Brianb's Training Log - JP Fitness Forums

brianb · 03-22-2008, 08:13 AM

Hey all! So I've pretty much decided to finally go ahead and buy NROL and join in the fun with you all (plus my girlfriend has NROL4W and I figured it can be a long distance bonding experience for us both haha - so if she's reading this... I love you and am so proud of your progress so far!).

I'm thinking of it as an experiment because I have been an avid gym rat for years now but my gains have become negligible lately (due to stress, my insane doctorate program, and general lack of time) so I figured something structured and new will be nice. Plus, I adore Ian King and Lou's Book of Muscle from a few years ago and so I trust my progress to this new program

I'll post some "before" pics as soon as time allows and when I finally get the book in the mail I'll start tearing into myself haha.

So basically this will become for me a springboard for ideas, progress and whatever else I have time to log. I welcome any and all criticism.

A little background info on me so if anyone actually is reading this can maybe relate: I'm about 25 years old, 5'10'', 159lbs (soaking wet haha) and currently a full time student at Arcadia University near Philly going for my doctorate in physical therapy (yep, I'm a proud APTA member so hopefully there are a few others on here as well haha). I don't know if I'll be able to get measurements in here, but I'll try to post that and possibly a before pic of myself. I used to be a personal trainer in years past but had to drop that to pursue school further.

If anyone actually made it down this far, thanks so much for reading and I look forward to posting again!

-BrianB

Littlemermaidklb · 03-23-2008, 12:16 PM

I love you too babe :-) I think you'll really like the book, and actually being on a program again. That is, of course, if you can find the time to fit it in around all your classes and clinicals and such. Happy Easter!!! (and you know the rest)

brianb · 03-31-2008, 04:35 PM

So I just got the book and finally got around to starting the program

I humbled myself, dropped the weight, and made sure my form was as good as I could possibly get it (I'll tackle the higher weights in due time haha). My goal for the "Break-In Program" is to build a firm foundation that I might not have done years ago... I guess time will tell if it works!

Break-In Workout A - Monday March 31, 2008
Squat:
2x15 w/ 135lbs.

Superset with full rest
Static lunge:
2x15* w/ 75lbs.

2-point DB row (elbow out):
2x15* w/ 30lbs.

Superset with full rest
Pushup:
1x25 w/ BW
1x18 w/ BW

Swiss-ball crunch:
2x20 w/ BW

*each leg/arm

Notes:
- Overall, not a bad workout, I feel like I could go up with the DB rows as they were fairly easy.
- Squats were humbling because I never really go that high (rep-wise) so I'm glad I kept the weight down. I felt fairly fatigued after the squat/lunge combo so that was great.
- I'm looking forward to workout B tomorrow

- I'll throw up pics soon so I can compare

Littlemermaidklb · 03-31-2008, 05:01 PM

Great job! :-) I know you're all advanced and what not, but I think going back to "basics" for a while will be good for ya. And just you wait... someday I'll be able to beat you at pushups! hehehe but not for a while

brianb · 04-01-2008, 12:40 PM

Break-In Workout B - Tuesday April 1, 2008
Deadlift:
2x15 w/ 155lbs.

Superset with full rest
Step-ups:
1x15* w/30 (2x15lbs)
1x15* w/30 (2x15lbs)

DB 1-Arm Shoulder Press:
1x15* w/ 60 (2x30lbs)
1x15* w/ 50 (2x25lbs) <-- Dropped weight due to difficulty

Superset with full rest
Close-grip Lat. Pulldowns:
1x15 w/ 130lbs
1x15 w/ 130lbs

Reverse Crunch:
20x BW
20x BW

Notes:
- Overall a great lifting day, although I had to drop weight so I could keep good form I feel it will be beneficial in the long run
- 1-arm DB shoulder presses are killer especially when you add a lateral side-bend to it.

Biskit · 04-01-2008, 01:38 PM

Aww, you two are just so adorable!

Welcome brianb!

Deb

Littlemermaidklb · 04-01-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brianb

DB 1-Arm Shoulder Press:
1x15* w/ 60 (2x30lbs)
1x15* w/ 50 (2x25lbs) <-- Dropped weight due to difficulty

1-arm DB shoulder presses are killer especially when you add a lateral side-bend to it.

