Its good to have goals, but those are a lot of goals.
I know you have prioritised them, however running 10k in 60 minutes and deadlifting 220kg may be difficult to achieve. Although most probably possible.
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I wonder if the Jefferson deadlift might be a good variation for me with my lower back issues. Looks a bit awkward though.
[quote]furo wrote:
I wonder if the Jefferson deadlift might be a good variation for me with my lower back issues. Looks a bit awkward though.
http://www.T-Nation.com/training/how-to-do-the-jefferson-deadlift[/quote]
Fuck that malarky. If you can just get a trap bar, that’s what I used for all of 2012 when I was still getting back into the swing of things.
[quote]theBird wrote:
Its good to have goals, but those are a lot of goals.
I know you have prioritised them, however running 10k in 60 minutes and deadlifting 220kg may be difficult to achieve. Although most probably possible.
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I agree they are a lot, but the last 3 aren’t really goals - more just things that would be nice if they happened. I probably shouldn’t have included them as goals.
The deadlift and front squat goals are lower priority too. Really my only concrete goals are the first 3 (and probably getting leaner too). I feel that running a 60min 10k is definitely do-able in a year and should assist me getting leaner. I’ve been chasing the 20-rep goals for 6 months now so another year should hopefully see them achieved.
[quote]RATTLEHEAD wrote:
[quote]furo wrote:
I wonder if the Jefferson deadlift might be a good variation for me with my lower back issues. Looks a bit awkward though.
http://www.T-Nation.com/training/how-to-do-the-jefferson-deadlift[/quote]
Fuck that malarky. If you can just get a trap bar, that’s what I used for all of 2012 when I was still getting back into the swing of things.
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Haha! Yes I’ve always thought the trap bar would be the best possible variation but I’ve never found a gym that has one. Did you buy your own one? That might be an idea I suppose, though I’d have to see if I could store it at a gym as I have no space or plates. And I’d like to test one out before I bought it in case I don’t like it.
On second thoughts theBird, I think you are completely right and I’ve got carried away with my goals. I think these are better:
2014 Training Goals
- Remain injury-free
- Get 20-reps on pistols, dips and chins
- Run a 60min 10k (in an official race)
Secondary to these, as always, will be just generally looking better and getting stronger.
What are your goals?
Upper Body Day
Ring Dip/Bar Chin-Up Superset
BW: 5/8-5/8-5/6-5/6-5/5
Band Face-Pulls (With my new stronger band)
Band: 15-15-15
These worked really well, I got an awesome pump. I did them by looping the band under my foot (which I put forward) so I did them at an upward angle if that makes sense. I was pulling back and up, instead of just back.
I’m very happy with getting an easy 5x5 on the ring dips, considering 3 reps were a struggle last week.
The chin-ups were a disappointment, but that’s to be expected as I’ve taken such a long break from them (I had nowhere to hang my chin-up bar on placement).
[quote]furo wrote:
2014 Training Goals
- Remain injury-free
- Get 20-reps on pistols, dips and chins
- Run a 60min 10k (in an official race)
What are your goals?
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You will see my goals in about 2 weeks time when I start up ‘The Bird Cage 4; Onslaught’.
I am thinking about borrowing your goal of “remain injury free”. For too long now I have been getting around with injuries and been tired/rundown. I suppose the whole idea of been fit is to feel good and be able to perform and you can’t do that while your limping and falling asleep.
Why don’t you use your rings for pull-ups? They are meant to be kinder for your shoulders.
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[quote]theBird wrote:
[quote]furo wrote:
2014 Training Goals
- Remain injury-free
- Get 20-reps on pistols, dips and chins
- Run a 60min 10k (in an official race)
What are your goals?
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You will see my goals in about 2 weeks time when I start up ‘The Bird Cage 4; Onslaught’.
I am thinking about borrowing your goal of “remain injury free”. For too long now I have been getting around with injuries and been tired/rundown. I suppose the whole idea of been fit is to feel good and be able to perform and you can’t do that while your limping and falling asleep.
