KenshinH's Quest for Old Man Strength and Fitness

[Woody-5]

Love all those DL doubles! Strong squatting afterwards too

Lack of sleep catches up with you after awhile. Dem early wake ups! I dunno how you manage to do 2 workouts in a day sometimes.

[storm1507]

Nice work on the deads and squats.

What does the @ 8 mean???

[MakeGoBoom]

fcuk yeah v6 accord coup crew checking in. i've got an Odyssey for the wife as well. i just drive the beater because it makes more sense than having 2 car payments

[audieswu]

Still strong training bro despite it being after work. I'm same with DBone here, I rather train before going to work than after. Way to keep killing it man!!

[KenshinH]

Beauriful volume going on. I will catch up on your overall plan on RTS tomorrow. Finished with finals so things will be back to normal. Smooth sailing until next semester.

Hope you did well on your finals! I'm sure you aced them

Sup Kenshin? Been driving south the past couple of days and now I'm in the SF area for a few days before heading further south. Love that CA sun... the sunsets are amazing

You're in the Bay Area? Sweet! Hope you and your family enjoy it

Drive safe down to the southland bro!

Honestly couldn't imagine doing DLs and Squats late at night, so I would definitely go with grabbing a Gold's membership. There is no way you can just move all your workouts to AM before work? That was the only solution I could find

Also, glad the damage on your car wasn't worse. Might be time for an upgrade and move to an Audi

Definitely have to start doing more workouts in the morning. It's all on me to wake up at the appropriate time lol. I'm heading out for a bench session right now in fact

About the car, we were thinking of a Q5 or a Q7 to replace the X5 in a couple of years. Didn't know it might happen sooner

Love all those DL doubles! Strong squatting afterwards too

Lack of sleep catches up with you after awhile. Dem early wake ups! I dunno how you manage to do 2 workouts in a day sometimes.

I'm going to try and cut down the two-a-days for sure. First step is to get to bed and wake up on time lol

Nice work on the deads and squats.

What does the @ 8 mean???

I'm on an RPE (rate of perceived exertion) system where that number denotes a level of effort. The "8" means that I had 2-4 reps left for that set. A "9" means 1 left and a "10" means no reps in the tank.

fcuk yeah v6 accord coup crew checking in. i've got an Odyssey for the wife as well. i just drive the beater because it makes more sense than having 2 car payments

Yeah, I'd hate to have 2 car payments. I paid off the X5 long ago and have two years left on our sedan.

Still strong training bro despite it being after work. I'm same with DBone here, I rather train before going to work than after. Way to keep killing it man!!

Thanks bro! Dem new shirt designs are badass

[dbone1026]

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Definitely have to start doing more workouts in the morning. It's all on me to wake up at the appropriate time lol. I'm heading out for a bench session right now in fact

About the car, we were thinking of a Q5 or a Q7 to replace the X5 in a couple of years. Didn't know it might happen sooner

Takes some getting used to, but once you get into the swing of things your body will adjust and you will fly through your am workouts.

I'd go with a Q7 over a Q5 (money permitting of course). I am not a fan of the smaller SUV type cars b/c I find the rear seating is severely limited. Then again, I love my A6 and try to minimize letting the kids in it, so any Audi is a good Audi

[MakeGoBoom]

if i had the skrilla i'd rock an S class. not the fastest things but boy them bishes handle. love me some audi

[shoefanatic23]

Takes some getting used to, but once you get into the swing of things your body will adjust and you will fly through your am workouts.

I'd go with a Q7 over a Q5 (money permitting of course). I am not a fan of the smaller SUV type cars b/c I find the rear seating is severely limited. Then again, I love my A6 and try to minimize letting the kids in it, so any Audi is a good Audi

I wish I had this problem haha

[KenshinH]

Takes some getting used to, but once you get into the swing of things your body will adjust and you will fly through your am workouts.

