Now or never: Taking it to the next level
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Now or never: Taking it to the next level:
Hit gym for first time in a week. Went ok. Am still tight in the chest so took it a bit easier than normal. Just chest and biceps. Reckon I'll be a bit sore tomorrow. Tennis elbow was also ok.
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Was talking to my mate about tennis elbow (he's having some pretty serious problems) and an oldtimer overheard us and gave us some stretching tips. This guy is cool. Most people will bring a protein shake or banana to this gym, this guy brings a cucumber to munch on. He's almost 60, but looks much young. Certainly proof that lifting tin regularly is like a fountain of youth
Re the tennis elbow Rancid. Have a look at Thera Band. They offer these rubber things that look rather like dildos. There are a series of exercises for tennis elbow or golfers elbow. It did the trick for me. Plus once you're sorted out, the mem-sahib has something to occupy herself with. Win-win.
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@Catogrande said in Now or never: Taking it to the next level:
@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Now or never: Taking it to the next level:
Hit gym for first time in a week. Went ok. Am still tight in the chest so took it a bit easier than normal. Just chest and biceps. Reckon I'll be a bit sore tomorrow. Tennis elbow was also ok.
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Was talking to my mate about tennis elbow (he's having some pretty serious problems) and an oldtimer overheard us and gave us some stretching tips. This guy is cool. Most people will bring a protein shake or banana to this gym, this guy brings a cucumber to munch on. He's almost 60, but looks much young. Certainly proof that lifting tin regularly is like a fountain of youthRe the tennis elbow Rancid. Have a look at Thera Band. They offer these rubber things that look rather like dildos. There are a series of exercises for tennis elbow or golfers elbow. It did the trick for me. Plus once you're sorted out, the mem-sahib has something to occupy herself with. Win-win.
Cheers for the heads up mate, much appreciated. I'll ask the wife for her colour preference before making a purchase.
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Very busy week, but have at least had two very good gym sessions since Monday. Chest today and all the benches were occupied (which NEVER happens). I decided to use a chest machine for the first time in decades. That ain't a bad device. Certainly isolates the shit out of the pecs.
In terms I've diet I've become addicted to rice paper rolls. I smash that at least once a day now. Best way of getting an entire chicken breast and salad down.
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Bit of a meh weekend. Had a much needed sleep in on Saturday, but busy day meant that fitness was reduced to skipping. Better than nothing I guess.
Sunday I played golf, which I guess was several kms of walking. Was thinking of training in the evening but was too shattered. I really hate that shit where your body just shuts down when you start to relax. I wish we were like a battery that could be charged and then ready to go. Such a catch 22. I need the sleep, but when I get it I feel even more tired. Eating was crap as well.
Anyway, a good training session this morning. Chest and triceps. No nonsense. A good start and hopefully I'm back on track after a few weeks of mediocrity.
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Been a rock solid week so far. I only need a few good days to feel back on track.
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Am back into deadlifts after a bit of time off. I had some rather annoying lower back pains this year, but I actually think the culprit was that ab machine that you swing your knees forward on. Whatever, very happy to get back into the deadlifts.
Wednesday: Morning run.
Been a while, but this was what the doctor ordered. Getting a bit hot though which is a bit concerning already in September. -
Shoulders this morning. Went alright. The usual 1,000 exercises.
Didn't really feel the pump while training but I'm pretty sore now. Good pain good good pain.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Now or never: Taking it to the next level:
Been a rock solid week so far. I only need a few good days to feel back on track.
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Am back into deadlifts after a bit of time off. I had some rather annoying lower back pains this year, but I actually think the culprit was that ab machine that you swing your knees forward on. Whatever, very happy to get back into the deadlifts.
Wednesday: Morning run.
Been a while, but this was what the doctor ordered. Getting a bit hot though which is a bit concerning already in September.I find sometimes the best way to increase your deadlift is take heaps of time off, focus on curls/chins or whatever then come back and smash a previous PB after a couple of weeks of feeling weak as you get used to the movement. I love a good deadlift session.
Do try it.
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Bit embarrassing on Monday. Went a bit too hard on the benchpress without a spotter (usually use Smith machine because trained alone for many years). Called out to this big bald dude who came to my rescue. Was a very good session other than that.
Next day, went up to big bald dude to thank him only it wasn't him, some guy who looks exactly the same with the same farking kit. Now I'll probably be a rude bastard and ignore the real hero next time I see him because I honestly can't tell these buggers apart.
Anyway, Tuesday was a very nice back and biceps session. Will hopefully get out for a run today.
Completely off topic. I recall some of you sport the bearded look. I currently have a beard of sorts because I'm saving for a mo for a party. Seriously, how do you guys live with the itching? It's driving me insane.
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funnily enough I don't recall getting itchy even when I sweat (like a demon). I don't like hair around my mouth so I trim my mo etc more than the rest of my feral beard.
hang in there bro! ha ha stay safe on bench bro, don't want to see you on a fail video!
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Cheers fellas.
It'll be gone by Sunday anyway. It certainly saves shaving time which is one bonus.
Yeah the BP thing was a fail. Stupid to go for a heavy weight without a spotter. Unlike the Smith machine you cant just rack the bar whenever you want. The dude did however complement me on asking very calmly and politely
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@Rancid-Schnitzel said in Now or never: Taking it to the next level:
Seriously though, wtf do you do in that situation if you're alone? Slide the bar onto your hips and past the balls?
Yep. Had to do this once. Not the best experience ever.
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Bro I don't want you going back to that smith machine - easier for heavy weight (and a tad safer... ahem) but you miss out on all that good stabiliser work if it's just straight up and down.
I think sliding it down to your hips and then trying to tilt the bar to get out from under it is the 'easiest' way. At least that helps you get leverage to lift one side of the barbell. Tough doing that if it sits on your chest!!
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Totally agree mate. Hence my rather embarrassing episode the other day.
As mentioned, I used to train alone and without a spotter and just loved to rack up that bad boy. Stopped that for a while, but then got back into bad habits. Stupid.
Will try and make sure that I do chest day when mate is there. I don't want to go too light just because I'm scared of not getting it up (no pun intended).
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Yesterday: Didn't get going until 10pm but managed some skipping (50) then side to sides on mini trampoline. Did that 10 times each then ran around the block (with steep hill at the end) three times. Felt much better after that.
Today: Shoulders. Smashed. Was a tidy piece doing AB work behind me today and I might just have caught the odd glimpse of her in the mirror in front of me. That's quite a rare sight at my gym and certainly made my morning.
With school holidays the kids are at an MMA camp. Looks so damn cool. Warehouse with octagon and all the rest of it. Buggers them out too. Eldest had to be paired with a girl who is already competing. Poor fella got his arse kicked.
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Lets see.
Weekend not too bad.
Nice 40 minute run, followed by 4x 400 metre + 12 pullups + 15 dips. Then did 30 burpees when I got home. Farked me right up that did.
Monday: Back on old PE workout and certainly upped the tempo. Smashed.
Tuesday: Ditto.
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No run of course. Getting to the stage where if I don't smash out a workout in the morning then it ain't gonna happen.
Well still got my sorry arse out of bed on Thursday and Friday.
Thursday: Smashing of le shoulders.
Friday: Legs and arm tickle. Pretty damn good.
Has been the best weights week for a while. Feeling plenty of good pain. Crossfit run tomorrow and then a rest on Sunday I think.
Oh yeah beard is gone now that party is over. Respect anyone who manages to keep those things on. I'm still getting the phantom itches.
