Training Journal for Geek

[serinebean]

313 lifted is an accomplishment in itself! Happy to see the proteins are paying off

I was going to google tuna flavored icecream, but somethings are better off unsearched.

Happy Friday!!!

[thehobbes]

Moving around 313lb is kind of a big deal, you go forward and prosper with your bad self.

I was going to google tuna flavored icecream, but somethings are better off unsearched.

Whoa, my kitteh would go into a frenzy over such a thing.

[geek23ka]

313 lifted is an accomplishment in itself! Happy to see the proteins are paying off

I was going to google tuna flavored icecream, but somethings are better off unsearched.

Happy Friday!!!

LOL! the last thing this world needs is tuna flavored ice cream. hahahaha!

Moving around 313lb is kind of a big deal, you go forward and prosper with your bad self.

Whoa, my kitteh would go into a frenzy over such a thing.

ok so maybe kitties would like it. i was maligning having to eat All The Protein over ******** the other day, and wondered aloud why tuna doesn't taste like ice cream. that way i could get all that good-for-my-body protein into my diet.

thanks, ham. it;s not a real deadlift PR but it was fun moving that weight around today.

[geek23ka]

Bench
60x5
80x5
100x5
110x3
115x1
120x1
125x1
130x1
135x1
120x3
120x3
120x3
120x3
120x3

Incline Bench
85x5x5

DB Tricep Extensions
25x5x5

DB Row
60x5x5

The tricep extensions bothered my left elbow a little so I am keeping watch of that, but everything else was fine. I enjoyed the benching. 135 was not an issue.

[serinebean]

Way to bench like a boss!!

60#DB rows!!!

[geek23ka]

Way to bench like a boss!!

60#DB rows!!!

thanks serine!

your user status is my motto. I DO WHAT I WANT. such a great answer when people question your behaviors. lol


Today
sled drags with yoke carry

+180 lbs 60 yard sled drag
6-10 yard speed walk yoke carries
+180 lbs 60 yard sled drag
6-10 yard speed walk yoke carries
+135 lbs 60 yard sled drag.

doesn't seem like much but it was pretty killer. i rested for a bit and then tried to yoke carry again and absolutely could not. it took me a few tries just to carry it back to the gym. whoa! that wears me out quickly.

[serinebean]

Uhh, it does seem like a lot. Its always the stuff that seems simple that kills ya!

LOL! I think I picked it up off of Jerry Springer ... "whatever whatever I do what I want!!"
It needs to go on a T-shirt that we can rep!!

[thehobbes]

Great benching of death and destruction, and bustin' out dem rows right after, YEAHHHH!!!

Have had hornswaggled elbows before from grip getting too strong srs, had to undo it with the rubber bands for your hands where you spread your fingers outward to counter that. To this day still use elbow straps on my pull ups to not beat the hell out of them with my hammie ham.

[geek23ka]

Uhh, it does seem like a lot. Its always the stuff that seems simple that kills ya!

LOL! I think I picked it up off of Jerry Springer ... "whatever whatever I do what I want!!"
It needs to go on a T-shirt that we can rep!!

i would wear "i do what i want" as a shirt for sure.

Great benching of death and destruction, and bustin' out dem rows right after, YEAHHHH!!!

Have had hornswaggled elbows before from grip getting too strong srs, had to undo it with the rubber bands for your hands where you spread your fingers outward to counter that. To this day still use elbow straps on my pull ups to not beat the hell out of them with my hammie ham.

thanks, hammy!

you've had the blow thing too huh? it bugged me again today during squats. grr. for the rubber band thing, i just put it on my fingers and spread my fingers outward? i'll do anything to stop it. what a pita.


today
squats
body weightx a few
45x5
65x5
85x3
115x3
switched to kg
60x1
80x1
90x1
quit because i just couldn't get any power. also my elbow was bugging me. that's 198 lbs. well below my opener of 225, and it felt like a max attempt.

i have no power because my CNS is shot r/t yoke carry yesterday. it;s a good kind of shot. i'm glad for it. it will make me stronger after i rest up.

[thehobbes]

Sounds like it was a rough go at squats today, don't worry, it builds character, srs, you're gonna make it.

you've had the blow thing too huh? it bugged me again today during squats. grr. for the rubber band thing, i just put it on my fingers and spread my fingers outward? i'll do anything to stop it. what a pita.

Yep! Here's the set of bands I have right now:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like these a bit better but they've been out of stock a while:
https://smile.amazon.com/Finger-Fore...+forearm+bands


I've been using these bands for years and when I got to the point where I could use the heaviest resistance one that band would last like 6mth before I'd break it by using it daily. I keep re-ordering a set when I break em. Has helped me immensely so I will continue getting new ones a couple times a yr if need be.

