So I don't even remember where the last log is that I started. I have been working out faithfully, but not doing a great job of keeping the log. I'm going to give the log another go.
Still, trying to get bigger and leaner. Probably should set more specific goals, but that's it for now.
1 x 10 x 135
1 x 8 x 185
1 x 6 x 195
1 x 3 x 205
1 x 6 x 185
Dumbbell Incline Press
2 x 55 x 10 (each arm)
2 x 55 x 8
Decline Barbell Press
1 x 135 x 10
2 x 155 x 8
1 x 165 x 6
Fly Machine
4 x (forgot the weight) x 10
Back pull down machine
2 x 70 x 10
2 x 70 x 8
Rowing machine
4 x 80 x 10
Notes: My back workout was cut short because of a work meeting. I know I could have done more weight on the bench press if I had a spot. Overall, not a bad workout, just lacked some intensity, I think.
1 x 17.5 x 12 (each arm)
1 x 20 x 10
1 x 25 x 10
1 x 25 x 7
Hammer Curls
3 x 25 x 9 (each arm)
1 x 25 x 5
Tricep pull downs
5 x (forgot the weight on the machine) x 10
Seated Incline curls
2 x 30 x 5
2 x 30 x 4
Cable Cross Tricep Pull
1 x 35 x 8
1 x 45 x 8
Tricep pull individual
1 x 20 x 7
2 x 30 x 8
Shoulder press Machine
4 x (forgot the weight) x 9
Lateral Raise Machine
4 x (forgot the weight) x 6
Notes: I’ll have to check the machines and I’ll be able to add the weight amount later. I rushed through shoulders and really cheated them having to do machines. But hopefully can make up for them. I think I may have too many exercises on bi’s and tri’s – not sure though.
My lifting and cardio attempts this weekend have been thwarted by some stomach bug that is not pleasant. My biggest "fear" is that I'm losing weight, which is tough for me to pack on. So all the week's effort, down the drain literally.
Hopefully, Monday will be better.
Last edited by liftintexas : 10-27-2007 at 08:22 PM.
EDIT: nevermind, I saw your note on the end of the leg day.
Good workouts though!
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Excellent queistion on squats and deadlifts. I just changed programs today as of a matter of fact. I'm quite frustrated with my lack of progress. Not sure what to pinpoint it on, but the bottom line is my workouts lack intensity. I used to really be sore after lifting, and I like that. Now, it is harder not having a spotter, but I need to find a way around that cause other people obviously do just fine solo.
My other issue is my persistent knee issue. I've done PT, etc., but I think I just have some atrophy in that leg for all of my hesitancy around pushing legs too much. Case in point - tonight was the first time in 2 years I did squats that were not on a smith or some type of machine. That's ridiculous. Oh well.
__________________ "It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood..."
Notes: Not sure what to think. I think I’m only sore from my questionable posture for my first time squatting in 2 years sans a machine. I had a hard time finding the right weight to do the 3x5 prescription for this program. I was so tempted to do more sets, but didn’t. We’ll see ….
Yeah TBT is cool. We did it once for several months, and I just dabbled in it again in between stuff.
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Okay, so I goofed. About halfway through the workout I thought I was supposed to be doing antagonist (or whatever they're called) sets. Then I remembered that was Week 2, so on the chest/back exercises, I kinda jumped ahead. Not the sharpest tool in the shed at 5am, but oh well.
Squat - 135/155/175
Incline DB - 55e/60/60
Pull-ups - 4xBW/6xBW/4xBW (this was where I was going too quickly)
Seated Mil Press - 35/40/40 (only got 6 on the last one)
Tri Pull down - 100/110 (7 here)/110 (7 here)
DB Front Raises - 20e/20e/20e
Notes - Still having a tough time finding the correct weight limit. And the squats were ugly. I know that I will have to get something from the lower back/hip group on Friday, and I'm not looking forward to that. I have only deadlifted maybe 4x a in my life and I've never tried power cleans or good mornings. Time to suck it up ...
I did TBT a few years back and really enjoyed it. I ran through several Waterbury programs and I don't remember one I didn't like (ABBH was particularly beneficial for me).
FWIW, I had only deadlifted once before I started my first Waterbury program. A year later, it was my favorite lift, and I always looked forward to any workout that included them. I think that as soon as I can get my hip flexor right, deads will become my primary motivating factor for going to the gym.
So yeah, suck it up. You might find you like them.
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thanks, T. I did deadlifts before and never truly loved them, but probably didn't do them enough to give them a fair shake. I was always concerned my form was not correct.
I can totally relate on the dead lifts. A year or two ago, I tried for a PR, but I had bad form and hurt my back a bit. For a long time after that, I was so paranoid about form that I refused to push the weight at all and really just hated doing them. Eventually, I got over it by doing box squats with just a bar in front of a mirror until I was 100% certain about my form. Now, finally, I'm starting to up the weight again and enjoy them a little bit more.
Flat Bench Barbell - 185/205 (4)/185
Seated Lat Pull - 100/100/100
Deadlift - 95/95/95
Seated Mil Press - 40/45/55e
Hammer Curls - 35/35/40
Tri Pull Down - 100/120/120
Note - The deadlift was ugly. I haven't done them in 9 months, and even back then, I think I only did them maybe 3 times. I had to concentrate on form. I kept feeling them in my lower back. Not sure that is correct.
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