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[ROIDDERS]

Weekly Update

Hey guys, sorry for the lack of updates last week, just been managing this back injury and a bit out of routine while on break. Even though squats and deads didn’t go to plan, I managed to hit a solid 132.5 kg × 2 on bench Sunday, followed by 112.5 kg × 5 for back-downs. All upper body accessories moved really well and strength is feeling great.


Got back under the bar for squats todayx wasn’t sure how they’d feel, but managed to hit the double I missed last Monday at 232.5 kg × 2. Back pulled up a bit average after that, so I skipped back-downs and RDLs but pushed leg press and leg extensions nice and hard.

Fingers crossed deadlifts go to plan later this week so I can ease back into full rhythm. Appreciate the support as always, won’t let you down.

Will get back on track with updates too

- Core Pharma Athlete

We understand that things get busy sometimes, but I'm glad to see you updating us. The back training looks sensational. @BIGRED_

 

[BIGRED_]

Secondary Upper Day

Wide Grip pull ups
3 x 8-12

High Incline DB press
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg

Inclined chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 85kg

Neutral Grip Lat pulldown
2 x 8-10 @ 90kg

Hammer DB preacher curls
2 x 8-10 @ 17.5

SA cross Body tricep extensions
2 x 8-10 @

Inclined cable skull crushers
2 x 8-10 @ ?

(Forgot to take notes for last two exercises)

Update on a bit of change of plan to the rest of prep. Will be doing an alternating heavy/light on squat and dead’s just to give the back extra rest so one week will have heavy squats and dead’s will be say 2 sets of 6 at a pretty light weight and then following week will swap. Think it’s the best option moving forward to keep feeling good

 

[Core Pharma Rep]

Secondary Upper Day

Wide Grip pull ups
3 x 8-12

High Incline DB press
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg

Inclined chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 85kg

Neutral Grip Lat pulldown
2 x 8-10 @ 90kg

Hammer DB preacher curls
2 x 8-10 @ 17.5

SA cross Body tricep extensions
2 x 8-10 @

Inclined cable skull crushers
2 x 8-10 @ ?

(Forgot to take notes for last two exercises)

Update on a bit of change of plan to the rest of prep. Will be doing an alternating heavy/light on squat and dead’s just to give the back extra rest so one week will have heavy squats and dead’s will be say 2 sets of 6 at a pretty light weight and then following week will swap. Think it’s the best option moving forward to keep feeling good

looking unreal bro

 

[LevButlerov]

Secondary Upper Day

Wide Grip pull ups
3 x 8-12

High Incline DB press
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg

Inclined chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 85kg

Neutral Grip Lat pulldown
2 x 8-10 @ 90kg

Hammer DB preacher curls
2 x 8-10 @ 17.5

SA cross Body tricep extensions
2 x 8-10 @

Inclined cable skull crushers
2 x 8-10 @ ?

(Forgot to take notes for last two exercises)

Update on a bit of change of plan to the rest of prep. Will be doing an alternating heavy/light on squat and dead’s just to give the back extra rest so one week will have heavy squats and dead’s will be say 2 sets of 6 at a pretty light weight and then following week will swap. Think it’s the best option moving forward to keep feeling good

Good session for a secondary upper day. The 35 kg presses and 90 kg pulldowns make a balanced push–pull combo, and 17.5 kg preacher curls keep clean tension on the arms.
You look super huge in pics

 

[BIGRED_]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

 

[LevButlerov]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

Power training, and high/low is the way to prep. 280 kg leg press already impressive but can bang out injuries. That's prep ending.

 

[Mobster]

Liking the tweak re a light session. Might get my buddy to do that

 

[stevesmi]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

@BIGRED_ Always feels good to get in a good workout like this. Those deadlifts and those heavy training sessions really beat the crap out of you, but it feels great after.

 

[ceo]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

bros you gotta love this heavy ass training! Before my plumbing accident I would have been right there with you going super heavy. I haven't lifted as heavy since. @BIGRED_

 

[ROIDDERS]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

@bigred This is a heck of a leg training day right here. Squats and deadlifts are definitely what separates the pretenders from the winners. I love the extra work you do.

 

[2Thick]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

this is a super day! leg press. B split squats. and then lying hamstring curl! @bigred This is big lifting.

 

[Ulter]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

I love me a nice heavy day for sure. I decided to do one myself this morning and wow I can barely walk afterwards. There's nothing better than hitting your legs like a maniac. @BIGRED_

 

[Core Pharma Rep]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

better to be cautious over sorry my bro

 

[ballin2504]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

@BIGRED_ another great update man keep up the good work

 

[BIGRED_]

And we’re back!!
Deadlifts
255kg x 2 (x2 PB)
2 x 3 @ 212.5 paused

Went into yesterday a bit cautious and honestly not overly confident, but switched on and really focused on warming up with intent. Focused hard on all the little cues and a few things I’d been subconsciously doing the past few weeks which were just habits formed from being nervous about my back.

The plan was originally to hit 247.5 kg since that was what I missed last deadlift session, but as I moved through my warm ups, everything started feeling better than expected. Decided to take 230 kg as my final warm up, and when that moved fast, I sent 255 kg, and I’m glad I did.

Even better, my back didn’t pull up wrecked after, which is a really good sign heading into next week.

Leg Press
1 x 5 @ 360kg
2 x 8 @ 300kg
(By far strongest these have been)

Bulgarian split squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Lying hamstring curlc
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg)
@ 68kg

Back extension
2 x 10-12 @ 10kg

 

[Pigsy]

And we’re back!!
Deadlifts
255kg x 2 (x2 PB)
2 x 3 @ 212.5 paused

Went into yesterday a bit cautious and honestly not overly confident, but switched on and really focused on warming up with intent. Focused hard on all the little cues and a few things I’d been subconsciously doing the past few weeks which were just habits formed from being nervous about my back.

The plan was originally to hit 247.5 kg since that was what I missed last deadlift session, but as I moved through my warm ups, everything started feeling better than expected. Decided to take 230 kg as my final warm up, and when that moved fast, I sent 255 kg, and I’m glad I did.

Even better, my back didn’t pull up wrecked after, which is a really good sign heading into next week.

Leg Press
1 x 5 @ 360kg
2 x 8 @ 300kg
(By far strongest these have been)

Bulgarian split squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Lying hamstring curlc
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg)
@ 68kg

Back extension
2 x 10-12 @ 10kg

Good lifts Brother

 

[RoySimpson]

Deadlift Day

As mentioned in the last post, my coach and I have made a small adjustment leading into the rest of prep leading up to comp. I’ll be alternating between heavy and light squat/deadlift sessions each week. This is just to give me that extra rest in between heavy sessions and keep this back under control.

