1 ton here I come........

[Frank.S]

good call, dont worry if nothing touches the first few sessions either. if the shirt is really tight it may take a few days for it to break in.

my old katana took a good 6 weeks to get anything to touch in.. my new one took 1 workout.. but its bigger.

[NorthernWisco]

what if i drop it on my face

[Frank.S]

have good spotters, it can happen.

[NorthernWisco]

god damn it

[Simon C]

It's never happened to me yet.

[NorthernWisco]

I hope it doesnt have to happen to me either. There is a bench comp in february do you think i will be ready by then for that?

[NorthernWisco]

Also i will be full gear training starting next week

[Frank.S]

yeah you will be ready by february. It took me 6 weeks to learn my katana, that was longer then most people take, and the katana is slightly stronger then an f6. You will be fine.

[NorthernWisco]

Why I have a love hate with my new bench shirt

Hate my torn up arms and chest, Love the fact that I almost threwe 375 out of my hands

Bench-
225x5,
275x1,
add shirt 275x1 (6inches from chest)
315x1,1,1,1,1 3 inches from chest
335x1, 2 inches from chest
365x1 half inch from chest,
375x1 PRtouched chest .....barely but came up fast as hell!!
405 with ease next time in shirt

DB Row- 3x6@80

Tate Press- 3x6@60

Standing OH press- 3x10@115

[NorthernWisco]

11-12-08

ME Squat

Box squat-

315x3
365x1
385x1
405x1
425x1
435x1
445x1
455x1
465x1 PR was a grinder

GHR 3x10

DB shrugs- 3x12@100


Last rep on squats was a grinder

[NorthernWisco]

I think i am going to go everyother week in the shirt rotating between that and 3 board and 2 board presses. Does this sound do able and how long will a bench shirt last?

[Frank.S]

that should be alright.. f6s last for quite a while.

[NorthernWisco]

K thank you. Does anyone use the 5/3/1 method for bench and dead lift too?

[Frank.S]

wendlers 5/3/1 method and the method i told you about using 5rm/3rm/1rm are pretty different keep in mind.

method doesnt really work to well for shirted bench, could work for deads.

[NorthernWisco]

i think that i am going to try the 5rm/3rm/1rm for dead lifting as well. Staggering between dead and squat ie

squat-deload, Dead-5rm
Squat-5rm, Dead-3m
Squat- 3rm, Dead- 1rm
Squat- 1rm, Dead- deload

Does that make sense or should i have them on the same monthly cycle

[Frank.S]

That makes sense, although that is going to be quite a hard cycle. I may consider doing the deads 5/3/1 but dont goto a 5rm, leave a little in the tank.

[NorthernWisco]

i hear ya on that one

[NorthernWisco]

11-14-08

Speed Bench- 10x2@ 185 faster today

4board bench- 225x5, 315x3, 335x3, 345x3, 365x3PR

Pushdowns- 3x12 @100

Hammer Row- 3x8@ 115 (eh)

[NorthernWisco]

11-15-08

Speed Box Squat- 10x2@255 Faster dropped the weight

Rev Band Dead (greens)- 315x3, 365x3, 405x1, 425x1, 445x1, 465x1, 485x1, 495x1, 505x1, 515x1 PR's

Held of lifting as long as I could today I had a nasty hangover and felt like shit all day including the lift just a shitty day. I know I could do way more weight if I had eaten anything all day. Just pissed.

[NorthernWisco]

ok so my first full comp is June 29, so i roughly have 7 months to prepare. How should I plan to attack this?

[Frank.S]

7 months is a ton of time..

just keep doing what you are doing. when you are about 3 months out you can start a bit of a peaking cycle for the squat if you want.

I am ~ 6 months out from my next comp (unless something else comes up). my plan is to just get stronger for 6 months

[NorthernWisco]

11-14-08 going to mt thf lifting schedule

side note a kid bit me at work toinght

[bigDman]

nice pulling

[NorthernWisco]

11-17-08

3board- 275x3, 315x3, 335x1, 345x1, 355x1, 365x1, 375x1 PR
2board- 315x1, 335x1, 345x1, 355x1 PR

Tate press- 1x6@55, 2x6@65

Low Row- 3x6@ stack (220)

Standing OH Press- 3x6@145

[NorthernWisco]

Thanks Big.................lifting hungover sucks nuts

[bigDman]

tell me about it... lol i try to get all my lifting done before the weekend but friday mornings are tough sometimes

[NorthernWisco]

Ah the Thirsty Thursday's!

[NorthernWisco]

first session in the metal pro squatter tomorrow

[NorthernWisco]

11-18-08
First day in suit

squat- 315x5, 365x5, 405x3 add suit 405 and fuck that shit i couldnt get depth it kept throwing me forward i couldnt sit back fuck i hate it........but im driving to the twin cities to go to the press gym on tuesday to learn it ton of big PL's there couple 1000lbs squatters.

405x5 pissed off

DB Shrugs- 3x8@120

[Frank.S]

did you try it with the straps down for a few sets? that may help. It takes time. There is almost no way you will get depth with 405lbs unless the suit is to big. Will take much more, which you will be able to do once you get used to things.

gear can be a big pain in the ass to learn, stick with it and you will figure it out.