Squat
115x6-8
185x5
205x20
Leg Curl
70x12
80x12
90x12
slow eccentric
Chins
BWx12
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Squat
95x8
135x5
185x5
205x5
225x5
Couple sets of chins between some squat BWx12/8
45 Deg Back Ext
BWx3x20 (hands behind head)
Friday, Jan 15, 2010
Bench Press
something like 205x6-8
Dips
work up to 45x8 i think
Seated Cable Row
work up to 175x6 or something
Pinwheel Curls i think
I remember it was a good workout...don't remember everything.
95x8
135x5
185x5
205x5
225x5
Couple sets of chins between some squat BWx12/8
45 Deg Back Ext
BWx3x20 (hands behind head)
Friday, Jan 15, 2010
Bench Press
something like 205x6-8
Dips
work up to 45x8 i think
Seated Cable Row
work up to 175x6 or something
Pinwheel Curls i think
I remember it was a good workout...don't remember everything.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Reverse-grip Bent-Over BB Rows
115x10
135x8
155x8
185x6 straps
205x4 straps
155x6-7
135x8-10
Wide-grip Lat Pulldown
125x10
137x8
137x8 straps
150x6-8 straps
137x6 or so
Chin BWx6
Superset:
Preacher Curl (narrow)
EZ+40x4x10
Close-Grip Bench
135x10
155x3x10
DB Curl
35x8
Friday, January 8, 2010
Overhead Press
work up to 175x1
135x10
Seated Cable Rows
4 sets or so
Dips
ramp weight up to 45lbs platex6-8
Preacher Curl
EZ+25 then ramping down
alt between narrow and wide
115x10
135x8
155x8
185x6 straps
205x4 straps
155x6-7
135x8-10
Wide-grip Lat Pulldown
125x10
137x8
137x8 straps
150x6-8 straps
137x6 or so
Chin BWx6
Superset:
Preacher Curl (narrow)
EZ+40x4x10
Close-Grip Bench
135x10
155x3x10
DB Curl
35x8
Friday, January 8, 2010
Overhead Press
work up to 175x1
135x10
Seated Cable Rows
4 sets or so
Dips
ramp weight up to 45lbs platex6-8
Preacher Curl
EZ+25 then ramping down
alt between narrow and wide
Monday, January 4, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Yikes...been too long without lifting. I actually lifted once between my last workout and this one, but neglected to write it down. It was upper body bench based.
Bench Press
95x10
115x5 fast
135x5
155x5
185x5
205x5
225x2
225x3
185x12
Superset:
Neutral Grip Rafter Chins
BWx8/8/6/6
Push-ups w/ Band
15/15/20/20+5w/o band
Barbell Curls
95x3x10
Bench Press
95x10
115x5 fast
135x5
155x5
185x5
205x5
225x2
225x3
185x12
Superset:
Neutral Grip Rafter Chins
BWx8/8/6/6
Push-ups w/ Band
15/15/20/20+5w/o band
Barbell Curls
95x3x10
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 3-Week 3
Squat
135x8
135x5
185x5
205x5
235x3
265x2
felt extremely weak and not into it...that sucked huge.
Needed at least 6 reps to just keep with what I have been doing.
Goodmornings
120x5x10
DB Lunges
35x3x8
first set non-alternating
Between my second and third set of squats had 185lbs. on the bar and for whatever reason decided to see if I could press it...and I got it so thats an all-time PR.
Cycle 3-Week 3
Squat
135x8
135x5
185x5
205x5
235x3
265x2
felt extremely weak and not into it...that sucked huge.
Needed at least 6 reps to just keep with what I have been doing.
Goodmornings
120x5x10
DB Lunges
35x3x8
first set non-alternating
Between my second and third set of squats had 185lbs. on the bar and for whatever reason decided to see if I could press it...and I got it so thats an all-time PR.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 3-Week 2
Squat
Squat
135x8
185x5
195x5
225x3
245x8
Goodmorning (safety squat bar)
140x10/10/10/8/8
Wanted to start light with these and I thought I was doing 115lbs...but then realized the ssb is 70 pounds. oops
DB Lunge
30x3x8
Skipped abs yet again...i hate myself. I must do an insane ab workout tomorrow to make up for it.
Cycle 3-Week 2
Squat
Squat
135x8
185x5
195x5
225x3
245x8
Goodmorning (safety squat bar)
140x10/10/10/8/8
Wanted to start light with these and I thought I was doing 115lbs...but then realized the ssb is 70 pounds. oops
DB Lunge
30x3x8
Skipped abs yet again...i hate myself. I must do an insane ab workout tomorrow to make up for it.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Outside at my parent's house today and decided to see how much I could bench.
I know I have overhead press tomorrow, but hopefully it won't affect me too much.
Bench Press
135x8
185x6
205x4
225x3
240x1
255x0 dad spotting touched the bar
255x1 PR
260x0
I think I could get 265 without the failed attempt and more rest.
I know I have overhead press tomorrow, but hopefully it won't affect me too much.
Bench Press
135x8
185x6
205x4
225x3
240x1
255x0 dad spotting touched the bar
255x1 PR
260x0
I think I could get 265 without the failed attempt and more rest.
Friday, October 16, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 3-Week 1
agile 8 warm-up
Deadlift
135x8
185x5
215x5
245x5
285x10 chalk, no straps
not too bad...already did x11 last cycle, but i didnt look before and oh well
45 Degree Back Extensions
BWx5x10
really feel it in hamstrings...would have been doing these a long time ago
Step-ups
BWx8
25x8
30x8
light, wanted to get form...will slowly work up
Tried to go GHR, but after extensions hamstrings were done for
Superset:
Kneeling Cable Abs
80x2x20
90x10
Neutral-Grip Chins
BWx3x8
Chinsx6
Dipsx15
Cycle 3-Week 1
agile 8 warm-up
Deadlift
135x8
185x5
215x5
245x5
285x10 chalk, no straps
not too bad...already did x11 last cycle, but i didnt look before and oh well
45 Degree Back Extensions
BWx5x10
really feel it in hamstrings...would have been doing these a long time ago
Step-ups
BWx8
25x8
30x8
light, wanted to get form...will slowly work up
Tried to go GHR, but after extensions hamstrings were done for
Superset:
Kneeling Cable Abs
80x2x20
90x10
Neutral-Grip Chins
BWx3x8
Chinsx6
Dipsx15
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
5/3/1 Cycle 3-Week 1 OHP
5/3/1
Cycle 3-Week 1
a)Overhead Press
85x5
115x5
125x5
145x10
b)Dips
BWx10
45x8/6
55x6
65x6
c)Chins
BWx11/6/7/6/6/6/6+2 - 50 reps
d1)Facepulls
80x3x20
d2)DB Curls
30x3x8
Cycle 3-Week 1
a)Overhead Press
85x5
115x5
125x5
145x10
b)Dips
BWx10
45x8/6
55x6
65x6
c)Chins
BWx11/6/7/6/6/6/6+2 - 50 reps
d1)Facepulls
80x3x20
d2)DB Curls
30x3x8
Friday, October 9, 2009
5/3/1
Deload Week
a)Trap Bar Deadlifts
135x8
185x5
225x5
275x3
315x3
335x1
365x1 PR
385x1 PR
405x0
315x6
b1)Natural GHR
BWx3x5
b2)Planks
3x1 min.
c1)Dips
BWx15/10/10/10/10
c2)Chins
BWx10/8/6-7/8/7-8/6
d)One-arm DB Snatch
50x6(x2)
60x3(x2)
Supposedly deload, even though I don't really have to deload right now. Just taking it easy on my lower back. I got curious to see how much I could trap bar dl...I was hoping for 4 plates a side, but it just didn't happen...next time though.
Deload Week
a)Trap Bar Deadlifts
135x8
185x5
225x5
275x3
315x3
335x1
365x1 PR
385x1 PR
405x0
315x6
b1)Natural GHR
BWx3x5
b2)Planks
3x1 min.
c1)Dips
BWx15/10/10/10/10
c2)Chins
BWx10/8/6-7/8/7-8/6
d)One-arm DB Snatch
50x6(x2)
60x3(x2)
Supposedly deload, even though I don't really have to deload right now. Just taking it easy on my lower back. I got curious to see how much I could trap bar dl...I was hoping for 4 plates a side, but it just didn't happen...next time though.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 2-Week 4
Deload Week- OHP
Overhead Press
95x8
115x6
135x8
Power Cleans from Hang
135x3x6
Superset:
Dips
BWx2x15
One-arm DB Snatch
40x8/side
45x6/side
All of this done in less than 20 min...quite the heart pumper. This isn't a true deload week in a tradition sense, but I am taking it easier on the lower back.
