A new beginning

[Ken_is_back]

Hello everyone. Let me introduce myself......

My name is Ken and Im 27 from MA. I am not new here only had to make a new name because I couldnt figure out my old name/password. I read more than post, trying to soak up what I can. Its ok though its fitting for my new beginning. I used to frequent MH alot 5 years ago or so, then moved over here maybe a year ago after hanging out at abcbodybuilding for a while. I have always loved lifting but also loved eating and drinking. I despised cardio which is strange because I was captain of my swimming and track teams in high school. Anyways.....

After reading Adam Campbells article "Inside the muscle labs" in May's MH I decided to try his theroy. It made alot of sense to me. I have never really liked full body workouts, I always liked going to lift 5 times a week, not just 3. I have been doing this for 2 weeks now lifting, then cardio, lift, cardio, lift, cardio, day off. Then I start again. I want to lose 40lbs without losing too much mass. I want to keep what I have built over the last few years.

Stats : 5'8 225lbs Im getting my bf % checked asap.

I have cleaned up my diet, only problem is I dont really like veggies. I am working other things in like a salad every day and a glass or 2 of low sodium V8 juice daily. I eat lots of protien and a good amount of good carbs. Heres the workout.

Day 1 (Yesterday Mon 06/11)

Wide Grip Deadlifts - 4 sets x 5 reps @195lbs - 90 second rest period
Dumbbell Incline Press - 4 x 5 @ 70lbs
Cable Row - 4 x 5 @ 170lbs
Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns - 4 x 5 @ 170lbs
Weighted Crunches 3 x 15

Today (06/12) I will do HIIT on the bike for 20 mins. I will post my diet starting tomorrow.

Comments, suggestions, words of encouragement, and constructive critisism are always welcome. Thanks in advance.

[Ken_is_back]

Let me just say that todays workout really got me sweating. I was really gutting out the last 2 reps of each set. Im not sure why but it felt great.

Today:
Wide Grip Deadlift - 2 x 15 @ 100lbs
Dumbell Incline Press - 2 x 15 @ 40lbs
Cable Row - 2 x 15 @ 80lbs
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown - 2 x 15 @ 110 lbs
Weighted Crunches 3 x 15 @ 125lbs (machine)

I also hit the standing calves raise machine to blast my calves for short season. I havent weighed myself and dont plan to for another week or so.

[Mahler]

Welcome back.

[Ken_is_back]

Originally Posted by Mahler

Welcome back.

Thannk you sir. Its good to be back.

Today is HIIT. Upright bike for 20 mins.

[buster]

Ken, welcome back and good luck on reaching your goals. One question..you didn't mention much about your lower body work, can you give us a hint?

[Ken_is_back]

Its a total body workout by Alwyn Cosgrove. The deadlifts work my legs along with every other muscle in my body. Im sticking with this for another 2 weeks or so then switching it up.

[Ken_is_back]

Pulled muscle in my upperback made me take a few days off. Back in the gym tomorrow.