I have no idea what I am doing-Haphaazardly training my way to being a strongman

[austin.j.taylor]

Least she is good at that. lol.

She has been much better the last 2 days than she has been. After 13+ years together she may have finally figured out that my ass hole>>>>>>>>>>>her bitch.

[NC_Tarheel]

I also started my adventure in carb back loading. I made two huge mistakes today. One: I didnt stick to the original plan or I had a massive typo, either way, deadlift might not last long without needing a small reset. Two: I didnt eat properly this morning. I only had an accelerator shake and about 4 oz of chicken prior to gym time. To fix this, I am going to backload with a massive amount of shrimp fried rice tonight.

In for deadlift reset


Seriously though...how are you setting up your CBL?? I'd like to compare notes

[austin.j.taylor]

Seriously though...how are you setting up your CBL?? I'd like to compare notes

Honestly with my schedule being the way it is, its gonna vary wildly. I have been working Sunday afternoons, Tuesday midnights, Thursday days, and even that isnt very solid. My plan is to low carb on my off training and off working days with the possibility to doing a backload if I get called in for work. I plan on doing a moderate backload the day before and day of a workout. The only time I wont backload would probably be if I skip a session or on Sundays. I am still getting used to it and sleep was hard to come by last night. I was busy with thoughts flying in my head about meal ideas and training and a 2 year old kicking me in the balls 15 times.

[NC_Tarheel]

Just make sure you're getting at least 175-200g of fat on your no carb days or you might go Chris Benoit on everyone in Iowa.

[zakatak333]

Just make sure you're getting at least 175-200g of fat on your no carb days or you might go Chris Benoit on everyone in Iowa.

fat brings the gains

high fat every day for me




& high carbs




& high protein




brb dirty bulking
brb drinking olive oil like a 40
brb mac & cheese til i'm stuffed
brb everything fits my macros

[NC_Tarheel]

fat brings the gains

high fat every day for me




& high carbs




& high protein




brb dirty bulking
brb drinking olive oil like a 40
brb mac & cheese til i'm stuffed
brb everything fits my macros

Weight: 162

[zakatak333]

Weight: 162

lol

that's why i do it

[austin.j.taylor]

Weight: 162

I was just scrolling to say this.

that's why i do it

You damn well better be 200lbs by spring or negs.

[zakatak333]

I was just scrolling to say this.


You damn well better be 200lbs by spring or negs.

are you kidding me?

i just cut down from 190, it took 2 years to get there from 135

i'll hit 200 for the first time maybe NEXT spring, not this coming one

but realistic goals for march/april is clean to strict press 150 both ways back to back(first underhand, then overhand)

and 20 reps 225 on the squat(hams to calves, no rest pause)

yeah, those are my goals... bodyweight? maybe 175

also get a better squat rack so i can load 300+ without breaking

plus other equiptment(swiss bar, plates, sled)

maybe start a log. but 200 lbs bodyweight? nah, man

[NC_Tarheel]

but 200 lbs bodyweight? nah, man

It's madness Austin...simply madness I tell you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HARRYBEAST]

why would you ever wanna weigh 200lbs that is so big.

[austin.j.taylor]

It's madness Austin...simply madness I tell you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why would you ever wanna weigh 200lbs that is so big.

Why be big and strong when you can stay small and weak? 200lbs is too much.

[NC_Tarheel]

Why be big and strong when you can stay small and weak? 200lbs is too much.

So you can keep your abzz




You fail sir

[austin.j.taylor]

So you can keep your abzz




You fail sir

Abs are mythical beings, much like the chupacabre. I hear they exist, but I have never seen mine.

[HARRYBEAST]

Abs are mythical beings, much like the chupacabre. I hear they exist, but I have never seen mine.

I saw mine once but I think it was just trick lighting

[austin.j.taylor]

I am tired so no stuff to really note

Squat:
2X5@45
1X5@95
1X3@135
1X2@185
3X5@230
*Pretty easy

Press:
2X5@45
1X5@60
1X3@75
1X2@80
3X5@100
*Really easy

Hang Clean:
2X5@45
1X5@75
1X3@95
1X2@115
3X3@135
*Really bothered my wrist

Then End, sleepy time.

