Don't judge a log by its name.

[jugglecat]

Day 46: Off
Took the day off due to a stomach virus or something. Just felt awful
all day.


Day 47: Cardio Weight Training
1. Hybrid - Dumbbell Curl-Lunge-Press - w/25lb DB - 3x10 1 min rest
2. Complex - Hang Snatch, Front Squat-Push Press,Pushup-Core Row w/25lb DBs - 3x10 75s rest
3. Countdowns - Inverted Rows/Squat jumps
4. Tabata - Burpees/Cable Row-Squat/Moutain Climbers/Pushups

Still felt a little off but worked out anyways. Can't wait to get back to normal training next week. I will take the weekend off to hopefully shake this virus.

[jugglecat]

Day 48: Off

Day 49: Off
Finally am feeling better and will be ready to go on Monday.

Day 50: Push
1. Hang Jump Shrug: 1x5 w/165lbs, 1x5 w/170, 2x5 w175lbs 2 min rests
2. Front Squat: 4x8 w/165lbs, 1 min rests
3. Incline DB Bench Press: 1x8 w/53lb, 1x8 w/55.5lb, 1x8 w/58lb, 1x8 w/55.5lb 1 min rests
4. BB Shoulder Press: 1x4 w/105lbs, 3x8 w/85lbs 1 min rests
5a. Swiss Ball Weighted Roll: 4x10 w/35lbs 1 min rests
5b. 2 pt. Plank: 1x30s, 1x45s, 2x60s 1 min rests

Finisher: Countdown of PlyoPushus/Squat Jumps

Well this workout confirms that I suck at strict shoulder presses w/barbell. I could push press alot more so I figured I could shoulder press not much less but 85lbs is pretty weak. Seems like. The front squats are also tough. It's more of a getting used to holding the bar type thing more than leg strength though. So I should be able to increase the weight once I get more comfortable with them. Overall a good workout.

[jugglecat]

Day 60: Pull
1. DB Snatch - 1x5 w/35lbs, 3x5 43lbs 2 min rests
2. Single Leg Supine Hip Extension - 4x8 w/BW(Leg Bent, Arms Crossed) 1 min rests
3. Bent Over Row - 1x8 w/135lbs, 2x8 w/140lbs, 1x8 w/145lbs 1 min rests
4. Side to Side Pullups - 4x8 w/BW+10 1 min rests
5a. Corkscrews - 4x10 w/35lb 1 min rests
5b. Ab Wheel Rollouts - 4x12 w/BW on knees 1 min rests

Finisher: Tabata - Burpees/Moutain Climbers/Squats/Pushups

Decent workout today. The last 2 reps of the side to side pullups were iffy but I'll count them, the ROM was a little short. Could have went heavier in the first couple sets of the rows also.

[jugglecat]

Day 61: Cardio Weight Training
1. Complex - 3x10 - High Pull, Push Press, Lunge(Front Held)75lb 1 min rests
2. Complex - 3x10 - Hang Muscle Snatch+Overhead Squat+(Row-Good Morning-Neider Press) - 3x10 w/50lbs 1 min rests
3. 24's - 2:02
4. Tabata - Pushups/Cable Row+Squat

A cardio only day. Pretty decent. Beat my 24's time by 7 secs. So this stuff is definitely getting me in shape. I mean today's time is 1 and 11 secs faster than when I first did them. Tabatas brutal as ever. Managed to do an avg of 22 pushups and 19 squat and rows each 20s.

[Cynic]

I'm loving that avatar. Was that tub full at the time?

[jugglecat]

Originally Posted by Cynic

I'm loving that avatar. Was that tub full at the time?

Amazingly it was 3/4 of the way full. She actually took it out of the pantry in the kitchen and was carrying it around the living room. It was funny b/c she was deadlifting it off the floor. Her form was spot on. We were laughing. Luckily a camera was close by.

[jugglecat]

Day 62: Push
1. Clean Pulls - 1x5 w185lbs, 3x5 w/195lbs 2 min rests
2. Single Leg Squats on Bench - 4x8 w/BW 1 min rests
3. Dips - 1x8 w/35lbs, 3x8 w/40lbs 1 min rests
4. Side to Side Jacknife Pushups - 4x8 w/BW (ft on floor) 1 min rests
5a. Russian Twists - 4x10 w/35lbs (held arms in) 1 min rests
5b. Knee to Elbow Planks - 4x60s 1 min rests

Finisher: PlyoPushups/Squat Jump Countdown

The single leg squats were difficult. My strength in the dips is steadily increasing so that's good. The jacknife pushups were really hard. I did 8 each side b/c I wasn't sure if it was 8 total or 8 each side.

