Back in action!

Lifted yesterday in Mapleton after two weeks off with Brian, Roger and Van.  There were 4 other guys there, too, so quite a big crew!

Log up to 230 lbs
Frame deadlift up to about 600 lbs (see video!)
Sandbag carry and load...wicked fast!  I nearly tipped over on the heavy one, but was faster than I thought I'd be and wish I'd caught this on video!!!

Sorry for the crappy camera work - blame roger!

Checking in from Paris

I haven't had a proper lift in about 6 days as I've been in Paris.  I did, however, scale Mont Martre pushing my daughters in a double stroller on cobblestone which should definitely count for something.  Also, I've been walking all day, every day, carrying a 2 and 4 year old all over the city, so some cardio is definitely in the mix.  I won't be back in the gym until next week but wanted to post for the few of you who routinely give this a read...and thanks for that!

Low back workout

Out of time again, so here's the lift and a video of me @ 515 and Nathaniel @ 305 (PR!):

Warm-up x 3, good mornings
Deadlift 7 sets up to 515
Rack pulls x 2 up to 535
Superset, good mornings - straight-leg deadlift - bent rows x 2

Bench day - HEAVY!

I hit a light deadlift and log-press workout yesterday, and today a short, but effective lockout bench lift with Brian.  I'm short on time, so here is the video from my phone!

Light axle workout

I lifted with Brian yesterday at my house and since he had just competed in Vegas, we kept everything light.  Honestly, I was pretty sore from my Saturday squat, anyway, so it worked out well!  We squatted and overhead pressed using the axle and I have plenty in the tank for a few more lifts before we head off to Europe.

Here is yesterday's workout:

4/23/2012
				Weight	Reps
Axle squat				115	10
				115	10
				205	8
				205	8
				255	5
				255	5
				295	5
Axle seated press				115	6
				115	6
				145	6
				165	6
				165	6
				165	6
Stretch

Squat Saturday

Today I was a lone wolf!  Brian is competing in LV, Van is running a cross-fit show, Dave was MIA and Thayne has a knee injury...so I squatted!  I felt pretty good after I got loose on about the 5th set.  I had more weight in me, but when lifting alone you have to be careful so I stopped at 505 lbs.  Here is a video of the top two sets:

And here is today's lift:

4/20/2013
				Weight	Reps
Shoulder rehab work				25	250
Squat to 20 inch box			warm-ups	45	30
				155	6
				265	4
			work sets	325	3
				385	3
				445	3
				505	3
			back-off set	365	3
Calf raises				265	30
				265	25
				265	25
				265	25
Shrugs				155	20
				155	20
				155	20
				155	25
Additional shoulder rehab work				25	200
Abs				60	260
Stretch
			45	min cardio

I'm exhausted!

I went and trained with Van Hatfield on Tuesday.  Few people make me feel small and weak, but he is one of them!  I've apparently been too exhausted to even blog! :)

Here is what we did:

Deadlift
5 warm-up sets, 4 plateau sets @ 500, 1 back-off set

Rack pressing strict
4 warm-up sets, 4 plateau sets @ 185, 1 back-off set

Back superset
Good mornings/straight-leg deadlift/bent rows
Last 2 on the axle @ 215 and GMs @ 225
3 straight sets with minimal rest

My back has just been torched for the past few days...time to get back to it!

Thanks for reading!