Mini Forklift Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 SUNDAY 26th FEBRUARYBODYWEIGHT: 146TRAINING TIME: 3.30pmDURATION: 40minsCOMMENTS: Quite a pleasant arm workoutWEEK: DELOADRESTING PULSE RATE: 46 APPETITE: PRETTY GOODPRE WO NUTRITION: Raw veges in a garlic naan bread, 1 X Em's Power Bar http://www.powercookies.com/uploaded/thumbnails/db_file_img_6_160xauto.jpg POST WO NUTRITION: 10mins afterwards: Soy protein shake w 5g creatine, 3g Glutamine + 1 tsp greens (barley & wheat grass), 1hr afterwards: Tofu, noodles and veges ARMS EZ B.BELL CURLS55 x 1277 x 1277 x 12 SUPERSET WITH HAMMER CURLS26 x 1031 x 1035 x 10 OLYMPIC B.BELL CURLSBAR x 10BAR x 12BAR x 15 STANDING EZ B.BELL FRENCH PRESS33 x 1555 x 1266 x 12 I really like this exercise, possibly more so than Skullcrushers. Firstly, by doing them standing you recruit your abs more than regular skullcrushers. The other main difference would be that with a French Press you are lowering the bar down behind your head, as opposed to lowering more towards your forehead. Wit that in mind, you can see that there will be a different force related stress that the triceps are put under during a Standing French press compared to a Skullcrusher (vertical Vs horizontal), which would result in greater muscle fascia stretching. Both would be considered isolation movements IMO. I am presuming this is right, I haven't spent any time looking them up so what I wrote above is observational rather than fact. Makes sense to me though SUPERSET WITH PAUSED CGBPBAR x 1288 x 10110 x 10132 x 8154 x 8 HYPEREXTENSIONS121212 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Some of my meals from yesterday (top one was what I just had for lunch) http://www.davedraper.com/fusionbb/fbbuploads/1330381446-rsz_23022012.jpg http://www.davedraper.com/fusionbb/fbbuploads/1330381485-rsz_24022012.jpg http://www.davedraper.com/fusionbb/fbbuploads/1330381525-rsz_26022012.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cown Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Random question that I hope you might have an answer for - I know that soy foods eaten in excess can have negative effects on the body/mind, but can tofu? It never occurred to me until a few weeks ago, but being made from soya, it would make sense that it has the same effects, but I've never heard anything on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Random question that I hope you might have an answer for - I know that soy foods eaten in excess can have negative effects on the body/mind, but can tofu? It never occurred to me until a few weeks ago, but being made from soya, it would make sense that it has the same effects, but I've never heard anything on the subject.I'm sure you would have to eat considerable amounts of tofu for it to have any negative effect on the body/mind. Not something I would be overly concerned with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Meet my new training partner Jamie King. 18yrs old and a lifelong vegetarian; pound for pound probably the strongest deadlifter I know... He's the first one up in that clip, that's his final lift from a meet we both competed in last week. A comfortable 484 deadlift at 147 bodyweight (3.288 x bw). He's been lifting for just under a year, that deadlift was amazing to watch and he made it look easy http://biggerstrongersmarter.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/roar-deadlifting/ We'll be training together as we both work towards the Canterbury Champs, April 21st 2012. Looking forward to training with him, I'm sure it will be nothing short of epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Random question that I hope you might have an answer for - I know that soy foods eaten in excess can have negative effects on the body/mind, but can tofu? It never occurred to me until a few weeks ago, but being made from soya, it would make sense that it has the same effects, but I've never heard anything on the subject.I'm sure you would have to eat considerable amounts of tofu for it to have any negative effect on the body/mind. Not something I would be overly concerned with Worry over the amount of soy you may or may not eat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Haha !