Monday 23rd April workout

Monday

Leg Press

to 500kg x 11 reps
 

Leg Ext

to stack x 14 d/d reps

s/s
 

Leg Curls

to 70kg x 11 d/d reps

RT work

B/H: 60-kilos x 8 reps @, 80-kilos x 3 reps @, 100-kilos x 1 rep @. My lower back was stiff and I spent time loosening it between sets.

L/H: 115-kilos x F then 3 x 1 rep. 117.5-kilos x 1 and then 4 reps.

R/H: 117.5-kilos x 3 x 1 reps, 123.75-kilos x 1 then 2+2 (RP style). 

As before my mind was in Bodypower mode but by golly it took some getting there. ALL of the warm up sets, esp left handed, were hard work. But I got a sort of second wind once in BP mode for the heavy ones. 

Monday 16th April w/out

Monday
Sooo washed our during and after training. This snotty nose thing must be viral. I'm getting better but does it take something out of me or what?

Leg Press
usual then 120kg x 12 reps, 240kg x 12 reps, 360kg x 12 reps, 500kg x 10 reps

Leg Ext
35kg x 15 reps, 80kg x 15 reps, 120kg x 13 reps r/p

Leg Curl
35kg x 12 rep, 45kg x 12 rep, 70kg x 11 d/d reps

RT

B/H: 60kg x 8 reps, 80kg x 3 reps, 100kg x 1 rep,

L/H: 115kg x 3 x 1 reps, 117.5kg x 1, 1, 2 reps

R/H:   117.5kg x 3 x 1 reps, 122.5kg x 3 x 1 reps, 125kg x 1 and then a bomb. Was done in.

Was HARD work with virus. Sufficient to say the gyms music and my wanting to do well at the NEC got me through... just.

Other stuff... 1 Bodypower and the Rolling Thunder

It's not that long now until the muscle and fitness fest that is Bodypower 2012. Year on year growth sees aprox 30000 expected over the 3 day weekend (Fri-Sunday). Up a day from last year. It'll be interesting to see if this VAT issue makes for some chatting and a half among the companies attending.

Me? I'm working, as last year, with UltimateGrip (also at Seni later the same month I think). I'll be with the nut job (in a nice way) that is Rod 'Rambo' Lenette as the ''faces'' so expect us to goof about a little to get your interest.

I'm also keen to play my part, as last year, along with Denny Felix over on the strength arena on Sunday afternoon with the 2012 British Rolling Thunder championships. Last year I tied for 2nd with the (as now) World's Strongest Man 2012 winner Brian Shaw. Mark Felix, world record holder, won. Recent efforts of Laine Snook aren't to be sniffed at.

So what am I thinking... assuming I don't knacker myself by squeezing grippers all weekend for pay like last year and still coming 2nd I plan on doing better. In spite of the 'no chalk' rule at Beef's Gym here in Strood where I am temporarily staying (looking for a new home to move to - Wales preferred) I am finally able to get the 2011 Ironmind Rolling Thunder handle a workout. It's well used and I did some BIG numbers on it during the last session. Not quite to Laine's level yet but there's enough time. Fancy winning some goodies in the amateur event? Come on down!!