View Full Version : Which of you guys train at Genesis?
rwgm103
05-23-2007, 05:39 PM
Hi everyone, I'm Rob and I'm new on this site and new to training at Genesis.
I've just moved in to the area because I got a new job. I was wondering which of you guys here train at Genesis. I'm looking to get started in powerlifting (not really very powerful though) and I thought it'd be good to introduce myself to a few people.
I've already met Bulldog briefly and he seems like a friendly guy - will take him up on his offer of advice on a pl routine when I'm ready to start a new training cycle.
Lloyd
05-23-2007, 07:46 PM
Hello mate and welcome to the site. The following train at Genesis....
Jonnie Kiss (only on site now and then), Steve Middleton (not on site), Ian (Cube), Steve Plunkett(Plunkster), Lee (Little lee), Bulldog (obviously), Tom (Cuntos) and Me (Lloyd).
Sometimes we have guest appearances from Del, Kev Smith, Mike J, Mick (from Birmingham) and just about everyone else at some point or another!!
Come and say hello - we only bite if heavy squatting!
Lloyd
05-23-2007, 07:46 PM
Read the list again. Have I missed someone??
rwgm103
05-23-2007, 09:23 PM
Dunno mate. Am planning to come along to some competitions and would like to enter one end of this year or early next.
Any of you guys train thurs? I do from 6.30 - 8.00 ish
Will be squatting 2morrow. 2o reppers whilst on a cut ...:eek:
cornelius parkin
05-23-2007, 10:04 PM
You will just have to try and get in with those boys and train along lol i am pretty sure 20 rep squats arent used or cutting for that matter!
rwgm103
05-23-2007, 10:09 PM
yea, i guessed the word "cut" may be banned on this board.
20 rep squats will prob end pretty soon.
as my posts suggest though i have been a bit confused as to whether i want2 follow a solely powerlifting or more bb style of training.
prob is i just get 2fat when i'm gaining decent strength for pl
Lloyd
05-23-2007, 10:09 PM
The schedule is something like...
Saturday morning (9.30ish) Bench
Tuesday night (4.30ish) Squat and Deadlift
Thursday night (4.30ish) Assistance work
Friday night (8pmish) Beer and kebab.
If you do come and train with us you will never do 20 rep squats again! Normally stick to 8's, 5's and 3's but probably a much heavier weight than you are used to i.e tonight was 230kg x 5. Next week will probably be 300kg (probably for sets of 3).
In about September I think Bulldog is planning to run a competition - that will be a good one for your first go!
rwgm103
05-23-2007, 10:16 PM
yea, I'm not too upset about the idea of giving up 20 reppers.
Gained a lot of strength and some mass.
Never done more than 100k for 20 (105 for 17) so yea, 8's, 5's and 3's would be quite a change.
never really tried heavy singles at all because haven't trained for it.
Will check with bulldog& co on the sept comp date - could be just about right time for me to have gained enough strength to not totally embarrass myself
Funky_monkey
05-24-2007, 04:57 AM
I've trained at genesis a few times, but i wouldn't say i'm a regular. Probably been down about 5 or 6 times, once every couple of months on average.
Bulldog's been a MASSIVE help, and the gym really does have everything you'll ever need to use if you want to compete.
bulldog
05-24-2007, 08:16 AM
come and have a chat and we will sort something out,when u down next funky
Funky_monkey
05-24-2007, 09:05 AM
No idea bulldog. I might come down in a few weeks time after Oli Gilbert has done his competition with Mr Kobra in Denmark (First week of June).
I'm gonna have a bit of a play with the strongman stuff. Do you know how much the tyre weighs? I just looked at it, got scared, then ran back inside.
Read the list again. Have I missed someone??
Me:icon_mel:, I'll be up soon :rolleyes:
cuntos
05-24-2007, 02:53 PM
Me:icon_mel:, I'll be up soon :rolleyes:Awesome! :)
Lloyd
05-24-2007, 03:50 PM
Sorry BigD dude....just not so regular...YET!!
Sorry BigD dude....just not so regular...YET!!
