Bakers Gonna Bake....

[DocJekyll]

ha, I don't care how light you went......With a bad rib breathing can be a chore. Nice job. Rest up.

[raynerd]

Bench is getting real strong Baker! Awesome work, and killer arm day! Hope that rib heals up, I swear I messed up an intercostal muscle today squatting, just like hell after my sets!!

[baker]

Miren that BP and Inclines baker... some strong stuff dood... like wicked strong!

Thanks MT, my PR on Bench is 5x315 @ 198lbs. That was many moons ago (and two shoulder surgeries). I have some room for growth I think. If I can remain injury free and keep hitting it hard I'd really love to see three plates for at least a single.

Light arm day, he says. Working sets for me, says I.

You're stronger than you think you are Gary.

Great work on the pressing movements. You are showing some great strength dividends.

I like the volume on the "light" arm day. That pump had to be boss.

Ray

Thanks Ray strength is coming around. Abs are disappearing!

ha, I don't care how light you went......With a bad rib breathing can be a chore. Nice job. Rest up.

It wasn't that bad. Sneezing sure does suck though!

Bench is getting real strong Baker! Awesome work, and killer arm day! Hope that rib heals up, I swear I messed up an intercostal muscle today squatting, just like hell after my sets!!

I'm glad I'm not the only one around here constantly injured!







07/19/2016

Upper Anterior

5/3/1 Military Press (170TM - 1's)
5x130
3x145
1x160
-OWS-
3x145x10

Incline Hammer Bench (ss/w)
10x185x5

Barbell Curls
10x60x5

Preacher Curl Machine (ss/w)
10x90x3

Front/Side Lateral Raise
10/10x20x3

Switched things up this week since I'm going to try and get in the gym a little more. Military went well and I completed all my reps/sets as required by the program. I will be bumping the TM to 175 for the next cycle. Hit a few moderately heavy super sets and lowered the rep ranges since my joints are feeling well. Upper posterior tomorrow.

[raynerd]

Strong azz pressing Bake! Didn't realize you had such a killer bench in the past I am sure that will be a helpful factor getting back up to 315, just got to hit it safely and edge your way up!

[SteveWright1]

160 x 1 is good going on Military press Baker
but 3 sets of 10 with 145 even more so for me

solid work on the superset accessories also, I enjoy the HS machines for accessory work (in my case mainly the seated ones )

[Hammerhagen]

Mirin that OHP strength Baker. Strong overhead skills my friend

[DocJekyll]

Very nice presses.

[baker]

Strong azz pressing Bake! Didn't realize you had such a killer bench in the past I am sure that will be a helpful factor getting back up to 315, just got to hit it safely and edge your way up!

Thank Shawn. Yep but that was 20 years ago. Maybe the muscle memory gods will help a brother out.

160 x 1 is good going on Military press Baker
but 3 sets of 10 with 145 even more so for me

solid work on the superset accessories also, I enjoy the HS machines for accessory work (in my case mainly the seated ones )

Thanks, yes the machines are great. Finding the right tool for the job is tough sometimes but these always hit the muscle hard. Very effective.

Mirin that OHP strength Baker. Strong overhead skills my friend

Very nice presses.

Thanks men, appreciate it.



07/20/2016

Close Grip Bench
5x135
5x185
3x205x10

Seated Cable Rows
10x130x5

Barbell Shrugs
10x185x3

Single Arm Pushdowns
10x25x3

Cable Shurgs
15x120x3

Seated Machine Rows
10x150x3

Bike 30 Minutes

Good session. I guessed at the CGBP weight and barely got the last couple sets. Remainder was decently heavy and I really felt worked at the end of the session.

[SteveWright1]

I can definitely related to that baker
have done it myself , chose weight for volume sets based on how I felt at the time and then realised part way through that I had not chosen wisely

you did well to get all the reps done in that situation

[raynerd]

Excellent session Baker! Sets of 10 at 205 is some strong CGBP!

[DocJekyll]

I'm just going to copy and paste yesterdays comments back in here again......

[shaneinga]

Nice work Baker! Moving some great weights in here.

[RT1957]

That'll make the triceps scream....big volume on those CGBP sets....strong WO baker

[baker]

07/24/2016

Squats
5x45
5x95
5x135
5x185
5x225
-Belted Sets-
3x225
1x255
1x275
1x295
1x315

Leg Extension
25x100x4

Calf Raise
25x50x4

Decided to test the ribs out, seems the break did me good. Will get a video next time.

[Scrabbz]

3 plate squat, Baker. In most circles, that is top tier. I am envious and proud to see it .

