Dan's Strength Training Log ANGER IS A GIFT

[Obscure Terror]

330 by 12/31 or die tryin, homie.



Thanks man. Sometimes I'm overly critical.



I'm trying not to be over-eager or get my hopes up but it feels like good things are coming. I just want to coach a bunch of people that want to lift and not be broke doing it. I'm not askin for much. I said lawd take me down town....

Is there no way of turning any of your passions into sources of income??

I like lifting, grappling, and playing music. I've been a music teacher and it sucked, and I wouldn't want to work in or own a recording studio due to the long hours.

So lifting and grappling is either S&C coach(hyper competitive), personal trainer (not sure I could deal with the corporate bullshit and blatant lying about fitness) or running my own gym/workng in a gym. The third seems the most likely option, get myself some kind of S&C accreditation, start trainign people, get my purple and start teaching one or two days a week for little to no money. Save some cash and open up a gym in a unit somewhere, then try and grow it until I can quit the day job.

Luckily I have no qualms about living like a student and not having kids or a house in order to "live the dream" as I approach 30.

tl;dr the stuff I enjoy doing isn't lucrative - the downside of living an "alternative" lifestyle. Would have been nice to be passionate about being an architect or some shit.But no I like high gain amps, combat sports and lifting weights.

 

[LegioTitan]

TUESDAY and maybe into Wednesday...

LBBS:
215 1x5
260 1x4
305 2x3
345 5x3(belt)

1st, last 345:


Bench Press:
170 1x5
195 1x5
230 5x4

Front Squat:
175 1x5
215 1x5
260 3x4(belt)
225 2x5

DB Fly:
25/ea 4x10

Pull Down, medium grip:
135 4x8

Cambered Bar GM:
Bar 4x10

---I know I've mentioned how rugged training has been for me lately but legitimately this was as close as I've come to quitting a session in a looooong time. Fuckin long very draining day. It was crazy hot on the roofs. Even with 2+ gallons of water coming in I still pulled about 4lbs out of my body. I got out of class early at around 8pm and just wanted to get this session done so I could finish 29 on track and go from there. I failed to appreciate how drained I was. I seriously had to scream at myself going into the last 345 set. Edited that bit out. Right hip flared up today. My buddy thinks it could be partially some psoas action so I'll try that out. Squatting didn't seem to exacerbate it, which is nice. But it still hurts. Oh, and the hole in my eye. That hurt too. Sweating did exacerbate that. Lololol.

--Squats looked and felt like shit but I was just happy to get them done.

--Doing 260 with the belt caused some pretty gnarly discomfort in my midsection so I bitched out and backed off sans belt.

--I don't even know why I did assistance work. Pride? Ego? Either way my hams felt good so I'm going to try and work GM's back in. The first time they cause any discomfort I'll drop them.

--So now to finish stuffing my face, give that time to settle so I don't wake up with intense indigestion, get a four or five hour nap, and get up at 6am for my PT client and then more bullshit on roofs.

I've fought tougher men but I really can't remember when...

 

[belph]

Should've left that screaming in. I'd love to know where I have to draw the line.

 

[Seiken01]

It's the workouts you don't want to do that add the most to your training. If you're roofing like it sounds like, it's hard work to begin with so to top off a long day with a strength session is a tough order in anyone's book. I did some roofing myself back in the day so I understand. Props for pushing through.

 

[LegioTitan]

Should've left that screaming in. I'd love to know where I have to draw the line.

Womp womp wommmmmppppp

It's the workouts you don't want to do that add the most to your training. If you're roofing like it sounds like, it's hard work to begin with so to top off a long day with a strength session is a tough order in anyone's book. I did some roofing myself back in the day so I understand. Props for pushing through.

Only through suffering can we cultivate the confidence to carry ourselves to great deeds.

Thanks man.

 

[LegioTitan]

I like lifting, grappling, and playing music. I've been a music teacher and it sucked, and I wouldn't want to work in or own a recording studio due to the long hours.

So lifting and grappling is either S&C coach(hyper competitive), personal trainer (not sure I could deal with the corporate bullshit and blatant lying about fitness) or running my own gym/workng in a gym. The third seems the most likely option, get myself some kind of S&C accreditation, start trainign people, get my purple and start teaching one or two days a week for little to no money. Save some cash and open up a gym in a unit somewhere, then try and grow it until I can quit the day job.

Luckily I have no qualms about living like a student and not having kids or a house in order to "live the dream" as I approach 30.

tl;dr the stuff I enjoy doing isn't lucrative - the downside of living an "alternative" lifestyle. Would have been nice to be passionate about being an architect or some shit.But no I like high gain amps, combat sports and lifting weights.

Don't give up on your dreams.

Until recently I'd never been paid for coaching. I honestly didn't think it was possible.
Stay the course man.

I actually know a guy that started a gym in a storage unit. He's not rich by any means but he pays his bills and he's happy. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know.

 

[Obscure Terror]

Don't give up on your dreams.

