JohnButz 2020+

[JohnButz]

Yeah we got crushed for NYE over 40k in sales :O busier then christmas haha. I hope you survived!

We had a surprisingly mild NYE, NYD was a bit more of a challenge.

[JohnButz]

01.01.2021

Training:

D. Swings 15x15,15

Chin-ups: BWx5, BW+25x3, BW+50x1, BW+50x6, BW+30x8. BW+15x10

Deadlifts: 223x5

Squats: 135x10

D. Face Pulls: 12x12,12,12 (virtually no rest.)

Barbell Curls: 45x10.10,10 (virtually no rest.)

Pull-ups: BWx10

Scale read 141. Just a low volume session to start the new year. This workout took about 45 minutes.

[Raigs]

Nice chin ups with all the weight followed by a quick dead. Had to be tough on the arms

Glad you survived

[CW47]

I'm glad you got a little bit of a reprieve on New Years Eve after getting hammered lately.
That was a good workout to ease yourself back into things after having quite a few off days recently.

[tobistrength]

Strong chinups and pullups. Good all around workout

[JohnButz]

Nice chin ups with all the weight followed by a quick dead. Had to be tough on the arms

Glad you survived

Thanks Man!

I'm glad you got a little bit of a reprieve on New Years Eve after getting hammered lately.
That was a good workout to ease yourself back into things after having quite a few off days recently.

Thanks! I'm trying to get things together.

Strong chinups and pullups. Good all around workout

Thank You! Thanks for checking in here!

[JohnButz]

01.02.2020

Training:

Running 2 miles.


First time for the road work since Halloween. I didn't time it, but estimate about 15 minutes.

[400Lb Gorilla]

2 miles in 15 minutes? After 2+ months of no road running? that is pretty good. I am scared to know how bad my outdoor running time is getting right now! And I have noticed most guys who are experienced runners tend to over shoot their estimates of their times lol. So I am guessing you were probably closer to keeping a 7 minute pace for those 2

[JohnButz]

2 miles in 15 minutes? After 2+ months of no road running? that is pretty good. I am scared to know how bad my outdoor running time is getting right now! And I have noticed most guys who are experienced runners tend to over shoot their estimates of their times lol. So I am guessing you were probably closer to keeping a 7 minute pace for those 2

Thanks Brother! I usually time the runs, but I was thinking it probably wouldn't be very pretty.

[JohnButz]

01.04.2021

Training:

D. Swings 15x15,15
Squats 105x5, 125x5, 140x10
Bench Press (light form work) 90x5, 105x5, 120x5
Pull-ups BWx 18,13,12,11,11
Dips BWx20,20,20,20,20
Pike Push-up BWx20
Chin-ups BWx10

Scale was 140.5. I'm probably looking at running full body for a while. I'll be shooting for a 2 mile run on the in between days. Road work in Western PA, in January isn't ideal-- I'd actually rather be out there in the July heat, but I feel like I'm on the cusp of my best conditioning.

[Filmbuff81]

Nice work and ditto being impressed on the road work being so strong after the layoff.

[CW47]

Very solid workout. I like how you're easing into Squat, Bench, etc., while still doing a bunch of bodyweight work.

[Woody-5]

2 miles after a layoff is no joke, but if you did that in 15 minutes I'm hella impressed! I need to get back into running. Even when I was doing it a few times a week, I was happy to get under a 10 minute mile haha
I'm tempted to put on my microspikes and headlamp and go running on the icy sidewalks some morning

Serious reppage in that last session! x18 rep pullups? Cot damn dude!
Entire upper body had to be quivering after all those dips

[JohnButz]

Nice work and ditto being impressed on the road work being so strong after the layoff.

Very solid workout. I like how you're easing into Squat, Bench, etc., while still doing a bunch of bodyweight work.

2 miles after a layoff is no joke, but if you did that in 15 minutes I'm hella impressed! I need to get back into running. Even when I was doing it a few times a week, I was happy to get under a 10 minute mile haha
I'm tempted to put on my microspikes and headlamp and go running on the icy sidewalks some morning

Serious reppage in that last session! x18 rep pullups? Cot damn dude!
Entire upper body had to be quivering after all those dips

Thanks Gents!

[JohnButz]

01.05.2021

Training:

Running 2 miles. No time kept.

Rough conditions out there today. Snow, actually little pellets of ice/snow, windy. I imagine my time wasn't great.

[Raigs]

All this running in here has my knees hurting. Keep at it! What’s the goal of running?

[JohnButz]

All this running in here has my knees hurting. Keep at it! What’s the goal of running?

