hahaha I can relate
01/17/15
Sat: Misc.
PM workout
1/4 back squat -5x3 w/ a 2sec hold between reps@ 710lb
1/4 front squat -3x3 w/ a 2sec hold between reps, 60 sec rest between sets@ 490lb
Kneeling cable crunches-5x10-140lb
5x10-130lb
Standing cable Oblique crunches-5x5-130lb
Hot damn, you got strong legs, Farmer!
01/19/15
Mon:pull-explosive
Am workout
Deadlift-6x2-335lb from a 2 inch deficit
Kettlebell swings-5x5-260lb*
PM workout
Lat-pull downs-5x5-210lb
5x5-190lb
T-bar rows-5x5-255lb
5x5-215lb
One arm rows-5x5-180lb
E-z bar curls-3x5-100lb
5x10-80lb
DB concentration curls-5x5-50lb
*I took one of my adjustable DB wrapped a chain around it, attached a D handle and stood on some cinder blocks so I could get full range of motion.
Seachel Howdy chica thanks for stopping in! Thanks Im glad you think so, it feels good to be squatting real weight.I injured my low back pretty bad about 1 and 1/2 years ago and anything over 100lbs made me crumple like a paper bag.
01/20/15
Tue: OHP
Am workout
Push press-
1x1-245lb
4x3-220lb
5x5-190lb ( first rep of every set a strict press)
Pm workout
close grip incline press-5x5-455lb
Barbell front raises-5x10-80lb
Lateral raises-5x5-55lb
5x5-50lb
5x5-45lb
5x10-30lb
Snatch grip upright rows-5x10-60lb
Cable overhead extensions-5x10-65lb
01/21/15
Wed.
Pm Workout
7 rounds heavy bag- 30 sec on, 30 sec rest
7 rounds shadow boxing- 60 sec on, 30 sec rest
5 rounds- 60 sec rest between rounds
8 “indian mace” spear stab and slash @30lb (used a barbell)
8 “indian club” pullover/chops @30lb
10 “indian club” swings per arm @ 15lb
4 sprawls and 4 single led takedowns
01/22/15
Thur:Squat
Am workout
Squats-no wraps on warm-ups
2x3-540lb (add homemade wraps)
2x3-495lb (add homemade wraps)
2x5-450lb (add homemade wraps)
PM workout
Leg press-5x10-1025lb (add homemade wraps)
5x20-935lb (add homemade wraps)
Leg extensions-5x10-105lb
3x to failure-75lb
Leg Curls-5x10-95lb
5x10-75lb
5x to failure-35lb
Notes: Squats felt great today, I felt like I could have gotten 5 on both sets of 540 but had to remind myself …“CHASE PERFORMANCE NOT FATIGUE”-CT
Also as far as diet I’ve always eyeballed portions never weighed it, well today I did- breakfast= 1 pound of potatoes diced and fried in grape seed oil with 3 over easy eggs and cheese grated over it and a big glass of water. Lunch=3/4 pound white rice with 3/4 pounds of ground beef and 1/4 steamed green beans. Dinner= 2 1/2 pounds homemade turkey potpie.Plus right before bed I’ll have a homemade shake=18 raw whole eggs,1 banana,1 cup pineapple juice. HOLIE CONOLIE! I knew I ate alot but…DAMN! But hey its working, I’m consistently getting stronger putting on muscle mass and can still see top 2 abs…so staying relatively lean, what more could I ask for right?
Hey Farmer, just skimmed your log. I love your homemade equipment. You’re a creative guy and obviously a skilled mechanic. Nice progress on your strength. Your mom and grandma are lucky to have you caring for them.
I’m curious about your homemade straps, Farmer.
Do you have picture? and maybe a how-to? I just want to get an idea of how complicated it would be to make my own.
[quote]FarmerOwen wrote:
4/03/14
Back story: I started lifting because i needed to be able to lift my mom and grandma in and out of bed, the car ect.( my mom had a stroke and is paralyzed on her left side and my grandma has Alzheimers and Parkinsons) But now its become so much more for me, its an outlet for the unbridled rage i always feel everyday, dont get me wrong im blessed to have them and I thank God im able to take care of them. I love lifting what some people think is immovable because it the physical manifestation of my desire to move the immovable objects in my life!
