Var's TP-PT Journal

[Var]

Sorry to hear that, Rock. I havent had a chance to check up on everyone journals for a few days. My sisters getting married tomorrow and things are crazy.

How did u hurt your shoulder? I hope it gets better soon.

 

[Rocco32]

Congrats on your sis's wedding! How old is she? I don't know how I hurt the shoulder. Just high volume I think, no particular incident. I'm sure i'll be fine though, no worries

 

[tucker01]

Good Job Var, I think Var would be a candidate for a 10 set week

 

[Var]

Rock: Thanks for the kind words. I'm really happy for her.

Hopefully, the next phase will give u a little more recuperation time for that shoulder.

Iain: 10 sets??? You REALLY want to see my cry, dont u?

 

[PreMier]

Nice workout Var.

 

[nikegurl]

Originally posted by rock4832
You know your weights generally don't drop too much Var! Looks good. I am sickened by your attitude and adaption to this program however

couldn't agree more....

 

[Var]

Thanks for the "kind" words everyone.

Havent updated this in a few days because my sisters wedding was Saturday. Had a great time and managed to get my last workout of phase 1 in before the wedding. How die-hard am I???

Saturdays workout felt really good. I definitely think I could handle more volume, if it werent for the workouts taking so long. If I find myself unemployed again soon, I'll up the volume a bit and do split sessions.

Barbell Squats: 6x225/6x225/6x225/6x205/6x205/6x185/6x185/6x185
Quad Extensions: 8x100/8x100/7x100/7x90/7x90/6x90/6x90/6x90
Incline Barbell Press:
6X135/6x135/5x135/7x115/6x115/6x115/6x115/5x115
Cable Crossovers: 9x120/8x140/6x140/6x140/6x130/6x130/6x130/6x130
Military Dumbbell Press: 6x55's/6x50's/6x50's/6x45's/6x45's/5x45's/5x45's/5x40's
Close-Grip Bench Press: 6x135/7x115/7x115/6x115/6x115/7x95/6x115/5x115
V-bar Press-downs: 6x65/7x65/6x65/7x55/6x55/6x55/7x45/6x45

Workout: 100 mins

 

[Var]

Todays workout felt REALLY good. Really nice change. I enjoyed longer ri's than any of this past months workouts, so that made it even better. Still dont have my strength back, but I dont think it'll take too long.

Incline DB Bench Press: 9x60's/7x60's/6x70's
Flat Barbell Bench Press: 8x185/4x205/5x185
Low Cable Cross-Overs: 9x(plate)#6/6x#7/6x#6
Standing Calf Raise: 9x100/6x95/6x95
Seated Calf Raise: 9x70/6x95/6x95

Workout: 60 mins

 

[Rocco32]

Awesome isn't it Var. Especially after phase I

 

[Var]

Definitely a relief...even though I was liking the high volume. Hoping to get my strength back quickly. Feeling kinda weak.

 

[PreMier]

I cant wait till phase II. Its making me all giddy

Nice workout man! Im sure strength will be back soon enough.

 

[Var]

You should be giddy. Phase II is a walk in the park compared to I. How are u feeling? Getting better?

 

[PreMier]

How do you mean? Like physically from this first phase? Well, I used to enjoy going to the gym.. now im like "AWWWW FUCK!"

 

[Var]

Ewww...not good. Its almost over, man. Hang in there.

 

[Var]

Yesterday...

Pull-Ups: 8xbw/6xbw/6xbw
CG Pull-downs: 9x110/6x120/6x120
Deads: 7x225/6x225/6x205 (felt unusually weak on these)
One-arm DB Rows: 9x60/7x65/6x65

Today...

Standing BB Military Press: 7x95/6x95/6x95
WG Upright Row: 10x65/7x85/6x85
Side Laterals: 9x25's/7x30's/7x30's
Rear Laterals: 8x25's/7x30's/6x30's
Barbell Shrugs (w/ straps): 9x245/8x275/6x295

 

[rockcrest]

where do you work out?

 

[Var]

World Gym. How about you?

 

[rockcrest]

future fitness in cranston..you're the only RI head i've seen on here....holla

 

[Var]

There are a few others.

 

[Var]

Captain Deadlift for one.

 

[Triple Threat]

 

[PreMier]

Where were you Var?

Nice workouts. Looks like cake

 

[Var]

Had yesterday off from work. Phase II definitely is cake. No problem at all.

 

[Var]

Took measurements today and am VERY happy with the progress so far.

Todays workout:

Barbell Squat: 6x245/7x225/6x225
Leg Press: 9x270/7x360/6x400
Leg Extension: 6x160/7x130/7x130
SLDL: 8x135/7x155/6x155
Seated Leg Curl: 9x150/7x195/7x210

 

[CourtQueen]

Woah, did you underestimat that leg press a bit??

NICE WORKOUT STUD

 

[Var]

Thanks, CQ! I did underestimate it a bit. After killing myself on ATF squats, I thought 270 was going to feel really heavy. I'm terrible at guessing weights. Next week will be better now that I have a reference point!

 

[CourtQueen]

What is ATF??

EDIT: Never fuqing mind..... Must be Friday and I'm blond

 

[CourtQueen]

And where are your pics??

 

[Var]

Ass To Floor

My pics have been taken, but not yet posted. Having problems with the palmcorder software. I'll try again this weekend.

 

[PreMier]

Nice workout Var I cant wait till next week :bounce: