I mentioned in a previous log that my leg training wasn't going well at all. That being said, it went surprisingly well. I went light on squats and went for reps and had a pretty good warmup. I think with the extra recovery I'm now giving my legs, I think they won't hurt as much. I have a second back session on Friday, so looking forward to that and making step by step improvements to that bodypart.
As I scroll through Instagram and Facebook the one thing that annoys me is the "Fitness meme" culture. Look, guys.....we get it, you've broken down life and success into percentages. You've made a mockery of lions and think you can walk with them (they're wild animals. They will fuck you up), and i especially like how everyone dreams.
Just. Fucking.Stop.
In powerlifting percentages are GUIDELINES. Not hard and fast rules. You think your training, diet and real life gives a good goddamn fuck about your "Life is 99% work and 1 percent sleep" bullshit?
No, it doesn't. Your training will be an ebb and flow and if your diet is on point, you'll be ok. You'll be tired as fuck if you don't sleep, so please stop with the dumb shit. Take a damn nap.
I still see reading is a fundamental attribute that most people don't use. Proof of that is when people post one-sided argument websites pushing an agenda that's usually along party lines OR they post parody websites that you should damn well know ain't real! Stop that too!
This has to have been the shittiest football season I've ever watched. Mainly because one team is mediocre and the other is just flat out terrible. I'm talking about the Huskers and Bears. Nine wins is not, I REPEAT IS NOT, the pinnacle of success in college football. In fact it shouldn't even be a measuring stick. Conference wins and National Championships is what matters. Super Bowls matter. Not the second place finish. So miss me with the nine wins arguments. Besides, if the Bears had the Huskers record, they'd be in the playoffs.
Ok, time for work. Drop a comment below or on my Book of Face page.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Show Plans and Training.
I haven't done a post in quite awhile. Mainly because I'm just lazy as all hell on the blogging tip. Mainly because of life changes.
Life changes like.......
-Graduating college
-Working a lot
-Working a lot
So what about training?
Well it's been good actually. I've made the transition back to bodybuilding from powerlifting. I got hurt during a USAPL meet here in town and just decided that I need to step back from the max poundage a bit. So since April I've been bodybuilding. I feel like I've started from ground zero and I've built something respectable. Now that I'm in the tail end of my offseason, I feel like this is the best I've been in awhile.
I'm not super lean, but I'm not out of shape either. But you can tell I lift. I'm not a believer in being the most leanest guy in offseason. I don't believe in being fat either. So take it for what it's worth.
My current split for the past few weeks have been
Mon: Legs
Tuesday: Chest/shoulders/arm flush
Wed: off
Thurs: Back
Fri: Legs (secondary workout)
Sat: Chest/shoulders/ arm flush
The "arm flush" is just a quick superset to get some blood in the arms. Nothing crazy on that end. I drop back to once a week Legs and chest and Back and shoulders/arms twice a week for four weeks or so.
My main goal for show prep is just to be in shredded condition. Period. I have the size, I have the shape. I just need to bring the condition and the chips will fall where they may. Shows are in July and August. so I'll keep this up as much as possible until show time.
Lets get in on!!
Life changes like.......
-Graduating college
-Working a lot
-Working a lot
So what about training?
Well it's been good actually. I've made the transition back to bodybuilding from powerlifting. I got hurt during a USAPL meet here in town and just decided that I need to step back from the max poundage a bit. So since April I've been bodybuilding. I feel like I've started from ground zero and I've built something respectable. Now that I'm in the tail end of my offseason, I feel like this is the best I've been in awhile.
I'm not super lean, but I'm not out of shape either. But you can tell I lift. I'm not a believer in being the most leanest guy in offseason. I don't believe in being fat either. So take it for what it's worth.
My current split for the past few weeks have been
Mon: Legs
Tuesday: Chest/shoulders/arm flush
Wed: off
Thurs: Back
Fri: Legs (secondary workout)
Sat: Chest/shoulders/ arm flush
The "arm flush" is just a quick superset to get some blood in the arms. Nothing crazy on that end. I drop back to once a week Legs and chest and Back and shoulders/arms twice a week for four weeks or so.
My main goal for show prep is just to be in shredded condition. Period. I have the size, I have the shape. I just need to bring the condition and the chips will fall where they may. Shows are in July and August. so I'll keep this up as much as possible until show time.
Lets get in on!!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Squat training
Leg Curl:
4 sets. Enough to pump up my hams for squats.
Squats:
135/10
185/8
225/5
275/3
315/2
365/1
405/1
425/2
455/2
Home after to eat.
4 sets. Enough to pump up my hams for squats.
