FORCE Test Chicken

Today I was supposed to go for a trial FORCE test. More precisely the rushes portion. I managed to use all sorts of excuses not to go today but instead go next week. But, if I would stay home I would have to do something special.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Burpees - 4 sets/8,12,8,8 reps.

These didn't feel overly difficult. This week end I'll add some more jogging and sprints. Next week I'll go practice during working time. Maybe I'm getting all worked up over nothing.

Snowdaddy

Jumping Pull Ups

I'm fat. I've never said that I'm not. I cannot pull up my body weight. Here's a way for me to get some of the benefits pull ups have to offer.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Jumping Pull Ups - 5 sets/12 reps.

I try to jump high then offer resistance on the way down. 

Snowdaddy

Squats

Again, not even remotely heavy. Going through the motition.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Kettlebell Swings - 3 sets/20 reps/40lbs.

Squats - bar/10 reps, 5 sets/10 reps/135lbs.

Static Stretches.

I had a couple appointments this morning so I didn't even have time for breakfast. Now it's time to eat. 

Snowdaddy

Fun Weekend

So, my brother in law and his partner came to visit for my wife's birthday. Fun was had by all. I stood down from training Friday thu Sunday. It was a nice rest. Today back at er'.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Push Ups - 5 sets/10 reps.

WG High Rows - 5 sets/12 reps/60kg.

Static Stretches.

I focused on the getting down and getting to my feet as it relates to the FORCE test. I feel I did pretty good. Tomorrow I talk to the doctor about my collar bone issue.

Snowdaddy

Easy Log Press

Home from work and getting in steps plus something else.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Standing Log Press - 70lbs/12 reps, 4 sets/12 reps/100lbs.

Static Stretches.

Nothing special. Just going through the motion and feeling the movement. Good stuff.

Snowdaddy

Canada Day Driveway Deadlifts

One of my favourite things to do is to lift on special occations. On Canada Day I love to listen to Canadian music and Deadlift.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Driveway Deadlifts - 225lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/1 rep/315lbs, 405lbs/1 rep, 3 sets/1,1,2 reps/495lbs.

Such a nice day. Not too warm with a nice breeze. Afterwards a lovely steak dinner with a couple beers. I'm happy.

Snowdaddy

Rebounding

Being the last day of June and wanting to break last year's step count I had to bounce.

Didn't beat it by much but I still did.

Snowdaddy

Humid Squats

Crazy heat and humidity today. Gotta get er' done.

Rebounding - 70 minutes.

Squats - bar/6 reps, 5 sets/6 reps/135lbs.

Static Stretches.

No gear. Not even shoes. Done in socks. I was trying a more narrow/knees out technique focusing on mobility. Not bad.

Snowdaddy

Inez and Rebounding

This morning I had the honour to go to Iron Age gym and meet the "Dominator" her self. The strongest woman in the world. Inez Carrasquillo. She talked about Log, Circus Dumbbell and Sandbag to shoulder. As I've found with all elite level strength athletes she is so friendly and down to earth. It was wonderfull to meet her.

When I got home I went out the garage to get my steps in on the rebounder.

Static Stretc

Another successfull day

Snowdadd

Getting Steps

I really want to beat last year's step count for June. A big effort today and this week pushed me into the lead. Now to maintain until the end of the month.

Lots of steps and mobilty work today. Depending how I feel tomorrow I may Squat.

Snowdaddy

Push Pull Pull

Went to the doctor today then got x-rays. I'm waiting to hear back from the doctor about my collar bone. Dislocated, or not.

Light Stretches

Rebounding - 90 minutes.

Standing Axle Press-  3 sets/6,8,10 reps/115lbs.

Bent Over Axle Rows - 3 sets/10,12,14 reps/115lbs.

High Cable Rows - 3 sets/14,16 18 reps/50kg.

Still taking it light but still training. Beautiful day today

Snowdaddy

5k Around the Block

Such a beautiful day. It would be a shame to waste it. 

Light Stretches.

Walk/Jog - 5k+, ~60 min.

Static Stretches.

My stupid competitive nature wanted me to beat my RCAF Run time. I got close. Still, I feel awesome for getting out and doing this.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Again, nothing heavy. Just going through the motion. Keeping everything lubed up.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/10 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps.

Static Stretches.

At this point my watch died, it looked like rain and for some odd reason my left knee started to hurt. Funny thing, now it's gone.

Keep going

Snowdaddy

Arms

I don't want to do anything silly before my doctor's appointment this Friday. Nothing to mess up my collar bone.

Rebounding - 90 minutes.

Barbell Curls - 45lbs/12 reps, 4 sets/12 reps/70lbs.

Reverse Grip Barbell Curls - 4 sets/12 reps/70lbs.

Cable Triceps Ext - 4 sets/25,30,35,40kg/12 reps.

Nothing fancy. Fun training while watching the 2026 IPF Worlds.

Snowdaddy

Push Ups and Swings

I'm concerned that I may have a serious injury. It sounds weird but I believe I've dislocated my left collarbone from my sternum. I've been to the Dr already. He didn't seem to concern. This Friday I have another Dr appt and I will insist on an xray.

That said, it doesn't cause me any pain. Still, it doesn't mean it's alright. It doesn't feel righ.

Light Stretches

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Push Ups - 4 sets/10 rep

Pin Swing - 3 sets/20,25,30 reps

Now I need to hury to get ready for my youndest daughter's grad.

Snkwdaddy

Around the Block and SSB Squats

Last week was crazy busy. A course Monday and Tuesday the rest of the week was stormy. Basically I did rebounding after work. Nothing heavy or fancy.

Today is Father's Day. An excellent opportunity to do a little something. This morning I went for a walk/job with a few sprints thrown in. Gotta get up on my toes and I did a little.

This afternoon I pulled out my Safety Squat Bar.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

SSB Bench Squats - bar/6 reps, 3 sets/6 reps/140lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/230lbs. No belt, no sleeves nor wraps.

Static Stetches.

All in all a good Father's Day of training. I feel like I'm finally preparing for the the up coming FORCE test and competitions.

Snowdaddy

Cut Grass and Bench Press

Got home from work to cut the grass then some Bench Press.

Rebounding - 70 minutes.

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

WG High Cable Rows - 3 sets/12,16,20 reps/50kg.

Feeling tired. My body feels good. 

Snowdaddy

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Light Squats and Rebounding

Home from work. A quick snack then time to get going.

Rebounding - 100 minutes.

Squats - 2 sets/10 reps/bar, 3 sets/10 reps/135lbs.

Running on Spot - 3 sets/100 steps.

Static Stretches.

Trying something a bit different. The rebounder absorbs all my impact. Running on Spot will help me for the real running during the FORCE test. 

Snowdaddy

Back to Work

Nothing difficult of challenging today.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Bench Sit Ups - 5 sets/20 reps.

Kettlebell Swings - 3 sets/20 reps.

Dispite my efforts yesterday my core and lower back feel good. In fact my whole body feels remarkably fine. No aches or pains. That's good right?

Snowdaddy