Frank gets strong.

[SpacecityPaula]

Originally Posted by Frank.S

At 2500cals per day, I loose 3-4lbs per week I started weight lifting at like 160-170lbs and my body was very happy there.. but now at who knows what (225? 230? 235? who knows I need a scale). I really need to focus on eating. It makes me poor because I like good foods. I'm not that tall either, so @ ~230lbs my body goes "FU$@ you! loose weight!!!" lol.

Well that would rock for me, but that's got to suck for you......

I was trying to be relatively "clean" in my approach but that's an awful lot of food for me.

Of course now that I've cut back to 2000 again, I'm having fun adjusting back the other way.

Sometimes I don't think you win either way.

[Alcoholiday]

people who diet always think that people who bulk have it easy, but in reality, it sucks. This coming from someone who has managed to gain 75lbs since high school. There's nothing worse than having to eat/drink more calories when you really don't feel like it. I would much rather have a growling stomach, and eat 3 times a day then eat tons of calories in 3 meals, or 5-6 smaller ones.

[Frank.S]

Originally Posted by Alcoholiday

people who diet always think that people who bulk have it easy, but in reality, it sucks. This coming from someone who has managed to gain 75lbs since high school. There's nothing worse than having to eat/drink more calories when you really don't feel like it. I would much rather have a growling stomach, and eat 3 times a day then eat tons of calories in 3 meals, or 5-6 smaller ones.

Your body doesnt want to do either.

Dieting is a easy compared to gaining large amount of muscle for most people, sure anyone can gain 15-20lbs of muscle in a few years, but how many can gain 50? 70lbs? not many people are dedicated enough, or they loose dedication over time when progress seems to stop (happens all the damn time too )

Whole different game that what most people are used to. But hey, I love it.. or I wouldn't be doing it! Very satisfying for me to gain 5lbs of muscle, or squat 10lbs more then last week.. Makes pain of workouts, hard to follow diet, and the whole lifestyle associated with it, worth it. Never plan on stopping.. Cant wait to see where I am at in 5 years... 10 years... 20 years etc..

[Frank.S]

lol after huge ass meal i weighed in at 237lbs, can still see some abs

[Lost Dog]

Who are you, Kingpin?

[Frank.S]

I wish.. That dude kicks ass..

Joints still fucking ruined so.. an easyer workout.

Bent Over Rows
225 x 10
250 x 6
275 x 6
295 x 4
222 x 12

DB Press
..
up to 100 x 8 (to hard on elbows.. super slow reps.. probally a real 424 tempo)

Pullups
bw x 8
x8
x6
x6

Pushdowns
heavy x 10
x 10
x 10

Pulldowns
280 x 6
x6
x6

Rear delts
heavy x 10
x 10
x 10

Some boring crap, overhead shrugs, rotator work etc.. had good energy today but nothing really 'clicked'.

[Simon C]

Originally Posted by Alcoholiday

people who diet always think that people who bulk have it easy, but in reality, it sucks. This coming from someone who has managed to gain 75lbs since high school. There's nothing worse than having to eat/drink more calories when you really don't feel like it. I would much rather have a growling stomach, and eat 3 times a day then eat tons of calories in 3 meals, or 5-6 smaller ones.

Pussy...

[Tin Man]

The joint pain is it from a lack of flexibility or just overwork? You may want to add a day of dynamic stretching to stay mobile...once you get to my age you'll appreciate it.

[Frank.S]

Originally Posted by Tin Man

The joint pain is it from a lack of flexibility or just overwork? You may want to add a day of dynamic stretching to stay mobile...once you get to my age you'll appreciate it.

Pretty sure its just from overwork.. i put on like 30lbs to my bench press in like 2 weeks.. body didnt really like that is my guess.

[bigDman]

30 lbs on bench in two weeks... impressive

[Frank.S]

I am pretty happy with it, but I saw it coming. I had gotten alot stronger with DB's and rack lockouts lately so it was just a matter of time before it carried over

[Frank.S]

Speed deads
315 x 2
x 2
x 2
x 2
405 x 10 (beltless PR I think)

Front Squats
140 x 5
285 x 5
230 x 5
260 x 5
300 x 5 (HUGE PR) like 30-40lbs PR i think.

Shoulder Circut.. wide grip upright rows / side laterals

Leg extensions
stack x 10
x 10
x 10

not sure whats going on with the front squats but I wont complain.. last time I tried 300lbs for ONE i failed.. I was going for 1-2 reps but the reps just kept comming, I was really pushing myself on them. My GF and I should fight more often, then id be a pretty good lifter LOL.

[Tin Man]

Good job on working out the frustration.

[Frank.S]

Originally Posted by Tin Man

Good job on working out the frustration.

Yeah I have a feeling there could be a fair amount of this in the coming weeks woohooo PRS :p

[Frank.S]

I am sore today.. quads are tired.. this is rare for me!

sooo happy with those front squats now. I want to get to 405 by christmas. I think that would be a pretty decent front squat. Probably have 330 or so in me now

[Frank.S]

hahaha still sore owwwwww. Probally going to pull some 3's in the deadlift tomorrow I think hopefully around 500 x 3 but not to sure. GF frustration is gone, no more frustration workouts Maybe I should tell her shes fat!... maybe not.

I am looking surprisingly lean these days considering my weight I decided.. im not to sure where this new weight went.

[pjb923]

I better start working on my front squats before you blow right by me. Nice job!!