Another cold day. I didn't start the fire soon enough so things were a bit frosty for the first 15 minutes.
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 6 minutes.
Speed Squats - 10 sets/2 reps/235lbs.
Speed Deadlifts - 3 singles/315lbs, 3 singles/365lbs.
OH Squats - 5 sets/6 reps/45, 65, 95lbs.
Sit Ups - 4 sets/25 reps.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/10 reps/80lbs.
The last set of OH squats got a bit squirelly. I did 2 sets of 95lbs alright but almost dumped the bar on the third set. More practice will be better. I also tried my speed squats with a very wide grip. It felt really good and the bar seemed to have better balance. I'll try it again.
Snowdaddy
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
ME Squats and Speed Bench Press
ME Squats 28 Dec 2009
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Squats (belt) - Bar/12 reps, 135lbs/10 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/4 reps.
Bench Squats (19 inch bench) - 405lbs/4 reps, 455lbs/3 reps, 495lbs/2 reps, 505lbs/1 rep.
Good Mornings - 5 sets/8 reps/225lbs.
Lying Leg Raises - 4 sets/20 reps.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/10 reps/80lbs.
19 inches for a bench squat is about 4-5 inches high. It was nice to get some big weight on my shoulders. Another great work out.
Speed Bench Press 29 Dec 2009
Snowy morning at about 0 degC. The Sanctum was nice and toasty warm.
Warm Up - Light Bench Press
Speed Bench Press - 8 sets/3 reps/215lbs.
Straight Bar Skull Crushers - 3 sets/10 reps/95lbs.
Dumbbell Rows - 3 sets/10 reps per side/85lbs.
Dumbbell Side Lateral - 1 sets/10 reps rep side/25lbs.
A quick work out, now off to Mom and Dad's for the day.
Snowdaddy
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Squats (belt) - Bar/12 reps, 135lbs/10 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/4 reps.
Bench Squats (19 inch bench) - 405lbs/4 reps, 455lbs/3 reps, 495lbs/2 reps, 505lbs/1 rep.
Good Mornings - 5 sets/8 reps/225lbs.
Lying Leg Raises - 4 sets/20 reps.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/10 reps/80lbs.
19 inches for a bench squat is about 4-5 inches high. It was nice to get some big weight on my shoulders. Another great work out.
Speed Bench Press 29 Dec 2009
Snowy morning at about 0 degC. The Sanctum was nice and toasty warm.
Warm Up - Light Bench Press
Speed Bench Press - 8 sets/3 reps/215lbs.
Straight Bar Skull Crushers - 3 sets/10 reps/95lbs.
Dumbbell Rows - 3 sets/10 reps per side/85lbs.
Dumbbell Side Lateral - 1 sets/10 reps rep side/25lbs.
A quick work out, now off to Mom and Dad's for the day.
Snowdaddy
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!!!
Having a home gym ROCKS!!! Christmas Day Work Out.
Warm Up - 5 min Stationary Bike.
Bench Press Warm Up - 135lbs/10 reps, 185lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 275lbs/3 reps.
ME Bench Press - CG 3 Board Bench Press - 315lbs/3 reps, 335lbs/3 reps, 355lbs/3 reps, 365lbs/3 reps, 375lbs/2 reps.
Floor Press - 3 sets/5 reps/245lbs.
OH Straight Bar Ext - 3 sets/10 reps/100lbs.
"Fat Man" Pull Ups - 4 sets/10 reps/My Big Butt.
Light Side Laterals - 2 sets/10 reps/25lbs Dumbbell.
Felt really good to work out today. I had a purpose for all that food I just ate.
Snowdaddy
Warm Up - 5 min Stationary Bike.
Bench Press Warm Up - 135lbs/10 reps, 185lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 275lbs/3 reps.
ME Bench Press - CG 3 Board Bench Press - 315lbs/3 reps, 335lbs/3 reps, 355lbs/3 reps, 365lbs/3 reps, 375lbs/2 reps.
Floor Press - 3 sets/5 reps/245lbs.
OH Straight Bar Ext - 3 sets/10 reps/100lbs.
"Fat Man" Pull Ups - 4 sets/10 reps/My Big Butt.
Light Side Laterals - 2 sets/10 reps/25lbs Dumbbell.
Felt really good to work out today. I had a purpose for all that food I just ate.
Snowdaddy
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve Work Out
I love my home gym. This afternoon I did my first home gym Christmas Eve work out. Very satisfying.
Warm Up - Stationary Bike 5 minutes, light squats.
