Deload or not, still a nice workout.
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Thread: Ironwill2008 V2.0
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10-25-2010, 06:37 AM #301
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My current log
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=158720023&p=1173746753&posted=1#post1173746753
A step backwards is better than a setback.
If this (insert whatever trivial thing that is upsetting me) is the worst thing to happen today, I'm going to have a great day.
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10-25-2010, 07:01 AM #302
LOL! No, didn't even break a sweat, despite the fast pace. Working legs today will probably change that; I try to keep the same relatively fast pace during all these deload sessions.
I haven't done one of those in nearly 2 years; I plan to get back to them, at least for shoulders, eventually.
Did you see the Steelers game? A real nailbiter. Steelers got lucky with that fumble review in the endzone .
That was a fumble; the only question I had was who recovered it? I agree; the Steelers were handed a gift.
Thanks, Phil. I'll just ease my way through the week, and then get back on the bus next Sunday.
LOL! I haven't watched SNL for years, but back in the day, Mr. Bill was a favorite of mine. "OH Noooooo! Mr. Sluggo is going to be mean to me!!!"
Thanks! These sessions are pretty dull to log, but they are what they are--necessary for my recovery. I've been using scheduled deload sessions pretty much my entire training career, so I'm very used to the plan.
When I first started using this method, I thought it was a waste of time, but gradually came around to my mentor's way of thinking about taking scheduled time to train light. It certainly has paid off for me.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-25-2010, 07:13 AM #303
LOL! Me too, -L!
But it is, MH! It's time for my regular tune-up!
I agree, Kim!
I feel really good; no odd aches or pains. Perfect time to take a small step back, and get ready to take 2 steps forward.
I'm finally getting to where I can feel them work my lats, as opposed to just feeling them in my shoulder. I eventully figured out that the line of pull (at least for me) has to be just right in order to get them to work.
Saw you got 425 in D/L - you know who (vox shall remain nameless) got it to 515 - I rekon if ya stop bludging - youll catch him!!!
Actually, in a month or so, I'm going to go back to what I did last Winter--heavy triples and doubles, in an effort to gain a bit more strength. It worked like a champ for me last year; no reason why it won't do the same now.
Hey, Will, thanks! Not the most exciting thing to log, for sure, but we gotta do what we gotta do.
Pouring the reain here, after a week's stretch of really nice, dry weather.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-25-2010, 07:28 AM #304
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Morning Bill. Hope you had a good weekend. I see its deload week agiain.
"Some people are like Slinkies. They're not really good for anything but they sure bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs."
My Training Journal - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=145043261
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10-25-2010, 10:36 AM #305
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10-25-2010, 12:17 PM #306
Ironwill2008 V2.0
It's been raining since before dawn; couldn't get outdoors to do any of the stuff I had planned for today, so I got into the gym early instead. This is the second in a week's worth of light deload workouts, designed to give my joints and attachments, as well as my head, a break from regular work. Today's training was:
Legs
Barbell Squat
135x10 W/U
185x6
185x6
185x6
Machine Hack Squat PWO (plate weight only)
200x12
200x12
200x12
Barbell Lunge
135x5
135x5
135x5
Romanian Deadlift
135x5
225x5
225x5
225x5
Machine Leg Curl PWO
25x10
25x10
25x10
Completed this session in about a half-hour, and even worked up a bit of a sweat, due to the pretty much non-stop sets. We also spent a good part of that time trying to get a couple of decent pics due to poor light; the rain/overcast made the gym look and feel like a dungeon today.
Not a lot to be said about the training, other than the highlight of the session occurred during a let-up in the rain, and we caught this guy burying a walnut in the yard right outside the gym window:
That's all for today. Wednesday will bring a light shoulder/chest workout, and maybe another wildlife pic.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-25-2010, 12:21 PM #307
Hi, Rich! We had a house full of grandkids all weekend; they're lots of fun, but it's nice to get back to quiet around here today!
Deload time again; the months fly past like weeks.
That's good to hear, S. Be diligent in everything; it'll pay big dividends down the road.
I'm making the best of the light training. It's tough to come up with anything to post other than the numbers though!No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-25-2010, 12:23 PM #308
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10-25-2010, 12:38 PM #309
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10-25-2010, 05:07 PM #310
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10-25-2010, 09:32 PM #311
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10-26-2010, 12:47 AM #312
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10-26-2010, 03:15 AM #313
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135# BB lunges on deload week...jeez. You make me feel like a little ol man.
My current log
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=158720023&p=1173746753&posted=1#post1173746753
A step backwards is better than a setback.
