Var's TP-PT Journal

[Var]

Pretty happy with todays workout. Especially after the weekend I just had. Only signs of overtraining are some loss of strength and more fatigue than usual. Otherwise, feeling pretty good. No DOMS at all for some reason.

Wide-Grip Pull-downs: 6x160/6x140/6x140/6x140/6x140
Barbell Row: 4x185/6x155/6x155/6x155/7x135
Standing Leg Curls: 8x70/6x70/7x60/6x60/6x60
Barbell Curls (straight bar): 9x75/6x85/6x75/6x75/5x75
Hammer Cable Curls: 9x60/6x60/6x60/6x60/8x50
Sled Calf Raises->Barbell Shrug (superset):
9x270->9x225/9x270->7x225/6x320->6x225/6x320->6x225/6x320->6x225

Workout: 65 mins

 

[Var]

Hey Pre and Rock! Sorry for the late reply. Had to get ready for the bachelor party Friday! Had too much fun!

Rock: I edited the post for workout time. I've managed to up the pace a bit, so I think I'll be ok.

PreMier: My weights have been dropping quite a bit too. I'm hoping it levels off a bit...otherwise I'm going to be throwing some pretty pathetic weight around next week.

 

[Rocco32]

Wow, great BB Row!

 

[Var]

Thanks Rock! For some reason I thought I'd get 185x6, but it didnt quite happen. Worth a try anyway.

 

[Twin Peak]

Fricken barbell rows. I strained my neck/upper trap today, trying to go extra heavy.

I'll be pissed if it limits me tomorrow.

 

[Var]

Damn...that sucks! Sorry to hear it. Coincidentally, I pulled something in my neck doing them today. Feeling ok now though.

 

[Twin Peak]

I am still a little tight, but its only noticable when I lean back or too much to the left. It may affect squating.

Happened on set 2 of 3; I guess I need to lighten up a bit next time.

 

[Var]

I've always been guilty of having more balls than brains. Seems like I strain my neck lifting too heavy at least once a month.

 

[PreMier]

Maybe you should do some neck exercises? I have some good suggestions from when I wrestled.

 

[Var]

That may be a good idea. I wasnt really thinking it was due to a weak neck, so much as a "bad" neck. Neck problems run in my family. What do u do for neck exercises? My gym got a neck machine recently. I'll have to give it a try.

 

[PreMier]

Yes, neck machines are the shit. If you have neck problems, be VERY VERY careful!

 

[Var]

Cool! I'll start really light and see how it goes.

 

[PreMier]

The one you need to be careful with is the forward motion(pads on face and pushing face forward) It is the hardest on the neck. Side and rear, are pretty easy to go heavier on.

 

[Var]

Left my workout log at home, so I'll have to post todays workout tomorrow. All I can say about today is uuuugggghhh!. I felt extremely overtrained about half way through and was worried I wouldnt complete it. I managed to make it through and left the gym with the most amazing endorphin buzz I've had in a while. Workout details tomorrow...

 

[PreMier]

Var= "Im so tired and overtrained. I just want to cry"

Just playin!

 

[Var]

Fucker!

 

[PreMier]

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[Var]

Can't believe I'm getting shit from "Mr. Day 6".

 

[Triple Threat]

Originally posted by Var
All I can say about today is uuuugggghhh!. I felt extremely overtrained about half way through and was worried I wouldnt complete it.

You are actually approaching overtraining. Now week 4, then you'll really be there.

 

[Var]

Workout from Tues 4/27.

Barbell Squats: 9x225/6x245/6x245/6x245/6x225
Quad Extensions: 7x180/8x160/6x160/6x160/7x140
Incline Barbell Press: 9x135/4x155/6x135/6x115/6x115
Cable Crossovers: 8x160/7x160/6x140/6x120/6x120
Military Dumbbell Press: 7x55"s/6x50's/6x50's/8x45's/6x45's
Close-Grip Bench Press: 9x135/5x155/5x135/8x95/8x95
V-bar Press-downs: 9x65/6x70/6x70/6x60/7x60

Workout: 70 mins

Todays workout... Feeling shitty still. Losing strength and got a lot of pain in forearms during barbell curls. Had to switch to cambered bar to get through it. Decided to leave ego at the door and concentrate more on form, and less on weight today.


Wide-Grip Pull-downs: 5x160//6x140/6x130/6x130/6x120/8x100
Barbell Row: 6x155/6x135/6x135/6x135/6x135/5x135
Seated Leg Curls: 9x150/7x180/6x180/7x180/6x180/5x180
Str8 Barbell Curls: 5x75/7x75 (cam bar)/7x65/7x65/6x65/6x65
Hammer Cable Curls: 9x60/6x60/8x50/7x50/7x50/6x50
Sled Calf Raises->Barbell Shrug w/ straps (superset):
9x250->9x225/9x270->6x275/9x270->6x265/9x320->6x265/7x320->6x265/6x320->6x265

Workout: 80 mins

 

[Rocco32]

So how do you like 6 sets? Where on your forearms are you getting pain? i think I have the same thing and I'm at the point where I almost have trouble picking any weight up.

 

[Var]

I'm not liking the 6 sets. It isnt that the muscles are burning too much or anything...I just feel overtrained. Lots of joint pain that I usually dont have. The pain is on top of my forearm. Got so bad that the forarms gave out before my bi's even got pumped. Sounds exactly like what you mentioned in your log. Not good

 

[Var]

Also, took measurements today and wasnt too happy. Its weird. I lost some size, but look a lot more defined.

 

[Rocco32]

TP said we would prob lose towards the end, but it would come back beginning of phase II. And remember, you feel overtrained, but you are. That's the point of this. Take 4 ibuprofen every 6 hours, that'll help with your forearm buddy!

 

[Var]

Nah...I'm ok. I'm not worried about the pain. Just looking forward to some hypertrophy. I definitely dont look as big as I did a few weeks ago, so I'm looking forward to the next phase. I'll get through it with no probs. I'll just bitch a little

 

[Rocco32]

Hey, bitchins is allowed and even encouraged!

 

[Var]

Nice! Thanks bud!

 

[Var]

Originally posted by Var
Also, took measurements today and wasnt too happy. Its weird. I lost some size, but look a lot more defined.

Wow! I'm a moron. Thats right...I admit it! I just keyed my new measurements into the spreadsheet and realized that I've gained a little size on almost every measurement.

 

[PreMier]

Boo hoo...

 

[PreMier]

Oh, and keep up the good work man. Doing good