[geek23ka]

I just bought them. thanks, ham!

ps i like how you gave me the link for amazon to donate to WWF. i used that link.

[thehobbes]

I just bought them. thanks, ham!

ps i like how you gave me the link for amazon to donate to WWF. i used that link.

Sweet, I hope they solve your elbow pain! Start with the light ones and go slow, use em every day and it should fix you right up. Oh yeah, I love Amazon Smile so the purchases help out the charities.

[geek23ka]

Sweet, I hope they solve your elbow pain! Start with the light ones and go slow, use em every day and it should fix you right up. Oh yeah, I love Amazon Smile so the purchases help out the charities.

thank you so much for the suggestion. i thought of you today during my upper workout.

Bench
barx5
65x5
85x5
100x3
100x3
115x3
115x3
115x3
115x3
115x3

DB Row (light and tight)
50x6x4

Incline Bench
85x5x5

DB Row (heavy and ugly)
70x5x5 << PR!

Incline Tricep Push
25x5x5

Push Press
barx5
65x5
75x5
85x3
85x3
85x3

Today felt good! I think I am over the exhaustion hump. I have been eating well and hitting my protein macros and sleeping lots. Recovery from yoke walks has been successful. I am stronger than I was.

Incline Bench was much easier this time. I think I might go to 90 lbs for the next 5x5 I do.

Heavy and Ugly DB Rows were great! It;s the first time I have rowed 70 lbs and it felt ok.

Push Press I did for fun and to get back in the groove. They worked ok but I have technique issues that I need to work out, of course.

Much of this workout including going for 70 lbs DB row and push presses were inspired by hammy. thanks, hammy!

[thehobbes]

70lb db rows YESSSS!!! Awesome, and glad I could help inspire you to perspire, with rows, db rows, heavy db rows.

Push Press
barx5
65x5
75x5
85x3
85x3
85x3

Ohhhh what is this I see, PUSH PRESS!! Keep it going girl, nice work!

[serinebean]

What are your protein targets?
Are you still on a keto type diet?

Hope you are able to feel totally refreshed. Sometimes it takes longer than we want.

What have you learned about the CNS? If you feel like going there lol. If not I will look up on my own.

Wishing you the best Geek!!!

[geek23ka]

70lb db rows YESSSS!!! Awesome, and glad I could help inspire you to perspire, with rows, db rows, heavy db rows.

Ohhhh what is this I see, PUSH PRESS!! Keep it going girl, nice work!

thank you thank you. dem rows, dem dumbbell rows!

What are your protein targets?
Are you still on a keto type diet?

Hope you are able to feel totally refreshed. Sometimes it takes longer than we want.

What have you learned about the CNS? If you feel like going there lol. If not I will look up on my own.

Wishing you the best Geek!!!

my protein goals are 150 protein and i need to reel in my caloric intake. i was hoping i wouldn't have to but i definitely do. i have gained 3 pounds this month that i've been back at the gym. no bueno.

i'm not on keto anymore, no, but i still think that's the diet i should be eating. i just don't want to bite the bullet before my meet on dec 3rd.

there is so much conflicting information on CNS fatigue. this guy calls it "mental DOMS"
https://www.myosynthesis.com/cns-handle-stress

since i'm just starting up, it;s easier for me to become exhausted. when i went into the gym the other day, just 24 hours after my yoke walks, my t-max was 198, when just the prior week i squatted 265.

i expect that i will be able to handle more and more volume as time goes on. i didn't have DOMS, i just couldn't engage my muscles. i felt like i could crumble under the weight.

[geek23ka]

Squats
barx5
40x5
50x5
55x5
60x5
65x3
70x3
75x1
80x1
80x2
80x2
80x1
70x2
70x3
70x1
70x1

My back was nagging me. I felt like I could have handled a much heavier load if it weren't for my back, so i am no longer exhausted.

I wanted 15 total at 80kg, but i dropped to 70 to save my back some. i stopped all together when my back told me to.

i have a meet in 3 weeks. worried that i won't be able to lift much. i hope to open at 100kg and go from there.

i got to watch my coach lift some. first day of his oly training and he does a 150kg front squat with perfect form like it's NBD. <3 i may or may not have a tiny crush on my coach.

[thehobbes]

Good squattin' dudette. Oh man you guys and those kgs, making me do semi srs math up in here. I *think* 100kg = 225lb?

Aww that's kinda sweet about your coach, bake him some protein cookies.

