Monday, 19 October 2009

19th October 2009 (MP 5's): I told Killian I'd be back. I wouldn't want to be a liar....


87.3kg/192lb/13st 10 [PR]

A week of sickness and terrible eating does not = The Win.

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

11:20 (Work gym)
A1 Close-grip bench press 20x20, 40x10, 60x10, 80x3x5
A2 Kroc row 35x5,5,18/side
B1 Military press 42.5x5, 50x5, 55x10
B2 Neutral chinup BWx5, +6x3, +18x5
C1 Incline DB curl 8'sx12,10,8,8,6
S1 Bicep x45s
S2 Lat x45s
S3 Shoulder x30s

Militaries (1 rep short of a PR):


18:15
Ballroom dancing x60mins

Diet:
1 [0700] Eggs x3 + 10g cheddar
2 [1020] Chicken thigh + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1225][Post-W/O] Whey/casein
4 [1315] Lamb burger + salad
5 [1715] Turkey burger & tomato wrap
6 [2000] Chicken thigh x3 + veggies
7 [2200] Greek yoghurt + dried cherries + 10g hazelnuts

Monday, 12 October 2009

12th October 2009 (SQ 3's): Checking into the Smackdown Hotel


Not feeling well today (sore throat etc) so just the basics. No excuses!

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

11:00 (Work gym)
A1 Box squat (parallel) 20x10, 60x8, 80x5, 105x3, 120x3, 135x8 [PR]
A2 Hip flexor mob x2x12/side
A3 Adductor mob x2x12
B1 Front squat 70x3x8
B2 Hanging leg raise BWx2x12
S1 RF x45s/side
S2 Adductor x45s/side
S3 Side split x35s/side
S4 Box split x30s
S5 Piriformis x45s/side

18:15
Ballroom dancing x60mins

Diet:
1 [0700] Cheese + ham on toast x1
2 [1000] Fishcake + 20g cashews + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1215] Trout + lamb burger + salad
4 [1730] TBC
5 [2000] Chicken leg + veggies
6 [2200] Greek yoghurt + strawberries + 2tsp fish oil

Friday, 9 October 2009

9th October 2009 (MP 3's): She makes one hell of a General!


85.4kg/188lb/13st 6

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

18:00 (PP)
A1 Shirted 2-board bench press 20x2x20, 60x8,5, 80x5, (shirt on)(2-board) 120x4, 140x2 [PR], 160xF 
B1 Military press 20x20, 40x5, 45x5, 52.5x3, 57.5x9 [PR]
B2 Neutral chin BWx2x5, +7.5x10 [PR]

One of Ms. Biel's training routines.... she is too fine for JT.

Thursday, 8 October 2009

8th October 2009: Getting in shape'll kill ya


Easy day today due to massive spinal erector soreness....

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)
30mins power walk

Diet:
1 [0700] Frying steak + 1 egg + bread w. butter
2 [1000] Mini-meatloaf x2 + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1315] Turkey breast (Cajun) + salad + 1tsp mac nut oil
4 [1630] Mini-meatloaf + 15g cashews
5 [1800] TBC
6 [2100] Takeaway of some description

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

7th October 2009 (DL 3's): I don't care if it hurts....


Behold the emotion!

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

11:30 (Work gym)
A1 Sumo deadlift 60x10, 80x5, 100x3, (straps on) 120x3, 135x3, (belt on) 152.5x12 [PR]
A2 Hip flexor mob x2x12/side
A3 Adductor mob x2x12
B1 Good morning (narrow stance) 20x10, 70x4x8
B2 Push-up plank w. DB switch/raise 3x3x5/side
C1 Single-leg 45 degree back raise BWx2x15/side
S1 RF x45s
S2 Adductor x45s
C2 Seated leg curl 50x2x12 (*Abdominal cramping!)
S3 Hamstring x45s

Diet:
1 [0700] Frying steak + 1 egg + toast w. butter x1
2 [1000] Mini-meatloaf x2 + cashews + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1300] Beefburger + salad + 1tsp mac nut oil
4 [1715] Toast w. butter x4
5 [2100] Chicken + pumpkin curry + 2tsp fish oil

Tuesday, 6 October 2009

6th October 2009: You're so f**king special....


