Swiss Bar Inclined Press

New toy for my garage gym. I bought it secondhand from a friend of mine for a good price. I don't really need it but variety is the spice of life. It definately adds some variety to training.

Rebounding - 30 minutes.

Swiss Bar Inclined Press - 6 sets/12 reps/110lbs.

The Swiss Bar weighs only 20lbs. I varried my grip throughout even doing one set on the narrowest grips. Great triceps work. Now I have some gardening to do.

Snowdaddy

Squats

Yesterday was my Birthday, 52 years young. I usually like to do an epic workout on important days but it was so crazy busy I didn't have time. And, of course, family comes first. Today I have about three hours in the morning. Time to get my Squats on.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Leg Swings and Dynamic Stretches.

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

Last set of 315lbs was a real grind. Weightloss is going in the right direction. This morning I weighed in at 362.5lbs. My belt even felt a little looser. Awesome!

Snowdaddy

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

Push Ups

Feeling really good today. I'm not any lighter but I feel like I'm moving a lot better.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Push Ups - 10,12,15,15,15,15 reps.

Theragun.

Motivated by North America's Strongest Man. 

Snowdaddy

Squats

During my days away from the weights I try my best to rebound. Today I got off the bench and did some proper squats.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Theragun.

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

No belt, only knee sleeves. My body felt solid under these and I was able to drive up with power. I also took a shorter rest between sets than normal.

Snowdaddy

Viking Press

I bought a viking press handle attachment a while ago. Recently I ordered the landmine attachment. Today it arrived. Time for Viking Press.

Viking Press - 2 sets/12 reps/75lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/130lbs, 2 sets/6,8 reps/155lbs.

Shoulders are gonna feel it tomorrow.

Snowdaddy

Driveway Tire Deadlifts

Damn it's hot and humid today. I wanted to train earlier in the day but family responsibilities kept me busy until after supper. By this time I felt like an ant under a magnifying glass. The sun was hot and intense. Combined with my big fat body Deadlifts where tough.

Tire Deadlifts - 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/6 reps, 455lbs/3 reps, 495lbs/1 rep, 515lbs/1 rep.

Putting weights away equated to a nice bit of cardio. Maybe next week will be more suitable for strong deadlifts.

Snowdaddy

Inclined Bench Press

Today was mild and more in tune with training.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Inclined Bench Press - 2 sets/10 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/185lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/225lbs, 2 sets/3 reps/275lbs.

Moving up in weight. Feels good.

Snowdaddy

Bench Squats

It is hot and humid out doors today. No breeze at all. I'm old and fat and I don't want a heart attack. Last week was heavy. This week I'll take my foot off the gas and coast a bit. That said, I'm still putting in the work.

Rebounding - 20 minutes.

Bench Squats - 2 sets/10 reps/135lbs, 2 sets/10 reps/225lbs, 3 sets/10 reps/285lbs.

I've sweat through all my clothes. Even my socks are wet. Feeling good about my performance.

Snowdaddy

Driveway Tire Deadlifts

Today's trainging scared the shit outta me. That said, I still got it done.

Tire Deadlifts - 225lbs/6 reps, 315lbs/6 reps, 435lbs/5 reps, 465lbs/3 reps, 495lbs/1 rep.

No straps, no belt. Eventhough, I pulled them out. I'm proud of my performance today. Very solid lifting.

Snowdaddy