620 by Xmas

[Joel Di Battista]

Hi everyone, the person formerly known as DMPM here.

I'm 6'2" and 111kg and my best lifts are 212.5/167.5/220 in single ply gear.

Aim is to become THE STRONGEST MAN I HAVE EVER MET. Sorry, had to...

No, the short term aim is 620 by Xmas, which is going to be tough as I'm planning to cut down to 100kg by the end of the year. Hopefully I can keep onto what little strength I have...

Long term (~2 years) aim is to total in excess of 700. I plan to compete in the IPF affiliate when I go back home. And maybe try a BWLA comp (if I'm allowed) here if I get strong enough.

[Joel Di Battista]

12/08/06 - MEUB

Floor Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
100x1
110x1
120x1
130x1 PB

Seated DB Press
20x5
25x5
30x7x5

CS T-Bar Row
30x5
50x5
70x4x5

Face Pulls
100lbx8
140lbx3x8

That was about as ME as it gets. The bar stopped TWICE on the way up. Grinding....

[Joel Di Battista]

13/08/06 - DELB

Box Squat
42.5x5
62.5x3
82.5x2
102.5x2
122.5x6x2

RDL
62.5x3
82.5x3
102.5x3
122.5x5x3
Vomit in bin x1

GM
20x3
40x3
60x3
60x3 (blue band choked twice)
60x3 (green band choked twice)
80x3 (green band choked twice)
100x3 (green band choked twice)

Pulldown Abs
105lbx5x6

Great session. Box squats were FAST, which is sweet as it's the heaviest part of the wave.

RDLs suck serious balls and made me chuck.

GMs are brilliant if only for the looks you get. There was a Smith machine squatter on the edge of coming over to tell me how to squat properly, I'm sure.

Had a lot of energy today. I will start to deload more often. I also think this CEE is good stuff too...

[Joel Di Battista]

16/08/06 - DEUB

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x2
80x4x2
90x1
100x1
110x1

Military Press
25x3
45x3
65x5x3

Chins
BWx6
BWx5
BWx4
BWx4

Seated DB Cleans
12.5x8
17.5x3x8

Tried a new setup on the bench today. Better leg drive and arch. Borderline IPF legal though in terms of foot placement.

Anyway, benches were fast. 110 flew up like 60. Really wanted to go heavier but I have ME on Sunday and no spotter available, so I left it.

Man, my military is PATHETIC. Really embarrased by that. I have to stick to it...

Chins and cleans were tough.

[Joel Di Battista]

18/08/06 - MELB

Box Squat
with 48 Centurion - straps down
60x5
80x3
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x1
180x8x1

Rack Pulls
60x3
100x3
140x3
180x3x3

Pullthroughs
150lbx6
160lbx6

Squats were awesome. 180 is 90% 1RM, so I was planning to 6x1. Did 8 easily. Should point out that my suit is really loose. I can get it on in about a minute. Could've done more, but I wanted to leave some juice in the tank for the rest of the workout.

Rack pulls were done from about 3/4 way up the shin and they were WEAK. This is my sticking point on the deadlift. My non existant hamstring strength really shows up here...

Someone was using the hyper bench, so I started to do some pullthroughs, but they hurt my knees (??) so I stopped and went home. I was shattered.

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

Could've done more, but I wanted to leave some juice in the tank for the rest of the workout.

Didnt work though eh bud? ;)

Fucking good work on the box though...inch under or bang on?

[Joel Di Battista]

Yeah, probably should've just kept squatting and called it a day! ;)

The "box" is bang on parallel. I will measure it shortly.

[Hanley]

You're floor press is right about where mine is, I was just wondering what you bench raw?? (just to get a rough estimate of wher I am)

[Joel Di Battista]

You're floor press is right about where mine is, I was just wondering what you bench raw?? (just to get a rough estimate of wher I am)
I benched 142.5 raw a few months ago mate. Think it'd be a tad higher now.

[Hanley]

I benched 142.5 raw a few months ago mate. Think it'd be a tad higher now.

Oh for fucks sake what's going on. My floor press seems to be way higher than my raw bench. Is the bar far off your chest in a floor press? And where's your normal sticking point on a normal bencH?? thanks.

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

Oh for fucks sake what's going on. My floor press seems to be way higher than my raw bench. Is the bar far off your chest in a floor press? And where's your normal sticking point on a normal bencH?? thanks.
Dont sweat it dude, it probably means your shirted bench will rock cos you have strong lockout.

