Beginning Thoughts:

Tonight's workout...

Workout:

Front Squats:
260 lbs x 2 reps @ 92.5%
230 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets @ 82.5%
Decent...

Grip Training:
Walmart Gripper = 5 reps x 2 sets; Set 1 slowly (2 seconds per squeeze) and Set 2 done fast
HG 150 = 2 reps x 2 sets
CoC #1 = 1 rep x 3 sets - Quality Singles
HG 150 = 8 reps
Decent....still having a VERY hard time closing the CoC #1 but with Joe's instructions I will get there soon :)

Metabolic Conditioning for 2 rounds:
Kettlebell Swings = 45 lbs x 12 reps
Russian Twists = 10 lbs x 8 reps
Supine Glute Ham Raises = BW x 10 reps
Swiss Ball Jackknife Pikes = BW x 8 reps
Decent work..

Videos:

Front Squats & Metabolic Conditioning:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

Tomorrow is a Press Day!!! :)

Beginning Thoughts:

Just got back from the gym...

Workout:

Pull-ups:
BW x 11 reps
BW x 11 reps
BW x 9 reps
BW x 7 reps
Total = 38 reps

Incline Close Grip Crazy Bell Bench Press:
185 lbs x 4 reps x 3 sets

Unilateral Overhead Press:
65 lbs x 5 reps x 3 sets

Skullcrushers / JM Presses:
65 lbs x 6 reps x 3 sets

Facepulls:
80 lbs x 15 reps x 3 sets

Pallof Press:
32.5 lbs x 12 reps
42.5 lbs x 12 reps
47.5 lbs x 12 reps

Videos:

Pull-ups, Incline Close Grip Crazy Bell Bench Press, Unilateral Overhead Press and Skullcrushers / JM Presses:

YouTube - M19 W1 Press Training.wmv

Overall Impression:

Time to rest...

Beginning Thoughts:

Running on 3 hours of sleep....Needless to say, I wasn't at my 100%.

Workout:

Deadlifts:
455 lbs x 4 reps
455 lbs x 3 reps
I was supposed to do 4 sets of 4 reps with an average minimum of 440 lbs for this workout in order to increase density from last workout which was a wee bit too much to say the least. Given my shitty diet and terrible sleeping habits of the previous night, that was not going to happen. Being a stickler for details, I figured with the low motivation and focus I had after 455x3, that quitting was a better idea that Deadlifting with zero focus. Therefore, 455x3 was the last set of the day.

Hand Extensions:
2 bands x 15 reps x 3 sets

Videos:

Deadlifts:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

I wish I could catch up on sleep tonight but thats not going to happen. I gotta another big exam tomorrow. Today's Accounting Exam was pretty good.

Exams are a b!tch.

On the bright side, 455lb is nothing to scoff at.

Keep your head up.

IW

Beginning Thoughts:

Worked out earlier today..

Workout:

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW + 20 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 35 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
Total = 18 reps

Dumbbell Rows:
110 lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets

High Pulley Rows:
150 lbs x 8 reps x 3 sets

Weird Ab Exercise:
BW x 8 reps x 2 sets
BW x 7 reps

Tricep Skullcrushers:
65 lbs x 6 reps x 2 sets

Hammer Curls:
50 lbs x 6 reps x 2 sets

Videos:

Weighted Pull-ups, Dumbbell Rows and Weird Ab Exercise:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

I am in the process of successfully catching up on my sleep. Another 10 hours tonight and I am GOOD TO GO!!! :)

Beginning Thoughts:

Yesterday's workout...

Workout:

Front Squats:
265 lbs x 2 reps @ 95%
240 lbs x 3 reps x 5 sets @ 85%

Pull-ups:
BW x 11 reps
BW x 11 reps
BW x 9 reps
BW x 8 reps
Total = 39 reps

Unilateral Overhead Press:
60 lbs x 5 reps
65 lbs x 5 reps
70 lbs x 5 reps
75 lbs x 5 reps
80 lbs x 2 reps

Side Plank Rows:
27.5 lbs x 30 seconds
27.5 lbs x 30 seconds
32.5 lbs x 30 seconds

Videos:

Front Squats, Pull-ups and Unilateral Overhead Press:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

Diet has been decent. Time to maintain this good diet.

Beginning Thoughts:

I had a huge exam today. Got 3 hours of sleep last night plus 1 hour nap during the day. Not a good feeling...

Workout:

Deadlifts:
455 lbs x 4 reps
455 lbs x 1 rep
I wanted 5 reps. Missed it. The second set was the worst form I've executed in a looonngg time.

Weird Ab Exercise:
BW x 9 reps x 3 sets

Hand Extensions:
2 bands x 15 reps x 3 sets

Videos:

Deadlifts & Weird Ab Exercise:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

Well, good news is that Spring Break has begun finally! :)

I am leaving for Dallas on Saturday. I'll be there all week next week but I am going to Las Vegas for 2 nights.

Tomorrow morning will have me doing my Back Training.

I hope everyone's had a good week. Mine has been very stressful. Too much going on in life with graduation literally just around the corner.

Thanks for dropping by! :)

You're right. That is a weird ab exercise. lol

Have fun on your break!

IW

Hahaha...it is an awesome exercise though!

Beginning Thoughts:

Had a very productive morning :)

Workout:

Weighted Pull-ups:
BW + 20 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 2 reps
BW + 50 lbs x 2 reps
BW + 40 lbs x 2 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
BW + 30 lbs x 3 reps
Total = 18 reps

Hammer Strength Machine Rows:
115 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 6 reps
160 lbs x 5 reps

High Cable Rows:
150 lbs x 9 reps x 3 sets

Facepulls:
80 lbs x 15 reps x 3 sets

Swiss Ball Jackknife Pikes:
BW x 12 reps x 3 sets

Tricep Extensions:
65 lbs x 6 reps
95 lbs x 5 reps
95 lbs x 6 reps

Medicine Ball Throws:
12 lbs x 15 reps x 3 sets

Videos:

Weighted Pull-ups, Machine Rows, Cable Rows, Tricep Extensions and Core Training:

YouTube

Overall Impression:

I'm gonna go see "Brooklyn's Finest" tonight. Really looking forward to that.

Tomorrow I depart for Dallas.

My next workout will be on Sunday at an LA Fitness.

Cheers and I hope everyone has a good weekend!