Squats:
135/10
185/8
225/5
275/3
315/2
365/1
405/1
425/2
455/2
Home after to eat.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Monday Squats and the Sole Competitive Appearance of Sexual Chocolate
Seated Leg Curl:
4 sets
Squats:
Bar/15
135/10
185/8
225/5
275/3
315/1
365/2,2,2,2,2
Leg Press:
3pl/15
4pl/12
5pl/10,10
Seated Leg Curl:
4 sets
This was a bit up there in volume for the tail end of a meet prep when I usually keep things to minimum. At this phase I just make sure the bar is moving pretty good and I only do assistance to keep blood moving around.
Well What Happened Was.........
So my plans on the competitive side had a couple things in it.. 1.) Compete at a USAPL meet to get a total 2.) Take that total and go to USAPL Raw Nationals and qualify for the raw meet at the Arnold. 3.) Also do one or two more meets to try and qualify for Raw Unity.
Well, it seems as of now, Nationals is out. I simply cant afford it. Other meets are out as well as I simply cant afford those. So I'm looking to do well at the Nebraska State. Hoping I can nail down two other part time jobs (in addition to the one I have) but it ain't looking to good.
I'm not starting a gofundme.com campaign, so don't worry. Something will turn the tide I hope, but as of now, one meet only. So get your popcorn ready, because you'll only see Sexual Chocolate in his singlet once this year.
4 sets
Squats:
Bar/15
135/10
185/8
225/5
275/3
315/1
365/2,2,2,2,2
Leg Press:
3pl/15
4pl/12
5pl/10,10
Seated Leg Curl:
4 sets
This was a bit up there in volume for the tail end of a meet prep when I usually keep things to minimum. At this phase I just make sure the bar is moving pretty good and I only do assistance to keep blood moving around.
Well What Happened Was.........
So my plans on the competitive side had a couple things in it.. 1.) Compete at a USAPL meet to get a total 2.) Take that total and go to USAPL Raw Nationals and qualify for the raw meet at the Arnold. 3.) Also do one or two more meets to try and qualify for Raw Unity.
Well, it seems as of now, Nationals is out. I simply cant afford it. Other meets are out as well as I simply cant afford those. So I'm looking to do well at the Nebraska State. Hoping I can nail down two other part time jobs (in addition to the one I have) but it ain't looking to good.
I'm not starting a gofundme.com campaign, so don't worry. Something will turn the tide I hope, but as of now, one meet only. So get your popcorn ready, because you'll only see Sexual Chocolate in his singlet once this year.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Assistance work and Larry's "Feel old" fact of the Day
BTN Press:
Bar/30
95/15
135/10
155/8
185/6
225/1 (questionable second rep)
Laterals:
30/12
40/10
50/10
Pulldowns:
4 sets
Pressdowns:
150 reps total.
Moving dat dere blood around. Not really pushing assistance a ton, but making sure I get in the work to keep me healthy and still keep the smaller muscles strong.
It's how old?!?!?!?!?!
If you were any red blooded american male in the 1990's, you no doubt had a Super Nintendo. Main reason was because Sega Genesis sucked a humongous one in terms of graphics. But today, in 1994, we were introduced to one of the greatest baseball games ever made..............
KEN GRIFFEY MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL!!!!
Behold the power of the SNES! And this was when Griffey was good. Not always injured.
Squats tonight!!!
Bar/30
95/15
135/10
155/8
185/6
225/1 (questionable second rep)
Laterals:
30/12
40/10
50/10
Pulldowns:
4 sets
Pressdowns:
150 reps total.
Moving dat dere blood around. Not really pushing assistance a ton, but making sure I get in the work to keep me healthy and still keep the smaller muscles strong.
It's how old?!?!?!?!?!
If you were any red blooded american male in the 1990's, you no doubt had a Super Nintendo. Main reason was because Sega Genesis sucked a humongous one in terms of graphics. But today, in 1994, we were introduced to one of the greatest baseball games ever made..............
KEN GRIFFEY MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL!!!!
Behold the power of the SNES! And this was when Griffey was good. Not always injured.
Squats tonight!!!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Bench day
Bench:
Bar/ a lot
135/12
185/8
225/3
275/2,2,2,2,2
Asst work:
Chins: 8,8,8,8,8
Dips: 10,10,10,10,10
(All done with bodyweight)
Pressdowns: a lot
Weight on the bar was light, but got a good sweat going. I actually feel good about my bench for the first time in awhile. It's slowly coming together. Technique is getting better. Just trying to make sure each session is productive.
