9 weeks to Victory,

[BPP]

Contest Prep is on for May 1 Strongman Challenge
:cool:

PROGRAM:
(developed by myself, bledzepplin, amateur wrestler, and pro Shawn Smith among others)

Monday: PUSH: Incline Bench, Cambered Pullovers, Axle Push Press, DB overhead extensions, thick bar JM presses, log?

Tuesday: PULL: Deadlift Variations(2-1-1-1...2 weeks of regular, then 18", then regular, then SLDL), zercher DL, bicep work, BB shrugs, axle cleans

Wednesday: LEGS/GRIP: Squats, Zercher Lockouts or Conan's wheel, Farmers walk, Farmers DL, calf work, hamstring work, sled

Thursday: AUXILIARY: Axle Lockouts, speed DL, abs, obliques, DL lockouts, hypers

Fridays: off

Saturdays: EVENTS: Stones, Tire, Keg, truck pull, log?

also, I will be doing CARDIO, walking for 30minutes 3x a week on incline treadmill, they said I'll drop 20lb in no time, first ~10 for a big guy are water


I'll post diet here as well as my journal:

Shawn and a few others that work there(bbers) looked over str8's diet plan and said I was starving myself, so Shawn upped it to this, for cutting:

Protein: 400-450g
Carbs: 350g minimum
Fats: 150g
calories: ~4500-4650

ONWARD TO VICTORY :mad:

[BPP]

March 1 PUSH

Axle Push Press: 35x15, 85x5, 105x5, 130x5, 140x5, 155x3

Incline Bench: 45x15, 80x15, 110x12, 140x5, 135x7

3" Thick Bar JM: 75(bar)x15, 95x15, 115x8, 125x8(PR)

Cambered Pullovers: 50x10(cg), 50x10(wide grips), 60x10, 65x8(PR)

DB overhead Extensions: 40x10, 50x11(1 assisted), 55x12(1 assisted)

NOTES:
-KICK ASS workout...got a huge sweat, HUGE TRI pump, and KICK ASS Workout in
-axle push presses didnt go real heavy today, felt blah
-inclines were pain free for the most part, just not used to em
-the 3" thick bar JMs are a KILLER on the tris!!!
-Pullovers were a BIATCH, kicked my ass, felt great
-DB overheads(where 2 hands on 1 DB and push overhead behind ur head) were the finishing touch on tris....killed me!
-spotted and got spotted by the giant black dude Ive mentioned a few times doin huge bench and such....2 of us spotted him as he did 135x20 twice on skull crushers(straight bar), 225xreps, and 315x a few reps :eek: gonna be liftin with him at least a few times a week
-overall AWESOME workout, esp after using NRG at the driving range
-great way to start contest prep...showed shawn after and he said not bad, keep it up
w00t

Overall Grade: A

9 week PR total: 2

[Fullback_45]

Very nice work poppa! Those GM's looked great. Thes one solid routine aswell. Looking at that no wonder you have a strong ass back. Was this black guy skullcrushing 315 or waas that just with 135? Keep it up bro!

[BPP]

hehe JM, not GM :D

yeah, 5 variations of deadlifts EVERY week :cool:


thanks bro :)


yeah, he did like 3 or 5 reps with 315 on skullcrushers, it was NUTS :eek:

[AJ010]

Fkin nice workout man!!Starting off a new month with a great workout is always good :)

Those JMs really look nice! Are they harder for you with the 3" bar?

Everything looked great. Keep up the good work man. You're gonna kill at that contest! :cool:

[BPP]

yeah, theyre alot harder and work better with the 3" IMO
KILL the triceps alot more :cool:

thanks bro :)

[AJ010]

Thats kickass man....is it easier on the elbows? JMs the last time i did them hurt my elbows

[wildman536]

Whats your 4500 Cal. Diet look Like?

[BPP]

Originally posted by wildman536
Whats your 4500 Cal. Diet look Like?

as long as I hit the numbers listed, whatver i want

ill post in my diet journal tonight what I ate today(which isnt gonna be close to enough)

but lots of eggs, steak, chicken, rice, etc etc etc

nothin horrible, but not super picky


Originally posted by UnlimitedSteel
Thats kickass man....is it easier on the elbows? JMs the last time i did them hurt my elbows

eh, IMO a bit yeah, it still feels it a bit, but not bad

[AJ010]

Ahhh i see. I should try JMs again and see how they go

[EliteBSU]

nice work... i thought your squats were higher?

Elite

[BPP]

Originally posted by EliteBSU
nice work... i thought your squats were higher?

Elite

:confused:

thanks?

[ricky douglas]

You're a strong mofo.

[BPP]

Originally posted by ricky douglas
You're a strong mofo.

thanks bro :)

im exited to do pull today, I love pull days :D

[BPP]

3/2 PULL

Alt. DB curls: 20x10, 25x10, 30x8, 35x6

Deadlifts: 135x8,(shoes off now)->135x5, 250x5, 335x2, 385x1

Power/explosive BB Shrugs: 135x10, 225x10, 315x10, 375x6(PR)

Axle Powercleans: 85x5, 115x5, 135x5**, 150x5**(PR)

**Last 2 sets of PCs Supersetted with Reverse BB Curls: 30x20, 40x25(pr)

NOTES:
-overall another kickass workout..lower back was a bit sore to start, so didnt go real heavy with DLs, also forgot sleeves so didnt do zercher DL bc Shawns bars will tear you up
-curls felt easier than before, biceps maybe finally growin??
-DLs were so-so, nothin special today...tried them out just in socks for the first time, not as bad as I thought it'd be, kinda like it, worked on just dropping and pulling like hell, instead of getting setup for a longer time like I used to, and keeping head up
-Shrugs were with straps(:eek: bc of rough bar, and grip tomorrow) and done explosive/power(?)style like pain's
-Axle powercleans are a BITCH! thick bar powercleans are harder...especially to flip at the top...but i found them easier to get to the top?? odd....
-rev. curls felt good, got a good burn goin
-overall pleased with the workout, anoter huge sweat built up and kick ass session, 3 more PR's!

Overall Grade: A-

PR total(<-keeping this from beginning to end of THIS journal): 5

[PainThriller]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
3/2 PULL

Alt. DB curls: 20x10, 25x10, 30x8, 35x6

Deadlifts: 135x8,(shoes off now)->135x5, 250x5, 335x2, 385x1

Power/explosive BB Shrugs: 135x10, 225x10, 315x10, 375x6(PR)

Axle Powercleans: 85x5, 115x5, 135x5**, 150x5**(PR)

**Last 2 sets of PCs Supersetted with Reverse BB Curls: 30x20, 40x25(pr)

NOTES:
-overall another kickass workout..lower back was a bit sore to start, so didnt go real heavy with DLs, also forgot sleeves so didnt do zercher DL bc Shawns bars will tear you up
-curls felt easier than before, biceps maybe finally growin??
-DLs were so-so, nothin special today...tried them out just in socks for the first time, not as bad as I thought it'd be, kinda like it, worked on just dropping and pulling like hell, instead of getting setup for a longer time like I used to, and keeping head up
-Shrugs were with straps(:eek: bc of rough bar, and grip tomorrow) and done explosive/power(?)style like pain's
-Axle powercleans are a BITCH! thick bar powercleans are harder...especially to flip at the top...but i found them easier to get to the top?? odd....
-rev. curls felt good, got a good burn goin
-overall pleased with the workout, anoter huge sweat built up and kick ass session, 3 more PR's!

Overall Grade: A-

PR total(<-keeping this from beginning to end of THIS journal): 5


Now that right there is one awesome workout, you realy hit that **** hard, espicially those deads and shrugs. How were the power shrugs proppy? Nice cue you took from me bro :D. You and I are realy going to have to battle this race for 500 out man, we have to pull out all stops for this **** man. Notes looked good, good workout grade, what else can one ask for. Keep up the good work Proppy.

[BPP]

thanks bro, workouts have been AWESOME since I started prep and see the contests ahead and know I can win. These people are NOT machines...they ARE men

:cool:


power shrugs felt good bro! i liked them :)

the axle is 2"+ thick and completely smooth...makes powercleans a BITCH! esp bc i didnt use anything bigger than a 25, extended rom :cool:

[John Promise]

Damn I love the intensity. With that attitude the numbers will fly up till May.

[wildman536]

Originally posted by John Promise
Damn I love the intensity. With that attitude the numbers will fly up till May. BUMP!

[Fullback_45]

Damn bro. AWSOME workout. Your streangth is just shineing bro. No one can stop you and your streangth bro, you just keep rolling workout after workout. Im very impressed bro, nice deads, awsome shrugs,...............your moveing some impressive weight bro. Very very nice.

[AJ010]

DAMN nice work! I think ive pulled 315 without shoes before....that day i did it in just a velcro belt speedy :) Its kinda nice :cool:


Powercleans and shrugs looked great! Deadlift was pretty easy i bet :)


Keep it up!!

[BPP]

3/3 Legs and Grip

short and quick, busy ass day, plus took some stuff off bc doing more events saturday than usual

12" Box squats: 45x10, 75x5, 115x5, 150x5, 185x5, 225x2

Farmers DL(weights are per hand, obviously): 80x5, 170x5, 220x5(rep pr), 260x0x1/2x1/2

Standing Calf Raises: 135x10, 165x10, 195x10

NOTES:
-short and sweet
-box squats felt crappy at first but got better, although no stronger...and damn 12" is low
-farmers DL went good til 260, just didnt have it left after pull yesterday and squats today..would get it up(usually my struggle) and then my back just wouldnt take over...DEFINATELY a result of it being tired from yesterday...my back fresh will have NO problem with that weight
-standing calf raises only ahd a 30second rest between sets, and is a 1-pulley type, not 2 like most...so 165 here felt like 300 some at home :p
-overall not bad...got a HUGE sweat goin again and pushed myself hard, jsut didnt get enough results today, but it was short too, and had to brace my knee bc it sucks still, and lower back was screamin from yesterday

Overall Grade: B-

PR total: 6

[John Promise]

Still nice numbers.

Punish the body and if it won't do what you want, punish it some more. Let your body know who is in charge.

[BPP]

Originally posted by John Promise
Still nice numbers.

Punish the body and if it won't do what you want, punish it some more. Let your body know who is in charge.

damn straight bro
:cool:

[PainThriller]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
3/3 Legs and Grip

short and quick, busy ass day, plus took some stuff off bc doing more events saturday than usual

12" Box squats: 45x10, 75x5, 115x5, 150x5, 185x5, 225x2

Farmers DL(weights are per hand, obviously): 80x5, 170x5, 220x5(rep pr), 260x0x1/2x1/2

Standing Calf Raises: 135x10, 165x10, 195x10

NOTES:
-short and sweet
-box squats felt crappy at first but got better, although no stronger...and damn 12" is low
-farmers DL went good til 260, just didnt have it left after pull yesterday and squats today..would get it up(usually my struggle) and then my back just wouldnt take over...DEFINATELY a result of it being tired from yesterday...my back fresh will have NO problem with that weight
-standing calf raises only ahd a 30second rest between sets, and is a 1-pulley type, not 2 like most...so 165 here felt like 300 some at home :p
-overall not bad...got a HUGE sweat goin again and pushed myself hard, jsut didnt get enough results today, but it was short too, and had to brace my knee bc it sucks still, and lower back was screamin from yesterday

Overall Grade: B-

PR total: 6


Damn nice workout bro, you realy are hitting the training hard man. Keep up the good work, and you will get what you want.