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDougie Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thought i'd pop by and let you know how i am getting on with the program you created for me. Well don't know what to say other than brilliant. I am really enjoying it and my biceps/chest feel rock hard and stronger already. Anyway good luck everything, speak soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks Doug, that is truly great to hear. Makes me happy to hear that you are enjoying it and getting some solid results. That's what it's all about at the end of the day so well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cown Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 That guy is 18 and lifting 484...? All I have to say is holy shit lol That's really impressive, especially for his size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 That guy is 18 and lifting 484...? All I have to say is holy shit lol That's really impressive, especially for his size.Completely agree, I thought he was having me on when he said his opening lift was 440lb. He told me he pulled 506lb in training at the end of January but he didn't want to attempt that weight as this was his first meet ?! Crazy potential right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I haven't trained since Sunday, just felt that I needed the break and some rest. I'll ease back into it, diet has been good though so I'm sitting about 148 right now. Eating pretty clean but taking advantage of my appetite. Some of todays food... BREAKFAST (8am)450g rolled oats & linseed100g muesli1 x banana + hanful of blueberries2 x tbsp soy protein powder400ml AlfaLite (milk replacement) MORNING SNACK (10am)Soy protein shake w 5g creatine, 3g Glutamine + 1 tsp greens (550cals) + 1 x Em's Power Bar (300cals) http://www.powercookies.com/uploaded/thumbnails/db_file_img_6_160xauto.jpg LUNCH (1.30pm)Salmon, 2 x poached eggs, 2 x slices of gluten free bread, field mushrooms & 1 x long black coffee AFTERNOON SNACK (3.30pm)5 x date & almond Frooze balls (500cals) DINNER (6pm)Medium size Vegan pizza on gluten free base EVENING SNACK (9pm)Soy protein shake w 5g creatine, 3g Glutamine + 1 tsp greens (barley & wheat grass) (550cals)LunchDinnerFrooze Balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 FRIDAY 2nd MARCHBODYWEIGHT: 146TRAINING TIME: 3.30pmDURATION: 45minsCOMMENTS: Quick session but was pretty good. Felt well rested and ready to go WEEK: DELOADRESTING PULSE RATE: 45 APPETITE: GREATPRE WO NUTRITION: Cocunut rice, hotplate of spicey beans wrapped in seaweed, cashew nuts, bok choi + carrots (see photo) POST WO NUTRITION: Soy protein shake w 5g creatine, 3g Glutamine + 1 tsp greens (barley & wheat grass) GENERAL BW PULLUPS1111 STANDING 1 x ARM D.BELL SHOULDER PRESS (UNSUPPORTED)26 x 1035 x 844 x 6 *PB* BOX SQUATS (WIDE STANCE, 1" ABOVE PARALLEL)BAR x 1088 x 10132 x 10176 x 10 LEG PRESS (ASCENDING WEIGHT + REPS)3PPS x 84PPS x 105PPS x 125.5PPS x 156PPS x 20Lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 That's looks well tasty! What spice did you add to the beans? Also what beans did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 That's looks well tasty! What spice did you add to the beans? Also what beans did you use?I couldn't tell you mate as it was at a local vegetarian restaurant, I just asked for it spicey. Hope you have a great weekend, Arnold weekend. Go Poundstone! I hope he does well although realistically I think he will finish 2nd or 3rd. I would have to back Savickas for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 OThat's looks well tasty! What spice did you add to the beans? Also what beans did you use?I couldn't tell you mate as it was at a local vegetarian restaurant, I just asked for it spicey. Hope you have a great weekend, Arnold weekend. Go Poundstone! I hope he does well although realistically I think he will finish 2nd or 3rd. I would have to back Savickas for the win. I'll be backing Terry Holland & loz Was hopin to be tagging along where laurence shahlei trains with a mate of mine this wkend but don't think it's happening now:(plus he's at the Arnold obviously.... Have a good one matey, deload weeks done...bring it on haha ps have you ever read Dinosaur Training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Mike Jenkins take the win, Poundstone second and Shaw tore his biceps. He actually suffered a partial tear on the first event which was Apollons Wheel; he continued to compete even with the tear and it looks like it completely went on the last part of the Timber Carry (which was the last event). We'll see what's up in upcoming days I am sure. http://www.arnoldstrongmanclassic.com/index.html Site has results, videos and pics! Had an amazing workout last night, have been watching a lot of the Strongman finals the past week or so and have been somewhat inspired haha. Will type it up later this morning, the last set I did saw me lying on my back afterwards, I probably needed oxygen as I was close to blacking out. If I could have bottled the intensity I had I could sell millions of them !