My Journal

Seanp156 · 03-12-2005, 10:34 AM

Here's my workout for today, overall pretty good and a nice pump I guess, even though that's not really important. I'll be getting my cardio in the rest of today paintballing with my brother in law and my cousin's fiance and his friends.

Saturday

Back/Biceps

Deadlifts

1st set – 155lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 160lbs 8 reps

3rd set – 155lbs 6 reps

BB Shrugs

1st set – 160lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 170lbs 12 reps

CG Underhand Pullups (bodyweight)

1st set – 8 reps

2nd set – 8 reps

3rd set – 6 reps

DB Rows

1st set – 50lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 45lbs 12 reps

Preacher Curls

1st set – 60lbs 7 reps

2nd set – 55lbs 5 reps

DB Seated Lat Raise

1st set – 10lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps

Seanp156 · 03-15-2005, 06:13 PM

Here's for todays... I feel like I'm making solid progress on my bench. I might be trying to go up too fast on DB tricep extensions though.

Tuesday

3-15-05

Chest/Shoulders/Triceps

Barbell Bench Press

1st set – 135lbs 6 reps

2nd set – 130lbs 6 reps

3rd set – 125lbs 6 reps

BB Military Press

1st set – 85lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 80lbs 8 reps

Dips (bodyweight)

1st set – 7 reps

2nd set – 6 reps

DB Flyes

1st set – 25lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 25lbs 8 reps

DB Triceps Extensions(overheads)

1st set – 50lbs 5 reps

2nd set – 45lbs 8 reps

Vertical Leg Raises

1st set – 20 reps

2nd set – 15 reps

3rd set – 15 reps

DB Kickbacks

1st set – 15lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 20lbs 12 reps

Jack Knife Situps

1st set – 15 reps

2nd set – 15 reps

V-up Situps

1st set – 10 reps

2nd set – 12 reps

Seanp156 · 03-17-2005, 12:18 PM

Here's today.... I really hate leg day...On any other day, I always look forward to lifting, but leg days are just like "Well, I have to do my legs today." It's pretty much the dread of squats that makes me look at it this way. I'm just always confused with how much weight I should try to go up. No other lifts are this hard to me to figure out how much weight I should do.

I think a big part of it is that I've gone higher than I have been lately on squats, so I feel mentally like I'm not progressing with them at all even if I'm trying to focus more on form than weight. I mean, last time a benched the same amount that I squated today, that just seems weird to me.

In addition, I'm getting my wisdom teeth out on the 22nd so I'll have to take some time off from lifting then, and when I come back and start again I'll probably be a little weaker

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So, here's todays workout:

Thursday

3-17-05

Legs

Leg Press (new machine w/ plates instead of a stack)

1st set – 270lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 250lbs 10 reps

3rd set – 250lbs 8 reps

Squats

1st set – 135lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 135lbs 6 reps

Leg Extensions

1st set – 130lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 135lbs 8 reps

3rd set – 125lbs 8 reps

Leg Curls

1st set – 145lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 140lbs 7 reps

DB Calf Raises

1st set – 60lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 60lbs 12 reps

3rd set – 55lbs 14 reps

Declined Situps

1st set – 25lbs plate 20 reps

2nd set – 35lbs plate 20 reps

Seanp156 · 03-19-2005, 06:40 PM

Today I worked out at my friend's house and afterward got some pictures which are just....meh

Lighting kinda sucks on them, but whatever.

Based on the pictures, do any of you think I should cut for a while?
I basically started lifting in mid-november and didn't have much of the definition I have now, so I'm wondering if it's best to continue what I'm doing, or cut for a while.

Here's what I did today...

Saturday

3-19-05

Back/Biceps

Deadlift

1st set – 160lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 155lbs 8 reps

3rd set – 155lbs 6 reps

BB Shrugs

1st set – 165lbs 14 reps

2nd set – 165lbs 12 reps

CG Lat Pull Downs (Plate machine)

1st set – 100lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 100lbs 10 reps

3rd set – 110lbs 10 reps

DB Rows

1st set – 50lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 45lbs 10 reps

Preacher Curls

1st set – 55lbs 9 reps

2nd set – 55lbs 8 reps

Seated Rear Lat Raise

1st set – 10lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 10lbs 16 reps

Deeznuts · 03-20-2005, 12:33 AM

Hey man, you're looking good for a beginner so keep up the good work. The defention coming out of your biceps and quads is awesome! I also notice you've had a significant strength increase since you've begun this journal. Way to go

I'm you're age so I feel the need to cheer on my fellow teenage fitness enthusiast. Workout's are looking good so try combining them with a well put together diet. If you're bulking don't take the time to worry too much about what you're putting into your body - just worry about PROTEIN. If some form of meat isn't always available I recommend 100% Whey by Optimum Nutrtition. Great taste! Great Results! Great Price! To purchase some visit http://1fast400.com.

