Still On The Right Side Of The Grass

[gymdad150]

10/9/21

Cycle Four / Week Four reps/sets

Low Bar Squat-130kg 3*2
Paused Bench - 90 / 95kg *1, 100kg X
Paused Dead - 172.5 / 182.5 / 192.5kg *1
Dumbbells Incline Bench - 50lbs 12*3
Leg Ext - 80kg 40*3
Dumbbell Press - 50lbs 10*3
Box Squat Jumps - bw 10*3

Good way to end the cycle:
Best Squat Session in months
Good Bench, but little disappointed I missed at 100kg
Pulls are still a work in progress, but we're getting there.

Another intensity block coming up, and then a decision point as to whether to enter a local meet in late January / early February #wellsee

[gymdad150]

10/12/21

5th Cycle / Week One rep/sets
Low Bar 95kg *8
Low Bar 82.5kg 8*2
Belt Squats - 40kg 10*5
Single Leg RDL - 28kg 12*3
TRX Mid Row - bw 20*3
Planks 60sec *3
Leg Ext (3-0-0) 90kg 10*3
Box Squat Jumps - bw 5*3

Thought I was going into one more block of Intensity work #surprise

Starting out really light to see how I handle the volume.

[gymdad150]

10/13/21

5th Cycle / Week One rep/sets

Bench - 72.5kg *8
Bench - 62.5kg 8*2
Close Grip - 70kg 6*3
Dumbbell Incline Bench (3-0-0) - 50lbs 12*3
IYT - 20lbs 10*3
Dips - bw 10*3
Hammer Curl - 60lbs 10*3
Overhead Tri Exten - 24kg 10*3
Hammer Curl - 60lbs 10*3

Getting in the reps...someday this Bench will move, someday!

[gymdad150]

10/16/21

5th Cycle / Week One rep/sets

Low Bar (5-1-0) @6 - 100kg 1*3
Bench (5-1-0) @7 - 80kg 1*3
Big Wheel Pulls @8 - 193 / 203 / 208kg *1
TRX Hi Row - bw 10*4
TRX Mid Row - bw 10*4
Leg Extn - 120kg 20*3
Squat Jumps - bw 5*3

Interesting programming here. It's intensity without being "intense", and it allows some recovery from the volume of the week past. It's new to be sure.

[gymdad150]

10/19/21

5th Cycle / Week Two rep/sets

Low Bar - 105kg *8
Low Bar - 92.5kg 8*2
Belt Squats - 50kg 10*5
TRX Mid Row - 20*3
Single Leg RDL - 32kg 12*3
Planks - 60sec *3
Leg Ext - 100kg 30*3

Hoy Moly, I actually felt like the weight was light, and I moved every rep pain free...maybe I'm finally getting past this 2 year malaise? Sure hope so.

Monday night Squash was better, in terms of the "cardio" aspects. My knee, while stiff the next day, is not swelling, and is able to handle more explosive movements.

[gymdad150]

10/20/21

5th Cycle / Week Two rep/sets

Bench - 77.5kg *8
Bench - 67.5kg 8*2
Close Grip - 75kg 6*3
Dumbbell Incline Bench (0-0-3) - 60lbs *10, 9, 7
IYT - 20lbs 10*3
Dips - +12kg 10*3
Overhead Tri Extn - 26kg 10*3
Hammer Curls - 80lbs 10*3

Good enough session. Had to jump to 60s on the Dumbbell work, couldn't get the 12 reps. Might have if we had 55lbs dumbbells.

Probably a 2.5kg jump on the top set next week...

[gymdad150]

10/21/21

5th Cycle Week Two reps/sets

Deadlift - 165kg *8
Deadlift - 140kg 8*2
Paused Deads - 165kg *2, BOOM!

Tweaked my damn QL...AGAIN!!!

Everything up to that second set was so strong.

#thegodslaugh

[codgerus maximus]

Sorry to hear that..hope it will sort itself out quickly.

[slowmotion]

Sorry to hear, hope you get better soon!

[gymdad150]

10/25/21

5th Cycle / Week Three reps/sets

Low Bar Squats - 110kg *8, 90kg *8
Belt Squats - 55kg 10*5
Single Leg RDL - 36kg 12*3
Trx Mid Row - 20*3
Planks - 60sec *3
Leg Ext - 130kg 20*3
Squat Jumps - bw 5*3
Leg Ext (0-2-0) - 130kg 10*3

After undergoing an acupuncture session on Friday, and laying low all weekend, I seem to be "ok".

Squats were surprisingly strong, no back issues to speak of (no knee issues either).

Maybe what took place was my body revolting one last time...just for the hell of it. Seriously, all of a sudden my knee seems to be almost normal in appearance and function, my strength and endurance is substantially better, and if I hadn't been such a knucklehead, my back would be close to "normal" too.

Bench Wednesday, and we'll see on Thursday just what I can pull from what position!?!?

[gymdad150]

Sorry to hear that..hope it will sort itself out quickly.

Sorry to hear, hope you get better soon!

Thanks Gents...

I may have dodged a bullet ***fingers crossed***

[gymdad150]

10/27/21

5th Cycle / Week Three reps/sets

Bench - 80kg *8
Bench - 70kg 8*2
Close Grip - 77.5kg 6*3
Dumbbell Incline Bench (0-0-3) - 50lbs 10*3
IYT - 15lbs 10*3
Dips - +8kg 10*3
Hammer Curls - 60lbs *15, 70lbs *12, 80lbs *10
Overhead Tri Ext - 26kg 10*3
Hammer Curls - 80lbs *10, 70lbs *12, 60lbs *15

A little on the tired side today. Sets were all rpe9...***facepalm***

[gymdad150]

10/28/21

5th Cycle / Week Three reps/sets

Deadlift - 137.5kg *8
Paused Deads - 120kg 8*2
Kroc Rows - 90lbs 10*3
Face Pulls - 26kg 10*3
Planks - 60sec *3
Leg Extensions - 100kg 30*3
Squat Jumps - +12kg 5*3

Back seems to be "okay" for various definitions of ok. Not pulling anything too heavy.

[gymdad150]

10/30/21

5th Cycle / Week Three - reps/sets

Low Bar (5-0-0) - 105kg 1*3
Bench (5-1-0) - 82.5kg 1*3
Big Wheel Pulls - 153kg 1*3
TRX Hi Row - 10*4
TRX Mid Row - 10*4
Leg Ext (0-3-0) - 100kg 5*5
Hamstring Curls - green band 10*5
Copenhagen Planks - 30sec *5
Squat Jumps - +12kg 5*5

Solid tempo work; grip strength coming back...

[gymdad150]

11/2/21

5th Cycle / Week Four - reps/sets

Low Bar - 115kg *8
Low Bar - 100kg 8*2
Belt Squats - 60kg 10*5
TRX Mid Row - 20*3
Planks - 60sec *3

What a long day...

Had my 18 month check up to see how the cancer treatments have addressed the issue at hand. To say I've been anxious is a gross understatement. The last week...the last 48 hours have been damn near unbearable.

Fortunately, all my bloodwork came back with good news...my PSA numbers continue to drop, and the folks at the Roswell Park are pleased with the trend...so am I. But I'm mentally fatigued.

Wanted to hit 120kg for 8 on the top set, but I couldn't marshal the mental fortitude to get under that weight for eight reps. On video review, it appears it was there for the taking.

I'm so glad I'm past today!