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DaPack..Fighting Age One Day at a Time

December 19th, 2018 (Wednesday)

OHP's;
4 sets 7 reps 95lbs, 105lbs, 115lbs, 125lbs

Incline Press;
4 sets 7 reps 135lbs, 155lbs, 165lbs, 175lbs

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps

2 Mile Run
 
December 21st, 2018 (Friday)

RDL's;
4 sets 7 reps 225lbs, 240lbs, 250lbs, 260lbs

Rack Pulls, Knee Level;
3 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 300lbs

2 Mile Run

Horrible session again. Honestly think when I take my stronger sleeping pills, Ambien, it effect my strength a little. Main reason is it seems there is less explosiveness in my reps and not to mention overall just tired. Try not to take them to often but got home this morning and 7:45 AM rolled around and did not feel close to falling asleep. Usually I can get home a little after 6 AM and get to sleep by 630 AM.
 
December 26th, 2018 (Wednesday)

Squats;
2 sets 3 reps 275lbs, 295lbs
2 sets 2 reps 315lbs, 325lbs

GM's;
3 sets 7 reps 115lbs, 130lbs, 140lbs

1.5 Mile Run
 
December 27th, 2018 (Thursday)

Bench;
6 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps

Thinking of going to the doctors after the first of the year is things do not change. Ran 2 1/2 marathons back to back unbroken and now struggle to do 1/2 mile, lifts are way down too. Could be just a phase my body is going through but if things don't get better in 3 to 4 weeks will make an appointment.
 
December 28th, 2018 (Friday)

Deads;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

RDL's;
4 sets 7 reps 225lbs

2 Mile Run

Don't think I could have even pulled 3 plates today and once again another frustrating day in the gym.
 
December 27th, 2018 (Thursday)

Bench;
6 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 13 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps

Thinking of going to the doctors after the first of the year is things do not change. Ran 2 1/2 marathons back to back unbroken and now struggle to do 1/2 mile, lifts are way down too. Could be just a phase my body is going through but if things don't get better in 3 to 4 weeks will make an appointment.

Maybe your CNS is fatigued? I’d take a week off!
 
Maybe your CNS is fatigued? I’d take a week off!
Originally that is what I thought as far as the lifts go but the runs just do not make any sense at all. Since Turkey day been eating a lot, nothing really good, so maybe that has something to do with it. Have a doctors appt on the 15th so hoping can get some blood work done and next week going to get my diet in check.
 
December 31st, 2018 (Monday)

Bench;
2 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 200lbs
2 set 3 reps 215lbs, 230lbs
1 set 2 reps 240lbs
1 set 6 reps 210lbs
1 set 8 reps 185lbs

OHP's;
4 sets 5 reps 95lbs, 105lbs, 115lbs, 125lbs

1 Mile Run; Finally was able to at least do that much unbroken.

I know that this is my 4th week back since injury my left shoulder and taking 12 weeks off but still very frustrating. Last full bench block hit 300x3 and today could not even manage 240x3. Plan on bench x2 a week when I can so hopefully next session is better.
 
January 1st, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats;
5 sets 3 reps 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 320lbs, 335lbs

Squats, Paused;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 245lbs, 250lbs

GM's;
4 sets 7 reps 115lbs, 130lbs, 140lbs, 150lbs

Finally a good squat session. Hit my top set really good, probably had 4 in me. Next week is a de-load for squats and definitely taking it.
 
January 1st, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats;
5 sets 3 reps 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 320lbs, 335lbs

Squats, Paused;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 245lbs, 250lbs

GM's;
4 sets 7 reps 115lbs, 130lbs, 140lbs, 150lbs

Finally a good squat session. Hit my top set really good, probably had 4 in me. Next week is a de-load for squats and definitely taking it.

Impressive squats! What’s your personal records on squat? 1 rep and multiple reps?
 
Impressive squats! What’s your personal records on squat? 1 rep and multiple reps?

I am not even in close to my PR's. Best heavy wrap squat is 455lbs and light wrap 405lbs. Reps for heavy wraps is 405x5 and light wraps is 375x4. Granted was around 220ish at the time.
 
January 7th, 2019 (Monday)

Average Weekly Weight: 181lbs

Bench;
7 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 240lbs, 245lbs, 250lbs
1 set 4 reps 225lbs
1 set 10 reps 185lbs

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 11 reps

Run 4 Miles, 29:00, 4 rests
 
January 8th, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats, Inzer Wraps;
6 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 295lbs, 315lbs, 335lbs, 350lbs, 365lbs

GM's;
4 sets 7 reps 115lbs, 130lbs, 145lbs, 155lbs

Hip Thrust Machine;
4 sets 9 reps

Gym got a hip thrust machine and been looking for another squat day movement but without going heavy. De-load week for squats so messed around with the Inzer Gripper wraps and things went really well. Think I could have squeezed out 3 reps on the last set.
 
