Becoming a HW Strongman

[Black_Spit]

Don't feel bad....it's still possible that I could get my wife pregnant (she is trying to get me snipped but I ain't going for it)

That's why my baby jokes are used sparingly. I can imagine the fun I'd have with a newborn @ 38.

I'd do it. I'm not sure if I've ever
admitted it on here before, but I guess I might as well.

I did it. Life is simpler.

And with all the crap we have to worry about every day like your existing kids, mortgage, work etc... Its always nice when you can eliminate one thing. Plus there's nothing to it. (srs) Not nearly as bad as you'd think.

[NC_Tarheel]

Not my own, but a few coworkers and a couple extended family members. Seems like it would suck being 10-15 years from retiring and then popping out a kid at 45. Kids are a blessing and all, but planned ones are not as impactful. I know of four cases where this exact thing happened and all were snipped after the suprise.

On the flip side, I also have a coworker who was snipped, then went through a divorce and wanted more kids. They were able to reverse the surgery and he had two more daughters with his new wife, then got snipped again.

My plan is two kids and then done. After that, live the good life and enjoy what you have as planned without any suprises. So long as there are no personal moral or religious values conflicting, it seems like the right thing to do.

I dunno man. I can retire with full benefits on my 60th birthday. 38 would definitely be pushing it....

[NC_Tarheel]

I'd do it. I'm not sure if I've ever
admitted it on here before, but I guess I might as well.

I did it. Life is simpler.

And with all the crap we have to worry about every day like your existing kids, mortgage, work etc... Its always nice when you can eliminate one thing. Plus there's nothing to it. (srs) Not nearly as bad as you'd think.

What's the recovery time on that??

How long after were you back to lifting??

[Black_Spit]

What's the recovery time on that??

How long after were you back to lifting??

It's been like 7 years ago or so (yes I did it at 25ish lol). But the best I can remember it was just a couple of days off.

[bmontgomery87]

What's the recovery time on that??

How long after were you back to lifting??

^^Thad, I am proud haha.

Janice and I had the discussion about one of us getting "fixed" after this baby.
And I said, "You're going to have to get your tubes tied, because I'm not skipping the gym for a week"

[NC_Tarheel]

It's been like 7 years ago or so (yes I did it at 25ish lol). But the best I can remember it was just a couple of days off.

Even at 25 you had plenty of reason to Mr. IWANNABEMORMON

I do think that recovery time @ 25 > recovery time @ 37 though....

^^Thad, I am proud haha.

Janice and I had the discussion about one of us getting "fixed" after this baby.
And I said, "You're going to have to get your tubes tied, because I'm not skipping the gym for a week"

Yeah...I have a strange suspicion that you'll out squat/dead me if I get my balls sliced...

[Black_Spit]

Even at 25 you had plenty of reason to Mr. IWANNABEMORMON

You ain't kidding. My dad had a theory that I could get my wife pregnant by thinking dirty thoughts about her.

I do think that recovery time @ 25 > recovery time @ 37 though....

Yeah, maybe. But I also think in a mans mind, we make it a bigger deal than it really is. Like we picture slicing the whole thing open and making these big dramatic incisions lol, when it's really just a tiny little cut that feels literally like a bee sting, and I think maybe a single stitch.

[bmontgomery87]

Yeah...I have a strange suspicion that you'll out squat/dead me within the next couple years rather I get my balls sliced or not...

It's okay man.
We can always look back on the "good ol days" when you were stronger than me.
that's what these workout logs are for.

[NC_Tarheel]

Yeah, maybe. But I also think in a mans mind, we make it a bigger deal than it really is. Like we picture slicing the whole thing open and making these big dramatic incisions lol, when it's really just a tiny little cut that feels literally like a bee sting, and I think maybe a single stitch.

Would I be a total idiot if I had the procedure done in conjunction with my vacation??

It's okay man.
We can always look back on the "good ol days" when I used gear and you were still stronger than me raw.
that's what these workout logs are for.

Yeah man...it will be nice to sit back and reminisce....

