3 September 2012, Week 2 Cycle 2 Squat

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My last squat session wasn’t so great and I only managed two of the five reps I had planned at 127kg.  Not being able to lift weights I know I am capable of always knocks my confidence but with my secret TKD (Targeted Keto Diet) carbohydrates to power me and a nice shiny new belt from www.zuluglove.com I had high hopes this morning!

The extra energy definitely made a difference (although the workout still felt especially hard – maybe more carbs needed?) and the belt felt fantastic (review to come soon).

I’m still not sure how to properly programme in all the different things I want to practice/workout.  Why isn’t the week longer?

Barbell Squat
5 x 60kg
5 x 75kg
3 x 90kg
3 x 105kg
3 x 120kg
3 x 134kg
5 x 10 x 80kg

Seated Leg Curl
5 x 10 x 50kg

7 August 2012, Week 1 Cycle 2 Deadlift

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Strength training and dieting are not a good combination!  Not the best workout ever, I had previously though that maybe my deadlift started a bit too heavy and the lack of calories is not helping.  I am not sure what to do, I think I will see what happens next week as maybe this week is just s blip?

Used my belt again for the last strength set and it is a weird feeling (and pretty uncomfortable) so maybe it’s partly that.  I also managed to lose some skin from my fingers on the knurling which definitely didn’t help.  I am tempted to tape my fingers up in future.

I had the pleasure of watching someone paying for training (and paying a lot of money) also deadlifting.  It wasn’t pretty but the trainer didn’t make any changes – what are people paying for?  Oh how I wish for my own gym away from everyone else…

Deadlift
5 x 66kg
5 x 82kg
3 x 98kg
5 x 106kg
5 x 123kg
4 x 139kg
5 x 10 x 80kg

Hanging leg raise
5 x 10

27 July 2012, Week 3 Cycle 1 Squat

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Great workout today (pb’s are always good!).  I think I had a good nights sleep, for some reason my body has started waking me up 15mins before my alarm! As if 5am wasn’t early enough.

Worked in with someone today which is usually not great but they just did most of the same weights as myself, meant the workout was a bit slow with all the talking but it could have been worse!  Got a decent video out of it too…

My new Nike Romaleos 2 were delivered yesterday so a PB squat is definitely a good way to test them.  I intend on writing a full review of them soon but my first impressions of them are really good!  Also managed to wear my new Shieke belt the correct way round which helped!

Not a good day for food after throwing one of my meals on the floor at work!  Doh!

Squat
5 x 58kg
5 x 72kg
3 x 87kg
5 x 109kg
3 x 123kg
2 x 138kg
10 x 80kg
10 x 80kg
10 x 80kg
10 x 80kg
10 x 80kg

 

Leg Curl
10 x 50kg
10 x 50kg
10 x 50kg
10 x 50kg
10 x 50kg