Squids In Deep..Oh SH!T

[Artemis00]

Great workout. I wouldn't be able to do cardio in the morning.

Hell, I'm lucky if I can lift my azz out of bed in the morning...anything beyond that is always a bonus. LOL

[beardohio]

They are my Fav

Today I WAS going to do Front Squats, RDL's and Cardio...skipped the Cardio...lol

Start time 4:35am

Front Squats:

1x10 - 45lbs
1x10 - 65lbs
3x6 - 85lbs
1x10 - 65lbs

RDL's:

1x10 - 45lbs
1x10 - 65lbs
3x8 - 85lbs
1x10 - 65lbs

End Time 5:05am

I really should have done the cardio...lol. Might do it tonight...or not. Just was not feeling it this morning anyways

Eh, can always get the cardio in later...don't sweat it (cardio pun).

Jealous of your workout time...they don't open the doors to my gym until 5am. How did front squats feel? I think I remember you mentioning in the past that you are not a fan of them...

Lift weights faster...

Ha, on weight days that is my cardio. Out of breath/sweating in-between sets.

Subbed in for great progress!

Squid is the man. If you're looking for a Novice routine for yourself, check out Fierce 5.

Great workout. I wouldn't be able to do cardio in the morning.

Hell, I'm lucky if I can lift my azz out of bed in the morning...anything beyond that is always a bonus. LOL

5am crew. All it takes is 2-3 weeks of dedication...you should try it sometime.

[Squid24]

Great workout. I wouldn't be able to do cardio in the morning.

Hell, I'm lucky if I can lift my azz out of bed in the morning...anything beyond that is always a bonus. LOL

Thanks, trying to get all my squats and deadlifts in during the week...lol


Military did me in on that...lol..come weekends...yeah, I throw a party on my days I don't work...lmao

[Squid24]

Subbed in for great progress!

Eh, can always get the cardio in later...don't sweat it (cardio pun).

Jealous of your workout time...they don't open the doors to my gym until 5am. How did front squats feel? I think I remember you mentioning in the past that you are not a fan of them...




Ha, on weight days that is my cardio. Out of breath/sweating in-between sets.




Squid is the man. If you're looking for a Novice routine for yourself, check out Fierce 5.




5am crew. All it takes is 2-3 weeks of dedication...you should try it sometime.

My gym is open all the time...just have to Kick my Bro-in-law out of the family room in the basement and I am good to go...lol

I am getting a new love for the Front Squat, time will tell....I will be doing them on Tue/Thur/Sat

John has been on here LONG time. He logs in the Sponsor Supp section...will read thru his tonight when I get home.

[Squid24]

Will edit later...just wanted to get this in before I forget it at work...lol

Started my deadlift's 100lbs lighter than what I left off at 5 months ago. So, if I don't have to reset, I should hit 280 easy and maybe go over 350 before the end of the yr That would be awesome for a guy like me..bad back and knees. Just have to be careful when I get back up there And, if that happens, I will only be 55lbs away from my max...granted I only weighed 135 back then...lmao.

Fierce 5 B - Start time - 4:30am

Deadlift:

1x10 - 70lbs
1x10 - 120lbs
3x5 - 170lbs
1x10 - 120lbs

Seated OHP: Had not done this with BB in a long time.

1x10 - 45lbs
1x10 - 65lbs
3x5 - 85lbs
1x10 - 65lbs

Lying Leg Curls:

1x15 - 40lbs
1x15 - 60lbs
3x8 - 80lbs
1x15 - 60lbs

Pull-ups:

37 reps

Push-ups:

3x15

Incline DB Curls superset with Landmine 108:

3x12 - 15lb DB's

3x10 - 25lbs

Giant set - Ezbar Curls/Skullcrushers/Weighted Crunches

3x15 - 34.5lbs

3x15 - 34.5lbs

3x15 - 15lbs

End time - 5:30am

Had lots of time left this morning, so I ended with some fun

[ItsTiME35]

Will edit later...just wanted to get this in before I forget it at work...lol

Started my deadlift's 100lbs lighter than what I left off at 5 months ago. So, if I don't have to reset, I should hit 280 easy and maybe go over 350 before the end of the yr That would be awesome for a guy like me..bad back and knees. Just have to be careful when I get back up there And, if that happens, I will only be 55lbs away from my max...granted I only weighed 135 back then...lmao.