Oh yeah, one-arm DB snatches are the shit.
Cycle 2-Week 4
Deload Week- OHP
Overhead Press
95x8
115x6
135x8
Power Cleans from Hang
135x3x6
Superset:
Dips
BWx2x15
One-arm DB Snatch
40x8/side
45x6/side
All of this done in less than 20 min...quite the heart pumper. This isn't a true deload week in a tradition sense, but I am taking it easier on the lower back.
Oh yeah, one-arm DB snatches are the shit.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Cardio
Sprinted straightaway and walked the rest of the way around x 5
Walked around once and jogged around once to warm up.
Time: 19:40
I weighed 193lbs. this morning before eating on my roomates scale (the one I used to weigh myself on).
Walked around once and jogged around once to warm up.
Time: 19:40
I weighed 193lbs. this morning before eating on my roomates scale (the one I used to weigh myself on).
Friday, October 2, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 2-Week 3
Deadlift 5/3/1
Deadlift
135x5
205x5
235x5
265x3
315x6
I think I could have gotten a few more, but form was breaking down
Front Squat
135x5
185x3x6
I can't believe how weak I am at these now.
Wide-grip Lat Pulldowns
150x10
162x10
175x2x6 straps
weak
Superset:
DB Pull-ins
35x3x10
bad form I think
Natural GHR
3x5
shitty
Dips
BWx15
Edit:
At 8:30pm I did 3 1 minute planks (elbows on floor) with 1 minute rest in between.
Cycle 2-Week 3
Deadlift 5/3/1
Deadlift
135x5
205x5
235x5
265x3
315x6
I think I could have gotten a few more, but form was breaking down
Front Squat
135x5
185x3x6
I can't believe how weak I am at these now.
Wide-grip Lat Pulldowns
150x10
162x10
175x2x6 straps
weak
Superset:
DB Pull-ins
35x3x10
bad form I think
Natural GHR
3x5
shitty
Dips
BWx15
Edit:
At 8:30pm I did 3 1 minute planks (elbows on floor) with 1 minute rest in between.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
5/3/1 Cycle 2-Week 3 BP
5/3/1
Cycle 2-Week 3
Bench Press 5/3/1
Bench Press
135x8
155x5
175x5
190x3
215x5
Seated Cable Row
137x10
150x10
162x10
175x2x8
DB Bench Press
80x2x8
85x8
90x8/6-7
DB Row (standing hand supported on inclined bench)
80x18
Left still feels different than right side.
Pinwheel Curl
55x16+6+4
Face-pulls
70x25
80x20
Slow, pause at top.
DB Curls
35x2x10
Cycle 2-Week 3
Bench Press 5/3/1
Bench Press
135x8
155x5
175x5
190x3
215x5
Seated Cable Row
137x10
150x10
162x10
175x2x8
DB Bench Press
80x2x8
85x8
90x8/6-7
DB Row (standing hand supported on inclined bench)
80x18
Left still feels different than right side.
Pinwheel Curl
55x16+6+4
Face-pulls
70x25
80x20
Slow, pause at top.
DB Curls
35x2x10
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 2-Week 3
OHP 5/3/1
Overhead Press
115x6
135x5
135x3
155x6
Pull-ups
BWx7/5.5/5
Chin-up
BWx7/7/8
Didn't use normal chin bar, had to jump up and had wider grip...I think thats why its less reps.
Dips
45x5x8
Standing Triceps Ext
70x3x10
Pinwheel Curls
55x14+6+4 RP
Bent-over Lateral Raises
25x3x10
Worked outside in the sun all day...was beat. Felt flat.
Cycle 2-Week 3
OHP 5/3/1
Overhead Press
115x6
135x5
135x3
155x6
Pull-ups
BWx7/5.5/5
Chin-up
BWx7/7/8
Didn't use normal chin bar, had to jump up and had wider grip...I think thats why its less reps.
Dips
45x5x8
Standing Triceps Ext
70x3x10
Pinwheel Curls
55x14+6+4 RP
Bent-over Lateral Raises
25x3x10
Worked outside in the sun all day...was beat. Felt flat.
Friday, September 25, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 2-Week 2
Deadlift 3x3
Deadlift
135x8
185x5
215x3
245x3
285x11 straps
335x1 straps
Went heavy for a set just to feel what its like now.
Wide-grip Pulldown
150x10
162x10
175x2x8 all with straps
Natural GHR
BWx2x5
Attempted a set of sit-ups with 45 weight but it killed my lower back.
Standing Rope Abs
80x15
90x2x15
Cycle 2-Week 2
Deadlift 3x3
Deadlift
135x8
185x5
215x3
245x3
285x11 straps
335x1 straps
Went heavy for a set just to feel what its like now.
Wide-grip Pulldown
150x10
162x10
175x2x8 all with straps
Natural GHR
BWx2x5
Attempted a set of sit-ups with 45 weight but it killed my lower back.
Standing Rope Abs
80x15
90x2x15
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 2-Week 2
OHP 3x3
Overhead Press
95x5
115x5
135x3
145x10
Pull-ups
BWx5x6
Dips
45x5x8
Overhead Triceps Ext
70x10/9/10
going slower so i missed a rep
Pinwheel Curls
55x14+4+4 RP
Close-grip Bench
155x10
Worked outside all day, almost fell asleep before going to gym...felt weak and like crap...I think it was pretty decent for that.
Cycle 2-Week 2
OHP 3x3
Overhead Press
95x5
115x5
135x3
145x10
Pull-ups
BWx5x6
Dips
45x5x8
Overhead Triceps Ext
70x10/9/10
going slower so i missed a rep
Pinwheel Curls
55x14+4+4 RP
Close-grip Bench
155x10
Worked outside all day, almost fell asleep before going to gym...felt weak and like crap...I think it was pretty decent for that.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Decided to do some barbell complexes during my 5/3/1 deload week to try to increase my cardio endurance and maybe start to burn off a little bodyfat.
Decided to try one I read from Alwyn Crosgrove...they warned to start really light that it'll kill you. I didn't listen and figured the weakest movement was push press and hey, I can push press 115 all day long, right? Well I tried it with 115 and couldn't even get through the first one.
The workout consists of:
Deadlift
Romanian Deadlift
Bent-over Row
Power Clean
Front Squat
Push Press
Squat
Goodmorning
Sets at 6/5/4/3/2/1 with 90 sec rest in between. Supposed to take ~12 min.
I did first set with 115 and had to rest several times. Dropped it down to 95lbs for the 5 rep and 4 rep sets and still had to rest. I stopped there....and it took over 20 min. I have a headache and felt like I was gonna die. Pathetic...but these things are awesome.
Also, even with the light weight it was hard on my lower back...I might try to replace a few of the [relatively] low back intensive movments.
Decided to try one I read from Alwyn Crosgrove...they warned to start really light that it'll kill you. I didn't listen and figured the weakest movement was push press and hey, I can push press 115 all day long, right? Well I tried it with 115 and couldn't even get through the first one.
The workout consists of:
Deadlift
Romanian Deadlift
Bent-over Row
Power Clean
Front Squat
Push Press
Squat
Goodmorning
Sets at 6/5/4/3/2/1 with 90 sec rest in between. Supposed to take ~12 min.
I did first set with 115 and had to rest several times. Dropped it down to 95lbs for the 5 rep and 4 rep sets and still had to rest. I stopped there....and it took over 20 min. I have a headache and felt like I was gonna die. Pathetic...but these things are awesome.
Also, even with the light weight it was hard on my lower back...I might try to replace a few of the [relatively] low back intensive movments.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
5/3/1
Cycle 1-Week 2
OHP 3x3
Overhead Press
110x5
135x3
135x3
145x9
Dips
45x8/8/8/8/7
Pull-ups
BWx6/6/5/5/5
Cable Triceps Ext
80x10/8/8
Pinwheel Curls
60x10+5+5 RP
Skipped DL day friday cause I'm a wuss...but also my back was killing me and I was heading to Austin. Proud of this one today...long weekend and I woke up at 4am this morning with the worst headache I've ever had and I couldn't sleep. Somebody was using the 55 DB so I upped PW curls to 60 lbs.
