Woody's Quest for the Seven

[400Lb Gorilla]

Nice press work! I think the fact that you have to basically do a front squat with the weight is kind of funny too. Them extra core benefits of having a low ceiling

[Woody-5]

Amazing to see such improvements so fast on those split squats. Pressing looks like its going up fast too. Nice volume on errthang bro!

Thanks my man! Seriously, great call on suggesting the split squats. No hernia irritation and it’s a perfect mountain climbing lift.
Hope you’re staying safe out there

Nice session. Way to double down and not skip out on the work.

What kinda excursion are you planing

Thanks dude! Once I got rolling it felt good to hit up a full hour.

Just a small trek, sub 10 miles. Need to get in a few training ones before anything longer since I haven’t been since late June.

Nice press work! I think the fact that you have to basically do a front squat with the weight is kind of funny too. Them extra core benefits of having a low ceiling

Haha good call, imma have to take credit for a front squat when I OHP from now on!
Thanks apeman

[Woody-5]

Monday 9.7.2020

Nice pajama chest workout to kickoff Labor Day!

Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 5
175 x 5
175 x 5
175 x 5
felt awesome. Plenty left in tank. Almost certain I have an easy 225 single in me now. Vid of 1st set

DB Bench
47.5s x 15
Super set w/
DB Flies
12.5s x 20

Vid:

[Woody-5]

Friday 9.4.2020- Mt Starr King & Mt Waumbek Hike

7.2 mile round trip
approx 2500' elevation gain
4:38 total time (15 min rest on 2nd summit)
carried full winter pack (heavy!)

Decent trek! Pretty mild which was good considering it's been 2 months since my last outing. No crazy steep sections, just a steady uphill the whole way.
Legs and back felt strong the entire time, limiting factor was cardio. Shows that the weight training is working but my slacking off on running / cardio hindered me. Need to get back to running 2x a week.
both summits were in the clouds so no good pictures.

[400Lb Gorilla]

Great work with the benchpress. You made it look easy.


Stupid clouds

[Raigs]

That’s great you feel like you can crush 225!!!

That’s a decent hike with a full pack. Have you thought about trail running? I’m thinking it might be better then just road running. You know the views and all are better.

[Woody-5]

Great work with the benchpress. You made it look easy.


Stupid clouds

Thanks dude! Gonna be ripping 200+ soon

I knew the forecast called for summit clouds so I picked peaks that were on my list but had wooded summits / restricted views so I wouldn’t miss anything.
Next nice weather chance I get I’ll score you some open ridge above treeline shots

That’s great you feel like you can crush 225!!!

That’s a decent hike with a full pack. Have you thought about trail running? I’m thinking it might be better then just road running. You know the views and all are better.

Thanks dude! Anxious to get back to somewhat of my former stats. I’m not expecting to ever do my old squat / DL nimbers, but bench is moving nicely.

I bought some trail runners and have used them around here when I run (half street, half on little walking paths). Someday I’ll try to on mountains but that incline would be brutal haha

[Woody-5]

Wednesday 9.9.2020: legs & shoulders

Early morning stuff to do at work but I have a midday break so I smashed a nice double

Split Squats
BW x 5
45 x 5
75 x 5
75 x 5
75 x 5
>>drop set>>
BW x 10
legs are now fukked

Seated OHP
45 x 10
65 x 5
85 x 5
85 x 5
85 x 5

Standing Calf Raises
(175 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20) x 2 Sets

Shoulder Shocker Giant Set
(Plate raise 25 x 10; DB Laterals 12.5s x 10; DB Clean n press 12.5s x 10) x 2 sets

[Raigs]

That’s why I’m interested in trail running. The brutality of incline and rocks makes it much more worth while.


The double day. Good job that seated ohp is great going to really help that bench number.

Maybe I’ll do a double today....

[400Lb Gorilla]

You are doing the split squat version where you have a foot up on the bench, yes? That is some fairly solid work for a split squat. And the seated presses with the giant sets after it would leave a weaker man unable to use his arms

[Woody-5]

Sunday 9.13.2020- Back

did Friday's back session on Sunday lol

Last week was such a sh!t show, 5 day work week crammed into 4 days, trying to figure out the school situation for the kids and what not...


