[quote]nlmain wrote:
hope the doc figures out your meds properly.
and that back is worth looking at a 2nd and third time ;)[/quote]
While I am prepared to see my current enlistment thru til 2013, I’m praying they just go ahead and recommend medical retirement. I’m tired of all the meds and such. But…we shall see come Monday.
Speaking of back, I think I’ll go work mine now.
10 June 2011
Evening
Deadlift
135 x 5 x 1
225 x 3 x 1
315 x 3 x 1
405 x 3 x 2
425 x 3 x 3
445 x 1 x 2
Weighted Pullups
BW + 45 x 4 x 5
BW + 35 x 5 x 5
BW + 25 x 6 x 5
Farmer Walk
100 x 150ft x 3
Conditioning Circuit x 10 Rounds
Jumprope (for speed) x 1:00 x 5
WG Pullups x 5
Jumprope (nice and easy) x 1:00 x 5
Alternating Plyo Pushups x 10
It’s been five days since I last stepped foot in a gym, however, I have been putting in some work. Especially with helping a friend move. The moving turned into me putting on my confidante hat and assisting with her with her current situation where she has a kid that is both entitled and enabled. Growing up in a similar situation as the kid, I can relate to all that is going on.
Well, after three days of observation and interaction, I’m going to have a talk with my friend, and basically let her know that short of beating the black off the kid, she needs to regain control and authority. But, other than that, I’ve been fixing stuff and repairing stuff. Not a bad time, really. Keeps me busy.
But, this morning’s work:
15 June 2011
Morning
3 Rounds
Jumprope x 1:00
BW Squats x 25
Situps x 25
Knuckle Pushups x 25
Pullups x 10
Later on, after I hit the books for a while, I’ll knock out some hill sprints. GOt a nice-sized hill down the road.
After a week of no real lifting, it was beyond time for me to pay a visit to my Fortress of Solitude. Woke up with a lot of energy, so shortly after breakfast, I went to handle a bit of business. The target for today: my chesticles.
19 June 2011
Morning
Bench Press
135 x 10 x 1
225 x 5 x 1
315 x 5 x 5
225 x 8 x 5
135 x 15 x 3
Weighted Dips
BW+25 x 10 x 5
Alternating Explosive Pushups
10 x 3
Hanging Leg Raises
10 x 3
Cable Ab Crunch/WG Pullups
65 x 15 x 3/BW x 5 x 3
Back Hypers
BW+25 x 10 x 3
WG Pullups (Buddy of mine asked if I would join him, so I figured “why not?”)
BW x 8 x 5
Are you still on Vacation? I like the back and doggie pic. 
How’s the dancing going? How often do you dance?
I am still on vacation until the 5th of July. Unfortunately, I skipping dance classes last week as I was wearing my “counselor” hat for a friend all week. But, back to the grind this week! Especially after I fix the brakes on my car tomorrow.
I knew today would be a bothersome day as soon as my eyes opened at 2 in the morning. No morning work, as I woke up depleted of energy and fuel, and had the shakes to boot. So, after eating a decent breakfast, I felt a bit better, and after an impromptu trip into town, it was time to do work.
20 June 2011
Afternoon
Deadlifts
405 x 3 x 8
Dumbbell Rows
110 x 12 x 3
50 x 20 x 2 (w/Fat Gripz)
I bagged the pullups I intended to do, as I was well and truly drained. Figure I’ll rest/fuel up tonight, then start fresh tomorrow morning. Hate days like this. Bleh!!!
21 June 2011
Push Press
135 x 5 x 1
225 x 3 x 8
BTN Press
135 x 8 x 4
Lateral Raises
25 x 10 x 3
22 June 2011
Front Squats
225 x 3 x 2
225 x 4 x 4
Jumprope (Sprint) x 100 x 4
Box Jumps x 10 x 4
Got way too crowded in there today, so I went fast and hard, then split.
good work-
and looking pretty lean
Ahhh…after taking a couple of weeks off from logging anything, and just going with how I felt, it’s about time to get back to work. It’s been quite a “vacation”, whereas I fixed my baby, got snagged by a pretty awesome lady, figured out part of my future, and made a few new friends. All in all, not a bad time. So, to kick off the next chapter in the book of Beast:
6 July 2011
AM
Jumprope x 1:00/Situps x 20/Prisoner Squats x 15 x 3 Rounds
WG Pullups x 8/Dips x 10 x 3 Rounds
3.5 mile Run
Not bad…now to sit behind a fucking desk for a few hours…
This was a very long day. With nothing to do. No complaints from this guy, though. I know it’s going to get ugly pretty soon, as everyone returns from block leave in the next couple of weeks. I can say, however, that I left the office feeling pretty damn good. I knew that I was about to throw down in my Fortress!