[xRequiem]

subbed for SS madness.

[austin.j.taylor]

subbed for SS madness.

Welcome to madness.

[austin.j.taylor]

So I missed my A workout on Friday so I just started again today with my A.


Squat:
2X5@45
1X5@95
1X3@145
1X2@185
3X5@235
*Squats felt crappy today even though the weight wasnt difficult. My wrist is still killing me.

Bench:
2X5@45
1X5@95
1X3@115
1X2@145
3X5@165
*Still really easy and still really painful

Deadlift:
1X5@315
1X5@345
*Decided to drop this a touch for now. Should have worked up to my top set better, but there was a dude doing something that resembled deadlifts and already had 6 plates on the bar so I just started rippin and tearin.

Notes: Bodyweight right at 247, not bad after my weekend binge for my birfday. This is the lightest I have consistantly been since I did my first cut in 2008. I feel strong, just need some nagging stuff to get better.

[csday924]

YEA! weights.

[NC_Tarheel]

So you're saying I weigh 20+ pounds more than you??? Can I call YOU skinny now???

[austin.j.taylor]

YEA! weights.

Bout time?

So you're saying I weigh 20+ pounds more than you??? Can I call YOU skinny now???

Kinda 20lbs is about right for the 5 inch height difference between us. When I have abs, you can call me skinny.



Thinking about doing my B workout today because I feel alright. I will be skipping cleans though as my wrist hurts like crazy. inb4 crippling DOMS

[csday924]

Bout time?


Kinda 20lbs is about right for the 5 inch height difference between us. When I have abs, you can call me skinny.



Thinking about doing my B workout today because I feel alright. I will be skipping cleans though as my wrist hurts like crazy. inb4 crippling DOMS

Doit *******!

[austin.j.taylor]

Doit *******!

Done! It sucked, a whole bunch too.

10/31/2012 SS week 2 B session

Squats:
2X5@45
1X5@95
1X3@140
1X2@190
3X5@240

Strict Press:
2X5@45
1X5@55
1X3@70
1X2@85
3X5@105

Facepulls:
80X2X8

Notes: Skipped cleans today because wrist is killing me. Pressing with it sucked. I will be really sore tomorrow. I didnt feel too bad until I had foam rolled and then started to warm up for squats. I had the I am already here, might as well do it philosophy and it went well. Squats felt exactly like I expected them to feel. Press was a little tougher than expected due to some sore front delts.

[zakatak333]

my wrist hurts like crazy

bro, you wanna try some therapeutic wrist curls?

i'm not a doctor, but maybe it can help(serious)

like 10 pounds barbell bench reverse wrist curl and 20 pounds barbell bench wrist curl

**i take no responsibility for any further damage resulting from these exercises. do them at your own risk**

^^some classy CYA

[austin.j.taylor]

Had a blah drill weekend, ate too much, didnt follow cbl, and drank too much. just like every other drill weekend.

Morning BW: 253


Squats:
2X5@45
1X5@95
1X3@145
1X2@195
3X5@245

Bench:
2X5@45
1X5@80
1X3@105
1X2@135
3X5@170

Deadlift:
2X5@135
1X3@225
1X2@315
1X5@345

Notes: Boring and easy workout today. Depending on how I feel, I might just get another session in tomorrow.

[xRequiem]

What are your personal bests? I did many consecutive sessions on SS when the weights wasn't too high, you'll be ok big guy

[austin.j.taylor]

What are your personal bests? I did many consecutive sessions on SS when the weights wasn't too high, you'll be ok big guy

Bests are 418/292/505, just not all at the same time. I am sure I will be fine

[austin.j.taylor]

I had to take the kiddos to school and daycare today so I just sucked it up and headed to the gym and got er done.

Squats:
2X5@45
1X5@95
1X3@145
1X2@195
3X5@250

Press:
2X5@45
1X5@65
1X2@85
3X5@105

DB Hammer curls:
3X8@35

Facepulls:
2X12@70

Notes: Squats where tougher today than expected. My wrist was feeling better until I pressed so its still kinda goobered. RICE'ing it like a mofo today.

[coloBB]

how long do you think you'll be able to run starting strength befor platue?