I DID IT!!!

I FINALLY got back in the gym!!

Wednesday
Bench Press - Bar x 20; 135 x 8 x 2 sets; 185 x 6; 225 x 5; 275 x 4; 315 x 3 x 5 sets; 365 x 1
Accessory - JM Presses; Flies; Hammer Row; Abs
NOTES: Man, it was really weird training tonight after so much time off. I am looking forward to getting serious again. Stay tuned...

Saturday
Bench Press - Bar x 20; 135 x 8 x 2 sets; 185 x 6; 225 x 5; 275 x 4; 315 x 3 x 2 sets; 365 x 2 x 2 sets; 350 x 2 x 3 sets
Incline BP - 135 x 10 x 3 sets
Close Grip BP - 135 x 10 x 3 sets; Rolling DB Ext - 40 x 10 x 3 sets
Flys - 35 x 10 x 3 sets; Hammer Rows - 10 x 3 sets
Rear Delts
Abs
NOTES: Well my strength is definitely down a bit after taking so much time off. I am going to have to get serious and consistent to get back to where I want to be. I am confident my strength will return quickly.

New House!

We closed on our new house yesterday in The Woodlands, TX! We are very excited and can't wait go get settled. Here are a couple of videos:

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Almost Got Started Back...

Well, I decided today was the day I was going to start back at the gym so tonight I got all prepared and headed that way. On the way, I called my training partner, Tony Cardella, to ask him about the rumor he had heard about the gym we train closing it's doors. He informed me it was true and they were there now loading up what equipment was his. GREAT! I didn't get to train, but I did get a good workout in....loading equipment on a trailor. Now the search is on to find another place to train.....

On a postitive note, it looks like things are recovering post-hurricane Ike. We are set to close on our new house in The Woodlands on Wednesday! We can't wait!!

Time Off

Well, if you check my blog often I guess you can tell I have taken some time off since Bench Press Nationals. I believe my body needed the rest plus I have had a lot going on. We are in the process of purchasing a new home in The Woodlands, TX. Oh yeah, we had a little storm called Hurricane Ike blast through as well. Anyway, the rest has done my body some good as all the little aches and pains I have had are gone. I plan to get back in the gym starting this week so check back often! My plan now is to compete in the American Open (3-lift meet) in St. Louis, MO on December 10th. The IPF Masters 3-lift Bench Press Record is currently 639 so I have that in my sights...

691 IPF Masters World Record Attempt

Here is another video angle of my 691 attempt at USAPL Bench Press Nationals in Charlotte, NC last weekend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yTnHT1-azE