I even lift, Brah!

[resilience5241]

I'll eat some wedding cake for you

Mmmm...hope you guys enjoyed it! Even though I already know you're picking carrot cake :P

9/20
Paused Rep Squat
bar x 20
95 x10
135 x 10
155 x 10
175 x 10

Super Set
Leg Press
2pps x 20 (10 wide 10 narrow)
3pps x 20 " "
4pps x 20 " "
5pps x 5 (wide)
Deficit db Squats
30 x 10
35 x 10
40 x 10


Super Set
GHR
3 sets of 20
Hip Thrusters
65 x 10
75 x 10
85 x 10

Donkey Calf Raise
90# 10 reps/10 sec rest, 20 reps/20 sec rest, 30 reps/30 sec rest
x2

Weigh - in
9/13: 169#
9/20: 168#

Decided to go ahead with the carb load. Ended with 137p/265c/77f

[resilience5241]

STRONGMAN SUNDAYS 9/21

First I did a depletion workout at my university's gym to start my trek back to ketosis. Did some upper body sets and 20 mins of HIIT aiming for HR 190+.

Random vid

Then came SM......

DL from 18"
135 x 10
185 x 10
205 x 8
225 x 8 x 2
275 x 4 (vid)
315 x 1 x 2 (pic is from the first rep - went up super easy. video is 3rd attempt that I couldn't lockout)



Farmer Pick and Hold
120 x 15sec x 4 (used the LW competition weight, too time consuming to switch weights each set)

SPEED WORK - deficit DL
135 x 8 x 4


I feel like I've met my picture/video quota. :P

P: 140
F: 142
C: 04
Cals: 1854

[BubsNBean]

The cake was fine, I'm not a huge cake person. BUT, we did decide on a cake, design, etc. Bottom layer is carrot


I'm hoping my coach will murder me tonight and give me a jump start into ketosis!

[resilience5241]

The cake was fine, I'm not a huge cake person. BUT, we did decide on a cake, design, etc. Bottom layer is carrot


I'm hoping my coach will murder me tonight and give me a jump start into ketosis!

Sounds so good...the only carbs I REALLY like are sweets and certain breads.

Let the murder commence. I'll be here to help you crawl out of the grave lol.

[penny0527]

I would not have pegged you for a sweets lover

[resilience5241]

I would not have pegged you for a sweets lover

Is it 'cause I'm already sweet enough?

& I didnt realize you were into pegging lol.

9/22

Yesterday was a really tough day for me but I made it! Rest day from the gym because my legs are still unbelievably sore from Saturday (and I'm sure the conventional/deficit DL marathon on Sunday didn't help )

P: 163
F: 148
C: 08
Cals: 2016

[BubsNBean]

Keepin the cals tight, I like it.

I changed my days with the coach to Thurs/Fri, which are supposed to be speed upper/lower days for me. Fridays are always the hardest workout for me, so I figure that'll work perfectly for a depletion workout once I get to eat carbs again

My carb loves- junk food (donuts, ice cream, etc) and fruit, and pad thai. The rest of it I can do without.

[IronCharles]

I feel like I've met my picture/video quota. :P

Can't quantify awesome! Keep them coming, and keep up the excellent work!

[penny0527]

Pegged??!? You sound like Fawn now

[resilience5241]

Keepin the cals tight, I like it.

I changed my days with the coach to Thurs/Fri, which are supposed to be speed upper/lower days for me. Fridays are always the hardest workout for me, so I figure that'll work perfectly for a depletion workout once I get to eat carbs again

My carb loves- junk food (donuts, ice cream, etc) and fruit, and pad thai. The rest of it I can do without.

We have the same carb loves for sure. The only thing I would add to the list is pizza <3

Can't quantify awesome! Keep them coming, and keep up the excellent work!

Thanks, IC! Glad you dropped in

Pegged??!? You sound like Fawn now

Hahah, she's my hero.

9/23

Strict Press
65 x 20
95 x 10
105 x 8
115 x 8

Sticking Point Strict Press
65 x 10
85 x 6
95 x 5
105 x 3

Reverse Grip BB Front Raise
30 x 15
40 x 10 x 3

Super Set
DB Lateral Raise
10 x 20
15 x 20
20 x 12 x 2

Push-Up Push-Back
15 x 3

Super Set
Rear Delt Cable Fly
30 x 20 x 3

Hand Stand Push Ups
2 freestanding
2 sets of 4 with wall assistance


P: 125
F: 167
C: 18
Cals:2075

[Fawnl]

Pegged??!? You sound like Fawn now

Hahah, she's my hero.

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Nice work in here gurl. You STRONG.

[resilience5241]

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Nice work in here gurl. You STRONG.

Thanks my Canadian ginger friend!


9/24

Didn't have much time for the gym after class. Did 20 mins of intervals and called it a night.

P: 130
F: 159
C: 14
Cals: 2007

[meimonsta]

Ahhh what I wouldn't give to be able to strict press like you!

[BubsNBean]

Ahhh what I wouldn't give to be able to strict press like you!

Right?!?! What in the actual fuk? 115 x8?! You are NOT human!

[resilience5241]

Ahhh what I wouldn't give to be able to strict press like you!

Right?!?! What in the actual fuk? 115 x8?! You are NOT human!

Hahah, my SM contest weights for log press away (clean the log then press AMRAP) is always between 120-140...and trying to press something OH with a 10"-12" diameter is like hell on earth...so awkward.

[penny0527]

How much longer are you cutting? Are you working toward a goal weight?

[resilience5241]

How much longer are you cutting? Are you working toward a goal weight?

My goal weight is around 145-150. I'm trying to take it as slow as possible so I don't tank my strength. I'd say I have about another 4-5 months left including a couple of 2 week breaks eating at maintenance.

