Bench Press
135 x 6
155 x 5
175 x 3
205 x 5
235 x 3
260 x 4 spotter had to assist final rep
185 x 7
Barbell Incline
135 x 10
175 x 5
175 x 7
175 x 8
Dips
BW x 10
+45 x 8
+45 x 8
+45 x 8
Pec Deck Fly
80 x 20
140 x 10
140 x 10
150 x 15
CGBP
155 x 9
155 x 9
V-Bar Pushdown
110 x 15
110 x 10
110 x 12
4 sets leg raises
Thoughts
Unfortunately I got hit with the runs again. This time it came about four hours prior to lifting. I haven’t done anything out of the ordinary so I guess it’s something random. If it happens again tomorrow I’m definitely going to the doctor. I’m again surprised I was able to get this workout done considering everything. The plan was to bench 265 this week but I just didn’t feel I had the energy for it. I think I made the right decision. I tried to pace myself through this session and not blast through everything like I normally do. I know my body is low on energy so I think that was the way to go. I haven’t done cardio since Friday so hope to get back at that soon.
Hey man, sorry about the runs. I had some run-ins with them a couple times myself while training. I usually take two AD tabs and pound a 32 oz Gatorade as soon as it hits then do it again once more before bed. That usually does the trick. No change to the diet lately? Any chance it could be dehydration?
Hey man, sorry about the runs. I had some run-ins with them a couple times myself while training. I usually take two AD tabs and pound a 32 oz Gatorade as soon as it hits then do it again once more before bed. That usually does the trick. No change to the diet lately? Any chance it could be dehydration?[/quote]
I was gonna pound the Gatorade actually but then didn’t. My diet has been the same as well as my water intake. Today my stomach was fine so that’s a good thing.
Deadlift
155 x 5
205 x 5
245 x 2
295 x 4
332.50 x 3
372.50 x 5
Hammer Grip Chins
BW x 12
+35 x 6
+35 x 5
+35 x 5
T-Bar Row
70 x 15
170 x 8
160 x 10
160 x 10
Bent Over Barbell Row
135 x 12
185 x 6
185 x 8
165 x 10
45-degree back extension
4x12x25lbs
Cardio: attempted my normal routine but failed about 6 minutes in…mouth was so dry and felt gassed…ended up walking at an incline
Thoughts
I thought my stomach was better. It was fine yesterday and all day today until about 10 minutes before I left for the gym. I felt so bloated and looked like I was nine months in. After hitting the bathroom I decided I was gonna get this workout in no matter what. Then of course while doing the 2nd rep of 295 I had another scare. I could barely get the weight and felt like I was gonna explode so I ran to the bathroom. From there I came back, regrouped and just sat for about 5 minutes or so. After that I got up and completed the workout. For some odd reason I had a lot of trouble with my grip when doing rows. I just couldn’t get comfortable and that led to some iffy form. As for my stomach, it’s not nearly as bad as it was a few days ago. It’s a lot better actually but just still having a few issues. Hopefully this is the end of it.
[quote]JLD2k3 wrote:
Way to push through. When was your last deload? This might be a good time to take one to let your body get right.[/quote]
I believe my last deload was nine weeks ago. My stomach felt great today and had zero issues. I also never felt bloated. I know the program says you should deload every three weeks but I’ve always found it best to deload when my body calls for it; usually after a stall or plateau. Prior to doing this program I’d deload every 9-12 weeks. I guess I’m about due for another one even though I’ve been making good progress and feel real good.
Cycle 6
Week 3
Day 5 (76) Done last night
Standing Military Press
Standing Military Press
Bar x 10
75 x 8
100 x 6
125 x 5
135 x 3
150 x 5
115 x 6
BB Upright Row
70 x 10
100 x 8
100 x 11
100 x 12
Seated DB Shoulder Press
45 x 12
60 x 9
60 x 10
60 x 10
Face Pulls
85 x 15
115 x 13
115 x 12
115 x 12
Barbell Curl
65 x 12
85 x 9
85 x 9
85 x 10
4x20 leg raises
Thoughts
Good session and glad to see stomach issues are finally gone for good. It has been nine weeks since my last deload so probably will do another one this week.
The Thomas Jones Curse is alive and well. Jets deserve to suck. They cut TJ the day before he was due a $4M roster bonus after yet another 1,400 yard season, then they try to re-sign him to a new deal for a lot less money. Way to screw your best offensive player.
Anyway, have a good deload week. You’re due for one.