Don't you worry I will be, and I have a shirt :D
Funky_monkey
05-24-2007, 10:08 PM
What do you have to do to get a red bulldog t-shirt? Are they available to buy or do you have to lift some respectable numbers?
bulldog
05-24-2007, 10:49 PM
when i get more im sure as you love lifting you can get one
bulldog, will you be holding a comp in september? will it be a bpo/bpc or will it be just a comp for the sake of a comp?
bulldog
05-25-2007, 08:44 PM
it is bpc open for guys not in top 3 at british hoping to get a lot of guys from other feds compeating also 1st qualifier for british
rwgm103
05-25-2007, 08:59 PM
Is there a qualifying standard?
Am a total novice and unlikely to be able to make even a low qualifying standard but am keen to enter a comp so I have something to train for - so I break my PB's and learn a bit in the process.
Lloyd
05-26-2007, 12:14 AM
Is there a qualifying standard?
Am a total novice and unlikely to be able to make even a low qualifying standard but am keen to enter a comp so I have something to train for - so I break my PB's and learn a bit in the process.
It is an open competition which means anyone can enter regardless of experience/totals. In fact this is the competition that encourages beginers so will be perfect for you. I would imagine the only thing required will be BPC membership.
cool, sounds good as a first comp, will look into BPC membership and the like
i would lift raw, if its an equiped comp i can still lift raw cant i?
Lloyd
05-26-2007, 04:33 PM
You can lift however you like. Its about getting some experience and finding out just how different a comp is to training in the gym!! The amount of people who come out for their bench and bomb on weights they can easily do in the gym is amazing. What you have to take into account is how tired you are after squatting, length of the pause on the chest, nerves, dehydration (especially if you struggled to make weight) etc etc...
Funky_monkey
05-26-2007, 10:55 PM
cool, sounds good as a first comp, will look into BPC membership and the like
i would lift raw, if its an equiped comp i can still lift raw cant i?
At the south east there were a couple of guys lifting in a singlet and belt only, so i should think it's fine
rwgm103
05-28-2007, 09:03 PM
It is an open competition which means anyone can enter regardless of experience/totals. In fact this is the competition that encourages beginers so will be perfect for you. I would imagine the only thing required will be BPC membership.
Ah, excellent! Will look into joining BPC then sign myself and my brother up to the comp - 2 of us together should jsut about total as much as some of you lot.
Mike Adams
05-29-2007, 07:42 AM
LOL .. nothing like encouraging people into entering comps :p ... i'm wondering whether i should put myself through the bpc brit now!!!
You can lift however you like. Its about getting some experience and finding out just how different a comp is to training in the gym!! The amount of people who come out for their bench and bomb on weights they can easily do in the gym is amazing. What you have to take into account is how tired you are after squatting, length of the pause on the chest, nerves, dehydration (especially if you struggled to make weight) etc etc...
rwgm103
05-30-2007, 12:28 PM
Trained last night and was good to meet Lloyd, Never Satisfied and others.
Got some useful advice on my deadlfting technique - thanks for that loyd.
Looking forward to the end of my weight-loss craziness when I will hopefully start to lift some decentish weights.
cuntos
05-30-2007, 09:25 PM
Good to meet you yesterday Rob. I'm Tom by the way.
I'd just like to apologise for the fact that me and Lloyd took our t-shirts off when we were deadlifting (only cos Stumpy and Plunkster did it first). Please don't let it stop you from coming back to Genesis; I've never done it before and almost certainly won't do it again (not sure about Lloyd though)!
Mike J
05-30-2007, 10:50 PM
Can I have that in writing before I join you for deadlifts next week Tom?
rwgm103
05-31-2007, 12:09 PM
Good to meet you yesterday Rob. I'm Tom by the way.
I'd just like to apologise for the fact that me and Lloyd took our t-shirts off when we were deadlifting (only cos Stumpy and Plunkster did it first). Please don't let it stop you from coming back to Genesis; I've never done it before and almost certainly won't do it again (not sure about Lloyd though)!
Yep, good to meet you too Tom. I've already noticed considerable ammounts of flesh being exposed at Genesis - mostly by the hardcore bbers.
Bit of partial nakedness was all in a good cause I'm sure. Anyway, I'm off to join the BPC (hopefully not the British Potato Club :-?)
Rob Thomas
05-31-2007, 01:18 PM
I'd just like to apologise for the fact that me and Lloyd took our t-shirts off when we were deadlifting
ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!
cuntos
05-31-2007, 04:02 PM
Believe it or not, it was a lot worse than it sounds Rob!
Lloyd
05-31-2007, 05:21 PM
Believe it or not, it was a lot worse than it sounds Rob!