[raynerd]

Strong squats Bake! What's the most you have done? Glad the ribs feel good!

[baker]

I can definitely related to that baker
have done it myself , chose weight for volume sets based on how I felt at the time and then realised part way through that I had not chosen wisely

you did well to get all the reps done in that situation

Thanks Steve, that was a good session!

Excellent session Baker! Sets of 10 at 205 is some strong CGBP!

Thanks Shawn... that was 10 sets of three my man. I'll work my way to 10 reps though!

I'm just going to copy and paste yesterdays comments back in here again......

Ha, thanks Doc.

Nice work Baker! Moving some great weights in here.

Thanks Shane, trying to get stronger every week.

That'll make the triceps scream....big volume on those CGBP sets....strong WO baker

The 10x3 and pushdowns actually got me sore for a change. It's tough for me to get DOMS in my arms for some reason.

3 plate squat, Baker. In most circles, that is top tier. I am envious and proud to see it .

Thanks Gary, pretty sure I have that for a double or a triple. The guy watching me said 315 came up faster than 295. Super pumped that I'm back here again.

Strong squats Bake! What's the most you have done? Glad the ribs feel good!

As I've gotten older I've changed my ROM on squats. The high bar ATG squat I feel is safer, easier on my knees and develops the leg more than the low bar powerlifting style squat. I've gotten 405 for a couple reps on low bar. Again, that was eons ago so it's in the "I used to be big" bag.





Military Press later today, I have some planning to do to see where I'm going with it. Probably 5/3/1-Ogus as usual and bumping the max.

[DocJekyll]

Nice 3 plate'r buddy!

[SteveWright1]

3pps squat , was that anywhere close to a PR Baker?

congrats on achieving that and the fact your ribs must be well on the way to recovery if they can tolerate that load

[shaneinga]

Nice way to work up to a 315 single on squats Baker. Strong squats man!

[MooseTequila]

Fekking nice squats Bake... damn nice triple!

[RT1957]

Big squat session....way to get 3pps...strong work baker

[TM79]

Great looking squat workout! Solid sets!

[baker]

Nice 3 plate'r buddy!

Thanks Doc!

3pps squat , was that anywhere close to a PR Baker?

congrats on achieving that and the fact your ribs must be well on the way to recovery if they can tolerate that load

Thanks Steve. Let's call it an over 35 PR shall we?

Nice way to work up to a 315 single on squats Baker. Strong squats man!

Thanks Shane, my goal was to get to 365 this year. Going to be close.

Fekking nice squats Bake... damn nice triple!

Big squat session....way to get 3pps...strong work baker

Great looking squat workout! Solid sets!

Thanks men, appreciate the support. Super busy day today. I put in about 13 hours working then trained late. I'm ready for some pizza and beer.


07/25/2016

Military
5x95
5x115
5x135
3x155
2x165
1x175
1x185
5x135
5x135
5x135

Cable Shrugs (ss/w)
20x120x5

Parallel Bar Dips
20xBWx5

Good session. Kinda took a break from my programming and went by feel. Will reset soon when life allows me to have a schedule. Luckily I'm not training at midnight.

[Nikonguy]

Nice work on the presses!

[raynerd]

Holy chit! 185 is some serious weight! Strong..strong presses!

[EjnarKolinkar]

Nice work on the presses!

This, and good guess on the CGBP, although I think you rise to challenges in general. Training looks good Baker.

[DocJekyll]

Oooooohhhhhh boy! 185 x 1! Nice, very nice.

[baker]

Holy chit! 185 is some serious weight! Strong..strong presses!

Nice work on the presses!

Thanks guys, that 185 went up quicker than I expected. It was admittedly a little sloppy in the bottom (push) but the lockout was smooth and quick. No shaking and my base stayed solid.

This, and good guess on the CGBP, although I think you rise to challenges in general. Training looks good Baker.

Thanks Big E, I try to put in the effort daily. If I don't feel like I can give 100% then I take a day.

Oooooohhhhhh boy! 185 x 1! Nice, very nice.

Thanks brotha!!




07/26/2016

Deadlift
5x135
5x185
5x225
3x275
3x315x3

Lat Pulldowns
Lat Rows
Preacher Curls
Leg Raise

Elliptical 10 Minutes

Pulled sans belt and it felt much better. People were egging me on to add weight but I wasn't comfortable. Will add 10lbs next session and try and make some progress before adding a belt again. Perhaps 3x365 is a good goal.

Taking tomorrow off to rest.

[DocJekyll]

Nice pulls at 315.

Smart to stay inside yourself when feeling it. Next week / next session.