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That post sounded a bit angry hahaha I was in a bad mood from other unrelated things

Yeah they're usually pretty easy. Had a half arsed session today. Been battling some kind of throat infection or something for the last couple days, plus I went later than normal when all the 'gym bro's' are there. Bastards kept interrupting every 30 seconds asking how many sets I've got left. So I hurried up so they could do their crappy 1/4 squats. Also was struggling to breathe by the end of my sets because of this stupid throat thing. So was pretty pissed off haha left after squats. End rant 06/11/2013 Squats: 1x8 @40 1x5 @60 [email protected] Pullups: 5 Edit: On a better note, played some basketball with mates today, squats(I'm guessing) have definitely improved my vertical leap.

Haha yeah it's all about the volume, I'd die if I had to as much volume as leesh. That reminds me, I need to work on my aerobic fitness more. I never usually have a problem with doing both on the same day. Only that one time. Doing the rows on the same day is usually what tires me the most, from having to hold the bent over position. Edit: Speaking of rows, I wont be moving up in weight for a few sessions, still lacking some muscle activation in the upper back on my left side

Thanks man, I'm never entirely happy though haha 03/11/2013 Squat: 1x8 @20 1x5 @40 1x5 @60 3x5 @80 Back was tired after this, which is a first, so deadlifts suffered. Deadlift: 1x8 @40 1x5 @80 1x5 @110 Row: 1x8 @45 3x5 @55 Dips: 3x5 1x3

Yeah hopefully nearly recovered, it's taking a long time to get there, I had already been working on this rehab stuff for a while before I started this thread. 31/10/2013 Squat: 1x5 Bar 1x8 @40 1x5 @60 3x5 @75 Mp: 1x8 @20 3x5 @32.5 Discovered that if I do them faster I don't get dizzy or as tired haha Row: 1x8 @32.5 3x5 @52.5 Pullups: 1x4 1x1+10 negs

Thanks dan, surprisingly Mp doesn't aggravate my shoulder like other pressing does. I think its getting better because I had to stop dips all together and now I can do them without pain, whereas before I couldn't even hold my weight on the bars without pain. I've got no doubt my numbers will go up once I become more consistent, been missing lots of sessions due to a few reasons.

Pretty much repeated my last workout today. 27/10/2013 Squat: 1x8 Bar 1x8 @50 3x5 @70 Row: 1x8 @40 3x5 @50 Deadlift: 1x8 @80 1x5 @100 1x5 @110 Dips: 3x5 A little improvement here, no where near what I used to do though

You should be able to find something half decent with that skill set. Harvest is seasonal, but there is still plenty of other work to do on a farm for the rest of the year, so you might still land something.

Haha you'll get used to the pain, I do it at a minimum every time I workout. Can also vouch for itb release getting rid of some types of knee pain

I cant offer any help with the resume but I'm from gero, only moved to perth a few years ago. It used to be pretty tough to get a job, but since most people want to work on mine sites you should be alright. The only places within an hours drive are mullewa, dongara or northampton, you'd be better off looking primarily in geraldton. Do you have any experience or qualifications in any specific automotive area? Do you have any farm experience? Plenty of farms within an hour or so, it's harvest season as well so you might land something. Grab the local paper (geraldton guardian), friday's usually has the most jobs in it. Check out some online places like http://www.midwestjobseeker.com.au/ or http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-geraldton/l3008139

Thanks, still got alot to improve, will get there eventually. 21/10/2013 Squat: 1x8 Bar 1x8 @40 4x5 @70 Some guy commented that I have a good squat, nice and deep. So that was good to hear. Mp: 1x8 Bar 1x8 @20 1x5 @30 1x2 @30 1x3 @30 1x2 @30 These really need more work Row: 1x8 @30 4x5 @50

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My diet isn't great, but it's not too bad I guess. Could definitely be improved. 19/10/2013 Should be back to where I was by next session. Squat: 1x8 Bar 1x8 @40 3x5 @65 Deadlift: 1x8 @40 1x8 @80 1x5 @100 Row: 1x8 Bar 3x5 @40 3x5 @45 More volume here because I was getting my form checked, it's all good Pullups: 4..Meh

Haha that video is gold. Smith can be used for some things, but if you squat with a barbell and then try a smith it feels really unnatural. I've done the 'australian pull ups' (inverted row), he refers to in that video, on a smith. It was part of my back and shoulder rehab. So it can be useful sometimes.