January 11th, 2019 (Friday)

Deads (DE);
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 270lbs

Deads, Deficit 45lb Bumper;
3 sets 7 reps 205lbs

Rack Pull, Knee Level;
3 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 295lbs

2 Mile Run, 1 rest

Long ways to go to build my deads back up.
 
January 14th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
3 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs
4 sets 1 rep 245lbs, 255lbs, 260lbs, 265lbs
1 set 2 reps 245lbs
1 set 4 reps 225lbs
1 set 10 reps 185lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 8, 6, 4, 3 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

2 Mile Run
 
January 15th, 2019 (Tuesday)

6 sets 3 reps 250lbs, 265lbs, 280lbs, 295lbs, 310lbs, 325lbs

Squats, Paused 3 secs;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 240lbs, 255lbs

GM's;
4 sets 7 reps 115lbs, 130lbs, 145lbs, 155lbs

Hip Thrust Machine;
4 sets 9 reps

2 Mile Run
 
January 16th, 2019 (Wednesday)

OHP's;
4 sets 5 reps 95lbs, 110lbs, 120lbs, 130lbs
1 set 7 reps 110lbs
1 set 11 reps 95lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps

Hammies to sore to do any cardio.
 
January 18th, 2019 (Friday)

Deads (DE);
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

Deads, Deficit 35lb Bumper/ No Belt;
3 sets 9 reps 205lbs

Rack Pulls, Just below knees;
3 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 295lbs

Bench;**Form Work
6 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs

Hammies still killing me from Tuesday so again passed on cardio. Another crappy dead session but at least there was a little improvement. Really need to get my diet in check since I am thinking that is one of the reasons for poor recovery and performance.
 
January 21st, 2019 (Monday)

OHP's;
5 sets 5 reps 95lbs, 105lbs, 115lbs, 125lbs, 130lbs
1 set 7 reps 110lbs
1 set 9 reps 95lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps
 
January 22nd, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats;
6 sets 3 reps 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 320lbs, 335lbs

Squats, Paused 3 sec;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 240lbs, 250lbs

GM's;
4 sets 7 reps 115lbs, 135lbs, 150lbs, 160lbs

2 Mile Run
 
January 23rd, 2019 (Wednesday)

Bench;
6 sets 4 reps 185lbs, 190lbs, 195lbs, 200lbs, 205lbs, 210lbs
1 set 7 reps 215lbs
1 set 11 reps 185lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 7 reps

2 Mile Run

Last bench block was my first back post injury and was really disappointed in it, figured it would come back quicker. Barely made my top sets each week and last week did not so keeping the same numbers. Runs are still horrible, no energy, but all my blood work came back good. Really cannot figured out why at this point.
 
January 25th, 2019 (Friday)

Deads (DE);
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 225lbs, 255lbs, 255lbs

Deads, Deficit 25lb Bumper/ No Belt;
3 sets 9 reps 205lbs
 
January 28th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
4 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs
1 set 4+3 reps 225lbs
1 set 7 reps 200lbs
1 set 6 reps 185lbs

Incline Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 11 reps

4 Mile Run
 
January 29th, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats;
6 sets 2 reps 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 320lbs, 335lbs

Squats, Paused 3 secs;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs

GM's;
4 sets 7 reps 135lbs, 150lbs, 160lbs, 170lbs
 
February 4th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
5 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs
1 set 3+2 reps 235lbs
1 set 6 reps 210lbs
1 set 7 reps 185lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 7 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps
 
February 5th, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats;
7 reps 2 reps 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs, 320lbs, 335lbs, 345lbs

GM's;
4 sets 7 reps 135lbs, 145lbs, 155lbs, 165lbs
 
February 6th, 2019 (Wednesday)

OHP's;
7 sets 3 reps 95lbs, 105lbs, 115lbs, 125lbs, 135lbs, 145lbs, 155lbs
1 set 7 reps 130lbs
1 set 11 reps 105lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps

3 Mile Run
 
February 7th, 2019 (Thursday)

Deads (DE);
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

Deads, Deficit 45lb Bumper/ No Belt;
3 sets 9 reps 205lbs

Rack Pulls, At Knees;
3 sets 5 reps 225lbs, 275lbs, 295lbs

Another horrible dead session, been off since October. My blood work came back perfect so no reason my runs and lifts are doing horrible. This week working on my diet and going by yesterday's total could be one of the reasons.