[garry bamsey]

try rotataing special exercise ie rack offs , block and percentage presses, also french skull presses, also dont forgot rear delts i do my on pec deck in reverse position as i find you miss the point on incline bench

[Joel Di Battista]

Oh for fucks sake what's going on. My floor press seems to be way higher than my raw bench. Is the bar far off your chest in a floor press? And where's your normal sticking point on a normal bencH?? thanks.
Well I think perhaps my lockout is kinda gay, as I have long arms and the bar is quite a bit off my chest. I just seem to die if I have no leg drive or pec recruitment...

[uk machine]

Is that your real name then mate? for a second i thought it was a member with the name of the wrestler

[Joel Di Battista]

Is that your real name then mate?
Yes it is.

[Hanley]

Well I think perhaps my lockout is kinda gay, as I have long arms and the bar is quite a bit off my chest. I just seem to die if I have no leg drive or pec recruitment...

Hmm that's cool. Thanks.

[Joel Di Battista]

20/08/06 - MEUB

Training with Ben Burgess in Birmingham...

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
50 F6 on
100x1
120x1
140x1
155x1
162.5x1

3 Board Press
60x3
80x3
100x3
120x3
140x3

Pendlay Row
60x5
80x5
80x5

Benches felt alright. My shirt is way too loose: I can get it on in about a minute on my own.

Used my homemade 3 board which is fucking awesome. :cool:

Pendlay rows suck balls. They can go to hell.

Was talking to the owner of the gym who is the promotor of the BPC in 2 weeks. I didn't realise it was an open event, I would've liked to have lifted, but I won't be able to...

[Joel Di Battista]

21/08/06 - DELB

Box Squat
42.5x5
62.5x3
82.5x2
102.5x2
112.5x6x2

Deadlift
180x12x1

Shit.

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

nah the d/l'ing is good.

[Joel Di Battista]

23/08/06 - DEUB

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x2
82.5x4x2
95x1
105x1
115x1

Military Press
27.5x3
47.5x3
67.5x5x3

Seated DB Cleans
15x6
20x4x6

Hammer Pulldown
50x10
100x3x10

Bloody sore from those deadlifts...

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

[QUOTE=Joel Di Battista][Military Press
67.5x5x3

[QUOTE]
thats coming on fairly quick...

[Joel Di Battista]

Yeah I used to be quite strong OH. Just haven't done any strict pressing for so long...

80x5x3 is a good target by the years end I think.

[Joel Di Battista]

25/08/06 - MELB

Box Squat
With 48 Centurion straps down
62.5x5
82.5x3
102.5x1
122.5x1
142.5x1
162.5x1
182.5x1
202.5x1 PB

GM
62.5x3
82.5x3
102.5x3

RDL
62.5x3
82.5x3
102.5x3
122.5x2
142.5x3

Leg Press
80x5
120x5
160x5
200x5
240x5
280x5

Hypers
BWx6
22.5x3x6

That box squat flew up. Easy!

Got a nasty pain in my right shoulder doing GMs (wtf?) so I did some RDLs to finish off. Not sure why I did leg press, but it sure is one gay exercise. Got tired carrying plates across the room in the end TBH...

BW is 112 kg.

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

now THATS better.

Lots of good stuff there:

a) nice box sq
b) weight has FLOWN up on the RDL, only weeks ago you were struggling with 115
c) decent volume/work capacity

nice one.

[Joel Di Battista]

26/08/06 - MEUB

Floor Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
100x1
112.5x1
122.5x1
132.5xF :mad:
122.5x1

Chins
BWx6
BWx5
BWx4

3 Board Press
60x3
80x3
100x3
100x3 (d'oh)
120x3
140x4

Hang Power Cleans
40x5
60x5
70x5
80x5

Band Face Pulls
2x lots

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

wheres your recent training?

[Joel Di Battista]

Haven't posted it here as you're the only person who reads it and you've been away. LOL.

