Now or never: Taking it to the next level

Rancid Schnitzel

Chest this morning. 
Flat bench 
Incline 
Flies 
Dips 
Was a good workout.

Rancid Schnitzel

Arms this morning: Barbell curls Incline db curls Triceps extensions Triceps pushdowns Superset: Concentration curls + rope pushdowns x 4 Abs: Ball plus those rope behind the neck thingies. Not bad at all

Rancid Schnitzel

Missed a couple of days here. Wednesday was running day. Was pinned down with shit to do, so didn't get out until about 9:45. Still, its amazing how much easier it is to run at night as opposed to the morning. Did a bit of a Forest Gump and "just kept on running". Must have been out for a good 40 minutes. Pretty uneventful apart from a very low-flying bat. Actually, it was a flying fox which are much bigger and ten-times more disgusting. Should then have slept like a log, but my 6 year old had his usual disturbed night and must have woken me up at least 5-6 times during the night. It was bloody worse than when he was a baby. So I was shattered the next day and that plus too much work meant I took a "rest". Friday: Back to the gym. Had to combine back and shoulders, which I don't normally like to do, but I felt good afterwards: Shoulder press Side raises Front raises Lat pulldowns Front rows Deadlifts Abs Shoulder press

Rancid Schnitzel

Getting slack, have to keep up. Saturday: Due to cyclone up north there was a shed load of rain. Decided to run anyway, which brought me back to my years in Norway and made me gland that I no longer live there. Sunday: Had people over for a BBQ, had work to do and felt knackered most of the day. Did 200 situps but that was halfarsed. Should have boxed but was too tired to lace the gloves. Pretty pathetic effort all round. Monday: Had a pretty good sleep and then had an excellent chest day. Particularly good session that one. Today: Arm day. Normally the gym is pretty empty in the morning, but for some reason it was pretty packed today. Was pretty farking grumpy about that since one of the reasons I train early is to have some peace and quiet and not have to wait in line. Due to the crowds I was reduced to the bicep curl machine to start with, but after a while I could move freely. Not the best session, but not the worst.

Rancid Schnitzel

Got to keep up:
 
Was a pretty shocking week last week. Maximum stress and then some. Training ain't much fun with not enough sleep and eating on the run. Anyway, all the way back:
 
Wednesday: Terrible day, didn't get out for a run until almost 11pm. Went ok, in fact these evening runs are pretty easy compared to the morning ones. Trouble with running so late is that after shake, shower and a bit of relax its already way passed midnight.
 
Thursday: Very late once more. Hit the gym at about 10:30. Thank you 24 hour gym technology. Was an ok session. Really like Deadlifts.
 
Friday: Another shocker and couldn't get out this time since wife was out until late. Decided to relax a bit with whatever crap was on TV. Didn't realise Canes were playing until 20 minutes from the end.
 
Saturday: Pretty good night's sleep, and makeup day for yesterday. Shoulders and legs. Really really good workout this one. Gave me a massive boost that lasted well throughout the day. Got a heap of stuff done. Had a very rare night out for dinner. Was a good day but a bit too late in bed.
 
Sunday: Had a nice evening run. Might have to extend this a bit as its getting a bit too easy. Really should be doing boxing and burpees on Sundays, but during the day I'm just too farked to even think about it. Maybe next week.
 
Monday: Chest. Can't really go wrong with chest. Just smash those boobies from different angles and you feel it the next day.
 
Tuesday: Arms. Not too bad. 2xbiceps, 2xtriceps, then BT superset.
 
Only Tuesday so far, but feeling good. Hopefully its a better week.

Rancid Schnitzel

Long run last night. Still pretty balmy. Was sweating like a Mofo when I got back. Good night sleep ruined when I was woken up by a midget kicking me in the head.
 
Considered hitting gym this morning, but will wait for evening. Very much looking forward to the Deadlifts these days.

Paekakboyz

Shot bro, knocked out some deads last night. Love that full body fatigue you get the next day. Do work son!!

Rancid Schnitzel

Yesterday was as hot and humid as hell and I didn't drink nearly enough water. Didn't get out to the gym until about 9:30 and I should have been more careful. First few exercises, (Deadlifts, lat pulldowns, rows) went ok, but I started getting light headed. Should really have pulled the pin then, but continued with the rest. Stupid really, since I was close to seeing stars after each set. Smashed a Gatorade and waters when I got home. Will have to be more careful today.
 
But yeah, enjoying the Deadlifts. Not really sure why I stopped doing them for a while there. Probably because of all those BS superset programs I was trying. Keeping it simple now and thoroughly enjoying it.

Rancid Schnitzel

Backlog again. Getting slack.
 
Friday: Due to work and son's rugby training didn't get to gym until almost 11. Was an ok shoulder session. Problem with training so late is that that's when the cleaner comes in and the vacuum is as noisy as hell. My problem obviously, not his. I also hate to get in the way of people doing their job. Hopefully wont be too many sessions that late again.
 
Saturday: Had an active outdoor day, but no real exercise. As much as I'd like to go 7 days a week, something you just have to have a rest day. Had a nice boat ride. Very relaxing. I want a boat now.
 