Example:

• Week 1: Heavy Squats (1–2 rep top set) Light Deads (2 × 5)
• Week 2: Heavy Deads / Light Squats

Since I squatted heavy on Monday, today was a light deadlift day. I came in pretty cautious as my back pulled up a bit sore after squats, but everything moved surprisingly well — really happy with how it felt. Worked up to 170 kg × 5, focusing purely on keeping the movement clean and symmetrical.

After reviewing last week’s video (where I couldn’t even budge my warm-up weight), I noticed a few subtle things I was doing subconsciously. Made note of them and corrected them today, felt much smoother overall.

Accessories

• Leg Press: 2 × 10 @ 280 kg
• Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 × 8 @ 35 kg each hand
• Lying Hamstring Curl: 2 × 8–10 @ 68 kg
• Back Extensions: 2 × 10 @ 10 kg

Finished off with some nice long strapped dead hangs to stretch out the lower back.

Really looking hopeful we can cruise back into where we took off on deadlifts next week.

Sponsored By Core Pharma

@BIGRED_ Put in some solid work right here!

 

[LevButlerov]

And we’re back!!
Deadlifts
255kg x 2 (x2 PB)
2 x 3 @ 212.5 paused

Went into yesterday a bit cautious and honestly not overly confident, but switched on and really focused on warming up with intent. Focused hard on all the little cues and a few things I’d been subconsciously doing the past few weeks which were just habits formed from being nervous about my back.

The plan was originally to hit 247.5 kg since that was what I missed last deadlift session, but as I moved through my warm ups, everything started feeling better than expected. Decided to take 230 kg as my final warm up, and when that moved fast, I sent 255 kg, and I’m glad I did.

Even better, my back didn’t pull up wrecked after, which is a really good sign heading into next week.

Leg Press
1 x 5 @ 360kg
2 x 8 @ 300kg
(By far strongest these have been)

Bulgarian split squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Lying hamstring curlc
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg)
@ 68kg

Back extension
2 x 10-12 @ 10kg

Strong day logged. Hitting 255 kg x 2 reps after missing 247.5 kg before is a big comeback, you're doing it right

 

[Core Pharma Rep]

And we’re back!!
Deadlifts
255kg x 2 (x2 PB)
2 x 3 @ 212.5 paused

Went into yesterday a bit cautious and honestly not overly confident, but switched on and really focused on warming up with intent. Focused hard on all the little cues and a few things I’d been subconsciously doing the past few weeks which were just habits formed from being nervous about my back.

The plan was originally to hit 247.5 kg since that was what I missed last deadlift session, but as I moved through my warm ups, everything started feeling better than expected. Decided to take 230 kg as my final warm up, and when that moved fast, I sent 255 kg, and I’m glad I did.

Even better, my back didn’t pull up wrecked after, which is a really good sign heading into next week.

Leg Press
1 x 5 @ 360kg
2 x 8 @ 300kg
(By far strongest these have been)

Bulgarian split squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Lying hamstring curlc
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg)
@ 68kg

Back extension
2 x 10-12 @ 10kg

great news about the back brother, great work

 

[BIGRED_]

Secondary Upper Day

-Core Pharma Athlete

Another good day in the gym upper body feeling strong and mental drive very good. Sleep and appetite have been good, would like to put on a bit more weight though. Recovered nicely from mondays dead’s so looking forward to a bit squat coming up.

High incline Db chest press
2 x 10 @ 35kg

Wide grip pull up’s
2 x 8-10

Incline chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 100kg

Lat pulldown machine
2 x 8-10 @ 100kg

Cable Lateral Raise
2 x 8-10 @ 22.7

SA cross body Tricep Extension
2 x 8-10 @ 27.2

Incline cable skull crushers
2 x 8-10 @ 63.6kg

 

[LevButlerov]

Secondary Upper Day

-Core Pharma Athlete

Another good day in the gym upper body feeling strong and mental drive very good. Sleep and appetite have been good, would like to put on a bit more weight though. Recovered nicely from mondays dead’s so looking forward to a bit squat coming up.

High incline Db chest press
2 x 10 @ 35kg

Wide grip pull up’s
2 x 8-10

Incline chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 100kg

Lat pulldown machine
2 x 8-10 @ 100kg

Cable Lateral Raise
2 x 8-10 @ 22.7

SA cross body Tricep Extension
2 x 8-10 @ 27.2

Incline cable skull crushers
2 x 8-10 @ 63.6kg

Power up here good day for sure!
how much you eating? @BIGRED_

 

[BIGRED_]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

 

[Core Pharma Rep]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

love your work brother

 

[LevButlerov]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

hard powder on the squat you're hardcore

 

[stevesmi]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

@BIGRED_ thanks for taking the time to post up your workout. And thanks for taking the time to post up the video. Very inspirational seeing this kind of weight move.

 

[Mobster]

For me, when I did the heavy and light sessions, I'd do MORE reps/volume rather than the same level

 

[2Thick]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

I'm really liking this simple training session. Either go hard or go home. I love your mentality. That's not a joke at all. 170 kg on the squats. @BIGRED_

 

[Ulter]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

This one is definitely looking solid. It's great to see a nice job on the leg training. @BIGRED_ The squats and the Romanian deadlifts are really tough back to back.

 

[ceo]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

@BIGRED_ bros the squats and RDL's are insanely good. and i love the quad extensions as well. nice job on this layout

 

[ROIDDERS]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

squats and RDL's are looking good. banded leg press is also on point. the quad extension is incredible @BIGRED_

 

[BIGRED_]

Another solid session under the bar, hit a new double PB on bench. The new heavy/light split seems to be doing its job perfectly for fatigue management. I normally bench Sunday mornings, but felt fresh after work Saturday night, so decided to get it done then instead and everything moved really well.

Hit my programmed 137.5 kg × 2 smooth as butter, messaged the coach and said “surely 3 plates?” got the thumbs up, so went for 140 kg × 2 and still had more in the tank.

Only 7.5 kg off my comp PB for a double, six weeks out, a great sign of where things are heading.

Bench:
137.5 kg × 2
140 kg × 2
2 × 5 @ 120 kg

DB shoulder press
2 x 8-10 @ 32.5

T bar row
3 x 8-10 @ 80,80,75

Cable lateral raise
3 x 8-10 @ 27.2, 22.7,22.7

Seated back row machine neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Incline Db curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,17.5,17.5

 

[LevButlerov]

Another solid session under the bar, hit a new double PB on bench. The new heavy/light split seems to be doing its job perfectly for fatigue management. I normally bench Sunday mornings, but felt fresh after work Saturday night, so decided to get it done then instead and everything moved really well.

