2023 TeddyBear Log

[TeddyBear]

Energy just rock bottom today, even if mood was fine. End of the week I guess and I have gone hard.

Oh and I got sun, probably a big part of it.

5/27/23
Weight: 193

Leg Day

Smith Machine Pause Squats
4x10x285
1x12x225

Cable PullDowns Close Grip
4x10x180 to stretch out back

Bicep Curls
4x10x50ez bar

Leg Curls
4x15x90

Leg Extensions
4x15x90

Kinda aimless today. But feeling the striations in my triceps when I touch my arm etc. so hitting arms has felt beneficial.

Saw buddies I haven’t in a while. They were really cool and encouraging; “are you competing?”, “if you have a show, we’ll get tickets to support you!”, “what’s your routine?”, “whole new man”. Which is great when the guys lift you up.

Also, sushi bake and homemade cheesecake were wins as far as a chill home cooking activity and reward.

 

[TeddyBear]

So it turns out my best friend who is also a physician DIDNT assume I was on juice.

When, after a lot of banter, I came clean. He is not pleased, he is concerned and disappointed.

Whoops.

 

[TeddyBear]

Well, I shouldn’t be wearing medium tanks anymore: I’ve lagged on cardio and diet.

I’ll get back at it next week. Once schools out it will be much easier to hit cardio hard.

Today:
Treadmill, 15 elevation, 3.0 speed, 40 mins
Went EASY
Mostly because I didn’t lift, but also because I wasn’t busy and didn’t mind walking in place.

 

[TeddyBear]

Weather dipped today, so I used the unseasonably cool opportunity to pack and move my classroom to the truck. But smashed my hand and tweaked my back I think. One side of lower back feels a little pinched.

Push Day
Tuesday 5/30/23
BW: 193

DB Decline Press:
3x10x80

Tricep Rope Extension
4x10x50

Cable Flies
4x10x40s

Bench Machine (alternating arm single press)
3x10x225
1x4x225 failure
1x12x135 failure

Overhead Tricep with both arms
4x20x55

Bent Over BB Rows (buddy showed up, so probably wasn’t a good idea to join in)
3x10x205

TBar Rows
3x10x135

Treadmill
20 mins, 15 elevation
I was starting to walk crooked. Called it early.

 

[Yano]

Weather dipped today, so I used the unseasonably cool opportunity to pack and move my classroom to the truck. But smashed my hand and tweaked my back I think. One side of lower back feels a little pinched.

Push Day
Tuesday 5/30/23
BW: 193

DB Decline Press:
3x10x80

Tricep Rope Extension
4x10x50

Cable Flies
4x10x40s

Bench Machine (alternating arm single press)
3x10x225
1x4x225 failure
1x12x135 failure

Overhead Tricep with both arms
4x20x55

Bent Over BB Rows (buddy showed up, so probably wasn’t a good idea to join in)
3x10x205

TBar Rows
3x10x135

Treadmill
20 mins, 15 elevation
I was starting to walk crooked. Called it early.

Damn dude , rest up hope ya feel better

 

[TeddyBear]

Todays a rest day because of my work schedule, but I am limping a little. It’s the type of thing I expected to heal today, but probably will tomorrow.
Despite best effort, I know I slept crooked to compensate. Plus it was Day 2 on a new mattress so pretty awkward.

 

[Reader591]

But smashed my hand

I smashed my pointer finger pretty good at work a couple weeks ago. It’s been frustrating cause it hurts during any heavier pulling movement to grip onto the bar or whatever it is.

Those little injury’s are super frustrating haha.

 

[TeddyBear]

I smashed my pointer finger pretty good at work a couple weeks ago. It’s been frustrating cause it hurts during any heavier pulling movement to grip onto the bar or whatever it is.

Those little injury’s are super frustrating haha.

At least I didn’t damage anything. I’m still sore midday right now, but it’ll probably be fine tomorrow.

 

[TeddyBear]

Visited new school for a meet and greet as the newest staff member.

Clearly people talk; staff, parents, and even students seemed to know my full biography. I was asked to lead the various clubs or teams based off of the anecdotal things they learned about me.

Cornered by all three groups alike and grilled with excited questioning. So I do feel welcome.

Man, I will have to step up my game. Already received more interest, enthusiasm, curiosity, and information than a full months worth of conversation.

Already been asked absurd and personal questions by everyone. Like insane.

On the positive; I received only a nod from the jacked gym coach, but lots of flattery from staff and students “that I look bigger” and was asked for my split and diet already.

I also have an in with the local fancy powerlifting gym. I’ve known the owner and been a member, but they’re going to have a kid in my class and got an invite to come check out the new upgrades. Which is thoughtful: the members at that gym are VERY cool, smart, and actually distinguished.

 

[TeddyBear]

Leg Day
BW: 194
Letting back rest a bit, injured two days ago.

Leg Press
4x10x315 pause wide
4x10x315 pause narrow

Leg Curl
1x20x70 pause
4x15x90

Leg Extension;
4x15x90

Cable Pull-down Close Grip
4x10x130 controlled for stretch

**Ive been noticing some bicep cuts/insertions more and more the last two weeks. A first thought it was a bruise or vein, but today definitely clearly noticeable shape. Which is very encouraging that the past month of arms has made a difference.

Others have commented but new definition is undeniable. Yay.