[Joel Di Battista]

02/09/06 - REUB

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x2
80x2
100x6x2

3 Board Press
60x3
80x3
100x3
120x3x3

DB Row
30x5
40x5
50x4x5

Seated DB Press
15x6
30x4x6

Face Pulls
100lbx8
140lbx3x8

[Joel Di Battista]

03/09/06 – MELB

Box Squat
46 NGX+ briefs
60x5
80x3
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x1
180x1
195x1
205x1 PB

RDL
70x3
90x3
110x3
130x3x3

GM
60x5
80x5

Pulldown Abs
80lbx6
110lbx3x5

[Joel Di Battista]

06/09/06 – MEUB

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
50 F6 shirt
100x1
120x1
140x1
150x2x1
150xF
Shirt off
100x1
120x1
130x1

Military Press
30x3
50x3
70x5x3

CS T-Bar Row
30x6
50x6
70x4x6

[Joel Di Battista]

07/09/06 – RELB

Box Squat
48 Cent suit
60x5
80x3
100x1
120x1
140x5x5

Deadlift
48 Cent suit
70x1
110x1
150x1
170x1
190x9x1

Hypers
BWx5
25x4x5

[Joel Di Battista]

09/09/06 – REUB

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
100x1
110x4x5

Floor Press
70x3
90x3
110x3

DB Row
30x6
40x6
50x2x6
50x2x5

Flat DB Press
25x5
30x5
35x5
40x5
45x5
50x3

DB Curl
15x6
17.5x6
20x6
22.5x5

[Joel Di Battista]

10/09/06 – MELB

Box Squat
46 NGX+ briefs
60x5
80x3
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x1
180x1
195x1
207.5x1 PB
180x4x1

Squat Lockouts
180x3
200x3
220x3
240x3
260x3

SLDL
60x6
80x6
100x6

[Joel Di Battista]

12/09/06 – DLUB

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x3
80x3
100x3x3

CS Row
40x3
50x3
60x3x3

Cardio
30mins treadmill - 245 cals

[Joel Di Battista]

14/09/06 – DLUB

Oly. Squat
40x3
60x3
80x3
100x3x3

Deadlift
60x3
100x3
140x3

Cardio
30 mins treadmill - 250 cals

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

Some GREAT stuff there....

190x9x1 DL is shithot, 207 box sq is shithot, what the FUCK are you doing missing 150 in a shirt though, shame on you Batista.+

http://www.arsenal.com/images/players/66632.jpg?t=1

[Joel Di Battista]

Because my shirt is gay. You've seen it.

[Joel Di Battista]

And who the fuck is that?

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

thats Julio "the beast" Batista. He just signed for Arsenal

[Joel Di Battista]

My surname is DI BATTISTA you gimp!!!

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

whatver

you foreigners all sound the same to me :icon_pee:

[Joel Di Battista]

16/09/06 - MEUB

3 Board Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
100x1
120x1
140x1
150x1
155x1 PB

Military Press
32.5x3
52.5x3
72.5x5x3

CS Row
25x5
50x5
71.25x4x5

Barbell Curls
20x6
30x6
40x3x6

Cardio
30mins treadmill - 255 cals

[Joel Di Battista]

17/09/06 - MELB

Box Squat
46 NGX+ briefs
60x5
80x3
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x1
180x1
200x1
210x1 PB

RDL
60x3
80x3
100x3
120x3
140x3x3

Power Clean
60x3
70x1
80x1
90x1
100x1

Cardio
30 mins treadmill - 260 cals

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

sweet PB

[Joel Di Battista]

Thanks mate, it's coming along nice, unlike the rest of my lifts...

19/09/06 - DEUB

Bench Press
20x5
42.5x3
62.5x1
82.5x1
102.5x6x2

Incline DB Press
25x5
35x5
45x3x5

Chins
BWx5
BWx3
BWx3

DB Curl
10x6
15x6
20x3x6

Cardio
30 mins treadmill - 265 cals

[Fragel]

Hey man Im reading your training diary too! I have however just got into power lifting so dont feel Experienced enough to really comment. But in my humble opinion it looks like your doing well to me!

[Joel Di Battista]

Cheers. Would be nice to get some comments from the strong folk, but what are you gonna do...

Start a journal!

[veganlifter]

i am reading your journal from time to time as well - waiting for an opportunity to return some of the bullshit you spout in my journal :D

Have you decided about the Manchester comp? I am still not feeling it 100%, and only 5 weeks to go!

[Fragel]

I may start a journal I will see! But good on you for doing one.

[Joel Di Battista]

Have you decided about the Manchester comp? I am still not feeling it 100%, and only 5 weeks to go!
Nah, gonna sit it out mate. I'm too weak. :(

[Joel Di Battista]

DELB - 21/09/06

Box Squat
62.5x5
82.5x3
102.5x1
122.5x1
142.5x6x2

Deadlift
70x1
110x1
150x1
180x1
195x10x1

Cardio
30 mins treadmill - 270 cals

Squats were very fast. Deadlifts were good. Could've pulled more but I ripped the shit out of my hand and the weights took me an hour...

