Olympic Squats: bar/10, 135/9,5, 185/8,5, 225/5
Leg Press: 3pps/15, 5pps/10,6
Leg Curl: 45/12,12 90/8,8
Wanted to get a pump going and break a good sweat. Came a little bit late so I didn't get what I really wanted to do done, but I got in there.
Chest and back in a couple hours and then more video editing. This time at Caribou coffee. Their slogan..........."Summer is short, stay awake for it."
Yes Caribou Coffee. You can take my money with slick and cheesy marketing like that.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
USPF Nationals reflection
Well, the day came and went and here is how it went down
Weigh-in: Came SUPER early to weigh in and I was dead tired but stayed to watch my buddy Troy lift. After weighing in about 234 (I was super tired, I facebooked I weighed in at 231) I went to watch the action. Now Troy is a 165 lb guy who busted his ass all the way up to this meet and ended with a 314 bench, 400+(not sure of the number) squat and a 545 pound deadlift all raw. He placed first in his class and got best lifter in the lightweight raw category. Afterwards me and my other training partner Greg went home so we could rest up for Saturday
Saturday: I was in the 242 lb weight class along with Greg and there was some good lifting. Ed Coan was there coaching about seven or more guys including this one freak who is 23 and had a raw squat of 700+. All of Ed's guys finished the day pretty strong and made a good transition from bench only.
Greg had a good day. He made a 70 pound weight drop over the past year and a half and he put up some good numbers also. He made a 460+ squat, 360+ bench and a 500+ DL. He may be on his way to the 220 lb class also.
As for me. Our team is called Ironeaterz, but I dont think I ate much of shit. Didn't want to push my knee, so I passed on my third and settled for a 440 something squat, a 365 bench(pissed about that) and a 606 dl which broke a raw american record in the USPF. Placed second in my class which is cool. I wanted first but just didn't have it.
Observations: My boys Dominic Rivera and Paul Houmpavlis did good yesterday. It's good to see young powerlifters get on the platform instead of being involved in some stupidity.
Ellen Stein did a raw meet in the USPA last week and then did the Nationals. Who doe's that?! She did and set a WPF world record in the squat!
Ed Coan is STILL thick as a brick and was involved in giving good advice to not only me but other lifters in the area. Great man to talk to.
Matt Gary is a COACH! He timed everything down to a T for Greg and he gave a great performance. He did the same for Ellen also.
Guys from Wisconsin eat cheese and are strong! Mat Gunville is one of them and Scott Lade is the other
Pat Cameron and the crew from Michigan are some really good people! I hope Pat can get back to the platform soon.
Personal lessons:
Get under the bar more. Irregardless of my knee I should have done at least some box squats.
Heavier weights and more volume. I'm taking a tip from Chad Smith and a guy from Intensemuscle.com and not really limit my offseason volume. It prepares you for big numbers and the extra volume gets you in shape.
More emphasis on nutrition. Not to go all psycho but limit the bullshit I eat. Cook more at home and eat more fats and clean carbs. This may pose a problem when I get to Nebraska but I'll figure something out.
Thanks to first off My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can be a tool sometimes, but I'm a redeemed tool. I could have had a MUCH worse injury, but only by grace I didn't.
Greg and Troy. They are not only solid training partners, but people who I would stand by any day of the week. On to the next one fellas! Whenever that is.
Mike Salazar: You've helped me more than you know. And for that, I'm thankful to you! Thanks for being there
Club 162 in Wrigleyville for paying my entry fee! Wish I couldve done more, but it is what it is. Thanks again!
Lance Karabel: Thanks for running an awesome meet! You were everywhere and had a great word for everyone!
All my family and friends online and in person! You guys kept me going when I wanted to stop. Hope you have some saved up. I'm debating between two meets right now! LOL
Well, thats it! Back in the lab tomorrow, and we'll see what the future holds!
Everyday I'm shuffling!!!!!!!
Weigh-in: Came SUPER early to weigh in and I was dead tired but stayed to watch my buddy Troy lift. After weighing in about 234 (I was super tired, I facebooked I weighed in at 231) I went to watch the action. Now Troy is a 165 lb guy who busted his ass all the way up to this meet and ended with a 314 bench, 400+(not sure of the number) squat and a 545 pound deadlift all raw. He placed first in his class and got best lifter in the lightweight raw category. Afterwards me and my other training partner Greg went home so we could rest up for Saturday
Saturday: I was in the 242 lb weight class along with Greg and there was some good lifting. Ed Coan was there coaching about seven or more guys including this one freak who is 23 and had a raw squat of 700+. All of Ed's guys finished the day pretty strong and made a good transition from bench only.
Greg had a good day. He made a 70 pound weight drop over the past year and a half and he put up some good numbers also. He made a 460+ squat, 360+ bench and a 500+ DL. He may be on his way to the 220 lb class also.
As for me. Our team is called Ironeaterz, but I dont think I ate much of shit. Didn't want to push my knee, so I passed on my third and settled for a 440 something squat, a 365 bench(pissed about that) and a 606 dl which broke a raw american record in the USPF. Placed second in my class which is cool. I wanted first but just didn't have it.
Observations: My boys Dominic Rivera and Paul Houmpavlis did good yesterday. It's good to see young powerlifters get on the platform instead of being involved in some stupidity.
Ellen Stein did a raw meet in the USPA last week and then did the Nationals. Who doe's that?! She did and set a WPF world record in the squat!
Ed Coan is STILL thick as a brick and was involved in giving good advice to not only me but other lifters in the area. Great man to talk to.
Matt Gary is a COACH! He timed everything down to a T for Greg and he gave a great performance. He did the same for Ellen also.
Guys from Wisconsin eat cheese and are strong! Mat Gunville is one of them and Scott Lade is the other
Pat Cameron and the crew from Michigan are some really good people! I hope Pat can get back to the platform soon.
Personal lessons:
Get under the bar more. Irregardless of my knee I should have done at least some box squats.
Heavier weights and more volume. I'm taking a tip from Chad Smith and a guy from Intensemuscle.com and not really limit my offseason volume. It prepares you for big numbers and the extra volume gets you in shape.
More emphasis on nutrition. Not to go all psycho but limit the bullshit I eat. Cook more at home and eat more fats and clean carbs. This may pose a problem when I get to Nebraska but I'll figure something out.
Thanks to first off My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I can be a tool sometimes, but I'm a redeemed tool. I could have had a MUCH worse injury, but only by grace I didn't.
Greg and Troy. They are not only solid training partners, but people who I would stand by any day of the week. On to the next one fellas! Whenever that is.
Mike Salazar: You've helped me more than you know. And for that, I'm thankful to you! Thanks for being there
Club 162 in Wrigleyville for paying my entry fee! Wish I couldve done more, but it is what it is. Thanks again!
Lance Karabel: Thanks for running an awesome meet! You were everywhere and had a great word for everyone!
All my family and friends online and in person! You guys kept me going when I wanted to stop. Hope you have some saved up. I'm debating between two meets right now! LOL
Well, thats it! Back in the lab tomorrow, and we'll see what the future holds!
Everyday I'm shuffling!!!!!!!
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