[ricky douglas]

Were those Farmer's DLs with dumbells??? I didn't even know they made them that high!

[BPP]

Originally posted by ricky douglas
Were those Farmer's DLs with dumbells??? I didn't even know they made them that high!

lol, nah, they were with farmers walk implements :)


thanks pain, intensity has been unreal lately

as Herb Brooks, coach in "Miracle" says, "you give me 99% and you'll have made my decision very easy..."

[EliteBSU]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
3/3 Legs and Grip

12" Box squats: 45x10, 75x5, 115x5, 150x5, 185x5, 225x2

Elite says SQUAT MORE

Elite

[AmateurWrestler]

workout looked good although i bump elite on the more squats idea, keep up the work, i like the pr total you have at the bottom of the workout as well. :)

[scott_donald]

i just found this... wondered why there were not updates... thought you were playing too much golf...

[BPP]

lol
i told you i was starting a new journal :D

[scott_donald]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
lol
i told you i was starting a new journal :D

so what happened to your old one...

[Fullback_45]

Reallyh nice workout. Even though you missed 260 on the Farmers DL i still think they look awsome man!

[AJ010]

Nice job! Looking really strong man! Awesome grip!

[BPP]

Originally posted by UnlimitedSteel
Nice job! Looking really strong man! Awesome grip!

thanks bro :)


Originally posted by Fullback_45
Reallyh nice workout. Even though you missed 260 on the Farmers DL i still think they look awsome man!


thanks bro..i can GET 260 easy, just not after back day hehe


Originally posted by scott_donald
so what happened to your old one...
its not offseason anymore ;)

[BPP]

Short and Sweet Auxiliary Day

Axle Overhead Lockouts: 35x5, 85x5, 125x5, 175x3, 200x2(PR), 220x0

High DL Lockouts: 225x5, 365x5, 405x5, 495x5

Low DL Lockouts: 455x3, 505x3, 550x2(PR!)

NOTES
-Axle lockouts were seated, from top of forehead...felt solid, 220 was close

-High DL lockouts were done on 3rd hole on power rack, from about mid-thigh up, maybe 6" ROM, switched to low after bc these felt too short to get alot out of

-low DL lockouts were done from ~21inches or so, just above kneecap. felt strong on these, even for DLing 2 days ago, and back being sore...i could've SO broke my 18" dl PR today :cool:

-overall good short auxiliary workout...600+ WILL die on May 1 if not before

Overall Grade: A-

PR total: 8

[scott_donald]

still getting prs while cutiting good to see and well done...

[Rookie]

Nice new journal, nice new PR's, nice new everything.

[AJ010]

NICE JOB!! Those are sweet as hell DL lockouts!!

[PainThriller]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
Short and Sweet Auxiliary Day

Axle Overhead Lockouts: 35x5, 85x5, 125x5, 175x3, 200x2(PR), 220x0

High DL Lockouts: 225x5, 365x5, 405x5, 495x5

Low DL Lockouts: 455x3, 505x3, 550x2(PR!)

NOTES
-Axle lockouts were seated, from top of forehead...felt solid, 220 was close

-High DL lockouts were done on 3rd hole on power rack, from about mid-thigh up, maybe 6" ROM, switched to low after bc these felt too short to get alot out of

-low DL lockouts were done from ~21inches or so, just above kneecap. felt strong on these, even for DLing 2 days ago, and back being sore...i could've SO broke my 18" dl PR today :cool:

-overall good short auxiliary workout...600+ WILL die on May 1 if not before

Overall Grade: A-

PR total: 8


God damn it, im realy starting to worry here :D. Good workout man, keep at it. STOP AT NOTHING!

[scott_donald]

so hows the friday night party tonight.... i am bored adn goin to bed... hope ur night was better... adn that events go well tommorrow.. pull a truck for me...

[BPP]

thanks everyone :cool:

3/6 EVENT TRAINING

short and sweet, goin to our firemens ball tonight, semi-formal dance, dinner and open bar(damn cutting). Taking the model I dated all last summer :D will have pics next week!

Warmups:
Squat: 45x15 : Alt. DB curl 20x10 : overhead 45x10 : DB bench 35x10 : CG Rows 75x10(slow)

Husafeldt Stone Lifts: 184x3, 217x3(PR!)

MEDLEY: 184 stone x 75 feet, 205 farmers x 75 feet....didn't keep time, but these were done very well and quick!, esp stone

Tire Flip: 650lb tire x 2, 650x2(PR!!)
(just did these back and forth, tire was full of water, and got slick after a flip or two)

Conan's Wheel!!!: 375x1, 550x3/4, 550x1(PR!)
(on the 550, the bar was set too high for me, i could barely get it off the ground..so we reset, then got an easy revolution)

NOTES:
-overall very good day, very good for my mentality as well
-knee hurt pretty bad today, but pushed thru with my brace on
-Husafedlt lifts were EASY...****ING atlas stones are all mental.....was just ground to hug, then put back down, next rep etc...easy stuff, i like this event
-Medley went ALOT better...didnt do tire at the end bc it was a dif. size tire than the medley, so worked the first 2 parts....stone I FLEW with, and farmers were solid
-Tire flips were awesome...the 650 is one of the really tall ones like in WSM, like 5 feet sittin on its side...i like these ALOT more than the smaller 500's and such...i actually ENJOYED this tire...biggest tire I had done before was a 550 for a few flips, got this 650 for an easy 4 or 5...gotta love my exponentially strengthening back :D
-Conans was fun...its alot easier on the forearms with the real thing, but i need to work biceps more...my problem will be keeping it high and tucked, not letting it slip...but I can do a revolution so yay
-all of this wasn't pushed too hard except medley....we filmed some of it(anyone on FI knows the guys are filmin today to make a strongman training DVD...i had to lift and leave before they started the PR day, hence the stoppin at 1 revolution, etc...)
-I feel alot better about May 1, and will be riding with a few guys frolm my gym who are competing too...so well all be cheerin e/o on..should be a fun time kicking everyone in my divisions ass and winning :cool:

Overall Grade: A+
^^ even though wasn't a huge exertion day, hit PR's in every event(medley was unnofficial bc no time, but I know in my heart and mind it was, it was alot better), and did so much good for my piece of mind, its an A+

PR total: 11

[scott_donald]

awesome day well done....

and i know i already mentioned this ireland beat england at rugby... yay...

[Julius Peppaz]

Your workouts are always awesome, but your latest strongman workout was especially sweet. Very impressive numbers, and fukkin hardass workout bro. Nice **** on the PR's on stone lift, tire lift and conan's wheel. Can't believe you're setting PR's left and right while cutting so much. Keep it up bro!

[AJ010]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
thanks everyone :cool:

3/6 EVENT TRAINING

short and sweet, goin to our firemens ball tonight, semi-formal dance, dinner and open bar(damn cutting). Taking the model I dated all last summer :D will have pics next week!

Warmups:
Squat: 45x15 : Alt. DB curl 20x10 : overhead 45x10 : DB bench 35x10 : CG Rows 75x10(slow)

Husafeldt Stone Lifts: 184x3, 217x3(PR!)

MEDLEY: 184 stone x 75 feet, 205 farmers x 75 feet....didn't keep time, but these were done very well and quick!, esp stone

Tire Flip: 650lb tire x 2, 650x2(PR!!)
(just did these back and forth, tire was full of water, and got slick after a flip or two)

Conan's Wheel!!!: 275x1, 450x3/4, 450x1(PR!)
(on the 450, the bar was set too high for me, i could barely get it off the ground..so we reset, then got an easy revolution)

NOTES:
-overall very good day, very good for my mentality as well
-knee hurt pretty bad today, but pushed thru with my brace on
-Husafedlt lifts were EASY...****ING atlas stones are all mental.....was just ground to hug, then put back down, next rep etc...easy stuff, i like this event
-Medley went ALOT better...didnt do tire at the end bc it was a dif. size tire than the medley, so worked the first 2 parts....stone I FLEW with, and farmers were solid
-Tire flips were awesome...the 650 is one of the really tall ones like in WSM, like 5 feet sittin on its side...i like these ALOT more than the smaller 500's and such...i actually ENJOYED this tire...biggest tire I had done before was a 550 for a few flips, got this 650 for an easy 4 or 5...gotta love my exponentially strengthening back :D
-Conans was fun...its alot easier on the forearms with the real thing, but i need to work biceps more...my problem will be keeping it high and tucked, not letting it slip...but I can do a revolution so yay
-all of this wasn't pushed too hard except medley....we filmed some of it(anyone on FI knows the guys are filmin today to make a strongman training DVD...i had to lift and leave before they started the PR day, hence the stoppin at 1 revolution, etc...)
-I feel alot better about May 1, and will be riding with a few guys frolm my gym who are competing too...so well all be cheerin e/o on..should be a fun time kicking everyone in my divisions ass and winning :cool:

Overall Grade: A+
^^ even though wasn't a huge exertion day, hit PR's in every event(medley was unnofficial bc no time, but I know in my heart and mind it was, it was alot better), and did so much good for my piece of mind, its an A+

PR total: 11

SICK work man!!! VERY nice! I can't even compliment on just one thing, everything looked great! Keep it up!

[BPP]

thanks bros :cool:

[John Promise]

Gets a bit repetitive saying good workout. Can't wait to see what numbers you crush during the real thing.

[BPP]

IMPORTANT CORRECTION

the conan's wheel I did saturday, I found out today, was actually loaded with 550lbs, not 450..so I completed a revolution with 550conans :D

coulda went more, but like I said, was just tryin it out bc of time, not maxing....at May 1, my conans is 500...which means I can ALRADY go at least 1.5-2 revolutions most likely

w00t :cool:

[John Promise]

That was a nice surprise. We're looking for five or more revolutions on May 1 though. Know you will be good for at least that. :cool:

[BPP]

definately :cool:

3/8 PUSH

Incline Bench:45x15, 95x10, 135x5, 150x4, 155x4

Axle Push Press: 85x10, 125x5, 150x5, 160x3

3" thick bar JMs: 75x10, 105x10, 125x6, 135x4(PR)

DB French Press/Overhead Ext: 40x12, 50x12, 60x8, 65x5

Cambered Pullovers: 35x10, 55x10, 65x10(reps PR), 55x15

NOTES:
-overall good workout...worked out with the guy i go with once in awhile..good motivation, esp after being beat at inclines
-inclines were ok, steadily startin to come around
-push presses again were weak with leg drive..damn knee
-Jms felt stronger today...can def. tell the tris continue to improve and have made huge strides over the last few months! stretch marks continue to grow too lol
-Overhead DB felt better today, 65x8 was old PR, today was 65x10
-pullovers brought a huge sweat again, but felt good
-got a good sweat, not the best workout of contest prep, but solid

Overall Grade: A-

PR total: 13

[scott_donald]

how can you press overhead more than you incline press...

