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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Age vs Vertical
« on: February 12, 2014, 12:18:55 am »
Edit : Just noticed, this is my journal's post #2000!!!
You've put in work son.
Your accomplishments are quite impressive. Keep it up.
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You've put in work son.
Your accomplishments are quite impressive. Keep it up.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: February 12, 2014, 12:07:53 am »
2/11/14 Tuesday BW=163.0
front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 8x175, 2x165
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x175, 5x195
calf raise 210# 3x20
After a weeks long rest, this is my second lower body work out. I feel like I should have no issue lifting, but I seem to hit a wall.
I've been trying to progress my front squat and even with light weight after a couple of sets I can not keep my elbows high enough to stop the weight from rolling forward in later sets. Like I just don't have the upper body strength to hold it.
It seemed with straps I was starting to get the hang of it and progress, but tonight I was not feeling it.
Hoping this is a valley I will pull out of shortly.
front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 8x175, 2x165
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x175, 5x195
calf raise 210# 3x20
After a weeks long rest, this is my second lower body work out. I feel like I should have no issue lifting, but I seem to hit a wall.
I've been trying to progress my front squat and even with light weight after a couple of sets I can not keep my elbows high enough to stop the weight from rolling forward in later sets. Like I just don't have the upper body strength to hold it.
It seemed with straps I was starting to get the hang of it and progress, but tonight I was not feeling it.
Hoping this is a valley I will pull out of shortly.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: February 10, 2014, 10:15:48 pm »
2/10/14 Monday BW=161.4
b-ball 1.5 hours
push up 4x50
pull up 4x10
spent yesterday riding dirtbikes in the snow. needless to say I spent some time on the ground.
I feel a little bruised up but my back is doing great.
Lower-body work tomorrow.
b-ball 1.5 hours
push up 4x50
pull up 4x10
spent yesterday riding dirtbikes in the snow. needless to say I spent some time on the ground.
I feel a little bruised up but my back is doing great.
Lower-body work tomorrow.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: February 09, 2014, 12:52:53 am »
2/8/14 BW=161.8
front squat 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 1x175, 5x165, 7x165, 5x165
powertec squat 6x90, 6x140, 6x180
need to get back at it. starting next Tuesday.
front squat 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 1x175, 5x165, 7x165, 5x165
powertec squat 6x90, 6x140, 6x180
need to get back at it. starting next Tuesday.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: February 02, 2014, 12:18:20 am »
2/1/14 Saturday BW=161.8
front squat 5x135, 5x165, 3x185, 3x5x180
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x175, 5x195, 5x205
calf raise 230# 3x15
gravity boots 3x20
Nervous for superbowl sunday. Go Hawks!
front squat 5x135, 5x165, 3x185, 3x5x180
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x175, 5x195, 5x205
calf raise 230# 3x15
gravity boots 3x20
Nervous for superbowl sunday. Go Hawks!
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 29, 2014, 09:40:46 pm »
1/29/14 Wednesday BW=160.4
part 1
front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 8x175, 9x175
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x165, 5x195, 5x195
calf raise 210# 3x20
Part 2
push up 3x50
chin up 4x12
dips 3x30
If a front squat is really about 80% of what you can back squat. Then I might not be as far back as I thought.
I should still be able to back squat better than 1.5xBW.
Still making progress. I should be ready for 180# front squats next WO!
Added 40#s to my front squat this month.....
1/4/14 front squat 8x95, 8x115, 3x8x135
1/7/14 front squat 3x8x145
1/11/14 front squat 6x135, 6x145, 3x6x155
1/14/14 front squat 8x135, 3x8x155
1/18/14 front squat 6x135, 3x155, 3x175, 3x8x165
1/21/14 front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 3x6x175
1/25/14 front squat 5x135, 5x165, 2x185, 8x175, 3x5x175
1/29/14 front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 8x175, 9x175
Just newb gains but If I can keep this up I will be rep'n 3xBW+ by the end of the year!
part 1
front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 8x175, 9x175
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x165, 5x195, 5x195
calf raise 210# 3x20
Part 2
push up 3x50
chin up 4x12
dips 3x30
If a front squat is really about 80% of what you can back squat. Then I might not be as far back as I thought.
I should still be able to back squat better than 1.5xBW.
Still making progress. I should be ready for 180# front squats next WO!
Added 40#s to my front squat this month.....
1/4/14 front squat 8x95, 8x115, 3x8x135
1/7/14 front squat 3x8x145
1/11/14 front squat 6x135, 6x145, 3x6x155
1/14/14 front squat 8x135, 3x8x155
1/18/14 front squat 6x135, 3x155, 3x175, 3x8x165
1/21/14 front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 3x6x175
1/25/14 front squat 5x135, 5x165, 2x185, 8x175, 3x5x175
1/29/14 front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 8x175, 8x175, 9x175
Just newb gains but If I can keep this up I will be rep'n 3xBW+ by the end of the year!
