Got Wood 2: Bigger, Harder, Stronger

[fittofattofit]

Monday 10.27.2014- Texas Method Week 2: Volume Day

late start but I got it done despite having to cut off the final movements.

Everything felt strong and I pushed through with short rest due to lack of time

Squat
280 x 5
280 x 5
280 x 5
280 x 5
280 x 5
3 min or so rest. tore these up, good stuff

Bench
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5
250 x 5
started with 2.5 min rest but took 3-4 on the last two sets. Felt strong!

Seated OHP
120 x 5
120 x 5
120 x 5
easy.

DB Row
110 x 5
110 x 5
110 x 5
no bench, rested free hand on knee. Felt powerful, lats loved that slow negative



BIG NEWS FOR THE WEEK:

A large European company in my line of work (they have several US locations) has opened a new shop in Connecticut a few years ago. They got a copy of my resume and are interested in having me perhaps run the place. Skill level is low and the current shop manager has zero experience with tool grinding.

I've had two phone interviews and they want me to travel down to the facility tomorrow to talk face to face. Could be a huge opportunity for me (and the family). Huge pay bump, benefits...
fingers are crossed!

Fantastic news Woody ... I hope that opportunity comes to fruition for you
I love that session as well .. alpha squatting and benching!

[-Gin-]

Awesome job on the bench and squats, Woody! Best of luck on that interview!

If you end up getting the job, I'll work my way up to CT so that you, BOB, jshaw, and I can all get a lift in together

[moshvr]

Wicked workout, but even better news about the job opportunity ... I'm really intrigued who the company is though

[howimliving]

good luck on all your endeavors today woodman

now wreck that sh*t like a tombstone burger and giant beer after a sunday marathon hike *******

[jjeane]

That is awesome new Woody! Good luck!

[wishiwasdivin]

That's great news woody, best luck on the interview.

[hostelmaniac]

Great to hear about the job brah


kill it!

[Woody-5]

UPDATE:
Lots of driving yesterday (4hrs down, 4 hrs back).
Scoped out some of the potential neighborhoods before the interview and I love the area. Very rural and country like setting but shopping, restaurants, busier area is just minutes away. Appears to be much less hillbilly presence than Maine which would be nice.
Interview went smooth, the division manger who had flown in was cool as hell, very easy going. Actually has a very similar background to me in the industry, and we're nearly the same age.
They're at the point where they really need to get some experience in there (a manager that knows the industry, not just a suit to sit behind a desk). Someone that can run the equipment, not afraid to jump in and help out etc. I'm a perfect fit for that spot (and I think he knows it).
I'm confident that I'll be getting an offer by week's end, but the question will be if they are willing to pay what it takes. I can't justify moving the family 200 miles (to a more expensive area) for any sort of pay cut. Due to the lack of candidates and my background, I should have room to negotiate if need be.
Fingers are crossed!

Homemade steak subs are the best!

hard to beat!

indeed. just chew your way across the state



fingers crossed for you here too and sending good karma your way. you're gonna kill it man

today's training looks phenomenal-solid work all around with the compounds and love the unsupported DB rows

Thanks dude, love those DB rows!
will definitely be hitting up those eateries if everything works out

How 'bout them pats!

lol bears have done given up on their season I reckon

I know your a cereal guy.
Target will carry these

Good luck on the upcoming interview.

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Thanks dude!
I do enjoy my cereal

Dude awesome session today. Hammered several sets with 250 on the bench and some seriously heavy sets on the db rows. Mirin that pulling powa!

Thanks homie! Definitely got my stimulus from volume day this week!

Solid work my friend. Wishing you the best on getting the new job, even if it is in Connecticut.

If you do go you are welcome back up here anytime.

Thanks my man!
I would definitely be making a trip or two back up during the summer to hike some mountains!

Just tell him that interviewer that you benched 315 @ 175. If you don't get the job, you know he's a communist, and you can turn him over to the government.

Win-win.

lmao that's a winning strategy right there

Good stuff wood man, killed another VD session. I don't know how you blast through them on such short rest, I need at least 5 minutes between sets.

Good luck on the interview man. I hope you're wearing your US flag tank and you start off the interview by showing a DVD of your 500 lb deadlift.

thanks dude! Definitely felt like I put work in for that VD!
If I take the job I'll have to wear the tank on my first day, let the crew know how it's gonna be lol

This. Alpha benching and awesome news about the job opportunity Woody!

Thanks dude!

Nice fckin job @ the new job opportunity woody!

Seems like some promising stuff in the future! Very stoked for you brother.




Nice session today was well! Heavy squats /w 3 minute rest will fry you!

Indeed they did, VD with short rest is a bitch!
Thanks fella!

Fantastic news Woody ... I hope that opportunity comes to fruition for you
I love that session as well .. alpha squatting and benching!

Thanks matey! Recovery day tonight then rest up for ID

Awesome job on the bench and squats, Woody! Best of luck on that interview!