[BPP]

Originally posted by scott_donald
how can you press overhead more than you incline press...

i suck at incline, didnt dothem for years bc they hurt my shoulders, but work hard at overhead

[AJ010]

Pretty nice choice of exercises today! I bet that was fun

What do you think you max on incline?

And damn 550lbs on the conans wheel! How could you not tell the difference between 450 and 550 :D

[BPP]

lol bc i had never done it before, only zercher lockouts :)...and im glad ive been doin those low, i had to adjust it down bc im shorter, and had to get a solid quarter squat in to get 550 up

max incline? hmm...prolly ~170-175

and yeah, this is a fun setup i got goin :D

[John Promise]

Shorter??? Now you make me feel small. :( :D

Awesome tri work. Amazing your stretchmarks are growing when you're cutting. Must tell you a lot.

[BPP]

Originally posted by John Promise
Shorter??? Now you make me feel small. :( :D

Awesome tri work. Amazing your stretchmarks are growing when you're cutting. Must tell you a lot.

hehe, im only 5'10.5" or so, iwas like the shortest one there :D

thanks bro, ive hit tris like there no tomorrow for a year now...its def. showed...biceps have grown too, but the majority of getting my bis to 17.5 and onward has been all tris!!

when i find my camera(left it at home i think from this weekend...will get it friday when i head home for spring break) ill get a pic of the stretch marks, theyre overhalway down my arms now lol, just running right along the inside upper part of the tricep

[John Promise]

For some reason, I pictured you taller without being 6'...not that there would be much of a difference :D

I'm only 5'7" so I would be at a real disadvantage at strongman :(

[BigKazWSM747]

Looks like a solid plan, BPP. Awesome workouts too, lots of PRs! Where do you hope to place on May 1st?

[BPP]

Originally posted by BigKazWSM747
Looks like a solid plan, BPP. Awesome workouts too, lots of PRs! Where do you hope to place on May 1st?

thanks bro

put it this way, 53 days to victory

second place is the first loser

:cool:

[Fullback_45]

HOLLY **** BRO! Those low rack deads are fking awsome!!!!!!!!!! Can't say enough bro, your just kicking ass left and right! Keep on truckin those PR's!

[Rookie]

Pretty sweet! Im gonna be looking forward to hearing you say that you killed the competition!!

[BPP]

thanks everyone

lookin forward to pull night tonight :cool:

[BigKazWSM747]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
thanks bro

put it this way, 53 days to victory

second place is the first loser

:cool:

If you keep up your pace of improvement over the next 53 days like you did the last 53 you ought to blow the competition away, especially since you'll be ready for the events. :cool:

[BPP]

Originally posted by BigKazWSM747
If you keep up your pace of improvement over the next 53 days like you did the last 53 you ought to blow the competition away, especially since you'll be ready for the events. :cool:

thanks bro
workouts have been going GREAT so I damn sure hope so...every single thing I am doing is for a specific purpose and has purpose to an event May 1st....plus I am mentally more prepared than I ever have been for anything in my life...daily, numerous times I go thru winning, events, etc in my head....its CONSTANTLY on my mind...moreso than school, moreso than girls, moreso than friends, everything. i fall asleep thinking about it, daydream about it all day, and go thru it over and over and over. I will be as physically, mentally and emotionally prepared as I have ever been for anything. I for the first time BELIEVE going into a show I can, will and should win, and that this is MY time. I have been working my ass off in and out of the weightroom, and like Herb Brooks said in "Miracle", "they have the better team...they may beat us 9 times out of 10...but not tonight..not this night...this night is OURS...this night WE are the greatest hockey team on earth." I think I utilize inspirational quotes and movies like that, rudy, rocky, etc moreso than anyone else I know :cool:

I've never wanted anything as bad as to go there,dominate, and roll on to nationals.

[BPP]

PULL

Deadlift: 135x8, 225x5, 315x4, 365x3

Hise Shrugs: 45x10, 135x10, 225x10, 225x10, 225x10(PR)

Zercher DL: 135x5, 135x5, 185x4, 185x5(PR)

Axle Curls: 50x10, 70x10(PR), 60x10, 65x10


NOTES:
-worked out with Steve again, same as yesterday
-Deadlifts were ****ty today, just had dead/sore legs from god knows what? quit early to save myself for zerchers
-Hise shrugs were difficult to get down...its a small ROM...definately feel them though...butdidnt hurt as bad as made out to be...i know ill be SORE tom. from these...heres the link before anyone asks :D

http://www.cyberpump.com/preview/keith005.html

-Zercher deadlifts were another KILLER...put the weights on 2 laying 45's to raise it a bit, not flexible enough to get down to the floor yet, used as much lower back as I could to simulate atlas stones which is these' purpose...definately a taxing exercise, esp on the hips!!
-axle curls were interesting, but felt ok, good burn goin
-overall very good workout, mostly thanks to the middle two...deads and curls were just normal

Overall Grade: B+/A-

PR total:16

[Fullback_45]

Kick work bro! Deadlifts looked pretty damn good to me, repping my max bro easy! Really diverse training man. Love watching these PR's fall!

[BPP]

thanks bro, belt felt weird tonight too, needs tightened from cutting...did this all with only chalk hehe

might go for an 18" PR sat depending how sore I am :cool:

and within a VERY short time your max will be well above that!

[BigKazWSM747]

nice workout. The PR streak continues :cool:

What are you aiming for on the 18" DLs when you next max?

[BPP]

Originally posted by BigKazWSM747
nice workout. The PR streak continues :cool:

What are you aiming for on the 18" DLs when you next max?

at least 550-575, best case 600

and thanks bro :cool:

[AJ010]

Awesome work! The ROM on those Zercher deads must be huge! keep up the awesome work, you'll be doing over 315 on zercher deads soon enough :cool:

[BPP]

Originally posted by UnlimitedSteel
Awesome work! The ROM on those Zercher deads must be huge! keep up the awesome work, you'll be doing over 315 on zercher deads soon enough :cool:

thanks bro, even with 2 plates under it...it was a sumo stance(duh), and i was goin WAY down to get it..first few were like low squats, REALLY killin hips, but then got form down and used all lower back to lift it, which is what i want it to do to work for atlas stones...185 wasnt that heavy, just physically taxing on sore legs...coulda done 225+..cool partwill be 300+ from the floor :cool:


but yeah, thanks bro! i wanna be the king of all deadlifts...reg, 18", zerhcer, farmer, bavarian, etc

:D

[AJ010]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
thanks bro, even with 2 plates under it...it was a sumo stance(duh), and i was goin WAY down to get it..first few were like low squats, REALLY killin hips, but then got form down and used all lower back to lift it, which is what i want it to do to work for atlas stones...185 wasnt that heavy, just physically taxing on sore legs...coulda done 225+..cool partwill be 300+ from the floor :cool:


but yeah, thanks bro! i wanna be the king of all deadlifts...reg, 18", zerhcer, farmer, bavarian, etc

:D

Yeah man, sumo style kills my hips too. You ever do a sumo deadlift and strain so much, and then drop the weight and your hip flexors relax so fast its a weird feeling?

I had a feeling 185 wasn't your limit...300+ soon enough!

And man, you're a pretty damn good deadlifter. Only way i can beat you is body weight ratio :( Damn you haha keep up the awesome work man. Before every session think to yourself the promise and dedication you are setting, and how you cant mess up...seems to help me anyways

[Rookie]

Kickass workout! Awesome pulls as usual, even if they were ****ty for your standards... Those Hise shrugs sound interesting, I think I may try those. And those Z-deads sound killer! I think z-squats are the most exhausting exercise ive ever done, but Z-deads?

[AmateurWrestler]

those zercher deadlifts sound pretty damn brutal man, and wtf is a hise shrug? (im not possesive and jealous anymore :D)

[BPP]

Originally posted by AmateurWrestler
those zercher deadlifts sound pretty damn brutal man, and wtf is a hise shrug? (im not possesive and jealous anymore :D)

lol
god damnit
i posted the link just so you wouldnt ask
:D

[BPP]

LEGS

Squats: 45x12, 95x5, 150x5, 210x3, 260x3, 305x1(belt on now), 335x1, 365x1(pr), wraps on->380x1(PR!!)

Feet-high Leg Sled: 245x10, 345x10, 445x10

Seated Calf Raises: 45x10, 90x10, 115x10

NOTES:
-w00t! 25lb squat PR!!! went just to parallel, but got it...knee still hasnt felt great, but said **** it...had a spotter, went for it...up thru the 3's felt alot lighter than it has lately, was psyched from watchin Tommy Fannon vids and wearin my new Chuck taylor all-stars hehe. 380 was mostly lower back, but got it...if i can get a few more squat sessions in like this, knee or not, 405 will go down soon!!
-leg press was harder bc of sore hips, but just did a few sets, same with calf raises
-doin events saturday, so tried to keep legs volume and total setsdown as to not get as sore
-overall good workout, average besides the squats!

Overall Grade: A- ->PR in the big 3, has to be an A

PR total: 17

NEW POWER TOTAL:
S: 380
B: 230
D: 455
T: 1065

[BigKazWSM747]

awesome job on the squat PR! :cool: do you still plan on aiming for a 18" DL PR sat or are you going to push it back?

[BPP]

Originally posted by BigKazWSM747
awesome job on the squat PR! :cool: do you still plan on aiming for a 18" DL PR sat or are you going to push it back?

thanks bro, not bad for not havin really gone above 225 much since xmas break bc of my knee, which still bugs me even today, but said screw it


of course ill go for 18" PR hehe, my CNS does what I want it to do and thats the way it is :mad:

tentative sat:
-conans
-medley
-18"

[Fullback_45]

WOW BRO! You are packing on so much weight onto those squats everytime you squat! DUDE!!! We're at the exact same total bro! The race to 1500 is on!

[BPP]

Originally posted by Fullback_45
WOW BRO! You are packing on so much weight onto those squats everytime you squat! DUDE!!! We're at the exact same total bro! The race to 1500 is on!

thanks bro!!

haha we are, and you are beating me in everything, except my DL saves me :p

hell yeah, 1500 here we come :cool:

[Julius Peppaz]

Where do you train your strongman exercises at? Workouts are looking extremely good, nice job hitting even more PR's while cutting?

[Fullback_45]

There something missing in my life..................and its my deadlift lol


Not sure though man, for not training your bench im sure you've got atleast 10 pounds in you possibley for not training the bench.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
Where do you train your strongman exercises at? Workouts are looking extremely good, nice job hitting even more PR's while cutting?

I train strongman either at my gym in Lafayette, or in St. Anne, Illinois

thanks bro, who needs a CNS?? PR a day baby! w00t!


