Back before/after
I know, its difficult to compare pictures of different sizes and orientation. Blame my wife. I forgot to check how they were taken before. Blame me.
There is some noticeable size loss in my waist. I’ll have to do some measurements tomorrow.
There is something about my bathroom mirror that brings out the best details that a camera cannot capture. Ha. I’m sure everyone has that one mirror that they always look good in.
Hey Dude, I used to do Rippetoe’s, but there is one thing I couldn’t figure out. He says if you’re stuck, you should restart your lifts or something, how exactly do you do that, do you know? I figured he means dropping the weight and start from small again, but I am not sure about that. Do you know what he means by restart?
Hey, nice log. After my HST I’ll start doing Rippetoe too, I’m curious as to what it’d bring me. You are going very well on it. By the way hiit is more like going balls out to the wall (80-85% of your VO2 max).
[quote]Vasa wrote:
Hey Dude, I used to do Rippetoe’s, but there is one thing I couldn’t figure out. He says if you’re stuck, you should restart your lifts or something, how exactly do you do that, do you know? I figured he means dropping the weight and start from small again, but I am not sure about that. Do you know what he means by restart? [/quote]
I haven’t gotten there yet. I believe it just means reducing your weight and only increasing by 5 lbs. It’s like going backward two steps to go forward five steps. I’d like to think that I’m delaying any stalling because I only increase my weight by 5 lbs as opposed to the recommended 10-20. Here is the link to fixing any stall:
[quote]GeneralIx wrote:
Hey, nice log. After my HST I’ll start doing Rippetoe too, I’m curious as to what it’d bring me. You are going very well on it. By the way hiit is more like going balls out to the wall (80-85% of your VO2 max). [/quote]
That’s exactly why I started this program - I was curious as to what gains I could get. Especially since I wasn’t a true beginner and I’m older than the typical trainee.
[quote]GeneralIx wrote:
By the way hiit is more like going balls out to the wall (80-85% of your VO2 max). [/quote]
So how would one ever determine their V02 max?
[quote]bmitch wrote:
TheDudeAbides wrote:
Front Double Bi before/after
Your waist looks like you lost an inch or 2[/quote]
That’s what I think, and that’s what my belt says. I was just leaving that out there for criticism’s sake.
I mean I was just not stating the obvious (?) to get reactions.
Waist looks smaller, everything else bigger. Damn good job!
[quote]TheDudeAbides wrote:
GeneralIx wrote:
By the way hiit is more like going balls out to the wall (80-85% of your VO2 max).
So how would one ever determine their V02 max?[/quote]
If you’re interested you’ll find a bit about VO2 max calculation here:
but to be honest its easier to just work off your heart rate percentages.
You can find out how to calc heart rate percentages on here:
The Karvonen Formula at the bottom of the page is the most accurate method as it takes your current fitness level into account. Then you can just buy a cheap heart rate monitor and see how hard you’re working!
[quote]bmitch wrote:
Vasa wrote:
Hey Dude, I used to do Rippetoe’s, but there is one thing I couldn’t figure out. He says if you’re stuck, you should restart your lifts or something, how exactly do you do that, do you know? I figured he means dropping the weight and start from small again, but I am not sure about that. Do you know what he means by restart?
Deload
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Hey thanks bro, the link TheDude has posted is the one that I’m really familiar with, the problem is, there is no mention of how to do resets on that particular page. That’s why I asked in the first place, because I totally love Rippetoe’s and that’s the program I’ve had most success with, so after finishing my current Waterbury’s program i’ll go back to Starting Strength, will probably buy the book too.
I haven’t bought the book … yet. Sorry I couldn’t help you. However, the link from bmitch would have been my next suggestion. Strong Lifts is a great program, lots of good information.
242.6
That’s what I weighed this morning. I gained 6 lbs in one week, 2.6 lbs since Friday. I’m not claiming that it’s all muscle. I don’t know what I’m claiming. My waist has not changed. I know fat is gained in other areas. I did eat cake and ice cream last night, but not THAT much. I HAVE been eating a lot more protein than usual. The recommended 1-1.5 grams/lb of bodyweight. I’m sticking with this plan of eating more. For at least another couple weeks. Unless my waist increases, then I’ll taper back the calories or reduce my carb intake.
That’s one week of eating 2800+ calories. One week of hard lifting. One week of progress. Stay tuned later for my workout results.
I’m having good results cycling my calories. I’m doing 2000 nearly all protein/fat calories on non-training days, and 3000 calories (the extra 1000 is mostly from carbs and fat) on training. I’m putting on muscle like I just started. I wish I’d done this from the start, actually.
On the book - it kicks ass, buy it! The description of the basic barbell exercises is the best I’ve seen, anywhere. It’s probably the next best thing to actually having a coach.
Hey Dude, you are kicking major ass!! Your back is looking great.
Keep it up!!
B-3
[quote]bmitch wrote:
Water weight/glycogen [/quote]
Gee I hope so.
[quote]goochadamg wrote:
I’m having good results cycling my calories. I’m doing 2000 nearly all protein/fat calories on non-training days, and 3000 calories (the extra 1000 is mostly from carbs and fat) on training. I’m putting on muscle like I just started. I wish I’d done this from the start, actually.[/quote]
I’ve never considered cycling. I’m going to stick with the increased calories for two more weeks. I know my strength is adversely affected with reduced calories. However, it might be preventing even more strength/size gains. More than what I currently have.
Yeah, right after I get my dip belt!
[quote]BodyBldgBabe wrote:
Hey Dude, you are kicking major ass!! Your back is looking great.
Keep it up!!
B-3 [/quote]
Thanks. Is it really that good or are you just being nice!? 
My wife is not a good judge of progress for me. She thinks I’m too big already and should diet down. Women!*
*WARNING: This is referring to women in general and well, my wife. Women on T-Nation do not represent the entire population surveyed.
Today’s Workout
front squat - 3x5x265
bench press - 3x5x230
deadlift - 1x5x315
dips - 2x12xbw
1x14xbw
bw = 242
Bench Press: I don’t want to say that I was man-handling it, but all the reps felt controlled. I shot the last rep up, unlike Friday’s workout which barely it made it back to the rack.
Front Squat: These are never “easy”. I had to fight for the last couple reps of the last set. If it weren’t for my music, I probably wouldn’t be gettting them.
Deadlift: WOOOOT! New PR. Of course they all are, but this one was special. Three plates. I felt more in control of the bar as well. I took about 5 secs breather in between reps. My grip didn’t fail and my lower back felt strong. I’m already excited for Friday’s workout to deadlifts again.
Dips: First two sets I was just going through the motions. Down, up, down, up. I planned on adding another set to see how many I could do. Last two struggled. I really need a dip belt. Instead of doing multiple sets, I might experiment and see how many in a row I can get. Just for fun.