My W/O Journal...

gwcaton · 02-17-2004, 06:01 PM

OK,

So get better and get back on track ! No more slacking Mister ! LOL Good luck ! I will be watching that journal too. I may want to try a bulk sometime in the future.

Gary

I'm Trying · 02-17-2004, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gwcaton
OK,

So get better and get back on track ! No more slacking Mister ! LOL Good luck ! I will be watching that journal too. I may want to try a bulk sometime in the future.

Gary

Yeah I'm a damn SLACKER!! No I feel bad not working out and I was heavily contemplating going against his wishes but I guess I should listen to him anyways. Besides I'll be working out on Sat. to make up for it!
Thanks for looking Gary!! Check out my new one I'm starting though too!

I'm Trying · 02-18-2004, 09:21 PM

2-18-04...

Chest/Tri's

Barbell Bench Press
135x8
145x8
145x8
165x8

Incline Bench (Barbell)
115x8
115x8
125x8
135x6

Decline Bench (DB)
30x8
30x8
40x8
40x8

Incline Flyes
30x10
30x10
40x8
40x8

Bench Dips
10x10
10x10
10x10
10x10

V-Bar Tricep Press Down
35x10
40x10
45x10(Muscle Failure)

Reverse Grip Tricep Pull Down (did it properly this week compared to last)
10x9
10x9
15x7(Muscle Failure)

I don't know what is happening to me?? It seems like my strength has went down/leveled off. I don't understand it.
Do I need more patience?? Do I need to hold off judgement for a couple of weeks after my bulk diet kicks into gear?
Thanks for the help!!

PreMier · 02-18-2004, 09:25 PM

Did you switch your routine when you switched to a bulk?

Also try changing the exercises every week IE:
Before:
Barbell Bench Press
Incline Bench (Barbell)
Decline Bench (DB)

After:
Bench BB
Incline DB
Bench DB flys

or
Incline BB
Bench DB
Incline DB flys

I'm Trying · 02-18-2004, 09:32 PM

You mean rotate the 3 as far as Dumbell and Barbell?? This is only my second week of this new split and I just started doing Declines again. I'll switch up next week. The problem is my DB's only go up to 40lbs though.
Thanks!!

PreMier · 02-18-2004, 09:42 PM

Ok, wasnt sure if you had a new split. Thats good. Some weights might be lower than norm, because you are doing different exercises.

Do you have a Play it again Sports near you? They sell used weights for 10cents a LB here.

I'm Trying · 02-18-2004, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Ok, wasnt sure if you had a new split. Thats good. Some weights might be lower than norm, because you are doing different exercises.

Do you have a Play it again Sports near you? They sell used weights for 10cents a LB here.

Yeah last time I checked they were all poor quality. I need to look again some time soon probably this weekend

Thanks!!

PreMier · 02-19-2004, 03:32 PM

What do you mean poor quality? How can a steel dumbell be poor? lol

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
What do you mean poor quality? How can a steel dumbell be poor? lol

What I mean is chipped paint (chipped paint in you eyes sucks), gouges taken out of the dumbells etc. I know steel is steel but would like accurate weight while I'm lifting. Call me picky

Thanks!!

PreMier · 02-19-2004, 05:10 PM

LoL, c'mon man, their used! Just go over em once with some rustolium, after a light sand. I am sure a few gouges here and there wont effect it more than a few oz.

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 05:18 PM

Yeah I know I need to suck it up and go get them. Like I said I'll be going Sat.
Thanks!!

atherjen · 02-19-2004, 05:55 PM

Hey IT!
PreMier gave some solid advice on changing up your exercises more often.
AND ARE YOU GOING TO FAILURE ON EVERY SET??????????? I STILL see the same reps but diff weights??

you need to push yourself a bit more.
if you could get more weights too that would help to go beyond the weights your at now and beat those sticking points.
patience pays off

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 06:10 PM

Yeah I'm taking PM's advice and getting some more DB's this week and rotating around my Flat, Incline and decline bench press. I'm going to start going to failure here next week you'll notice it in my workouts, which I'll start posting in my bulking journal. Have you checked that out yet Jen? I have a sample of my diet I'll be using but I think I'm lacking about 300 to 500 calories still and need advice to fill that void. If you could help me out I'd appriciate it!!
THanks!!

