MCarty18's Training Journal?

MCarty18 · 04-03-2008, 04:12 AM

I'm not really sure how an online journal works, but whatever.
I have a question mark after journal, because as the days turn into weeks and months this page will most likely become more than just a record of the exercises I have performed. At this point however it is 4:14 in the morning, and I am going to do some reading and then sleep a bit before work.
I will post my workout routine tommorow night if all goes well.

nadirmg · 04-03-2008, 04:44 AM

welcome to the journals, dude. good luck!

katt · 04-03-2008, 05:35 AM

MCarty18 · 04-03-2008, 05:10 PM

First off thank you very much for the warm welcomes.
So I am going to post the two workouts that I have performed this week. April 1st 2008
1. 1-Arm DB Snatch 2x10 40lbs
2. Front Squat 2x10,11 115lbs
3. DB Incline 2x8,10 55lbs
4. Push Press 2x8,9 105lbs
5. Cable Rotating Ext. 2x20 20lbs

April 3rd, 2008
1. Hang Jump Shrug 2x15 75lbs
2. Single Leg Romanian Deads 2x12 45lbs
3. Horizontal Pulllup 2x12 BW
4. Side to Side Pullup 5,3,3 BW
5. Rotating Ext. 2x20 25lbs.

First some stats.
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150lbs.
BF%: 11
I'm not particularly strong for my size, but I really enjoy working out.

Basically I picked this workout program from the men'shealth site. It comes from their new book titled "Power Training". They did not give sets or reps so I picked 2x8-15 depending on the exercise and how much weight I am using. Also the exercises change each session, but the exercises that are changed are replaced with a similiar exercise. For instance Performing Front Squats one workout, and then Pistol Squats the next.
My situation is unique, I dance at least 20 hours a week, so I find that shorter workouts are best for me.
So anyway here is a question I can perform Chinups very easily, at least 12-15 reps per set, but as you can see my pullup numbers are less than stellar. Any tips on how I can boost these numbers? I mean besides to just keep plugging along at it.

Irons77 · 04-03-2008, 08:10 PM

What are your goals bro?

the other half · 04-04-2008, 07:45 AM

glad to have you here. we always like some fresh meat

good looking workouts.

as for the pullups. you can either do negatives, or just keep doing what you are doing. maybe occasionally try doing bw +10 lbs.

what kind of dancing are you doing?

MCarty18 · 04-04-2008, 03:13 PM

Goals:
I want to decrease my bodyfat% at least to 9% by May 2nd ( I have a dance concert that night.)
Dancing doesn't really allow for impressive gains in muscle size, and actually at this point I am at an almost perfect weight for a male my size.
So in that regard I'm not necessarily looking to increase muscle quality.( The density and thickness of the muscle I do have.)
And of course continual strength gains ( more reps, or increase in weight every workout).

Thanks for the tips on how to improve my pullup performance.
I take class for ballet, jazz, modern, and some tap. The studio I dance at is a preparatory program for people seriously dedicated to either dance or musical theater.
I'm actually a singer, but I am looking to become a serious triple threat Singer/Actor/Dancer. Since I've just started though the future is still wide open.

Triple Threat · 04-05-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCarty18

I'm actually a singer, but I am looking to become a serious triple threat Singer/Actor/Dancer. Since I've just started though the future is still wide open.

MCarty18 · 04-05-2008, 02:21 PM

Here is the workout I performed today (April 5th 2008)

1.Squat Jump 2x25 BW
2.Split Squat 2x15 45 lbs.
3.Bench Press 2x10,12 145lbs.
4.DB Alternating Ah-nolds 2x12 30lbs.
5. Plank, Side Bridges, 4pt. Bridge 2x30 secs. each

I forgot to include my warmup in the last post

Jumprope 200 reps
Hang Clean 1x5
Hang Clean into Front Squat 1x5
Snatch into Overhead Squat 1x5
Good Mornings 1x5
Barbell Rows 1x5

All these exercises are done with the Barbell only.

Anyway today's workout went really well and I felt much better after it was finished. I'm performing in a musical at Colorado College here in the Springs, so my nights have been a alot later than I would like, but I'm still managing to performing these workouts with intensity and focus. Again thanks for all the advice and encouragement.

MCarty18 · 04-08-2008, 01:06 PM

Workout for April 8th, 2008
1. Hang Clean 2x10 75lbs.
2. Single Leg Supine Hip Ext. 2x12 BW
3. 2 pt. DB Row w/Twist 2x12 45lbs.
4. Lat Pulldown 2x8 100lbs.
5. Dynamic Plank 2x60secs.

My workout today wasn't really that great, but I did get through it. Hopefully next time will be better.

04-03-2008, 04:12 AM	#1
MCarty18 Yo! Join Date: May 2007 Location: C-Springs, CO Posts: 19	MCarty18's Training Journal? BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com I'm not really sure how an online journal works, but whatever. I have a question mark after journal, because as the days turn into weeks and months this page will most likely become more than just a record of the exercises I have performed. At this point however it is 4:14 in the morning, and I am going to do some reading and then sleep a bit before work. I will post my workout routine tommorow night if all goes well. Last edited by MCarty18 : 04-03-2008 at 04:13 AM. Reason: I noticed I typed "this are will" it was just bugging me.

