Deadlifts

I wasn't going to train today. Spent my day off doing more work in the bathroom. As the afternoon lead into the evening and my desire to Deadlift increased.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/8 reps, 315lbs/6 reps, 365lbs/6 reps.

Bent Over Dumbbell Rows - 25lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/12 reps/50lbs.

No belt, no straps. Feeling a bit fat and lazy but still feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

With the Covid 19 pandemic on the rise I can't train at my local Good Life. The weather is getting more mild so the best and of course my favorite place to train is my garage gym. I've also been tasked by my wife to renovate our bathroom. I'm capable of renovating everything but I don't like doing it. After becoming frustrated with something that wasn't going right it was time to burn some frustration in my garage.

Light Stretches.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 315lbs/1 rep, 345lbs/1 rep, 355lbs/1 rep, 3 sets/6,8,10 reps/225lbs.

Now I'm relaxed and ready for supper.

Snowdaddy

OH Press

Deload is done so back into the trenches. Eventhough I'm been training lazy lately my OH Presses are getting stronger.

OH Press - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 95lbs/12 reps, 115lbs/10 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 155lbs/6 reps. 6 sets/12 reps/105lbs.

Two sets of the last 6 sets were behind the neck.

Snowdaddy

Deload Squats... finally

It's still cold and Covid19 is still keeping everyone at home. I got up a bit earlier today to get into my garage gym for a few sets of deload Squats.

Leg Swings and Light Stretches.

Squats - 2 sets/10 reps/bar, 3 sets/10 reps/135lbs.

By this time my feet were frozen. My body has been thanking me all day for these Squats. My hips, knees and back feel great today.

Snowdaddy

Deload Bench Press

Covid19 is running All public places where people tend to gather are closed. This includes gyms. Good thing I have a gym at home. Unfortunately, it's still a little cold. Time to bundle up for some social distancing.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 5 sets/12 reps/190lbs.

OH Plate Ext - 2 sets/12 reps/45lbs.
Plate Curls - 2 sets/12 reps/45lbs.

Deload isn't meant to be difficult and it wasn't. Now I hope it warms up.

Snowdaddy

Deload Barbell Press

Went to the 17 Wing Gym with my son. He did Squats and I did Barbell Presses. Afterwards we had some fun.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

Standing Barbell Presses - bar/12 reps, 5 sets/10 reps/95lbs.

After the regular deload sets we went downstairs where there is a Deadlift Lever Machine.

My Son - 90lbs/3 reps, 180lbs/3 reps, 270lbs/1 rep, 360lbs/1 rep.

Me - 90lbs/3 reps, 180lbs/3 reps, 270lbs/3 reps, 360lbs/3 reps, 450lbs/3 reps, 640lbs/1 rep, 700lbs/1 rep.

Snowdaddy

Squats

It's the end of a cycle and I wanted to see where my Squats are at for 1RM. Everything went well today.

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - bar/8 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, 365lbs/3 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, 440lbs/1 rep. 2 sets/6 reps/190lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/190lbs.

Elliptical - 11 minutes.

I'm pleased. Next week is deload.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

A very casual schedule leads to a very casual training schedule. Lots of rest time allows me to throw down when working out. Fun on the Bench Press today.

Elliptical - 20 minutes.

Light Stretches.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 235lbs/8 reps, 275lbs/6 reps, 300lbs/6 reps.

Flat Bench Dumbbell Press - 70lbs/10 reps, 80lbs/10 reps, 85lbs/10 reps.

Bench Press - 3 sets/10 reps/185lbs.

OH Plate Ext - 3 sets/16 reps/45lbs.

A little biceps exercises to finish.

Rolling and Stretching (preparing for Squats)

Elliptical - 10 minutes.

A really good training day.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

I was really excited about Deadlifts after work today. I just wanted to move some weight.

Elliptical - 5 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/8 reps, 315lbs/6 reps, 405lbs/6 reps.

Bent Over Rows - 4 sets/10 reps/135lbs.

Seated Machine Rows - 3 sets/8 reps/100,130,160lbs.

Some Lat Pull Downs that aren't worth commenting about.

Elliptical - 16 minutes.

I've been seeing 531 on the clock lots lately. I don't know exactly what that means. My feeling is that it is a reminder of the program I'm following and I need to keep up the work.

Snowdaddy

Barbell Press

Went to 17 Wing with my son today for some training.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

Light Stretches.

Standing Barbell Press - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 95lbs/12 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 155lbs/6 reps, 165lbs/6 reps.

Seated Dumbbell Press - 3 sets/12 reps/45lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/50lbs.

The OH Presses are getting better. All the support muscles that help with over head movements are getting stronger and the Presses are getting stronger.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Felt alright today. Ready for Squats.

Elliptical - 11 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - bar/8 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 275lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, 345lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/8 reps/190lbs.

I felt good until the last set of volume Squats. My head started to hurt originating from the back of my neck. I've had stress induced headaches before. There's no sense continuing at this point.

Elliptical - 12 minutes.

Not too shabby.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Another good training day. The 5,3,1 format is so subtle that I don't feel like I'm making gains. When I review my overall numbers and volume everything is going in the right direction.

Elliptical - 17 minutes.

Light Stretches and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 255lbs/6 reps, 285lbs/8 reps.

Flat Bench Dumbbell Press - 70lbs/10 reps, 80lbs/10 reps, 85lbs/10 reps.

Bench Press - 3 sets/10 reps/185lbs.

I was short on time. Skipped the Elliptical and went to pick up my kids.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Just enough motivation to train today with maybe a little more in the tank.

Elliptical - 15 minutes.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/8 reps, 295lbs/4 reps, 345lbs/4 reps, 375lbs/6 reps.

Bent Over Rows - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

I didn't attempt any more bent over Rows because I would have shit my pants. Time for a pitstop.

Seated Machine Rows - 3 sets/10 reps/100,130,160lbs.

Not heavy but it still felt heavyish. No belt and no straps.

Snowdaddy