Big_BK's Training Journal

[Big_BK]

Me and tom - http://i32.tinypic.com/r0cjdg.jpg
Me sitting on the back of a truck - http://i32.tinypic.com/20keihl.jpg
1st deadlift -http://i30.tinypic.com/ayk9xx.jpg
2nd deadlift - http://i26.tinypic.com/v6ku85.jpg
3rd deadlift - http://i26.tinypic.com/3499qg0.jpg
4th deadlift - http://i27.tinypic.com/2m343rd.jpg
5th deadlift - http://i29.tinypic.com/kbvnyd.jpg
6th deadlift - http://i27.tinypic.com/571fr.jpg
7th deadlift - http://i31.tinypic.com/acz7cz.jpg
8th deadlift - http://i25.tinypic.com/2e0p9fq.jpg
9th deadlift - http://i29.tinypic.com/1zdt17p.jpg
(i think, my dad said he took apic of each lift so not sure, once i get the dvd in the mail i will rip it and put the videos up, it will have all the accurate info. )

me, tom, mike johnson (VP of ASC) and brad dunn ( i believe thats his name) pro strongman. http://i32.tinypic.com/bhyvqo.jpg
all of the guys - http://i26.tinypic.com/ofbqeh.jpg
http://i29.tinypic.com/66x190.jpg

 

[Big_BK]

Had a good day back in the gym. I'm done with school now and back home at my old gym which has a good atmosphere. Hit a good squat PR today even though it wasn't exactly full depth it wasn't a 1/4 squat at all.

Squats -

225lbs warmup
315lbs 3 reps
405lbs 3 reps
495lbs 3 reps
565lbs 1 rep

Cleans -

30kg + bar 5 reps
40kg + bar 5 reps
50kg + bar 5-6 reps

Parallel Grip Pullups -

4-5 sets of 6

DB Rows -

130lbs 8 reps, 3 sets of 6 reps

Still not at full strength, i think i need a good week of eating to get back up to full speed.

 

[Big_BK]

another heavy day yesterday. Still wasnt recovered from squats so i took it a little easy so i didnt fry my back anymore then it was.

Deads -

225lbs 5 reps
315lbs 3 reps
495lbs 1 rep
550lbs broke about 1" off floor and failed

Deficit deads ~2" -

315lbs 6 reps
back was very sore so i called it quits for back

Dips -

bodyweight 6 reps, 10 reps x2
45lbs 10 reps
70lbs did a negative but couldnt get back up

Pushdowns -

90lbs 10 reps
stack (200lbs?) 6 reps
120lbs 10 reps

Called it quits for the day. I have a pinched nerve in my trap/shoulder blade so don't wanna make things worse with that.

 

[Big_BK]

Early morning workout today with someone i train strongman with on ocasion that lives near me. Pretty happy with today considering it was as soon as i woke up plus i finally had someone pushing me which i will need running up to nationals.

Warmed up doing some standing db shoulder press with 45's.

Log Press -
65lb log + 20kg + 10lbs worth of clips they were the big metal ones
log + 30kg
log + 40kg
log + 50kg
log + 60kg - 207lbs

CG Bench -

135lbs 10 reps
185lbs 6 reps then another 3 but stopped because my elbow was bothering me

Incline Crunches superset with side bends -

35lbs 10 reps very high incline
80lbs 10 reps side bends each side

60lb DB 8 reps
120lb DB side bends 8 reps each side

80lb DB 6 reps stopped because back was tight
120lbs DB side bends 5 reps each side

I have a pinched nerve or something under my left shoulder blade / trap area. Got some muscle relaxants from the doc so gonna see how they work, its been getting better and i gonna get a deep tissue on monday so hopefully it will sort it all out.

 

[Big_BK]

Well today did not go according to plan. I think those muscle relaxants are still in my system because i planned on doing farmers, tire and stones but ended up doing 2 runs of farmers and canned the workout because of my back. My injury (what ever it is at this point) near my trap was not bothering me at all. My lower back was real tight tho as well as my erectors, no idea why. I stretched this morning as well and before i worked out and this still happened. The weights felt a lot heavier then usual so i think it could either be the deep tissue massage or the muscle relaxants still in my system screwing up my strength and i felt tired (side effect from pills). So no more of those damn things, i'll stick with motrin and trying to work around it.

Farmers -

170lbs 160' turn at 80' then ~170' with a turn at 80'

So I have today and tomorrow to let all that shit clear my system, back to the plan on Tuesday.

 

[Big_BK]

day 1
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squats
cleans
db row
pull ups
calf raises

day 2
-------
deads
weighted dips
shrugs
cg bench
ab work

Day 3
-----
bb bench light and high rep
push press
pec dec
front raises
side raises
rotator cuff work

event day
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This is what i plan on doing from now on, squats and deads on the same day were killing me.

 

[Big_BK]

Been a while since i had some training footage up. Sorry for the crap quality but i had to make do with what i had at the time.

Squats -

225lbs 5 reps, 10 reps

315lbs 10 reps

455lbs 1 rep, failed on 2nd (see video and comment on youtube link below)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=RG2NUJvmPOc

Power Squat Machine -

400lbs 5 reps

800lbs 6 reps

1000lbs 5 reps (video below)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LyI__CKlA9I

Still feeling good at this point, lots of energy left.

Cleans -

Bar + 20kg 8 reps or so to warm up

Bar + 30kg 5 reps or so, easy today.

Bar + 50kg Alot of reps here, probably close to 10-12. Not all were cleans did some high pulls and stuff to work on my form because at first i was trying to reverse curl it up and not using proper technique. Got better after some coaching.

Bar + 70kg 2 reps stopped, was tired at this point!

Parallel Grip Pullups -

BW 6 reps 2 sets

DB Rows -

165lbs 5 reps per arm, 2 sets total

Skipped calves today as i felt they were worked good and i was damn tired!

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

nice vid. is your butt hitting the back wall??? LOL

weird place for a power squat machine

 

[b fold the truth]

nice vid. is your butt hitting the back wall??? LOL

weird place for a power squat machine

Yep...Ms Beverly noticing butts in vids

With the injury and the meds...anything that relaxes your muscles will have at least a slight effect on your strength for a day or a few. For my sickness my doctor put me on a sleep/relaxation medication (can't get it anywhere in the US) that totally knocks you out (can cause memory loss if you don't NEED it or are a smaller person) and even though I'll sleep better and it helps with my problems...it affects my strength quite a bit the next day.

 

[Big_BK]

I hear you man. Can't believe the things aren't scheduled like painkillers are because they feel pretty damn close!!! My back is doing good though. I think it was just a too much too fast thing and i strained my back muscles.