James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal - Page 7 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

estfna · 20-03-2008, 01:05 PM

i think i'll refer to them as bummers. i'm going to text my mate "do you fancy doing some bummers in the gym tonight?"

supercell · 20-03-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kezz

with the one bodypart every nine days training, is it a good idea to do it when you are dieting too??

In theory yes, but its a difficult one to get your head around in practice. Personally I like a 7 day split for the dieting phase as I like to utilise the weight sessions as a 'metabolic stimulator' as well as my cardio sessions.

I do like the split we have now because both Matt and I are really eager to train now whereas towards the end of the last phase we were both feeling a little overtrained and as a result were not putting 100% effort in.

Tomorrow we have front squats to look forward to and this one I'll be videoing for sure as I really have no idea what my form looks like. I know that Matt would pick me up on my form if it was off so its more of an inquizitive thing really plus I want to get 3.5 plates a side tomorrow, if my lungs can take it!!

Also you never know when one of these vids might be able to be used for 'you've been framed'. I just wish I had captured Matts Romanian deads whilst I was away, by all acounts from him it was of classical comedic proportions and could of made us both 250 quid!!!! Ok, made Matt £500 but he'd have to share it with me as I would have been filming it, laughing my ass off!!!

When he told me the story I couldn't stop laughing, all joking aside tho he could have seriously injured his street cred and thats what made it even funnier!!!:love:

J

Kezz · 20-03-2008, 08:05 PM

Thanks james, i think i will carry on with my 5 days then and when my diet is over do it then when i want to add a little size.

supercell · 21-03-2008, 08:36 AM

nearly forgot, here is part of the 'pre exhaust' component of our shoulder workout on wednesday. Thanks again to Matt for uploading this one, I know he had a nightmare with youtube.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=seaEXIHitzE

Matt has found another vid hosting site with much better quality where I will post my front squats from todays session and will p[robably post all my training clips etc from now on.....Good work Mr Nytol.

I had a bad/good moment yesterday (depending how you look at it. BTW I thought it was awesome). After taking my little Nephew and Niece ten pin bowling (oh yeah and I won!!!) I decided to get some food cos I was starving. I glimpsed MacDonalds and made a beeline for it (after convincing Nic)

Anyway had a large Big Mac meal and half of Nics meal and then realised I had got an instant win and won another cheeseburger, which I obviously made the most of. What was more worrying was the fact that I had just taken in nearly 2000kcals but then I remembered I am off season so who actually gives a fcuk?! It brought yesterdays total to a shade over 5000k/cals!!
I felt somewhat better after I text Matt only to find him gorging himself in readiness for todays workout...Great minds eh?

Anyway off to burn a few cals in a min during our quad and ham workout and then have a snooze after.....Man I love BH with NO work!!

James

J

Captain Hero · 21-03-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by supercell

Anyway had a large Big Mac meal and half of Nics meal and then realised I had got an instant win and won another cheeseburger, which I obviously made the most of.

LOL aaaaaaaaah ever the gentleman eh James?

:love:

What site are you using to host the vids now? u-muscle?

supercell · 21-03-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Hero

LOL aaaaaaaaah ever the gentleman eh James?

:love:

What site are you using to host the vids now? u-muscle?

The site is www.vimeo.com

J

supercell · 21-03-2008, 05:19 PM

Today is Friday 21st March 2008

Today was leg day and went as follows

Front Squats

1x8 70kgs
1x6 90kgs
1x5 110kgs
1x4 150kgs
1x2 160kgs

I wanted 3.5 plates a side (160kgs) and I got them, so I was pleased but it was heavy mind you and felt infinately heavier than the 140 last week!!

Dead stop hack squats

1x8 100kgs
1x6 140kgs
1x6 182.5kgs

These felt OK but the last set was almost to failure. We have done 180kgs on these as a first execise so to do it after heavy front squats was a good improvement.