Originally posted by Fullback_45
There something missing in my life..................and its my deadlift lol


Not sure though man, for not training your bench im sure you've got atleast 10 pounds in you possibley for not training the bench.

hehehe, itll get there bro

yeah, ill be home for break next week, gonna take the inzer home and try it out at a friends, go for a PR

[Julius Peppaz]

You're training is as hardcore as it comes. Keep it up. How's the diet commin along btw?

[Fullback_45]

I dont know alot about shirts and how much they add but im sure you'll nail something sweet! Lol wath you hit 275-280 loooool.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Fullback_45
I dont know alot about shirts and how much they add but im sure you'll nail something sweet! Lol wath you hit 275-280 loooool. ]
its just a poly single, typically adds 15-20ish


Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
You're training is as hardcore as it comes. Keep it up. How's the diet commin along btw?

thanks bro!!

goin good, prolly weigh-in again tomorrow

[AmateurWrestler]

Damn bro, you've gained 95 lbs on your deadlift in such a short amount of time! :eek: your really doing great big man, I just need to bring my dead and squat up to your level so I can really be proud of myself. Rest of workout looked good as well and good luck maxing on bench soon ! Haha, ima get me some chuck taylors hopefully tommorow for squats friday :D

[BPP]

DOWN TO 249LBS THIS MORNING!!! FIRST TIME UNDER 250 IN MONTHS. 230 AND A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COME
:mad:

[Julius Peppaz]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy


DOWN TO 249LBS THIS MORNING!!! FIRST TIME UNDER 250 IN MONTHS. 230 AND A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COME
:mad:



good stuff man, how many calories are you taken in daily currently?

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
good stuff man, how many calories are you taken in daily currently?

not enough
tryin to work up to the 4500 shawn prescribed
but its FINALLY spring break so i can have more time to cook

[John Promise]

I disappear for a few days and you pull off some amazing PRs.

Come ocntest time, you should try to frighten the competitors with your intensity. :)

[BPP]

Originally posted by John Promise
I disappear for a few days and you pull off some amazing PRs.

Come ocntest time, you should try to frighten the competitors with your intensity. :)

hehehe thanks bro, expect one a day....my CNS knows its role lol

hahaha :D yeah, ive been told im a "beligerent sober" hehe....hopefully in the lightweights I can carry enough size with the long goat, shaved head and earrings that when im huffin, puffin and screamin that actually works :cool:

[BPP]

to go withthe attitude comment, my mindset, attitude, mind, everything have never been this into it and never been this ready to compete. this has been my away msg on AIM:

**** your CNS, **** pain, **** genetics, **** doubters, **** injuries, **** DOMS, **** fear, **** failure, **** doubt, **** it all

NOTHING will hold me back from PR after PR, killing everything in my path on the road to victory :mad:

I'm down to 249lbs...19lbs to go til I'm under 231 and a LIGHTWEIGHT. National Championship here we come and theres not a ****ING thing you can do about it :mad:

[AJ010]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
to go withthe attitude comment, my mindset, attitude, mind, everything have never been this into it and never been this ready to compete. this has been my away msg on AIM:

**** your CNS, **** pain, **** genetics, **** doubters, **** injuries, **** DOMS, **** fear, **** failure, **** doubt, **** it all

NOTHING will hold me back from PR after PR, killing everything in my path on the road to victory :mad:

I'm down to 249lbs...19lbs to go til I'm under 231 and a LIGHTWEIGHT. National Championship here we come and theres not a ****ING thing you can do about it :mad:




Thats how ya gotta ****in think man!!!

[Fullback_45]

Man there isnt **** you can't handle come strong man. You are the mother f'ing epitome of a "StrongMan" by Mentality, Streangth and Soul bigpoppa. Damn strait, nothings going to stop you.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Fullback_45
Man there isnt **** you can't handle come strong man. You are the mother f'ing epitome of a "StrongMan" by Mentality, Streangth and Soul bigpoppa. Damn strait, nothings going to stop you.

thanks bro!! I study this sport like none other...watched Svend Karlsen dvd tonight, im HUGELY motivated for tomorrow...and learned somenew tricks for the gym...he he he...another leg up on the competition :cool: watch forsome new and exciting exercises eventually


Originally posted by UnlimitedSteel
Thats how ya gotta ****in think man!!!

hell yeah

"give me 99% and you'll have made my decision VERY easy"

:cool:

[AmateurWrestler]

Sounds like you can hardly wait for nationals! Keep it up with the cutting bro, your getting there!

[BPP]

EVENT TRAINING 3/13

Warmup: alt db. curl 20x10, GM 45x10, DB military 20x10, DB bench 35x10, CG rows 105x10, BB overhead 45x10, squat 45x10

Conan's Wheel(1 rep = 1 full revolution): 300x1, 300x2, 390x1, 480x1, 550 x 1.25, 710 x 0.25(PR), 710 x 0.10, 550 x 1.75(PR!)

Farmers Walk: 105x150, 195x50 <-grip warmup

MEDLEY: 184lb Stone Carry x 75ft, 205 Farmers x 75ft, 500lb tire x 70feet in 2 minutes(pr)

Field Stone Loading(to 55gallon drum): 184x6, 184x6

NOTES:
-Great day...even got some pics :D
-warmup felt good, body was fresh, ready to lift
-Conans went very good..550 is more than my contest weight, body was good to go, its breathing that stops you...the 550 sits on ur chest, u cant get a good breath... tried 710 for fun after Shawn finished 1 lap for first time, got it the first 1/4 turn, suprisingly lol. then did 550 again for almost 2 laps
-Farmers was a grip warmup, felt heavier than usual bc of the heavy conans
-Medley went EXCELLENT...only took 28 seconds between start and when i got to the tire, that includes lifting the stone from floor! Tire gave me trouble 1) bc of cardio, but moreso 2) after about halfway down the tire was full of water, that came out...made the ground slick, was having trouble keeping my feet under me and grip on the tire..or else woulda finished in under 2 minutes...at contest want to finish in under 1minute all 3
-Field stone loading replaced atlas stones bc Shawns start at 250, then are all over 300...did the 184 field stone instead to get the hip/back workout of an atlas stone...these went well actually
-overall pretty damn pleased with today! got some nice comments from Shawn at the end too, me, rob and shawn are all improving and moving along well

Overall Grade: A-

PR total: 20

:cool:

[Julius Peppaz]

Your bodybuilding workouts are looking as good as ever man. Nice PR count btw. Very nice PR on the conan's.

[BPP]

haha bbing :D :D

thanks bro, 550 and 710 conans were done COMPLETELY raw
no belt, no sleeves...just me and chalk

[Julius Peppaz]

Hardcore training right there bro. Whats the most you've done with farmer's walks and static bb holds? I remember you saying farmer's w/ 255 dumbells 100 feet, not sure if that's your personal best.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
Hardcore training right there bro. Whats the most you've done with farmer's walks and static bb holds? I remember you saying farmer's w/ 255 dumbells 100 feet, not sure if that's your personal best.

farmers walk implements 255x100feet is the best ive done with farmers

done farmers holds with 235/hand for 39seconds last may, its much higher by now

static DB holds i've done 100s for like 2 minutes and like 10-15 seconds

[Julius Peppaz]

I don't want to think about my delicate little fingers after doin farmers w/ 255's lol.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
I don't want to think about my delicate little fingers after doin farmers w/ 255's lol.

hehe, my fingers are heavily trained like grip...do alot of CG rows and such HEAVY with JUST using fingertips...usually I can outlast any of my competitiors holding weight in my fingertips..when I did 100lb DB for 2:15, it slipped to my thumb, index and middle fingers only at about 1:40.... lol

[Fullback_45]

You seriously have hands of still bigpoppa! Event training looked awsome! Huge PR's and big ass numbers your playing with day to day bro! Keep it Yardie!!!!! lol

[BPP]

thanks bro

uploading some pics from today right now :cool:

[Julius Peppaz]

sweet cant wait to see the talons you got.

[John Promise]

710 Connan's :eek: :eek: :eek: and did I mention :eek:



Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy


**** your CNS, **** pain, **** genetics, **** doubters, **** injuries, **** DOMS, **** fear, **** failure, **** doubt, **** it all

NOTHING will hold me back from PR after PR, killing everything in my path on the road to victory

I'm down to 249lbs...19lbs to go til I'm under 231 and a LIGHTWEIGHT. National Championship here we come and theres not a ****ING thing you can do about it


Love the message, but there's not a ****ing thing I'd want to do about it
(I'm too scared :( )

[BPP]

Originally posted by John Promise
710 Connan's :eek:



Love the message, but there's not a ****ing thing I'd want to do about it
(I'm too scared :( )

:D LMFAO

thanks bro...710 was easyto lockout actually, just not used to walkin with that much weight!

pics up soon...havin issues with bb.com, gotta resize em all :rolleyes:

[John Promise]

Ha ha Just think of how much resizing you'll have to do for FI.

[BPP]

Originally posted by John Promise
Ha ha Just think of how much resizing you'll have to do for FI.

none
theyre all already up :)

http://www.fortifiediron.net/invision/index.php?showtopic=10440&st=0&

[Julius Peppaz]

first things first, very nice date bro.
ur almost as big as shawn, arent you? That training facility you guys train at is badass lol. Lookin good, should post pics more often, esp of your date.. haha just kiddin bro.

[John Promise]

That's some scary work. Shawn has one wide back :eek:

And be gentle with the girl...don't want to crush her by accident.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
first things first, very nice date bro.
ur almost as big as shawn, arent you? That training facility you guys train at is badass lol. Lookin good, should post pics more often, esp of your date.. haha just kiddin bro.

haha thanks, we dated last summer, well see what happens now :)

haha, shawns 6'5 360, im 5'10 249, hehe...i got alot of inches to go! hes a THICK man hehe, but one day!

thanks, its the area behind my gym..got 2 tires, atlas stones, log, sled, stones, farmers, conans, etc outside

more inside :cool:

[Julius Peppaz]

DAMN i need to find a gym that has that kindof equipment in the back, they need to fuk the parking lot and just make a big ass strongman training arena.

[Fullback_45]

Awsome pics bro! Cute date aswell. Goatee is looking good to bro!!!

[scott_donald]

looking awesome...

[scott_donald]

looking awesome...

[scott_donald]

looking awesome...

[AmateurWrestler]

Damn man, kickass day you had for event training. The 710 conan's wheel is pretty damned impressiv! Keep it up!

[AJ010]

****in nice work man!! 710 is AWESOME!!

[BigKazWSM747]

kickass workou bro! Great job w/ the PRs especially the conan's wheel. :cool:

[BPP]

thanks bros!!

theres no police/fire/military NASS records...not a recognized division for records :(

men's lightweight conans wheel is 500lbs for the record...done for 257'8".

it wont count bc ill do 450 as a p/f/m light, or 500 as a heavy, but from my calculations(well see if theyre right, i asked on the strongmna forums what our conans exact distance per revolution is) thats 4.5 revolutions....if so, I plan to beat that in May :cool: like I said, wont count, but for my piece of mind it will :D

[AmateurWrestler]

Hey guys, proppy's comp was flippin' out last night and it would not allow him to post so he sent me this to post on aim before he left...........it sounds like he really needs some help :(






"im having problems... my dad doesnt like gays, nor did i...

but i have been attracted to some men. and i go hard. but after i jack off i get the feeling that was just wrong. i tried to jack off to girl porn but my dick wont get that hard.

is there a way to change the way i am? how do i get attracted to girls instead of boys? ( i also get hard when i look at young girls )

please dont post " ur a homo pics and ur a *** pics also no u are gay pics." i hope im not gay because some of the girls in school like me. and i wanna be cool. i dont think gays are cool."


