TRAINING LOG: BJ Ketchem
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Topic: TRAINING LOG: BJ Ketchem
Posted By: BKetch
Subject: TRAINING LOG: BJ Ketchem
Date Posted: 7/27/12 at 5:37pm
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Now that mike and I have been geographically separated, my lawyer has agreed that a seperate training log is in order. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
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Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 7/27/12 at 11:38pm
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And my lawyer agreed that a restraining order was in order. zing haha I kid, of course. Gonna miss training with you all the time, bro. Guess I better start a new log and get back on track so I have something to put in it.  ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 7/30/12 at 12:40pm
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Me too bro...though you did give me the gift of providing me with a new training partner. Back from a week in Florida, took Luce to Disney for her first time...it was amazing to see how much fun she had. 7-30-12 Deads 315x5, 360x3, 405x2 Wod As many sets in 12 min: High pulls x165/burpees 1,2,3,4,5 etc. got 7 full sets and 8 high pulls ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 7/31/12 at 11:30am
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7-31-12 Strict Pres95x3x10. flexibility continuing to improve, was acutally pushing it straight over head. been at least 3 years since I have been able to do that. WOD: Close Grip Snatch 95x10/Wall Balls minimum 10'x30#x10 As many rounds as possible in 10 min. got 4 complete rounds. OBV not a big fan of 10 reps of snatches, I treated it more like sets of 3, and focused more on technique vs. doing them poorly. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/02/12 at 6:35pm
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8-2-12 Main Lift: High Pull 205x7x2 WOD: Deadlift 205x10 High Pull 205x5 Strict Press 95x5 200m Run 5 Rounds for time: I think it was 14min and change ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 8/02/12 at 11:38pm
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This TLOG = ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/03/12 at 10:08am
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wow. how do i even respond?
------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 8/03/12 at 10:50am
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/03/12 at 1:55pm
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8/3/12 Bench press 225x5, 265x3,295x4 WOD SDHP 115x10 (dumbest lift in the history of mankind) Pushup x15 Abmat x20 200m run 4 found @ 16:00min Amazing how a direct improvement on my flexability has led to massive jumps in my pressing. Wasnt long ago that 250 was a bench max. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 8/03/12 at 3:44pm
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good work. funny how being healthy effects performance
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/03/12 at 6:37pm
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no doubt bro... Looking forward to seeing what 2013 brings...and yes I am still trying to figure out a worthy comeback.. ...thanks again for your "encouragement" to get this thing straight....you're still a d-bag. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 8/03/12 at 11:00pm
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/06/12 at 12:28pm
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8-6-12 Overhead Squats- GIDDIYUP! First time able to do these since 2009! Granted only 15 # bar. But I couldnt even with a PVC pipe 2 months ago. 15x5x5 WOD 200m Erg Sprint Fronts 135x10 HR Push Upx10 GHR Abx10 5 Rounds- 16:41, 2 days in a row were I didnt finish last! ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: dl_buffy
Date Posted: 8/06/12 at 12:33pm
Good for you!
I was always the fat slow guy when we tried xfit for a while. That is why I had to be mean and crank out on the max lift days, show them wht's up. ------------- --------- I have very few social interaction skills, so I just throw stuff instead. |
BKetch wrote:Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/07/12 at 10:24am
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"That is why I had to be mean and crank out on the max lift days, show them wht's up" Dig it, that's awesome. Thanks, DL...Looking forward to getting back to the point of being a strong person again.... Making leaps and bounds with shoulder... Full Legit catch/rack today in cleans...again, first since 2009. And my jerks are almost straight over head...pumped about this! Power Cleans up to 165x3, as I said full catch/rack WOD 400m Erg Sprint CJ 115x10 KB Swing 24x10 Pull Ups with bandx12---need to lose this band...embarassing. 23:41...this was rough. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: Silverback
Date Posted: 8/07/12 at 10:35am
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I am still not comfortable with the split up on the training thread. I could not overhead squat pompoms, clearly your healing up nice. Good work.
