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Stubob · 23-08-2004, 05:36 PM

Hi,

Just joined today. I post mainly on American sites. Used to go to t-mag all the time but it's gone downhill now. Mainly post on ruggedmag now and totalelite occasionally.

I started looking for a UK site as I've started powerlifting recently so thought I might find some like minded people in England..

I'm 30, married with a little boy called Callum who is amazing, as is the wife..

I've been training seriously for the past seven years. Used to train mainly bodybuilding style but now I train conjugated periodisation (Westside to many of you). I've actually trained at Westside UK which is in Birmingham.

I competed in a push pull meet that my powerlifting division had in Gloucester and came third in the Bench and second in the Dead. Quite a learning experience and I'm keen to get on with my next comp.

Weight - 100kgish
Height - 5'8''
Bench - 150kg/330lbs
Squat - 200kg/440lbs
Dead - 220kg/484lbs

I am natural and train without equipment..

From the South West of England not far from Bath. I train at home in my garage with a power rack, bench, 240kg olympic weight and 90kg standard weight.

Cheers
Stu

themule · 23-08-2004, 06:31 PM

Welcome to the board Stu, i hope you enjoy it, and look forward to reading your posts.

Dave.

Anonymous · 23-08-2004, 10:01 PM

welcome to the board stu

good lifts you got there,look forwrd to reading all your posts.

Anonymous · 24-08-2004, 07:25 AM

Hi Stu,

Welcome mate, they are some seriously good lifts there!

Isn't part of Westside bench routine to add chains to each end of the barbell to increase the weight as you push higher - or am I thinking of something else?

Ric · 24-08-2004, 08:51 AM

Hey Stubob,

Welcome to the board, I look forward to your posts

Gail · 24-08-2004, 11:27 AM

Hey stubob

Those are some mammoth lifts mate, look forward to your posts.

I'm on a girly weekend in bath at the beginning of October, suggest any good watering holes?

Gailx

Stubob · 24-08-2004, 02:26 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys..

LM600 - Using chains and also bands is part of Westside, known as accommodating resistance. For an explanation of these methods have a look here - http://www.deepsquatter.com/strength/archives/ls15.htm

I have used bands on the dynamic day but haven't as yet used chains. I need to get stronger on the bench before using chains.

Also if your interested in training Westside then have a look at this article from Dave Tate who trains with Louie Simmons - the Godfather of Westside -

- http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....icle=267eight2

Gail - You should have a lot of fun in Bath. Although I only live about ten miles away I haven't been there drinking for ages..!! I am married now with a little boy so if I go out it's only locally..

I know the decent bars are near the Theatre Royal, The Guildhall and George street at the top of Milsom Street. There's plenty of people around anyway, students and the like..

Cheers
Stu

23-08-2004, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stubob Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bath, England Posts: 6 Rep Power:	Hello Hi, Just joined today. I post mainly on American sites. Used to go to t-mag all the time but it's gone downhill now. Mainly post on ruggedmag now and totalelite occasionally. I started looking for a UK site as I've started powerlifting recently so thought I might find some like minded people in England.. I'm 30, married with a little boy called Callum who is amazing, as is the wife.. I've been training seriously for the past seven years. Used to train mainly bodybuilding style but now I train conjugated periodisation (Westside to many of you). I've actually trained at Westside UK which is in Birmingham. I competed in a push pull meet that my powerlifting division had in Gloucester and came third in the Bench and second in the Dead. Quite a learning experience and I'm keen to get on with my next comp. Weight - 100kgish Height - 5'8'' Bench - 150kg/330lbs Squat - 200kg/440lbs Dead - 220kg/484lbs I am natural and train without equipment.. From the South West of England not far from Bath. I train at home in my garage with a power rack, bench, 240kg olympic weight and 90kg standard weight. Cheers Stu

24-08-2004, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ric Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North West - UK Posts: 168 Rep Power:	Hey Stubob, Welcome to the board, I look forward to your posts ______________________ "Training is not a hobby but a way of life" "All of my advise is for role playing purposes only, I do not in anyway condone the use of steroids"

24-08-2004, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
Gail Making Progress Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 147 Rep Power:	Hey stubob Those are some mammoth lifts mate, look forward to your posts. I'm on a girly weekend in bath at the beginning of October, suggest any good watering holes? Gailx ______________________ Oh yes.........it WILL be mine!

24-08-2004, 02:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stubob Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bath, England Posts: 6 Rep Power:	Hello Thanks for the welcome guys.. LM600 - Using chains and also bands is part of Westside, known as accommodating resistance. For an explanation of these methods have a look here - http://www.deepsquatter.com/strength/archives/ls15.htm I have used bands on the dynamic day but haven't as yet used chains. I need to get stronger on the bench before using chains. Also if your interested in training Westside then have a look at this article from Dave Tate who trains with Louie Simmons - the Godfather of Westside - - http://www.t-nation.com/findArticle....icle=267eight2 Gail - You should have a lot of fun in Bath. Although I only live about ten miles away I haven't been there drinking for ages..!! I am married now with a little boy so if I go out it's only locally.. I know the decent bars are near the Theatre Royal, The Guildhall and George street at the top of Milsom Street. There's plenty of people around anyway, students and the like.. Cheers Stu

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23-08-2004, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
themule Making Progress Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: scotland Posts: 540 Rep Power:	Welcome to the board Stu, i hope you enjoy it, and look forward to reading your posts. Dave.

23-08-2004, 10:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	welcome to the board stu good lifts you got there,look forwrd to reading all your posts.

24-08-2004, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	Hi Stu, Welcome mate, they are some seriously good lifts there! Isn't part of Westside bench routine to add chains to each end of the barbell to increase the weight as you push higher - or am I thinking of something else?