[quote]ChaseT wrote:
7/21/07
ME Lower
My hands were hurting a bit (along with my vagina) from the deadlifting, so I did the crunches instead of hanging leg raises. I’ll add more weight next time.[/quote]
LOL. At least you have a sense of humor about it. Stay tight on that 415 and you’ll get it next time.
[quote]Phill wrote:
Just got word from the Teen nationals and Midwest open. Of Note Big John Conner who injured his back at the Missouri Strongest man bounced back to edge out Eric Todd for the win in the HW class of the open. Two yes two competitors blew bicep tendons on same I did stones. Heres a hope for a speedy recovery
Overall LW went to Tyson.
HW Teen went to Zak Nims.
LW Teen I can see him, but I can’t remember his name.
Phill[/quote]
I competed against Zack in Fresno he was about my height and around 205lbs very impressive! Nice guy to.
7/22/07 Horrible Events day
I should have just stayed in bed today this was probaly my worst training day maybe ever
Farmers walk
140 50ftx2
set up to do 200ft I got about 10ft with it before I realized today wasnt a good day. I was sweating profusly before I even started training, my shirt was SOAKED I never sweat this bad and its not even very hot right now, 70s with a nice breeze.
tire flips 500lbish tire
5 flips, STRUGGLE!
Practice shouldering keg
1/2 full of water, easy
3/4 full of water didn’t seem to hard but I almost blacked out when I did shoulder it
tire flips 500lb tire 2 flips on the 2nd flip I was very close to loosing my breakfest, I realized I wasnt going to struggle through this one.
I am guessing it is probaly a combination of ozzfest+little sleep+ irregular eating… I am still sweating like crazy it is wierd. No one is home here at my moms house i think I am going to sleep on the couch for a bit and go get a super burrito or something.
ME Upper
A. Rack lockouts- 6th pin on the power rack I was using.
bar x 5
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
265 x 3
275 x 2
265 x 3
B. Dumbbell bench
70#, 4 x 8
C. Barbell curl
75#, 4 x 8
D. Dumbbell rows
75#, 3 x 15
Comments:
Good workout today. Wasn’t really sure what to expect with the rack lockouts but they went well. It’s definitely difficult starting the bar from a dead stop like you have to. Could really feel the triceps engaging though and I know triceps are key for hitting power in volleyball, so I think this will be a good movement for me. Also, the partial range stuff is probably easier on the shoulder, so that’s another plus. Assistance stuff went well, I’m going to start doing the dumbbell rows before the curls, because I think doing them afterward makes the biceps engage a little too much whereas I’d rather work the back more.
[quote]Kalle wrote:
7/22/07 Horrible Events day
I should have just stayed in bed today this was probaly my worst training day maybe ever
Farmers walk
140 50ftx2
set up to do 200ft I got about 10ft with it before I realized today wasnt a good day. I was sweating profusly before I even started training, my shirt was SOAKED I never sweat this bad and its not even very hot right now, 70s with a nice breeze.
tire flips 500lbish tire
5 flips, STRUGGLE!
Practice shouldering keg
1/2 full of water, easy
3/4 full of water didn’t seem to hard but I almost blacked out when I did shoulder it
tire flips 500lb tire 2 flips on the 2nd flip I was very close to loosing my breakfest, I realized I wasnt going to struggle through this one.
I am guessing it is probaly a combination of ozzfest+little sleep+ irregular eating… I am still sweating like crazy it is wierd. No one is home here at my moms house i think I am going to sleep on the couch for a bit and go get a super burrito or something.[/quote]
Sucks dude, I know how those concerts can really take a toll out of you and sometimes you don’t feel it until a few days later. Resting up sounds like a good idea… get ready to crush that next session!
DE Upper
Some Warm up.
Bench 125x9x3 (wide,med,close) Felt ok…not terribly fast but my form felt better.
Close Grip
155x3
175x3
185x3x3 - Felt much stronger and faster than last week.
Lat-PullDowns
145x4x8 - Felt strong.
1-arm push downs
50x3x10 - Nothing special
Side lat raises
20x4x8 - These felt fast and easy
Some curls
Done.
