Blonde will make you STRONG

[Marky147]

My PT was out of commission on Mon/Tues, so did a fullbody on Thursday and suitably aching today.

Still weighing in ~220, which is good with no MFP action going on, either.

Looking like my 4 weeks in Vegas is going by the wayside, which could be hazardous for the weight, as I always lose weight over there.

Will just try not to do too much damage before January, and maybe see if I can get under 200 for summer again.

[BangBang]

My PT was out of commission on Mon/Tues, so did a fullbody on Thursday and suitably aching today.

Still weighing in ~220, which is good with no MFP action going on, either.

Looking like my 4 weeks in Vegas is going by the wayside, which could be hazardous for the weight, as I always lose weight over there.

Will just try not to do too much damage before January, and maybe see if I can get under 200 for summer again.

Good going pal... Sounds like you’re putting the work in.
Full body is difficult agreed...

What does MFP stand for?

[Marky147]

My PT was out of commission on Mon/Tues, so did a fullbody on Thursday and suitably aching today.

Still weighing in ~220, which is good with no MFP action going on, either.

Looking like my 4 weeks in Vegas is going by the wayside, which could be hazardous for the weight, as I always lose weight over there.

Will just try not to do too much damage before January, and maybe see if I can get under 200 for summer again.

Good going pal... Sounds like you’re putting the work in.
Full body is difficult agreed...

What does MFP stand for?

Been sporadic at best, this year. Not piling on tonnes of weight during a most of year lockdown is the best result

Just an app (MyFitnessPal) I use, when I'm actually trying to shift some timber and counting all my macros.

[iRaise]

How are

@marky
@Dean
@Harvey getting on?

Some nice numbers to finish the week, 2x10 Squats at a 100 which I think is a lifetime PB. DLs 2x3 180, kinda annoying because I thought I would get 5 on one of the sets, which would have been a lifetime PB. Back home for a few weeks whilst we change flat (lockdown depending) and the bars are so poor at the Pure here, so maybe it was that but there wasn't a 4th on any set. I wanted to peak at 180 for then start to drop back down and just tighten up the movement with pauses and speed reps mixed in with 8+ sets.

OHP was 55 for , so hoping to move to the 60. Bench 3x8s at 87.5. I think if I got that at 90 that would also be a lifetime PB.

So mental to think A) I can do lifetime PBs post haemorrhage B) do them just after 2 years and C) do them after a 4 month break due to lockdown. Kinda wipes out any nerves for this upcoming lockdown, but the frustration is still there. Really zoning in on multiple 200 on the DL now, and multiple 140s on the squat. Both are still a long way away, but feel a lot more realistic than this time last year.

[the sicilian]

First session back today after Covid lay-off.. was very tough strength remains but fitness has fallen off

[Marky147]

First session back today after Covid lay-off.. was very tough strength remains but fitness has fallen off

Hopefully that doesn't last too long.

Lad on 2p2 had it, and without checking, I think he was into his running etc.

Had it months ago, and last time someone asked he was still struggling to get back to it.

Had it worse than you, though. Think his coughs must have been bad, as he managed to herniat his rib, or whatever the medical term is

[BangBang]

How are

@marky
@Dean
@Harvey getting on?

Some nice numbers to finish the week, 2x10 Squats at a 100 which I think is a lifetime PB. DLs 2x3 180, kinda annoying because I thought I would get 5 on one of the sets, which would have been a lifetime PB. Back home for a few weeks whilst we change flat (lockdown depending) and the bars are so poor at the Pure here, so maybe it was that but there wasn't a 4th on any set. I wanted to peak at 180 for then start to drop back down and just tighten up the movement with pauses and speed reps mixed in with 8+ sets.

OHP was 55 for , so hoping to move to the 60. Bench 3x8s at 87.5. I think if I got that at 90 that would also be a lifetime PB.

So mental to think A) I can do lifetime PBs post haemorrhage B) do them just after 2 years and C) do them after a 4 month break due to lockdown. Kinda wipes out any nerves for this upcoming lockdown, but the frustration is still there. Really zoning in on multiple 200 on the DL now, and multiple 140s on the squat. Both are still a long way away, but feel a lot more realistic than this time last year.

That’s some good going especially post op. 200 DL is massive that bar bend is a good feeling. Sounds like you’re hitting it hard.. Annoyingly lockdown will now put a holt on progress for us all.


How’s Ledders doing?

[BangBang]

First session back today after Covid lay-off.. was very tough strength remains but fitness has fallen off

Absolute machine... ✊🏽💪🏽

[BangBang]

Breakfast - 2 scoops porridge, celery, large carrot, half banana, bag spinach
Supps - Creatine
Preworkout - Blood & Guts

Doing full body compounds for the next few days until gyms close
Long warm up, some yoga stretching and onto squats

Squat
10 x 60kg
5 x 80KG
5 x 100kg
5 x 120kg
5 x 140kg

Deadlift
5 x 60, 5 x 100, 3 x 140, 3 x 180, 3 x 220, 3 x 240

Bench
Bar, 10 x 60, 10 x 80, 5 x 100, 5 x 120, 5 x 130, 3 x 140, 2 x 150, 1 rep 160kg which is a PB

Cleans. I don’t think weight makes a difference with cleans, did 5 sets going up to 60kg I didn’t want to tax my forearms before shoulders.

OHP
Bar, 10 x 60kg, 5 x 70, 5 x 80, 5 x 90, 5 x 100kg

Went onto dumbbells mixing shoulder press and incline, starting on the 32kg dumbbells moving up to the 40’s

Row - used the 40’s for 4 sets of rows. Went onto pull downs not sure how heavy But was less then my bodyweight.

