ohjoshua Posted March 17, 2021 Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 12:44 PM, gazza said: W1 D2 16/3/21 A/ bench 42.5kg x5 52.5kg x5 62.5kg x3 67.5kg x5 80kg x5 87.5kg x6 B1/ dumbbell row 3x10 46kg, 46kg, 48kg B2/ incline flyes 3x10 22kg, 24kg, 24kg C1/ straight arm pulldowns 3x10 100, 110, 110 C2/ dumbbell floor press 3x8 22kg, 24kg, 24kg failed at 6 D/ dumbbell preacher curl 3x10 14kg on all sets E/ horizontal cable triceps extension 35 reps Strong dumbel rows, do you use straps on your top set for the injured hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2021 9 hours ago, ohjoshua said: Strong dumbel rows, do you use straps on your top set for the injured hand? No straps mate, haven't used straps in years. I did have some double loop ones that I used on most things but my grip strength has built up over time. Balancing the dumbbell is a challenge as I get fatigued at times, even when I used straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2021 W1 D3 18/3/21 A/ deads 85kg x5 105kg x5 125kg x3 135kg x5 155kg x5 177.5kg x8 B/ front box squats 7x3 @ 80kg C1/ Lying single leg curl 3x8 25 on the stack with the 2 little plates as well C2/ single leg supported RDL 3x10 24kg kettlebell D/ seated calf raise 3x12 80kg for all sets E/ dumbbell loaded carry x3 2x46kg, 2x50kg, 2x50kg grip failed halfway through the return journey. Happy with today, although it didn't start too well. Think the green apple pre workout disagrees with my stomach a bit. Lifts went well, stomach was all butterflies and I was definitely a bit jittery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 W1 D4 19/3/21 A/ seated dumbbell press 1x15 14kg 1x10 16kg 3x6 22kg, 22kg, 24kg right shoulder failed on the 4th rep B/ machine dips 3x10 82, 82, 91 C/ Lying single arm triceps extension 3x10 10kg for all sets. D1/ rear delt machine (single arm) 3x10 D2/ Side lateral raises 3x10 E1/ single arm cable pushdowns 3x12 E2/ static hold hammer curls 3x10 F/ overhead plate raise 3x amrap 10kg oly plate. Happy with dumbbell press, making some progress. Triceps extension was good, hit 10 reps on all sets so the weight can go up next week. Overhead plate raise was as many reps as I could get in 3 attempts with minimal rest. Hit 40 so that's the number to beat next week. Weight percentages and reps change on the 3 main lifts for next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Last week was a bust training wise. Strained my calf at work on the Friday night prior, tightened up over the weekend and took all week to settle down. Managed 2 upper body workouts and some time on the stationary bike later in the week. Fresh start today. Bodyweight 90kg. 29/3/21 A/ squats 40%, 50%, 60%, 65%, 75%, 85% 65kg x5 85kg x5 102.5kg x3 110kg x5 132.5kg x5, this was meant to be 127.5kg but I can't add lol. 145kg x8 this felt great today and an increase in reps to boot. B/ hip thrusts 3x8 130kg, 140kg, 140kg C1/ leg extensions 3x8 45 on all sets C2/ box jumps 3x12 (60cm box) D/ reverse lunges 3x10 2x12kg kettlebells E/kettlebell swing x50 @ 24kg 42 and 8 reps. Squats felt awesome, best they've been in ages even with the 127.5kg feeling heavy because it was 132.5kg. Last set was great, good rhythm and tempo. A bit gassed though. Kettlebell swing was good, only needed a very short breather to finish the 50 reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 16 hours ago, gazza said: Last week was a bust training wise. Strained my calf at work on the Friday night prior, tightened up over the weekend and took all week to settle down. Managed 2 upper body workouts and some time on the stationary bike later in the week. Fresh start today. Bodyweight 90kg. 29/3/21 A/ squats 65kg x5 85kg x5 102.5kg x3 110kg x5 132.5kg x5, this was meant to be 127.5kg but I can't add lol. 145kg x8 this felt great today and an increase in reps to boot. B/ hip thrusts 3x8 130kg, 140kg, 140kg C1/ leg extensions 3x8 45 on all sets C2/ box jumps 3x12 (60cm box) D/ reverse lunges 3x10 2x12kg kettlebells E/kettlebell swing x50 @ 24kg 42 and 8 reps. Squats felt awesome, best they've been in ages even with the 127.5kg feeling heavy because it was 132.5kg. Last set was great, good rhythm and tempo. A bit gassed though. Kettlebell swing was good, only needed a very short breather to finish the 50 reps. Nice squats gazza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 30/3/21 A/ bench 40%, 50%, 60%, 65%, 75%, 85% 42.5kg x5 52.5kg x5 62.5kg x3 67.5kg x5 80kg x5 87.5kg x6 B1/ dumbbell row 3x10 48kg, 48kg, 50kg B2/ incline flyes 3x10 24kg, 24kg, 26kg C1/ straight arm pulldowns 3x10 110, 110, 120 C2/ dumbbell floor press 3x8 24kg, 26kg, 26kg D/ Single arm preacher curls 3x10 14kg on all sets E/ horizontal cable triceps extension x37 Bench felt good, especially 6 on the last but hadn't set up well and my right hand was too wide and slipped further out each rep. Small weight increases on everything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybro1 Posted April 5, 2021 Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 On 26/02/2021 at 9:58 AM, gazza said: This affects my grip more lol. Don't use straps anymore. I pulled 210kg a million years ago for reps using double loop straps, now I'm just using liquid chalk and going for it. There are some pics on the first 2 pages of this journal of the results of my shoulder/arm surgeries. This my right hand and it's my right shoulder that got the chop. I'm also right handed lol. Where’s your finger ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2021 11 hours ago, jimmybro1 said: Where’s your finger ? Traumatic amputation of right index finger in 2004 courtesy of a clumsy co-worker and a big saw. I'd imagine it was incinerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted April 6, 2021 Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 3 hours ago, gazza said: Traumatic amputation of right index finger in 2004 courtesy of a clumsy co-worker and a big saw. I'd imagine it was incinerated. did you get a decent pay out at least? I am really sorry that happened to you, you seem so