:(

[John Promise]

Originally posted by AmateurWrestler
Hey guys, proppy's comp was flippin' out last night and it would not allow him to post so he sent me this to post on aim before he left...........it sounds like he really needs some help :(






"im having problems... my dad doesnt like gays, nor did i...

but i have been attracted to some men. and i go hard. but after i jack off i get the feeling that was just wrong. i tried to jack off to girl porn but my dick wont get that hard.

is there a way to change the way i am? how do i get attracted to girls instead of boys? ( i also get hard when i look at young girls )

please dont post " ur a homo pics and ur a *** pics also no u are gay pics." i hope im not gay because some of the girls in school like me. and i wanna be cool. i dont think gays are cool."


:(
:confused:

This joke is not cool.

But it did remind me of a Friday the 13th parody we filmed back in college. Jason chases this kid Steve. When Steve locks himself in a closet, Jason takes off. My brother shows up, knocking on the closet door. "Steve. It's okay. You can come out of the closet now." Steve comes out of the closet, throws his arms around my brother, and announces "I admit it. I'm gay and I've always loved you!" :D

[AmateurWrestler]

Originally posted by John Promise
:confused:

This joke is not cool.

But it did remind me of a Friday the 13th parody we filmed back in college. Jason chases this kid Steve. When Steve locks himself in a closet, Jason takes off. My brother shows up, knocking on the closet door. "Steve. It's okay. You can come out of the closet now." Steve comes out of the closet, throws his arms around my brother, and announces "I admit it. I'm gay and I've always loved you!" :D


oh its cool to me :D i copied and pasted this right out of the sex forum lol.............it hit me as funny and a great way to nail my yardie friend after his beating at virtual pool last night.

[BPP]

har har :rolleyes:

:D

[BPP]

http://www.forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=241415


pics from saturdays event training :cool:

[EliteBSU]

Originally posted by AmateurWrestler
oh its cool to me :D i copied and pasted this right out of the sex forum lol.............it hit me as funny and a great way to nail my yardie friend after his beating at virtual pool last night. hey yardie... isnt this the kids we named seal tits? ^^^^^

quite child, grown apes and vikings talking

Elite

[Rookie]

Holy **** man, I can't even comprehend doing 710 for any exercise! You are a beast!

I know this is a little late, but whats a yaride??

[BPP]

Originally posted by Rookie
Holy **** man, I can't even comprehend doing 710 for any exercise! You are a beast!

I know this is a little late, but whats a yaride??

thanks bro :)

basicallyu its saying im a suburban ape

came from one day we were diggin a bonfire pit at my roomies house, and I kept workin thru breaks, gruntin, eat like an ape, and kinda look/act like one
*shrug* its a hard explanation actually :p

[Rookie]

LOL...okay I get it now..

I thought they called you that because you workout in a yard lol

[AJ010]

Yeah proppys one crazy mofo!

[BPP]

thanks every1

change of pace this week
home for spring break..gonna be liftin at a dif. gym, with my old BFL liftin buddy from last summer. took today off instead of later in the week to rest an extra day, plus liftin partner's mondya is the only day he cant lift

so im sure ill be modifying a few things to fit the equipment available this week, but ill also be ADDING some new things I learned from Svend's DVD :cool:

[Julius Peppaz]

Dude seriously.. Wheres my copy?? What other dvd's are in your collection? (not including porn :) )

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
Dude seriously.. Wheres my copy?? What other dvd's are in your collection? (not including porn :) )

lifting wise:
Pumping Iron(original VHS and new DVD)
Ronnie Coleman the unbelievable
Ronnie Coleman - other vid
Lee Priest - a blonde myth
Hugo Girard VHS
Svend Karlsen DVD
Dorian Yates blood and guts on CPU
and some other short random clips on computer from kevin levrone, gunter, matzarro, etc, as well as ALOT of powerlifting and strongman clips

[Julius Peppaz]

i only have a ****load of clips on comp and pumping iron lol. Arnold is one funny ass mofo in the movie. Does ronnie talk in his dvds? I've heard his voice before, and it no way matches his body.. Kind of like bonds.. and tyson almost.

[BPP]

yeh
ronnie talks,...more screamin than talkin, but he talks alot...if i remeber right he basically narrates, been awhile since i watched honestly

svend is easily the best I own though

[Julius Peppaz]

i want a physique like svend.. Or maybe Mariuz. anyways, you plannin on training while ur at home?

[AmateurWrestler]

Sounds like youll have some fun this week. Ya gotta max that bench ape boy! :)

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
i want a physique like svend.. Or maybe Mariuz. anyways, you plannin on training while ur at home?

yep
read the post you originally responded to about 5 above this :D

[Julius Peppaz]

hmm not sure why i didnt see that.. What gym are you gonna be training at while at home?

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
hmm not sure why i didnt see that.. What gym are you gonna be training at while at home?

2 dif ones, both ma and pa places

Flex Gym where I used to work and my dad goes at least once, and mostly at CP Sports wher my friend goes, and ive been told my cuz Schoonie lifts :confused:

used to go to Golds for a year, nice place, but i get in free the other 2 places bc of connections :cool:

[EliteBSU]

where did you order Svends dvd?

[BPP]

Originally posted by EliteBSU
where did you order Svends dvd?

www.jackalsgym.com

[scott_donald]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
www.jackalsgym.com

do you want to put it on bit torrent for us all to share...

[Julius Peppaz]

Originally posted by scott_donald
do you want to put it on bit torrent for us all to share...

Yes I agree!!

[BPP]

Yardie 3:16 says I just hit a push workout :mad: :cool:


Barbell Push Press: 45x15, 95x10, 135x5, 160x4, 175x1

Incline Bench: 45x15, 95x10, 125x6, 115x5, 75x50(rep pr)

Barbell JM press: 45x10, 95x10, 115x10, 135x6( reg barbell pr)

DB overhead ext: 45x10, 55x10, 60x7

NOTES:
-@ home for spring break, @ CP Sports..VERY small gym, more of a sports building...anyway, went with my friend who belongs there...the thickbar they had last week was MIA, and my cuz Schoonie used to lift there...last year. SO was a bit dissapointed but improvised

-push presses sucked..no explosion at all..legs still dead from the weekend. managed to tricep out a 175 though, within 15lbs of my barbell PR

-Inclines felt weak today...just wasn't feelin them, plus need work for endurance with tire flip, so decided to do a high rep set with 75...bashed out a grueling 50 reps

-JM press have been doin with a 3" bar, with is much nicer on the wrists than a standard barbell...stopped at 6 with 135 bc of wrist, not triceps

-DBs killed my tris..taking my shirt off was a challenge a min ago lol

-all in all decent workout I guess, but just felt non explosive, and weak...usually new lifting environemnts, especially wher im the biggest and strongest, pushes me...o well

Overall Grade: C+

PR total: 22

NOTE: I forgot to email myself my PR notepad...I keep ALL prs for EVERY lift in a notepad file on my computer..came home for break and forgot it, so I may be a bit off all week, will go back and correct sunday as necessary...usually JM are done with thick bar, so this im 95% sure is a bb pr, and i know ive never done a 50rep set on incline yet

[Julius Peppaz]

I dont think my workouts add up to over 50 reps bro. Good job smashing out an assload of reps

[scott_donald]

well done looking good...

[John Promise]

And when He finished, He ate for Yardie was so hungry that not all the food in the holy fridge could satisfy Him.

- Yardie 3:17 -

Sorry :D

Glad to see you're having as much fun with the journal as you are with those 50 reps.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
I dont think my workouts add up to over 50 reps bro. Good job smashing out an assload of reps

LOL thanks bro!


Originally posted by scott_donald
well done looking good...

thanks scot!


Originally posted by John Promise
And when He finished, He ate for Yardie was so hungry that not all the food in the holy fridge could satisfy Him.

- Yardie 3:17 -

Sorry :D

Glad to see you're having as much fun with the journal as you are with those 50 reps.

LOL
i try and have fun in everything I do...my friends would tell ya I laugh about as much as anyone you'll ever meet, and am becoming alot more outgoing...startyin to take after my big cuz Brian...very loud, comical personality...finally feel comfortable attracting attention..not bc im cut and a pretty boy, but bc im getting bigger

but yeah, the point is, in real life, I laugh ALOT, usually at nothing, and by myself lol :-P

[AmateurWrestler]

Damn yardie, 50 reps on anything would kill me, i absolutely hate high rep training, but I definately understand you need it man> Good job on the Jm press as well it looks pretty strong. Keep it up nationals are creeping closer aeverty day :)

[BPP]

haha thanks bro!!

even with only 75lbs, it was a killer!!

600 ****ING DIES TOMORROW ON RACK PULLS :mad:

[BPP]

just ordered the brand new Magnus Samuelsson DVD :cool:

[scott_donald]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
just ordered the brand new Magnus Samuelsson DVD :cool:

now addicted to dvd's it seems.... but share them with us alll...

[BigKazWSM747]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
just ordered the brand new Magnus Samuelsson DVD :cool:

be sure to put up a review. I'm debating between getting svend or magnus's DVD...so you better make the right recommendation...


:D

[Julius Peppaz]

Is Svend the world class arm wrestler or magnus? Or is that someone totally diff?

[AJ010]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
Is Svend the world class arm wrestler or magnus? Or is that someone totally diff?

Magnus was the guy that broke some guys arm within seconds of armwrestling


Proppy-damn nice ****! It looked very good, awesome lifts. Incline repping looked badass, some real dedication. I remember on the FI bench routine after all my work i had to rep like 45+ for 12 reps and i nearly missed the last rep! But when im fresh its obviously nothing, but you get the point :D

[BPP]

magnus broke Nathan Jones' arm

3/17 PULL


warmup: Alt DB curl 20x10, DB bench 20x10, DB military 20x10, GM 45x10, squat 45x10, CG rows 130x10

18" DL: 135x10, 250x5, 350x3, (belt on->)425x2, 525x1(no straps PR), (straps and wraps on->) 550x0, 550x1(PR!)

