Markievicz Training Log

[markievicz]

Thanks Steve, had planned on going down as far as 93/94kgs , but I think im gonna sit tight at 97/98 for now, meet is about 7 weeks out so that should be my main focus for now.

[BigJosh]

Great job with the weight loss. That's a bummer about the trouble on the top set, but I imagine things like that are bound to happen considering you are A.) losing weight and b.)doing BBB while losing weight.
Wendler says you can only serve one master and right now your master is dropping pounds. In other words, don't sweat it too much. I think what you're experiencing is predictable and normal.

[Hazzard]

Congrats on the weight loss mate, and don't worry about the squats - could've been caused by the weight loss or could just be your head wasn't in it, just one of those sessions. Keep up the hard work man.

[JTurner]

Good call focusing on the meet, squats will get back up there once you get some extra cals in. Congrats on the weight loss though, 7kg in 6 weeks is pretty rapid.

[big_swede]

Good work man, probably takes some time to adjust to the "new" bw. Crush it next squat day.

[markievicz]

Originally Posted by BigJosh

Great job with the weight loss. That's a bummer about the trouble on the top set, but I imagine things like that are bound to happen considering you are A.) losing weight and b.)doing BBB while losing weight.
Wendler says you can only serve one master and right now your master is dropping pounds. In other words, don't sweat it too much. I think what you're experiencing is predictable and normal.

I think you are spot on , still doesn’t make it any easier to digest when its happening!

Originally Posted by Hazzard

Congrats on the weight loss mate, and don't worry about the squats - could've been caused by the weight loss or could just be your head wasn't in it, just one of those sessions. Keep up the hard work man.

Thanks for checking in Pete

Originally Posted by JTurner

Good call focusing on the meet, squats will get back up there once you get some extra cals in. Congrats on the weight loss though, 7kg in 6 weeks is pretty rapid.

It was probably too aggressive to be honest , but at least now I can focus on the meet and not be worrying about making the weight class.

Originally Posted by big_swede

Good work man, probably takes some time to adjust to the "new" bw. Crush it next squat day.

Hope you are right swede!

[markievicz]

3/5/1 Cycle 3 Wk 1

Bench
[Goal] Actual
[95x3] 100x3
[105x3] 110x3
[120x3+] 120x4

130x1
130x1
135x0 FFFUUUUU

Paused Bench
120x1
125x1
125x1


Assistance
1.Incline Bench : 5 sets of 10 – [65kg x 10,8,8,7,7]
2.DB Row: 3 sets of 20 @40kg – 20,20,20
3.Vbar Pushdown: 4 sets of 15 - 50kgs
4.SS with AB Wheel : 4 sets of 15

Notes
I have been stuck in the friendzone with 130kgs for far too long when it comes to bench.
Have decided to do a cycle of Smolov Jr for bench from mid October to be timed well with the meet.

[LtL]

I predict close to 140 @ the meet.

Al

[Kuytrider]

Squats and bloody bench strike again on weight loss. Just keep them close to your best and smash the deadlift and all will be well

I'm glad I didn't take you up on your bet cos you've lost 7kg to my 4.5kg in 6 weeks I demand your secrets young man!

170kg squat is still good work, the difference 2.5kg makes is amazing, especially when dropping some weight. You may well have hit 167.5kgx 2 or even 3. The body is a lie!!!

[BendtheBar]

Good luck with Smolov. Make it happen.