Mini Forklift Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 FRIDAY 23rd AUGUST PRE-WO: Large pizza (see pic below)250ml magnesium-based drink CHESTBW: 13740mins BenchBAR x 15(put the Reactive Slingshot on)110 x 10176 x 8(Slingshot off)176 x 6154 x 6132 x 8110 x 10 LifeFitness Chest press103 x 10150 x 7 Inc. D.Bell press44 x 853 x 862 x 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 SATURDAY 24th AUGUST PRE-WO: Large espresso DEADLIFT NIGHTBW: 13940mins Deficit DL's, single reps (using 33lb plates)1PPS x 102PPS x 53PPS x 53PPS x 54PPS (308) x 14PPS (308) x 12PPS x 82PPS x 10 Bar Hangs2 arms ~ 45secsLeft arm ~ 30secsRight arm ~ 30secs Stretching & foam rolling ~ 5mins ** Not sure how I feel about this session, suppose it was okay. Feel disappointed with pulling 308, felt heavier than it should have. But then again I maxed out at a little over 400 on deficits at my strongest, and that was after a good couple of years of training. This is only my second or third session pulling so I should probably be content. I think I'll be back to pulling 5PPS again in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theVeganInitiative Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 solid work! stay positive and keep pushing the weights. keep us all inspired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 hey MF, just popping in to say hello and see how your doing!? havent been online for ages due to many things really. great to see everyone is still training and being active! hope all is good with you mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Cheers guys !! Hitting the gym today, will just do some general work for reps. Haven't been able to have the time or focus to train this week just with all of the business stuff that I have going on right now. Wife is away with our youngest daughter for 5 days now, just droped them off at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 So I got a call on Friday from the receptionist of the cardiologist I want to see, she thinks I will be able to get my tests done with him within the next few weeks. I could have seen anyone but this guy is the best in Christchurch ~ Dr. James Blake. He worked in the States for a while and is very well revered in his field, so I opted to wait until I can get in with him. I think I am getting a fitness/treadmill test, Holter test and a ECG done. Hopefully I get the all clear to get back to competing in PL'ing, that would make my year. I've already got my mind set on it and I have been slowly dropping weight. I want to be at a NZ standard for the 130lb class when I compete, there's records there for the taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 Wife is away with our youngest daughter for 5 days now, just droped them off at the airport.Got this photo sent to me earlier from my wife, our 4yr old daughter was so excited to be flying. I heard she got well treated in Business class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 30, 2013 Author Share Posted August 30, 2013 FRIDAY 30th AUGUST PRE-WO: Large espresso4 x hash browns, field mushrooms, grilled tomato, ciabatta bread, grated spring onion and beetroot GENERAL UPPER *REPS*BW: 13440mins Deficit DL's, single reps (using 33lb plates)1PPS x 102PPS x 103PPS x 63PPS x 8 ** These felt good, strong and comfortable EZ B.Bell curls55 x 1077 x 1077 x 10 EZ B.Bell OHP55 x 1077 x 1099 x 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted August 31, 2013 Author Share Posted August 31, 2013 SATURDAY 31st AUGUST PRE-WO: See photo below QUICK BENCH SESSIONBW: 13420mins PAUSED BENCHBAR x 1288 x 10132 x 6154 x 6132 x 5132 x 5132 x 5132 x 5132 x 5 ** All sets felt easyPre-WO feed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Such a fantastic Fathers Day. Took Misa to Hanmer springs thermal resort for the day, we had a walk for about an hour up to the top of 'Conical Hill' and soaked up the sunshine... Then we headed back down into the village, had a bit of lunch and then spent a few hours in the hot pools. Drove back in the late afternoon, I can't remember a more idyllic weekend than this one. We both had a lovely day, she is starting to miss her sister a little bit now so it was really neat to watch them both on Skype tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Sunday/Monday off the gym, looking forward to squatting and pulling tomorrow plus I'll do some assistance work. Weight is dropping nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 TUESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER PRE-WO: 2 x slices multigrain toast, field mushrooms, spinach & watercressLarge espresso CARDIO60min walk around Hagley Park BENCH + DL AFTERNOONBW: 13545mins CONVENTIONAL DL's, no belt132 x 10220 x 4220 x 4264 x 4264 x 4308 x 4330 x 1 PAUSED BENCHBAR x 1088 x 8132 x 5132 x 5154 x 3176 x 2 ** All sets felt nice and comfortable, deads were strong and the last set of bench was easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 My main goal, my main driver right now is to pull 418 (or more) in the 117-130lb class. This will give me a NZ record to my name. I've pulled that weight a few times before but I was 139-143, so right now I'm trying to build my strength back up whilst dropping weight. I also take confidence in the fact that I have never missed 418 in the times I have pulled it. I have no doubt I can do it. And once I've done that the 1,000lb total will be next to go. It's now or never ~ no excuses and no distractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synny667 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Good luck man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I don't even need to wish you luck bro, you've got it!!So looking forward to seeing you reach this goal! Won't be long james Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 7, 2013 Author Share Posted September 7, 2013 Cheers guys! I've felt like I needed the rest of the week off after deadlifts, took a bit out of me. Will train this afternoon, thinking I mite increase the cardio a little to help with the weight loss, so will jog to and from the gym later today. I got my tests scheduled with my cardiologist on Monday, fingers crossed! Have an ECG, a Holter test and a 30min exercise test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Still got a bit of weight to drop ~ was 134 again this afternoon. I just have to drop down slowly so that my strength doesn't get affected, bit of a balancing act! Good training session on Saturday, will write up soon. Did a quick 20min offroad run, paused bench working up to 154 x 5 easy reps and then box squats. Last set of those was 200 x 5. The bench felt easy and strong, I'm starting to think I might be able to have a crack at that NZ record as well. It stands at 105kg - last night I did 70 x 5 and that was really easy. I haven't even really started on a structured programme. Don't think it will be too long before I'm back up close to 100kg again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER PRE-WO: Large avocado saladCoriander pancakes CARDIO (see photo below)20min run around Hagley Park / 4km BENCH + SQUAT AFTERNOONBW: 13430mins PAUSED BENCHBAR x 1388 x 8110 x 8132 x 8154 x 5154 x 5 BOX SQUATSBAR x 1288 x 8132 x 8154 x 5176 x 5200 x 5200 x 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 I went to the cardiologist yesterday and had my tests done, the exercise test was quite enlightening; the nurse told me, "Your maximum HR will be 180 so I'll take you near to that and see how you're feeling. Just warning you now that you will probably feel nauseous and some people even see stars."I replied, "My maximum is higher than that. I regularly train above 190.""I think you are probably mistaken there, we'll see." She barked back.20mins later I'm sitting at 190bpm and chatting away to her, she must have been wondering what was going on. I called it a day when I hit a new max HR of 196. Knackered afterwards though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 11, 2013 Author Share Posted September 11, 2013 Embarrassed to say I haven't trained at all this week, what with bouncing between our lawyers and accountant plus I have been trying to fight off a cold/flu. Generally feel pretty average and my resting HR the last couple of days has been over 100bpm; normally it sits anywhere between 45-60bpm, so I acknowledge it's best to rest up and not train until it comes back down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kora Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Embarrassed to say I haven't trained at all this week, what with bouncing between our lawyers and accountant plus I have been trying to fight off a cold/flu. Generally feel pretty average and my resting HR the last couple of days has been over 100bpm; normally it sits anywhere between 45-60bpm, so I acknowledge it's best to rest up and not train until it comes back down This cold/flu thing seams to be world wide! I swear it's everywhere. Hope you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I went to the cardiologist yesterday and had my tests done, the exercise test was quite enlightening; the nurse told me, "Your maximum HR will be 180 so I'll take you near to that and see how you're feeling. Just warning you now that you will probably feel nauseous and some people even see stars."I replied, "My maximum is higher than that. I regularly train above 190.""I think you are probably mistaken there, we'll see." She barked back.20mins later I'm sitting at 190bpm and chatting away to her, she must have been wondering what was going on. I called it a day when I hit a new max HR of 196. Knackered afterwards though. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Damn, it's Friday night now and I haven't trained in nearly a week. Have been fighting a cough & cold/flu, I think I am coming to the worst part of it now so kinda wishful thinking that I can sleep it off tonight. Have been dosing up on Vitamin C and a few other things, feel like crap but soldiering on haha. If I feel well enough I will training tomorrow, we'll see. Bummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James565 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 It's always a hassle getting sick :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 It's always a hassle getting sick :/Yeah, I've felt pretty awful. Bonus is that although I haven't weighed myself I am certain I have dropped down pretty quickly towards the new weight class I am focusing on So "I'll be back" into the training soon, just kicked my cold/flu and came down with a sickness and shits bug. Today is the first day of feeling close to 100%, so I'll hit the gym tomorrow. Just moved back into our house after the earthquake repairs, looks great. Nice to be home as well MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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