Training Journal

Just a couple workout updates today ... SATURDAY'S WORKOUT Flat Hammer Bench Press Worked up to 295 x 7 + 3 + 2 Hammer Shoulder Press Worked up to 225 x 6 + 3 + 1 (that was a bit too heavy) Close-grip Bench Press Worked up to 205 x 8 + 4 + 3 Lat Pulldowns (overhand) Worked up to 170 x 8 + 4 + 3 Corner Rows Worked up to 135 x 12 and 135 x 9 MONDAY'S WORKOUT Incline Dumbbell Curls Worked up to 45s x 8 + 3 + 2 Alternating Hammer Curls Worked up to 45s x 14 Standing Calf Raise Worked up to 75 x 8 + 4 + 3 Lying Leg Curls Worked up to 110 x 7 + 4 + 3 Leg Press Worked up to 675 x 8 and then, 495x20 It seems those... read more 0 comments

Training Log & Direct Arm Training

Another day, another workout ... I had planned on pushing it today, but given that this was my second workout after a near two-week break, I backed off a little (at least on the squatting). Barbell Curls Worked up to 110 x 7 + 3 + 2 Reverse Curls Worked up to 70 x 12 Calf Press in Leg Press (5/15/1 tempo) Worked up to 295 x 11 Single-Leg Leg Curls Worked up to 70 x 8 + 4 + 3 Front Squats Warmed up to 275 Full Squats Worked up to 305x5 At this point, I was to do 190x20, but I was running out of gas, so instead I did 3 mini sets with short rest intervals 190x10 + 190x5 + 190x5 Same thing right? LOL As some of you know, I... read more 4 comments

Back to the Gym

Yesterday was back to the gym after what was basically a two-week break. Flat Bench Press I'm reintroducing this to my regular training as I've found myself frustrated with the strength drop after not having benched for about three months. Worked up to 305 for my last warm up single and then did 255 x 6 + 3 + 2 Seated Military Press Worked up to 155 x 7 + 3 + 2 Cable Overhead Triceps Extensions Worked up to 50 x 10 + 5 + 4 Assisted (Neutral) Pull Ups Worked up to 80 X 7 + 4 + 3 Paused Deads Worked up to 475x5, 495x1, and 415x8 It's good to be back. I'm going to finish out the year trying to eat big and put on a few... read more 0 comments

Front Squat PR

Hey, two PRs in one week. Been a long time since I could say that. Hit a gym here in Alabama yesterday. It was a little hardcore gym called Kramers. I've got no training plan this week so I just went in and worked on my front squats and then fooled around with some other exercises. I'll tell you one thing; I hate going to the gym without a plan. Far too random for me. Worked up to a smooth 295 with a little left in the tank. So my 315 front squat goal is right around the corner. Pretty happy about that. Happy Thanksgiving. I'm about to go play Connect 4. LOL read more 2 comments