What Are You Training Today?

[MindlessWork]

Kept things light today as been feeling run down, not to mention my right knee still isn't 100% after injuring it slipping on ice almost 2 weeks ago.

I used a small hand held roller to roll the quad, ham and calf of my right leg, and that even helped it feel better after. Stretched it out as well so far so good. Did calf raises, leg curls and extensions using light weight (15-40) lbs. So far a good sign in recovery so hopefully I'll be back to squats and deads by June.

Did some dumbbell work considering I haven't been to the gym in a while due to work as well as injury.

Finished it off with 20 minute bike ride at a light level to give my right leg some gentle exercise.

 

[Docd187123]

Yeah I do follow a block periodization scheme similar to how Mike T lays it out and do use RPE's as well

My coach wants me to switch towards block periodization. He thinks I respond very well to high volume and high frequency and high intensity in its own doesn't phase me much either. Seems like I'll be joining you there with block periodization for the next meet

 

[powerlifter89]

My coach wants me to switch towards block periodization. He thinks I respond very well to high volume and high frequency and high intensity in its own doesn't phase me much either. Seems like I'll be joining you there with block periodization for the next meet

Sounds good man, I've been running this style of programming and tinkering around with it for a few years now. Feel free to shoot me a Pm or ask anything on here if you would like.

 

[Melly Mel from hell]

Another test day, squatted 600lbs in just a belt and sleeves, has been a long time goal of mine, feels damn good to have hit it. Going to stuff my face and relax for the next two days and then start a new training block.

Nice job brother.

 

[powerlifter89]

Nice job brother.

Thanks man

 

[Docd187123]

So I learned a valuable lesson today. When trying to figure out your 5 rep maxes for squats, bench press, deadlifts, and standing OHP.....don't do them all in the same day. I feel like I just did a full PLing meet all over again lol. Will be starting a new template based on the Texas method with some modifications for my PL goals. Ruckin, starting Tuesday you won't be the only one doing Texas Method here hahaha

 

[rigs03]

Has anyone tried reverse grip on the incline bench? I randomly tried them today at the end of my chest workout, just light weight and very slow controlled reps.

Really felt it working the upper chest , then again this was after a pretty high volume workout and I was already pretty taxed. What do you guys think, worth adding in and adding some weight?

 

[Volley_Fire]

Entering this thread late, but yesterday I did trap bar deadlifts and calf raises. Definitely feeling the DOMS today in my hamstrings and calves, just a little in my glutes.

 

[FuriousWO]

I started doing abs and cardio with every workout this week. I run out of time to get it all in so I'm going twice a day (morning and night). Doing my regular workout in the morning, then abs/cardio at night. Want to shed these last few pounds and show dem abs baby!!

 

[Docd187123]

Saturday Intensity Day (ID)

Squats: worked up to a heavy 1x5
Bench press: worked up to a heavy 1x5
Deadlifts: worked up to a heavy 1x5
Pull-ups: 2x5 @ BW
Hyper extensions: 2x10 @ BW
BB curls: 2x10
CG Bench: 2x10

 

[MindlessWork]

Yesterday, wasn't able to get in a lot of training as was feeling real run-down plus my gimpy knee was giving me fits. At least I got to do bench for 225 plus some 20 pullups for 2 sets plus ezbar curls with the 85lb bar. For my legs I did some extensions for 30lbs for my right leg, calf raises plus some cardio on the stationary bike for 25 mins.

Having knee injuries sucks ass and it limits me bigtime for like 3 months

 

[johnnyBALLZ]

Yesterday, wasn't able to get in a lot of training as was feeling real run-down plus my gimpy knee was giving me fits. At least I got to do bench for 225 plus some 20 pullups for 2 sets plus ezbar curls with the 85lb bar. For my legs I did some extensions for 30lbs for my right leg, calf raises plus some cardio on the stationary bike for 25 mins.

Having knee injuries sucks ass and it limits me bigtime for like 3 months

Get better, MW.. Don't push it too far..

 

[boodecarlo]

Took a week off because of bronchitis & infection. On antibiotics & medicine all week. I feel like a slob & can't wait to get it in tomorrow.

 

[rigs03]

I hit back today. I was going to do some heavier compound movements like deads and rows, but when I got there literally every barbell was taken.

So, I ended up just completely shifting gears and started hitting random machines, cables, and a few different db things that I usually stay away from and it was a GREAT workout. Gotta love switching it up!

 

[rigs03]

Chest deload today. Deloaded on bench (5/3/1 style) and hit some light flies, cables, Etc.

This was the first time I've set up an incline bench in between two cables and done incline cable flies. Honestly, I'm not sure if I've ever felt such a pump in my chest before! 3 sets of 15-20, Very slowly and conteolled. I will definitely be adding it into my routine every once in a while, probably to End my work outs with. Anyone else do those?

 

[element00]

Had the last few weeks off due to ongoing nerve impingement and acute elbow tendon soreness. Diets been good and getting in some cardio ugh. Been itching to get back at it and I've started seeing a new myotherapist who works with a lot of powerlifters and the advice was to get back to training so they can see how my body is reacting.
Back and tris it is...with some stretching to finish off

 

[Docd187123]

Volume Day:

Squats 5x5 (beltless)
Standing OHP: 5x5 (beltless)
Good mornings: 3sets of 5
Chin-ups: 2sets of 5
Weighted incline situps: 2sets of 10

 

[dnoyez]

Honestly today im breaking from what I was doing and doing my own thing.That primal side is just telling me to.

Deadlifts 5x3
flatbench 5x5
weighted chin-ups 5x5
benchpress lockouts 5x3

May even go super oldschool with the abwheel as well.

 

[Casca]

Triceps
Maximal load Closegrip pin presses

Weighted dips

Skulls on slight incline

Single handed behind the neck db extension followed static holds for each arm for multiple sets

Biceps
Working up to 4-6 sets heavy hammers on preacher apparatus

Seated db curls, running the rack from 25-65 or 70 in 5 lb incros for sets of 10 each.

Finished with some barbell drag curls for a shitload of sets if I want.[emoji123]

 

[Notits]

Honestly today im breaking from what I was doing and doing my own thing.That primal side is just telling me to.

Deadlifts 5x3
flatbench 5x5
weighted chin-ups 5x5
benchpress lockouts 5x3

May even go super oldschool with the abwheel as well.

I do not have the testicles for the ab wheel - hats off to you!