Seated hamstring curls

1x15 1/2 stack
1x10 3/4 stack
1x9 whole stack plus 5kgs FAILURE REACHED

Lying curls

1x12 1/4 stack
1x10 1/3 stack
1x10 1/3 stack FAILURE REACHED

Matt did dumbell leg curls which I tried but screamed like a baby as the pressure was right where I had my bone fractures in my lower tib. I honestly haven't felt pain like it. Anyone that has suffered with severe shin splints will know what I mean about anyone touching your shins even after they have long gone. Mine still remain very sensitive 13 years on.

I will find a way fo doing these and reckon a couple of knee supports rolled down to my lower shins should give me enough protection for next week...We shall see.

The workout above was incredibly intense and both Matt and I were totally spent at the end of it. Seeing Matt walk to the door without bending his legs through fear of cramp just shows what went into it.

I will add this afternoon has been a very easy affair, falling in and out of deep sleep between food

My legs are already very tight and my hams are very close to cramping whengetting up out of a seated position. I am going to drink plenty of fluids and even a little salt to reduce the risk tonight whilst sleeping.

Nic and I are out with friends tonight at a very nice steak house in Maidstone so I am sure I will get my sodium fill there....Oh yeah... and my protein, carb and fat fill too!!

Here are the vids. First one is 4 reps with 150kgs and the second is 2 reps with 160kgs on front squats. The third is our 'dead stop' hacks. Try em they will kill you, esp after pre exhaustion with the front squats.

http://www.vimeo.com/808022

http://www.vimeo.com/808112

http://www.vimeo.com/808272

Enjoy:lift:

J

Tiger81 · 21-03-2008, 05:52 PM

just trained legs myself and i actually feel sick watching that lol

squat_this · 21-03-2008, 06:01 PM

Awesome work James. Good to see the Big Mac's are paying off!

hertderg · 21-03-2008, 06:16 PM

I can see why you switched to vimeo ,so much better quality footage than youtube, keep them coming James.

**hackskii** · 21-03-2008, 06:23 PM

Is that some strength training gym?
I notice those big balls they use for stong man compititions.

Those video's have some very good resolution, I can go full screen and they look very good.

The one video Matt, looks like a giant.

TH&S · 21-03-2008, 07:08 PM

Nytol doesn't like getting his wheels out does he

**Nytol** · 21-03-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TH&S

Nytol doesn't like getting his wheels out does he

I'm sure your after my bum

It was about 4C today, I'd be wearing a Crombie if it did not get in the way

Tiger81 · 21-03-2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hackskii

Is that some strength training gym?
I notice those big balls they use for stong man compititions.

Those video's have some very good resolution, I can go full screen and they look very good.

The one video Matt, looks like a giant.

also known as atlas stones

TH&S · 21-03-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nytol

I'm sure your after my bum

It was about 4C today, I'd be wearing a Crombie if it did not get in the way

Don't flatter yourself... I only want you for your new Audi :love:

20-03-2008, 01:05 PM	#91 (permalink)
estfna Undergoing Building Work Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 940	Re: James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal i think i'll refer to them as bummers. i'm going to text my mate "do you fancy doing some bummers in the gym tonight?"

20-03-2008, 08:05 PM	#93 (permalink)
Kezz Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,543	Re: James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal Thanks james, i think i will carry on with my 5 days then and when my diet is over do it then when i want to add a little size. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