Hit my programmed 137.5 kg × 2 smooth as butter, messaged the coach and said “surely 3 plates?” got the thumbs up, so went for 140 kg × 2 and still had more in the tank.

Only 7.5 kg off my comp PB for a double, six weeks out, a great sign of where things are heading.

Bench:
137.5 kg × 2
140 kg × 2
2 × 5 @ 120 kg

DB shoulder press
2 x 8-10 @ 32.5

T bar row
3 x 8-10 @ 80,80,75

Cable lateral raise
3 x 8-10 @ 27.2, 22.7,22.7

Seated back row machine neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Incline Db curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,17.5,17.5

Strong bench work, 140 kg x 2 is strong! Heavy/light split working well for you.

Good upper balance too with 32.5 kg DB press and 80 kg T-bar rows. 6 weeks out, you’re perfect now!

 

[Core Pharma Rep]

Another solid session under the bar, hit a new double PB on bench. The new heavy/light split seems to be doing its job perfectly for fatigue management. I normally bench Sunday mornings, but felt fresh after work Saturday night, so decided to get it done then instead and everything moved really well.

Hit my programmed 137.5 kg × 2 smooth as butter, messaged the coach and said “surely 3 plates?” got the thumbs up, so went for 140 kg × 2 and still had more in the tank.

Only 7.5 kg off my comp PB for a double, six weeks out, a great sign of where things are heading.

Bench:
137.5 kg × 2
140 kg × 2
2 × 5 @ 120 kg

DB shoulder press
2 x 8-10 @ 32.5

T bar row
3 x 8-10 @ 80,80,75

Cable lateral raise
3 x 8-10 @ 27.2, 22.7,22.7

Seated back row machine neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Incline Db curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,17.5,17.5

solid indeed brother, massive session

 

[ballin2504]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

@BIGRED_ awesome work man! Pushin that big boy weight

 

[BIGRED_]

Squat day
- sponsored by Core Pharma

Huge double PB on squats this week. Went in feeling pretty well recovered, back wasn’t perfect but definitely manageable. Warm up was on point and everything moved smoothly on the way up. Ended up hitting a big 12.5 kg jump from last squat session and the top set moved well overall. Wasn’t super happy with form, foot placement was a bit off which caused some knee. Got some mono attachment arms on the way so I won’t have to walk out my last few heavy squat sessions thankfully. Was a bit sore after the top set so I dropped the backdowns a bit lighter and swapped the RDLs for ghds to play it smart

Last SBD double, onto singles now

1 x 2 @ 245kg
2 x 3 & 180kg


Banded leg press
3 x 10-12 @ 260kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

GHD hamstring bias
3 x 10-12 @ 15kg

 

[LevButlerov]

Squat day
- sponsored by Core Pharma

Huge double PB on squats this week. Went in feeling pretty well recovered, back wasn’t perfect but definitely manageable. Warm up was on point and everything moved smoothly on the way up. Ended up hitting a big 12.5 kg jump from last squat session and the top set moved well overall. Wasn’t super happy with form, foot placement was a bit off which caused some knee. Got some mono attachment arms on the way so I won’t have to walk out my last few heavy squat sessions thankfully. Was a bit sore after the top set so I dropped the backdowns a bit lighter and swapped the RDLs for ghds to play it smart

Last SBD double, onto singles now

1 x 2 @ 245kg
2 x 3 & 180kg


Banded leg press
3 x 10-12 @ 260kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

GHD hamstring bias
3 x 10-12 @ 15kg

Big power move with that 245kg double, legs are thick and big in the vid you are very impressive @BIGRED_

Good call swapping RDLs for GHDs after that strain, dont want to injure.

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @vanlife_gymbum @toddthelineman @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @s.gentz

 

[Pigsy]

Big power move with that 245kg double, legs are thick and big in the vid you are very impressive @BIGRED_

Good call swapping RDLs for GHDs after that strain, dont want to injure.

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @vanlife_gymbum @toddthelineman @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @s.gentz

Always good listen to your body

 

[HarleyGuy]

Squat day (light session)
- Core Pharma athlete

In case anyone missed the earlier updates, leading into comp I’ll be alternating heavy and light sessions for squats and deadlifts. For example, this week was heavy deads (255 × 2 + backdowns) and light squats (2 × 5 @ 170 kg). Next week will flip with heavy squats and lighter 5-rep sets on deads. Recovered well from Monday’s heavy pulls, they moved nicely, and I was definitely grateful for the lighter squats last night as another heavy session would’ve been a bit much.


Squats
2 x 5 @ 170kg

RDLs
2 x 8 @ 140kg

Banded Leg press
2 x 8-10 at 250kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

This is the sickest leg day I've seen in a while. 300lbs (135kg) for me on squats is deadly. I don't think I'll try that again I did it just for @LevButlerov LOL

 

[Core Pharma Rep]

Squat day
- sponsored by Core Pharma

Huge double PB on squats this week. Went in feeling pretty well recovered, back wasn’t perfect but definitely manageable. Warm up was on point and everything moved smoothly on the way up. Ended up hitting a big 12.5 kg jump from last squat session and the top set moved well overall. Wasn’t super happy with form, foot placement was a bit off which caused some knee. Got some mono attachment arms on the way so I won’t have to walk out my last few heavy squat sessions thankfully. Was a bit sore after the top set so I dropped the backdowns a bit lighter and swapped the RDLs for ghds to play it smart

Last SBD double, onto singles now

1 x 2 @ 245kg
2 x 3 & 180kg


Banded leg press
3 x 10-12 @ 260kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

GHD hamstring bias
3 x 10-12 @ 15kg

love it brother always good to see your updates

 

[BIGRED_]

Deadlift Day!

Very happy with last nights efforts big jump from last session and very nicely definitely more in the tank. Back pulled up pretty good after which is priority at the moment

Sponsored By Core Pharma

270kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 220kg

Leg press
1 x 4 @ 360kg
2 x 8-10 @ 290kg

Bulgarian Split Squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg

Lying hamstring curls
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg) @ 68kg

Back extensions
2 x 10-12 @ 20kg

 

[Pigsy]

Good lifts there brother

 

[LevButlerov]

Deadlift Day!

Very happy with last nights efforts big jump from last session and very nicely definitely more in the tank. Back pulled up pretty good after which is priority at the moment

Sponsored By Core Pharma

270kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 220kg

Leg press
1 x 4 @ 360kg
2 x 8-10 @ 290kg

Bulgarian Split Squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg

Lying hamstring curls
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg) @ 68kg

Back extensions
2 x 10-12 @ 20kg

Huge pull brother, that 270kg deadlift move was wild power on video. @BIGRED_ that was the 270 right?