Calories:1,582
Fats: 65
Carbs: 80
Fiber: 13
Protein: 170
 
February 11th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
6 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205bls, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs
1 set 3 reps 245lbs
1 set 4 reps 220lbs
1 set 10 reps 185lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 5 reps

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 7 reps

A little disappointed today since I was hoping for more but just wasn't in the cards. Was really thinking my bench would come back a lot quicker than it is but at least it is moving upwards, slowly but still up. Last block during this week hit 240x2 so will take the win.
 
February 12th, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats;
4 sets 2 reps 265lbs, 280lbs, 295lbs, 310lbs
3 sets 2 reps 325lbs, 340lbs, 355lbs**Inzer Grippers

Squats, Paused 3 secs;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs

Not the best session and if I used my light wraps would not have hit my top sets. Grippers are probably good for about +15lbs compared to my light wraps.
 
February 13th, 2019 (Wednesday)

Bench;
4 sets 2 reps 185lbs 205lbs, 225lbs 245lbs

OHP's;
5 sets 2 reps 115lbs, 125lbs, 135lbs, 145lbs, 155lbs

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

Push Downs;
4 sets 13 reps

2 Mile Run

Last week of 3's for bench and wanted to get at least 4 reps but didn't realize how much Monday's sessions take out of me. At least I know now that 2 days between bench sessions is not enough time to recover. Will try again on Friday to get a 3+ on bench.

Diet
Calories: 1,997
Fats: 73
Carbs: 119
Fiber: 37
Protein: 214
 
February 14th, 2019 (Thursday)

Deads;
2 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 250lbs
2 sets 2 reps 275lbs, 295lbs
3 sets 1 rep 315lbs, 335lbs, 365lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

Deads, Deficit 35lbs Bumper/ No Belt;
2 sets 9 reps 225lbs

2 Mile Run

My deads are probably down (-100lbs) since October which is really disappointing. I know my blood work came back perfect but for the last few months something has been going on. Plus side is today was better than last week and think I am finally getting over this funk my body has been in.

Diet:
Calories: 2,166
Fats: 70
Carbs: 139
Fiber: 38
Protein: 239
 
What weight are you walking around at?

Right now on average 180lbs. Carry around a little more fat than I want so trying to slowly cut. There is a meet mid-May was thinking about doing if I can turn my deads around so at 13 weeks out making 165lbs should not be a problem. Was 176lbs last meet at 18 hours out and that was depleted so I am right there to make weight. Going to wait until 10 spots are left and make a decision and if not will there is another mid-June and if I can get the time off will try that one. Refuse to do a meet just for the sake of doing one.
 
February 15th, 2019 (Friday)

Bench;
6 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs, 245lbs
1 set 3+2 reps 245lbs

Incline Press;
4 sets 7 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps

Sad times when getting excited for hitting 245x5 reps. Last block this week got 240x2 so at least there is improvement.

Diet
Calories: 2,118
Fat: 79
Carbs: 125
Fiber: 30
Protein: 224
 
February 18th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
8 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs, 245lbs, 255lbs
1 set 5 reps 230lbs
1 set 7 reps 205lbs
1 set 9 reps 185lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 7 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps
 
February 20th, 2019 (Tuesday)

Deads;
2 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 250lbs
2 sets 2 reps 275lbs, 295lbs
3 sets 1 rep 315lbs, 340lbs, 365lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 245lbs

Deads, Deficit 25lb Bumper/ No Belt;
2 sets 7 reps 225lbs

Worst than last week so going to de-load at least 1 week probably 2 weeks. Right mid-back is hurting so decided will not doing any cardio/ running this week.
 
February 22nd, 2019 (Friday)

Squats;
3 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs
5 sets 1 rep 315lbs, 330lbs, 345lbs, 355lbs, 365lbs**Metal Black

Bench;
5 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 255lbs
1 set 2+1 rep 255lbs

Tried out my new Metal Blacks today. They are the thinnest of my 4 wraps easily but will say the rebound seems pretty solid with them. Was looking for a new training wrap that would be easy to put on and these definitely fit the bill. They are better than my other training wraps, Titan Titanium, but they are also almost twice the price. Smoked 355lbs but 365lbs was a lot harder but think that was do to the fact I dive bombed into the hole on 365lbs and my form broke apart coming up. Probably take a few more sessions using them to learn how to wrap them and how to effectively use them.
 
