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 Welcome to my log! As has already been suggested, I would like to find some balance between aesthetics and power lifting, as I enjoy both looking fit and big numbers. Mainly big numbers. I have a tendency to swear quite a bit in everday speech, so you can expect it to carry over here. The about me: I was short (5'6) and skinny all my life, to include all throughout high school wrestling. Then I hit college, and was lazy. I went from 125 pounds to 135 pounds in two years of basically no physical exercise. I then joined the Marine Corps and went from 135 pounds to 145 pounds through boot camp. Got deployed on a ship a couple of times, and was lazy there, too. Managed to get myself up to about 175 pounds over a seven year span of only exercising when I had to. I'm now 27 and tired of mediocre fitness scores and not liking what I see in the mirror. I've been lifting seriously (3-4 times a week) for a little over 8 months now, and have finally decided to make a log. Before lifting I lost 15 pounds by diet and cardio, and once I started lifting my diet pretty much turned into "eat all the (hopefully non junk) food possible." As of today I weigh 170. I would love to get huge and ripped, on the condition of still being able to run 5+ miles without dying. Current lifts: Deadlift 5 x 155 Kg (341 lbs) Squat 5 x 122.5 Kg (269.5 lbs) Bench Press 5 x 77.5 Kg (170.5 lbs) Overhead Press 5 x 55 Kg (121 lbs) The before (April 2012):   The current (January 2013):   Now for the ever important  1) Deadlift 1 x 400 lbs by February 15. 2) Squat 1 x 300 lbs by February 15. My own smaller goals, non toxx goals (mainly because I am having huge issues with stalling): 1) Bench Press 1 x 200 lbs by February 15. 2) Overhead Press 1 x 135 by February 15. I'm currently in Italy, so the gym is all in kilos. For major milestones along the way I will convert the numbers. If you're curious, it is as simple as Pounds = (Kilos * 2.2). Also, I do constantly rotating shift work, and am not really in control of what food is available to me, so be warned some of my posts may be me whining about that. I also don't really get to control what extra exercise I have to do due to being a Marine, so I generally try to lift the same day (preferably before) the required stuff so I can have a rest day in between gym days. Currently doing Stronglifts 5 x 5, but I'm really considering cutting back sets to 3 a la Starting Strength. My 12 weeks on this program ends February 9th, and I am leaning towards taking up Alfalfa's Powerbuilder routine. Also, squatting heavy 3 times a week is really starting to kill me. Oh yeah! I'm on Fitocracy as XCPacer. If I forgot anything, please let me know! FiestaDePantalones fucked around with this message at Jan 14, 2013 around 18:05 |
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| # ? May 20, 2013 18:52 |
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Your username pleases me to no end, but not nearly as much as seeing you beef up will! Soon, you'll be able to lift multiple of me, and people will wonder "Where the hell did he get those two identical fat guys, and why is he lifting them?"
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| # ? Jan 13, 2013 11:40 |
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Thanks. The numbers are just part one of my overall goal for this log. I plan to go from there to getting into better cardio shape for my upcoming Physical Fitness Test. It should be coming in the next few months. I'd like to get into rock climbing, too. I've always loved climbing poo poo, so it seems like a natural progression. I was talking this log over with a friend, and at his suggestion, I am changing my punishment to get a little more motivation. If I fail my toxx, not only will I take the badvatar, but I will also donate $100 to the Westboro Baptist Church. Ugh it makes me sick to think about it.
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| # ? Jan 13, 2013 19:43 |
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I loving DID IT! 182.5 Kg x 1. That's just over 400 pounds, and I have video to prove it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO1l...eature=youtu.be I had just finished 5 x 160 Kg, and my buddy told me to just go for it. I went for it. Definitely not very good form, I know. I didn't mean to set an easily achievable Toxx, but I think I'll still have a lot of trouble with the squat. Today's workout: General P90X: 0:15:00 Ab Ripper X Front Barbell Squat: 60 kg x 5 reps 60 kg x 5 reps 60 kg x 5 reps 60 kg x 5 reps 60 kg x 5 reps Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP): 57.5 kg x 5 reps 57.5 kg x 5 reps 57.5 kg x 5 reps 57.5 kg x 5 reps Used legs to finish 4th and 5th set. Repeat. Barbell Deadlift: 160 kg x 5 reps 182.5 kg x 1 reps Since I was not only ecstatic upon leaving the gym, but also wearing my favorite tank top, I took pictures of it:  
FiestaDePantalones fucked around with this message at Jan 14, 2013 around 19:33 |
| # ? Jan 14, 2013 18:26 |
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I think my log is forever lost to the general public. Or I'm just boring.  Anyway, yesterday's workout (since it's past midnight now): Barbell Squat: 90 kg x 5 reps 125 kg x 5 reps 125 kg x 5 reps 125 kg x 5 reps 125 kg x 5 reps 125 kg x 5 reps Barbell Bench Press: 77.5 kg x 5 reps 77.5 kg x 5 reps 77.5 kg x 5 reps Bent Over Barbell Row: 80 kg x 5 reps 80 kg x 5 reps 80 kg x 5 reps 80 kg x 5 reps 80 kg x 5 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 140 BPM || flat Dumbbell Bench Press: 20 kg x 5 reps 28 kg x 5 reps 32 kg x 5 reps 32 kg x 5 reps 32 kg x 6 reps Pull-Up: 5 reps || weighted || 10 kg 5 reps || weighted || 5 kg 5 reps || weighted || 2.5 kg 5 reps No rest, just got off the bar long enough to switch weights. Gonna go check out an indoor rock climbing gym tomorrow! I'm pretty excited!
