True Life: I Want to Get Swole II

[bobby]

I'm just coming back from a little rotator cuff problem and have lost quite a bit of strength so I'm just going to be getting back into lifting and eating like a bodybuilder. My goal is to compete in a bodybuilding competition either this winter or spring depending on when and where I can find one.
I am going to be doing Max-OT style workouts 5-days a week throughout the summer, probably going down to around 3-days a week during the school year while trying to get in about 5 days of cardio a week year round. As far as diet is concerned, for the next month I will be focusing on staying clean while eating 5-7 times a day.

07072006
BB Press
185x6
185x4
185x3
DB Incline
70x5
70x4
55x4
Dips
BWx5
BWx5
BWx3
Cuban Press
40x15x2
40x12
Lateral Raise
10x8
5x15x2

Evaluation: Kind of embarrassing, but I expect the numbers will rise steadily.

[gobbla]

welcome back

[Steve-O-68]

Good luck on the training Bobby! Since you've had rotator cuff problems, will you be incorporating some RC work in so you don't have future problems?

[K-Court]

Hey, welcome back, Robert. Hope your school year went well. Good luck with reaching your goals. I'll be interested to follow your progress to the competition. Go get 'em.

PS. You can have your old job back keeping Ninja in line if you like! :p

[hard_rox]

Welcome back, Bobby!! Good luck with the training goals, just take it easy on the shoulders for a while.

[Deserve]

Welcome back Bobby.

[bobby]

07082006

Lat-Pull Down
170x5
160x6
16x5
Cable Row (Straight Bar)
150x6x2
Good Morning
135x6x2
Hyperextension
25x6
45x6x2


Thanks for the warm welcome and support gentlemen.

Steve-O: I plan on incorporating rotator cuff work in on most upper body days ala "Cracking the Rotator Cuff Conundrum," by Cressey.
K-Court: Keeping ninja in line is a full-time job, I'm not sure if I'm ready for that kind of commitment. I'll let you know thanks!

[bobby]

07102006

Squat
315x4
275x6x2

Leg Press
630x4 (almost got stuck)
540x1 (felt like I would get stuck so I quit)

Stiff Leg Dead
225x4
225x6

Standing Calf Raise
220x6x2

Calf Raise in Leg Press
270x6
270x8

[Kaiser]

Welcome back and don't forget the BB curls!

[Tony Gentilcore]

Hey Bobby. That is fantastic that you want to compete in bodybuilding. I wish you luck with it.

That being said, you mentioned that you're JUST coming off a rotator cuff injury. What was the injury? I only ask because after seeing what your upperbody days look like, I would say that it's less than decent.

I see ALOT of internal rotation exercises and ONE movement that promotes external rotation.

Also, for someone with a rotator cuff issue, GM's probably aren't optimal either (atleast not for someone coming off of an injury).

Granted, I don't know the extent of the injury, so I apologize for making any general assumptions. I just feel that you could structure things a bit more effectively.

[Alcoholiday]

Originally Posted by Tony G

Hey Bobby. That is fantastic that you want to compete in bodybuilding. I wish you luck with it.

That being said, you mentioned that you're JUST coming off a rotator cuff injury. What was the injury? I only ask because after seeing what your upperbody days look like, I would say that it's less than decent.

I see ALOT of internal rotation exercises and ONE movement that promotes external rotation.

Also, for someone with a rotator cuff issue, GM's probably aren't optimal either (atleast not for someone coming off of an injury).

Granted, I don't know the extent of the injury, so I apologize for making any general assumptions. I just feel that you could structure things a bit more effectively.

ditto. Espically dips with a rotator problem? youch.

[ninja]

Originally Posted by bobby

K-Court: Keeping ninja in line is a full-time job, I'm not sure if I'm ready for that kind of commitment. I'll let you know thanks!

I'm ready for the forum takeover as soon as you are....