Ironwill2008 V2.0

[storm1507]

ATG compliment was for cheap 5.0

[ironwill2008]

ATG compliment was for cheap 5.0

Oh, okay, 'cause mine wasn't anywhere near the floor!

[Whatanejit]

I love the new Avi too Bill

Still loling at the guys comments - you are a great sport

[ironwill2008]

Today was the last in a sesies of light sessions, designed to deload me from a stretch of (relatively) heavy training. I kept the loads light, and concentrated on keeping strict form. Today's training was:

Back "A"

Deadlift
135x6 W/U
225x5
225x5
225x5

Carlman Pull PWO (plate weight only)
60x10
60x10
60x10

Dumbbell Row
60x6
60x6
60x6

1-Arm Kneeling Pulldown PWO
20x10
20x10
20x10

Completed this extravaganza in under 30 minutes. It's been suggested by several people (Vox, -L, and maybe a few others) that I try Deadlifting barefoot, which I did today for the first time ever. During the actual exercise, I was a bit surprised that it didn't feel odd at all. But walking around the gym barefoot was another matter; I kept thinking I was going to stove a toe big time. It never happened though.

As far as pulling barefoot, I really didn't notice much difference, but this may be due to the fact that I wasn't really using any weight. I'm definitely going to try this again when my regular Deadlift day comes back around.

Got a good pump from Carlmans, as usual, even with relatively light weight. Same deal with the 1-Arm Pulldowns.

Can't really say much for 60 pound Rows, except that they're done. And so is deload week.

I'll be back in on Sunday for a full-speed calf/arm/ab thrash. My calves better look out!

[ironwill2008]

I love the new Avi too Bill

Thanks, Dee. I was just mugging for the camera, and my wife managed to catch some good lighting.

Still loling at the guys comments - you are a great sport

LOL! I'm surrounded by great sports in these journals.

[IronAvalanche]

I know your ready to lift some heavy weight again.

BTW, nice AVI. . (no homo)

[rpaul11]

For anybody needing an explaination of deloads



^^^^^
not a deload




^^^^^^
Deload

LOL! I'm surrounded by great sports in these journals.

wow...I wasnt expectin to be called a good sport


Back to the big weights next week Bill. Lookin forward to it

[medjen]

Barefoot deads, FTW! I'm quite a fan myself.


Looking forward to seeing you get back to the heavy, Bill.

[VoxExMachina]

For anybody needing an explaination of deloads



^^^^^
not a deload




^^^^^^
Deload

ROFL. Great post.


Glad the De-Load is done, Bill. I'm looking forward to seeing the heavy deads roll around again.

[Buffycat3]

I love the new Avi too Bill

Still loling at the guys comments - you are a great sport

X2 !

Greatness in here Bill!

[BergMuscle]

Bill, just found your new journal (man, have I been out of it or what?).

Anyway, still great working getting done and you look effing huge in the new avi. Massive arms, big delts and pecs, the whole package.

[-=FLEX=-]

For anybody needing an explaination of deloads



^^^^^
not a deload




^^^^^^
Deload

LMAO.

Best post evar!

What's up for the coming (non deload) week, Bill?

-=FLEX=-

[400Lb Gorilla]

hell yeah last deload workout!!!! great avi, Bill. time to see that heavy weight being moved around again.

Lulz@ rpaul. even Vox couldnt make it any simpler than that!

[merlinsrealm]

Nice job getting the deloads done. I know you are ready for the heavy weights again.

[ironwill2008]

I know your ready to lift some heavy weight again.

BTW, nice AVI. . (no homo)

Thanks, Phil! Yes, I'm rested and ready to move forward. Sunday can't come too soon.

For anybody needing an explaination of deloads



^^^^^
not a deload




^^^^^^
Deload

That's an excellent synopsis of the contrast between light and regular training, Rich! Those two pics pretty much exemplify the difference between getting somewhere and standing still. I'm glad I don't have to train like the guy in the bottom pic all the time.


In the bottom pic, I look like I just stepped out on my front porch and picked up the morning paper!

wow...I wasnt expectin to be called a good sport

You are, as well as all the other great contributors to this journal.

Back to the big weights next week Bill. Lookin forward to it

I am too, Rich. We're going to improve.

[ironwill2008]

Barefoot deads, FTW! I'm quite a fan myself.

I can't really say if I think it will be beneficial for me until I try it at full load. It was odd to walk around in there bare-fotted, something I never usually do!

Looking forward to seeing you get back to the heavy, Bill.

So am I, Jen. I've been looking at some of my pics, and I need work. Calves are at the top of the list, followed by shoulders and then quads. It never ends.

ROFL. Great post.

LOL! I sure was!

Glad the De-Load is done, Bill. I'm looking forward to seeing the heavy deads roll around again.