February 25th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
9 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs, 245lbs, 255lbs, 265lbs
2 sets 2 reps 265lbs, 240lbs
1 set 7 reps 210lbs
1 set 11 reps 185lbs

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 7 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 11 reps

2 Mile Run
 
February 26th, 2019 (Tuesday)

Squats;
2 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 295lbs
2 sets 1 rep 295lbs, 315lbs**Titan Titanium
2 sets 1 rep 315lbs, 330lbs** Inzer Gripper
2 sets 1 rep 330lbs, 345lbs**Metal Black
2 sets 1 rep 345lbs, 355lbs**Titan Sig. Gold

Bad squat day but at least got to use all my wraps and make a judgement. For the way I squat, dropping down into the whole quick, I feel the Metal Black are the best wraps since it gives me the best rebound. Honestly though not much of a difference between the Titan Sig Gold and the Metal Black and comes down to preference. The Blacks are not the best wraps Metal makes but next wraps I get are going to be Inzer Black Beauty which go for $75. I would not recommend Inzer Grippers to anyone and regret the choice I made. The concept seems good, rubber mesh in the inside of the wraps, but putting them on is harder than any of the other wraps and tie it off is pretty bad too. My Titanium wraps are basically done for so will use the Grippers for most of my training but will not wrap them to tight to make it easier to use them.
 
February 28th, 2019 (Thursday)

Bench;
6 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs, 255lbs
1 set 2 reps 265lbs

OHP's;
6 sets 4 reps 95lbs, 105lbs, 115lbs, 125lbs, 135lbs, 145lbs

A little disappointed in bench since was hoping for 2+ reps but today was actually a worse day than Monday and I know 3 reps on a good day is possible. Last block best 2 reps was 250lbs so at least an improvement. Going to be more aggressive next block and go up +10lbs since was hitting extra reps each week until now.
 
March 4th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
7 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs, 245lbs, 255lbs, 265lbs
1 set 4+4 reps 225lbs
1 set 6 reps 205lbs
1 set 10 reps 185lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 5 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 15 reps

2 Mile Run
 
March 5th 2019 (Tuesday)

Deads;
3 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs
2 sets 1 rep 315lbs, 340lbs
1 set 3 reps 365lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

Deads, Deficit 45lbs Bumber/ No Belt;
2 sets 7 reps 240lbs

2.5 Mile Run

Was hoping to wait until middle of month to make my decision about the May meet since have to wait 90 days out to request time off for June. Only 11 spots left so doesn't look like I have much time to decide. Next week will test my squats and if I feel 410lbs is possible for the meet will sign up.
 
March 6th, 2019 (Wednesday)

OHP's;
7 sets 1 rep 115lbs, 125lbs, 135lbs, 145lbs, 155lbs, 165lbs, 170lbs
1 set 7 reps 135lbs
1 set 9 reps 115lbs
1 set 11 reps 95lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
4 sets 9 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps
 
March 8th, 2019 (Friday)

Bench;
6 sets 4 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 205lbs
1 set 6 reps 185lbs

Incline Press;
4 sets 7 reps

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps
 
March 10th, 2019 (Sunday)

Squats;
7 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 295lbs, 315lbs, 340lbs, 365lbs, 380lbs, 395lbs**Metal Black

Best squat in 3 years. At least something is going right for me. Thinking of passing on the meet since my other lifts are way off even though I really want to do it since it is at Chris Duffin's gym and he is hosting it. Still deciding for the time being but did see another meet in August and that should give me plenty of time to bring up the other 2 lifts.
 
March 13th, 2019 (Wednesday)

Bench;
4 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs
6 sets 1 rep 225lbs, 240lbs, 255lbs, 265lbs, 275lbs, 285lbs
1 set 4 reps 235lbs
1 set 6 reps 210lbs
1 set 8 reps 185lbs
 
March 14th, 2019 (Thursday)

Deads (DE)
3 sets 2 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs

RDL's;
3 sets 7 reps 225lbs

Deads, Deficit 45lb Bumper/ No Belt;
2 sets 5 reps 250lbs
 
March 15th, 2019 (Friday)

Bench;
4 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 200lbs, 215lbs, 230lbs
1 set 4+2 reps 235lbs

OHP's;
4 sets 7 reps 95lbs, 105lbs, 115lbs, 125lbs

Machine Dips;
4 sets 13 reps

6 Mile Run

So after yesterday going to pass on the May meet since my deads are almost (-100lbs) from what they were in October. Stumped on what is going on with them, makes no sense. Going to switch things up and go heavy on deficits and lighter on rdl's and see what happens.
 
March 18th, 2019 (Monday)

Bench;
6 sets 2 reps 185lbs, 195lbs, 205lbs, 215lbs, 225lbs, 235lbs
1 set 3+3 reps 245lbs
1 set 5 reps 215lbs
1 set 10 reps 185lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 5 reps

Seated Dbl Press;
4 sets 11 reps

3 Mile Run
 
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