[jugglecat]

Day 63: Pull
1. One Arm DB Snatch - 1x5 w/53lb, 3x5 w/55.5 lbs 2 min rests
2. Good Morning - 1x8 w/115lb, 3x8 w/125lbs 1 min rests
3. Mixed Grip Chin ups - 1x8 w/ BW+10, 3x8 w/BW+15 1 min rests
4. 2pt. One Arm DB Row - 1x8 w/43lb, 1x8 w/48lb, 2x8 w/50.5 1 min rests
5a. Windshield Wipers - 4x10 w/BW - L-shaped 1 min rests
5b. 3pt Supine Bridge - 1x45s , 3x60s 1 min rest

Finisher: Burpees(w/pushup)/Core Row w/25lb DB Countdown

Haven't done too many Good Mornings b/f. Took a set to get used to it.
The mixed grip chins felt good too. The finisher was harder than I thought it would be. I did it w/the Core Rows each side. So it was 20,18,16 etc....rough. I was sucking wind that's for sure.

[jugglecat]

Day 64: Cardio
1. Complex - 3x10 - High Pull, Push Press, Lunge(Front Held)75lb 1 min rests
2. Complex - 3x10 -DBs - Hang Snatch, Squat+Press, Pushup+Core Row w/25lbbs 1 min rests
3. 24's - 1:59
4. Tabata - Burpees/Moutain CLimber/Squat/Pushups

Just a quick Cardio day. Improved my 24's time by 3s, not too bad. Can't imagine being able to do them any faster though. We'll see I guess.

Day 65: Off 3/2/08
Posted pics.

[jugglecat]

Day 57: Push 3/3/08
1. Hang Jump Shrug: 2x5 w/185lbs, 2x5 w/195lbs 2 min rests
2. Front Squat: 4x8 w/175lbs, 1 min rests
3. Incline DB Bench Press: 1x8 w/58lb, 1x8 w/60.5lb, 2x8 w/58lb, 1 min rests
4. BB Shoulder Press: 4x8 w/90lbs 1 min rests
5a. Swiss Ball Weighted Roll: 4x10 w/35lbs 1 min rests
5b. 2 pt. Plank: 4x75s 1 min rests

Finisher: Countdown of PlyoPushus/Squat Jumps

Those front squats are hard. They leave me drained. I added 10lb from last week. Also, added some weigt to the two presses. I numbered the days wrong last week. So from now on I'm putting the date next to the day number. My bad.

[liftintexas]

Man, good work. Can tell you're making progress from the challenge thread.

[jugglecat]

Originally Posted by liftintexas

Man, good work. Can tell you're making progress from the challenge thread.

Thanks for the compliment!

[jugglecat]

Day 58: Pull 3/4/08
1. DB Snatch - 4x5 w/45.5lbs 2 min rests
2. Single Leg Supine Hip Extension - 4x8 w/BW(Leg Bent on Ball, Arms out) 1 min rests
3. Bent Over Row - 1x8 w/150lbs, 2x8 w/155lbs, 2x8 w/160bs 1 min rests
4. Side to Side Pullups - 3x8 w/BW+15, 1x8 w/BW+10 1 min rests
5a. Corkscrews - 4x10 w/35lb 1 min rests
5b. Ab Wheel Rollouts - 4x15 w/BW on knees 1 min rests

Finisher: Tabata - Burpees/Moutain Climbers/Squats/Pushups

The DB Snatch felt heavy to start but I guess I just needed to get in the groove b/c once I got going I could finish all the reps w/that weight. Also, added 10 to the rows this week and 5 to the side to side pullups...Good Day overall.

[jugglecat]

Day 59: Cardio Weight Training 3/5/08
1. Complex - 3x10 - High Pull, Push Press, Lunge(Front Held)80lb 1 min rests
2. Complex - 3x10 - Hang Muscle Snatch+Overhead Squat+(Row-Good Morning-Neider Press) - 3x10 w/55lbs 1 min rests
3. 24's - 1:55
4. Tabata - Pushups/Cable Row+Squat/Burpees/Moutain Climbers

Another Cardio only day. upped the weights on both complexes by 5 lbs.
Also, beat my 24's time by 4 secs. It's crazy b/c when I first started doing those I was over 3 mins. Now I'm under 2. So progress is there on those. For the tabata I managed 24 pushups, 18 row/squats and 11 burpees per 20s.