I need to get back to work; I'm well-rested.

[Tifflex]

Great avi!

[ironwill2008]

X2 !

Greatness in here Bill!

Thank you, Joan. I appreciate your support, as well as everyone else's.

Bill, just found your new journal (man, have I been out of it or what?).

Anyway, still great working getting done and you look effing huge in the new avi. Massive arms, big delts and pecs, the whole package.

Hey, welcome back aboard, Dan! My previous journal had reached the forum limit, and a lock was iminent, so I linked to this one, and then had the old one locked up.

Thanks; the avi pic just kind of happened, as most good ones usually do.

Glad you're here, bud.

LMAO.

Best post evar!

Agreed. After I got done lolling, I realized how good that contrast was characterized in those two pics. I've often said that something to consider during a deload workout is that most gym rats would consider that level of intensity to be a kick-butt session. And that's exactly why Joe Average never makes any real progress.

What's up for the coming (non deload) week, Bill?

-=FLEX=-

I'm going to crank up the pressure on my calves, bump up the weight on Shoulder Presses, Lunges, and Good Mornings, and as soon as I get my Deadlift to 5 reps, go back to doing doubles for them for a stretch. This time of year I like to train a bit more towards increasing strength. I usually wait until Thanksgiving to do so, but feel the urge to do it now. I know by past practice that if something has been on my mind for a while, there's good reason to heed the call.

hell yeah last deload workout!!!! great avi, Bill. time to see that heavy weight being moved around again.

Lulz@ rpaul. even Vox couldnt make it any simpler than that!

Thanks, G. I appreciate the comment on the avi.

I'm way rested, and my motivation couldn't be any higher.

That post of Rich's was both hilarious and pointed, at the same time. Those two shots graphically show the difference in what it takes to make progress.

Nice job getting the deloads done. I know you are ready for the heavy weights again.

I'm really motivated to get back to work; I have a lot of areas that need improving, and I'm fired-up to get to it.

[ironwill2008]

Great avi!

Hi, Tiffany!

Thanks. That shot kind of just happened; I'm the recipient of a moment of good lighting!


Hope you're well. How's training going for you?

[NIguy]

nice new picture bill, looking well!

[ironwill2008]

nice new picture bill, looking well!

Thanks, NI! I appreciate the comment.

[2nd_chance]

Nothing really out of the usual for me, David. Other than really going after my calves, I'm going to gradually drop reps and add weight to some exercises, in an effort to bump up my strength a bit over the Winter.

When I eventually reach 425x5 on Deads, I'm going to do a stretch of doubles, similar to what I did last year. I'm also going to bump the weight back up on Lunges and Good Mornings, as well as Seated Presses. Nothing really formal; just going to go heavier on a few lifts for a while.

I'm looking forward to seeing you go heavy this winter!

Showing some great muskelature in this shot Bill.

The comparison shots in Rich's post are classic.

[ZoranM]

Today was the last in a sesies of light sessions[/center]

Time for a celebration!

Interesting place for a lower edge on the bare feet picture! Do you have bunions?!

Lawlz!

[-=FLEX=-]

I'm going to crank up the pressure on my calves, bump up the weight on Shoulder Presses, Lunges, and Good Mornings, and as soon as I get my Deadlift to 5 reps, go back to doing doubles for them for a stretch. This time of year I like to train a bit more towards increasing strength. I usually wait until Thanksgiving to do so, but feel the urge to do it now. I know by past practice that if something has been on my mind for a while, there's good reason to heed the call.

Bill: A man with a plan.



-=FLEX=-

[Tifflex]

Hi, Tiffany!

Thanks. That shot kind of just happened; I'm the recipient of a moment of good lighting!


Hope you're well. How's training going for you?

You should give yourself more credit. You're looking swole, yet lean.

Training is going extremely well! My body is responding to the change-up and more cals.

[IronCharles]

Hi Bill!

Did you get to go see Marshall defeat UTEP? I watched the Ducks put USC down on TV. Was a bit tougher than UCLA last week, but still a nice solid victory. Looking like it will be Oregon - Auburn for the championship, if both teams win out.

Bet you're glad the deload is almost over! Back to the heavy stuff next week..


Enjoy your Sunday!

[alkell]

Lol at Rich's deadlift picture explanation

I always deadlift in bare feet, I like having the direct pressure with the floor, don't know if there's anything else in it, but it feels right.

I've said it before, but I love the pics mate, they really add an extra something to your journal.

Looking big and strong in the AVI too mate!

[storm1507]

Nice feet (no foot fetish).

[rpaul11]

Nice feet (no foot fetish).

heels too pointy

[storm1507]

heels too pointy

I like pointy heels (no foot fetish)