Close Grip Bench Press

Got home from work and decided to take a nap. I was exhausted. I woke up at 1530hrs, had a snack, played some video games then got out to the garage. 

Theragun.

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Close Grip Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/185lbs.

My left elbow is still bothering me so I didn't push very much. Just enough to get a good pump. Other than the elbow I feel good. A bit sore from Deadlifts yesterday but otherwise good.

Snowdaddy

Tire Deadlifts

Yesterday I did and hour of rebounding. Enough steps to make my quota. Today was a bit stressful at work so my head wasn't in the game. Until, I started training. 

Theragun.

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Tire Deadlifts - 2 sets/6 reps/235lbs, 325lbs/1 rep (OH Grip), 375lbs/1 rep (OH Grip), 3 sets/6 reps/415lbs. No belt, no straps.

I was motivated wearing my Moose Merch. Canadian Mitch Hooper the world's strongest man.

Shower then eat. Currently my posterior chain is feeling quite tasked. Gonna feel it tomorrow I'm sure. My back feels quite alright. 

Snowdaddy 

Log Press and Rebounding

Got out to the garage a little earlier than normal. 

Rebounding - 60 minutes, breakfast, 30 minutes. 

Log Press - 2 sets/8 reps/75lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/125lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/175lbs, clean only 225lbs/2 reps.

Perfect day to be pressing on the driveway. I tried to Press 225lbs. No go. Oh well. Fun to try anyway. Lots of steps so far today. Time to get several more. Then go out for dinner. 

Snowdaddy 

Squats

Fairly motivated today to get under the bar.

Theragun 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Squats - bar/12 reps, 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/4 reps, 365lbs/2 reps, 365lbs/2 reps, 385lbs/2 reps.

At this point I bruised the palm of my right hand, weird, and my daughter called to be picked up from school. Good place to stop. Overall I feel good. 

Snowdaddy 

More Rebounding Fun

Along with patrols this last weekend I've managed to get a pretty alright step count. 

I've also been using the Theragun and stretching. Tomorrow I'm squatting. It's gonna be awesome!

Snowdaddy 

Rebounding

This evening we did things a little different. Instead of sitting in the living room watching a show we went out to the garage so I could bounce and watch a show. I got my step count and 45 minutes of rebounding. Better than sitting in my recliner. 

Snowdaddy 

Trap Bar Rack Pulls

Fun and games in the garage while it rains today. 

Light Stretches and Theragun 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Bow Flex - 5 minutes. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Drive my daughter to work.

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Trap Bar Rack Pulls - 2 sets/12 reps/235lbs, 335lbs/12 reps, 435lbs/12 reps.

Plate Squats - 50lbs/1,2,3,4,5,6 reps.

I did the Plate Squats as I put them away. A lot something different to cap off training. I feel a sickness starting. Hopefully nothing serious. 

Snowdaddy 

Tidy Up and Inclined Press

I spent a good part of the day organizing and tidying up my garage. Getting rid of lots of things I have no need for. Winter will soon be here and keeping the garage organized is key for training when it's cold.

Before the tidy up I rebounded for 30 minutes. After the tidy up was complete I did some light Inclined Press volume. 

Inclined Bench Press - 8 sets/10 reps/135lbs.

Got a really good pump. Now I gotta get to making supper for the family. 

Snowdaddy 

Squats

Yesterday I wanted to rest my elbow as it pinched when I moved a certain way. I did however, get onto the rebounder for two bought of 30 minutes. 

Today started with some yard work then I got under the bar.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 315lbs/4 reps, 315lbs/6 reps.

At this point my son called me and I got distracted. I'm ok with the last set. After this I cleaned the bathroom. 

Snowdaddy 

Deadlifts For Dreams 5

What a great day!!! Saturday 16 September was the 5th annual Deadlifts For Dreams. This year The Training Grounds Gym in St Malo Manitoba played host to over 30 athletes testing their max Deadlift. Such a positive energy. This year everyone managed to surpass the donation goal by almost 50%. Awesome!

My lifts went exactly as I hoped. 