[Joel Di Battista]

24/09/06 - MEUB

Box Squat
NGX+ briefs
60x5
80x3
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x1
180x1
190x6x1

SLDL On Block
60x3
80x3
100x3
120x3x3

Farmers Walk
60x2x~50 metres

SES
35x3x8

Cardio
30 mins treadmill - 275 cals

Had more left in me squatting, but my wrists were hurting quite a bit. SLDLs were done touching the bar on my feet. Not fun! Tore off a callous with the farmers. Not fun!

[Joel Di Battista]

DEUB - 25/09/06

Bench Press
25x5
45x3
65x1
85x1
105x6x2

Military Press
35x3
55x3
75x6x3

CS T-Bar Row
25x5
50x5
72.5x3x5

Barbell Curl
22.5x6
42.5x3x6

Cardio
36 mins treadmill - 280 cals

Right. First off, I fucking hate DEUB day. Moving girly weights around. Shits me...

Benches were shit. Only a couple of sets were quick. Was having trouble setting up due to soreness from yesterdays session. Military is coming along OK. Couldn't remember if I used 72.5 or 75 last week, so I did 6 sets.

Was planning to do 5x5 on the rows, but two young lads thought they'd strip the row when I strolled off for about 13 seconds to get a drink. Cheers!

Had to take it easy on the treadmill. Knee is feeling a bit clicky and my lower back was sore from yesterday. Feeling quite beat up ATM...

[veganlifter]

hows your weight loss doing at the moment? Can you already see your ribs?

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

hows your weight loss doing at the moment? Can you already see your ribs?

he is doing quite literally the worst.cut.ever.

[Joel Di Battista]

LOL. Ben tells the truth. I'm up to 115...

[veganlifter]

shit, i need to get on one of those cutting programmes :D

I'm up to about 109 at the moment, good weight to be for next years comps.

[Joel Di Battista]

Well today I'm thinking I might as well go to 125... Sick of starving myself and putting on weight.

[veganlifter]

yeah unless you are planning to qualify it doesn't really make a difference does it.

[Joel Di Battista]

Qualify for what?

[veganlifter]

nationals. Thats my aim next year, 600kg raw total at north west open in april/may to qualify in 110kg category - so i wont fatten up above that or the required total jumps up with about 30kg lol!

hey man, get your arse to http://www.sugdenbarbell.co.uk/ forum as well and come join us for a squatting session some sunday! And try to make it to our "gym meet" as well, it should be a good laugh.

[Joel Di Battista]

Right. Well I will be trying to qualify for the nationals when I go back home, so I guess it does make a difference, but at my height I need to be at least 125 to be remotely competitive...

Yeah I'm definitely down for a squat session.

[Joel Di Battista]

28/09/06 - DELB

Box Squat
48 Cent straps down
65x5
85x3
105x1
125x1
145x6x2

Deadlift
48 Cent
70x1
110x1
150x1
180x1
200x8x1

Pulldown Abs
80lbx8
100lbx4x6

God damn, the form and speed on those squats was out of this world. Louie Simmons would've given me a star AND a smiley face.

Deadlift were easy. I am going to DESTROY my PB shortly...

BW @ 114.

[Joel Di Battista]

29/09/06 - MEUB

3 Board Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x1 PB

Bench Press
50 F6
140x3x1

Lockouts
140x3
160x3
180x3

DB Row
35x4
45x4
55x3x4

Cardio
34 mins treadmill - 285 cals

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

right i didnt take that on much before, thats a quality raw 3 board. Amazing how you can never seem to replicate these amazing lifts when we train together :icon_pee:

[Joel Di Battista]

I've done 140x4 off the 3 board as a second exercise with you there cock!

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

160 is more than 140 Joel ;)

[Joel Di Battista]

MELB - 03/10/06

Squat
46 NGX briefs
60x5
80x3
100x1
120x1
140x1
160x1
180x1
Wraps on
200x1
220xF
Wraps off
180x3x1

RDL
60x3
80x3
100x3
120x3
140x3

Hypers
BWx6
27.5x3x6

Pullthroughs
150lbx2x8

Cardio
33 mins treadmill - 285 cals

Pathetic. I should be squatting 220. Totally fucked it up: didn't sit back far enough, looked down and leant forward. Failed about 6" out of the hole. Shit.

