Volume Sumo Deadlifts

Putting in some volume and working my technique.

Light Stretches.

Sumo Deadlifts - 6 sets/6 reps/225lbs.

All sets were done with an overhand grip. No straps. Also, at the beginning of every set a little time was spent working on set-up and an over-under grip. This will be practice for heavier singles. This rotation I will try some heavy sumo singles. Diet is still good however I am not losing any more weight. My protein levels are at about 200 grams a day so maybe I'm dropping fat while gaining muscle. I can only hope. 

Snowdaddy 

Volume Bench Press

It's cold in the garage today. -17 degC. Quick set in the garage then into the house to keep warm. Still, it makes for a solid workout. 

Light Stretches.

Rotator Laterals - 10lbs/20 reps.

Bench Press (flat back and narrow grip) - 5 sets/12,12,14,12,14 reps/225lbs.

High Cable Rows - 4 sets/12 reps/45kg.

OH Plate Ext - 2 sets/20 reps/45lbs.

Feeling good and the diet is going well despite not losing any weight in the last few days. I have a theory that I'm gaining muscle where I'm losing fat. I still weight 339lbs. I'll keep at it and see what happens.

Snowdaddy 

Volume Squats

Trying not to get silly. I'm feeling good so I want to be humble and take baby steps. Same weight as the last volume day just a few more reps. Diet is still good but I haven't dropped anymore weight. Stick with it is all I can do.

Light Stretches. 

Squats - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 2 sets/10 reps/135lbs, 5 sets/8,8,10,10,10 reps/225lbs.

It's cold today. -30 degC. Even colder with the wind chill. The thermometer in the garage reads -12 degC. Do a set then warm up in the house.

Snowdaddy 

Heavy Tire Deadlifts and Walk

My first good heavy Deadlifts in a long time. I feel really good. Yesterday was a cheat day for my diet. I enjoyed some donuts, hamburger and fries and several beers in the evening before bed. Still, the calories weren't that ridiculous. Today my calories are much better. 

Tire Deadlifts - 2 sets/10 reps/165lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/235lbs, 325lbs/6 reps, 415lbs/3 reps, 505lbs/2 reps (no belt), 505lbs/3 reps (with belt).

Hopefully my back behaves for a while and this is the start of many more heavy deadlift days.

I had to update this post to add this evening's walk. It's mild so I went for a walk with my daughter around the block. About 4.5km.

Snowdaddy 

Heavy Bench Press

Diet is still on point. My protein is good and calories are low. I feel like I'm transforming. Sounds weird but that's it.

Rotator Laterals - 20 reps/10lbs.

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

High Cable Rows - 4 sets/12 reps/40kg.

OH Plate Ext - 2 sets/20 reps/45lbs.

Fun and games. Feeling better.

Snowdaddy 

Heavy Squats

Diet is still on point. Weighed in at 340lbs. I'm picking up little things as I go and incorporating them with my diet as I go. I have a swig of apple cider vinegar before my first meal (yuck). I have plain Metamucil before going to bed. Today I clued in to have another spoon of fiber with my protein shake. I have high expectations this time around.

Leg Swings and Stretches. 

Squats - bw/12 reps, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, (put on knee sleeves and belt) 315lbs/3 reps, 365lbs/3 reps, 405lbs/3 reps, 440lbs/1 rep.

Turtle Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/45lbs.

After watching the videos I noticed, it's hard not to notice, that I'm pitching forward quite a bit. I assume it's the wedge style squat shoes. Looking at past videos of some of my best squats I am wearing flat shoes and take a slightly wider stance. Things to work on.

Snowdaddy 

Tire Deadlifts

My diet is going great! I've lost well over ten pounds so far. BW is 342lbs. I feel really good. A little chilly in the garage but my propane heater did it's job.

Tire Deadlifts - 3 sets/10 reps/165lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/235lbs, 5 sets/6,6,6,8,10 reps/325lbs.

High Cable Rows - 4 sets/12 reps/40kg.

I'm excited about being thinner again. I was further motivated by a buddy of mine who just celebrated his 50th Birthday. He is huge and shredded without the sauce. I have always wanted to look like that but never had the drive. This time around, I will.

Snowdaddy 

Bench Press

Let me start by saying that my diet is still on point. Today I managed some presses.

Rotator Laterals - 20 reps/10 lbs.

High Cable Rows - 20 reps/40kg.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/225lbs, 5 sets/6,3,4,3,3 reps/315lbs.

High Cable Rows - 4 sets/12 reps/40kg.

All solid reps. Felt good and controlled. 

Snowdaddy 

Squats

The weather has been unusually mild this winter. Tonight the garage is a balmy 0 degC. Time for some Squats.

Light Stretches. 

Squats (with knee sleeves no belt) - 2 sets/10 reps/bar, 2 sets/6, 10 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/8 reps/225lbs.

Everything seems to be holding together alright. My diet and fasting is still on course day three. Steady as she goes.

Snowdaddy 

Deadlifts and Diet

Over Christmas my diet has been out of control. I am probably the heaviest bodyweight in my life. My scale tops out at 350lbs. I speculate that I weigh about 365lbs. Time for change. Yesterday I started with a 20hrs fast and only 2000 cal consumed. Today I will consume about the same. It's gonna take a while to get on course but I am very motivated. Stay tuned for further results. Starting BW 355lbs.

Today I was due for some pulls.

Light Stretches. 

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

High Cable Rows - 6 sets/12 reps/40kg.

I haven't done volume Deadlifts in a long while. These felt alright. Now time for some dinner.

Snowdaddy 

Bench Press

Flat Back, Narrow Grip, Volume Bench Press is on the menu tonight.

Rotator Laterals - 2 sets/20 reps/10lbs.

Flat Back, Narrow Grip, Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 6 sets/10 reps/225lbs.

OH Plate Press - 2 sets/20 reps/45lbs.

OH Plate Ext - 2 sets/20 reps/45lbs.

Feeling really fat because my diet is off the rails. Also, feeling mechanically healthy.

Snowdaddy 

Back

I don't know why but I felt like training just back today. Upper back with Dumbbell Rows and Lower back/lats with High Cable Rows. 

Alternate the following.

High Cable Rows - 6 sets/12 reps/40kg.

Dumbbell Rows - 6 sets/12 reps/40lbs x 2.

Feels good.

Snowdaddy 

Squats

Motivated by the 2020 World Strongest Man heats and finals on YouTube today. It's time for some Squats. I still don't want to push too hard but a small gain is in order.

Light Stretches.

Squats - 3 sets/6 reps/bw, 2 sets/10 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/4,6,10 reps/225lbs, 245lbs/6 reps.

Turtle Squats - 2 sets/10 reps/45lbs.

Knee sleeves but no belt. Felt really solid.

Snowdaddy