What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2

[Halb]

BenM77 said:

A bit of both?
What training have you been doing to lose strength and stamina?!
I mean, Pilates has its obvious benefits (yoga pants ) but you should still try and do a bit of lifting

Running and then no training after injuries.
Now been able to strong a few weeks together. I do look better than I have for a long time, just not very strong or 'fit' compared to the old days.
Sticking to a modified Rip's Starting Strength and my own day of crazy HIIT stuff.
Gonna be diet-strict in Sep and see if I can get to that goal of single digit at 225-230.
Right now staying injury free is paramount.

[BenM77]

Halb said:

BenM77 said:

A bit of both?
What training have you been doing to lose strength and stamina?!
I mean, Pilates has its obvious benefits (yoga pants ) but you should still try and do a bit of lifting

Running and then no training after injuries.
Now been able to strong a few weeks together. I do look better than I have for a long time, just not very strong or 'fit' compared to the old days.
Sticking to a modified Rip's Starting Strength and my own day of crazy HIIT stuff.
Gonna be diet-strict in Sep and see if I can get to that goal of single digit at 225-230.
Right now staying injury free is paramount.

Wouldn't a bb style plan be better to keep injuries at bay? Hypertrophy over strength seems easier on the joints to me

I'm trying a bit of running lately. What's your 5k?

[Halb]

3x5 compound lifts with 3 min rests, is fine at the weight I'm currently on. And my bear/300 routine fits in with that.

Ankles aren't back to pre 10k levels, but my current 5k is hovering at 24 mins.
I'd like to get between 23:30-24....and ultimately my aim is to get 22-23 time.

What is yours?

[BenM77]

Halb said:

Ankles aren't back to pre 10k levels, but my current 5k is hovering at 24 mins.
I'd like to get between 23:30-24....and ultimately my aim is to get 22-23 time.

What is yours?

Good time!

I've just started running to rehab my ankle (severe osteoarthritis) and still need to try 5k. Reckon I will be up around 28-29 to start.

I ran an 8:05 1mile the other day and nearly died! No way I could stay at that pace for 5k. Something to aim for though as while my ankle holds up I'm going to keep at it

[didelydoo]

I may try a 5k later today. Despite being unfit, having not run for years and being the heaviest I've ever been, I presume i'll be able to do it anyway..... I guess 30 mins would be an ok time? (outside, not on a machine)

[Asterix]

Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg

First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.

Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.

OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.

[didelydoo]

Sacked off the 5k and did a KB circuit instead:

10 swings, 10 rows, 10 goblet squats
5 rounds, 1 min rest between rounds, 48kg bell.

Surprised how tough it was, blowing out of my ass! Will add a round each time time ( beats running )

[BenM77]

didelydoo said:

Sacked off the 5k and did a KB circuit instead:

10 swings, 10 rows, 10 goblet squats
5 rounds, 1 min rest between rounds, 48kg bell.

Surprised how tough it was, blowing out of my ass! Will add a round each time time ( beats running )

48kg kbell = Manly cardio

[TheBALDpuma]

Yesterdays efforts...

Jerks up to singles at 105kg. Feeling snappier now so need to start seeing what I can actually lift and get some weight on there.

SA DB push press
1 x 3 at 40kg e/a
2 x 4 at 50kg e/a

Chest to bar chins
3 x 10 BW

Dips
3 x 3 at 60kg

[GavC88]

Asterix said:

Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg

First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.

Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.

OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.

I've just started this too. The app makes it very easy to keep track of what you've done and what to do next time!!

I'm on

Week 7, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 87.5kg
Chest press - 5x5 @ 32.5kg (Dumbbells)
Barbell Rows - 5x5 @ 60kg

I started from empty bars and I am just starting to hit my limit with most the weights!

Am enjoying it though!!

[Asterix]

GavC88 said:

Asterix said:

Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg

First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.

Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.

OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.

I've just started this too. The app makes it very easy to keep track of what you've done and what to do next time!!

I'm on

Week 7, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 87.5kg
Chest press - 5x5 @ 32.5kg (Dumbbells)
Barbell Rows - 5x5 @ 60kg

I started from empty bars and I am just starting to hit my limit with most the weights!

