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Soldato
170kg deads 8 reps 4 sets... this is going to be fun....
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That's some serious lifting mate, very best of luck.
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That's some serious lifting mate, very best of luck.
Soldato
170kg deads 8 reps 4 sets... this is going to be fun....
Should do 200+ for less reps ya beast
Caporegime
170kg deads 8 reps 4 sets... this is going to be fun....
Deads today for me also, looking forward to them
170kgx8x4 is hardcore though!Been disappointed recently by the amount of people not doing proper deadlifts in my gym. Using mostly back and boucing the weight off the floor. No one seems to want to rest the weight on the floor and lower their backsides back to the starting position after each rep.
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Soldato
Fuuuuuu failed 130kg DL again. 
Caporegime
How often do you go for 1RM?
Soldato
Not very really. I only did today because its my last day at this gym so before last week it was quite a while ago.
Man of Honour
I got bored of reps so did some chain work!
I was at my old gym Physical Culture (more info here: http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/general-conversation/80805-physical-culture-gym-putney.html) - or join their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/physical.culture
Lots of useful training tips also given, and no meatheads, just good natured guys (and some big mother****ers too!)
If anyone's in the SW of London, or not even in the SW, it's an awesome gym - they have chains, bench boards, tyres, bands, powerclean/strongman logs, axles, yokes - the works. Well worth visiting - ask for Chris, and tell him Will sent you
Anyway here are some pics from today's session:
180kg with chains
180kg with chains
200kg with chains
200kg with even more chains!
It's not a good sesh unless there's hardly any dryness left on your body, and your shins are bleeding!
Chains are nigh on makes no difference 10kg. All double over hand grip - 200kg is well within my grip range still
Such a great start to the day - time to go and meet oddjob for a few drinks in the sun!
I was at my old gym Physical Culture (more info here: http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/general-conversation/80805-physical-culture-gym-putney.html) - or join their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/physical.culture
Lots of useful training tips also given, and no meatheads, just good natured guys (and some big mother****ers too!)
If anyone's in the SW of London, or not even in the SW, it's an awesome gym - they have chains, bench boards, tyres, bands, powerclean/strongman logs, axles, yokes - the works. Well worth visiting - ask for Chris, and tell him Will sent you
Anyway here are some pics from today's session:
180kg with chains
180kg with chains
200kg with chains
200kg with even more chains!
It's not a good sesh unless there's hardly any dryness left on your body, and your shins are bleeding!
Chains are nigh on makes no difference 10kg. All double over hand grip - 200kg is well within my grip range still
Such a great start to the day - time to go and meet oddjob for a few drinks in the sun!
Looks like you had an awesome session, shame I couldn't make it down at that time. Do you have plans to visit next weekend?
Think i'll be heading down there today for about two, going to do some shoulders i think
I think it's difficult to not work up a sweat in there, it gets so hot and there is no movement of air, would be nice to throw those big doors open
Think i'll be heading down there today for about two, going to do some shoulders i think
I think it's difficult to not work up a sweat in there, it gets so hot and there is no movement of air, would be nice to throw those big doors open
Man of Honour
He has plans of removing the shed/garage and creating an annexe to the main room by the summer next year.
Just ask him to turn on the fans and he'll do it
I like working up a sweat - it's nice when it's hot!
Had a great sesh, sorry you couldn't make it down. Not sure about next weekend yet, don't want to take the mick out of Chris' kind offer to let me use the place for nothing! However, it would be good to have a sesh together, have someone to take "action" shots!!
Just ask him to turn on the fans and he'll do it
I like working up a sweat - it's nice when it's hot!
Had a great sesh, sorry you couldn't make it down. Not sure about next weekend yet, don't want to take the mick out of Chris' kind offer to let me use the place for nothing! However, it would be good to have a sesh together, have someone to take "action" shots!!
Sounds cool.
That will be good if he makes an annexe where the shed is, I wonder if he will finish of that Mustang that he's got out there atm. I was having a nose out the window yesterday and it looks like he's got a long way to go on it yet!
I haven't used the chains yet, I was thinking of adding them to my bench sometime to see how i go with them, they are very chunky.
I'm always amazed at the equipment he has in such a compact gym. The amount of fancy shaped bars is just astounding and he seesm to be building the strongman equipment too.
Anyway, i better go before i find something else to do instead of going to the gym
That will be good if he makes an annexe where the shed is, I wonder if he will finish of that Mustang that he's got out there atm. I was having a nose out the window yesterday and it looks like he's got a long way to go on it yet!
I haven't used the chains yet, I was thinking of adding them to my bench sometime to see how i go with them, they are very chunky.
I'm always amazed at the equipment he has in such a compact gym. The amount of fancy shaped bars is just astounding and he seesm to be building the strongman equipment too.
Anyway, i better go before i find something else to do instead of going to the gym
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Starting a new routine, just wanna see what you think. I dont need any rest days 
. Ultimately my legs are getting too big, my back and shoulders are lagging behind everything.
Monday – Squats and Arms
Tuesday – Back and Chest
Wednesday – Squats and Legs
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday – Squats and Arms
Saturday - Back and Chest
Sunday - Shoulders
The only thing i see missing is direct ab work, dont really wanna focus on that just now, and im sure i will miss some days due to football/plans and on those i could do abs anywhere.
. Ultimately my legs are getting too big, my back and shoulders are lagging behind everything.Monday – Squats and Arms
Tuesday – Back and Chest
Wednesday – Squats and Legs
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday – Squats and Arms
Saturday - Back and Chest
Sunday - Shoulders
The only thing i see missing is direct ab work, dont really wanna focus on that just now, and im sure i will miss some days due to football/plans and on those i could do abs anywhere.
Man of Honour
Your legs are getting too big so you want to do square 3 times a week?!
Caporegime
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Your legs are getting too big so you want to do square 3 times a week?!
yeah, i will be doing low weight, high reps, helps to burn fat and keep muscle.
Well im happy, get to ditch my packed gym for a brand new top of the range american style one, all for the same price.
Chuffed isn't the word
http://www.trurofitness.co.uk/index.php
Chuffed isn't the word
http://www.trurofitness.co.uk/index.php
Soldato
Turns out my local esporta hasnt been taken over by virgin active and has instead gone independant, joining with the golf club it was next to 
Really? I thought all of them were being taken over?
Soldato
All apart from this one
Guess that does mean its been taken over, but not by virgin anyways.
Guess that does mean its been taken over, but not by virgin anyways.
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