If this (insert whatever trivial thing that is upsetting me) is the worst thing to happen today, I'm going to have a great day.
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10-26-2010, 03:22 AM #314
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10-26-2010, 06:09 AM #315
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10-26-2010, 06:13 AM #316
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10-26-2010, 06:57 AM #317
Thanks! Chippin' away at this week, one session at a time!
Thanks, Dee. The light load for the week really helps my overall recovery.
Those little rascals are definitely industrious! We have a very large Walnut tree in our back yard, and as a result, many of the neighborhood's squirrels come here to grocery shop in the Fall (much to Sherman's chagrin!). Many years ago, there was one squirrel in particular, who would come right up on the deck when he saw me standing there, and come right up to me and start squawking until I would give him a peanut. He'd then sit right there on the spot, shuck it and eat it. When he'd finish eating, he'd make an odd chirping sound and then head back down into the yard. Very Alpha little fellow.
Hey, thanks, Jim. I'm making the best of it!
Oddly enough, my hand/wrist problems don't bother me much on pulls, but really limit what I feel I can safely lift over my head, as with Presses.
Taking these scheduled deloads has always been beneficial to me. I can't ever remember coming back weaker from one.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-26-2010, 07:04 AM #318
LOL! It's all relative, Will.
Thanks. They're not very exciting, but they are necessary from time to time. I'm usually okay with the light work until about Wednesday, when I start getting edgy to get back to regular training. And that, in itself, is another benefit of taking an occasional step back.
You'll get there shortly, L.
Happy Tuesday to you, Diane! The working weight is all relative. Shoot, my regular work sets look like some of these guys' warmup weight!No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-26-2010, 07:04 AM #319
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10-26-2010, 10:34 AM #320
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Dam Bill! I thought you said you have nearly stopped progressing!
You look HUGE in your new progress photos (well, I guess not that new, but I hadn't seem em )Bench: 215x12 (17/12/2011) PR since torn RC
"Being the best in your circle is not enough; you have to think bigger to become a champion. Don’t think like a small fish in a big pond or else when you get to the ocean you’ll be eaten alive." - Fouad Abiad
"Proper preparation prevents poor performance," - Kai Greene
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10-26-2010, 10:47 AM #321
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10-26-2010, 10:47 AM #322
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10-26-2010, 05:03 PM #323
Hey, Rich!
It poured here yesterday. Today it's been high winds (with a tornado warning ) and some light rain. Can't get outside to start any jobs, so I've been piddling around inside.
Hey, DF! How you been? Are you training again? If so, are you journaling here?
Thanks. I appreciate the comments! Progress comes in small increments these days. I have managed to improve my arms a good bit though. I'm currently working on making my pitiful calves pay attention.
^^^^This!
Hey, thanks! I appreciate the comment and also the journal visit.
What model is your Camaro? I've got an '86 IROC Z sitting in the garage here.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-26-2010, 05:12 PM #324
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10-26-2010, 07:06 PM #325
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10-26-2010, 07:46 PM #326
You're welcome to whatever help I can offer you Joan.
I appreciate the comment.
Thanks.
I cut everything back by 50% for the entire week, every 4th week. I do this on schedule, no questions asked. I started using regular deloads during my 2nd year, at about age 46. Back then, I was taking a light week every 8th. My recovery ability has gradually changed over the years; that's the reason for the decreased time between deloads these days.
The trick is to take that step back before you start to feel run-down. This can be determined by experience.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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10-26-2010, 07:46 PM #327
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As usual Bill, looking strong. So I saw the pic of the squirrel at the end, where I usually see your PWO meal. For a moment I thought you were going to say that was the PWO meal. I am glad to see that squirrel pie wasn't added to your regimen
I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. ~ Thomas Jefferson
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10-26-2010, 08:12 PM #328
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10-27-2010, 04:40 AM #329
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10-27-2010, 07:24 AM #330
ROFL! I've actually eaten many different kinds of game, but I've never eaten any squirrel.
I'm getting real antsy already, David. I keep thinking of my calves and shoulders, and how they need work, and also my quads, and I want to get my Deadlift up to 5 reps on the top set, and my arms can still use some improvement, and....................
Thanks, for the comments; they're much appreciated.
If this journal helps to prod you to get back at it, then I'll consider that I'm doing some good in here.No brain, no gain.
"The fitness and nutrition world is a breeding ground for obsessive-compulsive behavior. The irony is that many of the things people worry about have no impact on results either way, and therefore aren't worth an ounce of concern."--Alan Aragon
Where the mind goes, the body follows.
Ironwill Gym:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=629719403&postcount=3388
Ironwill2008 Journal:
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157459343&p=1145168733
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