Cycle 1-Week 2
OHP 3x3
Overhead Press
110x5
135x3
135x3
145x9
Dips
45x8/8/8/8/7
Pull-ups
BWx6/6/5/5/5
Cable Triceps Ext
80x10/8/8
Pinwheel Curls
60x10+5+5 RP
Skipped DL day friday cause I'm a wuss...but also my back was killing me and I was heading to Austin. Proud of this one today...long weekend and I woke up at 4am this morning with the worst headache I've ever had and I couldn't sleep. Somebody was using the 55 DB so I upped PW curls to 60 lbs.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Bench Press
135x10
155x8
185x6
205x5/5/3
Going for 8 but could only get 5...so did more sets
Dips
45x7
45x3x6
Standing Triceps Ext
70x3x8
Cable Triceps Ext
70x11/10/10
Superset:
Machine Fly (straight arm)
137x15/12
Pinwheel Curls
55x11+6+4 RP
Dips
BWx10
Worked outside in the sun for half the day and all day yesterday...I think it wore me out.
135x10
155x8
185x6
205x5/5/3
Going for 8 but could only get 5...so did more sets
Dips
45x7
45x3x6
Standing Triceps Ext
70x3x8
Cable Triceps Ext
70x11/10/10
Superset:
Machine Fly (straight arm)
137x15/12
Pinwheel Curls
55x11+6+4 RP
Dips
BWx10
Worked outside in the sun for half the day and all day yesterday...I think it wore me out.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
a) Bench Press
135x10
155x8
185x6
215x3
215x3
215x2
b) Dips
35x8/7/8/9?
c1) Standing BB Triceps Ext
60x9/10/8?
c2)Seated DB Press
60x6
55x8/7
d1) Cable Triceps Ext
70x8/10/10
d2)Machine Flyes (straight arm)
125x3x10
e1) Pinwheel Curls
50x15+6+5 RP
Set of 10 ab wheel rollouts at the apartment...will prob do several more before night is thru
135x10
155x8
185x6
215x3
215x3
215x2
b) Dips
35x8/7/8/9?
c1) Standing BB Triceps Ext
60x9/10/8?
c2)Seated DB Press
60x6
55x8/7
d1) Cable Triceps Ext
70x8/10/10
d2)Machine Flyes (straight arm)
125x3x10
e1) Pinwheel Curls
50x15+6+5 RP
Set of 10 ab wheel rollouts at the apartment...will prob do several more before night is thru
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
CG Bench Press
135x10
155x8
185x8
205x5
205x5
185x8
Dips
55x7
45x7+4+3
Chin-ups
BWx8
10x8
25x6
45x4+1+1
25x7
Barbell Curl
95x8
115x4
105x9+4+2 RP
The RP sets were heavily cheated, with slow eccentrics (almost completely cheated concentrics)
Weighted Push-ups
45x18
45x8 (close stance)
Was going to do legs today but didn't get around to it. Then it got later and I was bored and so decided to do a simple arm-centric workout. I wanted to give legs plenty of time and effort tomorrow.
135x10
155x8
185x8
205x5
205x5
185x8
Dips
55x7
45x7+4+3
Chin-ups
BWx8
10x8
25x6
45x4+1+1
25x7
Barbell Curl
95x8
115x4
105x9+4+2 RP
The RP sets were heavily cheated, with slow eccentrics (almost completely cheated concentrics)
Weighted Push-ups
45x18
45x8 (close stance)
Was going to do legs today but didn't get around to it. Then it got later and I was bored and so decided to do a simple arm-centric workout. I wanted to give legs plenty of time and effort tomorrow.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
a1) Deadlift
135x2x5
185x5
205x5
225x3x5
b1) Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x3
225x2
225x4x1
185x10
~30 sec rest between the singles
c1) Pull-ups (wide)
BWx2x10
10x7/8
c2) Dips
45x3x8
d1) Floor Triceps Extensions
85x9/8/7
d2) One Arm DB Curl
36x12/10
(not enough weight)
e1) Lateral Raises
20x2x15
e2) Barbell Curl
95x10+4RP+4RP
135x2x5
185x5
205x5
225x3x5
b1) Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x3
225x2
225x4x1
185x10
~30 sec rest between the singles
c1) Pull-ups (wide)
BWx2x10
10x7/8
c2) Dips
45x3x8
d1) Floor Triceps Extensions
85x9/8/7
d2) One Arm DB Curl
36x12/10
(not enough weight)
e1) Lateral Raises
20x2x15
e2) Barbell Curl
95x10+4RP+4RP
Monday, February 9, 2009
Front Squat
135x5
155x5
185x3
205x6x4
Leg Curl
70x10
70x10 (thought I put on 90)
90x10
90x10
Oly Wt Swings
35x30
I didn't want to do any low back intensive exercises to make sure the front squats don't hurt my back. I kept getting an intense pressure in my head that was very uncomfortable...I've never felt like that lifting before. If the front squats don't irritate my back I'm going to start doing them exclusively for the near future...hopefully they'll make my weak core stronger.
135x5
155x5
185x3
205x6x4
Leg Curl
70x10
70x10 (thought I put on 90)
90x10
90x10
Oly Wt Swings
35x30
I didn't want to do any low back intensive exercises to make sure the front squats don't hurt my back. I kept getting an intense pressure in my head that was very uncomfortable...I've never felt like that lifting before. If the front squats don't irritate my back I'm going to start doing them exclusively for the near future...hopefully they'll make my weak core stronger.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
Squat
135x8
185x5
205x3x10
Natural GHR
BWx8/4/4/4
Lunges
BWx2x10
Finally tried squatting again. Thankfully my lower back didn't blow out, though I did feel it a little. I went light and am going to ease myself back in. It's pretty sad that weight actually felt pretty heavy...I guess thats what happens when your weak to begin with and then don't squat for almost 2 weeks. Started doing sets of 4 in GHR for now so I can really concentrate on doing the slowest negative possible each rep. Lunges were just to see what form was like.
135x8
185x5
205x3x10
Natural GHR
BWx8/4/4/4
Lunges
BWx2x10
Finally tried squatting again. Thankfully my lower back didn't blow out, though I did feel it a little. I went light and am going to ease myself back in. It's pretty sad that weight actually felt pretty heavy...I guess thats what happens when your weak to begin with and then don't squat for almost 2 weeks. Started doing sets of 4 in GHR for now so I can really concentrate on doing the slowest negative possible each rep. Lunges were just to see what form was like.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x5
205x7x3
Dips
45x7/7/6
BWx12
Wide-Grip Pull-ups (rafter)
BWx8
25x3
This wasn't working well so I went to chins...the rafter set up is off.
Chin-ups (rafter)
35x5
45x3+1+1+1
BWx11/6
This f'in sucked. I fet really weak for some reason. My second set of bench with 205 I only got three reps then I couldn't get the bar off my chest...I was supposed to be going for 205x6x5. I don't know what the deal was. It might be from not squatting or deadlifting for over a week. We'll see once I start back (hopefully tomorrow).
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x5
205x7x3
Dips
45x7/7/6
BWx12
Wide-Grip Pull-ups (rafter)
BWx8
25x3
This wasn't working well so I went to chins...the rafter set up is off.
Chin-ups (rafter)
35x5
45x3+1+1+1
BWx11/6
This f'in sucked. I fet really weak for some reason. My second set of bench with 205 I only got three reps then I couldn't get the bar off my chest...I was supposed to be going for 205x6x5. I don't know what the deal was. It might be from not squatting or deadlifting for over a week. We'll see once I start back (hopefully tomorrow).
Monday, February 2, 2009
Bulgarian Split Squat (holding oly plates)
BWx8
25x5x5
Natural GHR
4x8
This blows. I wanna squat and deadlift. This is the first attempted lower body workout since my lower back incident. I wanna give it at least another week before I attempt to squat anything...and then it'll probably be front squats for awhile. I feel the split squats differently on both sides...I hate them.
