Bench Press

My Bench Press, like all my lifts lately, is pathetic. 315lbs is a heavy single. Yikes! I gotta try something to kickstart my Bench power.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 295lbs/2 reps, 4 sets/1 rep/315lbs, (with Titan Ram) 2 sets/4 reps/315lbs.

Cable Triceps Ext - 4 sets/12 reps/30kg.

Today I used the Titan Ram to push past my limits and Triceps Ext to hammer my triceps. I'll see where this gets me.

Snowdaddy

Squats

It's been a busy start to the week. Monday was a recovery from Deadlifts and food. However, I still did 30 minutes of rebounding. Yesterday we took the day off work and did some much needed running around town. I also managed to get 60 minutes of rebounding in the books. Today I had to get under the bar.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Squats - 2 sets/10,6 reps/135lbs, 185lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 4 sets/4,4,4,6 reps/275lbs.

BW Lunges - 3 sets/12 reps per leg.

Feeling a really good pump eventhough I'm wondering where my strength has gone for squats. These didn't feel great. Oh well, there will be days like this.

Oh ya, I also played with the grip implement

I made.

Flask Grip - 55,75,95lbs miss 115lbs.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Today is Thanksgiving. That means family and food. I never like stuffing my face unless I have a place for all that food to go. Thats where the Deadlifts come in.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/1 rep, 385lbs/1 rep, 3 sets/1 rep/435lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs.

Nothing difficult. Working on gaining form from the floor again. No more tires for a bit.

Snowdaddy

Swiss Bar Bench Press

Had a little hickup in training yesterday. I was supposed to do Deadlifts after work but my Mom ended up going to hospital. We were there for about 8hrs so training didn't happen. Mom is alright.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. That means lots of good food. That said I decided to leave Deadlifts for tomorrow. Swiss Bar Bench today.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Swiss Bar Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/110lbs, 2 sets/160lbs/12 reps, 4 sets/6 reps/210lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/160lbs.

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

Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

I only had about 1.5 hrs to workout after work today before my family was going out to dinner. I made it work.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 275lbs/3 reps, 3 sets/1 rep/325lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs.

My numbers are lagging lately. 325lbs for three singles is ok rightnow. Better than I've done in a while.

Off to dinner!

Snowdaddy

Bench Squats

I wasn't very motivated to lift today. I started doing regular squats but I was feeling stiff and sore. I'm not sure if I was genuinely stiff and sore or if it was mental. Either way, I switched to bench squats and paid my dues. I used the lower flat bench which is right at parallel.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

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

Bench Squats - 3 sets/6,8,10 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/6,10,12,16 reps/225lbs.

BW Split Squats - 3 sets/12,14,16 reps per leg.

HUGE PUMP right now. Gonna have trouble walking tomorrow. Very pleased with myself.

Snowdaddy

Swiss Bar Bench +

Trying the Swiss Bar on the flat bench. Really good triceps pump.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Swiss Bar Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/110lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/130lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/150lbs.

NG High Cable Rows - 3 sets/12 reps/50,60,70kg.

Dumbbell Side Laterals - 3 sets/12 reps/15lbs.

I'm still losing weight. Down to 352.5lbs this morning. Feeling better with lots of energy.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Lately I've been too dependant on tires for deadlifts. Today I did Deadlifts from the floor and it really sucked.

Stationary Bike - 5 minutes.

Deadlifts - 3 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/1 rep/315lbs, 3 sets/1 rep/405lbs, 505lbs miss twice. 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs.

I could come up with all sorts of reasons why 505lbs pinned me. The one main solution to all the problems is pull from the floor. So I shall.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Yesterday I was stiff and a little sore from Squats on Monday. However, I still managed 30 minutes on the rebounder and some Theragun work.

Today I was running around and didn't have much time before leaving for work. Enough time for some presses.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 4 sets/1 rep/315lbs, 225lbs/8 reps.

At work I did a little training.

WG Lat Pull Downs - 3 sets/12 reps/105,120,135lbs.

Dumbbell Side Laterals - 3 sets/12 reps/15lbs.

