Aidan's Training Log (just weak strongman) - Page 67

He just meant that you usually do many more exercises (10), for more sets (5) and more reps in each set (15) than I did, and basically calling me a pussy. I think.

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08-05-2014 , 05:41 PM

#1652

The Yugoslavian

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I've always thought it was that notation too, loco. I think this has come up in the LC thread and somehow a couple guys do it differently. But the way they log in their logs somehow doesn't cause confusion. I dno.

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08-05-2014 , 05:47 PM

#1653

Montecore

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reps go next to the weight regardless; sets first is clearly superior, but weight first is fine too

/asptarding

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08-05-2014 , 06:01 PM

#1654

loco

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Originally Posted by saw7988

What are you talking about loco? Not bashing Aidan's training by any means, but that looks like a pretty simple 3x3x8. You're the one who does workouts consisting of about 10x5x15.

(#exercises x S x R).

Okay I see what you mean.

I got confused about the exercisesxSxR notation you used.

But yes SAW pretty much making a good point.

But my original point remains

4x8 squats
3x8 sumo

In the same workout is facking hard. If you do this in the same workout, you are going to feel like you are going to die. I know I do, so the Kiwi must have decent cardio if he just responds "it was alright." He is not going to die.

Plus he is using decent weights. I rarely see people logging stuff like that. Skeletor, Weasel, and Cha would die. Even at 60%.

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08-05-2014 , 06:11 PM

#1655

Weasel45

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Loco,

LOL. No offense to Aidan's workout but 4x8 @ 60% squats and 3x8 @60% for deads would be a joke

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08-05-2014 , 06:13 PM

#1656

Aidan

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**** All Y'all

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08-05-2014 , 06:40 PM

#1657

loco

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel45

Loco,

LOL. No offense to Aidan's workout but 4x8 @ 60% squats and 3x8 @60% for deads would be a joke

I don't think it would be a joke but yeah I believe you, you are an animal.

I have done similar workouts and they were always awful cardio wise. Something wrong with me.

I should always do cardio/swings even when I am bulking/strength training to avoid this. But who can travel with a kettlebell, lol. Or who can go to the gym 6x a week.

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08-05-2014 , 06:53 PM

#1658

saw7988

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Alrighty. Seems like this is all squared away now. Carry on.

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08-07-2014 , 04:51 AM

#1659

Aidan

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7th August: YMCA

3count Pause Bench Press:
80x3x4

Speed Bench:
60x3x8

Cable Triceps:
48x10x4

DB Pullovers:
20x10x4

Feel like my form is getting better on bench press. Still a bit patchy, but better.

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08-08-2014 , 10:44 PM

#1660

Aidan

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9th August: YMCA

Deadlift (belted, mix of DOH and hookgrips):
130x8x4

Front Squat (belted):
90x8x4

Face Pulls

Deadlift was death. Front squats felt quite good though, definitely much improved abdominal bracing which really helps with verticality and depth.

Last edited by Aidan; 08-08-2014 at 10:56 PM.

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08-08-2014 , 10:52 PM

#1661

loco

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4x8x242 front squat? Wat.

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08-08-2014 , 10:56 PM

#1662

Aidan

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Yeah, that's a mistake. It was only 90kg, backsquats earlier in the week were 110. Edit made.

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08-08-2014 , 10:59 PM

#1663

loco

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Still solid. I was about to turn my PEDS alarm on though.

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08-08-2014 , 11:09 PM

#1664

Melkerson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel45

Loco,

LOL. No offense to Aidan's workout but 4x8 @ 60% squats and 3x8 @60% for deads would be a joke

I'm forever stuck in jellydick territory, so I'm sure my opinion isn't worth much. But my impression was same as Weasel. So if it's not hard for jellydicks like me or IELs like Weasel, then it seems it ought to be easy for anyone.

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08-08-2014 , 11:12 PM

#1665

Aidan

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the **** did i do to deserve this?

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08-08-2014 , 11:32 PM

#1666

Melkerson

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Apologies for contributing to the tarding up of your log.

Also belated congrats on the meet results. Those were some beastly lifts. Still can't believe it's only a year after a torn achilles.

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08-09-2014 , 12:23 AM

#1667

Aidan

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It's cool, im just messing around. Log tarding >>>>>>>>> no log traffic

Thanks for the kind words. Rather than dwell on how strong I could have been with nine months of training and not injured, I think i've come back with a bunch of new insights from the opportunity to work on form at low weights which will have good long term benefits.

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08-11-2014 , 04:39 AM

#1668

Aidan

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11th August (YMCA)

Comp Bench Press:
72.5x8x4

Incline Bench (TnG):
60x8x4

Cable Row:
78x8x3

Lat Pulldown:
125x8x3

45 minutes to work out before closing, so did what I could. Felt ok, think my bench form is improving/locking in some of the small improvements ive made. Still a way to go.

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08-12-2014 , 05:05 AM

#1669

Aidan

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12th August (YMCA)

Squat w/ belt:
160x1
120x8x4

Sumo DL (no belt):
120x8x4

Ran out of time for more.

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08-12-2014 , 06:41 AM

#1670

Aidan

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putting this here to look at tomorrow

http://articles.elitefts.com/trainin...quat-is-wrong/

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08-14-2014 , 08:39 PM

#1671

Aidan

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15th August (YMCA)

Sumo DL:
Bunch of reps at 140kg

3count Pause Bench Press:
82.5x3x4

CGBP:
70x6x4

Front Squat:
60x5x5

Conditioning:
6 rounds of 8 30" box jumps and Farmer's Walk around gym with 30kg bag in each hand (50m?).

Team training starts next week, so looking forward to less time at the YMCA (**** 32mm bars). No idea if im sumoing right, should have a video up soon. Bench press and front squat form really improving though. Correct core activation is a wonder drug.

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08-14-2014 , 10:45 PM

#1672

Aidan

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hopefully this one works.

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08-15-2014 , 11:48 AM

#1673

HalfSlant

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2nd rep looked better than the first one on both sets.

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08-17-2014 , 06:58 PM

#1674

Aidan

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18th August: Week 1 Day 1 (GS)

Squat:
132.5x6x4

Sumo DL:
132.5x6x4

Front Squat:
80x6x4

Tough, as we kept rest breaks pretty short. Squats felt good, 6 rep DL sets suck for hook grip, and front squats were causing a great deal of lateral left knee pain, but I suspect it is due to a massive trigger point on the outside of my quad about two thirds away up - once i found it and rolled a bit it got better, but will have to start working on it properly. Ive been quite lax with my rolling lately, and it really has a bad impact.