Jimbo drops a log

[Jimbo]

Howdy all. Thanks JP for giving me log-ability.

First a short intro...ahem...training about 1 1/2 yr. 44 years old. 1 Wife...4 kids...and yes..I've figured out what has been causing those..and we put a STOP TO THAT!

Begin stats - 5'10" and 200# (39" waist) (not real sure what my BF was...like it matters...see above stats)

Today - 5'10" 173# (32" waist)

I'm in week 6 of "Training for Maximal Size and Strength"

This workout has increased my strength over the course of it and my weight has went up 2 pounds! Pretty sure IT AINT FAT.

I just got S2B for fathers day...so I'm reading that now...so my routine could change soon. But I'm amking progress with this routine...so...not sure.

Day 1 Week 1-4 (5x8)
Narrow Stance Squats
30° Incline DB Bench Press

Day 2
Dips
Supine Grip Pull-ups
Incline Bench Biceps Curls
Day 3
Deadlift
Standing DB Military Press
Calf Press in a Leg Press Machine

Day 1 Week 5-8 (12x4)(These 12x4's are killers)
Narrow Stance Squats
Incline Bench Biceps Curls (I sub chins sometimes for these)

Day 2
Dips
Supine Grip Pull-ups

Day 3
Deadlift
Calf Press in a Leg Press Machine

Day 4
30° Incline DB Bench Press
Standing DB Military Press(been doing these seated lately)

Day 1 Week 9-12 (10x6)
Narrow Stance Squats
30° Incline DB Bench Press
Day 2
Dips
Supine Grip Pull-ups
Incline Bench Biceps Curls
Day 3
Deadlift
Standing DB Military Press
Calf Press in a Leg Press Machine

[Jimbo]

Today was Dip and Pull UP day.

I ran 2 miles @ 6.5 mph
Did 12x4 Dips +25# weight
And 12 x 4 Chins (I just couldn't bring myself to weight these..I was pooped)

Tomorrow is Deadlift day! Yeah!

[Jimbo]

Opps...actually...tomorrow is off day. Thursday is Deadlift day. Mustn't forget to rest musn't we?

[bobby]

Congrats on your progress Jimbo. What are your current goals? Best of luck to you

[Jimbo]

I haven't been able to force myself to concentrate on one single goal.. losing fat or growning muscle...I know...I know...ya needs to choose.

Overall...I don't want to get smaller...but at the same time I still have that nagging fat in the mid section.it really bugs me...so I'm interested in increasing lean muscle mass while losing that fat. I've heard that it's much easier to choose one of the 2...but I guess I haven't decided it's not possible for me yet.

I'm keeping my workout fairly short and intense. I still run 7-8 miles a week. But that's way down from what I was running.

I'm reading S2B...maybe I'll learn something there.

[Rev]

Originally posted by Jimbo:
I haven't been able to force myself to concentrate on one single goal.. losing fat or growning muscle...I know...I know...ya needs to choose.

As long as your strength is increasing who cares! Sorry, I'm a bad influence. Get after it and have fun.

Good Luck Jimbo,
Nate

[Jimbo]

Thanks Rev...I wuz afeared somebody would crawl all over me cuz I didn't have one specific goal.

But yeah..I've gotten stronger and I can't wait to get back to the gymn tomorrow. I have to force myself to take a rest day.

Strength gain...5 weeks ago my 5 rep max on incline DB bench press was 40 Dumbells

I use 60's now. And I really wanna keep movin more and more weight. I think if I had a spotter..I might could do 65's. But...pretty tough for me to even get them into position.

[Jimbo]

Today was Deadlift day! (sumo style)

Supposed to do 12 sets of 4 on Deads and then seated calf raises.

I have been "tinkering" with the amount of weight to use. I started out with a single warm up set of 135. Felt fine.

3 x 4 x 225
7 x 4 x 135
2 x 4 145

I think I'll probably stay around 145 - 155 for the next few weeks.

Claf raises 12 x 4 x 95

[Jimbo]

Day 4

Ran 1 mile @6.0 - 7.0 mph (1 min. - 1 min.)

30° Incline DB Bench Press

1 x 6 x 40
3 x 4 x 50
9 x 4 x 55

Standing DB Military Press
I still do these seated. Standing hits my low back. I suck at it.