6 July 2011
PM
Bench Press
135 x 8 x 1
225 x 5 x 1
315 x 3 x 2
385 x 1 x 1
405 x 1 x 1
425 x 1 x 1 (PR, however, pretty small scale…I want moar!)
Plyo Pushups (onto two steps approx. a foot apiece)
BW x 6 x 4
Weighted Dips
BW + 90 x 6 x 2
BW + 90 x 5 x 2
This’ll do…
congrats on the PR and damn those dips!
[quote]nlmain wrote:
congrats on the PR and damn those dips![/quote]
Thanks, but it’s only going to get better. Same with the dips. I’m very interested in seeing the results of combining the core lifts, the bodyweight movements, the running, and pretty soon, the martial-arts training. Should be interesting. Add the dancing, and I’m very curious.
Todays episode featured “Roots Bloody Roots” by Sepultura, and was brought to you, in part, by Bullshit: Have you had your share today???
So, 2nd day on the job, and already I had to raise a bit of hell. As we are all still in “Recuperation” mode, everyone is either on leave, or just not working. The company has granted half-days and 4-day weekends until August. So, I had to wonder why in the fuck my office is “working” all day everyday. Their response: we are so busy. I spent the past couple of days living on Facebook. News Flash: NOBODY IS HERE!!! This batch of bullshit served as ample fuel for this evening’s training.
7 July 2011
PM
Deadlifts
135 x 3 x 1
225 x 3 x 1
315 x 3 x 1
405 x 1 x 1
455 x 1 x 1
475 x 1 x 1
495 x 1 x 1
515 x 1 x 1 (PR, as the last time I attempted this, I got up 1/4 of the way. Much easier this time.) I decided to stop there for now.
Dumbbell Rows
135 x 10 x 3
WG Pullups
BW x 8 x 3
Thoroughly smoked at this point, so I called it a session. The interesting thing was the fact that after the deadlifts, people made it a point to stay out of my way. Perhaps the fact that I was yelling very loudly had something to do with it. I’m good with that. Puny humans…lol.
Some crazy weight being moved in here brotha! Keep it up!
I figured it’s about time I got a look at where I’m at strength-wise. I have a ways to go until I’m satisfied, though. Since I’ll be gone for the weekend, and away from the gym, I decided to go ahead and see where I was at with my shoulders.
8 July 2011
AM
Military Press (Standing)
Bar x 10 x 1
95 x 5 x 1
135 x 3 x 1
185 x 1 x 1
205 x 1 x 1
225 x 1 x 1 (PR, as the last time I did strict MPs, I tapped out at about 195)
BTN Press
135 x 10 x 3
Jumprope x 1:00 (Sprint)/Box Jumps x 5 (30 in)/Situps x 30 x 4 Rounds
awesome pressing and damn those puny humans 
Well the day was going so well, then 5 o’clock hit and I found myself and my young coworker still sitting there…waiting. 5:30…5:45…6:00, then the supervisor steps out of his meeting to release us. If there is one huge pet-peeve I have, it’s wasting my time, and especially a Soldier’s time. Added a good bit of fuel to my cooling fire tonight. If only they knew the thoughts that go thru my head…
After a very good (read: fucking GREAT) weekend, it was time to go back to work. I couldn’t wait, as I had legs to do, however, I did not attempt to go for a max, as I think it would be wise if I found a decent crew to spot me. So, I proceeded to just WORK.
12 July 2011
PM
Squats
After copious amounts of warming up…
315 x 3 x 1
345 x 2 x 4 (PR for weight & reps)
315 x 3 x 2
30in Box Jumps
BW x 10 x 4 (all sets preceded by sprints w/jumprope x 100)
13 July 2011
AM
2.5 mi run
Sprints & Speed Drills
Putting in nice work here. Kickass work on the PRs, and looking plenty jacked.