Bench Press

I have some time before work today. Life is pretty stressful right now. Most days I feel somewhat anxious. I  don't really like where I'm working right now but the bills have to be paid so I continue to go to work. I should be hearing back about another job I applied for shortly. This new position is much better paying and I will like it more. Of course this adds to my anxiety.

For now I continue to trudge along but use my weight training as therapy to keep my head on straight. Time for Bench Press.

Light Stretches and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 7 sets/6,7,8,9,10,11,12 reps/225lbs.

On every even numbered set performed the following.

OH Standing Dumbbell Press - 3 sets/12 reps/35lbs, 2 sets/12 reps/40lbs.

The added shoulder work feels great. Now all I have to do is incorporate Band Assisted Pull Ups again. I feel much better now and ready to go to work this afternoon.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Kind of a stressful day. I always feel better after training. Even better after Squats.

Light Stretches.

Squats - bar/8 reps, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 7 sets/4,6,6,6,4,4,4 reps/315lbs, 225lbs/8 reps.

I feel better. I did Squats outside on the driveway in the sunshine. Very nice. Good volume today.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press Frustration

It's amazing how much 10lbs or even 5lbs can weigh.

Stretching and Shoulder Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 185lbs/12 reps, 225lbs/8 reps, 275lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, 345lbs/2 reps, 2 sets/1 rep/365lbs, 375lbs/miss, 375lbs/miss, 365lbs/1 rep, 370lbs/miss.

WTF!!! 365lbs flew off my chest. I have no idea why 375lbs or even 370lbs wouldn't. Oh well, next time. I also followed through will shoulder work.

OH Standing Dumbbell Press - 40lbs/12 reps, 3 sets/12 reps/50lbs.

Everything feels great!

Snowdaddy

Fat Deadlifts

My energy levels were a bit low tonight so I decided to beat myself up with lost of sets and reps but not very heavy.

Light Stretches.

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

After this I took out my "fat bar". It has a 2 inch diameter and I assume would be great for grip work.

Fat bar Deadlifts - 95lbs/8 reps, 145lbs/8 reps, 215lbs/4 reps, 245lbs/1rep, 265lbs/1 rep.

I liked the variety this evening. Training my weakness lately has been fun. I'm sure it will pay off.

Snowdaddy

Quick Bench Press

I didn't have much time for training after work but I wanted to do something. I also wanted to add some OH Dumbbell Presses.

Rotator Cuff Exercises and Stretching.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 4 sets/1,1,4,4 reps/315lbs.

Standing OH Dumbbell Press - 30lbs/12 reps, 35lbs/12 reps, 2 sets/12 reps/40lbs.

I'm still suffering from the stress headache from yesterday. Not as bad but it's still there.

Snowdaddy

Cold Squats

It's 12 degC in the garage today but I really feel like doing Squats. Lots of sets and lots of reps should keep me warm right?

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - 2 sets/12 reps/bar, 7 sets/6,7,8,9,10,11,24 reps/135lbs.

Nope, that's not a mistake. 24 reps for my last set. I could have done way more but I started to get a stress headache. Not a pleasant experience. Still, 24 reps at 135lbs had to be a personal best.

Snowdaddy

Walking and Body Weight

It's been a while since I was concerned about body weight and along with that walking to burn extra calories. Today I surprised myself by walking 6.2km. Last year at this time I wasn't walking that far and in accordance with this blog my weight was about 5lbs more. That said, this is a great place to start the year off. Furthermore I start a new job tomorrow. I'm looking forward to part two of my life. Relaxed work with a consistent schedule, training and great family life. It's gonna be sweet.

On a training note. I was watching a pod cast today regarding Bench Press and weaknesses. I learned that I need to add standing OH dumbbell presses. I can do that.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

An uneventful day leading up to the start of my new job on Thursday found me driving to the Strength Club for some more lifting. This time Bench Press.

Shoulder Mobility and Light Stretches.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/70kg, 2 sets/8 reps/120kg, 2 sets/3 reps/150kg, 5 sets/1 rep/160kg, 165kg/1 rep.

I also did some extra rotator cuff exercises,  plate curls and extensions. Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Training Blues

Actually my work has been causing me the blues so I quit. Yes, that's right. Today I quit my new job after only 3 weeks. You can guess how bad it is for me to resign this soon. My training lately sucks. Today I came into the Strength Club to wash away my blues with some Deadlifts. Now I feel much better.

Warm Up Matrix.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/8 reps/70kg, 120kg/6 reps, 170kg/1 rep, 3 sets/1 rep/230kg.

Chain Deadlifts - 170kg+10kg/3 reps, 170kg+20kg/3 reps, 170kg+30kg/3 reps, 170kg+40kg/3 reps.

Now I feel better. I am going to go home and eat.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts and Walking

Off to the club today to train.

Warm Up Matrix.

Deadlifts - 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/1 rep, 405lbs/1 rep, 5 sets/1 rep/455lbs.

Not so strong today. Feeling the weight.

I didn't lift much but my son sent a new belted PB on Squats. 110kg. Almost double body weight.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Walking

Last night was rough and I was stressed out from work. I enjoyed doing nothing. Tonight I made up for being a sloth.

Light Stretches and Shoulder Work.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/12, 8 reps/225lbs, 7 sets/3,3,3,3,3,4,3 reps/315lbs.

Between Bench Press sets I did odd exercises. All reps were dynamic with a good pause on the chest. Felt pretty good.

After Bench Press my wife and I went for a walk.

Walk - 5.58km, 1hr 27min, 980kcal

Now I'm tire and ready for bed.

