Drizzt Lifts Things

[drizzt]

Ok, had Physio today. Improvement has come along well since getting butt and back acupuncture :nod: Back still pulls on a lot of movements though, so I think we are shifting emphasis a bit from the hammy - although not completely moving away from it - and trying to fix the what she believes to be the root of the issues; the back complaint.

So was basically a hamstring massage today (massage/torture rub with knuckles... same thing) and got walked through a couple of additional exercises. May have to venture over to the dreaded "stretch" area after workouts sometimes now :cry:

Also signed up for the altitude training today! It was relatively expensive - I'll be paying $125 per month for 6 months - but I'm fairly sold on the concept. So I start my sessions this coming Monday (5 per week for 3 weeks, then 5 "booster" sessions every 5-7 weeks). I'll report back on how it goes - especially with the decreased workload due to injuries :salute:

[Draft]

Dude, how much are all these trips to the physio costing you?

You managed to cover it with ACC?

[drizzt]

Dude, how much are all these trips to the physio costing you?

You managed to cover it with ACC?

Yeah man, ACC are covering most of it, but I'm chipping in $10 per session. So it is slowly adding up a tad, but I reckon it's worth it not only for recovery of the injury, but for the knowledge I'm gaining as well :nod:

[drizzt]

Deload Day 6

Weighed in at 91.5 today, probably a mix of things that are contributing to further weight loss - the deload is probably the foremost reason here (I find my weight stays up when I'm consistently gym-ing heavy). Probably also due to not eating as much, but this is attributable to having less energy requirements because I've not been able to run/box/tyre train/play rugby etc

• Squats
  Lots of variations with oly bar only
  
• OHP
  2 x 80kg
  2 x 92.5kg PB (Bodyweight)
  2 x 100kg PB
  0 x 100kg (failed)
  5 x 60kg
  
• Prone Rows
  5 x 60kg
  4 x 60kg
  4 x 60kg
  
• Ham Curls (machine)
  Easy reps (lots) x 43kg
  
• Calf Raises (machine)
  12 x 178kg (full stack)
  12 x 178kg
  12 x 178kg
  

Comments

• Did the squats as prescribed by the physio which were trying to keep the shins straight up and bending the torso forward - sorta like half goodmorning/half squat. Felt very awkward coming from what I call a "normal" squat, but could see (and feel during the exercise) what she was trying to do. Didn't count the reps, but probably was constantly going with just the bar for about 2mins, rested for a bit, then again for 1mins or so. Occasionally I'd shift the stance around and see which positions pulled the injuries, and which didn't etc, but didn't push this too far. Once I felt something slightly pulling I'd back off.
  
• OHP - I didn't intend to get a PB here, but 80 flew up with strict form very easily, so tried bodyweight - which flew up with minimal body english again - so attempted 2pps. I used a bit of leg drive here, but honestly, they were fairly clean, and actually not as hard as I had thought they'd be. After I had racked following the 2nd rep @ 100kg, I contemplated chucking some more on, but resisted, then turned back for a rep with strict form (after roughly 20secs rest). I got this up probably 3/4 of the way with no leg drive, aaalmost at lockout before I stalled and had to rack. Meh, happy with the 100kg in the first set anyways.
  
• Nothing really to note for the last few exercises, pretty standard.
  

Good session, really want to get back into heavy weights after a few weeks now taking it easy But understand that I needa get these niggles right first. Grrr.

[rose]

OHP... 2 x 100kg

Awesome PB, I'm still trying for 100% and you're over it, bastard, hmph :pfft: :clap:

Really want to get back into heavy weights after a few weeks now taking it easy But understand that I needa get these niggles right first. Grrr.

Easy tiger 8)

[teamfatboy]

OHP

2 x 80kg

2 x 92.5kg PB (Bodyweight)

2 x 100kg PB

Good session, really want to get back into heavy weights after a few weeks now taking it easy But understand that I needa get these niggles right first. Grrr.

