Raw to Gear

[Daz]

I've decided to start a training log here, a member informed me of the site.

This year I'll be making the switch from raw powerlifting to geared (equipped) lifting and I can't wait.

I'll update my training sessions from this week so far later today.

 

[mugzy]

Daz, looking forward to following your log. I too made the switch from raw to equiped powerlifting 12 years ago when shirts and suits were going mainstream.

 

[Lizard King]

Welcome to TID

 

[AllTheWay]

hi daz! great to have you join the journalers looking forward to seeing how you like the transition!

 

[jandj0821]

Looking forward to reading! Interested in seeing the transition

 

[Daz]

Thanks guys, I'm really looking forward to the training but I know it'll be a tough road.

 

[SHINE]

Welcome to TID Daz!

 

[BrotherIron]

Like JB said I'll be interested in seeing the transition and following your log.

 

[Daz]

Tuesday - 03/01/2012

Bench
Foam Roller used for arch
2 x 8 - 60kg
1 x 8 - 80kg
Took away roller
1 x 5 - 100kg
1 x 1 - 110kg
1 x 3 - 115kg - First 2 reps flew up, on 3rd my groove derailed and was tough so dropped weight after.
3 x 3 - 110kg

CG Bench
1 x 10 - 60kg
1 x 10 - 80kg
2 x 10 - 85kg

Inverted Rows
4 x 15 - BW

DB Front Raises
1 x 10 - 10kg's
4 x 10 - 15's

Cable Rope Facepulls
4 x 15 - Stack 11

Cable Rope Pushdowns
1 x 15 - Stack 11
3 x 15 - Stack 12

Had a good session on Tuesday.

My weight is a bit on the heavy side from the Christmas break. Should be back down to 114kgish by Monday next week.

 

[Daz]

Wednesday 04/01/2012 All weights in kg

Squats

Customised Warm Up

Squats
2 x 8 - 60
2 x 5 - 100
1 x 3 - 120
1 x 2 - 140
1 x 1 - 160
Added Belt
8 x 4 - 180

That's all I did 2nite. First few sets went good then they got tough. In fact the 8th set was probably my best, I stayed real tight and got aggressive under the bar.

 

[Daz]

Friday 06/01/2012 All weights in KG

Bench Assistance

Customised Warm Up

BB Floor Press
2 x 8 - 60
1 x 5 - 80
3 x 5 - 100

DB Bench
1 x 10 - 30's
3 x 10 - 40's

DB Flys - Mainly to keep pecs healthy
3 x 12 - 15's

Seated CSR
1 X 10 - 80
4 X 10 - 120

Lat Pulldown
3 x 10 - Stack 7

Seated DB Cleans
3 x 10 - 15's

Seated DB Side Raises
3 x 12 - 10's

EZ Curls
3 x 10 - 40

Good session this evening. Really feel my upper strength is coming back nicely.

 

[Daz]

Saturday - 07/01/2012 TESTING

Tested my squat today after the Squat cycle I've been doing ended during the week.

Squats
2 x 8 - 60
2 x 5 - 100
1 x 3 - 120
1 x 1 - 140
Added Belt
1 x 1 - 160
1 x 1 - 180
Added Knee Wraps
1 x 1 - 190
1 x 1 - 200
1 x 1 - 210
1 x 1 - 220 PR

Squat 220kg - YouTube

Then just worked up to a 200kg deadlift, I haven't pulled anything heavier than 160kg since the GPC Worlds and my mid-back was sore from squatting.

Can't wait to get back to pulling heavy again.