T-bone: Thicker, Meatier, Stronger

[T-Bone]

SDS4DS - Cycle 20 - Week 2 - Legs - Density
Squat - 235x8-7-6-6-4 (31) (PR for reps)
Leg Press - 725x10-10-10

Excellent session that left me hobbling around all weekend. Quads were fried!

[T-Bone]

SDS4DS - Cycle 21 - Week 1 - Chest and Triceps - Density
Bench Press - 200x6-2-2-3-2-3-3 (21) (+3)
CGBP - 165x6-3-4-3-4-4-4 (28) (+3)
Rope Pulldown - 7.5x10-10-8 (28) (+2)

Great day, felt strong and exceeded previous sessions. Legs were still DOM-med up from Friday. I am hoping that a couple of weeks of regular, un-skipped workouts will get me back on track and in the groove.

[T-Bone]

SDS4DS - Cycle 21 - Week 1 - Back - Density
Deadlift - 355x3-3-3-1-1-1 (12) (-1)
DB Rows - 90x5-5-5-5-5

Had a little trouble today with the pulling. The first sets were fine, but as I was locking out on the last reps, my hip gave me some pain when I bent forward to let the weight down. I did some singles to get a feel for the pain and it's almost like it (the right hip) didn't want to turn in the socket. I hope this is just an after effect of squatting, but I've noticed the same pain from time to time when I go to turn abruptly when I'm walking.

I'll keep an eye on it. I hope I don't sound like one of those guys who always has an excuse because I don't feel that I am. I listen to my body and if something doesn't feel right, I take notice.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by T-Bone

I'll keep an eye on it. I hope I don't sound like one of those guys who always has an excuse because I don't feel that I am. I listen to my body and if something doesn't feel right, I take notice.

No, you don't sound like "one of them." I survived all these years by listening and stopping when my body told me to.

Congrats on the bench and squat progress.

[T-Bone]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

No, you don't sound like "one of them." I survived all these years by listening and stopping when my body told me to.

Congrats on the bench and squat progress.

Thank you Steve!

SDS4DS - Cycle 21 - Week 1 - Legs - Strength
Squat - 285x2-2-2-2-2

Not a PR, but I was unfortunately in a hurry Friday. Hip was still giving me a little pain, but wasn't effecting my squat. Still trying to work back up, and honestly, I was probably holding back some because of the time crunch.

[T-Bone]

SDS4DS - Cycle 21 - Week 2 - Chest and Triceps - Strength
Bench Press - 225x2-2-2-2-2-1-1 (12) (PR)
DB Bench Press - 60x10-10-6
Kettlebell Extension - 25x10-10-10

Was determined to gain reps today, so I added an extra set to round the count to 12. Would have been a PR anyway, but +1 for good measure.

[Off Road]

Nice job with the bench. Determination!

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by T-Bone

Was determined to gain reps today, so I added an extra set to round the count to 12. Would have been a PR anyway, but +1 for good measure.

Like a machine. Way to bring it home.

[T-Bone]

Wow, sorry for the absence! I've had a full schedule, but still found the time to smash some weights. To catch up:

SDS4DS - Cycle 21 - Week 2 - Back - Density

Cancelled due to a huge false alarm crisis. One of those situation where a friend calls for help then tells you when you get there, "I figured it out myself."


SDS4DS - Cycle 21 - Week 2 - Shoulders and Biceps - Strength
BTNP - 165x3-2-3-1-3-2-1-1
DB Raise - 25x10-10-10
Preacher Curl - 73x5-5-5-4-3

Jumped back to 165 and obviously lost a bit of strength over the last month or so, but I should bounce back with no problems.


SDS4DS - Cycle 21 - Week 2 - Legs - Density
Squats - 235x7-7-7-7-7 (35) (PR for reps)

That's all I did...date night and had to expedite the workout, but...the PR made me feel like a million bucks and felt the DOMS all weekend. Nice!


SDS4DS - Cycle 22 - Week 1 - Chest and Triceps - Density
Bench Press - 200x5-3-2-3-3-3-2-1 (22)
CGBP - 165x6-4-4-3-3-4-5 (29) (PR)
Rope Pulldowns - 7.5x10-10-10 (finally!)

Ok, really felt like I'm truly back in form now. Strong, motivated and psyched to keep pushing (or pressing as is the case here). Threw in that extra BP rep because I was distracted on the last set by someone talking to me while I was working! Dammit! STFU!

I exceeded expectations on the CGs and PDs.

TODAY
SDS4DS - Cycle 22 - Week 1 - Back - Strength
Deadlift- 365x1-1-1-1-1 (PR)
DB Row - 85x5-5-5-5-5

Was sick of being stuck at 355, so I upped the weight and did some heavy singles. Piece of cake! I'll keep it here next time and try for doubles.

Rows - I dropped the weight because I wanted to do these raw to test my grip and all reps were done without straps. This was a true PR because try as I might, I could not do this a month ago. My work at 90# w/ straps has apparently improved my grip.

[T-Bone]

The source of my power...update shot.