Strive for Strength and Size - My Log to get to my strength/size goals.

[AdamNW]

Wow, crazy amount of PRs! Also mirin deadlift

thanks dude!

[UnknownOrigin]

Strong squatting man :-)

Mirin' your SLDL's too.

Pls stay safe with your knee though, you don't want another lower body injury...

[Xuaxace]

Speed is still fairly quick (y), good stuff.

Having a knee problem in the mind would definitely be a huge mental block.... Even when my shoulder is iffy my squats are severely affected, can't even think if it was my knee... thank god I have always had decent luck with knee health (knock on wood)

[AdamNW]

Strong squatting man :-)

Mirin' your SLDL's too.

Pls stay safe with your knee though, you don't want another lower body injury...

thanks Hugh
definitely going to play it safe with the knee, not going to be doing anything like basketball which really ****s with it for a while!

Speed is still fairly quick (y), good stuff.

Having a knee problem in the mind would definitely be a huge mental block.... Even when my shoulder is iffy my squats are severely affected, can't even think if it was my knee... thank god I have always had decent luck with knee health (knock on wood)

thanks mate :3
was just hoping for speed as fast as the 140 x 5 but oh well

the knee thing is definitely a big issue i have to stay on top of. it really does affect you big time.. just so nervous of it. provided nothing goes wrong it should be right (knocks on wood too)

[Little_Moth]

Good PRs man, let's hope your knee gets heals before your next Squat session.

[AdamNW]

Bench
100kg(220lbs) x 5
110kg(242lbs) x 3
122.5kg(270lbs) x 4PR i guess.. first time I've ever failed so close to lockout.. disappointed although it's a rep PR

Incline Bench (first time ever doing this)
80kg(176lbs) x 8
90kg(198lbs) x 8
100kg(220lbs) x 4

Row
90kg(198lbs) x 6
100kg(220lbs) x 6
112.5kg(248lbs) x 9PR

Seated DB OverHead Press
32.5kg(72lbs) x 8
35kg(77lbs) x 8
37.5kg(83lbs) x 4 getting back there..

DB Row strict.
2 x 57.5kg(127lbs) x 8PR

Lateral Raise
3 x 20kg(44lbs) x 10

Hammer Curl
22.5kg(50lbs) x 10
25kg(55lbs) x 10

I've dropped 5/3/1 (for now), for the moment it's basically 2 upper body sessions with one focused on a vertical press, and the other focused on a horizontal press. im playing around with a program now, which i will post when im happy with it.
Don't know what to think of bench.. happy given the fact it's still a PR.. but i couldnt believe i missed it so close to lockout. ill make sure its mine next time
incline was great, never done it before so new movements always excite me.
was very happy with rows, big pr!
definitely upping to 115-117.5 next week.. i was only going for 5-6 hahaha

[Xuaxace]

122.5x4, mother of god, so ****ing embious

first time inclining and surpasing me too, feelsbadmang

looks like a peaking day to be honest

[12ccopeland]

Dropped 5/3/1? TM TM TM TM.

[AdamNW]

Good PRs man, let's hope your knee gets heals before your next Squat session.

thanks man! knee is already feeling much better

122.5x4, mother of god, so ****ing embious

first time inclining and surpasing me too, feelsbadmang

looks like a peaking day to be honest

thanks dude, looking back at it i guess it was a good day, but after failing that bench when getting so close just kind of put a negative thing in my head about the workout. feeling better about it now (y)
incline felt surprisingly good, stabilising the bar felt kinda though though. hopefully more to come from that!

Dropped 5/3/1? TM TM TM TM.

TM ? texas method or wut ? aha
i will be coming back to 5/3/1 in future, but i need a change and i think i can make better do with another program for now

[AdamNW]

Squat
105kg(231lbs) x 5
122.5kg(270lbs) x 5
142.5kg x 5PR

Pull Through (more knee bend)
90kg(198lbs) x 10
95kg(210lbs) x 10
100kg(220lbs) x 8PR

Pull Ups
BW x 8
2 x BW + 7kg(16lbs) x 8
BW + 12.5kg(28lbs) x 7PR
BW x 10

Shrugs
100kg(220lbs) x 10
110kg(231lbs) x 10
2 x 120kg(242lbs) x 10
125kg(253lbs) x 8PR

Standing Cable Crunch
3 x 85kg(185lbs) x 10

knee felt much better today, still kinda nervous about it but it felt better. not the best speed on squats, but still all reps were easier than that last one on Sunday. Camera ran out of battery during the day so i couldnt film..
Pull Ups feel a hell of a lot better, and shrugs are picking up too.
squats were still the highlight :3
hoping to speed through 145 this sunday though!

