Cellar Yeti Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Did abs and hamstrings today, it's my quasi-off day. Vest goodmornings 96# x15x15x15 > 101#Hanging ab raises x12x12x12 Weighted crunches +53# x25x25Oblique crunches 53# x15x15x15 > 58# I can see the outline of my obliques, my cuts are getting deeper. Mom says I am under eating since I stopped counting calories but I refuse to believe it or count calories because I think they are bullshit and you cannot quantify the human metabolism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 10-22-12 1hr 20minDB deadlifts 126# x8x8x8 > 136#1 arm rows 85.5# x8x8x8 > 88# Drop 25% 63# x12x12x12Unladen Pullups x10x10x10 > +2.5#Pullup negatives +10# x5x6x8 X1 arm DB military press 55.5# x8x8x8 > 58#DB side raises 35.5# x10x10x10 Drop 25% 2x 28# x12x12x12 This day was kind of a cluster fuck. I don't feel like I had a good workout. I had to move from 1 arm deadlifts to doubles because of the strain on my shoulder at that weight. Also having trouble with pullups. I feel like I should be adding tons of weight but my form suffers as I get heavier then the reps drop. I tried negatives today and it was way too much stress on my shoulders. Here is how I think I will structure it from now on with abs on my off days. Single arm DB deadlifts capped at 120ish 3x8DB deadlifts 3x8-101 arm rows 3x8 drop 3x12Weighted pullups 3x10 (even if I can only do +2.5#)1 arm military presses 3x8 Side raises 3x10-12 (Right now I am stuck on those 35s so I am doing a drop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 9-24-12 1hr 20minDB Chest Press 2x68# x8x8x8Weighted Pushups +12.5# x20x20x20 > +15# (Fact, this is a 25% drop from DB chest presses, so it's like a drop set)DB Chest Flys 2x 48# x9x9x9 > Stay (Aim 10-12)Hammer Chinups +12.5 x10x10x10 > 15#x10sDB Bicep Curls 2x 43# x9x9 x1DB x9 > 45# x1DBUnladen Chinups x15x15x~15Vest Box Squats+DB 100# x15x15x15 > 113#Vest Lunges +75# x10x10x10 > 100# I'm seeing much strength increase. I am now chest pressing my body weight with DBs, something I have never been able to do. I am eating so much good quality food, I feel my body thriving. Excited to go for a jog tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Finally developed a solid loop to run on that involves some dirt. It's 2.7 miles and involves two smaller loops so I can add mileage or double up for my 5 miler. Ran 2.7 mi at 30 min. Did hanging abs 3x15, obliques 53# 3x15 and calves 63# 3x20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divamom Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 you are the man! need to see you and mom before I move to SF. What's the schedule like on your weekends...and will text mom as well. working for Tampon Queen still but wantto phase her OUT...and limping along with my broken heart...so grateful to you and mom ...you will never know, yeti! Your workouts look great- glad you found a way to run!!! it is zen on earth, xo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 10-26-12 1hr 25minDB stiff leg deadlifts 136# x8x8x8 > 146#1 arm DB rows 88# x8x8x8 > 90.5#1 arm DB rows 25% drop 65.5# x12x12x12 > 68#Pullups +10# x10x10x10x10 > 12.5#1 arm DB shoulder press 58# x8x8x10 (One of my greatest triumphs considering I could never break 100# shoulder presses in 5 years)DB side raises 2x 35.5# x12x12x~12 > StayDB side raises 25% drop 2x 28# x12x12x12 > 30.5# I found the issue I was having with pullups. It was the damn vest somehow. I'm not sure, maybe the way the weight sits, but hanging the weight off my waist instead helped dramatically. My energy intake is through the roof. For shits I have been kinda calculating calories after the fact and have been eating well over 3,500kcal daily. Felt a sudden burst of energy on my last set of shoulder press'. FEELS DAMN GOOD! Vegan power! We are free whenever Amy. You are welcome here any time! We're always here for you, we love you! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Ran 45 minutes, 4 miles. 