If you end up getting the job, I'll work my way up to CT so that you, BOB, jshaw, and I can all get a lift in together

Thanks dude!
awww yea, that'd be a sick session! 45s be piling up everywhere, shirt seams stretching, panties dropping for miles

Wicked workout, but even better news about the job opportunity ... I'm really intrigued who the company is though

Thanks dude! Fingers are crossed!

good luck on all your endeavors today woodman

now wreck that sh*t like a tombstone burger and giant beer after a sunday marathon hike *******

Now I want a burger even though it's 4:30am lmao
thanks homie

That is awesome new Woody! Good luck!

Thanks Jani! The ball is in their court now!

That's great news woody, best luck on the interview.

Thanks wish!

Great to hear about the job brah


kill it!

Thanks dude, done!

[The Solution]

Damn right
Make sure they pay you what you deserve, especially with that move 200 miles would not be easy or cheap
You should see if they will cover those costs. Some comapnies will + a pay raise
= BOOM

[fittofattofit]

UPDATE:
Lots of driving yesterday (4hrs down, 4 hrs back).
Scoped out some of the potential neighborhoods before the interview and I love the area. Very rural and country like setting but shopping, restaurants, busier area is just minutes away. Appears to be much less hillbilly presence than Maine which would be nice.
Interview went smooth, the division manger who had flown in was cool as hell, very easy going. Actually has a very similar background to me in the industry, and we're nearly the same age.
They're at the point where they really need to get some experience in there (a manager that knows the industry, not just a suit to sit behind a desk). Someone that can run the equipment, not afraid to jump in and help out etc. I'm a perfect fit for that spot (and I think he knows it).
I'm confident that I'll be getting an offer by week's end, but the question will be if they are willing to pay what it takes. I can't justify moving the family 200 miles (to a more expensive area) for any sort of pay cut. Due to the lack of candidates and my background, I should have room to negotiate if need be.
Fingers are crossed!

That sounds very promising ... they'd have to be willing to make a good offer for you to uproot the family. Good luck Woody!

[Mainer215]

UPDATE:
Lots of driving yesterday (4hrs down, 4 hrs back).
Scoped out some of the potential neighborhoods before the interview and I love the area. Very rural and country like setting but shopping, restaurants, busier area is just minutes away. Appears to be much less hillbilly presence than Maine which would be nice.
Interview went smooth, the division manger who had flown in was cool as hell, very easy going. Actually has a very similar background to me in the industry, and we're nearly the same age.
They're at the point where they really need to get some experience in there (a manager that knows the industry, not just a suit to sit behind a desk). Someone that can run the equipment, not afraid to jump in and help out etc. I'm a perfect fit for that spot (and I think he knows it).
I'm confident that I'll be getting an offer by week's end, but the question will be if they are willing to pay what it takes. I can't justify moving the family 200 miles (to a more expensive area) for any sort of pay cut. Due to the lack of candidates and my background, I should have room to negotiate if need be.
Fingers are crossed!

Hey man, what is wrong with us hillbillies.

What part of Connecticut?

Good luck my friend. Fingers crossed for a great offer.

[moshvr]

Damn right
Make sure they pay you what you deserve, especially with that move 200 miles would not be easy or cheap
You should see if they will cover those costs. Some comapnies will + a pay raise
= BOOM

This. My company paid for my move and any travel expenses as I was going back and forth finalizing things... such a huge help for that.

[jjeane]

YAY! I am so glad the interview went well Woody! Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and your family! Hopefully they will make you a good offer and you can get a small farm and some of these to go with your yard birds!!

[Woody-5]

Damn right
Make sure they pay you what you deserve, especially with that move 200 miles would not be easy or cheap
You should see if they will cover those costs. Some comapnies will + a pay raise
= BOOM

You said it dude
I know my worth, I know my bottom line and I've gotten estimates on moving costs so my guns are loaded for the negotiating table if it comes to that

That sounds very promising ... they'd have to be willing to make a good offer for you to uproot the family. Good luck Woody!

Thanks dude!

Hey man, what is wrong with us hillbillies.

What part of Connecticut?

Good luck my friend. Fingers crossed for a great offer.

Northern- just above Hartford

Lol well I have nothing against most of the hillbillies but sometimes it's too much (and can be difficult to work with in a professional level)

This. My company paid for my move and any travel expenses as I was going back and forth finalizing things... such a huge help for that.

That's awesome! Might be sending you a PM later

YAY! I am so glad the interview went well Woody! Will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and your family! Hopefully they will make you a good offer and you can get a small farm and some of these to go with your yard birds!!

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Thanks Jj!
Drove by a nice old farmhouse for sale dkwn there in a goregous spot and it already has a barn

[BabyOilBrah]

you could possibly live in CT with me and Jshaw????



PM me what area when you gat a chance. Best of luck bro!

[12ccopeland]

hyfr Woodman, get that money!

[MWheatley]

Glad to hear it went well, sounds like a great opportunity.

Whats on deck workout wise for ya?

[hostelmaniac]

Damn right
Make sure they pay you what you deserve, especially with that move 200 miles would not be easy or cheap
You should see if they will cover those costs. Some comapnies will + a pay raise
= BOOM

This.


Congrats on the life gain train Woody!!!!!!!!!! Rapes on recharge.

Very happy for you dude!

