2/16
(Band weight not included)
1a. Bench + orange bands barx20 95x10 135,185,205,225x5 245x10-3-3 (15 sec btw sets) 245-225-205-185-135 (strip set)
1b. Band pull aparts
2. Flys 40sx12,10
3. Rope pushdowns 3 sets
Trying some new twists on rep schemes and rest periods. I tried to really stretch the bottom of the flies. I guess it’s dynamic stretching.
Still planning on the meet?
Paul, I’m most likely not attending this meet. Just not feeling it.
2/18
Had a great time with the stones tonight. I shouldered the atlas stone on both sides a bunch of times. I pulled the natural stone from different angles and positions. The stones really work the grip.
Back too, I bet.
Mac, my upper back and traps were a little sore the next day.
2/22
1a. MP barx20 95,115,135x10 155x21-6-4 175,205,225x1
1b. Neutral grip chins BWx8 sets
2. BB rows 185x30,20
3. 2 board press 225x50 total reps
Throwing in some reps.
2/24
17’’ box front squat with chains barx10 135x5 185x5 225x5 275x5 315x3 225x10 135x5
The front squat to a 17’’ box with chains really help make squatting pain free for me. Im guessing the chains added 25-35 lbs at the top.
front squatting 315 x 3 w/chains.
2/25
My wife started lifting in the basement. So while I was helping her I worked out myself.
2/26
1a. 15’’ box zercher squat barx10 145x5 195x5 235x3 285x3 325x3 235x5 145x10
1b. Neutral grip chins BWx8 sets
I used the squat bar because it’s a little thicker.
Thats too bad I had t shirts made up that said Steve for President…but I get it…
I’m a big fan of Zerchers.
325 is some serious weight to keep close.
I use my fat bar. Before that I would wrap a thick towel.
Paul, first thing I’d do as president would be to the install a powerlifting gym in the Whitehouse.
Clee78, I’ve been pulling knee sleeve on my arms. Makes zerchers very comfortable. I’m hoping to get some carryover to my other lifts.
2/28
I wrapped the band around my back for added resistance with the push ups. The natural stone and atlas stone were fun to play with.
3/2
1a. Bench+orange bands(weight not included) barx20 95x10 135,185,225,275x5 285,295,305,315,325x3
1b. Trapbar rows and shrugs 5-20 rep sets
2a. MP 135x15 155x10 175x12
2b. Trapbar shrugs 225x3x20
I’ve been dieting for a week now. So I was happy with this workout. I didn’t feel sluggish at all. Do you think my stomach look smaller yet?
3/3
I felt weak today so I ended with a high rep set of trapbar. Made me feel better.
3/22
1a. Bench barx20 95x5 135x5 185x5 195x5 225x5 255x5 195x3x10
1b. Neutral grip chins BWx 3,4,5,3,4,5,3,4,5,3
2a. MP 135x3x10
2b. Power rows/bb rows 135x3x10-10
3a. Rope pushdowns 60x3x10
3b. Db curls 25s x3x10
I haven’t lifted for almost 3 weeks. I got sick and missed a week of work. I dropped 10 pounds. I wasn’t supposed to lift until this coming Monday but I’m feeling much better. So I started back today.
Glad you’re feeling better. Noticed your absence.
Glad you’ve recovered. 10 lbs is a plus?
Back at it and rolling…
Hellooo there. Glad you’re feeling better.
I Thanks all. Feeling like my old self again. And I needed to lose 10 lbs. I need to lose 30 more.
I was going to front squat but my oldest asked to MP with the axle so that’s what we did. I know it’s not exactly the same but I used the Swiss bar like a log for clean and press.
3/25
1a. MP with axle barx20 105,125,145,165,195x3
1b. Neutral grips chin ups x 6 sets
2a. MP with Swiss bar 115x10 135x10 155x5
2b. Band pull aparts
3a. Cgb with bands 185x4x10
3b. Swiss bar power curls into press 115x3 135x3 sets