Close Grip Lat Pulldown
110 x 5
110 x 5
110 x 5

Close Grip UH Lat Pulldown
110 x 5
110 x 5
110 x 5

DB Rows
52.5 x 10
52.5 x 10
52.5 x 10
slow negative, big stretch at the bottom. Love em

Alt DB Curls
17.5s x 10
17.5s x 10

Hammer Curls
17.5s x 10
17.5s x 10



I opted to sleep an extra hour this morning rather than bench, plus my right hand is a bit tender. Went out shooting Saturday and put a few through the 500 magnum. I have some pretty hot Bear loads that left a nice bruise on my hand haha

That’s why I’m interested in trail running. The brutality of incline and rocks makes it much more worth while.


The double day. Good job that seated ohp is great going to really help that bench number.

Maybe I’ll do a double today....

Doubles are great when I have the time! I really need to work running back into my day.

You are doing the split squat version where you have a foot up on the bench, yes? That is some fairly solid work for a split squat. And the seated presses with the giant sets after it would leave a weaker man unable to use his arms

Yessir, one foot on the bench. Thanks guy, those fukkers are brutal. Makes my butt cheeks sore for two days.

That shoulder shocker giant set is such a killer even with super light weights. Always a worthy finisher after pressing.

[Raigs]

Sometimes shooting a gun is a better time especially if school for the kids is stressing you out. I know I’d choose it over lifting.

Nice session none the less and getting the work done! Nice dB rows strong weight to have a pause at the bottom

[dopamine72]

Okay now I have to try shooting one of those things. Bruises on hands? WTF LOL

Reps for life on the consistency with split squats. Nobody has a damn clue how beneficial they are until they try them it seems.

[400Lb Gorilla]

Yeah I am gonna need to try to shoot one of those as well . This is definitely a journal full of dudes lol.

OP:"shooting this gun caused a contusion"

Thread followers:"fuk yeah I need to fire a weapon that can damage me as I am firing it too!"


Good job getting upper back work in anyway. Benching with a bruised up hand is a unique experience. I would not recommend it if you can avoid it

[Woody-5]

one of the bear loads aka hand bruisers

[Raigs]

Split squats are awesome! First did them years ago for pt then showed off at the gym when they programmed them. Everyone else sucked 😏


Damn that’s a big load

[Woody-5]

Tuesday 9.15.2020- Bench & Squat

Forced myself up at 4am and smashed a double before work! Palm is still bruised but I was able to bench ok. Threw in split squats after, so I'm back on track for the week.

Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 3
165 x 1
180 x 5
180 x 5
180 x 5
not as quick as the 175 last week but no issues. sore hand definitely stole some focus from the lift

DB Bench
62.5s x 8

superset w/

DB Flies
17.5s x 15

Split Squats
45 x 5
80 x 5
80 x 5
80 x 5
straight punishment. going upstairs after was a nice burnout

Calf raises
185 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20
185 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20

Sometimes shooting a gun is a better time especially if school for the kids is stressing you out. I know I’d choose it over lifting.

Nice session none the less and getting the work done! Nice dB rows strong weight to have a pause at the bottom

Haha blasting is great when I get the chance! just gotta go easy on that 500 before pressing days.
Love to dead hang the DB when doing the rows, such a killer stretch

Okay now I have to try shooting one of those things. Bruises on hands? WTF LOL

Reps for life on the consistency with split squats. Nobody has a damn clue how beneficial they are until they try them it seems.

Haha the regular rounds aren't too bad but those bear loads are insane.
Thanks fella, those splits are the sh!t! Legs are prime for some steep climbing

Yeah I am gonna need to try to shoot one of those as well . This is definitely a journal full of dudes lol.

OP:"shooting this gun caused a contusion"

Thread followers:"fuk yeah I need to fire a weapon that can damage me as I am firing it too!"