[Woody-5]

Wednesday 10.29.2014: Texas Method Week 2: Recovery Day



Front Squats
45 x 5
135 x 5
175 x 3
210 x 3
210 x 3
210 x 3
Leg DOMS were evident just front squatting the bar. After an awkward 135 set everything fell into place and the DOMS were gone. Smoked the remainder of my work sets no problem

Incline Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
135 x 5
155 x 5
155 x 5
155 x 5
easy weight but my right shoulder was feeling a little tender. I moved wrong in the middle of the night and pulled it just right. Went easier on these as a precaution

Seated Row
110 x 15
110 x 15
110 x 15

Incline Treadmill
12 min
.760 miles
116.5 cals
just a nice walk on the incline.

you could possibly live in CT with me and Jshaw????

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PM me what area when you gat a chance. Best of luck bro!

Thanks dude! Dungeon gym lift session?? I'm thinking so

with epic BBQ refeed afterwards of course

hyfr Woodman, get that money!

I'm gonna try like hell!

Glad to hear it went well, sounds like a great opportunity.

Whats on deck workout wise for ya?

Thanks dude!
Recovery work today!

This.


Congrats on the life gain train Woody!!!!!!!!!! Rapes on recharge.

Very happy for you dude!

Thanks homie!

[DominationStation]

That's awesome Woody, now you're killin it in the job market too! What type of position/company are you in now vs. the new position? PM if you'd prefer, just interested.

Regardless, good sh*t man.

[Gxp23]

Recover day and front squats 210 for 3, fml, Fuk my fuking life.

Need to start front squating.

[jjeane]

Thanks Jj!
Drove by a nice old farmhouse for sale dkwn there in a goregous spot and it already has a barn

Oh the possibilities! A BARN!!

Way to use the FS to work out the DOMS! Hope the shoulder is ok!

[The Solution]

You going to negotiate tomorrow?

[jshaw5]

Thanks dude! Dungeon gym lift session?? I'm thinking so

In.

with epic BBQ refeed afterwards of course

Double In.

Sounds like the interview went well, nice job wood man. Here's hoping you cash in with a nice big offer. I think any time a company is looking to recruit someone from such a long distance, they gotta be ready to pay up.

[BabyOilBrah]

Thanks dude! Dungeon gym lift session?? I'm thinking so

with epic BBQ refeed afterwards of course

pissening. in.

I know just the place too, see below

In.

Double In.

Training plus post wo meal at the cookhouse for some awesome BBQ. Das it.

[HunterMC6]

Great news Woodman! Hope everything turns out well only lived in CT for about 6 months but it was a nice place and I was in the "sticks".

[ErikTheElectric]

I'm sure with all of the work you're doing the leg DOMs must be absolutely insane right now.


Regardless, I'm not surprised as you got in and put up some sickening numbers brother. Keep up the good work!

[Woody-5]

That's awesome Woody, now you're killin it in the job market too! What type of position/company are you in now vs. the new position? PM if you'd prefer, just interested.

Regardless, good sh*t man.

Thanks dude! a salary PR would be sweet lol

Recover day and front squats 210 for 3, fml, Fuk my fuking life.

Need to start front squating.

lol do it! Fronts are awesome!

Oh the possibilities! A BARN!!

Way to use the FS to work out the DOMS! Hope the shoulder is ok!

Thanks JJ!
hehe Barn already on location would be a nice touch.
Shoulder feels a bit better today. The delts get tight during the night and sometimes I'll be rolling over in bed while I'm half asleep and tweak one a bit. Hopefully it'll feel ok for benching tomorrow! It hurts more when I lift it overhead vs out in front of me.

You going to negotiate tomorrow?

If the offer comes through (and if I even need to negotiate). Hopefully it will, the anticipation is killing me!

In.

Double In.

Sounds like the interview went well, nice job wood man. Here's hoping you cash in with a nice big offer. I think any time a company is looking to recruit someone from such a long distance, they gotta be ready to pay up.

Thanks my man!
Yea I'm sure they know I'm not gonna pack up and move for a pay cut. It helps too that I already have a solid job.

pissening. in.

I know just the place too, see below



Training plus post wo meal at the cookhouse for some awesome BBQ. Das it.

my body is ready

Great news Woodman! Hope everything turns out well only lived in CT for about 6 months but it was a nice place and I was in the "sticks".

Thanks dude! whereabouts were you?

I'm sure with all of the work you're doing the leg DOMs must be absolutely insane right now.


Regardless, I'm not surprised as you got in and put up some sickening numbers brother. Keep up the good work!

Thanks fella! Legs feel right as rain this morning! Anxious to squat 3+ wheels on Friday!

[The Solution]

In the mean time
Chef Bob gave you the hook up with your new Supplement Stack
So put it to good use
I have not even tried the Cotton Candy 100% Jelly!!!!

[HunterMC6]

Thanks dude! whereabouts were you?

We had an apartment in Brooklyn, yeah there really is a Brooklyn CT. It was almost on the RI border. I have been told it is the sticks of CT but it had all the conveniences of say Windham, but when you are from Maine it is hard to find a place that is really in the sticks. Really hate to lose good workers out of Maine but I hope you get a great offer man!