Speed Squats - 10 sets/2 reps/235lbs first 4 sets, 245lbs last 6 sets.
Speed Deadlifts - 6 sets/1 rep/315x2, 365x2, 405lbsx2.
OH Squats - 5 sets/6 reps/bar.
Sit Ups - 4 sets/20 reps.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/10 reps per side/55lbs.
My first time doing over head squats. The first two sets were spent figuring out my balance. By the last set I was going pretty well. My core is getting stronger and I held a 20lbs plate while doing 20 reps on the second set.
I just got a pile of wood from my Dad to heat the Sanctum. The pile should last the remainder of the winter. Thanks Dad.
Tomorrow is Christmas and I'm scheduled for another work out. ME Bench Press on Christmas Day. AWESOME!!!
Snowdaddy
Warm Up - Stationary Bike 5 minutes, light squats.
Speed Squats - 10 sets/2 reps/235lbs first 4 sets, 245lbs last 6 sets.
Speed Deadlifts - 6 sets/1 rep/315x2, 365x2, 405lbsx2.
OH Squats - 5 sets/6 reps/bar.
Sit Ups - 4 sets/20 reps.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/10 reps per side/55lbs.
My first time doing over head squats. The first two sets were spent figuring out my balance. By the last set I was going pretty well. My core is getting stronger and I held a 20lbs plate while doing 20 reps on the second set.
I just got a pile of wood from my Dad to heat the Sanctum. The pile should last the remainder of the winter. Thanks Dad.
Tomorrow is Christmas and I'm scheduled for another work out. ME Bench Press on Christmas Day. AWESOME!!!
Snowdaddy
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday Morning
I got caught not working out on Monday and was stuck making up for it on Tuesday morning.
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Squats - Bar/6 reps, 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/1 rep (no belt).
Bench Squats - 315lbs/6 reps, 405lbs/3 sets/3 reps.
Speed Bench - 8 sets/3 reps/205lbs
Dumbbell Rows - 2 sets/8 reps/85lbs.
I did this work out at 0630hrs so my energy levels were a bit lacking. Tomorrow I'll be back to normal. I have relatives staying over right now but, that's the whole purpose of having a home gym. Isn't it?
Snowdaddy
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Squats - Bar/6 reps, 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/1 rep (no belt).
Bench Squats - 315lbs/6 reps, 405lbs/3 sets/3 reps.
Speed Bench - 8 sets/3 reps/205lbs
Dumbbell Rows - 2 sets/8 reps/85lbs.
I did this work out at 0630hrs so my energy levels were a bit lacking. Tomorrow I'll be back to normal. I have relatives staying over right now but, that's the whole purpose of having a home gym. Isn't it?
Snowdaddy
Friday, December 18, 2009
Max Effort Bench Press
A hectic day but a great work out.
CG Incline Press - work up to 3 sets/3 reps/275lbs.
Floor Press - 3 sets/6 reps/225, 245, 255lbs.
Skull Crushers - 4 sets/12 reps/85, 95, 95, 105lbs.
Bent Over Rows - 4 sets/8 reps/225lbs.
Light Side Laterals - 2 sets/12 reps/25lbs dumbbell.
Having a home gym is the best!!!
CG Incline Press - work up to 3 sets/3 reps/275lbs.
Floor Press - 3 sets/6 reps/225, 245, 255lbs.
Skull Crushers - 4 sets/12 reps/85, 95, 95, 105lbs.
Bent Over Rows - 4 sets/8 reps/225lbs.
Light Side Laterals - 2 sets/12 reps/25lbs dumbbell.
Having a home gym is the best!!!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Speed Squats and Deadlifts
It's -13degC today with a light dusting of snow. With the wind chill -22degC. I opened the Sanctum early and started a fire. Once again the bar was freezing so I warmed it up on the stove.
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 10 minutes, light squats.
Speed Squats - 10 sets/2 reps/225lbs.
Speed Deadlifts - 6 sets/1 rep/335lbs.
Zercher Squats - 4 sets/5 reps/185, 185, 225, 225lbs. (one single 275lbs, easy).
Lying Leg Raises - 4 sets/20 reps.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/8 reps per side/55lbs dumbbell.
I'm feeling a bit dragged out. Today is my last day of work till after Christmas. Maybe I'll perform some more inspiring feats of strength over the holidays. I know there's a Christmas Eve and New Years Eve work out in order.
Snowdaddy
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 10 minutes, light squats.
Speed Squats - 10 sets/2 reps/225lbs.