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @vanlife_gymbum @toddthelineman @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @s.gentz

 

[Allupfromhere]

Squat day
- sponsored by Core Pharma

Huge double PB on squats this week. Went in feeling pretty well recovered, back wasn’t perfect but definitely manageable. Warm up was on point and everything moved smoothly on the way up. Ended up hitting a big 12.5 kg jump from last squat session and the top set moved well overall. Wasn’t super happy with form, foot placement was a bit off which caused some knee. Got some mono attachment arms on the way so I won’t have to walk out my last few heavy squat sessions thankfully. Was a bit sore after the top set so I dropped the backdowns a bit lighter and swapped the RDLs for ghds to play it smart

Last SBD double, onto singles now

1 x 2 @ 245kg
2 x 3 & 180kg


Banded leg press
3 x 10-12 @ 260kg

Quad extension
3 x 8-10 @ 70kg

GHD hamstring bias
3 x 10-12 @ 15kg

Big amount of total weight moved in just a small amount of sets right there brother. Your one strong mfer

 

[Allupfromhere]

Deadlift Day!

Very happy with last nights efforts big jump from last session and very nicely definitely more in the tank. Back pulled up pretty good after which is priority at the moment

Sponsored By Core Pharma

270kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 220kg

Leg press
1 x 4 @ 360kg
2 x 8-10 @ 290kg

Bulgarian Split Squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg

Lying hamstring curls
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg) @ 68kg

Back extensions
2 x 10-12 @ 20kg

Huges deads straight into heavy leg press, your an animal bro!

 

[BIGRED_]

Huge pull brother, that 270kg deadlift move was wild power on video. @BIGRED_ that was the 270 right?

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @vanlife_gymbum @toddthelineman @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @s.gentz

Cheers bro and yeah that was the 270!

 

[LevButlerov]

Cheers bro and yeah that was the 270!

270 impressive! @BIGRED_ @Mobster and @RoidRageWife @RoidRage69 @Heavygripper would be proud!

 

[BIGRED_]

Secondary upper day

Great night in the gym feeling strong and filthy pump

High incline DB Press
3 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Wide grip pull up’s
2 x 10-12

HS incline chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 105

Neutral grip lat pulldown machine
2 x 8-10 @ 110kg

Incline cable fly
2 x 8-10

SA cross body tricep extension
2 x 8-10 @ 33kg

Cable Skull crushers
2 x 8-10

Cable bicep curls
2 x 8-10

(Forgot to write weight for a few exercises sorry)

 

[LevButlerov]

Secondary upper day

Great night in the gym feeling strong and filthy pump

High incline DB Press
3 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Wide grip pull up’s
2 x 10-12

HS incline chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 105

Neutral grip lat pulldown machine
2 x 8-10 @ 110kg

Incline cable fly
2 x 8-10

SA cross body tricep extension
2 x 8-10 @ 33kg

Cable Skull crushers
2 x 8-10

Cable bicep curls
2 x 8-10

(Forgot to write weight for a few exercises sorry)

Big arms in those pics for sure the pump must’ve been unreal with all that upper work. @BIGRED_

Strong night overall, those110kg pulldowns are power!

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @vanlife_gymbum @toddthelineman @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @s.gentz @Dreamer @Freki


@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy @Madmax46

 

[Pigsy]

Big arms in those pics for sure the pump must’ve been unreal with all that upper work. @BIGRED_

Strong night overall, those110kg pulldowns are power!

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @vanlife_gymbum @toddthelineman @Allupfromhere @Pigsy @s.gentz @Dreamer @Freki


@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy @Madmax46

He's powerhouse

 

[BIGRED_]

Really good session last night! Only a couple of light sets, but it definitely gave me some confidence for the heavy squat session early next week. Noticed from reps two to five I let myself descend a bit quicker and more naturally, which resulted in a bit more depth and spring out of the hole. Recently I’d become a little hesitant on the descent due to being cautious with my back, but this felt much better. Hopefully I can carry that over to my heavy single. Back is feeling really good at the moment, so I’m going to focus on mobility and movement work over the weekend to keep feeling a1. Anadrol will come into the mix Monday so should spice things up for these final heavy weeks


Squats
2 x 5 @ 180kg

Leg Press 2 x 8-10
220kg + thick band

Quad extensions
3 x 8-10 @ 90kg

GHD 2 x 12-15 @ 20kg

 

[LevButlerov]

Really good session last night! Only a couple of light sets, but it definitely gave me some confidence for the heavy squat session early next week. Noticed from reps two to five I let myself descend a bit quicker and more naturally, which resulted in a bit more depth and spring out of the hole. Recently I’d become a little hesitant on the descent due to being cautious with my back, but this felt much better. Hopefully I can carry that over to my heavy single. Back is feeling really good at the moment, so I’m going to focus on mobility and movement work over the weekend to keep feeling a1. Anadrol will come into the mix Monday so should spice things up for these final heavy weeks


Squats
2 x 5 @ 180kg

Leg Press 2 x 8-10
220kg + thick band

Quad extensions
3 x 8-10 @ 90kg

GHD 2 x 12-15 @ 20kg

Huge weight in that vid, 180kg for 5s moves strong and clean! @BIGRED_
Good prep for next weeks heavy single! anadrol power.

 

[waggat]

Deadlift Day!

Very happy with last nights efforts big jump from last session and very nicely definitely more in the tank. Back pulled up pretty good after which is priority at the moment

Sponsored By Core Pharma

270kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 220kg

Leg press
1 x 4 @ 360kg
2 x 8-10 @ 290kg

Bulgarian Split Squat
2 x 8-10 @ 35kg

Lying hamstring curls
2 x 8-10 (3 sec neg) @ 68kg

Back extensions
2 x 10-12 @ 20kg

Nice looking session this and clean deadlift there mate!

 

[waggat]

Secondary upper day

Great night in the gym feeling strong and filthy pump

High incline DB Press
3 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Wide grip pull up’s
2 x 10-12

HS incline chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 105

Neutral grip lat pulldown machine
2 x 8-10 @ 110kg

Incline cable fly
2 x 8-10

SA cross body tricep extension
2 x 8-10 @ 33kg

Cable Skull crushers
2 x 8-10

Cable bicep curls
2 x 8-10

(Forgot to write weight for a few exercises sorry)

Huge arms and shoulders in this photo!

 

[BeMe]

Really good session last night! Only a couple of light sets, but it definitely gave me some confidence for the heavy squat session early next week. Noticed from reps two to five I let myself descend a bit quicker and more naturally, which resulted in a bit more depth and spring out of the hole. Recently I’d become a little hesitant on the descent due to being cautious with my back, but this felt much better. Hopefully I can carry that over to my heavy single. Back is feeling really good at the moment, so I’m going to focus on mobility and movement work over the weekend to keep feeling a1. Anadrol will come into the mix Monday so should spice things up for these final heavy weeks


Squats
2 x 5 @ 180kg

Leg Press 2 x 8-10
220kg + thick band

Quad extensions
3 x 8-10 @ 90kg

GHD 2 x 12-15 @ 20kg

Perfect leg session bro. 20kg weighted GHDs is no joke. Especially at the end of a session like that. Really impressive work.

