Less than a week after I talked about my effort to do a 120kg squat, for one proper rep (i.e not cheating by quarter squatting) I achieved it! It took months and much longer than expected but I did it! Despite going to the gym for over 15 years it was one of those moments where … Continue reading 120kg squat (Part 2)
120kg squat
Around the beginning of November last year I set myself the objective to be squat 120kg one rep max by the end of January 2018. My one rep max at the time was 105kg, which I would say I performed with a "faltering" form. The pressure of my weight pushed my back and shoulders too far forward … Continue reading 120kg squat
The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Bench Press
Please see a continuation of my top 10 weight exercises: where I give my opinion on some of my favourite exercises that have been a staple of my gym routine for many years. I have a very traditional and basic attitude to weight training - you won't see gimmicky exercises or "Wolverine Workouts" here. If … Continue reading The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Bench Press
The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Shoulder Press
Please see a continuation of my top 10 weight exercises: where I give my opinion on some of my favourite exercises that have been a staple of my gym routine for many years. I have a very traditional and basic attitude to weight training - you won't see gimmicky exercises or "Wolverine Workouts" here. If … Continue reading The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Shoulder Press
The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Triceps extension
Please see a continuation of my top 10 weight exercises: where I give my opinion on some of my favourite exercises that have been a staple of my gym routine for many years. I have a very traditional and basic attitude to weight training - you won't see gimmicky exercises or "Wolverine Workouts" here. If … Continue reading The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Triceps extension
The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Lunges
I continue my favourite top 10 weight exercises. I have been giving my opinion on some of the best weight exercises that I feel should be part of a gym staple for years to come. The purpose here is to show the benefit of having a good foundation, like old friends these exercises are something you … Continue reading The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Lunges
The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Push Press
I continue my series where I count down my top 10 weight exercises, giving my opinion on some of my favourite exercises that have been a staple of my gym routine for many years. The purpose of this weekly series is for me to share with you the reader my favourite workout exercises. I don't tell you … Continue reading The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Push Press
The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Side Raises
Please see a continuation of my top 10 weight exercises: where I give my opinion on some of my favourite exercises that have been a staple of my gym routine for many years. I have a very traditional and basic attitude to weight training - you won't see gimmicky exercises or "Wolverine Workouts" here. If … Continue reading The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: Side Raises
The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: The Bent-over row
I have had many years going to the gym. Many times I have tried various gimmicky exercises, which I usually picked up from some fitness magazine or website. Sometimes it has been some gym bro extending his "knowledge" As I have got older I realised that sometimes it is better to stick to the basics … Continue reading The 10 Best Weight Lifting exercises: The Bent-over row
How much do you bench?
How much do you bench? That is a question that always makes me cringe. If we ignore the basic functionality of the bench press (how often do you lift a heavy item off your chest) - it usually illustrates to me that the person asking the question: Lacks gym/weight lifting experience - non-regular gym goers … Continue reading How much do you bench?
My hell
5 months ago I was in my own personal hell at work. The situation had been gradually declining for the past year at work and despite subtle warning signs I did not take any action to advert the slump and would carry on regardless. I had become angry, even though I knew this was not me. Strangely out of … Continue reading My hell
