Wow what a beasty workout. Seriously if you are lucky enough to get a workout like this in once a week you are lucky. I walked out there totally spent and happy for it. The workout went like this.
405lb deadlift for 4
365lb deadlift for 7
225lb short explosive deadlifts 3 sets for 8
405lb above knee lifts 3 sets for 8
315lb shrugs 3 sets for 10
Assisted pullups 15-13-13 reps
100lb seated rows 3 sets for 10
25lb bent over flies
This workout will be felt for days. Bending over isn't so much an option. Walking is a futile endeavor.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
And here we go...
Thursday I took off for a run on the lake. My PR here is 24:55. I also decided to try out Nikes new running app on my iPhone. Well my record still stands. The WOD from Wed had taken its toll one and I just kept a good pace and finished the run. The app worked pretty well. Synced with my Nike+ account and kept track as well as could be expected.
Tonight I have deadlifts an with my elbow deciding to give me grief, I may have to tone it down a bit. I'll report after the lift.
Tonight I have deadlifts an with my elbow deciding to give me grief, I may have to tone it down a bit. I'll report after the lift.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Missing in action...
To say I have neglected this site is a gross understatement. Several life changes have pushed me in different directions and in doing so, this blog was left on the back burner on a low simmer. I have hopes of retaining my past glory and getting back here on a regular basis to deliver my little piece of nirvana to the masses.
Well first, my new job had me looking for a new gym. I joined a well established gym here in Lakeland that is known for its powerlifting more so then any sort of crossfit. I was intrigued as I have never tried to lift like this. Well the gym was hardcore to say the least and I have enjoyed it. I have posted some personal bests in my deadlift with a 405lb lift for 4 reps. Not huge numbers but something I am proud of. I believe this gym has helped me in teaching me good form on my main lifts. I also believe this heavy lifting has had its share of adverse effects. Joint discomfort is something new for me and it's something I am not enjoying. Anyways we live and we learn or as Chris says just go heavier!!
My workouts have consisted of Mon-upper body, Tues-squats, Wed-crossfit, Thur-upper body, Fri-deadlifts. It's been a rough few months indeed. May have to rethink my schedule or lifting style to compensate for father time kicking my ass.
My Wednesday crossfits have been fun with different groups and different WODS. Mostly its just Dan and I trying to kill it. Yesterday fun filled extravaganza was hell on both of us. Dan, coming off a cold and myself coming off a week off from the gym.
The WOD went like this:
Run 1/2 mile
50 pullups
Run 1/2 mile
50 pushups
Run 1/2 mile
50 situps
Run 1/2 mile
50 squats
Run 1/2 mile
Call an ambulance. Rough last. Couple of runs but we finished. Time wasn't earth shattering but wasn't my purpose. I guess as you get older you have to realize that you must also exercise being humble. Our bodies, although the most impressive machine on the planet, do indeed get older and keeping them running at their peak is a daily lesson also. Realizing there will always be someone faster and stronger is hard to do at times being in a competitive frame of mind. I must learn to focus on future goals and keep in mind I want this machine to keep running for a very long time.
Well first, my new job had me looking for a new gym. I joined a well established gym here in Lakeland that is known for its powerlifting more so then any sort of crossfit. I was intrigued as I have never tried to lift like this. Well the gym was hardcore to say the least and I have enjoyed it. I have posted some personal bests in my deadlift with a 405lb lift for 4 reps. Not huge numbers but something I am proud of. I believe this gym has helped me in teaching me good form on my main lifts. I also believe this heavy lifting has had its share of adverse effects. Joint discomfort is something new for me and it's something I am not enjoying. Anyways we live and we learn or as Chris says just go heavier!!
My workouts have consisted of Mon-upper body, Tues-squats, Wed-crossfit, Thur-upper body, Fri-deadlifts. It's been a rough few months indeed. May have to rethink my schedule or lifting style to compensate for father time kicking my ass.
My Wednesday crossfits have been fun with different groups and different WODS. Mostly its just Dan and I trying to kill it. Yesterday fun filled extravaganza was hell on both of us. Dan, coming off a cold and myself coming off a week off from the gym.
The WOD went like this:
Run 1/2 mile
50 pullups
Run 1/2 mile
50 pushups
Run 1/2 mile
50 situps
Run 1/2 mile
50 squats
Run 1/2 mile
Call an ambulance. Rough last. Couple of runs but we finished. Time wasn't earth shattering but wasn't my purpose. I guess as you get older you have to realize that you must also exercise being humble. Our bodies, although the most impressive machine on the planet, do indeed get older and keeping them running at their peak is a daily lesson also. Realizing there will always be someone faster and stronger is hard to do at times being in a competitive frame of mind. I must learn to focus on future goals and keep in mind I want this machine to keep running for a very long time.
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