This was done a few days ago, just got around to logging. Took a few steps back this week with a stupid choice to get beyond drunk Wednesday night at a business function. Have not done that in a long time, so just trying to move on. No issues minus the backward steps with physique, strength, and a little bit of embarrassment. Not that others are talking about it, I just hold myself to higher standards and am disappointed I let it happen. My boss and others thought it was funny, because it’s not my character, but I think no funny of it. Had to post something on it to remind myself it’s not acceptable, ever.
So, back to training. I have legs today with front squats as the main movement. Will probably not be too heavy as I work back into top shape. We’ll see how things go.
Shit I was tight going into this. Started with about 2” ROM on squats. Loosened up though, and was actually pretty strong. Dropped the pins a peg for the last set of 195. Being front squat and upright posture, this was right on parallel, and I have no desire to go lower. No pain, just tightness which continued to dissipate through the workout. It’s all a reminder that I do not need to be stupid with my recovery and I’m not 25 anymore. Time to really focus on priorities, because this years going to be crazy.
I push mow about a half acre. Almost 3 miles of walking and directing a big toro self propelled 30” dual blade mower. Counts as cardio!
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Pull 1 today. Should be strong (minus pull-ups) since I ate like a jackass last night . Ate chicken nachos, 3 grilled mahi mahi tacos, and half of a cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. I can eat with the best of them.
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Stopped by grocer last night on way home from family dinner out and grabbed steak, sweet potatoes and asparagus for the family tonight. Going to be a beautiful day for grilling out.
4 workouts in 5 days. Taking tomorrow off for sure. I’ve got to think of some ways to change up squats. I can’t just keep pushing the weight forever. Might reset back down and cycle in tempo squats. Gained some good ground back the last couple months, want to keep it going with no injury bug.
OH Band Ext
30, 12 - stepped much further away to make it a real hard set
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Slept poor last night and believe to be over trained a bit. Energy and desire lower than normal. Monday’s leg workout really smoked me. I am pushing the schedule too hard, so will be implementing more rest days. Still, all numbers were increased and rep quality was very good, I just prefer to be hungrier for the weights, and I can tell that I’ve passed the ‘optimal’ point.
Goal is to take tomorrow and Friday off. Then hit pull and legs on weekend.
Been tired, two days off really helped though. Both hip flexors have been crazy tight. Trying to strengthen and lightly stretch. I think this is one of those things that shows I’ve over trained for a long time. Similar to what David Goggins did to himself, on a smaller level. Body getting defensive.
Looking awesome Iron, it’s easy to tell you’ve been hitting the Iron hard.
And that back just makes you a strong dude.
How’s the eating, when working out hard and often, it’s all about eating a lot to recover.
. Ate chicken nachos, 3 grilled mahi mahi tacos, and half of a cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. I can eat with the best of them.
