M.J.H.

Everything is looking friggin' awesome man, keep up the hard work. Pulling 455 is great, nice PR there. Did you make a video of 455? Your squats are looking good too man. A video of them would be nice too. Keep it up!

BTW, if I can get funny looks for taking my digital camera to the gym, then you can too!

Stats!
23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

The M.J.H. Chronicles

GRIFF

Thanks bro, I appreciate it. I'll try to remember to bring in a camera next tuesday when I do deads again. I'd like to get a vid of 455 or maybe 465 if I can hit that.

My work schedule just got switched around, so I can go to the gym earlier now which will make bringing a camera a lot more do-able for me. I'll feel like a tool, but atleast I can prove myself

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

GRIFF

May 23, 2004

Bench:

135 x 6
185 x 3
230 x 1
285 x miss
280 x miss Struggled in the same spot for a long long time, thought I was gonna get it but wasnt to be
280 x miss
225 x 6
185 x 12

Dips:

45 x 3.5
25 x 4
BW x 8
BW x 5

My triceps were absolutely toasted. I had nothing left after the set of 12 on bench.

Lateral Raises:

30 x 10
30 x 10
30 x 10
30 x 12

Great sets here, perfect form really had a great range of motion. Pump in my shoulders was awesome, could barely lift them after.

Overally pretty disappointing day in the gym, I really wanted 280. I drank last night which didnt help, I'll get it soon, I just really wanted it today, oh well.

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

M.J.H.

Sorry to hear about your missed bench attempts bro, that's always a pain in the a*s. I hate missing lifts so much. It always sets little mental barriers in my head, even though I don't want to admit it. Anyway, overall workout looks solid man.

I just got 2 more videos up bro, please explain to me why you still have zero up?

Stats!
23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

The M.J.H. Chronicles

GRIFF

I totally here you man with the mental blocks, 280 is gettin in my head, 275 is nothing, but 5 lbs...shit. I'll get it next time, mark and hark my words. I also hear you on the videos, I swear I'll get to it, I'll do a pull day on SUNDAY, REMIND me everyday until then, and I swear I'll do it on sunday.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. rrouleau, I'd say you're on your way, you'll get there before you know it.

May 26th, 2004

Deadlift:

135 x 3
225 x 3
315 x 3
405x4! PR
435 x 1 Really wanted 2 here, but could only get one.

Lat Pull Down:

200 x 10

Weighted Sit-Ups:

40 x 20
55 x 20
70 x 25

Great workout today with the deadlifts. The reason I didnt do more exercises was that I was helping a friend of mine who had NEVER lifted before, get started on an HST program. So I had to show him all the exercises and help him find his 15 rep max. Overall I'm very happy with the 405 x 4, I think next pull day I'll try to get 465 x 1, thatd be great.

Also ran 1/2 a mile with my friend, I've got an experiment goin here, we'll see what happens.

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

Saturday Fever

If you didn't pull that set of 4, you would have hit at least 25lb heavier on your single.

yay.

atherjen

looking strong on your workouts Griff! having SF watch over you is a good thing

ran half a mile? your training for marathons now??? jk!!

eh Ill be in Bangor tomorrow! driving my rents to airport!

" 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."

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NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th
NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

GRIFF

You really think that much SF? Well I'll try and get that next time, thatd be 480, you really think I've got that?

Thanks Jen, ya it definitely is. And NO MAKING FUN of my marathon training, haha, I know its nothing right now, but you'll see

Bangor ay? Whats stoppin you there, bring it on down to Portland, I've got a leg day tommorow.

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

atherjen

Im doing legs at 4am. isnt Portland like 2-3 hours past Bangor?

HA I knew it! maraton running!

" 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."

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NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th
NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

Saturday Fever

I think you could get a solid 470 if you did sets of 1 after your first couple sets of 3.

yay.

M.J.H.

Stats!
23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

The M.J.H. Chronicles

GRIFF

SF, Monstar: Ok, so something like 135 x 3, 225 x 3, 315 x 1, 405 x 1, 470 x 1? or drop the 405 x 1 and hit the 470???

Jen: Ya its like 3 hours from bangor, and I dont think I'm up for 4am legs haha, thatd be a sure fire way to ruin my day early haha. You watch...26.2 anyday now

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

M.J.H.

I would do something like this:

135x3, 225x2, 275x1, 315x1, 365x1, 470x1

Or something along those lines bro. Good luck. Smash 470, make a video.

Stats!
23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

The M.J.H. Chronicles

Saturday Fever

I would put something between 315 and 470 but it would be less than 405. Maybe 385? Good luck.

yay.

GRIFF

OK, thanks for the advice guys, I'm goin for it....

