great day outside today... 72 degrees!
Im wearing shorts!
hit the biceps and a little back today, then went for a 2 mile run.
Need to hit it hard next week, but need to back off due to my PRT on Saturday. I dont want to be too sore...
However, I also want to hit it hard because I finally broke my gain problem and have gained nearly 4 pounds this week... up to 144. Most of that has happened in the last few days.
I feel as if I dont go heavy again next week like Im supposed to, then I may lose that momentum....
HMM Decisions Decisions....
Bullet Train to Gainsville- Run #1
High Repo WO#6 today...
cold out today with the new snow that came in overnight.
Also cut back on workout due to PRT this saturday morning.
Bench:
2x3x150
2x2x160
1xNEGx185
Squat:
2x3x205
2x2x220
2xNEGx240
Hit the treadmill for some sprintish work.
Hip Flexor is bothering me a bit today as well as I think I pulled something in my hand/thumb area. Hurts when I go to bench the bar..weird.
cold out today with the new snow that came in overnight.
Also cut back on workout due to PRT this saturday morning.
Bench:
2x3x150
2x2x160
1xNEGx185
Squat:
2x3x205
2x2x220
2xNEGx240
Hit the treadmill for some sprintish work.
Hip Flexor is bothering me a bit today as well as I think I pulled something in my hand/thumb area. Hurts when I go to bench the bar..weird.
First, great work!!
"Hip Flexor is bothering me a bit today as well as I think I pulled something in my hand/thumb area. Hurts when I go to bench the bar..weird".
That's a sign right there. Your body's telling you something. Like you need to insert a rest day between weight training sessions.
As you grow stronger you're lifting heavier weights for more reps. Meaning the stresses increase on your body. The muscles will adapt by growing larger/stronger. Keep this is mind though..
Every day is kidney day..
Learned that from Pete Sisco (author of Static Contraction Training). Means your organs don't keep pace with the muscles and can't clear the metabolic waste, etc.
I had this hammered into me the hard way. Now I tell people the following: If you don't believe that, try squatting your best set for 10 reps. Let's say 250 x 10. Not do that Monday and every day thereafter.
I'd be surprised if you make it to Friday. If your brain doesn't stop you your body will. You'll get injured, sick or both. It's the body's way of protecting itself...
Hope that helps!
"Hip Flexor is bothering me a bit today as well as I think I pulled something in my hand/thumb area. Hurts when I go to bench the bar..weird".
That's a sign right there. Your body's telling you something. Like you need to insert a rest day between weight training sessions.
As you grow stronger you're lifting heavier weights for more reps. Meaning the stresses increase on your body. The muscles will adapt by growing larger/stronger. Keep this is mind though..
Every day is kidney day..
Learned that from Pete Sisco (author of Static Contraction Training). Means your organs don't keep pace with the muscles and can't clear the metabolic waste, etc.
I had this hammered into me the hard way. Now I tell people the following: If you don't believe that, try squatting your best set for 10 reps. Let's say 250 x 10. Not do that Monday and every day thereafter.
I'd be surprised if you make it to Friday. If your brain doesn't stop you your body will. You'll get injured, sick or both. It's the body's way of protecting itself...
Hope that helps!
Thanks Rob! I appreciate it. Only thing is that I actually had three days off since my last lift. Too kit easy and plan to do the same the rest of the week. May rest till sat after the PRT and hit it hard then. Will stick to just a pushup and abs sessions this week with a little running to loosen up for sat.
Really glad to see you back! Makes me feel even better! Your prescence is moving
Really glad to see you back! Makes me feel even better! Your prescence is moving
Had a great little short workout today... Tomorrow will be off to relax before the PRT Saturday morning... going to be really cold at 7am! Dang the weather!
HRWO#7
Today:
Bench:
2x5x140
2x3x155
1xFx155 (3)
Squat:
2x5x190
2x3x210
2xFx210 (6)
Based on failures, I am still on par for Bench but I am supposed to move up 5lbs on my squat....
Will have a look at the sets and see if I am going to be able to go up 5 or not. Most likely will stay on current track.
HRWO#7
Today:
Bench:
2x5x140
2x3x155
1xFx155 (3)
Squat:
2x5x190
2x3x210
2xFx210 (6)
Based on failures, I am still on par for Bench but I am supposed to move up 5lbs on my squat....
Will have a look at the sets and see if I am going to be able to go up 5 or not. Most likely will stay on current track.
Great work!!
Now listen to what your body is telling you... meaning the presence/absence of strength gains.
If it's absent or not where it needs to be, consider inserting just one extra rest day prior. Just one meaning if you're on a 1on/1off right now goto a 1on/2off.
For many, it makes a world of difference....
Now listen to what your body is telling you... meaning the presence/absence of strength gains.
If it's absent or not where it needs to be, consider inserting just one extra rest day prior. Just one meaning if you're on a 1on/1off right now goto a 1on/2off.
For many, it makes a world of difference....
Thanks for the tip Rob. or Mix. Or whoever sent it 
Gains are still being seen right now! So no need to change the cycle yet
Will take friday off, and then hit it hard saturday. Cannot wait!
You will see some major changes over the next few months. I have big goals to have accomplished by the end of August
My maxes are pretty low right now, but im a small guy, so im ok with it
Gotta start somewhere...
