6/12- Raw Speed Pulls and my creative new bicep exercise w/videos
This is the new bicep exercise I came up with using the Elitefts short band
6/9- Raw Bench with some variety
I’ve never been a fan of high reps since I think they’re more likely to just increase muscle endurance, but
6/8- Squats w/video
This is the first time I’ve missed, or needed help, squatting in a very long time.
6/1- Squats w/video
I'm still trying to be as patient as possible while gradually gaining my strength back.
5/29- Deadlifts w/video
Although I still have a long way to go, this is the best my deadlifts have gone in a while.
5/25- Squats w/video
Due to my relatively constant knee pain from my autoimmune issues, I pretty much have to do exclusively box squats for now.
5/23- Bench w/video of another innovative exercise with the OBB Power Ha...
Another great exercise variation with the OBB Power Handles.
5/22- Lower Accessory
We just ended up doing some lower accessory which apparently I need to be doing anyway.
5/16- Raw Bench w/video of an exercise I think I created- Kettlebell Sta...
Although I keep wanting to lift heavy, it makes more sense for me to do more hypertrophy work like I did today
Exercise Spotlight of the Week: Farmer’s Walk with the OBB Power Handles
The OBB Power Handles are sturdy and versatile.
5/12- Bench and our latest visitor
The Mad Scientist/Kabuki Warrior Chris Duffin himself visited OBB last week.
Exercise Spotlight of the Week: Squats- The main purpose of the OBB Powe...
The OBB Power Handles were designed for lifters with shoulder issues to continue to squat with a straight bar without having to place their arms behind the bar
5/2- Raw Bench Rep Day
My shoulders seemed to hold up a little better today. I still have a long way to go.
5/1- Raw Deadlifts
405 still feels pretty heavy. I'm looking forward to it one day feeling light again. Give me some more time. It will happen.
4/27- Raw Squats w/video
This was the first day that I’ve squatted without my knees being inflamed and in pain for a while. Hopefully things will keep going in this direction.
4/26- Back and Bis
I didn’t get as much done as I would have liked to in this session, but it was good for some variety.
4/24- Raw Deads
I still feel like I have more to do and have plans to use my strength and the gym to continue to give back. I can’t do it if I’m weak. Stay tuned.
4/18- Bench Accessory
My joints are still hurting, a lot, but they seem to gradually be improving on the new med.
Exercise Spotlight of the Week: The Benefits of the Home GHR
Rather than show one specific exercise on the Home GHR, this week I decided to show a video where I describe the overall benefits of the Home GHR.
The Inaugural Andy Blackton Memorial Strength Challenge
They say that a man dies twice; once when his body dies and again when people stop talking about him. We're going to do our best to make sure that Andy is never forgotten. #FYA
4/17- Just Speed Pulls, a new drug, and some more hope
It can take as long as 4 to 6 weeks to see the positive effects, but I’m looking forward to potentially being done with this joint pain. We’ll see.
4/10- Back and Bis
Actually my joints hurt this whole week. I seem to have good weeks and bad weeks now since last week went well.
Exercise Spotlight of the Week: Chest Supported Rows with the OBB Power ...
The OBB Power Handles were primarily designed for squatting but they can also be used for numerous other exercises.
4/6- Reverse Band Squats w/video
My strength is still consistently increasing. Hopefully things will continue to go this way.
4/5- Raw Benchin
My joints still hurt the most during during the bench, but everything seems to be gradually improving.
4/4- Raw Deadlifts w/video
Things seem to be going well. Both my weight and strength are consistently increasing.
3/30- Cambered Bar Squats w/video and some perspective
What seems like the end of the world right now may not even be a concern a year from now. Don’t lose hope.
3/27- Raw Bench and dealing with pain
Believe me, I’m tired of having to have my posts full of me bitching about my issues. Thankfully things seem to finally be improving some.
3/26- Deadlifts
This is the heaviest I’ve gone in a long time, so hopefully things keep moving in this direction.
3/21- Raw Bench
I couldn’t believe how heavy 225 felt, even off of a 3 board, but Tyler reminded me that I wouldn’t have been able to bench it at all a few weeks ago. Baby steps. Baby steps.
3/20- Raw Deadlifts
I still have a long way to go. It seems like my accessory work is gradually increasing but my main 3 lifts aren’t, at least not yet.
3/17- Squats, in some gear w/video
For my strength to go back up my weight needs to, so this is going to take some time, and patience.
3/14- Raw Deadlifts and some hope
I’m hoping that if I’m able to get this all under control then I’ll be able to start putting some weight and strength back on.
3/10- Trying to Squat
It seems like every time I squat now it’s the first time I’ve squatted in a while.
The Inaugural Andy Blackton Memorial Strength Challenge
This meet is meet is meant to be a positive experience and is open to anyone who would like to participate.
Full Meet Results for the Orlando Barbell APF Florida State Meet on Febr...
Thank you again to everyone who participated! Our next meet will be the APF Southern States in October.
3/9- Bench
I may not be doing much better, but I’m at least forcing myself to get some more work in. Everything is temporary.
3/7- Back and Bis and another joy of owning a gym
After owning a powerlifting gym for over 12 years I can see why gyms don’t allow chalk.
Why do I keep doing this?
Now would be an easy time for to quit, to give up. I’m not getting any stronger. Hell, if anything I’m getting weaker and am lucky to just maintain. What’s the point?
3/1- Back and Bis and my latest trips to the doctor
I guess for now I’ll keep doing what I’m doing and hope that the situation improves, which is of course the definition of insanity.
2/22- Accessory work and swollen joints
I'm ready to be done with all of this since it's just becoming more and more frustrating.
My “minimal” training from last week and some rationale behind my heart ...
this is definitely not my plan behind the Minimalist Method.
