Week: 1 Date: Friday 6/24/16 Time: 12:30 pm Location: Heavy Hammer Gym Training Partner: Nick Bennigsdorf Working Sets: High Bar Squat - 355x3x3/fail, 6/6/6 reps, -1 (really hard today) Wide Grip Bench Press – 155x2x1/2 Mondays reps, 6/6 reps, 1 rating One Arm DB Row – 75x2x3/fail, 12/12 reps BB Upright Row - 90x2x3/fail, 12/12 reps Crunches – bodyweightx3x3/fail, 20/20 reps Accessories: Preacher Curl/French Press superset – 25/75x3x3/fail, 12/12/12 reps DIY Wrist Roller – 45x3 Calf Raises - Bodyweightx9x10 Daily "Selfie":Crusaders: Bash at the Barefoot 2007 Cut-off. The was a high school reunion type of party I went to almost 10 years ago. Flip-flops... Back felt tight, but after a few sets of squats it started to loosen up. It was a bit sore the whole time, but manageable. Some of the movements each day are starting to get hard while others are still really easy. I am not sure how the program will auto regulate this, but I trust it and the great staff at Renaissance Periodization. Here is a link to the video of my training on my YouTube channel: Heavy Hammer Gym - Hypertrophy Mesocycle: Week 1: 6/24/16
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Hypertrophy Mesocycle: Week 1: 6/23/16
Posted: June 25, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: Back Pain, Biceps, Block Pulls, Crunch, Daily "Selfie", Deadlift, Good Morning, Hammer, Hammer Curl, Heavy Hammer Gym, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, Hypertrophy Mesocycle, Lifting Straps, Nick Bennigsdorf, Nike, No Shoes, Polish Power, Pudzianowski, Renaissance Hypertrophy, Renaissance Periodization, Row, Rows, Selfie, Shrugs, Straps, Super Set, Thursday, Triceps, Upright Rows, Video, Week 1
Week: 1 Date: Thursday 6/23/16 Time: 1:30 pm Location: Heavy Hammer Gym Training Partner: Nick Bennigsdorf Working Sets: Block Pull – 365x3x3/fail, 8/7/6 reps, 0 rating ( I totally strained my back between 2nd and 3rd sets, i.e. the belt being put on) Low Bar Good Morning – 90x2x3/fail, 12/12 reps, 1 rating BB Upright Row – 90x2x3/fail, 12/12 reps Crunches – bodyweightx3x3/fail, 20/20 reps Accessories: Hammer Curl/Tri Ext superset – 25/55x3x3/fail, 12/12/12 reps Shrugs w/Straps – 225x3x3/fail Daily "Selfie":My Pudzianowski Poland T-shirt. POLISH POWER!!! Maruisz Pudzianowski is one of my favorite professional strongmen. Nike elbow sleeves used to protect my shins during deadlifts. And, apparently at the time, no shoes. Back felt terrible after 2nd set on Block Pulls. I pushed my way through the rest of the workout, but I don't know if that was a good idea. I will be hitting the chiropractor tomorrow and maybe a massage next week. Here is a link to the video of my training on my YouTube channel: Heavy Hammer Gym - Hypertrophy Mesocycle: Week 1: 6/23/16
Hypertrophy Mesocycle: Week 1: 6/22/16
Posted: June 22, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: Abdominals, ABs, Arms, Biceps, Calves, Crunch, Curl, Curls, Daily "Selfie", DB, DIY, Dumbbells, EZ Bar, Figure 4, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, Hypertrophy Mesocycle, Lat Day, Lateral Raise, Lats, Mesocycle, Morning, Overhead Press, Renaissance Hypertrophy, Row, Rows, Selfie, Shoulders, Solo, Triceps, Videos, Wednesday, Week 1, Wrist Roller