Gains are still being seen right now! So no need to change the cycle yet
Will take friday off, and then hit it hard saturday. Cannot wait!
You will see some major changes over the next few months. I have big goals to have accomplished by the end of August
My maxes are pretty low right now, but im a small guy, so im ok with it
Gotta start somewhere...
Nice little saturday morning lift. Had the PRT this morning. 101 situps, 95 pushups ( was distracted and ran out of time before I could get 101) and ran a mile and a half in 10:11. Didn't push myself on the run since I only needed to pass it
Went to the gym pretty shortly afterwards.
HRWO#8
Bench:
2x3x150
2x1x170
1xnegx185
Squat:
2x3x210
2x1x230
1xnegx230
Felt really good especially after being tired from the PRT. Was tough to hit the marks but I did it without a problem. The sets of 2x1 were also above my original 1RM so that definitely felt good to know that I'm hitting above the starting point and gaining that forward progress.
Rest day tomorrow possibly we will see if I am sore in the am.
Went to the gym pretty shortly afterwards.
HRWO#8
Bench:
2x3x150
2x1x170
1xnegx185
Squat:
2x3x210
2x1x230
1xnegx230
Felt really good especially after being tired from the PRT. Was tough to hit the marks but I did it without a problem. The sets of 2x1 were also above my original 1RM so that definitely felt good to know that I'm hitting above the starting point and gaining that forward progress.
Rest day tomorrow possibly
we will see if I am sore in the am.Today was a good day. Sort of a quick workout. Had some things to take care of.
HRWO#9
Bench:
2x5x145
2x3x160
1xFx160 (2)
Squat:
2x5x200
2x3x220
1xFx220 (4)
Felt really good on squat. I think I could probably go up another 5 and bust ass on it, but will stay where im at since i just went up
Bench was tough today. Felt like I went backwards a little on it. Had some really good progressions. Will take an extra rest day if needed. We shall see.
All for now I guess.
HRWO#9
Bench:
2x5x145
2x3x160
1xFx160 (2)
Squat:
2x5x200
2x3x220
1xFx220 (4)
Felt really good on squat. I think I could probably go up another 5 and bust ass on it, but will stay where im at since i just went up
Bench was tough today. Felt like I went backwards a little on it. Had some really good progressions. Will take an extra rest day if needed. We shall see.
All for now I guess.
Been a few days... Computer had to get wiped and I lost everything. Saved files on my external, but I have been downloading all my programs back on again to keep up with research.
Anyways... I have been keeping up on the workouts.
Thurs:HRWO#10
Bench:
2x3x160
2x2x175
1x1x180 New PR
Squat:
2x3x220
2x2x235
1x1x245 New PR
Felt good, had a quick workout, as I did it before lunch.
Today was a nice long workout with some back and bi's afterward.
HRWO#11
Bench:
2x5x150
2x3x165
1xFx165 (2)
Squat:
2x5x205
2x3x225
1xFx225 (2)
Felt a little weaker today. Should have been better on squat, but it seemed to drop off a little finally. Gettin tough. Bench the last 2 or 3 have been really tough. Going to take the weekend off to see if that helps.
Heres to the weekend![/b]
Anyways... I have been keeping up on the workouts.
Thurs:HRWO#10
Bench:
2x3x160
2x2x175
1x1x180 New PR
Squat:
2x3x220
2x2x235
1x1x245 New PR
Felt good, had a quick workout, as I did it before lunch.
Today was a nice long workout with some back and bi's afterward.
HRWO#11
Bench:
2x5x150
2x3x165
1xFx165 (2)
Squat:
2x5x205
2x3x225
1xFx225 (2)
Felt a little weaker today. Should have been better on squat, but it seemed to drop off a little finally. Gettin tough. Bench the last 2 or 3 have been really tough. Going to take the weekend off to see if that helps.
Heres to the weekend![/b]
Today was not a good day in the gym. Squats ended up going well, but started rough with Bench. Didnt hit all my set today, so going to go down a 5lb increment next time and see how I land. Hopefully on the last workout I will be able to bump back up and hit the mark.
HRWO#12
Bench:
2x3x160
2x2x175
Squat:
2x3x220
2x2x235
1x1x250 new PR
Felt good on the squat, was a good leadup, and made 250 much easier than I anticipated. Will see how the 13th goes and if possible I may try to bump up on the last workout
Long week... but then its off to Charleston for a few days of sun and beach!
HRWO#12
Bench:
2x3x160
2x2x175
Squat:
2x3x220
2x2x235
1x1x250 new PR
Felt good on the squat, was a good leadup, and made 250 much easier than I anticipated. Will see how the 13th goes and if possible I may try to bump up on the last workout
Long week... but then its off to Charleston for a few days of sun and beach!
Gearing up for the next run. Supps are in, now to finish formulating the plan and ugh... back to the amazing but dreaded famine. Oh how I have missed you.....
Hopefully will be able to put quite a few pounds on this round. Bench and Squat were phenom last run, we shall see how run 2 goes. Predicting the same if not better...
Hopefully will be able to put quite a few pounds on this round. Bench and Squat were phenom last run, we shall see how run 2 goes. Predicting the same if not better...