Heavy Deadlift

I decided to try tire Deadlifts tonight for an interesting change. The two inches of bar height really improves my position and allows for a strong pull.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Tire Deadlifts - 235lbs/6 reps, 325lbs/1 rep, 415lbs/1 rep, 555lbs/1 rep.

Band Assisted Pull Ups - 3 sets/8 reps.

Not a lot of volume but I'm happy with the number.

Snowdaddy

Heavy Squats

I've been busy with work and life lately. Today I had time so bar bending was in order.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - 2 set/8 reps/bar, 70kg/6 reps, 120kg/4 reps, 170kg/2 reps, 180kg/1 rep, 185kg/1 rep, 190kg/1 rep, 192.5kg/2 reps.

I feel really good about this number. Approximately 10lbs more than last heavy day.

Snowdaddy

Light Bench Press

I've been very busy this week so training got put on the back burner. Today after work I had nothing planned. Time for Bench Press.

Shoulder Mobility and Light Stretches

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 7 sets/6,7,8,9,10,11,12 reps/245lbs.

Now I did the same weigh last Light Bench Press day so I worked the OH Presses.

OH Barbell Press - 5 sets/6,8,8,12,8 reps/135lbs.

Feeling well pumped and better for training tonight. Now I gotta eat.

Snowdaddy

Medium Squats

I took yesterday off and the rest did me good. Today I very pleased with my training. I'm also pleased with my diet. My physique is tightening up and I'm also maintaining muscularity.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - bar/8 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 2 sets/6,10 reps/315lbs, 2 sets/6,8 reps/335lbs.

After Squats I went for a walk around the block.

Walk - 30 min.

My strength is returning.

Snowdaddy

17 Wing Strength Club

Got together with some friends to lift at the 17 Wing Strength Club. Lots of great stories.

Light Stretches.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/4 reps, 4 sets/1,2,1,1 reps/335lbs, 3 sets/1 rep/355lbs.

Deadlift - 200kg/3 reps.

The rest of the time was spent chit chatting. Great evening.

Snowdaddy

Medium Deadlifts

Any movement that requires my lower back lately has been difficult. Squats went well yesterday however, they were light and I wore a belt. Today Deadlifts went pretty good. No belt and my back held up alright. I guess I'll see tomorrow.

Light Stretches.

Deadlifts - 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 5 sets/6,6,6,6,10 reps/315lbs.

Band Assisted Pull Ups - 3 sets/8 reps.
Band Assisted Chin Ups - 3 sets/10 reps.

Everything went well and feels good.

Snowdaddy

Light Squats

My back has been bother me so I wasn't too confident about Squats today. Fortunately everything went well.

Leg Swings and Light Stretches.

Squats - bar/12 reps, 135lbs/12 reps, 7 sets/6,7,8,9,10,11,14 reps/225lbs.

I set up my stands in the driveway to Squat in the sunshine. Absolute bliss.

Snowdaddy

Medium Bench Press

My Squats and Deadlifts have been found lacking lately. I was supposed to Squat heavy but my lower back just wouldn't let me. I really need to work on my core strength. Time for core work. Planks and Ab Sling Knee Ups are a good start but today it's Bench Press and OH Presses.

Light Stretches and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 3 sets/6 reps/275lbs, 275lbs/8 reps.

All these reps were dynamic and done rapid fire.

Standing Barbell Press - 3 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 145lbs/8 reps.

The problems I'm suffering from with Squats and Deads are not an issue with Bench Press. The Standing Presses are getting stronger.

Snowdaddy

Light Deadlifts

Still not very energetic but I sucked it up and did some really light Deadlifts.

Light Stretches.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 4 sets/6,8,10,12 reps/225lbs.

I tried some 275lbs but it just didn't feel right. I even tried going down to 135lbs and my consensus was to just stop. I then went for a walk.

Walk - 30 minutes.

I met all my "FitBit" goals for the day. Tomorrow is Heavy Squats. After a good night sleep I should do well.

