Martin roy training log

[Martin Roy]

I do rack pulls instead of deads from the floor because because it feels a little more comfortable to me and I can maintain form with less difficulty; in other words, it seems less likely that I'll get injured. Plus, the movements we do in our events don't really require going down as far as deads from the floor require.

When I set the racks, the bar will be slightly above mid-shin level, so I get a good pull. I started doing rack pulls fairly recently-about six months ago-and the main reason was to strengthen my lower back to improve my squats and to train the back movement necessary for wob and caber.

I would say try both and see which you prefer; I don't think you need to do both-go with one or the other.

[Alan H]

I do rack pulls instead of deads from the floor because because it feels a little more comfortable to me and I can maintain form with less difficulty; in other words, it seems less likely that I'll get injured. Plus, the movements we do in our events don't really require going down as far as deads from the floor require.

When I set the racks, the bar will be slightly above mid-shin level, so I get a good pull. I started doing rack pulls fairly recently-about six months ago-and the main reason was to strengthen my lower back to improve my squats and to train the back movement necessary for wob and caber.

I would say try both and see which you prefer; I don't think you need to do both-go with one or the other.

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[Martin Roy]

Yesterday made me wish for a personal gym in my own garage. It won't happen because, among other reasons, there simply isn't room. But one can always imagine...

It was supposed to be bench press, but I got there fairly late. I figured to get a good session on the bench and drop the accessory stuff. Getting a bench normally is not a problem; there are three of them. Except yesterday it was. All three were taken by young guys using their bench as a center for a gabfest with buddies, with occasional sets done for appearance. %#@&%!!

Got in some warm up work, but left in frustration after a half hour. I'll try again tonight and call yesterday a bonus recovery day.

[LitTrog]

>SHUDDER<

I feel your pain. Back when I had no other option than the gym, I would only go at the most obscene times of day. Crap like that ruins the fun and focus and flow. Plus, it makes the workout last twice as long. Rude and stupid.

[Alan H]

Annoying. My gym has been crowded at the 6:15PM or so that I've been going, but at least most people get in and get some work done.

[o1d_dude]

Early evening is prime time at the gym for the working man. It is what it is.

With my garage gym, I tend to lift between 4-6pm.

[Martin Roy]

Got a late start again yesterday evening but, as is usually the case, a bench was open and I grabbed it.

After warm ups, bench press

lbs/sets/reps

115x1x5
135x1x5
155x1x5
165x2x3
175x1x2
180x1x1
185x3x1
165x1x3
155x1x5

Followed by a quick stretch and I was out of there. I really don't like having sessions compressed into less 45 minutes
but sometimes that is just the way it goes. I was encouraged with the three singles at 185 in quick succession; it was much easier than last time. Next week I'll be looking to start the assault on 200.