Getting Buff-y

[buffsummers]

Got a nice workout in class chopping up a log with an axe until my cylinder ran low. Also did some stair climbing and worked with chainsaws.

[buffsummers]

Yesterday was more chain saws, more stair climbing and push ups.

Lower body workout with the PT today but I forgot my notebook with him.

[buffsummers]

9/10
Leg Press - 20x90, 15x140, 12x160, 10x180, 8x200
Seated Leg Curl - 15x45, 12x52.5, 10x60, 8x60
Leg Ext - 15x30, 12x37.5, 12x45, 8x52.5
Lying Leg Curls - 15x30, 12x35, 10x40, 8x45
Calf Raises - 20x115, 15x135, 12x155, 10x175, 8x195

9/13
Total body workout, focus on upper body.

Inc BP - 15x45, 12x50, 10x55, 8x60
Bench Press - 15x45, 12x50, 10x55, 8x60
Lat Pulldown - 15x36, 12x41, 10x48, 8x53
Seated Cable Row - 15x41, 12x48, 10x53, 8x60
Mil Press - 10x45, 10x45, 10x45, 8x45
Upright Rows - 15x20, 12x25, 10x30, 12x35

Leg Press - 15x90, 12x140, 10x160
SL Deadlift - 15x45, 12x55, 10x65, 8x75
Lying Leg Curl - 15x30, 12x35, 10x40, 8x45
Leg Ext - 12x45, 12x45, 12x45
Calf Raises - 20x135, 15x155, 12x175, 10x175

[buffsummers]

This morning I participated in the Manassas Stair Climb. I climbed with 10 of my classmates, all of us in bunker pants and coat, and a few of us with packs, carrying a few names out of the 343 fallen firefighters. On our 7th or 8th trip up I carried a high-rise pack. Tough but rewarding day.

[beforewisdom]

+1

[buffsummers]

9/18

Inc BP - 15X45, 12X50 10X55, 8X60
Bench Press - 15X45, 12X50 10X55, 8X55
Lat Pulldown - 15x36, 12x41, 10x48, 8x53
Seated Cable Row - 15x36, 12x41, 10x53, 8x60
Upright Rows - 15x20, 12x25, 10x30, 8x35

[buffsummers]

This weekend was live fire training exercises, did a lot of work on ladders and hose. Next week is finals.

[buffsummers]

I need to fix the picture links on my first post sometime..

Yesterday was finals for my firefighter I/II class, and I passed each skill! I also completed the final written exam with a 94%, so while I have yet to graduate I'm a firefighter! The classes we have left to take before graduation day (hazmat ops and rit/mayday) are separate certificates.

[warriorB]

Would love to see some up to date pics of your progress. Congrats on becoming a firefighter!!! Very rewarding job.

[buffsummers]

Lower body on 10/9 after finally getting back into the gym.

Leg Press - 20x90, 15x140, 12x160, 10x180, 10x180
SL DL - 15x45, 12x55, 10x65, 8x75
Perfect Squat - 15x, 12x10, 10x20
Leg Extension - 15x30, 12x37.5, 10x45, 10x45
Lying Leg Curl - 15x30, 12x35, 10x40, 10x40
Calf Raises - 20x115, 15x135, 12x155, 10x175

warriorB, thanks! That is a good suggestion although I don't know how much different I look after my first big gains. I'll work on taking some soon!

[buffsummers]

Leg Press - 20x90, 15x120, 12x140, 10x160, 8x180
SL Deadlift - 15x45, 12x55, 10x65, 8x75
Lying Leg Curl - 15x30, 12x35, 10x40, 8x40
Leg Extension - 15x30, 12x37.5, 10x45, 8x52.5
Calf Raises - 20x115, 15x135, 12x155, 10x175, 8x195

[OliveBlood]

Your workouts are remarkably well thought out for somebody who says they never had a background in exercise.

Where did you get the information you used to put them together?

[buffsummers]

Easy, I have a personal trainer with over 30 years of experience.

[buffsummers]

So close to the end! This weekend wrapped up my hazardous material ops class. Two more weekends of training and then I graduate!

[buffsummers]

I just wrapped up my last weekend of class. I've got all my certs now and graduate this Thursday. I'll try to get some pics up.