Tankweazel Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 It's the end of the competition year and this seems like a good time to start off. I had my best equipped competition ever, hitting 9/9 and taking all but one national record (pesky deadlift.) Everything was a personal best , with deadlift being 15kg above what I'd done at the worlds less than a month ago. Towards the end of this year I've found a program that leads me up to raw competitions perfectly and got into the swing of training effectively for equipped competitions. I've also beasted the GBPF year rankings and the all time rankings too. Time to start heading towards that all time number one spot. Main goals for 2015:Lifting at 52kg for IPF internationalsA medal (not a participation one) at an IPF internationalQualify for British Weightlifting ChampionshipsGet at least 30 points towards my judo 2nd DanHere I will be recording training and tasty meals that feel like cheat meal but are actually going to help keep me at 52kg. 2 Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
The Most Loathed Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Is that a 2X bench and 3x+ deadlift I see there? Nice work! Quote You can't spell Slaughter without laughter Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 Is that a 2X bench and 3x+ deadlift I see there? Nice work! 3x+ on deadlift but not quite on bench press. I stayed in the 57s untill the end of the year. It's equipped any way, so doesn't count to some people.Tuesday Training: Squat:3 @120kg5 @90kg2x5 @95kg Bench Press (paused 1st rep):3 @75kg5 @60kg2x5 @65kg Hang Snatch:5x3 @35kg Assistance:Dumbbell Rows, Overhead Lunges and various ankle/ hip mobility work.Supposed to be easing back in and I'm shocked by the kind of weights that are now in the main trainign cycle instead of peaking for competition. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 And there was the realisation tonight that I'm not in any kind of condition to compete in the judo Scottish Open. However, it's in January so I've got time to fix that. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thursday (light deadlift assistance):Clean & Jerk: 5x3 @53kgSnatch Grip Deadlift: 3x5 @65kgPaused Front Squat: 5x5 @65kgLat Pull Down: 5x10 @35kg "You're like a wet noodle untill you get some weight on the bar" Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Back to stalkings. Quote Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Trying out the Magnusson/Ortmayer Deadlift routine because a) my uq deadlift has been poop the past year the intensity looks about right compared to others and c) I really want those end numbers to be real.Deadlift: 4x4 @110kg, 2x2 @122.5kgBarbell Glute Bridge: 5x10 @90kgOHP: 12 @25kg, 8 @30kg, 5 @33kg, 3 @35kgJerk: 5x3 @48kgAssistance: planks & renegade rowsAnd I have to get back under 54kg in seven weeks for the Judo Scottish Open. The last 2 can come off as water weight as it's a night before weigh in but they'll spot check people to make sure they're within 5% of their weight class on the day. Also got busted trying to sand bag in a Gracie Bara gym. I figure any extra time on the mat will do me good, so going to try and get down there at lunch times. They know I'm not a proper white belt 1 Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Important things first, where did you get those leggings? Your easy doubles are pretty much my max... I really need to get that sorted before April. What do you mean about you want the numbers to be real? What are you weighing in at at the moment? You're not that far off 54kg? Quote Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Important things first, where did you get those leggings? Your easy doubles are pretty much my max... I really need to get that sorted before April. What do you mean about you want the numbers to be real? What are you weighing in at at the moment? You're not that far off 54kg?My sort of step mum got them for me in the kids section at Asda. Basically the end of the program goes to doubles over my best 1rm. So we'll see when we get there.I'm still at 55.9kg, it'll start dropping soon but I don't like the whole big chocolate holiday being in the way. I have to keep giving away sweets as I'm getting them as congratulations presents. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
SpecialSundae Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 I have a slight addiction to unusual leggings. Slightly in love with Sweaty Betty ones, though. (Expensive addiction but they survive everything I throw at them.) How long's the programme? Quote Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 It's 12 weeks, the europeans is 16 weeks, but that's 4 weeks of maintenance I can do.I get cheapish leggings since they'll see a lot of wear and tear due to cycling in the rain... like today. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
Muscle Professor Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Looking strong in here. You gotta love the planks & renegade rows. Quote -The Muscle Professor- OtherWorldIron.com Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself. -Rumi- Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 Aww Yiss. Woke up this morning to find out I'm now moved from TDT's sponsored athletes to their Elite Athletes.(Lol, I'm an elite athlete.) Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
