Crazy Kraut's Lifting Log

[ktj4l]

Nice lifting enjoy time with the gf

Thanks, man. I'll get a workout in today, so it was just one day without lifting. I'll hit that PL gym by her house either on Friday or sometime next week. They train Mon, Wed, Fri at certain times, so it's tricky to make it but I will. If I can go in whenever after the first time training with the team, then I'll probably get a membership. Only 10 EUR a month.

Welcome back--no cool pics to share?

I don't take pictures on vacation. I like to just enjoy the experience and figure enough pictures have been taken at these places. When I take a chick, then I usually have hundreds of pictures after, but this time I went solo.

Kraut has a gf What?! I just figured he crushed metal all day and did IT stuff on the side.

You learn something new every day. I crush metal and vag, but the IT stuff on the side is accurate.

Probably not permitted on bb.com for p0rn reasons LOL

Haha!

[ktj4l]

Here are some shots of the places I went to on Tenerife.

Beach in El Medano. That town also has the best ice cream I've ever had, including ones in Italy.


Another beach close to Santa Cruz in the northern part of the island. I didn't like this one as much, but it's more aesthetic on pictures I suppose.


This is a tiny town called Los Abrigos with a restaurant that makes incredible paella. The small harbor looks pretty cool too.


Most of the trip was just relaxing at the beach. A bit of sightseeing and plenty of eating and boozing it up. I'll go back at some point when it's not as hot there and check out things that aren't beaches. They have a national park that's supposed to be badass.

[Jasonk282]

paella is awesome, would LOVE to visit the Canary Islands one day. Our next European trip we have planed is to hit up Ireland and/or Scotland.

We don;t serve ice cream in Italy, it's gelatto and it's fuking amazing.

[ktj4l]

paella is awesome, would LOVE to visit the Canary Islands one day. Our next European trip we have planed is to hit up Ireland and/or Scotland.

I've never been to Ireland or Scotland (or England for that matter), but I think that would be an awesome place to go as well, when it's not too cold. The Canary Islands are convenient for Europeans, because it's still warm enough to go swimming in the ocean there, when it's already too chilly in Europe. I think living in the US, you have even nicer places closer than that though.

We don;t serve ice cream in Italy, it's gelatto and it's fuking amazing.

Oh, you're THAT guy. Haha. Most people don't know the difference, so I just call it all ice cream like an imbecile. This was gelato as well. Mindblowingly good, so I assume they're Italians.

[Jasonk282]

I've never been to Ireland or Scotland (or England for that matter), but I think that would be an awesome place to go as well, when it's not too cold. The Canary Islands are convenient for Europeans, because it's still warm enough to go swimming in the ocean there, when it's already too chilly in Europe. I think living in the US, you have even nicer places closer than that though.

Oh, you're THAT guy. Haha. Most people don't know the difference, so I just call it all ice cream like an imbecile. This was gelato as well. Mindblowingly good, so I assume they're Italians.

My cousin is over in Ireland now and posting pics like crazy. Really jelly of his Guiness brewery tour.

Sure in the US we have the outer banks, myrtle beach, Florida, etc...but, IMO, the Med is just something totally different and awesome, plus they all think I'm a local LOL.

Yea gelatto is vastly different from ice cream, I think oince you have had gelatto you'll never go back to regular ice cream

[Juicemw]

IN on that Gelatto time.

Also, Ireland is my #1 place to visit. Have a friend who just got back and had TONS of pics, including the guinness tour. I'm not sure if its because it's been my fav beer for a loooong time, or the beautiful green scenery, but I've wanted to go to Ireland for like 10 years.

[ktj4l]

IN on that Gelatto time.

Also, Ireland is my #1 place to visit. Have a friend who just got back and had TONS of pics, including the guinness tour. I'm not sure if its because it's been my fav beer for a loooong time, or the beautiful green scenery, but I've wanted to go to Ireland for like 10 years.

Make it happen!


