Now or never: Taking it to the next level

Rancid Schnitzel

Shoulders this morning. Said it before, but I love this day!
 
My kids had school swimming carnival today and really smashed it. It's so awesome seeing them realise how much you get out of sport if you're prepared to put the work in. My wife comes from a family that has pretty much zero interest in sport and sometimes she thinks I'm like one of those mad Eastern European tennis dads. But fark she was proud as punch and could see that there is a point to my "madness".

JK

Great to have a particular day you love at the gym. Means that you can push through the non-favourite workouts earlier in the week as you know your fav is coming up!

Rancid Schnitzel

Tuesday already damn it. Where were we...
 
Friday: Legs and arm tickle. Not bad. Usually finish off the week with a light run, but went to dinner party. That was just what the wife needed. Had a couple of beers, curry, raspberry souffle. Overdid the curry and lived to regret it the next day. Arrived home and had some urgent email correspondence until about 1:30. That of course farked up Saturday which was basically shuttling kids back and forth from sport and birthday parties. Hit the hay at about 9.
 
Sunday: Got up early for long run. Felt lovely. Had breakfast then ran the line for son's rugby match. 70-odd nil to the good guys. As back's coach I'd like to take some credit, but can't really. The talent is ridiculous. Let son off swimming due to his performances at carnival that week.
 
Monday: No time for training too much work. Poo bum wee.
 
Tuesday: Chest and biceps. Just felt like supersets today, so went ahead with that. Feel well and truly smashed.

Rancid Schnitzel

Wednesday: Bit under the weather. Was going to try gym in evening but was just not up for it. Fell asleep in front of TV watching ESPN doco about a competing league to the NFL in the early 80s. Donald Trump (a much thinner, paler version) bought one of the teams and was angling for inclusion in the NRL. Kept snapping awake and seeing him crapping on. Was a bit farking scary. 
Thursday: Good day. Back and triceps. Deadlifts a great aren't they. Just get you in the zone. Was supposed to have sprint training with kids but they pissed off with some other kids up the road before I could press gang them into. By the time they came back it was dark. Cunning buggers. I went for a nice jog before bed. Still pretty balmy here.

Rancid Schnitzel

Time, it does fly....
 
Had a few days down the coast for Easter. Was nice to get away. Wasn't the best spot at the coast, but it's always cool to get down there. Love hitting the sack early, getting up early and the whole health lifestyle thing. We really sound have moved there...
 
There was a gym of sorts, but I didn't bother. I went for one long run, which was lovely. BUT, most of the training occurred at AQUA SPLASH. <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://aquasplash.com.au/'>https://aquasplash.com.au/</a>
 
AQUA SPLASH was farking cool. It's like an inflatable obstacle course out on the water. Really works you if you do it properly. Heaps of climbing and it ain't easy getting back on pontoons after falling off. Kids loved it, I probably loved it more. Went back the next day. Wish I had my own one of these. It's the best training and awesome fun.
 
Went home the evening of AQUA SPLASH and hit the gym the next day. Was pretty damn sore, but felt really good.
 
Damn I miss AQUA SPLASH.

Paekakboyz

lol are you angling for a sponsorship from AQUA SPLASH!! 

Does sound super cool - anytime you can have fun working out it's all good!
 
AQUA SPLASH! fuck yeah! :yes:

Rancid Schnitzel

Mate, it was just so damn cool.

Rancid Schnitzel

Backlog again.
 
Not the best training last week but weekend was pretty active. Had a nice run on Saturday evening and swimming on Sunday. Pool closes soon unfortunately ):
 
Monday: Chest and triceps. Not bad.
 
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Good sesh that one.

Rancid Schnitzel

Where are we: 
Wednesday: Didn't do shit. Should have jogged or something but day got away from me. 
Thursday: Shoulders. Always a pleasure. 
Friday: Felt like a run so did a few kms and then did 4x 10 pull-ups, 10 dips, 400m run. Did the job. 
Saturday: Worked then saw what looked like a drugged team from Southern NZ get beaten by the Qld special school. 
Sunday: Same as Friday, but did 6km first. Farked me up well and true that did. 
Today: Not much time. Hammered chest-bicep supersets. Not bad at all.

Rancid Schnitzel

Last week: Typical week at the moment. Starts well then goes to poo and recovers somewhat on Friday.
 
This week looks a bit more promising so far and should stay that way:
 
Sunday: 6km run followed by 3 x 400 x 10 pullups and 15 dips. That seriously farks you up. Followed that up by running the line for sons rugby. My backs killed it again but the damn forwards are the bloody definition of hungus. Blinkered ball hogs. Cost the team at least 3 tries.
 
Monday: Chest and tris, yes this was good.
Tuesday: Back and biceps. Really went hard today and very happy. It's all about focus and less farking around.
 
Hopefully this keeps up.

Rancid Schnitzel

Wednesday was a bit shart as usual. Could have gotten up for the gym but thought, no I'll run this evening. And of course I didn't...
 
Did however get to le gym today. Shoulders which is always a blast. Literally!!!
 
