Tim's Journeyman Log

[tim290280]

^^^ Hmmmmm this may be why the 80kg felt so heavy. I haven't done that complex for awhile, I normally finish the snatches and then do OH squats.

 

[DriDDeRz]

Next time when doing those snatches & overheads, give us a preview, those are some brutal sessions tim

 

[tim290280]

^^ I'm planning on taking next week off so this week I'll overreach on the final two days. I think video is in order for that!!!

 

[Skeptic]

Great work Timbo! Indeed video's ARE in order

 

[Samoan-Z]

Nice one timbo, very nice.

 

[PrinceVegeta]

Nice session tim! im gonna have to give those overhead squats a try!

 

[tim290280]

Skeptic: videos would be nice, if my god-damned camera would stay charged :crymeariver:

Samoan:

PV: I'd suggest starting with just a bar to get the balance and feel for them, maybe even just a broomstick. Then probably want to get the bar on the shoulder and press it into position with a medium to wide grip (I grab the rings with my index finger). Remember to keep your back in a lordic or neutral brace and weight on your heels and have plenty of clear space to drop the bar and jump out of the way.

Well I went to tape last nights session and the camera died as I was setting it up. Stupid batteries. It will work tonight though.

Warmups

C&J
20kg x5
60kg x2
80kg x2
90kg x2
100kg x1 (could have done 2)
105kg x1 (could have done 2)
110kg x1 (didn't get my hip thrust right, need to practice getting under the bar)

SLDL
110kg x5
115kg x4
120kg x3

Split squat
100kg x5
105kg x4
110kg x3

Standing single leg calf raise
47kg x10
47kg x9
47kg x9

Hammy curl
17.5kg x8
17.5kg x8

COC grippers
T x3
1 x2
2 x1 (grip is down a bit....)
2 x1
1 x3
T x5

Soundtrack:

 

[El Freako]

Nice work on the cleans, SLDLs and split squats. All good weight.

I hope your missus doesn't think you're lacking in hip thrust too...

 

[Samoan-Z]

Great session timbo, Was the low reps intentional?

 

[tim290280]

El Freako: The missus thinks that my hip thrust is fine, but then again she doesn't weigh 110kg (thank christ!).

Samoan: Overextending was the reason for the low reps. See what I can comfortably lift for a single on the C&J and snatch. That way I know how I'm progressing.

Ok I've done something to my right wrist. I can't figure out what exactly as it felt fine after weights the other night and it didn't have any repetitive strain that evening...... I can only think that the sitting at the computer typing + C&J has flared it up. Either way I had to cut the snatches short and be carefull on the bench and rows.

Warmup
5mins skipping

Snatch
20kg x5
40kg x5
60kg x1 cut it here as I was favouring the wrist (no sharp pain but better to be safe than sorry)

Bench
60kg x10
80kg x5
100kg x2
110kg x2
120kg x1
125kg x1
130kg x1 easy enough but didn't push it just in case
100kg x6

THick bar DB row
40kg x5
50kg x2
55kg x2
60kg x2
62.5kg x2
65kg x2
50kg x6

Standing OHP
60kg x4
65kg x3
70kg x3
75kg xfail no drive at chin level
60kg x5

Pullups
10
8

Reverse curl
20kg x15

couldn't handle any arms work with the wrist so called it early.

Soundtrack:

 

[Samoan-Z]

Very nice bench presses man, and Very awesome tunes.

 

[Natureboypkr]

Looks like you are getting pretty explosive Timmy Boy

 

[Lionheart]

Nice work Timmy.C&J,SLDL and benches looking good.Keep it up.
ps.throw some leg extention into your routine

 

[tim290280]

Samoan: Interestingly my friend's son is a big Iron Maiden fan and he goes around humming Fear of the Dark. He's 8 or 9yrs old and goes to a catholic school, so it is really funny.

Natureboy: Good to sse you back I'm getting bit more explosive, but a long way to go yet.

Lionheart: Lulz! I do a variation on the leg extension called a weighted step up! I do actually occassionally do leg ext as a warmup for the knee and VMO activation. But that is with really light weight and more about moving the joint than exercising.

Ok got a few details about joining the weightlifting world from one of the clubs. Basically it will cost me $50pa to join a club with $4 per visit. Then I also have to be a member of the W.A. Weightlifting Inc (State body) in order to compete. That is $90pa. And apparently there is a sports store that does stock weightlifting shoes, but apparently not cheaply.

So I think the shoes are what is going to be the expensive bit. Although I'm not sure how often I'll get to use the club facilities and coaching as I'm not in the city that often. Thoughts guys?

 

[El Freako]

Nice benching Timbo.

I can't wait to see you dressed up in the weightlifting leotard. Its going to be sausage-and-2-veg delicious.

 

[tim290280]

^^ I was thinking shorts and a t-shirt actually.

 

[El Freako]

I demand leotard!

 

[Achilles]

Solid benching Tim

 

[samutown]

Whats your best snatch? Nice sessions you put up

 

[tim290280]

^^ Didn't get to test it this week but it should be around 90kg, which is my previous best. I'm guessing that it won't take long to get better than that. Technique and flexibility are improving which should be great.