Good luck man.

KarlW · 03-20-2005, 03:30 AM

Nice progress man. Wouldn't bother cutting right now, just eat sensibly.

Seanp156 · 03-20-2005, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deeznuts

Hey man, you're looking good for a beginner so keep up the good work. The defention coming out of your biceps and quads is awesome! I also notice you've had a significant strength increase since you've begun this journal. Way to go

I'm you're age so I feel the need to cheer on my fellow teenage fitness enthusiast. Workout's are looking good so try combining them with a well put together diet. If you're bulking don't take the time to worry too much about what you're putting into your body - just worry about PROTEIN. If some form of meat isn't always available I recommend 100% Whey by Optimum Nutrtition. Great taste! Great Results! Great Price! To purchase some visit http://1fast400.com.

Good luck man.

Thanks, I'm currently taking 100% Whey from GNC (I can get 6lbs for like $21 if I get it the first week of the month) and I'm also taking VNS Jacked (CEE +NO2).

My Diets clean, and I get at least 1g/lbs of bodyweight per day. I usually have things like eggs + whole wheat bread, salmon, tuna, slow cooked chicken/steak with vegetable, veggie burgers on whole wheat buns, toast with PB, PB/J sandwhiches, salad with chicken, oats and granola (Either in a bag to snack on at school, or with milk in the morning), apples + kiwi, and things like that.

Seanp156 · 03-23-2005, 10:50 AM

Here's the workout I did Monday, before I got my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday(yesterday). I'm doing alright with the wisdom teeth, not in a whole lot of pain, but it is a bit difficult to eat. I managed to have 3 scrambled eggs, sugarfree jello, and grape juice for brunch this morning.

Monday

3-21-05

Chest/Triceps/Shoulders

BB Bench Press

1st set – 135lbs 6 reps

2nd set – 135lbs 6 reps

3rd set – 130lbs 6 reps

BB Military Press

1st set – 85lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 85lbs 8 reps

Dips (Bodyweight)

1st set – 8 reps

2nd set – 5 reps

DB Flyes

1st set – 25lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 25lbs 10 reps

DB Overheads

1st set – 45lbs 6 reps

2nd set – 40lbs 8 reps

DB Kickbacks

1st set – 15lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps

KarlW · 03-26-2005, 05:17 AM

I remember looking in the mirror after the operation. I knew I'd had them out and that I felt a bit funny and sore around the mouth but wasn't aware how bad I looked. LOL. All swolen and discolored.

Good luck anyhow, hope you can get back into it soon and that your post op discomfort is short.

Seanp156 · 03-26-2005, 04:56 PM

I'm getting annoyed not being able to train and eat like I did right now. The pain's not bad, but my jaw's a little sore and has a limited range of motion.

Strangely, I'm hardly swollen at all. Even right after the operation. At first I thought it looked horrible because of the gauze they stuffed in there, but when I took that out(at the proper time) it looked pretty normal. If you'd never seen me before you wouldn't think anything's different, but my left cheek is a tiny but swollen.

So far I've lost about 3lbs (grrr).
If I'm lucky I'll be able to start training again on tuesday, but if I do it'll be light for a week or so, and I probably won't be able to eat like I was for another 5-7 days I'm guessing. I'm not really too concerned about the lost weight, but I just hope my strength hasn't gotten any/much worse.

Seanp156 · 03-28-2005, 10:14 AM

Ok, well I CAN start training again tomarrow, but my diet's still a little rough. It takes me a decent amount longer to eat, and I still can't eat much in the way of meat (tuna, chicken, steak etc) I also can't eat hard fruit like apples. Right now it's mostly bread, eggs, yogurt, soup, shakes, different types of noodles, and maybe cereal (if i let it get a little soggy). It's not the pain that's a problem, but my jaw's muscle is kinda weird and I can't chew very well because it won't open as much.

