W1D3 - Max Strength (70%) A. Squat 5x5 @ 200 B. Press 5x5 @ 100 C. BB Row 5x5 @ 165 - Lower back was aching - characteristic of the APT, subed 5x5@200 on seated row D. Pull Ups 5x3@ BW No accessory work; going to drop down to 3 work sets per exercise next workout. I think I underestimated the toll ...

Finished BB, took a week off and then another week to REALLY practice my lifts. Now, it's time for my first real training block. I'm doing Operator+Black (Pro). I am doing professional because I LIKE doing endurance once per week., and I think I still have lots to gain from it. I'll re-evaluate next...

Thanks, Steve. We are starting to melt today - hopefully life is back to normal.

Snow/Ice and freezing temperatures have wrecked havoc on every aspect of life for a solid week now, Things have gotten jumbled - but on the plus side, I have gotten lots of E in with walking to work and everywhere else, and shoveling lots of snow. This happens here once every 10 years or so, and we ...

I am going to get a rack, bench and bar+weight package from Rogue. I know the Rogue stuff will be quality, and it's made in the US.

W6D2 - HIC

Indoor Power Intervals - 1:00 max effort/2:00 recovery x 5

W6D3 - Recovery

20:00 recovery walk (in the snow. 14.5 inches in PORTLAND, WTF?)
20:00 Mobility work

Epsom Salt Bath

Fringe Sport makes some good stuff. I have their bumper plates, really can't beat the price. I do have a Rogue bar and am very happy with it https://www.fringesport.com/collections/bumper-plates https://www.fringesport.com/collections/squat-racks The reviews on their squat racks were a little worri...

W6D1 - SE Simple & Sinister A. One Arm KB Swings - 5x5L+5R @ 32kg; 5x5L+5R @ 28kg B Turkish Get Up - 2xL+R @ 32kg; 3xL+R @ 28kg 15:00 Mobility Work Epsom Salt Bath The garage gym is coming along. I will be purchasing squat rack and barbells on January 15th. Should be here in time to start my fi...

Are you located in US? Anyway, you can't go wrong with Rogue if you can afford it.. Yes, I was planning to buy from Rogue, but thought I would do my homework, first. I have several rogue kettlebells that I am very happy with. Also purchased my Airdyne from them. I can get their S-1 squat rack, the ...

I am in the market for a squat rack and barbell for my garage, and shopping around for the best value - I am willing to pay more if it is really worth it. Any recommendations?