Typhons Info

I thought I should get this thread underway in Tony’s absence (He’s visiting the in-laws in Russia).
The basic idea of our journal is that we’re going to be doing some pretty hardcore strength training but outside of the gym. Tony should be back on the 1st August so this thread won’t really get rocking until then which is good for me as I have a chest infection right now and my ability for training at any decent volume is greatly reduced

I’ll start with a little profile of myself:
Name: Typhon
Age: 27
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 227lbs
Bodyfat: Who gives a f***
Objective: Get stronger

For my training I’m mainly going to be using sandbags. I’ll buy about 200kg of sandbag from the hardware store and a rucksack and kit bag from the army surplus store this weekend. With that I can do most core lifts like Squats (many variations), OH pressing, step ups, snatches, high pulls etc… and I’ll be adding in other stuff like iso holds as well and maybe some cardio and pull ups at the local park in the evening.
Oh, and I have to get a crate to do box squats on and try to pinch a keg from the local pub too

I imagine Tony will start showing off with his sled and tyres but I have very limited space to work in so am doing my best at this.

There should be lots of pics and even videos in this thread so watch this space

Tonys Info

Age: 26
Height: 6'
Weight: 187
Measurements
Chest at Nipples - 38 1/2" exhale 40" inhale
Waist at hips - 36
Both calves - 15 1/2
Both thighs - 23
Lft Arm - UF 12 3/4 F 13 1/2
Rt Arm - UF 13 F 14 1/4
Lft Wrist - 7
Rt Wrist - 7 1/4
Upper Forearm Lft - 11 1/2 Rt 11 3/4

Diet Plan: I read the TNT Diet Book while on my vacation in Russia. This is basically a controlled carb approach. Ive stuck to it about 90% since Saturday. Only thing I had were a few cookies my wife made, and a small ice cream Sunday. Other then that I have been eating meat and vegetables, yum. I made some taco salad that I was eating this week. Tried out Bubba burgers also, pretty tasty.

Workout Plan: No Rules! I have sandbags, slam balls, punching bag, etc. The fun equipment.

Heres a few pics from Sunday after my workout. I also shot a short video with a sandbag circuit, so once I find out how to edit it I will get it up.

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What's your chest infected with? FAT?

Also, I am very essited for videos.

Good luck.

Are you still trying to gain weight Typhon?

The weight gain has taken a back seat recently, I'm maintaining at around 227-228 but I'm not training the full 10 times a week due to either being kept up by the baby or with the legal crap I'm going through with my old company trying to sue me (had to miss both sessions today to deal with that).
The good thing about the sandbag stuff is that it's easier to fit in that my usual before work and lunch sessions

Once it's settled down a bit I'll see if I can get to about 231lbs by the end of August

Hey. I just found something cool on T-nation I think you would both enjoy about sand bag training.

TESTOSTERONE NATION - Training Advice for Generation Ent

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I like where this thread is going, You admirin my tyre?

10 times a week?? And you're trying to gain? Wouldn't you want to cut down a little on the volume? wow...

I'm firmly of the belief that overtraining is BS, lift hard and eat loads and you'll gain

First time checking in on this. I cant wait to see you at 300lbs C, is that still your aim?

Interesting thread, different from other sort of training so ill be interested to see if it does help strength gains effectively.

It's still a long term aim, I have a lot of other distractions at the moment with work and having a baby but at some point I'll get there

Oh, I completely agree! No such thing as overtraining; only undersleeping and under eating.

But I mean, wouldn't it be easier to just train hard and heavy 4-5x per week and eat a little less so you don't have to eat past the point of comfort? (I mean, obviously you know your body the best, but I'm just curious)

I def. believe it's possible, however, waaaaaaaaaaaaay harder than most people assume.

People just take things to extremes. Of course if you're working out for 5 hours a day on 1000 calories and getting no sleep you're going to do damage. The answer isn't working out 1 hour a week and sleeping 12 hours to avoid "over training" though!

Jaim is scared of food.

And im not.

Well 5 sessions are heavy lifting and the other 5 are mainly cardio type sessions (intervals of course) or supplimentary lifts