Speed Deadlifts - 6 sets/1 rep/335lbs.
Zercher Squats - 4 sets/5 reps/185, 185, 225, 225lbs. (one single 275lbs, easy).
Lying Leg Raises - 4 sets/20 reps.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/8 reps per side/55lbs dumbbell.
I'm feeling a bit dragged out. Today is my last day of work till after Christmas. Maybe I'll perform some more inspiring feats of strength over the holidays. I know there's a Christmas Eve and New Years Eve work out in order.
Snowdaddy
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Speed Bench Press
Not much time today so I had to work out early (0700hrs).
SPEED BENCH PRESS
Warm Up - Light bench press various grips.
Speed Bench Press - 8 sets/3 reps/200lbs (on one minute).
CG 3 Board Press - 275lbs/5 reps, 295lbs/5 reps, 295lbs/5 reps, 315lbs/5 reps.
OH Straight Bar Triceps Ext - 2 sets/10 reps/85lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/95lbs.
"Fat Man" Pull Ups - 4 sets/10 reps/body weight.
A great work out!!!
SPEED BENCH PRESS
Warm Up - Light bench press various grips.
Speed Bench Press - 8 sets/3 reps/200lbs (on one minute).
CG 3 Board Press - 275lbs/5 reps, 295lbs/5 reps, 295lbs/5 reps, 315lbs/5 reps.
OH Straight Bar Triceps Ext - 2 sets/10 reps/85lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/95lbs.
"Fat Man" Pull Ups - 4 sets/10 reps/body weight.
A great work out!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
ME Squat/Deadlift
It's funny how today is ME Squat and "Deadlift" day and I don't do any deadlifts. That's Westside Barbell for ya.
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 10 minutes.
ME Exercise - Squat and Good Mornings - 2 sets/10 reps/bar, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/225lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/275lbs/4 reps, 295lbs/3 reps (squat), 3 sets/3 reps/295lbs (GM).
Lying Leg Curls - 5 sets/12 reps/2 x 70lbs, 3 x 75lbs.
Sit Ups - 4 sets/15 reps/2 x body weight, 2 x BW+10lbs.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/10 reps per side/45lbs.
Cool Down - Stationary Bike 5 minutes.
The whole work out took about 1.5 hrs. I didn't rush, just took my time. I feel really good.
Snowdaddy
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 10 minutes.
ME Exercise - Squat and Good Mornings - 2 sets/10 reps/bar, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/225lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/275lbs/4 reps, 295lbs/3 reps (squat), 3 sets/3 reps/295lbs (GM).
Lying Leg Curls - 5 sets/12 reps/2 x 70lbs, 3 x 75lbs.
Sit Ups - 4 sets/15 reps/2 x body weight, 2 x BW+10lbs.
Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/10 reps per side/45lbs.
Cool Down - Stationary Bike 5 minutes.
The whole work out took about 1.5 hrs. I didn't rush, just took my time. I feel really good.
Snowdaddy
Friday, December 11, 2009
Max Effort Bench
Still feeling great!!!
ME BENCH PRESS
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 8 minutes.
ME Exercise - CG Incline Press - worked up to 3 sets/3 reps/245lbs.
Pressing Movement - Floor Press - 3 sets/6 reps/245lbs.
Extension - Skull Crushers - 3 sets/12 reps/65, 65, 85lbs.
Light Shoulder Work - Single Arm Side Laterals - 3 sets/8 reps per arm/25lbs.
Cool Down - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Once again I can feel that my triceps are the weak link in my bench press. This program however, seems to correct that. Rest the week end then do it all over again. I'll increase the weights though. :-)
Snowdaddy
ME BENCH PRESS
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 8 minutes.
ME Exercise - CG Incline Press - worked up to 3 sets/3 reps/245lbs.
Pressing Movement - Floor Press - 3 sets/6 reps/245lbs.
Extension - Skull Crushers - 3 sets/12 reps/65, 65, 85lbs.
Light Shoulder Work - Single Arm Side Laterals - 3 sets/8 reps per arm/25lbs.
Cool Down - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Once again I can feel that my triceps are the weak link in my bench press. This program however, seems to correct that. Rest the week end then do it all over again. I'll increase the weights though. :-)
Snowdaddy
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Speed Squats
So far so good. The Sanctum was chilly this morning. My bar was numbing my hands. Once there was a nice warm fire going I put my bar on top of the stove to warm it up. Everything went well after that.
SPEED SQUATS
Warm Ups - Stationary Bike - 7.5 minutes.
