Ear Ache

Seems like this is a regular thing this time of year for me. I went to the walk-in clinic Thursday morning for an ear ache. The doctor prescribed a bottle of antibiotics and a bottle of drops. Last night was rough. My right ear really hurt. It's a bit better today. Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight. 

Snowdaddy 

Inclined Presses

Busy running around today. Got home at 1600hrs. Out to the garage. Then dinner. 

Rebounding - 15 minutes. 

Light Stretches. 

Inclined Presses - 4 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 185lbs/12 reps, 205lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

Good pump. Now it's time to eat. 

Snowdaddy 

Its Been A Time

So, on Thursday I injured my right Hamstring. Friday, Saturday and Sunday I volunteered to help out at the Strongest Women In Canada, Canadian Strongman Nationals and record breakers. Over the three days I averaged 15k steps per day. After the three days I was exhausted. 

Day 1 Friday was SWIC Strongest Women In Canada.  After a full day of set up I spent the evening watching the competition. During the day I met Maxime Boudreault and Sam Belliveau. Sam won her third SWIC in dominant fashion. 

Day 2 Saturday was the Canadian Nationals. Approximately 120 athletes. The day was very busy. My friends Jocelyn and Gord both won their age group/weight class. An amazing day of strength athletics.

Day 3 Sunday was record breakers. Some truly outstanding feats of strength were carried out. 

Despite being totally spent by Sunday afternoon I feel motivated to get going again. However, my right Hamstring is still an issue.

Yesterday I felt alright so I tried some light squats. 

Theragun. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

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

I spent the evening laying on the living room floor with the Theragun. I felt alright this morning but I don't want to push it quite yet. Tomorrow I'll do some Inclined Presses. 

Snowdaddy 

Tire Deadlifts and Ouch!

Let's get into it.

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Tire Deadlifts - 2 sets/6 reps/235lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/325lbs, 415lbs/6 reps, (belt and straps) 505lbs/1+Ouch!

I wanted to do 6 reps with 505lbs. First rep felt fine. When the second rep broke the ground I felt a flick in my right Hamstring where it inserts at the top. From some quick research I found that this sort of injury with Deadlifts is pretty common. I've been using a toes out technique to create a straight up and down shin. A technique Mitch Hooper recommended in a training video. I've been using it for a while now and it totally makes sense. However, with a toes out stance it engages the hamstrings more than the glutes. Oh, well. I'm not getting any younger. These sorts of injuries are gonna happen. 

https://www.physio-pedia.com/Proximal_Hamstring_Tendinopathy

Snowdaddy 

Bench Press

Lots of inclined and shoulder press lately. I'm curious if there is going to be some carry over to flat Bench Press. 

Theragun. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

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

I varied my grip throughout the sets. Good pump. I'm happy with today's performance. 

Snowdaddy 

Squats

Squats have been going really well lately. Instead of sticking with 365lbs I wanted to push a little.

Rebounding - 15 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Theragun. 

Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps, 3 sets/3,2,1 reps/385lbs, 225lbs/6 reps.

Static Stretches. 

This weekend is Canada's Strongest Man and Woman here in Winnipeg. I volunteered to help out. I'm not sure how wrecked I'll be so, I won't make any plans for next week.

385lbs felt solid and not that difficult. I do need to work on depth a little. 

Snowdaddy 

Keg Lifts

Working early this morning. Lots of steps today. 

Rebounding - 15 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Kettlebell Swings - 20 reps/40lbs.

Keg Lifts - 4 reps/150lbs, 8 reps/150lbs.

At this point I feel extremely drained. This equals my best so I feel ok with it. Now it's supper time then to bed early tonight. 

Snowdaddy 

Rebounding

Today was a break from lifting but not a break from activity. 

Theragun.

Rebounding - 3 sets/30 minutes. 

A short sit down between 30 minute sets.

Snowdaddy 

OH Barbell Press

Did some yard work this morning. Got out to the garage this afternoon. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

OH Barbell Press - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 2 sets/12 reps/95lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/185lbs

Dumbbell Side Laterals - 3 sets/12 reps/20lbs.

Feeling good. Shoulders are getting stronger. 

Snowdaddy 

SSB Squats

My training is a bit belated. In my defense I worked on Sunday. Monday was Thanksgiving. I also changed over to snow tires for both our cars and an oil change for mine. Yesterday was spent supervising workmen as they replaced our furnace, which was an all day event. Today I gotta squat. Being delinquent I decided to make squats a little more difficult. Bring out the Safety Squat Bar. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

SSB Squats - bar/6 reps, 140lbs/6 reps, 230lbs/6 reps, 320lbs/4 reps, 3 sets/3 reps/370lbs.

Again, a better performance than last Squat day but only a little. Lots left in the tank. I'm feeling strong lately. Squats are going well. Using the SSB is awesome. If I slightly miss groove it makes the lift that much more difficult. Feeling good. 

Snowdaddy 

Inclined Presses

I worked again today. With the help of a patrol at work I got my step goal for the week. +100,000 steps!!!

Today we're celebrating Thanksgiving. With the large dinner coming I need somewhere to put the calories. Time for some Inclined Presses. 

Light Stretches. 

Inclined Presses - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/185lbs, 205lbs/12 reps.

That's enough. Now it's time to eat!

Snowdaddy 

Crazy Day

Yesterday I bounced enough to achieve the 15k step count. I worked today which means getting up at 0400hrs. When I got home at 1400hrs I had something to eat then got to work out in the garage. 

Theragun. 

Rebounding - Lots.

Trap Bar Rack Pulls - 135lbs/12 reps, 235lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/12 reps/335lbs.

I bounced my way to 15k steps. I'm guessing I spent a total of 90 minutes on the rebounder. Right now I'm hungry. Gonna eat then go to bed. Gotta work tomorrow morning. 

Snowdaddy 

Seated Log Press

Something different today. Working OH Pressing power from a strict seated position. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Light Stretches. 

Seated Log Press - 3 sets/8 reps/75lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/125lbs, 3 sets/8,8,10 reps/175lbs.

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

These presses felt great. Really thickens up the upper body and Triceps.

Snowdaddy 

Squats

The beginning of this week has turned out favorable for achieving 100k steps. Now I just need to keep up the pace. Today I got under the bar for some Squats.

Theragun.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches. 

Squats - bar/12 reps, 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/4 reps, 3 sets/3,4,3 reps/365lbs, 225lbs/6 reps.

Rebounding - 30 minutes. 

Squats felt good and strong. I'll continue to squat at 365lbs until it becomes more comfortable. Still, these were alright. 

Snowdaddy