BWx8
25x5x5
Natural GHR
4x8
This blows. I wanna squat and deadlift. This is the first attempted lower body workout since my lower back incident. I wanna give it at least another week before I attempt to squat anything...and then it'll probably be front squats for awhile. I feel the split squats differently on both sides...I hate them.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x3x5
205x3x4
Inverted Row (with feet elevated)
1x20 pronated grip
1x15 supinated grip
1x15 pronated grip
Dips
55x8
70x3x6
This felt like a crappy workout, even though I progressed on bench and dips. I guess I just didn't have much energy for much volume. I don't know when I'll be able to do anything that remotely stresses my lower back. I was putting on shorts Monday when I lifted my leg I had a crazy intense pain permeate my tailbone region and I could barely get up. Its still sore. So that means no squats, deads, bent rows, etc (all the good stuff) for awhile. It blows. And the back thing happened after I woke up to terrible news...so that day really really blew.
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x3x5
205x3x4
Inverted Row (with feet elevated)
1x20 pronated grip
1x15 supinated grip
1x15 pronated grip
Dips
55x8
70x3x6
This felt like a crappy workout, even though I progressed on bench and dips. I guess I just didn't have much energy for much volume. I don't know when I'll be able to do anything that remotely stresses my lower back. I was putting on shorts Monday when I lifted my leg I had a crazy intense pain permeate my tailbone region and I could barely get up. Its still sore. So that means no squats, deads, bent rows, etc (all the good stuff) for awhile. It blows. And the back thing happened after I woke up to terrible news...so that day really really blew.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Bench Press
135x5
155x5
185x3
205x2
225x1
235x1 PR
245x0
225x1
225x1
225x1
185x8
185x8
Overhead Press
135x3x5
Barbell Rows
135x10
155x8
185x6
Close-grip Bench Press
185x4x6
Decided to do a back dominant workout tomorrow or day after during rows so figured I better back off and save my back. PR in bench was nice...hopefully I'll be setting more over the next few months.
135x5
155x5
185x3
205x2
225x1
235x1 PR
245x0
225x1
225x1
225x1
185x8
185x8
Overhead Press
135x3x5
Barbell Rows
135x10
155x8
185x6
Close-grip Bench Press
185x4x6
Decided to do a back dominant workout tomorrow or day after during rows so figured I better back off and save my back. PR in bench was nice...hopefully I'll be setting more over the next few months.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
a) Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x6x4
3 Board
205x5
225x4
235x2
Close-grip
185x2x6
b1) Dips
55x8
70x6
70x5
70x4
b2) Rafter Chins
BWx10
25x3x7
Floor Triceps Extension
75x10
75x10
85x6
First time doing bench presses with any boards...just seeing what its like. The lockout is the toughest thing on the bench press for me (surprisingly) so I might start incorporating them more...even though I'm not a powerlifter.
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x6x4
3 Board
205x5
225x4
235x2
Close-grip
185x2x6
b1) Dips
55x8
70x6
70x5
70x4
b2) Rafter Chins
BWx10
25x3x7
Floor Triceps Extension
75x10
75x10
85x6
First time doing bench presses with any boards...just seeing what its like. The lockout is the toughest thing on the bench press for me (surprisingly) so I might start incorporating them more...even though I'm not a powerlifter.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Clean
115x3
115x3
135x3
135x3
135x1 (messed up on the other two reps)
Front Squat
135x6
185x5
205x5
225x4
245x1
225x3
225x3
225x2
185x8
Natural GHR
4x6
1 min. deep static stretch
Olympic Weight Swings
35x50
I was just messing around with cleans, seeing if I could get the form right. Hadn't done front squats in a long time. I'm going to start making them a regular part of my training again. My hamstrings are going to be killing me in a few days.
115x3
115x3
135x3
135x3
135x1 (messed up on the other two reps)
Front Squat
135x6
185x5
205x5
225x4
245x1
225x3
225x3
225x2
185x8
Natural GHR
4x6
1 min. deep static stretch
Olympic Weight Swings
35x50
I was just messing around with cleans, seeing if I could get the form right. Hadn't done front squats in a long time. I'm going to start making them a regular part of my training again. My hamstrings are going to be killing me in a few days.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
a) Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
195x6x5
205x3
b) Barbell Row
135x10
155x10
185x5x5
135x18
c1) Rafter Chin-up
BWx11/10/10/7
c2) Dips
45x12/10/9/11
d) Barbell Curl
80x2x10
Felt really strong in the bench. Dips were using two folding chairs. Barbell Curls were light cause I wanted to see if it wouldn't irritate my forearms..they still did.
135x8
155x8
185x5
195x6x5
205x3
b) Barbell Row
135x10
155x10
185x5x5
135x18
c1) Rafter Chin-up
BWx11/10/10/7
c2) Dips
45x12/10/9/11
d) Barbell Curl
80x2x10
Felt really strong in the bench. Dips were using two folding chairs. Barbell Curls were light cause I wanted to see if it wouldn't irritate my forearms..they still did.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
a) Deficit Deadlift (from 3" platform)
135x8
205x5
255x3
275x3
300x8x3 mixed grip
b) Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
195x6x3
205x2
c1) Dips
BW+35x10
BW+45x10/9/10
c2) Chin-ups
BWx10/8 (neutral, wide)
BWx10/8 (supinated, narrow)
d) Barbell Curls
105x8+3RP+4RP (some cheating on last few)
First time doing deficit deads, won't be the last. Dips are using two folding chairs with bags of cement to hold them down and a karate belt to hold the plates...pretty ghetto but it works. Overall a good session.
135x8
205x5
255x3
275x3
300x8x3 mixed grip
b) Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
195x6x3
205x2
c1) Dips
BW+35x10
BW+45x10/9/10
c2) Chin-ups
BWx10/8 (neutral, wide)
BWx10/8 (supinated, narrow)
d) Barbell Curls
105x8+3RP+4RP (some cheating on last few)
First time doing deficit deads, won't be the last. Dips are using two folding chairs with bags of cement to hold them down and a karate belt to hold the plates...pretty ghetto but it works. Overall a good session.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Friday, January 2, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Deadlift
135x8
205x5
255x5
275x3
300x3x8
I was wanting to get 300x4x8 but after my last set I got a bad headache and felt dizzy...I think it was poor breathing. I came in a sat for awhile. I knew I probably couldn't finish the deads so I thought about doing something else. I picked up the 80 lbs barbell and even light curls felt tough. My CNS just feels drained. Those multiple sets of 8 are rough. I'm going to just do another workout tomorrow.
135x8
205x5
255x5
275x3
300x3x8
I was wanting to get 300x4x8 but after my last set I got a bad headache and felt dizzy...I think it was poor breathing. I came in a sat for awhile. I knew I probably couldn't finish the deads so I thought about doing something else. I picked up the 80 lbs barbell and even light curls felt tough. My CNS just feels drained. Those multiple sets of 8 are rough. I'm going to just do another workout tomorrow.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Squat
135x8
185x5
225x3x5
245x3
265x1
280x0
280x1 PR!
Romanian Deadlift
225x10-no straps
245x10
265x6
275x6
Natural Glute-Ham
2x8
Cable Ab Pulldowns
62x20
82x20
92x10
Probably my last time in the rec center at school. Failed squat attempt I think I went way too slow on the descent...second time I went faster but still under control and got it up....barely. Straps really help getting reps with the RDLs...also you can focus on the muscles being worked instead of just trying to hang on to the bar. GHR and abs were superset.
135x8
185x5
225x3x5
245x3
265x1
280x0
280x1 PR!
Romanian Deadlift
225x10-no straps
245x10
265x6
275x6
Natural Glute-Ham
2x8
Cable Ab Pulldowns
62x20
82x20
92x10
Probably my last time in the rec center at school. Failed squat attempt I think I went way too slow on the descent...second time I went faster but still under control and got it up....barely. Straps really help getting reps with the RDLs...also you can focus on the muscles being worked instead of just trying to hang on to the bar. GHR and abs were superset.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Squat
135x8
185x5
225x3x5
245x3
255x1
265x1
275x1 (finally got it again!)
Romanian Deadlift
225x3x8
I'm excited I got 275 again in the squat. Bodyweight was 179lbs...which is good cause I had went back down to around 175lbs that last week of plans when I couldn't eat like I wanted. Went lighter on the RDL cause I wanted to try to feel it in my hamstrings. Straps come in handy going heavy for reps in those, and I don't have mine here in Nac right now.
135x8
185x5
225x3x5
245x3
255x1
265x1
275x1 (finally got it again!)
