vegan_rossco Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 So I was thinking of doing a deadlift session outside... And then this happened http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/england-braced-for-very-high-levels-of-air-pollution-this-week-9231449.html People are being advised not to go outside and to avoid strenuous activity especially outside... I would say deadlifting was strenuous hahaha So I'm gonna put together a chest, tri amd abs workout amd see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Just heard about that on our news lol. Inside exercise or hit the pub mate, tough call ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hahaha went for indoor exercise bud working tonight and have a meeting inside of a pub afterwards so it's not all bad baha! Push workout! I really don't feel as strong as I used to... And I consistently feel a bit sick after training.. It's starting to really bother me. Anyways 30 second rest between exercises Cycle 1:Wide grip push ups x 10 repsClose grip push ups x 10 repsDecline push ups x 8 repsPike push ups x 10 reps Ab crunches x 25 repsDips x 8 reps Cycle 2: Wide grip push ups x 10 repsClose grip push ups x 10 repsDecline push ups x 8 repsPike push ups x 10 reps Ab crunches x 25 repsDips x 8 reps Cycle 3:Wide grip push ups x 10 repsClose grip push ups x 10 repsDecline push ups x 8 repsPike push ups x 10 reps Ab crunches x 25 repsDips x 8 reps Failure cycle:Dips to failure x 20 reps, chest was screaming after this hahaTricep dips to failure x 25 repsIncline doorway push ups x 15 repsYou may be wondering what the hell these are, and tbh I don't know the real name, it's just something I did in my hotel room on holiday whilst waiting to use the shower haha. Hard to explain. It I basically lean into the doorway with a hand on either side of the frame at an angle and push myself up, doing it basically standing is nice and easy and then you can put your feet further back to make it tougher, great tricep pump after a hard workout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Sick how? Dizzy? Nauseous? Are you still training on an empty stomach? I could never train that way, as I would always feel a bit queasy doing so. I also wonder whether you've actually lost strength, or your muscles just "forgot" how to train a little bit. Didn't you say you took some time off? Maybe you've got a bit of rust on the ol' pecs!! haha.. Could also be your breathing. Are you focusing on proper breathing? I tend to forget to breathe while doing those pike pushups, and I always feel like dogshit right after. Those doorway pushups can be a good way to build up single arm pushup strength. The further your feet are away from the door, the closer you are to a one armed pushup, no? I bet you'll be back in top form soon enough mate. Wish I had a meeting in the pub!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 I'm not sure mate.. I ate before yesterday's workout but still felt sick :/ I'm always good with my breathing, taekwondo is heavily focused on bodyweight training and proper breathing so I've had plenty of training in that respect Ahha yeah I did a few one armed, it's really handy because it's still tough but you have plenty of balance! Got much on today bud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Just work, and then resting up for the weekend. Ate the most ridiculously gigantic salad last night. I'm amazed I can get all that stuff down. Might break from the raw tomorrow night; some pints, and some fries. It's still pretty chilly here, so I'm craving hot food. What's your take on the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Aw man that sounds great! I bet it's hard craving cooked foods! I've got a little outdoor event tomorrow :/ but in the evening I'm off to my girlfriend's dad's surprise party so I'm gonna get real drunk haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Saw your outdoor event post - which I think looks fun! Then again, I live in a concrete jungle, so I'm always down for some nature. I think I'll have some beers tonight as well - hey, you might already be well on your way. Have a good weekend buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Haha yeah it was great fun today man, I couldn't imagine living in the city ahha, just being in the london on my way back from holiday was terrifying lol! Have a good night dude! I'm gonna be at a proper traditional pub so loads of real ale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 So before work on Saturday I was rushing around trying to get ready and found that I only really had 20 minutes or so to actually work out..I decided to set a timer for 15 minutes and do as many, squats, pushups, aussie pull ups and calf raises as I could in this time.. It was soooo painful haha I completely lost count but each exercises must have gotten to 3 figures! I trained properly yesterday, mostly a push workout with some aussies at the end because I love 'em! Dips X 15 repsX 15 repsX 12 repsX 12 repsThinking I should get a belt to hang weights off of. Push ups X 15 repsX 15 repsClose gripX 15 repsX 15 reps My triceps totally gave out at the end haha Aussie pull upsX 18 repsX 18 repsX 18 repsX 19 reps (1 for luck) I was in agony through the last two sets!My arms are still screaming today but I'm feeling like some garden deadlifts when I get home if the weather stays like it is.I've loved this exclusive bodyweight training but now I think its time to add in some weights to the mix.Will likely be;Dips, push ups and bench pressDeadlift, overhead press, chin ups and aussie pull upsSquats, calf raises and loads of different ab exercises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Back in action eh mate? Looks like a short break did wonders for your motivation. You and your Aussies! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 I absolutely love them man hahaha! Everything alright with you bro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Yeah mate, things are ok. Went to the dentist again yesterday, which was rought. But things are looking up! Going to hit heavy stuff today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Ahh that sucks! Yes mate hit it heavy! Hope your teeth aren't in pain :/ il stop by your journal in the morning to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 DUDE! Check these out hahahah so awesome! http://neilarey.com/workouts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Oh my god!!, they are fucking amazing Chris hahaha lannister workout! Incredible! Gonna print some of these out for my workout room baha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Wow, yesterday was incredible, such a hard days work on such a beautiful day. At work we had to make a new path again, which meant shovelling limestone into wheelbarrows and carting the wheelbarrows through a bloody forest haha, did this all morning which totally killed me.. But the weather was absolutely beautiful so after a hearty lunch and a long sit down when I got home I got my barbell out In the garden photo attached. Deadlifts 60Kg x 10 reps60Kg x 10 reps90Kg x 10 reps90Kg x 10 repsI was thinking of 6-10 rep range, where it was so light I went with 10 Overhead press (barbell)50Kg x 8 reps50Kg x 8 reps50Kg x 5 repsA little disappointing, couldn't handle another set, I guess I haven't done them in so long so I have an excuse! Finished up (because I was sore as hell) with barbell bicep curls to failure20Kg x 15 reps20Kg x 12 reps20Kg x 8 reps My back has super severe DOMS today baha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payne Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 http://neilarey.com/workouts.html Had a look at that site, looks really good. May start doing a couple of those workouts at home on days when I'm not at the gym or training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 My DOMS are soooo bad now haha, this big ass chilli will help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Chili looks solid mate. I could use a bit of hot food haha... Really though Training looks solid up there man, especially after a day full of carting shit around haha Hope you're having a solid week mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Aw man, cold foods good too though... I suppose... Had a killer session today! Although I'm not entirely impressed with the weight, it's been a while since I've done big multi joint weight exercises like these so it's okay ahha. Squats! No belt60Kg x 8 reps60Kg x 8 reps80Kg x 8 reps80Kg x 6 reps, just about managed this! 50Kg x 12 reps... Paaaaaiiiin Barbell bench press! 50Kg x 10 reps50Kg x 10 reps60Kg x 10 reps60Kg x 10 reps just about 50Kg x 10 reps, I wanted to go to failure but without a spotter I convinced myself not to. Then a bunch of different exercises to failure Calf raises- 50Kg x 25 reps Ab crunches with 10Kg plate x 30 reps Hanging leg raises x 15 reps Dips x 20 reps Skull crushers- 20Kg x 15 reps Tricep kickbacks- 10Kg x 15 reps each arm I'll likely make my workouts like this from now on, really enjoyed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I like the enthusiasm buddy! Looks like you don't want to be able to use your arms after all that tricep work! hahaha Nice work on the squats as well. Hope you're having a good weekend mate - are you at the pub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 I had a training induction kind of day at the tree climbing place... Didn't go well.. Wasn't for me... I've been bummed out about it all day and I think I just need to go workout and forget about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esqinchi Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 What happened mate? Get up too high and freak a bit? Heights never were my thing. Do some deadlifts, and you'll feel better haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 What happened mate? Get up too high and freak a bit? Heights never were my thing. Do some deadlifts, and you'll feel better haha!Yeah sort of :/ this oak tree was at least 80 foot tall, but it was the whole atmosphere of the place I just didn't feel comfortable it was a hell of a lot of knots tying which I just couldn't figure out urgh.. I just broke down a bit... Spoke to the guy that ran it and told him it just wasn't for me and that I was sorry for wasting his time :/ wandered off down the beach for a half hour to try and clear my head and waiting for the other half to pick me up. Trained when I got home and it went average ahha, I'm finding myself to get out of breath real quick, especially on the big exercises, but anyways this is what I did Deadlifts60Kg x 10 reps60Kg x 10 reps was like deadlifting a feather95Kg x 10 reps95Kg x 10 reps. Super easy still! Although I'm thinking of lowering the reps to 4-6 and upping the weight a fair bit Dumbbell rows 25Kg x 10 reps each arm25Kg x 10 reps each arm One set of chin ups to failure x 8 reps! Not bad!... Aussies to failure x 21 reps! Barbell bicep curls 20Kg x 12 repsX 12 repsX 12 reps Weight plate shrugs, 20 kg each arm,To failureX 25 repsX 24 repsX 20 reps It doesn't seem like much now I've written it down.. Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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