PreMier · 02-19-2004, 06:15 PM

Do you drink your protein with water?

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Do you drink your protein with water?

Yeah when I have it alone I do. My post workout shake also has 1.5 cups of water in it too. Why do you ask??
Thanks!

PreMier · 02-19-2004, 06:23 PM

If you use milk instead of water in your shakes that will add extra cals.

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 06:30 PM

Don't realy want the sugar though.

PreMier · 02-19-2004, 06:31 PM

Umm... your BULKING! If the rest of your diet is clean, you should not worry about a bit of sugar from milk.

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Umm... your BULKING! If the rest of your diet is clean, you should not worry about a bit of sugar from milk.

What kind of milk then??

PreMier · 02-19-2004, 08:03 PM

I use 1%. But maybe look around at some labels to se which one has the least amount of sugar.

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 08:55 PM

O.K. then I'll probably go back to drinking milk (1% or non fat) and putting one cup yogurt (non fat) with my post workout shake then. But I'll look at sugar content but I guess I can use 2% or whole to my advantage to up my fat intake. Would that be good??
Thanks!!

PreMier · 02-19-2004, 08:58 PM

Its up to you bro. I like 1%. I used to drink whole milk, but since I am bulking I am already at pretty high cals, and dont want to get too fat

I'm Trying · 02-19-2004, 09:02 PM

I'm Trying · 02-21-2004, 06:07 PM

Thats weird PM when I wrote the response "huh?" all it said in your response box was EDIT. Yeah I'm going with either 1% or nonfat I'll make that decision next time I go shopping.

I'm Trying · 02-22-2004, 12:21 PM

2-19-04...

This day I did Back/Arms

Bent Over Rows
95x8
105x8
115x8
125x10 (Should pump up weight here. Also personal best.

)

Pull downs to Front
80x10
90x8
100x8
110x4(Failure. Also Personal Best

)

Dumbell Row
25x10
30x10
40x10
40x10

Cambered Preacher Curls
55x10
65x8
75x5 (Failure, Personal Best

)
65x7 (Failure.)

Seated DB Curls
25x8
25x10
30x8

Hammer Curls
25x10
25x10
30x8

Barbell Wrist Curls
45x30
45x30

Reverse Wrist Curls
45x30
45x30

Look what a little change in your diet can do for you. Had a pretty good workout, can't wait to get the adj. dumbells. Please feel free to critique!!
Thanks!!

02-17-2004, 06:01 PM	#121
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02-18-2004, 09:21 PM	#123
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	2-18-04... 2-18-04... Chest/Tri's Barbell Bench Press 135x8 145x8 145x8 165x8 Incline Bench (Barbell) 115x8 115x8 125x8 135x6 Decline Bench (DB) 30x8 30x8 40x8 40x8 Incline Flyes 30x10 30x10 40x8 40x8 Bench Dips 10x10 10x10 10x10 10x10 V-Bar Tricep Press Down 35x10 40x10 45x10(Muscle Failure) Reverse Grip Tricep Pull Down (did it properly this week compared to last) 10x9 10x9 15x7(Muscle Failure) I don't know what is happening to me?? It seems like my strength has went down/leveled off. I don't understand it. Do I need more patience?? Do I need to hold off judgement for a couple of weeks after my bulk diet kicks into gear? Thanks for the help!!
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-18-2004, 09:25 PM	#124
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	Did you switch your routine when you switched to a bulk? Also try changing the exercises every week IE: Before: Barbell Bench Press Incline Bench (Barbell) Decline Bench (DB) After: Bench BB Incline DB Bench DB flys or Incline BB Bench DB Incline DB flys
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-18-2004, 09:32 PM	#125
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	You mean rotate the 3 as far as Dumbell and Barbell?? This is only my second week of this new split and I just started doing Declines again. I'll switch up next week. The problem is my DB's only go up to 40lbs though. Thanks!!
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-18-2004, 09:42 PM	#126
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	Ok, wasnt sure if you had a new split. Thats good. Some weights might be lower than norm, because you are doing different exercises. Do you have a Play it again Sports near you? They sell used weights for 10cents a LB here.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 03:32 PM	#128
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	What do you mean poor quality? How can a steel dumbell be poor? lol
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 05:10 PM	#130
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	LoL, c'mon man, their used! Just go over em once with some rustolium, after a light sand. I am sure a few gouges here and there wont effect it more than a few oz.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 05:18 PM	#131
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	Yeah I know I need to suck it up and go get them. Like I said I'll be going Sat. Thanks!!
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-19-2004, 05:55 PM	#132
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	Hey IT! PreMier gave some solid advice on changing up your exercises more often. AND ARE YOU GOING TO FAILURE ON EVERY SET??????????? I STILL see the same reps but diff weights?? you need to push yourself a bit more. if you could get more weights too that would help to go beyond the weights your at now and beat those sticking points. patience pays off
	" To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

