Aidan's Training Log (just weak strongman) - Page 63

That guy is 198? that is crazy.

Pretty much perfect comp BP in that video. The angle on his descent and the press up is what I was referencing in the form check post. Pushing back on an angle versus pushing up. Tied with leg drive.

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07-07-2014 , 07:35 PM

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Aidan

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July 8: Week 3 Day 2 (GS)

Comp Squat:
177.5x2x3

Sumo DL:
160x2x3

Zercher Squat:
100x4x4

Tough day again, but I think the squats looked good. Walkout is improving and general approach is feeling pretty good. It is being suggested that I make a switch to sumo as my primary DL but I'll have to see about that, not sure I have the requisite hip mobility. Zercher squats were fun, a great lesson in ab bracing. Squat videos to come hopefully.

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07-08-2014 , 02:13 AM

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cha59

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on the bench setup

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07-08-2014 , 04:29 AM

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Aidan

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Videos from today came through:

For reference, 172.5kg doubles from last cycle:

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07-08-2014 , 10:30 AM

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HalfSlant

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Originally Posted by Aidan

It is being suggested that I make a switch to sumo as my primary DL ...

Spoiler:

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07-08-2014 , 10:35 AM

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downtown

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No wl to be seen. Switch to sumo.

gg, dark side has won.

Squats look good though.

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07-09-2014 , 10:44 PM

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Aidan

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July 10: Week 3 Day 3 (YMCA)

Bench Press:
Up to 100x1x3

Speed Bench:
60x3x7

OHP:
45x8x2

Cable Flies

Face Pulls

Mainly in to work on my bench press setup, particularly with respect to leg drive. I think it is getting better with not driving all the weight onto my feet but instead getting tight on the bench and then screwing the feet backwards. Not all reps were recorded as the cable row was being intermittently used.

Previous bench vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_HMXTvMj3U

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07-10-2014 , 12:54 AM

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Try to shove your heels and knees out a lot more.

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07-10-2014 , 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Aidan

It is being suggested that I make a switch to sumo as my primary DL

Whoa. Found these quotes regarding sumo

grunch: sumo, so doesnt count

The benefit of doing conventional is that it actually counts, whereas sumo does not.

That dude would absolutely say no to the conversion to sumo. Are you significantly weaker sumo??

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07-10-2014 , 03:01 AM

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Aidan

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Originally Posted by cha59

Try to shove your heels and knees out a lot more.

but that's as far as they go

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haha yeah, i definitely first thought of my vehemently anti-sumo stance. i think i'll keep it as a secondary lift for a while, but doubt i will make the switch. i find the lockout position awkward and unstable, and my groin mobility is ****e so it would take a lot of work for marginal return.

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07-10-2014 , 09:09 AM

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When you do it right, the outside of your hips/glutes will be extremely tight. If that's really as far as your heels can go out, you dont need your toes pointed that far out. Toes out takes tension away from the glutes/hips. You want to be as tight as possible there.

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07-10-2014 , 03:59 PM

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Yes, overall it felt much better in both my glutes and knee extensors. It seemed like i was actively keeping tight. Still need to work on it!

Thanks for all your help.

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07-10-2014 , 09:10 PM

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Its hard to get everything right. The guy who taught me said my setup sucks, and I'm sure it still does weeks later after working on it a lot. Its good to know where you have room for improvement though.

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07-10-2014 , 11:14 PM

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Aidan

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July 11th: Week 3 Day 4 (GS)

Deadlift:
180x2
185x2x2

Box Squat:
140x3x4

RDL:
80x5x4

180 was fairly easy so we upped the weight to 185, which was quite tough. Box squats were quite good but was pretty drained by RDL time and the weight was a bit low. Probably under-fed going in and will have to take better care going forward.

Started taking creatine monohydrate or whatever, so we'll see what that does to my weight and to the lifts. Singles next week. Two weeks until meet day.

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07-10-2014 , 11:15 PM

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The Yugoslavian

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Cha's setup sucks? Cute, that's cute.

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07-10-2014 , 11:17 PM

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Aidan

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It's all relative though. To mere mortals like you or I it looks infallible, to a 700lb bencher at <200 its a bit stink!

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07-11-2014 , 12:33 AM

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HalfSlant

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Waiting patiently for those sumo vids

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07-11-2014 , 02:40 AM

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I think you'll have to be real patient

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07-11-2014 , 11:20 PM

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July 12: Week 3 Day 5 (YMCA)

Pendlay Row:
65x8x4

Narrow Cable Row:
78x8x4

Lat Pulldown:
125x8x4

BB Curls:
30x6x3

Just a quickie. Off out for japanese food for dinner so thought it was prudent.

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07-12-2014 , 12:03 PM

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BPA234

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In what weight class are you going to compete?

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07-12-2014 , 05:09 PM

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Aidan

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Under 83kg

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07-14-2014 , 04:06 AM

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July 14th: Week 4 Day 1 (GS)

Comp Bench:
105x1
110x1
112.5x1 (PR)

CGBP:
80x4x4

105 was fast, will open with this at the meet. 110 was just ok, but 112.5 was better than that. I twitched my heel on 110 so I have to be aware that for the competition. I'm hopeful for 115kg at the meet.

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07-14-2014 , 11:42 PM

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Aidan

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July 15th: Week 4 Day 2 (GS)

Squat:
180x1
187.5x1
192.5x1

Zercher Squat:
100x3x4

Was cold in the warehouse this morning, took a while for everyone to get going. Plenty of reps with the bar and 60kg helped. Ive had a bit of a head cold the last few days which hasnt been good, but happy to tie my PR and hit the number for this cycle - even if it was a bit of a grind. Hopefully Im recovered by meet day.

Singles from last cycle are here.

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07-15-2014 , 12:27 AM

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loco

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How long is the pause on that 247.5? Is it a quick stop n go that you hope gets white lights? Or is your coach actually giving you the press command at the bottom?

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07-15-2014 , 12:47 AM

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Aidan

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The older guy guy giving the squat commands gave the press commands - he's an ipf referee and been in the iron game a while. Im guessing it was a legit pause, but it can still vary. I didnt have the camera so no video unfortunately.

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