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

More Strongmania Pics

 

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

Crazy Week

Almost a week since my last post. Tuesday was a standard day of Rebounding and Static Stretches to prepare for Saturday's competition. Wednesday morning I got up conjested and coughing. That said Wednesday and Thursday were essentially a write off. Friday, I had to go into work during the day for a course. Saturday was game time.

I started feeling better and my coughing toned down a bit. Off to Iron Image Gym in Selkirk for Strongmania 2. Here's how it went.

Log Clean and Press for reps 195lbs. 195lbs equals my PB. I managed three reps. This is a good result for me.

Front Hold 40lbs picture frame for time. I managed to hold it for 52.5 seconds. Another solid performance.

Deadlift Pyramid 435lbs. I had been training this from standard Olympic plate. The competition had us pulling with Rogue Wagon Wheels. Easy Peazy. This was so much fun.

Frame Carry 450lbs. Not so much fun. However, I'm extremely pleased that I completed the couse within the time and I only put it down at the turn. Huge accomplishment for me.

Stone To Shoulder 178lbs. I'm never done this so I just grabbed the stone and heaved it similar to 150lbs sandbag at home. I was successful at two reps.

I finished first in the M2 division. I'm more proud of my performance in each event. I've made some really good progress lately dispite my outside training life trying to derail me. Such a great fun day with amazing people.

Now to get prepared for the FORCE test in August and probably a CAF Powerlifting meet after that.

Snowdaddy

Around The Block & Burpies

Such a perfect day. About 26°C with a pleasant breeze.

Walk - 2km

Rebounding - 40 minutes.

Burpies - 3 sets/8, 10, 8 reps.

High Cable Rows (NG) - 2 sets/12 reps/50kg.

Static Stretches.

Keeping busy but not crazy. Resting for the competition this Saturday.

Snowdaddy

Too Hot!!!

This weekend is Hot! Yesterday I helped at the Western Canada's Strongest Master. I didn't do a full day as I had to meet up with some highschool friends for supper. Still, I was out in +32°C full sun for about 4 hours. I got <10,000 steps.

Today I cut the grass and took cardboard boxes for recycling before some rebounding.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Static Stretches.

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

Again it's Hot!!! +34°C. I was again able to get <10,000 steps.

Snowdaddy

RCAF Run and 22.5k Steps

The day started with the RCAF Run. I chose to walk 5km and my eldest daughter joined me. 

Later in the day I was bored so I did some rebounding.

Before I knew it I was setting a new personal best step count. Crazy!

Snowdaddy

Rebounding 2hrs

Such a perfect day to train in the garage with the door open. It's been stormy the last two day. Not today.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 120 minutes.

Push Ups - 4 sets/15 reps.

WG High Cable Rows - 4 sets/12 reps/60kg.

Laying Leg Raises - 4 sets/12 reps.

Plate Front Raises - 4 sets/10 reps/45lbs.

Static Stretches.

I went for a haircut this morning then got home for breakfast. After that, training.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

As with Sunday I wanted to lift at least the competition weight. That would be 435lbs.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/6 reps, 405lbs/5 reps, 455lbs/3 reps.

The Blower Motor on our furnace crapped out. The house has been really warm all week end. The repair man finally came today in the middle of training. I also played host to an old friend for a good portion of the afternoon. Then a storm rolled in. Glad I was able to train.

Snowdaddy

Log Work

Today I got out to the driveway for some much needed Log C&P. It took a while to gain the motivation. I sat for about 30 minutes before gathering the courage to train. After I started everything went really well.

Log - 70lbs/1 clean, 12 press, 120lbs/1 clean, 6 press, 160lbs/1 clean, 6 press, 200lbs/1 clean, 2 press, 1 clean, 3 press, 3 clean 2 press.

Plate Side Laterals - 3 sets/16 reps/25lbs.

The competition weight is 195lbs. I weighed the log and plates. It actually weighed 204lbs. I should be good for a few reps at competition.

Snowdaddy

Walk

Next week is the RCAF walk/run. My CoC has made it mandatory. I'm good for 2-3km but this is going to be 5km. And, it will probably be in the heat. Today its overcast but still 30°C. Perfect day to trial 5km.

Static Stretches

Snowdaddy

Sandbag

My upper back and shoulder are feeling somewhat normal. Not much time left until Strongmania 2 but there's enough. With a head full of negativity I got out to the garage.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

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

Sandbag Work - Rows 2 sets/6 reps/150lbs, Shoulder 4 sets/1,1,3,3 reps/150lbs.

Static Stretches.

It's Hot today, +34°C. I was soaked. Now I feel better. Until tomorrow. Ha!

Snkwdaddy