Got the news I was expecting but not the news I wanted today. Lockdown extended for another 7 days in Melbourne so no way the comp can go ahead this weekend. Haven’t heard yet, if and when it will be postponed. Still going to stick to the plan and taper this week as a little deload and then will decide whats next.
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Damn. Hope they can reschedule soon.
I think they will need to make is at least 6 weeks away. Its OK for someone like me if they extend a couple of weeks but for the big guys lifting proper heavy weights they will want to do a proper peak. Hopefully they will announce something in the next 2 days.
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Bummer. But at least now you know.
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Yes I know it isn’t happening but still don’t know when it will re rescheduled for yet.
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Yeah, was just referring to the postponement itself. But surely they have to delay it for more than just a few weeks, especially given the uncertainty?
Still a sucky situation for you to deal with. On the bright side, you are currently strong as balls.
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Wednesday 11th August
Deadlift
Bar x 10
70 x 5
110 x 2
140 x 1
140 x 1
160 x 1
170 x 1 (374 lbs) not hard
Just warm ups tonight
Bench
Bar x 10
70 x 5
90 x 3
100 x 1
110 x 1
115 x 1 (253 lbs) this would have been my opener moved nice
115 x 1 same
115 x 1 same
Pull ups
3 sets BW - 6, 6, 6
Good session.
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Ok so it looks like comp is going to move back only 1 week. Spoke to coach and we will add back in a Friday session this week and a couple of sessions next week. No idea if lockdown will be lifted or not but going to stretch out for 1 more week. If it moved again after this week then I will move my entry to a comp later in the year. We’re back on baby let’s get this done.
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Vids from tonight, deadlift vids are in reverse order,
Top single at 170, then 160, then 2 at 140.
Bench are all at 115
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSbkkG9h_NB/?utm_medium=copy_link
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One week isn’t so bad eh Simo. Looking forward to seeing your comp weights.
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I am already loving how I am feeling this week with the reduced volume. Still have some deep soreness in my legs but guessing this isn’t going to go completely. A little stiffness in my lower back but nothing really. Shoulder a little sore but still feels strong. Overall through I just feel good, its hard to explain but I feel light on my feet and wanting to train.
Coach has given me a session for Friday which is similar to last weeks and 2 new taper sessions for next week. Starting to feel excited for the comp again but still have to have Melbourne come out of lock down first. These last 2 weeks have been a real roller coaster.
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Good luck Simo! A roller coaster indeed. I really hope it comes together for you on the platform. You’ve been putting in a ton of hard work. I’m looking forward to the seeing some vids/recap of the comp if/when it finally happens.
Thanks mate. Assuming it does go ahead I will definitely try and get some videos on the day and will do a write up after.
Fingers crossed that this will go ahead after all - would be a bummer if it is cancelled after all the hard work you have put in.
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Friday 13th August
Squat
Bar x 10
70 x 5
90 x 3
110 x 2
130 x 2
145 x 3 x 3 sets (319 lbs) RPE 7, 7, 7
Quads still sore, not as fast as I wanted.
Bench
Bar x 10
70 x 5
90 x 3
100 x 1
115 x 1 (253 lbs) Solid
122.5 x 1 (270 lbs) solid
120 x 1 (264 lbs) bar path was off, slow
120 x 1 (264 lbs) quicker but could have been better
112.5 x 2 x 2 sets these moved good
Pull ups
BW - 3 sets - 777
Ok tonight.
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Vids from tonight
bench was
115
122.5
120
120
Squats are 145
https://www.instagram.com/p/CSgt24ThvHM/?utm_medium=copy_link
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Just saw that Melbourne is to get a further 2 weeks of lockdown, guess that is the competition gone then?
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Monday 16th August - taper week 2
Squat
Bar x 10
70 x 5
90 x 3
110 x 2
130 x 2
145 x 1 (309 lbs) - deep and good speed
155 x 1 (341 lbs) - good depth, slowed a little on the way up but wasn’t hard (shouldn’t be anyway)
145 x 2 x 3 sets - RPE not hard
Quads sore to the core,right knee burning, Squats felt good.
Bench
Bar x 10
70 x 5
90 x 3
100 x 1
110 x 1 (242 lbs) smooth and easy
120 x 1 (264 lbs) smooth
112.5 x 2 x 3 sets (248 lbs) good reps
Left leg was really pissed tonight. Bench was good
Pull ups
3 sets - 5, 5, 5
Ok session tonight. Sore and a little tired but no issues
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Is that a non sequitur? Or are the squats therapeutic?
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I’m not sure if it is a non sequitur. It was just 2 different statements. One was how my legs felt the other was how the squats moved. They weren’t necessarily connected.
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