It’s been 1 week since I last trained. I felt out of the groove.
Front squat was difficult. I had to fight for every rep.
The last rep on the last set of bench press barely went up.
I was feeling agressive when I got to the deadlift. I feel my form has been good, so I’m going to make larger jumps. My grip started to go on the third rep. Hands were sweaty. I don’t have powder and my shirt was moist. I wrapped my straps around the bar for added grip (not around my wrist). My lower back went on the last rep, but I was able to complete it. I’d like to contribute it to being fatiqued from the front squats. I probably won’t increase next time on deadlift.
Dips. I ran out of time. We have a bad storm moving through with snow and ice. My commute home was extended by an extra 20 min. I averaged about 12 mph on M-59.
It’s good to be lifting again. Can’t wait for Friday. Oh yeah.
wow man I’m impressed with how much your numbers went up, so quickly! I hope to have similar results, albeit with much smaller numbers to start with =P
Have you ever tried the Tabata Protocol?
If you are trying to shed some fat, then adding a tabata in every once in a while wont hurt…well actually doing the tabatas will hurt a lot, but you will like them!
It nice to change it up every once in a while too…
[quote]tueighty wrote:
wow man I’m impressed with how much your numbers went up, so quickly! I hope to have similar results, albeit with much smaller numbers to start with =P[/quote]
Yeah, I’m happy. My first post summarized my situation. As far as number of years, I haven’t been lifting long. I do pretty good for a “beginner”.
No. I just noticed it on the home page as one of Dan John’s articles. If you’re not familiar with Dan John, he has a wonderful website with a great free e-book.
I’m not sure if I will attempt tonight’s steady state cardio. I just shoveled out my driveway. 6 inches of snow. Heavy, wet snow. Needless to say I had a good sweat going on.
I started off the day with 45 mins of bike riding. It felt good to stretch my hamstrings. I woke up with back and ham stiffness like never before. Of course its just DOMS. Haven’t worked out in a week.
According to the scale, I gained 4 lbs since Wednesday. That was this morning. I did poop twice today. Hopefully that was part of my problem.
I attacked today’s workout with intensity and ferocity. I always lift intensely, but today seemed different. There was also Rage Against the Machine playing. That will fire anybody up.
Squats. Felt heavy, but I attacked them like a madman. Sure there was some screaming and grunting, but not enough to cause any harm.
Military. I wasn’t sure if the weight was going to move. I warmed up with 135 and that felt heavy. Mental games. Anyway, I attacked the bar and I won.
Barbell Rows. I’m trying to keep the weight progression in line with my bench press. I’m not sure by comparison what lift [bench press or row] should I be doing more. I also hope I’m not getting too much hip action or momentum from the ground. I do rest the bar between reps. Always trying to squeeze the shoulder blades together.
Chin-ups. Normally I don’t have a lot left in the tank for these. It is an accessory exercise and therefore not required in Starting Strength. I do it mainly to keep my biceps in check. I was even impressed myself with getting 12 the first set. The second set I struggled with the last two. I had to rest 10 seconds before doing them. I didn’t let go of the bar so they count in my book.
Anyway, great workout, great week. I’ve upped my calorie intake since last weekend thinking that I’ve been under eating for months. I’m trying to get between 2800-3200 cals/day.
Sorry I haven’t check out your thread before man. Looks like your lifting is progressing (I’ll be honest I just skimmed each page I didnt read the entire thread). But anyways how’s your training, weight loss, and everything coming?
[quote]GetSwole wrote:
Sorry I haven’t check out your thread before man. Looks like your lifting is progressing (I’ll be honest I just skimmed each page I didnt read the entire thread). But anyways how’s your training, weight loss, and everything coming?[/quote]
Hey, you’re a student. You’re supposed to be busy! LOL You don’t have to read all the pages, although it would make me feel warm and cozy : P
Training is going good. I think I’ve made good strength progress, even after training most of last year HIT/bodybuilder style. I was progressing in strength, but not seeing the return in size. I wasn’t sure how long I would be able to ride this progress train without stalling. Still going.
Weight loss. I haven’t given up, but I’ve changed my focus and calorie goals. I think I’ve been in a deficit for way too long. I upped my daily to 2800-3200. I’m going to rely on cardio to get me fat loss.
My wife is starting to take diet and training as serious as I am. Which is great. Now she is understanding some of my frustrations when the scale doesn’t move in the direction you want it to move. The only drawback has been my oldest (5) and training after work/school. He cried yesterday because he just wanted to go home and rest. Priorities. He ended up sleeping on a bench in the weight room. Slept through all my grunting and weight slamming. Little trooper.
Anyway, YOU look great. I don’t know where I would go if I were in your shoes. Probably stay lean for spring break. Then start adding the mass back. Here’s 2 cents.
[quote]Mys7icaL 0n3 wrote:
You are one strong bastard.
Seriously. I have never seen a beginner this strong. Good job.[/quote]
Thanks. I mean I’m a beginner, but I’m not, but I am. I lifted consistently for 6 months about 10 years ago. On and off in college, but nothing long term (regrets). So for an old (29) beginner, I think I’m doing good!
[quote]H.E. Pennypacker wrote:
Do you have any problems with soreness? I want to try this program but DOMS always seems to kill me.[/quote]
Yeah I’m sore today, but to me that’s part of working out. Not immobilizing soreness. Although your legs will be sore for the first week. I did take the added stress/soreness into account when I first started. This is typically done by high schoolers that have faster recovery times. I wasn’t thrilled with squatting so much.
I like the sore feeling. Sadist. When I used to train HIT, it would be until I couldn’t move. Leg day was the worst. That deep muscle burn. I love it.
Anyway, DOMS went away for me. I wouldn’t base doing/not doing a routine based on soreness. Soreness (to me) means progress and my muscles adapting and getting stronger or bigger. Hopefully both. I HIGHLY recommend doing this or Strong Lifts 5x5, Bill Starr 5x5, Madcow, anything different than what you are currently doing.
I’m starting to get in the groove of riding my bike. Good thing for the invention of mp3 players, especially the iPod. Couldn’t workout without it. Especially Rage Against the Machine.