May 27th, 2004

Squats:

135 x 5
225 x 3
335 x 4
275 x 10

Ham Curls (1 leg):

90 x 10
140 x 10
140 x 10
140 x 10

Seated Calf Raise:

45 x 15
90 x 15
135 x 15
140 x 10

Leg Extensions (1 leg):

125 x 10
125 x 10

Overall pretty good workout today, went through it pretty quick. Legs are pretty toasted right now actually, feels really good. I'm lookin forward to hittin a push day again though, was going to do it today, but new it wasnt a good idea. Squats are feeling much better now.

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

Saturday Fever

Good lifting Griff. Very good squatting.

yay.

M.J.H.

That's why I put 365 in between 315 and 470.

Stats!
23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

The M.J.H. Chronicles

Saturday Fever

I'm not second guessing you at all. Just giving him a second backing opinion.

yay.

M.J.H.

Oh okay, I thought maybe you missed my post.

Stats!
23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

The M.J.H. Chronicles

M.J.H.

The last time that you worked out was on May 27th? Been busy? Stressed?

I havn't seen you around IM much either, slacker.

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23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

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GRIFF

Ya man, just got a new job and I'm workin into a new schedule, so I havent been totally into it lately. But I finally got my schedule ironed out (they were switching me around before) so I'm good to go. I went up to Bar Harbor this weekend to my friends summer house, didnt have time to hit the gym after work friday cuz we had to leave, thats ok though, it was nice to get away and relax, drank a little to much, but thats fine, it was fun. I'm back and better then ever now though, dont worry bout that Mike, and if I figure out my moms camera and stop bein a puss I'll have a video of a 470 dl tommorow

May 31st, 2004

Flat Bench:

135 x 10
225 x 5
245 x 4
265 x 2
280 x 1! PR
285 x 1! PR

For you people who've been following my journal recently you know how long I've been stuck at 275, FINALLY I broke passed it! This really means a lot to me, definitely a monkey off my back.

Incline DB:

75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 10
75 x 9.5

French Press:

50 x 10
80 x 10
80 x 10
80 x 10

Incline Weighted Sit-ups:

55 x 20
75 x 20
90 x 20

Abs are really getting strong, despite the BF I still have on them, atleast I know when I get down to em they'll be ripped

Lateral Raise to Bent Raise Superset:

35 x 10,10
35 x 10,10
35 x 10,10

Overall AMAZING workout today, very very very pleased. Looking to get a big PR on deadlift tomorrow as well. If I get that tommorow this will easily be the best back to back days I've ever had.

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

M.J.H.

Stats!
23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat

380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current)
405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals)

The M.J.H. Chronicles

atherjen

Congrads on the PR!!! workouts are really looking intense lately! very impressed!
Good luck on the attempted Dead PR today!

ok, how the hell do you get 90lbs on incl situps? u holding onto 2 45'rs ? or 1 dumbell?
nevertheless..someone's going to have some killer belly happen!

" 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

GRIFF

Thanks mike and jen, I appreciate it. On the situps I just put a DB on my chest going horizontally. 2 45's I find plates put the weight too close to my waist and doesnt really add much resistance. Atleast not as much as if the weight was up higher on my chest. My abs are definitely feelin it this morning for sure. Big dead PR for me today if I can get it, we shall see, have a great day, both of you.

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

GRIFF

June 1st, 2004

Deadlift:

135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
320 x 5
340 x 3
340 x 3
350 x 3
405 x 1
465 x 1! PR

Was gonna just warm up and hit the heavy singles, but the old man was back and wanted to work with me a bit, really helped my form some more by making the bar move in a straighter line, definitely helped on everything. Still hit a new PR at 465, the old PL master said he thought I could pull 500 if I just went to heavy singles...I dunno about that but its nice to hear.

Hammer Strength Lat Pull:

90 x 10
110 x 10
130 x 10
130 x 10

Real nice controlled reps here, tried to contract my lats as hard as possible, felt good.

Seated Cable Rows:

160 x 10
160 x 10
160 x 10
160 x 10

Used a wide grip today, focused on big full contractions, nice and slow, very good sets/reps here.

Overall very pleased with my workout today, hit a new PR which is always nice, however I'm left feeling that I can do more than 465 so I'm not as ecstatic as I'd be if I hit something totally insane. I'll do a few more working days and maybe hit the big one in two weeks.

JGRIFF'S Road to Rock-Diesel

"Forgiveness is between them and God. It's my job to arrange the meeting..."

Bench: 305 Squat: 345 Dead: 465

Saturday Fever

I agree with the old man. Do the first 2 or 3 sets for 3 reps and then start nailing singles. That's an awesome PR, Griff, good job.

yay.