Lance Peterson's Journal

[lancep]

August 14th 2005

13" LOG PRESS: 210x8, 240x8, 270x8 - Increase

- I attacked the last set and got the 8 without too much trouble. I doubled the 4 I got last time on the last set. Very happy with these. I will bump the weight up by 10lbs next time out.

2" AXLE PRESS: 225x3, 275x2, 315x1, 345x0 - Stay

- These felt great as well. 1st three set where easy. I was outta gas by the last set though. I have a good feeling I will nail it next time.

STANDING 1/4 PRESS: 315x3, 365x2, 415x1 - Increase

- I increase the ROM by standing on a 45lb plate. I will stand on 2 next time.

STANDING DUMBBELL PRESS: 105x4, 105x3, 105x3 - Stay

- These where tough after all the shoulder work I already did. I think I might make a run at 3x5 next time.

DUMBBELL FLYS: 55x5, 55x5, 55x5 - Stay

Shoot for 3x8 next time out.

All in all a good day. My pressing is coming along. Probably 2-3 more sessions and I will start doing the overhead stuff with more leg drive and dipping.

[lancep]

August 19th 2005

DEADLIFTS: 445x5, 500x5, 540x3, 585x2, 640x1, 675x0 - Increase

- Got the 5,5,3,2,1 this time out so increase by 20 next time out. I am making some quick gains here. I did manage to break the 675 off the ground a bit but my back was just too fried. I am thinking I should hit 660 for a single next time.

TIRE FLIP: 860x4, 860x4, 860x4 - Increase Reps

- Sweet I hit my goal here on the tire. I did not expect this at all! So I will shoot for 3x5 next time up. For my most hated event, I am making some decent strides here.

DEADLIFT LOCKOUTS: 630x1, 730x1, 830x0 - Stay

- Got the 730 without too much trouble. Went for 830 and I just died. I totally ran out of gas for the day.

I think the tire took it's toll on me today. It really screwed up the lockouts and the rest of my workout. It's only going to get worse next time when I go for 3x5 so I might as well buckle down and expect it. I need to make sure to do those assistance exercises next time!

[lancep]

August 22nd 2005

Frame Carry: 460x50ft, 540x50ft, 640x50ft, 640x50ft, S710x50ft - Increase

- Much much better this time out. Whatever the problem was it kind of took care of itself. The first 640lb set I was moving very very fast with, second set was alot slower. Strapped up and took 710 for a ride, started out slow but finished with a very good pace. Gonna bump up the weights 20-30 lbs next time.

13" CLOSE GRIP BENCH: 315x5, 315x5, 345x3 - Stay

- I was running out of time tonight so I cut these short.

BB CURLS: 100x5, 120x5, 135x5 - Increase sets

- I will add another set of 135x5 here.

I ran out of time tonight so that kind of sucked, but made some good gains in the Frame Carry. The big boys are moving 720-750 so I have a good fight ahead of me to get up there. Just keep plugging away.

Gonna move the workout frequency up a bit too, I feel like I am getting into shape finally so I think I will be able to handle it. Kind of cut back too much here lately.

It's horribly sad but I was actually sore today from playing 18 holes on the golf course yesterday, WTF......

[lancep]

August 23rd 2005

22lb BRAEMAR STONE: 28ft, 30ft, 31ft, 30.5ft, 31ft, 30ft, 31.5ft, 31ft, 31ft, 32.5ft, 33ft, 34ft

- This was good HG training day for me. I will have some more implements next time as well. I should be able to hit 35ft soon.

[lancep]

August 29th 2005

SUPER YOKE: 500x50ft, 500x50ft, 500x100ft, 600x100ft, 700x100ft, 800x50ft - Stay

- Finally finished the 700lbsx100ft without a drop. It was not blazing, but I finished. I did these before squats this time so that probably has alot to do with it. I was surprised that I got 50ft with the 800lbs.

SQUATS: 550x1, 550x1 - Increase

- These went easy. So I will move up 25lbs next time.

SUPER YOKE LOCKOUTS: 790x3, 890x3, 1000x1 Increase Reps

- Start increasing reps next time.

DRAGS: 490x50ft, 490x50 - Stay

- Thats it for today.

[lancep]

Sept 6th 2005

13" LOG CLEANS: 210x5, 265x3, 300x1, 355x1, 405x1 - Stay

- I think I have got my form down pat on the log clean. The 405 was about all I had though. The end of the lift was sloppy so I will repeat this and see if I can hit the 405 cleanly. Then I will take a shot at 435.

