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

[jlockleOSU]

Sumo is gonna feel like ass after pulling conventional for a while. When I first started pulling sumo my hips hurt for weeks.

[NIsrael]

agreed with above at first sumo will prob feel crappy but it should get better

[TheStigIsBig]

Sumo is gonna feel like ass after pulling conventional for a while. When I first started pulling sumo my hips hurt for weeks.

agreed with above at first sumo will prob feel crappy but it should get better

I hope it gets better. I just need to practice alot and perfect it.

In other news I squatted 275 x 1 x 5 today. I havent squatted in a week, and it felt kinda crappy, but not horribly. Felt easy though, think I could of done 20 lol

[grace_ou]

This is my second time ever pulling sumo. Something has to be wrong, it feels like dick lol

Sumo is very technical lift. Try making a check list of each and then visualizing it before hand. I use to read over my list and visualize the pull every night and every morning when I was learning it.. and then when you go to pull it feel more like second nature and you can go through that same check list mentally (only quicker) when your pulling.

[TheStigIsBig]

Sumo is very technical lift. Try making a check list of each and then visualizing it before hand. I use to read over my list and visualize the pull every night and every morning when I was learning it.. and then when you go to pull it feel more like second nature and you can go through that same check list mentally (only quicker) when your pulling.

Very good idea. I have always tried to have a mental checklist, but kept mixing things up when going to pull or totally forgetting about it.

Glad to have you in here btw!

[grace_ou]

Very good idea. I have always tried to have a mental checklist, but kept mixing things up when going to pull or totally forgetting about it.

Glad to have you in here btw!

Yeap.. That's where the visualization helps outside the lifting process. It's like practice with out the physical fatigue. Do it a while and you'll find your body physically responds to the cues you set up mentally for each stage of the lift.

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 20 (4/13/12)

Smolov Jr. Week 3 Day 3 + 10 lbs (+30 since week 1)

135 x 8
225 x 5
270 x 4x 8 Sets



Notes
Sturggled a bit, but not much. 4th rep I was feeling but never really an issue, and didnt really come close to failing at all. The video is my last set of the day, and took a decent 5-10 minute rest for it. Bar looks to be moving alot faster then I felt it to be, so taht is a good sign! Tomorrow is 10x3 @ 285 . Gunna rape this ****!!

Going out drinkin tonight for a friends 21st, but not too much that im ****ed up for tomorrow. Please stay safe brahs.

Also very sad im not at Collegiates ..Good luck to all over there!

[getout87]

Workout 20 (4/13/12)

Smolov Jr. Week 3 Day 3 + 10 lbs (+30 since week 1)

135 x 8
225 x 5
270 x 4x 8 Sets



Notes
Sturggled a bit, but not much. 4th rep I was feeling but never really an issue, and didnt really come close to failing at all. The video is my last set of the day, and took a decent 5-10 minute rest for it. Bar looks to be moving alot faster then I felt it to be, so taht is a good sign! Tomorrow is 10x3 @ 285 . Gunna rape this ****!!

Going out drinkin tonight for a friends 21st, but not too much that im ****ed up for tomorrow. Please stay safe brahs.

Also very sad im not at Collegiates ..Good luck to all over there!

skrawng as fukk cuz

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 21 (4/14/12)

Smolov Jr. Week 3 Day 4 + 10 lbs (+30 since week 1)

135 x 8
225 x 5
275 x 1
285 x 3 x 10 Sets

Pull-Ups

BW x 10 x 3 Sets




Notes
Glad to be done. I had alot of fun on Smolov Jr, now it is time to max next week. Really excited to see what I can hit. I used a 300 max for this, but I have hit 315 before. Will be maxing out most likely wednesday or thursday, but I will play it by ear and see how I feel.

Monday will be squats, but until then it will be all projects and papers for school coming to an end.

Have a safe weekend brahs!

[ThruH1ker]

sup *******? just read your whole thread.. sucks about the inujury, but just take it easy and try and make progress on your other lifts. Sucks you couldn't go to Collegiates either.. Next year though and you should be loads stronger. subbed.