A few other accessories and finished up, the gym had an offer on protein £1 for a large bottle and being indian and a mizer I brought one and ended up running to the bathroom when I got home. Damn lactose intolerance.

Had some Huel when I got in and 6 pieces of bacon, 3 sausages, 2 eggs and a can of spaghetti hoops tooped off with some left over garlic bread from last night and now I feel like going to sleep.

Really happy with my bench today. I had a PT spot me and told him to stand right back unless he saw me struggling I made myself believe that there was no one behind me and got it out (not easily) but nevertheless got it out without him touching the bar.

I’m not happy that the gyms are closing on Thursday but I am looking forward to smashing my 5k challenge and I think with the gyms closed and my missus wanting to run with me it’ll give me the motivation to improve.

How’s everyone getting on?

[EvilPie]

Nice work on the bench mate. 160kg is awesome especially after everything beforehand. How long are you in the gym for that lot? I'd be about a week

Saturday wasn't the best session. My mate was really de-motivated because of all the lockdown talk especially as he's really in to his 'squat every day' thing at the moment and thought it was going to be ruined.

Anyway we had a bit of a chat and we've realised that as we're both single and living alone we can form a bubble and keep training at my house. I'm going to manufacture a heavy duty rack so that he can keep doing his heavy squatting and also we'll be able to do heavy bench.

Just in the process of designing the thing and procuring the bits...... Busy day at work......

[EvilPie]

Breakfast - 2 scoops porridge, celery, large carrot, half banana, bag spinach
Supps - Creatine
Preworkout - Blood & Guts

Had some Huel when I got in and 6 pieces of bacon, 3 sausages, 2 eggs and a can of spaghetti hoops tooped off with some left over garlic bread from last night and now I feel like going to sleep.

How do you manage to stay alive? This is horrendous.

Imagine how well you'd do if you ate properly, got some sleep and worked on some technique.....

Your bench and deadlift would be well in to elite territory that's for sure. Clearly got some quality genetics going on to be able to move what you do despite all your efforts to sabotage yourself 

[BangBang]

Nice work on the bench mate. 160kg is awesome especially after everything beforehand. How long are you in the gym for that lot? I'd be about a week

Saturday wasn't the best session. My mate was really de-motivated because of all the lockdown talk especially as he's really in to his 'squat every day' thing at the moment and thought it was going to be ruined.

Anyway we had a bit of a chat and we've realised that as we're both single and living alone we can form a bubble and keep training at my house. I'm going to manufacture a heavy duty rack so that he can keep doing his heavy squatting and also we'll be able to do heavy bench.

Just in the process of designing the thing and procuring the bits...... Busy day at work......

Thanks pal. I actually did the bench ahead of the deadlift. Spent around an hour and a half in the gym. I take 1 minute between light weights and up to 3 minutes when it gets taxing.

😂😂 I agree about the diet part. It does improve whilst I’m cutting, usually February time when I start.

On a side note I did a really heavy deadlift a couple of years ago (not going to post the weight to many questions if I don’t post a video) but I burst a load of blood vessels in my face and even eyes.. I actually looked like I had something seriously wrong with me for a couple of weeks. I’ll send you guys a picture.

I’m actually looking forward to taking a month off, I’m going to do daily classes of Mindfit yoga online and get my running up to a higher standard.

[Marky147]

How are

@marky
@Dean
@Harvey getting on?

Some nice numbers to finish the week, 2x10 Squats at a 100 which I think is a lifetime PB. DLs 2x3 180, kinda annoying because I thought I would get 5 on one of the sets, which would have been a lifetime PB. Back home for a few weeks whilst we change flat (lockdown depending) and the bars are so poor at the Pure here, so maybe it was that but there wasn't a 4th on any set. I wanted to peak at 180 for then start to drop back down and just tighten up the movement with pauses and speed reps mixed in with 8+ sets.

OHP was 55 for , so hoping to move to the 60. Bench 3x8s at 87.5. I think if I got that at 90 that would also be a lifetime PB.

So mental to think A) I can do lifetime PBs post haemorrhage B) do them just after 2 years and C) do them after a 4 month break due to lockdown. Kinda wipes out any nerves for this upcoming lockdown, but the frustration is still there. Really zoning in on multiple 200 on the DL now, and multiple 140s on the squat. Both are still a long way away, but feel a lot more realistic than this time last year.

Savage work, Harvey, great stuff!

[EvilPie]

So mental to think A) I can do lifetime PBs post haemorrhage B) do them just after 2 years and C) do them after a 4 month break due to lockdown. Kinda wipes out any nerves for this upcoming lockdown, but the frustration is still there. Really zoning in on multiple 200 on the DL now, and multiple 140s on the squat. Both are still a long way away, but feel a lot more realistic than this time last year.

I was saying this to my mate on Saturday when he was really p**sed off about the pending lockdown.

4 weeks off is nothing. The last one we both missed nearly 5 months but then within 11 weeks we both hit 8RM PBs and were well on the way to 1RM PBs if we hadn't had the spotting police on our tails......

I think the break can do you a lot of good. Keeps things fresh that's for sure.

Awesome work with the squats and DLs mate. 140/200 not far off at all when we get back

[EvilPie]

Had my last shot at my incline bench challenge and hit 8 reps at 105kg. 80kg warm up felt tough so I did a couple at 100 to prime myself and they were really bad.

I almost stayed at 100kg for my working set because I felt so s**t but I stuck with the programme and managed to zone in and hit a pretty solid 8. Managed 12 and 10 at 90kg after that so really salvaged what could've been a miserable session. It's a shame to have to break this little run after only 3 weeks although my new rack at home may mean I can keep at it.

The parts are ordered, just got to build the thing now......