NROL Strength I-Progress Log

[tcoy777]

Nice job. I too loved Strength 1. Its amazing how well these programs work when you keep with it and stay focused on diet.

[JTM]

Thanks Guys, much appreciated!

I started a new program today. I decided to go with Chad waterbury's Anti Body Building Hypertrophy I to mix things up a little. I prefered it to the II version because of the different rep/set ranges and it seemed like a precursor to ABBH II.

Anyway, here's the results of the first workout:

ABBH II

Workout 1
10x3 (60 sec rest)

Superset

Barbell bench press
9x3 @ 198
1x5 @ 198 (failed on 6th rep)

Barbell bent-over row
9x3 @ 198
1x8 @ 198

I must admit I was a bit lost once it was over, it was so quick! Just coming off the 3 minute rest times of NROL Strength I this was over in a flash!

I still felt it though. The last three sets you really start to feel the arms fatigue as the weight seems to get heavier and heavier. I also decided to go to failure on the last set just to see what I was capable of. Regardless however, i still felt a little underdone so I decided to throw in a couple of sets of dumbbell fly's and some wide grip pullups just to stress the muscles a little more.

Looking forward to the new exercises and rep schemes as this program develops......and hopefully some nice gains!

Cheers!

[JTM]

ABBH

Workout 2
5x10 (60 sec rest)

Giant Set

Front Squat
5x10 @ 110

Hanging Pike (changed to reverse crunch)
3x12 @ BW
2x14 @BW

Standing Calf Raise
5x10 @ BW+44p

Another really quick workout. To be honest I really dont hink I am working hard enough. Sure when I am doing the exercises I am really pushing myself but once it is over I cant help but want more.

I ended up doing 2 sets of leg extensions at the end. I know they aren't everyones fave exercise but I thought why not mix it up a bit.

I dont feel as worked/sore today either. Hopefully as the program progresses the intensity will start to lift.

Cheers!