04-03-2008, 04:44 AM	#2
nadirmg hardr bettr fastr strongr Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: hopefully TX soon Posts: 884 Photos: 7	welcome to the journals, dude. good luck!
	w/o log 5'5" - currently bulking - 145lb on 5/16 weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal I: 235 :: weighted chin goal III: +25 x 5 x 5

04-03-2008, 05:10 PM	#4
MCarty18 Yo! Join Date: May 2007 Location: C-Springs, CO Posts: 19	Workouts starting Tues April 1st 2008 First off thank you very much for the warm welcomes. So I am going to post the two workouts that I have performed this week. April 1st 2008 1. 1-Arm DB Snatch 2x10 40lbs 2. Front Squat 2x10,11 115lbs 3. DB Incline 2x8,10 55lbs 4. Push Press 2x8,9 105lbs 5. Cable Rotating Ext. 2x20 20lbs April 3rd, 2008 1. Hang Jump Shrug 2x15 75lbs 2. Single Leg Romanian Deads 2x12 45lbs 3. Horizontal Pulllup 2x12 BW 4. Side to Side Pullup 5,3,3 BW 5. Rotating Ext. 2x20 25lbs. First some stats. Height: 5'8" Weight: 150lbs. BF%: 11 I'm not particularly strong for my size, but I really enjoy working out. Basically I picked this workout program from the men'shealth site. It comes from their new book titled "Power Training". They did not give sets or reps so I picked 2x8-15 depending on the exercise and how much weight I am using. Also the exercises change each session, but the exercises that are changed are replaced with a similiar exercise. For instance Performing Front Squats one workout, and then Pistol Squats the next. My situation is unique, I dance at least 20 hours a week, so I find that shorter workouts are best for me. So anyway here is a question I can perform Chinups very easily, at least 12-15 reps per set, but as you can see my pullup numbers are less than stellar. Any tips on how I can boost these numbers? I mean besides to just keep plugging along at it.

04-03-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
Irons77 Training like a bitch Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 700	What are your goals bro?
	Soreness is weakness exiting the body.

04-04-2008, 07:45 AM	#6
the other half loyal fan since 1972 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northwest Posts: 1,270 Photos: 5	glad to have you here. we always like some fresh meat good looking workouts. as for the pullups. you can either do negatives, or just keep doing what you are doing. maybe occasionally try doing bw +10 lbs. what kind of dancing are you doing?
	"katt's spotter" " its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo

04-03-2008, 05:35 AM	#3
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,905 Photos: 37

04-04-2008, 03:13 PM	#7
MCarty18 Yo! Join Date: May 2007 Location: C-Springs, CO Posts: 19	Goals: I want to decrease my bodyfat% at least to 9% by May 2nd ( I have a dance concert that night.) Dancing doesn't really allow for impressive gains in muscle size, and actually at this point I am at an almost perfect weight for a male my size. So in that regard I'm not necessarily looking to increase muscle quality.( The density and thickness of the muscle I do have.) And of course continual strength gains ( more reps, or increase in weight every workout). Thanks for the tips on how to improve my pullup performance. I take class for ballet, jazz, modern, and some tap. The studio I dance at is a preparatory program for people seriously dedicated to either dance or musical theater. I'm actually a singer, but I am looking to become a serious triple threat Singer/Actor/Dancer. Since I've just started though the future is still wide open.

04-05-2008, 02:21 PM	#9
MCarty18 Yo! Join Date: May 2007 Location: C-Springs, CO Posts: 19	Here is the workout I performed today (April 5th 2008) 1.Squat Jump 2x25 BW 2.Split Squat 2x15 45 lbs. 3.Bench Press 2x10,12 145lbs. 4.DB Alternating Ah-nolds 2x12 30lbs. 5. Plank, Side Bridges, 4pt. Bridge 2x30 secs. each I forgot to include my warmup in the last post Jumprope 200 reps Hang Clean 1x5 Hang Clean into Front Squat 1x5 Snatch into Overhead Squat 1x5 Good Mornings 1x5 Barbell Rows 1x5 All these exercises are done with the Barbell only. Anyway today's workout went really well and I felt much better after it was finished. I'm performing in a musical at Colorado College here in the Springs, so my nights have been a alot later than I would like, but I'm still managing to performing these workouts with intensity and focus. Again thanks for all the advice and encouragement.

04-08-2008, 01:06 PM	#10
MCarty18 Yo! Join Date: May 2007 Location: C-Springs, CO Posts: 19	Workout for April 8th, 2008 1. Hang Clean 2x10 75lbs. 2. Single Leg Supine Hip Ext. 2x12 BW 3. 2 pt. DB Row w/Twist 2x12 45lbs. 4. Lat Pulldown 2x8 100lbs. 5. Dynamic Plank 2x60secs. My workout today wasn't really that great, but I did get through it. Hopefully next time will be better.

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