I think I'll probably give it a go tomarrow just because I want to get back into it, and I'm getting bored. Hopefully I can get the 4-5lbs back in maybe 2 weeks, or 1 if I'm very lucky.

I also got bored enough and took some more pictures, which turned out a lot better than the first batch at my friend's house.

KarlW · 03-29-2005, 04:33 AM

Hang in there dude. Important lesson being learnt: How to handle and cope with set-backs.

Seanp156 · 03-29-2005, 10:19 AM

Yeah, I stepped on the scale again this moring... Lost 6lbs since a week ago... I don't really understand how I can lose it that fast. Granted I'm not eating as much as I was before, but I'm still eating a decent amount... When I got up this morning I felt like crap, sore throat, felt half sick... It could be from not taking my vitamins for a week

. Now that I got some food in me though, I feel pretty good, so I think I'm going to give the gym a shot today... If I can do 125 on my first set of benching I'll be somewhat happy...

Seanp156 · 03-29-2005, 02:56 PM

Wow, I just worked out, and I feel like absolutely PERFECT now. My teeth for perfectly normal, I feel energetic it's crazy, just reminds me part of the reason why I love to workout !

Anyway here's what I did today, overall, not too much strength loss, although I did feel a little exhausted while working out.

Tuesday

3-29-05

Chest/Triceps/Shoulders

BB Bench Press

1st set – 125lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 135lbs 5 reps

3rd set – 125lbs 8 reps

BB Military Press

1st set – 80lbs 7 reps

2nd set – 75lbs 7 reps

Dips (bodyweight)

1st set – 8 reps

2nd set -5 reps

DB Flyes

1st set – 25lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 20lbs 10 reps

DB Overheads

1st set – 35lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 35lbs 8 reps

DB Kickbacks

1st set – 15lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps

Hip Raises

1st set – 20 reps

2nd set – 15 reps

3rd set – 15 reps

I did feel a little weird on the dips... When I went down I feel some prett sharp pain in my left collar bone area (which I broke 3 years ago). Sometimes I can feel a little discomfort there, but usually not pain. Was I possibly going too deep on the dips?

KarlW · 03-29-2005, 03:56 PM

Possibly, they can put the shoulders in a weird position at the bottom of the rep so I'm careful not to go toooooo deep. Might also be that you haven't done them for a little while.

Hey isn't it cool how good a workout feels after a week or so off. Totally with you there. And sometimes you don't even lose strength.

Seanp156 · 03-29-2005, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlW

Possibly, they can put the shoulders in a weird position at the bottom of the rep so I'm careful not to go toooooo deep. Might also be that you haven't done them for a little while.

Hey isn't it cool how good a workout feels after a week or so off. Totally with you there. And sometimes you don't even lose strength.

I'm happy I had the strength I did after losing the amount of weight I did, but yeah it definately felt great.

Seanp156 · 03-31-2005, 03:15 PM

Here's todays workout, I think this is definately the best leg day I've had in a while, maybe even ever. I found it hard to walk mid-way through and when I was leaving the gym.

Thursday

3-31-05

Legs

Squats

1st set – 135lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 135lbs 8 reps

Leg Press

1st set – 270lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 270lbs 10 reps

3rd set – 290lbs 10 reps

Leg Curls

1st set – 130lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 140lbs 8 reps

Leg Extensions

1st set – 130lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 125lbs 7 reps

3rd set – 120lbs 7 reps

DB Calf Raises

1st set – 60lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 60lbs 12 reps

3rd set – 60lbs 12 reps

Declined Situps

1st set – 25lbs plate 20 reps

2nd set – 35lbs plate 15 reps

KarlW · 04-01-2005, 05:13 AM

I often have some of the best leg days after a break (like a week or so). Makes you wonder eh?

btw....sounds like your hooked these days.

