8/6/12 - Week 6
squats
barx5x1
95x5x1
105x3x1
115x3x1
150x3x3 Felt Strong!!!
bench
65x5x1
85x3x1
95x3x1
105x3x1 Very good reps!
Pendlay rows
85x3x1
95x3x1
105x3x1
Had to skip sit ups and hypers had to head to work… will do tomorrow
Looking good in here Gazelle ! lol
Stay on target…
LOL @Rick I will remain on target…(Im bulletproof ;))
205 Deadlifts from today:
8/8/12 - Week 6
Deadlifts
135x5x1
205x3x3 â??rocked it
Klokov press
barx3x1
55x3x3
60x5x1
OHP
45/55/65x3
75X3X3… felt really strong on these
Good work listed here. What do you find is worked the most during the Klokov press? Is it working the upper body that much different than regular over head presses? Do you compete in powerlifting?
8/10/12 Week 6
squats was feeling weak… but did it
95x3x2
115x3x1
130x3x1
150x3x1
165x3x1 (this one was rough on last rep but got it done)
bench
65x3x1
85x3x1
100x3x3 good form today
Pendlay rows
85x3x1
100x3x3
barbell curls
55x8x3â?¦my form suffered on the last reps of each set
8/11/12
BOOTCAMP
Scooters, sled, Hammer on Tire/Angry rope. I did 5 rounds and two with a 15 to 20 pound weighted vest onâ?¦…thanks for that little extra fun Rick!
[quote]gorillavanilla wrote:
Good work listed here. What do you find is worked the most during the Klokov press? Is it working the upper body that much different than regular over head presses? Do you compete in powerlifting?[/quote]
Hello, and thank you! To be honest I just started trying the Klokov. It does feel different as if it is targeting other areas of the upper body, just a new challenge, and no I do not compete (yet) ;),thinking I may like to find out more about it. I am about 138 pounds currently and would like to get to 132 while remaining at the same strength… do you do any competitions?
I compete in Raw meets and right now with Raw United, a federation based here in Florida. I think the title of this thread is so important as a concept that could help countless people. Having a purpose strengthens the will and drive of person to accomplish great things whether it be in lifting or going to college.
I think I am going to incorporate Klokov presses in my routine this week and use them for a while to observe the benefits.
It’s easy to drop 6 pounds in water weight to compete and then you can rehydrate after weigh-ins.
The most important thing about competing is to sign up for the meet, commit to training for 8 to 12 or more weeks for peaking, know the rules of the federation you’re competing in, seek training from someone who had recent experience in powerlifting, and showing up and giving 110% at the competition. Making the goal by signing up and showing up for the competition is a victory. Then you’ll find other lifters and viewers at the meet are just about all cheering you and other lifters on. It’s exhilarating, challenging, and personally rewarding.
Hi, Thank you for the information, sounds like you really enjoy it, which is the most important part. I think the Klokov seems to be good so give it a try. I have been on a 9 week program currently to build strength, plan to do a few rounds of strength building to see where I am at for max weight/reps.
I think that sounds like a good goal, and lots of fun, competitions are more about competing with yourself in my opinion. I have an internal battle daily to do better than the day before :). Have a good week of workouts!
I agree with you the competition is with yourself. Good lifting to you too.
Im back from a week long trip to Philly, Hershey PA, New York City
[quote]HIGHENERGY wrote:
Im back from a week long trip to Philly, Hershey PA, New York City [/quote]
Welcome back! Hope you and the family had a fun time. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Deads and Squats on video looked rock solid. Great work all around.
Hi, I finally took the time to read through most of your log, I was going to just skim, but good stuff.
Your training makes mine look like your warm up! Dang!!
Thanks JJACK and UP! I highly doubt that you look pretty fit UP! Im gonna tough it out and get really strong! Jean looking forward to seeing you Wednesday during the day this week. I have a kindergarten thingy tonight so had to go in today…If i get done in time I may come in but its not looking good.
So, you drive back from your East Coast trip and arrive yesterday, get the family settled in, train this morning, attend a school event in the evening, and in the middle of all of that, you think of me, search for my lost phone # since your phone died, and phone when I’m already at the gym to ask whether or not I need someone to spot me?? Really?! Megaloca also tried to come in before her evening school event to help me out. All I can say is that I don’t know what I did to deserve such great friends as you, but I’m blessed and appreciate you both!
Looking forward to mid-week training. Again, thanks so much for making the time tonight! I owe ya one! 
Side note funny: After you left, the dude that squatted after me decided that he knew way more than I and started coaching me on how to do my rows. I was nice but all I could say was, “Um…I’m doing Pendlay rows, not whatever it is you’re doing…” to which he replied, “Well, maybe I do them this way because I’m so tall and can’t bend that low…” Uh-huh. Thanks, Buddy…is that why you do half squats, too?! I’ll take it from here. Step away from the bar…
Jean
[quote]KBgal wrote:
So, you drive back from your East Coast trip and arrive yesterday, get the family settled in, train this morning, attend a school event in the evening, and in the middle of all of that, you think of me, search for my lost phone # since your phone died, and phone when I’m already at the gym to ask whether or not I need someone to spot me?? Really?! Megaloca also tried to come in before her evening school event to help me out. All I can say is that I don’t know what I did to deserve such great friends as you, but I’m blessed and appreciate you both!
Looking forward to mid-week training. Again, thanks so much for making the time tonight! I owe ya one!
Side note funny: After you left, the dude that squatted after me decided that he knew way more than I and started coaching me on how to do my rows. I was nice but all I could say was, “Um…I’m doing Pendlay rows, not whatever it is you’re doing…” to which he replied, “Well, maybe I do them this way because I’m so tall and can’t bend that low…” Uh-huh. Thanks, Buddy…is that why you do half squats, too?! I’ll take it from here. Step away from the bar…
Jean[/quote]
You’re a wonderful person Jean! I’m so glad that Rick pulled us all together. We make a great group. Heading into the gym now for some kid free time a.k.a. mobility work.