02-19-2004, 06:10 PM	#133
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	Yeah I'm taking PM's advice and getting some more DB's this week and rotating around my Flat, Incline and decline bench press. I'm going to start going to failure here next week you'll notice it in my workouts, which I'll start posting in my bulking journal. Have you checked that out yet Jen? I have a sample of my diet I'll be using but I think I'm lacking about 300 to 500 calories still and need advice to fill that void. If you could help me out I'd appriciate it!! THanks!!
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-19-2004, 06:15 PM	#134
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	Do you drink your protein with water?
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 06:23 PM	#136
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	If you use milk instead of water in your shakes that will add extra cals.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 06:30 PM	#137
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	Don't realy want the sugar though.
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-19-2004, 06:31 PM	#138
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	Umm... your BULKING! If the rest of your diet is clean, you should not worry about a bit of sugar from milk.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 08:03 PM	#140
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	I use 1%. But maybe look around at some labels to se which one has the least amount of sugar.
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 08:55 PM	#141
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	O.K. then I'll probably go back to drinking milk (1% or non fat) and putting one cup yogurt (non fat) with my post workout shake then. But I'll look at sugar content but I guess I can use 2% or whole to my advantage to up my fat intake. Would that be good?? Thanks!!
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-19-2004, 08:58 PM	#142
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,020 Photos: 1	Its up to you bro. I like 1%. I used to drink whole milk, but since I am bulking I am already at pretty high cals, and dont want to get too fat
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

02-19-2004, 09:02 PM	#143
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	HuH?
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-21-2004, 06:07 PM	#144
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	Thats weird PM when I wrote the response "huh?" all it said in your response box was EDIT. Yeah I'm going with either 1% or nonfat I'll make that decision next time I go shopping.
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-22-2004, 12:21 PM	#145
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	2-19-04 2-19-04... This day I did Back/Arms Bent Over Rows 95x8 105x8 115x8 125x10 (Should pump up weight here. Also personal best. ) Pull downs to Front 80x10 90x8 100x8 110x4(Failure. Also Personal Best ) Dumbell Row 25x10 30x10 40x10 40x10 Cambered Preacher Curls 55x10 65x8 75x5 (Failure, Personal Best ) 65x7 (Failure.) Seated DB Curls 25x8 25x10 30x8 Hammer Curls 25x10 25x10 30x8 Barbell Wrist Curls 45x30 45x30 Reverse Wrist Curls 45x30 45x30 Look what a little change in your diet can do for you. Had a pretty good workout, can't wait to get the adj. dumbells. Please feel free to critique!! Thanks!!
	The beatings will continue until morale improves!! Personal Goal: I WILL be playing "C" tournament ball next year!!! Training Moderator @softballfans My New Journal!!!! Age: 29 \| Height: 5'11.5" \| Weight: 198 lbs BF% ? Bests: Bench:? \| Squat: ? \| Deads: ? Goals: Bench: 235 \| Squat: 250 \| Deadlift: 300

02-22-2004, 12:28 PM	#146
I'm Trying Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,574	2-20-04...