Stig's Journey to USAPL Collegiate and Raw Nationals: Shut up and Squat

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 25 (4/20/12)

Squats

135x10
225x5
275x2
315x2
345 x 2
365 x 1
315 x 2

Suited Squats
(Straps Down)
365x2
385x2
405x2

(Straps up)
405 x 1
405 x 1

Pullups

BW x 12 x 3 Sets
BW x 8 x 2 Sets


Notes
Got in the suit for the hell of it tonight. Ribs felt a bit better and this was my FIRST time working out with no pain meds or anti-inflam's. Right now after the workout it hurts a bit, but its a very sore pain, not like it felt before. Hopefully this is good. I am taking the weekend off to heal up and ice ALOT. So hopefully monday I will feel better.

Suited squats felt pretty good. I felt the back/ribs a bit because of how I have to squat but it wasn't TOO bad. I came pretty close to depth on all the sets judging by the videos so that is also a very good sign. Excited to get back into it though, even though it was a light session. I also did NOT wrap my knees, I am going to ease back into everything and hopefully do a nice little warmup light meet in mid May to get used to gear in comps.

Have a good weekend brahs and WAR JONES!!

[TheStigIsBig]

Lost a great friend today guys. R.I.P Mike Metcalf. I loved this man and he was a true friend. He was only in Afganistan for two weeks before an IED took his life.

I will dedicate this workout to you tonight my man. 275 for max reps coming up.

[jimmybimmy]

Sorry about the loss bro. Any relation to Brent Metcalf?

[TheStigIsBig]

Sorry about the loss bro. Any relation to Brent Metcalf?

No. and thanks man. **** is really rough right now.

[grace_ou]

Sorry to hear the bad news babe. *hugs*

[NIsrael]

damn man sorry to hear that

[TheStigIsBig]

Sorry to hear the bad news babe. *hugs*

damn man sorry to hear that

Hit some nice PR's in his honor. That guy was the wildest kid I ever met. Loved him to death.

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 26 (4/23/12)

Raw Bench

135x10
225x5
275x8 *PR*


Suited Bench

345x1 (3-Board)
365x2 (3-Board)
385x1 (2-Board)
405x0 (1-Board)
405x1 (2-Board) *PR*
425x0 (Tried to touch chest and failed)


Raw CGBP

265 x 5 x 4 Sets



Notes
Workout was dedicated to my great and loving friend Mike Metcalf. Died last night in Afghanistan form driving over a land mine. He will never be forgotten. Story: ( http://www.cbs12.com/news/top-storie...home_multiline )

Still can't get the bench shirt on properly all the way, but it was definitely better today. I need to get it to sit into my armpits all the way, until then I think touching will be impossible and presses will be inconsistent. Any tips?

Tomorrow is suited squat hopefully. Health willing.

[WillNotBreak]

In for more ego bruising

I broke my big toe last night so no big squatting... Only been back doing them or about 3 weeks. When im ready I'll hit you p for that routine.

[TheStigIsBig]

In for more ego bruising

I broke my big toe last night so no big squatting... Only been back doing them or about 3 weeks. When im ready I'll hit you p for that routine.

Sounds good to me man, glad you are here. We need to keep growing the EDC brah! lol

[WillNotBreak]

Sounds good to me man, glad you are here. We need to keep growing the EDC brah! lol

We'll get her there. Removed from sig as I couldn't lift for a while. Back to 1 plate x 10 x 3 so might re-ad in sig soon.... And to think I was +70kg/154lb October last year.

[Torrtrefireto]

Man you'll be out shirted benching me very very soon. Good job dude

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 27 (4/24/12)

Raw Squat

135x10
225x5
275x3
315x2
365x1


Suited Squat

385x2
405x2
435x1
455x1
475x1x2
495x1 w/ Wraps

Pull-ups

BW x 12 x 3 Sets

Chin-ups

BW x 10 x 3 Sets

BB Rows

135 x 10 x 3 Sets





Notes
Good session today, but ribs are still sore. Made it through alive and well LOL. Did alot of accessory after, which put direct pressure on my area, which I am hoping is a good thing. ESPECIALLY the BB rows. Those ****ing killed.

What are you opinions/tips on the walkout. I really want to perfect this before I compete in May and June.

Next official meet is May 12th in Ft. Laurderdale, then Nationals in June.

[TheStigIsBig]

Man you'll be out shirted benching me very very soon. Good job dude

Thanks man, but I wont be out benchign anyone if I can't touch my chest!! haha. I am going to try Nick Israels bench shirts to see if myabe I just need a bigger size. It just doesn't want to seat right in my arm pit, it just gets stuck lol

Tried to touch with 425, and was not happening.

[goosefrabbas]

gj, almost at parallel, looks like your back is holding up well enough. What's your meet in May? Are you doing it raw or geared?

[TheStigIsBig]

gj, almost at parallel, looks like your back is holding up well enough. What's your meet in May? Are you doing it raw or geared?

