crazy schedule and strong lifting ! well done!
Good work with the OHPs.
Thanks OG and biker.
Haven’t been posting recently because I have been dealing with a bad cold the last 3 days and working two jobs amongst other busy life had me not being able to lift until today since Monday. It was another short intense lifting I had to fit between lawn work and Costco.
Pull Ups:
3 x 5
CG Bench Press:(raw)
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
265 x 1(pause)
295 x 1(pause)
Standing OHP:
135 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 1
210 x 1
235 lbs x 1
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
Satisfying but I have to get more frequency in and I am going to start my 200 push ups a day to bolster my bench .
Life seems pretty hectic for you my friend. Hope you are feeling better and that you and you family are doing well.
Is that 200 push-ups a day, every day? I can’t imagine pressing after doing that. Or trying 200 push-ups after pressing.
Hope life settles down a little for you…
How’s the 200 pushups going?
Haven’t started the pushups yet but I will get motivated in a moment. Thanks Dave and LittleStrick, things could be crazy busy for a while.
Yesterday I managed to get in some lifting between jobs.
5/16/16 Monday:
Squats(in socks-no shoes-Raw):
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 3
475 x 2 (My legs were extra tired from all the recent work but still able to do something)
Trap Bar Deadlifts:
140 x 5
230 x 5
320 x 5
410 x 5
480 x 3
Forgot to do my standing crunches because I was in such a rush to finish and run off to the shower then to Costco for my next shift.
I think it’s amazing all the training you get in with such a physical job on top of it. You are to be commended!
^ I agree. Really good endurance here.
Thanks kpsnap, it’s tough but good for the soul. Thanks biker.
Today I squeaked in a lifting between jobs.
5/19/16
Fat Gripz Extremes Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
265 x 1(pause)
295 x 1(pause)
Standing OHP:
135 x 5
155 x 3
185 x 3
210 x 1
235 lbs x 1
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
Felt weak today on bench but then came back to have a great day with OHP, kinda weird.
Nothing like being really busy. It should help your sleep anyway.
Yeah Crippler the challenge is fun. Right now I’m battling not losing strength due to infrequency of lifting and the incredible amount of activity increase due to work at Costco. Currently I am working the parking lot area which means I’m pushing around loads of carts and walking almost constantly for 6 to 8 hours per shift. My body is taking a beating and my legs especially are being taxed. One big challenge right now is to increase my calories in a healthy way. Therapy after work, before work, and any time I can is crucial.
Today I lifted before work.
Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
455 x 1
500 lbs x 1
Fat Gripz Extremes CG Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
265 x 1(pause)
285 x 1
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
My legs and back were protesting at the 500 due to fatigue from work but I got it up. Would have like to have more for my CG Bench but I was satisfied all things considered.
Glad to read you’ve got equal amounts of strength and endurance. Keep time for the family.
Biker thanks, I always make my best effort for time with my wife and children. Today I was able to do a very intense, fast lifting before my shift at Costco and then tonight I was entertained by my kindergartener’s play at her school.
I started doing my push ups every day but I haven’t worked up to 200 just yet.
Push ups:
2 x 25(on incline handles)
Squats:(raw)
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 3
Bench Press:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
265 x 1(pause)
Pin Deadlifts(starting just below knee):
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 5
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
good stuff as always GV…I’m starting a push up extravaganza in June but just 100/ day…best of luck with your 200/day
Been thinking of going back to doing push ups. There was a time in the military I thought that was going to be my speciality. Are the incline handles those rings with straps that are hanging from a pull up bar or other such?
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OG I think the push ups will do you well and thanks.
Harry, the handles are just raised off the floor and at an angle to make the push ups a bit harder like an incline press.
Managed a short intense lifting today. Work has really been killing my legs and lower back but I gave it my best
Sat 5/28/16
Squats:
135 x 10
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 1
475 x 1
Fat Grip CG Bench:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1(pause)
265 x 1(pause)
290 x 1
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20
Then off to work for 6 hours of walking and pushing carts. Have to say I’m struggling to keep my calories up. Busy is fun…
Got a half hour of lifting in between jobs today.
Squats:
135 x 2 x 5 reps
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 3
CG Bench:
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 1
265 x 1
275 x 1
Standing Crunches:
70 lbs x 20