------------- Mule Sportkilt AST Sport Supplements |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/07/12 at 6:57pm
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Thanks Myles, I appreciate it. I have to agree with you about the split, I am not fully sold on it...there are many things I would programed differently. Having said that, I figured, just go with it until its time to transition into the next phase, listen to my body, and if it's helping, let it roll, if not, reassess. So far my RHR is better, my body fat is down ( more importantly a good diet has been the key with that), my flexibility is getting much better, and overall I feel good (except for a some patella tendinitis that flares up every so often). I appreciate your any feedback you have, you're someone I really respect in this game. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 8/08/12 at 10:40am
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I think the Mule was referring to our split, not your training split. haha
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Posted By: Mike Wills
Date Posted: 8/08/12 at 10:58am
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/08/12 at 11:54am
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That makes two of us Dickens. Hey Willsy, a steady diet of going to physical therapist 2x week: -Stim -various passive stretching -pendelum exercises -various strength exercises -mobility exercises -ice -Iontophoresis On my own: -pre-workout mobility, cuff exercises with and with/out jump stretch bands 3-4x's a week...about 15 mins on this -within each workout the emphasis is mobility>heavier weights -post workout static stretching and foam roller 3-4x's week...about 10 mins on this -emphasis pes, lats as well as shoulders -stretching pecs, lats throughout the day -some exercises are at 2:46 of this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QPMSriohyE&feature=related" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QPMSriohyE&feature=related ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/12/12 at 7:22pm
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Yesterday at Weight City, the games where dreams come true. Great times as always with the crew. Tested out all this flexibility/condish work I have been doing....no doubt, the plan is moving in the right direction. Haven't thrown since June 30. Big throws during the game, dr. Fay with huge tosses...He has come back from Scotland a new man. Collins, consistently doing what he does and had a huge breakout in the stone, as did Jason Thomas. Great sharing the field with old man Willsy again ...as always sharing his wisdom to those of us who are slightly taller and better looking. BS: 27 lbs, 28-10ish OS: 40+ with glide HWFD: 27-10 ...2nd best throw ever LWFD: series went 57+, f (65), f (62 toe on line beside toe board). Never have thrown 62-65 ft, best ever is 61-1, in 08 when I was 227, and much stronger....feeling really good about this series, even though they were fouls and the 65 was a huge foul...but I have confidence in many ways with the lw hammers: 70/97? The 97 is my second best throw ever. Caber: 12:00 maybe the lightest stick ever thrown. Wob: 11... Wills said I had the height for 12' 6 on my last pull at 12... Peaked behind, but I lrearned something from him on the last pull which will pay off down the road. So in all, increased shoulder flexibility=better throws....now to keep it going and stay the course. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 8/12/12 at 8:59pm
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Good day of throwing. Glad to see the work paying off. Ah weight city. Wish I could have been there. maybe next year. ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/14/12 at 6:19pm
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Don't worry Dickens, you weren't missed. Today lift: Deads 5x255, 5x 295, 7x 335... Probably had @ least 2 more in me, but lack of oxygen prevented that frm happening. WOD: this was awful....using 95 lbs... 20 thrusters 20 sdhp 20 push press 20 ohs ( used PVC) 20 front squat *4 burpees at every minute regardless of where I was in WOD....20:52 sec. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/15/12 at 6:49pm
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Today's lift... Clean complex: Tall clean Hang clean CJ 7x1x worked up to 195. Didnt jerk 195 but did cleans..still need to work the flexibility on OH lifts... again caught all legit. 30 lbsmore that last clean work sets:) WOD CJ 135x5 Inverted ring rows x 10 Aby at x 15 row 250m sprint 4 sets @ 10:27 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/16/12 at 12:05pm
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Today lift: Bench 195x5, 225x5, 255x9 WOD: Push press x 95 HRPU KB swg x24 Suitcase carry with KB x 200 yd 30-20-10 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/20/12 at 6:21pm
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Todays lift: Bench: 225x3, 255x3, 290x3 was hoping for 5, just not today WOD: 200 erg sprint 10 sdhp x115 10 hrpu 10 alt. kb shoulder press x16 kg 10 assisted chin 4 rounds, no idea on time. Little extra work: Stone load 60" x 140# x6x2 Farmers Walk 2x80ftx 175# each ah,yeah, not so good at this type of thing. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/21/12 at 8:24pm
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Today's lift: Aita Squats: 295x3, 335x3, 385x3. Last set it was difficult to stop the bar from rotating off my back. WOD: Jump rope x60 Front squat-135x10 GHR abs x10 5 rounds: not sure time ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/23/12 at 6:22pm
