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TooMuch 2012: crossfit, road to 1st weightlifting competition. |
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Sun, February 5th, 2012, 04:16 AM
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TooMuch is offline
Join Date: Jan 5th, 2007
Age: 32
Posts: 597
Sex: Male
Stats: 175 cm, 74 kg as of may 2013.
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TooMuch 2012: crossfit, road to 1st weightlifting competition.
Long time lurker/poster here.
My previous journal got a bit all over the place since it was restarted numerous times, as I failed miserably. Why is this time different, you may ask? I think its because for the first time in my life I have a clear long term goal: I want to participate in olympic weightlifting competition and lift 170 kilograms in snatch + clean and jerk. The event will take place in december 2012 which gives me plenty of time.
Also, my training is really consistent right now: in four months that I am in the gym I missed only three workouts, and my diet is pretty clean. I train in crossfit style and do additional weightlifting movements training. My current weight is 83 kilograms @ 175 cm tall.
The first thing I will do is tighten up my diet and tweak my lifestyle. I will get more sleep and prepare all my foods in advance.
My current results:
Deadlift 140 kg,
Shoulder press 50 kg,
Squat 95 kg,
Bench press 70 kg.
My goals:
Squat 150 kg.
Deadlift 200 kg.
Bench press 100 kg.
Shoulder press 80 kg.
Snatch 70 kg.
Clean and jerk 100 kg.
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Sun, February 5th, 2012, 05:46 AM
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Akira-Kai is offline
Join Date: May 16th, 2008
Location: London, UK
Age: 44
Posts: 1,022
Sex: Male
Stats: Height: 5'5''
Started on 1st April '08 at 146lb / 16%BF
Currently: 155.5lbs / 16%BF
CUTTING - NOT SURE FOR HOW LONG!
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Originally Posted by TooMuch
The event will take place in december 2012 which gives me plenty of time.
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I honestly wouldn't say that that's "plenty of time" with your goals (10 months!?!), but hey, it's possible! All the best!
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GOALS FOR 2012: Deadlift 1 x 158kg (350lbs) Bench Press 1 x 85kg (190lbs) | Squat: 1 x 112.5kg (250lbs) CURRENT BODY WEIGHT = 70kg (154lbs)
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Mon, February 6th, 2012, 04:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 5th, 2007
Age: 32
Posts: 597
Sex: Male
Stats: 175 cm, 74 kg as of may 2013.
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Originally Posted by Akira-Kai
I honestly wouldn't say that that's "plenty of time" with your goals (10 months!?!), but hey, it's possible! All the best!
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Sure is 
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Tue, February 7th, 2012, 04:38 AM
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TooMuch is offline
Join Date: Jan 5th, 2007
Age: 32
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Sex: Male
Stats: 175 cm, 74 kg as of may 2013.
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Great workout yesterday: increased my shoulder press by 5 kg to 55 kg. Overall felt good. Have a little wrist and shoulder pain.
I can see something that reminds me of .. dare I say.. SIX PACK in the mirror. Which is now more like 2-pack 
Time to hit the beach on summer.
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Tue, February 7th, 2012, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TooMuch
I can see something that reminds me of .. dare I say.. SIX PACK in the mirror. Which is now more like 2-pack
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one step at a time, you're getting there 
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Those who cannot feel the littleness of great things in themselves are apt to overlook the greatness of little things in others.
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Tue, February 7th, 2012, 09:07 AM
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Location: Glendora, California
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Stats: 6' 215 lbs. Cutting
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Hey a two pack beats the bowling ball I'm carrying around
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Wed, February 8th, 2012, 02:25 AM
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Age: 32
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Stats: 175 cm, 74 kg as of may 2013.
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Thanks for encouragement, guys 
Yesterday's workout was a killer:
2 sets of:
- 25 hang power cleans (50 kg);
- 21 sumo deadlifts to chin (40 kg);
- 15 pull-ups.
And additional 10 hang power cleans.
Did it in 20 minutes. 
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Thu, February 9th, 2012, 04:37 AM
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george mavridis is offline
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Location: Gold Coast, Australia
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Some of those metcons can leave you spent, even some short ones. I've been doing crossfit for 7 months and have noticed strength gains across the board in all amjor lifts. I still struggle with some oly lifting such as snatch & OHS. Mobility is my biggest weakness.
