Strength of Will, Always Burning

Strength of Will, Always Burning
Welcome to my Blog.

Here I will outline the current training I am under taking.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

August 30 2012 study

http://blillytraining.blogspot.ca/2012/08/an-interview-with-brandon-lilly.html

http://www.naturalnews.com/024539_potassium_sodium_diet.html

http://www.avoiceformen.com/feminism/feminist-lies-feminism/feminist-rage-and-suppression-of-data/

http://www.jimwendler.com/2012/08/the-official-stance-on-dynamic-training/

http://www.avoiceformen.com/misandry/playground-proofing/

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wednesday Training


August 29th, 2012 - Session#: 317
Weight: 208 lbs
Squat
Bx2
135x1
235x2x6
Bench Press
Bx1
135x1
175x5x5
Close Grip Bench Press
135x3x5
Klokov Press
55x5x5
Deadlift (in kg)
70x1
110x1
150x3Bx3
156x2Bx3
Lat Pulldown
105x10x3
Hammer Curls
20x10x2
25x10
Training Notes
Great session.
-Aaron

Monday, August 27, 2012

August 27 2012 study

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=5349272

http://www.dieselsc.com/how-to-build-strength-important-farmers-walk-technique/

http://www.jencomaskeck.com/2012/06/what-do-you-eat-peek-into-diets-of-some.html

ambitionathletics.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/butts/

http://artofmanliness.com/2012/08/26/heading-out-on-your-own-day-26-15-maxims-for-being-a-reliable-man/


The Train is about to arrive...


August 27th, 2012 - Session#: 316
Weight: 209 lbs
Squat
Bx2
135x1
225x1
290x3Bx5
Bench Press
Bx3
135x3
190x3x3
195x2x3
Close Grip Bench Press
135x3x5
Klokov Press
Bx1
55x5x5
Deadlift (in kg)
70x1
110x1
150x3Bx3
156x2Bx3
Seated Row
105x10x3
120x10x2
Hammer Curls
20x10x2
15x10
Training Notes
Great session. My trap was bothering me during deadlifts again, so I went through deadlifts as quickly as possible.
-Aaron

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

New Program


August 24th, 2012 - Session#: 315
Weight: 208 lbs
Squat
Bx2, 135x1
235x2x6
Deadlift (in kg)
70x1, 110x1, 150x1
180x1Bx6 (slight pull in my right trap, did some tennis ball rolling)
Klokov Press
75x1x6
Behind the Neck Press
95x2
115x2
125x2
135x1F+2
135x2
145xF
Good Mornings
135x10x5
Seated Row
135x10,105x10
Lat Pulldown
105x10x2
Hammer Curls
20x10x2
15x10
Training Notes
Great session, tried out the program HERC410 and I are working on for next school year, though I dropped some sets in a few places. Apart from tweaking my right trap, everything went well.
-Aaron

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Pressing day.


August 22th, 2012 - Session#: 314
Weight: 208 lbs
Power Phase
Bench
Bx3, 135x3, 185x1
235x1x2F
185x2x3
195x2
Press
Bx3
120x1x7
Pump Phase
Bench
skipped
Press
95x(4x1,3x2)
Assistance Work
Close Grip Bench Press
165x2
185x2,x3x2,x2
Klokov Press
65x2x2
75x2x2
85x1F
75x2x2
Chest-Supported Rows
90x5
135x3
135x4
Training Notes
Ok day, I tried some pullups and found myself doing them higher than ever before. I feel it's safe to say my body needs a completely different approach on pressing and benching right now. When September comes around, I'm thinking of increasing the volume of my pressing to twice a week, but first a month of bodybuilding style moderate rep pressing & form work.
-Aaron

August 22 2012 reading

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/833/Flexibility_and_the_Muscle-Bound_Myth.aspx

http://www.kevinneeld.com/2011/hockey-conditioning-understanding-fatigue

http://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/811/Shoulder_Shrug_Secrets.aspx

http://www.tonygentilcore.com/blog/6-tips-on-becoming-a-better-fitness-professional/

http://www.syattfitness.com/6-principles-from-westside-barbell-and-cressey-performance/


http://www.lift-run-bang.com/2012/08/the-lifer-series-part-7-i-will-cast-out.html

http://www.avoiceformen.com/men/mens-issues/is-rebecca-kamm-stupid-or-a-liar/

http://anthonymychal.com/2012/07/muscle-imbalances-generators-connectedness-and-3-tips-to-clean-up-athleticism/