Romanian Deadlift
225x3x8
I'm excited I got 275 again in the squat. Bodyweight was 179lbs...which is good cause I had went back down to around 175lbs that last week of plans when I couldn't eat like I wanted. Went lighter on the RDL cause I wanted to try to feel it in my hamstrings. Straps come in handy going heavy for reps in those, and I don't have mine here in Nac right now.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
HS Iso Bench Thing
90x15
230x4
180x8
180x6 + 4
b1) DB Bench Press
75x2x8
80x7
85x6
90x4
b2) Seated Cable Row (with lat pulldown attatchment)
137x11 (diff attatchment)
150x8 (lots of cheating)
137x8
137x11
c1) DB Curls
30x12 strict
40x8
40x8
40x6 + 4RP
c2) Dips
40x8
40x7
40x6 + 4 RP
Having terrible time remembering the numbers this time. And don't even ask about the cable rows.
90x15
230x4
180x8
180x6 + 4
b1) DB Bench Press
75x2x8
80x7
85x6
90x4
b2) Seated Cable Row (with lat pulldown attatchment)
137x11 (diff attatchment)
150x8 (lots of cheating)
137x8
137x11
c1) DB Curls
30x12 strict
40x8
40x8
40x6 + 4RP
c2) Dips
40x8
40x7
40x6 + 4 RP
Having terrible time remembering the numbers this time. And don't even ask about the cable rows.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Deadlift
135x10
205x5
255x5
275x3
300x5
300x5
300x5
300x5
300x8
Military Press
80x10
135x7
135x6
135x5
155x3 + 1 Push press
170x0
155x3 + 2 Push press
160x1 PR
Bench Press
155x12
185x6
185x5
155x10
Barbell Curl
85x12
95x8 + 3 RP + 4 RP
I used straps on 300 lbs sets of deadlifts because of a mix of my sweaty hands and the terrible grip on my cheap bar...I never could hold on for more than 3 reps at a time otherwise. I need some more weights.
135x10
205x5
255x5
275x3
300x5
300x5
300x5
300x5
300x8
Military Press
80x10
135x7
135x6
135x5
155x3 + 1 Push press
170x0
155x3 + 2 Push press
160x1 PR
Bench Press
155x12
185x6
185x5
155x10
Barbell Curl
85x12
95x8 + 3 RP + 4 RP
I used straps on 300 lbs sets of deadlifts because of a mix of my sweaty hands and the terrible grip on my cheap bar...I never could hold on for more than 3 reps at a time otherwise. I need some more weights.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
a) Bench Press
135x8
155x2x6
185x2x5
205x3
205x2
205x1
155x12
b) DB Rows
70x10
90x3x8
95x6/5/5
70x10
c1) Barbell Curl
80x5 (this set was EZ Preacher)
80x10/10/7
c2) Dips
35x10/10/8/8
d1) Face-Pulls (neutral to forehead)
47x2x15
42x15
d2) DB Hammer Curl (didn't feel right...worked anterior delt more than biceps)
40x5
35x5-6
135x8
155x2x6
185x2x5
205x3
205x2
205x1
155x12
b) DB Rows
70x10
90x3x8
95x6/5/5
70x10
c1) Barbell Curl
80x5 (this set was EZ Preacher)
80x10/10/7
c2) Dips
35x10/10/8/8
d1) Face-Pulls (neutral to forehead)
47x2x15
42x15
d2) DB Hammer Curl (didn't feel right...worked anterior delt more than biceps)
40x5
35x5-6
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
DB Press warm-up 55x10
a) Military Press
135x3x5
155x3
155x2 +1 push press
155x1
b1) Close-grip Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x4 PR
205x2 (+4 more reps assisted by the spotter)
155x8 (I think)
b2) DB Rows
70x10
90x8/10/10
c1) DB Curls
45x7
45x3x6
c2) Overhead DB Extension
60x7/6/6
55x10
d1) Incline DB Curls
30x10/8/8
d2) Dips
BWx12/10/8 (I think)
e) Seated DB Curls
30x8+4+4 rest pause
a) Military Press
135x3x5
155x3
155x2 +1 push press
155x1
b1) Close-grip Bench Press
135x8
155x8
185x5
205x4 PR
205x2 (+4 more reps assisted by the spotter)
155x8 (I think)
b2) DB Rows
70x10
90x8/10/10
c1) DB Curls
45x7
45x3x6
c2) Overhead DB Extension
60x7/6/6
55x10
d1) Incline DB Curls
30x10/8/8
d2) Dips
BWx12/10/8 (I think)
e) Seated DB Curls
30x8+4+4 rest pause
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Bench Press
135x2x5
155x5
185x2x4
205x2x3
230x0
230x0
DB Incline Press (lower...had it set on 3...normally set to 4)
55x5
70x10/8/8
DB Rows
70x? warmup
90x3x8
Superset:
*EZ Preacher Curl (narrower grip)
70x10/8-9/8/6-8 (wow i can barely remember)
*Dips
BWx15/15/12/12
DB Hammer Curl 35x8
-barely rest-
DB Curls 35x5
Face-pulls (hammer to forehead)
37.5x2x15
Preacher curls were great...to bad I can't remember the reps. I failed twice trying for a PR in bench. The first time I think I could have had it, but the spotter had no clue how to spot and kept trying to help...retard. The second time I had a good spot and hand off...just don't think I rested enough. I'll get it next time.
135x2x5
155x5
185x2x4
205x2x3
230x0
230x0
DB Incline Press (lower...had it set on 3...normally set to 4)
55x5
70x10/8/8
DB Rows
70x? warmup
90x3x8
Superset:
*EZ Preacher Curl (narrower grip)
70x10/8-9/8/6-8 (wow i can barely remember)
*Dips
BWx15/15/12/12
DB Hammer Curl 35x8
-barely rest-
DB Curls 35x5
Face-pulls (hammer to forehead)
37.5x2x15
Preacher curls were great...to bad I can't remember the reps. I failed twice trying for a PR in bench. The first time I think I could have had it, but the spotter had no clue how to spot and kept trying to help...retard. The second time I had a good spot and hand off...just don't think I rested enough. I'll get it next time.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Deadlift
135x5
185x5
225x4
275x2x3
300x2x3
Military Press
135x5x5 (neck started on 2nd set)
155x2
180x2x0
Neutral Grip Rafter Pull-Up
1x10 (neck really started giving trouble)
1x8
I'm not even close to 100%...I've been fighting off crud for the past 3 days. I had full intentions of doing 300x10x3 for deads, but just wasn't up to it...my form was shit. Also, my lower back was already shot (I guess from spending hours the past few days stooped over coloring maps). My neck started throbbing after the pull ups so I just called it quits. Better than nothing I guess.
135x5
185x5
225x4
275x2x3
300x2x3
Military Press
135x5x5 (neck started on 2nd set)
155x2
180x2x0
Neutral Grip Rafter Pull-Up
1x10 (neck really started giving trouble)
1x8
I'm not even close to 100%...I've been fighting off crud for the past 3 days. I had full intentions of doing 300x10x3 for deads, but just wasn't up to it...my form was shit. Also, my lower back was already shot (I guess from spending hours the past few days stooped over coloring maps). My neck started throbbing after the pull ups so I just called it quits. Better than nothing I guess.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Squat
135x5
185x2x5
Tried squatting, but my neck starting acting up (from somehow hurting it benching the other day). I felt it on the first set and tried to ignore it and continue, but couldn't. This sucks, hopefully it'll heal so I can deadlift Saturday so at least the week wouldn't be a total waste.
135x5
185x2x5
Tried squatting, but my neck starting acting up (from somehow hurting it benching the other day). I felt it on the first set and tried to ignore it and continue, but couldn't. This sucks, hopefully it'll heal so I can deadlift Saturday so at least the week wouldn't be a total waste.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Repetition Bench
a1) Bench Press
135x5
185x2x3
135x21
135x14
135x15
b1) Incline DB Press
70x3x8
b2) Chin-ups
BWx12/8/8
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
60x10/12/12
c2) Dips
BWx12/15/15
I strained a muscle in my neck during the first set of rep bench...it bothered me from then to the end of the workout. Short, but decent workout.