BARBELL HANG CLEAN: 325x1, DND, DND - Stay

- After my 325lb clean I noticed my Olympic Training Bar is nearly completely seized up. When I turn it it makes a metal on metal grinding noise so hopefully the bearing just need some oil. I hope it is fine cus I don't have the cash for a new one.

BARBELL ROWS: 365x5, 365x5, 365x5 Increase

- Too easy add some weight. Probably bump her up to 405.

DUMBBELL ROWS: 170x5, 170x5, 170x5 - Increase

- I will bump the weight up to around 180 next time.

POWER STAIR ROWS: 450x8 - Stay

- Will stay at this weight until I hit 3x8.

I was very very surprised to hit the 405 today in log cleans. That is a massive jump from where I was at last time. I have really got my form tuned in there. If the Olympic training bar i ruined it won't be too big of a deal, I will switch to axle training instead. Hell maybe it's a good thing.....

[lancep]

September 11th 2005

LOG PRESS: 225x3, 275x2, 315x1, 340x1, 365x0 - Stay

- The 340 went up easy. I might have been able to double it. 365 crushed me.

2" AXLE PRESS: 225x3, 275x2, 315x1, 345x0 - Stay

- I just about got the 345, lost it forward though. I will hit the 345 in strict style before I use a bunch of leg drive!

STANDING DUMBELL PRESSES: 115x5, 115x5, 115x5 - Increase

- Did these in a strict press form, some back lean. Gonna jump up to 125s or 130s next time.

DUMBBELL FLYS: 55x5, 55x5, 55x5 Increase reps

- Gotta start increasing reps on these

Good workout today. Made improvements across the board. Gotta keep my nose to the grindstone and I am hoping to crush my goals by the end of the year.

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Sept 12th 2005

28lb WEIGHT FOR DISTANCE: 44.75ft, 49.5ft, 49.5ft, 53.75ft, 50.25ft, 50.25ft, 50.75ft, 47.5ft, 47ft, 54.75ft, 53.75ft

22lb BRAEMAR STONE: 32.5ft, 31.75ft, 33.75ft, 33.5ft, 33ft, 32ft

- Not too bad today with my HG throwing. First time I have tried the WFD so I did a single spin. On the last one I ripped off two calluses so I had to stop. I feel like there is another 5ft there in the single spin for me to go after right away.

On my Bramar stone I just didn't have much left in the tank. I should hit 35ft without much problem when I am fresh. This stuff takes alot more out of a guy then you think it would, I am TIRED!

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Sept 16th 2005

DEADLIFTS: 465x5, 520x5, 560x3, 605x2, 660x1 - Stay

- Got the 5,5,3,2,1 this time but I did not get the 660 clean. There was a slight hitch and it was a loooonnnnggg pull. Sooo, I will use the same weights next time and nail it with some authority.

TIRE FLIP: 860x3, 860x3, 860x3 - Increase Reps

- The deads really fried my back. I could not get 3x4 like last time so I slid a bit here. Deads will not take so much out of me next time. I will hit 3x4.

STIFF LEG DEADLIFTS W/2" Axle: 300x5, 300x5, 300x5 - Stay

- Shoot for 3x8 next time.

Not much to say about this workout. Kind of average. No big moves and some sliding back.

[lancep]

Sept 17th 2005

FRAME: 460x50ft, 540x50ft, 640x50ft, 640x50ft Increase

- Damn my grip is fried. I did not do these as well as I had hoped. Gonna drop the first set and go 570, 670, 670. I will get that 700lbs soon. I have been doing grip work on my off days and it might be too much.

13" CLOSE GRIP BENCH: 315x5, 345x3, 375x1, 405x1, 435x0 - Stay

- I destroyed the 405, but then totally crapped out on the 435. I think I have a good chance of hitting it next time. That would put me only 30lbs away of my year end goal.

BB CURLS: 135x5, 135x5, 135x5- Increase

- Way to easy. Jump up to 155 next time on all three sets.

Things went well today. The close grips felt GREAT today, tons of explosion. I think that I should crush my 465 year end goal on that lift. Hitting 750lbs on the frame carry by year end is gonna be tough, gotta keep pushing.

Gonna break out my shot loaded Inch Dumbbell tomorrow and see how much I can pull on that. Gotta do some Highland Games stuff too. Might try a 56lb WFD.

[bencrush]

Awesomely strong Lance!

[lancep]

Thanks man!

Sept 21st 2005

SQUATS: 405x5, 405x5, 455x3, 500x2, 550x1, 600x0 Stay

- All the sets felt fine. Came close on the 600, but could not bring it out of the hole.