cool about it and never complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2021 2 hours ago, ohjoshua said: did you get a decent pay out at least? I am really sorry that happened to you, you seem so cool about it and never complain. Not really, I was contracting for myself and they had changed the process for things to a percentage of impairment over your total body. I just scraped in for some cash but it wasn't much. It used to be if you lose X you get Y etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted April 21, 2021 Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 are you still training bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 17 hours ago, ohjoshua said: are you still training bro? Not for the last 3 weeks or so bud. Ended up in ED a little while back, non-gym related and my 13 year old daughter had some internal surgery so been a bit busy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 7 hours ago, gazza said: Not for the last 3 weeks or so bud. Ended up in ED a little while back, non-gym related and my 13 year old daughter had some internal surgery so been a bit busy with that. ok, best of luck with you and your daughters health mate. gazza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gazza Posted November 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2021 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ wee clip of my last of 6 rounds to finish off a pull day. Not much training been happening due to family commitments and injuries, but slowly building some consistency again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted November 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 My current playground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 welcome back, nice little set up you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 INJURED!! Slipped on the wet driveway on the 22nd Nov and hyperflexed my knee. Possible ACL and/or meniscus injury. Had an ultrasound, externals look ok. Have a referral in to see the specialist and likely get an MRI. Currently having physio and keeping it strapped. Training everything that I can around it. ohjoshua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/9/2021 at 6:40 PM, gazza said: INJURED!! Slipped on the wet driveway on the 22nd Nov and hyperflexed my knee. Possible ACL and/or meniscus injury. Had an ultrasound, externals look ok. Have a referral in to see the specialist and likely get an MRI. Currently having physio and keeping it strapped. Training everything that I can around it. omg, so unlucky. Just get a big upper body for now :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted February 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Wee update for anyone still lurking here/paying attention lol. After 2x GPSI appointments, ultrasounds and an MRI I have a diagnosis on my knee injury. What was initially thought to be an ACL/meniscus tear with pain transference to the top of my calf and bottom of my hamstring is actually a tear in my cartilage at the top of my tibia where the biceps femoris inserts. At this stage surgery isn't required and I'm waiting on a referral to a specialist rehab team. Added some gear to the home gym and have started getting more structured/targetted with the training I can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 11:46 AM, gazza said: Wee update for anyone still lurking here/paying attention lol. After 2x GPSI appointments, ultrasounds and an MRI I have a diagnosis on my knee injury. What was initially thought to be an ACL/meniscus tear with pain transference to the top of my calf and bottom of my hamstring is actually a tear in my cartilage at the top of my tibia where the biceps femoris inserts. At this stage surgery isn't required and I'm waiting on a referral to a specialist rehab team. Added some gear to the home gym and have started getting more structured/targetted with the training I can do. No Surgery is good, do you watch Knees over toes guy etc for rehab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted March 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2022 On 26/02/2022 at 7:55 PM, ohjoshua said: No Surgery is good, do you watch Knees over toes guy etc for rehab? Yeh idol follow him. Working with a good physio/rehab team though so we will see how it goes. In some ways I wish it needed surgery, at least then I'd know exactly where I'm starting from. At the moment there's a lot of try this try that going on. Slowly getting a plan sorted though. ohjoshua 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted April 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2022 While knee rehab is ongoing and squats and deads are off the menu, along with pretty much all lower body work, I've been adding to the home gym set up. Scored 4 x 25kg bumper plates at the weekend along with an industrial athletic half rack and spotter arms for FREE! The whole lot had been sitting outside for a long time. Plates were covered in mould, lichen and other crap as well as being very weather beaten. Top pic is after a severe scrubbing with hot water and sugar soap, bottom pic is my attempt to spruce them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohjoshua Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 4/19/2022 at 8:20 PM, gazza said: While knee rehab is ongoing and squats and deads are off the menu, along with pretty much all lower body work, I've been adding to the home gym set up. Scored 4 x 25kg bumper plates at the weekend along with an industrial athletic half rack and spotter arms for FREE! The whole lot had been sitting outside for a long time. Plates were covered in mould, lichen and other crap as well as being very weather beaten. Top pic is after a severe scrubbing with hot water and sugar soap, bottom pic is my attempt to spruce them up. Wow what a find. I have a few weights at home that were also found by the road sides (70kg in plates) enjoy lifting even heavier now :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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