I have no idea what I am doing-Haphaazardly training my way to being a strongman

[12ccopeland]

675x1 rack pull is admirable enough; can't even imagine 1000.

[NC_Tarheel]

In for vids of 675 hand/thigh lift

[austin.j.taylor]

In for vids of 675 hand/thigh lift

no vids where taken that day

I am not going to video anything so that I can further my e statting goals of 2013

[bmontgomery87]

no vids where taken that day

I am not going to video anything so that I can further my e statting goals of 2013

in for 700 pound deadlift

[austin.j.taylor]

in for 700 pound deadlift

eff that going for 1016

[zakatak333]

in for 700 pound deadlift

pfft

i just pulled 1200 from a 5 inch deficit with my legs crossed






(not serious)

[NC_Tarheel]

Austin....you know you're getting fat when someone posts on your wall "Hey...I need to gain 30 pounds by March...what type of diet do you follow???"




EDIT: I saw you liked it but I just had to reemphasize my fatness

[csday924]

Yes. I must preface it with not all the way locked due to a strap breaking, and he is shorter than me so the rom is less than mine. Still a monster lift.


Super serious horny Al longlett. He is straight beasting now, its crazy.

You have got to be kidding me, really? Damn.

[kingscross]

Austin....you know you're getting fat when someone posts on your wall "Hey...I need to gain 30 pounds by March...what type of diet do you follow???"




EDIT: I saw you liked it but I just had to reemphasize my fatness

lol, you're lucky you aint friends with someone on MLM/Herbalife or they would have quipped in.

[austin.j.taylor]

Austin....you know you're getting fat when someone posts on your wall "Hey...I need to gain 30 pounds by March...what type of diet do you follow???"

I spit my post deadlift pepsi all over the computer whne I read that.

You have got to be kidding me, really? Damn.

Yeah Al is actually trying and its pretty scary.

[austin.j.taylor]

So I made a new years resolution. I am going to keep being awesome and count all my squat reps for 2013.

Walk 5 minutes on treadmill
Lots of mobility stuff-I was super tight today
Foam roll

Squats:
2X5@bar
1X5@135
1X5@225
1X2@255
1X2@285
4X5@305


Leg Press:
Sled+380X3X12

Notes: I had my kids with me so had to keep this one short. Squats where really easy, which is odd because I looked at the numbers and kinda had that little negative feeling in the back of my head. Very happy with todays workout and cant wait until its time to smash next weeks squats.

2013 Squat Reps: 44

[NC_Tarheel]

I like that goal!!!!

[austin.j.taylor]

Alright so I survived working for the first time in a month the last two days. It is really freaking cold out right now. I also finally came down with the bug my family has been passing around, but never got to me. Before work on Wednesday, I got in a short upper misc workout. Its not anything worth logging, but here it is anyway.


Walk 5 minutes
Foam roll
Mobility stuff

DB OHP:
20X20
40X10
50X10
60X8
*This was when I realized that I was getting sick. I couldnt catch my breathe after this set at all. This isnt normally a weight that would cause any problems, so it was odd and memorable.

Hang clean and strict press:
95X5
115X3
135X3
*Celan once and press for reps. Wrist still isnt quite liking the clean yet. I will wait until Feb to try again.

Rear delt Flies:
50X5X10

Notes: I got called into work about 30 minutes prior than I expected to be. I had to cut out all my brocep curls Terrible workout was terrible and I still feel awful as I type this. Hoping to get to the gym to deadlift and do event work tomorrow.

[NC_Tarheel]

I realized I was sick last week when a set of 6 on bench literally had me gasping for air. No matter how fat we are, bench sets should not leave us gasping for air!!!

[bmontgomery87]

the idea of counting your squats all year is pretty cool man.

[austin.j.taylor]

I realized I was sick last week when a set of 6 on bench literally had me gasping for air. No matter how fat we are, bench sets should not leave us gasping for air!!!

yeah that was wierd. cant say thats happened to me before.

the idea of counting your squats all year is pretty cool man.

just trying something new

[zakatak333]

Rear delt Flies:
50X5X10

are these tummy down on bench or standing?

[austin.j.taylor]

are these tummy down on bench or standing?

Seated using the pec deck backwards.

[coloBB]

you eyeballing any comps in 2013?

[austin.j.taylor]

you eyeballing any comps in 2013?

Probably just a local strongman show and maybe a UPA p/l meet.

It all depends on how my work schedule ends up. Right now it is looking like I need to go about 5 hours from home to hold a job. If this does happen, all my plans are on hold.

[zakatak333]

looked for some comps but couldn't find any novice class

hopefully i can get with a crew this year, so even if its not a competition i can practice events and get experience

[austin.j.taylor]

looked for some comps but couldn't find any novice class

hopefully i can get with a crew this year, so even if its not a competition i can practice events and get experience

What area are you in again?


Any competition is better than no competition. When I say that strongman is a brotherhood, I mean it. You learn more through failure than you ever will through success.

[zakatak333]

What area are you in again?


Any competition is better than no competition. When I say that strongman is a brotherhood, I mean it. You learn more through failure than you ever will through success.

Michigan, about 90 minutes from Thom

a crew to train with, who will set the weights to what i am capable seems more productive than attempting a comp where i cannot manage 1 rep

for example, if i do motor city the objects will not move... like pushing against a wall

[austin.j.taylor]

Michigan, about 90 minutes from Thom

a crew to train with, who will set the weights to what i am capable seems more productive than attempting a comp where i cannot manage 1 rep

for example, if i do motor city the objects will not move... like pushing against a wall

maybe pm thom and see if you can make the drive and train with him once a month or so.


1/7/2013
Didnt get a chance to make it to the gym as I now watch my daughter all day and my wife had a PTA meeting. I started keeping better track of eating and trying to hit better macros.

Calories: 2720
Fats:80
Carbs:275
Pro:175
A touch low on protein, but not a terrible macros day all around.

[HARRYBEAST]

I am glad I saw this. I need to start tracking food again.

[csday924]

Michigan, about 90 minutes from Thom

a crew to train with, who will set the weights to what i am capable seems more productive than attempting a comp where i cannot manage 1 rep

for example, if i do motor city the objects will not move... like pushing against a wall

Get stronger!

[austin.j.taylor]

Got recalled to work today....


4+ hours from my house


Lifting and such is kinda on hold until at least next week. Details to follow

[zakatak333]

maybe pm thom and see if you can make the drive and train with him once a month or so.

hope so

only training thus far has been with a barbell & 1 light weight truck

and i'm now at a point in life where it is practical to make such journeys