Knightwatch Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 OK, new "battle log", to reflect the new direction my workouts have taken these past few weeks. Basically, I'm following the Strength Villain Greyskull LP for strength, and adding in several Crossfit WODs a week. I'll use this at least between Challenges, and will try to remember to update it during the Challenges themselves, maybe just talking about the highlights or lowlights of the workouts on them and just linking over here. We'll see. Anyway, away we go! Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 DECEMBER 11, 2011WARMUP3 rounds of:* 10 BURPEES* 10 PVC PASS THRU'sPRESS45 x 545 x 595 x 5135 x 3152.5 x 5152.5 x 5152.5 x max (got 9) PR!DEADLIFTS135 x 5185 x 4225 x 3275 x 2315 x 1315 x 1390 x max (got 6) Booo. Nothing felt right on these today. Two weeks in a row where I barely hit the 5 minimum threshold. Gotta stop half-assing my diet and recovery.IRON LOG CLEAN AND PUSHPRESS65 x 5115 x 3135 x 1155 x 1175 x 1185 x 1195 x 1Last rep was a little rough. Lil' wobbly on the clean, then when I finally got planted, I missed the press. Brought it back to my chest, took a big breath, and ground it out. Ground out a push press? Right. it was basically a curtsy and a press. But hey, it went up.WEIGHTED CHINS10 x 610 x 6 Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 So sick. Will be at again this Friday. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Get well soon... Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Absolutely not 100%. But, enough was enough.WARMUPjump roping. nothing specific, just a few minutes, mixing double unders and my old boxing style. managed to string together almost 20 DUs though.BENCH PRESS45 x 545 x 5135 x 4135 x 3185 x 2185 x 1235 x 5235 x 5235 x max (got 10) PR!These felt great. Time off from it helped a lot. Also, had a great spotter for my last set who actually knew what he was doing, giving confidence that he was there if I hit a wall, but wasn't crowding me or getting anywhere close to touching the bar. Awesome.SQUAT45 x 595 x 4135 x 3135 x 2185 x 2235 x 5235 x 5235 x max (got 9) PR....?Ugh. I had to reset after only getting 265 for 4 last time, which itself was a surprisingly low bar. Previous 235 for max, I managed 8. So, technically, a PR. Eh. Was hoping for 10-12, and my form on 9 was terrible. No idea what's going on with squats. Thinking of buying a one-on-one session with a powerlifting guy I know, seeif he can tell me what's up. I did try a different cue this time, "knees out" instead of hips back, which felt great on the second work set. Felt really strong there. Somehow, something fell apart on the last set. I dunno. I'm sure the new cue/emphasis will take some getting used to, but I was still hoping for better.No way I should be benching more than I squat at this point in my career, especially since I haven't ignore deads and squats for years now. Weird. Something's wrong.ALTERNATING DUMBBELL CURLS35 x 1235 x 13And that's it. Still feeling sick, so I wasn't gonna push it with a metcon or anything. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Hotel rooms always sound better in theory. Bored out of my mind while I wait to go to bed at an hour that won't make me feel like an 87 year old. So, 100 pushups. Mwod1. And a whole lot of ceiling-staring. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Guest ZeroTwo Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Wait... so you use training methods that are a mix of 5x5, 5/3/1 and Chaos and Pain, up to and including dumbbell curls, get ALL of your actual progress from this program of heavy weight x low reps, and then do a tabata interval once in a blue moon and pretend this is "crossfit?" What planet do you live on to where you stick up for "crossfit" when you get all your progress from power bodybuilding, up to and including dumbbell curls? Quote Link to comment
nightlight Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 You are doing great! Congrats on the PRs. Quote "Come with me if you want to lift" -The Brominator "Later, I would learn that coincidences are the most planned things in the world. Later, I would learn that every single moment is a coincidence." - Douglas Coupland "Anyone who doesn't want french fries every day is a commie." - AngelaTheGeek Current Challenge INSTAGRAM!! find me on twitter Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Wait... so you use training methods that are a mix of 5x5, 5/3/1 and Chaos and Pain, up to and including dumbbell curls, get ALL of your actual progress from this program of heavy weight x low reps, and then do a tabata interval once in a blue moon and pretend this is "crossfit?" What planet do you live on to where you stick up for "crossfit" when you get all your progress from power bodybuilding, up to and including dumbbell curls? Don't take the bait... Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
Guest Snake McClain Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 dude you are a %@ING MONSTER! for real. curious what are your stats? height. weight. etc. Quote Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 You are doing great! Congrats on the PRs. Hey, thanks! Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Don't take the bait...haha, no worries. Trolls gon' troll. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 dude you are a %@ING MONSTER! for real. curious what are your stats? height. weight. etc.haha, well, I don't know about that. 5'11", currently 225-ish, hoping to cut to about 200. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 haha, well, I don't know about that. 5'11", currently 225-ish, hoping to cut to about 200.I thought for sure from your pics you were like 6' 2" or something. I'm 5' 10"... and NOWHERE close to these numbers. I gotta catch up... haha. Seriously, though... incredible job. I've always enjoyed watching your logs. Quote lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
