SSB Bench Squats

Last night during dinner I noticed that about a third of my lower left molar is missing. That means I have to go to the dentist first thing Monday morning. After seeing the dentist I probably won't be able to lift for a couple days. Today it's time to Squat. I had a real crappy sleep last night and I've got a head ache. Time to get creative to generate some motivation.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Heavy Grips during rebounding.

SSB Bench Squats - 6 sets/6,8,10,12,14,16 reps/140lbs.

Bench Step Ups - 3 sets/6 per side/BW.

Static Stretches.

The Bench Step Ups were something I used to do a while ago. I think I'll add them as a finishing movement.

Snowdaddy

Hinge and Axle Rows

Before I get into training...

Last week I went to Lunenburg Nova Scotia to say good bye to my wife's Mother. She's been in a nursing home for several years now with late stages dementia. We were able to spend her last three days with her. We will truely miss her and often think of her. Rest easy now Florence.

Last week was extremely demanding emotionally which turning physically demanding. I didn't train. I didn't take vitamins, supplements or protien powder. I did stretch a little as most of the days were spent sitting. That said, I don't feel any worse off. I do however, need to get back to training. 

Yesterday I started with 30 minutes of rebounding in conjunction with lots of static stretches. I feel pretty good today. Time for something more serious.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Kettle Bell Swings - 3 sets/20,25,30 reps/40lbs.

Fat Bar Pin Swings - 3 sets/20 reps/60lbs.

Bent Over Axle Rows - 4 sets/10 reps/115lbs.

Static Stretches.

My forearms and back are super pumped. Now time to eat.

Snowdaddy

Hinge and Deadlifts

Home from work, training, then dinner. Here's how training went.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

Kettlebell Swings - 2 sets/20 reps/40lbs.

Pin Swings - 3 sets/20 reps/60lbs.

OH Grip Deadlifts - 4 sets/6,10,10,10 reps/225lbs.

Static Stretches

Not planned as such. More like unfolded. Such a good training day. I love how this evolved. Feeling really good. Solid. Now eat.

Snowdaddy

Buffalo Bar Squats

A bit of a busy day and a visit from a good friend this afternoon pushed training back to this evening. I had plans to do lots more but I believe things happen for a reason. That said, dialing back the weight but repping it out happened for a reason.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Buffalo Bar Squats - 5 sets|6,12,12,12,12 reps/135lbs.

Awesome pump!

Now it's time to eat and watch the 112th Grey Cup. Sask vs Mont.

Snowdaddy

Log Press Plus

My wife is away today so I have lots of time to do what I like.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Log Press - 2 sets/6 reps/80lbs, 2 sets/6,10 reps/130lbs, 2 sets/6,12 reps/140lbs.

Dumbbell Side Laterals - 3 sets/10 reps/20lbs.

WG High Cable Press Downs - 3 sets/12 reps/30kg.

Static Stretches.

Awesome training. Amazing shoulder pump.

Snowdaddy

Sit Ups and Grip

Late night at work. Didn't get to bed until after midnight. This morning had to get up early to get some groceries and pick up my winter tires from my parent's garage. Finally got out to the garage to train but didn't have much in the tank. Still, I got some quality training done.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Sit Ups - 10,15,20,25 reps.

Axle Bar Grip - 6 sets/115,205,255lbs. 

Now I could go for a nap.

Snowdaddy

Sandbag and Swings

Yesterday was Remembrance Day. My family has a long history of service so it's an important day for myself and my loved ones.

Today I'm back to training. A couple days ago I added weight to my bag and weighed it. It's now 120lbs.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

Kettlebell Swings - 2 sets/20 reps/40lbs.

Sandbag to Shoulder - 4 sets/1,2,6,5 reps/120lbs.

Pin Swings - 2 sets/20 reps/60lbs.

Static Stretches.

A really good training day. I also watched my friends pod cast.

https://youtu.be/nWHPD9wqGEQ?si=fotQKJzrFon49LyU

Now I eat and relax a bit before going to work.

Snowdaddy

Push Pull

Feeling really good lately. The weights are going in the right direction and I don't have any injuries that are holding me back. I decided to switch today with tomorrow's training.

Rebounding - 70 minutes.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 225lbs AMRAP 14 reps.

Wide Grip High Cable Pull - 6 sets/12 reps/40-60kg.

Static Streches.

The first event of the 2026 Manitoba Strongman season has been announced.

I intend on doing Iron Claw again this year. Obviously, I'll be working hard to do better than last year. Throughout the time on the rebounder I worked my grip with my "Heavy Grips."

Snowdaddy

SSB Squats

Yesterday I decided to focus on mobility. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Flexibility and Mobility Static Stretches.

I felt amazing afterwards and this morning.

Today SSB Squats.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

SSB Squats - bar/6 reps, 2 sets/6 reps/140lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/230lbs, 2 sets/6, 3 reps/280lbs.

Static Stretches.

I also added to my Sandbag brining it up to 120lbs. Gonna be fun tomorrow.

Snowdaddy

Behind Neck Axle Press

Working this evening to fill in for members on leave. Out to the garage before I leave for a little something.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Behind Neck Axle Press - 6 sets/12 reps/75lbs.

Static Stretches.

Light but working in a position that could injure me severe if not respected. Everything worked out well. Good training.

Snowdaddy

OH Axle Tire Deadlifts

These felt amazing. Not heavy but totally hammered my pathetic grip.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

OH Axle Tire Deadlifts - 5 sets/6,8,8,8,8 reps/210lbs.

No belt, no straps. Just a little chalk. Getting better.

Snowdaddy

Push Pull

Home from work then out to the garage.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

45° Inclined Bench Press - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

NG High Cable Rows - 6 sets/12 reps/50kg.

Static Stretches.

A good all around upper body training day. Now is an amazing time to eat dinner.

Snowdaddy

Hinge Swings

Playing with my new toys. My kettlebell weighs 40lbs. This is what I use for swings. Today I used one of the loadable pins I made for swings.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Hinge Swings - 50lbs/10 reps, 50lbs/10 reps, 60lbs/12 reps, 60lbs/16 reps, 60lbs/20 reps.

Static Stretches.

These felt AMAZING!!! 

Snowdaddy

Buffalo Bar Squats

Motivation was lacking today. I was trying to convince myself to train tomorrow after work. Obviously it would be better to train today. Just start and see what happens.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

Buffalo Bar Squats - 2 sets/10 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/185lbs, 245lbs/8 reps.

Static Stretches.

Still no sleeves and no belt. These all felt quite manageable. Nothing taxing. Combined adds up to a really good pump.

Snowdaddy

Axle Press

Managed a little training in between a somewhat busy schedule today.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Standing Axle Press - 5 sets/8 reps/115lbs.

Motivated by the Rogue Invitational. Tonight is the final game of the baseball world series. Blue Jays vs Dodgers. Go Jays, Go!!!

Snowdaddy