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I just started reading through your log. I know this post is old, but I really like it. 
I’ve seen weight training have a therapeutic effect for lots of people. It’s really a great thing.
Thought I would share a pic of the new addition to the farm he was born today…so cute I could eat him…wait I’m going to in 8 months!
01/23/15
Fri: Horizontal press
AM workout
Machine dips-
3x5-490lb
5x5-450lb
Pm workout
Machine dips-5x5-430lb( 30sec rest between sets)
5x5-410lb( 30 sec rest between sets)
5x5-390lb( 30 sec rest between sets)
5x5-370( 30 sec rest between sets
5x5-350( 30 sec rest between sets
Cable tri pushdowns-5x10-90lb
Cable overhead extensions-5x10-65lb
[quote]LiftingStrumpet wrote:
Hey Farmer, just skimmed your log. I love your homemade equipment. You’re a creative guy and obviously a skilled mechanic. Nice progress on your strength. Your mom and grandma are lucky to have you caring for them.[/quote]
Thanks LiftingStrumpet you’ve done some good work youself, I must confess I’ve followed your log since you started in powerful women. As far as skilled mechanic not by a long shot I am really creative and skilled in a jimmy rig/Mcgyver way though lol, its amazing what farm life will teach you.
[quote]Seachel_25 wrote:
I’m curious about your homemade straps, Farmer.
Do you have picture? and maybe a how-to? I just want to get an idea of how complicated it would be to make my own.[/quote]
Totally, I’ll get a vid up showing them. It was really simple, I took some old shirts of mine cut them into strips of about 6 inch width fold each strip in half, strip length is up to you I made mine long about 2 1/2 feet to give me plenty of room to cinch and tie them. You’ll use 2 strips per leg, so you’ll need 4 strips total.
[quote]Babypowerlifter wrote:
[quote]FarmerOwen wrote:
4/03/14
Back story: I started lifting because i needed to be able to lift my mom and grandma in and out of bed, the car ect.( my mom had a stroke and is paralyzed on her left side and my grandma has Alzheimers and Parkinsons) But now its become so much more for me, its an outlet for the unbridled rage i always feel everyday, dont get me wrong im blessed to have them and I thank God im able to take care of them. I love lifting what some people think is immovable because it the physical manifestation of my desire to move the immovable objects in my life!
[/quote]
I just started reading through your log. I know this post is old, but I really like it. I’ve seen weight training have a therapeutic effect for lots of people. It’s really a great thing. [/quote]
Oh man it very therapeutic, every time I walk into my home gym my emotion “cup” is full and overflowing but when I come out its empty and ready to be filled up again lol.
01/24/15
Sat: Misc.
PM workout
1/4 back squat -5x3 w/ a 2sec hold between reps@ 710lb
1/4 front squat -5x3 w/ a 2sec hold between reps, 60 sec rest between sets@ 490lb *
Kneeling cable crunches-5x10-150lb
5x10-140lb
Standing cable Oblique crunches-5x5-130lb
- I increased the ROM on these by 1/2 inch…does not sound like much but man I felt the difference large increase in difficulty!
01/26/15
Mon:pull-Heavy
Am workout
Wheel Barow Deadlift-5x3-810lb
PM workout
Lat-pull downs-5x5-215lb
5x5-195lb
T-bar rows-5x5-270lb
5x5-230lb
One arm rows-5x5-180lb
E-z bar curls-3x5-100lb
5x10-80lb
DB concentration curls-5x5-50lb
How’s the hand and grip feeling?
Man, I love the ingenuity!
01/27/15
Tue: OHP
Am workout
Push press-
3x3-225lb
5x5-195lb ( first rep of every set a strict press)
Pm workout
close grip incline press-5x5-460lb
Barbell front raises-5x10-85lb
Lateral raises-5x5-55lb
5x5-50lb
5x5-45lb
3x10-30lb
Snatch grip upright rows-5x10-60lb
Cable overhead extensions-5x10-65lb
[quote]Ecchastang wrote:
How’s the hand and grip feeling? [/quote]
Feelin’ great man! The contrast baths work like magic! Thanks again