135x5
185x2x3
135x21
135x14
135x15
b1) Incline DB Press
70x3x8
b2) Chin-ups
BWx12/8/8
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
60x10/12/12
c2) Dips
BWx12/15/15
I strained a muscle in my neck during the first set of rep bench...it bothered me from then to the end of the workout. Short, but decent workout.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Squat
135x2x5
185x3
210x20
Romanian Deadlift
245x2x7
Did the 20 rep breathing squats...holy hell is it brutal. It was already getting hard around rep 5 and I was trying to give myself every excuse in the world to quit but I didn't. I couldn't even do anymore RDLs...my lower back was and now is completely utterly fried. I feel accomplished.
135x2x5
185x3
210x20
Romanian Deadlift
245x2x7
Did the 20 rep breathing squats...holy hell is it brutal. It was already getting hard around rep 5 and I was trying to give myself every excuse in the world to quit but I didn't. I couldn't even do anymore RDLs...my lower back was and now is completely utterly fried. I feel accomplished.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
a1) CG Bench Press
135x8
155x5
185x2x5
205x3
205x2
b1) Chin-ups
20x4x6
b2) Dips
45x4x6
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
65x10/10/7-9 (assuming bar is 15lbs.)
c2) HS Bench Press
220x10/10/15 (last 5 rest pause)
d1) Hammer Curl
35x10 (standing)
35x2x10 (seated)
d2) EZ Skull Crushers
55x10/12/12
e1) DB Lateral Raises
25x2x10 (i think)
e2) Incline DB Curl
30x10/9
135x8
155x5
185x2x5
205x3
205x2
b1) Chin-ups
20x4x6
b2) Dips
45x4x6
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
65x10/10/7-9 (assuming bar is 15lbs.)
c2) HS Bench Press
220x10/10/15 (last 5 rest pause)
d1) Hammer Curl
35x10 (standing)
35x2x10 (seated)
d2) EZ Skull Crushers
55x10/12/12
e1) DB Lateral Raises
25x2x10 (i think)
e2) Incline DB Curl
30x10/9
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Was planning on having the best lower body workout ever. Trying to turn my negative emotional energy I have right now into the best workout ever. Then I hurt my fucking back on a warm up set of 225. Not happy right now...possibly the least happy I've ever been in my life. Nothing is fucking going right for me. This is a training log, its not a damn diary so I'm just going to end it right there.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
a1) Bench Press (ring finger on rings)
135x5
185x2x3
205x2
b1) DB Bench Press
50x8
90x6x4
b2) DB Rows
50x8
90x6x6
c1) Standing EZ Bar Curl
70x11 (first 3 reps were preacher, but this EZ bar hurt forearms)
70x3x10
c2) Rope Triceps Extention
47.5x10
57.5x3x10
(I think the weights may be in kg)
d1) Dips
1x12
Wanted to do Seated DB Press, but they were full of dbags...I went to the rec center at mid afteroon and the place was crawling with dbags. Ugh.
Also: I weighed in at only 177 on the scale at the rec center.
135x5
185x2x3
205x2
b1) DB Bench Press
50x8
90x6x4
b2) DB Rows
50x8
90x6x6
c1) Standing EZ Bar Curl
70x11 (first 3 reps were preacher, but this EZ bar hurt forearms)
70x3x10
c2) Rope Triceps Extention
47.5x10
57.5x3x10
(I think the weights may be in kg)
d1) Dips
1x12
Wanted to do Seated DB Press, but they were full of dbags...I went to the rec center at mid afteroon and the place was crawling with dbags. Ugh.
Also: I weighed in at only 177 on the scale at the rec center.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Squat
135x5
185x5
225x3
245x3
265x1
275x0
Romanian Deadlift
225x4x6
Bulgarian Split Squat
35x5x5
Superset:
GHR 2x5
Decline Sit-up 35x3x10
Chin-ups
BWx12/8
I'm not happy with this workout, but I don't know why...maybe it's cause I don't feel absolutely blasted. I missed 275 in squat, but that's nothing new. I'm using 265 as my max when (if) I start Sheiko 29 next week. I wish I could make the GHR feel more natural (gasp...an actual GHR machine would work)...it was hurting my knees using the decline sit-up bench. The chins were for fun...I can't believe how easy 12 were (I could have done more).
135x5
185x5
225x3
245x3
265x1
275x0
Romanian Deadlift
225x4x6
Bulgarian Split Squat
35x5x5
Superset:
GHR 2x5
Decline Sit-up 35x3x10
Chin-ups
BWx12/8
I'm not happy with this workout, but I don't know why...maybe it's cause I don't feel absolutely blasted. I missed 275 in squat, but that's nothing new. I'm using 265 as my max when (if) I start Sheiko 29 next week. I wish I could make the GHR feel more natural (gasp...an actual GHR machine would work)...it was hurting my knees using the decline sit-up bench. The chins were for fun...I can't believe how easy 12 were (I could have done more).
Friday, October 3, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
a1) Chin-ups
30x6/6/5/5/5/5
a2) Dips
50x6x6
b1) HS Bench
200x3x8
b2) Cable Rows
150x3x8
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
75x3x8
c2) Shrugs
50x15
60x12
70x10
d1) Dips BWx1x15
Going to start doing 6 sets on dips/chins instead of 8. Felt a little tired...probably should have waited, but was bored. Could of been the mile run this morning. Assuming EZ curl bar is 25 lbs.
30x6/6/5/5/5/5
a2) Dips
50x6x6
b1) HS Bench
200x3x8
b2) Cable Rows
150x3x8
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
75x3x8
c2) Shrugs
50x15
60x12
70x10
d1) Dips BWx1x15
Going to start doing 6 sets on dips/chins instead of 8. Felt a little tired...probably should have waited, but was bored. Could of been the mile run this morning. Assuming EZ curl bar is 25 lbs.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
a1) DB Bench Press
50x10
90x4/4/4/4/4/2 (possibly did 7 sets, but I lost track)
a2) DB Rows
50x10
90x5/6/5/6/5/6
b2) Hammer Strength Bench
180x10/10/12
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
65x4x10 (slow eccentric on last few sets)
c2) V Bar Triceps Pushdowns
150x3x10
c3) Lateral Raises
25x3x10
Chins 1x5
I possibly lost count of sets on DB bench and maybe did one more than I was supposed to...if not, I def missed my target of 6x4...but I'll get it next time. I also once again tweaked my back getting in to position to do the bench...not bad though. I got to get to the root of this back stuff...maybe doing ab work consistently will help. Tried the HS Bench machine and I actually kinda like it--maybe all machines aren't evil. I fooled around with cable crossover but couldn't get it to feel right.
I also did lower body yesterday, but the internet was down so here it is:
Monday, September 29, 2008
Squat
135x5
185x5
225x3
225x3
245x3
255x1 (really pissed)
35x3x8
Assisted Glute-Ham Raise
3x5
Tried GMs and GHR for the first time...and my hams are killing me today. I'm def doing GMs more and I did the GHR on the decline bench that everyone does decline sit-ups on...slightly using my arms to help myself get back up. I think hamstrings and core are whats really holding back my squat (or I guess in this case making it decline).
50x10
90x4/4/4/4/4/2 (possibly did 7 sets, but I lost track)
a2) DB Rows
50x10
90x5/6/5/6/5/6
b2) Hammer Strength Bench
180x10/10/12
c1) EZ Preacher Curl
65x4x10 (slow eccentric on last few sets)
c2) V Bar Triceps Pushdowns
150x3x10
c3) Lateral Raises
25x3x10
Chins 1x5
I possibly lost count of sets on DB bench and maybe did one more than I was supposed to...if not, I def missed my target of 6x4...but I'll get it next time. I also once again tweaked my back getting in to position to do the bench...not bad though. I got to get to the root of this back stuff...maybe doing ab work consistently will help. Tried the HS Bench machine and I actually kinda like it--maybe all machines aren't evil. I fooled around with cable crossover but couldn't get it to feel right.
I also did lower body yesterday, but the internet was down so here it is:
Monday, September 29, 2008
Squat
135x5
185x5
225x3
225x3
245x3
255x1 (really pissed)
Goodmornings
115x12
135x10
135x10
35x3x8
Assisted Glute-Ham Raise
3x5
Tried GMs and GHR for the first time...and my hams are killing me today. I'm def doing GMs more and I did the GHR on the decline bench that everyone does decline sit-ups on...slightly using my arms to help myself get back up. I think hamstrings and core are whats really holding back my squat (or I guess in this case making it decline).