09/24/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

Deficit Deadlift: 5cm/2in deficit, Singles @8-9 without belt
60/132
100/220
140/309
180/397 @8
200/441 @8
200/441 @8
210/463 @8.5
210/463 @8.5
210/463 @9
200/441 @8
200/441 @8.5
200/441 @8.5

OHP: Singles @8-9 without belt
5x40/88
5x60/132
80/176 @8
90/198 @8
100/220 @9
102.5/226 @9 (PR)
100/220 @9
100/220 @9

I don't even think I've gotten 100/220 without a belt before, so this was a big PR for me. The video is below:



2x15 of barbell calf raise, 3x10 of face pulls, foam rolling and stretching.

[Jasonk282]

Strong pressing. TURNT DOWN FOR WHAT?

[iron619]

Damn you tied my 1RM PR on OHP--nice job man! The rep looked smooth, especially considering you did a couple heavy singles before that PR rep.

[HARRYBEAST]

Strong sandbagging. You have way more in you. Nice work my friend

[ktj4l]

Strong pressing. TURNT DOWN FOR WHAT?

Haha, that's the only reason I got the PR. That song.

Damn you tied my 1RM PR on OHP--nice job man! The rep looked smooth, especially considering you did a couple heavy singles before that PR rep.

I think I'm good for a little bit more.

Strong sandbagging. You have way more in you. Nice work my friend

Yeah, I hope so! Would be nice to have my OHP move a bit again. I'm gonna raise intensity over the next couple weeks, then add a belt and see how lifts have improved.


9/25/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

Squat: Doubles @8-9 without belt
5x60/132
5x100/220
2x150/331 @8
2x160/353 @8.5
2x170/375 @9
2x170/375 @9
2x160/353 @8.5

Bench: Doubles @8-9, paused for 1 count
5x60/132
5x100/220
2x130/287 @8
2x140/309 @8.5
2x140/309 @8.5
2x140/309 @9
2x140/309 @9

3x10 of chins, 3x8 of band external rotation, foam rolling and stretching.



9/26/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

OHP: Triples @8 without belt
5x40/88
5x60/132
3x85/187 @8
3x90/198 @8
3x90/198 @8

Sumo DL: Singles @7-8 without belt
60/132
100/220
140/309
12 singles with 180/397 @7-8

3x8 of band pull aparts, foam rolling and stretching.

[ktj4l]

9/29/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

Squat: 4s @8 without belt
5x60/132
5x100/220
4x140/309 @8
4x150/331 @8
4x150/331 @8

CGBP: 4s @8
5x60/132
5x100/220
4x120/265 @8
4x120/265 @8
4x120/265 @8
4x120/265 @8

3x10 chins, 3x8 Y-Raise, foam rolling and stretching. Also spent an hour after my workout carrying bricks out of my garage to start getting the space ready for construction of my gym room in there.

[Jasonk282]

Nice lifting...even better conditioning

[ktj4l]

Nice lifting...even better conditioning

Haha, yeah. Got a few bricks left, then a bunch of other crap to move around in there. Probably another 'conditioning' session after my workout tomorrow.

[wishiwasdivin]

Nice lifts brotha, good luck with the home gym

[iron619]

Not bad on the Close Grip Bench Press.

Looking forward to seeing your gym pics!

[mmorton]

Keep on keepin on

[Juicemw]

Nice lifts Kraut. Are you moving your current setup to a new room? Or just expanding

[ktj4l]

Nice lifts brotha, good luck with the home gym

Thanks.

Not bad on the Close Grip Bench Press.

Looking forward to seeing your gym pics!

Gonna be a while, but it should end up being pretty nice eventually.

Keep on keepin on

Will do, boss!

Nice lifts Kraut. Are you moving your current setup to a new room? Or just expanding

Separating off a room in the garage that will be the home gym. It'll be way less messy, heated, etc. Right now I'm just clearing the space where the room will be though.

Flying to Sardinia on Monday for another week of vacation. Soon I'll have to question if I even lift.

[Juicemw]

I'd ask you that..but then when you're posting your 400+ squats and 500+ deads I shut my mouth

[ktj4l]

9/30/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

Squat: Triples @8-9 with belt
5x60/132
5x100/220
3x160/353 @8 with belt
3x170/375 @8.5 with belt
3x170/375 @9 with belt
3x170/375 @9 with belt

Bench: Triples @8-9, 1 count pause
5x60/132
5x100/220
3x130/287 @8.5
3x135/298 @9
3x135/298 @9
3x135/298 @9


Swiss Bar Bent Over Row:
3x10x90/198


3x8 reverse band flyes, foam rolling and stretching.

