Getting Yolked for the Rest of 2009

Training Training Logs
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[quote]nik133 wrote:
Hey dude I was reading that you wanted to lose 5-10 pounds of weight, well I’m sure you can find more then enough good diet tips and recipes on here, but here is the best 15 minute ab workout around:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2445079873095200471
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6584463388003516309

Honestly if you eat clean and do that ab workout 4-5x a week, I honestly don’t see why you can’t have killer abs in a month and a bit. Good luck with your workout bro![/quote]

you are joking right? Fuck off troll.

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[quote]nik133 wrote:
Hey dude I was reading that you wanted to lose 5-10 pounds of weight, well I’m sure you can find more then enough good diet tips and recipes on here, but here is the best 15 minute ab workout around:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2445079873095200471
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6584463388003516309

Honestly if you eat clean and do that ab workout 4-5x a week, I honestly don’t see why you can’t have killer abs in a month and a bit. Good luck with your workout bro![/quote]

You’re a fucking idiot!

LR

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[quote]London Runner wrote:
HOT-ROX EXTREME, without a doubt!! But I have yet to try Surge Workout Fuel.

LR[/quote]

I’m very tempted to pick a bottle of this stuff up. Everyone I know who has used it has had incredible results.

Picking a legitimate training program takes more thought than I expected. There are so many conflicting views on what to do and what not to do. I’m going to reconsider what my routine will be in the coming weeks, and once I figure it out I’ll post it on here for some constructive criticism. Yesterday, I did workout A, and I could barely get through the set of deadlifts. I don’t know whether or not this is a good sign. Some people could argue that doing such draining workouts will force my body to adapt quicker than If I were to split it up. I don’t know if there is a right answer, but I am definitely going to think about changing the routine that I posted.

On another note, I feel like I have more testosterone running through my veins since I started lifting heavy shit (heavy for me–everything’s relative). I have noticed an increase in sex drive, energy, and confidence. Oh yea, and muscle growth. It’s awesome. This is the opposite of what happened while I was training for the marathon. I lost some LBM in my upper body and my test definitely decreased. I think I’ll stick to the weights for a while.

I have an exam on friday (real analysis), so I’m going to spend the rest of the day studying for it.

Thanks for reading this dudes (and dudettes)

-J

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Like I said to you before, it takes real experience to be able to design your own program. Don’t be put off by picking one of the hundreds that are on offer here. There’s so many programs for all types of goals.

Don’t try to be a hero and design one yourself. Pick one that’s tried and tested, that fits with your goals, and you’ll have great results. Same goes with diet. Pick one from here that’s been proven to work. You don’t need to be over complicating things this early in your training career.

LR

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So after a three day hiatus from posting, I am back. I got in lifts on day one and day three. I havent changed my routine yet, so I stuck with the following:

squat
pushing exercise
deadlift
pulling exercise

accessory work

My core strength has improved dramatically, and I think my waist has shrunk tightened up as a result. I feel like I worked my entire body during these lifts.

There are several reasons (excuses) why I havent changed my program yet. First, I will be lifting in England for one more day (Sunday), and then I am back to the USA. Once I get back, I am going to train with two of my friends who are comparable to hercules and hulk. They were not ‘genetically gifted’ either, and have progressed a tremendous amount. I am going to get some feedback from them and compile everything into a program. The second reason I have not changed my program is that I am seeing results from what I am doing. I feel as though I have dropped some fat, gained some muscle, and my lifting numbers have definitely improved.

Also, the gym I am currently training in has the bare minimum when it comes to equipment. They have 20 cardio machines and 10 nautilus machines, but only 1 squat rack, 1 bench and no incline/decline bench! This was the tipping point and I decided to hold off on changing programs until I am in a respectable gym.

On an different note, has anyone else noticed the change in attitude of some of the posters? Some of the vets are angry with the ‘newbs,’ but IMO we are the ones who are starting logs and making progress! How many people who have been on this site for a while actually document their improvemeents? I think I can count them on one hand (alpha, fattyfat and dave have great logs, but I can’t think of anyone else). It seems like a lot of members can talk the talk, but they can’t walk the walk when it comes to improving. I could be wrong about this as I have not been a member for long. If I am indeed incorrect, someone please correct me.

Thanks for reading this and I appreciate any input you may have regarding my program or my state of mind.

-J

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I deadlifted with three plates on each side (for 5 reps) for the first time yesterday. I know that is not a lot of weight for most people on this site, but it is a 90 lb improvement from when I started. I’ll take it. Now, on to four plates…

I will probably post my next set of pictures on or around July 4th. Hopefully the changes will be jaw dropping.

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Your back State side now right?

LR

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Sorry if this seems an odd question to ask on a log but are you training at ULU’s Energy Base gym or at UCL’s? I have an offer at UCL next year so if all goes to plan I’ll be going there next year. Which gym is better? I notice that bloomsbury is a lot cheaper but I hear the facilities are quite poor, I have no clue about ULU’s gym.
Thanks and good luck with training.

