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ViperPict
8,436 posts
106 months
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BenM77 said: ViperPict said: No, I was not in Braveheart!  I'm 43, have been training for over 20 years and am only now getting my bench up to respectable levels! I would say 190kg is respectable ! Do you compete in powerlifting ? I have done but some time ago. I injured by back (disc) some time ago and that put an end to that. Then I got into strongman and did quite a few competitions over about a 10 or so year period. But now my back injury seems to manifest itself in hamstrings that are very prone of pulling/ tearing and I tend to do all by deadlifts and squats etc with high reps now. I'd love to do another strongman comp but finding the time to get a solid 10 weeks of proper training is hard these days!
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BenM77
2,110 posts
33 months
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ViperPict said: BenM77 said: ViperPict said: No, I was not in Braveheart! I'm 43, have been training for over 20 years and am only now getting my bench up to respectable levels! I would say 190kg is respectable ! Do you compete in powerlifting ? I have done but some time ago. I injured by back (disc) some time ago and that put an end to that. Then I got into strongman and did quite a few competitions over about a 10 or so year period. But now my back injury seems to manifest itself in hamstrings that are very prone of pulling/ tearing and I tend to do all by deadlifts and squats etc with high reps now. I'd love to do another strongman comp but finding the time to get a solid 10 weeks of proper training is hard these days! Makes sense to protect your back etc, your high rep squats and deadlifts aren't exactly light ! Nice car by the way 
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ViperPict
8,436 posts
106 months
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BenM77 said: ViperPict said: BenM77 said: ViperPict said: No, I was not in Braveheart! I'm 43, have been training for over 20 years and am only now getting my bench up to respectable levels! I would say 190kg is respectable ! Do you compete in powerlifting ? I have done but some time ago. I injured by back (disc) some time ago and that put an end to that. Then I got into strongman and did quite a few competitions over about a 10 or so year period. But now my back injury seems to manifest itself in hamstrings that are very prone of pulling/ tearing and I tend to do all by deadlifts and squats etc with high reps now. I'd love to do another strongman comp but finding the time to get a solid 10 weeks of proper training is hard these days! Makes sense to protect your back etc, your high rep squats and deadlifts aren't exactly light ! Nice car by the way Cheers! When I see the guy spotting me in that video deadlifting 315kg raw, I feel weak! 
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Lost_BMW
10,648 posts
45 months
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Another v. late, lazy push up only quickie - boxing tomorrow.
Push ups x 40, 40, 20
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Halb
17,864 posts
52 months
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ShortShift811
151 posts
11 months
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45min Spin class this morning (OK, hardly the most macho of workouts I know, but I'm trying to get some cardio fitness back and rop a little weight at the moment). Went hell for leather, felt great for the rest of the morning but suspect that walking may be an issue tomorrow...
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BenM77
2,110 posts
33 months
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Barbell complex, 5 rounds
Rows x8
Shoulder press x8
Squat x8
Thruster x8
RDL x8
Kettlebell complex, 3 rounds
Pushups x25
Swing x25
Sumo deadlift high pull x25
Light circuit to finish, 4 rounds
Db curls x12
K/bell upright row x12
Db press x12
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Animal
3,278 posts
137 months
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Forgot to post yesterday's (inspired by the Crossfit Games):
1) Elizabeth (12 min 20 sec)
21-15-9 reps
Barbell clean 60kg
Parallel bar dips
2) Isabel (6 min 45 sec)
Barbell snatch (I scaled back to 45kg) x 30 reps
3) Fran (14 min 32 sec)
21-15-9 reps
Barbell thruster 45kg
Pullups
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Lost_BMW
10,648 posts
45 months
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Yesterday's session was
5 mins running
10 x 1 minute rounds on heavy bag super-setted with 10 x 1 min rounds of squats, min. of 40 per set except went to 100 on last set - no rest at all throughout, then
3 x 30 secs 10kg med ball slams with 30 secs rest
5 mins running and sideways running/agility drills (doh - "it's agility but not as we know it Jim"!)
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BenM77
2,110 posts
33 months
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@Lost_Bmw
How is the weight loss going mate ?
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Lost_BMW
10,648 posts
45 months
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BenM77 said: @Lost_Bmw
How is the weight loss going mate ? Down just over 5 stone now after a few flat spots-drops-flat spots this year. Can't each much less than I am - very restricted with high ratio of protein and smallish carb intake - mostly salad, a couple of pieces of fruit a day, porridge oats and ryvitas - though might cut back there again and go 'keto' for a few short periods if I keep stalling. But on leave soon so will get back to two sessions a day again which shifted 1 1/2 stone last summer. Now look totally different, esp in clothes (had to make a 6th hole on the belt of the trousers that I wore on the 1st or, tightly, 2nd, last autumn and ready for a 7th really)and none of my family of friends can guess my weight, usually underestimating by about 4 stone! Some sound surprised when I say I haven't finished, let alone that I'm only half way!
