Hope to bring some working out discussions to the table (Videos/Picture thread)

[Plateauplower]

fuk that. All you need to do is figure out what you need to relight that fire. The rest will come naturally.

True that. Glad to see you are able to get back to training. Sounded like a helluva injury. I just got our bikes ready for the summer, but we usually stick to trails. I hate being on my bike on the road, feel much safer on my motorcycle on two wheels, yet everyone acts like that is super dangerous. People just don’t see you on a bike at all. I know you’ll be clawing right back to peak fitness in no-time.

[ajdahlheimer]

They are overthrown by my massive beard/mustache that's growing uncontrollable

Hold my beer............

[bodyhard]

I dig brother, but we've got broader perspective and experience now which makes up for what we think we're lacking. Add to that, you ideally arrive at a point in life when you're doing it for you and not in pursuit of external validation. IMHO, that's the best time in life cuz you know who you are and realize you don't need to waste time and energy trying to impress others.

All this to say that while the goal line may have moved or whatever, you know what you're doing and doing what you love.

On a side note, I've got a lot of inspiration from this thread over the last year for which I am grateful to those like you who share their training journey. I'm also grateful to be back lifting, despite being far from the top of my game. That will come in time. Meanwhile, I'm loving the grind - my grind; so its all good.

Awesome man! Hopefully one day when you are up to it, you will post some updated pics and maybe even a video or two. keep grinding man and appreciate the props always!

Hold my beer............

LOL, my beard is crazy right now, like seriously crazy.

[PhDPepper1111]

Happy Monday!
I always reach the point with the chin hairs when they start to become unruly that I just can't tolerate it and trim away - almost to that point now!
Started my workout diary in the PL section, so will focus on just the workout vids here.

Friday was a SBD day, but posting my DL here - was after squats and my coach wanted to keep the weight down a bit, so did a bunch of reps at 425/435.
Good stuff though.
After this one was taken, worked on lifting sooner. Coach feels my setup is fine, but concerned the longer I spend gripping the bar before initiating the lift i lose core tightness and energy. Did a couple more reps where I went down, got my grip, took out slack, then started the lift in 1-2 sec. Will work on that and see if it helps.

[bodyhard]

Happy Monday!
I always reach the point with the chin hairs when they start to become unruly that I just can't tolerate it and trim away - almost to that point now!
Started my workout diary in the PL section, so will focus on just the workout vids here.

Friday was a SBD day, but posting my DL here - was after squats and my coach wanted to keep the weight down a bit, so did a bunch of reps at 425/435.
Good stuff though.
After this one was taken, worked on lifting sooner. Coach feels my setup is fine, but concerned the longer I spend gripping the bar before initiating the lift i lose core tightness and energy. Did a couple more reps where I went down, got my grip, took out slack, then started the lift in 1-2 sec. Will work on that and see if it helps.

Always representing!!

Got the 50lbs for 6 reps, no video as it is boring lol.

Also did pull-ups, Bent Over rows, no deadlifts back was too tight, and seated dumbbell curls..

[PhDPepper1111]

Always representing!!

Got the 50lbs for 6 reps, no video as it is boring lol.

Also did pull-ups, Bent Over rows, no deadlifts back was too tight, and seated dumbbell curls..

Good man!
Yesterday was squats - actually pretty heavy but didn't get any video. Posting the actual workout on my journal now...
Changed the layout of the basement gym and it seems an improvement - should be able to see some of it on the next video.

[LWW]

Dead Lift, looks like I went from squatting my Deads to Near stiff-legged, it's all good, I can feel my butt/oblique's/low back are getting stronger from this!

Dead Lift off floor 448-




Elevated Dead 478-

[bodyhard]

Dead Lift, looks like I went from squatting my Deads to Near stiff-legged, it's all good, I can feel my butt/oblique's/low back are getting stronger from this!

Dead Lift off floor 448-




Elevated Dead 478-

Always grinding man!

[PhDPepper1111]

Dead Lift, looks like I went from squatting my Deads to Near stiff-legged, it's all good, I can feel my butt/oblique's/low back are getting stronger from this!

Dead Lift off floor 448-


Elevated Dead 478-

There ya go! Didn't look too stiff to me.. still a fairly slow grinder but you get it done!
Looks like you might be ready to see that PR climb again!

[bodyhard]

Very pleased with tonight workouts, got to 9 plates per side for 4 reps, could have gone a little deeper, but taking it slow. Went up to 9 plates then back down to 1, pretty fcking intense

[LWW]

There ya go! Didn't look too stiff to me.. still a fairly slow grinder but you get it done!
Looks like you might be ready to see that PR climb again!

Thanks, I feel my posterior chain got worked good versus squatting up the lift and my legs are not achy.