Snowdaddy

Squats and Walking

Tonight I went into my garage for some Squats. They didn't go they way I wanted so I went for a walk.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/bar, 2 sets/8 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/6 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/3 reps, 405lbs/1 rep, 405lbs/miss, 3 sets/8 reps/135lbs.

Walk - 4.8km/1hr 12min/988 kcal.

Now I'm tired. Gonna watch GOT then off to bed.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Saturday I went the the Strength Club to train with my son and my friend. A pretty good day for both my son and me.

Warm Up Matrix

Deadlifts - 2 sets/8 reps/70kg, 2 sets/6 reps/120kg, 170kg/1 rep, 200kg/1 rep, 220kg/1 rep, 220kg/3 reps.

My son set a personal record with a 102.5kg Squat without a belt. His previous best was 95kg with a belt.

If I would have taken the time to see my previous best with 220kg was 3 reps I would have went for 4 reps. Oh well, next time.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Walking

Got home for work and went out the the garage. Opened the door, picked out a record and started Bench Press.

Shoulder Mobility and Light Stretches.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/4 reps, 335lbs/2 reps, 4 sets/1 rep/365lbs.

Push Ups - 2 sets/12 reps.

At the conclusion of Bench Press and I put my weights away I closed the garage door and went on a walk with my lovely wife.

Walk - 51 minutes, 649kcal.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Squats

On Sunday I went to the club for some Bench Press training. I also decided to try my bench shirt again.

Warm Up Matrix and lot of Stretching.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/8 reps/225lbs, 315lbs/3 reps.

Bench Shirt - 425lbs/1 rep, 455lbs/miss, 455lbs/miss.

Bench Press - 2 sets/3, 4 reps/315lbs.

425lbs went up so smooth and fast I thought 455lbs would go for sure. Oh well, still a good workout.

Today it was warm so I opened the garage and did some Squats. Not heavy. Lots of sets and reps for rehabilitation for my adductor.

Leg Swings and Stretching

Squats - 10 sets/8 reps/135lbs.

After that I went for a walk around the block with my lovely wife.

Walk - 25 minutes.

Feeling good.

Snowdaddy

Deadlift Fun!!!

I feel fatigued today and wasn't really motivated. Days like these I get creative. You don't always have to be moving big weights to get strong. Sometimes you just have to try something new.

Leg Swings and Stretching.

Deadlifts -  no belt 2 sets/12 reps/70kg, 120kg/6 reps, 170kg/2 reps.

Alternate the following

Tire Flip - 4 sets/1 rep/200kg.
Deadlifts - 4 sets/3,3,6,3 reps/170kg.

This felt really good. I'll continue to play with the tire.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press

Spring is coming and the weather is getting warmer. Today in my garage / home gym it was 10 degC. I bundled up and put on some gloves. All ready for Bench Press.

Light Stretches and Mobility.

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/135lbs, 225lbs/8 reps, 315lbs/4 reps, 2 sets/1 rep/365lbs, 375lbs/1 rep, 380lbs/1 rep, 4 sets/8 reps/225lbs.

Band Assisted Pull Ups - 4 sets/6 reps.

My garage is my favorite place to train.

Snowdaddy

Bench Press and Squats

On Friday I hit some bench press and brought along my loose bench shirt. Fun!

Warm Up Matrix

Bench Press - 2 sets/12 reps/70kg, 120kg/8 reps, 150kg/3 reps, 160kg/1 reps.

Bench Shirt - 180kg/2 reps, 190kg/1 rep, 200kg/1 rep.

Band Assisted Pull Ups - 4 sets/6 reps WG, 4 sets/8 reps NG.

The shirt was loose enough for me to pull it on by myself. That said 200kg in a loose shirt is pretty good. My left elbow didn't bother me until training was done and I was getting dressed. No other concern since then.

Today I wanted to Squat. Not sure about wearing gear or going raw. I decided to go raw.

Warm Up Matrix

Squats - 2 sets/8 reps/bar, 135lbs/8 reps, 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/3 reps, 2 sets/1 rep/405lbs.

At this point I tweaked my right inner hamstring. Only very slightly. I rolled it and called it a day. Too bad because my form today was on point and the weights were moving really well. Oh well, next time.

Snowdaddy

Deadlifts

Lots of change in my life lately. After 22 years I'm changing careers. With all the upheaval lifting heavy keeps me centered. Today was great therapy.

Warm Up Matrix

Deadlifts - 2 sets/8 reps/70kg, 120kg/6 reps, 170kg/1 rep, 210kg/1 rep.

Suit Deadlifts - TRX 2 sets/1 rep/210kg, Centurion 2 sets/1 rep/210kg, Centurion reversed 2 sets/1 rep/210kg.

Deadlifts - 2 sets/3 reps/170kg, 190kg/10 reps!!!

190kg for 10 is an all time PB. An awesome training session.

Snowdaddy

Squats

I've been very busy with work or rather retiring from work and starting a new career. On Saturday I helped out in a charity event called Deadlifts for Dreams. It was a great day and raised lots of money for a family in need.

Sunday I was very motivated to lift. I went to the Strength Club and made an effort to Squat in my suit.

Warm Up Matrix.

Squats - 2 sets\8 reps\bar, 135lbs\8 reps, 225lbs\6 reps, 315lbs\1 rep.
Squat Suit - 405lbs/2 reps, 455lbs/2 reps, 2 sets/1 rep/505lbs.

Not too bad. My form was good. I didn't make depth nor did I think I would with anything less than 550lbs. I really liked squatting in the suit again. I'll continue down this path for a little while and see what happens.

Snowdaddy