Jim's Training to Become a Human Tank!

And the sets and reps battle begins again.

Team setsxreps checking in.
 
OHP Accumulation 10's


Axle: 135 x 5, +Push 155 x 5, 175 x 5, 185 x 5, +Split 135 x 3

So, this was my first time attempting to do a split jerk. It went alright I guess, I have video of it that I will post up later tonight.


Log Press (clean first rep): 110 x 10 x 3, 110 x 8+2 Push, 110 x 7+3 Push +1 Split (total of 11)

This went OK as well, I did them strict for as long as I could each set. Tried split jerking the log as well, which wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be. Was hoping to get ~15 so I was a little disappointed in only getting 11.

Catback Lat Pulls (wide grip): AVG x 15 x 3

SG HP (hook grip): 115 x 8 x 2, 135 x 8

Tricep Pushdown Giant Set: Cable Close Grip: 40 x 12 x 4 // Cable Wide Grip: 30 x 12 x 4 // Band Wide Grip: Black x 12 x 4 // Band Close Grip: Purple x 12 x 4

Ok, this might take a little explaining lol. Start with the close handle for the cables and do all 4 sets with ~15 seconds between sets, immediately switch to wide grip and do all 4 sets with same rest period, immediately switch to bands and do 1 set wide immediately followed by 1 set close and repeat until all 4 sets are complete.
 
Eating a homemade "KFC famous bowl" for dinner.


Homemade Fried Chicken, sweet corn, homemade mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, and cheddar cheese.


On nom nom
 
I heard girls get cramps on their period. That must be it.


Oh be careful I hear it attracts bears.
 
1. Stop false gripping the axle. I'd venture to guess that that is a reason for you being off balance and having to step back on most of the jerks (after the weight is locked out).

2. Jerks are looking solid. The split jerk will come with practice. It's more difficult to master but easier to get the necessary depth to get under the weight when it gets heavy.

3. Nice hat.
 
iparatroop said:
1. Stop false gripping the axle. I'd venture to guess that that is a reason for you being off balance and having to step back on most of the jerks (after the weight is locked out).

2. Jerks are looking solid. The split jerk will come with practice. It's more difficult to master but easier to get the necessary depth to get under the weight when it gets heavy.

3. Nice hat.
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1. Ok, I'll try that. These small hands though lol.

2. It wasn't as awkward as I thought it would be, honestly.

3. Keeps my hair out of my eyes lol.
 
jimbuick said:
1. Ok, I'll try that. These small hands though lol.
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I see the thumbs the same way I see the big toes, as necessary for balance. If you notice in the video, the weight drifts to the rear, you step back, and you're expending valuable energy trying to right yourself. In my non-expert opinion, I'd attribute that to the weight "being able" to drift because you can't rely on your thumb to keep it forward (because it's not there). Whether your hands are small or not, either way you're not wrapping your hand entirely around the axle. Additionally, false grip will not allow you to straighten your wrists, the position that's optimal for OHP.
 
Ring Fallouts: BW x 8 x 3


Farmers Carry: 135 x 260', 135 x 165', 135 x 100'


Had hoped to go farther, but the turn always screws my grip up with it bumping my leg.
 
Also, I have been training without my belt (only had it on for the axle presses but it wasn't latched) and intend to do that as long as I am able.
 
jimbuick said:
Also, I have been training without my belt (only had it on for the axle presses but it wasn't latched) and intend to do that as long as I am able.
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Do you recommend people wear belts when lifting heavy?
 
RegisterJr said:
Do you recommend people wear belts when lifting heavy?
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Yes. I use it when I'm upwards of 85-90% or if something is feeling stupid hard.

It gives your core something to press out against which increases your intra abdominal pressure which allows you to apply more force through your core and ultimately lift more weight.
 
CGBP Accumulation 10s


EFS Pullaparts

CGBP: 120 x 10 x 4, 120 x 24

Dips: +25 x 5 x 3


a1. Partial Pushups: BW x 20, BW x 18 x 2
a2. High Lateral Raises: Red Band x 15 x 2, Red Band x 20

Poundstone Curls: Bar x 25


Shoulders, Lats, and Triceps are still sore from OHP lol. My body isn't used to this type of volume so I expect some good things after adapting to it.
 
Had some nasty tightness in my piriformis today, couldn't bend over or barely walk aafter yoke walking.


Rolling and the like didn't help but I finally stretched it out enough to alleviate the pain and finish training.



Event:


Yoke Walk: 500 x 30' x 2, 500 x 50' x 2


These sucked, the yoke just felt heavy today.


Circus DB: 85 x 4 (Right), 85 x 2 (Left)


Stone Over 50" Bar: 235 x 4 (failed 5th), 235 x 2 (failed 3rd).


Knees are sore, piriformis is sore, but besides that I feel alright.
 
Nice updates man. You got a lot of repping going on. I'm interested to see how you'll respond. It's definitely something different.

Keep working hard as always Jim.
 
Oh, and I've decided that I'm just gonna do TSM.


Jill isn't letting us know what events we're doing or what weights, so that's gonna suck.

She says it will be more like the classic strongman shows and weights will be based upon the 1/3 rule (1/3 will fail, 1/3 will struggle, and 1/3 will excel). The competition is supposed to be 60% pure strength, 20% skill, and 20% conditioning.