Week: 1 Date: Wednesday 6/22/16 Time: 10:30 am Location: Heavy Hammer Gym Training Partner: N/A Working Sets: Overhead Press – 145x5x3/fail, 9/9/8/8/8 reps, 0 rating Underhand EZ Bar Row – 125x2x3/fail, 12/12 reps DB Lateral Raise – 20x2x3/fail, 12/10 reps Figure 4 Crunches – bodyweightx3x3/fail, 20/20 reps Accessories: EZ Bar Curl/Overhead Machine Ext superset – 75/50x3x3/fail, 12/12/12 reps DIY Wrist Roller – 45x3 Calf Raises - bodyweightx9x10 Daily "Selfie":Fear No Evil Cut-off (Matt 28:20/Deut 31:6, "Be Strong and of good courage; Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go". Flip-Flops... Training felt great today. Shoulders were a little sore from yesterday but I managed to complete all reps/sets required for the day. I am really starting to get into this new training style. I know it will get harder the next couple weeks as intensity and volume change, but hopefully my body will be ready for the adaptation. Here is a link to the video of my training on my YouTube channel: Heavy Hammer Gym - Hypertrophy Mesocycle: Week 1: 6/22/16
Hypertrophy Block 6/21/16
Posted: June 22, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: Biceps, Block Pulls, Curl, Curls, Daily "Selfie", DB, Deadlift, Deltoids, Dumbbells, Front Squat, Heavy Hammer Gym, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, Lateral Raise, Legs, Ludus Magnus, Matt Wenning, Nick Bennigsdorf, Planks, Renaissance Hypertrophy, Renaissance Periodization, Selfie, Shrugs, Straps, Training Partner, Traps, Triceps, Week 1
Week: 1 Date: Tuesday 6/21/16 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Heavy Hammer Gym Training Partner: Nick Bennigsdorf Working Sets: Front Squat – 200x5x3/fail, 8/8/7/7/7 reps, 0 rating Block Pull – 365x2x3/fail, 7/8 reps, 0 rating DB Lateral Raise – 20x2x3/fail, 12/12 reps Planks – bodyweightx2, 30sec/30sec Accessories: Preacher Curl/French Press superset – 25/75x3x3/fail, 12/12/12 reps Shrugs w/straps (used new Ludus Magnus straps from www.wenningstrength.com ) – 225x3x3/fail, 12/12/12
Daily "Selfie":
Tough As Nails T-shirt. Flip-Flops... I feel that this new style of full-body hypertrophy training is going to kill me. I have never trained this way before. I hate reps higher than 5 (I am a powerlifter you know). This is going to take some getting used to. That being said, I have been having fun with some new exercises and have actually been hitting most of my reps. I feel that this training will really help with my muscular endurance (not a lot of endurance, but better than what I currently have) and give me some GAINZ in the muscle size department. My quads are sore after two days of front squats, but not as bad as I thought they would be. Maybe they will be worse tomorrow. Here is a link to the video of my training on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu__D3O2-lc
Training Journal – 1/11/16
Posted: January 15, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: Arms, B.I.G, Bench, Bench Press, BIG, Big Iron Gym, Chest, Close Grip, Daily "Selfie", DB, Dumbbells, EZ Bar, Filters, GoT, Hodor, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, Incline BP, Muscles, No Cardio, Selfie, Shoulders, Training, Training Journal
Monday – Chest / Arms
AM Cardio – None
PM Hypertrophy – @B.I.G.
Dumbbell Bench Press – 70x4x8
Incline Bench Press – 190x4x8
EZ Bar Curl – 80x4x8
Close Grip Bench Press – 205x4x8
Shoulder Complex – 10x4x8 (finally felt comfortable moving up from 5 lbs)
Daily “Selfie” – This is my Hodor shirt. Hodor is a character in Game of Thrones. He only says his name. That makes it funny…duh! Also, I got this at a thrift store.
Second Daily “Selfie” – I am pretty proud of these. These are the first images I have tried using filters on. Also, they are the first pictures that actually show off the work I have been putting in in the gym.
Training Journal – 1/6/16
Posted: January 6, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: #LoseTheBelly, AM Cardio, Arms, Cardio, Curl, Daily "Selfie", DB, Dips, Dumbbells, Hammer, Heavy Hammer Gym, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, MMA, Overhead Press, PM Workout, Selfie, Shoulders, Tap Out, Training, Training Journal
Wednesday – Shoulders / Arms
AM Cardio – 15 min / 6.5 mi – @ H.H.G.