BW @ 112kg. After 3 weeks of dieting and cardio, I've lost a massive 0kg. Rockin.

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

RDL's are coming on ok...

should have taken 210 1st IMO. and lifted with spotters.

You HAVE 220 with some carbs and someone wrapping you and shit and you know it.

[Joel Di Battista]

Well I did 140x3x3 last time I did RDLs, so tonight was shit as well. I was stuck for time and my grip was toast, so I just did the one set.

Yep. I was way down on carbs today, and squatting equipped alone is a ball ache. I will get 220 soon...

[GOE1988]

do u ever use bands on floor press, or chains?
gona try them today c, and jus wondered if u tried em?

[Joel Di Battista]

DEUB - 04/10/06

Bench Press
27.5x5
47.5x3
67.5x1
87.5x1
107.5x6x2

Military Press
37.5x3
57.5x3
77.5x3x3

CS Row
25x5
50x5
75x4x5

Barbell Curl
20x6
40x6

Face Pulls
100lbx8
140lbx2x8

Cardio
33 mins treadmill - 290 cals

Form and speed on the benches was spot on. Just wish I could do it for ME...

Military was HEAVY. Lower back was toast from the PC work yesterday and my elbows were giving me grief. Still, it's a light weight and I shouldn't be struggling with it.

Couldn't finish my curls because of elbow pain. The ladies are going to be dissapointed.

Struggled with energy today. Dieting not fun.

[Joel Di Battista]

do u ever use bands on floor press, or chains?
gona try them today c, and jus wondered if u tried em?
I've never used chains. I have bands, but I've never used them with floor press. How would you get the bands set up so there is enough tension? The bar is so close to the floor...

[GOE1988]

yeh i was thinking how that wud b possible, so i just use chains, theyre awsome, first session today with them, u shud try em,

[Joel Di Battista]

Hah! Can't see the plums running my gym letting me leave a stack of chains in there. They don't even like me using chalk and deadlifting....

I once asked if I could leave a fat bar in there and they said no.

[GOE1988]

lol same as the beauty that runs the gym i used to go to, so is et my own up. got everything i need, no fucker telling me bowt chalk n stuff.
how long have u been lifting n?

[Icepick]

looks like someone need to find a new gym.

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

yeh i was thinking how that wud b possible, so i just use chains, theyre awsome, first session today with them, u shud try em,

You could set up a rack so that the pins stop the bar at exactly the same point as where it does on a floor press. Then press on a bench with flat back and feet up on a bench with bands attatched to DB's or whatever on the floor.

Not ideal but probably the only way in a gym which doesnt have anchors on the floor ala WSB.

[Chris Williams]

http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/default.asp?qid=11186&tid=101

Here's how elite recommend setting up bands for floor press.

[Joel Di Battista]

lol same as the beauty that runs the gym i used to go to, so is et my own up. got everything i need, no fucker telling me bowt chalk n stuff.
how long have u been lifting n?

looks like someone need to find a new gym.
I would love to train at a hardcore gym, but:

- My current gym is at my workplace, so it's extremely convienient (I don't have a car) and cheap (£7 a month)
- It has a decent rack, loads of weights and other equipment, so it's not all bad

[Joel Di Battista]

http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/default.asp?qid=11186&tid=101

Here's how elite recommend setting up bands for floor press.
That looks like a shit load of tension! Like it.

[Joel Di Battista]

DELB - 06/10/06

Box Squat
48 Cent straps down
67.5x5
87.5x3
107.5x1
127.5x1
147.5x6x2

Deadlift
48 Cent
70x1
110x1
150x1
190x1
205x6x1

Pulldown Abs
100lbx3x6

Cardio
32 mins treadmill - 295 cals

[Joel Di Battista]

MEUB - 07/10/06

3 Board Press
25x5
45x3
65x1
85x1
105x1
125x1
145x1
155x1
165x1 PB

CGB
60x3
80x3
100x3
110x3

Lockouts
145x3
165x3
185x3

Hammer Pulldown
40x5
80x5
120x5
160x4

Looks crap on paper, but I'm shattered now. Deload next week...

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

good shit. Get a new shirt and push 180. Oh yeah, dont cut it up with scissors with your eyes closed this time.

[Joel Di Battista]

I just had the worst session ever in the gym. It was LB deload, but it sucked so badly, I'm too embarrassed to put it up.

BW is 111kg.