21-03-2008, 08:36 AM	#94 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,168	Re: James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal nearly forgot, here is part of the 'pre exhaust' component of our shoulder workout on wednesday. Thanks again to Matt for uploading this one, I know he had a nightmare with youtube. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=seaEXIHitzE Matt has found another vid hosting site with much better quality where I will post my front squats from todays session and will p[robably post all my training clips etc from now on.....Good work Mr Nytol. I had a bad/good moment yesterday (depending how you look at it. BTW I thought it was awesome). After taking my little Nephew and Niece ten pin bowling (oh yeah and I won!!!) I decided to get some food cos I was starving. I glimpsed MacDonalds and made a beeline for it (after convincing Nic) Anyway had a large Big Mac meal and half of Nics meal and then realised I had got an instant win and won another cheeseburger, which I obviously made the most of. What was more worrying was the fact that I had just taken in nearly 2000kcals but then I remembered I am off season so who actually gives a fcuk?! It brought yesterdays total to a shade over 5000k/cals!! I felt somewhat better after I text Matt only to find him gorging himself in readiness for todays workout...Great minds eh? Anyway off to burn a few cals in a min during our quad and ham workout and then have a snooze after.....Man I love BH with NO work!! James J __________________ James Llewellin - A proud member of Team M.P:lift: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Sports Supplements tailored for You

21-03-2008, 05:19 PM	#97 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,168	Re: James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal Today is Friday 21st March 2008 Today was leg day and went as follows Front Squats 1x8 70kgs 1x6 90kgs 1x5 110kgs 1x4 150kgs 1x2 160kgs I wanted 3.5 plates a side (160kgs) and I got them, so I was pleased but it was heavy mind you and felt infinately heavier than the 140 last week!! Dead stop hack squats 1x8 100kgs 1x6 140kgs 1x6 182.5kgs These felt OK but the last set was almost to failure. We have done 180kgs on these as a first execise so to do it after heavy front squats was a good improvement. Seated hamstring curls 1x15 1/2 stack 1x10 3/4 stack 1x9 whole stack plus 5kgs FAILURE REACHED Lying curls 1x12 1/4 stack 1x10 1/3 stack 1x10 1/3 stack FAILURE REACHED Matt did dumbell leg curls which I tried but screamed like a baby as the pressure was right where I had my bone fractures in my lower tib. I honestly haven't felt pain like it. Anyone that has suffered with severe shin splints will know what I mean about anyone touching your shins even after they have long gone. Mine still remain very sensitive 13 years on. I will find a way fo doing these and reckon a couple of knee supports rolled down to my lower shins should give me enough protection for next week...We shall see. The workout above was incredibly intense and both Matt and I were totally spent at the end of it. Seeing Matt walk to the door without bending his legs through fear of cramp just shows what went into it. I will add this afternoon has been a very easy affair, falling in and out of deep sleep between food My legs are already very tight and my hams are very close to cramping whengetting up out of a seated position. I am going to drink plenty of fluids and even a little salt to reduce the risk tonight whilst sleeping. Nic and I are out with friends tonight at a very nice steak house in Maidstone so I am sure I will get my sodium fill there....Oh yeah... and my protein, carb and fat fill too!! Here are the vids. First one is 4 reps with 150kgs and the second is 2 reps with 160kgs on front squats. The third is our 'dead stop' hacks. Try em they will kill you, esp after pre exhaustion with the front squats. http://www.vimeo.com/808022 http://www.vimeo.com/808112 http://www.vimeo.com/808272 Enjoy:lift: J __________________ James Llewellin - A proud member of Team M.P:lift: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Sports Supplements tailored for You Last edited by supercell; 21-03-2008 at 05:57 PM.

21-03-2008, 05:52 PM	#98 (permalink)
Tiger81 Gym Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 121	Re: James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal just trained legs myself and i actually feel sick watching that lol

21-03-2008, 06:01 PM	#99 (permalink)
squat_this The legend that is LBND!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,278	Re: James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal Awesome work James. Good to see the Big Mac's are paying off! __________________ Welcome to this thing of ours...a.k.a the UK-Muscle Mafioso Wasps - Premiership Champions '02-'03, '03-'04, '04-'05, '07-'08 Heineken Cup Winners - 2004, 2007

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hertderg Gym Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Of The Tyne Posts: 277	Re: James Llewellin's Off Season Strength and Mass Journal I can see why you switched to vimeo ,so much better quality footage than youtube, keep them coming James.

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