[quote]jtrinsey wrote:
Kalle wrote:
7/22/07 Horrible Events day
I should have just stayed in bed today this was probaly my worst training day maybe ever
Farmers walk
140 50ftx2
set up to do 200ft I got about 10ft with it before I realized today wasnt a good day. I was sweating profusly before I even started training, my shirt was SOAKED I never sweat this bad and its not even very hot right now, 70s with a nice breeze.
tire flips 500lbish tire
5 flips, STRUGGLE!
Practice shouldering keg
1/2 full of water, easy
3/4 full of water didn’t seem to hard but I almost blacked out when I did shoulder it
tire flips 500lb tire 2 flips on the 2nd flip I was very close to loosing my breakfest, I realized I wasnt going to struggle through this one.
I am guessing it is probaly a combination of ozzfest+little sleep+ irregular eating… I am still sweating like crazy it is wierd. No one is home here at my moms house i think I am going to sleep on the couch for a bit and go get a super burrito or something.
Sucks dude, I know how those concerts can really take a toll out of you and sometimes you don’t feel it until a few days later. Resting up sounds like a good idea… get ready to crush that next session![/quote]
thanks man, yeah I just need more rest and I slept during the day yesterday in the heat so I think I am a bit dehydrated. Found some pizza in my moms fridge, nice! Still sweating way to much, I am just going to keep chugging water for the rest of day and eat like a pig.
I don’t think going to a concert should take that much out of me but I guess my schedule was a bit much last week, Tuesday ME Lower, Wednsday ME Upper, Thursday Ozzfest, I should have rested on Friday instead of going to the dump and loading up huge ass tire and a 500-600lb tire.
Question for everyone, I weigh somewhere around 202-205 during the day in my briefs my next comp on August 11th I have to weigh in 200 or under and weigh ins are 30 minutes before the comp. I don’t want to dehydrate myself if I don’t have a full day to refeed and rehydrate.
I want to be walking around at 198 or so before the comp so there is no worries.
I already cut my carbs back to and upped my vegetable intake, I ordered some HRX(should come in tommarow) because last time I used some and droped 5lbs in a week without really changing anything in my diet. Probaly just helps me retain a little less water but I dont care. As long as I weigh in under 200lbs
Thoughts?
Thanks
OK not enough damn hrs in the day LOL who wants a job ?? 
On top of my own stuff now word got out Phill took his nail bags out of retirement. took on a new job today power washing old sealer/varnish off a LARGE house and detached garage then more thern likely resealing. Just the friggin garage is twice my house roughly 60 x 80 two stories and house 3-4 of those. WOO HOO got a good start today
have another gal wants me to bid a basement remodel no sure we’ll see but hey thats the way of an artist I suppose just have to get it how it come squirell after a nut brotha.
Weight today a whoppin 244 you never know could be friggin 240 tomorrow but up none the less.
Tweaked wrist yesterday i guess touch sore today nothing crazy. Planning if Im feeling up to it still go for a DL have to try and rest up a bit though. Only tomorrow will tell BUT more then likely ill let er rip feel the arm out etc
Phill
[quote]Kalle wrote:
Phill wrote:
Just got word from the Teen nationals and Midwest open. Of Note Big John Conner who injured his back at the Missouri Strongest man bounced back to edge out Eric Todd for the win in the HW class of the open. Two yes two competitors blew bicep tendons on same I did stones. Heres a hope for a speedy recovery
Overall LW went to Tyson.
HW Teen went to Zak Nims.
LW Teen I can see him, but I can’t remember his name.
Phill
I competed against Zack in Fresno he was about my height and around 205lbs very impressive! Nice guy to.[/quote]
Sweet I heard it was a great contest. I should have made the 2 hr drive. I was surprised to here the out come in that division there a local kid 17 and just crazy strong short guy lil not there in the head but you kind of have to be in this sport. anyhow sucker already has like a 320lb log
Not sure where he placed hes been dominating around here
Phill
[quote]Kalle wrote:
7/22/07 Horrible Events day
I should have just stayed in bed today this was probaly my worst training day maybe ever
Farmers walk
140 50ftx2
set up to do 200ft I got about 10ft with it before I realized today wasnt a good day. I was sweating profusly before I even started training, my shirt was SOAKED I never sweat this bad and its not even very hot right now, 70s with a nice breeze.
tire flips 500lbish tire
5 flips, STRUGGLE!