:shock:

Wicked! If you can hit a PB at >100% bw during a de-load, just imagine what you'll be hitting once the niggles are sorted.

I also shudder to think what "heavy weights" are if that OHP is "taking it easy" :think:

[ohjoshua]

as every one has said massive OHP!

will be good to see how your other lifts go after your wee de-load.

[drizzt]

Awesome PB, I'm still trying for 100% and you're over it, bastard, hmph :pfft: :clap:

Thanks Miss R, bodyweight was a big goal of mine, didn't expect to hit 100 so soon though... bonus I suppose

:shock:

Wicked! If you can hit a PB at >100% bw during a de-load, just imagine what you'll be hitting once the niggles are sorted.

I also shudder to think what "heavy weights" are if that OHP is "taking it easy" :think:

Thanks man. Yeah there was definitely a bit more in the tank judging by the way I got the 2 reps up. I stopped at 2 to keep in line with the "low volume" theme, but honestly feel I could've knocked a couple extras out. Would back myself to maaaaybe get 110, but I won't be trying that for a little while. And yeah, I think it's because I'm taking it easy/deloading that I'm able to lift this weight :nod: Really keen to get onto the other lifts and see what the deload has done for them :nod:

as every one has said massive OHP!

will be good to see how your other lifts go after your wee de-load.

Cheers OJ. Yep, really keen to see how everything else goes too :nod: (injuries permititing :roll:)

[Big john]

farking 100!....you mamajama! :grin: onya bro

[Growth]

Would back myself to maaaaybe get 110, but I won't be trying that for a little while.

Geez dude! If you can post a vid of this it would awesome (im such a vid whore lol).

Grats on PB too!

[drizzt]

Geez dude! If you can post a vid of this it would awesome (im such a vid whore lol).

Grats on PB too!

Heh, was wondering when/if someone would ask for a vid As a solo trainer it is a tad hard, but I guess if the gym isn't too busy I can try and set the phone up somewhere to record it or something... I'll give it a shot if I remember next time I'm heading for this type of weight :nod:

Actually took a small part in training today (no running), just lifted in a few lineouts. I've noticed lifting is getting much easier - so much so, that one instance when I was lifting in the front of a jumper, the back lifter forgot to lift but I still managed to lift - and hold for a couple of seconds - the jumper in the air 8) I'd say the guy I was lifting was around the 90kilo mark, so not a big guy by any stretch, but was kinda cool to show a practical use for what is likely due to my OHP improving :nod:

[drizzt]

Monday, 29th March

93 flat today, not surprising after another weekend of little activity combined with a couple of big food choices :pfft: Finally tried Steakon... not as good as Chacon IMHO, sorry Miss R :poked:

• BB Bench
  5 x 100kg
  5 x 110kg
  3 x 120kg
  3 x 120kg
  5 x 100kg
  
• Pullups (overhand, slightly wider than shoulder-width grip)
  5 x +20kg
  4(+1 after short rest) x +20kg
  3(+1 after short rest) x +20kg
  
• Squats (good morning-ish) superset with SLDL
  Oly bar x 6 & 60kg x 6 - 3 continuous sets with no rest in between sets
  
• Spin Bike
  10mins on medium-ish resistance, guesstimate of constant 90-100rpm
  

Comments

• Bench felt a little tough, not sure why. Still, all reps were clean, and paused on the chest for the first 2 sets. Paused on the first rep of each 120 set, but all other reps were touch and press at that weight (no spot, otherwise would have backed myself to pause on each and possibly would have gone for 1-2 more reps).
  
• Pullups felt ok, will look to start from +20kg this time around and build up.
  
• Did the Physio-prescribed squats (leaning forward in a goodmorning-type way, keeping shins straight as I crouch), and supersetted with SLDL at a light weight.
  
