JK vs BigRed
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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.
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. -
Been a good week of it and really liking the new shoes.<br />
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In there this arvo for a heavy legs session which went well. <br />
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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.<br />
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Looking forward to the week ahead. May try get an extra workout in there too if I get the chance -
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.<br />
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Seeing the trainer this week for a programme update and reassessment so will see what comes out of that. <br />
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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 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]<br />
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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.<br />
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Another good one is to do:<br />
max pull ups, no rest<br />
max chin ups, no rest<br />
max pull ups, no rest<br />
max chin ups, no rest<br />
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break, then repeat 2 more times<br />
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Tip, try egg whites as well-Bartman got me onto them, and they're simple and nutritious. -
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Will crack in to day 2 tomorrow! -
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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. -
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.<br />
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Day off tomorrow wooot -
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!<br />
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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.<br />
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Big day planned in the gym tomorrow arvo - and a weight check. Hopefully still above 80kg.<br />
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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. -
Wooot weights still above 80 at 82kg.<br />
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Cranked out the upper body workout yesterday arvo and feeling pretty sweet today on my day off from everything (work / gym etc).<br />
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Should be a good weak ahead with sessions planned tues/weds and fri/sat again. Seems to work pretty well. -
[quote name='JK']Wooot weights still above 80 at 82kg.<br />
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Cranked out the upper body workout yesterday arvo and feeling pretty sweet today on my day off from everything (work / gym etc).<br />
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Should be a good [B]weak[/B] ahead with sessions planned tues/weds and fri/sat again. Seems to work pretty well.[/QUOTE]<br />
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Pretty flat session this morning. Really struggled through my 50 pullups. First set only lasted for 12 and numbers on following sets went down from there. Took me 6 por 7 cracks to get the 50 done! Not cool. Then rows and some lat pull downs followed by 50 reps on the bench and some good old military press. <br />
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Day off tomorrow
