[quote]soldog wrote:
You mean you can see the ground already! We’ve got at least another month…
Here’s an idea: next winter flip the tire full of ice. A good progression would be adding an inch of ice every week. ;-}[/quote]
LOL, yep, a week ago Friday we had 15 inches of heavy wet snow. Yesterday it was 58 degrees and raining. I was thinking the same thing about the tire, that sucker was heavy full of water.
Let’s see, Sunday I threw. It was 72 out, the sun was shining, the birds were singing. There was a little mud in the throwing area but I endured. Came home mowed the yard. Yesterday broke out the shorts. Sorry guys, I know the weather gods will get me for this.
Workouts looking strong as ever DZ. Hell, I’m pumped for your first meet. Can’t wait.
Thanks guys! Don’t worry hel320, when Summer comes around and you all are baking in the deep South, I’ll give ya updates about our mid 70s temperatures. 
ME Bench
2x15xbar
1x8x95
1x6x135
1x4x185
1x2x205
1x3x235
1x2x245
1x3x245
DE Squats
1x10xbar
1x6x95
1x6x135
10x3x175
Superfast and deep, 20sec rest.
Hyper extensions
3x15 w/8lb ball
ME Bench is looking strong.Any problems with your bicep?Nice work.
[quote]Jimmy T wrote:
ME Bench is looking strong.Any problems with your bicep?Nice work.[/quote]
Thanks Jimmy! I had some anxiety about todays goals with the bench, but things went pretty well. I’ll admit my butt came off the bench a couple times, I’ll have to work on that. Bicep is fine, I haven’t been training left any different from right, but I can still tell left is weaker. I was a bit concerned about that ache I was taking about, but that was shoulders, traps, and biceps. I really think I just over did it Saturday, and you helped set my mind at ease when you said it just means I’m training hard.
I shoulda listened to my body this morning and took today off. But it’s my daughters B-day tomorrow, and I wanted to spend the morning with her and still get 4 training days in this week. My damned arms and shoulders are still killing me. I think I’m over due for some time off but I’ve got two full weeks of training still before a week off before the meet.
I’ve pretty much strayed off of my program since I wasn’t going to get it finished out prior to the meet. And I didn’t want to work legs today so not to interfere with squatting on Saturday.
Rear Delt Raises
2x12x20s
CG Incline
1x10xbar
1x8x95
1x6x135
2x6x155
Lat Pulldowns
1x10x60
1x10x80
1x10x100
1x4x120
1x10x100
Pallof Iso Holds(from Eric Cressey’s newest article)
2 sets of 30 sec. each side, with 60lbs
1 set 30sec. w/80lbs.
Now that I look at those again, I wasn’t doing them quit right, I like them though.
Front Laterals
2x10x25s
Too much pain, I’m done.
I wish I could figure out why my arms and shoulders are aching so much. ME squats today.
Squats
1x10xbar
2x8x95
1x6x135
1x6x185
1x4x225
1x4x275
1x1x315
1x2x335
1x3x315
Had someone watching my depth today. This pain is really holding me back, but I got some good deep, heavy, reps in.
Hyper Extensions
3x15 W/8lb ball
Paloff Iso Holds(did 'em right this time)
3x30sec W/40lbs
Knee Raises
3x30
Hang in there!I increase my protein intake when I’m aching alot.Keep hammering away bro!Nice work!
Thanks Jimmy, I really appreciate that. I iced down when I got home, and that seemed to help. I’ll go get a protein shake right now!
DZ, take some joint stuff. I take a shit load of supplements. I try to overload on potassium and magnesium. If you have an Aldi store near you they have the best bargain for glucosamine/chondroitin. Good luck and train hard.
Thanks Barry, I take a supplement that’s supposed to be for joints, it’s a blend of fatty acids. The pain I have seems to be more in the muscle, ice and heat has been helping, but it’s been affecting my training.
DE Deads
1x10x135
8x3x185
CG Bench
2x10xbar
1x8x95
1x6x135
1x6x160
2x6x185
Cable Pushdowns
1x10x100
1x10x140
1x10x180
2x8x200
Pallof Iso Holds
3x30sec ea. side W/60lb
Hyper Extensions
3x15 W/8lb Ball
While my aching shoulders and arms seems to be getting somewhat better, it’s still affecting my training. My goal was to be doing doubles with 255 today.
ME Bench
2x15xbar
1x6x95
1x6x135
1x6x185
1x2x205
1x2x225
1x1x245
1x2x245
Hammer Strength Incline
1x8x90
1x8x180
1x6x230
1x6x240
Lat Pulldowns
1x10x100
2x10x110
Pallof Iso Holds
3x30secx60lb
Hyper Extensions
3x15 W/15lb ball
Squat/Dead Assistance
Front Squats
1x10xbar
1x8x95
1x6x115
1x6x135
1x4x155
Zercher GMs
1x6xbar
1x6x95
2x6x115
Lunges
3x8 W/40s
Row Machine
2x8x2 Plates
2x4x3 Plates
Cable Mid Row
1x10x100
1x8x120
1x8x140
2x6x160
Knee Raises
3x30
Meet is getting closer…are you getting excited??? In spite of aches and pains, training seems to be going OK…keep the intensity up, it will be worth it on Meet day!
[quote]QuarterTonner wrote:
Meet is getting closer…are you getting excited??? In spite of aches and pains, training seems to be going OK…keep the intensity up, it will be worth it on Meet day![/quote]
Yea QT, I really am. I’m not where I wanted to be with a week and a half of training to go, and these aches and pains have had me a little worried about how I’ll feel on meet day, because they’ve been affecting my lifting some. But I’m going for it all the way! Actaully I wasn’t hurting too bad after today lifting. I come home, ice down the arms and shoulders, then get a hot shower, and I usually feel better.
Dz really excited for you! Wish it were just a little closer to me and I would make the trip to watch.
Good luck. You’ve done the training. Keep the right attitude and you’ll be fine.
Thanks Guys, I’ll have the wife take plenty of pictures.
Today Squats and Deads
Squats
1x10xbar
1x8x95
1x6x135
1x6x185
1x4x225
1x4x275
1x2x315
1x3x315
Depth was good, didn’t go any heavier to save something for deads.
Deads
1x8x135
1x6x185
1x4x225
1x4x275
1x4x315
1x3x335
1x1x355
Pallof Iso Holds
3x30sec W/60lb
Hyper Extensions
3x15x30lbs.
Stability ball Ab roll outs
3x10
Nice training bro!Focus,determination and the desire to move the weight.Your putting it all together.
[quote]Jimmy T wrote:
Nice training bro!Focus,determination and the desire to move the weight.Your putting it all together.[/quote]
Thanks Jimmy! With one week of training left, I wish I were stronger than I am. I keep telling myself that just over 18 months ago I was getting the last of the stitches out from the second surgery on my arm and hand and wasn’t sure I would ever move heavy weights again. Anyway, I’ll thank all you guys again for the help with my training and newb questions about powerlifting. Got a private meeting with the other guys going next Saturday after the gym closes to go over some stuff and check out my equipment. Got a Titan singlet to wear, although it’s not required. I think I might lift in it next Saturday to see how it feels. It’s tighter than I expected, but I guess it’s supposed to be tight huh? As long as it’s not considered support equipment.