 

[Allupfromhere]

Secondary upper day

Great night in the gym feeling strong and filthy pump

High incline DB Press
3 x 8-10 @ 35kg ea

Wide grip pull up’s
2 x 10-12

HS incline chest press machine
2 x 8-10 @ 105

Neutral grip lat pulldown machine
2 x 8-10 @ 110kg

Incline cable fly
2 x 8-10

SA cross body tricep extension
2 x 8-10 @ 33kg

Cable Skull crushers
2 x 8-10

Cable bicep curls
2 x 8-10

(Forgot to write weight for a few exercises sorry)

Really good session last night! Only a couple of light sets, but it definitely gave me some confidence for the heavy squat session early next week. Noticed from reps two to five I let myself descend a bit quicker and more naturally, which resulted in a bit more depth and spring out of the hole. Recently I’d become a little hesitant on the descent due to being cautious with my back, but this felt much better. Hopefully I can carry that over to my heavy single. Back is feeling really good at the moment, so I’m going to focus on mobility and movement work over the weekend to keep feeling a1. Anadrol will come into the mix Monday so should spice things up for these final heavy weeks


Squats
2 x 5 @ 180kg

Leg Press 2 x 8-10
220kg + thick band

Quad extensions
3 x 8-10 @ 90kg

GHD 2 x 12-15 @ 20kg

Bro you as thick as a mountain, solid pump and solid sessions brother! Big number always, super impressive. Gonna be a little scary what you achieve when the drol hits hahah

 

[Freki]

Anadrol will come into the mix Monday so should spice things up for these final heavy weeks

Yum this will be good , great weight session @BIGRED_

 

[BIGRED_]

Big Bench PB Sunday

Hit my programmed 142.5kg single and it absolutely flew, so I bumped it up to 145kg and smashed a double


142.5kg x 1
145kg x 2
2 x 3 @ 122.5kg

Db Shoulder press
2 x 8-10 @ 32.5kg

Chest supported t bar row
2 x 8-10 @ 85kg

Lying cable Crusafix raise
2 x 8-10 @ 22.7 ea

Neutral grip row machine
2 x 8-10 @ 130kg

Incline seated DB curls
2 x 8 @ 20kg

Body weight dips
2 x failure

 

[BIGRED_]

Squat Day

Very big day under the bar yesterday. Hit a 255kg single which is equal to my comp PB, wicked to smoke this weight with still another heavy squat session before comp plus orals still to come in. Sizing up for good squat for sure

Sponsored by Core Pharma

255kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 222.5kg

(Finished up a bit late so In for accessories tonight)

 

[Allupfromhere]

Big Bench PB Sunday

Hit my programmed 142.5kg single and it absolutely flew, so I bumped it up to 145kg and smashed a double


142.5kg x 1
145kg x 2
2 x 3 @ 122.5kg

Db Shoulder press
2 x 8-10 @ 32.5kg

Chest supported t bar row
2 x 8-10 @ 85kg

Lying cable Crusafix raise
2 x 8-10 @ 22.7 ea

Neutral grip row machine
2 x 8-10 @ 130kg

Incline seated DB curls
2 x 8 @ 20kg

Body weight dips
2 x failure

Love a PB brother

Squat Day

Very big day under the bar yesterday. Hit a 255kg single which is equal to my comp PB, wicked to smoke this weight with still another heavy squat session before comp plus orals still to come in. Sizing up for good squat for sure

Sponsored by Core Pharma

255kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 222.5kg

(Finished up a bit late so In for accessories tonight)

Brooo that is a solid squat!

 

[LevButlerov]

Big Bench PB Sunday

Hit my programmed 142.5kg single and it absolutely flew, so I bumped it up to 145kg and smashed a double


142.5kg x 1
145kg x 2
2 x 3 @ 122.5kg

Db Shoulder press
2 x 8-10 @ 32.5kg

Chest supported t bar row
2 x 8-10 @ 85kg

Lying cable Crusafix raise
2 x 8-10 @ 22.7 ea

Neutral grip row machine
2 x 8-10 @ 130kg

Incline seated DB curls
2 x 8 @ 20kg

Body weight dips
2 x failure

Squat Day

Very big day under the bar yesterday. Hit a 255kg single which is equal to my comp PB, wicked to smoke this weight with still another heavy squat session before comp plus orals still to come in. Sizing up for good squat for sure

Sponsored by Core Pharma

255kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 222.5kg

(Finished up a bit late so In for accessories tonight)

Huge squat in that video, 255kg moved clean and you’re looking powerful under the bar.

 

[BeMe]

Squat Day

Very big day under the bar yesterday. Hit a 255kg single which is equal to my comp PB, wicked to smoke this weight with still another heavy squat session before comp plus orals still to come in. Sizing up for good squat for sure

Sponsored by Core Pharma

255kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 222.5kg

(Finished up a bit late so In for accessories tonight)

Damn that was a clean fast rep. You got a fair bit more in the tank for sure! New comp PR coming next event

 

[BIGRED_]

Hey Team!
Sorry for being slack with updates the last week, just had a bit on. But we’re back with a couple big days on the bench and deadlift!!

Was a bit flat Sunday after having to work my only day off but we sucked it up and got in and hit an equal comp pb on bench. Probably should have been slightly faster considering the 145 x 2 last week but we’ve still got 2 more bench sessions to go so an equal comp pb is good!

Deadlifts Tuesday
Hit a nice 285kg single, Definitely plenty in the tank. Happy with positioning and how the back is feeling

Been doing a lot of swimming on rest days to keep mobility on point.

Getting close now lads!!

- Sponsored by Core Pharma

 

[Allupfromhere]

Hey Team!
Sorry for being slack with updates the last week, just had a bit on. But we’re back with a couple big days on the bench and deadlift!!

Was a bit flat Sunday after having to work my only day off but we sucked it up and got in and hit an equal comp pb on bench. Probably should have been slightly faster considering the 145 x 2 last week but we’ve still got 2 more bench sessions to go so an equal comp pb is good!

Deadlifts Tuesday
Hit a nice 285kg single, Definitely plenty in the tank. Happy with positioning and how the back is feeling

Been doing a lot of swimming on rest days to keep mobility on point.

Getting close now lads!!

