Big week for My Huskies

This week my Reno Huskies play McQueen high school. This is a big rivalry in the Reno area. This game is real big for me because my son played at McQueen and my little sister gradulated from there. On top of that Coach Jim Schelling and I are good friends. So, this game should be a classic. In the six years I have coached at Reno my huskies have not won this game, we've been close but no cigar. I hope that this Friday will be different. I'll keep you posted how it goes.

Coach George Phipps  

Thursday- The guys

Pin Squats- warm ups x6, then -2-3 top sets x6 reps.
Leg Press- warm ups 2 sets, then 3x10
Stiff Leg Deads- 2 warm ups x5, then 2x5 top sets.
Abs- V Ups- 50 reps.

I did recovery work.
Db Box Squats- 2x15 (50 lbs.)
Banded Leg Curls- 3x15
Stiff leg Deads- 2x10 (225 lbs.)
Abs- V-Ups 50 reps

Coach George Phipps  

Tuesday- the guys

Hammer Curls- 4x10
Cable Curls- 3x10
Banded Alternate Rows- (green bands) 3x15
Supported Db Rows-3x12
TG Crucifixes- 3x15
Abs- Body Curls- 30, Crunches- 25, Ab Wheel- 20

Tonight was a good night. All of the guys were here and we did some good work together.

Coach George Phipps

Monday- the guys

Bench Press- 2-3 warm ups x5, then 2 Max Effort sets of 3. These are the best sets you have in you on this day.
Standing Shoulder Press- 1 warm up x5 reps, then 2 max Effort sets x3.
Banded Ball Push ups- Feet up on an exercise ball and jump stretch band around your back. You can use "perfect push ups" or just have your hands on the floor. I like the "perfect push up" handles. Do 3x12-15
Aichs Tri's- 3x10
Cable Push downs- 3x15
Abs- V-Ups 60 reps

Tonight was a good night. Paul was back from the Marines and Coach A came by, Pat was here as well as Joey surprised me. So, it was a good night.

Coach George Phipps   

Thursday

Box Squats- 3-4 warm ups x5 reps, then two top sets of 5 reps. The top sets should be the best five reps you can do. (Max Effort)
Sumo Stiff Leg Deads- 2 warm ups x5, then two top sets x 5 reps. Again these are the best two sets you can do for 5 reps. Make sure when you do these to keep the bar very close to your body and keep your abs tight.
Leg Press- 3x10
Abs- 60 Crunches

Tonight was a good night, it was just Pete, Pat and I but we had fun. I love the heavy hard work on Thursday's. I hope all of you are doing well and getting stronger.

Coach George Phipps   

Tuesday- Bench night

Recovery work for me and Pat.

Db Bench- 1 warm up set x 20 reps, then 2x25 (I did 65's)
Db Shoulder Press- 2x20 (I did 55's)
Flyes- 2x15 (40's)
Total Gym Crucfixes- 3x15
100 reps Triceps Push Downs
Abs- Body Curls- 40 reps

Recovery work is super important for me to be able to handle the Big weights. When I get a chance I will outline my personal training for Master age lifters.

Coach George Phipps     

Back from Deer hunting

Hi Everyone,

Last week I went deer hunting. I left Friday night with my good friend Jason and we went to our area just south of Battle Mountain, Nv. I bow hunt Mule Deer, which are very tough to hunt with a bow, but the challenge makes for an awesome adventure. I missed two great chances to harvest an animal but it was a great three days away.

One of the great things about being away from the city and all the lights is the incredible view of the stars at night. I love seeing the Big Dipper this time of year. It just dominates the northern skies at night. Every time I see it I pray that God will fill the Dipper with my love and His and pour it into the hearts of the ones I love. The stars remind me that I am small in this universe and that God is huge. I hope and pray that all of you will be filled with His love and hope. There is nothing more powerful than love.

Coach George Phipps