Speed Squats - 10 sets/2 reps/225lbs (on one minute).
Speed Deadlifts - 6 sets/1 rep/315lbs (on one minute).
Zercher Squats - 4 sets/5 reps/135, 135, 185, 225lbs.
Lying Leg Raises - 4 sets/20 reps.
Obliques Side Bends - 3 sets/8 reps per side/45lbs.
The zercher squats felt awesome. I love the position and the way I can sit right back into the squat. Tomorrow is ME Bench.
Snowdaddy
SPEED SQUATS
Warm Ups - Stationary Bike - 7.5 minutes.
Speed Squats - 10 sets/2 reps/225lbs (on one minute).
Speed Deadlifts - 6 sets/1 rep/315lbs (on one minute).
Zercher Squats - 4 sets/5 reps/135, 135, 185, 225lbs.
Lying Leg Raises - 4 sets/20 reps.
Obliques Side Bends - 3 sets/8 reps per side/45lbs.
The zercher squats felt awesome. I love the position and the way I can sit right back into the squat. Tomorrow is ME Bench.
Snowdaddy
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Speed Bench
I'm not as stiff and sore as I was expecting today. After today's work out I feel really pumped and my muscles feel thick. Great feeling.
SPEED BENCH
Warm Ups - 5 minute stationary bike, light bench, broom handle twists.
Speed Bench - 8 sets/3 reps/195lbs (on 1 minute).
CG 3 Board Press - 5 reps/275lbs, 5 reps/285lbs, 5 reps/295lbs (keep elbows in).
OH Straight Bar Triceps Ext - 4 sets/8 reps/80lbs.
"Fat Man" Pull Ups - 4 sets/8 reps/Body Weight.
I really notice difficulty in keeping my elbows in on the CG Board presses and the straight bar ext. Obviously it's a weak part of my triceps. I'll keep working at it.
Snowdaddy
SPEED BENCH
Warm Ups - 5 minute stationary bike, light bench, broom handle twists.
Speed Bench - 8 sets/3 reps/195lbs (on 1 minute).
CG 3 Board Press - 5 reps/275lbs, 5 reps/285lbs, 5 reps/295lbs (keep elbows in).
OH Straight Bar Triceps Ext - 4 sets/8 reps/80lbs.
"Fat Man" Pull Ups - 4 sets/8 reps/Body Weight.
I really notice difficulty in keeping my elbows in on the CG Board presses and the straight bar ext. Obviously it's a weak part of my triceps. I'll keep working at it.
Snowdaddy
Monday, December 07, 2009
Back In The Rack
Today was my first work out since the Eastern Canadians. I always dread my first work out after a competition, it hurts. I generally take one full week off to let my body regulate itself. Not just to let minor injuries heal up but to let my system find it's balance.
My current program is the Westside Barbell Conjugate System. In general it focuses on Max Effort and Dynamic days of training. Searching the net I've found that there are several spins on this program but all have the same basic principle. I'll post the program when I send it home from work. Here's what I did today.
ME Squat/Deadlift
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 7.5 minutes.
ME Exercise - Squats alt with Good Mornings - 2 sets/bar/12 reps, 2 sets/135lbs/8 reps, 2 sets/225lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/275lbs/3 reps, last three sets good mornings 3 reps/275lbs.
Assistance - Lying Leg Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/70lbs.
Abs - Bench Sit Ups - 4 sets/15 reps/body weight.
Obliques - Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/8 reps/45lbs.
Cool Down - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Like I said I'm feeling stiff and sore today so I took it a bit easy. Next week should be better. I'm totally feeling all these exercises through out my hamstrings, glutes, and core front to back. Tomorrow is speed bench.
Snowdaddy
My current program is the Westside Barbell Conjugate System. In general it focuses on Max Effort and Dynamic days of training. Searching the net I've found that there are several spins on this program but all have the same basic principle. I'll post the program when I send it home from work. Here's what I did today.
ME Squat/Deadlift
Warm Up - Stationary Bike - 7.5 minutes.
ME Exercise - Squats alt with Good Mornings - 2 sets/bar/12 reps, 2 sets/135lbs/8 reps, 2 sets/225lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/275lbs/3 reps, last three sets good mornings 3 reps/275lbs.
Assistance - Lying Leg Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/70lbs.
Abs - Bench Sit Ups - 4 sets/15 reps/body weight.
Obliques - Dumbbell Side Bends - 3 sets/8 reps/45lbs.
Cool Down - Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.
