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New Training Cycle and New Training Program…Along with New Meal Plan

Posted: July 22, 2015 in Announcements
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I am starting over.

I made it pretty far doing the 5-3-1 method, but I stalled out.  My lifts weren’t going up.  I was getting more fatigued. I was getting injured.

I took some time off of lifting.  (I did do a strongman contest in there…maybe not the brightest idea, but super fun)

I am back and ready to go.  I am also try to change my eating habits and lifestyle a bit.

I am fat.  I already have high blood pressure.  I am borderline on glucose and cholesterol levels.  I don’t want to be on more medication or have diabetes.

A few weeks ago I finished reading a book called Scientific Principles of Strength Training by Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann, and Chad Wesley Smith.  It was a phenomenal book.  A fast read and great information.  (I will do a more in-depth book review in a little while.)  In this book it showed me how to program my own training routines based on my goals, strengths, weakness, and phases of training (Hypertrophy, Strength, and Peaking (for meets)) I created my own plan and sent it off to Dr. Israetel to review.  He will give me some feedback and make some suggestions and I will be on my way with new training tools at my disposal.

I am also changing my eating habits.  This summer I have fallen into what I call Fast-Food Hell.  It tastes so GOOD because it is so BAD!!! I haven’t gained any weight, but I don’t feel as good as I did when I was eating better.  I have decided to make an overhaul on my diet.  Not changing everything at once (I would fail), but a little bit at a time.

I will try to post in my training journal and dietary journal section everyday.  This will help me keep on track.  If any of you (my loyal followers) would like to make suggestions on my training or diet, i would greatly appreciate it.

Training Journal Entry: 7/21/15

Posted: July 22, 2015 in Training Journal
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Week #1

Day #2

Tuesday

7:45-8:15pm

Cardio Workout – 5 min on Elliptical at a moderate pace.  Don’t know how high heart rate got (will be getting a monitor), but did start sweating.  I think I burned about 200-250 cal.

Strength Phase Training – Upper Body focus (Chest)

Bench Press Warmups – 135×5, 185×5, 205×3

Bench Press Working Sets (No Pause) – 225×5, 255×5

Bench Press Cool Downs – 205×5, 205×5

DB Bench Press – 25x10x2

Comments: Felt pretty easy, especially for having taken time off.  Body felt good to bench again.  Testing out part of new plan. Right front delt/pec felt a little tender on eccentric part of movement.  Done at Heavy Hammer Gym.

New Training Cycle and New Training Program…Along with a New Meal Plan

Posted: July 22, 2015 in Announcements
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I am starting over.

I made it pretty far doing the 5-3-1 method, but I stalled out.  My lifts weren’t going up.  I was getting more fatigued. I was getting injured.

I took some time off of lifting.  (I did do a strongman contest in there…maybe not the brightest idea, but super fun)

I am back and ready to go.  I am also try to change my eating habits and lifestyle a bit.

I am fat.  I already have high blood pressure.  I am borderline on glucose and cholesterol levels.  I don’t want to be on more medication or have diabetes.

A few weeks ago I finished reading a book called Scientific Principles of Strength Training by Mike Israetel, James Hoffmann, and Chad Wesley Smith.  It was a phenomenal book.  A fast read and great information.  (I will do a more in-depth book review in a little while.)  In this book it showed me how to program my own training routines based on my goals, strengths, weakness, and phases of training (Hypertrophy, Strength, and Peaking (for meets)) I created my own plan and sent it off to Dr. Israetel to review.  He will give me some feedback and make some suggestions and I will be on my way with new training tools at my disposal.

I am also changing my eating habits.  This summer I have fallen into what I call Fast-Food Hell.  It tastes so GOOD because it is so BAD!!! I haven’t gained any weight, but I don’t feel as good as I did when I was eating better.  I have decided to make an overhaul on my diet.  Not changing everything at once (I would fail), but a little bit at a time.

I will try to post in my training journal and meal plan section everyday.  This will help me keep on track.  If any of you (my loyal followers) would like to make suggestions on my training or diet, i would greatly appreciate it.

My First Strongman Contest – Video

Posted: July 20, 2015 in Training Journal
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Hello All,

Last weekend I competed in my first (ever) strongman contest.  It was the 2015 Iowa Games and it was held in Ames, IA.  My main goal for this competition was to “move” every event, at least, a little bit.  The four events that we had were Farmer’s Walk, Tire Flip, Loading Relay, and Truck Pull.

Here is the full layout of how the events were to take place:

Farmer’s Walk – Carry 240 lbs per hand down for 80ft and back in 60 sec. (I only made it 14’2″)

Tire Flip – Try to flip a 730 lb tire as many times in 60 sec. (I only managed 1 flip)

Loading Relay – Pick up 180 lb sand bag, carry it 60 ft and place it on a 48 in platform, pick up a second 180 lb sand bag, carry it back 60 ft and place it on a 36 in platform, pull a 250 (ish) lb sled back 60 ft. ( I believe this was in 60 or 90 sec) (I loaded the bags, but only pulled the sled 7’2.5″)

Truck pull – Pull a 10,000 lb Armored Hummer 100 ft in 60 sec. (I only pulled it 75′.5″)

Here is the video link (courtesy of my brother-in-law Kris and my wife Karmen)

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