- Sponsored by Core Pharma

Working on your only day off and stillll getting in there to equal the comp pb bench.
Just goes to show where you currently at brother. Your gonna fucking smash it

 

[LevButlerov]

Hey Team!
Sorry for being slack with updates the last week, just had a bit on. But we’re back with a couple big days on the bench and deadlift!!

Was a bit flat Sunday after having to work my only day off but we sucked it up and got in and hit an equal comp pb on bench. Probably should have been slightly faster considering the 145 x 2 last week but we’ve still got 2 more bench sessions to go so an equal comp pb is good!

Deadlifts Tuesday
Hit a nice 285kg single, Definitely plenty in the tank. Happy with positioning and how the back is feeling

Been doing a lot of swimming on rest days to keep mobility on point.

Getting close now lads!!

- Sponsored by Core Pharma

Happy to see you back lets push hard again @BIGRED_

 

[BIGRED_]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

 

[LevButlerov]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

You look strong in the clip @BIGRED_ that 150kg bench is huge power!
127kg work sets keep the bar speed locked in!

 

[stevesmi]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

@BIGRED_ bench press is looking sweet! nice job on this workout. it all is solid

 

[ceo]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

bros dips to finish is hardcore. that is a tough finish to any workout. and nice not overtraining shoulders @BIGRED_

 

[Mobster]

150kg / 330lbs is big man weights

 

[Ulter]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

@BIGRED_ I like to finish some of my workouts as well. Going to failure on some compound lifts like that. Dips are definitely good. Just be careful on those shoulders.

 

[2Thick]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

The T-bar rows and chest supported back row. Neutral grip are really good cable lateral raises are also on point. The incline dumbbell curls are excellent. @BIGRED_

 

[ROIDDERS]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

Hey, man, this is awesome. It's always fun to see a big dude pushing some big weights. @BIGRED_ Makes me really happy to see that.

 

[ballin2504]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

@BIGRED_ man that’s a really good bench press 150 kg. Pushing some big boy weight there

 

[RoySimpson]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

@BIGRED_ congrats on the PB bro!

 

[BIGRED_]

Big Squat PB

Last heavy squat for the prep and added 15kg to the last squat hitting a nice 270kg

Fatigue is super high at the moment so moving this somewhat nice gives me good hope for the day.

Planned to hit a big dead after but back want having it unfortunately

1.5 weeks out now

Core Pharma Athlete

 

[LevButlerov]

Big Squat PB

Last heavy squat for the prep and added 15kg to the last squat hitting a nice 270kg

Fatigue is super high at the moment so moving this somewhat nice gives me good hope for the day.

Planned to hit a big dead after but back want having it unfortunately

1.5 weeks out now

Core Pharma Athlete

talking about a huge squat! 270kgs!!! you're a machine @BIGRED_

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @vanlife_gymbum @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy

 

[Dreamer]

Big Squat PB

Last heavy squat for the prep and added 15kg to the last squat hitting a nice 270kg

Fatigue is super high at the moment so moving this somewhat nice gives me good hope for the day.

Planned to hit a big dead after but back want having it unfortunately

1.5 weeks out now

Core Pharma Athlete

Big red with the big squat, killer work man.

 

[Yuri]

 

[Allupfromhere]

Big Squat PB

Last heavy squat for the prep and added 15kg to the last squat hitting a nice 270kg

Fatigue is super high at the moment so moving this somewhat nice gives me good hope for the day.

Planned to hit a big dead after but back want having it unfortunately

1.5 weeks out now

Core Pharma Athlete

That many plates and the bar bending across your back looks boss as fuck

 

[s.gentz]

Big Squat PB

Last heavy squat for the prep and added 15kg to the last squat hitting a nice 270kg

Fatigue is super high at the moment so moving this somewhat nice gives me good hope for the day.

Planned to hit a big dead after but back want having it unfortunately

1.5 weeks out now

Core Pharma Athlete

Big squat Bro!!

 

[HarleyGuy]

Bench PB

Finally hit the 150kg bench, 2nd last heavy bench session and feeling good!

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Shoulder press
3 x 8-10 @ 35,35,32.5

Tbar row
3 x 8-10 @ 90,90,80

Chest supported back row neutral grip
3 x 8-10 @ 140kg

Cable Lateral Raise
3 x 8-10 @ 22.7kg

Incline DB curls
3 x 8-10 @ 20,20,17.5

Dips
2 x failure

Strong bro! Good to see you back updating no worries about the week away we all get busy.

Bench

150kg x 1
2 x 3 @ 127.5kg

Nice PB! That's some serious weight!

Dips
2 x failure

Try these with legs bent so your knee to foot is parallel to the floor, brutal! Dips are amazing and not used enough even by me!

 

[waggat]

Big Squat PB

Last heavy squat for the prep and added 15kg to the last squat hitting a nice 270kg

Fatigue is super high at the moment so moving this somewhat nice gives me good hope for the day.

Planned to hit a big dead after but back want having it unfortunately

1.5 weeks out now

Core Pharma Athlete

Huge squat mate! Makes me want to run a powerlifting type training cycle!

 

[Tiger Salman Khan]

Big Squat PB

Last heavy squat for the prep and added 15kg to the last squat hitting a nice 270kg

Fatigue is super high at the moment so moving this somewhat nice gives me good hope for the day.

Planned to hit a big dead after but back want having it unfortunately

1.5 weeks out now

Core Pharma Athlete

@BIGRED_ strong lifts man.....keep progressing.......

 

[BIGRED_]

Nearly game day, team!


Kicked off the week with a light SBD session on Monday:
• Squat 200 x 1
• Bench 120 x 1
• Deadlift 220 x 1


Then today went a bit lighter:
• Squat 120 x 3
• Bench 120 x 3
• Deadlift 150 x 3


Focusing on active recovery and mobility this week. With time off work, I’m set to feel fresh and ready by Sunday.


Had a tough wrap-up to last weekended up in the hospital with heat stroke but bounced back quickly after some IV fluids. Now just gotta prioritize nutrition, hydration, and soaking up this chilly southern weather.

 

[LevButlerov]

Nearly game day, team!


Kicked off the week with a light SBD session on Monday:
• Squat 200 x 1
• Bench 120 x 1
• Deadlift 220 x 1


Then today went a bit lighter:
• Squat 120 x 3
• Bench 120 x 3
• Deadlift 150 x 3


Focusing on active recovery and mobility this week. With time off work, I’m set to feel fresh and ready by Sunday.


Had a tough wrap-up to last weekended up in the hospital with heat stroke but bounced back quickly after some IV fluids. Now just gotta prioritize nutrition, hydration, and soaking up this chilly southern weather.

close to game day is good @BIGRED_ I see you training hard to deads bench squat!

heat stroke, how much liquids electrolytes you been drinking?