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 27, 2014, 12:55:14 pm »
1/25/14 Saturday BW=159.6
front squat 5x135, 5x165, 2x185, 8x175, 3x5x175
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x165, 2x5x185
calf raise 210# 3x20
1/27/14 Monday BW=161.4
b-ball 1.5 hours
Super bad fore-arm charlie horse this morning. no pain like fore-arm pain.
front squat 5x135, 5x165, 2x185, 8x175, 3x5x175
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x165, 2x5x185
calf raise 210# 3x20
1/27/14 Monday BW=161.4
b-ball 1.5 hours
Super bad fore-arm charlie horse this morning. no pain like fore-arm pain.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 24, 2014, 11:53:04 am »
1/23/13 Thursday BW=162.2
chin up 4x12
dips 4x30
push up 4x35
1/24/14 Friday BW=162.0
b-ball 1.5 hours
I feel wasted today. deffinately need a good nights sleep.
chin up 4x12
dips 4x30
push up 4x35
1/24/14 Friday BW=162.0
b-ball 1.5 hours
I feel wasted today. deffinately need a good nights sleep.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 21, 2014, 11:51:52 pm »
^^^^ Thanks Vag.
Definitely tried to push though it and made it worse after the initial injury.
Tonight's w/o....
1/21/14 Tuesday BW= 72.6kg
front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 3x6x175
powertec squat 12x90, 12x140, 2x12x160
calf raise 200# 3x20
It sucks when you know what it takes to make real progress, but you don't seem to have it in you anymore.
Definitely tried to push though it and made it worse after the initial injury.
Tonight's w/o....
1/21/14 Tuesday BW= 72.6kg
front squat 5x135, 3x165, 3x185, 3x6x175
powertec squat 12x90, 12x140, 2x12x160
calf raise 200# 3x20
It sucks when you know what it takes to make real progress, but you don't seem to have it in you anymore.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Chris' training journal
« on: January 21, 2014, 02:49:18 pm »If that is, say, 3'' below rim, then we are talking about 46'', that is world class, no joke!!!
What Vag said.
You make it look easy. much respect.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 21, 2014, 02:45:53 pm »
super slow comeback vag.
My running VJ is at maybe 28" these days, which is great because it was probably around 8"s in november.
I haven't tried a back squat for months. I have focused on front squats since the first of the year and that is coming along.
Today I feel strong and lean so I am on the verge of a comeback.
My running VJ is at maybe 28" these days, which is great because it was probably around 8"s in november.
I haven't tried a back squat for months. I have focused on front squats since the first of the year and that is coming along.
Today I feel strong and lean so I am on the verge of a comeback.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 20, 2014, 11:38:34 pm »
1/20/14 Monday BW=160.6
push up 3x45
pull up 4x12
dips 2x30
no basketball today, but went on a good walk!
push up 3x45
pull up 4x12
dips 2x30
no basketball today, but went on a good walk!
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: a fast and explosive donkey!
« on: January 18, 2014, 11:53:24 pm »there was a major attack last night on a restaurant i've been to a bunch of times in kabul. no one i know was there but something like14-16EDIT: 21 people were killed, including a friend of a friend who was the country head for the IMF. people die violently every day in afghanistan and pakistan and all the deaths are sad, but it hits a bit closer to home when it's a place i know well and could easily have been at. feeling a bit more messed up about it than i'd have expected.
Hearing about this kind of thing always makes me feel for the families and friends of the victims first as they are the ones that feel the impact the deepest. Things will most likely never be the same for them.
Secondary to that It kinda puts into perspective what a crap shoot life is for all of us.
Got to live life to the fullest, and tell your friends and family what they mean to you because you never know what tomorrow may bring.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 18, 2014, 11:36:24 pm »
1/18/14 Saturday BW=159.8
front squat 6x135, 3x155, 3x175, 3x8x165
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x165, 2x5x185
calf raise 200# 3x20
ab wheel roll out 2x20
still low motivation today, but I am feeling stronger and more mobile lately.
definitely feel better after today"s workout.
front squat 6x135, 3x155, 3x175, 3x8x165
barbell lunge 5x135, 5x165, 2x5x185
calf raise 200# 3x20
ab wheel roll out 2x20
still low motivation today, but I am feeling stronger and more mobile lately.
definitely feel better after today"s workout.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Loopie's Log
« on: January 17, 2014, 03:40:02 pm »
1/16/14 Thursday BW=159.4
push up 3x40
pull up 3x10
dips 3x20
1/17/14 Friday BW=159.6
b-ball 1.5 hours
Weak and slow= motivation slow. Hopefully tomorrow will be another day.
push up 3x40
pull up 3x10
dips 3x20
1/17/14 Friday BW=159.6
b-ball 1.5 hours
Weak and slow= motivation slow. Hopefully tomorrow will be another day.