Manveer Gets Competitive

[Dwayne_KONG_Wint]

Great day on the platform man! You were hodge!

Looked like the head judge was taking a long time to give the start command on bench. Did you think?

[Chris McCarthy]

Congrats on the Meet - a sterling effort!

Apologies for being a little late, I've been out of things for a few days (day-ze?).

[socket]

Awesome performance, Manveer!

[manveer]

Great day on the platform man! You were hodge!

Looked like the head judge was taking a long time to give the start command on bench. Did you think?

Thanks! "Hodge" is one of the highest lifting-related compliments one can receive.

I didn't think he was slow on the start command. I normally take a couple of seconds anyway before a heavy single, so maybe that's why.

Congrats on the Meet - a sterling effort!

Apologies for being a little late, I've been out of things for a few days (day-ze?).

Thanks, Chris!

Awesome performance, Manveer!

Thanks!

BW (8/21 morning): 240.0#
BW (8/22 morning): 241.4#

Measured my waist at just under 40" this morning. Reference point for the bulk I'm about to begin.

2017-08-22 - Pivot Week
Squat w/ belt
365x4 @back pain
275x10 @0
275x10 @0
Back was feeling fine until 365. Was supposed to do 4x10...but obviously the priority is healing for the next cycle.

[manveer]

BW (8/23 morning): 239.8# wtf

Sleep has been fine. 7ish hours.

2017-08-23 - More Pivoting
Comp Raw Bench
235x10 @6?
245x10 @8.5
245x8 @9.5, triceps #ded
225x6 @9.5, triceps more #ded

SSB Squat w/ belt
225x8 @<5
275x8 @6?
315x8 @7?
335x8 @7.5?
First time using the SSB. Back was fine except for one rep on the last set where I probably lost a bit of tightness. 8 reps is too many for one set. Back hurts slightly now. Not nearly as much as yesterday though.

Was gonna do OHP...fuck it. Maybe tomorrow, maybe not.

Video: Instagram

[manveer]

BW (8/24 morning): 241.6#

2017-08-24 - Pivattt
Press v1 (no belt)
115x10 @6
125x10 @7-7.5
135x9 @10 (failed 10th)
115x10 @8

Chins
BWx6
BWx5x3

[Vince Cifani]

I know I'm a little late, but great job at your meet. Way to grind out that third squat attempt!

[manveer]

I know I'm a little late, but great job at your meet. Way to grind out that third squat attempt!

Thanks, Vince! 10 more freakin' pounds to 600...

BW (8/25 morning): 243.0#
BW (8/26 morning): 242.0#
BW (8/27 morning): 240.8#
The "drink half a cup of cream" diet isn't working.

Sleep has been good, around 7-8 hours. Did not stay up late to watch that stupid fight last night.

TRAC: Add 1 set

2017-08-27 - C4W1D1
Squat w/ belt
395x6 @6.5
415x6 @7
415x6 @7.5
415x6 @7.5
415x6 @8
Was planning to go up to 440, but I started to get some twinges of pain in my back at 415 so I thought it better to just stay lighter and avoid reinjury. Luckily no real pain after this. 6s were tough after doing very little training for the last two weeks. Felt like I was going to vomit after the last squat set, so it took me a while to get moving on bench. I didn't do the bonus set that TRAC recommended because I didn't need to risk my back, and I was already pretty dead after 5 sets.

Video: Instagram

Bench w/ Slingshot
315x4 @6.5
345x4 @7.5
375x4 @9 PR
350x4 @8
350x4 @8
Went pretty well. Have to remember to keep pushing once the assistance from the Slingshot is gone.

Video: Instagram

Press v1 (no belt)
95x10 @5.5
105x10 @6.5
115x10 @7.5
115x10 @9.5
95x10 @7.5
Just knocking these sets out quickly.

[Ryan Arnold]

Thanks, Vince! 10 more freakin' pounds to 600...

You know USAPL has a 264lb weight class...just sayin'.

[manveer]

You know USAPL has a 264lb weight class...just sayin'.

Ha, yeah, that's the class I had to compete in. Trying to get up to 250 but I suck at gaining weight. I started drinking 1/2 a cup of heavy cream each morning as part of my protein shake. Doesn't seem to be working. Might just sign up with Avatar and count macros.