When July in bed all day because the heat won't go away... Go to the gym! [Workout Thread]
krokador
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Please forgive me for 1. Not posting this one sooner and 2. The terrible title.
I have been sidelined by a minor concussion since Saturday night. Spent 3 hours and some change at the ER only to be told my symptoms were not serious enough to warrant a scan, was offered a doctor's note for a few days off work and declined, and then returned to my hell-hole of an apartment to try to sleep in the only-mildly cooled down only room in the apartment my 8000 BTU crap 3-in-1 AC unit would keep up with.
Sunday was basically a watch-netflix-on-my-phone fest because my laptop is too old to handle streaming (and hot), desktop is in the living room i can't keep cool, and I felt like crap, with a trip to subway on foot (would've been more of a hassle to get in the car) to grab food for both lunch and dinner. Bit of swimming in the apt. building's pool but it's quite shallow and small so not really exercise. Same yesterday, really. Tried to get a refund/exchange for crap AC unit but of course they sold out of it all so no dice. Went to the grocery store to grab something fresh for dinner, hit my head on the fridge trying to put away said foods. I thought I was going to gym it up a little bit this morning. Mostly a treadmill walk and some romwod in decent AC. But just driving to work made me all woozy-doozy. Every time I get up I get a bit dizzy. Heck, it's a bit hard to focus just writing this.
So I'm antsy because I can't workout, and frustrated because I keep hitting my head, and depressed and tired because I can't stand the heat and can't do anything but stay in my bedroom when I am home without turning into a big pile of wobbly sweat.
Also angry because I bought a kayak 3 weeks ago and still haven't had a chance to go try it out. Stuff keeps getting in the way! ARGH!
Hope ya'll are having a better time of this stupid summer than I am.
I have been sidelined by a minor concussion since Saturday night. Spent 3 hours and some change at the ER only to be told my symptoms were not serious enough to warrant a scan, was offered a doctor's note for a few days off work and declined, and then returned to my hell-hole of an apartment to try to sleep in the only-mildly cooled down only room in the apartment my 8000 BTU crap 3-in-1 AC unit would keep up with.
Sunday was basically a watch-netflix-on-my-phone fest because my laptop is too old to handle streaming (and hot), desktop is in the living room i can't keep cool, and I felt like crap, with a trip to subway on foot (would've been more of a hassle to get in the car) to grab food for both lunch and dinner. Bit of swimming in the apt. building's pool but it's quite shallow and small so not really exercise. Same yesterday, really. Tried to get a refund/exchange for crap AC unit but of course they sold out of it all so no dice. Went to the grocery store to grab something fresh for dinner, hit my head on the fridge trying to put away said foods. I thought I was going to gym it up a little bit this morning. Mostly a treadmill walk and some romwod in decent AC. But just driving to work made me all woozy-doozy. Every time I get up I get a bit dizzy. Heck, it's a bit hard to focus just writing this.
So I'm antsy because I can't workout, and frustrated because I keep hitting my head, and depressed and tired because I can't stand the heat and can't do anything but stay in my bedroom when I am home without turning into a big pile of wobbly sweat.
Also angry because I bought a kayak 3 weeks ago and still haven't had a chance to go try it out. Stuff keeps getting in the way! ARGH!
Hope ya'll are having a better time of this stupid summer than I am.
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If you're dizzy, you need to go back to the doctor and demand a scan.....1
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annaskiski wrote: »If you're dizzy, you need to go back to the doctor and demand a scan.....
They sent me home with a nice lil pamphlet with the list of symptoms that warranted a scan. Mild dizziness was not one of them
I feel better today, though. Just need to not hit my noggin' again for a long, long while xD 0 -
@krokador Not professing any medical knowledge here but speaking from personal experience, extreme heat can also increase the dizziness symptom sometimes. Take good care of yourself and if this continues consistently for a long time then may be you should go for a thorough check up.