Snowdaddy

Tired

I was supposed to do light Deadlifts today after work but I am bagged. I haven't been sleeping well and my job gets me up at 0400hrs. I curtailed Deadlifts and did lots of Band Assisted Pull Ups instead.

Light Stretches.

Band Assisted Pull Ups - 9 sets/8,8,8,10,10,10,12,12,12 reps/175-275lbs.

These aren't overly difficult as the band offers a fair amount of assistance. Lots of volume means lots of good work. Now it's time for bed. Night, night.

Snowdaddy

Medium Squats

Power is slowly coming back and it feels great. I'm in much better shape than I used to be and my strength is increasing. Sweet!

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/bar, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 3 sets/6 reps/315lbs, 335lbs/6 reps.

I really felt like doing more but this a gradual increase in weight. I really don't want to go too much too quick. This evening my son has guitar lessons so I went for a walk during his lesson.

Walk - 45 min.

Now it's home to get ready for work tomorrow and bed early. I'm tired.

Snowdaddy

Light Squats and Light Bench

Starting the cycle over again yesterday with light Squats.

Light Stretches.

Squats - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 2 sets/10 reps/135lbs, 4 sets/6,8,10,20 reps/225lbs.

No belt and no knee sleeves. I wanted to push myself. I decided to squat. Then I decided not to squat. Then I decided to punish myself for being foolish. Feeling better for it. After Squats I went for an hour long walk.

Today was light Bench Press.

Stretching and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 7 sets/6,7,8,9,10,11,12 reps/245lbs.

Standing Barbell Press - 95lbs/12 reps, 115lbs/12 reps, 4 sets/12,6,6,6 reps/135lbs.

This time instead of taking the bar from squat stands I cleaned it from the ground. Weak points are getting stronger.

Snowdaddy

Heavy Deadlift

Feeling good.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, put on my belt, 405lbs/2 reps, 495lbs/1 rep, 550lbs/1 rep.

Band Assisted Pull Ups - 5 sets/8 reps/175-275lbs.

Not much volume but that's not the point today. It's all about moving big weights. I feel like I accomplished that.

Snowdaddy

Heavy Squats

Finally my Squats feel back on track. I really didn't expect today's performance.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/bar, 2 sets/6,12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6,3 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/3 reps, 365lbs/2 reps, 415lbs/1 rep, 415lbs/2 reps.

My form was really good throughout. I am very pleased with this and it opens more doors for my future heavy Squats.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press Heavy

Another glorious day. The weather has been perfect for training in the garage and out on the driveway. I added a little cardio on top of the pressing.

Light Stretches and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/10 reps, 275lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, 2 sets/1,2 reps/345lbs, 2 sets/1 rep/355lbs, 365lbs/1 rep.

Standing DB Shoulder Press - 3 reps both sides/65lbs, 6 reps both sides/65lbs, 2 reps only right side/65lbs.

Skipping - 3 sets/100, 110, 120 reps.

Walk around the block - 30 minutes.

I really need to work on my over head strength. Currently it's pathetic. The OH presses were really fun today.

Snowdaddy

Squats

I've been having issues with my Squats lately. Today I started slow in an attempt to "sneak" up on my Squats. It actually worked pretty good.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - 4 sets/6,8,10,12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6,12 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/6,2,3 reps/315lbs, 3 sets/3,3,4 reps/335lbs, 225lbs/6 reps.

Total volume = 17075lbs.

Not too bad. Still lots of work for improvement but that's the idea. Getting leaner while gaining strength.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

A lovely evening after work and some more stressful events going on in my life lead to Deadlifts. Not great Deadlifts, but Deadlifts none the less.

Light Stretches.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 7 sets/3,4,5,6,6,6,6 reps/315lbs.

Walk Around The Block - 3km.

The pulls were tough considering my mental state right now. I'll comment on it at a later date. Maybe tomorrow. The walk was nice as my lovely wife joined me. Now I'm eating a chicken ceasar salad.

Snowdaddy