SUPER YOKE: 500x100ft, 600x100ft, 700x100ft, 800x25ft - Stay

- For some reason 700lbs felt easier today then last time and was quicker. But 800 could have just as well been a 1000. Had nothing left for it.

SUPER YOKE LOCKOUTS: 800x3, 900x3, 1000x1 Increase Reps

- Should have done more reps, got a little lazy

DRAGS: 490x50ft - Stay

- Thats it for today.

I am not doing enough lower body work. If I am gonna hit 700 in the squat by January I better start sucking it up and doing this more often. It looks like I should hit 800lbs in the super yoke for 100ft with no drops as long as I keep training hard. Hopefully next session I can get the 800 to 50ft with no drops and then try and go another 10-25ft.

[lancep]

Sept 26th 2005

ATLAS STONES: 300x5, 300x3, 345x1 - 54" platform Increase Reps

- The first set was actually fairly easy at 5 reps. I will hit 5 on the second set next time for sure. Then I will hope to hit 345x2. I am in the process of making a 18", 20", & 22" set of steel molds so when I get those done I will make a full set of Pro-weight stones to use. Then I will shoot for 325x5. I think once I can do a set of 350x5 at this height I will be competitive.

BENCH PRESS: 315x5, 365x3, 405x1 Stay

- I almost hit a second rep with 405. Should get her easy next time then I will shoot for a 455 single. Need to get a spotter on these, as I was kind of freaking out. 11/5

1/2 BENCH LOCKOUTS: 405x3, 455x1, 500x0 Stay

- Moved the pin down so this was difficult today. The 500 basically was hovering but was going nowhere! 9pin

DUMBELL CHEST FLYS: 65x8, 65x8, 65x8 Increase Reps

- Easy, bump up to 3x12 next time.

VIDEOS:

Atlas Stone - 300x5

Atlas Stone - 345x1

Happy with how the stones turned out today. I felt good there, on a all out set I think I could hit 300x8, maybe. Benching is coming along. I am not sure if I will hit my goal there, but I will try.

[lancep]

Sept 27th 2005

185lb Inch Dumbbell Replica:

[ Deadlift - Rx1&Lx1, Rx1&Lx1, Rx1&Lx1, Rx1&Lx1

High Pull - Rx1&Lx1

Clean - Rx0

Dumbell Catches - Lx0&Rx3, Rx0 ]

Rolling Thunder: 180x1, 205x1, 230x0

28lb WFD: 6warmups, 48.75ft, 51.25ft, 52.25ft

Videos:

185lb Inch Deadlift - 1xRight & 1Left

185lb Inch High Pull - 1xRight & 1Left

185lb Inch Clean - MISS

185lb Inch Catch - 3xRight & 0Left

205lb Rolling Thunder - 1xRight

230lb Rolling Thunder - MISS

28lb WFD - 52.25ft

- I am very happy with my Inch deads. They where SUPER easy. The thing is a shot loaded replica. I ran out of shot otherwise I would have got her up to around 200lbs. I am going to pick up another 30-40lbs of shot for next time. My hands where fried after the dumbell so I missed the 230lbs on rolling thunder. Weight for distance went ok, I need more form work I think. That and a new set of calluses on my hand, I lost most of them again during the throwing!

[lancep]

Sept 29th 2005

13" LOG CLEANS: 210x8, 255x8, 305x5 - Increase Reps

- Jumped 30lbs on the last set from what I did last time. Too big of a jump. I was not into it 100% and the result was a sloppy set that took 10 years. Shoot for some more reps and quicker next time.

2" AXLE CLEANS: 305x1, 355x1, 365x1 - Increase

- Bumped the weights up on these and I am very happy with the results. The 335 was easy. Felt like I had 2 left in me on that set. Double overhand on the 1st two sets, over-under on the last set.

2" AXLE ROWS: 365x3, 365x3, 365x3 Increase Reps

- Not too hard, increase reps next time. Use a over-under grip on these

DUMBBELL ROWS: 170x5 Stay

Had nothing left, it was time to stop.

Videos:

13" Log Clean - 305lbs x 5

2" Axle Clean - 335lbs x 1

2" Axle Clean - 365lbs x 1

I am pleased with how the day turned out. I nearly wussed out after the 2nd set of log cleans. Gotta stick with it because it turned into a great workout!

[dubthewonderscot]

Good heavens. Crazy stong Lance!

I want you on my side in a dark alley!

[lancep]

He he he, you got it man!