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The lift... Strict Press: 105x3, 125x3, 140x3 WOD: Push press 95x10 Chins (assisted) x 10 Core twists w/ med ball x 20 5 rounds: 10 min Extra: some bi's & tri's Closing in on the end of my condish phase. So far almost 3" off my gut, drastic increase in flexibility, and def stronger overall in last 8 weeks. Testing soon to get some data! ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/24/12 at 6:22pm
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Today... Deadlift: 295x3, 335x3, 380x3... Back tight Wod: 135x5x5-power clean, pendlay rows, rdl, snatch grip power shrug Extra work: More rdls, shrugs ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: ernie
Date Posted: 8/25/12 at 6:28pm
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Nice training Bj...still owe you for your caber comments... ------------- Philippians 4:13 |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/26/12 at 6:44pm
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Thanks Ernie.. With the progress your making, I gotta get my shots in while I still can:) keep working that double, 35/70 will be there in no time! So far down -3 lbs and little over 3 inches off waist since starting CBL. Lifting today: Max bench : 315...starting to get respectable! A1: bench 185x10,10,8,7,6 (supposed to be 8-10) A2: assisted chins 5x8 A3: DB Flat Bench 45x5x10 10 sec rest 1-2-3, 2 min from 3 back to 1 B1: pendlay rows 135x5x10 B2: rev flyes 10x5x10 B3: hammer curls 30x5x10 B4: push downs 5x10 10 sec 1-2-3-4, 2 min 4 back to 1 Next up squat max... ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: ernie
Date Posted: 8/26/12 at 9:36pm
35/65 is the next goal  ------------- Philippians 4:13 |
Posted By: vonguinness
Date Posted: 8/27/12 at 7:39am
do work! ------------- jammin on the one. |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/27/12 at 6:37pm
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You'll be there faster than you know it Ernie! Jasen...thanks for the positive mojo...it came in handy today! New max squat is...440! Did this the Aita version, as I can't get my hand back on the bar...YET... Pumped about this because my squat is over where it was in OS 08-09 and I was around 240. Today I weighed 211. I have no doubt making the decision to take a step back to move a step forward was the right thing to do. Rest of the workout: A: step ups 135x4x10 B: poor man GH 4x10 C: abmat 3x20 Next up strict press max... ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 8/30/12 at 1:52pm
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Yesterday: Max Strict Press This was the big one for me...pre surgery...max was 175x1. NOW 180x1! it was 155 not so long ago, I am stoked about this!!!! Lift: A1: Chest Supp Row 135x5x10 A2: HRPU 5x20 B1: Lat Flye 3xx10 B2: Straight Bar Curl 3x10 B3: Skull Crushers ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/01/12 at 7:08am
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8-31-12: Deadlift max....425x1, easy...went for 450x0...got to right above knees, couldnt lock it out. A1: GHx4x10 A2: Standing Absx4x20 A3: Incl. Lungesx4x50x10 B: Extra hip flexor/ham work with bands Summary for this condish block: Bench: 315 Squat: 440 OHP: 180 Dead: 425..ugh Bdywght: 213, -6 lbs. Waist -3+ inches Next block starts Sunday. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: Duncan McCallum
Date Posted: 9/01/12 at 7:09am
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Good work on the post-op PR. Those are always the best. Overcome. ------------- The man in the arena. |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/01/12 at 2:08pm
Thanks Dunc...agreed. Definitely been a frustrating process, but it seems to be coming together and things are on the up and up
------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/03/12 at 8:18pm
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9/2/12: lifting A: Bench 175x5x10 B1: bent over row 28kgx5x10 B2: Tate's 45x5x10 B3: rip aparts 5x12 9/3/12: lifting A: cleans 5x3x185 B: squat 235x5x10 C1: belt squat 110x3x20 C2: abmat 3x20 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/06/12 at 7:09pm
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9/6/12: lifting A: OHP 85x5x10 B1: incline DB bench 3x12 B2: bench over BB row 3x12 C1: rev flye 3x12 C2: hammer curl 3x10 C3: DB tri ext 3x10 C4: face pulls 3x15 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/09/12 at 6:38pm
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9/8/12: Bench Bench 160x5, 180x5, 195x3x10 A1: Dumbell rows 4 x15 A2: flyes 4x 12 B1: seated cleans 3x20 B2: incline curls 3x10 B3: push downs 3x10 9/9/12: Deadlifts Deads 205x5, 235x5, 265x3x10 A: Good mornings 5x10 B1: Leg extension 3x25 B2: Leg Curls 3x25 B3: Abmat 3x25 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/13/12 at 7:48pm
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Rough week...put in 40 hours of work/grad class by end of day Wed....as a result my day of squat today was underwhelming...After squats, there was nothing left in my legs...exhausted. A: Aita Squat- 135x2x10, 185x2x5, 215x5, 245x5, 265x2x10, 2651x8...couldn't get the prescribed 10...oh well, not surprised. B: Chest Supported Rows 5x12 C1: GHR 3x12 C2: Seated Row 3x15 C3: DB Shrug 3x12 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/16/12 at 6:17pm
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9/15:Press A: Bench-165x5, 185x3, 205x1, 225x16 B: OHP-65x5, 85x3, 95x3x10 C: Rows-4x20 D: Floor Press-4x12 E1: tripush downx3x20 E2: Lateral Raisex3x15 9/16: Pull A: Deads-185x5, 235x3, 300x14 B: Hack Sqt-4x12 C1: Leg Ext 3x20 C2: Lug Curl 3x20 C3: Abmat 3x20 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/18/12 at 6:41pm