Fierce 5 B - Start time - 4:30am

Deadlift:

1x10 - 70lbs
1x10 - 120lbs
3x5 - 170lbs
1x10 - 120lbs

Seated OHP: Had not done this with BB in a long time.

1x10 - 45lbs
1x10 - 65lbs
3x5 - 85lbs
1x10 - 65lbs

Lying Leg Curls:

1x15 - 40lbs
1x15 - 60lbs
3x8 - 80lbs
1x15 - 60lbs

Pull-ups:

37 reps

Push-ups:

3x15

Incline DB Curls superset with Landmine 108:

3x12 - 15lb DB's

3x10 - 25lbs

Giant set - Ezbar Curls/Skullcrushers/Weighted Crunches

3x15 - 34.5lbs

3x15 - 34.5lbs

3x15 - 15lbs

End time - 5:30am

Had lots of time left this morning, so I ended with some fun

Nice job man.. and if its fun then it keeps you so so motivated

[Squid24]

Start time 4:30am

Felt more ready for today than I did on Tuesday...lol

Front Squats:

1x10 - 45lbs
1x10 - 65lbs
3x6 - 95lbs
1x10 - 65lbs

RDL's:

1x10 - 60lbs
1x10 - 80lbs
3x8 - 110lbs
1x10 - 90lbs

Push-ups:

3x20

Pull-ups:

30 reps

Cardio:

21 min at tops 3.7 mph on a 10% incline. I warmed up to a 2 min walk starting at 3 mph on a 5% and worked my way up to both the 3.7 and the 10% walked that for 15 min. I then cooled down for 4 min at 3 mph and slowly lowering the incline every 15 sec

Ball Leg Curls:

3x10

Stretching:

Cause I needed it

Overall, I was very pleased with my Front Squats, even tho they were light I don't know if I want to progress at a 10 lbs per week or 5, since it really isn't part of MY F5 workout. I just want to work more on the form than the weight progression I guess.

My RDL's feel really good. I jumped them up a bit so I could feel them today.

Added in some extra push/pull-ups for the threads...lmao

Have a great Thurs everyone. Today will be busy at work, so 8 hrs on my feet...maybe Ego is right...just lift faster, cause do I really need the cardio...lol. Last yr I figured out I walk at least 2+ miles a day just walking back and forth checking Trailer out of my facility. Forget about all the other walking I do there

[Squid24]

Nice job man.. and if its fun then it keeps you so so motivated

That's right...lol

[shaneinga]

In on a Squid Fierce 5 journal.

Keep doing that mobility work, with all that squatting you will thank yourself for doing it.

I think the 5 pound jumps a week sound good. There will come a time when its all just damn heavy and taking your time and perfecting form as you go makes a ton of sense.

Good luck, it looks like you are making great progress.

[JohnButz]

Awesome training yesterday & today Squid! Very cool that you get the training in early. I prefer that too. Do you workout fasted or have a meal pre-workout?

[Squid24]

In on a Squid Fierce 5 journal.

Keep doing that mobility work, with all that squatting you will thank yourself for doing it.

I think the 5 pound jumps a week sound good. There will come a time when its all just damn heavy and taking your time and perfecting form as you go makes a ton of sense.

Good luck, it looks like you are making great progress.

Welcome aboard. Yeah, I really like getting back to basics and starting over and seeing if I can pass my PR when I get to it. I am never in a hurry for it, like I was in my 20's. I would have to look back, but I was up in the 200's(early for Front and mid for Back), I think for both squats last yr. Want to get closer to the 3's before end of yr. Pretty interesting goal with no spotter...lol. So slow and easy for me.

Awesome training yesterday & today Squid! Very cool that you get the training in early. I prefer that too. Do you workout fasted or have a meal pre-workout?

John, I workout fasted. Have been for over 6 yrs now and I still make the gains I am looking for

[beardohio]

Overall, I was very pleased with my Front Squats, even tho they were light I don't know if I want to progress at a 10 lbs per week or 5, since it really isn't part of MY F5 workout. I just want to work more on the form than the weight progression I guess.

My RDL's feel really good. I jumped them up a bit so I could feel them today.

Gooood to hear. How I feel leaving the gym after B day rests on how I felt in Front Squats and RDLs. Looks like you "left the gym" (home gym) feeling good.