[Juicemw]

9/30/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

Squat: Triples @8-9 with belt
5x60/132
5x100/220
3x160/353 @8 with belt
3x170/375 @8.5 with belt
3x170/375 @9 with belt
3x170/375 @9 with belt

Bench: Triples @8-9, 1 count pause
5x60/132
5x100/220
3x130/287 @8.5
3x135/298 @9
3x135/298 @9
3x135/298 @9


Swiss Bar Bent Over Row:
3x10x90/198


3x8 reverse band flyes, foam rolling and stretching.

Anddddd point in case.

[ktj4l]

10/02/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

Deadlift: Singles @9 with belt
60/132
100/220
140/309
180/397 @8
200/441 @8 with belt
210/463 @8.5 with belt
220/485 @9 with belt
230/507 @9 with belt
230/507 @9 with belt
220/485 @9 with belt

OHP: Doubles @9 with belt
5x40/88
5x60/132
2x90/198 @8.5 with belt
2x100/220 @9 with belt
2x105/231 @9.5 with belt (PR)


3x8 band pull aparts, foam rolling, stretching.

[iron619]

Hey man, what is your strategy/plan when deciding when to, and when not to, wear a belt? I am gradually decreasing the frequency of wearing my belt, although I still belt-up for heavy singles, triples, and 5s.

[ktj4l]

Hey man, what is your strategy/plan when deciding when to, and when not to, wear a belt? I am gradually decreasing the frequency of wearing my belt, although I still belt-up for heavy singles, triples, and 5s.

I used to do it like that and it's a solid approach for how you train I'd say. You're having great success with it!

I go for long periods of beltless training, which I guess you can call building blocks. When I want to max out lifts, the time period to do it is usually planned. The goal is to belt up for 2-3 weeks to get used to it (at the same time movements in training get more specific and assistance is reduced to bare minimums) and then max out.

I have seen a massive difference between belting up all the time and only belting up to hit maxes like that (plus the buildup to them and getting used to the belt again), but this is anecdotal evidence at best so I would never claim it's the way to train for everyone.

On another note, I haven't even lifted in the last week. Back to it tomorrow! Sardinia was awesome. I'd recommend it to anyone.

[Jasonk282]

I used to do it like that and it's a solid approach for how you train I'd say. You're having great success with it!

I go for long periods of beltless training, which I guess you can call building blocks. When I want to max out lifts, the time period to do it is usually planned. The goal is to belt up for 2-3 weeks to get used to it (at the same time movements in training get more specific and assistance is reduced to bare minimums) and then max out.

I have seen a massive difference between belting up all the time and only belting up to hit maxes like that (plus the buildup to them and getting used to the belt again), but this is anecdotal evidence at best so I would never claim it's the way to train for everyone.

On another note, I haven't even lifted in the last week. Back to it tomorrow! Sardinia was awesome. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Since I've been on our honeymoon to the Med I've come to the conclusion that there's no bad place to go at all.

[TwistdMetal]

Wow great Log brah, great pics and your OHP is bloody incredible. I'm hoping to hit that one of these days..

[ktj4l]

Since I've been on our honeymoon to the Med I've come to the conclusion that there's no bad place to go at all.

Yeah, it's a beautiful place altogether. Delicious food as well!

Wow great Log brah, great pics and your OHP is bloody incredible. I'm hoping to hit that one of these days..

Thanks man. I haven't achieved superhuman strength yet, so just stay consistent and work hard. You'll get there.

[Juicemw]

Glad you're back from vaca Kraut. It was getting quiet without you around here

[ktj4l]

Back to lifting.

10/13/2014 (weights in kg/lbs)

Squat: Doubles @8-9 with belt
5x60/132
5x100/220
2x160/353 @8.5 with belt
2x180/397 @9 with belt
2x180/397 @9 with belt


CGBP: Doubles @8-9
5x60/132
5x100/220
2x140/309 @8.5
2x140/309 @9
2x140/309 @8.5


3x8 side-lying external rotation, foam rolling and stretching.