The Return Of Bum-Life : The Greatest Comeback Since Easter Sunday

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 10 - WEEK 3 - DAY 1/3


Deads

225x5
285x5
345x3
430x3
485x3
540x1 *needed 1*

600xnope


******* Curls

100 x

8, 7, 6


P-Rows

185 x

8, 8, 8


*****

after 430x3... I'm not sure if im feeling the strongest today.... need to get that 540x1 at least....
pretty easy 485x3..... got some confidence n motivation now.
540x1 was faster then I thought it would be.

FAK ! I wanted 600 today... got it a bit off the ground and i dunno, body gave up before it even seemed hard.... mental fail ? fak.... whatever... didnt feel too good starting out today. maybe next round.. should really do it on week 2 as i feel better then. fak week 3's

After watching my video of 540x1.... I probably shoulda went 540 -> 585 -> 600.... the 540 was so fast n clean.

feeling weak as piss now, even on curls... LAME... im either tired from failing or just not having the strongest day. all good... revenge will be had soon.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 10 - WEEK 3 - DAY 2/3


Bench

135x20
165x5
195x3
245x5
280x3
315x2 *needed 1*


******* Curls

100 x

10, 8, 8


OH Press

100x10
125x5

100x10
100x12


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


*****

Pretty happy with 315x2, pretty sure I never did that before.

gross feeling pop / click is back in my forearm on OH... just gonna do higher rep @100lbs as planned last week.

feeling WAY better then yesterday.....

[Bum-Life]

Random Day


P-Rows

135 x 10

185 x 8, 8, 8


******* Curls

100 x

8, 8, 8

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 10 - WEEK 3 - DAY 3/3


Squats

185x5
225x5
275x3
340x5
385x3
430x3 PR? *needed 1*


Bench

135 x 20

275 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


*****

I don't remember doing more then 425x3.... and today 430x3 was pretty fast / easy... probably a PR.

I could do 275x3's all day... bench is feeling great.


END OF ROUND 10



*****

ROUND 11 NUMBERS

Dead 650 (+20)
Bench 375 (+15)
OH 185 (no change)
Squat 510 (+10)

*****

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 1 - DAY 1/3


Deads

235x5
295x5
355x3
385x5
440x5
500x2 *needed 5* notes..... fak


Bench

135 x 20

280 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


P-Rows

185 x

8, 8, 8


*****

Oh Sh!t.... so 500 FLEW up.... 2nd rep I think I got too cocky and almost speed repped it, felt a pinch mid back.... decided to call it. FAK ! I woulda had the 5 easy too.
5 mins later... No pain... maybe ill be ok, never had this happen before, scared im gonna wake up tomorrow a cripple.

So, few minutes have passed, onto bench, back feels fine, .. long story short.. I was laying down weird a while back and had a terrible back pinch in the same spot after I rolled weird. I actually think something was weird and that just popped back on that deadlift. either that or my body was just sick of deads or doing 5 reps.

280x3's feel easy for bench.... scary day turns into a good one !

Back feels good with rows like nothing happened.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 1 - DAY 2/3


Bench

135x20
175x5
205x5
225x5
255x5
290x5 ***** PR ***** *needed 5*


******* Curls

100 x

9, 8, 7


OH Press

100 x

10, 10, 10, 10


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


*****

290x5 HAS to be a 5 rep PR... first 4 was stupid easy, last rep just the right amount of hard that I didnt get too cocky to try a 6th.

Not sure if that weird forearm thing is gonna happen today so i'll just keep it light on OH press.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 1 - DAY 3/3


Squats

185x5
230x5
280x3
300x5
345x5
395x6 *needed 5*

455x1 *feeler*


Bench

135 x 20

285 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


P-Rows

190 x

8, 8, 8


*****

Guess today will test my back. Been riding with no issues, should be fine.

395x6 = EASY seriously had 10 if I had the lungs.... I think my back is better then ever before

455x1 was pretty good, if it flew up I would have tryed 500... I'll leave that for another day... would be a grinder today.

285 bench is at a good level of hard, I'll redo it next time before adding another 5lbs.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 2 - DAY 1/3


Deads

235x5
295x5
355x3
410x3
470x3
530x3 ***** PR ***** needed 3


Bench

135 x 20

285 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


******* Curls

105 x

8, 8, 6


*****

First time doing deads since that weird pop... squats were fine, can't see there being a problem.

I think this is my first week 2 that isent a gimme... 470 was not a struggle, but I wouldnt want to do it again... haha
530x3 is gonna be allot of work.

Ended Bench 2 sets early... little bit of tendon pain in the left arm... probably from bench volume + bikes... ill give it a bit of a rest.
ok, 530 was pretty easy. feeling good ! probably coulda forced another 1-2 but not worth the risk.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 2 - DAY 2/3


Bench

135x20
175x5
205x3
240x3
270x3
305x3 ***** PR ***** needed 3


******* Curls

105 x

7, 7, 7


OH Press

105 x

10, 10, 10


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


*****

Feeling a bit lazy, sluggish start. I'll be happy to get the needed 305x3 bench, wont be surprised if I come up short.
Sweet 305x3 ! went into it not even feeling warmed up, little rusty feeling... still worked with no struggle, im happy.

it's getting cold out, cold makes me lazy.....