Hammer Curls: 25x10-(30sec rest)->35x10-(15sec rest)->30x10

Cheat Hammer Curls: 45x5, 50x5(might be a PR or tied one, will check sunday when im back and have my PR notepad)

Power Cleans: 95x5, 135x5, 170x1(PR), 190x0(SO CLOSE)

Power Shrugs: 155x10 -30sec rest-> 230x10

NOTES:
-worked out at Flex Gym, where I worked out last year and used to work, not the same place as yesterday
-Decided to try my event training day warmup, I think ill keep doin this...sweatshirt on, ALL back to back, gets a good sweat goin and me ready to lift
-18's weren't bad bc i was still sore from saturday...185lb stone loads and 700lb conans wheels WITHOUT A BELT will keep ur back sore for a few days hehe, so cxant complain i didnt get 600
-525 was a 20lb raw pr, and 550 was a 15lb strapped pr
-had 4 ppl watching me while I did these, amazed at the weight, talkin to me between sets, and about me as I listened to my mp3 player between sets hehe
-hammer curls went well, no complaints, worked some endurance for tire again
-Power cleans felt LIGHT today, just had trouble at the chest level of getting under the bar in time...190 was 1" away from going easily...it was light til I had to flip my elbows down and get under it...thatsmy sticking point
-power shrugs were so close together and short bc gym was closing
-all in all very pleased with this workout

Overall Grade: A-

PR total: 25

:cool:

[Julius Peppaz]

i saw magnus do that on ESPN man, it was crazy ****.. Kick ass workout, powercleans in everyones routine.. Cant go wrong w/ that. Do you pull your 18" dead off the rack or a box?

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
i saw magnus do that on ESPN man, it was crazy ****.. Kick ass workout, powercleans in everyones routine.. Cant go wrong w/ that. Do you pull your 18" dead off the rack or a box?

18" was from the rack, which is alot harder than a box

typically someones 18's on a box are ~50lbs higher than in the rack bc of weight distribution

got a video of 525, and a pic of 550, just gotta find a host for the vid

[Fullback_45]

MEGA FKING PR!!!! 550 bro, you move some SERIOUS FKING WEIGHT. Congradulations bro, your a fking monster. I hear you on those powercleans, i just wasnt getting under the bar today and squating the weight up i was like highpulling it and ****. Thats where my sticking point is at to. **** man, you kicked some serious ass in that rack today, can't wait to see the video and pic. You'r doing outstanding poppa, you got to be feeling great!

[BPP]

thanks bro

yeah, im happy with it, but it wasnt 600....

im happy bc i did it on a sore, non-fresh body..but coulda done better fresh


i wasnt dippin at all on PCs hehe

thanks bro, gonna upload in a bit, got a pic of me gettin on the 550 bar, and a vid of the entire 525

pic will be up later, vid gonna ask pain to ask skip to host, or Jay from FI

[Fullback_45]

I know what you mean bro. 550 to me and a ****load of others is huge, but for you im sure its mediocar weight. Still, for a unfresh day hell of a job. Can't wait until you have another run in with the ol rack pull!

[BPP]

thanks bro!! 550 is still big weight, its just a step to a goal though

i figured itd be easier...425x2 came up EASY and smooth, almost like a speed weight(not THAT fast, but u get the idea)

but yeah, 600 will be mine on or before May 1 :cool:

lol, when you watch the video youll prolly notice too i use like ALL back...same with squats, same with DL, etc

when my legs catch up, the num,bers should fly up!

[AmateurWrestler]

Thats one hell of a nice rack pull bro, great work on the other prs as well! Keep this pace up! :)

[BigKazWSM747]

nice workout! 550 is still pretty damn good, 600 isn't that far off. :cool:

[BPP]

http://www.skippypodar.net/Movies/BigPoppaProppy/StPattysDayDLPRraw525.MOV


thanks Skip aka. Abdominator for hosting :)

525 18" deadlift, no straps

1) hitching is legal in strongman
2) my back and hams were stll sore from the saturdays event training before, hence the effort
3) did 550 after this for an 18" Pr

[Rookie]

My **** computer won't play the vid. But I imagine its cool!

[scott_donald]

awesome vid.... glad to see you not singing...

[BigKazWSM747]

nice lift. You ought to be able to pull even more when your 100%.

[Julius Peppaz]

Gotta love the look of that dude in the backround. Nice lift bro.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
Gotta love the look of that dude in the backround. Nice lift bro.

haa yeah, he knew my cousin actually, Schoonie! He works with him and realized he had seen him on WSM before, so he came and talked to me later...was like dude how much is that!? "550" DAMN! and statted talkin....then after I actually tried it(he talked when i was settin it up after the 525 for the vid) and missed it, iw as sittin starin at it gettin pissed at it to try again, and heard him and another dude talkin about me "how much is that!?" both middle age, smaller guys, but both real cool. had about 5 people watchin when I got it...good stuff :)

was nice to be home and get a few different atmospheres to lift in

[Julius Peppaz]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
haa yeah, he knew my cousin actually, Schoonie! He works with him and realized he had seen him on WSM before, so he came and talked to me later...was like dude how much is that!? "550" DAMN! and statted talkin....then after I actually tried it(he talked when i was settin it up after the 525 for the vid) and missed it, iw as sittin starin at it gettin pissed at it to try again, and heard him and another dude talkin about me "how much is that!?" both middle age, smaller guys, but both real cool. had about 5 people watchin when I got it...good stuff :)

was nice to be home and get a few different atmospheres to lift in

Dude.. is my gym the only one in the world with no ****ing powerrack?!

[holyshinto63]

Damn the video doesn't work...well anyway, great job on the 550 18 incher, and crush it once your back and hamstrings are 100%.

[BPP]

Originally posted by holyshinto63
Damn the video doesn't work...well anyway, great job on the 550 18 incher, and crush it once your back and hamstrings are 100%.
hmm
lemme try this:

http://www.skippypodar.net/Movies/BigPoppaProppy/StPattysDayDLPRraw525.MOV

do you have quicktime bro?

[John Promise]

Originally posted by Julius Peppaz
Dude.. is my gym the only one in the world with no ****ing powerrack?!
Mine doesn't either. I go to a Y, but at least I can use their affiliate for leg day. 20 minutes away, but at least that one has a rack.


And I can't get the video working either.

[BPP]

http://www.skippypodar.net/Movies/BigPoppaProppy/

go there, then right click and save
needs quicktime to view

:cool:


3/22 Push

Axle Push press: 35x15, 85x7, 125x5, 150x5, 185x0, 135x7

Incline Bench: 45x15, 105x5, 135x5, 140x5, 150x4

3" bar JM press: 75x15, 100x8, 125x5, 155x3(PR)

DB overhead Ext: 45x10, 55x10, 60x10, 65x7

DB military: 40x10, 50x7

NOTES:
-Barely ate last few days, cold has sucked my appetite...no energy, was a very lethargic, calm workout
-Push presses felt heavier, as theyhave been every week :(
-Inclines like third set I realized I am STRONGER with them if I pause on the chest than touch and go...WTF!?!?! so I did the last 2 sets every rep paused for 1-2 seconds
-JMs feel stronger weekly...155 was solid, but close to a 3 rep failure...not quite there
-DB overhead extensions were blah, solid but not special
-Military sucked
-overall lethargic workout, nothin special at ALL

Overall Grade: C-

PR total: 26

[BigKazWSM747]

workout was still pretty decent bro, you still managed a PR. The stronger with the pause than the touch n go is very weird though...=/ Your next workout ought to be pretty good though I have a feeling your in for a big day pretty soon.

[BPP]

thanks bro...yeah, not sure...maybe from training westside before and always pausing with pressing movements? not sure, even then its weird...but i was dying on reps, and if i paused on the chest, it just flew up...even training partner commented on it *shrug*

hopefully I have a good day soon....axle presses been feeling less and less confident by the week :(

[AmateurWrestler]

Workout looked like a decent one, but damn I hate those damn calm ones, they really suck man. WTF is up with a puased incline being better than non? Maybe the fact that if you just touch and go because of the angle there is poor balance, and when you pause it allows you to control it? Hmmmm. Great job though on the PR!!

[BigKazWSM747]

BTW i just remembered...what did you think of Magnus's training video?

[BPP]

Originally posted by BigKazWSM747
BTW i just remembered...what did you think of Magnus's training video?

not here yet :/

[BigKazWSM747]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
not here yet :/

thats strange, I would have thought it would have arrived by now. Be sure to keep us posted about it.

[Fullback_45]

Nice bigpoppa! Way to push through, everynow and then your due in for an easy workout. Personal Record........you set one! Nice! That video kicks ass, you tore that **** up. I think you can def pull that motherfker off hte floor man. Strong as fk. Forarms are looking too to. Awsome vid, good workout,.............get to feeling better bro so you can tear this **** up.

[BPP]

thanks fullback! yeh, cold, bad day or high water, I'm a push thru :cool: Hehe yeah, guess I cant PR 3 a day every day :p Yeh,by like 20lbs too hehe, JMs are flyin up recenetly, i LOVE doin em with the 3" bar. Thanks bro, after contest ima nail some bavarian deadlifts, get stronger off the floor, then 550 will fall as a full DL...i KNOW i can do over 455 though, just gotta catch my back on a good day for once hehehe :D thanks bro, always appreciated :) :cool:

[John Promise]

Illness sucks. Just be glad you can still train. How's the cutting going? Hope the cold isn't taking the weight off too quickly.

[scott_donald]

hey it was still a good workout...C is still a good pass and you came out with a pr...

[BPP]

cold didnt take like any weight :(

thanks bros:)

i spent the entire hour in english today daydreaming of May 1 :cool:

feelin better today finally, time to get a kick ass workout

and STILL no dvd..me and jackals gym are not getting along on shipping :mad:

[AJ010]

Not bad man! Very nice even for a tired state. Weird aobut the incline, but hey good job!

[BPP]

3/23 Pull Workout

Warmup: alt db curl 20x10, CG row: 105x15, squat: 45x15

DL: 135x7, 225x5, 315x3, 385x2, 420x1, 460x0

Power Shrugs: 185x10, 275x10

CG cable row: 135x10, 180x10, 225x10

Alt DB curl: 30x10, 35x10

NOTES:
-dunno what my problem is, another subpar workout
-i daydream ALL day and night about contest and am mentally stoked to do it...then I get to the gym, and cant get psyched up and motivated to lift...forgot my mp3 player today, but i rarely use it anyway. gonna go to the co-rec instead of my gym tomorrow lift with my old partner, see what happens...im thinkin i dont really care for the atmopshere at my gym, quiet music, empty, and shawn and a few other big guys either sittin around talkin or liftin big weight...i think i tend to lift better around peers and others I can outlift
-dl were decent..made myself get my ass down and use more legs than usual, 460 actually got off the ground just couldnt transition from lower shin to knee
-shurgs sucked, wasnt into them
-rows sucked, couldnt get into them even though they were easy
-alt db sucked, couldnt get into them
-very dissapointed in my workout...as much mentally as I am ready and getting more psyched, physically it feels like im moving backwards lately, with most lifts...push hasnt gone anywhere, bodys a hell of a lot achier and hurt than it was gettin ready for last year, cut is stalling even though Ive barely been eating thanks to being sick...i dunno if Im startin to feel the pressure of nationals and living up to my expectations of myself or what...but I dont understnd how i can be so motivated all day then **** out at my gym...