Good job getting upper back work in anyway. Benching with a bruised up hand is a unique experience. I would not recommend it if you can avoid it

Thanks apeman!
Haha definitely shoot one if you get the chance. Such a variety of ammo for it- some are pretty normal to shoot and some are straight up painful to fire.

Hand is still bruised today but I benched ok. yesterday would have been tough

Split squats are awesome! First did them years ago for pt then showed off at the gym when they programmed them. Everyone else sucked 😏


Damn that’s a big load

Splits are great, and knock on wood they haven't bothered my hernia repair.

in b4 "that's what she said"

[Raigs]

Way to get up and get it done ✅ but 4am wow. Nice benching even with the bruised hand! What kind of dumbbells do you have that have 1/2# pounds

[400Lb Gorilla]

Big double. Split squats and benchpress are a nice way to ensure there isnt an unsore muscle left And with the bruised hand! Think I will ask around my area and see if any of my buddies got one I put a few rounds through. Right now looking for something smaller than my wife's XDS. She wants something that is more easily concealed while also still being accurate to fire.
I am looking to take over the XDS as my EDC. It is a comfortable, accurate pistol. The SW 500, on the other hand, does not look easily concealed or comfortable

Damn that’s a big load

Giggity

[Woody-5]

Thursday 9.17.2020- Back & Shoulders

Hit up a 4am double today! That'll give me some extra sleep tomorrow AM and then fresh for Saturday if we can get lucky with a higher summit forecast. Been too long since I've been above treeline.

Seated OHP
45 x 10
45 x 10
65 x 5
90 x 5
90 x 5
90 x 5
felt heavy to start, but came into it fine by the second work set. Plenty more reps in the tank

Close grip lat pull down
110 x 6
110 x 6
110 x 6

UH Close grip lat pull down
110 x 6
110 x 6
110 x 6

[b]Shoulder Shocker Giant set
Seated Plate front raise 25 x 10
Seated DB Lateral Raise 17.5s x 10
Seated DB Clean & Press 17.5s x 10
just one set of these. With the weight bump on the DBs it was brutal. Wouldn't have made it through a second round

DB Rows
62.5 x 8
62.5 x 8
62.5 x 8
slow negative, big stretch at bottom.

Alt DB Curls
17.5s x 10
17.5s x 10

Alt Hammer Curls
17.5s x 10
17.5s x 10

Way to get up and get it done ✅ but 4am wow. Nice benching even with the bruised hand! What kind of dumbbells do you have that have 1/2# pounds

the adjustable handles weight 2.5 empty hence the oddball weight callouts. (although I do have 1.25 plates for them kicking around)

Big double. Split squats and benchpress are a nice way to ensure there isnt an unsore muscle left And with the bruised hand! Think I will ask around my area and see if any of my buddies got one I put a few rounds through. Right now looking for something smaller than my wife's XDS. She wants something that is more easily concealed while also still being accurate to fire.
I am looking to take over the XDS as my EDC. It is a comfortable, accurate pistol. The SW 500, on the other hand, does not look easily concealed or comfortable



Giggity

Thanks dude! DOMs weren't too bad yesterday. Usually the day after split squats is painful.

Check out the walther CCP. sweet little 9 that's easily concealed. Shoots good, easy to handle.
Mexican carry the 500 and the barrel nearly reaches my knee haha

[Raigs]

Nice double session you def earned the day off. The shoulder shocker set looks brutal. Probably a nice pump from that?

[400Lb Gorilla]

Nice shoulder work and hopefully this time the dumb clouds are not everywhere

I can imagine the looks you get walking past someone wearing that monster. I feel you on the day after split squats being painful. That is an exercise that hits you out of nowhere. Brb only used 55 pounds for easy sets, next day walking around like beat with a stick..... a very large stick

[Woody-5]

Saturday 9.19.2020: Mt Garfield Climb
4500' Elevation
10.0 miles
4:58 total time, 4:28 moving time


The mountain gods bestowed a favorable forecast for Saturday, so I hit the trails for a climb. Views did not disappoint, clear skies went on forever.