85kg/187lb/13st 5

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

12:00 (Work gym) Cardio + Glute Training Phase 1.4
A Cotter Extreme KB Cardio #1 @16kg x12 reps/side (total load = 4800kg = 3.83kg/s)*
S1 Hip flexor x2x60s/side
B1 Supine bridge x2x10 w. 5s iso hold
B2 Lying abduction x2x10/side w. 5s iso hold
S2 Lying hip internal rotation x45s
C1 Hip thrust x2x10 w. 5s iso hold
S3 Piriformis x45s/side

*TGUs were absolutely killer. Must now decide whether to go up in reps or weight. 16-20kg = big jump! 

Diet:
1 [0700] Eggs x2 + toast w. butter x2
2 [1000] Mini-meatloaf x2 + cashews
3 [1330] Brisket burger + salad + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
4 [1715] Bacon & brie sandwich + mini-meatloaf + toast w. butter x1
5 [2045] Sausages + 1 egg + peas
6 [2145] Greek yoghurt + strawberries + 2tsp fish oil

Monday, 5 October 2009

5th October 2009 (BP 5's):Man Vs Bike

Bike wins.


Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

12:00 (Work gym)
A1 Bench press 20x30, 40x10, 50x8, 65x5, 75x5, 85x10 [PR]
A2 Kroc row 35x6,6,18/side
B1 Rock 'n' rolls 16'sx3x8
B2 Facepull 60x2x10
C1 Alt. hammer curl 20'sx10/side
C2 DB side raise 10x15
C3 DB front raise 10x12
S1 Lat x45s
S2 Bicep x45s
S3 Pec flye EQI @10's x45s
*Very achy shoulders after this session

18:15
Ballroom dancing x60mins

Diet:
1 [0700] 2x eggs + 2x toast
2 [1000] Whey/casein + 30g cashews
3 [1300] Turkey breast + salad + 1tsp mac nut oil
4 [1715] Toast + butter x2
5 [2030] Pulled pork + veggies
6 [2215] Greek yoghurt + strawberries + 2tsp fish oil

Friday, 2 October 2009

2nd October 2009 (SQ Deload): I got a Power Ranger stuck up my ass!


83.2kg/183lb/13st 1

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

11:45 (Work gym)
*Felt very tired today. Thankfully it was a deload!
A1 DB Bulgarian split squat 20'sx2x10
B1 Pistol to parallel box BWx9,8
B2 Hanging leg raise BWx2x10
C1 Pull-through 33.75x2x15
C2 Leg extn. 60x20,15
D1 KB medley @20kg x30s/30s x10mins
S1 RF x45s/side
S2 Adductor x45s/side
S3 Glute/IT x45s/side
S4 Side split x35s/side

Diet:
1 [0700] Frying steak + 1 egg
2 [1000] Chicken thigh + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine + Snickers bar
3 [1300] Rainbow trout + salad
4 [1715] Protopure protein bar + 2 yum-yums
5 [2030] Gammon steak + veggies
6 [2215] Greek yoghurt + hazelnuts + 1/2tsp honey + 2tsp fish oil

Thursday, 1 October 2009

1st October 2009: Looks like I'm catering this!




83.5kg/184lb/13st 2

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

12:00 (Work gym) Cardio + Glute Training Phase 1.3
A Cotter Extreme KB Cardio #1 @16kg x11 reps/side (total load = 4384kg = 3.85kg/s)*
S1 Hip flexor x2x60s/side
B1 Supine bridge x2x10 w. 5s iso hold
B2 Lying abduction x2x10/side w. 5s iso hold
C1 Hip thrust x2x10 w. 5s iso hold
S2 Piriformis x45s/side
 
*TGUs were bloody hard today.
 
Diet:
1 [0700] Steak + 1 egg
2 [1000] Chicken thigh + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1300] Tuna steak + salad + 1tsp mac nut oil
4 [1700] Coconut pancakes + 1tsp maple syrup + 20g cheddar
5 [2000] Pork chop + 1/6 cup quinoa + peppers
6 [2200] Greek yoghurt + hazelnuts + 1/2tsp honey + 2tsp fish oil

Wednesday, 30 September 2009

30th September 2009 (MP 3's): If you can remember Metal in the 80s... you weren't there!


