chewybaws Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 That's a great photo, who pissed in the sports bottle though ?!No running water in the warehouse, we need to keep ourselves hydrated somehow Mon 16th July 2012Bodyweight = 85.9kg Squat (no belt)1x5x100kg1x5x120kg1x5x135kg1x1x155kg (beltless PB) Push Press1x3x50kg1x3x60kg1x8x67.5kg Strict Press1x3x50kg1x2x60kg1x2x67.5kg Pullups (wide grip)55 +10kg5 +20kg (not bad! all from dead hang) Dips55 +10kg5 +20kg chain Good graft today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Great power and intensity on the squats mate. Careful of how your knees are tracking, you can your right knee edging inwards on the ascent. Not all of the reps, but something to be aware of. Bloody good form and technique though. I've been getting into the pressing again over the last week or so as I know I've been neglecting the OH lifts a litttle. Really enjoying it and I'm sure it will help my benching too. Much on for the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Careful of how your knees are tracking, you can your right knee edging inwards on the ascent. Not all of the reps, but something to be aware of. Bloody good form and technique though.You're right man, I don't think it'd happen if my right foot wasn't angled out more than the left. I think it's down to ankle mobility, will work on it! Really enjoying it and I'm sure it will help my benching too. Much on for the weekend?Yeah, out with mates tomorrow night. Gonna be messy. Sleep and recover hopefully the rest of it. Unless I get an offer for Saturday that is Wed 18th July 2012Bodyweight = 86.7kg Cambered bar squats (no belt)1x5x100kg1x5x117.5kg1x5x135kg 2.5" Deficit Deadlifts (no belt)1x5x110kg1x5x150kg1x5x170kg Bench1x5x70kg1x3x80kg1x4x90kg (new 4RM) Dog Sled(2x12m) x10 (about 30-60 seconds rest between sets), died. 50kg on top of whatever the sled weighs Wasn't planning on doing deficits no belt, but they felt good and I was worried a belt was gonna fuck up my positioning. Bench was getting a bit of pain in my bicep tendon (left arm) but haven't felt anything since. Will lay off bench a couple of weeks and get some more overhead work in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Fri 20th July 2012 Log (wooden)1x3x60kg1x3x65kg2+F x70kg1x7x60kg Farmers walk105kg for 12m125kg for 12mSee video for time, first time holding quarter of a tonne in my hands Medley200kg Yoke, 50kg Dog Sled push, 120kg Duck Walk, Dog Sled Pull57:57 seconds Stone Run80kg, 100kg, 120kgRun 1: 26:82sRun 2: 18:66sRun 3: 15s Mon 23rd July 2012Bodyweight = 86.7kg Squat (no belt)1x5x100kg1x2x130kg1x4x145kg Push Press1x3x55kg1x3x65kg1x6x72.5kg Strict Press1x3x50kg1x1x60kg1x3x65kg Pullups1x10 +10kg1x7 Dips16, 7 Wed 25th July 2012 Cambered Bar Squat (no belt)1x5x100kg1x3x125kg1x3x145kg 2.5" Deficit Deadlift (no belt)1x5x110kg1x5x150kg1x5x180kg Bench with a log1x10x80kg1x5x90kg Good graft in all these workouts! Numbers are speaking for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Are you still pushing the big weights around? Did we finally lose you to veganfitness.net? BTW, I've been following your log since I joined this forum. I'm not sure why I've never posted anything to it before, but your commitment, consistency, drive, and results are impressive and inspiring. Keep at it man, all the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Are you still pushing the big weights around? Did we finally lose you to veganfitness.net? BTW, I've been following your log since I joined this forum. I'm not sure why I've never posted anything to it before, but your commitment, consistency, drive, and results are impressive and inspiring. Keep at it man, all the best!Thanks mate! I just copy and paste my log from one forum into the other, and post on both forums (not as frequently now right enough) - so will always be on both! Jeez - it's been ages since I've updated this, and A LOT has happened; So with 4 days notice I filled in for a team for a strongman competition; Callander Highland Games - Local Heroes Strongman CompetitionSat 28th July 2012Bodyweight = 86.5kg Weather was real shitty, rained heavily for the majority of the day. Got there about 11 I think, started about 1, left about 6pm. Tandem Log - Only a 2 man event so I sat this one out.Atlas Stones - Only manged 1 out 4 stones, the 90kg one. Was absolutey pishing it down and stones were covered in grass. Couldn't grip the 2nd stone at all.Yoke - 190kg for 40m (on a soggy uneven field)Pole Push - got fucked in both rounds. basically the opposite of a tug of war. log with rope handles on it, have to push the other team back over the line.70kg Keg Run - Shit event. I asked one referee before I started if it needed to be sat upright and he said no. During the event I got called back to sit it upright. Was raging but wouldn't have affected the final standings. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/chewybaws/callander.jpg 3rd out of 6 teams Not bad considering there was no weight class and we were the lightest team by far. On this workout bar was uncomfortable on back, hurting my bicep tendon. Dull pain from shoulder down my arm. Reckon it was from stones at the comp.Mon 30th July 2012Bodyweight = 85.8kg First time wearing belt on squats in a while, felt really unnatural and could feel it sliding aboutSquat (belt)Got 1 rep at 155kg, 2nd rep nearly died. Pushed forward out the bottom, went onto my toes and had to bolt it out the rack to escape the bar, good thing I had spotters. See video.Attempt 2 - unracked the weight, stepped back, was hurting bicep tendon too much.Attempt 3 - 3x155kg bicep tendon sore as fuck, had to call the session there and nail some ibuprofen. Wed 1st August 2012 Cambered Bar Squat (belt)Single at 160kg, pretty comfy. 2.5" Deficit Deadlifts (no belt)1x5x150kg1x5x190kg (absolutely solid, was in a great position as well) Push Press1x9x65kg Fri 3rd August 2012Bodyweight = 86.3kg Log1x8x60kg Farmers95kg each hand for 20 metresRun 1 - 15:31sRun 2 - 14:43sRun 3 - 13:29s Yoke200kg (20m one way, 20m back - 40m total)39 seconds Back felt like shit after this session. Felt better but then bad when I woke up on Sunday, took Monday off training. Wed 8th August 2012 Deadlift (belt)1x3x180kg1x6x200kg (new 6RM!) Bench1x7x80kg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/chewybaws/6RM.jpg Snakebacked the deadlifts like a twat. My position was much better doing deficits the last 3 weeks. There's no reason why I can't do 6x200 with a straight back. As my boss said, "the last rep kinda looked like a dog doing a shit". The bar seemed so close to me after doing deficits for 3 weeks that I felt like I could just grab it and pick it up without thinking. Will sort it out for next week and sit right down into them. First time benching in ages, felt fine - just a bit weak. Fri 10th August 2012Bodyweight = 85.8kg So found out this day that I was once again standing in for a strongman comp on Saturday. Back had been shitty all week, but mate needed someone for his team. Done some overhead this day because I knew probability of me doing overhead events at comp were low; Log1x6x65kg - surprised I got this cause warmups felt heavy as fuck YokeJust one run with 220kg for 12m, picked up serious speed towards the end. Need to start nailing the pickup, more practice needed World Pipe Band Championships, Glasgow Green - Local Heroes Strongman CompSat 11th August 2012Bodyweight = 85.9kg Lovely weather, very sunny and warm. Lot of people there to watch. Got there at 10:30, started lifting around 12-1 I think. Only 3 teams showed up. Tandem log - 2 man event, again didn't do itAtlas stones - 3 out of 4 stones, 90/100/110kg. Failed 120kg - should have got it. Seemed a bit slippier than other stones, had a bit more grass stuck to the tacky.Medley - each team member took either 190kg yoke, 65kg farmers or 70kg keg, I took farmers (was about 40m - 20m each way)Aluminium block carry - Bit of a bullshit event. It was for maximum distance, after one team member drops it, next person goes (other 2 members pick it up). Once all 3 have been your total laps/distance is measured. Was better than the fucking keg carry at the last comp though, that was a joke.Pole push - Was a battle for 2nd place and we beat the team we had to, got beat by the time that came first. Unlike the last games which was just a straight line, this time it was a circle you had to push the other team out of. 2nd out of 3 teams http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j287/chewybaws/pipeband.jpg Body's sore after this comp, calves/thighs/back/forearms/biceps/traps/grip. Phew, that was a big update. In other news I'm seeing a new lady just now which is cool. She isn't vegan but has cooked me a few meals already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice pull on that PR deadlift! The strongman comps look like fun. Good job for your first competitions, especially as a last minute entry without prepping for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Congrats man !