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BenM77
2,110 posts
33 months
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Lost_BMW said: BenM77 said: @Lost_Bmw
How is the weight loss going mate ? Down just over 5 stone now after a few flat spots-drops-flat spots this year. Can't each much less than I am - very restricted with high ratio of protein and smallish carb intake - mostly salad, a couple of pieces of fruit a day, porridge oats and ryvitas - though might cut back there again and go 'keto' for a few short periods if I keep stalling. But on leave soon so will get back to two sessions a day again which shifted 1 1/2 stone last summer. Now look totally different, esp in clothes (had to make a 6th hole on the belt of the trousers that I wore on the 1st or, tightly, 2nd, last autumn and ready for a 7th really)and none of my family of friends can guess my weight, usually underestimating by about 4 stone! Some sound surprised when I say I haven't finished, let alone that I'm only half way! Well done mate ! Diet is by far the hardest part, especially if you have been a big eater in the past. I am shifting it now but using my dodgy ankle as motivation, I have been between 14.7 and 14.12 for the last 2 years but have now got down to 13.11. Aiming for between 13 and 13.7 as a permanent weight
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Halb
17,864 posts
52 months
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Yeah well done on the weight loss. It can be hard, I know. I have sort of stuck to a healthy diet but now have sort of stalled. So need to go total strict mon-fri. Perhaps cut out carbs, I don't like or eat rice (save for rice puddings which are rare) or pasta. I do like spuds and chips but only have them on a Friday. So bread is the killer. It's a fav of mine, jam and bread for brekky. Looking at wraps or cutting it out completely mon-fri. Animal said: 1) Elizabeth (12 min 20 sec)
21-15-9 reps
Barbell clean 60kg
Parallel bar dips
2) Isabel (6 min 45 sec)
Barbell snatch (I scaled back to 45kg) x 30 reps
3) Fran (14 min 32 sec)
21-15-9 reps
Barbell thruster 45kg
Pullups Times eh...perhaps it's time for a challenge!  Always wanted a go at Fran and Isabel, a challenge is the way to get it done! todayPress-ups, Heaves, Dips, Pistols on a box, Hypers-Extensions. edit. I confused Grace for Fran.
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BenM77
2,110 posts
33 months
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@Halb
Bread has always been my weak spot too, used to eat 8-10 slices per day !
I have changed to 4x weetabix for breakfast and just 1-2 slices of bread at lunch, the big change for me is dropping sugary snacks and drinks. Just drinking water only.
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Hoofy
47,944 posts
151 months
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Try reducing the carbs a bit every day/week eg eat 25% less than you would normally. It's a lot easier to manage and it gives you time to think about and get used to alternative ideas.
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Lost_BMW
10,648 posts
45 months
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Panorama on sports products just started - looks like a slagging for some products!
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Lost_BMW
10,648 posts
45 months
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BenM77 said: Well done mate ! Diet is by far the hardest part, especially if you have been a big eater in the past. I am shifting it now but using my dodgy ankle as motivation, I have been between 14.7 and 14.12 for the last 2 years but have now got down to 13.11. Aiming for between 13 and 13.7 as a permanent weight Halb said: Yeah well done on the weight loss. It can be hard, I know. I have sort of stuck to a healthy diet but now have sort of stalled. So need to go total strict mon-fri. Perhaps cut out carbs, I don't like or eat rice (save for rice puddings which are rare) or pasta. I do like spuds and chips but only have them on a Friday. So bread is the killer. It's a fav of mine, jam and bread for brekky. Looking at wraps or cutting it out completely mon-fri. Cheers - a typical day will be breakfast - 2 x small bananas and protein shake (usually water or sometimes 1/3 semi skimmed milk) if at work, or porridge (c.350cals) if at home lunch - protein source, bars, shake or whatever depending on stock and location (and finances!) evening meal - protein shake after training, maybe with an apple or small banana and then either Lentil soup, salad with 300c of low fat cheese or Ryvitas and Philly cheese spread with a little no extra sugar (well, except fruit juice!) jam. Tonight was 3 of these but have dropped from 5 or 6 when I converted to this, usually have 4. then a protein shake or bar later, or if I'm starving, or maybe an apple or something if desperate. This has been the pattern for months and I average around 1400 to 1600c. Weekends had been worse as I tend to have kittle time and sometimes substituted or snack on cereal bars etc. bought for the kids but have tried harder lately. I now never eat bread, potatoes, packaged foods/processed meals and don't drink. Though yesterday I went out with friends and had the first 'proper' hot meal (inc. chips) since 13th May!
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Halb
17,864 posts
52 months
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BenM77 said: Bread has always been my weak spot too, used to eat 8-10 slices per day !
I have changed to 4x weetabix for breakfast and just 1-2 slices of bread at lunch, the big change for me is dropping sugary snacks and drinks. Just drinking water only. I have cut it out from meals, but I find it so useful for brekky. I dropped sugary snacks from the week a while ago, it's amazing what weight goes with them (or rather it isn't once you read up on it. ) Still have the juice, but my current carton will be the last one. A sip of orange juice is a nice tangy shock to the mouth first thing in the morning. Lost_BMW said: Panorama on sports products just started - looks like a slagging for some products! Watching now.
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Animal
3,278 posts
137 months
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Halb said: Times eh...perhaps it's time for a challenge! I was that slow that if you can't beat my times then you need to surrender your man caard!
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Halb
17,864 posts
52 months
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You can call me Miss. from here on out... No real training today, but I did do some rowing, some fun stuff with a med ball, DB curls, OHP for time, chin hold for time and squat against a wall for time. Plus calf raises and heel drops.
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