The Most Loathed Posted December 7, 2014 Report Share Posted December 7, 2014 it was the leggings that made the difference.congratulations! Quote You can't spell Slaughter without laughter Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Monday:Squat: 3@120kg, 3x5 @95kg (supposed to be 3 @ 9RPE and 3x5 @ 8RPE but still feeling out where I should be on the higher reps)Bench - first rep paused: 3@77.5kg, 5@65kg, 2x5@67.5kgSnatch 5x3 @43kgAssistance: dumbbell rows and lunges. Tuesday (no footage, forgot my phone):Clean & Jerk: 5x3 @54kgSnatch Grip Dealift: 3x5 @65kg - starting to get the shrug at the top now for high pullsPaused Fron Squat: 3x5 @ 67.5kgAssistance: Super set of inverted rows & push ups, super set of lat pull downs & barbell roll out.The men folk are mad that I'm exceeding their un met record standards at 59kg, and I discovered the hidden chocolate. The chocolate has to be re hidden. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
Brawlrus Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Damn, I am jealous of that setup. I can't bend nearly that far. I suppose my bench wouldn't suck if I worked on that a bit...oh, and actually benched more often... Quote I am the Brawlus, goo goo, g'joob. Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Damn, I am jealous of that setup. I can't bend nearly that far. I suppose my bench wouldn't suck if I worked on that a bit...oh, and actually benched more often...I've always had the mobility for it. You should see the problems I get from too much mobility.Got to sandbag at BJJ during lunch today. There were some upset and armlocked white belts and an impressed purple belt. Huzza for kata ha jime and juji gatame. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
AngelaTheGeek Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Well hello there! I see that you have some snatches in your workouts... Do you compete in both sports? Quote 90+ Masters Weightlifter Current Lift PRs Snatch: 93kg/205lb // Clean and Jerk: 113kg/248lb // Back Squat: 170kg/375lb Spoiler 2016 USAW Senior Nationals - 6th place 2015 USAW American Open - 8th place 2015 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place 2014 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place 2013 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place Instagram - MyFitnessPal Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Well hello there! I see that you have some snatches in your workouts... Do you compete in both sports?Yeah, but I haven't been weightlifting long and powerlifting takes priority.I also compete in judo and will probably be competing in BJJ again soon. (because I'm not an international player so I can do what I like without IJF getting grumpy.) Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
Brawlrus Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Do you find it easier to roll against BJJ folks with a Judo background? I keep seeing these Judo guys choking out BJJ guys and it has me wondering if BJJ is the right direction for me. Quote I am the Brawlus, goo goo, g'joob. Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Do you find it easier to roll against BJJ folks with a Judo background? I keep seeing these Judo guys choking out BJJ guys and it has me wondering if BJJ is the right direction for me.I've ehard this shouldn't be the case, but where I am there are much more higher graded and expereinced judo players than there are BJJ players.However, I'll still learn new things from BJJ that can be applied to judo. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thursday: Paused Squat (3 count): 3 @112.5kgSquat: 5 @112.5kg, 4x5 @105kg - the program calls for hitting what I did as my top paused set on volume. 112.5kg felt a bit grindy for that tonight.Bench (comp paused): 1 @75kg, f @80kgPaused Bench (3 count) 5x5 @60kgAssistance: OH Squat, Bent Over Row and seated cable row.I really hate benching at the uni. Their bench isn't fixed so it wheels about when I drive through the floor, and it's too narrow to get my man shoulders set. It's also too high, which should be an advantage but it isn't. Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
The Most Loathed Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 I really hate benching at the uni. Their bench isn't fixed so it wheels about when I drive through the floorThat's dangerous. Quote You can't spell Slaughter without laughter Link to comment
AngelaTheGeek Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yeah, but I haven't been weightlifting long and powerlifting takes priority.I also compete in judo and will probably be competing in BJJ again soon. (because I'm not an international player so I can do what I like without IJF getting grumpy.) WOWZA! A woman of many skills! This is great. I look forward to following your progress!!! Quote 90+ Masters Weightlifter Current Lift PRs Snatch: 93kg/205lb // Clean and Jerk: 113kg/248lb // Back Squat: 170kg/375lb Spoiler 2016 USAW Senior Nationals - 6th place 2015 USAW American Open - 8th place 2015 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place 2014 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place 2013 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place Instagram - MyFitnessPal Link to comment
Tankweazel Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 WOWZA! A woman of many skills! This is great. I look forward to following your progress!!! Maybe if I specialised I could be a world champion by now. Saturday:Deadlift: 4x4 @110kg, 2 @122.5kg, 2 @140kg, 10 @110kgBarbell Glute Bridge: 5x10 @90kgOHP: 12 @25kg, 8 @30kg, 5 @33kg, 3 @35kgJerk: 3,2,2,3,3 @50kg - bar was sitting so nice on the ones I didn't fail. Hopefully I can keep this up when the clean goes back in.Assistance: planks & renegade rowsI was extremely skeptical that the program called for a double at 140kg on deadlift. That's pretty close to my competition max, turns out it was ok though. 1 Quote "Gentle means tired." Battle Log / Youtube Channel / (lol am an..) Athlete Page Level 4 Halfling Monk: STR - 181 | DEX - 12.5 | STA - 4.5 | CON - 6 | WIS - 4 | CHA - 7 Link to comment
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