Cando152's 2011 Double-T Contest Log Try #2

[cando152]

He's alive. Methinks someone had some pizza last night and is afraid to show their face!!!

Hi pot, this is kettle. How many bowls of queso did WE have this weekend??!! It's not our fault though, it looked way to good on that menu not to get it.

As Tara so gently pointed out I'm still alive. And yes I had pizza last night. I really didn't want to but my kids looked at me with sad, tear filled eyes and said it would make them upset if I didn't have a few pieces.

This weekend was rough. The overnight lock-in with middle schoolers on Friday night really messed up our sleep schedule so wound up napping and tired most of the time. But we got back on track and did hit the gym Monday and Tuesday morning.

Monday's workout: (highest weight, random order)

Incline DB Press: 65s
Decline Pushup: 10
DB Row: 70#
DB Lat Raise: 20s
Wide grip Pull down: 160#
Cable Chest: 80# per side
Cross row: 80# per side
OH Cable tricep ext: 150#
DB Bicep Curl: 40s

Tuesdays Workout: back is feeling much much better so started going heavier

Front Squat: 205#
RDL: 225#
OH Plate Lunge: 45#
Hamstring Curl: 220#
Standing Calf Raise: 250#
Leg Press: 630#
Hanging Leg Raises
Back Extentions

I've started doing my lower body workouts in my vibram five fingers shoes so I'm basically barefoot. I seem to get less knee pain wearing those.

And lastly I've become somewhat of a spaz when it comes to following a workout routine. I think because I'm newer to this I want to try every new thing I hear about. So I looked around and talked to some people at my work who are on a powerlifting team and decided I'm going to do the madcow 12 week program. Very simple, yet intense and will help me quickly build a good strength foundation.

I will start tomorrow as we took this morning off. But I will get in some cardio this evening.

[Archfrank]

And lastly I've become somewhat of a spaz when it comes to following a workout routine. I think because I'm newer to this I want to try every new thing I hear about. So I looked around and talked to some people at my work who are on a powerlifting team and decided I'm going to do the madcow 12 week program. Very simple, yet intense and will help me quickly build a good strength foundation.

I will start tomorrow as we took this morning off. But I will get in some cardio this evening.

<--Has behaved this way for 4 years now XD

[MouseWeight]

The madcow program? That sounds intense lol. Looking it up now!

[StlBarbie]

You will LOVE madcow ~~~

My kids tend to sucker me in, as well ...

[MouseWeight]

You will LOVE madcow ~~~

My kids tend to sucker me in, as well ...

Madcow still makes me giggle. All I can think about it old SNL skits during the scare we had ages ago.

[cando152]

You will LOVE madcow ~~~

I hope so! I'm gonna stick with it for at least 12 weeks.

My workout this morning seemed pretty easy but from what I've read and been told that's the way it's supposed to be but by week 4-5 I'll be begging from someone to shoot me in the head.

Anyways here are the numbers:

BB Squat to below parallel:
5x115#
5x145#
5x175#
5x200#
5x230#

BB Flat Bench:
5x85#
5x105#
5x130#
5x150#
5x170#

BB Row:
5x70#
5x85#
5x100#
5x120#
5x130#

I've really been working on stretching and foam folling and my back, knees, hips and shins are all feeling a lot better. I guess I should have listened to everyones advice awhile ago. Makes deep squatting a lot more comfortable too.

[Simpy]

I found a pair of vibram knock offs (I can't remember which brand they were) that I want to get. I lift in Converse which is nice, but I'd like to try trail running in the vibrams.

[StlBarbie]

EXCELLENT start ...
very glad to see you are getting some relief with the foam rolling!!!

[cando152]

I found a pair of vibram knock offs (I can't remember which brand they were) that I want to get. I lift in Converse which is nice, but I'd like to try trail running in the vibrams.

I have a couple runner friends that have tried the Fila Skeletoes which are pretty much the same thing and they really like them. I think they are about half the price. The sole is a little stiffer than the vibrams though.

It took me a little while to get used to running in the them. Mainly because you feel every bump, rock, crack and hypodermic needle you step on. I doesn't hurt, just a different sensation. And you will be stared at and asked a lot of questions if you wear them out in public a lot.

[Simpy]

I have a couple runner friends that have tried the Fila Skeletoes which are pretty much the same thing and they really like them. I think they are about half the price. The sole is a little stiffer than the vibrams though.

It took me a little while to get used to running in the them. Mainly because you feel every bump, rock, crack and hypodermic needle you step on. I doesn't hurt, just a different sensation. And you will be stared at and asked a lot of questions if you wear them out in public a lot.

That's it! The Fila's. They had a super cute teal pair.