Until recently I'd never been paid for coaching. I honestly didn't think it was possible.
Stay the course man.

I actually know a guy that started a gym in a storage unit. He's not rich by any means but he pays his bills and he's happy. If there's anything I can do to help, let me know.

Thanks broseph, I'm lucky in that setting up a jit jitsu and wrestling gym is cheap on equipment - just need some mats and a shower. 3 power racks, a dumbbell rack and maybe some rowers or a treadmill for added S&C later on if I want to branch out and it costs less than the deposit on a shitty apartment. Money doesn't motivate me I'm more interested in getting up and having a fulfilling life every day.

It's unlikely I'll get a job working for someone in this field - tends to be self starters that do it. Certainly can't think of a job I'd like to do for 20 years. I'm a lifestyler not a careerist.

 

[NurseKnuckles]

I like lifting, grappling, and playing music. I've been a music teacher and it sucked, and I wouldn't want to work in or own a recording studio due to the long hours.

So lifting and grappling is either S&C coach(hyper competitive), personal trainer (not sure I could deal with the corporate bullshit and blatant lying about fitness) or running my own gym/workng in a gym. The third seems the most likely option, get myself some kind of S&C accreditation, start trainign people, get my purple and start teaching one or two days a week for little to no money. Save some cash and open up a gym in a unit somewhere, then try and grow it until I can quit the day job.

Luckily I have no qualms about living like a student and not having kids or a house in order to "live the dream" as I approach 30.

tl;dr the stuff I enjoy doing isn't lucrative - the downside of living an "alternative" lifestyle. Would have been nice to be passionate about being an architect or some shit.But no I like high gain amps, combat sports and lifting weights.

Fuck that shit, mang!
As long as you are making gains towards your dreams, do it. So many of us cut that journey short to make compromises and sacrifices. We weigh pros and cons and make grocery lists. We take the safe route. All the greats in every facet took the hard road, and stayed on it. As long as you're true to yourself and keep striving for something, you're the minority and there's a chance. Probably enough of one to keep you motivated, and you deserve what's coming to you! If you're using this as an excuse to be a lazy fuck-tard, then you also deserve what's coming to you.

This also goes for you too Legio! You guys are, in a sense tragically lucky

 

[Obscure Terror]

I think both me and Legio have the same issue of thinking we're never doing enough. Depends what you define by a lazy fucktard - I work a full time job, train 5 days a week and use my 2 days off to play in a band and study S&C and do mobility work, but I still think I'm not making enough progress in life.

I think this is a by product of being a lazy mofo from 18-24.

 

[NurseKnuckles]

I think both me and Legio have the same issue of thinking we're never doing enough. Depends what you define by a lazy fucktard - I work a full time job, train 5 days a week and use my 2 days off to play in a band and study S&C and do mobility work, but I still think I'm not making enough progress in life.

I think this is a by product of being a lazy mofo from 18-24.

A lazy fuck-tard is the 20-something guy who still lives at home, doesn't put any effort into finding a job and uses excuses like "I can't find the job for me." Or "I am holding out for something great!" (Yeah, I love that one!) Yet still, he tells you he's following a dream...

Leaving home with nothing is the best way to learn what it means to be a man. Start with nothing and you'll appreciate the something when it comes...

Anyway, I'm lookin out for you guys! I hope you find what's yours!

 

[Obscure Terror]

A lazy fuck-tard is the 20-something guy who still lives at home, doesn't put any effort into finding a job and uses excuses like "I can't find the job for me." Or "I am holding out for something great!" (Yeah, I love that one!) Yet still, he tells you he's following a dream...

Leaving home with nothing is the best way to learn what it means to be a man. Start with nothing and you'll appreciate the something when it comes...

Anyway, I'm lookin out for you guys! I hope you find what's yours!

I'd argue that I fit that. 18-25 I was studying at Uni but not really applying myself while just being in a band and playing shitloads of video games. Played a lot of bass and did the "band thing" but eventually burned out.

Unlike Legio who has served his country and has a serious chunk of life experience...

 

[NurseKnuckles]

I'd argue that I fit that. 18-25 I was studying at Uni but not really applying myself while just being in a band and playing shitloads of video games. Played a lot of bass and did the "band thing" but eventually burned out.

Unlike Legio who has served his country and has a serious chunk of life experience...

Studying at uni and beards both negate any acts of laziness or fuck-tardiness.

 

[LegioTitan]

Thanks broseph, I'm lucky in that setting up a jit jitsu and wrestling gym is cheap on equipment - just need some mats and a shower. 3 power racks, a dumbbell rack and maybe some rowers or a treadmill for added S&C later on if I want to branch out and it costs less than the deposit on a shitty apartment. Money doesn't motivate me I'm more interested in getting up and having a fulfilling life every day.

It's unlikely I'll get a job working for someone in this field - tends to be self starters that do it. Certainly can't think of a job I'd like to do for 20 years. I'm a lifestyler not a careerist.

Know that feel, bro.

