Var's TP-PT Journal

[Var]

Thanks Iain! Did Arms Friday and neck wasnt too bad. Today I felt good as new for chest day.

Friday:
Barbell Curl: 7x85/6x85/6x85 cheat
Seated DB Curl (sup wrist): 8x35's/7x35's/7x35's
Machine Preacher (diff machine): 9x80/7x100/6x120 cheat
V-Bar Press-Down: 12x100 /7x150/6x150 (these went WAY up since last week)
Skull Crush (overhead ext hurt neck): 9x75/5x95/7x75
Cable Kickback: 6x40/7x30/7x30

Today:
Flat BB Bench: 195x8->10x105/205x4->11x135 /185x8->9x95
Incline DB Bench: 7x65's->5x40's/4x65's->4x40's /7x55's->4x40's (clearly I was completely lost on how much weight to use for drop sets.
Incline Fly (cables were taken all morning): 6x40's/6x40's->4x25's/6x40's->4x25's
Sled Calf Raise: 8x270->8x180/6x360->6x270/5x350->6x270
Seated Calf Raise: 8x80->7x45/7x80->7x45/6x80->7x45

Overall, good workout, but I was having a really hard time knowing how much weight to use. Had a spotter today which I'm not used to, so that made have played a part in it.

 

[Rocco32]

Looks like a good w/o. Did you like having a spotter?

 

[Var]

Having a spotter was awesome, but it was hard to know how much I could lift with someone there. I wanted to take full advantage of having a spotter, but still stay in the proper rep range. I went too heavy on most lifts, but it was fun.

 

[Var]

So today was the first time I ever did Deadlift drop sets. All I have to say about it is I'm feeling some pretty serious DOMS from my chest workout Monday. Its awesome!

Todays workout:

DL: 6x255->6x135/6x255->6x155/6x235->4x155
Pull-up: 7xbw/6xbw/6xbw
CG Pull-down: 8x130->7x80/7x130->6x80/6x130->6x80
1 Arm DB Row: 6x70->7x40/6x70->7x40/6x65->6x40

Overall, feeling pretty proud of this workout. It was a struggle at times, so I was happy to complete it without pussin out on anything.

 

[PreMier]

Nice buddy! I did deads today too! What a PITA

 

[Rocco32]

Great job buddy! I would never attempt to do dropset on Deads, you da man!

 

[Var]

Thanks guys! I got a huge rush off the deads for some reason. One of the trainers at the gym kept watching me do them. I dont think it was because of the amount of weight so much as the fact that I was doing drops. It was pretty cool!

 

[PreMier]

Did it take you a while to unload the bar for drops? I could hardly move after each set

 

[Var]

It definitely took longer than it should have, but I went as fast as possible. I was amazed by the burn I felt with the lighter weight. I dont think my back has every burned like that before. I was psyched!

 

[Var]

The best part was the way I hobbled around like a wounded animal after every set.

 

[PreMier]

I walk like an old man. I cant wait untill I try and get out of bed tomorrow.

 

[Var]

I'm going to be in big trouble tomorrow. Those deads did me in today. I'm heading to my gf's house tonight after work. We're going to go swimming in her pool. Maybe it'll work like contrast showers if I take a hot shower after we get done.

 

[PreMier]

FUCK! I just went down 4 floors, and forgot what I was going to get... now I remember it was my w/o journal

Contrast showers suck. I used to do them for sore muscles. The hot, then cold, forces blood to the surface(skin) and deep into the muscles, helping DOMS. Good way to help eliminate toxins too.

 

[Var]

Yup...I know the theory behind them, just too much of a pussy to try it.

 

[Var]

P.S. The minds the first thing to go.

 

[sftwrngnr]

Awesome workout Var!
I have to say you're braver than me... I used to do dropsets (previous incarnation of me), and I NEVER did dropsets on deadlifts... and deads are probably my favorite lift.

-Dan

 

[Var]

Thanks, Dan! I dont know if I'd say I'm brave...just sticking to the program and liking it. Deads are one of my favorites, too

 

[PreMier]

Var... Dont tell me you havent been working out

 

[Var]

Missed yesterday (worked a 13 hr day) and today. Found out last night that I'm going camping/hiking in Maine all weekend. I'll be back in the gym Monday and consistent from then on. Between the shoulder/neck injury and this little trip, I havent been myself lately. I'm so excited about heading up to Maine. It'll be my first mountain of the season and its a 4000 footer!

 

[PreMier]

You will still start where you left off, no?

I can look out my back window and see 4500+ footers

 

[Var]

Yes..I'll start where I left off.

Hey...I work with what I've got, bro. I'd kill to live where u r, but it aint in the cards at the moment.

 

[Var]

P.S. The hike tomorrow is a 4180 footer.

 

[PreMier]

Trust me it sucks here... Ask Vieope, he has been here.

Be safe on your hike.

 

[Var]

Thanks! I will.

Did Vieope visit you there? Why does it suck?

 

[PreMier]

No Vieope visited, but it was a while back.

Too many reasons.

 

[Var]

That sucks...I've always wanted to go there. Its actually very nice here. Amazing coastline, mountains are about 2.5 hrs away, two VERY fun cities within an hour of eachother. I really cant complain.

 

[PreMier]

I think you might like it here. No coast line though Unless you want to swim in something thats 10+ times saltier than the ocean..

 

[Var]

I hear u can do a great "dead-mans float: in that lake.

I'm ALL about the outdoors, so I'd probably be in heaven there. The only catch is that I need some nightlife within reach. I get the itch to go out about once a month. Damn, I must be getting old or something.

 

[PreMier]

Plenty of nightlife.. I think there is close to 1.5million+ in the valley here now.

 

[Var]

Wow! I'm gonna have to take a trip out that way.