Jim's Powerlifting Training

Hyde said:
What's the idea behind joining the Guard, if I may ask? Jc
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I was separated early so I've always felt like I had unfinished business with the military. There were things I signed up to do that I never got a chance to do, and I think I can do them now.

The NG gives me the opportunity to do them. I can't go AD at this time, I've got a house, school, family, etc. that I can't uproot. Plus, it lets me do all of the things I loved about the Army without having to do as much of the stuff I hated (mowing lawns and sweeping dirt, mostly).

This, of course, is assuming I can even do it. My RE code is favorable, but there are still hurdles I'd have to jump to sign on. I'm going to start training as if I were going. That should give me a chance to find out if I even can do those things before trying to sign a contract.
 
jimbuick said:
I was separated early so I've always felt like I had unfinished business with the military. There were things I signed up to do that I never got a chance to do, and I think I can do them now.

The NG gives me the opportunity to do them. I can't go AD at this time, I've got a house, school, family, etc. that I can't uproot. Plus, it lets me do all of the things I loved about the Army without having to do as much of the stuff I hated (mowing lawns and sweeping dirt, mostly).

This, of course, is assuming I can even do it. My RE code is favorable, but there are still hurdles I'd have to jump to sign on. I'm going to start training as if I were going. That should give me a chance to find out if I even can do those things before trying to sign a contract.
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That is very admirable...
 
Pressed today.

CG Bench: 95kg x 3
Dips: BW x 10 x 2, BW x 6
GHD Sit-up: BW x 10, 8, 6
Push-ups: BW x 60sec (28 reps? I think.)
 
Knocking out my last 2 finals today, then off to the vet afterwards. Been busy with school and the dogs. Lady should be having her surgery tomorrow which should be the last time we have any serious appointments for them.


Hoping things will settle back down and I can get on a regular schedule.

As it stands currently, I'm planning 3 lifts: upper push, lower (PC dominant), upper pull; 2-3 cardio days: long run working to 8 minute pace and shorter (1-3 mile) run progressing towards 6 min pace; and 1-2 rucks: long ruck at 15 min or better and shorter ruck pushing pace.

For now, only 2 runs and 1 ruck until I have built up some tolerance for the mileage.
 
Sorry Silent, just got off the phone with UPS and the cost to ship it is too damn high. I'll just have to live with it how it is.
 
Didn't wake up to my alarm yesterday so I wasn't able to train so I just combined yesterday's with today's.



Run:
.27 mile in 1:33 (5:49 pace)

Lift:
Duffalo Bench (finger on ring): work to 85kg x 5
Dips: BW x 12 x 3
Flutterkicks: BW x 60sec x 2
Push-ups: BW x 60sec (32 reps)

Hard to breathe after the run with this cold front that came in. Still, hit my target pace. Will keep that distance for 1-2 more weeks until it's "comfortable" and then I'll go to half a mile in <3:00
 
It was -9 on my drive to work yesterday morning at 0630 and 5 on my drive home at 1930...

Id be happy with 30s.
 
What do you think of the Duffalo bar?
 
Lift:
Duffalo Bench (pinky on ring): 87.5kg x 3

DB Bench: 45 x 60sec
TRX Push-up: BW x 7, 8
Back Ext: BW x 20 x 2

Run:

.25mile in 1:25 (5:45 pace)

Wife likes the duffalo for bench, says it doesn't hurt that shoulder. She does say that it feels "weird", but is much more comfortable than a straight bar.
 
Might DL tomorrow. Probably sumo. Maybe sumo and conventional. Who knows. Gonna try to start adding sets for more volume.
 
Lift:

Work up
Sumo DL: 140kg x 3
Con. DL: 120kg x 8 x 2

Straps for all because my grip is shot from yesterday. No more after because I was too busy cradling a bucket fighting the urge to vomit.