84.6kg/186lb/13st 4

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

18:00 (PP)
A1 2-board bench press 20x30, 60x10, 80x8, 100x4,5,5
B1 Log press 50x8, 70x3x5
B2 Neutral chin BWx2x5, +15x8 [PR]

Diet:
1 [0700] Eggs x3 + 15g cheddar
2 [1000] Chicken thigh + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1300] Tuna steak + salad + 1tsp mac nut oil
4 [1700] [Pre-W/O] Chicken thigh + coconut pancakes + 1tsp maple syrup
5 [2015] Chicken leg + 1/6 cup quinoa + veggies
6 [2200] Greek yoghurt + berries + 2tsp fish oil

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

29th September 2009: Hips don't lie


85.6kg/188lb/13st 6

Training:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

12:00 (Work gym) Cardio + Glute Training Phase 1.2
A Cotter Extreme KB Cardio #1 @16kg x10 reps/side (total load = 4000kg = 3.72kg/s)
S1 Hip flexor x2x60s/side
B1 Supine bridge x2x10 w. 5s iso hold
B2 Lying abduction x2x10/side w. 5s iso hold
C1 Hip thrust x2x10 w. 5s iso hold
S2 Piriformis x45s/side

Diet:
1 [0700] Beefburger + 1 egg
2 [1000] Chicken thigh
3 [1300] Beefburger + salad
4 [1645] Whey/casein + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
5 [1845] Coconut pancakes + 1tsp maple syrup
6 [2015] Chicken breast + wing + roast veggies
7 [2200] Homemade apple pie + Greek yoghurt + 2tsp fish oil

Monday, 28 September 2009

28th September 2009 (DL Deload): God is a beast

85.5kg/188lb/13st 6

Strength Training:
A1 Single-leg RDL 20'sx2x10/side
B1 Step-up with knee raise 16'sx2x10/side
B2 Straight-arm plank with DB switch side raise 2x2x5/side
C1 Single-leg 45 degree back raise BWx15/side
D1 KB complex @20kg x(2x6)(2x5) x6 movements
S1 RF x45s/side
S2 Adductor x45s/side
S3 Piriformis x45s/side

Cardio: 25mins bike (2 sessions)

Ballroom dancing x60mins

Sunday, 27 September 2009

27th September 2009: Let's go outside


Cardio:
13:00 (Ninian Park)

Primal-style circuit x3:
A Monkey bars
B Sandbag carry
C Med ball slam
D KB swing
E Med ball reverse toss
F Backwards sandbag drag
G Sprint

Friday, 25 September 2009

25th September 2009 (BP 3's): Goomba shoe!


83.8kg/184lb/13st 2

Cardio:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

11:00 (Work gym)
A Cotter Extreme KB Cardio #1 @16kg x9 reps/side (total load = 3584kg = 3.51kg/s)
B Treadmill ladder: +1% per 30s (to 11%) @3.5mph = 11m30s
S1 Calf x45s/side
S2 Tib x40s/side
S3 PF x35s/side
S4 Hip flexor x45s/side

Strength Training:
18:00 (PP)
A1 Bench press 20x20, 60x8, 70x5, 80x5, 90x5*, 80x8
B1 BB floor press 80x4x5
C1 T-bar row (wide) 40x10,8,6,6
D1 Bar pushdown 40x20,15
D2 Facepull 50x2x15
S1 Lat x45s
S2 Pec (band) x45s/side
*Forgot how heavy the plates are at Peak Physique!

Diet:
1 [0700] 3 eggs
2 [1000] Whey/casein + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1300] Turkey breast + salad + 1tsp mac nut oil
4 [1700] [Pre-W/O] Protopure protein bar + Eat Natural bar
5 [2030] Pork loin & veggies
6 [2230] Greek yoghurt + blueberries + 2tsp fish oil

Thursday, 24 September 2009

24th September 2009: Got an ass like a 12yr old boy!


