[quote]bunny7568 wrote:
Supposed to do Hammies… scrapped that idea. Felt drained today… perhaps from the hockey game last night. I think I gave the Hams a good going over with the DL’s though… I hope.
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That is still a rockin’ workout Bunny! And I know my hammies are toast after deads - even at my puny weights.
[quote]bunny7568 wrote:
skidmark wrote:
Bunny, when hockey season is over, your P/L strongman buddy ought to be able to move you towards your intended goals pretty fast. I don’t think you can do both hockey and the other stuff effectively, though your capacity for activity is astounding to me. Whatever happened with that guy anyway?
He has been busy at work, our (my) shift schedule is currently opposite his… and he is helping coach his son’s football team 3-4 nights a week in a town about 45 minutes drive away.
My shift changes again in another 2 weeks, so hopefully we will be able to work something out. I have been by his house, and have seen some of the stuff he has… tires, chin up bars, a big metal thing that looks like a yoke, rocks, sledge hammers, a big farm wagon with a rope attached and various other interesting things.
Once I get to know him better, perhaps he will allow/ offer me to work out on his property in his absence. I seen that stuff, and I was chomping at the bit to play…
Todays training…
BACK/ HAMS/ CALVES
DEADLIFTS (CONVENTIONAL)
135XLOTS
225X10
315X6
405X2
475X0----&*^%! GRIP!
475X1---- USED STRAPS
500X0---- %$#@!- NO PR TODAY…
went as far as I could, no straps. Pissed off, tried 500- wasn’t to be today
DEADLIFTS (SUMO STYLE- FIRST TIME TRYING THEM EVER)
315X5
315X5
315X5
** felt weird, don’t know if I like them yet**
RACK PULLS- APPROX 8 INCHES OFF FLOOR
405X5
475X0- NOW I’M PISSED OFF…
475X2- USED STRAPS
480X1- F%$#! YOU DEADLIFT GODS (USED STRAPS)!!!
SUPPORTED WIDE GRIP T-BAR ROWS
135X11
180X7
215X4
225X4
135X8
DUMBELL ROWS
100X5
110X8
120X7
130X5
STIFF ARM CABLE PULLDOWNS
50XLOTS
70X9
90X5
100X3
Then for some fun, tried some close grip and wide grip chins… close grip 3 sets (3, 3, 2 pretty sad) but my back and grip was toasted.
Wide grip chins for 2 sets (2,2)… enough of that silliness.
Supposed to do Hammies… scrapped that idea. Felt drained today… perhaps from the hockey game last night. I think I gave the Hams a good going over with the DL’s though… I hope.
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Geez - you did 2 max efforts on DL variants, a new DL variant and three hard back assistance movements in the same session - I’m not surprised your back was fried by the time you tried pullups. Don’t worry, you got the hamstrings, I’ll wager.
Them sumos are the weird shit ain’t they? Make your ass stong, though - literally.
Hope you guys can get to training together, sounds like he can pass on a lot of training info.
Took yesterday off (21st June), did some stuff around the house, took my eldest son to the airport (left for Basic Training).
Had a hockey game today, got our asses handed to us… kinda… lost 7-5. No points today, they were all over me. Oh well, was pretty frustrated after the game, and still had a little bit of energy left, so decided to go and train.
SHOULDERS/ BICEPS/ ABS
POWERCLEANS (First time doing these)
supersetted with AB CABLE CRUNCHES
135xlots—80x25
185x8—80x21
205x5—80x20
225x5—80x16
245x3—80x15
I think I like these
SEATED DUMBELL PRESS (alternating arms)
supersetted with REVERSE CRUNCHES
55xlots—bwxlots
65x12—bwxlots
75x10—bwx12
90x6—bwx10
DUMBELL SIDE RAISE
40x15
45x12
50x9
55x7
DUMBELL REAR RAISE
25xlots
30xlots
35x10
45x8
ROPE/CABLE FACE PULLS (never done these before)
50xlots
70x12
80x10
90x8
really like these, felt them big time in the rear delts
DUMBELL CURLS
40xlots
50x12
55x9
60x6
DUMBELL HAMMER CURLS
40x10
45x9
50x8
55x7
AB ROLLER
4 sets to failure, alternating each rep from front to left and right sides.
**ok, got rid of the excess energy and bad joo-joo from the hockey game… gotta eat.
Have some Salmon Steaks on the BBQ and some veggies steaming… the bride is prepping the salad…
Tomorrow is leg day… and I start midnight shift tomorrow night. Hard on the system and my training regime, but… that’s life.
Bro - you are one strong dude (I know, I know - don’t call me dude!)
Have you been noticing any effects of your “dieting” on your lifting or life in general?
[quote]soldog wrote:
Bro - you are one strong dude (I know, I know - don’t call me dude!)
Have you been noticing any effects of your “dieting” on your lifting or life in general?[/quote]
Hhehehe… you can call me anything you like… 'cept girlfriend and late for dinner!
Thanks for the compliment. I have noticed that I am starting to find my limitations though… especially in the 3 big lifts… squat/ DL and Bench. That is why I am incorporating new exercises that I see alot of my fellow old farts are implementing.