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks! Pretty much didn't train last week, back was fucked. Fri 17th August 2012 Pullups1x51x5 +10kg1x6 +20kg Mon 20th August 2012Bodyweight = 85kg (extremely hungover saturday, not much eating over weekend) Squats (no belt)1x5x100kg1x5x120kg1x5x130kg Bench1x3x75kg1x5x85kg1x3x90kg Pullups1x51x5 +10kg1x6 +20kg Wed 22nd August 2012Bodyweight = 85.8kg Cambered Bar Squat1x5x100kg1x5x120kg1x5x130kg Deadlift (with belt)1x2x190kg1x2x210kg1x1x230kg (PB, 3.5kg lighter BW than old 227.5kg) Pause Bench1x1x82.5kg1x1x90kg (PB - old was 87.5kg)1x1x95kg (PB) Good to nail some PB's, actually been over a year since I hit one on deadlift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Really awesome deadlifting man! Congrats on the PR! Your log has really inspired me since I discovered this site back in May, chewy! I became vegan 3 months ago (after being lacto-ovo for 9 years) and joined a gym and started stronglifts 6 weeks ago. If I'm not mistaken you've been pursuing strength for about 3 years now. Wondering what kind of general advice from your learning experience you would offer to someone who has just started this path. Cheers,BigRed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Congrats on the DL PR mate, strong lift there. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks guys! BigRed, in no particular order- Don't give a shit about abs or bodyfat, eat enough every week so your bodyweight is going up gradually. First few years are about building a solid strength base and muscle- Don't get obsessed with hitting every bodypart and don't 'concentrate' on areas that appear smaller than others. Do compound free weight lifts and everything will balance out (Squats/Deadlift/Overhead Press/Bench Press/Barbell Rows/Pullups should be the base of any good strength program)- Look after your body. You can't lift if you're injured. http://www.mobilitywod.com/ is an unbelievable free resource, watch the videos from the earliest post. If you don't have sufficient flexibility, it will become a problem later on - count on it. If you have unlimited enthusiasm like most new lifters do, spend it on mobility work. Not wrist curls and calf raises.- Keep your main work lowish reps and heavy. Lifting heavy is the key to get strong.- Remember that building strength and muscle is a marathon, not a sprint. Be patient. Keep lifting heavy and eating enough to gain weight, take care of your muscles. I could actually go on forever here, all based on mistakes I've made really. Hope it helps Fri 27th August 2012Bodyweight = 86.1kg Log1x5x60kg1x3x70kg1x1x77.5kg (PB) Farmers walk105kg each hand for 10m115kg each hand for 10m130kg each hand for 7.8m (first time holding triple bodyweight in my hands, 573lbs for americans ) Mon 27th August 2012Bodyweight = 84.8kg Squat (no belt)1x5x110kg1x3x130kg1x4x140kg Bench1x5x70kg1x3x80kg1x1x90kg1x2x95kg (old 1RM)1x1x100kg (new PB, and a milestone finally hit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks guys! BigRed, in no particular order- Don't give a shit about abs or bodyfat, eat enough every week so your bodyweight is going up gradually. First few years are about building a solid strength base and muscle- Don't get obsessed with hitting every bodypart and don't 'concentrate' on areas that appear smaller than others. Do compound free weight lifts and everything will balance out (Squats/Deadlift/Overhead Press/Bench Press/Barbell Rows/Pullups should be the base of any good strength program)- Look after your body. You can't lift if you're injured. http://www.mobilitywod.com/ is an unbelievable free resource, watch the videos from the earliest post. If you don't have sufficient flexibility, it will become a problem later on - count on it. If you have unlimited enthusiasm like most new lifters do, spend it on mobility work. Not wrist curls and calf raises.- Keep your main work lowish reps and heavy. Lifting heavy is the key to get strong.- Remember that building strength and muscle is a marathon, not a sprint. Be patient. Keep lifting heavy and eating enough to gain weight, take care of your muscles. I could actually go on forever here, all based on mistakes I've made really. Hope it helps Dude, thanks for the reply! Lots of good stuff here. -Man, the belly fat thing is tough. It's hard seeing my abs turn to flab. Especially when it seems like it grows so much faster than my skinny arms and legs! So far, since I started StrongLifts (just finished 7th week) my weight gain averages out to about +1 lb/wk. Do you think that sounds reasonable or too much too soon?