winterkill's log (lifting & MT) - Page 2

winterkill · 09-25-2007, 02:47 PM

1 hr Muay Thai

Tonight was grading (which I was totally unprepared for). I missed a lot of nights last month due to school (and expect to this month, too

) so they covered a bunch of stuff I've never done before. Anyway, I won't attempt to describe the combos here. I think I did pretty good at the clinch work, though.

winterkill · 09-25-2007, 02:47 PM

Front Squat
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
15 x 5 x 2 (warmup)
30 x 3 x 1 (warmup)
40 x 5 x 4, 35 x 5 x 1 (work sets)

My form got sloppy in the 4th set and I barely made it out of the hole last rep, so I dropped the weight on the last set. I am going to manage this next time.

Overhead Press
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
15 x 5 x 2 (warmup)
22.5 x 5 x 3, 20 x 5 x 2 (work sets)

Yeah so this was shitty. I think my form was a bit buggered, had my elbows up too high (more like the angle on the Fr. Squat) so I kinda bailed on the last two sets.

Deadlift
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
65 x 5 x 1 (work set)

Deadlifting is hard after everything else. Mostly cause I'm cleaning everything else up onto my shoulders (no power rack), so my PC is pretty worn out by now.

winterkill · 09-27-2007, 12:13 AM

Front Squat
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
15 x 5 x 2 (warmup)
30 x 5 x 1 (warmup)
40 x 5 x 5 (work sets)

Finally made 40 for all five sets. My collar bones are sore cause I have no shoulders

Benchpress
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
25 x 5 x 5 (work sets)

Still easy...

Pullups
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
0 x 4 x 1, 0 x 3 x 2 (work sets)

I was tired...pullups sucked.

It is really sad that I'm happy to make all 5 sets of squats @40kg (=88lb). Must. Get. Stronger.

winterkill · 03:18 AM

Front Squat
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
15 x 5 x 2 (warmup)
30 x 3 x 1 (warmup)
40 x 5 x 5 (work sets)

My form was pretty bad on the last work set, but I did make it up. I need to concentrate on keeping my shoulders in the correct position.

Overhead Press
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
15 x 5 x 2 (warmup)
22.5 x 5 x 5 (work sets)

Deadlift
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
70 x 5 x 1 (work set)

So the last week or so has been crazy with heaps of work for uni due. I didn't lift at all and only made it into to MT once. It sucked not being able to train, and it sucks even more this morning, as I'm totally wrecked and once again I'll have to wait for my body to adapt to training. But at least I got my assignment and shit in on time, and managed to be disciplined about it (i.e., I didn't slack off at all).

winterkill · 10-10-2007, 03:16 AM

1hr - Muay Thai

Good workout tonight.

Started with skipping as usual. Im trying to mix it up a bit at the moment and increase the intensity of my skipping rounds. Could have worked harder but I didn't want to be too tired for class. Yeah I really need to work on my conditioning... Couple of rounds of shadowboxing, then into pad work. Started with 2-3-4's on each leg. Drilled mostly hand/kick combos the whole night:
Jab, Str.Rght., Roundkick
Jab, Str.Rght, Switchkick
Jab, Switchkick-to-inside-leg, Lft-knee
Jab, 45-90 Roundkick
Finished up with 2-minute pad rounds. Last 30 seconds of first round roundkicks, last 30 seconds of 2nd round Clinch-Str.Knees

I need to watch that I don't telegraph my jab, and that I don't drop my right after my hooks. Also need to concentrate on hitting with my shins on my roundkicks (too much foot action going on..)

If anyone's actually reading this and wants an explanation of anything just ask.

winterkill · 10-11-2007, 02:27 AM

Front Squat
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
15 x 5 x 2 (warmup)
30 x 3 x 1 (warmup)
40 x 5 x 2, 37.5 x 5 x 3 (work sets)

Squats were complete shit-house today. I'm still feeling sore from Tuesday. My form has gone to total shit. Clean lacked any explosiveness whatsoever. I felt weak as hell.

Benchpress
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
15 x 5 x 2 (warmup)
25 x 5 x 5 (work sets)

Benchpress is easy.

Pullups
Wgt. x Reps x Sets
3 x 0 x 1, 3 x 0 x 1, 2 x 0 x 1

So today basically sucked big, sweaty goat balls. Maybe I ate too soon before working out. Maybe I didn't get enough sleep the last couple nights. Maybe the whole world is conspiring against me ever getting strong. I don't know. All's I know is I'm tired and sore and shitty.

liquid! · 10-11-2007, 10:43 AM

We're nearly the same height, but I've got almost 75lbs on you. Granted I could shed shed 20lbs, but I appears you need to eat more. I know your at university and your resources may be limited, but look into adding a 2:1 (carb: protein) drink that would fit in your budget. I think this could help with your recovery and also pack on some lbs.

Here is a Madmick thread from the D&S FAQ that might help.

winterkill · 10-11-2007, 06:00 PM

Yeah, you're totally right on all counts. I've consistently weighted btwn 80 and 85kg since I was about 16. Biggest problems for me are having the time to prepare decent feeds (I work 25 hours and do Uni part-time, but my days are all random, going back and forth btwn Uni/work/home) and getting enough protein.

Next paycheck I'm gonna buy a month or two's worth of Soy protein and see how it works out for me. I've gotta go with soy cause I can't handle milk and milk byproducts. I know soy's supposed to be bad for guys (heightened estrogen levels etc) but there seem to be a lot of conflicting studies so I'm just gonna try and see how it works. I figure any extra protein I can get is gonna benefit me, especially since I'm just starting out. I might post results in the D&S forum.

liquid! · 10-11-2007, 06:23 PM

Go for a Whey Isolate, as many of them are lactose free. See what you can find that'll ship to New Zealand. With a hectic schedule like yours a quality protein supplement will do you good.

winterkill · 10-11-2007, 06:51 PM

AFAIK, it's not lactose intolerance that's my problem, since I get sick even from Casein alone. Bloody doctors can't tell me anything useful so I've just used the process of elimination (which takes on a whole new meaning in this case) to find out what I can/can't digest.

I suppose I might be able to get some samples of Whey Isolate to try.