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[quote]ah_dut wrote:
Sorry if this seems an odd question to ask on a log but are you training at ULU’s Energy Base gym or at UCL’s? I have an offer at UCL next year so if all goes to plan I’ll be going there next year. Which gym is better? I notice that bloomsbury is a lot cheaper but I hear the facilities are quite poor, I have no clue about ULU’s gym.
Thanks and good luck with training.[/quote]

It’s very cheap, around 140 pounds for the whole year if I’m not mistaken. I’ve never tried Energy Base, but if you go to bloomsbury, the only equipments that you will use are the olympic and EZ bars, dumbbells that only go to 40kg, the one squat rack and a couple of smith machines. And maybe the cardio machines if you’re into cardio. The rest are just crappy selectorised machines that break down too frequently. They said that they’re ordering several new machines right now and they should arrive in a couple of weeks.

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Thanks a lot. What are they like with deadlifting/grunting and the like? Sorry if I’m asking irritating questions, it’s just that the answers don’t seem to be available on google as usual.

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[quote]ah_dut wrote:
Thanks a lot. What are they like with deadlifting/grunting and the like? Sorry if I’m asking irritating questions, it’s just that the answers don’t seem to be available on google as usual.[/quote]

No problem with deadlifting and grunting and such. Just PM me if you have further questions so as not to hijack jbird’s thread ;). I didn’t know there are other T-Nation readers there as well…

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Hey All-

Thanks for reading and keeping this thread alive without me. Sorry for the delay. I am back in the US, and have been lifting consistently since being back. My lifts have improved slightly; I deadlifted 335 for 5 the other day. Tomorrow I will shoot for 355x5; hopefully I get it.

The next set of pics I post, I want to blow everyone away. I will probably post a set in a month or so. I’ve improved a lot in my physique and my strength, but I still have a long way to go.

My hips really hurt when I try ATG squats. Any suggestions to alleviate this pain?

I hope everyone is persevering and getting closer to their goals.

-J

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[quote]ah_dut wrote:
Sorry if this seems an odd question to ask on a log but are you training at ULU’s Energy Base gym or at UCL’s? I have an offer at UCL next year so if all goes to plan I’ll be going there next year. Which gym is better? I notice that bloomsbury is a lot cheaper but I hear the facilities are quite poor, I have no clue about ULU’s gym.
Thanks and good luck with training.[/quote]

I trained at Energybase this year. It’s 26 quid/month for students. They have one squat rack, one bench, and no power rack. The lifting facilities are minimal, but I would still recommend checking it out. Where will you be living? I was in College Hall this past year.

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From Taufiq’s response, it sounds like Energybase is identical to Bloomsbury’s gym. It may come down to cost.

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[quote]jbird643 wrote:
My hips really hurt when I try ATG squats. Any suggestions to alleviate this pain?

-J [/quote]

Try some mobility drills before training. Check out the Magnificent Mobility DVD in the T-Nation store, it’s really helped me.

LR

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What’s going on brother? I have 3 things for you:

  1. I am not sure that you should throw away your current program just yet. Give your body a chance to adapt to the stressors you put upon it…5x5 TBT is not that bad, You saw my results from doing just that in Giant set form, and I am still alive and making gains…it can be done. With that said, if you feel it is definitely “Wrong” for you and your body, drop it right away.

I think if you do what is necessary for recovery, I don’t see why you can’t stick with it…I would hate to see something that you spent some time on go to waste…

  1. i really dug the rant bro, keep things like that coming!

  2. The best supp I have ever tried has to be low carb Medabolic Drive…IMO it’s the best stuff on the market right now.

Keep this thing going, I like it!

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Hey All,

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything. However, I wanted to give everyone an update regarding my current stats.

Bodyweight: 210 lbs (94-95 kg??)

B. Squat (ATG): After warming up, I can complete 3 sets of 8 reps with 225 lbs on the bar.

Standing Push Press: " " ", 3 sets of 8 reps of 115 lbs on the bar *

DB Bench Press: " " ", 3 sets of 8 reps of 90lbs in each arm **

Deadlift: Today, I worked up to one set of 5 reps with 405 lbs

BB Row: After Warming up, I can complete 3 sets of 8 reps with 175 lbs *

Lat Pulldown: " " " 3 sets of 8 reps with 185 **

DB Incline: " " " 3 sets of 5 reps with 95 lbs

  • Day 1
    ** Day 2

I do these lifts every other day, with the exception of the exercises I alternate. Since May, I have altered reps, but have not really changed exercises. Am going to swap the BB exercises for the same DB exercises (i.e. BB row will be replaced with DB row), and am looking for suggestions as to how I should change reps. Any ideas?

On an absolute basis, these weights aren’t that impressive. However, considering where I was four months ago, I am very satisfied with the way things have progressed.

I will post pictures sometime soon. Considering I now have a girlfriend, I do not think I have turned into the Michelin Man. The pics can be the proof in the pudding.

Thanks for following the log.

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Long time no see! What have you been up to (other than heavy lifting from what I see)? Are you back in London or have you decided to stay in the US after all?
Damn, that deadlift is impressive!. I guess you added another 100lbs or so since June? Nice!

Bartek

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BTW, congrats on getting the girl :smiley:

B.