Workout – 11/10/14

Posted: November 11, 2014 in Training Journal
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Today my wife decided that she wanted to start lifting weights so I helped her a lot before my workout in the morning.

Dynamic Squat

AM: Leg Extension/Curl – 50% x 12 reps x 3 sets – 80 lbs/80 lbs

PM: Speed Squat – 60% x 3 reps x 8 sets – 280 lbs

Straight Leg Deadlift – 50% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 110 lbs

Calf Raise (One-Leg) – 50% x 25 reps x 3 sets – 120 lbs

Reverse Hyperextension – Bodyweight x 12 reps x 3 sets

I also started a profile on Bodyspace to track my workouts.  I am going to see how well it works then tell you guys more about it.

Workout – 11/9/14

Posted: November 10, 2014 in Announcements
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Random

One Arm Dumbbell Press – 62 lbs x 20 reps x 1 set, 72 lbs x 20 reps x 1 set, 82 lbs x 10 reps x 1 set, 100 lbs x 1 rep

Squat – 135 x 1, 225 x 1, 315 x 1, 405 x 1, 465 x 1 NEW PR

Upright Row – 95 lbs x 10 x 1, 115 lbs x 10 x 1

Barbell Shrug – 185 lbs x 30 reps x 1 set, 225 x 20 reps x 1

Stone Throw – 8 lbs x 37 1/2 ft. NEW PR

Workout – 11/8/14

Posted: November 9, 2014 in Training Journal
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Light Event / Max Day

Bench Press – 135 lbs x 10 reps x 1 set, 225 lbs x 5 reps x 1 set, 315 lbs x 1 rep x 1 set, 335 x 1 rep x 1 set NEW PR

Overhead Press – 95 x 5, 115 x 3, 135 x 1, 185 x 1 strict

Deadlift – 135 x 3, 225 x 3, 315 x 1, 405 x 1, 495 miss

Farmer’s Walk – 145 lbs x 80 ft x 17 sec

Workout – 11/7/14

Posted: November 7, 2014 in Training Journal
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Deload Day

Stretch – 10 mins

Hanging Leg Raise – Bodyweight x 15 reps x 3 sets

Bench Press – 135 lbs x 10 reps x 1 set, 225 lbs x 5 reps x 1 set

Workout – 11/6/14

Posted: November 6, 2014 in Training Journal
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Deload Day

Barbell Pullover – 30% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 45 lbs

Barbell Shrug – 30% x 40 reps x 2 sets – 90 lbs

Barbell Curl – 30% x Fail x 3 sets – 55 lbs x 20 reps, 55 lbs x 20 reps, 55 lbs x 15 reps

Z-Press – 45 lbs x 10 reps x 2 sets (First time trying these, super hard but fun)

Meal Plan

Posted: November 5, 2014 in Announcements
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Hi All,

I have been doing Josh Thigpen’s Cube Method for Strongman 2.0 for almost 12 weeks.  I have seen gains in all areas of functional and maximal strength.  I figured I have been training my muscles, now I really need to break down and get my diet in order.  I have always struggled with my weight and diet.  I have tried everything from eating very little (i.e. cottage cheese and tuna diet, only juicing diet) to eating 8 times a day with balanced food.  I have never found anything  that works for me or is easy for me to stick to.  I am going to give it another go with Josh Thigpen’s Performance Nutrition Encyclopedia (you can purchase this through http://www.jtsstrength.com, there is a link to the website in the blog roll) sample meal plan for strongman.  I have adjusted it a little bit due to when I workout and what time I usually eat due to work.  Here is what I am going to try to do for at least the next 4 weeks.

Daily Plan:

5:00 – Wake up, take 1 a day multivitamin and heart health supplement, drink Dark Rage pre-workout, 1/2 scoop

5:30 – Workout

6:45 – Drink Dark Matter post-workout, 1 scoop

7:45 – Drive to work, Drink Isofast Whey Protein, 1 scoop

8:00 – Breakfast, 6 eggs, 1 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, 1 cup oatmeal (dry measure)

12:00 – Lunch, 6 oz chicken breast, large leafy green salad w/ light dressing, 3 oz yam/sweet potato

4:30 – Dinner, 8 oz lean beef/fish, 4 cups steamed vegetables, 1 cup brown rice (cooked measure)

6:00 – Drink Dark Rage pre-workout, 1/2 scoop

6:30 – Workout

7:30 – Drink Dark Matter post-workout, 1 scoop

8:30 – Bedtime Snack, 2 cups non-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup berries

9:00-9:30 Go to bed

I am going to cook all of my meals in advance.  I am going to try to cook 6 days worth of food each weekend. If I can’t do that I will try to make meals from 5:00-6:30 pm and 7:30-9:00 pm.

Workout – 11/5/14

Posted: November 5, 2014 in Training Journal
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Deload Day

Dumbell Incline Press – 30% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 30 lbs

Skull Crusher – 30% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 30 lbs

Barbell Shrug – 30% x 30 reps x 3 sets – 95 lbs

New YouTube Channel

Posted: November 4, 2014 in Training Journal
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Check me out at the Heavy Hammer Gym YouTube page.  Here is a link to the first video I have ever posted.

Workout – 11/4/14

Posted: November 4, 2014 in Training Journal
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Deload Day

Stretch – 20 min.

Hanging Leg Raise – Bodyweight x 15 reps x 3 sets

Workout – 11/3/14

Posted: November 4, 2014 in Training Journal
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Deload Day

Leg Extension/Curl – 30% x 15 reps x 3 sets – 60 lbs

Calf Raise – 30% x 25 reps x 3 sets – 70 lbs