Seanp156 · 04-01-2005, 11:49 AM

Today, my whole body pretty much feels sore except my back (for obvious reasons, haven't trained it for a couple weeks). I went to bed earlier last night than I have for like a week and got up later than I have the entire week (went to bed at like 1:30 am and woke up at like 11:10 am). It just feels really good to stay in bed and stretch...lol

Seanp156 · 04-02-2005, 10:45 AM

Well, today was the first back day in a while, overall it was pretty good, but I think I might be having a little trouble on deadlift form and should maybe try dropping some of the weight. I might be confusing an arched back with a straight one, but either way, at some point in the movement I feel like I'm rounding my back, and when I got to the top of the movement I have to pull my shoulders back. It did seem a little better on the last set when I dropped some weight but I don't know...

I also don't think I'll be having a protein shake within an hour of my workouts anymore, it makes me feel sick to my stomach while I'm working out, and I can't really deal with that, so I think instead of a shake before my workout, I'll have one in the morning, one after workout, and one before bed.

Also, this was kind of...odd. When I got on the bench to do my DB rows, I put my stuff under the bench(wallet/keys, pencil and my journal paper). Some old guy on the cable machines comes over and takes my pencil... I had my music on so I didn't hear what he said, but I figured he was just borrowing it, no he took it and put it in his clip board... Oh well...

On another note, the rest of the day I'm going to be at my cousins wedding for a good amount of time, so I hope they have good food...

Anyway, here goes:

Saturday

4-2-05

Back/Biceps

Deadlifts

1st set – 155lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 155lbs 6 reps

3rd set – 135lbs 8 reps

BB Shrugs

1st set – 160lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 170lbs 12 reps

CG Underhand pull-ups (bodyweight)

1st set – 8 reps

2nd set – 5 reps

3rd set – 6 reps

DB Rows

1st set – 45lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 45lbs 10 reps

DB Seated Lat Raises

1st set – 10lbs 16 reps

2nd set – 10lbs 14 reps

Preacher Curls

1st set – 55lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 50lbs 7 reps

KarlW · 04-03-2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

DB Seated Lat Raises

Good for you doing these, and using suitable weight. No ego required for these eh?

Re the deadlifts: We all go through this, (I'm currently questioning my Bent Rows form). Do what you know is right. Better to nail the form and progress from there then risk injury. Make sure you keep you head up and your back will tend to follow.

Seanp156 · 04-03-2005, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KarlW

Good for you doing these, and using suitable weight. No ego required for these eh?

Re the deadlifts: We all go through this, (I'm currently questioning my Bent Rows form). Do what you know is right. Better to nail the form and progress from there then risk injury. Make sure you keep you head up and your back will tend to follow.

I always keep my head up, that's not really the problem, it just seems like at the bottom of the movement the weight pulls my shoulders down causing me to feel like I'm rounding my back.

Seanp156 · 04-05-2005, 07:29 PM

Here's what I did today, I think it might be time to go up to 140 on bench next week, I'm not sure though. In most likelyhood I'll go for it. I seem to have gotten all my strength back from my wisdom teeth by now, and I'm actually a little heavier now than I was before (166lbs this morning after peeing =p)

Tuesday

4-5-05

Chest/Triceps/Shoulders/Abs

BB Bench Press

1st set -135lbs 6 reps

2nd set – 135lbs 6 reps

3rd set – 135lbs 6 reps

BB Military Press

1st set – 85lbs 7 reps

2nd set – 80lbs 8 reps

Dips(bodyweight)

1st set – 8 reps

2nd set – 6 reps

DB Flyes

1st set – 25lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 25lbs 10 reps

DB Overheads

1st set – 40lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 40lbs 8 reps

DB Kickbacks

1st set – 15lbs 12 reps

2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps

Hip Raises

1st set – 15 reps

2nd set- 15 reps

Decline Twisting Situps

1st set – 20 reps

2nd set – 30 reps

Bicycle Crunches

1st set – 70 reps total alternating (went until I felt a bad burn >=)

2nd set – 45 reps tot alternating (same as above)

KarlW · 04-05-2005, 11:32 PM

Hey nice workout. Good to see you doing those compounds !!
What's you rep range for bench? If it's 5 then go for 140 next time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanp156

I always keep my head up, that's not really the problem, it just seems like at the bottom of the movement the weight pulls my shoulders down causing me to feel like I'm rounding my back.

Ahh I see. It's the neccessity to keep your shoulders back and your back straight that causes your back muscles to work hard, in other words, a bit of that feeling is OK, but if your really concerned peel off some weight.

