Tim K's Journal

[Tim K]

Warm-ups

Military Press
Bar x 10
85 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
135 x 3
155 x 3
175 x 5 - added belt & wrist wraps. Got lazy, didn't stay tight, struggled on last two reps.
185 x 1
195 x 1
135 x 10 x 2
135 x 12

Rope Triceps Pushdowns (supersetted with pull-ups)
50 x 15 x 4

Pull-ups
BW x 8 x 2
BW x 5 x 2 - biceps is feeling better!

BOBR
135 x 12 x 3 - gassed

BW = 202



Camera died and I missed the 195 set. :furious:

Wasn't feeling 100% today. No PRs, but got some solid work done.

[Brian Hopper]

Strong pressing Tim!!!! I like that rack you were pressing out of.

[Tim K]

Strong pressing Tim!!!! I like that rack you were pressing out of.

My pride and joy. My wife tracked it down and bought it for me from Williams Strength - a local company that makes commercial grade racks. The rack was a one-off where they tried to come up with a one-man mono-lift type device. We got it pretty cheap, relatively speaking.

[Brian Hopper]

My pride and joy. My wife tracked it down and bought it for me from Williams Strength - a local company that makes commercial grade racks. The rack was a one-off where they tried to come up with a one-man mono-lift type device. We got it pretty cheap, relatively speaking.

That's pretty cool, do you use it for squats?

[Tim K]

That's pretty cool, do you use it for squats?

I want to, but I don't have safety racks for it. I'm hoping to pick some up for my birthday and then give squatting a shot. Even thinking about using it for bench.

[Brian Hopper]

I want to, but I don't have safety racks for it. I'm hoping to pick some up for my birthday and then give squatting a shot. Even thinking about using it for bench.

That's pretty cool, do they still make those?

[Tim K]

That's pretty cool, do they still make those?

They make the racks and a mono-lift, but I don't believe the make the combo I currently have. It is a one of a kind. However, they would probably put one together again. First we need to make sure it works for the squat. I can't wait to give it a shot. Maybe I'll throw 135 on there tomorrow and try it. Yep, that is a good idea!

[Brian Hopper]

Cool, let me know how it goes

[Tim K]

I'll break out the camera and video it.

[Brian Hopper]

I'll break out the camera and video it.

Sweet!!!

[Tim K]

Brian, I'm too short to make the 'one man monolift' work for squats. I tried it with the bar and hit the j-cups on the way up. Form was awful though.... I'll try again later.

Warm-ups

Squat
Bar x 10
175 x 5 - knee sleeves
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 3 - belt
355 x 3
380 x 3 - knee wraps
425 x 2 - briefs
225 x 7 - pain in right knee, shut it down

Good Mornings
135 x 10 x 3

BW = 201

Long day. Squats were not where I wanted them. Form was off... way off. I carried the bar a bit too low making my upper body lean forward. Squatting was right at parallel to a hair high. I was not sitting back nor driving like I should have. I was being lazy.

Time to reset my weights lower, video some lifts, and get things back on track.

[Brian Hopper]

Brian, I'm too short to make the 'one man monolift' work for squats. I tried it with the bar and hit the j-cups on the way up. Form was awful though.... I'll try again later.......................................................................I was being lazy.

It's all good, maybe some other time......and stop being lazy!!!!!!! LOL

[Tim K]

Warm-up - spent some extra time foam rolling. Feeling pretty beat up from squats.

Bench
Bar x 20 - close grip (half thumb from smooth part of bar) & suicide grip
120 x 5
145 x 5
175 x 5
205 x 3
235 x 3 - regular grip (thumb from smooth); feels like I have much more pressing power.
265 x 3 - added belt & wrist wraps; easy set
275 x 2
285 x 1 - PR; easy rep!
225 x 9
225 x 7
185 x 10 - shoulders, elbows, and left biceps ache. Shut it down here.

BW = 202 lbs

Didn't eat much today. Pretty sore from yesterday. Left arm and shoulder are giving me some grief. Managed a very solid PR. Heaviest I've ever benched raw. Got my main sets done, got a PR, called it a night.

[Brian Hopper]

Great job on the PR Tim considering the circumstances!!!

[Tim K]

Warm-ups

Military Press
Bar x 15
85 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
125 x 5
145 x 5
165 x 8 - PR; added wrist wraps & belt
185 x 5 - PR
135 x 10 x 2
135 x 12

Rope Triceps Pushdowns (supersetted with Pull-ups)
50 x 15 x 4

Pull-Ups
BW x 8 x 2
BW x 5 x 2

BOBR
135 x 20 x 2

BW = 202

The Rolling Stones provided music for the workout. Damned good stuff!

[Brian Hopper]

Nice job on the PR!!!!

[Tim K]

Thanks Brian. I'm really enjoying overhead presses - pure, raw strength. Not too complicated a lift - technique is pretty basic. I'm good at the simple stuff.

[Brian Hopper]

I was just getting into OHP before I hurt my knee. I like them alot as well. My goal was to do 315 by the end of the year, but that's been postponed, lol.

[Tim K]

You'll get it soon enough. Can't wait to see your garage gym take shape!

[Brian Hopper]

Thanks, me too. I cleared out a couple more things to make room.

[Tim K]

Warm-ups

Bench
Bar x 15 - close grip
120 x 6
145 x 5
175 x 5
185 x 5 - 3 second pause
225 x 5 - 3 second pause
250 x 6 PR regular grip, wrist wraps & belt
250 x 10 x 3 - added slingshot

Rope Triceps Pushdowns - supersetted with pull-ups
50 x 15 x 4

Pull-Ups
BW x 10
BW x 8
BW x 6 x 2

BOBR
225 x 5 x 3
135 x 15

BW = 202

I don't workout in the morning. Driving to Florida after lunch, so now was the only time to hit it. Did pretty good. Hit a PR and I'm happy about that. Skipped squats this weekend. Don't want to be driving for 7 hours with sore legs. :lol:

[Brian Hopper]

Where are you going in Florida?

[Tim K]

Jacksonville, FL

[Tim K]

Felt very unmotivated tonight. Didn't feel like doing anything but sit on the couch and drink beer.

Warm-Ups

SOHP
Bar x 15
85 x 5
95 x 5
115 x 5
145 x 5
165 x 3
185 x 4 - added belt & wrist wraps
195 x 2 - PR
205 x 1 - PR
135 x 18 - PR
135 x 12 x 2

Rope Triceps Pushdowns (supersetted with pull-ups)
50 x 15 x 4

Pull-Ups
BW x 10 x 2
BW x 6 x 2

BW = 202

Skipped BOBR. Have a slight tweak in my lower left back. Combine that with being worn out and there was a lot of risk with BOBR without much to gain. Played it very conservative tonight.

[Brian Hopper]

Keep it up on hitting the PR's Tim, nice job!!!!