[penny0527]

My goal weight is around 145-150. I'm trying to take it as slow as possible so I don't tank my strength. I'd say I have about another 4-5 months left including a couple of 2 week breaks eating at maintenance.

Your calorie goal isnt ridiculous at least. I cant imagine cutting for months on end.

[resilience5241]

Your calorie goal isnt ridiculous at least. I cant imagine cutting for months on end.

Word of advice: don't ever cross the 180# threshold at our height lol.

[BubsNBean]

Word of advice: don't ever cross the 180# threshold at our height lol.

I bet it's hard to start cutting initially, but then your body adjusts.

I'm like you- slow and steady because I don't want my strength to tank! 14 week cut to drop about 10lbs is way longer than necessary, but I hate the weak feeling!

[penny0527]

Word of advice: don't ever cross the 180# threshold at our height lol.

Lolololol noted

[meimonsta]

Hahah, my SM contest weights for log press away (clean the log then press AMRAP) is always between 120-140...and trying to press something OH with a 10"-12" diameter is like hell on earth...so awkward.

I would be so dead. Can you use leg drive?

[resilience5241]

I bet it's hard to start cutting initially, but then your body adjusts.

I'm like you- slow and steady because I don't want my strength to tank! 14 week cut to drop about 10lbs is way longer than necessary, but I hate the weak feeling!

It completely is. & the weird thing is, I can't figure out why. It's normal to assume that the more weight you have to lose/the easier it should fall off initially. I think it has a lot to do with my personality (strong all or nothing type) that has made it so hard in the past. The loss of strength always deterred me during my cuts but the constant back-and-forth dieting has gotten me no closer to losing fat or gaining strength so now I'm just taking it easy lol.

Lolololol noted

Do you have a plan for how long you're bulking?

I would be so dead. Can you use leg drive?

Yes, that is my only saving grace in competition lol.

9/25 - Strongman Thursdays
Pretty relaxed workout for SM yesterday. I'm still all kinds of sore and have been considering switching some of my macros around (more protein/less fat) and see how that works out.

Farmer Pick and Hold
160/hand @ 20 seconds
180/hand @ 30 seconds
180/hand @ 20 seconds

Car Deadlift
190 x 5
210 x 4
230 x 4
230 x 4

Axle OHP
88 x 8
93 x 8
98 x 8
108 x 4


Notes:
-I thought the car deadlift was going to be a lot easier than it was
-Arms outstretched and to the side made it difficult to stand up straight (knees wanted to pull inward)
-Doing axle OHP was stupid of me after just training shoulders.
-Wasn't hungry at all yesterday but forced myself to eat an omelet after SM (that had coney chili and cheese in it...amazing).

P:124
F: 130
C: 12
Cals: 1714

[penny0527]

I am done bulking but not planning to cut until maybe the beginning of 2015. Im just maintaining my bulk weight for now which is sticking right at 136-139. I want to do a PL meet in the 132 class so Im sticking close to that.

[BubsNBean]

Car deadlift? You thought it would be easy?

You amaze me.

[penny0527]

Car deadlift? You thought it would be easy?

I was wonderinh if she was on some wacky tobacky when she said that

[resilience5241]

I am done bulking but not planning to cut until maybe the beginning of 2015. Im just maintaining my bulk weight for now which is sticking right at 136-139. I want to do a PL meet in the 132 class so Im sticking close to that.

Nice, at least you have a solid plan! When are you planning to do the PL meet?

Car deadlift? You thought it would be easy?

You amaze me.

I was wonderinh if she was on some wacky tobacky when she said that

Hahah, well there wasn't a car on it :P but the apparatus itself is hard to get used to.

Spent another great weekend on the west side of the state with my guy. We did a full depletion workout (5-8 sets of 10 reps for each muscle group) on Saturday morning then proceeded to have a ton of awesome carbs the rest of the weekend. Including (but not limited to): donuts from the apple orchard, apple cider, a mocha espresso, lemon square, pizza, wine, chipotle burrito, pancakes, fruit and teddy grahams dipped in nutella.

^ and that, my good people, is why I shouldn't be allowed to have a carb heavy diet

Started this am off with a round of HIIT and will probably end up in the gym again after class tonight.

[penny0527]

Early December meet which is why I wont cut until Jan.

I love carbs but since I eat them daily I tend not go overboard with them.

[BubsNBean]

Nice, at least you have a solid plan! When are you planning to do the PL meet?


Hahah, well there wasn't a car on it :P but the apparatus itself is hard to get used to.

Spent another great weekend on the west side of the state with my guy. We did a full depletion workout (5-8 sets of 10 reps for each muscle group) on Saturday morning then proceeded to have a ton of awesome carbs the rest of the weekend. Including (but not limited to): donuts from the apple orchard, apple cider, a mocha espresso, lemon square, pizza, wine, chipotle burrito, pancakes, fruit and teddy grahams dipped in nutella.

^ and that, my good people, is why I shouldn't be allowed to have a carb heavy diet

Started this am off with a round of HIIT and will probably end up in the gym again after class tonight.

2 more weeks til I get to eat carbs again.

[resilience5241]

Early December meet which is why I wont cut until Jan.

I love carbs but since I eat them daily I tend not go overboard with them.

Oh awesome! Hopefully your hips will be cooperative. I was counting my lucky stars that I didn't injure my shoulder worse when I did my SM comp 'cause it was flaring up the morning before.

2 more weeks til I get to eat carbs again.

So many nomz.

9/29

So did my 25 min fasted HIIT yesterday am like I said. Went to the gym after class but didn't have enough time for a full workout so I did some incline walking.

Thinking legs are on deck for tonight assuming I get out of class on time.

P: 140
F: 115
C: 04
Cals:1611