With respect to dieting, I sometimes feel my energy levels are down before a workout… or I hit a wall during the workout. When this happens, I just sit for a minute or two… get my mind right… and man up.
As JimmyT says, or was it Colin Wilson???.. “Nothing to it… but to do it!”
Hey guys… on another note, here are some pictures of a good friend of mine… Big Al Therrien… bodybuilder, super nice guy and strong as hell too.
He is 51 years old. Won the Grand Masters last year for Ontario, and is hoping to go National this year.
relaxed… soaking it all in
monster…
the champ…
Hit up a simple carb, high protein mini-meal about 20 min to half an hour before training and that ought to keep you from running out of energy in the workout.
Mr Therrien looks quite fit. Hopefully I can be/look that good in 5 years…
Great pictures. Your workouts are looking awesome. Doesn’t it just feel great throwing around weights.
[quote]skidmark wrote:
Hit up a simple carb, high protein mini-meal about 20 min to half an hour before training and that ought to keep you from running out of energy in the workout.
Mr Therrien looks quite fit. Hopefully I can be/look that good in 5 years…[/quote]
Skid… you are already there brother! You look great in your pics! I still have 8 years to work on it…
I am going to take your advice regarding having something to at before training. Usally I don’t (maybe a shake)… but I will give it a go and see what happens.
Yes, it does feel good Streamline. I am going to read your inspirational posts, have a bite to eat and go hit the iron. Just got home from midnight shift… sun is shining, birds are singin’… time to go do some legs…
Put my results in later. Everyone have a good day!
wow first time doing power cleans…245x3. You are a strong SOB.
Felt a litle tired today… weight semed heavy, I guess being up since 7 pm yesterday may play a part. Oh well…
QUADS
SQUATS
Barxlots
135xlots
225x10
315x6
405x2
455x1
495x(unracked, walkout and 10 mini knee bends)
585x walkout- re-racked- that’s %$#@ heavy!
315x5
LEGPRESS
450X15
540X10
630X10
720X10
HACKSQUAT
180X10
270X8
270X7
270X6
SQUATS (just with bar- slow down, explode up)3 sets of 15- legs pumped now!
I was supposed to do calves and abs… nothing left in the tank. I don’t think I ate enough before the training session (sorry Skid!) I had 1/2 a banana and a protein shake ( I was in a hurry)… found myself hungry by the time I got to the gym.
Usually I can power through stuff like this… not today though.
Takes me a day or two to get back in the swing of midnight shifts.
Going to bed for about 4 hours, then I gotta go to a school grdauation ceremony…
keep your stick on the ice eh!
[quote]ecogenx wrote:
wow first time doing power cleans…245x3. You are a strong SOB.[/quote]
Thanks Eco! Now… if I could only bench 325 for 3… like someone we all know, hmmm?..
[quote]bunny7568 wrote:
Felt a litle tired today… weight semed heavy, I guess being up since 7 pm yesterday may play a part. Oh well…
QUADS
SQUATS
Barxlots
135xlots
225x10
315x6
405x2
455x1
495x(unracked, walkout and 10 mini knee bends)
585x walkout- re-racked- that’s %$#@ heavy!
315x5
LEGPRESS
450X15
540X10
630X10
720X10
HACKSQUAT
180X10
270X8
270X7
270X6
SQUATS (just with bar- slow down, explode up)3 sets of 15- legs pumped now!
I was supposed to do calves and abs… nothing left in the tank. I don’t think I ate enough before the training session (sorry Skid!) I had 1/2 a banana and a protein shake ( I was in a hurry)… found myself hungry by the time I got to the gym.
Usually I can power through stuff like this… not today though.
Takes me a day or two to get back in the swing of midnight shifts.
Going to bed for about 4 hours, then I gotta go to a school grdauation ceremony…
keep your stick on the ice eh![/quote]
That’s a good effective session there. Very impressive. Those walkouts’ll make the regular sets easier if you do them first.
Hey - I’m no food nazi. Just tellin’ what I read. I often train having not eaten for the whole day before the session. I can do that maybe one or two days and then I gotta eat a buncha food at one go.
Man - I know how those flip-flopping hours play hell with your energy levels. The transitions are tough. Which makes this an even more impressive workout.
You’re a beast Mr. zilla-man, awsome work!
Bunny, I also have a tough time with the recovery stuff…stretching, foam roller ,etc. I just lift and hope the rest falls into place.
After reading your deads I felt inspired to go heavier.
I pulled 455 easy and went straight to 495 which came off the floor almost to my knees…then went back down. I should have tried 465 or 475 first. Hope you get 500 next time.
Looking great, Bunny. I admire the way you have picked up some new movements and incorporated them into your sessions.
Took a few days off… involuntarily. Too busy at work, no sleep, family committments etc.
Last night of midnight shift tonight for 6 weeks, going to train tonight at work come hell or high water. Hope to get back into some sort of regular schedule this week.
Diet has been some what lacking this week as well. No garbage, just not eating enough.
Being the idiot I am, after 5 months, I have also had a few cigarettes this week as well. This is probably why my appetite is less than usual. It seems my willpower is somewhat lacking when I get really tired. That will be sorted out as well… time to kick things into another gear.