Haven't deadlifted for reps in a long time because it doesn't feel safe. Sumo sucked. Took a few tries to get the first rep but after it went I was able to do the set of 3. All reps were dead stop.
 
To build on what I mentioned yesterday, nothing is sketchier for my back than high rep sets also lol
 
Hyde said:
To build on what I mentioned yesterday, nothing is sketchier for my back than high rep sets also lol
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I know, that is why I usually avoid it. Didn't feel bad yesterday. Well, the deadlifts did. Back felt fine though. I will probably not make a habit of that either way.
 
jimbuick said:
I know, that is why I usually avoid it. Didn't feel bad yesterday. Well, the deadlifts did. Back felt fine though. I will probably not make a habit of that either way.
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Cubing the deadlift is great for me. Rotating rep/heavy/speed every week.
 
Lift:

Axle Bench: work to 95kg x 3
Axle Inc. Bench (High Inc): work to 75kg x 5
DB OHP: 40 x 10, 45 x 10 x 2
Straight Bar Pushdown: 60 x 10, 50 x 14, 50 x 10
Push-ups: BW x 60sec (31)
 
Lower today, a few days behind because my back hasn't felt right since Tuesday morning. Still a little stiff today so I took it easy on the duffalo Squat.

Lift:
Duffalo Aita Squat: 125kg x 4 (beltless)

Belt Squat: 180 x 10, 230 x 10, 180 x 10 x 2
GHR (full): BW x 10 x 2, BW x 8
RH: 180 x 15 x 2
 
Pull day today.

Lift:

Rack Pull (7th pin, ~20"): work to 170kg x 1 against doubled greens

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Chins: BW x 9 x 2, BW x 8
Triangle Pulldown: 130 x 8, 120 x 10 x 3
Grenade Cable Rows: 110 x 15 x 3
Back Raises: BW x 12, +10kg x 12 (hold each rep at top)


Not bad today. Rack pulls felt good. Have kind of settled in to a push/pull/legs schedule. Will likely continue this. Work to a heavy weight for the first movement and then reps from there. If I'm feeling beat up, I'll do speed instead for lower work and reps for upper work.

Gotta start eating again too. Haven't rucked yet. Planning my first one for Friday. Short 2 miler with a 35# pack (+water). Still doing the 1/4 mile at 6min pace or better. May bump that soon.
 
Sunday's workout.

Lift:

High Inc. Bench: 80kg x 4
Seated BB OHP (no back): 40kg x 8, 50kg x 6, 7
DB Bench: 65s x 12 x 2
VBar Pushdown: 70 x 8, 6, 60 x 8
Dips: BW x 20 rest pause (12, 4, 3, 1)
 
Putting a bunch of updates at once here:

Lift: Jan 10

Shoulderok: empty x reps
Chins: BW x 8, 7, 7
WG Cable Rows: 110 x 12, 130 x 12, 130 x 7
Swiss Pulldown: 120 x 13, 10, 11
TRX Scarecrow: BW x 15 x 2
EZ Bar Curl: 95 x 6, 4; 45 x 21 (7/7/7 BB style)

Lift: Jan 12
Aita Duffalo Squat: 125kg x 5
Belt Squat: 180 x 10 x 3
GHD (hard setup): BW x 5 x 2, 4
HLR: BW x 8 x 2

Lift: Jan 16
Duffalo Bench: 65kg x 6, 75kg x 5, 85kg x 5 x 3
Low Inc. Duffalo Bench: 65kg x 8 x 3
Arnold Press: 25 x 12 x 2
Rope Pushdown: 50 x 8 x 4

Lift: Jan 18
NG Pullups: BW x 8 x 2, 7
Triangle Pulldown: 120 x 12 x 2, 10
Yates Row: 80kg x 6 x 3

A1. Swiss Cable Row: 110 x 15, 130 x 15 x 2
A2. EZ Bar Curl: 55 x 12 x 3
Axle Poundstone Curl: 15kg x 25
 
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