Archive for October, 2014

Workout – 10/20/14

Posted: October 21, 2014 in Training Journal
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Repetition Squat

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Calf Raise – 60% x 25 reps x 3 sets – 120 lbs

Reverse Hyperextension – Bodyweight x 12 reps  3 sets

Abdominal Crunch – Bodyweight x 30 reps  3 sets

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Leg Extension/Curl – 60% x 12 reps x 3 sets – 100 lbs

Repetition Squat – 70% x 10+ reps x 1 set – Didn’t do this exactly right 😉 – 135 x 2, 225 x 2, 315 x 2, 365 x 4

Workout – 10/17/14

Posted: October 20, 2014 in Training Journal
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Maximum Effort Deadlift

Finished yesterday’s workout.

Dumbbell Bicep Curl – 80% x Fail x 3 sets – 30 lbs x 15, 30 x 15 hammer, 30 x 15 alternating

Hanging Leg Raise – Bodyweight x 15 reps x 3 sets

Maximum Deadlift – 95% x 2 reps x 5 sets – Don’t have enough weight at home to do full amount.  Did this instead.

155 x 2, 225 x 2, 315 x 2, 400 x 2 x 3

Workout – 10/16/14

Posted: October 20, 2014 in Training Journal
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Maximum Effort Deadlift

I didn’t end up doing the whole workout.

Barbell Shrug – 80% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 185 lbs

Barbell Row – 80% x 10 reps x 3 sets – 155 lbs

Rear Deltoid Raise – 80% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 20 lbs

Repetition Overhead Press

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Skull Crusher – 60% x Fail x 3 sets – 30 lbs x 30 reps, 30 lbs x 25 reps, 30 lbs x 30 reps

Dumbbell Lateral Raise – 60% x 12 reps x 3 sets – 15 lbs, 20 lbs, 20 lbs

Abdominal Crunch – Bodyweight x 30 reps x 3 sets

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Incline Barbell Press – 60% x 8 reps x 3 sets – 155 lbs

Repetition Overhead Press – 80% x 10+ x 1 set – 145 lbs, 155 lbs x 5 reps x 2 sets

Skull Crusher (EZ curl) – 30 x 15 x 2, 40 x 15 x 2

Lat Pulldown/Pause/Straight Arm Pulldown – 100 x 10 x 2, 130 x 10 x 2

Here is a pic of the new farmer’s walk handles I had made at Bower Welding and Fabrication.  They weigh 55 lbs unloaded, but, so far, have handled over 150 lbs of weight each.

Farmer's Walk Handles

Farmer’s Walk Handles

Workout – 10/13/14

Posted: October 14, 2014 in Training Journal
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Dynamic Squat

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Straight Leg Deadlift – 50% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 100 lbs

Leg Extension/Curl – 50% x 12 reps x 3 sets – 85 lbs

Calf Raise (one leg) – 50% x 25 reps x 3 sets – 100 lbs

Reverse Hyperextension – Bodyweight x 12 reps x 3 sets

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Bench Press – 135 x 10 x 3, 155 x 10 x 1, 185 x 10 x 1

Speed Squat – 60% x 3 reps x 8 sets – 30 sec rest for 4 sets, 1 min for 4 sets – 275 lbs

Workout – 10/4/14

Posted: October 13, 2014 in Training Journal
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I got a short event workout in.  Family was in town for my daughter’s baptism and they were staying at my house.

Events

Overhead Press – Barbell – 100 lbs x 5 reps x 5 sets

One Arm Dumbbell Press – 20 x 10, 25 x 10, 30 x 10, 37 x 12, 42 x 10, 47 x 10, 52 x 10

Kaz Press – 45 x 10 x 5

Wide Grip Bench – 45 x 10 x 5

Workout – 10/3/1

Posted: October 13, 2014 in Training Journal
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Repetition Deadlift

AM:

Reverse Hyperextension – Bodyweight x 12 reps x 3 sets

Upright Row – 60% x 12 reps x 3 sets – 75 lbs

Barbell Pullover – 60% x 10 reps x 3 sets – 50 lbs

Dumbbell Bicep Curl – 60% x Fail x 3 sets – 25 lbs x 20, 25 lbs hammer curl x 15, 25 lbs x 15

Hanging Leg Raise – Bodyweight x 10 reps x 3 sets – Only managed 2 sets.

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Repetition Deadlift – 80% x 10+ reps x 1 set – Forgot belt.  Tried 400 lbs, but it felt too heavy and I didn’t want to hurt myself so this is what I did instead.  135 lbs x 5, 225 x 5, 315 x 5, 385 x 1, 225 x 5, 135 x 5 with little rest in between.

Sorry, it has been a while.

Posted: October 13, 2014 in Announcements
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Hello Everyone.  I am sorry it has been a while since I last posted on this blog.  It has been busy.  This last weekend I had my daughter’s baptism so the whole family spent the weekend at my house.  It was super fun, but super tiring.  Today I will post my workouts from last 2 weeks ago that I didn’t post.  Also, this last week was deload week.  I know I am supposed to do some of my training during that time, but I couldn’t.  I felt motivated to do it, but just didn’t.  I have no excuses why I didn’t.  I was tired, I felt I needed a bigger break, but I should have done something.  It is over now and there isn’t anything I can do about it. I will pick up and move on from here.  All obstacles make us stronger so I will use my weakness from last week to make me stronger this week.  Cheer me on!

Here are my thoughts after a couple rounds of G6 Sports supplements bought from GNC:

G6 Prolific Isolate- Vanillia – $67.99

Good – Good protein source.  Only 100 calories. 40 servings.  Did notice some gains in lean muscle mass. Clean and easy to digest.

Bad – Does not taste very good, even mixed.  Cost.

G6 Pre-flight – Fruit Punch – $49.99

Good – 30 servings. Did help with energy requirements for workouts.  Didn’t really see increased focus but usually focused when lifting anyway.

Bad – Flavor is very strong even with extra water. Cost.

G6 Replenish – Candy Watermelon – $62.99

Good – Great taste. Recovery time was cut down.

Bad – Taste is very strong. Only 17 servings! Cost.

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