[Joel Di Battista]

good shit. Get a new shirt and push 180. Oh yeah, dont cut it up with scissors with your eyes closed this time.
Tell me about it. How I can raw 3 board press 165, but cant do it in a shirt is beyond me. Another one of my gay facts...

[veganlifter]

I just had the worst session ever in the gym. It was LB deload, but it sucked so badly, I'm too embarrassed to put it up.

BW is 111kg.

the bad sessions can be quite integral in the way you can look back to your progress and see what works and what doesnt.

Losing weight mate! be careful with those ribs coming out.

[Joel Di Battista]

Well it was deload, but I've eaten so little this week, it still felt heavy...

LOL. Mate, I haven't seen ribs for a long time and don't expect to any time soon.

[Joel Di Battista]

MELB - 14/10/06

Squat
48 Cent
70x3
95x2
115x1
135x1
155x1
175x1
Wraps
195x1
215xF
215xF

Deadlift Off Block
60x3
100x3
140x3
180x3
200x3

Pullthroughs
5x5

Side Bends
35x3x6

Absolutely fucking terrible. I am travelling backwards at a fast pace. 215 was just total shit, the second attempt was worse. First time squatting out of stands and in hindsight, my stance was too narrow. Lost it going forward coming up. Fuck! :(

[ukmachine]

deadlifts arent too shabby mate
chin up

[Joel Di Battista]

http://media.putfile.com/215-Squat-Fail

[Joel Di Battista]

DEUB - 15/10/06

Bench Press
20x5
40x3
60x1
80x1
100x1
110x6x2

Military Press
40x3
60x3
70x3
80x3x3

Power Hang Snatch
20x3
40x3
55x7

Bench Lockouts
110x3
150x3
170x3
190x3

CSR
30x5
55x5
80x4x5

CG Pulldowns
120lbx6
140lbx6
160lbx6
180lbx6
160lbx6
140lbx6
120lbx6

Cardio
Bike - 25 mins 310 cals

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

now thats better lad...

Good Mil's, real heavy lockouts. How were the snatches?

[Joel Di Battista]

Well it's the first time I've ever done any snatching.

The first few reps were shit - not dipping to catch the weight. The last 3 or 4 were spot on. Only stopped because my shoulders were kaput and my heart was beating like a squirrel on crack.

[Hanley]

stopped because my shoulders were kaput and my heart was beating like a squirrel on crack.

So I'm not alone! They're great fun aren't they??

I jsut do full power snatches cos I like throwing the weight down from 7 feet and watching it bounce back up!!

The 215 squat was so close btw. It's so there!

[Joel Di Battista]

So I'm not alone! They're great fun aren't they??

I jsut do full power snatches cos I like throwing the weight down from 7 feet and watching it bounce back up!!
Yeah I quite enjoyed them. I would like to do them heavier for less reps, but there is a 50% BW comp going on another forum, so I wanted to see how many I could do.

The 215 squat was so close btw. It's so there!
I know mate. In hindsight I pretty much fucked up everything I could. I will nail 215 and more soon.

[Hanley]

I honestly think you'd hit it next week if you wanted it looking at the vid.

[Joel Di Battista]

DELB - 17/10/06

Box Squat
48 Cent straps down
60x3
80x2
100x1
120x1
140x1
150x6x2

Deadlift
48 Cent
70x1
110x1
150x1
190x1
210x5x1

Step Ups
20x5
40x5
60x4x5

Hypers
BWx6
30x3x6

SES
BWx6
30x6
40x6
50x6

Cardio
35 mins treadmill - 315 cals

[Ben "tricky" Burgess]

150's fast is good work...and sweet pulling too. AND some actual volume/hard work ! :cool:

[Joel Di Battista]

MEUB - 18/10/06

3 Board Press
20x3
40x2
60x1
80x1
100x1
120x1
140x1
155x5x1

Bench Press
50 F6
145x5x1

Chins
2 warmup sets on pulldown machine
BWx5x3

CG 45 Incline Press
60x5
70x5
80x5
90x5

DB Curl
17.5x6

Face Pulls
100lbx8
150lbx3x8

Homo Curl Machine
2x20

Shirted benches felt good for once. Tried tucking the elbows more and throwing the weight back, compared to my raw bench which goes straight up.

Chins suck so badly, I'm such a fatso. Had to abort curls due to elbow pain. If I don't start increasing my bicep work, the women of the world are seriously going to revolt and THEY WILL TAKE NO PRISONERS. Believe it.