Practice shouldering keg
1/2 full of water, easy
3/4 full of water didn’t seem to hard but I almost blacked out when I did shoulder it
tire flips 500lb tire 2 flips on the 2nd flip I was very close to loosing my breakfest, I realized I wasnt going to struggle through this one.
I am guessing it is probaly a combination of ozzfest+little sleep+ irregular eating… I am still sweating like crazy it is wierd. No one is home here at my moms house i think I am going to sleep on the couch for a bit and go get a super burrito or something.[/quote]
HMm rest up bro sounds like a day to just let it be recoup and come back another day. Hope you get to feeling better
Phill
[quote]Kalle wrote:
jtrinsey wrote:
Kalle wrote:
7/22/07 Horrible Events day
I should have just stayed in bed today this was probaly my worst training day maybe ever
Farmers walk
140 50ftx2
set up to do 200ft I got about 10ft with it before I realized today wasnt a good day. I was sweating profusly before I even started training, my shirt was SOAKED I never sweat this bad and its not even very hot right now, 70s with a nice breeze.
tire flips 500lbish tire
5 flips, STRUGGLE!
Practice shouldering keg
1/2 full of water, easy
3/4 full of water didn’t seem to hard but I almost blacked out when I did shoulder it
tire flips 500lb tire 2 flips on the 2nd flip I was very close to loosing my breakfest, I realized I wasnt going to struggle through this one.
I am guessing it is probaly a combination of ozzfest+little sleep+ irregular eating… I am still sweating like crazy it is wierd. No one is home here at my moms house i think I am going to sleep on the couch for a bit and go get a super burrito or something.
Sucks dude, I know how those concerts can really take a toll out of you and sometimes you don’t feel it until a few days later. Resting up sounds like a good idea… get ready to crush that next session!
thanks man, yeah I just need more rest and I slept during the day yesterday in the heat so I think I am a bit dehydrated. Found some pizza in my moms fridge, nice! Still sweating way to much, I am just going to keep chugging water for the rest of day and eat like a pig.
I don’t think going to a concert should take that much out of me but I guess my schedule was a bit much last week, Tuesday ME Lower, Wednsday ME Upper, Thursday Ozzfest, I should have rested on Friday instead of going to the dump and loading up huge ass tire and a 500-600lb tire.
Question for everyone, I weigh somewhere around 202-205 during the day in my briefs my next comp on August 11th I have to weigh in 200 or under and weigh ins are 30 minutes before the comp. I don’t want to dehydrate myself if I don’t have a full day to refeed and rehydrate.
I want to be walking around at 198 or so before the comp so there is no worries.
I already cut my carbs back to and upped my vegetable intake, I ordered some HRX(should come in tommarow) because last time I used some and droped 5lbs in a week without really changing anything in my diet. Probaly just helps me retain a little less water but I dont care. As long as I weigh in under 200lbs
Thoughts?
Thanks
[/quote]
JUst do a nice slow cut and keep all you can I think you have a good plan. Maybe some light sodium manipulation load of for a few weeks the drop it a few days 3-4 out youll piss like crazy minor dehydration
Nut with that 30min weight in best iof yiou just get donw there and stay there if you can get there pretty quick so you can eat tom maintain and dont have to cut the carbs so much. Or just man up and go for the next Class LOL
Phill
[quote]Phill wrote:
OK not enough damn hrs in the day LOL who wants a job ??
On top of my own stuff now word got out Phill took his nail bags out of retirement. took on a new job today power washing old sealer/varnish off a LARGE house and detached garage then more thern likely resealing. Just the friggin garage is twice my house roughly 60 x 80 two stories and house 3-4 of those. WOO HOO got a good start today
have another gal wants me to bid a basement remodel no sure we’ll see but hey thats the way of an artist I suppose just have to get it how it come squirell after a nut brotha.[/quote]
You were getting bored anyway. Aren’t you down to just 68 projects now? Actually, it sounds like a great opportunity that fits you pretty well.
—“Night Owl Construction”— has a ring to it.
[quote]Planning if Im feeling up to it still go for a DL have to try and rest up a bit though. Only tomorrow will tell BUT more then likely ill let er rip feel the arm out etc
[/quote]
drum roll please…the moment of truth…good luck
c.