Am enjoying it though!!

Hey there

Glad to see someone else on the program - LordGrover did the 12 weeks as well and had good results.

May I ask how much you weigh? I'm 74.5kg so will be getting to my BW squat in around 6 sessions. That'll be my next milestone.

And yeah, the app is great! Only issue I have is that I make a note of my progress in KGs but it's easier to work out what's needed on the bar in lbs as all the gym plates are marked that way - so I keep switching between the two.

I can definately feel a difference, especially in my thighs and backside - the rest feels like I'm firming up somewhat.

[_bryan_]

Bench 2x5, 1x10
Squats 2x5, 1x9
BB Row 3x8
Glute Ham Raise 3x10
Frequency Method pull-ups throughout the day 5x7.

[jr6yam]

Asterix said:

GavC88 said:

Asterix said:

Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg

First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.

Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.

OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.

I've just started this too. The app makes it very easy to keep track of what you've done and what to do next time!!

I'm on

Week 7, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 87.5kg
Chest press - 5x5 @ 32.5kg (Dumbbells)
Barbell Rows - 5x5 @ 60kg

I started from empty bars and I am just starting to hit my limit with most the weights!

Am enjoying it though!!

Hey there

Glad to see someone else on the program - LordGrover did the 12 weeks as well and had good results.

May I ask how much you weigh? I'm 74.5kg so will be getting to my BW squat in around 6 sessions. That'll be my next milestone.

And yeah, the app is great! Only issue I have is that I make a note of my progress in KGs but it's easier to work out what's needed on the bar in lbs as all the gym plates are marked that way - so I keep switching between the two.

I can definately feel a difference, especially in my thighs and backside - the rest feels like I'm firming up somewhat.

I've also been doing 5X5. At 73.5Kg BW this is where I'm at;- Squat 67.5Kg, Bench 55Kg, OH press 32.5KG
Row 55Kg and Deadlift 77.5Kg
The rest periods took some getting used to at first, but it makes more sense now the weights are heavier

[didelydoo]

Tonight>

CG bench:
10x 60,80,100kg
7x 120 into 5x 100kg drop set.
Z press:
3x 60,60,60
BHN smith:
5,7,8 x 60kg
Band delt stuff:
rear/side/back 90 reps

Home, good, bench was maybe a rep PB?

[GavC88]

Asterix said:

Hey there

Glad to see someone else on the program - LordGrover did the 12 weeks as well and had good results.

May I ask how much you weigh? I'm 74.5kg so will be getting to my BW squat in around 6 sessions. That'll be my next milestone.

And yeah, the app is great! Only issue I have is that I make a note of my progress in KGs but it's easier to work out what's needed on the bar in lbs as all the gym plates are marked that way - so I keep switching between the two.

I can definately feel a difference, especially in my thighs and backside - the rest feels like I'm firming up somewhat.

It seems good to me. I'm 26, about 95kg, 6ft3. I've never really gone to a gym before so I'm happy with the progress I've done in 7 weeks!

Squats today seemed easier than 85kg, but that happens sometimes. 3 sessions until I'm body weight squatting!

I have noticed that my arms have grown the most from the last 7 weeks!

I've been following your progress on here!

[Johnny]

250 Push Ups

[TheBALDpuma]

Squats
5 x 3 at 180kg

OH Press
3 x 2 at 82.5kg

Reverse sit ups
3 x 8

Ab roll outs
3 x 10

[Asterix]

Week 6, Day 2 - StrongLifts 5x5

Squat - 5x5 @ 65kg
Bench Press - 5x5 @ 47.5kg
Barbell Row - 5x5 @ 50kg

I was very naughty last night and put away a couple of bottles of wine.

I felt it somewhat earlier...

Won't be doing that again before a session day.

[Johnny]

Finally got in the gym. New office, there's a VA gym a couple of mins away... Handy!

6x15 Bodyweight Dips
6x10 DB French Press EZ Bar @40kg
Tricep Bar Pushdown 5x10@30kg
EZ Bar Narrow Curls - 50x15kg, 20x20kg
Tricep Rope Pushdown 5x10@20kg

[Halb]

Given up caffeine.
Did intend to go to the gym tonight...er, that didn't happen.