Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:23:24 GMT

i stoped doing box squats a few weeks ago because i hit my 650lb goal but i noticed that my jumping ability went back down so i am going to start box squating again, hit 650 again and maintain that wait

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:54:15 GMT

On the flat bench the pause is for about a half second or so i am not bouncing. on the incline though i am bouncing it i think the incline movement and the explosive nature is closer to shotput. I know i will catch hell from the power lifter guys on here but it's cool. It is nice to hear what other guys know so you can add it to your knowledge and fix any dumb mistakes. I will go and bench 460 or so tonight and tape it so you guys can give me some advice

thanks
chris

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feeds@yuku.com (Stu Christensen) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:46:46 GMT

How long is your pause on the board when you're pressing? Or do you pause at all? Different people say different things about doing board presses and what one should be doing.

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:42:11 GMT

I took friday , saturday, and sunday off of doing any chest work so I felt pretty good today
3 board benchpress
480x1
485x1
490x1
I am of the chain happy i am ten pounds away from 500lb. i think in the next two weeks i will be able to press it so I will video tape and post the video when i hit it.

I am also going to try and use board training for incline bench. It has worked for flat so I might as well give it a try for incline.
I used three boards...

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:24:57 GMT

Did olympic lifting today
power clean
225 3x3
245 3x3
255 3x3
265 3x1

Snatch
135 2x3
155 2x3
1652x2
175x2
185x1
190x1
tried for 200 but missed the catch over head.

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:54:55 GMT

Thanks man. I just wish I could deadlift more than 350lbs. lol

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feeds@yuku.com (madmennonite) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:03:00 GMT

I have no idea how you do it......let alone at 6am, i have tried the early morning workouts, and they are crap. but anyways congrats, your now benching wat i can deadlift lol

eric

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:49:10 GMT

the guy i live next door to in rez woke me up at 6am this morning so i went to the gym and tried to do 3board bench press
455x1
465x1
475x1
480x1
i am extremely happy with this result. my system of working up to a heavier weight then decreasing the number of boards once the heavier weight is achieved

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:31:10 GMT

finally hit 440x1 to a one board for bench press. iam happy but i am gonna take a couple days off and move up to three boards. I think the shoulder pain i am getting is due to the very heavy weight and possible damage done by poor weight throw technique, if you can picture pulling your arm and shoulder back like starting a lawn mower but with a 35 lb weight spinning very fast iam sure you can imagine what that can do to your shoulders. the discomfrt is not there when i bench to a 3 or a 2...

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:07:48 GMT

Thanks man. sounds like something i can try out.
thanks
chris

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feeds@yuku.com (madmennonite) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:07:18 GMT

maybe calm down on doing PR's every workout. maybe go down into the low to mid 3's and do a bunch of reps there? thats just my opinion take it for what its worth

Eric

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:42:59 GMT

the last post was supposed to be 430 3x1 not 330 3x1

highlight from monday
435 x1 pr.
tried 440 but only got half way. The large amount of very heavy traing is taking it's toll especially on my shoulders. Does any body else get this problem and what do you guys do. I am only 15 lb away from my goal and would hate for sore shoulder joints to ruin it.

thanks
chris pickering

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:42:40 GMT

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:41:40 GMT

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feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:13:29 GMT

1 board benchpress
330 3x1

closegrip bench (no boards)
315 2x4

bench press throw
135 4x4

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:20:33 GMT

Hey sorry to hear about your back I know how you feel. First thing i did was go to a doc and he miss diagnosed it and i went for a long time just doing nothing. Go to a specialist who knows what they are doing or you will be spending alot more time dealing with this. Get the specialist to scan you and figure out how stable the area between the disk is. Guys like us are lucky because of the large amount of lower back muscle can help to stabalize the area.

If you don't...

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feeds@yuku.com (champion) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:47:49 GMT

hey bro...I just herniated 2 disks in my back last week..........Can you give me any and all advice you can offer in your recovery to aide me in mine.
I am hoping to be back and compete by mid june......is this even feasable?..................my email is strongmanchampion@safe-mail.net
thanks man, following your training posts and the numbers you r putting up after 1 year gives me alot of hope and confidence.

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:48:05 GMT

Today was the last day of 3 months of physio. more then a year after herniating a disk in my back I finally feel as good as i did before i hurt myself. I am very happy and i can easily say that physiotherapist should be every strength athletes (no mater what sport) best friend.

On a training note, on sunday i 1 board bench pressed 430 x1 will bench again today and see if i can hit 435 maybe 440.
I also tested out some of the exercises for my next training phase ( converting...

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:10:45 GMT

Thanks man

Re: Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (madmennonite) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:59:52 GMT

if i could 2 board bench 450 in the next 5 yrs, let alone unrack it i will be happy.

Keep up the good work

Eric

Time for something new, Chris's training journal.

feeds@yuku.com (cpicks) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:38:23 GMT

I tried a couple competitions this year and they were great even if I place last and second last. Track has been great but the farther I go the more frustrating it gets so it is time to start doing something else before my head explodes.

I am currently weighing in at 234 lbs and all my lifts and events need a ton of work, So if any body have any tips or suggestions or just want to laugh at how weak I am that would be cool and greatly appreciated.

Monday , Oct 18.
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