Sunday: Usually go for morning run, but no time due to various kid commitments. Took youngest out to bike path and ran while he biked for 2 km until he met friends. Was falling asleep on bench so decided to get active. Got the 3 boys on this flying fox thing which I had to lift them up onto. I also rode it myself carrying a kid on each knee. Good training that. After that went on forever, the boys wanted to play tag, which meant I was IT the entire time and they ran a relay around the park. Gave them a sufficient head start so that I could sprint without ever being able to catch one of them. Was a real zinger of a workout. Its nice when you can combine being the cool/good dad while getting some excellent exercise at the same time. I then ran the 2km home with the son who for some reason got a real rocket up his arse and rode faster than he ever has before. Later that day was social soccer at the park. Was in bed early that night.
 
Monday: Morning chest. Always good this one. Chest is by far the easiest to train IMHO.
 
Tuesday: Arms. Was in a bit of a rush, but it went really well. A card-carrying roid user was training there this morning. He was about 5'5 and just as wide. Was lifting tiny weights really slowly and grunting like Monica Selles. Impressive size on the dude, but is it really worth the long-term consequences?

JK

Backlog on posting isnt a major mate as it's clear you've been keeping up the training which is the important thing.
 
As for roidys....ugghhhh.

Rancid Schnitzel

Yeah doing alright, but have to get back into the boxing.
 
I've been reading a lot more about steroids recently and have been shocked about how widespread the really are and how so called natural athletes are completely full of shit. I have a lot of respect for crossfit athletes, but it seems PEDs are rampant there as well.

Paekakboyz

yeah bro, just update it when you can. You did the work after all... man, I felt tired after reading about your Sunday!! 
 
A pretty good friend from sport and school is a roidy. He's a PT and a smart dude... I just can't reconcile all that and using roids in my head. He's about 140kg and 6" or 6"1' and an absolute unit. But what for? It ain't functional strength and it sure ain't aesthetics! imo at least

Rancid Schnitzel

I wonder if it's a type of reverse anorexia. Instead of stressing about being too big they have a complex about not being big enough. 
A couple of months ago I saw the doco Generation Iron which I guess is a type of sequel to the famous Pumping Iron from the 70s. Arnie and co were all roiding it back in the day but imo they still looked pretty good. The present generation are farking grotesque. All of them look the same and have roid bellies. I respect that it takes superhuman commitment to get that big even with the roids, but I cant see the point. Unless you're Mr Olympia the money is pretty shit as well

JK

I hear yas. 
Got a few mates on them too, and yeah each to their own. Seems an easy shortcut to size or shreddedness but at what cost....

Rancid Schnitzel

Backlog Backlog Backlog
 
Wednesday: Week started off well but pretty much went to poo this day. Got out for my run, but not before 10:45. That's too farking late.
 
Thursday: Shocking day. Worked 16 hours plus taking and picking kids up from school, plus all the rest of it. Too farked to do anything. Felt like shart.
 
Friday: Shoulders in morning which went ok. Shoulder press, shrugs, front raises, side raises, face pulls. Not bad at all. Another stressful day though, and dinner is starting to suffer. Obviously diet just as important as training. If not more.
 
Saturday: Back and legs. Great session. Really good. Great way to start the weekend.

Rancid Schnitzel

Sunday: Couldn't do morning run because eldest had first rugby game. Came home rather pumped (rugby will do that to you) and when a mate phoned asking if I wanted to head to the gym I was glad to accept. Being a cardio day I hit the treadmill and in many ways went the full retard. I did a lazy click, then decided to do 10x400m intervals at 16km/h. When I was warming down my mate asked how steep the incline on the treadmill went. It went to 15 degrees, so I did another click of walking up that. Felt good when I was done, but of course hit the wall shortly after. Nearly fell asleep while doing the Sunday big shop and then collapsed when I got home. Soccer for the boys later on and early in bed. No chance of getting up early for chest today. Will take it this evening.

Rancid Schnitzel

No chest that evening. Too much work and to be honest too hammered from the weekend.
 
Unfortunately another prick of a weeks is in store so I had to condense chest and biceps today:
 
Flat bench, incline, flys+crossovers,
Barbell curls, incline curls
Concentration curls+ pushups
 
Good workout.
 
Will have to change things up significantly as I have been roped into doing a half-marathon in June. I don't want to cut down too much on the weights, but it will be hard sustaining all that running as well. Will start the HM programme next week and see how I go. One things for sure, with all that running I will be chomping down on a lot more chow.

Rancid Schnitzel

Wednesday was a total crunt of a day. No chance of training then. Thursday: Shoulders and triceps. No mucking around with this one. Shoulder press, front raises, side raises Behind neck trilift, pushdowns, kickbacks Not too bad, but need more sleep. Youngest scared shit into me when he came into our room in the middle of night. He's a tall and skinny 6 year old, and in the moonlight his shape looked like one of those farking aliens. Farking heart palpitations. Hope for a good end to the week with some ddddeadlifts beatchh.

Paekakboyz

Bro, smashing some tin will help keep you sane-ish! Amazing how much better you feel during/after a crazy day or week or work when you can get in a good workout. Can be tough when you are knackered or have had enough of people though. That's why you've pretty much won the war by just getting to the gym, after that it's just sweet reps for jesus!!

JK

Yeah agree. Lifting pretty much keeps me sane given work and family pressures

The Silver Fern

Now or never: Taking it to the next level