In time the PR's will climb up, I'd rather take my time and consistently lift the bigger weights than lift 500 once and never again.

[PhDPepper1111]

Very pleased with tonight workouts, got to 9 plates per side for 4 reps, could have gone a little deeper, but taking it slow. Went up to 9 plates then back down to 1, pretty fcking intense

Good stuff!! on spread

[bodyhard]

Good stuff!! on spread

Thanks!! I was a little shaky but all in all felt pretty much in control, next week should be better!

[ajdahlheimer]

Last two sets on military press yesterday were 210x3. No vids, but was very happy moving that kind of weight w/being down over 20 pounds in body weight the last 10 weeks.

-AJ

[bodyhard]

Changed up my routine slightly as the way I had it, had me training 6 days a week sometimes, so now it is Pull, Push, Legs Rest and repeat so never training on the same days. So 3 days on one day off 3 days on.

[bodyhard]

Last two sets on military press yesterday were 210x3. No vids, but was very happy moving that kind of weight w/being down over 20 pounds in body weight the last 10 weeks.

-AJ

Nice, the end of this month (which is next week) I am taking my second set of progress pics. Curious to see how much I gain/did not gain with all the quarantine, then the covid set back. My last set of progress pics (taking 3 all in all) will be in July.

[PhDPepper1111]

Last two sets on military press yesterday were 210x3. No vids, but was very happy moving that kind of weight w/being down over 20 pounds in body weight the last 10 weeks.

-AJ

Good stuff! OHP is definitely my weakness!

Changed up my routine slightly as the way I had it, had me training 6 days a week sometimes, so now it is Pull, Push, Legs Rest and repeat so never training on the same days. So 3 days on one day off 3 days on.

Sounds good - hopefully the extra recovery is a good balance between getting back to where you want to be!

Here's today's video - Bench day with several sets leading up to the 4 @ 255 here.

[bodyhard]

Good stuff! OHP is definitely my weakness!



Sounds good - hopefully the extra recovery is a good balance between getting back to where you want to be!

Here's today's video - Bench day with several sets leading up to the 4 @ 255 here.

Always making it look easy!!

My back is is getting wider, you know sh!t is getting real when you start filling in your hooded sweatshirts!

[ajdahlheimer]

My back is is getting wider, you know sh!t is getting real when you start filling in your hooded sweatshirts!

JC, BH with the barn-door back!

[bodyhard]

JC, BH with the barn-door back!

My DIL was like, wow John, your back is wide! Got me amped.

[bodyhard]

Normally I would not be happy squatting 275lbs to parallel I like to drop below parallel for a proper squat. However, considering the L4/L5 bulging disc, plus the covid taking away a lot of my strength, I am very happy with todays squat session.

[bodyhard]

Hmm got up with a little tingling in my legs Not bad, but not good either..

[bodyhard]

Deadlift moving up, felt light, very happy with tonight's workout.

Also did, BOR, Standing DB curls and seated one arm preacher curls..

[ajdahlheimer]

BH--your gym has really nice weights. Those Eleiko plates are crazy expensive (all Eleiko stuff is IMO).

Strong lifts btw.

-AJ

[machtec]

It looks soo cold in your gym in NY! So glad I live in warm Florida. And no mask mandate here either. Keep it up BH and I can’t wait to see progress pictures.

[bodyhard]

BH--your gym has really nice weights. Those Eleiko plates are crazy expensive (all Eleiko stuff is IMO).

Strong lifts btw.

-AJ

I miss my old gym, it was much more hardcore with old equipment, no AC, just big ass fans! But it closed down due to covid

Thanks for the props, was going to attempt 405lbs, but left it for next week.

It looks soo cold in your gym in NY! So glad I live in warm Florida. And no mask mandate here either. Keep it up BH and I can’t wait to see progress pictures.

Man you are lucky, hate these fcking mask while working out!

By end of June or early July I will have 3 sets of progress pics (each full front, side, back) from the time I started which was Sept 1st 2020, then April 30th and last set June 30th or July 1st.

[bodyhard]

Tried the 100lbs tonight but only got 1 and 2 force reps, not ready for them.

[bustasinclair]

Haven't done anything worth posting lately, but after 3 back injuries since April 2020 and almost 6 months of downtime in 2020 I pulled a 5 plate deadlift yesterday morning for the first time in almost a year:

Strong lift, man. Looks like you had another 25# in you. Keep pushing.

[bodyhard]

Light leg workout tonight had to give myself a break from the heavy deads and squats. Kept everything in the 15 rep range.

Also first time trying reverse hags squats, was difficult to get the movement down pat but after a while I go it. I'll see if I keep these for a while.

[machtec]

Strong lift, man. Looks like you had another 25# in you. Keep pushing.

2x body weight is a good lift 👊