Powerlifting

[markos]

[markos]

[markos]

[markos]

[Trozzle]

Oh wow, Emma lifts! Went to high school with her lol.

Congrats to all those who took part!

[NickR33]

lol I look so tiny compared to those monsters

on a plus note, even though I didn't hit my target total I feel really good today... no niggles, a bit sore but that's it... mustn't be lifting enough weight!

Congratulations Markos, you put on a hell of a show

[NickR33]

220kg deadlift video

Edited November 12, 2012 by NickR33

[TTT]

Looked easier than mine...

Looks like you're going to get ahead of me on deads and bench..

Squats will fix this..

[NickR33]

but I don't have an injured back

yeah was okay off the floor but I think I have to work on the lock out... I got red lights on my 2nd attempt for bent knees... I was wondering why it was taking so long for the down command, I thought I was all locked out... the above was my third lift and I only got two whites so definitely have some work to do

my bench is pretty average... I don't really enjoy it, it's a bit of a bore to train

I've worked really hard at squatting as it's a bit of a weakness so pretty happy with the progress... even though I won't be setting records any time soon;)

what's your PB squat? can you train it okay with your back issues?

[NickR33]

This guy's a beast... WELL over triple body weight deadlift

[TTT]

Squat PB is 185 without wraps and 190 with wraps....

I've got a long road back for my back I reckon.

Currently doing sets of 8 for squats and 5s for deads.

Doing all deads off my 10kg plates so it's from a deficit.

squats are currently lighter than when I started training for powerlifting.

it's frustrating but not as much as lying on the floor in pain for days, then walking like a cripple for weeks.

[NickR33]

yeah I hear ya... back injuries suck as they're almost impossible to train around... like when you get an epic back pump in the gym and you can't even lay on a bench and press!

what's the wisdom regarding doing deads from a deficit... increased ROM for rehab?

[TTT]

Makes them harder.. lol

If I get stronger from a deficit, then regular deadlift will be easier as it will start higher.

I don't have much speed off the floor cause I end up injured when I try to move faster.

So if I get stronger from a deeper position, then it will make me stronger through the whole range.

[SRS13]

On the 1RM, what is a good way to test that out? ie after you have stretched, warmed up etc how many sets, what weights should you do before you try and hit the 1RM or doesnt it matter?

I tried bench on Monday but I 'think' I did too many sets first?

60x12

80x10

100x6

110x4

120x1 - this was the 1RM effort - spoilt by a spotter who jumped in at the first sight of struggle, despite being told not to!

Cheers.

[TTT]

each person is different.

but I would have gone

bar x 20

40x10

60x8

80x5

100x2

110x1

120x1

then you might not have struggled with the 120 and even gone for 125.

You want to warm up and get a little stretch going but not do working sets if that makes sense.

[SRS13]

Yeah that makes more sense.

I did too many reps at the higher weights which took it out of me.

Thanks.

[markos]

120kg is a good bench anyway mate, well done

Singles from 100kg is best

[NickR33]

so is 110 x 4... I can barely double 110

just make sure your touching bar to chest... the amount of high benching I see is almost equal to the amount of high squatting

bloody bench press... I have to do it multiple times a week for even the tiniest gain... sick of it!

[SRS13]

Thanks.

They are definitely touching the chest.... actually maybe the last 2 of the 110 might have been a bee's dick above (didnt have a spotter for that).

The 120kg I even planned to pause at the bottom for a split sec but it was too heavy so lifted as soon as it touched.

Will give it a crack next week with singles above 100kg and see how I go.

Wont mention my squat efforts...

Edited November 14, 2012 by SRS13

[TTT]

bloody bench press... I have to do it multiple times a week for even the tiniest gain... sick of it!

we are so alike... even down to the hair style