A few things have hit me this past week: After we ran the small, in-house mock meet, I really miss the weightlifting programming. I have gained weight. Not good weight. Comparing my videos to some a few months ago it…
Month: November 2017
Strength Cycle: Week 4
This week is the end of a 4 week block with a deload on the squats and testing on the DL and PP. SC.W4.D1.1121 BS 10 @ 50% / 238 10 @ 55% / 262 10 @ 60% / 286…
Split Jerk PR
(Video shows last rep during the EMOM and then PR at 143kg/315lbs) Normally a rest day, I came in on a Thursday morning to do some cardio. Some how I ended up with the blocks out, working on jerks. EMOM…
Self Image
Lately, all of the movements and progressions have felt really good. My body image however, well that is an entirely different story. For some reason, I feel far bigger than I have been. All of my clothes still fit fine. …
Strength Cycle: Week 3
SC.W3.D1.1114 BS 10 @ 50% / 238 8 @ 55% / 265 8 @ 60% / 287 8 @ 70% / 335 8 @ 75% / 357 8 @ 80% / 381 Push Press 5 @ 40% / 90 (Did…
Train Wreck
Some days remind me that my youth is well behind me. Today was a great example of that. Yesterday was non-stop and when I am moving constantly, I usually feel pretty good. Getting up early to work out always means…
Strength Cycle: Week 2
SC.W2.D1.1107 BS 10 @ 50% / 238# 10 @ 55% / 262# 10 @ 60% / 286# 10 @ 70% / 333# 10 @ 75% / 357# Push Press 5 @ 40% 95# 5 @ 50% 115# 3 @ 60%…
Cardio is hardio
This week I have been trying to add a little more cardio into the mix. It has been painfully obvious that I have lost so much conditioning. To be fair, I sucked at it when I was doing it on…
Strength Cycle: Week 1
SC.W1D1.1031 BS 10 @ 50% / 238 10 @ 55% / 262 10 @ 60% / 286 10 @ 70% / 333 PP 5 @ 40% / 90 5 @ 50% / 115 3 @ 60% / 135 5 @…
Favorite Pre-Workout Meal
My favorite Sunday ritual is to get up and have my usual coffee. Before I workout, I like to enjoy breakfast and let it digest before I lift, so I don’t walk into the gym and try and lift while…