Why don’t you use your rings for pull-ups? They are meant to be kinder for your shoulders.
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I think it’s probably my most important goal, like you said we do this to improve ourselves not make ourselves worse.
I’m really tight for time at the moment so I’ve just been squeezing in quick workouts at home and the only place I can hang my rings from is my doorway chin-up bar. This allows me to do dips, but there isn’t enough room for me to do pull-ups. I will definitely start using them for pull-ups when time allows.
[quote]furo wrote:
Have you ever tried ring dips? I feel like adding instability to an exercise can be really hit or miss, and often makes the exercise less effective because it is harder to load, but in this situation improves it. I dunno.
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Funny you should mention this, my gym is going to have some rings coming soon. I’m definitely going to give em a go. In fact that reminds me to ask about it, I thought they’d be here by now.
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[quote]furo wrote:
Have you ever tried ring dips? I feel like adding instability to an exercise can be really hit or miss, and often makes the exercise less effective because it is harder to load, but in this situation improves it. I dunno.
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Funny you should mention this, my gym is going to have some rings coming soon. I’m definitely going to give em a go. In fact that reminds me to ask about it, I thought they’d be here by now.[/quote]
Nice, let me know what you think of them.
Lower Body Day
Kettlebell Front Squats
2x20kg: 10-10-10
These are way harder than they look. And I’m crap at front squats lol.
Kettlebell Swings
20kg: 50-50
This was brief, even by my standards lol.
[quote]furo wrote:
Lower Body Day
Kettlebell Front Squats
2x20kg: 10-10-10
These are way harder than they look. And I’m crap at front squats lol.
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Those will probably go up pretty quickly. I have a feeling right now it’s mainly a balance and neurological pattern thing. I’m sure your legs are plenty strong to handle it.
Upper Body Day
Ring Dips/Bar Chin-Up Superset
BW: 6/8-6/8-6/7
Brief but good.
Band Face-Pulls
Red Band: 15-15-15
I’m having second thoughts on getting back into barbell training, as reading through this log has reminded me how many times I’ve tried going back to barbells and how many times I’ve come to the conclusion that bodyweight and kettlebells achieves everything I want and leaves me feeling a lot better. I’ll probably do the Pavel routine (Simple and Sinister) I was planning on doing originally.
It must be really frustrating to follow this log, I apologise for that. I’m constantly flitting between different ideas and I have a million thoughts going round in my head at any one time. I’ll admit it does seem like my training has no direction, but I have a very certain image in my head of where I want to end up. I just keep changing my mind about how to get there.
I think the main problem is that I find things that work well for me, but they are never that conventional and and I always feel guilty for not including deadlifts and squats etc. So I alternate between doing odd things that work well and attempting conventional things that don’t (for me). I really need to pick something and stick to my guns. I know that bodyweight and kettlebells can take me where I want to go (and that I enjoy them), so I should probably stick with them.
In other news I have my first exam tomorrow, please wish me luck!
Good luck, I have my first one this Monday.
You doing a thesis/dissertation this year?
[quote]RATTLEHEAD wrote:
Good luck, I have my first one this Monday.
You doing a thesis/dissertation this year?[/quote]
Thanks Rattlehead, good luck with yours!
No I don’t have any coursework, just 2 written exams and one practical. This is technically a finals exempting exam, so passing it means I don’t have to sit finals in May. So I have that safety net. If I do pass I don’t have any more exams between now and graduation, I just have to show up. But that’s a big if!
[quote]furo wrote:
[quote]RATTLEHEAD wrote:
Good luck, I have my first one this Monday.
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Thanks Rattlehead, good luck with yours!
No I don’t have any coursework, just 2 written exams and one practical. This is technically a finals exempting exam, so passing it means I don’t have to sit finals in May. So I have that safety net. If I do pass I don’t have any more exams between now and graduation, I just have to show up. But that’s a big if!
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dafuuuuuq, that’s a piece of piss then lol (dependent on subject matter).
I have 3 exams this semester, dissertation hand in and then another 2 exams in May!