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July Weightlifting
Goal: 3 times/ week
4/7/18 Squat/bench lift/bent.row √
Set A
Squat 5x5 27 kg 65 lbs
Bench press 5x5 24.5 kg 59.5 lbs
Barbell rows 5x10 30 kg 66 lbs
Pull down 10×3 15 kg
Cable row 10×3 15 kg
Dumbbell side raise 10×3 5 kg
Triceps extension 10×2 10 kg0 -
@krokador I'm sorry about your head! Hope you feel better soon
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Little ‘win’ today. Still plodding with 5x5 and today big 25kg ohp 5x5 no problem. In fact did 6 reps on my last one then thought ‘could I hit 27.5kg?’ - and I did for 1 rep right at the end. Funny how strength suddenly comes. Had 10 day holiday with no weights just hiking up hills. Shows a rest is sometimes very much needed to blast through plateaus:)1
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I went to the gym yesterday. Kind of. Walked for about 15 mins on the treadmill, more or less regularly grabing for the handles because I was a little wobbly. Did a 20 min ROMWOD on crappy wifi and my cell connection intermittently, tried the bike because I wanted a bit more cardio and that's the only machine where my head doesn't move a lot... but my hip wanted nothing to do with it so did another 4 minute on the treadmill. Pushed a bit too much. there's too much up and down walking on treadmill. My head stays more level on solid ground, but it's been too dang hot to walk outside 1
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Current numbers for 5x5 for last workouts:
Squat 47.5kg 5x5
OHP 27.5kg 4,5,4,4,3
Deadlift 60kg 5x1
Bench 37.5kg 5,5,5,4,4
BO Row 35kg 5x5
Ohp suddenly on fire. Never imagined I’d hit 27.5kg for reps when previously the bar alluded me. I think accessory lifts are helping (dips, pull ups, push-ups etc)0 -
TheHobbit2017 wrote: »Current numbers for 5x5 for last workouts:
Squat 47.5kg 5x5
OHP 27.5kg 4,5,4,4,3
Deadlift 60kg 5x1
Bench 37.5kg 5,5,5,4,4
BO Row 35kg 5x5
Ohp suddenly on fire. Never imagined I’d hit 27.5kg for reps when previously the bar alluded me. I think accessory lifts are helping (dips, pull ups, push-ups etc)
Wow!! Superb progress!! I feel fired up more now.
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July Weightlifting
Goal: 3 times/ week
Wk1: 2 ~Wk2: ~ Wk3: ~Wk4: ~
9/7/18 Squat/bench lift/bent.row
7/7/18 Squat/OP/Deadlift √
Squat 5x5 27 kg 65 lbs
OP 5x5 22 kg 48.5 lbs
Dead lift 5x2 42.5 kg 93.6 lbs
Pull down 10×3 15 kg
Cable row 10×1 15 kg
Dumbbell side raise 10×0 5 kg
Triceps extension 10×0 10 kg
4/7/18 Squat/bench lift/bent.row √
Squat 5x5 27 kg 65 lbs
Bench press 5x5 24.5 kg 59.5 lbs
Barbell rows 5x10 30 kg
Pull down 10×3 15 kg
Cable row 10×3 15 kg
Dumbbell side raise 10×3 5 kg
Triceps extension 10×2 10 kg
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Was feeling very tired after the lifting session. Noticed that all this three months gap had made my upper body strength bit weaker. Seems low protein diet and high cardio has cost me some muscles. Feeling very satisfied after restarting the heavy lifting. Now I know why Iron has magnetic pull!!
Building up again my strength!!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! 1 -
Was feeling very tired after the lifting session. Noticed that all this three months gap had made my upper body strength bit weaker. Seems low protein diet and high cardio has cost me some muscles. Feeling very satisfied after restarting the heavy lifting. Now I know why Iron has magnetic pull!! Building up again my strength!!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Keep at it. Over the course of a year I did 5x5, then upper lower split then push pull legs. More than anything to keep myself interested. Back to 5x5 now and strength gains are there. I guess half the battle is keeping yourself from being bored on 5x5 when it comes to the 5 mins rest after failure. Have made sure protein stayed high no matter what i was doing exercise wise.
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July Weightlifting
Goal: 3 times/ week
Wk1: 2 ~Wk2: ~ Wk3: ~Wk4: ~
11/7/18 Squat/OP/Deadlift
9/7/18 Squat/bench lift/bent.row √
Squat 5x5 27 kg 65 lbs
Bench press 5x5 24.5 kg 59.5 lbs
Barbell rows 5x10 30 kg
Pull down 10×3 15 kg
Cable row 10×3 15 kg
Dumbbell side raise 10×3 5 kg
Triceps extension 10×2 10 kg
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TheHobbit2017 wrote: »Was feeling very tired after the lifting session. Noticed that all this three months gap had made my upper body strength bit weaker. Seems low protein diet and high cardio has cost me some muscles. Feeling very satisfied after restarting the heavy lifting. Now I know why Iron has magnetic pull!! Building up again my strength!!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
Keep at it. Over the course of a year I did 5x5, then upper lower split then push pull legs. More than anything to keep myself interested. Back to 5x5 now and strength gains are there. I guess half the battle is keeping yourself from being bored on 5x5 when it comes to the 5 mins rest after failure. Have made sure protein stayed high no matter what i was doing exercise wise.
