Well I've had two awesome deliveries in the last couple of days. Yesterday my wife and I welcomed our first child into the world. He arrived 6 weeks early, so he will be in the NICU for the next 2-3 weeks, but he is doing well. Spoiler: Dear Facebook Since we weren't expecting him to come so early, we had to get out of the house pretty quickly. I ran back home a little while ago to grab some things and while I was there the UPS man showed up with my new Intek bar. It's a beautiful bar in person and it definitely meets my expectations I'll post more about it once I've had a chance to really use it.
I don't know which one I should congratulate you more on. That's a hell of a couple weeks you've had.
First day of 5x5. Didn't realize how much the squats drain you before bench. Initial thoughts. I like it. Plan on adding some dips and chin-ups, maybe add some 1RM. Good things.
today was the start of week 4 for me after a 4-5 month hiatus for me being lazy. ended my bench on 215 for 6 doin 5x5. My legs are weak as fuck and ended with a tough 175 for 5.
Didn't skwat for over 10 days. 365 felt like 500. 385 was misery. I really don't get it but my body rejects skwatting when I don't stay on schedule.
I had the same today but with bench. 2 weeks off and didn't like the way a single rep felt. Couldn't get my lats engaged at all
Yeah I dunno. Whatever. My second job is on ice. Think I'll be more active lifting. Can't wait for my stitches to dissolve. Gonna swim as much as I can.
Congrats! Now, you'll learn what I learned nearly 6 years ago. Children are catabolic, especially newborns. Get as much sleep as you can while the little one is in the NICU. And don't forget to wipe the dust off that fancy new bar.
I do business with some mutual acquaintances who are confirming as well. I didn't want to text and be "that guy" to them but they're posting on fb now.
Congrats hensleya Thanks for the reco on the intek bar as well. I was going to pick up another hexbar and this is just the ticket. Also, kids will help with purchases in the future. I had a drought for years of not buying any equipment until my 8 year old got interested in 'getting a 6 pack' American ninja warrior stuff, etc. He went to the wife and voila, instant permission to buy more stuff.
I had to come home and grab some stuff. Worked out for a little while why the little one rested between feeds. The bar is awesome. Feels great in the hands.
Do you enjoy having skin on your hands? If so, do NOT buy this bar. Starting off with a love/hate relationship
The whole gym / shower before work thing is new to me, la fitness has some nice facilities and i am taking advatage. Means packing a bag but cool Im digging it. Gets blood rushing before work
My concern is the owners not letting me keep it in the office. I'm worried if I leave it out in the gym then the small handful of bros that fuck around will inevitably ruin it.
I was thinking of hanging a sign with a picture of my gun threatening death if someone touched it. Your idea seems more reasonable.
Ok 5x5 update. Aimed all my starting weights at 4 weeks under my max 5x5. So 60lbs under for squats, and 30lbs under for most everything else. Did OHP with an empty bar today with zero fucks given. Need to work on my form on that exercise. Feeling good so far. The guy I lift with (much stronger than I, 190lbs with a bench 1RM of 350) didn't listen to me about starting weights and is feeling the suck quite early. So far we both like the speed and efficiency of 5x5.
Does anybody know anything about any Crossfit places in Atlanta? I have been doing the LA fitness route for the past three years or so and am beyond bored with my workouts and am thinking about changing it up. I am close to Crossfit Venture, Crossfit Atlanta, and Crossfit 285. Does anyone know anything about any of these?
hensleya and others? How is the multi-grip bar usage? This is next on my list and wondering if I, my kids, will use it enough going forward? Other brands other than rouge you looked at?