I really don't have a particular goal in mind, just basic cardio health. I never liked running that much, but years ago, when I was training for the academy, I had to pass some tests (300 meter, 1.5 mile) and saw how the running was a catalyst in leaning me out more than I ever have been.

How is work for you? We are getting demolished every night. A Tuesday is now a Friday.

[Woody-5]

Nice run in winter conditions! Do you wear anything for traction when it's snowy/icy?
Hope the weekend was a great one!

[Raigs]

I really don't have a particular goal in mind, just basic cardio health. I never liked running that much, but years ago, when I was training for the academy, I had to pass some tests (300 meter, 1.5 mile) and saw how the running was a catalyst in leaning me out more than I ever have been.

How is work for you? We are getting demolished every night. A Tuesday is now a Friday.

I guess thats a reason to run. :P

Ah man i guess its good you are getting crushed. We are slow during the week now thank god cause we were all exhausted it will pick up on the weekends then MLK week its crazy again. Stay strong its almost back to normal hopefully

[JohnButz]

Nice run in winter conditions! Do you wear anything for traction when it's snowy/icy?
Hope the weekend was a great one!

Thanks! I haven't tried anything for traction, but that's probably a good thought. Winters here haven't been too bad for quite a while, but January/February, historically have been the roughest.

I guess thats a reason to run. :P

Ah man i guess its good you are getting crushed. We are slow during the week now thank god cause we were all exhausted it will pick up on the weekends then MLK week its crazy again. Stay strong its almost back to normal hopefully

Thanks! The crazy pace continues. I imagine we should see some slowing as we get into January, but who knows.

[JohnButz]

01.10.2021

Training:

D. Swings 15x15
Incline Bench 45x12, 95x5, 120x1, 120x6,6,6
Bench Press 135x6,6
Dips BW+100x4,4
C.G. Bench 115x6,6
Lying Extension 45x6, 50x6+15 presses.

My work schedule is still non-compliant for much free time, so I had the idea that I'm going to focus on very brief sessions, as often as I can, targeting movements (push, pull etc.) Body weight was 142.

[tobistrength]

Very impressive calisthenics sets. That's a lot a reps

[JohnButz]

Very impressive calisthenics sets. That's a lot a reps

Thanks Brother! My sessions are running just about 30 minutes now. I need to catch up on everyone's logs. It keeps me going and inspired in these tough times.

[JohnButz]

01.11.2021

Training:

D. Swings 15x15
Squats 45x12, 95x5, 140x6,6,6
SLDL 115x6,6
Pistols 6,6,6
D. Shrugs 15x6,20x6
Trap Bar Shrugs 135x6,6

Body weight was 141.5. Despite being closed today (Monday), I was looking at a long day of searching for supplies, cleaning ovens, inventory, maintenance odds and ends, probably an easy 10+ hours.

My dad helps me with the oven cleaning. He's a tough old guy. He only requests a pizza for his services.

[Raigs]

Nice sessions lots of
Reps in short periods of time.

Glad your busy and still surviving. The “non work” days where you are working are always busier then expected.

[JohnButz]

Nice sessions lots of
Reps in short periods of time.

Glad your busy and still surviving. The “non work” days where you are working are always busier then expected.

It's crazy Bro! I was going well into hour 10, and still had some things to check off. Sometimes I guess you just have to call it.

[JohnButz]

01.12.2021

Training:

D. Swings 15x15
OHP 45x10, 65x5, 85x6,6,6
D. Press 15x6, 20x6,25x6
Lateral Raises 12'sx6, 15'sx6
R.D. Raises 12'sx6, 15'sx6
Feet Elevated Pike Push-ups BWx15

Just a quickie. I had to get to work early, but the weights were calling. This session after warm-ups, might of been 15 minutes. The light OHP felt way harder than they should of.

[Woody-5]

love me a quickie

wait what?


all that in 15 minutes? no wonder OHP got tough, did you even put the bar down during rest periods? crazy conditioning dude, srs

and always mirin them +100 dips from the other day. #power

[Raigs]

Pretty much woody said. 15 minutes and all that work is wild. Nice job on that session. And not letting life take away a session

[JohnButz]

love me a quickie

wait what?


all that in 15 minutes? no wonder OHP got tough, did you even put the bar down during rest periods? crazy conditioning dude, srs

and always mirin them +100 dips from the other day. #power

Thanks Man! I'm dreaming of a future workout where I can do 3 minute rest periods. I have always found, for me regardless of the exercise, this is a sweet spot for me.

Pretty much woody said. 15 minutes and all that work is wild. Nice job on that session. And not letting life take away a session

Thanks Raigs! I'm still pounding.