Geared. and yeah its close!!

Gunna do a warm up meet and just learn how it feels in gear in a comp.

And my back is okay, its my ribs that are still very iffy right now. Got to be careful.

[BDizzzy]

In.

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 28 (4/25/12)

Raw Bench

135x10
225x5
255 x 5 x 7 Sets

2-Board Presses

315 x 3 x 2 Sets


Notes
Pretty good session today. Shoulders were sore from suited bench on monday. Only negative thing here is my left elbow tendonitis is coming back which is scaring me a bit, as it has been a huge issue in my progression. I ordered elbow sleeves to wear while squatting so those will be here on friday.

Tomorrow is raw squat, and then friday is Suited Bench with Nick Israel. Can't wait.

O and my buddy just ate a 7.5 lb burger challenge at our local bar. 9 (1/2 lb) patties, and a side of his choice. Did it with ease.

[goosefrabbas]

If you had a heart it'd have exploded by now. What sleeves did you get? I got some Muller neoprene elbow sleeves and they're pretty nice. Cheap too.

[TheStigIsBig]

If you had a heart it'd have exploded by now. What sleeves did you get? I got some Muller neoprene elbow sleeves and they're pretty nice. Cheap too.

LOL those exact ones you mentioned. I really need them for squat, thats about it. Won't use them on bench. Don't want to become dependent on them.

[goosefrabbas]

They're real good. They work wonders when my **** hurts too much when I'm squatting. And I wear it for bench and pressing movements sometimes. They're a size small I think, and I lose circulation if I bend my arm for two seconds. Even that tight I get very little, if any, carryover. My only complaint is that I can never find them.

[TheStigIsBig]

They're real good. They work wonders when my **** hurts too much when I'm squatting. And I wear it for bench and pressing movements sometimes. They're a size small I think, and I lose circulation if I bend my arm for two seconds. Even that tight I get very little, if any, carryover. My only complaint is that I can never find them.

Lmao sounds like a problem brah. I got a medium. Hopefully not too small for me. I just want them for squatting.

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 29 (4/26/12)

Raw Squat

135x10
225x5
315 x 5 x 3 Sets


Suited Deadlifts

225 x 5
315 x 3
365 x 1
405 x 1
455 x 1
475 x 1

Straps up for the first time:

315 x 1




Notes

O lawd....ribs did hurt today but I pushed through it because I wanted to finally try the suit. Hopefully I don't pay for this tomorrow. Tomorrow is suited Bench with Nick Israel so i'm excited about that.

Straps up feels miserable, but I am going to have to get used to it FAST. Meet is two weeks away. I would love any tips you geared brahs can give me on how to setup better and such.

[WillNotBreak]

Solid lifting, damn you got some tiny calfs brah, amazing they lift that weight.

[TheStigIsBig]

Solid lifting, damn you got some tiny calfs brah, amazing they lift that weight.

lmfao **large calves crew**

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 30 (4/27/12)

Geared Bench

135x10
225x5
275x3

(Put on my Fury)
335 x 2 on a 2-Board
355 x 0 Said **** it and took it off

(Put on a VERY large F6)
355 x 2 1- Board
355 x 1 to chest

(Put on smaller F6, but still big for me except for on arms)
355 x 1 EASY
365 x 0 Tried to torque it too much and was not used to it at all, almost face dumped
365 x 1 EASY to chest

(Put on larger Super Katana, slipped right on like a T-shirt but has a smaller chest plate)
355 x 1 to chest
365 x 1 to chest EASY
375 x 1 EASY




Notes
A very weird day but an awesome one. Special thanks to Nick Israel and the Gator Pit gym for letting me workout there and taking home a couple extra shirts to try.

I am never using my Fury again, and am going to sell it if anyone is interested. It is just too small for me.

Great day and some awesome PR's. Now its time to rest this weekend as I am now in West Palm till the comp on May 12th and will hit next week HARD as it will be the last week of training.

[corozco]

Good job finally touching. Are you going to buy a super katana for nationals? Should do you good if you go a size below what you used in the video. Good stuff brah.

[NIsrael]

Good job finally touching. Are you going to buy a super katana for nationals? Should do you good if you go a size below what you used in the video. Good stuff brah.

problem is the super katana is one of my old customs so its hard to say which stock sizze would be right

[TheStigIsBig]

Good job finally touching. Are you going to buy a super katana for nationals? Should do you good if you go a size below what you used in the video. Good stuff brah.

Not sure...I gotta figure it out.

Nick do you by chance have the measurements for this shirt? If not then I will just use the Tighter F6, which I think I can get 405 out of. Its alot tighter then the super K

[NIsrael]

Not sure...I gotta figure it out.

Nick do you by chance have the measurements for this shirt? If not then I will just use the Tighter F6, which I think I can get 405 out of. Its alot tighter then the super K

no man sorry i had it made when i was 220 but then altered it later when i was around 200 so I have no clue what the measure ments are lol