Squats Cure Cancer (The Saga of big val)

[big valsalva]

Sunday, 12/12/10

I spent about an hour this morning clearing my driveway, then my neighbor's driveway. Snowblowers are cool, but they can only do so much. And they're no match against the hump that the city snowplow leaves at the end of the driveway. It's cool owning a house and all, but it also has its drawbacks. If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't.

I did my weekly hunting and gathering at Super Wal-Mart this week. They ended up closing yesterday afternoon, and had a bunch of close dated meat. I availed myself of some really great deals. The bill was high, but we're set for a couple of weeks.

Hockey practice this afternoon. The eight year old is progressing very well. She's one of only two girls in Level 3 Mites, and she's holding her own damn nicely. Daddy's so proud.

Tonight's training.

Squat
45x5
80x5
110x5
130x5
145x5 - felt good, I'm going to try to progress by 10 pounds next week.

BP
45x5
70x5
90x5x5
70x8
45x8

Pendlay Rows
45x5
70x5
90x5x5
70x5
45x5

Treadmill 25:00 1.94 miles

[strkout35]

Solid session Val! Nice and simple

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by strkout35

Solid session Val! Nice and simple

That's the way its going to be for a while, until my right shoulder feels better and I get back to full strength.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

Sunday, 12/12/10

I spent about an hour this morning clearing my driveway, then my neighbor's driveway. Snowblowers are cool, but they can only do so much. And they're no match against the hump that the city snowplow leaves at the end of the driveway.

I spent several hours battling the hump myself this weekend.

Glad to hear your daughter is in hockey. We have a big female following locally. My wife's boss is a female player.

Workouts are looking good Val.

[Rich Knapp]

Solid. Coming along nicly Val.

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

Sunday, 12/12/10

I spent about an hour this morning clearing my driveway, then my neighbor's driveway. Snowblowers are cool, but they can only do so much. And they're no match against the hump that the city snowplow leaves at the end of the driveway. It's cool owning a house and all, but it also has its drawbacks. If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't.

I did my weekly hunting and gathering at Super Wal-Mart this week. They ended up closing yesterday afternoon, and had a bunch of close dated meat. I availed myself of some really great deals. The bill was high, but we're set for a couple of weeks.

Hockey practice this afternoon. The eight year old is progressing very well. She's one of only two girls in Level 3 Mites, and she's holding her own damn nicely. Daddy's so proud.

Tonight's training.

Squat
45x5
80x5
110x5
130x5
145x5 - felt good, I'm going to try to progress by 10 pounds next week.

BP
45x5
70x5
90x5x5
70x8
45x8

Pendlay Rows
45x5
70x5
90x5x5
70x5
45x5

Treadmill 25:00 1.94 miles

Watching you closely!!!

Your right to feel a little paranoid, but only just a little.


Good work!!

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by glwanabe

Watching you closely!!!

Your right to feel a little paranoid, but only just a little.


Good work!!

Who said I'm paranoid? I've got to know. You guys talking about me behind my back? What's going on?

[big valsalva]

Wednesday 12/15/10

I can't find my freakin' notebook. I took it out of my gym bag for some reason, and now I can't find it. Its got to be in the house somewhere. The big kids know enough not to mess with it. The two year old? Eh, probably not interested. Fortunately, the current training is simple, and I can easily remember my numbers from my last lift, so...

Squat
45x5
80x5
110x5x2

OHP
20x5
45x5x5 - bare naked oly bar. Time to add weight, and reach for the stars.

Deadlift
135x5
160x5
180x5
205x5
225x5

Treadmill 25:00 1.95 miles - after a few minutes of walking, I kicked it up to 6.2 mph. A couple of minutes into the jog, I thought I was gonna die, but I persevered and lasted for a full 10 minutes of trotting. I'm feeling really good about my chances of finishing a 5k with a respectable time. I've got over two months to train.

[Rich Knapp]

Won't be long and the work outs/weights won't be as easy to remember. Love the dedication Val.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

OHP
20x5
45x5x5 - bare naked oly bar. Time to add weight, and reach for the stars.

Dress that bar Val. Slap that sucker in its Sunday best, and send it off to rep school.

(or something like that)