PM Hypertrophy – @H.H.G
Overhead Strict Press – 170x2x9, 170x1x5 (Just wasn’t feeling it. Will stay at this weight next week)
Seated Dumbbell Press – 60x3x9
Hammer Curls – 40x3x9
Dips – bwx3x9
Daily “Selfie” – This is my only MMA related T-shirt that I have. I bought it at a thrift store for a couple bucks. It is an XL and I am just happy I can fit into it again. #LoseTheBelly
Training Journal – 1/5/16
Posted: January 6, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: Back, Calves, Daily "Selfie", DB, Dumbbells, Front Squat, Heavy Hammer Gym, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, No Cardio, PM Workout, Quads, Rows, Selfie, Shrugs, Squat, T-shirt, Tough As Nails, Training, Training Journal, Traps
Tuesday – Quads / Back / Calves
AM Cardio – None
PM Hypertrophy – @ H.H.G
Front Squat – 215x3x9
Bent Over Row – 185x3x9
Dumbbell Shrugs – 50x3x20
Standing Calf Raises – 405x3x9
Daily “Selfie” – “Tough As Nails” T-shirt. I am pretty sure I got this at Old Navy…and I am pretty sure this is 1 of maybe 3 shirts from there. Nothing is big enough to fit me at Old Navy.
Training Journal – 1/3/16
Posted: January 3, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: 2004, AM Cardio, B.I.G, Back, BIG, Big Iron Gym, Calves, Daily "Selfie", DB, Dumbbells, Front Squat, Heavy Hammer Gym, High School, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, Lat Day, Lats, PM Workout, Quads, Selfie, Show Choir, Shrugs, Sunday, WITCC
Sunday – Quads/Back/Calves
AM Cardio – didn’t happen, knee was hurting. @ Heavy Hammer Gym
PM Hypertrophy @ B.I.G.
Front Squat – 210x2x10
Straight Arm Pulldown – #9 on machinex2x10 (maybe 80ish lbs)
Dumbbell Shrugs – 100x2x20
Standing Calf Raise (machine) – #42x3x20
Daily “Selfie” – It is starting to get cold down in the Heavy Hammer Gym. I have on a full-zip, Show Choir sweatshirt from my senior year of high school, 2004. Also pictured are my new WITCC sweatpants that I won at our faculty Christmas party. They are very comfy and warm, but too long. I have to roll up the bottoms a good 3-4 inches in order to function in them.
Training Journal – 12/31/15
Posted: January 1, 2016 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: #LoseTheBelly, B.I.G, Back, BIG, Big Iron Gym, Bike, Calves, Cardio, Daily "Selfie", Deadlift, Hamstrings, Heavy Hammer Gym, Hypertrophy, Hypertrophy Block, Notre Dame, Rows, Selfie, Shawn Frankl, Shrugs, Sumo, Training, Training Journal, Traps, XL
Last workout of 2015!
Thursday – Hamstrings/Back/Calves/Cardio
AM Cardio: (@ Heavy Hammer Gym)
15 min, 6.67mi, HR 100-120 bpm
PM Hypertrophy: (@B.I.G)
Sumo Deadlifts – 315x2x10, 405x2x2
Stiff Leg Deadlifts – 190x2x10
Seated Rows – 100x2x10
Barbell Shrugs (Behind The Back) – 190x2x10
Standing Calf Raises (Machine) – #40x4x20
Daily “Selfie” – This is another old school Notre Dame T-shirt that I pulled. I can’t even remember the last time I wore this. It is also only and XL and isn’t too tight around the belly anymore. #LoseTheBelly. BTW, traps are starting to look good through clothes.
Training Journal – 12/30/15
Posted: December 31, 2015 in Announcements, Training JournalTags: #LoseTheBelly, Arms, B.I.G, BIG, Big Iron Gym, Curl, Daily "Selfie", DB, Dips, Dumbbells, fatloss, Grip, Gripper, Hammer, Lose The Belly, Overhead Press, Selfie, Shawn Frankl, Shoulders, Training, Training Journal, Warrior, XL
Wednesday – Shoulders/Arms @ B.I.G
Overhead Press – 165x2x10
Seated Dumbbell Press – 55x2x10
Hammer Curls – 35x2x10
Dips – Bodyweightx2x10
Grip Machine – 70x5x10 (then held for 20 sec)
Daily “Selfie” – This was one of my favorite shirts. I haven’t worn it in a long time. It is from the Dark Star Skateboard clothing line. I didn’t know that when I bought it. I just liked the warrior with the huge axe. The reason I haven’t worn it in almost 2 years is because it is a XL. I haven’t felt comfortable wearing anything smaller than XXL since. I can finally fit back into it and feel semi-comfortable. It is a little tight around the belly still, but I am working on that.#LoseTheBelly
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