JohnButz 2020+

[charlievanriper]

I thought you were not posting John?? Anyway Really Good stuff you've been doing. I am back again lol.. Feeling Good after that dam injury set me back

[JohnButz]

I thought you were not posting John?? Anyway Really Good stuff you've been doing. I am back again lol.. Feeling Good after that dam injury set me back

Very happy to see you in here! Thanks Bro!

[JohnButz]

sandbag? Looks like some pretty sweet work to me!

Loving getting the runs in during the winter season, that's badass. Trying to make it motivate me to get back on my cardio train

Thanks Woody! The road work is something that I have seen as increasingly in value as a natural, middle-ager. I am of the belief that circulation is life.

Heck yeah get the gym at work and you won’t have to worry about rushing through workouts at home. Smart man

Thanks Bro! I thank God daily that I am blessed to be busy, always trying to find the time. I'm very fortunate. I know some are really struggling in these times. Hope your work is going good! I'm still trying to figure out the trends/patterns. As I mentioned, a day where I think it is going to be off the hook, sometimes falls flat, and then an innocent appearing Tuesday, will kick my %^& all the way home. LOL

[Raigs]

Thanks Bro! I thank God daily that I am blessed to be busy, always trying to find the time. I'm very fortunate. I know some are really struggling in these times. Hope your work is going good! I'm still trying to figure out the trends/patterns. As I mentioned, a day where I think it is going to be off the hook, sometimes falls flat, and then an innocent appearing Tuesday, will kick my %^& all the way home. LOL

Yeah im in the same boat as you. Some days i just slack off thinking we will be slow and boom its 10pm and im like wtf happened

[JohnButz]

Yeah im in the same boat as you. Some days i just slack off thinking we will be slow and boom its 10pm and im like wtf happened

I'm really wondering if I'll ever be able to distinguish a business pattern again. Tuesday was pretty crazy, last night started slow, real slow, so I thought, "typical January business, than around 6pm, we got throttled.

[JohnButz]

01.27.2021

Training: Lower Body Volume

BW=143

D. Swings 15x15,15
Squats 45x10. 95x5, 125x5,5,5,5,5

Then some calisthenic work, at work for the low body and core.

[JohnButz]

01.28.2021
Training: Upper Volume

D. Swings 15x15,15
Chin-ups BWx5, BW+20x3, BW+31x5,5,5,5,5
Dips BWx5, BW+35x3, BW+76x5,5,5,5,5

Later some auxiliary upper body calisthenics at my satellite location.

[charlievanriper]

good to see solid steady work John

[Filmbuff81]

Nice job.

Strong chins.

[Raigs]

I'm really wondering if I'll ever be able to distinguish a business pattern again. Tuesday was pretty crazy, last night started slow, real slow, so I thought, "typical January business, than around 6pm, we got throttled.

Nope not until covid calms down. Way to get in the work even after getting rocked

[JohnButz]

good to see solid steady work John

Thanks Charlie!

Nice job.

Strong chins.

Thanks FB!

Nope not until covid calms down. Way to get in the work even after getting rocked

I never thought I would be resorted to "splitting" my training between home/work. Holy *&&^%, I used to do full 2-a-days, a morning session, then a late night session. Now, it is a race to fit it in.

[JohnButz]

Yesterday, went out for a run. Crazy cold and windy! I hate to report, but I quit about a half mile in. I was having trouble breathing against the wind. I restarted a couple times, probably only made it about 1.25 miles total, and walked home.

Kind of pissed at myself for giving up. It won't happen again.

[JohnButz]

01.31.2021

Second verse, same as the first, but I didn't quit this time. Cold as hell, windy, but I was determined to get those @!$% 2 miles in. I sometimes run along a river, and the wind coming off it can really wreak havoc.

A little over the 1.5 mile mark, the test came. Big winds howled at me, but I just threw a smile on my face and toughed it out. Really looking froward to the warmer temps.

