Trap Bar Rack Pulls

I didn't feel like doing 10 sets of 6 reps Deadlifts tonight so I thought I would have some fun.

Trap Bar Rack Pulls - 135lbs/6 reps, 235lbs/6 reps, 335lbs/1 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, 475lbs/1 rep, 555lbs/1 rep, 666lbs/1 rep, 475lbs/1 rep, 405lbs/1 rep, 335lbs/1 rep.

It's Metal Monday so I was listening to Iron Maiden. Of course my top set had to be 666lbs. I haven't lifted anything remotely heavy in a while. It felt great to pick up something somewhat heavy.

Now that the fun is done. Next work out it's back to volume.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

The weather is wonderful today. A little windy but 23 deg C. Inside the garage it is lovely and warm. Perfect for Bench Press. My back is tight after replacing the rear brakes on my van yesterday. I guess sitting on the cold driveway most of the day caused me some issues. Training today helped loosen me up. Now I feel good.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 10 sets/6 reps/245lbs (last set for 10 reps).
OH Plate Ext - 2 sets/12 reps/45lbs.
Rev Grip Barbell Curls - 3 sets/12 reps/45lbs.

This morning I weighed 309lbs. Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Lucky for me, I got the afternoon off work. So, off to the Strength Club I go.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 135lbs/8 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 9 sets/6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 12 reps/245lbs.

I usually do 10 sets of 6 reps but I kinda got outta control. I've been dealing with some mental health issues lately. Training today made me think that I may be needing to tap into my inner rage more frequently. At the end of the work out I was almost vibrating. It's a feeling I haven't had in a while. Something to keep track of.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

It is a lovely evening so I opened up the garage door for some records and Bench Press.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 10 sets/6 reps/235lbs.
Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 5 sets/12 reps/32.5lbs.
OH Plate Extensions - 2 sets/12 reps/45lbs.

The Ketogenic diet is making me leaner all the time and the weight training is making me more muscular. I am really enjoying this journey.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Training at the 17 Wing Strength Club during working hours. Life is good!

Leg Swings, Foam Rolling, Stretching, Knee Band Walking.
Deadlifts - 70kg/8 reps, 10 sets/6 reps/120kgs.

The warm up went really well. Everything that does a body good. 120kgs is substantially more than the 225lbs I did last Deadlifts day but it didn't seem to bother me any. 15840lbs total volume.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Training at the 17 Wing Strength Club today.

Leg Swings and Stretching. Elastic Band Walks.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 11 or 12 sets/6 reps/225lbs.
Ab Sling Knee Ups - 3 sets/12 reps.

Lovely day outside so our days of indoor training is limited. I'm looking forward to training in the garage and outside. The Elastic Band Walks were great. I could really feel my hips and glutes. Great day of training. BW = 311lbs.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Friday I was able to train during working hours. I went into the Strength Club and had an hour of volume Squats all to myself.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - bar/12 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 9 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 245lbs/8 reps.

The mechanics of the Squat movement felt more fluid that before. The volume work is paying off for sure.

Snowdaddy

Garage Bench Press

Winter hung around way too long this year. Finally today it was warm enough to open the garage door and load up the bar. After a quick tidy up first.

Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 10 sets/6 reps/225lbs. (last set for 8 reps)

My bar, my bench and my rack felt amazing. Saying hello to some old friends.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

I brought my eldest daughter to the gym today and we took out some toys. Unfortunately, I couldn't take part because I believe I have a broken pinky toe. She was able to play with a large tire, a prowler, farmer's walk, and a large medicine ball. She will be sore tomorrow. I did Deadlifts.

Stretching
Deadlifts - 135lbs/12 reps, 10 sets/6 reps/225lbs (last set I did 12 reps).

Right now my pinky toe is throbbing but I feel really good for training today. Currently I'm having some mental health issues that I will comment on later on.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Nothing special today. Just Bench Press.

Lots of Stretching and Leg Swings.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 10 sets/6 reps/205lbs.

That's it that's all.

Snowdaddy

Squats

After reviewing my blog I found that I've done 8 sessions of 12 rep volume training. That would be 4 of Squats/Bench and 4 of Bench/Deadlifts. Today I want to start 10 sets of 6 reps with the same weight I left off with and Squats, Bench Press, and Deadlifts all on separate days.

Light Stretching.
Squats - bar/12 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 10 sets/6 reps/205lbs.

That's it, that's all.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

I dropped into the Strength Club this morning for some training. Lately my work has been stressing me out so doing what makes me happy helps my cope. Lifting weight makes me happy.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Deadlifts - 70kg/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/100kg.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/205lbs.
Ab Sling Knee Ups - 5 sets/10 reps.

I feel really good when I train. Now that I'm a little smaller the Knee Ups feel great. I am able to get a greater range of motion and concentrate on my core better. Body Weight this morning was 314lbs. Ya Me!!!

Snowdaddy

Squats and Bench Press

I thought for sure training today would be chaotic as I trained yesterday. Everything went better than I expected.

Foam Rolling and Stretching.
Squats - bar/12 reps, 4 sets/12 reps/80kg, 90kg/14 reps.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/190lbs.

I also did some barbell curls and some over head extensions. I cranked up the #fivefingerdeathpunch and got into the zone. Feeling good!

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

Training today at the 17 Wing Strength Club. I wanted to try out my Bench Press but again it didn't feel like my old power. I need to constantly remind myself of my goals. Still, it was nice to press some weight for a change.

Foam Rolling, Leg Swings and Stretching.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 185lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 275lbs/1 rep, 315lbs/1 rep, 335lbs/1 rep, 2 sets/6 reps/265lbs.
Deadlifts - 4 sets/12 reps/90kg, 90kg/20 reps.

Again nothing special weight wise but the volume is feeling good. 10,000kg+.

Snowdaddy

Squats and Bench Press

Feeling stir-crazy this evening so I got off my butt and drove to the gym for some training.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - bar/12 reps, 115lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/170lbs.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/185lbs.

A great work out with shorter rest between sets burning lots of calories.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Deadlifts

More fun and games. Today I hit the weights in the main gym. Busy as heck but I still was able to get it done. I'm not being entirely truthful. I did lever Deadlifts instead of conventional deadlifts.

Light Stretching.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/185lbs.
Lever Deadlifts - 180lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/230lbs.

Again, nothing exciting but with a short rest between each set my heart rate was elevated the entire work out. I feel this style of training is working well for me right now.

Snowdaddy

Squats and Bench Press

Training today at the Strength Club. Bunch of friends got together and had a great day of training during a holiday.

Leg Swings and Stretching.
Squats - 2 sets/12 reps/40kg, 5 sets/12 reps/75kg. (last set was for 14 reps).
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/185lbs.

I was supposed to do 72.5kg today but , oops. Also, 185lbs is about 84kg which is way above what I am scheduled to lift. Everything moved well and I had a great day.

Snowdaddy