Vogstar's log

[Vogstar]

Monday 19/01/2015
Week 10 - VD
BW = 104.7

Squat Paused 3ct: 152.5x5x3
Bench Paused 3ct: 102x3x3

Pretty good today. Was tired and fatigued from moving house over the weekend.
Both looked pretty much the same as last week but quicker I think. Moving up next week.
Just realised Sunday week is my next comp!

[Vogstar]

Wednesday 21/01/2015
Week 10 - LD

Squat: 132.5x5x2
Press: 80x3,3,1...
P/Clean: 87.5x3x5 (Power Jerked last rep, easy)

Press is a big PB for me. Didn't finish last set as the first rep got forward and I over-corrected aaaaaand hit my chin on the way up, got to eyebrow height and stopped moving so terminated set.

[Vogstar]

Friday 23/01/2015
Week 10 - VD2

Squat: 155x5,5,3...
Bench: 104x3x3

Squat was fine but heavy. Bar path was good and only slowed down near the end, gave up after knees felt odd even though speed was good.
Bench went well. I had rep 2 & 3 on second set grind out due to bar path issues. Fixed it with the third set so happy overall.
Moved my ID to Monday and did next week's VD to warm up last heavy session before comp Sunday week.

[paterfamilias]

How far out is the comp?

[Vogstar]

How far out is the comp?

1 week. Sunday 01/02/2015. Will be hitting PBs monday. It's my second comp so not worried about any peaking phases where volume reduced and intensity up although by practicing pause reps on my VD i have reduced volume so in a way kind of deload?

[Vogstar]

Monday 26/01/2015 - Australia Day!
Week 11 - ID. Comp Week
BW = 103.8

Squat: 187.5x5 PB
Bench: 110x3x2 PB
Deadlift: 190x3x3 PB

Good day! Squats were heavy but i battled for the full 5 reps rather than two triples like i thought may be needed. Reps 4 and 5 were a bit high i think and i had my knees fall in at the bottom.
Bench was ok on second set. First set i was aiming for it if i could get it but rep 3 was the slowest in history after i pressed straight up and got stuck but pushed through.
Deadlifts i had some looseness in upper back causing the bar to only just touch my legs rather than dragging. Good speed and happy with that.
Recovery was compromised due to missing a meal and alcohol yesterday from my friends Australia Day celebrations. I'm impressed considering.
Looking really good for this weekends comp.

[Vogstar]

Wednesday 28/01/2015
Week 11 - LD. Comp week

Squat: 140x1x3
Bench: 80x1x3
Deadlift: 140x1x3

Just moving the body and getting used to the comp commands.

[Kyle Schuant]

Matt is unable to lift with the IPF as his beard constitutes a prohibited assistance to his lifts.

[Vogstar]

Sunday 01/02/2015 - Comp Day!
GPC NSW State Championships @ PTC Sydney.
BW = 104.2kg (110kg Class)

Squat: 175/195/205kg PR
Bench: 105/115 PR/120kg PR
Deadlift: 185/200 PR/220kg PR
Total: 545kg (452/264/485=1201# for my imperial friends)
http://youtu.be/DE2ZG5mE9bU

Really happy with how this meet went. I exceeded my predictions/wishes.
Bar moved fast, still left some kg in the tank. I was lucky to get my 120 bench white lighted (2/3) as it got stuck part way up then wasn't completely stable at extension, the calls were quick.
Squat felt great. Opened light and my second attempt was the same as my third attempt from first comp went fast. Third wasn't slow either. I had some form issues with knees moving and hips shooting back but felt fairly easy considering the big PR. No wraps used and the mono and thick bar were my biggest issue getting in the groove, just doesn't feel right using a thicker bar and not walking out (no walk-outs allowed).
Bench felt great until I got stuck on my third attempt. Had to squeeze harder and got a cramp in my mid-back when I did, luckily finished the lift and didn't take away from my deads.
Deadlifts were good. My form has slightly changed recently due to not fixing the issue. I've been looking down instead of slightly forward which I will be changing when I do them from now on. Was going for 215 but the 200 shot up, felt good and everyone said how easy it looked, so 220 it was for a huge PR.
Caught up with Simon (Rugbysmartarse on here) and was good to have someone to talk to.
Now I have to decided whether to go to nationals or not. (no min. total required in Australian GPC)

[Vogstar]

Wednesday 04/02/2015
Recovery light day

Squat: 130x5x2
Press: 60x5x3

Just moving the body.
Presses felt good. Skipped power cleans due to time and motivation resources.