[Xuaxace]

glad squats went alright today brosephino :3

[geneswest]

Squats are ridiculous man. Good stuff as always, you have me by at least 10kg at the moment in squats haha I'll try catch up

[UnknownOrigin]

Squat
105kg(231lbs) x 5
122.5kg(270lbs) x 5
142.5kg x 5PR

Pull Through (more knee bend)
90kg(198lbs) x 10
95kg(210lbs) x 10
100kg(220lbs) x 8PR

Pull Ups
BW x 8
2 x BW + 7kg(16lbs) x 8
BW + 12.5kg(28lbs) x 7PR
BW x 10

Shrugs
100kg(220lbs) x 10
110kg(231lbs) x 10
2 x 120kg(242lbs) x 10
125kg(253lbs) x 8PR

Standing Cable Crunch
3 x 85kg(185lbs) x 10

knee felt much better today, still kinda nervous about it but it felt better. not the best speed on squats, but still all reps were easier than that last one on Sunday. Camera ran out of battery during the day so i couldnt film..
Pull Ups feel a hell of a lot better, and shrugs are picking up too.
squats were still the highlight :3
hoping to speed through 145 this sunday though!

Squatting looks familiar to another log I've seen around here

Good job man, your pull ups are very strong too, especially at your weight. :-)

[Teenwolf2]

Crazy squat strength, you will be at 150kgx5 without too much more effort IMO. You keep me motivated Adam

[apujols24]

Awesome work outs dude, squats just keep progressing

[AdamNW]

glad squats went alright today brosephino :3

so am I :3 thanks mate

Squats are ridiculous man. Good stuff as always, you have me by at least 10kg at the moment in squats haha I'll try catch up

thanks man!
try and catch up

Squatting looks familiar to another log I've seen around here

Good job man, your pull ups are very strong too, especially at your weight. :-)

that guy must be quite a lifter (y)
i swear i've seen him around here too
thanks dude, would be happier if i was at 1 plate, but that's what i get for being heavy..

Crazy squat strength, you will be at 150kgx5 without too much more effort IMO. You keep me motivated Adam

Thanks James, you likewise. You've been through a lot and kept going, which is something that I respect very muchand hope to have myself.

Awesome work outs dude, squats just keep progressing

thanks my man, let's hope they keep going!

[AdamNW]

****ing hell.
I am now facing an issue.

My gym has sent me an issue about some problems they have. I'm going to be honest with what you've said, and obviously your inputs will be important to me, everyone.

First of all, they have an issue with chalk. They no longer allow the use of it.

Secondly, they have an issue with dropping of the weights on deadlifts. So they want me to stop deadlifts but they will tolerate touching the ground softly.

Finally, and the bit that got to me most, apparently the way I train is, and I quote, 'archaic'.
Also my form is apparently poor on lifts like squats and deadlifts and the guillotine press is a dangerous movement.

Okay, you guys have seen my videos, seen my workouts, so I will ask you other I trust most here on my log. You guys know your ****.
What's your opinion of this?
I will be swapping gyms regardless, but I need to know if these other issues are factual.
Obviously I have my opinion, but I see no harm in getting other's.
Thanks everyone

[cjl14]

****ing hell.
I am now facing an issue.

My gym has sent me an issue about some problems they have. I'm going to be honest with what you've said, and obviously your inputs will be important to me, everyone.

First of all, they have an issue with chalk. They no longer allow the use of it.

Secondly, they have an issue with dropping of the weights on deadlifts. So they want me to stop deadlifts but they will tolerate touching the ground softly.

Finally, and the bit that got to me most, apparently the way I train is, and I quote, 'archaic'.
Also my form is apparently poor on lifts like squats and deadlifts and the guillotine press is a dangerous movement.