I'm probably going to eat up today, and start up a new split tomorrow. I'll check in the logs tomorrow night.

[Woody-5]

pushing on in the face of the wind and cold is tough, killer work getting it done!
How much do you gear up with layers when you go out in the bad conditions?

[tobistrength]

The mental fortitude it took for you to run in the cold and wind. You must really enjoy running to do it. That's a dam good job

[400Lb Gorilla]

I always feel a slight bit of shame seeing your running tales lol. They remind me that I need to quit using easy excuses t get out of my cardio. I like running but I have never loved it. You have to have a special place in your heart for running to go jogging into the face of a freezing strong wind!

What was your time for that 2 miles? 11 minutes?

[charlievanriper]

Brother I give ya credit for being able to run in that weather , that's mental toughness. Hope to see you slamming plates again brother.. Me its more of the same heavy weight s high calories lol, guess I should at the least buy a stationary bike

[Raigs]

That’s mental toughness or insanity but either way you crushed it. Enjoy the fuel up

[JohnButz]

pushing on in the face of the wind and cold is tough, killer work getting it done!
How much do you gear up with layers when you go out in the bad conditions?

Thanks Man! I layer up pretty good. Usually 3 long sleeve shirts, hat etc. I'm probably right about 10% BF right now, so the cold is a tough adversary.

The mental fortitude it took for you to run in the cold and wind. You must really enjoy running to do it. That's a dam good job

It's really a love/hate thing. I loathe it the whole time I'm out there, but the after effect is so valuable. Thanks Bro!

I always feel a slight bit of shame seeing your running tales lol. They remind me that I need to quit using easy excuses t get out of my cardio. I like running but I have never loved it. You have to have a special place in your heart for running to go jogging into the face of a freezing strong wind!

What was your time for that 2 miles? 11 minutes?

Thanks 400! I didn't time it, but probably around 15min on so.

Brother I give ya credit for being able to run in that weather , that's mental toughness. Hope to see you slamming plates again brother.. Me its more of the same heavy weight s high calories lol, guess I should at the least buy a stationary bike

Thanks Sir Charles! I have a couple weight training sessions I need to update in here, but I can't seem to get the extra time on the computer.

That’s mental toughness or insanity but either way you crushed it. Enjoy the fuel up

Thanks Raigs!

[JohnButz]

Couple days of recaps here: (just the meat of the training, not details, warm-ups etc.)

02.01

Pull-ups BW+20x6,6,6
Front Lever Tucks/Negatives
One Leg Romanian Deadlifts --Light
Australian Pulls on rings BWx12,12,12
One Arm Lat pulldown light with rotation.
Plank work normal, sides, and hollow holds.

02.02
Dips BW+75x6,6,6
Tempo Dips (3 seconds ascending/negatives BW+25x4,4,4
Pike Push-ups (elevated) 6,6,6
Wall Handstand holds

02.03
Squats light 115x8,8,8
Squats no lockout at top 95x12,12,12
Split Squats Light, big stretch
leg Curls light
Planks, same as above on 02.01.

[charlievanriper]

Couple days of recaps here: (just the meat of the training, not details, warm-ups etc.)

02.01

Pull-ups BW+20x6,6,6
Front Lever Tucks/Negatives
One Leg Romanian Deadlifts --Light
Australian Pulls on rings BWx12,12,12
One Arm Lat pulldown light with rotation.
Plank work normal, sides, and hollow holds.

02.02
Dips BW+75x6,6,6
Tempo Dips (3 seconds ascending/negatives BW+25x4,4,4
Pike Push-ups (elevated) 6,6,6
Wall Handstand holds

02.03
Squats light 115x8,8,8
Squats no lockout at top 95x12,12,12
Split Squats Light, big stretch
leg Curls light
Planks, same as above on 02.01.