Seanp156 · 04-06-2005, 10:12 AM

Well, my rep range was 6-8, but I'd kind of like to start going for strength, next split I'm probably going to do 4-6 for most things that I can.

I also read something that Mudge posted which mentioned to improve bench, you shouldn't really do flat BB benching all that much, and it would be better to use dumb bell presses to actually improve.

Seanp156 · 04-07-2005, 03:37 PM

Well, here's todays workout, overall pretty decent I guess... I think I've found I love the leg press... I just love the feeling of doing it after squats, the strain on your legs feels awesome. My leg extensions were a little weak today though, because yesterday I did a two mile run and my legs were a little sore/fatigued from that, but not a whole lot. Now that nice weather's here, I'll probably do more cardio outside. Also, sometime this weekend I think I'm going to add up the calories, grams of protein, carbs, and fats that I have in a typical day just to check where my diet's at because I really have no clue except I generally get over 200g protein a day.

Thursday

4-7-05

Legs

Squats

1st set – 145lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 140lbs 8 reps

Leg Press

1st set – 300lbs 10 reps

2nd set – 300lbs 8 reps

3rd set – 290lbs 10 reps (BARELY got the last rep up)

Seated Leg Curls

1st set – 140lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 140lbs 8 reps

Leg Extensions

1st set – 120lbs 8 reps

2nd set – 120lbs 8 reps

3rd set – 120lbs 8 reps

DB Calf Raises

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03-20-2005, 12:33 AM	#65
Deeznuts Still Growing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 771 Photos: 2	Hey man, you're looking good for a beginner so keep up the good work. The defention coming out of your biceps and quads is awesome! I also notice you've had a significant strength increase since you've begun this journal. Way to go I'm you're age so I feel the need to cheer on my fellow teenage fitness enthusiast. Workout's are looking good so try combining them with a well put together diet. If you're bulking don't take the time to worry too much about what you're putting into your body - just worry about PROTEIN. If some form of meat isn't always available I recommend 100% Whey by Optimum Nutrtition. Great taste! Great Results! Great Price! To purchase some visit http://1fast400.com. Good luck man.
	Desire.Dedication.Deeznuts

03-20-2005, 03:30 AM	#66
KarlW My Little Man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Oz Posts: 1,030	Nice progress man. Wouldn't bother cutting right now, just eat sensibly.
	What this means is that when we drop a ball and it falls to the ground, it wasn't the ball that moved (down to the ground), but the ground that moved (up to the ball)

03-26-2005, 05:17 AM	#69
KarlW My Little Man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Oz Posts: 1,030	I remember looking in the mirror after the operation. I knew I'd had them out and that I felt a bit funny and sore around the mouth but wasn't aware how bad I looked. LOL. All swolen and discolored. Good luck anyhow, hope you can get back into it soon and that your post op discomfort is short.
	What this means is that when we drop a ball and it falls to the ground, it wasn't the ball that moved (down to the ground), but the ground that moved (up to the ball)

03-28-2005, 10:14 AM	#71
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Ok, well I CAN start training again tomarrow, but my diet's still a little rough. It takes me a decent amount longer to eat, and I still can't eat much in the way of meat (tuna, chicken, steak etc) I also can't eat hard fruit like apples. Right now it's mostly bread, eggs, yogurt, soup, shakes, different types of noodles, and maybe cereal (if i let it get a little soggy). It's not the pain that's a problem, but my jaw's muscle is kinda weird and I can't chew very well because it won't open as much. I think I'll probably give it a go tomarrow just because I want to get back into it, and I'm getting bored. Hopefully I can get the 4-5lbs back in maybe 2 weeks, or 1 if I'm very lucky. I also got bored enough and took some more pictures, which turned out a lot better than the first batch at my friend's house. Last edited by Seanp156 : 03-28-2005 at 12:19 PM.
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03-29-2005, 04:33 AM	#72
KarlW My Little Man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Oz Posts: 1,030	Hang in there dude. Important lesson being learnt: How to handle and cope with set-backs.
	What this means is that when we drop a ball and it falls to the ground, it wasn't the ball that moved (down to the ground), but the ground that moved (up to the ball)

