More gym goodness - 8 week update

[TheGymGuy]

A little bit of Kettlebell work. Fair WARNING, I am shirtless and with a bit of recent weight-gain that I did for my last powerlifting competition (about 10lbs total), there is a bit more flab that I like to show in public. I will probably get rid of most of it over next 3-6 months, but for now its there keeping me company.

The idea for this workout was to push my cardio-vascular system a little bit and I accomplished just that. By the way can you clearly see a scar on my chest I did have a full sternotomy (not minimally invasive) about 16 months ago. So, yes, the scar is there, but it is very fair.

This activity took place on July 26th, 2013 and I swung a 48kg (105 lb) Kettlebell x 45 times. This is not a very easy task, and my goal is to get to 2 sets of 50, but this just shows you that if you put you mind to it, you can accomplish anything. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LamxSkl_ISw

If the video disturbs you, I will put a shirt on for the next one and swing it 50 times, and replace the video above with an edit. Just sharing the progress.

 

[kodi]

Impressive. Good going. Nothing wrong with shirtless. Even at my old age I still occasionally run shirtless on the track (if there's no one else there. LOL) I don't think I could do one of those.

 

[Julian]

Nice work. Is that your personal gym?

 

[Garserin]

GymGuy, your kettle bell swings inspired me to dust off one of mine. Of course it's tiny compared to yours but I did 3 sets of 25 and in a week or two I will move up in weight.

Congrats on your very nice results at the Open competition. I'm curious, what does 100 o/o raw mean?

P.S. I don't mind you shirtless.

 

[TheGymGuy]

Just checking in. @Julian, yes the gym in the video in previous post is my gym in my basement. @Garserin, 100% Raw is an organization http://www.rawpowerlifting.com which means no assistive equipment and no drugs.

Also, in August, I finally got my 2 sets of 50 reps with 100lb Kettlebell - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tjElOxlHFQ Miscounted in this video, but got it later.

I just posted a quick update on what I have been up to recently: http://www.valvereplacement.org/for...ate-Powerlifting-10k-runs-and-other-fun-stuff

 

[TheGymGuy]

Just updating this with an updated link to a post which would be relevant for those looking to get back to their sports and more normalcy: GymGuy 22-months update - Powerlifting, 10k runs and other fun stuff

Seems, I cannot edit old posts anymore.

 

[pellicle]

Good to see you

Seems, I cannot edit old posts anymore.

 

[Soulfeelings]

You are such an inspiration! I am six days away from surgery and I hope my recovery is as smooth as yours, you give me something to look forward to. Thank you and keep up the good work!

you'll get there