What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2
Discussion
Really struggling to get some decent gym time these days. I've been training 8 years or so now, so it's a tough pill to swallow when I can't dedicate as much time to training as I have been able to in the past.
Working 60+ hours a week, the wife is away for 4 months so can't spend too much time out of the house for the Pets sake.
I only worked while 2 o clock today so managed to get in and do Heavy bench, wide grip bench, decline bench , seated dumbell press, front raises, side raises, tricep push downs and dips.
We are moving house and I already have a decent amount of kit bought for the spare room, so just need to get moved in and then I can add a decent amount of dumbells, a cable machine and a lat pull down machine and I'll be sorted
Working 60+ hours a week, the wife is away for 4 months so can't spend too much time out of the house for the Pets sake.
I only worked while 2 o clock today so managed to get in and do Heavy bench, wide grip bench, decline bench , seated dumbell press, front raises, side raises, tricep push downs and dips.
We are moving house and I already have a decent amount of kit bought for the spare room, so just need to get moved in and then I can add a decent amount of dumbells, a cable machine and a lat pull down machine and I'll be sorted
http://app.strava.com/activities/191057730
http://app.strava.com/activities/192210514
Sunday and this evening's rides above, feeling nice and strong. Also going to the gym twice a week still, feeling pretty good there too. Body fat hovering around 8.5%, will tinker with my diet in October, just to see more how it affects my riding rather than my fat levels, although I do expect to lose a fair bit as a consequence.
http://app.strava.com/activities/192210514
Sunday and this evening's rides above, feeling nice and strong. Also going to the gym twice a week still, feeling pretty good there too. Body fat hovering around 8.5%, will tinker with my diet in October, just to see more how it affects my riding rather than my fat levels, although I do expect to lose a fair bit as a consequence.
BenM77 said:
Had to buy some more plates for my ez curl bar to stay ahead in a competition at work (macho bulls
t ) I now have 56kg loaded up for overhead press, curls, rows etc.
Still using the kettlebell every other day and the treadmill as well. Really enjoying training at the moment
In our money 123lb, how many reps can you curl with that sort of weight?t ) I now have 56kg loaded up for overhead press, curls, rows etc.Still using the kettlebell every other day and the treadmill as well. Really enjoying training at the moment
BillPeart said:
BenM77 said:
Had to buy some more plates for my ez curl bar to stay ahead in a competition at work (macho bullst ) I now have 56kg loaded up for overhead press, curls, rows etc.
Still using the kettlebell every other day and the treadmill as well. Really enjoying training at the moment
In our money 123lb, how many reps can you curl with that sort of weight?t ) I now have 56kg loaded up for overhead press, curls, rows etc.Still using the kettlebell every other day and the treadmill as well. Really enjoying training at the moment
Strict overhead x5
Curls x5
Push ups x20
Rows x20
I haven't lifted anything heavier than 40kg for years so the reps will go up slowly. I don't mind a bit of cheat curls as I still do strict with lower weights.
Having not made much time to train recently I'm struggling with fitness at present. This morning, courtesy of Gym Jones:
Strict dumbbell shoulder press (2.5kg dumbbells)
30 sec work/30 sec rest with dumbbells overhead
Repeat
60 sec rest
3 rounds
Seated Z press (empty Olympic bar)
10 minutes max. reps - managed 135 reps
5 x wide grip pull-up
10 x dip
5 x wide grip pull-up
10 x dip
starting a new round every 2 mins for 10 mins (5 rounds total)
Strict dumbbell shoulder press (2.5kg dumbbells)
30 sec work/30 sec rest with dumbbells overhead
Repeat
60 sec rest
3 rounds
Seated Z press (empty Olympic bar)
10 minutes max. reps - managed 135 reps
5 x wide grip pull-up
10 x dip
5 x wide grip pull-up
10 x dip
starting a new round every 2 mins for 10 mins (5 rounds total)
Week 7, Day 2 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 72.5kg
OH Press - 5/5/4/5/4 @ 40kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 90kg
Stalled again on OH Press but it felt better so I'm confident I'll nail it next time around. i think there a mix of lacking a touch of strength but also getting the explosive start to the lift. If I don't get it moving properly at the beginning, that's when I fail.
Previous was; OH Press - 5/5/4/3/3 @ 40kg
Next session will be my first ever bodyweight squat - Woo Hoo!
Squat - 5x5 @ 72.5kg
OH Press - 5/5/4/5/4 @ 40kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 90kg
Stalled again on OH Press but it felt better so I'm confident I'll nail it next time around. i think there a mix of lacking a touch of strength but also getting the explosive start to the lift. If I don't get it moving properly at the beginning, that's when I fail.
Previous was; OH Press - 5/5/4/3/3 @ 40kg
Next session will be my first ever bodyweight squat - Woo Hoo!
Tonight was chest, back and legs night
Bench press - 5 sets, started @86kg x 10, 91kg x 7, 96kg x 5, 101kg x 3, 106kg x 1 - thought I'd try to beat my 101kg record..
Bench Fly - 4 sets of 10-12 @ 24kg each dumbbell
Incline Bench Fly - 3 sets of 8-10 @ 24kg, dropping to 20 kg on last set (pooped)
Bent over dumbbell fly - 4 sets of 10 reps @ 37kg
Squats - 4 sets, started @86kg x 10, 91kg x 8, 96kg x 8, 101kg x 6
Leg Curls - 4 sets of 10-12 reps @55kg
Leg extensions - 4 sets of 10-16 reps, from 60kg to 65kg.
Arms and shoulders tomorrow - joy....
Bench press - 5 sets, started @86kg x 10, 91kg x 7, 96kg x 5, 101kg x 3, 106kg x 1 - thought I'd try to beat my 101kg record..
Bench Fly - 4 sets of 10-12 @ 24kg each dumbbell
Incline Bench Fly - 3 sets of 8-10 @ 24kg, dropping to 20 kg on last set (pooped)
Bent over dumbbell fly - 4 sets of 10 reps @ 37kg
Squats - 4 sets, started @86kg x 10, 91kg x 8, 96kg x 8, 101kg x 6
Leg Curls - 4 sets of 10-12 reps @55kg
Leg extensions - 4 sets of 10-16 reps, from 60kg to 65kg.
Arms and shoulders tomorrow - joy....
BenM77 said:
I'm not a beast. Curls at 56kg have a lot of cheat in them as part of a continuos circuit.
Strict overhead x5
Curls x5
Push ups x20
Rows x20
I haven't lifted anything heavier than 40kg for years so the reps will go up slowly. I don't mind a bit of cheat curls as I still do strict with lower weights.
Cheers! Sorry for being such a nosey so and so.Strict overhead x5
Curls x5
Push ups x20
Rows x20
I haven't lifted anything heavier than 40kg for years so the reps will go up slowly. I don't mind a bit of cheat curls as I still do strict with lower weights.
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