Sunday 07/22/07
ME Squat
Box squat (13" box, ~1" below parallel)
Bar x 10
145 x 5
195 x 5
235 x 5 (added briefs)
285 x 4 (can’t count)
325 x 5
355 x 3
385 x 3 (added belt)
415 x 3
355 x 5 (no belt)
Seated good mornings
135 x 8;155 x 8;165 x 8
Cut it here, had to get home since I had visitors coming over for a good ol’ cookout. Gianelli bratwurst and burgers, Hell Yeah!!! Will try to hit abs before bedtime. If not tonight, then tomorrow after bench work.
Notes: I’m trying out a squat routine Marc Bartley (of EFS fame) came up with. The first part was the heavy band phase I finished up last week. It went well, but every time in the past I went back to straight weight I find I’m a little unstable. After a week it’s OK, but I have to get re-acquainted with regular bar weight.
This phase of the cycle emphasizes straight weight and briefs, but has you going without a belt for the first two working sets, with a belt on the middle two then back to no belt on the final set of five reps. I haven’t done a heavier set of 5 for a while, so the first set was almost like doing high reps. The weight went up a little slow at first and was a little unsteady at the top, but got better as I moved along. I figured the 4th set with 415 would be the toughest one, and though it was difficult, I still had a couple of reps left in me. The last set of 355 without the belt was the toughest. My low back and hips were fried. Luckily, my training partner told me my form was spot on for every set, and he’s let me know in the past when my form sucked.
Finished up with seated good mornings. I’m doing these to help my deadlift primarily, but they seem to also be helping me at the bottom of the squat. Standing good mornings work well for me, too, but put a lot of extra stress on my hips and hamstrings. With all the squats, deadlifts, GHRs, etc., those muscle groups are getting enough work. That was it. Good times.
[quote]novaeer wrote:
Modi wrote:
Alright, not so bad. One of the light bands is well used, and has a little more give to it than the other. I didn’t notice it when it was doubled over for the Bench, but it was obvious on squats, as it was completely deloaded at the bottom. I’ll have to see about getting a new on to match the other new one.
I set these up looping them around a 90lb DB. I felt my speed was ok, but I video’d myself so I can see what I look like. I may try to post a video after the weekend, and would be open to feedback.
Walking out was not as bad as I expected, but I don’t think the tension was that high, so today was more of an experimental day. With that said, I’m already sore from this workout, and my upper body is wrecked from yesterday!
When you use the bands for squatting, you want to choke them around two dumbbells (70 lb’ers should be fine).
That way you have tension when you are still on the box and a lot at the top, which really forces you to explode; luckily, the first time I used these I was with some veterans and as I was getting ready to just choke them around one DB, they quickly showed me the err of my ways.
It doesn’t seem like it should, but after you make this change I’m sure you’ll notice a big difference. Also on the bands, if you don’t mind spending some coin, I think there are a couple of sites, including EFS, that sell band packs (~$175).
I really need to buy a vid cam, too. My training partner has one and we use it to critique form when I’m at his house, but solo I need a form check, even if it is after the fact.[/quote]
Hey, thanks for the advice. I should have figured this out, since I wrapped them around 2 DB’s on chest day, and found that it was too much tension. Brain wasn’t firing on all cylinders at 4am, so I didn’t think to use 2 DB’s for Squat. It probably would have felt fine if both bands were deloading, but the one on my left was just a little looser than the one on my right and it almost wanted to twist me a bit.
Regardless…when I woke up Sat. morning my chest, shoulders and unfortunately elbows were sore as fuck from ME Benching with the bands. Add to that, my legs and back were entering stage one of “why the hell did you try bands on DE Squat for the first time, and then sit in a car for 4 hours so that we could stiffen up”. My wife decided that it would be a good idea to go for a 4.5 mile run (jog/lope) to loosen up. I haven’t run in about a month, so this seemed logical to me. My quads are screaming right now, just in time for ME Squats tomorrow. Something tells me squats are going to suck!
Ahh, what a great weekend. Spent the whole time on an island on the coast of Maine. My wifes plan was BBQ, Beer, Bocce, and Boating, not neccesarily in that order.
Mission accomplished. Had 2 great nights of grilling. Took the boat out for a nice 2 hour cruise. Won the first game of bocce, but lost the second (hey, she got lucky, what can I say?). Got to use the new deck for the first time. Knocked back a case of microbrews.
No complaints…just what the doctor ordered.
Now back to business. First order, break a squat, bench and DL PR of some sort this week.
