My logs full of them, it’s not like we ever get much of an opportunity to do stuff like that in real life, so it’s nice to do and see some strong points areas of improvement, motivation for the journey!
What’s the long term goal for body comp after the competition?
I’d say I’m at 30%+ body fat. At 105kg body weight that’s a LBM of 70kg or so. Realistically I’m going to get to 90kg and not look the way I want. So maybe 85kg. It’s a long drop. But I’m desperate to see an abb!
Got to set big goals to get big results! If you do it sensibly you’ll probably carry on gaining strength (at least down to 90kg I reckon) might stagnate a bit when getting down to ab territory, but I reckon you’ll be in a great place when you’re finished!
With your work ethic you’ll smash it.
Funny enough this is almost exactly where I though I’d struggle as well. Below 20%.
We’ll see. I’ve set a date of March 22nd. That’s a LONG way off. But if I carry on (6 weeks 4kg) I should be okay.
Log 80 x3
Drew up 1 rep short for a 2nd set but then screwed up my clean and failed the next set. I’ll ad detail later.
After this I cleaned to log 2 sets of 5.
No press.
Deadlift 190kg x 6 reps.
150 3x5
Pull ups 5 the 4
Chest supported row 50x6, 40x 5 30x8
Press
60 x 15 happy boy
Btn press
50 x 12
Edit.
In doors now.
So my log clea is not working. I end up stood up with the log at nipple height. Not on my chest or shoulders. I think my 2x5 cleand helped identify the issue. When I rest the log on my lap - it’s too far in. Its touching my stomach. It needs to be on my knees.
I have my max effort for time on sunday I’ll see if that helps.
I’m not too fussed though. 60kg for 15 AFTER 80x3 log is okay.
A bit of touch rugby today.
Well 90mins worth.
A but frustrated with my weight. I was aiming for sub 104 by Monday and I’m sat at 104.5 ish. Not gonna shift that in 2 days.
I need to get back in the regular food intake. 6 eggs and toast breakfast.
I’m still 5kg down in 7 weeks. And 2 weeks where fucked with new work situation and illness. BUT I’m in control. It just takes more discipline. I just have to work a wee bit harder.
Like today. Lunch 300g of lasagna. I left 150g in the fridge. Man I wanted it. I REALLY wanted it. But that’s far too much. I’ll be hungry till dinner. Thats fine. I’ll have a big dinner. And then sleep easy ready for strong man tomorrow.
Sooo my body did this Friday…
I love you loaf of banana bread story. So this one is for you @T3hPwnisher
Cooked up a banana bread cake. Eating it during my lig press training. Seems to work.
Log press
75x6 in 60 seconds.
No improvement in figures but this felt better. I almost timed out for 6. But I’m going on gut I’m improved.
Next set was:
6 as well. So my 2nd set is better…
Drop sets all the way down - clean every rep.
Axle dead lift
190kg 3x3.
I hit this for 6 thursday. But I want practice in getting more reps. Even if its over more time.
3x5 at 150
One arm rows rack run.
50 x 12
40x8
30x6
Suit case hold 60kg 5 sets of 10 seconds.
Press - 60 x12
Btnp 40 x12
A good session. Deadlifts felt harder than I wanted but still managed them all.
Log was much better. If I get my clean sorted I’ll hit 8 reps.
Rows felt strong. Lower reps than before but it was after deadlifts.
So yeah happy bunny.
Was hoping to go under 104 this morning. But I’m at 104.1.
If it wasnt for a total gorge out last weekend I’d have made it. Oh well. Still lost 2kg in 2 weeks.
Feel okay on the cut though going to keep pushing it rather than take a week off.
If I get to 102/101 I can start to eat big again before my comp.
Midweek recovery work out. Just enough to wake me up.
I was gonna write up how my front squats felt heavier that I wanted. But 3 weeks ago I done that and 2 weeks ago I set a PR - 130kg for 6.
So I’m not fussed. I must remember I keep this session light as I’m still not fully recovered from Sunday.
Anyway my press was okay. 70 3x3. Same as last week.
Front squat 130 3x3 more than last week and pull ups 3x3.
Sprinting tonight.
5 x 50m runs
4 x 20 press ups
5 x 50m runs
Done. Short sweet and finished.
Dead lift and log.
Log 2 sets of 2 with 85kg this is a pr. Still not got my clean sorted. I still end up so low I lose a load of power in the press.
75 x 5
DL
190 x4
190 x4
150 + chains x5
Front squat
130x4
Wanted more but dead lifts taxed me.
Dips
3x10
So I weighed myself and I’m 104.0. This means over night I will dip to under 104. But I’m very hungry. And I’m craving carbs.
I’m keeping it easy for now with a few nuts. But tobigtvis hatd work. First proper craving.
4 mornings too late but I’ve broken the 104 barrier.
I’m 103.4kg.
Very happy.
Great work Carl keep it up!
Thanks mate.
Really struggled to get there. But it’s worth it. I’m really noticing the reduced waist line. 6kg down. 13 to go…
Struggling with training tho. Feel like in all over the place. No real structure. As I’m dieting my energy levels are inconsistent.
Although I hit a pr for log press yesterday (never had 85 over head before).
And deadlifts are okay ish.
Just not feeling it…
Fyi - loving your BtM stuff. I’ll be getting on that bandwagon asap.
What’s your caffeine use like? If you don’t use much the might be time to crank it up around training, might push you through the grind.
If you’re already drinking lots of coffee/energy drinks more won’t have any effect (experience speaking here!).
Other things to try if you aren’t already using them, creatine (does nothing for me personally but scientifically speaking it’s good!), Carbs around training, a preworkout with the usual suspects in it (beta alanine, citrulline being the two most “proven”), vitamin d, omega 3s and zinc are always high on the “important” supplement list.
Over the years my supplement use has dropped to just whey (think I’ve tried 90% of them and never found anything that was noticeable apart from tingling from beta alanine) but when dieting it might be a different matter and squeezing more out of training is important!
And yes BtM is a solid program - enjoying it (on my days off).
Yeah I do the caffeine. All of it. I’ve got a mild energy drink addiction. I might stave off them until training time. And timing my carbs could be better.
You know what looking back my training might be a bit off. But I’ve had to change a load of thing recently. And I’ve made progress on my lifts. Minor but it’s there. AND my weight loss has been on point for most of the 8 weeks.
My comp is on the 7th of November. That’s 4 weeks tomorrow. I’m just gonna get the next 3 weeks done take a deload and be happy.
My the last month was not perfect - but far from bad. But before that I’ve been golden.
Thanks for the pep talk.
Been 104.something every morning since the 103. A but disappointed but hey.
Couldn’t get to the gym this weekend. So its hokey workout time.
Press
Strict 80kg x6
Push press 80kg x6
Strict 70kg x5
50kg 3x12
Incline bench
3x10 at 80kg
Pull ups 6,5,5
Oar 3x8
Press up 2x12
Curls 2x8
Not stellar but solid. 80kgx6 is great after months with out hard OHP.
Pull up volume good as well
