PrimalBeard: Punch a bear and live

[PrimalBeard]

Goals long term:
Lift. Heavy.
Deadlift 500, Squat 450, Bench 300, Power Cleans (#).
Be able to punch a bear and live (or at least not immediately die).

Goals immediate:
Gain Muscle. Lose weight.
Work on my form — still seeing some lower back pain after workouts (working with a trainer on Friday to see what I'm doing wrong).


I'm 6'2" and weighed 281# a month ago. I'm down to 265 as of this morning, so paleo/primal is both meatlicious and making a big difference in my life (weight and overall health). I put on 65 of that over the past three years and I want it gone.

I like to say it's because of my weight that I can't do clean pull ups, but we all know it's not only that. I need to work on arm strength. I believe this is the same reason I have trouble with Power Cleans. Deadlifts may be my focus, but I want overall strength. I'm happy to do BBB.

I never thought I'd enjoy lifting this much. I think you all know even better than I do at this point what an incredible feeling it is. This started as a way to lose weight. It's now a part of my life I will fight to keep it that way.

[PrimalBeard]

Haven't found my max yet. Currently adding 10-15 pounds a week to squats and bench, 20-25 a week to deadlifts.

I can't do clean pull ups so I'm working on a Last Pull Down machine. I believe this is the same reason I have trouble with Power Cleans.

Monday's workout:

Squats
175x5
175x5
175x5

Bench
135x5
135x5
135x5

Deadlift
225x5
225x5
225x5

Farmer's carry
55# 50'

Lat Pull Down
135x10
135x10
135x5

Tricep extension pull downs with rope
45x10
45x10
60x5

I want to improve my bench and power cleans and I think I need work on my stabilizers for that.

All under 1 hour.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by PrimalBeard

I put on 65 of that over the past three years and I want it gone.

Best of luck with this PB. I'm in the same boat. Looking forward to seeing you smash your goals and then some.

[kitarpyar]

Originally Posted by PrimalBeard

Be able to punch a bear and live (or at least not immediately die).

In for the bear punching. Plus looks like you are into full-body workouts too.

Good luck with your goals.

[Tannhauser]

I love the username and title of this log. Fantastic.

[big_swede]

Subbed. Keep on hammering!

[Wlfdg]

Let me know when you're ready to punch the bear. I'm sure I can help you out with that.

Good luck!

[bruteforce]

Subbed for epic growth. Can't wait to see you next month broseph.

[LtL]

Best user name and log title combo. In!

LtL

[BigJosh]

In for bear punching and weight progression. Make that bear your bitch. And smash some weight too!