• Did the spin bike to cool down - this was also a Physio suggestion. Didn't affect the hammy at all, but the quads came away very tight.
  

So the workout isn't yet back to normal. Will soldier on with some heavy upper-body stuff (as long as it doesn't affect the back too much), and will keep rehabbing the leg and lower back with stretches etc. Hoping my squat and dead don't slip too far, will continue to do quad exercises (leg exts?) and light hammies to try and dull whatever loss I experience, and maybe bent rows and try to keep the lower back out of it - however chins will probably go some way to retaining some back/dead strength, yeah?

Think I have more acupuncture tomorrow. Also, first altitude session tonight, little excited, but it also means I won't get home until late-ish... for the next 3 weeks

Also, considering doing my GPP/Tyre sessions early mornings once a week from now (6am sessions, once my injuries have healed). No huge reason, apart from I'd rather have a bit more time to myself after work, and for the next few weeks I've got altitude trainings in the late afternoon, so won't be able to do them then - and don't like the odds of doing them on Sunday, as the body will be knocked up a bit from Rugby. The mate who usually does them with me is keen, so we'll look at starting this next Monday or Wednesday... injury dependent. I'm definitely not a morning person either, so it will take a fair amount of willpower and discipline to keep it up. Keep me honest please guys :twisted:

[rose]

not as good as Chacon IMHO, sorry Miss R :poked:

I beg your freakin pardon? :shock: This is not possible and does not compute etc. I think you must have mucked it up LOL :pfft: Beef > chicken. Word.

Re keeping you honest, do you really want that? Do ya? Huh huh huh?

[jono]

nice squats mate- i agree bacin + steak - no thx

if you want a good steak check out 4 kings awesome steaks there 8)

[drizzt]

I beg your freakin pardon? :shock: This is not possible and does not compute etc. I think you must have mucked it up LOL :pfft: Beef > chicken. Word.

Dunno, I quite like the chicken/pork contrast, but the contrast just wasn't as noticeable with beef/pork :shrug: Might try Fiscon next? :shock: :pfft:

Re keeping you honest, do you really want that? Do ya? Huh huh huh?

Yes please! Sitting here without the bleariness of sleep to cloud my vision, I can see it is a good idea. But I'm not so sure my lazy, tired self will be thinking the same when I wake up to do it :oops: Any kick up the bum - virtual or otherwise - I can receive to help me along teh way would be muchly appreciated by my (currently) clearly-thinking self :salute:

[drizzt]

nice squats mate

Heh, well, not really at just the bar... I'm quite embarrassed to tell the truth. Rehabbing this injury has been such a slow process :cry:

It'll get there though... the leg is feeling better today :nod:

[jono]

nice squats mate

Heh, well, not really at just the bar... I'm quite embarrassed to tell the truth. Rehabbing this injury has been such a slow process :cry:

It'll get there though... the leg is feeling better today :nod:

always good to take it nice and slow -

you will be pissed off at yourself if you dont.

i remember when i rooted a tendon in my ankle squatting - injuries are never fun.

look at it as an opportunity to make sure evrything is being done as it should etc 8)

[rose]

i agree bacin + steak - no thx

See, now you two must be doing it wrong. Really. I'm appalled. You want, I cooks it for you and we have zee taste teste thingy and I guarantees you that le beef wins mkay? :pfft:

nice squats mate

I'm quite embarrassed to tell the truth. Rehabbing this injury has been such a slow process :cry:

always good to take it nice and slow - you will be pissed off at yourself if you dont.

Man, Drizzt, don't be embarrassed, that's just silly talk hey :snooty:

Actually Jono's comment re being pissed off at yourself, reminded me of a recent pic of Mr Beckham, snapped as he was leaving the hospital, man he looked totally farked off.

Ease back into sir, or you may end up doing this ---> :banging:

Slow and steady wins the race IME.