03-12-2005, 10:34 AM	#61
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Here's my workout for today, overall pretty good and a nice pump I guess, even though that's not really important. I'll be getting my cardio in the rest of today paintballing with my brother in law and my cousin's fiance and his friends. Saturday Back/Biceps Deadlifts 1st set – 155lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 160lbs 8 reps 3rd set – 155lbs 6 reps BB Shrugs 1st set – 160lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 170lbs 12 reps CG Underhand Pullups (bodyweight) 1st set – 8 reps 2nd set – 8 reps 3rd set – 6 reps DB Rows 1st set – 50lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 45lbs 12 reps Preacher Curls 1st set – 60lbs 7 reps 2nd set – 55lbs 5 reps DB Seated Lat Raise 1st set – 10lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps
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03-15-2005, 06:13 PM	#62
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Here's for todays... I feel like I'm making solid progress on my bench. I might be trying to go up too fast on DB tricep extensions though. Tuesday 3-15-05 Chest/Shoulders/Triceps Barbell Bench Press 1st set – 135lbs 6 reps 2nd set – 130lbs 6 reps 3rd set – 125lbs 6 reps BB Military Press 1st set – 85lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 80lbs 8 reps Dips (bodyweight) 1st set – 7 reps 2nd set – 6 reps DB Flyes 1st set – 25lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 25lbs 8 reps DB Triceps Extensions(overheads) 1st set – 50lbs 5 reps 2nd set – 45lbs 8 reps Vertical Leg Raises 1st set – 20 reps 2nd set – 15 reps 3rd set – 15 reps DB Kickbacks 1st set – 15lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 20lbs 12 reps Jack Knife Situps 1st set – 15 reps 2nd set – 15 reps V-up Situps 1st set – 10 reps 2nd set – 12 reps
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03-17-2005, 12:18 PM	#63
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Here's today.... I really hate leg day...On any other day, I always look forward to lifting, but leg days are just like "Well, I have to do my legs today." It's pretty much the dread of squats that makes me look at it this way. I'm just always confused with how much weight I should try to go up. No other lifts are this hard to me to figure out how much weight I should do. I think a big part of it is that I've gone higher than I have been lately on squats, so I feel mentally like I'm not progressing with them at all even if I'm trying to focus more on form than weight. I mean, last time a benched the same amount that I squated today, that just seems weird to me. In addition, I'm getting my wisdom teeth out on the 22nd so I'll have to take some time off from lifting then, and when I come back and start again I'll probably be a little weaker . So, here's todays workout: Thursday 3-17-05 Legs Leg Press (new machine w/ plates instead of a stack) 1st set – 270lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 250lbs 10 reps 3rd set – 250lbs 8 reps Squats 1st set – 135lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 135lbs 6 reps Leg Extensions 1st set – 130lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 135lbs 8 reps 3rd set – 125lbs 8 reps Leg Curls 1st set – 145lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 140lbs 7 reps DB Calf Raises 1st set – 60lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 60lbs 12 reps 3rd set – 55lbs 14 reps Declined Situps 1st set – 25lbs plate 20 reps 2nd set – 35lbs plate 20 reps
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03-19-2005, 06:40 PM	#64
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Today I worked out at my friend's house and afterward got some pictures which are just....meh Lighting kinda sucks on them, but whatever. Based on the pictures, do any of you think I should cut for a while? I basically started lifting in mid-november and didn't have much of the definition I have now, so I'm wondering if it's best to continue what I'm doing, or cut for a while. Here's what I did today... Saturday 3-19-05 Back/Biceps Deadlift 1st set – 160lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 155lbs 8 reps 3rd set – 155lbs 6 reps BB Shrugs 1st set – 165lbs 14 reps 2nd set – 165lbs 12 reps CG Lat Pull Downs (Plate machine) 1st set – 100lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 100lbs 10 reps 3rd set – 110lbs 10 reps DB Rows 1st set – 50lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 45lbs 10 reps Preacher Curls 1st set – 55lbs 9 reps 2nd set – 55lbs 8 reps Seated Rear Lat Raise 1st set – 10lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 10lbs 16 reps
