Dissection Of The Funt
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<p>Missed gym this morning because of a big system cutover I had to do at 1AM. So I lined up a quickie this afternoon after work:</p>
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<p>Squats: 5 x 5 x 105kg - another 5kg added and didn't feel too bad. Asked the instructor to eyeball set 4, and she says I'm still leaning forward a little. Will work on that.</p>
<p>Military: and I just realised I wasn't supposed to do this today in favour of bent rows :ireful: Anyway: 1 x 5 x 50kg then too heavy so 1 x 5 x 45kg, then 3 x 5 x 47kg to try and bridge that gap</p>
<p>Bench: Tried to go to 75kg and wasn't there after 2 reps. So backed down to 70kg and completed 3 sets total.</p>
<p>Chins: Did a couple at the end, then the 6PM class was starting.</p>
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<p>That's what I get for working out tired!</p> -
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<p>Missed gym this morning because of a big system cutover I had to do at 1AM. <strong>So I lined up a quickie this afternoon after work:</strong></p>
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<p>Squats: 5 x 5 x 105kg - another 5kg added and didn't feel too bad. Asked the instructor to eyeball set 4, and she says I'm still leaning forward a little. Will work on that.</p>
<p>Military: and I just realised I wasn't supposed to do this today in favour of bent rows :ireful: Anyway: 1 x 5 x 50kg then too heavy so 1 x 5 x 45kg, then 3 x 5 x 47kg to try and bridge that gap</p>
<p>Bench: Tried to go to 75kg and wasn't there after 2 reps. So backed down to 70kg and completed 3 sets total.</p>
<p>Chins: Did a couple at the end, then the 6PM class was starting.</p>
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<p>That's what I get for working out tired!</p>
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<p>Desperation is a stinky cologne.....</p>
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<p>glad she finally said yes though.</p> -
<p>Measurement session tonight - have lost about 3kg and a couple of cm off the gut. So that's good. Added a couple of cm to the legs as well which is even better.</p>
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<p>I have noticed a bit of form coming through in the mirror as things tone up, but still a LOT of fat to burn to get through there. Need to amp up the walking. Running still off the menu with this vision thing, but I'll persist with a few 3-5km power walks.</p>
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<p>Early bed tonight. Getting interviewed on the radio tomorrow morning at sparrow's about the Powerwall. Gym after that. Then probably interviews throughout the day for TV and papers.</p> -
<p>Cool to see the Powerwall stuff is still going mate - Feels like Tesla and Elton are increasingly visible these days (read his updated goals - very cool) so fingers crossed that means opportunities for ya!</p>
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<p>Keep the stretching and mobility front and centre bro, 10min of that a session a few times a week and it'll pay off big time. Plus it's well worth getting some lifting shoes for squats. Gotta do something with all that $$ you are saving on electricity!</p> -
<p>I'm poor at the stretching thing - "haven't got the time" is a poor excuse. I've got a foam roller. Should I take the roller in and do it straight after the workout?</p>
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<p>Gym this morning:</p>
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<p>Squats 5 x 5 x 105kg - really concentrating on form now and picking up where I get a bit wobbly.</p>
<p>Military press: 5 x 5 x 47kg - man that was hard! But will try to get to 48kg for next time and work up to 50.</p>
<p>Deadlift: 1 x 5 x 140kg. BAM. Increase of 5kg, and now only 20kg from my goal 1RM of 160kg. Though I'd really like to do twice my body weight.</p>
<p>Chinups: 5, 4, 3, 2, 2</p>
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<p>Good session. Stoked with the deadlift. Might go to 145 for next session on Monday.</p> -
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<p>I'm poor at the stretching thing - "haven't got the time" is a poor excuse. I've got a foam roller. Should I take the roller in and do it straight after the workout?</p>
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<p>Gym this morning:</p>
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<p>Squats 5 x 5 x 105kg - really concentrating on form now and picking up where I get a bit wobbly.</p>
<p>Military press: 5 x 5 x 47kg - man that was hard! But will try to get to 48kg for next time and work up to 50.</p>