[itsagoodday]

Hi geek!!! I'm baaaaack

Today felt good! I think I am over the exhaustion hump. I have been eating well and hitting my protein macros and sleeping lots. Recovery from yoke walks has been successful. I am stronger than I was.

This is all beautiful, I love it.

Way to kick butt in here! lol @ heavy and ugly DB rows, that sounds up my alley...

And CNS fatigue, yeah, that'll get ya. Had my first big CNS burn-out earlier this year, I try to show it a little more respect these days. "Try" being the operative word.

[geek23ka]

Good squattin' dudette. Oh man you guys and those kgs, making me do semi srs math up in here. I *think* 100kg = 225lb?

Aww that's kinda sweet about your coach, bake him some protein cookies.

100kg is 220. i'll open with that and see where it leads. coach said we can pass on the third squat, and save my back for deadlift if things are too heavy that day.

i should bake him protein cookies! i can bring them to the gym and share with everyone. good idea.

Hi geek!!! I'm baaaaack



This is all beautiful, I love it.

Way to kick butt in here! lol @ heavy and ugly DB rows, that sounds up my alley...

And CNS fatigue, yeah, that'll get ya. Had my first big CNS burn-out earlier this year, I try to show it a little more respect these days. "Try" being the operative word.

i'm so glad you're back! your life is so full these days, i'm happy you came here and said howdy to me. i know how precious your time is.

i love heavy and ugly and decided to just go for 70 lbs and it worked. i wonder how 80 lbs would go. probably not nearly as well as 70.

[geek23ka]

easy peasy lemon squeezy workout

front squats
barx3
65x1
85x1
105x1
115x1
125x1
135x1
145x1
155x1
165x1
155x1
135x1

i just did not want to pull the sled today so, i decided to make it fun for me. haven't done front squats in forever. enjoyed myself.

tomorrow is bench and thursday will be a heavy sled drag day.

[thehobbes]

Good lord, 165 is big FS, mirin' hard.

You using straps or grips for the heavy db rows?

Also, are you entering the push press contest??

[anandagirl]

You are strong!!!!

[serinebean]

Easy peasy.....pishhhhawwwwww

[geek23ka]

Good lord, 165 is big FS, mirin' hard.

You using straps or grips for the heavy db rows?

Also, are you entering the push press contest??

i don't know hat a good front squat is or what percentage of the back squat it;s supposed to be. i'm glad to hear strong hammy say it;s good! <3

i didn't use straps or anything for the 70 lb DB rows.

oh i don't think ill enter because my push press is so weak sauce, you know? if it were at least over 100 i would.

You are strong!!!!

thank you!! i'm trying.

Easy peasy.....pishhhhawwwwww

lol going in to do some singles for fun was exactly what i needed. i have to admit when i felt how heavy 165 was on my neck, i got nervous, but it all went up ok, so i'm happy.

[geek23ka]

i looked up percentages, and oly lifters want their front squat to be about 85% of their back squat. which is laughable right now. i think mine is around 60%. but something to shoot for. it will give me a strong core if i keep doing them.

[serinebean]

Hardly laughable! You never quit, so anything is possible!

[geek23ka]

Hardly laughable! You never quit, so anything is possible!

<3 thanks, serine!


Bench Press
barx10
70x5
95x5
105x3
115x3
115x3
115x3
125x2
125x2
125x2
135x1
135x1
135x1

Pendlay Rows
50kgx5
55x3
55x3
55x3
55x3
55x3

I had to leave because my husband had a day off and we went out to brunch and a movie. <3 I luff him.

I can feel the pendlay rows in my back already!

[thehobbes]

Awesome benching up there G!

i didn't use straps or anything for the 70 lb DB rows.

Damnnnn, stronk grip.

oh i don't think ill enter because my push press is so weak sauce, you know? if it were at least over 100 i would.

There are a total of TWO female entrants in the entire thing after a month. Each wt class has 3 spots. You'd place even if you just did an empty bar. Just sayin', seems a lot of people are not entering because they see their PP as weak. Most of us haven't trained that lift before, would like to see more people jump in anyways and own whatever number they can get.

i looked up percentages, and oly lifters want their front squat to be about 85% of their back squat. which is laughable right now. i think mine is around 60%. but something to shoot for. it will give me a strong core if i keep doing them.

For Oly people I could see that, most PL no way. Those Oly people are all like snatching and cleaning their jerk and whatnot. Buncha hooligans!

I had to leave because my husband had a day off and we went out to brunch and a movie. <3 I luff him.

Dawwww! <3

[tina722]

Brunch and movie after that workout sounds like a perfect day!

My FS has always been weak compared to back squat too. I don't think it will every catch up. :P