[lancep]

October 1st 2005

13" LOG PRESS: 225x8, 255x8, 285x5- Stay

- Did good on the first two sets. Puss'd out big time on the last one. Should have kept going. Using a little leg drive now. Gonna transition into full leg drive over the next couple months.

2" AXLE PRESS: 275x1, 325x1, 365x0 - Stay

- For the life of me I cannot press out of the rack so I took these off a barrel to my gut then continentaled it up to my shoulders. First two super easy. Thennnn, I could not continental the 365 up. Grrrrrrrrrrr

VIKING PRESS: 360x14, 450x5 - Stay

- My unit is parallel at chest height, weight is 4 ft from the handles, & is 7ft in total length. 360 was mega easy. 450 was not so easy, gonna take the 450 and shoot for 8 reps with it next time.

DUMBBELL FLYS: 55x6, 55x6, 55x6 Stay

- These felt about right. Add more reps

Videos:

13" Log Press - 285x5

Viking Press - 380x14 - Bad quality

Viking Press - 450x5

Not too bad of a day. Since my cleans are way ahaed of my pressing soooo I may switch the Clean day with the Press day so I am doing my cleans the day or so after my pressing. The way I am doing it right now I can feel the clean day taking it's toll on my pressing. I think there is alot of pressing power left in me as is right now.

[lancep]

Oct 7th 2005

TIRE FLIP: 860x5, 860x5, 860x5 - Stay

- Hit my goal of 3x5 but I really should have done alot better. 7-8 flips should be in me now if I don't puss out. Got the video of my last set of 5 and it was SLOW I was TIRED. BAD! Once I can do 8 flips I will really start trying to go after the speed!

DEADLIFTS: 560x3, 605x2, 660x1 - Increase

- When I do tire before deads I drop the first 2 sets of 5 off. Bump the weights up 20lbs next time.

24" DEADLIFTS: 660x1, 765x1, 855x1- Increase

- Got all these without too much trouble. Start with 765 next time.

STIFF LEG DEADLIFTS W/2" AXLE: 360x5, 360x5, 360x5 - Stay

- Moved the weight on these up 60lbs this week. They hurt.

HYPEREXTENSIONS: bwx8, bwx8 bwx8 - Increase

- Fairly easy add a 25lb plate next time.

VIDEOS:

Tire Flip - 865lbs x 5

Decent workout but my worst event is still pissing me off. I am getting better at it so it is just going to take time and practice. It is one of those events that I have sucked at from the very begining....

Oct 12th 2005

Lunch Grip Messaround:

1. Did 2 full deadlifts with my shot loaded Inch Replica. I had the weight at 232lbs and I BARELY got these to a full lockout position. I don't know if these shot loaded globes are easier or harder than the solid steel ones though. There is hardly any room left to add more weight so I hope it is not making it an easier lift. If the lifts are similar in difficulty, I think I have a good shot at fully deadlifting the Millenium Dumbell. A local guy has one so I hope to make a trip up to visit and take a shot at it soon.

2. 6 failures at deadlifting a 50lb york blob. I such at this grip event. Just keep trying I guess....

3. 3 Ironmind #3 Gripper Closes: Fairly easy, I still can't do a no set close though. Failed on a #3 with my left hand.

Videos:

Inch Replica (shot loaded) 232lb x 1

Oct 12th, 2005

FRAME CARRY: 540x35ft, 650x35ft, 740x0ft. 740x7ft Stay

- VERY happy with this today. It was too wet outside so I moved indoors to a concrete surface. Concrete is good but I can only go 35ft at a time because that is the width of the cement pad. I think next time I might make a run at 20ft+ with 740. I felt like I could go well into 50ft+ with the 650.

13" CLOSE GRIP BENCH: 315x5, 370x3, 410x1, 440x0 - Stay

- Got too far ahead of myself on that last set. Should have just gone for 400.

BB CURLS: 155x3, 155x3, 155x3 - Stay

- Nice and hard, shoot for a 3x5

Videos:

Frame Carry - 650 x 35ft

Frame Carry - 740 x 7ft

I am very happy with how the frame carry went. I am nearly at my goal weight for that event, now I just have to hit the goal distance. There is plenty time left in the year so I am fired up with that. Close grip is moving right along so I am happy there as well. I am not in PR zone yet with this lift but once I get above 455 I will be very happy there as well. All in all a good day.

[lancep]

Oct 14th 2005

SUPER YOKE: 600x37ft, 600x37ft, 700x37ft, 800x37ft, 900x37ft, 1000x15ft - Stay

- Moved into the barn that had cement today. Bad thing is there is only 37-40ft of runway. So these are short sprints. The 900/1000lb runs where frankenstein style, but they where both big PRs. I was happy all around with these today. There is a 85 ft dirt floor run in the same barn I just have to clear it out. I will do a setdown with the yoke and pick it back up next time out 3x which will give me about 110ft total until I get the 80ft run it cleared out.