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03-23-2005, 10:50 AM	#68
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Here's the workout I did Monday, before I got my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday(yesterday). I'm doing alright with the wisdom teeth, not in a whole lot of pain, but it is a bit difficult to eat. I managed to have 3 scrambled eggs, sugarfree jello, and grape juice for brunch this morning. Monday 3-21-05 Chest/Triceps/Shoulders BB Bench Press 1st set – 135lbs 6 reps 2nd set – 135lbs 6 reps 3rd set – 130lbs 6 reps BB Military Press 1st set – 85lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 85lbs 8 reps Dips (Bodyweight) 1st set – 8 reps 2nd set – 5 reps DB Flyes 1st set – 25lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 25lbs 10 reps DB Overheads 1st set – 45lbs 6 reps 2nd set – 40lbs 8 reps DB Kickbacks 1st set – 15lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps
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03-26-2005, 04:56 PM	#70
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	I'm getting annoyed not being able to train and eat like I did right now. The pain's not bad, but my jaw's a little sore and has a limited range of motion. Strangely, I'm hardly swollen at all. Even right after the operation. At first I thought it looked horrible because of the gauze they stuffed in there, but when I took that out(at the proper time) it looked pretty normal. If you'd never seen me before you wouldn't think anything's different, but my left cheek is a tiny but swollen. So far I've lost about 3lbs (grrr). If I'm lucky I'll be able to start training again on tuesday, but if I do it'll be light for a week or so, and I probably won't be able to eat like I was for another 5-7 days I'm guessing. I'm not really too concerned about the lost weight, but I just hope my strength hasn't gotten any/much worse.
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03-29-2005, 10:19 AM	#73
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Yeah, I stepped on the scale again this moring... Lost 6lbs since a week ago... I don't really understand how I can lose it that fast. Granted I'm not eating as much as I was before, but I'm still eating a decent amount... When I got up this morning I felt like crap, sore throat, felt half sick... It could be from not taking my vitamins for a week. Now that I got some food in me though, I feel pretty good, so I think I'm going to give the gym a shot today... If I can do 125 on my first set of benching I'll be somewhat happy... Last edited by Seanp156 : 03-29-2005 at 10:57 AM.
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03-29-2005, 02:56 PM	#74
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Wow, I just worked out, and I feel like absolutely PERFECT now. My teeth for perfectly normal, I feel energetic it's crazy, just reminds me part of the reason why I love to workout ! Anyway here's what I did today, overall, not too much strength loss, although I did feel a little exhausted while working out. Tuesday 3-29-05 Chest/Triceps/Shoulders BB Bench Press 1st set – 125lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 135lbs 5 reps 3rd set – 125lbs 8 reps BB Military Press 1st set – 80lbs 7 reps 2nd set – 75lbs 7 reps Dips (bodyweight) 1st set – 8 reps 2nd set -5 reps DB Flyes 1st set – 25lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 20lbs 10 reps DB Overheads 1st set – 35lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 35lbs 8 reps DB Kickbacks 1st set – 15lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps Hip Raises 1st set – 20 reps 2nd set – 15 reps 3rd set – 15 reps I did feel a little weird on the dips... When I went down I feel some prett sharp pain in my left collar bone area (which I broke 3 years ago). Sometimes I can feel a little discomfort there, but usually not pain. Was I possibly going too deep on the dips? Last edited by Seanp156 : 03-29-2005 at 04:30 PM.
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03-29-2005, 03:56 PM	#75
KarlW My Little Man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Oz Posts: 1,030	Possibly, they can put the shoulders in a weird position at the bottom of the rep so I'm careful not to go toooooo deep. Might also be that you haven't done them for a little while. Hey isn't it cool how good a workout feels after a week or so off. Totally with you there. And sometimes you don't even lose strength.
	What this means is that when we drop a ball and it falls to the ground, it wasn't the ball that moved (down to the ground), but the ground that moved (up to the ball)

