Got nothing in terms of lifting... Treadmill tells me I did a mile in 7:06.
Hopefully better numbers to come...
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Three months gone 7/10/11
Current stats/records...
- Squat... I am ashamed of how little I do these.
- Press 140x5
- Bench 270x1, 235x5
- Deadlift 415x1 (can't get back in the saddle with the white bitch stalking and no squats...)
- 8:20, 1 mile (hurray)
- Squat... I am ashamed of how little I do these.
- Press 140x5
- Bench 270x1, 235x5
- Deadlift 415x1 (can't get back in the saddle with the white bitch stalking and no squats...)
- 8:20, 1 mile (hurray)
Sunday, April 3, 2011
New wagon? 4/2/11
- Bench 5x135, 5x185, 5x205, 5x215, 3x225
- Chinup 3x12, 3x12, 3x12
- Deadlift 5x300, 1x365
Felt really self-conscious about how fucking loud the plates were when I dropped them, so I stopped after one rep at 365. Was hoping to get up to 405, but it won't be long now.
- Chinup 3x12, 3x12, 3x12
- Deadlift 5x300, 1x365
Felt really self-conscious about how fucking loud the plates were when I dropped them, so I stopped after one rep at 365. Was hoping to get up to 405, but it won't be long now.
Friday, April 1, 2011
New wagon? 3/29/11
- Press 5x45, 5x95, 5x115, 5x125
- Chinup 12xBW, 12xBW, 9xBW
Need to find a new gym, specifically one with a power cage and easy deadlift access. For now... this.
- Chinup 12xBW, 12xBW, 9xBW
Need to find a new gym, specifically one with a power cage and easy deadlift access. For now... this.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Comeback trail ends 3/11/11
It's over! The comeback/maintenance period is over. Here's how we ended up...
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 4x315, 1x385, 0.5x435, 1x435
Hell yeah bitches. Low volume means being able to go a decent amount up. Failed on that first 435 attempt, unable to straighten up and maintain the grip. I flipped the grip (left over, right under) for the second opp and nailed it, feeling fine as fuck. Then I loaded it up to 445 and was about to grip and rip when I realized I didn't want to end my trail on what would likely be a failure. Call it mental weakness, but this is a goddamn victory.
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 4x315, 1x385, 0.5x435, 1x435
Hell yeah bitches. Low volume means being able to go a decent amount up. Failed on that first 435 attempt, unable to straighten up and maintain the grip. I flipped the grip (left over, right under) for the second opp and nailed it, feeling fine as fuck. Then I loaded it up to 445 and was about to grip and rip when I realized I didn't want to end my trail on what would likely be a failure. Call it mental weakness, but this is a goddamn victory.
Comeback trail 3/10/11
- Bench 5x55, 5x135, 4x195, 3x225, 1x255
- Dip 8xBW, 6xBW+45, 5xBW+50, 5xBW+52.5
Feels good man. No issue with the ass coming off the bench this time either. Last bench-max-effort day for a while, but I think it was a good one.
- Dip 8xBW, 6xBW+45, 5xBW+50, 5xBW+52.5
Feels good man. No issue with the ass coming off the bench this time either. Last bench-max-effort day for a while, but I think it was a good one.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Comeback trail 3/8/11
- Squat 5x45, 5x225, 6x285, 6x295, 6x300
- Towel Inverted Row 7xBW, 7xBW, 7xBW
- Shoulder-Shockers 8x(25lb front raise, 15lb lateral raise, 15lb seated DB clean/half-press)
Uh oh. Not sure that I'm getting the full ROM anymore. Might do an intensity squat on Friday for luck.
- Towel Inverted Row 7xBW, 7xBW, 7xBW
- Shoulder-Shockers 8x(25lb front raise, 15lb lateral raise, 15lb seated DB clean/half-press)
Uh oh. Not sure that I'm getting the full ROM anymore. Might do an intensity squat on Friday for luck.
Comeback trail 3/7/11
The comeback is drawing to a close. Until then:
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 5x210, 5x210, 5x215, 5x215
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+52.5, 5xBW+52.5, 5xBW+52.5, 5xBW+45
Probably not being completely honest with the complete range of motion on those later chin sets, but what are ya gonna do.
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 5x210, 5x210, 5x215, 5x215
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+52.5, 5xBW+52.5, 5xBW+52.5, 5xBW+45
Probably not being completely honest with the complete range of motion on those later chin sets, but what are ya gonna do.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Comeback trail 3/4/11
Hardly counts as comeback anymore, but I did some deadlifts...
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 4x315, 3x365, 2x395, 1x420
New PR... need say very little else. Not satisfied with the effect it's having on my physique though (i.e. none). Considering going up with volume, but my new life needs to start first...
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 4x315, 3x365, 2x395, 1x420
New PR... need say very little else. Not satisfied with the effect it's having on my physique though (i.e. none). Considering going up with volume, but my new life needs to start first...
