Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log
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If you are doing those spin/RPM classes you certainly end up in a puddle!<br />
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I try and keep my workouts under 50min so that means I'm working away at a decent clip. If I ain't sweating much I can't be working hard enough!<br />
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Really seeing some improvement in DL and back strength. I'm using straps now but only for when my grip starts to go (seated row) or when I move to 150+ on dead lifts. WIll be good for dumbbell shrugs as well. -
Spin makes ya sweat like nothing else eh but I still manage a fair drip during my normal workouts. Especially the caffiene fuelled ones. 50mins is a good target eh. I usually try do that but have the odd saturday workout where I have just lost track of time and well over an hour has clocked by. Morning workouts are always bang on 50mins.
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It is nice to take a bit longer sometimes. My saturday workouts are normally just over an hour. I'm just not a morning person when it comes to weights etc. Cardio is fine but I am much better at pushing tin in the afternoon/evening.<br />
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Sounds like I have a mean legs workout sorted for this saturday. Probably leg press, front squats, hammie curls and perhaps some calf work. lovely!! -
Bit of a rough workout tonight. I've been away for work a bit so the schedule has been pretty hectic. Managed 160 on squats but was certainly a bit shaky. Bench was pretty iffy too. Man it was hot in the gym - definitely need to get better with my hydration, was dry as a bone afterwards!
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Much better workout tonight. DL's were solid, shoulders, biceps, core work and seated row. Again it was fricking hot, sweating like a sweaty thing. Lining up for another sat morning workout. I think we are focusing on legs, leg press, etc. Should be good! Def feel like I'm getting my mojo back.
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Mean day of activity. Gym session this morning. Tried front squats for the first time - pretty cool but I need to get used to the bar placement. Right on your throat is a bit uncomfortable!! Did some work on calves and hammies. Finished up with some barbell curls. Then the real work started! Trailer load of mulch shifted to the backyard then another load of pea metal. 20-30 wheelbarrow loads later I had a nice wee burn in the legs! great to have some awesome weather to work in.<br />
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Hopeful I'll be ok for a run tomorrow - although the test cricket is more likely to stop me than tired legs. -
An up and down session today. Couldn't be arsed initially but I got to the gym and got stuck in anyway. Squats are coming along nicely - accidentally did 7 at my max rate when I normally do 5-6! was stoked that I didn't wipe out, might have even had another rep in me. The downside of working out alone is missing a spotter - I'd probably be a bit more aggressive about how fast I try and increase weight. Far easier if there is someone to catch the bar for you!<br />
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My mistake was doing to much work on my shoulders before bench press. I realised after my workout I've been loading shoulder exercises before I get to bench. lol that's a bit of a fail, pretty sure the last time I did bench first I was sweet at my current weight. <br />
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Back and triceps took a beating. Arms were so sore I could barely carry my bag home! -
and will likely be finished by tomorrow!! what a horrid first session! I actually feel sorry for our guys, they just aren't up to it. Talented bunch but something crucial seems to be missing.
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Tough legs session this morning. Back squats, front squats, leg press, hamstring curls and hamstring deadlifts (not full range of motion). Legs were right wobbly!
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Super short session last night - right bicep has been sore, one of those odd ones where is just hurts a bit but you've still got full functionality. Maybe a strain? who knows.<br />
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Anywho I managed a few DL sets and bench last night. I'm really pleased with how my DLs are coming along. Can smack out a few at 120/140 and still have enough in the tank to go for single reps at 160. Grip strength has improved out of sight and straps work well to keep the bar from twisting at those heavier weights.<br />
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Bench was ok - I'd managed to complete 3 sets at 105 then I had a week or so where I could knock off the first set but needed a spotter for the 2nd/3rd sets. Kind of annoying as I was already eyeing 110. Then again we are well into the silly season and kai/sleep etc haven't been as good as they could. -
Front squats, back squats, short DL's for hammies, leg press and hamstring curls. Legs, legs, legs!! A bit wobbly afterwards on the stairs! Last sat morning session for the year. Hoping to hit the gym as often as possible this week. Away over Xmas/NYs so there will be plenty of beer and kai to work off once I get home.
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Just back from holiday up north - fantastic weather...not!! rain and heat = conditions I'd rather avoid!<br />
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Back at the gym in the next day or two - keen for a run as well. Puku is certainly showing the signs of a protracted festive season! -
I have fallen in love with leg press. For the first time ever, it is a challenge. Why, 'the pause'. At the bottom of each rep, you rest the weight on the pins (or in our case, the 6x4 we place across the bottom safety stops), and take the tension right off the muscles, Push up, and then back down, and that is one rep, as opposed to down and then up. Destroys your quads and in particular your sartorius (sp?).<br />
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interesting though, the WHY it is so much harder starting from the dead stop each time. thoughts anyone? -
[quote name='BartMan']I have fallen in love with leg press. For the first time ever, it is a challenge. Why, 'the pause'. At the bottom of each rep, you rest the weight on the pins (or in our case, the 6x4 we place across the bottom safety stops), and take the tension right off the muscles, Push up, and then back down, and that is one rep, as opposed to down and then up. Destroys your quads and in particular your sartorius (sp?).<br />
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interesting though, the WHY it is so much harder starting from the dead stop each time. thoughts anyone?[/QUOTE]<br />
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Similar to a chin/pull up in that if you hang for a second or two it is harder rather than keeping tension on by not extending ? -
lol! I think the fern is on a post holiday go slow as well!
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First session back since holidays. Pleased to see I only added approx 1kg over the break. Vast amounts of beer are likely to get the blame for that!!<br />
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Legs feel knackered already. I know my hammies will be screaming come tomorrow. But things are underway again with the training. <br />
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Set up for Fri and Sun sessions now. Another goal is trying to sneak a run in between em!