Saturday, September 27, 2008
a1) Chin-ups
BW+30x5/5/4/4/5/5/4/4
a2) Dips
BW+50x5/5/4/4/5/5/4/5
(65x1x6 seated shouder press)
b1) DB Incline Press
65x10/8/8
b2) DB Rows
65x15/12/10
c1) DB Curls
35x3x8
c2) Skull Crushers w/ EZ bar
50x3x12
Tried a set on the pec dec...and may start utilizing it for my chest. I went lighter on the curls this day because my biceps were already so blasted from the chins (and rows to an extent).
BW+30x5/5/4/4/5/5/4/4
a2) Dips
BW+50x5/5/4/4/5/5/4/5
(65x1x6 seated shouder press)
b1) DB Incline Press
65x10/8/8
b2) DB Rows
65x15/12/10
c1) DB Curls
35x3x8
c2) Skull Crushers w/ EZ bar
50x3x12
Tried a set on the pec dec...and may start utilizing it for my chest. I went lighter on the curls this day because my biceps were already so blasted from the chins (and rows to an extent).
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
a1) DB Bench Press
50x10
85x6/5/6/5/6/5
a2) DB Row
50x10
85x6x7
b1) Dips
BWx3x10
b2) Chin-ups
BWx3x6
c1) DB Curls
40x3x8
c2) Cable Triceps Pushdowns
110x10
120x10
130x10
c3) DB Shrugs
70x6-8?
60x8
50x10
The weights for shrugs are weird cause I was seeing what weight I should use. I'm going to start doing them.
Note: Last Saturday, during Hurricane Ike, I did a deadlift workout in my garage...just didn't post it.
50x10
85x6/5/6/5/6/5
a2) DB Row
50x10
85x6x7
b1) Dips
BWx3x10
b2) Chin-ups
BWx3x6
c1) DB Curls
40x3x8
c2) Cable Triceps Pushdowns
110x10
120x10
130x10
c3) DB Shrugs
70x6-8?
60x8
50x10
The weights for shrugs are weird cause I was seeing what weight I should use. I'm going to start doing them.
Note: Last Saturday, during Hurricane Ike, I did a deadlift workout in my garage...just didn't post it.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Deadlift
135x5
185x5
225x2x5
255x2x3
285x2x3
315x2x1
225x5
DB Preacher Curl
30x2x10
I actually deadlifted at the school at the UC instead of the rec center...I got around the corner so the girl wouldn't see me as much. Used mixed-grip and changed it every other set (double overhand for last set). Grip was a huge limiting factor at 315...not so much weakness but sweat. Too bad we can't use chalk. Preacher curls were just experimentation to see how they felt.
135x5
185x5
225x2x5
255x2x3
285x2x3
315x2x1
225x5
DB Preacher Curl
30x2x10
I actually deadlifted at the school at the UC instead of the rec center...I got around the corner so the girl wouldn't see me as much. Used mixed-grip and changed it every other set (double overhand for last set). Grip was a huge limiting factor at 315...not so much weakness but sweat. Too bad we can't use chalk. Preacher curls were just experimentation to see how they felt.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Squat
135x5
185x5
225x5
225x3
255x3
275x0
275x0
Neutral-grip Chins
8/5
BW Pistol Squats
5x3
Tuck Planche (hips are still very low, but elbows are straight)
2x15 sec.
1x10 sec.
Failed twice with 275 lbs...hopefully it's just because I haven't done any lower body work for awhile. Last time I got it, I know it was legit so I'm positive I can do it. I was pissed though, so I did a few chins and left. Did the pistols and planche at the apt. I've been playing around with the beast skills a little everyday, just not posting it. I wanted to write it down so I know where I've progressed from.
135x5
185x5
225x5
225x3
255x3
275x0
275x0
Neutral-grip Chins
8/5
BW Pistol Squats
5x3
Tuck Planche (hips are still very low, but elbows are straight)
2x15 sec.
1x10 sec.
Failed twice with 275 lbs...hopefully it's just because I haven't done any lower body work for awhile. Last time I got it, I know it was legit so I'm positive I can do it. I was pissed though, so I did a few chins and left. Did the pistols and planche at the apt. I've been playing around with the beast skills a little everyday, just not posting it. I wanted to write it down so I know where I've progressed from.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
a1) DB Bench Press
50x8
85x5/4/5/4/4.5/5
a2) DB Row
50x8
85x6x5
b1) Military Press
135x5/4
b2) Pull-up
BWx3x5
c1) Lateral Raises
25x10/8
c2) Face-pulls
37.5x2x20
DB bench got hard...and miltary press sucked. Maybe it was all the beast skills stuff I was playing with yesterday, cause that REALLY made my front delts (among other things) work. Too many shoulder exercises...I really need to start planning better. I did do a set of DB curls with 45lbs. after the first set of lateral raises but could only get 5 reps (pathetic) so I scratched curls.
50x8
85x5/4/5/4/4.5/5
a2) DB Row
50x8
85x6x5
b1) Military Press
135x5/4
b2) Pull-up
BWx3x5
c1) Lateral Raises
25x10/8
c2) Face-pulls
37.5x2x20
DB bench got hard...and miltary press sucked. Maybe it was all the beast skills stuff I was playing with yesterday, cause that REALLY made my front delts (among other things) work. Too many shoulder exercises...I really need to start planning better. I did do a set of DB curls with 45lbs. after the first set of lateral raises but could only get 5 reps (pathetic) so I scratched curls.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
At home not working again because of rain. The gym isn't open today...again. I'm bored and got to reading the Beast Skills site and think I may try to incorporate some of these skills in training. I can already do several, such as the headstand and one-legged squat. I clicked on a link that discusses progressions for doing the planche and front lever. I don't have a chin-up bar assessable so I skipped the front lever for the time being and focused on the planche. I tried the first progression for the planche...its the frog stand.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
a1) Pull-up BW+20
10x3
a2) Dips BW+45
10x3
b1) DB Inclined Press
70x8/8/6
b2) DB Rows
70x12/10/10
c1) Barbell Curl
90x7
80x8/7
d) Face-pulls
22.5x20
32.5x15
Edit: After looking them up, I was doing face pulls wrong. I was pulling to my forehead and should have been pulling to my mouth area. Oh well...not that big a deal.
10x3
a2) Dips BW+45
10x3
b1) DB Inclined Press
70x8/8/6
b2) DB Rows
70x12/10/10
c1) Barbell Curl
90x7
80x8/7
d) Face-pulls
22.5x20
32.5x15
Edit: After looking them up, I was doing face pulls wrong. I was pulling to my forehead and should have been pulling to my mouth area. Oh well...not that big a deal.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Deadlift
135x2x5
205x5
255x2x5
275x5
300x5
285x5
Front Squat
155x5
175x2x5
Barbell Curl
85x3x10
Cleaned weight up for the front squats...tiring. I also think the 175 lbs clean to get the weight up was actually a PR. Did one set of triceps ext. for 6 reps btwn first and second curl sets, but it hurt my elbows so I didn't do more.
135x2x5
205x5
255x2x5
275x5
300x5
285x5
Front Squat
155x5
175x2x5
Barbell Curl
85x3x10
Cleaned weight up for the front squats...tiring. I also think the 175 lbs clean to get the weight up was actually a PR. Did one set of triceps ext. for 6 reps btwn first and second curl sets, but it hurt my elbows so I didn't do more.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
A1) Dips BW+35lbs.
10x3
A2) Chin-ups BW+10lbs.
10x3
B1) DB Bench Press
70x3x8
B2) Seated Cable Row
137.5x3x8 (tough at the end)
C1) Military Press
115x5x5
D1) DB Curls
40x10
40x6
35x7
The weights used in the 10x3 were too light for that rep scheme, so I did the B superset. The weight was just right for the cable row.
10x3
A2) Chin-ups BW+10lbs.
10x3
B1) DB Bench Press
70x3x8
B2) Seated Cable Row
137.5x3x8 (tough at the end)
C1) Military Press
115x5x5
D1) DB Curls
40x10
40x6
35x7
The weights used in the 10x3 were too light for that rep scheme, so I did the B superset. The weight was just right for the cable row.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
A1) DB Bench Press 75x6x6
A2) DB Row 75x6x6
1.5 min rest before each press set, 1 min rest before each row set (approx)
B1) Chin-up BW 7,3 (with hold on last rep)
B2) Dips BW 10,8
Got off work at around 7:20pm, weightroom closes at 8pm so I just had to plan on a quick workout. Really suprised at how much you can do in that short time...will keep that in mind in the future.
