Monthly Archives: April 2017

All the lifts

Posted on April 28, 2017 by G

I haven’t been to the gym in a week, what should I do on this quiet Friday? ALL THE LIFTS. Bench – 5@115lb, 2×5@135lb, 2×5@145lb, (1,1)@150lb Squat – 5×5@135lb Upper accessory, 2×10: biceps, triceps, OHP, BO row (2×5) Lower accessory, … Continue reading →

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Whipping weather

Posted on April 27, 2017 by G

Yesterday it was in the 40s and torrential rain. Today, 80s and all that rain turned into humidity. Blech. But the last 3 days have been without formal workouts, and I’m working at home today, so I thought I’d go … Continue reading →

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Little workouts, big science

Posted on April 21, 2017 by G

Another early morning where I crammed in 30 minutes on the elliptical before running off to my all-day training. So I should have fresh legs (and hopefully no soreness or pain, but I’m taking a stash of ibuprofen just in … Continue reading →

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Havoc and housecleaning

Posted on April 20, 2017 by G

Yet another sprint of a workday. I am thankful that I have M-W next week off, even if it’s because my parents are visiting to help us with some major repairs around the house. I will gladly take carpentry over … Continue reading →

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Squats and rehab

Posted on April 19, 2017 by G

Came in early to get my workout in before my early meetings. Tomorrow is an even earlier meeting; I need to decide if I’m going to come in even earlier still or just go after the meeting. But then I’d … Continue reading →

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New gym PR for bench press!

Posted on April 18, 2017 by G

Last week I talked about bumping bench up a notch. This week I actually did it and it went much better than I expected! I got 3 reps at 145lb, after 4 other sets, so I was pretty pleased. A … Continue reading →

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Monday runday

Posted on April 17, 2017 by G

Can you believe that this was my first proper run this month? (Not counting the 15 minutes on the treadmill after lifting, I guess.) Stupid injuries, grumble. I’m working at home and it’s a rainy day, but I got out … Continue reading →

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Anatomy lessons

Posted on April 14, 2017 by G

My right quad (the injured side) has been twitching incessantly yesterday and this morning. It’s driving me nuts. I forgot to blog my workout yesterday (busy day). I started off with bench: 5×115, 2x5x135, (4,3)x140lb, followed by accessory biceps, triceps, … Continue reading →

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Rehab suuuuuucks

Posted on April 12, 2017 by G

Day 1 in Angry Backparts Rehab. Everything is a hot mess so I tried to stick to light isolation exercises and core work that should gently hit the surrounding muscles. Bonus: it fit well into my Wednesday morning rush. 4×10, … Continue reading →

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Chronic frowny face

Posted on April 11, 2017 by G

Well, this morning I’m in a 3 hour online training. Could be worse, at least I can multitask. But I had to get my workout in beforehand, so I came in early. I did lift a little, but only upper: … Continue reading →

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