I'd go with a Q7 over a Q5 (money permitting of course). I am not a fan of the smaller SUV type cars b/c I find the rear seating is severely limited. Then again, I love my A6 and try to minimize letting the kids in it, so any Audi is a good Audi

I'm already adjusted to morning bench workouts Gotta work on squats and deads in the morning though.

Q5 does look too small but the Q7 may be too big to fit comfortably in my garage with our other car. Oh well, we'll decide when the time comes to replace the X5

if i had the skrilla i'd rock an S class. not the fastest things but boy them bishes handle. love me some audi

My wife likes the look of the Audis. That's the first test to pass lol

I wish I had this problem haha

me too


Got the estimate back from the body shop. So the damage that you see in the pics above, plus some internal damage, will cost $9k (parts and labor). Dem German motor vehicles lol

[New Evolution]

in on No sleep crew lol



Guess what my previous car before the X5 was? A 2000 Accord coupe v6 lol



Ballin'!



Thanks man. Honda makes solid cars.



I can still do one night workout every couple of days, but two in a row is tough now. A combination of age and having to get up early for work the next day

The Gold's membership would actually be free because my company has a sizable fitness subsidy plan I'm still considering whether it will fit my needs or not.

If you can get the Gold's membership for free why not do it? And is convinent for you as well.

[KenshinH]

If you can get the Gold's membership for free why not do it? And is convinent for you as well.

Yeah, I'm thinking of going by there tomorrow for a tour

[New Evolution]

Yeah, I'm thinking of going by there tomorrow for a tour

How much is the membership? There is a Gold's across the street from my work that only charges $15.95 monthly. No contract fee, no sign up fee and pay as you go. I would join if 24hrs wan't another block down. lol

[MakeGoBoom]

audi's are imo the best gernman line bang for buck. only downside is as i'm sure you know w/ the beemer, that working on them yourself is out. also that repair bills if they do crap out are not cheap.

[audieswu]

Thanks bro! Dem new shirt designs are badass

Thanks FIT sweatpants afficianado

audi's are imo the best gernman line bang for buck.

@Tuan, hire me and I'll give you a piggy back ride to work on the dailee!!

[KenshinH]

How much is the membership? There is a Gold's across the street from my work that only charges $15.95 monthly. No contract fee, no sign up fee and pay as you go. I would join if 24hrs wan't another block down. lol

Not sure of the price, but it'd better be < $30/month, since I'm still keeping my 24 Hour membership

audi's are imo the best gernman line bang for buck. only downside is as i'm sure you know w/ the beemer, that working on them yourself is out. also that repair bills if they do crap out are not cheap.

Yup, German cars are expensive to maintain for sure.

Thanks FIT sweatpants afficianado



@Tuan, hire me and I'll give you a piggy back ride to work on the dailee!!

LOL I have two reqs open on my team currently

[KenshinH]

RTS w2.4

-- Bench Volume Day 2 --


Morning session

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown:
120x8
135x8
150x8

Barbell Bench Press:
45x20
135x5
185x3
225x3
260x2 @ 8
265x2 @ 8
270x2 @ 8
275x2 @ 8
280x2 @ 8
290x2 @ 9
... Got stronger through each work set

Pull-Up:
5x8

Barbell Floor Press:
45x8
135x5
185x3
225x3
255x2 @ 8
260x2 @ 8
265x2 @ 8
275x2 @ 8
280x2 @ 9 rep PR


Night session

Wide-Grip Pulldown Behind The Neck:
120x8
135x8
150x8

Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press:
45x20
135x5
185x5
225x5
235x5
235x5
235x5

Pendlay Row:
135x8
165x5
195x5
225x5
235x5
235x5
... FatGripz up to 195


Notes
* Good day benching. I was a little surprised at how strong I felt in the morning. It must mean that my body's now adjusted to morning benching

* I got to the gym earlier than usual but still not early enough to fit everything in the morning session. Getting up early is a work-in-progress lol

[dbone1026]

Notes
* Good day benching. I was a little surprised at how strong I felt in the morning. It must mean that my body's now adjusted to morning benching

* I got to the gym earlier than usual but still not early enough to fit everything in the morning session. Getting up early is a work-in-progress lol

Very impressive benching dude! Do you feel like you have had some nice strength carryover from A 5x5?

