Axle Tire Deadlifts

Again, my motivation isn't great. I'm certainly getting stronger and that should be more than enough to drive me. This afternoon I played with my toys. Axle, Tires and figure 8 straps.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

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

Axle Tire Deadlifts - 2 sets/8 reps/230lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/320lbs, 2 sets/6,10 reps/410lbs.

Static Stretches.

I was going to do 410lbs for 3 sets of 6 reps. I actually felt good enough to do the last set for 12 reps. Leave a little meat on the bone for next time. 410lbs for 10 reps equals my best on a bar. I believe this may be an axle record. Feeling strong. Now I gotta get ready for work.

Snowdaddy

Novice Showdown

My first full Strongman competition of the season has been announced.

Novice Showdown

Oh boy! I can hardly wait. Time to dial up the training.

Snowdaddy 

Keeping Busy

Nothing fancy or difficult today. My will to train today isn't there. I worked late last night and had a much needed nap at lunch. This evening I gotta do something.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Bench Sit Ups - 6 sets/12 reps (last set 20 reps).

Static Stretches.

Making sure to stretch today in preperation for possible Deadlifts tomorrow.

Snowdaddy

Seated Log Press

I'm stupid! After a really good Squat workout on Tuesday I didn't take the time to statically stretch. Of course, I'm suffering now. Seated Log Press is good medicine.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Seated Log Press - log (75lbs)/6 reps, 2 sets/8 reps/165lbs, 185lbs/6 reps, 195lbs/6 reps, 200lbs/6 reps.

Log Curls - 3 sets/8,10,12 reps/75lbs.

Now I gotta get ready for work.

Snowdaddy

Bldg 21 Squats

Follow up work on the base means I'm already there so, why not train at bldg 21.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs, 365lbs/6 reps.

That's pretty darn good. I'm pleased. Now I gotta eat.

Snowdaddy

More Recovery

Still really stiff from Friday Deadlifts and even more from yesterday's upper body Push Pull.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Static Stretches Upper and Lower Body.

I may head out to bldg 21 tomorrow for some Squats. Still feeling great!

Snowdaddy

Push Pull Recovery

Last Deadlift day I did some Push Pull for some active recovery. It worked really well. The stiff an sore I was feeling was gone the next day. Deadlifts yesterday were awesome. This morning I am defenitely stiff and sore. Time for some Push Pull therapy.

Rebounding - 90 minutes.

Bench Press - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 4 sets/12 reps/225lbs.

WG High Cable Rows - 4 sets/12 reps/50kg.

Over/Under Dumbbell Flys - 3 sets/12 per/15lbs.

WG High Cable Rows - 12 reps/50kg.

Perfect training for today.

Snowdaddy

Friday Deadlifts

I wanted to train at bldg 21 right after work. However, there was some kind of construction going on and the weightlifting equipment was all shifted away from the wall and the lifting platform. Oh well, maybe next week. Later on I'm out in the garage.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Deadlifts - (no belt) 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/315lbs, 2 sets/4 reps/405lbs, (belt) 495lbs/3 reps.

Static Stretches.

Damn that was fun. A little stiff and sore today from pushing my limits. 495lbs for three is awesome! Even the 405lbs sets felt much easier than previous attempts. Fun!

Snowdaddy

Rebounding and Sit Ups

I really don't have to put rebounding in the title. It's kind of obvious at this point.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Bench Sit Ups - 5 sets/15,15,20,20,30 reps.

Static Stretches.

100 total Sit Ups. Pretty good. Now it's time to eat. I'm hungry.

Snowdaddy

Squats at Bldg 21

The 17 Wing Powerlifting team was training at bldg 21 today at 1400hrs. It's much nicer to Squat in a warm gym than a cold garage.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

Squats - 115lbs/6 reps, 205lbs/6 reps, 295lbs/6 reps, 2 sets/6 reps/345lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/205lbs.

Static Stretches.

Nice work out after work. A little heavier than last week. A bit of meat left on the bone. Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Log Press

Again I seen a video of an exercise I really want to try. Super glad I gave it a go tonight.

Rebounding - 90 minutes.

Seated Log Press - 2 sets/6 reps/125lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/165lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/185lbs.

