Redline Realization/deload week

Stress has been tough and training has been tougher. I needed a week to recover but allow my training to catch up so I can continue to push forward. Body weight is all over the place. From 241 down to 237. Working to get my eating in order to keep recovering.

4/21

Superset 20/15/10 reps

A1 Glute ham raise

A2 short strap reverse hypers 205

Front squat continuous pump sets. I tried to not lock these out 105x25, 115x20

Serrano split squat drop set 

120# chain x4, 60# of chain x4, body weight x4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1PaPOrUiv0

Occluded TKE 1x50

4/23

Steep incline dumbbell press 80 3x15

Bradford+1 95 2x8, rest pause x5, 3, 3(20 seconds rest)

A1 Arnold press 15x20, 20x20, 15x20

A2 tates (flat) 40 3x12

Side raise partials 30x50

4/24

TKE 2x15

Ghr 21’s x1, up 11 inches x1 (fail on last rep), on floor but foot plate moved up 1 notch – fail on 3 full rep.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow14m2KrJ1g

Stiff leg deadlift 315 4x6

Leg curls with light elitefts band 40, 30, 20, 10

Split squat drop set 40#x20, 20#x15, bwx10, 40#x12, 20#x6, bwx5

4/26

Bench press

275x1, 315x1, 225x22 PR

Alternating dumbbell overhead press 40x10, 45 3x12

A1 Alternating dumbbell extension 40 3x10

B1 barbell curls 65 4x10

Review of BulletProof Knees

If you are pushing your body to its limits it is going to break down at some time or another. For some it is their back, some their shoulder and in my case it was my right knee. I have arthritis in that knee, most likely from being rolled on twice playing college footbball. I have been having some sort of pain and swelling over the last 18 months. I asked for help on Twitter. @RobTrainSystems replied and offered me a copy of his product Bulletproof Knees.

When I got the manual and dvd in the mail I was supprised at how much information was included. Mike covers everything you need to know. What exercises you need to do and which ones to avoid. He go into depth about what areas you need to stretch or foam roll to reduce your pain and he clearly states that mobility work is very important. And I agree. Now in my opinion Mike did not go into too much depth in the manual. I understand Mike already put out Magnificent Mobility and it covers everything you need to know for a great dynamic warm-up.

Overall this is a great product and has helped me reduce most of the pain I have. Now with that being said the pain only stays away as long as I do what is outlined in the book. Consistency is key. As soon as I skip my mobility, soft tissue and stretching I am reminded with pain. This manual will give you the tools but you still have to do the work and be consistent.

The manual comes with a dvd. To be honest I have not watched all of it. I gave the manual to my dad in hopes he would read it and it would open his eyes to what he needs to do. I am still waiting for him to finish.

The manual is pricy. But to go through the day without any pain is priceless. How much is doing what you love worth to you?

If you have knee pain or work with someone who has knee pain should own Bulletproof Knees. If you don't have Magnificent Mobility get it as well. They both will have a huge impact on how you feel.


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