Bar/ a lot
135/12
185/8
225/3
275/2,2,2,2,2
Asst work:
Chins: 8,8,8,8,8
Dips: 10,10,10,10,10
(All done with bodyweight)
Pressdowns: a lot
Weight on the bar was light, but got a good sweat going. I actually feel good about my bench for the first time in awhile. It's slowly coming together. Technique is getting better. Just trying to make sure each session is productive.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Squats, Raw Unity and a word about coaching and getting coached.
Training:
Squats:
Bar/20
135/10
185/8
225/5
275/5
315/3
365/1
405/1
455/1
500/1
Asst work:
RDL:3 sets
Leg Press: 3 sets
I know people say that 500 looked good when I posted it. But it felt slow to me. Gotta get faster out the hole. Sore all over today as well. Glad I have off work on Wednesday so I can recover a little bit more.
Raw Unity:
I've been trying to get qualified for this meet for the past two years. I was actually invited to come even though I didn't hit the total, but I declined because the timetable didn't match up with school. So I passed. So my goal for this year is to qualify for Raw Unity 2015. I need a 1703 total. Not impossible, but will take some work and discipline. I made a promise to myself to do everything to get into next years RUM, and I meant it. My last name may not be Lillibridge, Lilly or any other bigger stronger lifters, but I will let my own total do the talking. First step is this USAPL Nebraska State meet coming up in a couple weeks. I have been training for that and I haven't really looked past that meet. If I don't hit the total there, there will be other meets. So we'll see how it goes.
Coaching:
I'm no stranger to this iron game. I've been around a bit. One thing that is irking me is the amount of "coaches" there is now. I won't harp on do and don'ts, but there should be some guidelines for picking one.
-Who have they coached?
-What have they accomplished?
I realize there are exceptions. Not everyone needs to be superstar stellar to be a good coach (they usually make the worst ones) but they should have a steady track record for helping people hit their goals and also should have walked the walk themselves at some point. I don't care of its bodybuilding or powerlifting. Quit giving your money to "wack-a-mole" trainers and coaches who promise you the world. I won't go into who are some of the more credible coaches are, but if you look, read and think, you KNOW who knows their shit.
The role of a client:
Do the work that you paid to get. Period. Your coach is not a mind reader, therefore you have to *gasp*, open up your mouth and talk to them when you have concerns or something is legitimately not going right. Also, if you have a coach, odds are you have a decent amount of cash (blanket statement, but having a coach is a LUXURY), so eat the food you need to eat and get the supplements you need. The work you do will show onstage, and with so many getting coaches nowadays, lots of them will not hesitate to fire you as a client if they feel you'll bring discredit to their name.
Squats:
Bar/20
135/10
185/8
225/5
275/5
315/3
365/1
405/1
455/1
500/1
Asst work:
RDL:3 sets
Leg Press: 3 sets
I know people say that 500 looked good when I posted it. But it felt slow to me. Gotta get faster out the hole. Sore all over today as well. Glad I have off work on Wednesday so I can recover a little bit more.
Raw Unity:
I've been trying to get qualified for this meet for the past two years. I was actually invited to come even though I didn't hit the total, but I declined because the timetable didn't match up with school. So I passed. So my goal for this year is to qualify for Raw Unity 2015. I need a 1703 total. Not impossible, but will take some work and discipline. I made a promise to myself to do everything to get into next years RUM, and I meant it. My last name may not be Lillibridge, Lilly or any other bigger stronger lifters, but I will let my own total do the talking. First step is this USAPL Nebraska State meet coming up in a couple weeks. I have been training for that and I haven't really looked past that meet. If I don't hit the total there, there will be other meets. So we'll see how it goes.
Coaching:
I'm no stranger to this iron game. I've been around a bit. One thing that is irking me is the amount of "coaches" there is now. I won't harp on do and don'ts, but there should be some guidelines for picking one.
-Who have they coached?
-What have they accomplished?
I realize there are exceptions. Not everyone needs to be superstar stellar to be a good coach (they usually make the worst ones) but they should have a steady track record for helping people hit their goals and also should have walked the walk themselves at some point. I don't care of its bodybuilding or powerlifting. Quit giving your money to "wack-a-mole" trainers and coaches who promise you the world. I won't go into who are some of the more credible coaches are, but if you look, read and think, you KNOW who knows their shit.
The role of a client:
Do the work that you paid to get. Period. Your coach is not a mind reader, therefore you have to *gasp*, open up your mouth and talk to them when you have concerns or something is legitimately not going right. Also, if you have a coach, odds are you have a decent amount of cash (blanket statement, but having a coach is a LUXURY), so eat the food you need to eat and get the supplements you need. The work you do will show onstage, and with so many getting coaches nowadays, lots of them will not hesitate to fire you as a client if they feel you'll bring discredit to their name.
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