Friday, August 17, 2012

Getting Better, Squats & Deadlifts


August 17th, 2012 - Session#: 313
Weight: 207 lbs
Power Phase
Squat
Bx5, 135x2, 225x1, 275x1B
315x1B
355x1Bx3
Deadlift (in kgs)
70x1
110x1
170x1Bx3
Pump Phase
Box Squat
225x3x2
245x3x2
Assistance
Seated Row
135x10
GHR + Back Extension
BWx5
GHR (just set a goal of 30 total reps)
BWx5, x10x2, x5
Training Notes
Starting to feel better.
-Aaron

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Pressathon


August 15th, 2012 - Session#: 312
Weight: 211 lbs
Power Phase
Bench
Bx3
135x2
185x1
235x1x7 (4 singles, then 1 fail, then a single, then a fail, then 2 singles) (a good song came on, and I tried to rush my sets, missed out on rest)
Press
Bx1
115x1
120x1x7
Pump Phase
Bench
175x3x3
Press
95x3x3
Assistance Work
Close Grip Bench Press
175x3x2
175x2F <-oops, messed up.
Klokov Press <-remember to include lower body through glutes!
65x2x2
75x1
80xF3
Chest-Supported Rows
90x5
Training Notes
Good session, I think the present company when I bench is affecting my performance. It's pretty pathetic, but since I didn't bring my iPod, it really became a nuisance.
-Aaron

August 15 2012 reading

http://www.lift-run-bang.com/2012/08/more-on-beginner-programming-and.html

http://blillytraining.blogspot.ca/2012/08/what-are-you-training-for.html

http://www.zoeharcombe.com/2012/08/egg-yolk-consumption-carotid-plaque-bad-science/

http://www.avoiceformen.com/feminism/feminist-lies-feminism/the-virgin-pedophile/

http://www.avoiceformen.com/misandry/responding-to-the-virgin-airlines-misandry/

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=5336470

Sunday, August 12, 2012

August 12 2012 reading

http://ncfm.org/2012/08/news/discrimination-against-men-news/women-the-war-against-them-wealth-the-sky-is-falling/

http://www.avoiceformen.com/miscellaneous/the-joys-of-strutting-swaggering-male-fantasy/

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/targeted-tension-training-needs-formatted/

Friday, August 10, 2012

Today's reading and study: August 10 2012

http://blog.norml.org/2012/08/10/online-cartoon-casts-critical-light-on-obamas-failed-medical-marijuana-policies/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltoZQ5Jckp4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83tnWFojtcY

http://t.co/QUvsmpdE

http://ncfm.org/2012/08/news/criminal-sentencing/how-rape-laws-remove-the-presumption-of-innocence/

http://www.avoiceformen.com/sexual-politics/evo-psych/the-power-of-pussy/

http://www.avoiceformen.com/men/mens-issues/words-on-anger-for-an-angry-crowd/



Oblique issue. Active Recovery day.


August 10th, 2012 - Session#: 310
Weight: 207 lbs
Squat
Bx2x2
135x2x5
Good Morning
135x2
225x2
Band Pull-aparts, External Rotations, Face Pulls, Hip Rotation, Supercouch, GHR
Training Notes
It turns out that the hip issue is an oblique issue. Time to roll. just did some active recovery today.
-Aaron

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Today's reading: August 8 2012

http://artofmanliness.com/2012/08/08/rules-for-roommates/ 

http://www.kevinneeld.com/2012/dissecting-muscle-function-force-production

http://www.mobilitywod.com/2012/08/people-weve-got-to-stop-icing-we-were-wrong-sooo-wrong.html

http://articles.elitefts.com/nutrition/my-epiphany-of-strength/

Press-olympics


August 9th, 2012 - Session#: 309
Weight: 209 lbs
Power Phase
Bench (repeating x7 next week)
Bx3
135x1x2
185x1
235x1x6 (5 singles, then 1 fail, then a single, then a fail)
Press
Bx1
120x1x7
Pump Phase
Bench
165x5x3
Press
90x5x3
Assistance Work
Close Grip Bench Press
165x3x2
175x3
Klokov Press <-remember to include lower body through glutes!
65x2
85xF2
75x2x2
Chest-Supported Rows
90x5
125x3,x4x2,x3
Training Notes
Great session.
-Aaron

