JohnButz 2020+

[JohnButz]

01.13.2021

D, Swings 15x15
Deads 135x5, 228x4,4
Chin-ups BW+44x6,6
Pull-ups BW+25x5,5
Barbell Curls 65x6, 70x6
Alt D. Curls 15x6, 20x6
Mixed Grip Pull-ups BWx12

The wear/tear of the week was clear and present beforehand, but I toughed it out. Everything is feeling real heavy. Body weight is still hovering in the low 140's. Nutrition has been solid, but I do have periods where I go a long time between meals, sometimes 8-10 hours. I may need to supplement with a shake or something.

[Raigs]

Nice work today hitting deads on a day you felt the world beating down on you is commitment.

Set an alarm to remind you to eat? Going 8 hours is crazy

[JohnButz]

Nice work today hitting deads on a day you felt the world beating down on you is commitment.

Set an alarm to remind you to eat? Going 8 hours is crazy

Thanks! I'm going to have to do something. Amazingly, we are only open 6 hours/day, but the before and after, along with the pace is seemingly up-ticking, and doesn't seem to be leveling any time soon.

[JohnButz]

01.14.2012

Training:

D. Swing 15x15
Farmers Walks 135x 200FT, 135x160FT.
Hanging Knee-Ups BWx12,12

Running 2 miles = 15:52

Just a little grip/ab work and some running.

[400Lb Gorilla]

Looking at your last few workouts, I am mucho impressed-o

Busy life, quick workouts full of work, and still maintaining a slightly less than 8 minute per mile pace on your last run... and BWx18 on pullups....

Yeah you definitely need something in that 8-10 hour time frame to keep you going. I am assuming that the 8-10 hours is you being busy as hell and running around the entire time lol, so yeah definitely need to get a snack in or, if not possible, slam a protein shake or two throughout that time.

[tobistrength]

Those weighted pullups dang. I might do some walk/jog/sprinting myself tomorrow. Also how do you like dumbbell swings and how would you go about doing them? Hold the end of the dumbbell with both hands?

[JohnButz]

Looking at your last few workouts, I am mucho impressed-o

Busy life, quick workouts full of work, and still maintaining a slightly less than 8 minute per mile pace on your last run... and BWx18 on pullups....

Yeah you definitely need something in that 8-10 hour time frame to keep you going. I am assuming that the 8-10 hours is you being busy as hell and running around the entire time lol, so yeah definitely need to get a snack in or, if not possible, slam a protein shake or two throughout that time.

Thanks Brother! Some days, I'm ending up with just 2 meals/day, so I'll try to add a shake.

Those weighted pullups dang. I might do some walk/jog/sprinting myself tomorrow. Also how do you like dumbbell swings and how would you go about doing them? Hold the end of the dumbbell with both hands?

Thanks Tobi! I have been utilizing the swings as a warm-up. This started when I was training people a couple years back. I generally would have about an hour or so with a client, so I wanted to get them warmed up (full body) as rapidly as possible, so we could spend the time as best and efficient as possible, so the dumbbell swing became a staple. It gets the blood flowing quick. Yep, both hands, and I usually alternate the top hand if doing multiple sets.

I have played around with a heavier version in the past as well, when I was doing a version of Dan John's Easy Strength.

[CW47]

Being busy at work is really a blessing right now. You seem to be doing as well as you can at balancing it with other parts of your life. Keep up the good work brother.

[JohnButz]

Being busy at work is really a blessing right now. You seem to be doing as well as you can at balancing it with other parts of your life. Keep up the good work brother.

Thanks CW!

[JohnButz]

01.17.2021

Training:

Running 20 minutes intra-city, covering just about 2.5 miles.

[400Lb Gorilla]

How much more inconvenient is an intra-city run compared to your normal runs? I assume there are more interferences that you have to run around but are there any delays?

[tobistrength]

I used to read about Dan John's work back in the day. I did hear about his 10000 swing challenge. Knowledgable guy. I might give them a try in the future. And sometimes a short day like a simple run is all you need. You still got the main movement in.

[JohnButz]

How much more inconvenient is an intra-city run compared to your normal runs? I assume there are more interferences that you have to run around but are there any delays?

I used to read about Dan John's work back in the day. I did hear about his 10000 swing challenge. Knowledgable guy. I might give them a try in the future. And sometimes a short day like a simple run is all you need. You still got the main movement in.

Thanks Gents! The city run, which I haven't done for some time, was a bit more dangerous than I remember it being. I think next time I'll stick to the paths.

[Raigs]

Nice job getting the work in even when you are busy.

[Woody-5]

great work getting those runs in!

intracity run could be good motivation to get a faster pace if you go through the shi tee pa town

[JohnButz]

01.18.2021

Training:

Warmed up with some wrist stretches, then some basic walk progressions for the hands/wrists.

Then, some timed tripod holds, altered with some shoulder mobility. I haven't done the tripods for quite a while, so 3 sets of 12 second holds was challenging.

Next up;

Dips BWx5, BW+25x5, BW+50x5, BW+75x5, BW+100x5

alternated with;

Chin-ups BWx5, BW+10x5, BW+25x5, BW+35x5, BW+45x5

Finished up with;

Incline Push-ups/Mobility
Incline Rows (rings)/Mobility
Scapular Shrugs/Mobility
Bent Hollow Body Holds/Mobility

These calisthenic movements were very basic. Due to my crazy schedule, I decided to bring back some supplementary movements that I used to play around with a few years back, with the thought that if necessary, I could knock them out at work.

I figure I can hit the big movements at home, and if needed do the supplementary work later.

[JohnButz]

Nice job getting the work in even when you are busy.

great work getting those runs in!

intracity run could be good motivation to get a faster pace if you go through the shi tee pa town

Thanks Guys!

[JohnButz]

01.19.2021

Training:

D. Swings 15x15

Squats 45x5, 65x5, 95x5, 135x5, 145x1,1

Then a little core/mobility work, and finished up with some pistol progressions at work in the storage room.

[tobistrength]

Lol nice pistol squat progressions. How do you like them?

[Raigs]

What’s the weight on the swings? Also how are you starting with the pistols? Holding onto to something or on top of a milk crate and kinda letting one leg hang down?

I tend to work these using a trx just to keep balance. But I’ve been slacking lately