Have a great Thurs everyone. Today will be busy at work, so 8 hrs on my feet...maybe Ego is right...just lift faster, cause do I really need the cardio...lol. Last yr I figured out I walk at least 2+ miles a day just walking back and forth checking Trailer out of my facility. Forget about all the other walking I do there

Hope you had a good Thursday as well; I'm out of the office in about an hour, slow day.

John, I workout fasted. Have been for over 6 yrs now and I still make the gains I am looking for

Props to you...though I have not tried, I think I would collapse halfway through a session with no food in me. I wake up way too hungry and if I wait to long to eat I get some serious stomach pains. I'm up at 4:00 to get a solid 700 calories down before the gym opens at 5:00.

[daawhitty]

Hey so glad to see your right back on it bud. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to in your restart. I'm hoping to see great things.. Enjoy the rest of your week.

[dency45]

Thanks

Continuous? I continually do it before I shower...lmao Lots of sets bud, lots of sets of 5's or less....lmao. That's when my shoulders are feeling good. On bad days...lots of help from the good chair assist program...lol

I am a supervisor for a security company, that is contracted out to another company. Right now I have 2 guys out for the weekend to play GI-JOE, so I split the days with my other guy.

Okay. I thought it is a 1 set pull ups. Nice, great work.

Lift weights faster...

LOL

[Squid24]

Props to you...though I have not tried, I think I would collapse halfway through a session with no food in me. I wake up way too hungry and if I wait to long to eat I get some serious stomach pains. I'm up at 4:00 to get a solid 700 calories down before the gym opens at 5:00.

Well I eat a late snack around 8:30pm, and with a pre-workout supp/coffee, I am good to go. Just got used to doing it that way I guess

[Squid24]

Hey so glad to see your right back on it bud. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to in your restart. I'm hoping to see great things.. Enjoy the rest of your week.

Thanks

[Squid24]

why did it post twice? Stupid computers

[Squid24]

This is my second time writing todays log...stupid computer...lol. I already wrote this at 5:30am

Worked my last College BBall for the season. Got home earlier than my normal Thursday Night games but was still past my bed time...lol Got up and did it anyways!! If anyone is truly following along, you will see I might not have been paying attention to what I did on Monday's workout...lol

Start time 4:30 am

Back Squats(low bar):

1x12 - 50 lbs
1x12 - 80 lbs
3x6 - 100 lbs
1x12 - 80 lbs

Bench Press:

1x12 - 50 lbs
1x12 - 70 lbs
3x6 - 100 lbs
1x15 - 80 lbs

Pendlay Rows:

1x12 - 45 lbs (not where I wanted to start....not paying attention to my weights on the bar...lol)
4x12 - 65 lbs (ened up doing this weight when it was suppose to be my working set...that is when I caught the mistake )
1x12 - 45 lbs

Reverse Flies:

3x15 - 5 lb DB's

Standing DB Calf Raises:

3x25 - 56 lb DB's

Skullcrushers:

3x15 - 39.5 lbs

Drag Curls:

3x10 - 39.5 lbs

End time - 5:20 am

Over all when I started this morning, I really did not feel like doing anything. Yet once I got started I did more weight(in areas I did not want too ) more reps, lets me know I am ready for the jump up in weight

Back Squats - While at the College last night, I asked the Strength and Conditioning Coach to look at my form for low bar. Had me adjust my arms a bit and what a difference in feeling. I might enjoy it..Ego - hush...lol

Bench - No problems there...ready for jump no problemo!!

Pendlay Rows - was not ready for that, but I guess I am...up I go with no problems here either

Reverse Flies - Gonna jump up to 10 lbs DB's and do a drop set at the end. Will stay here for a time - Thanks Beard for the FYI on that.

Calf Raises - easy peasy

Skullcrushers - Jumped up to 39.5 lbs because I did not remove any weights...lol Will jump up next week. Trying to get to working sets of 8-10 reps not 15...lol

Drag curls - That 3rd set of 10 was tough since I also jumped them up to 39.5 lbs. I will stay here for next week and go from there. Accessory work anyway..so meh

Missed my Shrugs...love doing them..but not a biggie to let go...lol

Have a Great LOVE Weekend.

We will have the Grandchildren this Sunday so their Parents can do Valentine things together(making more babies I hope ...lol ) So the wifey and I will be doing our little outing Saturday Night.

