Our Physical Fitness

[Evaniel]

Workouts have been consistent (lifting 5x/week, running 2-3x/week), but I think I'm abandoning calorie counting for now. The students are back, which means the gym is packed, but I've been able to get it done so far.

 

[Mannahnin]

Got in Friday (8/29) after work for two circuits of dumbbell bench, dumbbell inclined curls, and dumbbell lateral raises. Then did three sets of machine overhead press. I was going to use a machine for tricep extensions (for some reason I wasn't feeling my dumbbell behind the head skull crushers) but it was out of order. Had to rush a bit to get stuff done and get down to Boston for the concert, but it was pretty good.

Sunday (8/31) I got back in for three circuits of dumbbell bench, my behind the head skull crushers, and dumbbell lateral raises, then three sets of lat pulldowns. My shoulders were complaining on the skull crushers more than I'm accustomed to, so I reduced reps on the first set and weight on the next two.

Didn't get back in until Thursday the 4th, when it was busy but I did straight sets instead of circuits. Got in three sets (plus a few drop sets) of four different exercises- dumbbell bench (which I've recently advanced in weight on a little), dumbbell inclined curls (slight gain in reps), machine overhead press, and machine triceps extensions.

Saturday the 6th I was hoping to hike a small mountain but car issues foiled that plan. Did get to the gym and did three circuits of dumbbell bench, dumbbell inclined curls, and dumbbell seated lateral raises, then did straight sets of machine triceps extensions (with drop sets), and then three sets of hack squats, adjusting my foot position a bit and pushing more weight than I've managed in the past. Got some satisfying quad soreness the last couple of days, too.

Monday I had to take off work due to those car issues (which sucked), but I made use of the resultant energy to do a hard gym session. Same circuits as Saturday, then instead of triceps extensions and hack squats, did three sets of face pulls and three sets of triceps pushdowns (haven't done those in forever but the extension machine was broken).

I've been doing better about sleep and about getting consistent again on my morning PT/calisthenics. The BPV has pretty much all faded, though I'm also skipping rolling back and forth on the ground exercises so as not to trigger it.

 

[Scribe]

Back heavy (as I mix upper now) day was great. I really was sleeping on Incline Barbell Bench, wow. Feels great.

That said, I'm getting a bit mental over the asymmetry of my back especially, due to my shoulder injuries. Its going to have to be addressed at some point.

 

[Mannahnin]

Back in last night, benches were packed. Did four sets of pec machine flies, three of lat pulldowns with a couple of drop sets, and four of machine triceps extensions with drop sets.

Slept too little last night after spending too much time arguing online. Both bedded down later than I should have and was too amped up to fall asleep quickly, so had a slow start today. Gotta keep working on my sleep and late evening screen discipline.

 

[Scribe]

Gotta keep working on my sleep and late evening screen discipline.

That's a tough one.

 

[Scribe]

Tweaked back on Legs. The order was wrong on my sets.

Tried to walk it off with the wife, seems to have loosened up.

 

[Mannahnin]

Glad you were able to loosen it up!

 

[Mannahnin]

Last night the benches were again mobbed. Did four sets + drop sets of machine biceps curl, three sets of machine overhead press (with a slight weight and rep increase from last time), and three sets of cable row, trying to keep strict form.

Did a bit better on sleep last night and got my morning exercises in.

Hoping to get up a small mountain tomorrow morning with my brother if the logistics work out (juggling some car repairs as well). Fingers crossed!

 

[Scribe]

"Hey Google, can Jnget an aneurysm from lifting? Asking for a friend."

Your ears may feel plugged when lifting weights due to increased intracranial pressure from straining and holding your breath, similar to an airplane. To prevent this, clear your ears by yawning or swallowing before lifting, avoid holding your breath, and do not lift too heavy. If the feeling persists or is accompanied by dizziness, tinnitus, or hearing changes, it could be a sign of a perilymphatic fistula (a tear in the inner ear membrane), which requires medical attention.

Edit x 2: The 85s are a mistake and have to go.

 

[Evaniel]

Edit x 2: The 85s are a mistake and have to go.

Incline DB press?