Harsh Times

[HumanHorrorFilm]

I'm back.

Fell of the bandwagon fo training for a while, went through a self destructive phase. Currently starting in on 531, 2x a week with prowler work 3-4x a week.

4-24-2012-PM

AM

Cardio-60 mins fasted cardio, 3.5 mile

PM
Warmups

Leg Swings(front to Back, Side to Side)
Stretching(Hips, Hamstrings, Shoulders, Piriformis)
PVC Roll(IT Band, Back, Glutes, Hams)
Diesel Crew 2 min shoulder warmup
30 Pullups(various grips)

Power Cleans

135x3
140x3
155x3
(30 s/each side Hip flexor stretch between each set)

Deadlifts

185x5
225x5
275x3
295x3
340x3
380x3
SS w/ Pullups-BW for 6 sets of 5

OHP

45x5
65x5
75x3
80x3
95x3
105x14
SS w/DB Swings-40lb DB, 6x20

Paused Bench

115x8
135x8
150x6
SS w/ Hypers-BWx25x3

Neck-(seated_Harness+25x50x2
BPAs-MMx50x2
Ab Wheel-BWx10x2

.Done. Bout 70 mins

4-25-2012

AM-60 mins fasted cardio, 3.5 miles (god this shit sucks)
*on a note, i do this almost everyday, will no longer log it, as it doesn't look as cool as just prowlering, so yeah, 60mins cardio everyday*

PM

Warmups-Hip/Ham/Shoulder/Piriformis stretches
Prowler

10, 40 yard sprints with 90lbs on the Prowler, 60-120s between each

[BendtheBar]

Welcome back o' bearded one. Let us destroy iron and grow facial hair.

[5kgLifter]

Great to see you back at it HHF.

[big_swede]

Nice beard man. Good to have ya back at the iron. SFW!

[MikeM]

OK, back at it and right from the get go, nice cleans and deads!

That's gotta feel good.

Yep cardio sucks, but there you go. It's like cleaning your beard after a meal. Gotta be done.

[Jen]

The beard is rather epic. Pushing 400 on DL's after being gone? Very nice!!!!

[Chillen]

We all experience harsh and difficult times. Glad to see you back, young man.

Keep your obsession strong....and you will not go wrong.

Obsession is just a stronger than average focus and concentration on a particular subject. If the result of this obsession makes you happier and healthier, then there is nothing wrong with it.

Who defines this anyway? The one struggling to meet their own fitness demands and falling a part at the seems? One should expect them to bark, when you are lit up by the fitness spark and being optimistic struggling through its journey.

Sometimes, its the journey, and not necessarily the destination.
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And written just for you.....good to see you back, and so is your personal goal as well!


Successful persons........perfect the art of "correct" tunnel vision.

They see their goal and are able to shut everything else out.

They know that watching the scoreboard or thinking about their next game will only hurt their performance. How many times have you heard this sort of comment? Its true....and can be modified in to many different beneficial view points.


When your world is in chaos, when life is flinging mud in your eye, step back and make sure you have the tools necessary and you maintain your focus.

You’ve chosen which race you want to run------NOW GO DO IT!

No other race can count – so don’t get caught watching another one. There are no grandstands, there are no cameras, there are no frenzied throngs betting on your success or failure.

There’s only you, the finish line, and a clear, direct path to get there.

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Life is like a "cactus" but you don't have to sit on it.

(Unknown)

Let's Chill with some interpretation:

You forgot to set your alarm, your keys have once again dissolved into the fourth dimension, your car won’t start, there’s a huge traffic jam on the way home, the dog left you a present on the carpet while you were out, and then you just learn you lost your job........

Sometimes it just seems the worst is hot on your trail to bust your ass, and only bad can happen.

Unfortunately, there is ROOM FOR ONLY ONE ASS-HOLE-----YOU, HHF!!!......Be the absolute PERFECT AND EDUCATED ASS-HOLE!

IT WORKS!

Be the absolute best asshole today!!!!!!!!


Best regards,

Chillen

[HumanHorrorFilm]

Beard is back and on the attack. Thank you for the warm reception upon my triumphant return hahaha. Don't forsee dissapearing anytime soon.

Chillen, thanks for that, seriously, thank you for taking the time to type that to me, i appreciate it immensely.


Love the "Be the best absolute asshole line"

[HumanHorrorFilm]

4-26-2012

Prowler

10 (3 low handle, 7 High Handle) Sprints of 40 yards with Prowler +90

[HumanHorrorFilm]

4-27-2012

Warmups

Leg Swings(Front to Back, Side to Side)
Stretch(Hamstrings, Hips, Hamstrings, Piriformis)
PVC Roll(Back, Hamstrings, Glutes, IT Band)
Diesel Crew 2 min Shoulder Warmup
30 Pullups

Squats/Weighted Pullups

135x5/BW+25x1
150x5/BW+25x2
185x3/BW+25x3
210x3/BW+25x1
240x3/BW+25x2
275x5/BW+25x3
315x3

*squats felt the smoothest and easiest they have in a long time. Which after deadlifts and 2 straight days of prowlers was odd.*

Close Grip Bench Press(3ct Pause)/DB Rows

Barx5/80x10R, 10L
95x5/80x10R, 10L
115x3/80x10R, 10L
135x3/80x10R, 10L
150x3/80x10R, 10L
170x3/80x10R, 10L
185x3

Good Mornings-135x10x3
DB Bench-45x15x3

Neck-(seated)-Harness+30x50x2
Ab Wheel-BWx10x2

Notes: Everything felt awesome today. One thing i forgot to note, conditioning is my main focus, so i will mostly be doing required reps with 531, with workups to heavier weight. If i go above required reps it will literally only be 2-3 reps higher, so on 5's week, go to 7-8, 3's to 5-6 and on 5/3/1 week 3-4. You get the idea.

Hips took forever to warmup from sitting in my van for work and prowlering. Might prowler tonight, but if not, will do a heavier prowler workout tomorrow. Feel great.