Swedes new training Log - 2010 bulk, and progress report!

[BendtheBar]

Sorry Swede thought you were back and got sick or something.

[big_swede]

Thanks for careing chief!

28/1 KING LIFTS

Comments: Great lifting. The time away from the weights have done me good in terms off recovery, back feels great and I could even handle some semi-manly weight on the deadlift today. Have lost a lot of weight (5kg's) the last 3 weeks so im now belog 100kg's, making me feel skinny and small :P Strength is still ok atleast and will eat my way back up starting next week. Awesome training today, felt very smooth and form was super.

Cleans from hang
3x60kg
3x80kg
1x90kg
1x100kg -PR
0x105kg -I had doubts, so i missed.

Squat, oly "ATG"
5x60kg
3x80kg
3x100kg
3x120kg
1x135kg
1x140kg
2x3x120kg

*Still taking it very easy on the squat, Im weaker on my right side (due to the injury) so I wont go even close to a weight I cant handle with proper form. 140kg's very smooth and stable so settled for that, its more than ive squatted in a couple of months I think so it was fine. Also I did not use a belt today, have been using one for all sets above 100-120kg to play it safe but there was no use today. Progress.

Sumo Deadlifts
8x60kg
3x100kg
3x140kg
3x160kg
5x180kg - Very light, very stable and fast. Good to handle some semi-manly weight from the floor again =)

*Once again played it safe and did not go higher, this is the most ive deadlifted for a LONG time so im satisfied with the 180kg set.

Closegrip Bench, 1s paus
3x60kg
3x80kg
3x102.5kg
3x110kg -PR
1x115kg -PR
0x120kg -Fail at lockout.

[Off Road]

Great to see you coming back healthy and strong. You are very smart not to rush back to the huge weights, just letting it happen. You'll know when to push it.

[big_swede]

Originally Posted by Off Road

Great to see you coming back healthy and strong. You are very smart not to rush back to the huge weights, just letting it happen. You'll know when to push it.

Thanks! Yeah, its hard not to get carried away at times though and remind one self to hold back. Still a great feeling to be able to do the big 3 without pain again.

[Kuytrider]

Strong work as always Swede. I see you have one of the older constant logs on here at 21 or so months. How much progress have you made buddy? Logs like this help teach me that patience and hard work will eventuall win out.

[big_swede]

Originally Posted by Kuytrider

Strong work as always Swede. I see you have one of the older constant logs on here at 21 or so months. How much progress have you made buddy? Logs like this help teach me that patience and hard work will eventuall win out.

Thanks K.

I started to train for strength about 2 years ago and got my lifts up pretty high pretty fast, but worn myself out during. Have been battling some injuries lately and now im working my way back to my old #'s and beyond. Best lifts are bench - 130kg (or was it 140kg?), deadlift 240kg, squat 195kg. I think ive made great progress in terms of mass and overall strength, but Ive also learned (the hard way) to rush it slow and to be patient rather than go for "idiot PRs" =)

And yes, be patient and work hard, and also make sure you challange yourself at all times and have fun!

[BRaWNy]

Keep Going !

[big_swede]

Originally Posted by BRaWNy

Keep Going !

Hell yeah!

[Mr.Silverback]

welcome back to the iron game Swede, I know what it is to go slow and steady so enjoy the break in process and eat as many PRs as you can!

[mab54]

Glad to see you back and hitting PRs!