition the local gym to change the reading material.

 

[Morba]

I said it a long time ago and in recent times its been shown to be true
Hell someone even has a quote of me saying it in their sig, or used to lol

And people thought I was mad

Seriously though, I don't do that, but it does peak test levels lol


http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto...?shareToken=3978df9389fd4a7d770b007277849e08#

 

[mrthingyx]

Speaking to the choir.

Influence of pr0n on gym gains was something I wanted to study at University during my Sports Science degree, but was denied the opportunity.

Is this why you keep worrying about tearing the skin on your palms and fingers?

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Next comp is currently tagged as an inters comp, but looking to enter to give the people a hard as its out in the open in middle of november in cornwall.

If you let me know the date I'll happily come along to support you

Edit: Still the 18th?

 

[Morba]

If you let me know the date I'll happily come along to support you

Edit: Still the 18th?

Excellent
Yeah 18th, centre of Truro

Good thing about this one is im putting no pressure on myself as I know this is a step up to early so going for experience and fun

 

[Morba]

Like father like son...

Got home and he wanted to lift something so showed me what he gets told off for doing

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Excellent
Yeah 18th, centre of Truro

Good thing about this one is im putting no pressure on myself as I know this is a step up to early so going for experience and fun

Truro's only 20 minutes away from me

Read on SB they were looking to stage it in the hospital car park?

Edit: Found it, The Piazza.

 

[Morba]

Yeah, looks good from the pics I've seen of the area it might be

 

[Pigeon_Killer]

Yep. One side has got Marks and Spencers, a Weatherspoons and a few other shops and the other has got bakeries, pubs and a fish market. Basically, if you get hungry you won't have far to walk to find food

 

[Freefaller]

Looks like Master Woodruff is doing well already!

 

[Morba]

Yep. One side has got Marks and Spencers, a Weatherspoons and a few other shops and the other has got bakeries, pubs and a fish market. Basically, if you get hungry you won't have far to walk to find food

Perfect!
Though I've been gorging on sweets (we've got a bookers account for our 'gym') throughout comps lol

 

[Morba]

Looks like Master Woodruff is doing well already!

He loves it, came to a comp with me on Sunday (the other 3 in my gym were competing, Laurence Shalaei called me a pussy for not taking part lol) and was getting right in the mix.
The official tog took a great pic of him chalking his hands hehe. He was carrying the block of chalk (in the bag) for them in the arena

http://johnwhitemedia.co.uk/p413508265/e4548e248

 

[Delvis]

Subscribed

 

[tom_e]

Legend, we used to have a strong man living in my street when I was young. I've completely forgotten his name but I'm pretty sure he's dead now He used to get all of us kids to stand on his yoke as weight

 

[Morba]

Ah the weekend, events training
This is always the 'fun' part of training

Today just 2 of us, normally this would mean a crap session lacking in motivation, throw in a cold Sunday early morning and things generally take a dip..... Except for today!

Log one motions - essentially lap the log then drive it overhead from the lap, rather than cleaning to chest then pressing it.

70kg warmups
80kg x a few singles
90kg x2 (PB, previously only done this for 1)
95kg x 2 singles - PB woo
100kg x 2 fails. So close.
97.5kg x1 PB!!
100 is only 2.5kg more ffs come on!!
100kg x1 ROAR PB

Block press - yes the one from the vid at start of page. Not touched this since then. Still scared of it.
Clean is easy, floor to chest rather than lap now, quick and saving energy. Press still scares the **** out of me. I get it above me head in a position I should easily be able to press..... but can't. Scared, can't put head through.
1 rep. Bad times, not happy.

Loading to high platforms then unloading to start point.
Kegs: 90kg, 100kg, 120kg - all 4-5 metres from platform.

2 runs of this, the unloading is harder than the loading lol.
Awesome for cardio this, and bruising the arms!

atlas stone shouldering - 80kg atlas stone, get it onto your shoulder and look like a god.
3 reps straight out then 1 for 1 with the other person.
8 or 9 reps in total, another cardio killer lol.
This is simply badass, forget wood chops on a cable machine, stone shouldering is great for hips, back and core

Home for subway (steak and cheese foot long with extra cheese) and a gingerbread costa

 

[Chong Warrior]

Those log lift's look seriously impressive mate!

 

[icecold]

Merely the concept of a one motion log blows my mind.

Solid work mate.