@koestrizer A big part of it on my end to is I just have nothing to train for at this point. I’ve got the normal call in my brain telling me to get big and strong, but nothing like “I need to press 275 on a keg in 4 months” or “I have to bring my axle deadlift up 50lbs for reps in 8 weeks”. Without a solid vector, things don’t get me moving into the inconvenient. I’d rather have my extra 15 minutes with my family vs setting up unique equipment for a workout that hits what is weak on me at this point.
AM WORKOUT (0645)
Buffalo Bar Squat
5xBar
5x140
3x230
1x320
1x370
REST PAUSE (12 Deep Breaths Between Sets)
6x410 (let’s call that a bodyweight PR)
3x410
2x410
1x410
6x370
1x370
5x370
2x370
4x370
3x370
3x6x320
10x280
SUPERSET (squat-hyper)
Belt squats (no lockout)
20x150
18x150
16x150
STRIPSETS
17x150
5x125
5x100
5x75
5x50
5x25
Reverse hyper 410
4x8
Notes: I always like this aspect of how I’ve set up the programming. When the weight goes up, the v, especially volume naturally reduces, since all the reps get cut and I end up doing fewer sets. Something of a waterfall effect. Raising the weight was the right call too, as I flat out did not want to train today, and this made things move a little faster AND ensured I had no expectations going in. Just get reps and see what happens. Feeling strong, especially given that I hit this the day after max effort pulls.
Going to try to get in a run later today with the Mrs.
I put on music because I like it, but also on certain lifts I fart a lot. If it is doubles or triples on the deadlift, I’ll try to do the set on the first breath. Something about the abdominal pressure for that period of time (at least that’s what I think it is) makes my ass sing.
I get you. There is just no comparison of training for something specific vs. just training for a general self set goal (which kinda dips into strongman vs. powerlifting, which we’ve talked about in the past).
I envy you guys in the US for knowing so far out about your competitions. I usually know a comp date maybe 2-3 months out and events usually 4 weeks. I think training would have a greater edge if I knew the events like 3 months out.
It’s honestly rare that happens: I was just throwing out numbers. 10 weeks is about the standard for me. And then they all change week of anyway, haha.
Went on a 6+ mile run by myself. Mrs said it was too windy. This was less than 6 hours from an intense lifting session, which is totally suboptimal. I am literally leaving gains on the table.
I did another one of those trap death sets (it’s called “the punisher”, in my head) yesterday then worked up to a max effort pull and now I’m finally understanding trying to eat enough for your lifting. I’ve been hungry all damn day.
Dips
52+24+whatever else to get to 175 with rest pauses
Poundstone Curls
140xAxle
CONDITIOING
Tabata rounds on the BAS with 16oz gloves
Notes: 2:30 between sets of benching. Dog got me up early this morning, so knocked out half of the workout before breakfast and finished up the rest after dropping the kid off at school. I no joke fasted before the workout because I wanted to eat my Mickey Mouse keto waffles with my kid at the breakfast table this morning. Those moments are worth being hungry and having a decline in performance. The DB benching continues to get strong, and I really dig that close grip incline bench. Makes me feel like I’m getting stronger. Elbows came back with some pain: they’re off and on.
Will most likely do a weighted walk on the treadmill today, or go for another run before the snow arrives.
80lb weight vest incline treadmill walk
2 miles in 40 minutes
Notes: Set the speed to 3mph and 6 incline. Upped it to 6.5 at the 10 min mark, 7 at the 20, 7.5 at the 30 and 80 at 35 mins. Creeps up on you.
I realized with my 5 days on/5 days off work schedule I’m getting a mini periodized approach to my conditioning. My days away from work have more LISS cardio, while my work days have more HIIT stuff. Funny how it shakes out.
I’m undereating. My sleep is suffering. I know I’m undereating because Christmas is coming and I intend to eat well on that day, and then my labs should be soon after that. I need to knock this off.
EMOM-Odd minute 4 reps of front squat with 185, even minute 4 reps of SSB squats with 255
20 rounds
2 minute rest
SSB Squats 185
1x32
Notes: Wanted to get this done quick before the family got up, so upped the reps per round. Worked out just perfect: last 4 rounds were ball busters. Went with SSB for the salt the earth set since front squats seem to aggravate that right knee some. Gonna see how this responds.
No stress test thankfully. There may actually be some good news on the bloods. I’m going to wait until I know for certain, but it’s looking like a light a the end of the tunnel.
Which is nice, because I got 30lbs of beef delivered to my house yesterday, haha.
Definitely the most women I’ve had commenting on my shirtless body… after they had to shave me, so not exactly flattering commentary - more “are you having chest pains?” Then I’m sweating like a pig all over their equipment and having to reassure them I’m not dying every 20 seconds. It was pretty amusing.
Compared to the MRI, though, I’d rather do the stress test. I am kinda looking forward to a redo to see if I can beat my score!
I’m virtually hairless so that wasn’t a concern, but yeah, 2 very good looking rn’s and 1 startlingly cute doc yelling for me to run faster, then jump on the table in the spoon position, nurse slimes me, doc jumps in my scoop, then jams a Hitachi looking thing into my solar plexus.
Then some moist towelettes to clean up with, graham crackers, and ginger ale.