03-31-2005, 03:15 PM	#77
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Here's todays workout, I think this is definately the best leg day I've had in a while, maybe even ever. I found it hard to walk mid-way through and when I was leaving the gym. Thursday 3-31-05 Legs Squats 1st set – 135lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 135lbs 8 reps Leg Press 1st set – 270lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 270lbs 10 reps 3rd set – 290lbs 10 reps Leg Curls 1st set – 130lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 140lbs 8 reps Leg Extensions 1st set – 130lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 125lbs 7 reps 3rd set – 120lbs 7 reps DB Calf Raises 1st set – 60lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 60lbs 12 reps 3rd set – 60lbs 12 reps Declined Situps 1st set – 25lbs plate 20 reps 2nd set – 35lbs plate 15 reps
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04-01-2005, 05:13 AM	#78
KarlW My Little Man Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Oz Posts: 1,030	I often have some of the best leg days after a break (like a week or so). Makes you wonder eh? btw....sounds like your hooked these days.
	What this means is that when we drop a ball and it falls to the ground, it wasn't the ball that moved (down to the ground), but the ground that moved (up to the ball)

04-01-2005, 11:49 AM	#79
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Today, my whole body pretty much feels sore except my back (for obvious reasons, haven't trained it for a couple weeks). I went to bed earlier last night than I have for like a week and got up later than I have the entire week (went to bed at like 1:30 am and woke up at like 11:10 am). It just feels really good to stay in bed and stretch...lol
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04-02-2005, 10:45 AM	#80
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Well, today was the first back day in a while, overall it was pretty good, but I think I might be having a little trouble on deadlift form and should maybe try dropping some of the weight. I might be confusing an arched back with a straight one, but either way, at some point in the movement I feel like I'm rounding my back, and when I got to the top of the movement I have to pull my shoulders back. It did seem a little better on the last set when I dropped some weight but I don't know... I also don't think I'll be having a protein shake within an hour of my workouts anymore, it makes me feel sick to my stomach while I'm working out, and I can't really deal with that, so I think instead of a shake before my workout, I'll have one in the morning, one after workout, and one before bed. Also, this was kind of...odd. When I got on the bench to do my DB rows, I put my stuff under the bench(wallet/keys, pencil and my journal paper). Some old guy on the cable machines comes over and takes my pencil... I had my music on so I didn't hear what he said, but I figured he was just borrowing it, no he took it and put it in his clip board... Oh well... On another note, the rest of the day I'm going to be at my cousins wedding for a good amount of time, so I hope they have good food... Anyway, here goes: Saturday 4-2-05 Back/Biceps Deadlifts 1st set – 155lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 155lbs 6 reps 3rd set – 135lbs 8 reps BB Shrugs 1st set – 160lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 170lbs 12 reps CG Underhand pull-ups (bodyweight) 1st set – 8 reps 2nd set – 5 reps 3rd set – 6 reps DB Rows 1st set – 45lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 45lbs 10 reps DB Seated Lat Raises 1st set – 10lbs 16 reps 2nd set – 10lbs 14 reps Preacher Curls 1st set – 55lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 50lbs 7 reps
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04-05-2005, 07:29 PM	#83
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Here's what I did today, I think it might be time to go up to 140 on bench next week, I'm not sure though. In most likelyhood I'll go for it. I seem to have gotten all my strength back from my wisdom teeth by now, and I'm actually a little heavier now than I was before (166lbs this morning after peeing =p) Tuesday 4-5-05 Chest/Triceps/Shoulders/Abs BB Bench Press 1st set -135lbs 6 reps 2nd set – 135lbs 6 reps 3rd set – 135lbs 6 reps BB Military Press 1st set – 85lbs 7 reps 2nd set – 80lbs 8 reps Dips(bodyweight) 1st set – 8 reps 2nd set – 6 reps DB Flyes 1st set – 25lbs 10 reps 2nd set – 25lbs 10 reps DB Overheads 1st set – 40lbs 8 reps 2nd set – 40lbs 8 reps DB Kickbacks 1st set – 15lbs 12 reps 2nd set – 15lbs 12 reps Hip Raises 1st set – 15 reps 2nd set- 15 reps Decline Twisting Situps 1st set – 20 reps 2nd set – 30 reps Bicycle Crunches 1st set – 70 reps total alternating (went until I felt a bad burn >=) 2nd set – 45 reps tot alternating (same as above)
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04-06-2005, 10:12 AM	#85
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,275 Photos: 11	Well, my rep range was 6-8, but I'd kind of like to start going for strength, next split I'm probably going to do 4-6 for most things that I can. I also read something that Mudge posted which mentioned to improve bench, you shouldn't really do flat BB benching all that much, and it would be better to use dumb bell presses to actually improve. Last edited by Seanp156 : 04-06-2005 at 01:01 PM.
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