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Comeback trail 3/3/11
- Bench 5x135, 3x185, 3x205, 2x235 (failed on 3), 1x245, 1x250
Despite an awful fail on my 3x235 attempt due possibly to messed up forearms, but nailed a 250 bench (arch, ass was off seat) - not sure if that's allowed or not. Still... 250. Feels good man.
Despite an awful fail on my 3x235 attempt due possibly to messed up forearms, but nailed a 250 bench (arch, ass was off seat) - not sure if that's allowed or not. Still... 250. Feels good man.
Comeback trial 3/2/11
- Pullup 8xBW, Towel curl 5x35, Towel row 10x35
- Pullup 8xBW, Towel curl 5x35, Towel row 10x35
- Pullup 8xBW, Towel curl 5x35, Towel row 10x35
- Chinup 9xBW, DB curl 5x35
Not a huge fan of the torque on my wrists that the curls do, but I'm hoping that they pay dividends in grip strength. Obviously a gripwork day.
- Pullup 8xBW, Towel curl 5x35, Towel row 10x35
- Pullup 8xBW, Towel curl 5x35, Towel row 10x35
- Chinup 9xBW, DB curl 5x35
Not a huge fan of the torque on my wrists that the curls do, but I'm hoping that they pay dividends in grip strength. Obviously a gripwork day.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Comeback trail 3/1/11
- Squat 5x45, 5x225, 6x275, 6x280, 6x285
- Shoulder shockers: Seated Front Raise 8x25, Seated Lateral Raise 8x12.5, Seated Clean-Half-Press 8x12.5
- Shoulder shockers
- Shoulder shockers
Don't look now but I think I kind of developed a sketch of a routine. Shoulder shockers are killer though I doubt I'm doing them right. Looking forward to some gripwork and probably some chins or inverted rows today.
- Shoulder shockers: Seated Front Raise 8x25, Seated Lateral Raise 8x12.5, Seated Clean-Half-Press 8x12.5
- Shoulder shockers
- Shoulder shockers
Don't look now but I think I kind of developed a sketch of a routine. Shoulder shockers are killer though I doubt I'm doing them right. Looking forward to some gripwork and probably some chins or inverted rows today.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Comeback trail 2/18/11
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 5x315, 4x365, 2x385, 2x405, 1x410
Feels good man. That is all.
Feels good man. That is all.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Comeback trail 2/17/11
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 5x205, 2x225, 0x240, 1x230 (failed on 2)
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+50, 5xBW+55, 1xBW+60
Augh, elbows hurt from the weighted chins as I increased it... I feel like my hands are too far apart on the grip. Could be bad news upcoming as the weight goes up.
Not happy about failing 240, but I'm guessing that the chins weakened me. Augh...
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+50, 5xBW+55, 1xBW+60
Augh, elbows hurt from the weighted chins as I increased it... I feel like my hands are too far apart on the grip. Could be bad news upcoming as the weight goes up.
Not happy about failing 240, but I'm guessing that the chins weakened me. Augh...
Gripwork 2/16/11
- Towel chin/no-towel chinup 3xBW/5xBW, 3xBW/5xBW, 1xBW/7xBW
- Towel DB curl 5x30, 5x30, 5x32.5
- Towel DB row 5x30, 5x30, 5x32.5
- Towel DB curl 5x30, 5x30, 5x32.5
- Towel DB row 5x30, 5x30, 5x32.5
Comeback trail 2/15/11
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 5x205, 5x205, 5x205
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 3xBW+55
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 3xBW+55
Gripwork 2/11/11
- Pullup 8xBW, 8xBW, 8xBW
- Towel DB curl 5x30, 5x30, 5x30
- Towel DB row 10x30, 10x30, 10x30
Trying new stuff to help with deadlift possibly.
- Towel DB curl 5x30, 5x30, 5x30
- Towel DB row 10x30, 10x30, 10x30
Trying new stuff to help with deadlift possibly.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Comeback trail 2/10/11
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 3x205, 2x225, 1x235
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45
Not sure if picking my ass up from the bench counts as cheating. Otherwise a good day for the limited lifts I did.
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45, 5xBW+45
Not sure if picking my ass up from the bench counts as cheating. Otherwise a good day for the limited lifts I did.
Comeback trail 2/9/11
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 5x315, 4x365, 4x365, 1x365
- Flies 8x35, 8x35
As far as volume attempts go... 'epic fail' on the deadlifts. Grip is just too weak. Might need to dedicate separate gripwork in the future.
Just messin with the flies.
- Flies 8x35, 8x35
As far as volume attempts go... 'epic fail' on the deadlifts. Grip is just too weak. Might need to dedicate separate gripwork in the future.