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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellance, then, is not an act, but a habit.- Aristotle
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Thu, February 9th, 2012, 01:10 PM
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Some of crossfit routines are pretty demanding And I do love olympic weightlifting! Makes all your body work.
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Fri, February 10th, 2012, 01:29 PM
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TooMuch is offline
Join Date: Jan 5th, 2007
Age: 32
Posts: 597
Sex: Male
Stats: 175 cm, 74 kg as of may 2013.
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Great deadlift workout today. New PR: 145 kg. 
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Sun, February 12th, 2012, 06:28 PM
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Laneage is offline
Join Date: Jan 21st, 2009
Location: Houston, Texas
Age: 29
Posts: 961
Sex: Male
Stats: 5'8" , 170ish , 16% BF (ish)
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Some of crossfit routines are pretty demanding |
Yes, yes they are. 
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Fri, February 17th, 2012, 03:01 PM
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Nice workout today. New PR in Clean: 70 kg.
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Sat, February 18th, 2012, 11:53 AM
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Did a pyramid of pullups today. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13+14 in 14 minutes.
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Sun, February 19th, 2012, 12:50 PM
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digitalnebula is offline
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Stats: 6' 5"
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Most recent weigh-in: 224 lbs.
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Originally Posted by TooMuch
Did a pyramid of pullups today. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13+14 in 14 minutes.
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Wow. I think I would crap out when I got to the 6 or 7....because that would be 21 or 28 pullups when I got there....
Very impressive...  ....105 pullups is a *lot*!
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Sun, February 19th, 2012, 06:30 PM
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Location: CT
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118 lbs and going down :)
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Originally Posted by TooMuch
Did a pyramid of pullups today. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13+14 in 14 minutes.
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Whoa...that is impressive. I'm not sure what the trick is to improving strength with pullups. I've always been able to do a few but that's it.
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Mon, February 20th, 2012, 03:53 AM
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i can't even do one, and i cannot even work on them because i can't put a bar anywhere 
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Mon, February 20th, 2012, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by digitalnebula
Wow. I think I would crap out when I got to the 6 or 7....because that would be 21 or 28 pullups when I got there....
Very impressive... ....105 pullups is a *lot*! |
I felt like quitting at 12, but my training partners kicked my ass 
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Whoa...that is impressive. I'm not sure what the trick is to improving strength with pullups. I've always been able to do a few but that's it.
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Use kipping, use rubber bands, use legs. Thats how I improved. I could not do one back in october 
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i can't even do one, and i cannot even work on them because i can't put a bar anywhere |
Do you have overhead cable machine?
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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Mon, February 20th, 2012, 05:31 AM
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Location: Split, Croatia
Age: 33
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Originally Posted by TooMuch
Do you have overhead cable machine? |
i exercise at home and have only dumbbells 
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Mon, February 20th, 2012, 09:31 AM
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Laneage is offline
Join Date: Jan 21st, 2009
Location: Houston, Texas
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Originally Posted by TooMuch
Did a pyramid of pullups today. 1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10+11+12+13+14 in 14 minutes.
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Ahh! I can do 13 pull ups, but I doubt seriously I could after doing 78 pull ups before that! Great job!
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Wed, February 22nd, 2012, 05:19 AM
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TooMuch is offline
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Age: 32
Posts: 597
Sex: Male
Stats: 175 cm, 74 kg as of may 2013.
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Did front barbell squats yesterday. New PR: 75 kg x 3! Lost a kilogram of weight since last month, but my strength is increasing, which means I am losing fat! 82 kg right now.
Me and my crossfit buddies are going to crossfit games tomorrow. The goal is to not to be last its our first time competing. 5 hour drive beforehand should be 'fun'
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My 2013 journal: http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/s...ad.php?t=53262
Nothing will ever be a substitute for a well-directed work ethic and the enjoyment one gets from being at one's best.
- Al Oerter.
Personal bests:
- 110 kg squat;
- 80 kg bench press;
- 04:26:30 marathon.
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