Skypig Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Been a CF / CF inspired guy since 2003. Glad to see another. Can you link me to the Greyskull protocol you're following? For my str work I do the Rip Starting Str program, usually for two months once a year. Rest of the year more metcon type stuff, especially in how I live in hotel rooms. Burpees ftw. Quote The Spartans don't ask how many, only where the enemy are. You don't rise to the level of your expectations, you fall to the level of your training. The simple fact is, there are people out there who are nothing more than a bipedal cheeseburger. They're a self-propelled snack pack looking for someone to eat them. There is no helping the truly consumable among us. Don't argue with stupid people. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 I thought for sure from your pics you were like 6' 2" or something. I'm 5' 10"... and NOWHERE close to these numbers. I gotta catch up... haha. Seriously, though... incredible job. I've always enjoyed watching your logs.haha, nope, I wish. A few extra inches vertical would go a long way towards my gut not looking quite so...um, "stout". But thanks for reading along, your progress is likewise an inspiration! Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Been a CF / CF inspired guy since 2003. Glad to see another. Can you link me to the Greyskull protocol you're following? For my str work I do the Rip Starting Str program, usually for two months once a year. Rest of the year more metcon type stuff, especially in how I live in hotel rooms. Burpees ftw.Sure thing. If you strip out curls and chins and such, leaving those to metcon work, you'll find GSLP delightfully simple. Two movements a workout, at it's most basic, leaving plenty in the tank for a metcon or WOD.http://strengthvillain.myshopify.com/collections/ebooks/products/greyskull-lp-ebook Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 haha, nope, I wish. A few extra inches vertical would go a long way towards my gut not looking quite so...um, "stout". But thanks for reading along, your progress is likewise an inspiration!I'm in the same boat dude. I'm 5' 10" so I get it. I'm cool with stout though. And thanks man! Quote lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 DECEMBER 18, 2011WARMUP3 rounds of:* 10 KB SWINGS w/ 2pood* 10 PVC PASS THRU'sPRESS45 x 545 x 495 x 3135 x 1155 x 5155 x 5155 x max (got 8)Nine was absolutely possible, but while I felt strong enough, my stability didn't, if that makes sense. Interesting.DEADLIFT135 x 5185 x 4225 x 3275 x 2315 x 1355 x 1395 x max (got 5)http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1L9YCXQ8JE&feature=youtu.beThis was...something. Unlike last week, when I was grinding and nearly hitching the fifth rep at 390, I felt a lot stronger here this week. I had one, maybe two left, pretty sure. Odd thing, I managed to pinch my callous a bit on the set up, and I didn't want to reset once I started the set with my work weight. It felt like it was gonna go, so I called it a day at my required five. I'll take it this week."POINT 5 CINDY"as many rounds as possible in 10 minutes, of:* 5 PULLUPS* 10 PUSHUPS* 15 SQUATSscore: 9 Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 awesome job on the DLs. Easy peasy... Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 When I grow up I want to be a Knightwatch Excellent DLs man. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 awesome job on the DLs. Easy peasy...Thanks man!When I grow up I want to be a Knightwatch Excellent DLs man.hahaha, trust me, nobody wants that. Thank you, much appreciated! Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
wildross Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Very nice. Especially like the way you set them down, rather than just dropping them. Quote Warriors don't count reps and sets. They count tons. My psychologist weighs 45 pounds, has an iron soul and sits on the end of a bar Tally Sheet for 2019 Encouragement for older members: Chronologically Blessed Group; Encouragement for newbie lifters: When we were weaker Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Very nice. Especially like the way you set them down, rather than just dropping them. Thanks! I'll admit though, there are times when I really take it out to max reps that things get progressively more obnoxious on the negatives. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
Knightwatch Posted December 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 DECEMBER 19, 2011"DANIEL"for time:* 50 PULLUPS* run 400 meters* 21 THRUSTERS w/ 95lbs* run 800 meters* 21 THRUSTERS w/ 95lbs* run 400 meters* 50 PULLUPStime: 23:42Bah. Not a smart move while I'm still dealing with the lingering sickness, but whatever. Had some stuff to work out of my system, but mentally and, apparently, physically. Ew. Still hacking 90 minutes later. Damnable squeaky lungs.On the plus side, there's something about outdoor pullups at twilight with temps right about freezing. I'm not sure if it's something good, but it's something. Quote "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but for want of wonder." --GK Chesterton Domine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanabitur anima mea... http://www.facebook.com/#!/jbaileysewell Link to comment
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