Seated Calf Raises
4x20x90

Glute Bridge
4x10x185

Stair master;
20 mins, 60rpm

Treadmill;
20 mins, 15 elevation, 3.0 speed

 

[TeddyBear]

Arm Day
6/2/23

Bicep Curls
5x20x32.5

Overhead DB both arms
4x15x75

DB Overhead Press
4x10x32.5

Lateral DB Raise
4x19x32.5

Cable Flies with 30 hold
4x10x60 upward
4x10x60 mid

Tricep Rope Extension
4x10x165

Push-ups:
34, 20, 25

Tricep Push Machine
4x20x”90”

Treadmill
30 mins, 15 elevation, 3.2 speed

 

[TeddyBear]

video_1_4b27e7afa84d4baa97737a79c5c13cd0.mp4

drive.google.com

 

[Yano]

video_1_4b27e7afa84d4baa97737a79c5c13cd0.mp4

drive.google.com

that google stuff never wants to play for me ,, i dont get it

Well at least i can see the thumbnail n all , lookin good man , its almost time to make it official with a new shirt.

Meathead - STRINGER TANK TOP

If we’re going to get labeled by a shortsighted, somewhat derogatory term, then we might as well pull out all the stops. These stringer tanks for the gym are the ultimate muscle shirt that screams, I envy no one.

www.ironville.com

 

[TeddyBear]

that google stuff never wants to play for me ,, i dont get it

Well at least i can see the thumbnail n all , lookin good man , its almost time to make it official with a new shirt.

Meathead - STRINGER TANK TOP

If we’re going to get labeled by a shortsighted, somewhat derogatory term, then we might as well pull out all the stops. These stringer tanks for the gym are the ultimate muscle shirt that screams, I envy no one.

www.ironville.com

Here you go.

Todays Pride, so we’re out on the town. Having a lot of fun. Great people watching. And enjoying the attention, ha.

 

[Yano]

Here you go.

Todays Pride, so we’re out on the town. Having a lot of fun. Great people watching. And enjoying the attention, ha.

Right on man ! Have a great time

 

[TeddyBear]

Had lots of fun yesterday, really chill.
Then went much harder at the end of the night at home.

 

[TeddyBear]

Feeling really guilty and the post-drinking-blues.

Today would’ve been a rest day. Instead hit treadmill for 40 mins.

I was very much eating poorly this last full month. Blaming work, but it’s really my fault.

I said I’d step it up this week and I will. Likewise, I’ve lagged on cardio, but I only have THREE more workdays to survive and then I’m gonna use that extra time to dial in additional cardio.

I suspect I’ll lean back out pretty quick, all things considered, and be back in a shape I’m content with by mid July.

Side Note: I showed my upper glute to the security and bouncer who refused to let me in. They thought I was smuggling contraband or something, thought my butt was padded. They apologized and let me through.

 

[TeddyBear]

Push and Arms
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
BW: 194

Incline DB Press;
1x10x35s
1x10x75s
1x10x85s
1x10x95s
1x9x95s
1x1x95s
1x10x75s

It was nice encouragement. Two guys gave me fist bumps and complimented my press, asked how long I’ve been lifting.

Overhead Doublehand DB Tricep extension
4x20x55

Incline DB Curls
4x15x27.5

Cable Flies
4x10x50 downward
4x10x40 middle
4x10x30 upward

Cable Lateral Raises
4x10x30

Push Ups
20 failure, 11, 15

Preacher Curls
3x15x37.5

Rope Tricep Extensions
4x10x50

Cardio;
15 elevation, 3.0 speed, 20 mins

Two other guys said they’ve seen me with a nasty upper body pump and have been steadily improving. Which is good to hear, I’ve beat myself up for this weekend. Which honestly only probably set me back a few days since it was just one night of heavy drinking.

Plus one of my gym buddies just keeps exploding in size, so it’s nice to hear I may also be on the right track too.

This is my fourth consecutive workout with actual cardio and I’m really trying to recommit to it as I enter my summer break.

TWO MORE WORK DAYS LEFT!!

 

[TeddyBear]

Leg Day
Wednesday, June 7
BW: 193

Squat: (8x315)
1x10x135
1x10x225
1x5x315
1x2x315 dang, this sucks. Not progress at all. Not a downward trend yet though either.
1x10x225
1x10x225

Hack Squat (3x10x385)
1x15x135
1x15x225
1x10x315
1x9x365 lower back is killing me now, not great actually
1x8x365 done, these suck

Leg Press (3x10x685)
1x10x315
1x10x405
1x10x495 weirdly, I feel like I’m engaging my core better for these right now
1x10x585

Leg Press (685 last week)
1x10x135
1x10x315
1x10x685 tough but solid
3x10x685, I did really well today but didn’t push harder because of how rough my recovery way for these last week

Leg Extensions
4x10x110

Leg Curls
1x15x90
3x15x100
1x10x100

Calve Raises
4x20x200

Stair master
20 mins, 60rpm

 

[TeddyBear]

Today, finished the school year. Which means a summer of getting into shape!

The adults were great, we all felt like survivors after a chaotic year. Feeling like we were all being released on parole after a stint.

The kids: could care less. No “goodbyes”, no “thanks”, no “what can I do for my grade”, no “these are my summer plans”. Truly impersonal, apathetic, and unexcited. Which is pretty sad actually.

Today, I did do my cardio. Like I’m trying to commit to. However, I didn’t really lift.

Instead, I showed a friend who’s brand new to free weights how to hit a lot of different lifts. I have to say, yes we started really low: but he really seemed to nail the form right away. I’m especially impressed with his first deadlifts and squats.

So, hopefully he sticks to it. He felt encouraged and rightfully so, he took the modeling and cues well.