And it is good in that your initial start up costs would be minimal. I'd recommend you look for quality people to form a partnership with. People with likewise interests. And one guy with a mind for business who wants to get paid. You know, to keep the doors open.

Fuck that shit, mang!
As long as you are making gains towards your dreams, do it. So many of us cut that journey short to make compromises and sacrifices. We weigh pros and cons and make grocery lists. We take the safe route. All the greats in every facet took the hard road, and stayed on it. As long as you're true to yourself and keep striving for something, you're the minority and there's a chance. Probably enough of one to keep you motivated, and you deserve what's coming to you! If you're using this as an excuse to be a lazy fuck-tard, then you also deserve what's coming to you.

This also goes for you too Legio! You guys are, in a sense tragically lucky

Isn't happy tragedy some Shakespeare level business??

I think both me and Legio have the same issue of thinking we're never doing enough. Depends what you define by a lazy fucktard - I work a full time job, train 5 days a week and use my 2 days off to play in a band and study S&C and do mobility work, but I still think I'm not making enough progress in life.

I think this is a by product of being a lazy mofo from 18-24.

I do feel as if though I'm not doing enough. Nothing ever feels good enough. I bring my shitty situations on myself. If I'd just submit and work a normal job the vast majority of my life's problems would abate.

Normal jobs are soul crushers though. That and I have issues with authority.


Oh and OT, why is it so hard to find a decent cheap bass?? Assholes down here asking 100$ for used P-basses.

 

[Obscure Terror]

Oh and OT, why is it so hard to find a decent cheap bass?? Assholes down here asking 100$ for used P-basses.

Not the best person to ask Legs, if you can get a decent Mexican Fender for less than

 

[LegioTitan]

THURSDAY

A press, lying:
155 1x5
185 1x4
215 2x3
245 2x3(paused)
260 3x2(paused)

260s:


Deadlift:
270 1x3
325 1x3
375 2x3
430 2x3
455 1x2
475 1x2
500 1x3(Rep PR)
430 3x2

430/455/475


Hopefully ol' boy comes through with the 500x3 vid.

More Benching:
155 1x5
185 1x5
215 4x5

BW Ring rows, feet on bench:
4x10

---Was up til 3am or so last night and was quite surprised at how well I felt coming into training. Pounded the coffee. My stomach is bitching now.

--Pulling felt great. I was just trying to sit down like I used to and really use my leg drive. That callous I tore last week was a little tender so I used straps for most of today's work. It's been a while since I felt good about my deadlift training so I just had to get after some kind of PR while I was feeling so smooth. A guy in the gym tried to take a video. Not sure when/if I'll get it. I know the third rep was tough, very grindy. Lockout was weak sauce but felt legit. Honestly if it weren't for a room of CFers watching I likely would have let it go. Glad I didn't.

--Getting more accustomed to benching without wrist wraps. I would like to get another pair though. On the last 260 I tried to play with my set up and as a result hit the j-hooks on the way up. Oops. Just couldn't seem to arch hard today.

--Had nothing in the tank for real assistance work. I'm not even sorry.

--Still running crazy light at 173. Eating as much as I can afford.

 

[belph]

Legs benching to thrift shop. Huhn.. I didn't expect that.

 

[LegioTitan]

Legs benching to thrift shop. Huhn.. I didn't expect that.

I know, right?

The owner of that gym is a big Rage fan actually. Maybe not as much as me but it's more or less all he blasts when he's in there. He wasn't there today. Oh well. I've been trying to train with less emotional excitation lately anyways.

 

[Jake Pudenz]

That is why I am constantly changing what kind of music I listen to while training and very rarely listen to music that actually gets me going.

 

[belph]

That is why I am constantly changing what kind of music I listen to while training and very rarely listen to music that actually gets me going.

Pandora, right ?

I know, right?

The owner of that gym is a big Rage fan actually. Maybe not as much as me but it's more or less all he blasts when he's in there. He wasn't there today. Oh well. I've been trying to train with less emotional excitation lately anyways.

I could say Boo. But I occasionally approach the bar with a pretty whatever attitude.

Any reason you're trying to train calmer ? Just curious.

 

[LegioTitan]

I could say Boo. But I occasionally approach the bar with a pretty whatever attitude.

Any reason you're trying to train calmer ? Just curious.

Well it's funny because I'm always preaching this shit to people that I coach in WLing. Controlled aggression and so forth.

I feel like, for the longest time, I've just relied on getting angry and going as hard as I could to make lifts. Above 85% I rarely "felt" anything. Now that I tone it down a bit I can pick up on technical inconsistencies a bit more at heavier weights.

I've also found that the amount of kill-face that I can have on tap is a bit more intense when I don't rely on it so much.

For whatever reason I've greatly separated the training mentalities between PLing and WLing. Granted there are considerable differences but there are also similarities that I need to develop an appreciation for.

The point was reinforced recently when I watched a video of Kyle taking 490x2 with next to zero give a shit. He's clearly focused and so forth but just before the lift he seems to be pretty casual and relaxed.