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Here is a new Strongman implement I got from my sisters boyfriend and his family for my 30th birthday. It is kinda small (only 200ish lbs) but will help with my technique work and my conditioning. I might have a line on a couple bigger tires as well.
I am starting over.
I made it pretty far doing the 5-3-1 method, but I stalled out. My lifts weren’t going up. I was getting more fatigued. I was getting injured.
I took some time off of lifting. (I did do a strongman contest in there…maybe not the brightest idea, but super fun)
I am back and ready to go. I am also try to change my eating habits and lifestyle a bit.
I am fat. I already have high blood pressure. I am borderline on glucose and cholesterol levels. I don’t want to be on more medication or have diabetes.
A few weeks ago I finished reading a book called Scientific Principles of Strength Training by Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann, and Chad Wesley Smith. It was a phenomenal book. A fast read and great information. (I will do a more in-depth book review in a little while.) In this book it showed me how to program my own training routines based on my goals, strengths, weakness, and phases of training (Hypertrophy, Strength, and Peaking (for meets)) I created my own plan and sent it off to Dr. Israetel to review. He will give me some feedback and make some suggestions and I will be on my way with new training tools at my disposal.
I am also changing my eating habits. This summer I have fallen into what I call Fast-Food Hell. It tastes so GOOD because it is so BAD!!! I haven’t gained any weight, but I don’t feel as good as I did when I was eating better. I have decided to make an overhaul on my diet. Not changing everything at once (I would fail), but a little bit at a time.
I will try to post in my training journal and dietary journal section everyday. This will help me keep on track. If any of you (my loyal followers) would like to make suggestions on my training or diet, i would greatly appreciate it.
I am starting over.
I made it pretty far doing the 5-3-1 method, but I stalled out. My lifts weren’t going up. I was getting more fatigued. I was getting injured.
I took some time off of lifting. (I did do a strongman contest in there…maybe not the brightest idea, but super fun)
I am back and ready to go. I am also try to change my eating habits and lifestyle a bit.
I am fat. I already have high blood pressure. I am borderline on glucose and cholesterol levels. I don’t want to be on more medication or have diabetes.
A few weeks ago I finished reading a book called Scientific Principles of Strength Training by Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann, and Chad Wesley Smith. It was a phenomenal book. A fast read and great information. (I will do a more in-depth book review in a little while.) In this book it showed me how to program my own training routines based on my goals, strengths, weakness, and phases of training (Hypertrophy, Strength, and Peaking (for meets)) I created my own plan and sent it off to Dr. Israetel to review. He will give me some feedback and make some suggestions and I will be on my way with new training tools at my disposal.
I am also changing my eating habits. This summer I have fallen into what I call Fast-Food Hell. It tastes so GOOD because it is so BAD!!! I haven’t gained any weight, but I don’t feel as good as I did when I was eating better. I have decided to make an overhaul on my diet. Not changing everything at once (I would fail), but a little bit at a time.
I will try to post in my training journal and meal plan section everyday. This will help me keep on track. If any of you (my loyal followers) would like to make suggestions on my training or diet, i would greatly appreciate it.
Hello everyone,
I am sorry it has taken me almost a month to get some of these things uploaded. I promise I haven’t stopped working out or thinking about the blog. Sometimes life just gets busy and sometimes I just get lazy. After school got out I have found it hard to keep a consistent schedule of training, updating the blog, and just general things that I need to do. My “Schools-Out-For-Summer” attitude has taken over. I am trying to get back into it. I will finish posting old material tonight so I can start fresh again. Thanks for sticking with me.
Here are my results from the 2015 APF Big Iron Iowa and Nebraska State Powerlifting Championships:
Squat – 3 for 3 – Final Attempt: 501.5 lbs (227.5 kg)
Bench Press – 2 for 3 (Missed 352.7) – 2nd Attempt: 336.2 lbs (152.5kg)
Deadlift – 3 for 3 – Final Attempt: 523.6 lbs (237.5 kg)
Full Power Total – 1,361.3 lbs (617.5 kg)
These lifts got me 2nd place in the 242 lb Raw Men’s Division.
Here is how these numbers compare to my 1st Powerlifting Meet at the SPF Rick Hussey Tribute Meet:
Squat – 402.3 lbs
Bench Press – 325.2 lbs
Deadlift – 451.9 lbs
That makes for a 99.2 lbs increase on Squat, 11b increase on Bench Press, and 71.7 lbs increase on Deadlift for a 181.9 lb increase to my total. I did this in 7 months! I feel very good about how my training is coming along. New goals have been set and a new training cycle has been started. I can’t wait to compete again! (Videos will be posted later.)
Well…I am just putting the finishing touches on packing my meet bag for this Saturday. I am excited for my 2nd experience at a meet. Main goals for this meet: 1) don’t bomb out, 2) hit at least 2/3 on every lift, 3) beat 1st meet total. (This shouldn’t be hard. My planned openers already do this.), and 4) HAVE FUN. Secondary goal: 1) PR on all 3 lifts. The way I have planned my lifts, my total should be close to 185 lbs over my 1st meet 6 months ago. I will post my planned lift numbers later today or tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Good start to deload week. Felt strong. Shoulders felt good. Feeling like I am finally finding a way to keep my body tight and actually use my legs on bench. Last bench session before the meet on Saturday.
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