[jugglecat]

Day 60: Push 3/6/08
1. Clean Pulls - 4x5 w/200lbs 2 min rests
2. Single Leg Squats(Lateral) on Bench - 4x8 w/BW 1 min rests
3. Dips - 4x8 w/45lbs 1 min rests
4. Side to Side Jacknife Pushups - 4x8 w/BW (ft on bench) 1 min rests
5a. Russian Twists - 4x10 w/35lbs (held arms in) 1 min rests
5b. Knee to Elbow Planks - 4x75s 1 min rests

Finisher: PlyoPushups/Squat Jump Countdown

Not sure if I'm doing the clean pulls correctly or not. I think I might be doing more of a deadlift w/a shrug but not really sure. I move the weight pretty fast w/ no pause in btw so maybe it is right. This is the only part of the program I'm not to sure of. The explosive lifts. Never seen anyone actually do them live or been taught by someone. Anyways.....The single leg squats were done laterally on a bench and I increased my dips by 5lbs. THe jacknife puships were done ft on bench as well which was an increase compared to ft. on floor.

[Willie]

Originally Posted by jugglecat

Day 17: GPP
1. Pushup/Jump Pullup
3 min, rest 2 min, 2 min, rest 2 min, 90 secs, rest 2 min,
1 min, rest 2 min
2. Sit up/Squat jump
3 min, rest 2 min, 3 min, rest 2 min, 3 min, rest 2 min
3. Walking Lunges w/Hands behind head
2 min, rest 2 min, 2 min, rest 2 min.

This looks like a lot of fun!

[jugglecat]

Originally Posted by Willie

This looks like a lot of fun!

It is alot of fun. The situp/squat jump combo was tiring to say the least.
Here is the link of the article it's from. In case your interested.
http://www.t-nation.com/portal_inclu...-training.html

[Willie]

Originally Posted by jugglecat

It is alot of fun. The situp/squat jump combo was tiring to say the least.
Here is the link of the article it's from. In case your interested.
http://www.t-nation.com/portal_inclu...-training.html

Argh! Blocked by the school's firewall... must be all the scantily clad women at T-Nation. I will check it out when I get home.
Thanks!

[jugglecat]

Day 61: Pull 3/7/08
1. One Arm DB Snatch - 4x5 w/58lbs 2 min rests
2. Good Morning - 1x8 w/130lb, 1x8 w/135lbs, 2x8 w/140lbs 1 min rests
3. Mixed Grip Chin ups - 2x8 w/ BW+20, 1x8 w/BW+25 , 1x8 w/BW+20 1 min rests
4. 2pt. One Arm DB Row - 1x8 w/53lb, 2x8 w/55.5lb, 1x8 w/58 1 min rests
5a. Windshield Wipers - 4x10 w/BW+5 - L-shaped 1 min rests
5b. 3pt Supine Bridge - 1x75s , 3x60s 1 min rest

Finisher: Tabata - on stationary bike..

Overall a good workout. The pullups felt strong today as well as the rows. The tabata on the bike wasn't as smooth as I would like. It was hard to put the rpm up and then down so fast. If I just stop pedaling the bike shuts off so....probably won't be using the bike for those anymore.

[jugglecat]

Day 61: Off 3/8/08


Day 62: Off Again 3/9/08


Day 63 Push 3/10/08
1. Hang Jump Shrug: 4x5 w/200lbs, 2 min rests
2. Front Squat: 4x8 w/185lbs, 1 min rests
3. Incline DB Bench Press: 4x8 w/60.5lb 1 min rests
4. BB Shoulder Press: 4x8 w/95lbs 1 min rests
5a. Cable Rotating Crunch: 4x10 w/30lbs 1 min rests
5b. 2 pt. Plank: 4x90s 1 min rests

Finisher: 20s-Plyo Pushups/20s Pushups/20s held Pushup repeat once more. This finisher was hard....wiped me out.

Upped my weight on the DB presses again also upped the Barbell shoulder press by 5 again. So I've increased it 15 lbs in 3 weeks. Felt good. Also, did a 3 min plank just to see how long I could do it. I held it for the entire 3 mins, barely. Probably couldn't have gone another 5 secs......

[Willie]

Originally Posted by jugglecat

Day 61: Pull 3/7/08
1. One Arm DB Snatch - 4x5 w/58lbs 2 min rests
2. Good Morning - 1x8 w/130lb, 1x8 w/135lbs, 2x8 w/140lbs 1 min rests
3. Mixed Grip Chin ups - 2x8 w/ BW+20, 1x8 w/BW+25 , 1x8 w/BW+20 1 min rests
4. 2pt. One Arm DB Row - 1x8 w/53lb, 2x8 w/55.5lb, 1x8 w/58 1 min rests
5a. Windshield Wipers - 4x10 w/BW+5 - L-shaped 1 min rests
5b. 3pt Supine Bridge - 1x75s , 3x60s 1 min rest

Finisher: Tabata - on stationary bike..

Overall a good workout. The pullups felt strong today as well as the rows. The tabata on the bike wasn't as smooth as I would like. It was hard to put the rpm up and then down so fast. If I just stop pedaling the bike shuts off so....probably won't be using the bike for those anymore.

