PR Friday
State your PR’s or update us on your training. Feel free to ask questions, I’ll check them throughout today. Also if there are specific topics you’d like to hear about, I can do my best to write about them.
Videos
The first video shows Chris squatting 500×10 — YEAH BUUUUUUDYYYYYYYY! Brent has already chastised Mike for his camera work, so I won’t do it here. He moves behind Chris towards the end of the set to spot him.
The second video is Mike squatting 430×10 in time period where he’s cutting weight for a PT test. Chris doesn’t say much; he must be tired from his set. Good lifting, fellas.
Do you have a video of you hitting some PR’s in a good training environment? Send them to Justin@70sbig.com.
Edit: There may be some additions to this post throughout the day. You can also see more at the 70’s Big Facebook page.
made it back to the States, but had a little competetion with one of my buddies before we left.. it was close.
BS 360
BP 265
DL 430
i ended up winning, but only by 15bls.
Thanks for responding Justin
No problem, and here if you need anything else.
–Justin
BS 107.5kgx8
That’s all this week.
-Justin
I did use the hook grip. My thumbs were on fire though. I don’t know if my hands are large enough. But i know i pulled the weight fine other than the pain. Does that thumb pain go away?
Chris doesn’t have any, but I don’t know if he ever did.
–Justin
Deadlift 350#x5 with normal overhand grip. That’s a grip PR not deadlift PR.
Power Clean 205×2
Hang Power Snatch 130×5 with the shittiest of shit bars. I could barely hold the bar with straps
@ Justin
“You need to fix your grip on squat. That’s all I can say without seeing it.”
Yeah, i figured there must be a problem somewhere there, as it tweaks it when i get up to the work sets.
Possibly taking some of the weight on my arms, instead of just on the shoulders. I thought i had the grip ok, but i’ll have to send in a video.
I took my crossfit total from a meager 655 to 805 this week. I really dont even CF anymore..,I am all in on the 70s big program.
PR front squat of 325. Cant seem to get the clean and jerk above 250. I should have the strength for it, but I may be lacking in speed.
@Gregor
I have stretch marks on my inner thighs and in my arm pits that go from my chest around to my arms. I’ve gained about 30 pounds on the 70s Big program form 170ish – 200ish in several months. My arm stretch marks have gotten bad lately, but I am incorporated more pressing and benching due to a bench press competition a couple months ago.
I work for a PD in northern CA doing 12.5 hr shifts primarily on fri-sun. A set workout schedule routine is very rare for me and often only get 2 barbell workouts in. Im sure there’s others with similar schedules or anyone with shift work gigs knows my plight!! What kind of routine works for you guys? My two month program comes to an end this month and I need new ideas!
Snatch 57.5k on Tuesday
2nd WL meet today:
Snatch 56
CJ 78
I’m 3kg from qualifying!!
And got engaged (HUGE PR)!!
Congrats ruth!
PR’s this week:
SQ: 320x3x5
BP: 205x3x5
DL: 375×5
PC: 180x5x3
Finally got 3 plates for sets.
I think I might have needed up my foot pretty bad this morning in my soccer game. I’m debating on going to the ER, but I’m afraid to hear what they may say. I’m pretty good a handling pain but this is a 8 on the pain scale.
Re Atlas Shrugged
It’s a hefty read and it does take a long time to get going. If you want a more accessible Ayn Rand book try “The Fountainhead”
It’s like Atlas Shrugged Lite but you’ll get the gist of her philosophy and if you enjoy it then you’ll want to read Atlas Shrugged.
Oh yeah, nice squats guys!