227.5kg/500lbs was effortless. However, a wasp flew right in front of my eyes. I thought it may fly under my glasses. I'm sure glad it didn't. 

250kg/551lbs was very manageable. It slowed down a bit but still felt alright. 

260kg/573lbs felt heavy but there was no way I was going to miss it. The energy was intoxicating and I was locking it out no matter what. 

After the main event Deadlifts there was a truck Deadlift set up. Another bucket list activity I can cross off my list. I felt a little pop in my left elbow that's causing me a little grief today. Something I'll have to monitor. 

My wife and kids joined me for the day. It's so nice to share these events with my family.

 

Snowdaddy 

Bench Press

Yesterday I made sure to get my steps in on the rebounder. Some yard work and about 45 minutes bouncing.

Today I wanted to get some presses done before Deadlifts For Dreams on Saturday. I can hardly wait. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/10 reps, 6 sets/6 reps/275lbs.

Standing Barbell Press - 3 sets/12 reps/95lbs.

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Feeling good going into the weekend. Tomorrow I have work. Saturday we make the trip about an hour South for Deadlifts For Dreams. #deadliftsfordreams

Snowdaddy 

Squats

On Sunday I got lots of steps. Two patrols and a walk around the zoo with my family. 

Monday I took it easy but still did 30 minutes on the rebounder plus Theragun and Dynamic Stretches. 

Today back under the bar. Nothing serious because of Deadlifts For Dreams coming up this Saturday. Just keeping the muscles awake.

Rebounder - 30 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Squats - bar/12 reps, 135lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/10 reps/225lbs.

That's good. That's all. Feeling good. 

Snowdaddy 

Rebounding

I haven't posted much about rebounding lately. Despite that, I have been bouncing. 

7 Sept Thursday - 45 minutes. 

Yesterday - 60 minutes. 

Today - 30 minutes. 

In defense for today, I was working. The combination of a patrol at work plus the rebounding my total steps today are over 15k. Not bad.

Snowdaddy 

Deadlifts

Straight up Deadlifts. Last day of pulling before Deadlifts for Dreams. I'm exactly where I want to be. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Theragun.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/6+1+1, 315lbs/3 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, (belt) 505lbs/1 rep, 555lbs/1 rep, (belt and figure 8 straps) 405lbs/6 reps.

I feel great! A bit fatter than I would like but that's ok. Mechanically, I'm a tank. Mentally, I'm gaining confidence with every training day. Now, it's time to put the toys away and eat. Early night to bed as I work tomorrow morning. 

Snowdaddy 

Buffalo Bar Squats

Yesterday got a little busy eventhough it was a holiday Monday. Today I gotta get going. 

Theragun.

Rebounding - 15 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Buffalo Bar Squats - bar/12 reps, 85lbs/11 reps, 135lbs/10 reps, 185lbs/9 reps, 235lbs/8 reps, 285lbs/7 reps, 335lbs/6 reps.

I really wanted to do more but decided this was enough. Next time I won't do so much volume and work some singles.

Snowdaddy 

Bench Press

This morning, I was working. Lots of steps with doing a patrol but now is time to put on some meat.

Rebounding - 20 minutes. 

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

Every progressive set at 225lbs I moved my hands one finder closer. Finishing with a narrow grip Bench Press. Nice pump.

Snowdaddy 

Birthday Tire Deadlifts

Yesterday was my 51st Birthday. Traditionally I've tried to do something impressive with my training on important days like Christmas and New Year. Easter and Thanksgiving. And, of course on my Birthday. I reviewed this training blog and the last bunch of years on 1st September have been less than stellar. Since I'm preparing for Deadlifts For Dreams I figured I'd do Deadlifts. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Tire Deadlifts - 165lbs/6 reps, 235lbs/6 reps, 325lbs/6 reps, 415lbs/1 rep, (belt) 505lbs/2 reps, 555lbs/1 rep, (belt and figure 8 straps) 555lbs/1 rep.

I had a stumble during the first 555lbs. The second I made up for that by holding the lockout for several seconds. I feel fat right now. But I also feel good. Good because I'm 51 years old and I can still pull big weights. 

Snowdaddy