9-3-10 Deadlift and pitiful bench accessories and highland games practice

yesterday instead of deadlifting I went up to Eaton Canyon falls and practiced some caber toss. I couldn't flip the 8 foot caber :( but I got it to land at about 10 o'clock. I moved into my apartment today which is why I didn't deadlift prior so I could actually move furniture.

Deadlift

305 x 5 @ 8

325 x 5 @ 9

345 x 4.5 @ 10 I had to reset after the first rep because the octagon plates bounce everywhere and I failed lockout on rep 3, but I reset and did 2 more. I was a little sore from caber tossing the day before. My belt is too thick for deadlift and digs into me and hurts. So many personal problems.

Stiff Legged Deadlift unbelted

225 x 5 @ 6-7

245 x 5 @ 7

265 x 5 @ 8

feeling stronger on the stiffies

Pin Presses from 5" off chest

185 x 5 @ 6

205 x 5 @ 8

225 x 1 @ 9.5

some shoulder pain, maybe I should have warmed up better. I know my lockout is stronger.

Close Grip Pull ups

BW x 15 x 3

Biceps

Triceps

Lat Pulldowns

Abs

Stretching

Highland Games

Hey, so I guess the UCLA representation is Dave, Gary, Phil, and myself. What time do we need to be there is the morning to check in and stuff? It says the whole fair starts at 9, so is that it?

Event Training

So, I went to Drake tonight and messed around seeing what I could use for the highland games events. I wound up using 2 ~25lb sandbags, a cement block, and a giant pole to train.

I practiced:

• sandbag toss for height over a bar
• sandbag/rock toss from shoulder
• caber toss (with the 12-13' pole - too light, but good for technique)

All of it was feeling pretty good. My distance throwing could use some work though. I also thought up of some ways to help train for this kind of stuff in Wooden, so keep your eyes peeled for some wacky exercises.

Highland Games

So, seriously, how are we going to practice the caber toss?

Highland Games Update

Talked with Dave Garman, the coordinator for the athletic events, and he gave me the registration for for the games.

Since we will all be in the Novice Category, we will be competing on Sunday, 5/24. You need a kilt and the hose in order to compete. It is a $25 entry fee, and it must be postmarked by 5/15 if you want to compete.

If you are interested, give me your email so I can send you the entry form.