Deadlifts

No belt, no straps. Nothing heavy. Shorter rests between sets. Good pump.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Deadlifts - 6 sets/6,6,8,10,12,8 reps/225lbs.

Some of the sets were done overhand grip and others were done with a conventional over under grip. 50 total reps. Feels good.

Snowdaddy

Buffalo Bar Bench Squats and NG Inclined Presses

Yesterday was ridiculously hot and humid. I got out into the garage early and finished up before noon.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Buffalo Bar Bench Squats - 135lbs/12 reps, 135lbs + chains/12 reps, 235lbs + chains/12 reps, 2 sets/285lbs.

I was supposed to do three sets but the heat and humidity was too much. My breathing was heavy and I was sweating through my clothes. Good time to stop.

Today I worked. After work I got out to the garage.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

NG Inclined Presses - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 3 sets/12 reps/155lbs.

A good training day. Bodyweight is still going down. Last weigh-in 363lbs. That's ten pounds down.

Snowdaddy

Rebounding and Weightloss

Going back to work has been very negative wrt my weight. As in I've lost weight. Today I'm 10lbs down and I feel great!

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Kettlebell Swings - 15,15,20 reps/40lbs.

The swings were done in conjuction with the last 15 minutes of rebounding.

Now it's time to eat and get the rest of the day going.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Working nights ths week means I can train before going to work. No tires. Pulls from the ground and no belt or straps.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Theragun

Rack Pulls - 2 sets/6 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/9 total reps, 2 sets/3 reps/405lbs.

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

Now it's time to eat then get ready for work.

Snowdaddy

NG Bench Press

Now that I'm back to work I'm not within reach of the fridge and I'm slowly losing weight. My heaviest this year was 373lbs. This morning I weighed 366lbs. I'm not counting calories and I feel good. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

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

Eating then off to work.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Days not training I rebounded for at least 30 minutes. Today I did Squats, and rebounding. 

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Squats - bar/12 rep, 135lbs/10 reps, 3 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/6,6,8 reps/245lbs.

No belt. I felt a little uneasy with my form but pushed through. Now its time for dinner. We're going to Ye's.

Snowdaddy

Push Ups

I really want to do push ups but there seems to be an issue with my lower back. Which, showed up again today.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Push Ups - 5 sets/15 reps.

My back feels not great. Time for supper.

Snowdaddy

Trap Bar Rack Pulls

These are awesome for handling heavy weights. Getting the CNS ready for the big stuff is important. I think I can turns into I know I can.

Being back at work is stressfull. Training isn't what it should be. However, I'm still moving weights.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Trap Bar Rack Pulls - 135lbs/6 reps, 235lbs/6 reps, 335lbs/6 reps, 435lbs/1 rep, 555lbs/1 rep, 645lbs/1 rep.

High Cable Rows - 3 sets/10 reps/50kg.

A really good training day.

In my personal life I'm done day two of work and I feel anxious about the next five years. Back to the grind. However, this time I know what to expect. Don't get me wrong, there have been some amazing times. Hopefully the next five years will be amazing.

Also, my daughter's boyfriend has come to live with us for an extended period. I'm pleased for her. There's a strong posibility he's the one.

Snowdaddy

Inclined NG Presses

Got home a bit early today from my first day at work. Good time to work out.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Inclined NG Press - 6 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

No wrist wraps and dynamic speed during reps. I also focused on grasping the bar with a tight grip. Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Squats

Yesterday a buddy came over for some Bench Press. I did some too.

Narrow Grip Bench Press - 135lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/10 reps/225lbs.

Nothing fancy. My lower back started acting up so I stopped.

Today I feel much better. Time for squats.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Squats - bar/10 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 3 sets/4,4,6 reps/315lbs.

Alternate the following,

Leg Ext - 3 sets/20 reps/50lbs.

Lying Leg Curls - 3 sets/12 reps/50lbs.

Now going to Ye's for dinner.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Another busy week. On 30th July my sister and two of her kids flew in for a visit to my parents new house. On top of a really good visit on 1st August I was sworn into the Canadian Armed Forces, again. I comleted 22 years and retired April 2019. Another five years starts 12 August. I'm looking forward to it for sure.

Today I decided to forgo the tires and pull a regular deadlift.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

Deadlifts - 225lbs/1,6,1 reps, 315lbs/1,1,1 reps, 405lbs/1,1,1 reps, 455lbs/1,1,1 reps.

Bentover Barbell Rows - 3 sets/12 reps/135lbs.

Feeling too fat to get to the bar properly. However, I do feel strong (ish).

Snowdaddy