Do you have a spinning bike at your gym? I like to do my tabata work with either bw squats or the spin bike.

[jugglecat]

Originally Posted by Willie

Do you have a spinning bike at your gym? I like to do my tabata work with either bw squats or the spin bike.

The problem is that I train at home so the spin bike isn't an option. I do the tabatas w/bw type exercises too. I was just trying out the bike to give my knees a little rest. But thanks for the suggestions. If I do ever use a gym I will give the spin bike a spin

[stingo]

Interesting workouts you have there. Looks like you're doing well with them too. These are all from the Home Workout Bible?

[jugglecat]

Originally Posted by stingo

Interesting workouts you have there. Looks like you're doing well with them too. These are all from the Home Workout Bible?

Thanks, Stingo. No, all these workouts are from Power Training by Robert Dos Remedios. I've been doing workouts from that book since the new year. The workouts can be different every day if need be. I tend to change exercises every 3 weeks. But that is just me.

[jugglecat]

Day 64: Pull 3/11/08
1. Snatch High Pull- 1x5 w/95 lbs, 1x5 w/105 lbs, 1x5 w/115 lbs, 1x5 w/125lbs 2 min rests
2. Single Leg Supine Hip Extension - 4x8 w/BW(Leg Bent on Ball, Arms in) 1 min rests
3. Bent Over Row - 4x8 w/165lbs 1 min rests
4. Side to Side Pullups - 4x8 w/BW+20 1 min rests
5a. Swiss Ball Weighted Roll- 4x10 w/35lb 1 min rests
5b. Ab Wheel Rollouts - 4x12 w/BW on knees 1 min rests

Finisher: Did a couple complexes as the finishers today. I got a 12wk cardio strength program that I will be doing after my lifting as my cardio or intervals. It consists of 3 complexes w/90sec rest btw the sets if doing more than 1 set of each. Figured I give it a try. I can't really do intervals on my treadmill or bike due to my baby girl being in the room w/me. So it's easier to work these complexes as my cardio. It's 1 db complex, 1 barbell complex and 1 bw complex. We'll see how it goes. Don't know if I mentioned it b/f but my handstand practice is coming along also. I'm up to a 40sec handstand (free standing no wall) Also have gotten alot more consisitent. I should put a video up soon. Maybe I'll try that. If I get time.

[jugglecat]

Day 65: Push 3/12/08
1. Clean Pulls - 4x5 w/205lbs 2 min rests
2. Single Leg Squats(full) - 4x8 w/BW 1 min rests
3. Dips - 4x8 w/50lbs 1 min rests
4. Side to Side Jacknife Pushups - 4x8 w/BW (ft on bench) 1 min rests
5a. Russian Twists - 4x10 w/35lbs (held arms in) 1 min rests
5b. Knee to Elbow Planks - 4x90s 1 min rests

Finisher: The 3 complexes.....2 sets of 8.....


Had to workout 3 days in a row due to a doctors appt. But Dos has said you could train 4 days in row it doesn't matter. Didn't see to bother me.
My weight on the dips went up again. Also, did full single leg squats for the full reps today. My legs were done after those though..

[jugglecat]

Day 76: Off, Watching the Tourney....3/23/08

Don't worry haven't dropped out or forgot about my log just been busy...So I won't fill in the missed days workouts but I've been following the same basic days lifting...haven't missed and workouts still so I'm on track, just haven't had time to post....But I'll be back to the posting grind this week....

[jugglecat]

Day 77: Push 3/24/08
1. One Arm DB Snatch: 2x4 w/63lbs, 2x4 w/65.5lbs 2 min rests
2. Back Squat: 1x12 w/205lbs, 1x10 w/215lbs, 1x8 225lbs, 1x6 w/230lbs 1 min rests
3. Db Bench Press: 1x12 w/63lbs, 1x10 w/65.5, 1x8 w/68lbs, 1x6 w/68lbs. 1 min rests
4. Shoulder Press: 1x12 w/100lbs, 1x10 w/100lbs, 1x8 w/105 lbs, 1x6 w/110lbs 1 min rests
5a. Rotational Crunch: 4x8 w/50lbs
5b. Plank Transfer: 4x75s

Felt good on the back squats even though I haven't done them in over a month....weights were up from the last time I did them. Db press also went up. So overall a good workout.

[liftintexas]

Those shoulder press numbers look solid. And yeah, squats look good, too. Good progress, tony

[jugglecat]

Originally Posted by liftintexas

Those shoulder press numbers look solid. And yeah, squats look good, too. Good progress, tony

Thanks for the encouragement. Those shoulder presses were really hard, I think it's the descending reps that get me. Or I'm just weak at them.