Shoggoth Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 December 13, 2017 Noon A quick workout to get the volume in I skipped yesterday. DB Row 130e x 6 x 6r Spoto Press WU to 265 x 6 x 2r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 December 15, 2017 Morning Week 4 squat. 15” Box Squat WU to 365 x 8 x 2r DO Axle Sumo DL WU to 293 x 2r - not working today. I’ll go back next week. Speed Squat 235 x 6 x 2r GHR BW x 3 x 8r - need to start these again Wore my hip circle during the warmups for something different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 December 16, 2017 Before Supper Block 3 bench. Jim and Seamus dropped off my calibrated kilo plate so today was really messing with my plate math haha! Pull-ups (261.5#) x 7 x 3r Bench Press WU to 132.5k x 5 x 2r DB Row 130#e x 3 x 10r SS Bench Press 132.5k x 5 x 5r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 December 18, 2017 Before Supper Week 5, deadlift. AG Axle Deadlift WU to 453 x 3 x 2r Something felt “off” with my back after that last rep so I just called it good there. Funny thing is I was just thinking how good I was feeling up until then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Glad you played it smart, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 46 minutes ago, EricMilfeld said: Glad you played it smart, though. So am I. Still effed up something in my SI area. Could barely fall asleep last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Shoggoth said: So am I. Still effed up something in my SI area. Could barely fall asleep last night. I was bad off like that for a week or two several years ago. It was part of the reason I tried getting back into running; but my knees said “no!” Glad they did. Lifting is more fun, and knock on wood, besides the occasional random soreness I’m staying healthy. Just gotta respect my limitations better than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, EricMilfeld said: I was bad off like that for a week or two several years ago. It was part of the reason I tried getting back into running; but my knees said “no!” Glad they did. Lifting is more fun, and knock on wood, besides the occasional random soreness I’m staying healthy. Just gotta respect my limitations better than before. Bad thing was that I was really watching each rep. Slow and controlled concentric, eccentric, full stops, etc. I was feeling really good. I’m thinking it might have something to do with not being able to supinate my grip properly and then it throws a bit of a twist into me. It’s not really noticeable with a power bar but it gets accentuated with the axle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 12 hours ago, Shoggoth said: Bad thing was that I was really watching each rep. Slow and controlled concentric, eccentric, full stops, etc. I was feeling really good. I’m thinking it might have something to do with not being able to supinate my grip properly and then it throws a bit of a twist into me. It’s not really noticeable with a power bar but it gets accentuated with the axle. I have the same problem. I now do my top sets with straps, and my back feels better. I’ve tried a couple times to adapt to hook grip, but was unsuccessful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 2017-12-20 at 4:58 AM, EricMilfeld said: I have the same problem. I now do my top sets with straps, and my back feels better. I’ve tried a couple times to adapt to hook grip, but was unsuccessful. I think I’ll do the same. I’ve hooked in the past without a lot of issue with singles. Definitely a no go for reps though. December 24, 2017 Before Supper Week 5 squat. Took the week off since last Monday when I gave my back a tweak. Gave me some time to heal as well as help Gail with Xmas stuff. Front Squat WU to 115k x 5 x 2r 15” Box Squat WU to 135k x 6 x 5r Felt really easy. Must’ve been a bit overtrained/under recuperated the last while. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 December 25, 2017 Afternoon Block 2 bench. Chins (264.4#) x 5 x 5r Bench Press WU to 115k x 5 x 5r YTWL’s x 3 x 5r DB Row 135#e x 5 x 5r SS Bench 140k x 5 x 3r 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 December 28, 2017 Before Supper Repeating my week 5 pulls. Babying my back to try and not niggle it again. Used a double overhand grip up to 455 where I switched to DO with straps. Deadlift WU to 455 x 8 x 2r Speed Pulls 305 x 10 x 1r Play with the 135# Baby Inch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 December 30, 2017 Afternoon Block 3 press. Neutral Grip Chin (263) x 3 x 3r (281) x 3, 2-1, 2-1 SB Incline Press WU to 86k x 5 x 3r DB Row 135#e x 5 x 8r Spoto Press WU to 122.5k x 6 x 2r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 January 2, 2018 Noon Week 6 squat. Guts are a bit upset from the holiday food but crapping my pants hasn’t kept me from squatting yet. I also brought my stance in to shoulder width or maybe a tad narrower as well. Felt good. 15” Box Squat WU to 175k x 8 x 2r Speed Squat 117.5k x 6 x 2r GHR BW x 3 x 8r Sissy Squat BW x 3 x 8r 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 January 4, 2018 Morning Block 1 benching. Still feeling pretty crappy. I think the grandgoober gave me a stomach bug. Yesterday I felt really bad as the day progressed. Took it easy today. Hopefully I can do 3 days in a row here to not mess with my arbitrary schedule. Chins (264) x 10 x 3r Bench Press WU to 97.5k x 3 x 12r 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 On 12/19/2017 at 5:38 PM, Shoggoth said: Bad thing was that I was really watching each rep. Slow and controlled concentric, eccentric, full stops, etc. I was feeling really good. I’m thinking it might have something to do with not being able to supinate my grip properly and then it throws a bit of a twist into me. It’s not really noticeable with a power bar but it gets accentuated with the axle. I have the same problem. I now do my top sets with straps, and my back feels better. I’ve tried a couple times to adapt to hook grip, but was unsuccessful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Seems like everyone is getting sick. I’m hoping what I feel is just allergies. But nice workout! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 6, 2018 Author Share Posted January 6, 2018 January 5, 2018 Before Supper Week 6. I picked up one of those NAP mouthpieces today to stop grinding my teeth and maybe prevent some neck pain. It’ll take a few sessions to give a good assessment but for now I know it sure increases the spittle production. DO Deads WU to 355 x 6 x 5r - felt great. Easy. Snatch Grip Deads from Blocks 225 x 2 x 20r 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 January 9, 2018 Before Supper Week 7 squat. Front Squat WU to 117.5k x 5 x 2r Squat 147.5k x 6 x 5r Amazing how easy regular squats feel after a few weeks of box squatting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 January 10, 2017 Before Supper Block 3 bench. Chins w/Fat Gripz (265) x 10 x 3r Bench Press WU to 135k x 5 x 2r DB Row 140#e x 5 x 5r SS Bench 135k x 5 x 5r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 January 12, 2018 Before Supper Week 7. Deadlift - DO to 455 WU to 485 x 6 x 2r Good enough 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStepien Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Nice work on 455 DO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 1 minute ago, JStepien said: Nice work on 455 DO Thanks bud. My best years ago was 465 but this bar is way more free spinning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Did a reverse gr8 bend after I had a spectacular failure with my 5/8” x 24” braced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 January 15, 2018 Before Supper First real session without a box and my back feels great. Sinking past parallel easy and getting rebound. Squat WU to 185k x 6 x 2r - paused last set GHR x 3 x 5r Standing Band Crunch 3 x 10r Excited about feeling good during and after a workout again. Next cycle should be an easy one to build up on as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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