big val picks up 405 like it was 315

[BendtheBar]

Rest up (Chuck).

Couldn't resist...

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by kitarpyar

Agree with the week off. Sometimes its amazing how much refreshing a week's rest can be for the body.

Thank you, kit.

Originally Posted by Chillen

Being tired and have a feeling of being worn out, is a proud accomplishment of a champion hard at work. You are the master champion putting your body in a state in which it will recover, build, get stronger, and be much improved over its previous self.

One type of true nobility lies in being superior to your previous self. You see Val, you are in a recovery state where you will be superior than anytime in your previous personal history.

Not many can they say they achieved this noble position in life.

Each day walk proud of your accomplishments, and when you go to bed and accumulate recovery days, each day that goes by is better than your previous self---because you paved the way in the gym.

You see....

Its all in the way you look at things....

Rock on, bud....



Peace and Happiness,


Don

Thank you, Chillen.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
but I have promises to keep (PR's to set),
and about a mile to go before I sleep.

Almost there. In about a week.

Chillen, I like what you said about accumulating recovery days. I've learned that I can push myself like this for about 3 or 4 months, then I've got to pause for a moment. I'm approaching one of those moments.

[big_swede]

Great deadlifting big val!

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Great deadlifting big val!

Thank you, swede. Quite a cardio workout.

[Chillen]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

Thank you, kit.



Thank you, Chillen.

You are welcome, Val.

Remember Val: The body has no mind but will listen to your mind all the time. Watch and listen to your body and mind, and always work to have them in sync with each other. Our goals are HUGELY a fight with our mental spirit, and we must be always near it.


Peace fellow MaB brother.

Don

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Rest up (Chuck).

Couldn't resist...

Oops...I missed this one somehow. Why, if I had a nickel...

It's come down to this: If somebody asks me, "What's up Chuck?" My standard reply is, "That would be vomit." About four times a week, seriously.

[big valsalva]

Friday, 9/7/12

Allergies! UGGGGGGGGGH!

Felt like doo-doo on Friday. It was all I could do to slog through work. I didn't feel like lifting at all, but I felt I needed to. The end of this cycle is in sight. So close to a break.

Cycle IV Wave 2 Workout D

OHP
45x5
60x5
70x5
80x3
90x3
105x7 - Got some tips from my man, Rakim, after this set. Rakim is a senior at Minnesota State University majoring in Exercise Science (my intended major). He also works the desk in the Fitness Center. "Rock" (as he likes to be called) watched my last set and pointed out a gross inefficiency. He encouraged me to narrow my grip almost a handwidth on each side. I wish he'd been around a couple of sets sooner.

Chinups (between sets of OHP)
1/1/1/1

I was beat. My allergy medicine was wearing off. The kids were home alone. Squat PR attempt on Sunday. Better conserve energy.

Home I went.

[nighttrain]

i hte when my allergies kick in and whoop my rooty poot a$$

get some next time Val

[BendtheBar]

Looking for epic squat PR. Hope you feel better today.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by nighttrain

i hte when my allergies kick in and whoop my rooty poot a$$

get some next time Val

Thank you, nighttrain. If this were a cold, I'd feel better in a week. But I'm going to have trouble until we get a frost. Three, Four, Five weeks away? Ragweed.

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Looking for epic squat PR. Hope you feel better today.

Thank you, BtB. Going for six wheels. No belt. I've got me a case of the butterflies right now though. Trying to come up with every reason not to lift. I'll let y'all know how it comes out. I'm going to cut back a bit on my warmup sets. That should help me out in the end.