Just messin with the flies.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Comeback trail 2/8/11
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW+25
The last two sets of rows, I definitely didn't quite make those last few reps. Nonetheless the count stands on this recovery day!
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW
- Inverse row 12xBW/Dip 12xBW+25
The last two sets of rows, I definitely didn't quite make those last few reps. Nonetheless the count stands on this recovery day!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Comeback trail 2/7/11
- Squat 5x45, 5x225, 5x275, 5x285, 4x295, 1x300
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 5x195, 5x200, 5x205
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+30, 5xBW+40, 5xBW+45
Wish squats didn't destroy me so badly. Need more endurance. Also probably need more sleep. And more time. And more planning... Bah!
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 5x195, 5x200, 5x205
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+30, 5xBW+40, 5xBW+45
Wish squats didn't destroy me so badly. Need more endurance. Also probably need more sleep. And more time. And more planning... Bah!
Comeback trail 2/4/11
- Deadlift 3x225, 3x315, 2x365, 2x375, 2x385, 1x395, 0.5x405
Something to that effect...
Something to that effect...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Comeback trail 2/3/11
Two days off from gym is always bad news...
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 4x205, 3x215
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+30, 5xBW+35, 5xBW+40
- Deadlift 5x225, 3x315, 2x385
Short on time... Pretty satisfied with what little I did get done but not satisfied on the overall volume. Bleh.
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 4x205, 3x215
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+30, 5xBW+35, 5xBW+40
- Deadlift 5x225, 3x315, 2x385
Short on time... Pretty satisfied with what little I did get done but not satisfied on the overall volume. Bleh.
Comeback trail 1/31/11
- Bench 5x45, 5x135
- Chinup 5xBW
- Bench/Chinup 5x185/5xBW+30, 5x190/5xBW+30, 5x195/5xBW+30, 4x200/5xBW+30, 3x200/5xBW+30
Not the happiest with the bench results but they're showing increase at least. I'm loving weighted chinups. Should probably consider upping volume a bit on those. Six reps instead of five or something.
- Chinup 5xBW
- Bench/Chinup 5x185/5xBW+30, 5x190/5xBW+30, 5x195/5xBW+30, 4x200/5xBW+30, 3x200/5xBW+30
Not the happiest with the bench results but they're showing increase at least. I'm loving weighted chinups. Should probably consider upping volume a bit on those. Six reps instead of five or something.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Comeback trail 1/28/11
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 4x315, 3x345, 3x365, 0x375, 1x375
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 3x185, 3x205, 1x225
- Chinup 7xBW+30
Hurray for back to a 2-plate bench. Boo for obviously still being weaker. And strong WTF to fail on deadlifts so early. Ugh. Wanted to go up to 395 today but that failed hard.
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 3x185, 3x205, 1x225
- Chinup 7xBW+30
Hurray for back to a 2-plate bench. Boo for obviously still being weaker. And strong WTF to fail on deadlifts so early. Ugh. Wanted to go up to 395 today but that failed hard.
Comeback trail 1/27/11
- Press 5x45, 5x95, 5x115, 5x115, 5x115, 4x115, 0x125, 1x115
- Inverse Row 10xBW, 10xBW, 10xBW, 10xBW, 10xBW
Bah. Can't get the volume up on my upper body. Dunno why.
- Inverse Row 10xBW, 10xBW, 10xBW, 10xBW, 10xBW
Bah. Can't get the volume up on my upper body. Dunno why.
Comeback trail 1/26/11
- Chinup 5xBW, 5xBW+25, 5xBW+25, 5xBW+25, 5xBW
Categorically one of the worst workouts ever. Was in there for about 10 minutes due to time constraints. Fuck snow.
Categorically one of the worst workouts ever. Was in there for about 10 minutes due to time constraints. Fuck snow.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Comeback trail 1/25/11
- Bench 5x135, 5x185, 5x190, 5x195, 4x195
- Deadlift 5x225, 5x315, 2x365
Developing some semblance of routine. Pretty psyched. On the other hand, the guy who spotted me for bench kinda sucks since he simultaneously scares the shit out of me because I don't understand his English and also tries to encourage me to do extra reps and assisted reps when I really don't want to. But I'm too scared to say no since I kinda have to yell at him and stuff and never know if we understand one another.
- Deadlift 5x225, 5x315, 2x365
Developing some semblance of routine. Pretty psyched. On the other hand, the guy who spotted me for bench kinda sucks since he simultaneously scares the shit out of me because I don't understand his English and also tries to encourage me to do extra reps and assisted reps when I really don't want to. But I'm too scared to say no since I kinda have to yell at him and stuff and never know if we understand one another.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Comeback trail 1/24/11
- Squat 5x45, 5x225
- Squat/Chinup 5x275/5xBW, 5x275/5xBW+5, 5x275/5xBW+10, 5x275/5xBW+15, 5x275/5xBW+25
Not a lot of stuff, but I'm feeling like I'm reentering the groove. Surprised at how high I could go in weights for the chinup. Will work with +25 as the benchmark from now on since I guess the volume really isn't taxing after having done sets of 8-12.