Outstanding John. Seems YOU and Woody are the only ones left worth talking to, dam all social media seems to suck these days..
PUTTING EVERYONE FOR THE LAST 10 YRS ON IGNORE, TO BAD I CANT BLOCK MODS AS WELL LOL

Quess some lil bitch didnt like my sig lol got negged yesterday or maybe they were jealous that i actually lift lol

[Raigs]

Way to get in the work I was worried you got to busy at work. But I should’ve known you would still rock it! Man the thing that sticks out is the front levers those are tough good job on those!

[JohnButz]

Outstanding John. Seems YOU and Woody are the only ones left worth talking to, dam all social media seems to suck these days..

Quess some lil bitch didnt like my sig lol got negged yesterday or maybe they were jealous that i actually lift lol

Thanks Charlie! I'm glad I left social media (almost 2 years ago, now.) I was seeming to increasingly dislike it, and probably would of never even used it if it wasn't for my supp rep job, and later the training gig.

Way to get in the work I was worried you got to busy at work. But I should’ve known you would still rock it! Man the thing that sticks out is the front levers those are tough good job on those!

Thanks man! I'm doing a regression variation on the front levers, using a tuck.

[JohnButz]

02.04.2021

Just running again. Old Man Winter was ever present, another very cold morning, but the wind wasn't as bad as recent forays.

2 miles no time kept.

[JohnButz]

I have a couple crazy days ahead with work. A bunch of pre-orders, both days, Saturday, Sunday. Prep (along with the usual) is going to take some time. I really haven't earned it, but I will take a mini-deload until Monday.

[CW47]

Nice work getting those runs in. I have enough trouble getting motivated to run inside, much less outside in the elements. But I can definitely see how the after effects would be worth it. Both the physical feeling, and the mental/emotional fortitude it builds must be really rewarding.

Sometimes we don't get the opportunity to earn something...it just gets handed to us whether we like it or not. Take the time to do what you need to do, and then come back and hit it hard again when you can.

[Filmbuff81]

My knees ache just thinking of winter running lol.

Nice work.

Still waiting for those pizza pics.... haha

[400Lb Gorilla]

My knees ache just thinking of winter running lol.

Nice work.

Still waiting for those pizza pics.... haha

My lungs hurt reading it lol. Nothing sucks quite like pulling in freezing air.


Also in for pizza pics.

[charlievanriper]

I have a couple crazy days ahead with work. A bunch of pre-orders, both days, Saturday, Sunday. Prep (along with the usual) is going to take some time. I really haven't earned it, but I will take a mini-deload until Monday.

we could do pretty good in business together if you ever came to phx lol heres my NAAN Bread pizza and hot italian sausage i made today

[JohnButz]

Nice work getting those runs in. I have enough trouble getting motivated to run inside, much less outside in the elements. But I can definitely see how the after effects would be worth it. Both the physical feeling, and the mental/emotional fortitude it builds must be really rewarding.

Sometimes we don't get the opportunity to earn something...it just gets handed to us whether we like it or not. Take the time to do what you need to do, and then come back and hit it hard again when you can.

Thanks Bro! These winter games are crazy! I went out around dawn this morning. 2 miles, it's bone-chilling, yet very peaceful. painful, yet pleasant.

My knees ache just thinking of winter running lol.

Nice work.

Still waiting for those pizza pics.... haha

Thanks man! I'll post a pic with my Sunday update.

My lungs hurt reading it lol. Nothing sucks quite like pulling in freezing air.


Also in for pizza pics.

Thanks 4G! These last few weeks have been rough. Sometimes I look at my shoes, and think why the hell should I do this, but then that Darth Vader voice hits, "John! get your ass out there!" There are so many people in this crazy world that would love to have my problems. I'm very fortunate, and would be ashamed of myself to not push forward.

we could do pretty good in business together if you ever came to phx lol heres my NAAN Bread pizza and hot italian sausage i made today

Awesome stuff CVR! I would love to collaborate. You deliver amazing meals daily. I still think you should write the "Iron Warrior Cookbook"