Like I said I'm feeling stiff and sore today so I took it a bit easy. Next week should be better. I'm totally feeling all these exercises through out my hamstrings, glutes, and core front to back. Tomorrow is speed bench.
Snowdaddy
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
2009 Eastern Canadian Powerlifting Championships
Not my best peformance but much better technique than I displayed at the Nova Scotia Provincials. I will be posting a video of some of the lifts I was able to video tape. Here are my lifts.
Squat - 250/255/260miss.
Bench - 190/195/200miss.
Deadlift - 240/250/257.5miss.
Bench Only - 170kg Token lift to qualify for Nationals.
Snowdaddy
Squat - 250/255/260miss.
Bench - 190/195/200miss.
Deadlift - 240/250/257.5miss.
Bench Only - 170kg Token lift to qualify for Nationals.
Snowdaddy
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Day 24 of 24
Crazy that I haven't posted this yet. Last day of training was Saturday. The boyz were doing something a little different than my normal but I think it's better and I'll adopt it. We did both squats and bench for our openers. I like this because it's almost like a mini meet before the meet. Here's what happened.
Squats - warm ups, 220kg/1 rep straps down, 250kg/1 rep straps up & a bit high, 250kg/1 rep straps up right at depth.
Bench Press - warm ups, 140kg/1 rep raw, 180kg/2 board in gear, 200kg/2 board gear, 200kg/1 board gear, 200kg/miss no boards, 200kg/1 rep no boards.
I'm happy with the performance. My openers will be 250kg/190kg/240kg.
Snowdaddy
Squats - warm ups, 220kg/1 rep straps down, 250kg/1 rep straps up & a bit high, 250kg/1 rep straps up right at depth.
Bench Press - warm ups, 140kg/1 rep raw, 180kg/2 board in gear, 200kg/2 board gear, 200kg/1 board gear, 200kg/miss no boards, 200kg/1 rep no boards.
I'm happy with the performance. My openers will be 250kg/190kg/240kg.
Snowdaddy
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Day 23 of 24 Relearning My Deadlift
Today is the last day of deadlifts before the competition and I'm having to relearn my technique. Starting with my over hand then snatching with my under hand seemed to be the trick. I'll post the video later.
Squats - warm ups, 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/4 reps, 315lbs/3 reps.
Raw Sumo Deadlifts - 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps.
Gear Sumo Deadlifts - 315lbs/2 singles, 405lbs/2 singles, 525lbs/2 singles.
Sit Ups - 20, 20, 15, 15 reps.
With this Revelation I think I'll raise my opener back up to 240kg. Just start light to replicate the technique then go up. It only makes sense.
Snowdaddy
Squats - warm ups, 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/4 reps, 315lbs/3 reps.
Raw Sumo Deadlifts - 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps.
Gear Sumo Deadlifts - 315lbs/2 singles, 405lbs/2 singles, 525lbs/2 singles.
Sit Ups - 20, 20, 15, 15 reps.
With this Revelation I think I'll raise my opener back up to 240kg. Just start light to replicate the technique then go up. It only makes sense.
Snowdaddy
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Day 22 of 24
I worked till 0100hrs last night so this morning's priority was sleep. My lovely wife let me sleep till 1100hrs which, left me a short amount of time to hit the weights. I was supposed to bench last night with the Powerhouse boys but they changed the timings and never filled me in. Another great reason to lift solo in a home gym. Today I managed to put on my competition bench shirt to catch up on the missed work out.
Squats - warm ups, worked up to 315lbs/3 reps with belt.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/1 rep, Shirt on, 405lbs/1 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, 455lbs/2 board miss.
Getting a hand off at this weight, for me, really helps. I'll be benching again on Saturday so just holding the weights today is enough. Thursday is deadlifts day. I've been watching videos and I think I've got my mistakes figured out. I'll start my lift by grabbing the bar with my over grip hand instead of my under grip hand. Seems that lifts were I do this I seem to have a better pull. I'll comment more on this after Thursday.
Snowdaddy
Squats - warm ups, worked up to 315lbs/3 reps with belt.
Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/1 rep, Shirt on, 405lbs/1 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, 455lbs/2 board miss.
Getting a hand off at this weight, for me, really helps. I'll be benching again on Saturday so just holding the weights today is enough. Thursday is deadlifts day. I've been watching videos and I think I've got my mistakes figured out. I'll start my lift by grabbing the bar with my over grip hand instead of my under grip hand. Seems that lifts were I do this I seem to have a better pull. I'll comment more on this after Thursday.
Snowdaddy
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