Still on the Right Side of the Grass

[Browndog]

7/16/18

Cycle Five Week One reps/sets

HB Squat - 112.5kg 7*2, 100kg 7*3
Belt Squat - 75kg 10*5

BSS - 12kg 8*4
Back Ext - bw 10*4
Wide Grip Pulldowns - 50kg 10*4
Cable Mid Rows - 50kg 10*4

We're still beltless.

Three months till Raw Natls. A little early to start freaking out, but here I am.

I need to manage expectations better...

[codger]

Three months till Raw Natls. A little early to start freaking out, but here I am.

You're definitely going to Spokane, BD? I might make it up there too, depending on how my work schedule shakes out.

[Browndog]

You're definitely going to Spokane, BD? I might make it up there too, depending on how my work schedule shakes out.

Yep, all signed up as a 93kg, Raw Master3. We've got a bundle of members competing, as well as my coach. I have no idea how he does it. I think he's handling upwards of 15 people and then competing on Sunday. He's looking for a 2000lbs total.

[codger]

He's looking for a 2000lbs total

Incredible.

I hope I can make it up there. It would be fun to meet.

[Browndog]

Incredible.

I hope I can make it up there. It would be fun to meet.

I agree. Would be nice to get Oldster to come up as well.

[Browndog]

7/18/18

Cycle Five Week One reps/sets

Bench - 80kg *8, 72.5kg 8*4
Wide Grip Bench - 67.5kg 8*4
Incline Bench - 62.5kg 8*4

Dumbbell Bench - 45lbs 10*4
Press - 40kg 8*4
Dips - 8kg 8*4
Revs Flys - 30lbs 10*4
Triceps Pulldowns - 30kg 10*4

Bench moved nicely. Not much more to it.

[codger]

I agree. Would be nice to get Oldster to come up as well.

That would be great. I hope Oldster is okay. He hasn't posted here since early April. I sent him a PM but he didn't reply.

[Browndog]

7/19/18

Cycle Five Week One reps/sets

Deadlift - 175kg 6*2, 157.5kg 6*2, 140kg 6*2
Belted RDL - 100kg 12*4
GHR - bw 10*4
Bench - 72.5kg *8, *8, *7
Kroc Row - 50lbs 10*3
Hammer Curls - 35lbs on the minute *25, *25, *25, *20, *20

God lord, what a long, HARD session.

I feel every one of my 63 year on this earth.

That is all...

[Browndog]

7/21/18

Cycle Five Week One reps/sets

HB Squat - 97.5kg 8*4
Bench - 70kg 8*5
Deadlift - 150kg 8*3

Belt Squat - 70kg 12*4
Swiss Bar Bench - 45kg 10*3

Cable Mid Rows - 60kg 10*4
Dips - bw *10, +6kg *10, +8kg *10, +12kg *10

Long, but good day. Felt like shite yesterday, and was concerned that today was going to go south right from the Squats. Amazingly enough, everything moved smartly and on shorter rest.

Lot's of gym peeps are competing next weekend, and watching them hit PR's for doubles is quite motivating.

My coach and I set our goals for Raw Natls. way back in February, I need to trust the process.

[codger]

Deadlift - 175kg 6*2, 157.5kg 6*2, 140kg 6*2

I think I would have felt the same way after that workout.