I just do running for legs mate!Originally Posted by eavesy187
That gym program is my mates, I just jump on it from time to time
I just do running for legs mate!
That gym program is my mates, I just jump on it from time to time
Fair enough, couldn't imagine a day in the gym without squats.I just do running for legs mate!
That gym program is my mates, I just jump on it from time to time
Anyway today we had squats 5x5, bench press 5x5, bent over rows 5x5, calve raises 5x5 and leg raises 10 x 5.
When we do directed PT sessions there are usually plenty of squats thrown in
:thumbup:When we do directed PT sessions there are usually plenty of squats thrown in
Squats, bench, bent over rows, calf raises and leg raises. Set end of year goals for bench at 70kg for reps, squat 120kg and deadlift 150kg. Longer term goals of bench 140kg, deadlift 225kg, squat 200kg (all 1 rep max).
Has everyone else stopped going the gym? Thought there would be more posts due to the winter nights. Come on Stagger and SS, whats going on?
Last edited by The devil's own; 24-11-2011 at 10:53 PM.
Squats, overhead press, deadlifts, chins and dips. Progressing nicely on the weight. Got a slight tweak in the hip thats just starting to slightly ache. Hope it eases off. Been watching plenty of Rob orlando videos on youtube for motivation. The weights are certainly very addictive and taking over running at the minute.
Minimus trail also double up as a great shoe for deadlifting and squating.
Squats, bench, over head press, calf raises and leg raises. Lots and lots of stretching for the hip flexors and gluteus. Think it's time I got a foam roller.
Last edited by The devil's own; 21-11-2011 at 11:17 AM.
Off to the physio today so looks like the year end goals for squats and deadlifts ain't going to happen. Hopefully I can still hit the bench target.
bench, bent over rows, overhead press, chins and dips today. No legs for at least 2 weeks so bye bye year end targets. Gonna leave the posts in this thread for now as it only appears to be me keeping it alive. Hopefully people will start to post again in the new year.
TTFN
Not me, just stopped coming on the Forum!
Still working towards a sub-7min 2k (shaved 10 seconds of previous best recently - due another test soon). Mixing up rowing cross-training (as previously - though added a smaller Tabata based session for if pushed for time) with weights.
My sessions are as follows: all start with one of my 3 rowing sessions, then for the weights, one focuses on whole body exercises (Turkish Get Ups, deadlifts, etc.) and more dynamic moves; one focuses on shoulders, back & bis; the other chest & tris. In all I then build in differing elements of core work and I always take along my beer bottle for a bit of ITB rollerage. I mix the order of the routines up, and may combine exercises together as supersets to keep things fresh.
Gradually seeing the loads increase on my key exercises: bench press, shoulder press, TGU & deadlifts. Also seeing increases in reps of bodyweight exercises like the pull-ups.
A note on the rowing cross-training - as I'm tentatively coming back to running again I've noticed my times round my usual routes are much, much quicker. Instant PBs without thinking about it. I put this down to the interval & destroyer sessions on the Concept 2 in particular.
This week I've managed 6.5mi (canalside) Sun, 5.2mi road Mon a.m., 4.2mi road Mon lunchtime, 1.8mi last night with the missus, and 5.2mi again this morning. So far ITB behaving. May try a shortened version of my Pendle hill sesh at the weekend. This'll be the first time on the 'fells' since I injured myself at the end of April!!! (One of the reasons for my absence from here recently)
Also received that Maximuscle prize not so long back. Differed from advertised: 2 large tubs of Promax, 12 bottles of premixed Promax shake, 2 boxes full of Promax power bars (est. 24 in each one?), as well as a very tidy Maximuscle t-shirt...good enough to wear casual!:thumbup: Edit: received the Maximuscle catalogue thru post today and totted all that up: £170 worth of gear!
Glad to see you making progress too eavesy!(Though sorry to hear about your legs)
Given my impending return to the fells, I will endeavour to get on here more, including logging my gym sessions.
Keep the faith!!
Last edited by southernsoftie; 23-11-2011 at 11:25 PM.
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