It wasn't as bad when we were stood tall sucking our guts in but at the bottom of the lift when you force the gut into the belt.....yuck!!!
Rob,
I think you wimped out on the deads and will easily pull 180 - 200kg soon.....
rwgm103
05-31-2007, 10:27 PM
That's really encouraging Lloyd! A raw double bodyweight (at least) deadlift at this September comp would be a great start to my powerlifting.
Squat 140 I hope and bench....maybe 110 (I know it's much harder with the pause etc but I'm reasonably confident).
Would like to lift raw untill I've developed a reasonable amount of strength.
Would be interested to squat with u guys sometime.
did 20 reppers again today by the way :D. They're gonna stop as soon as i've finsihed de-bulking.
Lloyd
05-31-2007, 11:01 PM
Well we squat Tuesday night but are building for a comp at the moment so not normal training. However, there is nothing wrong with training at the same time on the other rack - you will get plenty of support.
Bench on Sunday? About 10am.
Never-Satisfied
06-02-2007, 01:54 AM
Nice to meet you too. I remember. Hope to bump in to you again sometime.
bulldog
06-02-2007, 09:08 AM
cant believe i go away for 4 days and you become closet homosexuels{body builders}and start taking your clothes off,no wonder the membership is down this week.
Lloyd
06-02-2007, 02:04 PM
cant believe i go away for 4 days and you become closet homosexuels{body builders}and start taking your clothes off,no wonder the membership is down this week.
It was quite warm......
Never-Satisfied
06-02-2007, 02:09 PM
It was quite warm......
Yes it certainly was!!
rwgm103
06-03-2007, 09:35 PM
Nice to meet you too. I remember. Hope to bump in to you again sometime.
I think I'll be doing my Monday workout (Deadlift and bench) on a Tuesday again this week - will try and tax Lloyd n Cuntos for more advice.
Maybe see you there mate?
Never-Satisfied
06-05-2007, 07:05 PM
Sorry just saw your post. Trained at home today.
Will be next training at genesis on THursday at 5. Will be doing squat, deadlift, leg press, bicep stuff and calves. If your around your welcome to join in with me.
Yeah they are the best people (as well as the rest of the powerlifting group) to go for advice.
rwgm103
06-06-2007, 12:22 PM
I'll be down on thursday - probably about 5:30 but if you're still squatting I'll come and join in.
Pork Pie
06-06-2007, 01:17 PM
cant believe i go away for 4 days and you become closet homosexuels{body builders}and start taking your clothes off,no wonder the membership is down this week.
:p:p You need to put your foot down Dave - the place is going to rack and ruin I hear:eek:
bulldog
06-06-2007, 03:18 PM
i agree but johnny vegas has now come down to look for some fatter people than him so not all bad,but hes cant get toms humour
rwgm103
06-08-2007, 12:23 PM
Steven - was good to train with you yesterday. Your squatting is pretty impressive at your bodyweight. What are you hoping to squat at the British and are you still going to lift at 56k?
What are you looking for in your other lifts as well? Is a triple bodyweight deadlift going to be on the cards any time soon?
Never-Satisfied
06-09-2007, 04:01 PM
Steven - was good to train with you yesterday. Your squatting is pretty impressive at your bodyweight. What are you hoping to squat at the British and are you still going to lift at 56k?
What are you looking for in your other lifts as well? Is a triple bodyweight deadlift going to be on the cards any time soon?
I will be in the 56kg I can't see myself going over that weight until the contest. Hoping to squat at least 120kg. would be happy with that.
Bench looking for 77.5kg but may not even get that.
Triple bodyweight dead is not far off but I am planning to try to put on weight after contest so may never get it after-all.
Funky_monkey
06-13-2007, 11:35 PM
I might be down on friday or sat around 12-5ish (no, not 5hrs straight, i'll be in for 1-2hrs during one of those times) if anybody wants to train.
NS - you're one strong bastid for a 56kg young guy that's only started powerlifting - doing well over 2x bw. is this raw? you're hitting PRs all the time.
Never-Satisfied
06-14-2007, 07:22 PM
All raw. Never been in a powerlifting suite.
Although I must say last week when i done squat 115kgx3 was the first time i used a belt.
Funky_monkey
06-14-2007, 08:49 PM
Get in some knee wraps too, get 125 for 3.
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