Stephen9069 Training Journal

taz said:Good to see you back at it mate. Howz things?

Thats a pretty damned good deadlift I see there. Strength not all gone I see, always positive

stephen9069 said:Cheers mate i wish i felt that way i am really struggling to find that drive and motivation to keep it going

nails said:
Well maybe you just need something new. How is the boxing going? It will be sad to see you move on if you do go but if there's no joy in it for you then whats the point.

stephen9069 said:
Had to stop the boxing as it was causing issues with my shoulder.
The thing is i do want to compete again and do want to get strong again theres just something missing, i feel sluggish and lethargic when i get in the gym and i know its not fatigue as i had a good sleep last night and finished at 12 today with nothing heavy at all.

nails said:
Maybe you just turned gay or started liking crossfit?

stephen9069 said:Iv decided that when my gym membership is up on the 4th of next month that i wont be renewing it with work being a bit up and down its hard to be consistent so iv been looking at buying my own squat rack, bar and plates and converting my garage.

I took some measurements last night and even though its going to be a tight fit its more than doable ill be going to get some rubber matting when i have time.

Th only downside will be overhead press ill have to do this seated but if the weather is nice i can move it outside.

stephen9069 said:Iv decided that when my gym membership is up on the 4th of next month that i wont be renewing it with work being a bit up and down its hard to be consistent so iv been looking at buying my own squat rack, bar and plates and converting my garage.

I took some measurements last night and even though its going to be a tight fit its more than doable ill be going to get some rubber matting when i have time.

Th only downside will be overhead press ill have to do this seated but if the weather is nice i can move it outside.

nails said:
Might be the best thing for you mate. I know it's what I prefer, you can run on your own schedule. I can just about get a 7' bar in but an 8' would be too much. Do you have luxuries like heat and light?

taz said:
Goodman, this is what I did years ago. Was good as can train whenever and play my music etc.
Also I have to press inside unless weather is good, but still did the job.

stephen9069 said:
Yeah i think your right mate your set up looks good and your definitely consistent i dont think iv read about you missing sessions unless it couldnt be helped. I have lighting and half of the garage was converted into an office which has heating which im hoping to put some cardio equipment in there.