Ok, am i retarded? I can't picture this... It's a 1-arm press, but you're using 2 30lb DBs?? Wouldn't that be a regular shoulder press? And how are you bending? (sorry, my brain is a little mushy right now... 1 final down, one to go!) It's been a long day... lol

brianb · 04-01-2008, 03:23 PM

First off, hi Deb! And thanks for the welcome

Hopefully I can do you all proud on here hehe.

And yeah I kinda messed up when I recorded the shoulder press... it should've just read 2x30's or 2x25's but I was holding both weights at the same time but pressing just one. It's been a long day haha and my brain is overly mushy too babe

liftintexas · 04-01-2008, 04:31 PM

looks good, man. welcome to the log

brianb · 04-01-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by liftintexas

looks good, man. welcome to the log

Thanks! Glad to know this forum has such a welcoming crowd

I can't wait to delve into the next couple of stages

dillytl · 04-02-2008, 11:29 AM

Welcome!! Glad to see you posting, too! And you and Kara are just TOO CUTE together!!!

brianb · 04-02-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dillytl

Welcome!! Glad to see you posting, too! And you and Kara are just TOO CUTE together!!!

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the warm welcome

I won't have as much time to do too much forum viewing (grad school takes up my whole day for the most part haha) but I will try to keep my log up to date.

brianb · 04-03-2008, 06:55 PM

Break-In Workout A2 - Thursday April 3, 2008
Squat:
1x15 w/ 145lbs
1x15 w/ 155lbs

Superset with full rest
Static lunge:
2x15* w/ 75lbs

2-point DB row (elbow out):
1x15* w/ 35lbs
1x15* w/ 40lbs

Superset with full rest
Pushup:
1x25 w/ BW
1x15 w/ BW
1x15 w/ BW (did some extra cause I hated my last set haha)

Swiss-ball crunch:
1x20 w/ BW
1x25 w/ 25lb plate

*each leg/arm

Notes:
- I really just suck at static lunges, but I'm going to push on through so I can hopefully get more stability and power.
- Everything else I pretty much went up on... so far so good

- I can't wait to lift tomorrow (but this goes without saying haha)

Littlemermaidklb · 04-03-2008, 10:02 PM

The new avitar is sooo much more you :-) Love it! PS bring that movie with you this weekend I haven't seen it in forever!

brianb · 04-04-2008, 05:48 PM

Break-In Workout B2 - Friday April 4, 2008
Deadlift:
1x15 w/ 155lbs.
1x15 w/ 165lbs

Superset with full rest
Step-ups:
1x15* w/30 (2x15lbs)
1x15* w/30 (2x15lbs)

DB 1-Arm Shoulder Press:
1x15* w/ 50 (2x25lbs)
1x15* w/ 50 (2x25lbs)

Superset with full rest
Close-grip Lat. Pulldowns:
1x15 w/ 130lbs
1x15 w/ 130lbs

Reverse Crunch:
20x BW
20x BW

brianb · 04-07-2008, 07:52 PM

Break-In Workout A3 - Thursday April 7, 2008
Squat:
1x15 w/ 155lbs
1x15 w/ 165lbs

Superset with full rest
Static lunge:
2x15* w/ 75lbs

2-point DB row (elbow out):
1x15* w/ 40lbs
1x15* w/ 45lbs

Superset with full rest
Pushup:
1x25 w/ BW
1x21 w/ BW

Swiss-ball crunch:
1x25 w/ 25lb plate
1x30 w/ 25lb plate

*each leg/arm

Notes:
- All in all not a bad workout, but I was damn tired today so those static lunges kicked my white ass haha
- I went up on the DB row and squat at least and felt pretty good
- Bring on tomorrow

liftintexas · 04-08-2008, 08:57 AM

climbing in the numbers already, Brian. Good lifting.

brianb · 04-08-2008, 09:18 AM

Finally, "before NROL" pics are up. I'll try my best to get some more up after a month or so. I'm not in that bad of shape, I just definitely need to pack on some muscle... lets see how this goes

April '08

(on a sidenote, sorry if the pics suck... I'm not that great with using the timer on my camera haha)