[Black_Spit]

Would I be a total idiot if I had the procedure done in conjunction with vacation

Sounds like a perfect plan to me.

[NC_Tarheel]

Sounds like a perfect plan to me.

I'm leaving for 12 days on a Wednesday....I might look into getting the procedure done on the Friday before and then heal up over the next few weeks...




EDIT: Just looked at the calendar and that would be Friday the 13th

[bmontgomery87]

I'm leaving for 12 days on a Wednesday....I might look into getting the procedure done on the Friday before and then heal up over the next few weeks...

EDIT: Just looked at the calendar and that would be Friday the 13th

do it!!!

[Black_Spit]

EDIT: Just looked at the calendar and that would be Friday the 13th

lol

Srs though, do it. If the circum(no pun)stances are the same for you as they were for me, I'm sure you'll be happy you did it.

[austin.j.taylor]

What's the recovery time on that??

How long after were you back to lifting??

I had mine done on Tuesday and did events on Saturday. It really isnt that bad at all. You get some solid sympathy and get catered to for a few days if you play it correctly. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. First time get freaky was a touch on the nervous side, but no pain or anything like that.


Pro tip: If you get it done on Valentines day, you dont have to take your wife out to dinner that night. Man did I ever hear about that one though.

[thom2355]

Would I be a total idiot if I had the procedure done in conjunction with my vacation??

I was gonna recommend a deload, but a vacation could be just as good.

My gf's dad said he was back to work the next day....but he has a desk job about 2 miles from home.

I remember a story of a guy who had returned to work the next day and hopped right on a bulldozer and got to work. Said something about having baseballs in his pants. Not a good idea.

[HARRYBEAST]

When we are done I'll get snipped. We are on the fence whether we are done or not. It would be pretty awesome to not have to worry to myself about how many pills my wife missed this month..lol

[NC_Tarheel]

lol

Srs though, do it. If the circum(no pun)stances are the same for you as they were for me, I'm sure you'll be happy you did it.

Seriously considering this...

I had mine done on Tuesday and did events on Saturday. It really isnt that bad at all. You get some solid sympathy and get catered to for a few days if you play it correctly. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. First time get freaky was a touch on the nervous side, but no pain or anything like that.


Pro tip: If you get it done on Valentines day, you dont have to take your wife out to dinner that night. Man did I ever hear about that one though.

We (read, I) don't celebrate Valentine's Day as every day married to me IS Valentine's Day.

I was gonna recommend a deload, but a vacation could be just as good.

My gf's dad said he was back to work the next day....but he has a desk job about 2 miles from home.

I remember a story of a guy who had returned to work the next day and hopped right on a bulldozer and got to work. Said something about having baseballs in his pants. Not a good idea.

I have a desk job 8 miles from home. My brother in law drives a truck and the same thing happened to him. Back to work the next day and by the end of the day he had 2 grapefruits in his jeans

It would be pretty awesome to not have to worry to myself about how many pills my wife missed this month..lol

That's how my daughter got here

[thom2355]

We (read, I) don't celebrate Valentine's Day as every day married to me IS Valentine's Day.

Know how I know your ghey?

[NC_Tarheel]

Know how I know your ghey?

Because I whisper it in your ear when we fool around

[HARRYBEAST]

Because I whisper it in your ear when we fool around

This made me laugh.

yesterday I had this conversation with my wife

Wife: Who are you texting
Me: DJ (gym buddy)
Wife: What are you texting him about?
Me: I am trying to see if he will send me a pic of his dick
Wife: You are disgusting
Me: So you've seen it then

[csday924]

Nuts are still intact I asked for a snip job for my highschool grad present but my dad did not like that idea.

[thom2355]

Because I whisper it in your ear when we fool around

Groce. I don't want to encroach in on BMont's territory.

This made me laugh.

yesterday I had this conversation with my wife

Wife: Who are you texting
Me: DJ (gym buddy)
Wife: What are you texting him about?
Me: I am trying to see if he will send me a pic of his dick
Wife: You are disgusting
Me: So you've seen it then

I do not see a good ending to that scenario.