I think heaves is military speak for pullup

Nice hahaha pullups would have to be my favourite, because I suck at them. A trainer at the gym said I can use chalk as long as I don't leave a mess. Where do you guys get yours from? Ebay? Or anybody know any places in perth?

Guides? Not a smith machine is it? Unless your form is wrong you shouldn't be getting sore knees. I've had two knee surgery's so far and squatting feels great for them. I'm squatting 100kg yet though, only at around 70.

Dan: I usually stretch and foam roll after a workout. I don't take any supplements, nothing against them, just a personal preference Thanks rev, I know doms is nothing to worry about haha it was more of an off hand remark so I wasn't just posting one sentence. I definitely know the difference between doms and actual injury pain haha I'm still doing what I had planned for today, which is a jog, some body weight exercises on whatever I find depending where I end up (park, gym, etc), stretches and mobility work.

Thanks, I definitely need to put in more effort I think. Today is just active recovery, I get really bad doms after having even a short break

Went to the gym yesterday after a couple weeks off, shit session and had to drop the weights back a bit. Not surprised though considering that I have done absolutely no exercise other than a couple light jogs for the last couple weeks. My eating and sleeping habits have been shit too. 14/10/2013 Pretty disappointing session, but better than sitting around doing nothing Squat: 1x10 bar 1x8 @40 3x5 @60 Pullups 5 + 5 negs Row: 1x10 bar 3x5 @40 Dips: 3,5,5 First time I've done these in probably a year, shoulder felt fine which was surprising.

Good point haha yep I think I'll just keep doing what I do, it feels fine. I have a few friends that are pt's and they said it's fine so I guess it is

Thanks leesh, hip is a little better so squat is a bit easier now Birds, I only look in the mirror at the top or bottom of the rep, but yeah you've got a point. I workout by myself and generally try to time my sessions so the gym is fairly empty so it will be a little difficult getting a video. I feel fine during the rep and my movement is strict, no jerking and such, pretty sure I'm just being paranoid because that was the first time anybody has ever said anything to me about form

20/09/2013 Squat: 1x8 @30 1x5 @50 3x5 @70 Row: 1x8 @40 3x5 @60 1x5 @60 Trying to watch my form in the mirror, looks like my back is slightly rounding in the middle but it hurts if I try to arch more, it's not weight related because it feels the same without the bar. I'm still at the conclusion that my bf% makes it look round. Just paranoid now because of that comment last week or whenever it was. Mp: 1x8 @20 1x5 @40 Wouldn't really call this Mp, was using leg drive on a couple reps, just wanted to see if I could do it. 1x5 @30 1x4 @30 Got super dizzy on the first rep haha nearly dropped the bar. Pushing obviously isn't my strong suit

16/09/2013 Squat: 1x8 bar 1x8 @40 3x5 @65 Row: 1x8 @40 3x5 @50 Form is still fine Dead: 1x8 @80 1x5 @120 Had to wipe the bar nearly every rep, definitely need some chalk or liquid grip 1x8 @40 Pullups: 1x5 Was in a hurry to get to tafe

Water everywhere in the gym today. Didn't do deads because too wet. 14/09/2013 Squat: 1x8 @20 1x5 @40 3x5 @60 Pullups: 1x5 1x3 5 negs 1x2 Row: 3x8 @40 Dropped the weight because some guy commented last session that my form was off. Checked in the mirror today, my lower back looks rounded even when its not because of baggy shirt and fatness haha