Okay, you guys have seen my videos, seen my workouts, so I will ask you other I trust most here on my log. You guys know your ****.
What's your opinion of this?
I will be swapping gyms regardless, but I need to know if these other issues are factual.
Obviously I have my opinion, but I see no harm in getting other's.
Thanks everyone

You gotta be kidding me... No chalk? That's bs. My gym provides it. What reasoning do they have for that

Deadlifts... You're gonna make noise regardless. Try putting 405 down on the ground softly. My gym told me to not make noise with the weight but I don't listen so ill probably get a note like this.

Your lifting demeanor is archaic? You have great form, even with really heavy weight. Is it that they're just scared about the amount of weight you're using? I have never ever seen a single video from you where your form wasnt good.

Tell me how the situation goes though.

[12ccopeland]

Some of the best squat and deadlift form I've seen on this entire forum. Fuk them brah.

[AdamNW]

You gotta be kidding me... No chalk? That's bs. My gym provides it. What reasoning do they have for that

Deadlifts... You're gonna make noise regardless. Try putting 405 down on the ground softly. My gym told me to not make noise with the weight but I don't listen so ill probably get a note like this.

Your lifting demeanor is archaic? You have great form, even with really heavy weight. Is it that they're just scared about the amount of weight you're using? I have never ever seen a single video from you where your form wasnt good.

Tell me how the situation goes though.

reasoning for the chalk is because some of the mess on barbell and on the floor when some spills occasionally. i think it's rubbish too, but I can't argue that. i know other gyms with that rule.. thats not in my control.

dont know what to think of the deadlift issue, but im not tolerating it and will be swapping.

I have no idea where they got the idea my lifting technique is 'archaic'. usually I would ignore it but have it checked over, but since they notified my parents I it has become a more serious issue.
I think you are right about the weight im using, since most people there dont even lift.
but more so i think it has to do with misconceptions about certain lifts.
so many people consider the deadlift dangerous regardless of form. or squatting deep to be dangerous. and in particular unfamiliar movements like guillotine press to be dangerous.
I really dont want to move gyms, but i am not tolerating this.

[AdamNW]

Some of the best squat and deadlift form I've seen on this entire forum. Fuk them brah.

Thanks Cam.. I will be (not literally)

[Chris806]

Thanks Cam.. I will be (not literally)

cheeky kunt

theyre obviously mirin' your strength

always commended you on your form

[AdamNW]

cheeky kunt

theyre obviously mirin' your strength

always commended you on your form

:3

thanks Chris, hope everythings good with you programming, pop up yeah?

[geneswest]

That's ****ing ridiculous. Fair call on the chalk but the other points are bull****. I make quite the mess with the chalk haha and a lot of personal trainers have looked at me but none have said anything, I am predicting they will in the future if it gets too messy. Like when I move plates on and off i leave chalk on them (most of the plates have my hand prints HAHA) but the deadlifting thing is bull****. I'd move gyms if I was in this situation for sure.

[UnknownOrigin]

Chalk issue is annoying as hell. Try liquid chalk on the sly? They probably wont know. I actually have to get a paper towel and clean my chalk up after me lol

I've never been a fan of dropping weights unless its absolutely necessary tbh... but it happens, especially on deads when you push yourself. Just try to control deadlifts more on the negative? Or get some mats from the gym to put under the plates to cushion the sound?

As for the form.... lawl. Your deadlift form is far more solid than mine is/how mine feels when I do it. Squat form I don't even need to address, so ignore them when they talk crap about your form. I'd like to see them do better.

"Dangerous" - well you could say any movement is dangerous when you do it; Bench press: bar could fall on your neck, squats: bar could crush you and your spine if it was far too much weight, deadlifts...well they are probably the safer of the 3 movements IMO lol.

[Xuaxace]

With chalk and deadlifts, there is not much you can say about it.

Obiously the form thing is a load of crap that we do not even have to discuss. By that letter, you are definitely out of that gym, not much that can be done about that. I would perharps set a formal meeting with the manager to set him straight though. Now, I wouldn't expect one of this guys to "listen" to a 15 year old kid giving leassons, so perharps we could find a PT or strength coaching that could be willing to right a small letter explain that the form is adequate in accordance to specific strength and conditioning work.