P.S. Kick up the bum on standby

[teamfatboy]

i agree bacin + steak - no thx

See, now you two must be doing it wrong. Really. I'm appalled. You want, I cooks it for you and we have zee taste teste thingy and I guarantees you that le beef wins mkay? :pfft:

I knew that deep in the old grey matter there was a link to beef-n-bacon.... and sure 'nuff... it's a classic way of cooking filet mignon, according to this source -

since the beef tenderloin has no surrounding fat tissue, it is often wrapped in a layer of fat (called barding) such as suet or bacon to keep it from drying out .

[rose]

it's a classic way of cooking filet mignon

Yay! At least someone is 'awake' out there :pfft:

[teamfatboy]

Monday, 29th March

• [*]BB Bench

3 x 120kg

3 x 120kg

5 x 100kg

Comments

• [*]Bench felt a little tough, not sure why.

It's all relative, D - but you're pressing 133% bw! Hell, I'd be rapt if I could press that much. Besides, don't underestimate the systemic impact of an injury...your whole body's compensating for the injuries, so naturally you'd expect to feel a bit sub-par, yes?

bent rows and try to keep the lower back out of it - however chins will probably go some way to retaining some back/dead strength, yeah?

If you want an upper body workout without lower-back work, you could try the chest-supported T-bar row or prone row - Bodyworks has both and they're seldom in use...

I'm definitely not a morning person either, so it will take a fair amount of willpower and discipline to keep it up. Keep me honest please guys :twisted:

Man, that's a serious training load - GPP, weights, and playing serious rugby. Keep talking, we'll keep listening - but stay out of range of Rose's boot !

[drizzt]

look at it as an opportunity to make sure evrything is being done as it should etc 8)

Indeed :nod: If it doesn't affect the injury I've been hitting it light with concentration on technique. Definitely a good opportunity.

Man, Drizzt, don't be embarrassed, that's just silly talk hey :snooty:

Maybe embarrassed was a poor choice of word, more... frustrated? Meh, I'll get over it

See, now you two must be doing it wrong. Really. I'm appalled. You want, I cooks it for you and we have zee taste teste thingy and I guarantees you that le beef wins mkay? :pfft:

Chacon v Steakon cook-off? 8)

It's all relative, D - but you're pressing 133% bw! Hell, I'd be rapt if I could press that much. Besides, don't underestimate the systemic impact of an injury...your whole body's compensating for the injuries, so naturally you'd expect to feel a bit sub-par, yes?

Yeah I'm not really disappointed with the lift as such, more that I just felt it was tougher than it should've been - even on the lighter sets of 100. Ah well, I'm more inclined to just think it was an off day, I have 'em every now and again :nod:

If you want an upper body workout without lower-back work, you could try the chest-supported T-bar row or prone row - Bodyworks has both and they're seldom in use...

Yeah, I did prone rows on Friday, love em! They may become my substitute for deads - that and pullups - while the back mends :nod:

Man, that's a serious training load - GPP, weights, and playing serious rugby. Keep talking, we'll keep listening - but stay out of range of Rose's boot !

Yeah, it still isn't as much as I was doing, although with the altitude simulation training I hope to get more out of what I do do. Will be interesting to see how the contact soreness from affects my training :think: I hope to keep up SHIIT and 1-2 boxing sessions per week as some quick cardio too, but we'll see how we get along. One step at a time with the injuries and all that jazz.

[drizzt]

Oh, and altitude training report? Wasn't terribly interesting or eventful. Basically breathed through an oxygen mask for 55mins (5mins with high altitude oxygen, 5mins with sea level oxygen, rinse/lather/repeat). I build up the "height" of the air I breathe week to week I think, so I think I'll start seeing affects some time next week.

[rose]

Chacon v Steakon cook-off?

You sure you wanna go there? :-s

LOL @ air that I breathe...

[Big john]

Chacon v Steakon cook-off?

You sure you wanna go there? :-s

LOL @ air that I breathe...

ill bring the lambshankon