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 22 (4/16/12)

Squats

Bar x 10
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 2
345 x 1
345 x 2
365 x 1

Pull-Ups

BW x 10 x 3 Sets

Bench

135 x 10
225 x 3 x 3 Sets




Notes
Recovery is finally making a step. Did this today with minor pain, but still soreness. Alot better then it felt the past couple weeks. Hopefully this is a huge plus. Will be icing everyday multiple times a day to get rid of this ****!

Also currently tapering for the max out bench session that will happen on Thursday. CANT WAIT!!

Tomorrow is an off day so I will be just chillen, resting, and doing school work all damn day.

[TheStigIsBig]

sup *******? just read your whole thread.. sucks about the inujury, but just take it easy and try and make progress on your other lifts. Sucks you couldn't go to Collegiates either.. Next year though and you should be loads stronger. subbed.

No next year for me man, I graduate in december

[ThruH1ker]

No next year for me man, I graduate in december

national's it is then.. feelsbadman.

[Bananahammock]

dude you have some really really good raw lifts bro. subb'd

[TheStigIsBig]

dude you have some really really good raw lifts bro. subb'd

Thanks man, glad to have you here!

[jimmybimmy]

Stop by this log, you've got two lifters aspiring to compete like yourself.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post867943931

[goosefrabbas]

How did you get like 20 new followers in the past week? I think I had five total.

[TheStigIsBig]

How did you get like 20 new followers in the past week? I think I had five total.

Maybe because people feel bad for injured *******s.

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 23 (4/18/12)

Squats

Bar x 10
135 x 8
185 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 5
275 x 1
315 x 3 x 5 Sets


Notes
Squatted today on the least amount of painkillers in the past month and a half. I can still feel it, but its not as harsh. Feels very sore, most likely from monday, but it is what it is. Going to ice alot tonight, and take some more anti-inflammatorys.

Tomorrow is MAX bench, can't ****ing wait. Will hopefully report back with a nice PR!

[ThruH1ker]

In for 330..

[TheStigIsBig]

In for 330..

This would make me moist

[TheStigIsBig]

Workout 24 (4/19/12)

Smolov Jr. Maxout Session plus Accessory

Bench

135x10
225x5
275x1
305x1
315x1 Tied PR
325x1
335x1 *PR*
340x0

2-Board Presses
325x2
330x3
325x2

CGB Press

225x10x3 Sets



Notes
AWWW YEAHHHHHHHH guys, HUGE PR. Felt awesome. I used 300 for the max on this cycle, so that would net a 35 lb gain, but my previous max before I got injured and lifted was 315. So excited about this PR, I am going to start another cycle on monday! Can't wait, and will use same max.

Tomorrow will be lighter squats, then resting all weekend and watching the Rashad vs. Jones fight!!

[ThruH1ker]

damn after watching you hit 335 I thought you'd get 340.. still an awesome ass lift man. srsly impressive man. congrats

[TheStigIsBig]

damn after watching you hit 335 I thought you'd get 340.. still an awesome ass lift man. srsly impressive man. congrats

Thanks dude. I think I would of gotten 340 if I didnt lose my weight alittle bit too far towards my feet. I was just so pumped to get it I lost tightness.

Next time for sure. Also doing so many sets prior took a bit of a toll.

[simp3204]

Good pressing man.

[TheStigIsBig]

Good pressing man.

gracias senor. Now need to get my squat back lol

[zmcdole]

nice work on the bench pr. Now keep getting healthy.

[TheStigIsBig]

nice work on the bench pr. Now keep getting healthy.

Yes sir

[goosefrabbas]

I haven't had time to follow logs lately, but gj on the bench. Looked easy peasy.

[TheStigIsBig]

I haven't had time to follow logs lately, but gj on the bench. Looked easy peasy.

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

Going to try and squat for the first time without Anti-inflam's or painkillers.

Come at me rib pain!!