SQUATS: 455x3, 500x2, 550x1, 600x1 Increase

- VERY EASY 600, 650 will fall next time! I watched a bunch of squat videos last night to try and get my squating corrected. I think I have it all figured out. I decided on a "fat man" style squat (aka low-bar wide stance) because:

1. I am fat and have terrible flexability across my shoulders.

- So the out wide hand placement feels much better and I feel like I control the bar better.

2. I have wide hips.

- So the putting my feet 6-8"+ outside of my shoulders feels very controlled AND STRONG!

3. I tip forward all the time with my squats.

- Moving the bar further down my back feels much better, feels like I am staying upright.

note: My former squat style was feet right at shoulder width. Bar high. Hands narrow on the bar. I really like how strong squating like this looks, but I CANNOT do it. Time to stop being so bull headed and start doing what works for me.

Videos:

Super Yoke 800lbs x 37ft

Super Yoke 900lbs x 37ft

Super Yoke 1000lbs x 15ft

Today I was very happy with everything. Things are looking good in regards to getting my yoke walk going. Need to work on some speed but things are moving in the right direction. SQUATS SQUATS SQUATS, I think I finally have it all figured out. I would be cool to hit 700lbs by years end raw, but who knows.

[Matt Brouse]

The switch indoors because of the weather getting cooler? Fortunate to have such facilities.

A grand on the yoke is solid bro, good work!

Also, nice socks on the WFD vid a few weeks back. Ha.

How long you been training that again. You gotta get that bitch movin fast man, that alone (kicking up the juice) should give you five feet.

Do any work with the two turn style?

BTW, this is Baldy form your board.

Peace.

[lancep]

Hi man, dude if you were covered in skeeters you would wear socks liek that too! Just working on the one turn style for now.

Oct 17th 2005

ATLAS STONES: 300x7, 345x1 - 54" platform Increase Reps

- Almost got my 8 reps with the 300 this time out. First 6 reps where all one motion reps. Shaved around 4-5sec off my 5 stone time last time. 345 went up much much easier this time. Really could have launched that stone but I was a bit tenative. Gonna shoot for 300x8 & 345x3 next time out. Probably will pour a 380ish stone to use for singles as well.

2" AXLE BENCH PRESS: 250x5, 300x3, 340x2, 390x1 Stay

- That last single had too much chest bounce in it. Gotta try and do it more strict. 11/5

VIDEOS:

Atlas Stone - 300x7 I did not get the timer set right so I missed the 1st rep.

Atlas Stone - 345x1

Fairly pleased this time out. 300x8 will fall next time. Once I hit that I will just jump up to the 345 stone and start shooting for 345x5. My damn elbows and shoulders are killing me from squats a couple of days ago. It is annoying as hell! Cut the rest of the workout short, time for some Omega3 pills & a bunch of Glucosamine+Chondrotin.....

[lancep]

Oct 20th 2005

13" LOG CLEANS: 265x3, 300x1, 355x1, 405x0, 405x0 - Stay

- Man I a sick as hell today so I had nothing. The 355x1 might be the worst log clean in history. BAD

2" AXLE CLEANS: 250x5, 275x4, 300x2 - Stay

- Horrible, I am tired as hell. Was stumbling all over the place on these.

2" AXLE ROWS: 365x5, 365x5, 365x5 Stay

- I could not do anything else today, too sick.

Videos:

13" Log Clean - 355lbs x 1- This is probably the worst log clean in history.

I am sick as hell today, my wife brought some damn office disease home. It totally screwed up my training. Just hope I am better by Saturday so I can get some good pressing in.

[lancep]

October 22nd 2005

13" LOG PRESS: 225x3, 275x2, 315x1, 340x1, 365x0 Stay

- These went ok, I am beat down right now so I was happy anything moved. 340 was very easy and I nearly got the 365 up! Next time it will go up for sure!

2" AXLE PRESS: 225x8, 250x7, 280x5 - Stay

- I moved my grip out a bit today so that seemed to help on these.

Videos:

13" Log Press - 340x1

2" Axle Press - 280x5

Sick as hell still, so I cut this workout really short cus i had nothing in the tank. I am ok with the numbers I guess, fresh I should destroy today's weights. It was like 35deg outside so it looks like the cold weather is rolling in. Time to break out the heater I think. Summer went by way too fast...........