Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 70

 

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Joseph

 

I set aside time to get to the gym and do deadlifts. Here are the results of the workout:

 

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
 
deadlifts 
 
325 lb  x 2 reps  x 4 sets 
325 lb x 1 rep x 2 sets 
 
no warm-up set
 
I prefer to do the exercises without a warm-up set; in my opinion, my body is ready for the lifts or I just won't be able to lift the weight from the floor. I rested 2 - 4 minutes between sets, taking time to drink plenty of water before I went back to do more.
 
I know that I have the physical strength to do heavier lifting; several weeks ago after my many years' absence from deadlifting, I deadlifted at 365 pounds. With my steady progress, I'm getting back to my 425 1 rep max, and I will then go beyond even that. Next week, I'll post about going heavier than 365 pounds.
 
 
I'll keep you posted.
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
I'm living fit, healthy and happy(SM). Are you?
 
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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 69

by

Joseph

 

I had a very good deadlift workout. Here are the results:

 

Tuesday, September 13, 2019
 
320 lb x 3 reps x 3 sets
320 lb x 1 x 2
 
no warm-up set
 
I increased the number of reps per set and added 6 extra pounds to the bar. After I finished 3 sets, I wanted to do more, so I completed two more sets. Deadlifting is fun.
 
When I return to the gym, I'll increase them again.
 
I'll keep you posted.
 
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
I'm living fit, healthy and happy(SM). Are you?
 
 
 
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Mouth-Watering Sausage Recipes We Bet You Haven't Tried

Mouth-Watering Sausage Recipes We Bet You Haven't Tried
By Adrian T. Cheng

Sausages are a lot like hot dogs - they're comfort food, easily prepared and most of all, versatile. While they're good eaten alone, they taste even better on a dish. These well-loved piece of meat are mostly consumed during breakfast, but they can also be used as an ingredient to create hearty, fulfilling dishes that are ideal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Try these hearty sausage recipes now:

Sausage and Peppers Mac and Cheese

What you need:

  • 1/2 kilograms Italian sausage
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups shell pasta
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Olive oil, for frying
  • Freshly chopped parsley for garnishing

Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet then cook sausages until cooked through and golden brown. When ready, add bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes. Add pasta, chicken broth and marinara sauce. Lower heat to medium and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until pasta is cooked al dente. Lastly, add mozzarella and heavy cream. Stir until well-combined with other ingredients. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.

Cheesy Garlic Italian Sausage Subs

What you need:

  • 1/2 kilogram Itailan sausage
  • 4 pieces sub rolls, split lengthwise
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Mix together the garlic, unsalted butter, parsley and kosher salt in a small bowl. Place sub rolls on a rimmed baking sheet and spread the cut sides of each with the garlic butter mixture. Bake in a pre-heated oven (350F) for 8 minutes or until golden. Set aside. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat then cook the sausages for 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Spoon sausage mixture into toasted rolls. Top with mozzarella and bake again for another 6 to 8 minutes. When ready, sprinkle with basil before serving.

You can do so much with sausages - they can be eaten alone, used in omelettes, pasta recipes, soups, sandwiches and more. Try these mouth-watering sausage recipes now!

Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grill experience, reviewing various grilling accessories and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting grill-related products and posts.

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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 68

by

Joseph

I had a good workout last week. Here are the results: 

 

Friday, September 6, 2019
 
deadlifts
315 lb x 2 x 5 
315 lb x 1 x 2
 
no warm-up set
 
I was busy on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, so I fit deadlifting into my schedule last Friday. I decided to skip the warm-up set and went straight to heavy lifting. I did two reps of 315 pounds for five sets and took a 2 - 3 minute break between sets. After completing ten reps, I wanted to do more but individually so two more deadlifts were performed at 315 pounds.
 
I am really enjoying deadlifts! I had forgotten how much fun they are. Deadlifts are one of the supreme full-body compound exercises. I feel all of my major muscles getting a workout - pecs, biceps, deltoids, traps, glues, abdominals, calves, back! 
 
When I return to the gym, I'll increase the reps and amount lifted by 5 pounds.
 
I'll keep you posted.
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
I'm living fit, healthy and happy(SM). Are you?
 
 
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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 67

by

Joseph

 

Deadlifts were the plan for the day. Here are the results of the workout:

 

Tuesday, August 27, 2019
 
deadlifts
135 lb x 4 x 1
315 lb x 1 x 5 + hold 15 secs
 
I did multiple sets of deadlifts, restricting myself to one rep per set. The exercise is good, yet I'm still getting reacclimated to lifting this way. I'm happy to have the physical strength to lift hundreds of pounds from the floor and hold that position before setting the massive load down again. 
 
When I return to the gym, I'll increase the reps per set at 315 pounds. 
 
I'll keep you posted.
 
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
I'm living fit, healthy and happy(SM). Are you?
 
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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 66

by

Joseph

I had another good workout last week. Here are the results: 

 

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
 
deadlifts
135 lb x 4 x 1
365 lb x 1 x 1 + hold 15 secs
365 x 0
315 lb x 1 x 2 + hold 15 secs per set
 
I lifted once at 365 pounds but my muscles and nerves need to remember what it feels like to deadlift heavy weights. I will be devoting the next several weeks to deadlifting at 315 pounds and steadily increasing the weight; then I will deadlift at 375 pounds, then deadlift at the weight just prior to 375 pounds and gradually increase the amount lifted.
 