Couldn't be more pleased with my performance. 2:14 to summit, 30 on top then 2:14 back down. (the descent would have been quicker but there were a ton of people headed up at that point, so stopping to let people pass in narrow spots, plus chatting took some time)

It was a chilly start just after 6AM, but I warmed up fairly quickly once I got moving. Despite being 5 miles one way with 3000+ elevation gain, it was a pretty easy trail. Footing was decent, although the last 1/3 got a tad rocky. The final .2 was a steep little scramble, but nothing crazy. Legs felt great the whole way. I carried my boots in my pack and started in my trail runners. I ended up wearing them the entire trek. They have great traction: very grippy on the rocks, and much lighter and more nimble than boots. I jogged a bit for the first 2 miles before the terrain got rougher.

Legs were tired yesterday, but not crazy sore like they used to get after a long outing.

pics and video:

Nice double session you def earned the day off. The shoulder shocker set looks brutal. Probably a nice pump from that?

thanks dood! That shoulder shocker is a punisher, hard to lift arms afterwards haha

Nice shoulder work and hopefully this time the dumb clouds are not everywhere

I can imagine the looks you get walking past someone wearing that monster. I feel you on the day after split squats being painful. That is an exercise that hits you out of nowhere. Brb only used 55 pounds for easy sets, next day walking around like beat with a stick..... a very large stick

Climb was successful, views included!
Split squats are great- I'm really noticing carryover into my hikes.

[Woody-5]

Tuesday 9.22.2020: Chest & Legs

Nice Tuesday double sesh. I slept in yesterday, plus gave my legs an extra day of rest after the climb Saturday.

Felt awesome today. Split squats were a challenge but I pushed through no prob.

Bench
45 x 10
45 x 10
95 x 5
135 x 3
160 x 1
185 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5
didn't feel any harder than 180 last week. Had at least 1-2 reps left each set.

DB Flies
17.5s x 20
17.5s x 20

Split Squats
45 x 5
95 x 5
95 x 5
95 x 5
finally got a quarter on each side! holy hell these were tough, expecting major DOMs tomorrow.

Standing Calf Raises
185 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20
185 x 20 >>drop set>> BW x 20

1st set of split squats:

[Raigs]

Nice that you got an awesome climb in! That looked brutal

[Woody-5]

Nice that you got an awesome climb in! That looked brutal

So glad I made it out onto the trails, I had such a good time. This time of year is awesome in the mountains around here. leaves are changing colors, not as hot & hazy so the views are clearer.

[Raigs]

Yeah man those golden leaves. I’m loving it also the aspens and the wind blowing through them is so relaxing

[Woody-5]

Thursday 9.24.2020- Back & Shoulders

Decent double sesh today!

Dr appt tomorrow then hopefully another climb Saturday

Seated OHP
45 x 10
45 x 10
70 x 3
95 x 5
95 x 5
95 x 5
pretty easy, 95 felt easier than 90 last week

Overhand CG Lat Pull Down
110 x 8
110 x 8
110 x 8
phenomenal MMC on these this morning, although it fatigued the lats pretty hard for the remainder of my movements

Underhand CG Lat Pull Down
110 x 5
110 x 5
110 x 5
pulling muscles were toast from the OH ones

DB Row
62.5 x 8
62.5 x 8
62.5 x 8

Shoulder Shocker Giant Set
Seated plate front raise: 25 x 10
Seated DB Lateral raises: 17.5s x 10
Seated DB Clean & Press: 17.5s x 10

Alt DB Curls
17.5s x 10

Hammer Curls
17.5s x 10

Yeah man those golden leaves. I’m loving it also the aspens and the wind blowing through them is so relaxing

it's a different world up there! I love it

[Raigs]

Nice workout. Shoulder have to be looking like mountains. That’s a lot of work.

Hope the doctors visit goes well.

[Woody-5]

Nice workout. Shoulder have to be looking like mountains. That’s a lot of work.

Hope the doctors visit goes well.

Thanks dood!

Planning an epic mountain excursion Saturday. Looks like everything is going to align...