Anniversary and Deadlifts

Yesterday was my 26th Wedding Anniverary. My lovely wife and I went out for dinner. After that I got to work rebounding to get my steps in.

Speaking of steps. Today marks 9 consecutive days of 10k steps or more. After work I got to training.

Rebounding - 45 minutes.

Deadlifts - 135lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/6 reps (OH Grip).

I don't want to push as my sholder still feels suspect. 315lbs felt routine. No issues. Next week I'll push deadlifts a bit more. I will push other exercises going into the weekend.

Snowdaddy

Kenora and Light Squats

Yesterday was "May 24" or Victoria Day. A National holiday. It was grey and cool so we decided to get my parents and go on a drive to Kenora. We had a really nice day. Getting out to see something different. When I got home I hit the rebounder to achieve my 10k steps along with 3 sets of kettlebell swings. 20 reps, 40lbs.

Today I got home from work and went for a walk/jog.

I pushed the first km to a new season's best time. Of course I'll be beating that shortly.

Once home again I got onto the rebounder.

Rebounding - 40 min.

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

Static Stretches.

Now time to eat. I'm hungry.

Snowdaddy

Light Upper Back

Feeling a bit better. Time to hit something I haven't in a while. Not wanting to aggravate myself further. Light upper back work is on the menu.

Rebounding - 65 minutes.

Bent Over Axle Rows - 4 sets/10 reps/115lbs.

Axle Deadlifts - 4 sets/10 reps/115lbs.

Static Stretches.

My upper back and shoulders feel more loose. I'll see what tomorrow brings.

Snowdaddy

Still Recovering

My upper body is still suffering. So there for I'm still recovering.

Walking - 2km around the block.

Rebounding - 50 minutes.

High Cable Rows - various grips and weights with Fat Bar/8 sets.

Got my steps. I am feeling better.

Snowdaddy

Stiff and Sore and Sit Ups

I'm still stiff across my rear shoulders and upper back from the competition. After Bench Press and Dumbbell Flys I'm sore across my upper chest and front shoulders. I guess today was a break.

Walk - 2km around the block.

Rebounding - 35 minutes.

Bench Sit Ups - 3 sets/10,15,20 reps.

Light Stretches.

Now I need to get ready for work.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

The weather today is weird. High gusting winds are picking up the dry dirt. A little bit of rain is coming down as mud. Good day to stay indoors.

Rebounding - 90 minutes.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/3 reps/315lbs.

Lying Dumbbell Medley

Reverse Flys, Triceps Ext, Normal Flys, Triceps Ext - 3 sets/12 reps per exercise/15lbs.

Bench is feeling stronger. Good training.

Snowdaddy

Better

Today felt better.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 35 minutes.

Kettlebell Swings - 4 sets/25 reps/40lbs.

Standing Barbell Press - bar/12 reps, 2 sets/6,12 reps/135lbs.

Walk/Jog around the Block.

Static Stretches

I wanted to beat 12 min for the first km. Turns out I beat it for the second km but beat 11 min for the first. I'm pleased. My lungs were'nt burning like they did last year around this same time. I felt like I was able to jog further. However, my feet and ankles aren't conditioned for jogging yet. Time to get the lifting organized for Strongmania but the walk/jog around the block is on point.

Snowdaddy

Crazy Days

Here's what's been happening since my last post.

Wednesday, my upper back was still a problem so I didn't do anything but try to roll it out and medicate.

Thursday thru Saturday, I was deployed to Baggotville Quebec. It was a really good trip and I had a great time. My back was feeling slightly better.

Sunday was Mother's Day so I spent the day with my wife and Mother.

Monday I walked around the block again and finished it with Kettlebell Swings 3 sets of 20 reps with 40lbs. In the afternoon and evening I went to work.

This morning I had all the intent of getting back on track and train for my FORCE test and the up coming Strongmania 2. However, my 17 year old cat Juno decided he was done. My wife left work and I called in. We went with the kids to the vet and had him put down. Sad but for the better. We'll miss him but it was his time. Love you always Juno. My Handsome Boy.

 

Maybe tomorrow I can get back on track but for now I'm gonna grieve my buddy.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

With my upper back and shoulders in this state I feel I shouldn't exercise anything that may aggravate the issue. This substantially limits what I can do. 

Rebounding - 60 minutes.

Bench Press - 3 sets/15 reps/135lbs, 4 sets/10 reps/225lbs.

Theragun.

Everything went alright. Now time to rest.

Snkwdaddy

Training

My shoulders/upper back is still a problem. Doing the Seated Log Press on Saturday didn't help. I rested the remainder of the week end then today did a variety of exercises I felt wouldn't aggravate the issue further.

Light Stretches.

Rebounding - 90 minutes.

Bench Sit Ups - 4 sets/25 reps.

High Cable Rows (parallel grip) - 5 sets/15 reps/50kg.

Fat Bar Cable Ext - 4 sets/20 reps/25kg.

No aggravation. My tummy cramped after the first set up sit ups. It was fine after that.

Snowdaddy

Seated Log Press

My shoulders, traps especially, are fried. Today I thought I'd try some presses. It didn't help. Ugh!

Rebounding 45 minutes.

Seated Log Press - 4 sets/12 reps/70lbs, 3 sets/6,8,10 reps/160lbs.

Time for some ibuprofan.

Snowdaddy