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snuck in some shoulders/arms...nothing interesting to report just a quick 40 min lift to get a little swoley on:)
------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/20/12 at 7:21pm
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Today: pushin' A: squat 185x3x5, 235x3, 275x1,300x15 B: OHP 95x2x5, 105x1, 105x19 C1: rev grip borx3x10 C2: step up x 3x8 C3: Tate's x3x10 C4: scoops3x2o ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/23/12 at 5:55am
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9/22/12: Upper---starting week of deload A: Bench 135x5, 155x5, 175x5 B1: deep incline flye 3x12 B2: Incline DB 3x10 C: DB row ladder x 9down to 1, 1 back up to 9 D1: half push up x 3x20 D2: med ball pushes 3xfail ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/27/12 at 7:20pm
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Reload week continues... A: squat 135x5, 160x5,200x5,225x5 B: pendlay rows 10,8,6,4 drop x 10 C1: standing DB curl 3x10 C2: tri pd x 3x10 D1: shrug 2x10 D2: later raise 2x10 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 9/29/12 at 8:21pm
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Reload week over...8's wave ahead... Today's lift: bench A: bench 210x5x8 B: board press 210x16,12,9 C1: deep flyes 3x12 C2: chest support DB rows 3x12 D1: scap iso holds 3x15 D2: standing tri ext 3x15 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 10/01/12 at 8:18pm
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Sept 30: deads a: deads 280x5x8 B: deficit rdl 4x10 C: abs 3x20 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 10/02/12 at 7:39pm
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Oct 2: OHP A: OHP 105x5x8 B1: BB Shrugs 10,8,6,10 drop lateral raise x12 B2: assisted chins 3x10 C1: BB curls 3 x 6 C2: lateral raise 3x12 C3: DB hammer curl 3xFail C4: tri pushdown 3x12 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 10/03/12 at 2:43pm
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Lots of volume. Board presses? This looks more like a bench pressing bodybuilder log. Where's the thrower?? ;) ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 10/07/12 at 11:04am
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Hows all your training going bro? Oh, nevermind. Yesterday: started the training lab Snatch: legit wide grip, flex is continuing to improve, so strength will be coming back sooner than later:) 5x3x105 High Pull: racking is still not so great, much more comfortable doing snatch rather than cleans... not sure if I will be doing cleans ...the risk/reward may not be worth it, so I will be doing HP to chin. 5x3x185 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 10/07/12 at 3:55pm
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today... A: Deads: 320x5x5 B: OHP: 135x5x5 C1: Chest Supp DB Row 3x15 C2: GHR 3x12 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 10/08/12 at 6:54pm
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Today: threw Lwfd: x 15, all round 55-58 ft. Feel much stronger...looking forward to translating it into more athleticism. Single wind " hammer throw" with LW: x 5 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 2/17/13 at 2:00pm
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Wow...the off-season has been filled with some incredible high's and low's....but the key is to focus on the high's...had to take sometime off recently and I am just getting back into the swing of things. Prior to time off I was making some solid gains using the 531. Maxes were up to: Bench: 335x1 Front Sqt: 330 x1 Deadlift 455 x 1 Now time to get back on saddle and make 2013 the season I have been chasing since I started. I have always responded best to setting short term goals and they are to beat PR's by 1"...all the while working towards long term goals. PR's/long term Braemar: 34-0/35-0 Open Stone: 43-11/45 HWFD: 28-5/32-0 LWFD: 61-1/65-0 HH: 78-9/85 LH: 100-7/110 WFH: 12-6/13 Sheaf: 27/30 Easing into to the training, just getting a feel for where I am... 2/16/13 Bench with pause: 185x6x6 Aita Squat: 135x5x5 Floor Press: 135x20, 16, 15 Step Ups: 50x3x10 Tri pushdown burnout 2/17/13 Throwing drills releasing into vertical trampoline Half Turns: 5x3 MSA: 5x3 360 drill (no release): 5x3 Close Grip Snatch: 95x12x2 Hang Snatch Pulls: 185x5x3 Core stuff Feeling good. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 2/18/13 at 2:39pm
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2/18 Sled Drag 12x100 ft ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 2/18/13 at 3:54pm
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Welcome to the Highland Games and NASGA. I think you have a promising future . . .
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 2/21/13 at 7:13pm
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Thanks...maybe I can be a late bloomer like you. Lift today...good stuff. Hardest I've pushed in 5 weeks. Drills Bench 5 x 95,95,120,135,185,185,200,230,255 Aita squat 5 x 95,95,135,185,7x215 Seated DB shoulder press 30x3x20 Aita squat 135x5,4,3,2,1...4 sets wave 15-30 sec rest between reps. 1 min between sets. PWO: kefir ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: vonguinness
Date Posted: 2/21/13 at 9:15pm
good for you if you can make it work. i love the idea and tried myself with not so great results, you make your own? ------------- jammin on the one. |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 2/22/13 at 6:50pm
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Never made it before...and I definitely dont trust myself to make it without it turning into and E.Coli cesspool. Did you make your own or go store bought?