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 2 - DAY 3/3


Squats

185x5
225x5
280x3
325x3
370x3
415x3 *needed 3*


Bench

135 x 20

285 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


P-Rows

190 x

10, 8, 8


*****

Squats were weird... never really got that loose warmed up effort giving feeling... content with just the 415x3. pretty sure I had x5 on a normal day.

finished strong on bench,
time to bump to 290x3's next workout.

need a 5lb bump on rows next time too.

[Bum-Life]

Random Gettin Jacked Day


Bum Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5


OH Press

105 x

10, 10, 10


******* Curls

105 x

8, 7, 7


*****

Not enough time for a real day, but needed to get huge before work incase someone was trapped under some mail and I had to curl it off them.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 3 - DAY 1/3


Deads

235x5
295x5
355x3
440x5
500x3
560x1 ***** PR ***** needed 1


Bench

135 x 20

290 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


*****

Got a pretty solid cut on my shin from riding before work the other day, I just taped it up..... still a little leaky... I hope I don't hit it on deads.
fak.... typing this out before lifting I realized how hard today looks... 500x3, then a 560x1+ ... uhhh... lets see how this goes.
I have to stop playing mind games with 500... It's not hard anymore, a triple is doable daily.
560x1 ! probably a PR pumped, I survive another round !

first set of bench feels great... i should have it pretty easy.
fak bench is good, can't believe im casually repping 290.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 3 - DAY 2/3


Bench

135x20
175x5
205x3
255x5
290x3
325x2 *needed 1*


******* Curls

105 x

8, 8, 8


OH Press

105 x

10, 10, 10


P-Rows

195 x

8, 8, 8


*****

Going away on a bike trip on thurs... gonna see if I can finish up the last 2 days of round 11 before that.
EASY 325x2 ... bench is making some progress forsure.

[wick]

an easy 325x2? mega jelly. three fiddy soon fo sho

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 11 - WEEK 3 - DAY 3/3


Squats

185x5
230x5
280x3
345x5
395x3
440x2 ***** PR ! ***** needed 1


Bench

135 x 20

290 x 3, 3, 3


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5


******* Curls

105 x

8, 8, 7


*****

I'm back, with no injuries.... bit tired from riding back to back to back days, and driving 2000 kms... been a week since I lifted, lets see how this goes, lol.
Squats are feeling pretty solid so far, just looking to do what I need to with no bonus.
I know I said just the minimum, but 440 was too easy not to do again, probably had a hard 3 in me.

Starting to run out of gas, gonna cut bench back a few sets, and call er a day.


end of Round 11



*****

ROUND 12 NUMBERS - keeping it simple with 10lb jumps, looks pretty rough on paper.

Deads 660 (+10lbs)
Bench 385 (+10lbs)
Squat 520 (+10 lbs)
OH Press 185 (no change)

*****

[Bum-Life]

Random Day


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


P-Rows

195 x

8, 8, 8


*****

too busy and too soon for deads, I'll do that on friday..... If I survive the day it will be a PR. #imscared

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 1 - DAY 1/3


Deads

240x5
300x5
360x3
390x5
450x5
505x5 ***** PR tie ***** needed 5


Bench

135 x 20

295 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5


*****

..... round 12.... never thought I would still be going this long... need 505x5+ on deads, would tie my all time 5 rep record. doable... but looks pretty rough on paper.

made it to 450x5 pretty easy, strength is there, but not as energetic as usual..
505 was hard.... 4th rep slowed down, needed to dig deep in the bag of effort for #5, it was pretty fast but pretty fakin hard.

actually pretty pumped now that i think about it, yea it was really hard to do what i have done years ago, but its on a day that i wasent feeling as awesome as i can, and reps aside, i think the speed and overall feel is faster and easier then before.

fak it, did a 5lb jump on bench, see how far i get.
think im gonna switch to doing 5 sets of 3 rather then 7x3, as the weight gets bigger its just getting to be too much... the lifts i do before are getting bigger too and im just exhausted.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 1 - DAY 2/3


Bench

135x20
175x5
210x3
230x5
260x5
295x5 ***** Rep PR ! ***** needed 5


******* Curls

105 x 8, 7

95 x 10


OH Press

105 x

10, 8, 8


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5


*****

295x5 was light, just a matter of having the gas to do more reps, probably had the strength for 1-2 more.
Bench is faking killing it lately... def PR soon ! close to repping my old PR already.

[Bum-Life]

Randomness


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
9


P-Rows

195 x

8, 8, 8


******* Curls

95 x

10, 8, 8


*****

so tired today....