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

Seated Dumbbell Curls - 3 sets/12 reps/30lbs.

Another good training day. These static strict presses feel amazing.

Snowdaddy

Sandbag Sunday and Agnes

I feel lazy and sluggish today. However, while scolling through Instagram I seen this neat exercise. I told myself to stop being a big fat old guy and get on with it.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Sandbag Bench Squats - 5 sets/4,6,6,6,8 reps/150lbs bag.

Glad I got on with it.

Oh yes, we also introduced Agnes to our two senior cats. It's official, she's now a member of the family. She sure is cute.

Snowdaddy

Iron Claw 2

Such a fun day with amazing people. Thank you Iron Age for hosting Iron Claw 2. Thank you Canada's Strongest Man Tristan Hoath for making the trip to officiate. Today I did ok. 

Axle Deadlift - 275lbs, 

Rogue Horn - 130lbs, 

Two Hand Flask - 120lbs, 

Finish Ball - 45lbs.

Axle and Horn were both PBs. The Flask was terrible. I only got my opener. The Finish ball was something completely new to me and most of the competitors. All in all, lots of fun. Finish 2nd 50+.

Snowdaddy

Rebounding and Sit Ups

It's cold today. Which means the garage is cold. I wanted to do Sandbags today. However, my sliced up fingers from Monday aren't fully healed. I've entered a grip competition, happening this Saturday. I really don't want to open up the cuts again. Hey, I can always use core and mobility work.

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Bench Sit Ups - 4 sets/20 reps.

Static Stretches.

My mobility seems to be getting better. I feel better and that's what matters. I had some abdominal cramping after the first set. All good after that.

Snowdaddy

Axle Press Plus

I am really pleased with Squats yesterday. This morning I was feeling my efforts. A little stiff and sore but nothing concerning. Today I hit the other end of my temple with some Overhead Presses.

Rebounding - 75 minutes.

Standing Axle Press - bar/6 reps, 2 sets/6 reps/115lbs, 3 sets/6,6,8 reps/165lbs.

High 1 Arm Cable Rows - 3 sets/10 reps per arm/20,25,30kg.

Push Ups - 3 sets/12 reps.

A really good training day. Now eat, relax then get ready for work.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Monday I went into work early to carry out some admin and to train at the base gym. Bldg 21. Unfortunately, I sliced my fingers open on a rack and started bleeding all over the place. Thats that.

Today I tried again. Success!

Leg Swings and Light Stretches.

Kettlebell Swings - 40lbs/20 reps.

Squats - 2 sets/6 reps/bar, 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/6 reps/315lbs.

Static Stretches.

Solid training following up the 405s last week. Lets keep this train rolling.

Snowdaddy

Rebounding and Sit Ups

It's cold outside and the wind is blowing. The garage is cold.

Light Stetches.

Bench Sit Ups - 5 sets/12 reps.

Static Stretches.

These felt really good. Tomorrow I'll squat at bldg 21.

Snowdaddy

Push Pull

My shoulders and upper back are a bit stiff from Deadlifts yesterday. Today was excellent recovery.

Light Stretches.

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

Single Arm Cable Rows - 3 sets/12 reps per arm/20kg.

Again, feeling good.

Snowdaddy

World Deadlift Day!!!

Inspired by Jón Páll Sigmarsson. "There is no reason to be alive if you can't do deadlift!"

Light Stretches.

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

Deadlifts - 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/1 rep, 405lbs/1 rep, (belt) 495lbs/1 rep, 550lbs/1 rep!!!

This was my goal today. With the spirit of Jón Páll in my soul I did it! Time for some stretches, dinner and maybe a beer to celebrate. 

Snowdaddy

Standing Axle Press

After watching Bryce Johnson's Youtube video I was inspired for today's training.

Bryce Johnson

Rebounding - 85 minutes.

Standing Axle Press - 2 sets/6 reps/115lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/145lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/165lbs.

Axle Flat Bench Press - 165lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/6,8,12 reps/235lbs.

Laying Over/Under Dumbbell Flys - 3 sets/12+12 reps/10lbs.

High Cable NG Rows - 3 sets/12 reps/40,50,60kg.

Static Stretches.

Feeling really good. I definately am gaining to ability to take on more work.

Snowdaddy