-Yeah, I'm stinking with the basic StrongLifts program pretty strictly. A: squat/bench/row (I add dips) and B: squat/OHP/deadlift (I add chinups) ...I'm glad you said that though because I can see my thighs and my lats growing but my arms and calves look so skinny I question a lot whether I should be doing bicep curls or whatever because it seems disproportionately skinny.-Thanks for the link, I will definitely check it out. I certainly want to do what I can to prevent injury...had been thinking about yoga...-Low reps = 5x5 so far. Heavy - as I'm still only 7 weeks in, most of the exercises are not heavy yet, but I know they'll get there eventually. -I hear you about the marathon/sprint thing. I've had a lot of experiences in my life that have taught me patience and long term thinking, and I'm trying to apply that mindset to my strength as well. Thanks again for the thoughtful advice, and congrats on the bench PR! Cheers,BigRed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Don't worry man, I spent the better part of my 3 years obsessing over how I look. 1lb/week sounds good as long as it's consistent. 5x5 is fine for 7 weeks in. Seeing any difference in your body after 7 weeks is a good sign - it's not a lot of time. Honestly don't worry about proportions between muscles, it'll take your focus away from getting strong. Wed 29th August 2012Bodyweight = 85.8kg Safety Bar Squat (no belt)1x5x105kg1x5x125kg (graft) Deadlift1x5x127.5kg1x4x167.5kg1x1x200kg (belt on for this set, felt like shit.)1x2x220kg (pretty sure a new double PB, felt easy) Bench1x5x70kg (felt like shit, heavy and sore joints - made right decision to call it there) at night;Pullups1x5 +10kg1x3 +17.5kg1x4 +25kg1x15all reps from a dead hang Few lower body stretches and foam rolled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 Fri 31st August 2012Bodyweight = 85.9kg Log1x4x70kgthen floor to overhead in 75s;1x5x70kg Farmers100kg for 12mRun 1; 7.18sRun 2; 6.??s Medley200kg yoke, sled push, 200kg, sled pull in 44:81s Atlas Stones115kg stone to high platform x1 Sat 1st September 2012 Pullups1x51x5 +10kg1x5 +20kg Drank way too much saturday night and ate barely anything sunday... Mon 3rd SeptemberBodyweight = 84.4kg Squat (no belt)1x5x100kg1x2x130kg called it here, felt like shit and wrist too sore a.k.a. swollen vagina PM;Front squat (no belt) (weirdly enough didn't aggravate my wrist)1x3x110kg1x2x122.5kg (double PB)1x1x132.5kg (PB)1x7x100kg Tried benching, wrist too fucked Chins1x12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Wed 5th September 2012 Barbell rows1x5x70kg2x5x80kg Safety bar squats (no belt)1x5x95kg1x3x115kg1x3x135kg Deadlift (belt)1x2x180kg1x5x210kg (new 5RM!) Pushups31 (on knuckles) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted September 12, 2012 Author Share Posted September 12, 2012 No training on Friday, vagina was swollen. Mon 10th September 2012Bodyweight = 85.7kg Squats (no belt)1x3x130kg1x3x150kg Push Press1x6x70kg Strict Press1x5x70kg Pullups1x11 +10kg1x10 (chins for this set) Wed 12th September 2012Bodyweight = 86.4kg Barbell rows2x5x82.5kg Safety bar squat (no belt)1x3x120kg1x1x145kg Deadlift (belt)1x2x190kg1x4x217.5kg () Bench1x8x80kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multipass Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 wow, your progress is awesome. What do you eat on a typical day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 wow, your progress is awesome. What do you eat on a typical day?Thanks mate Typical day;Breakfast - Muesli + Soy Milk, Banana, Protein shake in orange juiceLunch - Hummus sandwiches, 2 pieces of fruit, Protein shake in soy milkDinner - Quinoa, Kidney Beans in a Tomato sauce, Steamed kale later on Vitamin D, B12, Multivitamin, Omega Oils, Creatine for supplements. Trying to add more veg in. Fri 14th September 2012Bodyweight = 85.9kg Log1x5x70kg Farmers120kg each hand for 10m (quite quick considering the weight, see video) Sled dragging with harness - was loaded too heavy for me first run, hard as fuck! Last run went better with a bit of weight off Mon 17th September 2012 Squat (no belt)1x5x130kg1x1x150kg1x1x160kg (beltless PB, and easy) Bench1x6x85kg Pullups6 +15kg10 Wed 19th September 2012Bodyweight = 85.4kg Barbell rows2x5x85kg Front Squat (no belt)1x5x100kg1x4x120kg (4RM) Deadlift (belt)1x2x185kg1x1x205kg1x3x225kg (new 3RM) Push Press1x4x75kg (4 fails really, lockout felt horrible) Strict press1x7x55kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderWoman Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Wow, awesome movies, breathtaking! 225kg ... An adult male lion weigh so much. Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theVeganInitiative Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 ...been missing your updates...i'm sure i'm not the only one. hope you are well and still hitting it hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Is that Brian in that video with you doing squats and overhead press? If so, haven't seen him in years. Hope he's doing well. You guys are looking strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 ...been missing your updates...i'm sure i'm not the only one. hope you are well and still hitting it hard.ditto!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 What's been happening, hope all is okay. Guessing you're just taking some time out from your journal rather than your training. MF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewybaws Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks for the kind words everyone, was just taking a break from logging. I had a note of some of the stuff I was doing, but not all of it. Robert, that is Brian - still Vegan and training. I've worked for his company Strength Shop since the end of May. Notable vegan items that can be a pain to find elsewhere are the weightlifting shoes and powerlifting belts First a quick non training update. Things are really great just now, I'm happy with my now-girlfriend that I met 3 or 4 months ago. Just had my first week off since starting my job (which I'm still loving) and had a great holiday away, went to Orkney (island off the north cost of Scotland) for a few days during. Went for a lot of walks and was so relaxing. Deep breath, here we go; Fri 21st September 2012Bodyweight = 86.4kg Solo training session, remember feeling weak and shitty this day Log1x2x70kg2 fails at 80kg1x4x60kg Yoke200kg for 40m (4 x 10m)220kg for 10m220kg for 10m Circus DBCouple of sets of 5 with 31kg (done both hands) Atlas Stones115kg for a few singles to lower platform, no tacky Mon 24th September Bodyweight = 85.2kg High Bar Squat1x8x125kg Push Press1x10x60kg Strict Press1x8x50kg Pullups(can't remember) Wed 26th September 2012Bodyweight = 87.1kgBarbell Rows2x5x87.5kg Front Squat1x5x115kg (wider stance, looks quicker on video than it felt!) Deadlift1x205kg1x225kg1x240kg (+10kg PB)1x245kg (+15kg PB) - 540lbs Massive PB Bench1x5x90kg Fri 28th September 2012Bodyweight = 86.5kg Axle (all single PB's, first time bodyweight overhead)1x 82.5kg1x 87.5kg1x 90kg Yoke260kg for 10m Medley160kg yoke 10m110kg Sled push160kg yoke 10m110kg Sled drag Atlas Stones115kg for 75seconds - 2 reps and a fail Mon 1st October 2012 High bar Squat1x5x140kg Push Press1x7x65kg + a fail Strict Press1x3x62.5kg Pullups13 on forklift, 2 more sets to failure Wed 3rd OctoberBodyweight = 86.3kg Barbell Rows2x5x90kg (not 100% sure) Safety bar squat (no belt)1x3x140kg 3" Deficit Deadlifts (no belt)1x2x190kg Pullups(can't remember) Fri 5th October 2012Bodyweight = 86kg Axle3x3x75kg Viking Press1x5x85kg1x4x90kg1x3x95kg (not sure on reps for each) Head to head farmers walk105kg for 10m, 2 runsFarmers hold125kg (each hand), 2 times. First was 21s, 2nd 27s Mon 8th October 2012Bodyweight = 84.2kg High bar squats (no belt)1x150kg1x6x130kg Push press1x8x70kg + a fail Strict press1x3x65kg Pullups1x15 (from dead hang) Wed 10th October 2012Bodyweight = 86.4kg Barbell Rows1x10x75kg1x5x85kg1x5x90kg (more sets than this, can't remember) Safety bar squats (no belt)1x150kg3" deficit deadlifts (no belt)1x5x170kg Pullups+10kg 10 reps Sat 13th October 2012 @Crossfit Aberdeen - Work was too busy to train on Friday, so when I was up to see my girlfriend I found a crossfit place to use, got the session for free High bar squat (no belt)1x3x140kg Strict Press2x5x50kg Deadlifts (no belt)1x5x180kg Chinups on gymnastic rings11, 2 more sets to failure Pretty much week off training (holiday from work) with the exception of this; Wed 17th October On holiday to Orkney with the missus, walked to a pebble beach @ Scapa Flow. Stone lifts, stone clean and presses, stone rows, stone tricep extensions, stone throws, walk with stone, box jumps onto ridge, piggybacking girlfriend. Full body workout, caveman style. Towards the end of the week done 15 pullups at a park on a thick bar. Mon 22nd October 2012Bodyweight = 84.5kg Squats (with 20kg chains each side - not completely unloading off the ground at the top, no belt)1x2x110kg1x3x120kg1x1x130kg Push Press1x11x62.5kg Strict Press1x4x60kg Pullups1x9 +12.5kg1x6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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