Deadlift:
135 x 10, 185 x 3, 225 x 2, 275 x 1, 360 x 1, 390 x 1, 460 x 1, 425 x 1
Rack Pulls:
360 x 5
410 x 5
455 x 5
Laying Leg Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 125
My back did pretty good for a couple days and then started to bother me again. It’s better than before, it is not where I want it to be. It’s really affecting my strength. Everything was a real struggle today. I’m thinking about giving it one more run. I’ll use my gear next time to see if that helps. If there is no improvement. I think I will enter only in the bench, and work on getting my back to 100%.
I came in kind of dragging ass, but things picked up. Even though 465 was on one board, it was a geared PR. I felt like I had a lot more to give. There was really no other work today, since tonight is a work night.
Leg Press:
450 x 20, 540 x 20, 630 x 20, 720 x 20, 360 x 30
Leg Press From Dead Stop @ Lowest Setting:
5 sets x 5 reps x 360
Leg Extensions:
4 sets x 10 reps x 190
Treadmill:
15 minutes / 183 calories
My back felt pretty good today, but I am continuing with leg presses over squats. I am also keeping the weight down and the reps up, to try something new. Starting from a dead stop at the bottom was also a nice change, I am just trying to use my imagination for leg presses.
I am off work all week, because my wife is having gallbladder surgery this week. I am going to use the time off to hit extra cardio. I did some treadmill yesterday afternoon, after waking up. I am going to do some walking today while my daughter is at tennis practice.
About your powerlifter training partner, I’ve always found working out with someone at least as strong–preferably stronger-- produced best gains for me. I’ve worked out with several over the years and learned from each, but not having a training partner never stopped me.
Thanks fellas. My wife goes in tomorrow at 0600. It’s not a big deal, but she has to have someone with her for 24 hours.
6/28/17
One Arm Extensions:
4 sets x 10 reps x 40
EZ Bar Skull Crushers:
4 sets x 10 reps x 85
Rope PD:
4 sets x 10 reps x 120
Kickouts:
4 sets x 15 reps x 35
Poundstone Curls:
80
55
BB Preacher Curls:
4 sets x 10 reps x 80
CT Fletcher Biceps Gauntlet
Holy cow that was hard!
I came in wanting to do the triceps gauntlet because it appears I have been doing them wrong. Each set is 20 reps and I have been doing 10. The DB area was pretty crowded at that time, so I moved on.
I decided to try the biceps gauntlet since the DB area had cleared out. OMG that was hard. It was probably harder, because I did some biceps work before. I felt like throwing up half way through. I imagined CT cussing at me to carry on. When I finished, I was finished. The treadmill walk was very slow.
Today was not bad, considering I slept upstairs on the couch. We decided my wife was probably going to be up all night, so upstairs would be a better option. 475 was really hard. It was a battle all the way up.
Deadlift:
135 x 10, 185 x 3, 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1, 365 x 1, 385 x 1, 405 x 1, 425 x 1, 465 x 1, 475 x 1
I went in with no agenda. I just wanted to test the back out. The good news is it feels no worse than when I went in. I had a lot more in me, but my daughter called and said her mother was very sick so I raced home. I’m just hanging out right now waiting for the doctor to call back.
First, my wife is fine. She was extremely sick. Today is a lot better. I think I may actually sleep in my bed tonight. Our couch in the upstairs living room is getting a little old.
Everything went well this morning. I continue to improve on Kroc rows. I year ago I was working with 80s. 150 is in store for the next time out.
Overhead Plate Carry:
4 sets x 4 times round the gym x 45
BB Hold:
315, 365, 385, 405
Treadmill:
20 minutes / 181 calories
Today was my monthly lift heavy stuff day. For Farmer’s Walk I walked a path around the free weight area four times. The same goes for the above head plate carry. I know I probably look strange to non-lifters (and some lifters too), but these exercises make you strong.
Thanks. She should be full speed in a week or so. Of course I have days off in the middle of the week, so I’m not used to sharing the house. I’m guessing this is what retirement will be like.
Leg Press:
450 x 20, 540 x 20, 630 x 20, 720 x 20, 770 x 20
LP Press From Dead Stop At The Bottom:
5 sets x 5 reps x 410
LP With Narrow Stance (six inches):
410 x 30
Leg Extensions:
4 sets x 10 reps x 190
The back slowly is feeling better. Not enough, however, for me to risk squats and a set back. Until then I try to invent ways to make leg pressing more interesting.
On Monday I mailed in my entry form and money for the meet next month, so there is not turning back. I also luckily go back to dayshift at work next week. I find I get a lot stronger with a consistent sleep schedule.
Bench:
135 x 10, 185 x 3, 225 x 3, 245 x 3
Shirt:
315 x 5, 365 x 1, 385 x 1, 425 x 2 (one board)
Svend Press:
4 sets x 50 reps x 3 plates (10s)
Handstand Push-Ups:
6
Treadmill:
15 minutes / 133 calories
I sent somewhat lighter today, in an effort to find a solid opener. I opened at 365 in November, and I am way stronger now. I’ll open at 375 next week, and see how that feels. Both 365 and 385 were pretty easy today. 425 off of one board was very strong as well. Next week I all go back to heavy weights.