83.5kg/184lb/13st 2

Cardio: 25mins bike (2 sessions)

Diet:
1 [0700] Steak + 1 egg
2 [1015] Beef jerky + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1315] Turkey breast + salad
4 [1815] Coconut bread x2 + bacon + pork rashers
5 [2030] Thai beef curry primal pizza thing
6 [2200] Greek yoghurt + berries + 2tsp fish oil


Tricks Tutorials

Wednesday, 23 September 2009

23rd September 2009: This is an example of what NOT to wear squatting....


The gloves, towel and high heels on the trainers are real no-nos.

83.7kg/184lb/13st 2

Cardio:

25mins bike (2 sessions)

11:30 (Work gym)
A Cotter Extreme KB Cardio #1 @16kg x8 reps/side (total load = 3200kg = 3.35kg/s)
B Treadmill @ 3.4mph/5.5kph @ 10% incline x10mins (~75%mhr)
S1 Calf x45s/side
S2 Tib x35s/side
S3 PF x30s/side
S4 Hip flexor x45s/side








Diet:
1 [0700] Steak + 1 egg
2 [1000] Beef jerky + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1300] Beefburger + trout + salad
4 [1715] Coconut bread x5 + bacon + brie
5 [2030] Thai beef curry + green beans + peas
6 [2200] Greek yoghurt + berries + 2tsp fish oil

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

21st September 2009 (SQ 5/3/1): The ab roller is key.



84.6kg/186lb/13st 4

Strength Training:
11:30 (Work gym)
A1 Box squat (parallel) 107.5x5, 122.5x3, 137.5x7 [post-chiro PR]
A2 Hip flexor mob x2x12/side
A3 Adductor mob x2x12
B1 Front squat 65x5x8
C1 Pistol to parallel box BWx2x8/side
C2 Reverse pullthrough 33.75x2x15
D1 BB "snatch" complex @40kg x5mins
S1 RF x45s/side
S2 Adductor x45s/side
S3 Piriformis x45s/side
S4 Side split x30s/side



Cardio: 25mins bike (2 sessions)

Diet:
1 [0700] Bacon + egg
2 [1015] Beef jerky + 5g creatine + 3g beta-alanine
3 [1330] Beefburger + salad + 1tsp mac nut oil
4 [1715] Gorilla cake + coconut bread x2
5 [2030] Pork/feta burger + veggies
6 [2200] 2tsp fish oil

Monday, 21 September 2009

21st September 2009: "Nothing can be so amusingly arrogant as a young man who has just discovered an old idea and thinks it is his own"


84.4kg/187lb/13st 5

No training.

Diet:
1 [0700] Bacon + egg
2 [1000] Beef jerky
3 [1320] Pork/chorizo burger + salad
4 [1700] Gorilla cake x2
5 [1900] Brie & filo parcel x2
6 [2015] Pork rashers + tomato gratin

20th September 2009: You got a skinny little runt named Dalton working here?



84.1kg/185lbs/13st 3

Glute training (Phase 1.1):
S1 Hip flexor x2x60x/side
A1 Glute bridge BWx2x10 w. 5s isometric
A2 Hip thrust BWx2x10 w. 5s isometric
A3 Lying abduction BWx2x10 w. 5s isometric
S2 Piriformis x45s/side

Diet:
1 [0900] Coconut pancakes + bacon + egg
2 [1215] Sausage sandwich (homemade bread)
3 [1410] Haddock fishcake x2 + salad + 1tsp fish oil + gorilla cake
4 [2100] French lunch (with homemade bread)
5 [2200] Greek yoghurt + berries + 2tsp fish oil

Saturday, 19 September 2009

19th September 2009: I want you to be nice - until it's time to not be nice.


83.3kg/183lb/13st 1

No training today.

Diet:
1 [0830] McSoG (sausage & egg)
2 [1100] Primal apricot pattie
3 [1330] Pork & chorizo burger + salad + 1tsp olive oil + 4x camembert/filo tarts
4 [1900] Sausage sandwich (homemade bread)
5 [2100] Beer-battered haddock & chips
6 [2200] Gorilla cake