1 x 6 - 30
11 x 4 - 35
1 x 4 - 40

I'll be off next week in the big woods camping.

[Jimbo]

Had a week off - wuz at boy scout camp.

It was great. Did a LOT of walking and I swam 2-3 miles. Each morning got up and did laps in an olympic size pool. 2 - 4 - 8 - 12 - 16

16 laps was a mile. Was awesome experience.

Anyway, glad to be back.

Today was squat day. I added some weight and worked out with 175 for 10 x 4. ( I didn't do 12 x4) My legs haven't fully recovered from..swimming...or something.

I opted to do incline bench instead of inclined curls. I hate curls.

My weight is still 173 (173.5 to be exact)

I ate like a horse during camp...everything they threw at me I ate 2 of them. Lots of carbs...figured I'd gain but didn't.

Gonna try and nail down my corrective workout for S2B so I can start it this week.

[Jimbo]

JP convinced me to revive my LOG.:p I started lifting again after an extended period away. (several months)

Had a hernia repaired..and got into running and more running. Forrest Gump would be proud.

But a knee started acting up and put the stop to all that bouncing around. So here I am lifting again and enjoying that. I started the Hypertrophy Specific Training program - Information here - http://www.hypertrophy-specific.com/hst_index.html

I'm into my fifth week of training. The main reason I chose this program is the set/rep/volume scheme allowed me to EASE back into lifting and avoid hurting myself. Like most folks..I have a tendancy to jump in with all 4's and end up tearing something. I have avoided that and my strengh is coming back quickly.

Enough with the preamble..on with the logs.

It's good to be lifting again.

[Jimbo]

Well..after a couple hours of failed attempts at trying to insert the info from my spread sheet...I give up. If anyone is interested, I'll be happy to provide my spreadsheet.

I could't find a way, beyond doing a butt load of work in here, to post my past 5 weeks of work.

I tried the various codes at the top...I tried saving the file as html..I tried saving it as bmp..I tried copying pasting the html code...I tried just pasting the info...in everycase..it was a no go.

Jimbo limps away...dejected.

If anyone knows how I can stick my info in here..please give me guidance. I just don't see a way. Thanks

[UpNorth]

Good to see you back logging!

Just attach the file. It's the paper clip icon on the advanced form. People can download if they want...

[Jimbo]

Good idea UN. Thanks. Here it is. I'll just re-upload it as I go..I might eventually start making the logs in the posts..more convenient to view.

But..I just don't have time right now.

Thanks again UpN.

[Jimbo]

Wow..log dropped off screen after ONE day. I guess the training log area is a busy place these days.

Anyway...yesterday was a rest day.

Today is squat day! Yeeehaw!

One of my exercises (the last sets) is AB training. I can pick and choose whatever but I'm trying to stay consistent within each 2 week block.

I'm struggling with what to do. I've been using leg lifts..but I suck at them. So I'm sticking to using the hyper station and just putting a weight in my hands. (10# behind my head is pretty well kicking it right now)

Scared to do too much since I had the hernnia repaired just below my navel. (being careful)

But I'm wondering if anyone has a favorite AB exercise. (I know DL, SQUATS are great and I will do those too) Looking for isolation AB stuff.

Isolation AB moves are really awkward for me.

[BamaDave]

Good to see you back in here, Jimbo!

[Jimbo]

Squat 2x5x140

Bench 2x5x140

Chins 2x5xbw+15 (I only managed 4 & 3 on second set)

Shrugs 1x5x75

Mil.Press 1x5x40 (I only managed 3 reps at this weight...so I lowered it and did 2x5at 35)

Tr.Ext. 2x5x40

Calf Raise 2x5x85

Abs Hypers 2x5xbw+10 (I put the wieght behind my head this day and made a huge difference in difficulty)

I suck at military presses...really unstable. But I'll keep working it I guess till it gets better. Any iput on this?

[UpNorth]

This log forum moves pretty fast these days...

For the presses. Look at a point straight in front of you to keep your head level and go slowly to make sure you are raising each hand at the same time. Finally make sure you are tensing your mid-section. Practice makes perfect.