Markievicz Training Log

[Squatter]

I can certainly understand the mentality and desire to hit numbers over prescribed. I reckon when we hit prescribed and no more we feel we haven't worked hard or enough because we just did the minimum. With that said, repping 365 lbs is never a minimum squat. Awesome work Mark!!

[BendtheBar]

Wanted more than 3 for the money set but the reduction in calories hit me bad today.

Still did some brutal work. 5x10 is never easy. Keep charging hard!

[Jen]

I always want more than I get, too. But I think thats a good thing -- it keeps us hungry! Very strong work my friend!

[markievicz]

Originally Posted by JordanK91

Nice work al, 165x3 was the goal and you reached it so

Nice to see the BW coming down!

Thanks man but should be getting in more reps at that weight

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

Great Squatting Mark ... But I'm confused a bit ... Squat as main exercise and also as assistance ... the variation is in wt. only or like Front / Back ... wide / narrow ...

Its the boring but big template im going with... If Jim wendler says to do it I will

Originally Posted by Kuytrider

Big squatting, losing weight and general ass-kickery, good stuff!

Thanks buddy but need to up my game

Originally Posted by JTurner

Decent squat numbers on the calorie deficit, especially the boring but big volume.

Training on a deficit is tough for me but hopefully ill adapt quickly

Originally Posted by Squatter

I can certainly understand the mentality and desire to hit numbers over prescribed. I reckon when we hit prescribed and no more we feel we haven't worked hard or enough because we just did the minimum. With that said, repping 365 lbs is never a minimum squat. Awesome work Mark!!

Thanks Jim, was doing sets of 5 at that weight during Smolov program so time to get back to that level

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Still did some brutal work. 5x10 is never easy. Keep charging hard!

Thanks Steve, im liking that approach as it does not involve much thinking!

Originally Posted by Jen

I always want more than I get, too. But I think thats a good thing -- it keeps us hungry! Very strong work my friend!

Thanks Jen, as I was saying to Jim 5+ should be my level at 165kgs , time to get back there

[markievicz]

3/5/1 Cycle 2 Wk 1

Bench
[Goal] Actual
[92.5x3] 92.5x3
[102.5x3] 102.5x3
[117.5x3+] 117.5x5

Spotter grabbed the bar on the 6th rep despite me telling him not to touch it unless I ask…
Cost me a PR so he did!



Assistance
1.Incline Bench : 5 sets of 10 - 60kg
2.DB Row: 3 sets of 20 @40kg – 20,20,15
3.Vbar Pushdown: 4 sets of 15 - 50kgs
4.SS with AB Wheel : 4 sets of 15

Notes
Little fella got his injections yesterday so that meant 3 hrs sleep for me last night.
Well wrecked today…

Was witness to two grown men coming to blows in the gym today over a treadmill…….
Yes I am serious!

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by markievicz

3/5/1 Cycle 2 Wk 1
Bench
[Goal] Actual
[92.5x3] 92.5x3
[102.5x3] 102.5x3
[117.5x3+] 117.5x5

Assistance
1.Incline Bench : 5 sets of 10 - 60kg
2.DB Row: 3 sets of 20 @40kg – 20,20,15
3.Vbar Pushdown: 4 sets of 15 - 50kgs
4.SS with AB Wheel : 4 sets of 15

Great progression buddy ... keep smashing the wts. ...

Notes
Little fella got his injections yesterday so that meant 3 hrs sleep for me last night.

How is "Little mark" now ...

Was witness to two grown men coming to blows in the gym today over a treadmill…….

And you told two "GROWN" men ... ha ha ha ha

[Kuytrider]

Hope the little fella is ok, if he ends up anything like his old man, he won't be little for very long

Bloody spotters, my kingdom for a good spotter! Great work nonetheless.

Treadmill rage in your gym! I can't bloody believe that. Here's a thought: Run outside!

[markievicz]

Thanks fellas, little man is fine, didnt even cry, same as his big bro....

Musta got that from their mother!

[Squatter]

Classy act you are for showing restraint over the poor spotting, unlike those other 2 treadmillers.

Amongst all of the Powerlifting team crew, I am the worst spotter. It's a skill I am still learning and practicing. They demand proper spotting. Proper spotting is almost impossible to find in most gyms. I even never realized how important it is not only for safety, but for the lifters development.

Hope all is well with MiniMark

[MikeM]

Pressing machine! Those squats will pop right on back up there, no question. Just a tough day at the office that one was.

Rock on.