<p>Deadlift: 1 x 5 x 140kg. BAM. Increase of 5kg, and now only 20kg from my goal 1RM of 160kg. Though I'd really like to do twice my body weight.</p>
<p>Chinups: 5, 4, 3, 2, 2</p>
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<p>Good session. Stoked with the deadlift. Might go to 145 for next session on Monday.</p>
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<p>That's what I love about deads, first session back kills ya but the gains come very very fast. Double bodyweight is definitely a good goal to strive for and the "real world" strength crossover is awesome as well, great when you can carry a washing machine on your own no problems.....</p>
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<p>Fuck off with your lame stretching excuses too, no reason you can't do them just about daily at home ( obviously when the family aren't around to laugh but still.... )</p> -
<p>Does your gym have foam rollers and bands? </p>
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<p>Honestly just 10min of work each session will pay off big time. Keep the roller at home and may hit legs and back after you've done big sessions on squats/deads.</p>
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<p>If I were starting lifting from scratch I'd go almost 50/50 in terms of time invested in mobility versus lifting. Once you have a good baseline you can dial back the stretching and mobility and increase the lifting. I've found I get way better results now as I can move properly and it absolutely helps with injury prevention.</p>
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<p>Anywho that's my 5c bro - I know the attraction of shifting tin, and how being time poor often forces you to drop something. Maybe add 2-3 key stretches/mobility exercises that will help with your favourite lifts and go from there? </p> -
<p>Rolling out hurts bro, just means you are doing it righ! - I just try not to cry like a bitch in front of everyone when the pain kicks in :shock: for me it's the side of my quads (IT band) that hurts the worst.</p>
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<p>Cool to see the Powerwall stuff is still going mate - Feels like Tesla and Elton are increasingly visible these days (read his updated goals - very cool) so fingers crossed that means opportunities for ya!</p>
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<p>You should see some of the haters talking shit about how its not the Powerwall, its everything else I'm doing :lol:</p>
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<p>Like I ever pretended otherwise! The system as a whole has been awesome, and the Powerwall is part of that. When I start selling power like a mini-power station they'll be lining up to chew a fatty.</p> -
<p>ha ha if you are interested in export I'd take some cheap power for sure!!</p>
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<p>ps even with that strong lifts rest day I'd be hitting the roller for each session. At the very least before you lift but it does wonders for recovery too.</p> -
<p>The 5x5 program I'm following recommends a full day between workouts. I usually do Mon-Wed-Fri and leave the weekends for chilling.</p>
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<p>Stepped on the scales at home and was under 102 for the first time in a while. Eating has been much better this week for starters, and adding a bit of walking has started to change things a little.</p>
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<p>Could be about to ramp up the weight loss side of things if my previous times are anything to go by.</p> -
<br><br><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="NTA" data-cid="598232" data-time="1468969289"><p>I've spent the last couple of days trying to help my rugby club survive from a post-match brawl started by a couple of fuckwits, joined by a couple of fuckwits, who kicked a bloke on the ground and coward punched another. Not a good look, and their heritage will not be mentioned.<br><br>
I'm stressed out because firstly, the club could get the boot for the year (or forever), and I was coaching Second Grade to a title :(<br></p></blockquote>
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Yep. Gone for the year. The fluffybunnies who were cited didn't show up.<br><br>
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Gym tonight:<br><br>
Squats: 5 x 5 x 105kg - time to move up to 110kg<br>
Bench: 5 x 5 x 72kg - added the 2kg and got there<br>
Bent row: 5 x 5 x 75kg - this is still a bit tough to get through but will add 2kg next time<br>
Chins: 4, 4, 2<br><br>
Home. Shake. Pizza. Half a glass of red. Weekend!<br><br>
Gonna be on TV again tomorrow. Radio again Sunday. Starting to get to that point where it's a shit fest