------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 2/25/13 at 6:32pm
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2/23/13: training hall -med ball throws x bunch -close grip snatch 95x5x5 -snatch grip grip jump shrug 185x5x5 -core 2/24/13: throw with the bearded one at TC. Med balls throws x bunch -front push and stands with shot x 8-10. Felt great. - lw cast and drop x 10. Again felt great. -lw singles x5. Winner winner chicken dinner. -lw doubles x 5-8. Just trying to be smooth and not go to hard. Really surprised how good I felt and how far it went. -lh x bunch of winds and the dump. Abs felt solid no issues at all. u Overall, it was a pleasure cruise...my written vernacular is mud so I shall steal from the Mule. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: ernie
Date Posted: 2/25/13 at 8:10pm
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nice training bj...like the close grip snatches and jump shrugs...good to see you strolling into the events too. I will probably start in March. ------------- Philippians 4:13 |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/02/13 at 1:46pm
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Thanks Ernie....feeling really good right now...Surprised how my upperbody has maintained most of its strength during the time off, but my legs...went right to the crapper. amazing how important ab strength is. My SSB has arrived...and i will be taking it for a spin tomorrow! 2/26: Training Hall Bench: 95x2x10, 115x10, 145x5, 165x5, 185x3, 215x3, 245x3, 275x7 Aita Squat: same as above except 275x6 Bench wave: 155x2x5,4,3,2,1. 15-30 sec rest between reps. Squat wave: Same as above 3/2: Field Braemar: -frontsx3 -step over x 3 -stands x 10... felt real good about 80% effort and within 5% of my best with that stone. pleased. LWFD: -Line Drills 5x3 -Stand Throw x 5 (within 4% of my pr) -Singles (Sprint drill) x 5 (within 2% of my pr) -Doubles x 3 all were pretty solid...coordintaion wise, it def feels early in the season. But given the distances of my stands and singles, I feelign very positive. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/05/13 at 7:01pm
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3/3/13: Training Hall Med Ball Warm-up Snatch grip High Pull from below knee cap 5x3x155 Snatch Grip Pull 185x5x3 SSB GM 125x5x10 3/5/13: Training Hall Med Ball Warm-up, shoulder, hip mobility Bench:95x2x20, 125x5, 155x5, 185x3, 230x5, 270x3, 290x5 SSB: this is the greatest bar ever created...big work for upperback, sitting in a nice natural squat position...love it... 95x19, 95x5, 125x5, 155x5, 185x3, 230x5, 270x3, 290x10...legs are starting to catch up again...will be back up around 450-500 soon enough... Bench: 155x5x10 SSB: 155x4x10 PWO: in-laws home cooking, followed by their redonkulous homemade deserts from their latest cookbook. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/09/13 at 9:40pm
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3/8/13: At the field Very flat...no pop..and it was deceptively cold, when the wind blew if felt like the temp dropped below freezing. Nothing great, just one of those days you just need to put work in. Played with MSA, wanted to see how it made my knee feel. little more sore than normal today, but not bad after it got loosened up. Braemar fronts x 5 Braemar x 7 OS Kneeling drill x 3 MSA x 5 LW line drill x 5 LW Braemar x 2 LW DS x 3 3/9/13: Training Hall Hip mobility/shoulder mobility DID SHOULDER DISLOCATIONS WITH MINI BAND>>>>first time I've been able to do these since 2008!!! gotta help my hammer right?!?! DE Bench 125+minix12x3 Bench 265x3x3 Snatch Grip HP to chin 95x5x3 Snach grip Power Shrug 185x3x3 a) SSB Good Morning 125x3x10 b) Tri PD 3x30 sec ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/10/13 at 6:48pm
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3/10/13: @ TC Williams throwing with Dr. Fay Medball Warm-Up, Hip Mobility LH: sans blades x 12-15...felt nice and smooth 80% effort 56: x 8-10, grip troubles...first time touching this since August...need more reps LW: x2 felt dumb...didnt plan on throwing it, i now know why. Caber: x10-12 lots of really solid picks, some good pulls. no taper, ran well with it nice speed, just need more reps. Apparently, I terrified some little chicky who was jogging....so that was a win in my book. Exhausted. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/14/13 at 6:11pm
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3/14/13: training hall Throwing on Saturday at the VMC Backyard Classic...will be a good opportunity to shake off some rust! Cluster sets Snatch grip hi pul 5x3 +3 Close grip snatch 5x3 +1 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: Silverback
Date Posted: 3/14/13 at 8:42pm
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Relish your day Saturday. They are tastier after you have had some hurdles.
