Your Training Goals for 2018

Bigger Stronger Leaner
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Hey man no need to come in here with your logic and sound reasoning. I honestly feel so attacked right now

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One time I was doing keg carries in the street and a neighbour offered me his hand truck. On another occasion someone suggested I should roll the keg so it is easier.

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Classic keg training joke there - even if by accident :smile:

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Definitely by accident in this case :smiley:

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I once had a neighbor see me pushing my van up and down the street while they were in the middle of a run. Like a good Samaritan, he came by and joined me on the car and asked where we were pushing it. I had to sheepishly explain that it was going back and forth.

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I believe your neighbors think you’re an alcoholic.

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Hey, what do you press? Not bench. But press? :relieved:

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I haven’t done standing military presses since last year, my all time best was 215lbs. I did 225x4 seated last month.

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Strong. Since I almost never have access to a bench, I only get to train it once a month at best. But it kills my shoulders for some reason. I’m going to have to start doing inclines on the Smith Machine, just for some chest work. Shudder.

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That sounds mostly like an issue with form.
Maybe post a form check video on here if you want some of the more experienced guys to take a look.

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Make sure your scapula is retracted and depressed, and don’t flare your elbows. Your shoulder pain will go away if you’re using proper form.

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@painter27 @benchpresspapi I plan on posting some form check videos as soon as I am able to lift again. I used to do flat benching on the Smith Machine, and that also killed my shoulders.

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Goals for the end of 2018:

  • Bench- 100kg

  • Deadlift- 160kg

  • Overhead press- 60kg

  • Squat- BW for 25 reps

  • 400m <75s

  • 1600m <6:30 mins

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1500 total in a PL meet plus a 275 overhead.
If/ when I get there the next goal will be to enter my first strongman comp.

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what’s your bodyweight? Those are potentially really good numbers.

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Currently weigh about 223lbs and for either PL or strongman would be in the 105kg class, so probably not as impressive numbers as you may have been thinking.

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they’re pretty good imo. A 275 overhead isn’t all that common at your size.

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Really want to dial down to 6% at some point. Starting the year at 9.4% at 94kg so it is hopefully achievable.

Other than that the prime focus is rehabbing my shoulder properly; far too trap and front delt dominant in my right - legacy of a rugby injury sustained 10 years ago.

Also, want to break my PB for a half marathon - sub 1:49!

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I’d normally be all over this as ridiculous, but I saw your TransforNation before pics so I’ll not take the bait. However, you probably know, 6% is misery and unsustainable. Great goal for short term, and will help make your body more efficient, but, not easy.