Probably can't do as many pullups as I'd like, but I don't really have anything else that focuses on biceps, so I think I can afford myself that luxury.
I can't remember the last time I did 5x5 squats, so this is also a victory.
- Squat/Chinup 5x275/5xBW, 5x275/5xBW+5, 5x275/5xBW+10, 5x275/5xBW+15, 5x275/5xBW+25
Not a lot of stuff, but I'm feeling like I'm reentering the groove. Surprised at how high I could go in weights for the chinup. Will work with +25 as the benchmark from now on since I guess the volume really isn't taxing after having done sets of 8-12.
Probably can't do as many pullups as I'd like, but I don't really have anything else that focuses on biceps, so I think I can afford myself that luxury.
I can't remember the last time I did 5x5 squats, so this is also a victory.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Comeback trail 1/21/11
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 3x315, 2x345, 2x370, 1x390, 0x400
Getting closer on this one. Not much to say.
Getting closer on this one. Not much to say.
Comeback trail 1/20/11
- Bench 5x45, 5x135, 5x185, 5x190, 4x195 (plus one more, assisted)
- Chinup 8xBW, 8xBW, 8xBW+5, 5xBW+10, 4xBW+10
Need some more bench tbqh. Otherwise, first time I upped the weight for chins, so I'm alright with it.
- Chinup 8xBW, 8xBW, 8xBW+5, 5xBW+10, 4xBW+10
Need some more bench tbqh. Otherwise, first time I upped the weight for chins, so I'm alright with it.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Comeback trail 1/19/11
- Press 5x45, 5x95, 5x115, 5x115, 5x115
- Deadlift 5x225, 3x315, 2x345, 1x365
Once again, was very short on time here and was thus unable to increase the volume. Hoping time constraints aren't an issue later down the line.
- Deadlift 5x225, 3x315, 2x345, 1x365
Once again, was very short on time here and was thus unable to increase the volume. Hoping time constraints aren't an issue later down the line.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Comeback trail 1/17/11
- Squat 5x115, 5x225
- Bench 5x45, 5x135
- Squat/Bench 5x275/5x185, 5x275/5x185, 5x275/3x205
More 'lol weaksauce,' but I gotta try to save face by excusing away some of that due to my being under mental stress and time constraints. Tomorrow I'm hitting chins and maybe deadlifts, depending on exactly how blasted my legs are after the recovery squats.
- Bench 5x45, 5x135
- Squat/Bench 5x275/5x185, 5x275/5x185, 5x275/3x205
More 'lol weaksauce,' but I gotta try to save face by excusing away some of that due to my being under mental stress and time constraints. Tomorrow I'm hitting chins and maybe deadlifts, depending on exactly how blasted my legs are after the recovery squats.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Comeback trail 1/14/11
Almost too embarrassed to post these numbers.
- Press 5x45, 5x95, 5x115, 4x125, 0x135, 1x125
- Chinup 8xBW, 8xBW, 8xBW
- Dip 8xBW, 8xBW, 8xBW
Taking the weekend to heal my satisfyingly sore body and prepare for squats and bench on Monday before we get back into the game. Again, it's a short interlude in the middle of my winter, but I'm hoping it makes a satisfactory bridge between here and New York.
- Press 5x45, 5x95, 5x115, 4x125, 0x135, 1x125
- Chinup 8xBW, 8xBW, 8xBW
- Dip 8xBW, 8xBW, 8xBW
Taking the weekend to heal my satisfyingly sore body and prepare for squats and bench on Monday before we get back into the game. Again, it's a short interlude in the middle of my winter, but I'm hoping it makes a satisfactory bridge between here and New York.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Comeback trail 1/13/11
Hello 2011. Hello gym.
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 4x315, 2x345, 1x365
- Chinup 8xBW, 8xBW
Blasted my lower body and back. Felt great. Unfortunately, the weight didn't feel great at all. Back with the much more knurled bar from summer, which I suspect of being a bit thicker, and coming off a four-week stretch of inactivity. This is gonna be a brief lifting reprisal, but hopefully it'll set me up alright before I head to the brave new world.
Looking forward to some pressing tomorrow.
- Deadlift 5x45, 5x225, 4x315, 2x345, 1x365
- Chinup 8xBW, 8xBW
Blasted my lower body and back. Felt great. Unfortunately, the weight didn't feel great at all. Back with the much more knurled bar from summer, which I suspect of being a bit thicker, and coming off a four-week stretch of inactivity. This is gonna be a brief lifting reprisal, but hopefully it'll set me up alright before I head to the brave new world.
Looking forward to some pressing tomorrow.
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