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| # ? Jan 16, 2013 23:18 |
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I'm here for ya 
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| # ? Jan 17, 2013 05:09 |
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I have found an indoor rock climbing place I'd like to check out, but it's 6.3 km away. Is it worth it to bike that far for a couple hours of bouldering?
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| # ? Jan 17, 2013 11:11 |
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FiestaDePantalones posted:I have found an indoor rock climbing place I'd like to check out, but it's 6.3 km away. Is it worth it to bike that far for a couple hours of bouldering? Hot girls climb so yes.
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| # ? Jan 17, 2013 14:30 |
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PaganGoatPants posted:Hot girls climb so yes. I didn't even know that. Now I'm definitely getting a membership. Where does your avatar come from? I'm going to have to go out for dinner tonight. Out of food in the house. That's what happens when you shove 4 gym rats and two fatties into one house. It's hard to avoid food here that isn't high carb low protein, and I'm drawn to gelato like a moth to flame, so we'll see how this goes.
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| # ? Jan 17, 2013 15:51 |
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FiestaDePantalones posted:I didn't even know that. Now I'm definitely getting a membership. Where does your avatar come from? http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=3517429 Funny comic.
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| # ? Jan 17, 2013 15:52 |
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I read all that was available. That was pretty hilarious. In workout related news, today's workout sucked. I went in fasted, but that wasn't the bad part. I think trying to PR on mondays is a bad idea. Barbell Squat: 90 kg x 5 reps 127.5 kg x 5 reps 127.5 kg x 5 reps 127.5 kg x 5 reps Form going bad. Deload next week. Standing Barbell Shoulder Press (OHP): 55 kg x 5 reps 55 kg x 5 reps 55 kg x 5 reps 55 kg x 5 reps 55 kg x 5 reps Barbell Deadlift: 165 kg x 5 reps Nice, slow deadlifts concentrating on form a la Rippetoe's videos. In other words, gently caress that was hard. Cycling: 2.2 km || 150 BPM || flat I'm pretty disappointed with my squat form today. I definitely was not getting all the way down to parallel. And my overhead press definitely wasn't as strong as Monday's. I have just about three weeks until my squat toxx is due/I end Stronglifts 5x5 and start up on of Alfalfa's programs. Maybe a change of pace will be just what I need.
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| # ? Jan 18, 2013 18:10 |
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Finally got to the rock climbing gym today... That poo poo was exhausting! I don't understand how the rating system here works at all, but I was trying my damnedest to climb all the same colored tape and that poo poo was hard. Rock Climbing (time only): 2:00:00 || bouldering Pull-Up: 10 reps 10 reps 10 reps I wanted to get pictures of me monkeying it up, but no one else was taking pictures, so I figured I'd avoid being 'that guy' my first time there.
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| # ? Jan 19, 2013 23:32 |
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Severe lack of motivation/being hung over meant no gym yesterday, so I made up for it by slaying myself today. Doing Alfalfa's 2b this week to ease me into volume work again, and then starting full on program 4 next Monday. Barbell Bench Press: 50 kg x 8 reps 60 kg x 8 reps 70 kg x 8 reps 70 kg x 8 reps Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 22 kg x 12 reps 22 kg x 10 reps Standing Military Press: 30 kg x 8 reps 40 kg x 8 reps 40 kg x 5 reps Lying Barbell Triceps Extension ("Skullcrusher"): 28 kg x 12 reps 31.5 kg x 12 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 150 BPM || flat Gone are the days of 1,300+ points per workout on Fitocracy.
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| # ? Jan 22, 2013 14:05 |
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Definitely had a 'what the gently caress' day in the gym. Maybe it was just the basketball, maybe it was being too used to having a rest day, but I sucked today. At one point I was doing 10 pullups with 45 pounds hanging from my waist. Today I could barely to 10 with no weight. I thought the point of lifting weights was to get stronger!? Basketball: 1:00:00 || pick-up game Pull-Up: 5 reps 10 reps 10 reps 10 reps 6 reps Bent Over Barbell Row: 80 kg x 8 reps 80 kg x 8 reps 80 kg x 8 reps EZ-Bar Curl: 17 kg x 10 reps 37 kg x 10 reps Weighted Decline Crunch: 10 kg x 10 reps 15 kg x 10 reps 15 kg x 10 reps
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| # ? Jan 23, 2013 20:42 |
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We all have bad days.