 

[BIGRED_]

close to game day is good @BIGRED_ I see you training hard to deads bench squat!

heat stroke, how much liquids electrolytes you been drinking?

I drink heaps of water with electrolytes just incredibly hot part of the year and doing concreting just really got to me last week

 

[LevButlerov]

I drink heaps of water with electrolytes just incredibly hot part of the year and doing concreting just really got to me last week

I understand, please get the electrolyte drink with you with taurine ed

 

[BIGRED_]

Comp Day Update


Hey team! I hate to come back with not the greatest news after such an exciting prep and all the support from you guys, especially Core Pharma. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get the day we envisioned this weekend. In my last heavy training session, I re-tweaked my back after it had been feeling so good for so long. I really thought the extended rest afterward, plus a couple of physio sessions, would get me back on track, but it wasn’t great. On top of that, I had heat stroke 8 days out, which knocked my overall health and food intake around for a few days after.


I went into squats feeling not too bad and hit 270kg on my second attempt, which I wasn’t overly disappointed with but I’d hit 270 in training, so I really should have had at least 280. The 270 was a grind, so I called it there and didn’t go for a third. My back really flared up after squats. I hit 145kg on bench and jumped to 155kg for my second attempt with no luck, I’d nailed this in training, so it should have been doable, but I think I just couldn’t get into position with my back being as bad as it was, plus maybe some mental factors too.


Then, warming up for deadlifts, my planned opener was 280kg, but I barely moved 220kg in the warm-up, so I packed it up and went home.


As disappointing as it was, you’ve gotta take the good with the bad, bound to have a rough day eventually, and there are always lessons to learn. I’ve been neglecting my back and hip health for the better part of my powerlifting career, so this was a bit of a wake-up call that you can’t expect to start hitting numbers around 300 and keep excelling without addressing it. So, I’m really focused now on getting my body feeling as good as possible and super mobile. Overall, my drive and fire for the next one is brighter than ever. I’m ready to make a comeback. No slowing down, was back in the gym the next day, starting on rehab.

Once again I just wanna give the biggest of thanks to @Core Pharma Rep for the sponsorship for this prep, as well as the whole crew in here who showed support throughout. Will be back with an offseason log shortly!

 

[LevButlerov]

Comp Day Update


Hey team! I hate to come back with not the greatest news after such an exciting prep and all the support from you guys, especially Core Pharma. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get the day we envisioned this weekend. In my last heavy training session, I re-tweaked my back after it had been feeling so good for so long. I really thought the extended rest afterward, plus a couple of physio sessions, would get me back on track, but it wasn’t great. On top of that, I had heat stroke 8 days out, which knocked my overall health and food intake around for a few days after.


I went into squats feeling not too bad and hit 270kg on my second attempt, which I wasn’t overly disappointed with but I’d hit 270 in training, so I really should have had at least 280. The 270 was a grind, so I called it there and didn’t go for a third. My back really flared up after squats. I hit 145kg on bench and jumped to 155kg for my second attempt with no luck, I’d nailed this in training, so it should have been doable, but I think I just couldn’t get into position with my back being as bad as it was, plus maybe some mental factors too.


Then, warming up for deadlifts, my planned opener was 280kg, but I barely moved 220kg in the warm-up, so I packed it up and went home.


As disappointing as it was, you’ve gotta take the good with the bad, bound to have a rough day eventually, and there are always lessons to learn. I’ve been neglecting my back and hip health for the better part of my powerlifting career, so this was a bit of a wake-up call that you can’t expect to start hitting numbers around 300 and keep excelling without addressing it. So, I’m really focused now on getting my body feeling as good as possible and super mobile. Overall, my drive and fire for the next one is brighter than ever. I’m ready to make a comeback. No slowing down, was back in the gym the next day, starting on rehab.

Once again I just wanna give the biggest of thanks to @Core Pharma Rep for the sponsorship for this prep, as well as the whole crew in here who showed support throughout. Will be back with an offseason log shortly!

good to see you back @BIGRED_ tbh just being there is a win and shows your mindset. The numbers you managed, with a bad back and heat stroke would have folded most people. This setback is only building a bigger comeback. EVO family support and love your way never give up stay strong!

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@SPOONMAN366 @coolguy77711

 

[Coolguy]

Big reds a legend
Love seeing him back on his log

 

[BeMe]

Comp Day Update


Hey team! I hate to come back with not the greatest news after such an exciting prep and all the support from you guys, especially Core Pharma. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get the day we envisioned this weekend. In my last heavy training session, I re-tweaked my back after it had been feeling so good for so long. I really thought the extended rest afterward, plus a couple of physio sessions, would get me back on track, but it wasn’t great. On top of that, I had heat stroke 8 days out, which knocked my overall health and food intake around for a few days after.


I went into squats feeling not too bad and hit 270kg on my second attempt, which I wasn’t overly disappointed with but I’d hit 270 in training, so I really should have had at least 280. The 270 was a grind, so I called it there and didn’t go for a third. My back really flared up after squats. I hit 145kg on bench and jumped to 155kg for my second attempt with no luck, I’d nailed this in training, so it should have been doable, but I think I just couldn’t get into position with my back being as bad as it was, plus maybe some mental factors too.


Then, warming up for deadlifts, my planned opener was 280kg, but I barely moved 220kg in the warm-up, so I packed it up and went home.


As disappointing as it was, you’ve gotta take the good with the bad, bound to have a rough day eventually, and there are always lessons to learn. I’ve been neglecting my back and hip health for the better part of my powerlifting career, so this was a bit of a wake-up call that you can’t expect to start hitting numbers around 300 and keep excelling without addressing it. So, I’m really focused now on getting my body feeling as good as possible and super mobile. Overall, my drive and fire for the next one is brighter than ever. I’m ready to make a comeback. No slowing down, was back in the gym the next day, starting on rehab.

Once again I just wanna give the biggest of thanks to @Core Pharma Rep for the sponsorship for this prep, as well as the whole crew in here who showed support throughout. Will be back with an offseason log shortly!

Ah man sorry to hear how the comp went. But the good thing is you know you got more in you and that was just 1 day. The next one will be a great one for sure with all the focus you have on your health and recovery now.

 

[waggat]

Comp Day Update


Hey team! I hate to come back with not the greatest news after such an exciting prep and all the support from you guys, especially Core Pharma. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get the day we envisioned this weekend. In my last heavy training session, I re-tweaked my back after it had been feeling so good for so long. I really thought the extended rest afterward, plus a couple of physio sessions, would get me back on track, but it wasn’t great. On top of that, I had heat stroke 8 days out, which knocked my overall health and food intake around for a few days after.