Yeah it got monotonous and I had to rest due to shoulder injury. After recovery I just kept procrastinating and time flew away. Going to be more dedicated this time.1 -
Latest numbers:
Squats 50kg 5x5
Bench 37.5kg 5x5
Inc bench dumbbells 16kg 8,6,4
BO row 35kg 5x5
Deadlift 65kg 5x1 (new personal best)
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Latest numbers:
Squats 52.5kg 5,5,5,5,4 (niggle in thigh so wanna stay same weight for next time).
OHP 27.5kg 4,4,4,5,3.
Deadlift 65kg 5x1
Bench 40kg 4,5,3,4,3
Dumbbell row 16kg 5x51 -
July Weightlifting
Goal: 3 times/ week
Wk1: 2 ~Wk2: 2 ~ Wk3: ~Wk4: ~
11/7/18 Squat/OP/Deadlift√
Squat 5×5 27 kg 65 lbs
OP 5×5 22 kg 48.5 lbs
Dead lift 5×2 42.5 kg 93.6 lbs
Pull down 10×3 15 kg
Cable row 10×3 15 kg
Dumbbell side raise 10×1 5 kg
Triceps extension 10×2 10 kg
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Sorry for being MIA. Lots of stuff going on, and my training hasn't exactly been impressive this week due to still recovering from the head injury (and constantly re-hitting my head in the process -_-)
I did start ramping up a bit, going from a day where the treadmill made me woozy and machines where I didn't move my head were the only option, into 3x5 workouts every other day until today. Looked a little like this:
Sunday:
Squats 125x3x5
Bench 95x3x5
Row 85x3x6
Tuesday:
Squats 135x4x5
OHP 70x3x5
Deadlift 185x5, 195x5, 205x5
with some deadbugs and push-ups thrown in there, a little. Still not doing too much cardio-y stuff
Today:
Squats 145x5x5 (struggled on the last set. Yuck. I would do these for sets of 10 not that long ago)
Bench 100x2x5, 105x2x5
Row 90x3x6, 90x8 on last set
with some double unders thrown in there, and burpees that my head handled pretty ok. I've lost the groove a bit but I'll get it back
I'm just getting a wee bit worried that I have an OCR coming up (July 21st) and I haven't done any running in 2 weeks now. Gonna try to fit one in tomorrow morning.2 -
Today’s numbers:
Squats 52.5kg - 5x5 (last set did AMRAP got 8 strong reps)
Bench 40kg - 5,4,5,4,5
Row 37.5kg - 5x5 (last set AMRAP got 7)
Accessories:
Ez bar curl 15kg - 8,8,8
Band assisted Dips - 12,12,12 (green band)
I’ll be amazed if I hit 5x5 on bench next time but we will see. Rows felt amazingly strong. Squats also felt fab no niggles so 55kg next time1 -
I am on a calorie deficit so not increasing plates on the bar for a week. Planning a slow increase next week.
Awsome job guys!! It's really inspiring to see your numbers!!0 -
July Weightlifting
Goal: 3 times/ week
Wk1: 2 ~Wk2: 3 ~ Wk3: ~Wk4: ~
13/7/18 Squat/bench lift/bent.row√
Squat 5x5 27 kg 65 lbs
Bench press 5x5 24.5 kg 59.5 lbs
Barbell rows 5x10 30 kg
Pull down 10×3 15 kg
Cable row 10×3 15 kg
Dumbbell side raise 10×3 5 kg
Triceps extension 10×2 10 kg
Today I felt that my calf muscles, gastrocnemius to be exact, is getting wider as my slim jeans felt tighter there. Having mixed feelings about it! May be my ATG squat is taking load off my thighs and putting stress on lower leg? Though can feel the burn in my quads but not noticing any difference in hamstrings and quadriceps.
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I am on a calorie deficit so not increasing plates on the bar for a week. Planning a slow increase next week.
Awsome job guys!! It's really inspiring to see your numbers!!
