JK vs BigRed

JK

Yeah I think the key is to take it easy but know when to take a break. I wont train with the flu etc but mainly as respect for others. But with a minor injury it's easy to just manage your workload.

JK

Deadlifts are still a no go! 
 
Tried to crack in to them this morning and could feel the ribs big time. Did 3 sets at a light weight 70kg but that was it. 
 
Still managed the rest of my routine and 6 sets of body weight pullups today.

JK

Been a funny couple of weeks with heaps of work on so only have had time for 2 weight sessions a week (thurs and sat) and a spin session on tuesdays. 
 
This has meant that for my 2 weight sessions I haven't really been able to do much of a split and instead had to revert to a full day type routine. So squats, deadlifts, bench, overhead press, some row, pullups, chinups and situps. Plus have chucked in the odd biceps day one a week, triceps on the other . Sometimes add in 3 supersets of a couple of additional leg exercises too. 
 
Seems to be working okay as feeling stronger and continuing to push myself BUT my body weight has dropped to just over 82kg and wife said am looking leaner in the gut section. Body is feeling good though. No injuries. 
 
Am away down the mt for a few days later this week so will be working out in the hotel gym again. Always a bit of a laugh!

JK

Decided I have had enough of squatting and deadlifting in runners and I note my gym has a sign saying 'no bare feet' so picked up some fake chuck taylors from the warehouse today for $17. Been wearing them with my suit to wear em in. Feel good and looking forwarding to trying the flat soles in the gym.

Paekakboyz

I see a number of guys lifting in flats - one dude even uses those barefoot shoe thingies. I imagine it'd be good for your form - especially as you want to drive through your heels on squats and DLs.

Kirwan

My instructor just got his new weightlifting shoes, and they have a flat sole and a slightly raise heel. He said he could never go back, feels really solid/steady. Especially for the squat.

JK

Will let ya know how I find the difference come wednesday. 
 
Got spin tomorrow so won't have a chance to do any squats unless I get in there really early but given a late night ahead with work I doubt it will be on the cards!

BartMan

I have often looked at lifting shoes and wondered hwo good they were etc, yes, let us know!

JK

Well didnt end up working out weds through sat as I was feeling pies - minor bout of man flu but shaking it now and getting back in to things. 
 
Did first workout on sunday arvo in the new shoes and yep a noticeable difference. Felt good. More stable, more comfortable. No complaints so wont be going back. 
 
Skipped spin this morning as I am still not feeling great in the early AM but gonna bowl in there this arvo and shift some tin.

JK

Been a good week of it and really liking the new shoes. 
 
In there this arvo for a heavy legs session which went well. 
 
I've lost a few kg over the last couple of weeks and weighin in now about 82kg. Think its mainly fat tho that has come off as had a couple of comments from family I hadnt seen for a month or so on how lean I was looking which is a good sign as not really trying to get massive, just stronger, fitter and looking a lot better. 
 
Looking forward to the week ahead. May try get an extra workout in there too if I get the chance

JK

Feck it looks like I'm losing a bit of weight - down to about 80.5kg at the mo. Not too worried as wasn't trying to get massive and feel like I am in good shape and still getting stronger. 
 
Seeing the trainer this week for a programme update and reassessment so will see what comes out of that. 
 
Set a new PB for pullups yesterday with 22 (of own body weight). Felt good. Did another set 2 exercises later and struggled to 14. Amazing how much doing something to failure takes out of ya.

JK

Right so upping my protein intake - 1 scoop with my daily oats plus also the my usual 2scoop post workout shake.

Wairau

[quote name='JK']Set a new PB for pullups yesterday with 22 (of own body weight). Felt good. Did another set 2 exercises later and struggled to 14. Amazing how much doing something to failure takes out of ya.[/QUOTE] 
 
Good going. How far down do you go-all the way to straight arms at bottom, or like me to 135 degrees? I can do 35-36 max, and with only a minute break between sets recently did 35/21/16/16/16/16=120....it isn't a workout I look forward to but it's good to finish. Done in a park area, so it's free weight, no machine used-but also no added weight at bottom. 
 
Another good one is to do: 
max pull ups, no rest 
max chin ups, no rest 
max pull ups, no rest 
max chin ups, no rest 
 
break, then repeat 2 more times 
 
Tip, try egg whites as well-Bartman got me onto them, and they're simple and nutritious.

JK

I go all the way down. Seen others go not quite as far...looks easier. 
 
This time last year I could do about 3 or 4 pullups so made some real progress

JK

Started a new programme today and opened things up with 50 bodyweight (plus bar) squats followed by 50 bodyweight (plus bar) dead lifts. Less weight than I usually have to lift but aim is to do them in as little amount of reps / time as possible....awesome. 
 
Then followed by 4 sets on the leg press and then 3 sets of Vs, Ts and Ys to help stregthen my scapula. Find them Y's pretty difficult so obviously need to do some work there. 
 
Will crack in to day 2 tomorrow!

JK

Did day 2 last friday - tough day as its covers alot - 50 pullups, lat pull downs, some rows, then 50 benchpress (at only 60kg), military press. 
 
Back in for spin this morning and go there early enough to do 50 squats at 100kg and 50 deadlifts at 110kg. Took me 5 sets of each to get em all done. Then on to spin. 
 
Having 2 completely dif workouts now means I can change my workout days so gonna do tues (lower), weds (upper) and then repeat friday/sat. Cant wait.

JK

50 pullups is a great way to start the day but seemed so much harder to do at dawn rather than last time I did it mid arvo. Took me 6 cracks to get it all done. Don't need a warmup either as its pretty much a warmup in itself. Also noticed that now I am trying to do 50 that I tend not to go all the way down and am closer to what kea was saying at 135 degrees, maybe a bit more. 
 
Day off tomorrow wooot

JK

Dam I really felt the effect of those pullups yesterday - and still this morning too for a certain extent. Must meant they hit the spot though! 
 
Early start today and back to day 1 of the routine - 50 squats at 100kg, 50 deadlifts at 110kg, 4 sets of leg press 15reps at 180kg, 3 sets of Vs Ts & Ys and then because its casual Friday and I can wear a t-shirt to work today I made it mandatory that that I did 3 sets of bicep curls and tricep dips. Sweet. 
 
Big day planned in the gym tomorrow arvo - and a weight check. Hopefully still above 80kg. 
 
 
Oh yeah a question - ran out of oats yesterday so had 6 weetbix today for my post workout brekky (about 30mins after my protein shake). I recall back in the day there was alot of talk about weetbix being so good for you but are they really? To me they seem like a bit of a filler and they sure filled the whole today.

JK

Wooot weights still above 80 at 82kg. 
 
Cranked out the upper body workout yesterday arvo and feeling pretty sweet today on my day off from everything (work / gym etc). 
 
Should be a good weak ahead with sessions planned tues/weds and fri/sat again. Seems to work pretty well.

MN5

[quote name='JK']Wooot weights still above 80 at 82kg. 
 
Cranked out the upper body workout yesterday arvo and feeling pretty sweet today on my day off from everything (work / gym etc). 
 
Should be a good [B]weak[/B] ahead with sessions planned tues/weds and fri/sat again. Seems to work pretty well.[/QUOTE] 
 
Strong homes, not weak :knuppel:

The Silver Fern

JK vs BigRed