abears aug-sept training log

day 28

3:11pm - 4:07pm

squats 200x1 - 220x1 - 255x1 (new personal best)
bench press 130x1 - 140x1 - 175x1 (new personal best)
shoulder press 90x1 - 100x1 - missed 135x1 - 130x1
bent over row 100x1 - 110x1 - 145x1 (new personal best)

3 out of 4. i got the 135 up halfway on the shoulder press but couldnt push it all the way. started cursing and took a walk through the house to catch myself, but i came back and got 130. then followed by getting the bent over rows. a few months ago this would have destroyed the whole workout but thankfully i'm not like that anymore.

the 175 on the bench was a son of a gun to push but i got it without breaking form. little dissapointed because i wanted to do more than this. but they cant all be gems like daniel john says.

measurements tomorrow
 
day 29

off day today

took measurements this morning. 172lbs, arms and calves 14" and waist is 34 1/2. so 4 weeks down and i've lost 1/2 inch off my waist and almost 1 3/4 this summer. very pleased. :)

that was the good news, now for the bad

looks like hurricane katrina may be getting close to us. they're expecting around new orleans and we're about two hours west of there. we're in the "cone of uncertainty". the governor has declared a state of emergency. so we're gonna enjoy today and see what happens tomorrow. :(
 
day 30

off day today, took this weekend off since i'm at the halfway point of my routine

with the hurricane coming in tomorrow, we're getting ready for the worse and will see what happens. :(
 
day 31

had to miss training with the storm. we were on the outer edge of it. we got rain and winds of about 20-30mph. before it took that northern turn it was headed straight for our area. :(
 
day 32

4:26am - 5:02am

speed rope. warmed up with 2 sets of 15 jumps and 2 sets of 30 jumps. then did 9 sets of 60 jumps each having to restart 4 times.
 
day 32

3:17pm - 4:04pm

after warming up did 50 jumps followed by dragging the sled forward with 120lbs for 50 feet then turning around and walking backwards for 50 feet. did this 3 times

then did 50 jumps followed by farmers walks with 38lbs in each hand and walking 300 feet. did this twice. then did 50 jumps followed by overhead farmers walks with 25lbs in each hand and walking 300 feet. did this twice.
 
day 33

4:24am - 5:02am

abs and HIIT

did planks for 43 seconds supersetted with ab wheel for 10 reps. did this 3 times. then did right side planks for 43 seconds supersetted with left side planks for 43 seconds. did this 3 times.

did HIIT on the bike for 5 minutes for 30 second intervals keeping bike b/w 25-26 mph
 
surreal said:
Glad to hear the storm wasn't strong enough to disrupt your work-out for more than a day.
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we're counting our blessings. i live in south central louisiana and it was headed this way before it took that northern turn. :(
 
day 33

3:07pm - 3:46pm

deadlifts - placed 45lb plate on a 2x4 did 6 reps. added a 25lb plate for 70lbs for 6 reps. did two 45lb plates for 90lbs for 6 reps then added a two 10lb plates and did 110lbs for 6 reps.

good mornings - 50x8 - 70x8 - 95x8

chins 4x2
dips 4x6
pushups 4x8
 
day 34

4:26am - 4:56am

speed rope. warmed up with 2 sets of 15 jumps and 2 sets of 30 jumps. then did 9 sets of 60 jumps each having to restart 6 times. wasnt happy with my performance
 
day 34

3:13pm - 3:54pm

after warming up did 50 jumps followed by dragging the sled forward with 120lbs for 50 feet then turning around and walking backwards for 50 feet. did this 3 times

then did 50 jumps followed by farmers walks with 38lbs in each hand and walking 300 feet. did this twice. then did 50 jumps followed by overhead farmers walks with 25lbs in each hand and walking 300 feet. did this twice.
 
day 35

4:24am - 5:01am

abs and HIIT

did planks for 44 seconds supersetted with ab wheel for 10 reps. did this 3 times. then did right side planks for 44 seconds supersetted with left side planks for 44 seconds. did this 3 times.

did HIIT on the bike for 6 minutes for 30 second intervals keeping bike b/w 26-27 mph
 
abear said:
we're counting our blessings. i live in south central louisiana and it was headed this way before it took that northern turn. :(
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I remember your nick from bb.com. Glad you're OK! That hurricane's a big tragic, I'm impressed for you keeping on going!

All blessings to Americans,

Lari
 
MIR said:
I remember your nick from bb.com. Glad you're OK! That hurricane's a big tragic, I'm impressed for you keeping on going!

All blessings to Americans,

Lari
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gotta keep going, all we can do. i admit i'm not really that focused right now though
 
day 35

3:09pm - 4:08pm

squats 180x4 - 220x3 - 230x2 - 240x1
bench press 120x4 - 130x3 - 140x2 - 150x1
shoulder press 100x4 - 115x3 - 120x2 - 125x1
bent over row 100x4 - 110x3 - 120x2 - 130x1
 
abear said:
gotta keep going, all we can do. i admit i'm not really that focused right now though
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Yeah, I can only imagine.

Nice training, basic and simple. Squat seems to be a strength for you, just the opposite for me haha.

Lari
 
week 6

day 36

6:24am - 6:50am

speed rope. warmed up with 2 sets of 15 jumps followed by 2 sets of 30 jumps. then did 9 sets of 60 jumps each having to restart once.

pretty much decided that my routine for november and december is gonna be a 5X5 routine and kinda thinking i'm gonna try a 10x3 deal for january and feburary.
 
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MIR said:
Yeah, I can only imagine.

Nice training, basic and simple. Squat seems to be a strength for you, just the opposite for me haha.

Lari
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i'm hoping that i'll be able to reach 300lbs on the squats and 200lbs on the bench if not by the end of the year, for sure next year. :)
 
day 36

3:14pm - 3:53pm

after warming up did 50 jumps followed by dragging the sled forward with 120lbs for 50 feet then turning around and walking backwards for 50 feet. did this twice

then did 50 jumps followed by farmers walks with 38lbs in each hand and walking 300 feet. did this twice. then did 50 jumps followed by overhead farmers walks with 25lbs in each hand and walking 300 feet. did this twice.
 
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