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/15/13 at 7:33pm
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Dig it, Myles. I will give the WFH a mule type effort tomorrow! ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/20/13 at 7:24pm
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3-16: VMC classic Throwing was unimpressive. Threw up hill. But good to knock some rust off and be around good folks. 3-17: training hall Mobility-hip/shoulder SSB- 70x10,120x10,120x5,170x5,200x5,240x6x3 Bench- 45x20,95x20,135x10,175x5, 205x5, 235x6x3 Circuit- SSBx120x10, standing DB pressx30x10, SSBx120x10,med ball slamx20 (2 rounds) 3/19: at field Light hammerx14- working on reaching up and back at hi point of orbit Havy hammerx3- hammer broke Lwfd- braemar x 3,single spin sprint x 5, double spin x 12- need to focus on chilling out on cast, not being to aggressive...when I do that throws are substantially better Braemar stone- x 6-- feeling better and better OS- stands x 3, MSA x 3, full spin x 10 topped out at 43 outta nowhere- need to stay on left longer out of back and swept wide with the right. Lots of throws, 59 reps. Tomorrow, caber + 48# wfd ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/21/13 at 5:52pm
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3/21: Training Hall---was going to throw, but it was 32 outside so i lifted Shoulder/Hip Mobility Medball tosses Barbell complex 95x2x5(5) High Pull to eyes 8x3x120 RDL Jump Shrugs 185x2x3,205x3,225x5x3 13.2 WOD-136 reps...cooked. PWO: Chocolate milk ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/24/13 at 12:15pm
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3/23: hall and field Hip/shoulder mobility SSB x 70x10, 125x2x5, 160x5,210x2,230x2,250x2,300x5x2,275x2x2 48# WFD x sprint singles x 8 48#wfd doubles x 6 Lwfd braemar x 3 Lwfd sprint singles x 3 Lwfd doubles x 7 3/24: training hall Shoulder mobility Bench x 95x15, 95x2x5, 145x5, 185x5, 225x2, 255x2, 275x6x2 Med ball chest pass on rebounder x 2x30 Rip a parts x2x20 Sing shot bench x 300x3x3 Pendlay rows x 185x5x5 Triceps pushdown 3x20 as fast as possible ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/25/13 at 6:25pm
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3/25: hall Wanted to throw, but we got a couple inches of snow, so lifted instead. Shoulder/hip mobility Everything was snatch grip off blocks, felt like greased lightening the whole session...wish I coulda threw. Barbell complex bunch 3x5(5)x95 3x95- hi pull to eyes 3x95 3x115 3x145 3x165- hi pull to chin 3x185 3x205 hi pull right above chest 3x225 3x245- hi pull to bottom of chest 3x265- jump shrugs 3x275 3x305- getting air! 2x3x185- hi pull as high as I could go Pwo: chocolate milk Maybe some stone and hammer tomorrow as the snow has already disappeared... ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 3/25/13 at 8:17pm
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looking good. strength is progressing nicely. Need to push that squat more. But the bench and dynamic pulls are looking posh.
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/28/13 at 9:18am
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respect....heavy will be coming soon...going through a nice power phase right now. 3/28/13: Training Hall Hip/Shoulder Mobility SSB: 70x20 120x10 140x5 160x5 210x3 230x3 250x2 280x1 310x4x1...legs are starting to feel like they are getting back under me. Bench: 45x20 135x10 135x5 175x5 205x3 225x3 245x2 265x2 295x4x1 feeling fast. Bench is feeling explosive...looking forward to testing this out again to where my max is. The plan for the next phase...i have to be very orgainized due to a very stressful and busy schedule...get some! Adjustments will be made accordingly... Week of:Game at end of week lifting : Throw April 1: San Antonio Games Day 1, Bench/SSB @ 60%x6x4, Day 2: Snatch Grip Hi Pull x3, eyes, chest, jump shrug: 1 sessions @ 12-15 reps. April 7: Day 1, Bench/SSB @ 70%x6x3, Day 2: Snatch Grip Hi Pull x3, eyes, chest, jump shrug: 2-3 sessions @ 40-50 reps each. April 14: Day 1, Bench/SSB @ 80%x7x2, Day 2: Snatch Grip Hi Pull x3, eyes, chest, jump shrug: 2-3 sessions @ 20-25 reps each. April 21: Day 1, Bench/SSB @ 90%x4x1, Day 2: Snatch Grip Hi Pull x3, eyes, chest, jump shrug: 2 sessions @ 20-25 reps each. April 28: Southern Maryland Games Day 1, Bench/SSB @ 60%x6x4, Day 2: Snatch Grip Hi Pull x3, eyes, chest, jump shrug:1 sessions @ 20-25 reps. May 5: Bridgeport Games Day 1, Bench/SSB @ 70%x6x3, Day 2: Snatch Grip Hi Pull x3, eyes, chest, jump shrug: 1 sessions @ 12-15 reps each. May 12: Frederick Pro-Am Day 1, Bench/SSB @ 80%x7x2, Day 2: Snatch Grip Hi Pull x3, eyes, chest, jump shrug: 1 sessions @ 12-15 reps each. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/29/13 at 5:40pm
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3/29/13: field Hip/shoulder mobility Caber: 360 drill x 3 Picks, full pull - 10/10 between 11:45-12:15. Best I have done is 6/10 last year....time to get a new practice caber:) 48#: Line drill x 3 x 5 Post workout- Bahama breeze--fish tacos, rice and coconut skrimp ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 3/29/13 at 7:43pm
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Good to see the OCD is still strong. Caber is the only event that really counts. just sayin ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 3/30/13 at 11:13am
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OCD...I don't get it? 3/30/13: field Dynamic warmup Overhead throws x 5 Standing throws x 5 Braemar x 4 Full spins x 8 Light hammer x 8...put both boots on, tested out the left knee, still guarding it... first time in boots since August, felt pretty good. Pwo: only thing handy, 1/4 cup corn sugar and glass of milk. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/01/13 at 6:48pm