A2) DB Row 75x6x6
1.5 min rest before each press set, 1 min rest before each row set (approx)
B1) Chin-up BW 7,3 (with hold on last rep)
B2) Dips BW 10,8
Got off work at around 7:20pm, weightroom closes at 8pm so I just had to plan on a quick workout. Really suprised at how much you can do in that short time...will keep that in mind in the future.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Squat
warm-up
250x4/2/1
225x1
Bench Press
warm-up
185x3x5
Deadlift
135x2x5
185x5
225x3
275x2
315x3 <--last rep was terrible form
Dips
BW+35
10,9
Progress in everything is slowing down (or completely stalled). I think I'm about ready to just do lots of volume for a couple weeks, take a week off and then start Bill Starr's 5x5 or something a little more advanced.
warm-up
250x4/2/1
225x1
Bench Press
warm-up
185x3x5
Deadlift
135x2x5
185x5
225x3
275x2
315x3 <--last rep was terrible form
Dips
BW+35
10,9
Progress in everything is slowing down (or completely stalled). I think I'm about ready to just do lots of volume for a couple weeks, take a week off and then start Bill Starr's 5x5 or something a little more advanced.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Squat
warm-up
240x3x5
Bench Press
warm-up
185x3x5
Deadlift
warm-up
315x2
1 min rest (only to dry my hands)
315x1
Dips
BW+35
9,8
Deadlifts are definitely much harder after doing squats. Wish I could have gotten all 5 reps...I really think I could if I don't do squats first and I had a bar with decent knurling. I think if I can do 300x3x5 I could surely do 315x1x5.
warm-up
240x3x5
Bench Press
warm-up
185x3x5
Deadlift
warm-up
315x2
1 min rest (only to dry my hands)
315x1
Dips
BW+35
9,8
Deadlifts are definitely much harder after doing squats. Wish I could have gotten all 5 reps...I really think I could if I don't do squats first and I had a bar with decent knurling. I think if I can do 300x3x5 I could surely do 315x1x5.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Squat
45x5
95x5
135x3
205x2
230x3x5
Bench Press
45x5
95x5
135x3
155x2
185x3x5
Deadlift
135x2x5
185x5
225x3
275x2
305x5
Dips
BW+35
2x8
I don't know why I can't bench worth a damn. I figured going down 10 pounds would be easy, but I barely got it...it felt so heavy. There's def a different in the amount I can bench at home vs. at school. The bench is wider at home, and gives noticeably more stability. I've also usually worked all day before working out at school vs. being fresh at home. I don't know...maybe its some of both reasons.
45x5
95x5
135x3
205x2
230x3x5
Bench Press
45x5
95x5
135x3
155x2
185x3x5
Deadlift
135x2x5
185x5
225x3
275x2
305x5
Dips
BW+35
2x8
I don't know why I can't bench worth a damn. I figured going down 10 pounds would be easy, but I barely got it...it felt so heavy. There's def a different in the amount I can bench at home vs. at school. The bench is wider at home, and gives noticeably more stability. I've also usually worked all day before working out at school vs. being fresh at home. I don't know...maybe its some of both reasons.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Bench Press
45x5
95x5
135x5
165x3
190x3x5
Deadlift
135x2x5
185x5
225x3
255x2
290x3x5
Military Press
140x5 <--ring finger on rings
140x3 <--ring finger on rings and not much rest
140x5 <--pinky on rings
140x5 <--pinky on rings
Home workout...really wish I had a squat rack so I could stick to the program 100%. But I add the extra sets of heavy deadlifts so I highly doubt I'm any worse off.
45x5
95x5
135x5
165x3
190x3x5
Deadlift
135x2x5
185x5
225x3
255x2
290x3x5
Military Press
140x5 <--ring finger on rings
140x3 <--ring finger on rings and not much rest
140x5 <--pinky on rings
140x5 <--pinky on rings
Home workout...really wish I had a squat rack so I could stick to the program 100%. But I add the extra sets of heavy deadlifts so I highly doubt I'm any worse off.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Squat
warm-up
220x3x5
Bench Press
warm-up
165x3x5
Bent-over Row
warm-up
145x3x5
Dips
2x12
I know this is a little different...should have done deadlifts, but did rows instead. Since I got off schedule this week because of Memorial Day, I'm going to have to do a workout at home this weekend. And since I can't do heavy squats at home I figured I would deadlift...plus I don't like deadlifting at school.
warm-up
220x3x5
Bench Press
warm-up
165x3x5
Bent-over Row
warm-up
145x3x5
Dips
2x12
I know this is a little different...should have done deadlifts, but did rows instead. Since I got off schedule this week because of Memorial Day, I'm going to have to do a workout at home this weekend. And since I can't do heavy squats at home I figured I would deadlift...plus I don't like deadlifting at school.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Okay, I had to re-start over. Last Wed I went in and they wouldn't let me in since I'm not taking any classes...so I had to pay for the summer membership. I just got it yesterday, which is why I'm starting today. I now weighed in at 180 lbs. this morning...thats a big drop from the 190's I was weighing before the long hiatus and bad diet. I hope to make good progress this summer.
Squat
barx5
85x5
135x5
160x2
205x3x5
Military Press
50x2x5
60x5
70x3(or 5)
90x2
110x3x5
Bent-over Row
barx5
70x5
90x3
115x3
135x3x5
Pull-ups
BW 2x5
Squat
barx5
85x5
135x5
160x2
205x3x5
Military Press
50x2x5
60x5
70x3(or 5)
90x2
110x3x5
Bent-over Row
barx5
70x5
90x3
115x3
135x3x5
Pull-ups
BW 2x5
Monday, May 12, 2008
Started new program after long break. Decided to do Mark Rippetoe's Starting Strength until I stop gaining...which won't take too long I think. Then I'll move on to something like Bill Starr's 5x5 for the rest of the summer.
Squat
barx5
85x5
125x3
160x2
205x3x5
Bench Press
barx5
135x5
135x2x3
155x3x5
Deadlift
135x5
155x3
225x2
265x5
Dips
BW 2x8
Squat
barx5
85x5
125x3
160x2
205x3x5
Bench Press
barx5
135x5
135x2x3
155x3x5
Deadlift
135x5
155x3
225x2
265x5
Dips
BW 2x8
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
DB Bench Press
55x5
65x5
75x5
85x5
90x3 (boo)
90x2
Chin-ups
BW+30
4,3,4,3,4,3
Military Press
90x10
110x2x8
125x4
DB Rows
55x10
65x8
75x8
85x5
Superset:
DB Curls
40x10
40x8
35x10
Lying Triceps Extensions
70x10
70x10
70x8
Ahh, I've gotten weaker in DB bench press. I could only get the 90s up for 3, and I've done 6 before. I think doing flat bench exclusively for awhile has hurt it...plus I've lost a little weight.
55x5
65x5
75x5
85x5
90x3 (boo)
90x2
Chin-ups
BW+30
4,3,4,3,4,3
Military Press
90x10
110x2x8
125x4
DB Rows
55x10
65x8
75x8
85x5
Superset:
DB Curls
40x10
40x8
35x10
Lying Triceps Extensions
70x10
70x10
70x8
Ahh, I've gotten weaker in DB bench press. I could only get the 90s up for 3, and I've done 6 before. I think doing flat bench exclusively for awhile has hurt it...plus I've lost a little weight.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Bench Press
135x5
155x5
185x2x5
195x3 (4 kinda)
155x5
DB Bench Press
70x10
70x8
Chin-ups
BW+30
5x3
Dips
BW+50
5,5,5,5,(3,2)
Seated Cable Row
100x10
125x8
150x6
137.5x6
DB Curls
40x10
40x8
35x10
Would have had 4th rep on bench but retarded spotter touched bar.
Not progressing as I would like to...still consider myself very weak for my bodyweight. Def will be changing routines over the summer.
135x5
155x5
185x2x5
195x3 (4 kinda)
155x5
DB Bench Press
70x10
70x8
Chin-ups
BW+30
5x3
Dips
BW+50
5,5,5,5,(3,2)
Seated Cable Row
100x10
125x8
150x6
137.5x6
DB Curls
40x10
40x8
35x10
Would have had 4th rep on bench but retarded spotter touched bar.
Not progressing as I would like to...still consider myself very weak for my bodyweight. Def will be changing routines over the summer.
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