As a control freak I like to have as much of a workout planned out as possible.  Especially nowadays with the internet and all the athletes who think they know better because they read something on a website that their buddy told them about.  Or worse, something their personal trainer had them do because they […]

On Tuesday I completely forgot to do my bodyweight circuit.  On my ride home I realized I didn't get it in.  The brain may be shutting down.  On Wednesday I doubled up. Wednesday: Bodyweight Circuit and Conditioning Push-ups: 5x10 Pull-ups: 5x5 RFESS: 5x5 each Bike: 20 minutes Thursday: Deadlift/Bench Deadlift: 295x5/335x5/375x5/295x5 Dips: 5x10 T-Bar Row: […]

Good idea on the surface but ...

Calibrated plates can make a big difference

Don't worry about what you can't control.

Upper Body Cluster Set Training

Going all out every workout will not work for long.

Goggins Force in action!

The other day was what I think is the last of the heat for us.  At a blistering 103 degrees I was uncomfortable with a full beard.  I wanted to shave but understand I am no slave to what is "fashionable".  Never have been, never will be. I don't give a hoot if the beard […]

Start your training off correct!

Is Active Rest the Secret to gains? Maybe.

Day 1 Bench - 3x6, 3x4 Seated Row - 5x10 Military - 4x10 Cable Tricep - 4x10ea   Day 2 Squat - 3x5, 3x4 Wide Row - 5x12 RDL - 4x8 Shrugs - 4x12 Curls - 4x12   I know this crap is boring. I find it boring. I wish i had more for you […]

Day 1 Bench - 3x6, 3x4 Seated Row - 5x10 Military - 4x10 Cable Tricep - 4x10ea   Day 2 Squat - 3x5, 3x4 Wide Row - 5x12 RDL - 4x8 Shrugs - 4x12 Curls - 4x12  

Day 1 Bench - 3x6, 3x4 Seated Row - 5x10 Military - 4x10 Cable Tricep - 4x10ea   Day 2 Squat - 6x5 Wide Row - 5x12 RDL - 4x8 Shrugs - 4x12 Curls - 4x12   There really hasn't been a goal with my squat. Everytime I do it and it's been pretty light […]

Day 1 Bench - 3x8, 3x6 Seated Row - 5x12 Military - 4x10 Cable Tricep - 4x10ea   Day 2 Squat - 6x5 Wide Row - 5x12 RDL - 4x8 Shrugs - 4x12 Curls - 4x12   I only have so many things in my garage so the exercise choice is somewhat limited. My goal […]

Back from Japan and first session

Too many people are taking it as a challenge.

Tuesday 3 plate sled drag for 2.5 laps and 20 mins treadmill 9/26 Upper Smith machine slight incline 5x12 Assisted dips 6x12 Long strap abs heavy 6x10 Rope one arm kickbacks and concentration curls manyx12 per arm Some Dave Tate smith machine push ups for failure on each ladder rung. Used light band around back. […]

This was basically the old man workout since it was all I could handle today.

Log update with training and beginning meet prep