Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log
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Made it! decent blow-out. Wasn't as bad as I was expecting. Feel a hell of a lot better afterwards too - totally gagging for some kai now though, def didn't eat enough today.
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Had a great gym session yesterday before watching my team the Dead Ants knock over a visiting US team. Then wins by the AB's, junior warriors and the warriors capped it off!! farking awesome!<br />
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Only did three exercises during the workout. 10 sets of 8 on the leg press. Surprised myself and worked up to 370 for my last 3 sets. Workout partner cranked up to 540!! he is a big hua lol. I was really happy that I didn't feel any undue pressure/pain on my knee, a really good sign that all the sqaut and DL work is paying off.<br />
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Next we hammered the hammies! standing and seated. Again I was pleased with the outcome. And I managed to navigate the stairs out of the gym as well! sometimes that can be iffy after a mean leg workout.<br />
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Will be catching up with my mate regularly on saturdays. Will be excellent for variety and also motivation. I think I'm getting my mojo back lads : ) -
Was on AB watch at the gym today. Had a few words with Thomo and saw Boric - they are both big units.<br />
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Happy with DL's today - have focused on finishing full sets of 6 and capping out around 120. Grip strength seems to be getting better. Set a crisp pace for the rest of the workout. Got a good sweat up! going to backup tomorrow either at the gym or a gentle run. The weather has been awesome and I'm on early finishes so perfect timing. -
I used to do it pretty regularly back at uni. Have been a bit shy on it with the iffy knee but if I can do squats and DL's I figured I'd be fine.<br />
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Training with my mate again on Sat. Off to the gym tonight so I may be a bit tender come Saturday... not that it'll get me any pity or mercy!!<br />
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Daylight savings and the recent sunshine has certainly got me more motivated. Not so much about 'body-beautiful' but just to be active and outside! -
Good workout tonight. Lower back was a bit tight after DL's last night but once I warmed up it was ok. Squats were good - had the Franks brothers and BBT working out nearby so that put a bit of extra fuel in the tank!! rest of the workout was pretty mint. Rest day tomorrow and another session sat morning.
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Mean chest and shoulder workout this morning. Working out with my mate - dumbbell press, flies, arnie shoulder press, shrugs and another one I can't recall the name of. As it was the first time through this set of exercises I didn't go to heavy. Still reckon I'll be tore tomorrow!!
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ha ha yeah in between sets I definitely was checking out what they were doing, and how much they were lifting!!
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Good hit out tonight. Was a bit crook earlier in the week so this was the first session of the week. Was pretty happy with it overall. DL's were a bit rough but increased on bench. Last set was pretty nasty though. Going tomorrow and on sat morning - not ideal to do three sessions back to back but such is life! We're off to both wgtn quarter finals so I'm glad I'll be sitting down!
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Arms = noodles. Tricep/Bicep workout today. Weighted dips, close grip bench, pull downs then smashed the biceps with an exercise (can't remember the name) where you start on a heavy barbell for curls then go lighter and then lighter again. By the time you are on the last barbell your arms are screaming.<br />
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Saw a heap of Welsh and Irish supporters in town, the vibe is building!! -
Arms are still on fire! no gym tonight but will be out for a light run. Cardio time!
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Woo Hoo!! first run in AGES completed. No knee pain at all which is awesome. Did a decent warm up and stretched. Light pace and concentrated on a midfoot strike rather than a heel strike. Thought it made sense to re-invent my running style now while I'm back at square one. The pace wasn't too taxing so the lungs felt ok. Had a bit of tightening on the top of the quads but I'd expected some form of pain in my legs!<br />
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Will be interesting to see how things pull up tomorrow. It's squats day at the gym so fingers crossed the legs/knee doesn't flare up.<br />
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Very, very pleased at the moment. Is that a celebratory Pure I hear calling me!?? hmm indeed it is lol -
Aside from slightly sore quads the gym session was mint tonight. It was lower weight, high volume squats today. Planning on another light run tomorrow so I didn't want to go too heavy. Rest of the workout was all good. Shoulders, core and bicep and tricep supersets. Wrists were a bit sore from close grip bench the other day, was kind of weird as I didn't notice until I started on barbell curls. Def noticing its getting warmer though, was sweating hard out!!
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Good workout. Now that my running (fingers crossed) is starting up again I've decided to go a bit lighter on DL's and focus more on volume. My grip strength is really coming along which is cool. 4 sets at 120kg and no problems holding on. Mixed core work, rippers and extensions. Bench was tough but good as well. Managed a full first set then two more sets with a spotter. Was fading on rep 5/6 out of 6 so pretty happy with that. <br />
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Got a run lined up for tomorrow evening and then another session on sat morning. All go!! -
Extended workout tonight. Now I've got two variations for each day (DL's or Squat focused) I've gone a while between some exercises. Squats were pretty good 120, 150, 140. Thinking about trying for my 1 rep max sometime soon. Def before Xmas! Checking out some calculators it looks like 172 would be my target lift. <br />
Did some shoulder work and was really pleased with how much I've improved. I hadn't done these exercises in around 6 weeks or so (had replacement ones) and I dealt to them. Third set would bring the pain but I was surprised that I could knock out some PBs on them. I've been working in shoulders nearly every workout so its paying off.<br />
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Even longer workout this morning. All that pre-WC final energy!! DL's shoulders, bench, leg press, biceps, abs and a few other bits and pieces. Nicely worn out now and ready to eat and get on the piss!!
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Low motivation day today. Did get to the gym but didn't do a full workout. Concentrated on 4 exercises and just tried to get stuck in. Once I warmed up I got into it. I think my post-WC hangover continues! Ah well I've got a big session planned for sat morning with my mate. That will sort me right out.
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Big DL session with my mate this morning. Sets of 8 between 100-140 then moving to 4 reps and increasing weight. Finished up with 3 lifts at 160 and 165. Was stoked to edge up to 165. Had a failure on 170 but was a bit knackered by that point. FIrst time using straps and while they are great for grip they changed how I hold the bar. The straps make it thicker so it just feels different. Practice will see putting them on and using them a lot easier. A good workout.
