[quote]chobbs wrote:
First day of CBL and so far I’ve ate…
How’s it look?[/quote]
Looking good dude. Hopefully you get the added focus I get from lifting heavy without carbs.
Cycle 3 Week 3 Day 1
Throughout the morning I felt energized but quite groggy. AKA shitty
BENCH:
195X5
220X3
245X4…pathetic
DB FLOOR PRESS…I need to get back to doing these
3x6 with 80s…after the second set was when I could start noticing the carbs
DB INCLINE PRESS
3x10 with 65s
DB FLY
3X8 with 25s…hesitant to do these b/c of my shoulder
-SS-
DIP
3x8
ROPE PUSHDOWN
alot
If the rest of my 1’s week goes like this…who wants to load the bullet for me
I don’t know why I’m freaking about my bench, on my 3’s day it was 235x6 today 245x4 somewhat comparable. I just have to quit throwing a bitch fit.
Found your log big guy, looks good, good stuff going on here, i’ve only read first, and last page, I’ll do the rest when I have more time. from what I’ve seen, and heard- The volume looks good wouldn’t worry to much about it, in fact I might kick up the volume on main lifts, and cut out some fluff if I was you. Every couple months I cut my workouts back to two exercises, and then let them build up again, adding exercises as I here or think about them, generaly gets up to about 5-6 before I decide to cut it all back down again. Thing is if you don’t do this, most people end up with 12 exercises per workout, and have lost all focus of gaining strength on one main exercise per workout.
Also on the nutrition side, haven’t read the whole log to know exact goals, but if your main goal is size, and strength, I’d be taking in a shit load more calories. 15-20% BF is where the best strength gains come I’ve found. Most people look pretty good at 15%, with abs and what not, just not veins in they’re pecs and stuff. I eat, and recomend to my kids a dozzen whole eggs a day. Alot of guys mix up competetive BBing diets with strength training, got to watch this, it’s hard to gain strength eatting chicken breasts and brocoli. Anyway, like I said don’t know your true goals, just throwing my 2 cents out there, do with it what you will.
All and all lifting and diet looks solid, for your age, most kids are jumpping around from program to program, never getting ahead. You have a solid handle on the basics, setting your self up for a life time of sucsess. Goodluck
[quote]spar4tee wrote:
[quote]DSSG wrote:
[quote]chobbs wrote:
[quote]DSSG wrote:
[quote]spar4tee wrote:
[quote]chobbs wrote:
[quote]DSSG wrote:
[quote]chobbs wrote:
SSB SQUATS
155x3…last rep with 3 breaths, hey everyones doin it
175x3…3 breaths
195x3
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I really fucking want one of those. After I get a power bar, and a box squat box I am definitely going to get one of those. :)[/quote]
I only have access to them when I’m at school…they are nice tho, definitely hits different muscles than a regular squat.[/quote]
It’s alright. I prefer the barbell.[/quote]
I bet they would be amazing for good mornings. Imagine, a good morning where shoulder mobility is not an issue, and you can have a longer range of motion with better form. And not only that, but give my shoulders a break. [/quote]
I used to use them for seated GM’s often, ill have to get back to that [/quote]
Inspiration to work towards. ;)[/quote]
Yeah… don’t do that.[/quote]
His erectors/spine must be made out of steel.
Hey chobbs. Good lifting man. I can see why it would be hard to keep a consistent diet through college. Are you drinking at nights?
I’m also running 5/3/1 but with more of an athletic goal in mind. Either way feel free to stop by the log!
[quote]AnytimeJake wrote:
Found your log big guy, looks good, good stuff going on here, i’ve only read first, and last page, I’ll do the rest when I have more time. from what I’ve seen, and heard- The volume looks good wouldn’t worry to much about it, in fact I might kick up the volume on main lifts, and cut out some fluff if I was you. Every couple months I cut my workouts back to two exercises, and then let them build up again, adding exercises as I here or think about them, generaly gets up to about 5-6 before I decide to cut it all back down again. Thing is if you don’t do this, most people end up with 12 exercises per workout, and have lost all focus of gaining strength on one main exercise per workout.
Also on the nutrition side, haven’t read the whole log to know exact goals, but if your main goal is size, and strength, I’d be taking in a shit load more calories. 15-20% BF is where the best strength gains come I’ve found. Most people look pretty good at 15%, with abs and what not, just not veins in they’re pecs and stuff. I eat, and recomend to my kids a dozzen whole eggs a day. Alot of guys mix up competetive BBing diets with strength training, got to watch this, it’s hard to gain strength eatting chicken breasts and brocoli. Anyway, like I said don’t know your true goals, just throwing my 2 cents out there, do with it what you will.