I totally get this, I’m on a deficit so when I feel a weight is enough I stick to the same weight next time. Squats are the ones I watch mainly due to a previous calf strain and a niggle in my quad sometimes. Just take it slowly 1 -
Thank you! Now I am reassured that I am not sinning by not going up every session! I was wondering if the modification is okay but after last injury I am totally careful and don't want to repeat old mistakes. 1
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Yeah, when I am lifting regularly alon*with either regular running and/or calorie deficit, my weights ar much less likely to increase... sometimes staying steady is exactly what you need.1
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Today’s numbers:
Squats - 55kg 5x5 (all hard so took 3 mins rest between each),
OHP - 27.5kg 5,5,5,5,4 (3rd try so deload time),
Deadlift - 70kg 1x5
My app gave me the option to use .5kg incriments if I need to which is good as I recon that will help me no end on the OHP and row. Tbh 70kg deadlift was tough too so who knows. Just following the app by the letter. Using more 3 min rests between sets that’s for sure
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@TheHobbit2017 Wow! Great session!!
Today I increased some load on OHP and Deadlift but no change in Squat.
July Weightlifting
Goal: 3 times/ week
Wk1: 2 ~Wk2: 3 ~ Wk3 1: ~Wk4:
17/7/18 Squat/OP/Deadlift√
Squat 5×5 27 kg 65 lbs
OP 5×5 24.5 kg 54 lbs
Dead lift 5×2 45 kg 99 lbs
Pull down 10×1 15 kg
Cable row 10×1 15 kg
Dumbbell side raise 10×1 5 kg
Triceps extension 10×1 10 kg1 -
Sorry for lack of updates again. Things have just been awfully hectic. Made it to the gym twice since last time, and I ran 30ish minutes last friday at lunch.
Saturday:
Snatch cycling - 1 power snatch from ground, 1 hang power, 1 hang squat snatch. EMTOM x8. I did 75lbs first 2-3 minutes and 80 the rest.
Squats @150 3x5 (just didn't have it in me to do 5 sets after the snatches. These were slow and hard xD)
OHP @ 72.5 4x5
Deadlift 165x3, 185x5, 205x4, 205x5
somehow couldn't finish the last rep on that 1st set at 205. Original plan was to go to 215 but apparently I was too tired xD
Yesterday (Tuesday):
EMOTM x10 of squat clean and jerks, ascending load (kinda)
85x2, 90x2, 92.5x4, 95x1, 100x1. Or something along those lines. I'm only really sure of the last 2 sets and the startign weight right now, lol
Then every 5 min x20 (4 rounds) of
- 2KB Power clean & press x5 (Kbs were 30lbs each)
- 2KB Front Squat x5
- 2KB eye-level russian swings x20 (broke 'em down into 10/10 except for 1 round)
- 10 floor/leg assisted barbell pull-up
- 200ish ft of 2KB farmer's walk
I was totally knackered after this. Hoping to run at lunch today (if it's not too awful out there, heatwave of my 2 *****), hit another workout tomorrow and rest friday in prevision o fthe OCR saturday. It's actually kind of going to suck, what with all that's been going on,but the victory of finishing it no matter what is something I need right now.2 -
Today’s numbers:
Squats 57.5kg - 5,5,5,5,4 (didn’t want to progress to 60 yet)
Bench 40kg - 5x5 🎉 🎉 (even got 6 on last round!)
Row 40kg - 5,4,5,5,5 - so ganna get this next time!
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Ran a 4k in like 31 minutes at lunch yesterday. Happy to say I did NOT stop once, and could've kept going a bit, even!
Today was a gruesome one. Mainly on my hands xD
100 barbell thrusters for time, 10 min CAP. 45lbs. I got 98. Shredded the outside of BOTH my thumbs in the process, because friction
then 100 knees to bows for time (in sets of 5+): 73 total. My grip is shot, I have blisters over my calluses, and also ripped the inside of my left hand a smidge.
Just... ow. Sometimes simple is awful xD2 -
TheHobbit2017 wrote: »Today’s numbers:
Squats 57.5kg - 5,5,5,5,4 (didn’t want to progress to 60 yet)
Bench 40kg - 5x5 🎉 🎉 (even got 6 on last round!)
Row 40kg - 5,4,5,5,5 - so ganna get this next time!
Impressive session!! 🎉🎉 I wish I could be as stronger faster!! Have to postpone today's session for tomorrow due to TOM.1