Monday, August 6, 2012

Today's reading and videos: August 6th, 2012

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/learning-to-learn-becoming-the-strength-coach-you-were-meant-to-be-part-2-needs-formatted/

http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=5293499

http://articles.elitefts.com/nutrition/research-meathead/

http://www.ericcressey.com/healthy-food-options-why-you-should-never-take-nutrition-advice-from-your-government


Moving up


August 6th, 2012 - Session#: 308
Weight: 209 lbs
Power Phase
Squat
Bx3, 135x3, 225x1
315x1B
365x1Bx5
Deadlift (in kgs)
70x1, 110x1,
192.5x1Bx2F
Pump Phase
Low Box Squat
225x2x2, 3x2, 5x1
Assistance Work
None
Training Notes
Ok, had a serious discussion before training, so my mindset was zilch. I proceeded to warmup without any focus, and pulled something in my front/side left hip on my first heavy squat. After this, focus returns, I make the squats, and I make a few deadlifts. On friday, I will change deadlifts to 190 kg.
-Aaron

New Posting Idea

As can be seen by recent posts, I've started posting daily reading and video posts. I feel as I clear out the hundreds of links I've saved up over years, and happen upon new videos and articles, it would be nice to keep some sort of track record. This will be daily posts, though  some I may not have fully read. I will also post new things I read as they come out, as I'm trying to stay up to date while reading the older stuff. These links will mostly stay within the areas of lifting, coaching, nutrition, and the pro-men's movement.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Today's study & videos: August 5th, 2012

http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/powerlifting-articles/powerlifting-101-why-you-need-to-competenow/

New Fidelbogen video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iwnaBVE7HY

http://www.livestrong.com/blog/blog/the-biggest-threat-health-industry/

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance_interviews/the_roundup_interviews_dave_tate

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Today's reading August 4th, 2012

A neat read on the mindset of generations:
artofmanliness.com/2012/07/12/the-generations-of-men-how-the-cycles-of-history-have-shaped-your-values-your-place-in-the-world-and-your-idea-of-manhood/

Hips: http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=1508256&cr=


Weekend Session


August 4th, 2012 - Session#: 307
Weight: 207 lbs (without shoes)
Superset: Jump Squats/Squats to Press
95x3
115x3
135x3/2F
125x3x2
Klokov Press
Bx5
65x3
75x3
85x2F
85x1F
Chest Supported Row
90x5x2
125x3x2
Face Pulls, External Rotations, Band Pull-a-Parts
Done for sets of 10 with bands
Training Notes
Good day.
-Aaron

Friday, August 3, 2012

#FindGreatness

Great session



August 3rd, 2012 - Session#: 306
Weight: 210 lbs
Power Phase
Squat
Bx3, 135x3, 225x1
315x1B
355x1Bx8
Deadlift (in kgs)
70x1, 110x1,
187.5x1Bx8
Pump Phase <- switched order due to availability
Deadlift (in kgs)
125x5,x3x2
Low Box Squat (I measured, and the box is ~12.5 inches high)
245x3x2
225x3x2
Assistance Work
None
Training Notes
Great session, low on time.
-Aaron

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Tryin out Klokov Press


August 1st, 2012 - Session#: 305
Weight: 210 lbs
Power Phase
Bench
Bx3
135x1
185x1
235x1x6
Press
Bx3
120x1x3
125x1x2
120x1
Pump Phase
Bench
165x5x2, 4x1
Press
90x5x2, 4x1
Assistance Work
Close Grip Bench Press
165x3
185x3x2
185x2
Klokov Press
Bx?
65x3
85xF
75x2F
75xF
70x3
Dumbbell Rows
110x5
110x10
Training Notes
Great session.
-Aaron