Bench Press

Really eager to lift today however I didn't have much time so no cardio. Straight to the bench.

Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 205lbs/6 reps, 230lbs/6 reps, 260lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/10 reps/155lbs.

Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 40lbs/16 reps, 45lbs/16 reps.

I've noticed that everyone who has muscles and trains at Goodlife is covered in tattoos. Of well, I guess I'll just have to be different.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Back to the grind. Deload is over and now it's time to work again. I feel more comfortable at Goodlife and the strength is coming back. Over the Holiday season I've been eating like crap. Too many great baked goods. Oh well, it will soon come to an end and I'll bring myself back on track.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

Leg Swings and Light Stretches.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/8 reps, 255lbs/5 reps, 295lbs/5 reps, 335lbs/10 reps.

Bent Over Rows - 5 sets/10 reps/145lbs.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

An earlier start today and a really good work out.

Snowdaddy

Standing Shoulder Press

It's Christmas day and I have been eating like crap lately. So many amazing baked treats. I am a strong man but not that strong. Time to go to the gym to feel better about myself.

Elliptical - 12 minutes.

Light Stretches and Shoulder Mobility.

Standing Shoulder Press - bar/12 reps, 105lbs/6 reps, 120lbs/6 reps, 140lbs/10 reps.

Standing Dumbbell Press - 5 sets/10 reps/45lbs.

Elliptical - 20 minutes.

Feeling festive and feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Deload Squats

I really needed to lift today. Squats always make me feel better. Crappy rush hour traffic worsened by Christmas shoppers makes driving terrible. I wasn't grouchy until driving home but after Squats I was cured.

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - bar/12 reps,140lbs/5 reps, 175lbs/5 reps, 210lbs/14 reps, 3 sets/10 reps/175lbs.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

I also stopped and bought some wireless headphones. I'm really looking forward to the tunes.

Snowdaddy

Deload Deadlifts and Bench Press

I decided to lump two deload days into one. With Christmas coming quick I am sure something is going to happen to derail my training. Currently I am suffering with a cold which I will conclude that either it will kill me or I will kill it. Probably the latter.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Deadlifts - 3 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps, 405lbs/3 reps.

Bent Over Rows - 3 sets/10 reps/135, 155, 175lbs.

Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/5 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/12 reps/165lbs.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

A great training day to destroy this cold. Now it's time to eat.

Snowdaddy

Deload Week, Standing Shoulder Press

Would you believe I now have a cold. This is crazy. I really want to train and I have a new program to follow that I am enjoying but I have a cold. I honestly don't make this shit up. Today was Shoulder Press so I did it anyway.

Elliptical - 11 minutes.

Shoulder Mobility and Stretching.

Standing Barbell Press - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 65lbs/8 reps, 80lbs/8 reps, 95lbs/16 reps.

Standing Dumbbell Press - 3 sets/10 reps/40lbs.

Elliptical - 11 minutes.

I was going to do this and Deadlifts deload together. Not happening. The cold is still sort of kicking my ass. Tomorrow Deadlifts deload.

Snowdaddy

Squats

I wasn't motivated to train today. My body even faught me by making me feel spinny and hypoglycemic. Turns out I was fine so I beat the hell out of myself. That will teach me a lesson.

Elliptical - 5 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - bar/12 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 260lbs/5 reps, 295lbs/5 reps, 330lbs/8 reps, 4 sets/12,12,12,16 reps/175lbs.

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

I feel much better for forcing myself to train. Tomorrow may be a difficult day to walk.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Yesterday went earlier to Goodlife for some Bench Press.

Treadmill Walk - 10 minutes.

Light Stretches and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/5 reps, 255lbs/5 reps, 285lbs/10 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/150lbs.

OH Plate Ext - 4 sets/12 reps/45lbs.

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

The highway to Goodlife was blocked by a train today when I wanted to go. I decided to pass and train in the garage.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/6 reps, 290lbs/5 reps, 330lbs/5 reps, 365lbs/8 reps.

Bent Over Barbell Rows - 5 sets/10 reps/135lbs.

Not too bad in the garage. About -5 degC. I feel pretty good right now. No belt and no straps.

Snowdaddy

Standing Shoulder Press

-12 degC in the garage this afternoon. Rest breaks were spent in the house.

Light Stretches.

Standing Shoulder Press - Bar/12 reps, 95lbs/12 reps, 120lbs/5 reps, 135lbs/5 reps, 150lbs/10 reps.

Standing Dumbbell Press - 5 sets/10 reps/40lbs.

A very good but cold training session.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Stressful day today at work is made better by torturing myself with Squats.

Elliptical - 5 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - bar/8 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 245lbs/5 reps, 280lbs/5 reps, 315lbs/8 reps, 5 sets/10 reps/175lbs.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

I really needed this work out today. I'm better for it.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Finally back over to Goodlife for some training.  I'm starting to find my groove over there and it's kinda fun.

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 210lbs/5 reps, 240lbs/5 reps, 270lbs/12 reps, 5 sets/12 reps/150lbs.

OH Plate Ext - 5 sets/12 reps/45lbs.

Dumbbell Hammer Curls - 40lbs/12 reps, 45lbs/12 reps, 50lbs/12 reps.

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

My ear is feeling much better. I wasn't working today but I was busy with family commitments so I didn't have time to get to the gym. So, into the deep freeze I go. The outside temperature is -18 degC with a wind chill around -30 degC. Yikes! The garage was about -8 degC which was very manageable. I just bundled up, put on some gloves and got to work.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/8 reps, 270lbs/5 reps, 310lbs/5 reps, 345lbs/8 reps.

Bent Over Rows - 2 sets/10 reps/135lbs.

It's cold out there. I'm starting to tighten so it's time to stop.

Snowdaddy

Standing Shoulder Press

My earache has kept me from lifting and tonight I can't stay away. My ear has been feeling better so I decided to set up in my garage for some Standing Shoulder Press. It's about -5 degC in the garage so I dressed up and went to work.

Shoulder Mobility and Light Stretches.

Standing Shoulder Press - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 95lbs/12 reps, 110lbs/5 reps, 125lbs/5 reps, 140lbs/10 reps.

Standing Dumbbell Press - 5 sets/10 reps/40lbs

Last Shoulder Press day I did barbell presses for the "boring but big" phase. Today I tried dumbbells and loved it. Dumbbells it is from now on.

Snowdaddy

Earache

Well, this sucks. I started the new 5,3,1 program and now I have to take a break. I had an earache on Sunday. Went to the doctor on Monday morning. Unfortunately she doesn't work on Mondays. By Monday afternoon it had gotten much worse so I went to a walk in clinic. The doctor there confirmed it is infected and prescribed antibiotics. It's been hurting like heck and my face is swollen. This is day three, day two on meds, and I am starting to feel better. It still hurts a bit. Hopefully the meds start working out I can get on with life.

Snowdaddy

Squats

A few busy days has kept me from the gym. Today I had lots if time so off to the gym I go.

Elliptical - 5 minutes

Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/bar, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/5 reps, 260lbs/5 reps, 295lbs/6 reps, 5 sets/10 reps,175lbs.

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

I really started to get fired up in the last few sets of Squats. I haven't felt like that in a little while. It felt pretty good.

Snowdaddy