Posts : 195 Join date : 2013-12-28 Location : Narnia
Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Thu May 15, 2014 10:05 pm
Forgot to log yesterday's workout:
Squats 2x5 225lbs
Overhead Press 3x5 135lbs
chin-ups 3x8
Back-extension/glute-ham-raise 3x17
SSchwartsenator Admin
Posts : 511 Join date : 2014-02-12 Age : 32 Location : Curlin' in yo squat rack
Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Thu May 15, 2014 11:16 pm
Movin on up on that OHP! That's tricky as hell to do
Keosawa American-Record Holder
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Thu May 15, 2014 11:51 pm
OHP looks REALLY strong, actually. Nice work!
Andy Awad Class I
Posts : 531 Join date : 2013-12-08 Age : 38
Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Fri May 16, 2014 12:05 am
I agree, you ohp is looking very good. Is your olympic lifting work having some carry over to your overhead pressing? Maybe it's time I learn how to snatch and jerk...
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Fri May 16, 2014 7:11 am
Thanks guys!
Andy, I've been doing 6x2 snatch and 5x3 cleans (only jerking the last rep) with 95-135lbs twice a week and I do think this has helped a lot with my OHP. I think that not all of is just progress in strength but that by doing light olympic lifts I've learn to get into a better and tighter position for OHP.
Andy Awad wrote:
Is your olympic lifting work having some carry over to your overhead pressing? Maybe it's time I learn how to snatch and jerk...
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Fri May 16, 2014 6:58 pm
Bench Press
255lbs, 10lbs PR
265lbs, 20lbs PR!
275lbs (x) (failed attempt PR?)
if I add up my best lift in all three I can finally say that I broke the 1000lbs mark! Only by ten pounds but I did it! 1100lbs, here I come!
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sat Jun 21, 2014 3:14 pm
I hurt my left foot more than a month ago and spent a month without training but I'm back! I'm trying to ease my way into training since my foot still hurts just a little, nothing big. I'm training one lift per day, everyday.
Tuesday Squats 2x5 185lbs 2x5 225lbs 1x1 245lbs (here it kind of hurt so that's when I decided to go back down) 2x5 225lbs 2x5 185lbs
Wednesday Bench Press 3x5 205lbs
Friday Deadlift 1x5 315lbs
Saturday Overhead Press 3x5 135lbs
My squat suffered the most. On the plus side my bench and overhead press feel stronger for some reason.
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 1:32 pm
Squats 3x5 275lbs
My foot is feeling a lot better.
Keosawa American-Record Holder
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:48 pm
More importantly, are your calves OK?
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:52 pm
Don't worry Kyle, my precious contribution to the club didn't suffer with this tragedy. BTW I caught Bryan checking my calves out today in front of Sydra... dude has no shame.
Keosawa American-Record Holder
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:00 pm
El Nel wrote:
BTW I caught Bryan checking my calves out today in front of Sydra... dude has no shame.
Calves worth being unfaithful for.
Quadfather Class I
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:05 pm
Keosawa wrote:
El Nel wrote:
BTW I caught Bryan checking my calves out today in front of Sydra... dude has no shame.
Calves worth being unfaithful for.
I also have this problem with most gentlemen
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:21 pm
I've been trying to come up with a new nickname calves related but so far I got nothing. Anyone?
Quadfather Class I
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:23 pm
El Nel wrote:
I've been trying to come up with a new nickname calves related but so far I got nothing. Anyone?
I calve thought about this before and calve come up with a couple of ideas
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:40 pm
Grant FTW
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Mon Jun 23, 2014 8:53 pm
Bench Press 3x5 210lbs
My bench is feeling good.
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:38 pm
Deadlifts 1x5 325lbs
This is the first time since february that I feel good pulling. Nothing hurt, it felt like I was ripping it off the ground really fast and I think my form was good.
As always feel free to comment.
Quadfather Class I
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:13 pm
El Nel wrote:
Deadlifts 1x5 325lbs
This is the first time since february that I feel good pulling. Nothing hurt, it felt like I was ripping it off the ground really fast and I think my form was good.
As always feel free to comment.
you look squirmy like your feet were not set right, lost position during the pull, or lost balance. just something i noticed
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:22 am
Thanks, I didn't notice that at first but you are right. Every time I finish a rep I reposition myself with a wider stand. I think it is just probably due to the fact that it has been a while since I deadlifted.
Andy Awad Class I
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:53 am
Looked like it felt really strong and easy. I have the same issue repositioning myself between reps when I deadlift, especially if it's been a while. So much about my strength off the floor depends on my position, and for some reason it always takes me a while to find it again after a leave of absence.
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:12 pm
Squats 5x5 285lbs
Chris Anderson Anabolic Furnace
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:29 pm
Your depth was good and consistent on this session today, Nel. Good to see you getting back into things.
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:35 pm
Thanks, man!
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:02 pm
Bench Press 5x210lbs, 2x5x205
Snatch 6x2x95lbs
El Nel Class II
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Subject: Re: Nel's Training Log Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:19 pm
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