In the attempt to hold myself accountable…
I’m going to use this blog post to list a few of my strength goals.
Here’s what I would like to accomplish in the gym this year:
I would like to accomplish these goals at body weight between 165-170lbs.
- 450 lb deadlift (best is 415 back in the 80′s)
- 48 kg strict kettlebell press (best is 40kg)
- One weighted pull up with 165 lbs of weight ( my best is 115)
- One arm pull up
- 35 dead hang body weight pull ups (my best is 30)
So far, I think that’s enough.
I would also like to start doing yoga on a consistent basis.
In order to keep myself motivated to reach these goals, I plan on learning and training with some of the best and expanding my knowledge by attending more strength workshops, and reading more books.
What do you want to get accomplished?
I would love to know.
Post below!
Peace
Uncle Mike
BTW, if you need some motivation/inspiration the help you reach your goals, it is a great idea to get yourself to as many strength workshops as you can and pick the brains of great strength coaches.
That is exactly what I will be doing.
Take advantage of this upcoming killer workshop!
Deads and windmills with Mr Louis.
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I would like to be able to do like…maybe
3 unassisted pull ups so I can be in the Warrior Challenge in the summer…I know it seems easy…but for me it’s not.
My goal is to break 3:00 in the marathon. My training will work around a long run (with a tempo in the middle) and another work out day (I.E., repeat half miles). In between will be easy runs, and of course, rocking and rolling at the TR.
The trick will be staying healthy, as I’ve had pretty much every overuse knee injury in the book.
Pull 500lbs
140 Snatches in 5 minutes w/ 24kg
Strict Military Press 200
15 dead hang pull-ups
Run a 5K under 19:30
Learn ring muscle-ups
All of these will be helped greatly by one of my other resolutions, getting my body weight down to 175 lbs.
My goal is to run the Spartan Super this month and the Tough Mudder next month in So Cal.
My ultimate goal is to complete the Spartan Death Race next year.
I will learn to surf! Also I will deadlift 500lb!
My hips and lower back are a mess. Therefore I also have pain in my knees and shins. My goal is to get to a doctor and do what it takes to get my lower body healthy and strong. I want to be able to run, workout, and play pain free. By April 1, 2012 I will have healthy and strong legs that feel great.
Would like to get back on the board, be more active outside of the gym (run, bike, organized sports again, because I miss competing).
I would like to be consistent with my training room workouts, get up on the surf board, kayak more, continue my yoga practice and see about this Warrior Challenge thing!
Good stuff you guys!
@ Daryl and Sue. Sounds like we may have to start running a surf clinic or some type of class trip.
@G man, you’ll have to come out to the trails with us!
@Noreen, have you ever tried ART? Works wonders for me.
@Clay, that Death Race is no joke! Nice goal.
@Claire. OK. We’re going to start working on those pull ups.
@Tank Top Tom, those are ALL very attainable!
@ Running Man, That’s a sick time. You’re not called “Running Man” for nothing!
12 hour adventure race.
barefoot running fulltime
10 handstand pushups
5 weighted pullups with 50lb weight vest.
Want to build upon my progress and also get more weight off. I want to be able to unassisted pull ups, and tackle that peg board…at least in one direction. Also want to get comfortable running too. A buddy wants me to participate in a 5k in October…I think I could do it…
Ok here it goes!! I want to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge. I hate cold water!!!!! But I want to try and overcome this and just do it!!!!!
Goal update- Went to a sports medicine doctor plus X-rays. I have osteoarthritis in my hips and probably elsewhere. In addition the spaces in between my vertebrate in the lumbar region are getting smaller. Running, weighted squats, or any weight chest high and higher is out (standing) is out. Biking has now become my new best friend. Pain will always be there but will be diminished with supplements. Physical therapy to get the hips functional again and diminish pain. I have been feeling better hopefully in a month or two I will be almost great.
Anyone else closer to your goals?
Keep moving Noreen! That’s your best medicine..