Might even fit in a jog tonight and then legs and arm tickle tomorrow. Hopefully.

Rancid Schnitzel

Time, it doth fly. Seems like I've lost a couple of weeks here.
 
Training has been ok, but way too much time at the desk and not enough sleep.
 
Anyway, our story begins on Saturday:
 
6km run plus 3x pull-ups and dips - Really like this. Those few exercises there plus a "sprint" home fook me up royally.
Had a bucks after that so plenty of drinking, but I handled it surprisingly well. Had to get up early the next day for son's rugby. Was pissing with rain and ran the line as usual, sweating like a mofo in my rain jacket. Luckily I was feeling ok because the little buggers ran in 12 tries. Forwards still hungus, but backs scored at pretty much every touch.
 
Monday: Chest. Triceps - Good one this one. Had a bit more time and blasted away.
 
Tuesday: Back, biceps - Bit meh. A mate was there and time got away from me.
 
Wednesday: Hopefully a run tonight.

MN5

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Interesting question! I knew a kid at college who was hitting weights at 13 - he was strong as fuck but did have some back issues. But I think that was from a rugby injury rather than getting hurt lifting. Maybe related? not sure.
 
Now forgive me (it's a crossfit site) but I found an interesting article on lifting young.
 
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://boxlifemagazine.com/kids-weightlifting-how-young-is-too-young/'>http://boxlifemagazine.com/kids-weightlifting-how-young-is-too-young/</a>
 
Seems they think you can start pretty early - certainly by 12-13. That bit about kids not putting on bulk was pretty cool, instead they can get more out of their existing muscles. Another link said 7-8 years old as long it's well directed.
 
As long as the form is good and the weight is well suited to their ability it sounds all good - guess that will be dictated by the interest of the kid/s involved!
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Definitely a question I'm interested in as the little MN5s get bigger. Both are definitely keen on being big and strong when they get older and the better half is gonna teach them a few gymnastics basics ( she came within a whisker of representing NZ at the Commonweath Games in 1990 )
 
I've read all the shit about weight training stunting their growth a bit so I am wary, oldest busted out a fairly decent chin up at the park the other day so thrilled about that !

Rancid Schnitzel

Yeah the growth stunting thing worries me a bit. Also potential for some serious injury if they don't get it right. I think for the moment I'll stick with swimming and boxing. Maybe get them into calisthenics. My eldest was getting a gut, but smashed the training during the swimming season and now rugby and is now nearing a six-pack. It's cool that he sees how hard work pays off. I don't want them to have body issues but I think it's important that they're fit and healthy and are aware of what they can achieve if they put in the work.

MN5

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Yeah the growth stunting thing worries me a bit. Also potential for some serious injury if they don't get it right. I think for the moment I'll stick with swimming and boxing. Maybe get them into calisthenics. My eldest was getting a gut, but smashed the training during the swimming season and now rugby and is now nearing a six-pack. It's cool that he sees how hard work pays off. I don't want them to have body issues but I think it's important that they're fit and healthy and are aware of what they can achieve if they put in the work.
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Yeah always room for exercise of some description but I might not encourage the heavy benching, squatting and deadlifts til their late teens. I've also taught them both a few arm wrestling techniques that should enable them to beat kids their own age and possibly those older but more unco.

Paekakboyz

Ran into this vid during a youtube power lifting binge
 
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Pretty cool stuff!

Rancid Schnitzel

Time flies and I've been wasting my precious TSF time spouting shit on other topics. 
I had pizza this week and felt terrible afterwards. That has become the norm for me when I eat Pizza or anything with bread. I wonder if my body has started to reject that kind of stuff. It wasn't takeaway either but home made with proper ingredients (lean mince etc.). 
Anyway, the last 2 weeks have been the usual, i.e. Good, Good, Shit, Shit, Ok, Good, Ok. But I'm having most of next week off so I'm hoping for 7 straight Goods. 
Today was shoulders. Was in a bit of a daze and forgot military presses. Am feeling sore so I guess the rest must have been ok. 
So, as mentioned Im going to use the next week to train hard and eat and sleep well. I feel Im getting a bit soft about training and I have to stop that.

Paekakboyz

Any opportunity to train with a mate? That can make a heap of difference, especially around motivation and intensity - if you are feeling meh hopefully your bro can bring the fire etc!!
 
We've been getting into more shoulder work as part of Olympic lifting. Military press, push press and wide grip press are all gnarly - nothing like a mean shoulder pump!
 
Keep that focus going mate and you'll be cranking, it's a good sign you are getting immediate food regret lol, like you said it's a message your body is going wtf Rancid - I thought we were going clean and lean!

JK

Yeah bread no good for me really either. Pizza though.....no problem

Rancid Schnitzel

I usually see an old friend at the gym once or twice a week but we usually end up chatting like old ladies and I get less done. 
I should be right. Just need more sleep and less stress. The concerning thing is that before Id hit the gym no matter what the circumstances or the time. Now I'm a bit more...nja I'll give it a miss and watch crap on TV. 
Well that stops now! Hopefully...

The Silver Fern

Now or never: Taking it to the next level