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4/1/13: Training Hall Looking forward to throwing in San Antonio this weekend, seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new folks. Perhaps the highlight of today's training session was having the cinematic masterpiece, Dodgeball playing in the background Hip/Shoulder mobility Barbell Complex 135x3x3 SSB 70x20 70x10 120x2x5 140x5 170x5 190x3 205x8x3 Bench 135x1x10 135x2x5 155x5 175x3 205x8x3 PWO: Whey/Corn Sugar ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/02/13 at 6:36pm
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4/2/13: field Beginning to test a theory I have had rattling around my head for a coulple years...i read somewhere a long time ago how Eastern European hammer throwers would set a goal of 70m...they would train with a lighter hammer until the hit 70...and then use a heavier hammer, going for 70m again, this pattern would continue until they were hitting 70m with the competition implement...trying to prepare the system for the speeds/effort necessary to hit that mark of 70m...so I figure, why not give this a shot with the weights...as long as the weight is not too light...plus I can get more reps in b/c the lbs are lighter....plan on running with this theory as long as comp throws continue to improve... My goal is to go 65 feet for lw, and be consistently in the low 60s. HW, 32 ....consistently in upper 20s. So, when I hit 65/32 I will add 2.5# to the implement and continue this pattern. Starting with a 21# WFD Braemar x 5 Sprint drill x 5 Double spin x 5 topped over 65...bump to 23.5 next sesh. 48.5# WFD Double spin x 6 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: PaulEvans
Date Posted: 4/02/13 at 8:36pm
| Strange, I've been thinking about the same thing a lot recently as well...I was going to wait until the mid-season break or next off-season to really give it a go, though. Hope it works out for ya :D |
Posted By: Silverback
Date Posted: 4/03/13 at 7:26am
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Good luck and have fun this weekend. Give Ed a hug for me please
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Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/04/13 at 9:14pm
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Thanks, brother, will do ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/08/13 at 7:28pm
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Myles, big Ed sends back his love...He is a great dude. Got to share the field with the legendary Mike Baab on Sunday, did some judging on Saturday with a great group of 50s and the lightweights. Great venue, great people, one of my favorites games I have in my 6 years of HG. The fellowship and brotherhood of this sport is truly one of a kind. Looking forward to making the journey to SA again. Braemar: 31-10: hoping to go 32+, close enough I guess Open: 38-8: 17# stone or not, I was very disappointed in this throw. HW: i have erased it from my memory already LW: 58-1: Second best LW throw of my life. Very pleased, my best LW throw ever this early in the season is 53-11. There is a lot more in that throw too... LH: 98?: 2nd best throw ever...so its a win, best LH throw ever this early is 94-3 Caber: 3rd, no turn, should have, no excuse WOB: 12, par for the course Sheaf: 22-had height for 25 on last pull...again, more in there...need to do this more often. I have thrown it once since September 2011... Overall: third. Goals this year are top 3 in caber/overall at each game...so far, so good... ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: ernie
Date Posted: 4/08/13 at 8:32pm
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Great numbers there BJ! Looks like you have healed well...see you in a couple wks, God willing! ------------- Philippians 4:13 |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 4/08/13 at 9:34pm
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I miss you already . . . ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/09/13 at 7:43pm
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Ern, thanks bro! I agree...if the the good Lord is willing:) Paul, curious to see how it all unfolds too. I plan going through with it for the long haul, feel free to throw any ideas out this way when you start playing with the concept. Dickens, well.... ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/11/13 at 8:30pm
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4/10/13: field DWU L.hammer winds: 3x6 each way 48# wfd line drill 5x3 48# wfd stand throws x5 48#wfd sprint singles x5 48#wfd doubles x5...chain link broke...had to move on. Focus for sesh was sinking, countering weight and driving through low point. 25# wfd: double spins x 10 same focus as above...felt really good inspite of feeling pretty wore out from the day. Not high energy sesh...just hitting the positions and getting work done. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/13/13 at 8:33pm
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4/13/13: Field Hip/Shoulder Mobility 15.5# Stone-Various throws, OH, UH, Side, Step in Rev OH, x 15 reps total 15.5# Stand throws x 5 15.5# 1/2 turns x 10 15.5# full spin x 10... Low left, sweep right, stayed wrapped and a big fat unexplosive punch. L. Hammer x 10...dropped 4th wind. thinking smooth and relaxed...big ribs, pitch left, head back....most out at 93-96...never topped 93 on my field before and the hammer is 2.5 inches short...to lazy to fix a broken handle so just cut it short. PWO: Kefir ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/14/13 at 7:33pm
