Just wondering about your increases in weight on the second set. Is that specified in the program? (I can't remember.) That's not easy (psychologically, if nothing else) when you're doing sets of 15. Anyway, good work. Looking forward to the next post ... and make sure you don't drop to page 2 again!
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Just wondering about your increases in weight on the second set. Is that specified in the program? (I can't remember.) That's not easy (psychologically, if nothing else) when you're doing sets of 15. Anyway, good work. Looking forward to the next post ... and make sure you don't drop to page 2 again!
Thanks K-Court. I try to bump up the resistance as much as possible, while keeping good form and avoiding injury (not always easy). If I fall way short of 15 reps, I would reduce the weight, but that's usually not the problem. The problem is that I need to find the proper resistance.
Next workout is, regretfully, B-3, since I skipped one and need to get back on track.
K-Court, do you have a log? What routine are you doing?
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I find the first go-around of any workout is really all about finding the right weights. Sometimes it takes a couple times through. That's pretty normal.
Yes, I am logging here. The log title is BoM's Away. I'm doing the intermediate program from the Book of Muscle (Ian King/Lou Schuler). It's a 6 month program and I'm just about 1/2 way through now. One more week to go in phase 2.
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This had better not drop to page 3 or I'll be seriously pissed with you.
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1x15 Bodyweight w/green band assist (up 14 holes on rack)
1x12 (+3 after 10sec rest) same as above
Twist – reverse crunch
1x20 Bodyweight
1x20 Bodyweight
Heart-rate (HR)
resting (56)
average (135)
maximum/peak (165)
(*Bodyweight = 188.5 lbs. [morning weigh-in]. Entire workout took 37 mins.) Feeling way too lazy the last few days. Even after a strong cup of coffee this morning, my energy level is way down.
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See, that wasn't so bad, was it? I will of course be expecting another post tomorrow, Vik!
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The workout looks good! Keep it up! You know I think that its the workouts we fight through when we feel like crap that are the most benificial. Anyone can excercise when they feel great.
And don't worry about that grip on the DL's. That will come in time!
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resting (68)
average (146) (not accurate - monitor stopped registering HR for ~1/4 - 1/8 mi.)
maximum/peak (187)
(*Decided to just do 1 mile today, due to long running layoff. I also wanted to see what kind of time I could get for just a mile also. Best mile time I've had, ever, I think.)
Break-In
12/12/07 Wed.
Workout A-4 Straight Set
Squat – barbell
1x15 125 lbs.
1x15 130 lbs.
Superset
Lunge – static w/barbell
1x15 45 lbs.
1x15 55 lbs. (arms going numb)
Pull – 2 pt. Dumbbell row w/elbow bent
1x15 35 lbs.
1x15 40 lbs.
Superset
Push – push-ups
1x15 Bodyweight* w/purple band assist (up 5 holes on rack)
1x15 same as above except: (up 4 holes on rack) (no problem w/both sets)
(*Bodyweight = 188 lbs. [morning weigh-in]. Entire workout took 42 mins.) The 1 mile jog definitely impacted my HR and leg workout, but felt good otherwise.)
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Great consistency the last few days, Vik. Good work, man!
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"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
(*I noticed the monitor spike at 202; then drop back to 144. I think my HR monitor has a glitch or the jacket I'm using is creating too much static; thus, causing an electrical disturbance.)
Break-In *** Completed ***
12/14/07 Fri.
Workout B-4
Straight Set
Deadlift
1x15 125 lbs.
1x15 130 lbs. (* forearms burn)
Superset
Lunge – step-up w/dumbbells
1x15 30 lbs.
1x15 35 lbs.
Push – one-arm dumbbell shoulder press
1x15 25 lbs.
1x15 30 lbs. (* tough last couple reps but strong)
Superset
Pull – close-grip pull-ups
1x15 Bodyweight only for 5 reps; then 10 reps w/purple band assist (up 14 holes on rack)
1x12 Bodyweight w/purple band assist (up 14 holes on rack)
Twist – reverse crunch
1x20 Bodyweight
1x20 Bodyweight
Heart-rate (HR) resting (97)
average (140)
maximum/peak (171)
(*Bodyweight = 189 lbs. [morning weigh-in]. Entire workout took 35 mins.) Feeling strong today. I was anxious to do my workout for a change. HR up due to jog/run done prior to workout.
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Congrats on finishing the break-in program, Vik. Looks like you made a strong finish there. So, what's up next?
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"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
Vik, you're on page 4 and it's been almost 3 weeks since you posted. Where's that consistency we talked about, man? Time to get back on the horse!
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"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right." - Henry Ford
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
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"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right." - Henry Ford
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
( ** Personal Best. I'm not sure what put me over the top - the beautiful weather, the large latte or a bit of sexual frustration - but I'll take it. )
Nice work, Vik. I always find high rep workouts really challenging. There is a big difference between sets of 8 or 10 and sets of 12 or 15. You're doing great, man. LOL on the sexual frustration thing. Take your motivation where you can get it.
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"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right." - Henry Ford
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
Sorry to hear about the flu thing. Good for you for getting in there and working out even though not feeling 100%. It's not easy to motivate yourself when you're under the weather.
The BSS with overhead press looks evil. Truly evil.
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