Our best guess for events is (things we are fairly certain will be there based upon Jill's preferences in Strongman and the hints she gave out):


Log Press (max or reps?)
Yoke Walk (distance, speed, medley?)
Stones (probably over bar)
Deadlift (Last Man Standing, Reps, 18inch?)

And some other event, but those 4 we can be fairly certain will be there.
 
DL Intensification 10's Wave



DL: 210 x 5, 235 x 5, 255 x 10 x 2, 255 x 15

Reps suck.


Front Squat: 180 x 3, 210 x 3, 240 x 10


a1. Lunge: 70 x 16 x 3
a2. Rev. Hyper: 100 x 15 x 3


The lower back pump was ridiculous!


Video is uploading.
 
Dude, fuuuuuuuck that. You're gonna be moving like Bernie all day tomorrow.
 
That's gonna be fun for that knot in your low back! 165' farmers would probably kill me, too. Even with pink dumbbells.
 
Jeebus, that's a lot of reppin. Now that I think of it, you do need to work higher reps for strongman, so I can see how not inverting Juggernaut would benefit you. That said, I'm not sure how you plan on walking tomorrow, let alone walking like a farmer.
 
herderdude said:
Jeebus, that's a lot of reppin. Now that I think of it, you do need to work higher reps for strongman, so I can see how not inverting Juggernaut would benefit you. That said, I'm not sure how you plan on walking tomorrow, let alone walking like a farmer.
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Lol, I doubt I'll be too sore tomorrow.

inb4 so sore I can't get out of bed tomorrow.
 
Not very sore today. Tightness in the piriformis and a little soreness in the adductors.


Not conditioning today through. I forgot the farmers handles are being replaced and the old ones were taken apart to make new equipment. And more importantly, it's too cold and wet for me to want to do anything lol.
 
Ya man the dreary cold is getting to me too. I did indoor ghey ass cardio just to get out of the cold & grey.
 
jimbuick said:
Not very sore today. Tightness in the piriformis and a little soreness in the adductors. Not conditioning today through. I forgot the farmers handles are being replaced and the old ones were taken apart to make new equipment. And more importantly, it's too cold and wet for me to want to do anything lol.
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Good sh1t Jim. That amount of reps on DL's would put me in a wheelchair right now. It's amazing how fast your body can adapt if you're not a bitch about it.
 
Swanson52 said:
Ya man the dreary cold is getting to me too. I did indoor ghey ass cardio just to get out of the cold & grey.
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Yeah, I was considering doing a loading run with the 2 kegs and sandbag, but doing that in cold rain would make me sad....

CincyKiller45 said:
Good sh1t Jim. That amount of reps on DL's would put me in a wheelchair right now. It's amazing how fast your body can adapt if you're not a bitch about it.
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And when you're young. Next week is when the soreness would really get me I think (because I take that week to failure).
 
Log Press Intensification 10's Wave


Log Press From Rack: 110 x 3, 130 x 3, + Push 150 x 3, + Split Jerk 160 x 3, 170 x 3, 180 x 3, 190 x 3, 200 x 2 (failed 3rd), 200 x 3

So, this went pretty well. The heaviest Log Press I've ever done was a 200 x 1, but that was also a clean and press. I've never really attempted to split jerk the log, and it went fairly well for most of them. I have the last 3 sets on video, the reason I failed the 3rd is because the log got too far behind me and I couldn't quite reign it in. The same thing happened with the third rep on the last set, but I was able to get that back. Overall, the went up very easily.


Log C + P (clean 1st rep): 110 x 5 x 2 (supposed to be 95 for the first set, but I didn't really feel like going and getting a lighter log for the first set), 120 x 10, 120 x 9 -- 1, 120 x 5 -- 7

Ok, well I guess I should explain that. The first number is the amount that I was able to do strict, the second number is the amount I did with a push (no jerk, just push press). The numbers are based upon my C+P max (90% of it actually) so I try to do as many of the reps strict as possible before using a push.


a1. Catback Lat Pull: AVG Band x 20, AVG Band x 15 x 2
a2. Lat Pulldown: 60 x 10 x 3

DB French Press: 65 x 8, 65 x 7 x 2


Pretty good session overall. The log press is probably the toughest day of the week for me (I know, even harder than the DL + FS day :eek: ).

Video is uploading.
 
iparatroop said:
So, push jerk or split jerk as far as preference goes at this point?
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Hard to say, I was talking to my buddy Chris and he was saying it is easier to split jerk it because you can get down lower under the log (or any implement really). It made sense the way he was talking about it because of how much more stable the bottom is in the split jerk.

It isn't nearly as awkward as I thought it would be, and it is definitely making a difference in my ability to get heavier weight overhead.
 
jimbuick said:
Hard to say, I was talking to my buddy Chris and he was saying it is easier to split jerk it because you can get down lower under the log (or any implement really). It made sense the way he was talking about it because of how much more stable the bottom is in the split jerk.
It isn't nearly as awkward as I thought it would be, and it is definitely making a difference in my ability to get heavier weight overhead.
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He nailed it. Once you get comfortable with the split, you can get very low under the implement. Now, if you're going to use the split jerk, OH walking lunges are an accessory for this lift. Once your elbows are locked, the hard part is going to be powering out of the hole once you get really low. OH lunges will help with that, and with finding your comfort zone in where the implement should be positioned in relation to your body when transitioning from the hole to a fully erect position.
I like watching your progress.
 
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