Mahendra's log of GainzZz
Hi everyone!
I'm Mahendra and this is my previous log: Mahendra's - you know what works but are too stupid to follow it - Intermediate log.
I decided to start a new log here given that I have aspirations to compete a couple of times this year. I entered my first powerlifting meet in an IPF affiliate, the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU), on March 25th, 2017. I will be competing in the 66KG weight class.
I competed in the SS challenge in April 2016 at Crossfit Gantry in Long Island City, NY and went 8/9 (missing my 3rd press attempt). My lifts were:
Squat - 365 (PR)
Press - 155
Deadlift - 430 (PR)
BW: 179.5lbs
Height: 5'5
Bench (at home): 245lbs
SS Challenge Video: SS Challenge - April 24th, 2016
Starting June 11th, I went on a diet that lasted 202 days (~29 weeks) and I dropped 44lbs going from 178lbs --> 134lbs. Picture evidence. My current stats are as follows:
Age: 33
Height: 5'5
Weight: 134.6lbs
Current Lifts
Squat: 300lbs (December 23rd)
Comp Bench: 210lbs (e1RM)
Deadlift: 390lbs (e1RM)
Press: 140lbs (December 1st)
Programming
- I currently follow a 2 week cycle which is generally based off of tidbits I've picked up from Hanley
- It's a 4 day upper/lower split, with an additional dumbbell accessory day, 2 conditioning sessions, and 1 steady state cardio session
- As I've been training in a deficit for 29 weeks, I'm confident that I'll be able to make gainzZz on this program with MOAR food
Diet
- As I just finished my diet, I'm slowly titrating calories back up to maintenance over 3-4 weeks, and then will slowly bump it over over maintenance after that
- I plan to follow cut & bulk cycles staying between 10-15% BF (using the navy method for reference)
Goals for 2017
For the March 25th meet, I'd like to achieve at least the following:
Squat: 320lbs
Bench: 220lbs
Deadlift: 405lbs
Total: 945lbs
Before the end of 2017, I'd like to achieve at least a 1,000lbs total within the 66KG weight class.
Other miscellaneous info
- I have a home gym and train in the mornings before work
- I work a desk job, so unfortunately I'm not very active outside of training
- Prior to the SS Challenge last year, I went to see Alex Cibiri for form coaching, and will probably do so again this year
Instagram
Youtube
I think that's enough for an intro :)
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January 1st, 2017 - Sunday
AM BW: 134.6lbs
12 weeks out
Cardio
Air Death - 45 minutes
Movie: Warcraft
Decent session this morning.
That's all for now!
I hope everyone has a wonderful night!
Cheers :)