A busy day turning productive.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Went fishing yesterday and had a great time. Squats today.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Squats - bw/10 reps, bar/10 reps, 135lbs/6 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/4 reps, 4 sets/1 rep/365lbs.

Split Squats - 3 sets/10 reps per leg/bw.

Not very strong but still put in the work.

Snowdaddy

Driveway Tire Deadlifts

What a perfect day to be training out on the driveway!

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Theragun.

Tire Deadlifts - 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, (belt) 500lbs/1 rep, 505lbs/1 rep, 510lbs/1 rep.

High Cable Lats - 3 sets/12 reps/25,30,35kg.

510 was a real grind. It's been a long week and sleep wasn't very good. Oh well, I did whats programmed and thats what counts.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

I don't like training before bed. However, sometimes it's necessary. It's 2030hrs time for Bench Press.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/1 rep, 320lbs/1 rep, 325lbs/1 rep.

First real day of Bench training for DEEP FREEZE push pull competiton 23 November.

Snowdaddy

Training at Bldg 21

Now that I'm back to work I get to use work's facilities. One of the gyms, bldg 21, has equipment that I want to train with. Today I went there after work.

Light Stretches.

Tire Flips - 10+11.

Cart Push - 4 laps.

Squats - 10 reps/bar.

Tire Flips - 5+6.

Kettlebell Swings - 12 reps/62lbs.

Cart Push - 4 laps.

Squats - 10 reps/bar.

Kettlebell Swings - 20 reps/62lbs.

A bit disorganized but it was a very good training day. Next time I'll be more organized.

Snowdaddy

Driveway Tire Deadlifts

It's been a busy weekend. Before supper I made some time perform a few Tire Deadlifts out on the driveway.

Tire Deadlifts - 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, (belt) 3 sets/1 rep/500lbs.

Losing almost 20lbs has done wonders for my energy levels. It also makes it much easier to get into proper deadlift position. Todays pulls felt better than they have in a long time.

Snowdaddy

Rebounding and Lunges

Everything lately has been ticking like a fine watch. I haven't been counting calories but I've been implementing a new philosophy of mine regarding calorie consumption and weightloss. Instead of "burning" calories you have to "earn" your calories.

Intermittent fasting has a big part to play. I make sure that I have burned more calories than my first meal contains. That way I'm always calorie depleted. In other words I've "earned" my first meal. So far it's working great. Today I'm down to 355.5lbs.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Lunges - 4 sets/12 reps per leg.

Last two sets were done with the SSB. Huge leg pump. 

Snowdaddy

Push Us

Feeling pretty good today. Still losing weight. This morning I weighed 359lbs. Keep the train rolling.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Push Ups - 6 sets/15 reps.

In the past my back would start bothering me right now. So far, so good. I feel fine. Being lighter is making movement easier.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Working evenings this week. A bit of time before work for Squats.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Squats - bar/6 reps, 135lbs/6 reps, 4 sets/6,6,8,10 reps/225lbs.

Knee sleeves but no belt. Everything was very manageable. Now I'm eating.

Snowdaddy

Rebounding and BW Lunges

Got home from work and went straight to work.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

BW Lunges - 5 sets/12,16,16,20,20 reps.

The last set of 20 was with the SSB on my shoulders. I also used a mat to protect my lower knee. This made everything much more comfortable and the reps flowed.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press at 17 Wing

Out of work early today but I had to stick around to drive my wife home. Good time to go to the gym. But, not just any gym. The gym where it all started. The gym I trained at when I started powerlifting. The gym before I had my home gym. It's been over five years since I trained there.

Elyptical Trainer - 15 minutes.

NG Inclined Bench Press - 4 sets/12 reps/115lbs.

NG Flat Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 4 sets/8,6,6,6 reps/225lbs.

No videos as that is now frowned upon. Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

SSB Bench Squats

Mixing up training again to promote motovation. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

SSB Bench Squats - 50lbs (bar)/12 reps, 140lbs/12 reps, 230lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/6,8,10 reps/320lbs.

The fist set of six reps was ugly. The ten reps were more fluid. A good workout.

Snowdaddy