Training Log & Direct Arm Training

Another day, another workout ... I had planned on pushing it today, but given that this was my second workout after a near two-week break, I backed off a little (at least on the squatting). Barbell Curls Worked up to 110 x 7 + 3 + 2 Reverse Curls Worked up to 70 x 12 Calf Press in Leg Press (5/15/1 tempo) Worked up to 295 x 11 Single-Leg Leg Curls Worked up to 70 x 8 + 4 + 3 Front Squats Warmed up to 275 Full Squats Worked up to 305x5 At this point, I was to do 190x20, but I was running out of gas, so instead I did 3 mini sets with short rest intervals 190x10 + 190x5 + 190x5 Same thing right? LOL As some of you know, I... read more 4 comments

Back to the Gym

Yesterday was back to the gym after what was basically a two-week break. Flat Bench Press I'm reintroducing this to my regular training as I've found myself frustrated with the strength drop after not having benched for about three months. Worked up to 305 for my last warm up single and then did 255 x 6 + 3 + 2 Seated Military Press Worked up to 155 x 7 + 3 + 2 Cable Overhead Triceps Extensions Worked up to 50 x 10 + 5 + 4 Assisted (Neutral) Pull Ups Worked up to 80 X 7 + 4 + 3 Paused Deads Worked up to 475x5, 495x1, and 415x8 It's good to be back. I'm going to finish out the year trying to eat big and put on a few... read more 0 comments

Thanksgiving Recap

So it's back to the daily grind now. Today is my first full day back after being out of town for 12 days. It really didn't feel that long for some reason. I had a great second half of my trip as my wife and I spent the week with Noel and her family at their lake house in Alabama. Here's a shot of the great view they have. In total there were 12 of us, including the 5 children. It was a nice, relaxing week. I got a couple lackluster workouts in, ate lots of garbage, probably gained some fat and just flat out enjoyed myself. I had planned and hoped to have a few days doing absolutely no... read more 10 comments

The Cardio Confessional

I was going to write a blog post today about post-holiday cardio and how this kind of compensatory behaviour is simply a waste of time. But rather than write out my thoughts about why you shouldn't waste even a minute doing this as well as why it reinforces bad habits, I'm going to post a blog post from my friend Craig Ballantyne that summarizes my thoughts on this very well. It's called the Cardio Confessional. The Cardio Confessional Only minutes ago I stepped off a plane from Palm Beach to Toronto, back from the best fitness seminar I've ever attended. And as we left the plane, the stewardess from US Airways wished me a Happy Thanksgiving. Of course, as a Canadian, I... read more 0 comments