Here are some Vids from Tuesdays session. My brother is a beast!
CMo 345x3
JMo 455x5
CMo 435x5
Other then the fact that this cutting weight thing has resulted in me swimming in my t-shirt, I am satisfied with these video's. Notice that my brothers back is less rounded then mine. I have not figured out why I have a curve in my back when I deadlift. All I know is that I feel tight and mostly straight during my pull. It is not something I am worried about but it is something I would like to correct. My first thought is to get my butt lower before each pull.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
ENERGY LEGS!!!
Okay, I think I figured out the reason for my fatigue, "going paleo"! I forgot about the crap period you must endure before the awesome hits. Yesterday, like a damn light switch, I woke up with a ton of energy and it is here with me again today. I have been eating strictly paleo with milk for almost a month now and my body has finally learned how to use what less calories and carbohydrates efficiently. I feel great!
I am 208# (down from 216#) and I still have 10# to go to make weight. Basically, my feeling is this, I have to at least try to get to 198#, because, if I am successful, I have a real chance at competing at the meet. However, it is my first powerlifting meet and I am not going in it to win. With that being said, if I don't make 198#, I will just be in the 220# class and get stomped! But, I have goals to reach and the weight class I attempt to reach them in is irrelevant.
Since I felt so good today and had little to no pain in my knee or iliacus, I decided to go heavy again. My brother and I train on Tuesdays and he is strong.
Backsquat:
3x3 @ 350#
Shoulder Press (de-load for me):
2x5 @ 135#
1x5 @ 155#
Deadlift:
1x5 @ 455#
I am 208# (down from 216#) and I still have 10# to go to make weight. Basically, my feeling is this, I have to at least try to get to 198#, because, if I am successful, I have a real chance at competing at the meet. However, it is my first powerlifting meet and I am not going in it to win. With that being said, if I don't make 198#, I will just be in the 220# class and get stomped! But, I have goals to reach and the weight class I attempt to reach them in is irrelevant.
Since I felt so good today and had little to no pain in my knee or iliacus, I decided to go heavy again. My brother and I train on Tuesdays and he is strong.
Backsquat:
3x3 @ 350#
Shoulder Press (de-load for me):
2x5 @ 135#
1x5 @ 155#
Deadlift:
1x5 @ 455#
Monday, October 18, 2010
Double Update!!! (said in "Double Rainbow" voice)
So this weekend turned out to be one that I will remember for a long time, and thats not necessarily a good thing. Friday night shot a hypothetical bullet into my being and left me worthless for the next 24-36 hours. The seven man party we had at my house included, but was certainly not limited to, 1500 ml of Bulleit Bourbon, guitar playing, singing and juggling and adjourned around 5am Saturday morning. I spent Saturday trying to eat my breakfast while debating the pro's and con's of living.
Okay, back to the purpose of this blog. Since I did not update my Friday session I will hit you with a Double Update! of both Friday and Sunday.
Before I give you my stats, let me explain that I am dealing with a sore iliacus and my patella-tendenopothy seems to be flaring up a bit more then usual (soreness of my patella tendon). This is probably due to the stress I am putting on my body to prepare for the USAPL Maryland States. I just want a 400# squat damnit!! Due to these annoying ailments, I decided to take a minor de-load week with my squats. Without further adieu, here are the two workouts you missed.
Friday (semi-de-load)
Backsquat
3x5 @ 275#
Bench Press
1x5 @ 250#
1x3 @ 260#
1x5 @ 245#
Sunday
3 rounds:
15 hang cleans @ 135#
15 burpees
15 pull ups
8:58
The WOD on Sunday was terrible! I think I still had some lingering effects from Friday. I was able to do every set unbroken but around rep 8 of the cleans and pull ups I was ready to drop the barbell or drop from the pull up bar. I made a lot of noise getting the last seven reps and I think it might have annoyed the bodybuilders on the leg press machine. Regardless, of them and their stupid feelings, I was able to finish strong. It felt good to feel bad (after the workout, not on Saturday, that sucked for many reasons). Hopefully this week will be positive with regards to my preparation and injuries. Thanks for reading.
Okay, back to the purpose of this blog. Since I did not update my Friday session I will hit you with a Double Update! of both Friday and Sunday.
Before I give you my stats, let me explain that I am dealing with a sore iliacus and my patella-tendenopothy seems to be flaring up a bit more then usual (soreness of my patella tendon). This is probably due to the stress I am putting on my body to prepare for the USAPL Maryland States. I just want a 400# squat damnit!! Due to these annoying ailments, I decided to take a minor de-load week with my squats. Without further adieu, here are the two workouts you missed.
Friday (semi-de-load)
Backsquat
3x5 @ 275#
Bench Press
1x5 @ 250#
1x3 @ 260#
1x5 @ 245#
Sunday
3 rounds:
15 hang cleans @ 135#
15 burpees
15 pull ups
8:58
The WOD on Sunday was terrible! I think I still had some lingering effects from Friday. I was able to do every set unbroken but around rep 8 of the cleans and pull ups I was ready to drop the barbell or drop from the pull up bar. I made a lot of noise getting the last seven reps and I think it might have annoyed the bodybuilders on the leg press machine. Regardless, of them and their stupid feelings, I was able to finish strong. It felt good to feel bad (after the workout, not on Saturday, that sucked for many reasons). Hopefully this week will be positive with regards to my preparation and injuries. Thanks for reading.
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