Overall Grade: D

PR total: still 26

[Fullback_45]

You've ben kicking so much ass bro...................its only nat for your mind to do that sometiems. Maybe you should take 2 or 3 days off and then you wont be able to stand it and will tear something huge. I honeslty think ona good day you can fk the **** up out of 460 man. Don't let it bother you, just look at yourselfi nthe mirror, and go to work on it man. Just normal though, you'll be into it in another workout or so man. For not being into it those shrugs and deads kicked fkin ass though bro!

[Julius Peppaz]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
3/23 Pull Workout

Warmup: alt db curl 20x10, CG row: 105x15, squat: 45x15

DL: 135x7, 225x5, 315x3, 385x2, 420x1, 460x0

Power Shrugs: 185x10, 275x10

CG cable row: 135x10, 180x10, 225x10

Alt DB curl: 30x10, 35x10

NOTES:
-dunno what my problem is, another subpar workout
-i daydream ALL day and night about contest and am mentally stoked to do it...then I get to the gym, and cant get psyched up and motivated to lift...forgot my mp3 player today, but i rarely use it anyway. gonna go to the co-rec instead of my gym tomorrow lift with my old partner, see what happens...im thinkin i dont really care for the atmopshere at my gym, quiet music, empty, and shawn and a few other big guys either sittin around talkin or liftin big weight...i think i tend to lift better around peers and others I can outlift
-dl were decent..made myself get my ass down and use more legs than usual, 460 actually got off the ground just couldnt transition from lower shin to knee
-shurgs sucked, wasnt into them
-rows sucked, couldnt get into them even though they were easy
-alt db sucked, couldnt get into them
-very dissapointed in my workout...as much mentally as I am ready and getting more psyched, physically it feels like im moving backwards lately, with most lifts...push hasnt gone anywhere, bodys a hell of a lot achier and hurt than it was gettin ready for last year, cut is stalling even though Ive barely been eating thanks to being sick...i dunno if Im startin to feel the pressure of nationals and living up to my expectations of myself or what...but I dont understnd how i can be so motivated all day then **** out at my gym...

Overall Grade: D

PR total: still 26

We ALL have those weak minded days.. You probably over psyched yourself. Dont worry about it much, You will bounce back hard as hell next workout bro.

[BigKazWSM747]

Don't worry bro everyone has a bad day or two. Just focus on what you have to accomplish next workout, the past is history you can't do anything about that just work to ensure you are better off in the future.

[BPP]

yeh
i guess you guys are right
thanks :)

[AMG]

Once and a while even the Yardie can be under par. Don't sweat it. Leave the bad day in the gym and don't carry it around.

Focus on the next set of PRs that will die. :cool:

[BPP]

Originally posted by AMG
Once and a while even the Yardie can be under par. Don't sweat it. Leave the bad day in the gym and don't carry it around.

Focus on the next set of PRs that will die. :cool:

thanks bro :)

took last weekend off from events, played some golf with my dad...played both days, was nice...carried clubs one of the days...swung my 49" driver both days gettin used to it. Nice easy cardio and knee rehab :D

[AMG]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
thanks bro :)

took last weekend off from events, played some golf with my dad...played both days, was nice...carried clubs one of the days...swung my 49" driver both days gettin used to it. Nice easy cardio and knee rehab :D


Nice. :D

Maybe you should give yourself more down time like that. Keeping your mind 100% intense all the time can lead to burn out.

Yardie needs more chill time. :cool:

[BPP]

Originally posted by AMG
Nice. :D

Maybe you should give yourself more down time like that. Keeping your mind 100% intense all the time can lead to burn out.

Yardie needs more chill time. :cool:

i think your right lol
im not 21 so dont go out to the bars, im cuttin and in contest prep so I dont drink, so i usually dont check out too to many parties, every saturday im training, and i think about it all day

i need to golf more :) get ready for tryin to qualify for long drive nationals :D

thanks bro, you've been helpful...i think im exhausting myself mentally and SO prepared mentally to do it im just puttin a ton of pressure physically on myself

[AMG]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
i think your right lol
im not 21 so dont go out to the bars, im cuttin and in contest prep so I dont drink, so i usually dont check out too to many parties, every saturday im training, and i think about it all day


You need another hobby for distraction.


i need to golf more :) get ready for tryin to qualify for long drive nationals :D


lol :D Golfing could be the relaxing hobby you need.


thanks bro, you've been helpful


That's what a brother is for. :cool:


...i think im exhausting myself mentally and SO prepared mentally to do it im just puttin a ton of pressure physically on myself


Yeah, you need to kick back and relax.

[AmateurWrestler]

i hate those days and i know that feeling. It looked quite good for not being into it though man. Itll get better i promise.

[Rookie]

Don't worry about it. This is one poor workout (that didn't even look that poor) in a sea of awesome workouts. One little speedbump. Even to yardies does this happen :)

[BigPoppaProppy2]

hmm, i see we're in a state of emergency...meh, time to post a workout

3/24 LEGS and GRIP

Squat: 45x15, 95x5, 155x5, 205x4, 275x3, 325x1, 365x0, 385x0

Zercher squat lockouts: 135x5, 185x5, 225x5(PR!)

Leg Press: 260x15, 395x15, 440x15, 510x15

Standing Calf Raise: 90x15, 160x15, 180x15, 225x15

DB holds: 115 x 1:17(PR!)

NOTES:
-better workout, with my old partner at the campus gym
-squats went ok...365 was almost up and my back was sore from yesterday and wouldnt help lock it out..failed due to lower back, SO DAMN CLOSE, not a pr anyway, tried 385 a la mendleson
-zercher squat lockouts were weird...we set the bar on the pins about lower thigh high, and would get under it(comes out to about bottom of an ass to grasss squat position) and squat it up...VERY taxing on the quads! got some nice looks and compliments on these :D
-leg press was done explosively, felt solid
-standing calf raise, this is a weird one they have..225 here feels like the entire stack other places..its loaded with freeweights
-DB holds, first time using 115's and easily cleared 1:15...prolly coulda kept going, but hadnt filed my callouses down and didnt feel like ripping one, so let go..coulda gone 1:30 plus with chalk and no fear of losin a callous
-overall good workout, much better than the other 2 this week

Overall Grade: A-

PR total: 28

:cool:

[Sam Arias]

Looks good. Lot of high reps almost like someone else on the board. :cool:

[BPP3]

OK, everyone I talked to said less volume, less gym, more events, so proposed for the final 5 weeks of prep which starts monday, developed this with the help of Amatuer_Wrestler, and thanks to him and xeyedbear from FI for the idea:

warmups NOT included in these numbers, exercise x working sets


MOnday PULL:
18" DL x 2
zercher DL x2 (every other week)
bicep work x 3
axle cleans x 2
dl lockouts x 2 or bavarian DL x 2, alternating weeks
tire flip
field stone load to 55gal drums



TUE: PUSH
axle push press x 3
incline bb x 2 or incline DB x 2, alternating weeks between the 2
DB overhead ext x 2
3" bar JM x 2
pullover x 2 (every other week)
axle LO x 2

WED LEGS and GRIP
squats x 2/3
leg press x 3/2(explosively) -> squats 3, leg 2, then vice versa the next week
zercher LO or Conans
farmers walk
stone carry
sled drag
calves x 2

sat events
if at Tonys in Illinois: Atlas stones, axle, 18" DL, farmer/tire/keg carry medley
if at Shawns: conan, axle, 18", meley, field stone loading

whatcah all think?? this will be less volume, higher intensity

[BigKazWSM747]

nice workout proppy, way to rebound from the last two! :cool: Your workout plan looks good, and I'd agree with doing a lot more event work in the final weeks.

I'd also prolly take it fairly easy the last like week or so, then you can really go all out at the comp.

[Heisman]

Could you PM me the routine you were thinking about for me?

Lesser volume and higher intensity seems like the way to go. Strongman events are not in my forte, but I'm going to be following you until the event. This should be interesting.

[Rookie]

Nice. You definatley rebounded from your previous workout.

[BPP]

thanks bros

Thanks to XEYED's advice, HERE IT IS :mad: :cool:

Mon: PULL
18" DL x 4
bicep work x 3(endurance for conans, tire, etc)
field stone load to 55gal drums x 3
hang knee raises x 3(grip AND abs!)


WED: PUSH
axle push press x 5
incline bb x 2
axle LO x 3
hub grip x 3
abs x 3


Fri: LEGS
zercher LO or Conans x 4
squats x 3
leg press x 3(explosively)
farmers walk x 3
cable pulldowns x 3



sat events
if at Tonys in Illinois: Atlas stones, farmer/tire/keg carry medley
if at Shawns: conan, axle, medley, field stone loading

low volume, HEAVY weights, and ****ING PSYCHO INTENSITY

[Fullback_45]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
thanks bros

Thanks to XEYED's advice, HERE IT IS :mad: :cool:

Mon: PULL
18" DL x 4
bicep work x 3(endurance for conans, tire, etc)
field stone load to 55gal drums x 3
hang knee raises x 3(grip AND abs!)


WED: PUSH
axle push press x 5
incline bb x 2
axle LO x 3
hub grip x 3
abs x 3


Fri: LEGS
zercher LO or Conans x 4
squats x 3
leg press x 3(explosively)
farmers walk x 3
cable pulldowns x 3



sat events
if at Tonys in Illinois: Atlas stones, farmer/tire/keg carry medley
if at Shawns: conan, axle, medley, field stone loading

low volume, HEAVY weights, and ****ING PSYCHO INTENSITY

Hell yea bro! I look forward to seeing alot of hardcore weights being killed her bro! Squats...........Rackpulls...........Farmers walks............pushpress's................atlas stones, your specialty bro! Build up all that momentum and just totaley roll through this thing bro! 35 days, will be here before you know it! FULLSTEAM AHEAD!

[BPP]

Originally posted by Fullback_45
Hell yea bro! I look forward to seeing alot of hardcore weights being killed her bro! Squats...........Rackpulls...........Farmers walks............pushpress's................atlas stones, your specialty bro! Build up all that momentum and just totaley roll through this thing bro! 35 days, will be here before you know it! FULLSTEAM AHEAD!

thanks bro!! Balls to the wall training..low volume? that only means one thing....A ****LOAD OF PRS :cool:

[AmateurWrestler]

Good.

Now get after it! :D

[BPP]

EVENT TRAINING

5 weeks to Victory

warmup: Alt DB curl 20x15, DB bench 20x10, DB military 20x10, squats 45x10, cg cable row: 105x10 <- done as one big circuit as usual

Conans Wheel: 450 x 2lap

Farmers Walk: 205 x 75ft

Medley: set 1: 217 stone x 60ft->fell
set 2: 217 x 75, 205 farmer x 75

Viking Press: 180x3, 180x10(PR)

NOTES:
-woke up feelin sore and crappy, dragged my ass out there a half hour late
-was late so only got one go-round with Conans, went so so, an easy 2 laps to warmup
-farmers was a grip warmup, easy, legs were dead though
-medley SUCKED...hips are dead from low zerchers...got the stone up first set, was RUNNING with it bc im used to going very quick...well I never gt the stone high enough on my chest, was at my waist, and this threw me off balance and i fell/dropped the stone....second set was SLOW as hell, just was dead in the hips and such today, wasn't happenin...
-Viking Presses went ok...it was set high bc everyone besides me in the world is tall, so I could only get an inch or two of leg drive bc it cant touch the floor...so these were done with VERY minimal leg drive...3 was a warmup, 10 was about a max set for as strict as they were
-overall blah workout, very happy to be lowering the volume, so im not this sore anymore for events :mad:

Overall Grade: C-

PR total: 29

[AJ010]

Very nice workout man, you got a PR, thats good!