Nuts are still intact I asked for a snip job for my highschool grad present but my dad did not like that idea.

It would be great to skeet without repercussion.

[thom2355]

Deads and Squats and Presses and Upper Back and Biceps

Front Squats
5/3/1 Style

235 x 5
265 x 3
295 x 5

*Felt strong here, but left one in the tank. Given I was deadlifting after, I didn't want to blow the wad on squats.

Deads

425 x 3 (3 sets)

Drop to 225 and hit RDLs for 17 reps.

*The goal was a bit of volume here, but not to pull with an all out effort. The drop to the RDLs was done with the purpose of training muscular endurance in the glutes/hamstrings. Hopefully this type of movement will transfer to improving the yoke and farmers runs. Gonna limit this type of thing, but wanted to get in volume today so it seemed like a good fit.

Strict Press

95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
155 x 5

*Gonna stick with some higher rep work for the strict press for the time being and see how it goes.

Chest Supported Row

90 x 12 (4 sets with 60 seconds rest)

BB Curl superset with Band Pull Aparts

Bar x 20/Mini x 20 (4 sets)

*Got dat derr pump.

The goal for the day was to get some volume in and test progress on another level. I am very happy with the squats at this point, but I feel my deads are lacking and need to be the focal point. Toying with the idea of running a dead specific program, but feel that consistent heavy pulling will be the best bet. I am thinking two weeks intense and one week with volume, then repeat. The press was alright, but I need to get to a 225 strict press quickly. Today wasn't meant to push things too much as I will be hammering the triceps on Thursday.

[bmontgomery87]

strong front squats. I hit 290x5 on back squats last nite, and you're front squatting the same weight.

glad you got some good pump work in.
I hope you've been working on your tan.

[Black_Spit]

Do the front squats carryover to strongman stuff really well? Maybe the stones I guess?

[NC_Tarheel]

Nice warm up....now where's the real workout???

ha ha ha...Holy Volume Day!!!!

Do the front squats carryover to strongman stuff really well? Maybe the stones I guess?

Great carryover to stones. Anything over one rep on front squats suck horribly so they must be a great exercise

Please continue with your random Al Bundy sigs. KTHX

[thom2355]

strong front squats. I hit 290x5 on back squats last nite, and you're front squatting the same weight.

glad you got some good pump work in.
I hope you've been working on your tan.

Farmer's tan is set in nicely!

Do the front squats carryover to strongman stuff really well? Maybe the stones I guess?

They do. The leg drive will carry over to stones and overhead really well, but they also hit the core differently and will tax the upper back as well. Back squats are still a main stay and will not be replaced, but front squats should be in a strongman training rotation.

Nice warm up....now where's the real workout???

ha ha ha...Holy Volume Day!!!!

I am pretty sore today!

[thom2355]

Pressing Focus with Squats

Bench Press

225 x 5
235 x 5
245 x 5

*Man my bench sucks. I may have to do it more often, lol.

Z Press

95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 5
145 x 5

*Getting stronger here. Must be due to core strengthening. Really hit the shoulders and tris hard.

Pause Squats

275 x 5
295 x 5
315 x 5

*Pretty easy. Didn't want to get too crazy with the weight as I was feeling a bit beat up and had my training pushed back a day so I want to be able to recover for events on Saturday.

Sumo SLDLs superset with Strict One Arm DB Press

225 x 10/55 x 8 (3 sets)

Tricep Pressdowns superset with Band Pull Aparts

55 x 20/Mini x 20 (4 sets)

*Got dat derr pump again.


Felt ok today. Bench press was shaky, very shaky. I have to get use to holding the weight again. Squats went very well, but I had probably 20-30 more pounds on the squat....buuuut I wanted to go a bit lighter.

[NC_Tarheel]

I threw in some bench for the lulz this week and it took a few sets before my form kicked in. I need to keep it in as at least some RE work and maybe an occasional ME here and there just so I don't totally get away from it.
I do plan on doing some more powerlifting meets in the future

[Black_Spit]

lol @ the showoff doing bench, ohp and squat on the same day trying to make the rest of us look bad...