All and all lifting and diet looks solid, for your age, most kids are jumpping around from program to program, never getting ahead. You have a solid handle on the basics, setting your self up for a life time of sucsess. Goodluck[/quote]
Thanks brother, I value your opinion so feel free to chime in whenever. I’ve actually thought about throwing in some joker sets for more volume on the big 4.
[quote]AnabolicBob wrote:
Hey chobbs. Good lifting man. I can see why it would be hard to keep a consistent diet through college. Are you drinking at nights?
I’m also running 5/3/1 but with more of an athletic goal in mind. Either way feel free to stop by the log![/quote]
Drinking as in what lol
I went out and bought a coffee maker, tastes like death. Can I add I think it’s called stevia and still be carb free in the mornings?
[quote]chobbs wrote:
I went out and bought a coffee maker, tastes like death. Can I add I think it’s called stevia and still be carb free in the mornings?[/quote]
Yeah it’s no problem.
I usually do coffee + teaspoon of VCO, 15g of chocolate whey, and just a little dash of sugar free creamer. Delicious.
[quote]Spidey22 wrote:
[quote]chobbs wrote:
I went out and bought a coffee maker, tastes like death. Can I add I think it’s called stevia and still be carb free in the mornings?[/quote]
Yeah it’s no problem.
I usually do coffee + teaspoon of VCO, 15g of chocolate whey, and just a little dash of sugar free creamer. Delicious. [/quote]
I have splenda…thanks for all your help
Alcohol, just wondering if and how you manage it during college while pursuing physique goals.
[quote]AnabolicBob wrote:
Alcohol, just wondering if and how you manage it during college while pursuing physique goals.[/quote]
I sometimes might on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Try not to tho, I stated in another thread I don’t feel like alcohol is awful, it’s just the high carb chasers, late night, crappy food that you eat and missed meals you don’t get in b/c of poor sleep.
Completely agree. I think balance is important. Don’t want to miss out but you don’t want to go overboard.
Deadlifts coming up tonight…only thing I’ve ate/drank today is 2 keifer coffees. I’m sacrificing a meal to lift earlier so I can drive home to watch my sister play. Shit I hope for a pathetic 3 reps, anything more than that will be a victory.
Cycle 3 Week 3 Day 2
Long story short…
DEADLIFTS
245x5
280x3
315x8…with belt, chalk, and over/under grip. Felt decent, maybe could of had 9 but more than likely would have shit myself. Everything felt good, I forget how good pulling with chalk, a belt, and hook grip feels. I don’t wan to get reliant on it tho and would rather get strong with no belt/overhand grip (405x5-8). Accessory work was shit but still was a GREAT day. Yesterday main lift was ass and supplemental lifts were good=bad day…today main lift was great and supplemental were awful, day=great. I would love to get 8 reps thursday on OHP and 6-7 on friday/saturday with skwats. Loving CBL btw, still hate coffee but I slug it down. Later
Cycle 3 Week 3 Day 3
OHP
110x5
125x3
140x10…10RM PR, also I’ve never had anything over 135 for more than 1 rep, not that good in the grand scheme of things but pretty stoked about this.
CGBP
135x10
3x6 with 185
Everything below supersetted with dips and one minute of rest
LATERAL RAISE
4x8 with 25
REAR DELT RASIE ON INCLINE
4x8 with 10
FRONT RAISE
4X8 WITH 17.5
FACE PULL
alot x alot
-SS-
OVERHEAD KB EXTENSION
alot
SHRUGS
100 reps
-SS-
OVERHEAD KB CARRY
4 trips
Vid coming of 140x10
The last rep was a lot harder than it looked…:it doesn’t look like it but I swear there’s a 2.5 on there lol
Cycle 2 Week 3 Day 4
SQUATS
210x5
240x3
265x1…belted from now on
285x3
300x1
315x1
335x1
350x1…15 lb all time PR
PAUSED SQUATS- 3 second pause in hole
2x5 with 225
1 leg split squats
-SS-
GM’s
Both with bar and 3x5
All in all other than Monday it was a great week hitting 2 all time PR’s and one weight PR (315x8).
[quote]chobbs wrote:
Cycle 2 Week 3 Day 4
SQUATS
210x5
240x3
265x1…belted from now on
285x3
300x1
315x1
335x1
350x1…15 lb all time PR
PAUSED SQUATS- 3 second pause in hole
2x5 with 225
1 leg split squats
-SS-
GM’s
Both with bar and 3x5
All in all other than Monday it was a great week hitting 2 all time PR’s and one weight PR (315x8).[/quote]
AWESOME! That is awesome chobbs, I squat 330 myself (beltless). How much does the belt add to your squat?
Edit: I forgot to ask about how much the belt gives you