Deadlifts

It's been a while since I've done Deadlifts. I was surprised how everything went.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/bar.
Deadlifts - 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs, 5 sets/1, 2, 1, 1, 1 reps/405lbs, 495lbs/1 rep, 495lbs/3 reps (straps).

None of the reps were with a belt and I only used straps on the last set. Although I fat right now and having trouble getting down to the bar, my back is as strong as ever.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

My pressing power keeps getting better.

Light Stretching
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 20lbs/12 reps.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps, 365lbs/3 reps, 385lbs/1 rep, 2 sets/1 rep/395lbs, 395lbs/miss, 385lbs/2 reps missed second rep, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs.

Today was my strongest Bench Press training EVER!!! 385lbs is going up so fast I wanted to try it for a double at the end but I was too gassed. Same as the third single of 395lbs. I'm sure next heavy bench day it won't be a problem.

385lbs Bench Press Video

395lbs Bench Press Video

Snowdaddy

Squats

Fun in the garage tonight with some Squats.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 3 sets/6, 8, 10 reps/bar, 3 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/3 reps/225lbs, 225lbs/1 rep, 2 sets/1 rep/315lbs, 3 sets/1, 1, 2 reps/405lbs.

No belt, no sleeves, no wraps. Totally classic. I usually wear at least a belt. My core is really feeling it. More totally classic Squats are in order.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

A slow evening at home tonight so I went out to the garage for some Bench Press.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 185lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs, 2 sets/7 reps/315lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/315lbs, 225lbs/12 reps.

It was -1 degC in the garage so I spent rest periods in the house.. Training today was really good. Doing 2 sets of 315lbs for 7 and 8 reps is a big personal best. Bench Press is getting stronger every work out.

Snowdaddy

Squats

It was a very busy week end and I didn't get a chance to enter my training on Friday.

Light Stretching and Leg Swings.
Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/8 reps/225lbs.

I wanted to deload a bit. I was also scheduled to leave for a competition in Brandon @1100hrs. Not competing, judging. A good training day during a tight schedule.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

After the last heavy work outs today I wanted some volume. My training enjoyed the extra volume.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/12 reps/245lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/255lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 35lbs/12 reps, 2 sets/12 reps/42.5lbs, 3 sets/12 reps/47.5lbs.

Feeling great and the weights are moving well.

Snowdaddy

Squats

I went into today's training not really sure what I wanted to do. As the work out progressed so did the weight. Fun day of Squats.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats 3 sets/6, 8, 10 reps/bar, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 315lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/3 reps/405lbs, 2 sets/3, 2 reps/455lbs, 315lbs/6 reps.

Awesome work out! My form was excellent. If pushed I could have added at least one more rep to all my sets. 455lbs/3 reps ties a PB with that weight. Feeling good.

Video 455lbs/3 reps.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

I've been pretty busy lately and I wanted to train today and tomorrow. The only way it would work is to do Bench Press again today then Squats/Deadlifts tomorrow with my son. Amazing training day today. My Bench Press is really going places. I am setting personal bests every time I train on the Bench.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps, 365lbs/3 reps (PR), 385lbs/1 rep, 370lbs/2 reps (PR), 370lbs/2 reps, 315lbs/9 reps (PR).

I wanted 385lbs for a double but I guess that was a bit too far. Still 3 separate Personal Records is great!

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

I was a bit concerned about Benching again so soon but I looked at my schedule for tomorrow night and if I didn't train tonight I would have to wait until Thursday I'm glad I did train tonight because it went well.

Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 185lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 6 sets/6 reps/325lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 3 sets/12 reps/42.5lbs.

I was a bit rushed tonight but I still got everything done that I wanted. My Bench Press keeps getting better and better.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Today I had PT at work. We did about an hour of circuit training which really sucked. After that I went into the weight room for some Squats.

1 hour of circuit training.
Squats - 4 sets/bar/8 reps, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 6 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 1 set/4 reps/315lbs.

No belt / no sleeves. My form was really good. All reps were solid and dynamic. Now I am hungry and ready for dinner.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Went to my friend's house to help him weigh the competition plates. After that we went to his basement for some training.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/60kg, 4 sets/12 reps/100kg, 3 sets/12 reps/110kg, 1 sets/12 reps/115kg.

Had a great day. Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Speed Deadlifts

Today I am suffering from DOMS. Stiff and sore through my posterior chain. The only cure is more cowbell! No, more Deadlifts.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - bar/6 reps.
Deadlifts - 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/2 reps/315lbs, 10 sets/1 rep/405lbs.

I was really pleased with my form and bar speed. No straps and no belt. The DOMS are gone and I feel much better.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press 400lbs!!!

Heavy Bench Press today in my garage. I was still a bit sore from Squats so I took my time warming up.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/7 reps, 365lbs/1 rep, 385lbs/1 rep, 400lbs/1 ugly rep. 385lbs/1 rep, 365lbs/1 rep, 365lbs/2 reps, 2 sets/4 reps/315lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/42.5lbs.

This is the best 400lbs classic Bench Press I have ever done. It was a struggle and a touch and go but it certainly lines me up for some stronger presses. 365lbs lately feels light and moves quickly after a long pause. Fun times on the bench.

Snowdaddy

Squats

On Wednesday I got into the garage and did some Squats. Not for weight or not so much for volume but to work on form. Staying tight, upright, and dynamic.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 6 sets/6 rep/bar, 6 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 6 sets/6 reps/225lbs.

Today I am stiff and sore. Feels great!

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Training at the 17 Wing Gym with my son again as we do every Sunday. Today I dialed back the weight but upped the volume. I feel fat and strong.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/225lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/245lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/35, 40, 45, 50lbs.
Behind Neck Smith Machine Press - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

I feel great! My son today Squatted 205lbs for two singles.

Snowdaddy