Ironwill2008 V2.0

[storm1507]

Deload or not, still a nice workout.

[ironwill2008]

Oh noes a deload!!!!!! Well good work on the first deload workout. 25 minutes..... did you even sweat big guy?

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.

Ready for a rack run?

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 .

Yes, I did. I had the stereo system on while I was training, but when my wife joined me, she insisted we turn it off and turn on the Steelers game. Of course, I immediately complied!

That was a fumble; the only question I had was who recovered it? I agree; the Steelers were handed a gift.

Good deload day today Bill.

Thanks, Phil. I'll just ease my way through the week, and then get back on the bus next Sunday.

Oh no, the deload!





^ That's how it's done, folks. Learn from Mr. Bill.

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!!!"

Nice deload day! Definitely getting it done

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.

[ironwill2008]

De-load? Oh noes!

BRB in one week's time.

LOL! Me too, -L!

Say it isn't so, Bill....

But it is, MH! It's time for my regular tune-up!

I love Mr. Bill LOL...

Deload...

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.

Good to see you have persevered with the one arm side pullovers - great for the flair of the lat

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!!!

LOL! I'm going to try, Yak!

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.

Deload or not, still a nice workout.

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.

[rpaul11]

Morning Bill. Hope you had a good weekend. I see its deload week agiain.

[Slow-N-Steady]

Hey! What's up!

Deload is next week; gotta try to stay on schedule, S! I'm rollin' along; can't complain. I hope you're well too.

Thanks! Things are going well. Hope you are enjoying the deload.

[ironwill2008]

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.

[ironwill2008]

Morning Bill. Hope you had a good weekend. I see its deload week agiain.

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.

Thanks! Things are going well. Hope you are enjoying the deload.

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!

[400Lb Gorilla]

Another step til deload is over good job Bill!!!

[Whatanejit]

I like your deload weeks Bill as the other weeks weights are scarey! jkg

LOve the squirrel picture. Those little guys work heard too

[-=FLEX=-]

Happy deload week, Bill.

-=FLEX=-

[-Lucifer]

You can hold onto 225 using a DOH? Pretty strong grip you got there, swole Bill.

[ZoranM]

You can hold onto 225 using a DOH?

Huh -L??

And boooo on the deload Let it pass fast and reward you with many extra reps in the future!

[storm1507]

135# BB lunges on deload week...jeez. You make me feel like a little ol man.

[merlinsrealm]

Nice deload workout

[-Lucifer]

Huh -L??

Bill is holding onto 225 lbs using a double overhand grip. That's impressive because I can't do it.

[Hibiscus09]

All my workouts seem like de-loads.

Happy Tuesday Bill!!

[ironwill2008]

Another step til deload is over good job Bill!!!

Thanks! Chippin' away at this week, one session at a time!

I like your deload weeks Bill as the other weeks weights are scarey! jkg

LOve the squirrel picture. Those little guys work heard too

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.

Happy deload week, Bill.

-=FLEX=-

Hey, thanks, Jim. I'm making the best of it!

You can hold onto 225 using a DOH? Pretty strong grip you got there, swole Bill.

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.

And boooo on the deload Let it pass fast and reward you with many extra reps in the future!

Taking these scheduled deloads has always been beneficial to me. I can't ever remember coming back weaker from one.

[ironwill2008]

135# BB lunges on deload week...jeez. You make me feel like a little ol man.

LOL! It's all relative, Will.

Nice deload workout

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.

Bill is holding onto 225 lbs using a double overhand grip. That's impressive because I can't do it.

You'll get there shortly, L.

All my workouts seem like de-loads.

Happy Tuesday Bill!!

Happy Tuesday to you, Diane! The working weight is all relative. Shoot, my regular work sets look like some of these guys' warmup weight!

[rpaul11]

morning Bill. you gettin all this rain?

[DavisForman]

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 )

[-Lucifer]

Yo, Davis. Nice to see you around, man. Where you been all this time?

[Herz28camaro]

Congrats and continued success

[ironwill2008]

morning Bill. you gettin all this rain?

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.

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 )

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.

Yo, Davis. Nice to see you around, man. Where you been all this time?

^^^^This!

Congrats and continued success

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.

[Buffycat3]

Hi Bill

I just wanted to thank you for your knoweldge and inspiration!

[FastCatChamp]

Hi Bill

I just wanted to thank you for your knoweldge and inspiration!

^^^^^^This. Also, sorry to ask as I am sure most probably already know, but how often do you hit a deload week???

[ironwill2008]

Hi Bill

I just wanted to thank you for your knoweldge and inspiration!

You're welcome to whatever help I can offer you Joan.

I appreciate the comment.

^^^^^^This. Also, sorry to ask as I am sure most probably already know, but how often do you hit a deload week???

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.

[pharmamarketer]

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

[2nd_chance]

Tomorrow is Deload Hump Day Bill...............



EDIT: Actually today was, based on your split x2

[oldline70]

Bill, just a great job on your training. Great consistency and determination!

You've inspired me to get back in the gym at age 48 and start hitting the weights hard again!

[ironwill2008]

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

ROFL! I've actually eaten many different kinds of game, but I've never eaten any squirrel.

Tomorrow is Deload Hump Day Bill...............



EDIT: Actually today was, based on your split x2

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....................

Bill, just a great job on your training. Great consistency and determination!

You've inspired me to get back in the gym at age 48 and start hitting the weights hard again!

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.