Posts Tagged ‘Shrugs’

Thursday – Hamstrings, Back, Calves

Sumo Deadlift – 225x2x10 (Really, this my first time trying sumo dl) – This actually felt really good.  I might switch my competition DL style to sumo and use conventional in 1 training block.

Stiff Leg Deadlift – 135x2x10

Seated Row – 50x2x10  – My version is close to regular except, at home, I only have the Spud Econo Pulley system so I can’t get quite the right angle.

Barbell Shrug – (Kaz Shrugs today) – 135x2x10 – Kaz Shrugs are using a narrow grip for 10 reps, switching to a normal grip for 10 reps, and then switching to a wide grip for 10 reps.  I did this and counted all 3 grips as 1 set.  So, technically, I did 2 sets of 30 reps.

Standing Calf Raises – 275x2x10

Daily “Selfie” – This is my Gorilla Bench T-shirt.  I won it in a Facebook Give-Away.  One of my favorite shirts.  Fits nicely and feels lightweight. On the back it says, “Training – Its like wrestling a Gorilla.  You don’t quit when you’re tired, you quit when the Gorilla is tired.” You can purchase them here: http://www.gorillabench.com/index.html

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Tuesday – Quads, Back, Calves

Front Squat – (first time really trying these) 45×10, 65×5, 95×5, 135×5 – My mobility in wrists, elbows, and shoulders is fairly poor.  I had trouble using the OLY style grip.  I ended up using the crossed arms style.  It worked for now, but as it gets heavier I don’t know if that will work.  I will keep working my mobility so I can use the proper grip.

Bent Over Rows – 135x2x10

Dumbbell Shrugs – 50x2x10 (heaviest dumbbell I have right now)

Standing Calf Raises – 225x2x10

 

Here is my daily training “selfie”.  Here I am wearing my Shaw Strength T-shirt that I got from Brian Shaw himself at the Quad City Strength and Fitness Expo this year.  I got to talk to him privately for almost half and hour.  It was great picking his brain on training, competing, and recovering from injury.wpid-20151117_061847.jpg

Here is my training for the week:

10/5/15 – Bench Press – 275x3x5

– Wide Grip BP – 180x2x5

– Bent Over Rows – 135x3x10

– Tricep Extensions (cable machine) – 50x2x10

10/6/15 – Missed Training

10/7/15 – Overhead Press – 185x3x4

– Shrugs – 135x3x10

– Shoulder Complex – 12,15,15×10

10/8/15 – Deadlift – 315x3x6

– Pause Deadlift – 275x3x6

10/9/15 – Close Grip BP – 175x3x6

– Bent Over Rows – 135x3x10

– Tricep Extensions (cable machine) – 50x3x10

10/11/15 – High Bar Squat – 300x3x6

– Pause Above SQ – 300x3x6

(Training inspired by Principles of Strength Training by Israetel, Hoffmann, and Smith)

Sorry it has been a while.  The beginning of this school year has been busy.  Don’t worry though, I haven’t skipped a workout and I have still been working on my diet.  Here is my journal entry for yesterday.

Strength Phase – Week 2, Day 3, am and pm workout, Upper body focus

Overhead Press WUp- 95×5, 105×5, 125×3 – rpe 2

Overhead Press – 150×5, 165x2sx5r – rpe 5

Upright Row – 95x3sx10r – rpe 6 (shoulders hurt a bit)

Kaz Shrugs – 95x3sx30r – rpe 8 (switching hand position is new to me)

No Cardio today, but body weight down to 238 lbs!

Week #4

Day #3

Wednesday

3:15-3:30 pm

Cardio Workout – Nothing

Strength Phase Training – Upper Body Focus (Shoulders, Traps)

Overhead Press Warmups – 95×5, 115×5

Overhead Press Working Sets – 135×6, 145×6

Overhead Press Cool Downs – 115×6

Shoulder Complex (Front Raise, Lateral Raise, Rear Delt Raise) – 10x2sx10r

Dumbbell Shrugs – 50x2sx10r

Comments: Light Day: 70% intensity and volume. Shoulder hurt only on Front Raise portion of shoulder complex. Very easy workout. Can probably up weights. Done at Heavy Hammer Gym. Also Mowed Lawn for 1 hour at a low speed.  Burned about 550 cal.