[quote]JLD2k3 wrote:
The Thomas Jones Curse is alive and well. Jets deserve to suck. They cut TJ the day before he was due a $4M roster bonus after yet another 1,400 yard season, then they try to re-sign him to a new deal for a lot less money. Way to screw your best offensive player.
Anyway, have a good deload week. You’re due for one. [/quote]
Football is tough because a lot of the time it’s irrelevant how you perform on the field but more importantly what your contract looks like. I wanted them to keep Jones because if the plan is to be a run first team then obviously you need a solid & consistent back like him. However according to the Jets they needed to free up a ton of room to resign and restructure guys like Ferguson, Mangold, Revis and Harris. I think, and I said this at the time, the Jones loss will definitely come back to bite them. He also had a lot of intangibles such as being a team leader. Before the season started I said the Jets would go 7-9 and all my stupid Jet friends laughed at me.
Hopefully they’ll take Haynesworth off the Redskins list of things to worry about. That’s the talk this morning. I’d take a 7th rounder for him…or a dozen used footballs and a Gatorade.
[quote]JLD2k3 wrote:
Hopefully they’ll take Haynesworth off the Redskins list of things to worry about. That’s the talk this morning. I’d take a 7th rounder for him…or a dozen used footballs and a Gatorade.[/quote]
Ha, sorry dude but no one will touch that contract. That dude got paid like a top QB. Snyder, as an owner, is just lost.
Squat (ATG)
135 x 5
185 x 5
205 x 2
235 x 5
245 x 5
265 x 8
185 x 6
Hack Squat
160 x 10
160 x 10
250 x 7
250 x 7
Leg Extension
85 x 15
150 x 12
150 x 12
150 x 12
Lying Leg Curl
100 x 20
120 x 15
120 x 13
120 x 13
Alt. DB Curls
40 x 12
45 x 8
40 x 10
Cardio: 14 minutes Tabata
-5 min warm-up, 4 minutes at 8.9mph @6.0 incline- 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off & repeat, 5 min cooldown
Thoughts
Was supposed to scrap hacks and do good mornings instead but I didn’t remember that until the last set of hacks so I’ll have to do that next week. Tonight sucked, gym was insanely packed. It took about five minutes to find a parking spot and then over 10 minutes to get a cage.
Bench Press
105 x 8
145 x 7
175 x 5
205 x 5
220 x 5
235 x 9 no spotter
185 x 6
Barbell Incline
135 x 8
185 x 5
185 x 7
185 x 7
Dips
BW x 10
+45 x 7
+45 x 7
+45 x 8
Pec Deck Fly
80 x 20
140 x 10
140 x 10
150 x 15
CGBP
155 x 10
155 x 8
Rope Pressdown
80 x 12
80 x 12
Leg Raises 3x20
Weighted crunches 3x20
Thoughts
Bench was good and definitely could have hit at least another rep but I’ve been trying to only hit failure every third week. Dips were a bit tough but I guess that’s because I had a lot of volume on my bench. Overall a pretty solid workout.
[quote]JLD2k3 wrote:
Good work on bench. How do you think the pec deck flies are doing for assistance? Good for shape, helping the bench go up, or both?[/quote]
Thanks man. Hmmm it’s hard to say if they’re directly helping my bench. I think they do help for shape. I’ll probably switch back to DBs next cycle. My bench has been going up and haven’t stalled in forever but I’m not sure I can accurately say it’s because of one thing or the other, ya know?
Deadlift
155 x 5
205 x 5
250 x 2
300 x 5
320 x 5
340 x 7
Hammer Grip Chins
BW x 8
+35 x 5
+35 x 5
+35 x 5
T-Bar Row
90 x 11
135 x 13
170 x 8
170 x 8
Bent Over Barbell Row
135 x 13
185 x 10
185 x 11
185 x 13
45-degree back extension
4x12x25lbs
Cardio: 14 minutes Tabata
-5 min warm-up, 4 minutes at 8.9mph @6.0 incline- 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off & repeat, 5 min cooldown
Thoughts
Not one of my best outings. Deadlifts were tough. I was hoping to get 8 or 9 reps. I couldn’t fall asleep last night. I watched both new episodes of Law & Order and then after that was just wide awake and probably ended up getting around five hours of sleep. I had zero pump and zero intensity tonight which made the workout really drag. Normally I like to just blast through my sets but tonight that was not the case. I guess it’s not all that bad, still a descent session. I’ve also noticed, maybe just coincidence, that coming off the deload week I usually have trouble with deadlifts. I seem to be fine though for squats and bench.