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4/14/13: field/hall DW 25# wfd: stands x 3 (l/r) Sprint singles x 5 Double spin x 10 Felt fried. Lotsa reps last two days. Need volume. Headed to hall. SSB: 70x10, 120x5, 170x3, 210x3, 240x6x3 Rev. Cleans: 135x5x5 Core rotations movements x bunch ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/16/13 at 7:07pm
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4/16/13: field/yard Went prison yard style today. Got a new bar from a friend who had extra ones laying around at the boathouse. So now I can hit up some lifting in the back yard if I can't get to the training hall. Field: general throws 6# med ball -overhead for height x10 - underhand x10 - side throws x 5/5 10# weight - cobras x 2x5/5 -step in rev overhead for height x2x5/5 25# weight -cobra x 5/5 -hammer finish x 5/5 -overhead x 5/5 Lifting BB complex 135x2x3x5 -clean grip hi pull 135x3x3 - med grip hi pull 135x3x3 -snatch grip hi pull 135x3x3 -DB rows 65x3x10 PWO: chocolate milk ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 4/16/13 at 8:06pm
prison yard style? so, you mean a hair net, pants sagging, and your t-shirt knotted in the front? ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/16/13 at 8:13pm
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Don't hate cuz you want invitd to da party ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/19/13 at 6:20pm
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4/19/13: Hall Wanted to throw, but having a tornado watch...lifting instead. Complex 135x2x5x3 SSB Squat 70x10 120x5 160x5 180x5 210x3 240x3 270x3x3 270x3x2 Rev Clean 135x3 185x5x3 PWO: Tuna w/pinapple salsa, jaz rice, roasted veg and lots of chill time with my daughter. Playing single dad with wife away in Abu Dahbi ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/23/13 at 7:12pm
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Threw a few days ago. Don't remember specifics...felt good, light hammer, 25#, and open stone 30 reps total. Lift yesterday High pull 135x3x3 185x5x3 SSB 160 x5 180x5 210x3 230x1 250x1 280x1 310x4x1 Pwo salmon, rice, salad So. Md this weekend! ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 4/28/13 at 7:14pm
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4/28: So. Md recap #24 braemar: 30+...issues with handle Open stone: 39+ the box was awful...about 10-12 clumps of grass like islands in the box...each clump was several inches high...real hard time hitting middle on balance and getting left down in front. Hwfd: n/c Lwfd: 54 I think...noticing a trend for my day... #16 hammer: 95+ Caber: a BEAST of a caber....no one turned it...but, I managed first....it was truly one of the most difficult cabers I have attempted. Still, no turn is frustrating. Sheaf: the worlds dumbest event Wob: 11... Not the best day i have had, but, Still on track for my goal this year...third overall and first in caber. Looking forward to B-Port next week....need to sack up and have a better games. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: phatmiked
Date Posted: 4/29/13 at 9:09pm
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caber is the event where the cream rises to the top sheaf is awesome once you get good at it. I know you have a great fork. do the stuff i told you. ------------- |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 5/07/13 at 7:30pm
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two full weeks since i have lifted/trained...though I did sneak in a competition this past Saturday. Work/grad school kicking my butt... Bridgeport Games Recap: Donated blood for childhood cancer the afternoon before the game...maybe not the 'smartest" thing to do before a game, but the cause is more than worth it. Braemar Stone: 29+, 24# stone...eh Open Stone: 40, first time i have broke 40 since august last year... HWFD: N/C...f this event LW: 49 ...seriously HH: 75+, best throw in a calendar year LH: 91+, the disappointment continues... Caber: This however, turned my day around...turned a heavy barn pole for 12:00 for the win. Two games in a row with a caber win! Sheaf: back to the crapper...21 WOB: 11...should have had 12... Caber win secured 3rd overall...but man, this was a day...31 days of school, 25 hours of internship left, 2 grad classes to go and and life will resume...looking forward to consistent training... Lifted today...tested myself out to see where I am Close Grip Snatch up to 140x1 Power Clean up to 225x1 SSB up to 380x1 will be using these number to run my next training cycle...focusing on getting these lifts up...looking for a big Fall Season... ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 5/12/13 at 7:36pm
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May 11: Frederick Pro Am Great time as always in Frederick...monsoon dropped in mid comp and pummeled the field. Had a good day, and witnessed some bombs, threw with some Wounded Warriors competing for the first time...truly inspirational. #26 braemar: 31-11 season best (sb) by 1" OS: 40-3 (sb) Hwfd: Fortunately, it was NOT contested Lwfd: 56-0 HH: 81-0 PR! This has stood for me for 5 years I think. LH: 98-1 SB Caber: started with one caber, then moved to a more challenging one after that ..then the monsoon came... WOB: 11 #20 sheaf: 19 foot under pr with #20 2nd overall, and so begins the training for the fall season! Looking forward to what is to come...only have 1 game on tap from now till mid-August. ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |
Posted By: BKetch
Date Posted: 5/13/13 at 7:46pm
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May 13: Lifting at the yard BB Complex: 135x3x3x3 CG Snatch: 85x3, 105x5x3 Snatch grip high pulls: 115x4x3 Box Jumps: 1x5x20", 2x5x36", hop+box jumpx2x5x36" KB for Height throws: 25#x4x4 ------------- “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ― Albert Einstein BJ Ketchem |