25% increase. Nothing from my knee for the first 40, then a dull ache for the rest of the run. I'll sit at 40/4mi for a few weeks. Also did:Hanging ab raises 0x15x15x15Oblique crunches 53# x15x15x15Vest goodmornings 95# x15x15x15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 10-27-12 1hr 30minDips +35# x8x8x8 x0# x15x15x15 > 37.5#Weighted pushups +15# x20x20x20 > 17.5#DB chest flys 2x48# x10x10x8 > StayTriceps kickbacks 23# x15x15x15x15 > 25.5#Chinups +22.5# x12x12x12 +0#x15Vest+DB squats 100.5# x15x15x15Vest+DB lunges 75# x12x12x12 I feel really good. I am making incredible improvements. I also finally have almost the perfect workout routine for me. It now looks like this: A1: Chest-Pushx3/Armsx2/Quadsx2Off/Run: Abs/CalvesB: Back-Entirex4/Shouldersx2Off/Run:Abs/HamstringsA2: Chest-Dipsx3/Armsx2/Quadsx2Off/Run: Absx2/Calvesx1B: Back-Entirex4/Shouldersx2 Rinse and repeat For my chest day I am focusing on either dips or push chest movements but am now including only one bicep and one tricep movement per A day. I am also including one weighted bodyweight movement from each A day on the other, so I don't go 8 days without any dips or pushups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Ran 41min today, 2.7mi. Also did: Hanging ab raises 0#x15x15x15Oblique crunches 53# x15x15x15 > 55#Calf raises 100.5# x20x20x20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 10-30-12 1hr 15minDB deadlifts 146# x8x10x10 > X1 arm DB rows 90.5# x8x8x8 > 93# drop 25% 68# x12x12x12 > 70.5#Pullups +12.5# x10x10x10x10 > 15# DB 1 arm shoulder press 60.5# x8x8x8 > 63#DB side raises 35.5# x12x12x12x12 > 38# Feeling very accomplished and very strong. Shoulders a wee bit sore since I added crap to my chest days. I am going to scale back somewhere on those. Going to take a day off and rest tomorrow. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Nice variation of training in here, keep up the good work. Where are you running mostly, road or trail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Nice variation of training in here, keep up the good work. Where are you running mostly, road or trail? Thanks, I really like my routine. The nice thing about my new 2.7 mile loop is that about 1/2 of it is dirt! Also almost exactly half is up hill which I love. I have nearly no pain in my left knee, maybe a dull boo after my 2nd running day in the week. I think it was a muscle imbalance, because I am training my legs hardcore now and it is nearly gone. I'm settling in nicely and finding my niche in weightlifting. I don't really crave heavy deadlifts anymore, and will never do back or hack squats ever again. I'm saying no to a lot of lifts and variants and never doing them again. I will probably drop the weight on my DB deads and just do stiff legged deads with 100# because I am not comfortable with the popping and clicking coming from my knee. Then when I get a BB I can do some deadlifts, but nothing like the 300+lbs I was pulling. Not worth the risk of injury IMO. I am quite happy with my lunges and vest+DB box squats even if I could only ever manage to fit 200lbs max on my frame in a clever manner. Still safer, for me, than hack or standard squats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I'm stealing your routine today. Nice, thanks for sharing. Looks like you have been keeping up with your workouts, motivating for the rest of us to see. -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 Enjoy! And thanks, my motivation is pure desire to push my limits. Today was a day of 100% rest. No lifting, no running, just some wood stacking and a walk with mom. ^_^ I went to a Halloween parade and now I am playing food catch up. Big bowl of oats, big bowl of mashed chickpeas with garlic and veggies, and some animal crackers with PB, plus a protein shake. Mmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 11-1-12 1hr 25mnDB chest press 141# x8x8x6 > StayPushup +15# x20x20x~20 > 17.5#Dips + 5# x~12x~12x~12 >Stay till 15DB chest flys 2x48# x10x8x8 > XHammer chinups +15# x12x12x12x12 > 17.5#Triceps overhead raises 40.5#Vest+DB squats 103# x15x15x15 108#Vest+DB lunges 80# x15x15x15 > 85# Cooked. I feel great though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Ran 3 miles today, didn't train abs or hamstrings as I was supervising the install of our flooring and wood stove. Feeling super strong for tomorrow's workout and I am going to do my abs and hams tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Felt like I was gonna blow chunks while weightlifting, grabbed some of mom's snack crackers only to discover later they had milk in them. ): Poor little baby cows and momma cows. I'm sorry. I need to eat a few hours before I weightlift. I can no longer go on with just a protein shake before/during/after lifting. My lifting days are way too extreme. 11-3-12 1hr 25minStiff leg DB deadlifts 96# x10x10x10 > 101#1 arm DB deadlifts 98# x8x8x8 > 100.5#1 arm DB rows 93# x8x8x8 > 95.5# drop 25% 70.5# x12x12x12 > 73#Pullups +15# x10x10x8x7 > Stay1 arm DB shoulder press 63# x8x8x8 > 65.5# (I must get a belt to stabilize my trunk while doing these)DB shoulder flys 38# x12x12x12x12 Stay 1wkHanging abs x15x15x15Oblique crunches 55.5# x15x15x15 > Stay My body is strong, now I need to work on my mind and soul. I am setting forth a new goal to contact all my family and friends at least once a week and provide support to them through their struggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ran 40 min/4 mi.Hamstrings 85# x15x15x15x15 > 95#Calves x1 leg 73# x15x15x15x15 > 75.5# Feels good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divamom Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 love that you are blending the mind w/ the body. In MN and Chicago all week, and then FL. I am slated to leave to SF ASAP...new adventures...need to see you and mom, trying to see how to squeeze in Idylwild. Hugs to you both. and for the record..doing better. not much...but everyday I try. You two are a lesson on Inspiration! xoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Glad you are mending a bit Amy and hopefully finding a center again. You know mom and I are here for you always, feel free to stop by whenever! The house is pretty much fixed up now and very cozy! 11-5-12 1hr 35minDB chest press 141# x8x8x7 > 146#Pushups +17.5# x20x20x20 > 20#Dips +5# x12x12x12 > 7.5#DB chest flys 48# x8x7x9 > XChinups +22.5# x12x12x~12 > 25#Triceps kickbacks 25.5# x15x15x15x15 > 28#Squats 108# x15x15x15 > 118# drop to x12Lunges 80# x15x15x15 > 85# drop to x12 I feel blessed to lift. Steady progress ahead!http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k615/WanderingYeti/DSCN3825.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Should have taken today off but ran for 45 min instead. Was upset, but now I am happy. ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divamom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 holy moly...you are a beast!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divamom Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 love the new modified beard, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Haha, thanks Amy. 11-7-12Stiff leg DB deadlifts 101# x10x10x10x10 > 111#1 arm DB deadlifts 103# x8x8x8 > 105.5#1 arm DB rows 95.5# x8x8x8 > 98# drop 25% 73# x12x12x12 > 75.5#Pullups +15# x10x10x10x10 > X1 arm DB shoulder press 65.5# x8x8x8 > Stay 1 weekDB shoulder flys 38# x12x12x12x12 ? 40.5# Struggled with shoulders more than I wanted. Going to hold at 65.5 for one week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Taking a day off today, 100% rest. I'll just go for a walk later. Just started a nice fire for mom and myself and am sitting here with a big cup of tea chilling. Planning a 1/2 week off around Thanksgiving, 3 or 4 days of absolute rest. I am thankful for the ability to lift. (: I hope my pal Amy/divamom comes to visit us soon! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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