[AdamNW]

That's ****ing ridiculous. Fair call on the chalk but the other points are bull****. I make quite the mess with the chalk haha and a lot of personal trainers have looked at me but none have said anything, I am predicting they will in the future if it gets too messy. Like when I move plates on and off i leave chalk on them (most of the plates have my hand prints HAHA) but the deadlifting thing is bull****. I'd move gyms if I was in this situation for sure.

i can't dispute the rules of the gym, I accept the no chalk policy but in no way am i going to go with it haha. I think it's wrong to tell people they can't do a movement, but once again I can fight the rules so i wont, like you said, time to move!

Chalk issue is annoying as hell. Try liquid chalk on the sly? They probably wont know. I actually have to get a paper towel and clean my chalk up after me lol

I've never been a fan of dropping weights unless its absolutely necessary tbh... but it happens, especially on deads when you push yourself. Just try to control deadlifts more on the negative? Or get some mats from the gym to put under the plates to cushion the sound?

As for the form.... lawl. Your deadlift form is far more solid than mine is/how mine feels when I do it. Squat form I don't even need to address, so ignore them when they talk crap about your form. I'd like to see them do better.

"Dangerous" - well you could say any movement is dangerous when you do it; Bench press: bar could fall on your neck, squats: bar could crush you and your spine if it was far too much weight, deadlifts...well they are probably the safer of the 3 movements IMO lol.

Yeah it's really annoying, I'm moving gyms anyway so it won't matter. I would be fine to clean up after myself if they gave me any notice! but they didn't, just banned it so what can i do.
They've banned deads completely so no point in even trying, i actually suggested mats but nope, no dice. so like i said, moving on! hopefully my new gym will be more willing to discuss haha.

It feels good to be reassured my form is fine, but problem is since they alerted my family they think im ****ing myself over. I told them id get it checked over with a trainer (of my choosing, so i will try not get an idiot). This wouldnt be an issue if they didnt! but it should all be fine.

With chalk and deadlifts, there is not much you can say about it.

Obiously the form thing is a load of crap that we do not even have to discuss. By that letter, you are definitely out of that gym, not much that can be done about that. I would perharps set a formal meeting with the manager to set him straight though. Now, I wouldn't expect one of this guys to "listen" to a 15 year old kid giving leassons, so perharps we could find a PT or strength coaching that could be willing to right a small letter explain that the form is adequate in accordance to specific strength and conditioning work.

exactly right, just gotta accept those rules. a change should be fun, just gotta find a good gym that i can get to.
Getting someone qualified who knows their **** is quite a good idea though, might try and get onto to that actually.

[AdamNW]

Front Squat
80kg(176lbs) x 5
90kg(198lbs) x 5
102.5kg(226lbs) x 5PR

Wendler Press
70kg(154lbs) x 5
85kg(186lbs) x 3PR
90kg(198lbs) x 1[/b]PR[/b] not too hard

Deadlift
140kg(308lbs) x 3
160kg(352lbs) x 2(grip slip, lack of chalk)
182.5kg(402lbs) x 3PR harder than expected.. chalk used

Barbell Bench
100kg(220lbs) x 5
110kg(242lbs) x 5

DB Bench
2 x 42.5kg(93lbs) x 8 & 7 respectively

Hammer Curl
3 x 25kg(55lbs) x 10

Lateral Raise strict.
3 x 22.5kg(50lbs) x 10pr

my last day at this gym.. was determined to go out with a bang. couldnt have gone better. front squat wasnt an issue.
wendler press was great. 85 x 3 was a challenge, but was determined and managed the 90kg (y)
the lack of chalk was a big issue on the deads, grip slipped on the 160 and had to drop it. decided to fck it and use the chalk discretely and wipe it up after.

hard to believe i won't be back at that gym, i made all this progression there.. but things change.
im genuinely excited to start at the new gym next week, looks like i have a new place i'll be hitting my goals of this year. cant ****ing wait, a fresh start will be good.

im going on a holiday tomorrow for 5 days (to Cairns for those of you who know Australia), but i'll still be training and logging.
so i have much to look forward to :3

was a great day today

[Xuaxace]

All good things come to and end don't they. My last day at FF was me rushing a chest workout in 35 minutes, horrible way to go. I really wanted to go out with a squat session , couldn;'t even say bye to some of my gym friends.

Crazy overheads... I have no ****ing idea how to get mine to that level haha, hope FF workouts out and have fun on the holidays m8

[nikolic993]

Sorry to hear about the gym man, that's a bunch of bs.Have you already checked to see if they allow deads and chalk in your new gym?