I went into squats feeling not too bad and hit 270kg on my second attempt, which I wasn’t overly disappointed with but I’d hit 270 in training, so I really should have had at least 280. The 270 was a grind, so I called it there and didn’t go for a third. My back really flared up after squats. I hit 145kg on bench and jumped to 155kg for my second attempt with no luck, I’d nailed this in training, so it should have been doable, but I think I just couldn’t get into position with my back being as bad as it was, plus maybe some mental factors too.


Then, warming up for deadlifts, my planned opener was 280kg, but I barely moved 220kg in the warm-up, so I packed it up and went home.


As disappointing as it was, you’ve gotta take the good with the bad, bound to have a rough day eventually, and there are always lessons to learn. I’ve been neglecting my back and hip health for the better part of my powerlifting career, so this was a bit of a wake-up call that you can’t expect to start hitting numbers around 300 and keep excelling without addressing it. So, I’m really focused now on getting my body feeling as good as possible and super mobile. Overall, my drive and fire for the next one is brighter than ever. I’m ready to make a comeback. No slowing down, was back in the gym the next day, starting on rehab.

Once again I just wanna give the biggest of thanks to @Core Pharma Rep for the sponsorship for this prep, as well as the whole crew in here who showed support throughout. Will be back with an offseason log shortly!

Sorry to hear about your back mate. Nice effort getting decent squat and bench lifts in given your heat stroke prior.

 

[BIGRED_]

good to see you back @BIGRED_ tbh just being there is a win and shows your mindset. The numbers you managed, with a bad back and heat stroke would have folded most people. This setback is only building a bigger comeback. EVO family support and love your way never give up stay strong!

@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@SPOONMAN366 @coolguy77711

Appreciate you brother, no giving up for sure!
Love the evo family and all the support

 

[BIGRED_]

Ah man sorry to hear how the comp went. But the good thing is you know you got more in you and that was just 1 day. The next one will be a great one for sure with all the focus you have on your health and recovery now.

That’s it brother, only a bad day if you didn’t learn anything. Bigger and better to come for certain

 

[BIGRED_]

Couple pics

Still waiting on another photographer to drop the photos so will post them when they come

 

[LevButlerov]

Couple pics

Still waiting on another photographer to drop the photos so will post them when they come

Beast lifts there happy to see you competed and pushed hard @BIGRED_


@BeMe @HarleyGuy @s.gentz
@Allupfromhere @Pigsy @Dreamer @Freki @R.AP
@waggat @Yuri @rizzlekdizzle @Grumpy
@SPOONMAN366 @coolguy77711

 

[Allupfromhere]

That’s it brother, only a bad day if you didn’t learn anything. Bigger and better to come for certain

% this! We win some we learn some

 

[Dreamer]

Comp Day Update


Hey team! I hate to come back with not the greatest news after such an exciting prep and all the support from you guys, especially Core Pharma. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get the day we envisioned this weekend. In my last heavy training session, I re-tweaked my back after it had been feeling so good for so long. I really thought the extended rest afterward, plus a couple of physio sessions, would get me back on track, but it wasn’t great. On top of that, I had heat stroke 8 days out, which knocked my overall health and food intake around for a few days after.


I went into squats feeling not too bad and hit 270kg on my second attempt, which I wasn’t overly disappointed with but I’d hit 270 in training, so I really should have had at least 280. The 270 was a grind, so I called it there and didn’t go for a third. My back really flared up after squats. I hit 145kg on bench and jumped to 155kg for my second attempt with no luck, I’d nailed this in training, so it should have been doable, but I think I just couldn’t get into position with my back being as bad as it was, plus maybe some mental factors too.


Then, warming up for deadlifts, my planned opener was 280kg, but I barely moved 220kg in the warm-up, so I packed it up and went home.


As disappointing as it was, you’ve gotta take the good with the bad, bound to have a rough day eventually, and there are always lessons to learn. I’ve been neglecting my back and hip health for the better part of my powerlifting career, so this was a bit of a wake-up call that you can’t expect to start hitting numbers around 300 and keep excelling without addressing it. So, I’m really focused now on getting my body feeling as good as possible and super mobile. Overall, my drive and fire for the next one is brighter than ever. I’m ready to make a comeback. No slowing down, was back in the gym the next day, starting on rehab.

Once again I just wanna give the biggest of thanks to @Core Pharma Rep for the sponsorship for this prep, as well as the whole crew in here who showed support throughout. Will be back with an offseason log shortly!

Some absolute mental lifts man, you should be super proud thats a huge achievment

 

[HarleyGuy]

Comp Day Update


Hey team! I hate to come back with not the greatest news after such an exciting prep and all the support from you guys, especially Core Pharma. Unfortunately, we didn’t really get the day we envisioned this weekend. In my last heavy training session, I re-tweaked my back after it had been feeling so good for so long. I really thought the extended rest afterward, plus a couple of physio sessions, would get me back on track, but it wasn’t great. On top of that, I had heat stroke 8 days out, which knocked my overall health and food intake around for a few days after.


I went into squats feeling not too bad and hit 270kg on my second attempt, which I wasn’t overly disappointed with but I’d hit 270 in training, so I really should have had at least 280. The 270 was a grind, so I called it there and didn’t go for a third. My back really flared up after squats. I hit 145kg on bench and jumped to 155kg for my second attempt with no luck, I’d nailed this in training, so it should have been doable, but I think I just couldn’t get into position with my back being as bad as it was, plus maybe some mental factors too.


Then, warming up for deadlifts, my planned opener was 280kg, but I barely moved 220kg in the warm-up, so I packed it up and went home.


As disappointing as it was, you’ve gotta take the good with the bad, bound to have a rough day eventually, and there are always lessons to learn. I’ve been neglecting my back and hip health for the better part of my powerlifting career, so this was a bit of a wake-up call that you can’t expect to start hitting numbers around 300 and keep excelling without addressing it. So, I’m really focused now on getting my body feeling as good as possible and super mobile. Overall, my drive and fire for the next one is brighter than ever. I’m ready to make a comeback. No slowing down, was back in the gym the next day, starting on rehab.

Once again I just wanna give the biggest of thanks to @Core Pharma Rep for the sponsorship for this prep, as well as the whole crew in here who showed support throughout. Will be back with an offseason log shortly!

Bro, you showed up and pushed through and 'embraced the suck' that you were faced with. This means more than if you had have been fresh and hit PR's (to me at least), shows you're willing to push your body past what it wants to do by using your mind. You proved to yourself you're never out of the fight. Fucking well done brother!

 

[BIGRED_]

Bro, you showed up and pushed through and 'embraced the suck' that you were faced with. This means more than if you had have been fresh and hit PR's (to me at least), shows you're willing to push your body past what it wants to do by using your mind. You proved to yourself you're never out of the fight. Fucking well done brother!

Means a lot brother, much love