[shaneinga]

Great looking work put in Squid. One of the biggest adjustments I made to my squats was up top as well and pulling my arms in as tight as I could get them. It really helped with up back tightness. My shoulder mobility sucks, but this has really made a difference for my squats.

Keep crushing it man.

[Squid24]

Great looking work put in Squid. One of the biggest adjustments I made to my squats was up top as well and pulling my arms in as tight as I could get them. It really helped with up back tightness. My shoulder mobility sucks, but this has really made a difference for my squats.

Keep crushing it man.

Yeah, I never really noticed it before with high bar, so we shall see as I progress further into this low bar stuff

[Squid24]

Well, today I get ready for my 3rd job...lol. The nice thing about it, I only work 5 hrs today

Start time - 4:30 am

Front Squat:

1x12 - 45 lbs
1x12 - 65 lbs
3x6 - 95 lbs
1x12 - 65 lbs

RDL's:

1x12 - 60 lbs
1x12 - 80 lbs
3x9 - 110 lbs
1x12 - 90 lbs

Push-ups:

3x20

Pull-ups:

15

Cardio:

25 min total. 20 min on a 10% incline at 2 minute intervals of 3 mph and 4 mph. Last 5 min I stayed at 3 mph and lowered the % of incline every 15 sec till I was at 0.

End time - 5:30 am

Overall every thing felt good. I was wide awake at 3:30 and could have started at 4, but NAH

Should I shower or let my clients just inhale the awesomeness of my early workout ???? Yeah, I better shower...lol

Have a GREAT Saturday everyone

[JimmyJonny]

Lookin good Squid.....

Whats your thoughts on the drag curls so far ?
I gotta try out the front squats too. I see all the cool peeps doing them and I feel left out, lol.

Hope you and yer lady have a great Valentine's Day.

[Squid24]

Lookin good Squid.....

Whats your thoughts on the drag curls so far ?
I gotta try out the front squats too. I see all the cool peeps doing them and I feel left out, lol.

Hope you and yer lady have a great Valentine's Day.

I like the drag curls, just forgot how hard they really are...lol

[Artemis00]

Great workout. Nice to see someone else doing drag curls. I love them...so hard to cheat with them and really forces the biceps to contract.

[Squid24]

Great workout. Nice to see someone else doing drag curls. I love them...so hard to cheat with them and really forces the biceps to contract.

I agree with that

[-Lucifer]

Hi, Squid. Just thought I'll check in.

Front Squat:
1x12 - 45 lbs
1x12 - 65 lbs
3x6 - 95 lbs
1x12 - 65 lbs

Nice work. Have you always done so many reps when it comes to the front squat? I hate high reps with a passion.

[dency45]

Nice lifts, very well done.

[Squid24]

Hi, Squid. Just thought I'll check in.



Nice work. Have you always done so many reps when it comes to the front squat? I hate high reps with a passion.

Lowered the weights way down to work on form, so I kept the reps high just for the pump of it all...lol

[Squid24]

Got the Granddaughter Saturday night, so Grandma and myself slept out in the Livingroom with her....of course I got the floor, which I found out was not a comfy as I thought it would be with all that padding underneath .

Was so achey and tired last night we went to bed at 9pm...lol Slept great, so ya know

This morning I was ready to go!!

F5 B

Start time - 4:35 am

Deadlift:

1x12 - 80 lbs
1x12 - 130 lbs
3x5 - 180 lbs
1x12 130 lbs

OHP:

1x12 - 47.5 lbs
1x12 - 67.5 lbs
3x6 - 87.5 lbs
1x12 - 67 lbs

Leg Curls:

1x15 - 50 lbs
1x15 - 70 lbs
3x8 - 90 lbs
1x15 - 70 lbs

Pull-ups:

45 reps

Push-ups:

3x20

EzBar Curls w/Weighted Crunches:

3x15 - 37 lbs

3x20 - 25 lbs

Incline DB Curls w/Skullcrushers w/Landmine 180's

3x15 - 15 lb DB's

3x15 - 37 lbs

3x10 - 25 lbs

Felt awesome this morning. Had no problems with any of the lifts.

Ready for Tomorrow for Front Squats and Cardio....NOT!!

End time - 5:35 am - Not to bad for an hr

[JohnButz]

All sorts of work done in an hour Squid! Nice Job.