[quote]RATTLEHEAD wrote:
[quote]furo wrote:
[quote]RATTLEHEAD wrote:
Good luck, I have my first one this Monday.
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Thanks Rattlehead, good luck with yours!
No I don’t have any coursework, just 2 written exams and one practical. This is technically a finals exempting exam, so passing it means I don’t have to sit finals in May. So I have that safety net. If I do pass I don’t have any more exams between now and graduation, I just have to show up. But that’s a big if!
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dafuuuuuq, that’s a piece of piss then lol (dependent on subject matter).
I have 3 exams this semester, dissertation hand in and then another 2 exams in May![/quote]
Haha I can assure you it will not be a piece of piss. And I’ll probably have to do it again in May anyway lol.
[quote]furo wrote:
Upper Body Day
Ring Dips/Bar Chin-Up Superset
BW: 6/8-6/8-6/7
Brief but good.
Band Face-Pulls
Red Band: 15-15-15
I’m having second thoughts on getting back into barbell training, as reading through this log has reminded me how many times I’ve tried going back to barbells and how many times I’ve come to the conclusion that bodyweight and kettlebells achieves everything I want and leaves me feeling a lot better. I’ll probably do the Pavel routine (Simple and Sinister) I was planning on doing originally.
It must be really frustrating to follow this log, I apologise for that. I’m constantly flitting between different ideas and I have a million thoughts going round in my head at any one time. I’ll admit it does seem like my training has no direction, but I have a very certain image in my head of where I want to end up. I just keep changing my mind about how to get there.
I think the main problem is that I find things that work well for me, but they are never that conventional and and I always feel guilty for not including deadlifts and squats etc. So I alternate between doing odd things that work well and attempting conventional things that don’t (for me). I really need to pick something and stick to my guns. I know that bodyweight and kettlebells can take me where I want to go (and that I enjoy them), so I should probably stick with them.
In other news I have my first exam tomorrow, please wish me luck![/quote]
Do you have any of Pavel’s books? I have Beyond Bodybuilding (I think that’s what it’s called), it’s really good and I feel could be the blend of unorthodox methods and ‘established’ models that you seem to be looking for. Just a thought.
[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]furo wrote:
Upper Body Day
Ring Dips/Bar Chin-Up Superset
BW: 6/8-6/8-6/7
Brief but good.
Band Face-Pulls
Red Band: 15-15-15
I’m having second thoughts on getting back into barbell training, as reading through this log has reminded me how many times I’ve tried going back to barbells and how many times I’ve come to the conclusion that bodyweight and kettlebells achieves everything I want and leaves me feeling a lot better. I’ll probably do the Pavel routine (Simple and Sinister) I was planning on doing originally.
It must be really frustrating to follow this log, I apologise for that. I’m constantly flitting between different ideas and I have a million thoughts going round in my head at any one time. I’ll admit it does seem like my training has no direction, but I have a very certain image in my head of where I want to end up. I just keep changing my mind about how to get there.
I think the main problem is that I find things that work well for me, but they are never that conventional and and I always feel guilty for not including deadlifts and squats etc. So I alternate between doing odd things that work well and attempting conventional things that don’t (for me). I really need to pick something and stick to my guns. I know that bodyweight and kettlebells can take me where I want to go (and that I enjoy them), so I should probably stick with them.
In other news I have my first exam tomorrow, please wish me luck![/quote]
Do you have any of Pavel’s books? I have Beyond Bodybuilding (I think that’s what it’s called), it’s really good and I feel could be the blend of unorthodox methods and ‘established’ models that you seem to be looking for. Just a thought. [/quote]
Thanks Spidey. I have Enter the Kettlebell and Naked Warrior and I’m about to order Simple and Sinister but I don’t have Beyond Bodybuilding or any of his others. Thanks for letting me know, I’ll check it out!
Beyond Bodybuilding is quite a bit different than his other books. I also own Naked Warrior, Enter the Kettlebell, The Russian Kettlebell Challenge (I was using KBs before EtK came out). It’s even significantly different from Power to the People, if you ever read that.
But definitely worth reading at some point.
Good luck on your exams.