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 SUNDAY 4th MarchBODYWEIGHT: 147TRAINING TIME: 8.30pmDURATION: 60minsCOMMENTS: Intensity was through the roof, determined to kick some arse tonight WEEK: DELOAD ~ BUGGER THAT !!RESTING PULSE RATE: 48 APPETITE: GREATPRE WO NUTRITION: 450G oats + linseed, 100g muesli, 1 x banana, 3 x tbsp protein powder, raw walnuts, dessicated coconut, cinnamon and blackstrap molasses (see photo) POST WO NUTRITION:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_58E2nn_t7wE/TUIo7TmdbxI/AAAAAAAAABI/FMQNKcxKOjM/s320/DSC06471.JPG ** Just the one though, haha STRENGTH ENDURANCE SESSION CONVENTIONAL DL's135 x 10225 x 4225 x 4315 x 8352 x 3 RAW BOX SQUATS, WIDE STANCE (box set at parallel)BAR x 1588 x 1288 x 12110 x 10132 x 10 HAMMER STRENGTH DL2PPS x 203PPS x 124PPS x 104.5PPS x 13 *PB* ** I really needed oxygen at the end of that set, I more or less collapsed and lost my vision for maybe 2 or 3 secs. Stayed on the floor for a couple of minutes. Rep 3 felt so tough, then reps 4 and 5 felt okay. Got through to 8 okay and I felt like I was on my limit getting to 10, on reaching 10 I decided I was going to try for 12. After getting the 12th rep I took about a 10sec rest and slowly grinded out one more from somewhere ~ no way would I have got another rep. I'll admit to you now, I was inspired by this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Can I pick your brain on these greens powders mate? Have you noticed a difference when using them? Do you just use it post workout? Was thinking of getting this next time I order http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/organic_barley_grass_powder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Can I pick your brain on these greens powders mate? Have you noticed a difference when using them? Do you just use it post workout? Was thinking of getting this next time I order http://www.myprotein.com/uk/products/organic_barley_grass_powderTBH I just throw a teaspoon into my shake whenever I have one. I don't notice any difference from taking it, apart from the fact that I rarely get sick nowadays. I don't think you can attribute that to the greens, but they would play a part as Barley Grass is extremely alkalising in the body; technically if you're body is in an alkaline state then you can't get sick. This is the main reason I use them. I'd say if you can fit them into your budget they would be worth trying mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Cool, £6 for the smallest bag won't break the bank to try them. Looks a great way to get in some minerals, Been thinking of trying them but seeing your post shakes it's made me want to try it. Did you have any issues using them at first? I know you need to start with a low serving. I had a cheeky bottle of crabbies ginger beer yesterday Hope you have a great lifting week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cown Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 You pushing yourself so hard that you need to lie on the floor after makes me feel like a pansy! haha I'm going to re-read that post tomorrow before I head down to the gym for some motivation. You're crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 You pushing yourself so hard that you need to lie on the floor after makes me feel like a pansy! haha I'm going to re-read that post tomorrow before I head down to the gym for some motivation. You're crazy! That's exactly what I was thinking haha! Maybe I need to start using some personal headphones and some rockin' tunes. Forklift, do you know if Poundstone is natural or not? He go heavy on the supps? Heavy on protein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Forklift, do you know if Poundstone is natural or not? He go heavy on the supps? Heavy on protein? Not Forklift, but I can probably answer this one easily enough! Poundstone is strong as hell, but not natural. Very, very few pro strongmen competitors are natural. Heck, even the bulk of the top level ams are on something these days. Having a handful of current and retired pros that train at our facility lets you hear all the details from the insiders. Even tons of guys who don't look like they're using are still on something, so long gone are the days when it was always 100% clear that someone was juiced. Just figure this - most sports have an issue with performance enhancing drugs, be it baseball, football, track & field, strength athletics, and so on. Then, in particular, when you're talking about a guy who carries single-digit bodyfat levels on a 300+ lb. frame for a man who has deadlifted 900 lbs. and overhead pressed over 400, it should be pretty clear that Poundstone isn't clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Saw him recently & he's incredibly lean isn't he for a strong man competitor I know he doesn't train full time in strong man events due to being a cop & have seen him stop half away through a dead set & he'll mimic the atlas stone movement. I think you'd need the DNA of a god to become that big/lean & strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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