Deadlifting is the most effective way to burn extra calories and boost my overall strength for the barbell floor press and t-bar row.
 
When I return to the gym, I'll perform multiple sets of four reps of the deadlift exercise at 315 pounds.
 
I'll keep you posted.
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
I'm living fit, healthy and happy(SM). Are you?
 
 
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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 65

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Joseph

Last week was a good week for exercise. Here are the results of the workout:

 

Tuesday, August 15, 2019
 
deadlifts 
 
135 lb x 4 reps x 1 set
325 lb x 6 x 1
 
I had about 40 minutes available to exercise, so I devoted the entire workout to deadlifts. It seems like a continuation of my deadlifts challenge from years ago, but what I'm focusing on now is heavy lifting for the sake of heavy lifting. I'm enjoying every minute of it. The thrill of lifting heavy weights off the floor and setting them back down again. Working against gravity is an amazing feeling; I know that my bones and muscles are strengthening and my metabolism is speeding up again. My body is burning more fat when I do heavy lifting and I like the way the weight feels. 
 
Deadlifting 325 pounds is nowhere near my 1 rep max of 425 pounds; for now, I want to lift and hold for 15 seconds before setting the weight down. I'm doing this force myself to remain in good form while holding several hundred pounds in my hands; my right hand continues to have better grip strength than my left; this exercise will improve my left hand grip strength.
 
When I return to the gym, I'm going to deadlift 365 pounds.
 
I'll keep you posted. 
 
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
 
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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 64

by

Joseph

I had a very good workout last week. I devoted the entire workout to deadlifts and this is what happened:

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
 
deadlifts
 
135 lb x 10 reps x 1 set
205 lb x 5 x 1
265 x 4 x 1
310 lb x 1 x 5 + hold 15 secs

Last week I wrote that I would be adding deadlifts to my routine; at the time I planned to start with 175 pounds and gradually increase the amount over the course of a few weeks. But when I got to the gym, I decided not to limit myself to light weight deadlifts. Between lifts I looked at a photo of myself lifting 355 pounds and used it to psyche myself up and it worked. It felt good to be exercising with heavy weights; muscle memory kicked in and enabled me to do what needed to be done. I now know that I can bench press at 225 pounds and higher; my body can do it, I had to overcome a mental hurdle, and the deadlift did that.

When I return to the gym, I'll be deadlifting at 320 pounds and I'll also devote time to rack lockouts at higher weights. Deadlifting will also boost my metabolism by drawing upon stored calories. 

I'm going to exceed all of my personal records (PRs) in deadlifting, benching, rows and overhead presses. I'll keep you posted.

 

I'll keep you posted.

 

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14

 

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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 63

by

Joseph

I did bench presses last week; the workout was pretty much lackluster. Here are the results:

 

Tuesday, July 30, 2019
 
barbel flat bench press
 
135 lb x 5 x 1
205 lb x 0
185 lb x 0
155 lb x 5 x 1
165 lb x  5 x 6 <-----   lying flat on bench i.e. feet not on floor toes pointed to ceiling
170 lb x 3 x 3
 
standing triceps pulldown (alternating sets with bench press)
 
70 lb x 5 x 8
 
I did not do very well at all; I had a cold but I wanted to exercise anyway. I could not press the weights the way I wanted; I had a spotter who helped me get the bar racked (I always lift the bar myself, spotters only help me rack the bar if I am unable to rack it). I don't like what happened; 205 pounds is not heavy.
 
Well, I've added deadlifting to my exercise regimen so I'll do 175 pounds as a return to posterior chain compound lifts. I'll also do what I planned to do last week: bench press 205 pounds. 
 
I'll keep you posted.
 
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
 
 
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Barbell Floor Press Challenge Week 62

by

Joseph

 

I devoted my workout to flat bench presses last week. Here are the results of the workout:

 

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
 
barbell flat bench press
 
135 lb x 5 reps x 1 set
155 lb x 5 x 4
175 lb x 2 x 1
175 lb x 5 x 2
185 lb x 2 x 1
 
lateral pulldown neutral grip
 
150 lb x 6 x 1
 
 
The exercises were good; thinking back on it, though, I should have done fewer sets at 155 pounds because it took away steam that I could have used to go for 200-pound presses. I enjoyed the workout immensely, I'm remembering the feel of the Olympic bar in my hands, the medium spaced grip and the placement of my feet on the floor. 
 
When I return to the gym, I'll do one warm-up set, then go for 200-pound presses incrementally increasing the weight to 225 pounds. I've got the strength for it. Last week, I did lat pulldowns as a filler, and I'll do some lat pulldowns next time. 
 
I'll also be adding deadlifts into my workout regimen; it has been a long long time since I've deadlifted, and I miss this exercise very much.
 
When I get back to the gym this week, I will be lifting heavy.
 
I'll keep you posted.
 
 
But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear ; do not be frightened." 1 Peter 3:14
 
 
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