[Mr.Xrcise]

I train in SkeleToes myself and they are AWESOME!!! It feels different when you do push-ups and the neighbors look at you pretty weird if you walk outside with them on lol!

[MouseWeight]

"Every hypodermic needle" - So true lol.

I personally don't own a pair, but i have tried some on and I liked them. I used to wear really light, thin cleats when I played soccer in college, and those shoes are definitely asking me to buy a pair sometime soon.

[Simpy]

I train in SkeleToes myself and they are AWESOME!!! It feels different when you do push-ups and the neighbors look at you pretty weird if you walk outside with them on lol!

Have you run in them? I've heard that they are best for trail running.

[MouseWeight]

HAVE A SAFE MEMORIAL DAY EVERYONE!!!


Our new website will be online in just a few short weeks!!

[Buffycat3]

I want to wish my fellow Double T Athletes a Happy Weekend and a Strong Workout!

[cando152]

Well after a tiring long weekend it was back to the gym this morning!

BB Squat to below parallel:
5x115#
5x145#
5x175#
5x175#

BB Press:
5x65#
5x80#
5x90#
5x105#

Deadlift:
5x195#
5x235#
5x270#
5x310#

The squats were light today as they will kick my ass on Thursday I'm sure. I have a spreadsheet which lays out exactly what lifts, reps and weights I'll be doing for the next 12 weeks and I sort of like it that way. I can already see this program will be rough. On my non-weight days I'll be workings abs, doing cardio and other body weight stuff.

[Mr.Xrcise]

Have you run in them? I've heard that they are best for trail running.

I haven't done too much running in them Simpy.

[Mr.Xrcise]

Well after a tiring long weekend it was back to the gym this morning!

BB Squat to below parallel:
5x115#
5x145#
5x175#
5x175#

BB Press:
5x65#
5x80#
5x90#
5x105#

Deadlift:
5x195#
5x235#
5x270#
5x310#

The squats were light today as they will kick my ass on Thursday I'm sure. I have a spreadsheet which lays out exactly what lifts, reps and weights I'll be doing for the next 12 weeks and I sort of like it that way. I can already see this program will be rough. On my non-weight days I'll be workings abs, doing cardio and other body weight stuff.

Nice lifts, esecially your deads!!!

[cando152]

Hit the weights this morning. I'm feeling great! My back is almost totally pain free which is good coming off of sorta heavy deads on Tuesday.

Anyways, on this madcow program I'm doing every third day is heavy. Still lower numbers but they should (and will!) quickly go up:

Deep BB Pause Squat:

5@115#
5@145#
5@175#
5@200#
3@235#
8@175#

Flat BB Bench, slow pace:

5@85#
5@105#
5@130#
5@150#
3@175#
8@130#

BB Row, slow pace:

5@70#
5@85#
5@100#
5@120#
3@140#
8@100#

I had some time to kill so I threw in 3 sets @ 250# standing calf raises.

[MouseWeight]

LOoking good! What type of program are you running?

[StlBarbie]

How did the weekend go, Cando?

[Bando]

Anyways, on this madcow program I'm doing every third day is heavy.

LOoking good! What type of program are you running?

ITT mouse man is spambot.

[cando152]

How did the weekend go, Cando?

Weekend went well! It went to fast but that's always a given.

Saturday we went to our new gym for the first time. Workout went great:

BB pause squat:

5@120#
5@145#
5@175#
5@205#
5@235#

Flat BB Bench:

5@90#
5@110#
5@130#
5@155#
5@175#

BB Row:

5@70#
5@90#
5@105#
5@125#
5@140#

Followed this with about 15 mins on the elliptical. I'm liking this program so far, but it's still easy. Next week is when I should start breaking through some PR's so it will start getting tougher.

[Mr.Xrcise]

Whats your rest time like between sets?

[cando152]

Whats your rest time like between sets?

Keeping it between 1-2 minutes. Shorter during the lighter sets and longer for the heavier ones.

This mornings workout:

BB pause squat:

5@120#
5@145#
5@175#
5@175#

Overhead strict BB press:

5@70#
5@85#
5@95#
5@110#

Deadlift:

5@200#
5@240#
5@280#
5@320#

Felt pretty good. Actually ate something before lifting and I had a lot more energy. Imagine that!

[cando152]

This morning was heavy day.

BB pause squat:

5@120#
5@150#
5@175#
5@205#
3@240#
5@175#

Flat BB Bench:

5@90#
5@110#
5@130#
5@155#
3@180#
5@130#

BB Row:

5@70#
5@90#
5@105#
5@125#
3@140#
5@105#

Starting to get some good DOMS but nothing too bad yet.

[Mr.Xrcise]

Nice heavy day you had there bro!!