Sorry i havent been posting here lately. BTW, awesome 18" pull you did man, very nice

[BPP]

pic of viking press in case anyone doest know

you pick it up, basically push press it to lockout overhead, get a down signal, bring to jaw level or lower, then go up...once its set down on the ground, you're done....like I said, today was set high, so I couldnt dip much at ALL or itd have hit..so was alot more strict than it would be if i could dip

[Fullback_45]

Still, a damn nice workout. Dude, this is going to be so tight now that you'r volume is going to be lower! That is a nice ass Viking press given your situation def bro.

[AJ010]

Yeah proppy, the viking press is one of the events i love to watch in the WSM....it looks like a lot of fun!

[BPP]

my 180 was dissapoint since right after it Shawn did 410 for 14 :eek:

[AJ010]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
my 180 was dissapoint since right after it Shawn did 410 for 14 :eek:


You're ****ting me....410 for 14?!!? No fking way!!

[BPP]

Originally posted by UnlimitedSteel
You're ****ting me....410 for 14?!!? No fking way!!

yeh, he had at least another one in em too
hes done more than that...

[Heisman]

Who exactly is Shawn? Has he competed in the World's Strongest Man competition or will he be competing in it soon?

410x14 is unbelievably impressive. That would actually put his max at 600! Although I doubt it is that high.

[Heisman]

Brian Schoonveld is your cousin? Cool. I've seen him on ESPN. Why don't you train with him?

[BigKazWSM747]

work was still fairly good bro, since you managed that viking press PR. And BTW Shawn is a beast, he is even looks a good deal bigger than brian.

[BPP]

Originally posted by BigKazWSM747
work was still fairly good bro, since you managed that viking press PR. And BTW Shawn is a beast, he is even looks a good deal bigger than brian.

hehe jsut in that pic, and hes taller...shawn is 6'5 360, Brian is like 6'4 350

from seein em in person though, brian to me is a HELL of a lot thicker, esp forearms and neck...and stronger too

heisman->yeah hes my cuz...he trains awhile away, and we dont talk a whole ton...i have access locally to shawn and hes real cool about workin with me...one day as I get into it a few years though id like to work with brian alot bc he can take me to a whole dif level

[John Promise]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
pic of viking press in case anyone doest know

Not too bad considering you were already fatigued. Better to get those kinds of workouts out of the way now instead of saving them for the real thing.

BTW, did you also have the scantily clad women to cheer you on :p

[BPP]

yeh, better to have the bad ones now than May 1

haha, not yesterday....but one day :cool:

[AmateurWrestler]

Event training looked good. Haha I feel you on being shorter than everyone else. :(

[BPP]

current post-shower weight on full stomach: 249.5

:cool:

[AmateurWrestler]

Sweet man, just keep cutting. NO MORE DAMN PANCAKES AND CEREAL AT DAMN MIDNIGHT!! :D


Hehe, keep it up bro.

[BPP]

3/31 PULL

31 days to victory

warmup: squat 45x15, GM 45x10, Alt db curl 20x10, DB bench 20x10, db military 20x5

18" DL: 135x10, 225x5, 405x3, 455x2, 505x0

Field Stone Loading: 184x5, 184x5, 184x5

DB cross hammer curls: 35x15, 45x8(PR!)

Hanging Knee Raises: set x 15, set x 15

NOTES:
-18" sucked...dunno what happened, but 500 didnt wanna go today, lower back wasnt into it..

-stone loads felt better than ever, went very smooth, third set didnt even lap any of them just a smooth lift floor->barrel...these were done to a 55gallon drum, only chalk

-cross hammers felt good, both these were basically to failure, and done strict, biceps felt strong today! solid PR by far

-hanging knee raises were ab and grip, as these were done without straps, good burn in the abs

-this lower volume thing aint bad!

Overall Grade: B+

PR total: 30

:cool:

[Sam Arias]

Saw the 505 and was like :eek:

Doesn't matter that you missed, just the fact that you think you can do it is impressive by itself. It will come for real soon though. Just keep the lower back rested and happy before the next session.

[BPP]

Originally posted by Sam Arias
Saw the 505 and was like :eek:

Doesn't matter that you missed, just the fact that you think you can do it is impressive by itself. It will come for real soon though. Just keep the lower back rested and happy before the next session.
well ive done 525 no straps and 550 with straps, thats why 505 pissed me off, i wanted to do a triple with it

[Julius Peppaz]

God damn dbl board journal whore.. :D
We all have our weakpoint days, like everyone says, forget about it, you know you're much stronger on almost any given day. Jack up the intensity and roll into that comp. killing everything

[BigKazWSM747]

nice workout. Don't let the DLs get to you as the rest of your workout was very good.

[AJ010]

Don;'t worry about the pull.....just look on to the future! Its almost May!

[scott_donald]

looking good... strenght till awesome... keep on improving...

[BPP]

thanks bros

coulda prolly put everything into it and used lower back and pulled the 500 up on the nexta ttempt
but savin it for 600 saturday :cool:

[Fullback_45]

Dude, to hell with that, just shrug it off. You hvae so much more in you as you have demonstrated with the 525. Ah, wasnt feeling it so only did 455x2,.............lol not bad by any means!

[BPP]

lol thanks bro...dont worry, saturday will go much better.....lookin forward to stones for once!! field loading went MUCH easier today..think the work with it will finally pay off

[BPP]

30 days to Victory

April Fools 4/1 PUSH

warmup: DB bench 25x15, DB military 25x5

Axle Push Press: 60x10(strict), 100x5, 150x5, 175x0(WTF), 165x1

Incline Bench: 100x8, 125x5, 140x5

Axle Lockouts: 135x5, 165x5, 180x5(reps pr)

NOTES:
went early today
-axle push press felt ok thru about 100, at 150 it felt heavy but I pushed thru...175 i failed at the usual halfway transition point, leg drive just didnt get it to the triceps AGAIN...
-incline bench was done with a full pause on every rep, werent that bad at all
-axle lockouts were so-so, nothing special
-overall average workout, nothing special...saturday BETTER ****ing go good

Overall Grade: C

PR total: 31

[scott_donald]

another good productive day....

[BigKazWSM747]

Its aight bro you'll rebound saturday.

[Rookie]

Not bad. Bad for yardie standards? Maybe... Bad for Rookie standards? Hell no!

[BPP]

PR day tomorrow(today, sat)

did light cardio runnin around a bit playin soccer earlier

then went to a party tongith and did some "lifting"

1)crushed a can of beer with my hands squeezing it
2) lifted on eof the neighbors overhead
3) picked up the 210lb neighbor 1-handed by his belt each arm like a farmers deadlift


:cool:

[scott_donald]

Originally posted by bigpoppaproppy
PR day tomorrow(today, sat)

did light cardio runnin around a bit playin soccer earlier

then went to a party tongith and did some "lifting"

1)crushed a can of beer with my hands squeezing it
2) lifted on eof the neighbors overhead
3) picked up the 210lb neighbor 1-handed by his belt each arm like a farmers deadlift


:cool:

geek... but hope the party was good and good luck today...

[AJ010]

Sounds like fun :cool:


What other stuff did ya do there?

And dont wrry about the april fools workout. Maybe your body played a trick on you


That was bad lol

[BPP]

28 days til Victory

PR DAY

warmup: squats 45x10, military 45x10

Log Press: warmup: 130x2
Lift 1: 180x1 (tied pr for 4th time)
2: 200x0
3: 200x0

18" DL: warmup: 135x5, 315x1, 405x1
1: 485x1 ->easy
2: 555x0->see below
3: 555x0

Farmers Walk: warmup: 75x200ft, 165xDL
205lbs x 100ft ---> 75 feet in 13seconds, 100ft in 15 seconds)time PRs)

Atlas Stones: 220x1, 260x0

Field Stone Load: 245x1(PR!)

Pinch Grip: 50lbs x R(PR!) ; 60lb x 1/2 R

Vertical bar Lift: 72.5xL,R ; 135xL,R ; 180xR ; 200xR(PR!), 205x1/2L

NOTES:
-I am a person who plays to win, not plays not to lose. I made that mistake of playing not to lose last may, never will again. Every sport and thing I do, I play to win, agressively. Decided today didnt care how I placed with mock contest(no idea) and just took every warmup as a weight I could hit, then went for a PR...no bull****ting around with a middle weight to place better, etc...1 lift then PR attempt
-Log Press went well...hit 180 alot easier than last time...and MUCH easier clean, bicep work is paying off....200 both times got to the top of my forehead and stalled, jsut need a BIT more leg drive and I got it
-18" DL was done in the parking lot at Watseka before we went back to Tony's...we did that so local news could hype this summers contest...well bc of lot, they put plywood or wood of some sort under us to level the ground...well I DL without shoes...my first 555 was above the knees and getting to where it was close to locked out and moving up, but my left foot kept slipping backwards until it was i was so offbalance and about to fall off the platform I had to drop....i was spent after that
-Tony told me I'm definately related to Schoonie, b/c I definately psych myself up yelling at myself, but then after missing let out a gutteral scream at the bar, hehe..i take after my cuz :D
-Farmers went well for having sore-ish legs...did the 75ft in 13, which is good, then didnt care if I fell since I got that mark and just sped up thru the 100, hence the 15 for the 100...at May 1 I plan to finish the farmers in <10
-Atlas Stones went well! yay! Tonys jump from 220->260, so I got 220 to like a chest high platform pretty easily, just didnt have the hips left to get down to 260 and power it up...
-did field stone that was 245 instead, and powered that up..was happy to get it :D
-pinch grip was MUCH stronger than last time, was a pretty decent jump in PR
-Vertical bar lifts i LOVE....200 only got done by me and about 2 others, none of us hit 205...this was a 10lb PR for me and finally broke the 200lb mark!
-overall a solid workout, just dissapointed with 18's...was a VERY fun day with alot of regulars and a few new guys...I took ~20 steaks with me, others brought potato salad, etc and we cooked afterwards...i didnt charge anythng for steaks...and THATS how strongman is folks...a bunch of friends gettin together and pushin e/o to PRs, then making dinner together afterwards and bull****tin and laughin for a few hours....a ****ing GREAT time had by all...i LOVE THIS SPORT

Overall Grade: A-

PR total: 35 and one tied

:cool:

[BigKazWSM747]

very impressive bro. awesome workout definitely a monster recovery from earlier. 3 PRs and a tied PR are very, very impressive for a single workout. :cool:

[BPP]

thanks bro
funny part is 18" was the worst event of the day....only 2 events I didnt tie/break a PR were atlas and 18, and atlas at least was an improvement....how ironic :p