2nd order, weigh more than Phill…after this weekend, I’d say I might have a head start!!!
[quote]jthsiao wrote:
“Ni Hao” from hot and humid Taiwan. We arrived last night after 13+ hours of flying and another 3 hours of driving. It’s always nice to board the plane on Friday afternoon and reach your destination on Saturday night. I hate time differences. When we landed around 8pm local time, it was 31C (~88F) with very high humidity. I’m going to miss sunny and DRY San Diego. :-([/quote]
Have a blast man! San Diego will be waiting when you get back.
[quote]ChaseT wrote:
7/21/07
ME Lower
12" Box Squat
45x10
135x5
225x5
315x1
365x1
385x1
415x0
415x0 I was pissed.
Got rid of the box.
225x20
Deadlift
225x5
315x2
365x1
405x1
455x5x1
Single Leg Calf Raise
20,18,18
Weighted Crunches
30x10,10,10
Back Extension
10,10,10
Not too pleased with the results today.I’m really not sure what happened with the squat workout. I tried to punish myself with the 20 rep set, but it wasn’t nearly heavy enough for the punishment I deserved, so I decided to make something of the workout with some ~90% deadlift singles. This was my first time using the weighted crunch bench. My hands were hurting a bit (along with my vagina) from the deadlifting, so I did the crunches instead of hanging leg raises. I’ll add more weight next time.[/quote]
That’s funny, when I did my 20 rep set at 225 I felt like I’d been hit by an 18 wheeler. Did you go ATG?
[quote]Phill wrote:
JUst do a nice slow cut and keep all you can I think you have a good plan. Maybe some light sodium manipulation load of for a few weeks the drop it a few days 3-4 out youll piss like crazy minor dehydration
Nut with that 30min weight in best iof yiou just get donw there and stay there if you can get there pretty quick so you can eat tom maintain and dont have to cut the carbs so much. Or just man up and go for the next Class LOL
Phill
[/quote]
Yeah 30 minute weigh in sucks! and um if there was a 231 class I would consider it but this one is set up under 200 and 201-250 um yeah I don’t want to compete against 250lb guys just yet… Plus the weights of events go up BIG TIME.
I just looked and weigh ins are an hour before so not as bad, but the other wierd thing about this show is it is in the afternoon weigh ins 2:30PM starts at 3:30PM thats along time to go without eating!
Yeah I plan to get down to 198 or so within the next two weeks and just maintain there. I’d like to get it all done sooner than a few days out for piece of mind and I will be leaving a few days earlier (August 8th) to stay up at my sisters so days won’t be very routine.
Yeah I think trying to train today was just a silly idea, I fell alot better now after a couple naps and a bunch of water and food. I am going to start trying to go to bed early as I think that is greatly effecting my energy level and recovery.
Have fun with the side jobs, there always fun I used to keep busy and make some good extra $$ doing a ton of that stuff but have no time now working full time.
Oh yea have fun pulling 600lbs
[quote]Modi wrote:
That’s funny, when I did my 20 rep set at 225 I felt like I’d been hit by an 18 wheeler. Did you go ATG?[/quote]
I went well below parallel (lower than my videos I posted last week). I don’t know if my concentration was off on the singles or if my limit strength was just off yesterday. I picked 225 because I saw you had done the same last week and our maxes are in the same ballpark.
I will definitely go heavier (probably 245) the next time I decide to punish myself with a 20 rep set.
[quote]Modi wrote:
Have a blast man! San Diego will be waiting when you get back.[/quote]
I’m looking forward to going back already. Not that my In-laws are not fun to hang out with, but the weather is killing me. We have the A/C on all night and I’m still waking up in a full sweat. According to the weather report, it’s supposed to be 30-35C (85-95F) here, but it doesn’t feel like that. With the humidity, it feels like 100+ here. I’ve been spoiled by the weather in San Diego for sure.
I made a trip to the swim club that supposedly has a gym that I may be able to train at, but the gym is only accessible to members only. There goes that idea for some training. I put the the kids on my back and did some pushups, but I can’t get them to stay there long enough to even get a workout. So much for that idea.
Before I came to Taiwan, I got a CoC trainer. I think I’ll go grab that and work on my grip. Maybe I’ll go play some baseball with my son and some of the kids here later today, like when the sun is about to set. Doing anything outdoors any earlier than that would be insane!