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 1 - DAY 3/3


Squats

190x5
235x5
285x3
305x5
355x5
400x5 *needed 5*


Bench

135 x 20

300 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


*****

this cold weather makes me lazy...... so not feeling a 5 rep day.
went into my last set accepting 400x3, got to 3 and got mad of being a quitter, so i grinded out the other 2..... that faking sucked.

squatted 400x5 and benched 300 for reps.... today was actually pretty badass.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 2 - DAY 1/3


Deads

240x5
300x5
365x3
420x3
480x3
535x3 *needed 3*


Bench

135 x 20

300 x 3, 3, 2, 2, 2


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5


******* Curls

95 x

8, 6, 7


*****

Have not lifted in 10 days..... been away on another bike road trip, last one of the season so im good to go now. Breaks are good every now n then anyways... lost a few pounds, but nothing too crazy. hope today goes well.

535x3 worked, felt ok, but form was not perfect as usual, little bit of back rounding, nothing too serious as i am a form nazi.

first set of 300x3 bench worked... I think I survived my bike trip.
3rd set, kinda burning out... i aint mad, ill just finish the last 2 sets with doubles n get all 3 reps next time.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 2 - DAY 2/3


Bench

135x20
175x5
210x3
245x3
280x3
315x2 *needed 3* notes


******* Curls

95 x

8, 8, 8


OH Press

115 x

10, 10, 10


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5


*****

Not feeling too strong.... 50/50 chance at best i'll 315x3 with how 280x3 felt.
315x slow 2 is all I had in me.. before my trip I think this lift was a gimme, but I guess it will take me a few days or a week to get back to where I was. Not bummed, I'll keep on going like nothing happened.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 2 - DAY 3/3


Squats

190x5
235x5
285x3
330x3
375x3
425x3 *needed 3*


Bench

135 x 20

300 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5


P-Rows

195 x

8, 8, 8


*****

I ate a full rack of ribs and half a chicken the other day for lunch..... I assume that should make me good at squats today.
Ribs worked, 425x3 was VERY comfortable... stopped with lots of gas in the tank.

Revenge was had on 300x3's ! pumped.

[Bum-Life]

Randomness


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
10


******* Curls

95 x

8, 6, 6


*****

[PokLim]

looks like gains are being made...keep hustling cuzzz

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 3 - DAY 1/3


Deads

240x5
300x5
365x3
450x3
505x3
565x1 *needed 1*


Bench

135 x 20

305 x 3, 3, 3, 2, 2

225 x 9


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5


*****

Really late work out today... hope im not too tired from riding all day.

450 first rep I was leaning WAAAAY forward, not sure why that happened... lost a bit of confidence ..
505 was better
565 was pretty fast, but also heavy... starting to feel my weak spots, which is probably the lower back at least today, legs had more in them.
Can\t complain, I did what I had to.

3rd set in on 305x5 bench, had a slight pause on my last rep. probably just do 2 reps the last 2 sets n call it a day.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 3 - DAY 2/3


Bench

135x20
175x5
210x3
260x5
295x3
330x1 *needed 1*


******* Curls

95 x

10, 9, 10


OH Press

115 x

10, 8, 8


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5


*****

nothin says halloween like bench press.

kinda wanted 2 for 330... woulda been slow, settled for 1.

the only reason I do curls anymore is so when I pick up my laptop after a set it feels really light.

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 12 - WEEK 3 - DAY 3/3


Squats

190x5
235x5
285x3
355x5
400x3
445x1 *needed 1*


Bench

135 x 20

305 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 *! ! !*


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5


P-Rows

195 x

10, 8, 8


*****

I feel like I'm getting a bit lazy and off schedule lately... It's cold out now, i've been sleeping in, not eating as much as I should... just been so lazy. Fak I hate winter.
Starting up morning MMA again to keep me from being lazy and sleeping in. I pretty much hate outside this time of year, so I have no excuse other then work being pretty busy to not lift.
I've always rode my bike indoors in the cold weather, really debating taking a month or 2 off completely from bikes, just to help me get back on track.... either that or just ride once a week.

445x1 was weird... I went in not very motivated, maybe mid rep was hard, but not slow, finished the rep and kinda thought it was easy.... brain musta turned off.

hit the hooks on the 3rd rep on my 4th set... still got it
completed 305 bench ! pumped !

[Bum-Life]

end of Round 12



*****

ROUND 13 NUMBERS - 10lb jumps again..... this is getting to be insane. how am I still going ?

Deads 670 (+10lbs)
Bench 395 (+10lbs)
Squat 530 (+10 lbs)
OH Press 185 (no change)

*****

[Bum-Life]

5 / 3 / 1

ROUND 13 - WEEK 1 - DAY 1/3


Deads

245x5
305x5
365x3
395x5
455x5
515x5 !!!!! REP PR !!!!! *needed 5*


Bench

135 x 20

310 x 2, 2, 2, 2, 2


Beard Ups

BW x

1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5


*****

Lucky round 13.... I'm grumpy, down a few lbs, and the last few days I've been waking up with all my joints sore. Fak the cold weather.... Today will not be a good day. If I can even make it to my 515 I'll be surprised, doing 515x1 instead of the 5 I need is considered a victory today.

Da fak ?!!! I didn't want to jinx it, but deads were SO light feeling, got to 455 with no effort, 515, first 4 were nothing, last one solid but probably at 95% effort for a comfortable 5 rep. Fakin REP PR !!!!

just aiming for doubles today for 310 cuz I got boxing in 2 hours.