[dbone1026]

I'm already adjusted to morning bench workouts Gotta work on squats and deads in the morning though.

Q5 does look too small but the Q7 may be too big to fit comfortably in my garage with our other car. Oh well, we'll decide when the time comes to replace the X5

Don't forget as well, since we have this weird semi erotic link you were bound to eventually get an audi

[audieswu]

Very impressive benching dude! Do you feel like you have had some nice strength carryover from A 5x5?

THIS. Bro, would like to know as well.

[Anthony21]

Vato! That's some nice work. I would hate to lift at 24 with those stupid hex plates.

[KenshinH]

Very impressive benching dude! Do you feel like you have had some nice strength carryover from A 5x5?

THIS. Bro, would like to know as well.

I believe so. My bench was going up at the end of A5x5 and it's carried over to RTS. Some of that were due to weighted dips though, and the floor pressing is continuing to build up strength in my triceps

Don't forget as well, since we have this weird semi erotic link you were bound to eventually get an audi

Haha it'll happen sooner or later

Vato! That's some nice work. I would hate to lift at 24 with those stupid hex plates.

Lol I'm still planning to drop by that Gold's soon and check it out. They have the iron round plates you know and love

[blkbelt42]

RTS w2.4

-- Bench Volume Day 2 --


Morning session

Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown:
120x8
135x8
150x8

Barbell Bench Press:
45x20
135x5
185x3
225x3
260x2 @ 8
265x2 @ 8
270x2 @ 8
275x2 @ 8
280x2 @ 8
290x2 @ 9
... Got stronger through each work set

Great work dude but explain that scheme to me. Does 260x2 @ 8 mean
you did 2 sets of 260# for 8 reps?

[KenshinH]

Great work dude but explain that scheme to me. Does 260x2 @ 8 mean
you did 2 sets of 260# for 8 reps?

I wish

I'm on an RPE (rate of perceived exertion) system where that number denotes a level of effort. The "8" means that I had 2-4 reps left for that set. A "9" means 1 left and a "10" means no reps in the tank.

[jshaw5]

Strong benching man, nice volume with heavy weights.

[blkbelt42]

I wish

I'm on an RPE (rate of perceived exertion) system where that number denotes a level of effort. The "8" means that I had 2-4 reps left for that set. A "9" means 1 left and a "10" means no reps in the tank.

Ohhh, gotcha, thanks Ken.

[New Evolution]

Knowing I will never able to lift the same amount of weights that you do daily makes me want to cry and curl up in bed.

Great job OptimusKen!!

TGIF brotha!

[audieswu]

I believe so. My bench was going up at the end of A5x5 and it's carried over to RTS. Some of that were due to weighted dips though, and the floor pressing is continuing to build up strength in my triceps

Nice

[MakeGoBoom]

only running two focus lifts w/ the rts?

[KenshinH]

Strong benching man, nice volume with heavy weights.

Thanks Josh. Shoulders are complaining a bit today

Ohhh, gotcha, thanks Ken.

Sure thing Tai Lung

Knowing I will never able to lift the same amount of weights that you do daily makes me want to cry and curl up in bed.

Great job OptimusKen!!

TGIF brotha!

Going to red cannon this guy for carrying too much sandbags. lol

TGIF bro!

Nice

Thanks bench coach, FIT CEO, Mind over matters, strong asian but not joocin BFF

only running two focus lifts w/ the rts?

Not sure I understand your question. I'm doing the basic RTS template that focuses on the big 3. Squat and deadlift get their treatment on other days.

[MatTheCur]

Looking insane here!

You pausing floor press, bud?