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| # ? Jan 23, 2013 22:56 |
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Today was an interesting day. Wanted to get a little more in but ran out of time. Barbell Squat: 90 kg x 10 reps 100 kg x 10 reps 110 kg x 10 reps 110 kg x 10 reps Barbell Deadlift: 130 kg x 10 reps Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift: 80 kg x 10 reps 90 kg x 10 reps 90 kg x 10 reps I'm going to start calling these 'Pukies', because after I finished each set that's all I wanted to do. Does this happen to anyone else? Cycling: 2.2 km || 150 BPM || flat
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| # ? Jan 25, 2013 15:46 |
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Today was awesome, even if my weights don't show it. 45 second rest between normal sets, and only enough rest to move from one exercise to the next. Seriously exhausted by the time it was over, and felt like my the muscles in my pecs and biceps were going to explode through the skin. Pump indeed. Dumbbell Bench Press: 20 kg x 6 reps 24 kg x 6 reps 28 kg x 6 reps 32 kg x 6 reps Machine Incline Bench Press: 35 kg x 20 reps 35 kg x 12 reps 35 kg x 8 reps (Rest Pause Set) Barbell Bench Press: 35 kg x 20 reps Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck): 35 kg x 15 reps 40 kg x 15 reps Incline Dumbbell Curl: 14 kg x 8 reps Barbell Curl: 20 kg x 23 reps 20 kg x 14 reps 20 kg x 12 reps (Rest Pause Set) Body Drag Curl: 10 kg x 20 reps Cable Crunch: 22.5 kg x 12 reps 27.5 kg x 12 reps 27.5 kg x 12 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 110 BPM || flat
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| # ? Jan 28, 2013 13:10 |
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Today was a great day! My legs, however, are going to HATE me for about the next week. Here's why: Barbell Squat: 90 kg x 6 reps 110 kg x 6 reps 110 kg x 6 reps 125 kg x 6 reps 137.5 kg x 1 reps 137.5 kg x 1 reps Leg Press: 110 kg x 25 reps 120 kg x 18 reps 120 kg x 14 reps Leg Extensions: 40 kg x 20 reps 55 kg x 20 reps Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift: 90 kg x 12 reps 90 kg x 12 reps Seated Leg Curl: 70 kg x 12 reps 70 kg x 12 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 150 BPM || flat So, in case you didn't notice, the squat column said 1 x 137.5 Kg (twice). That's 302.5 pounds! HELL YEAH! Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2_OmGZTyY4 Now I don't feel comfortable enough with either of my Toxx videos (bad form on the deadlift, can't verify depth on the squat), so I'm not going to call it complete yet. I want to not only hit that poo poo, but to make it look drat good.
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| # ? Jan 29, 2013 21:52 |
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Just going to go for a short run later today, but I got this in the mail today: I'm coming for you, climbing gym!
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| # ? Jan 30, 2013 16:11 |
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What makes climbing shoes good for climbing?
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| # ? Jan 30, 2013 16:42 |
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They literally feel like they stick to holds. I took my friend's advice and got them about a half size down from what I normally wear and my toes are right against the edge. It feels like I can use the very tips of my toes to somehow magically stay attached to the wall, as well as my insole and the outside edge of my foot. Pretty awesome. Also: Running: 0:08:03 || 1.7 km || 160 BPM || city FiestaDePantalones fucked around with this message at Feb 10, 2013 around 22:44 |
| # ? Jan 30, 2013 19:20 |
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"I'm hot! I'm big!" Just saw the preview for Pain & Gain, and now I absolutely can't wait to see it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neyqIN_rUbM Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 16 kg x 6 reps 20 kg x 6 reps 24 kg x 6 reps 28 kg x 6 reps Seated Barbell Military Press: 38 kg x 14 reps 38 kg x 6 reps 28 kg x 9 reps Rest pause set. Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise: 8 kg x 20 reps Reverse Triceps Bench Press: 50 kg x 8 reps 55 kg x 8 reps Had to do warmups due to waiting ten minutes for bench. Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press: 30 kg x 18 reps 35 kg x 14 reps 35 kg x 10 reps Rest pause set. Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension: 15 kg x 20 reps Dips - Triceps Version: 11 reps || weighted || 10 kg 7 reps || weighted || 10 kg 8 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 160 BPM || flat Machine Calf Extension: 30 kg x 20 reps I owed these from Tuesday when I ran out of time in the gym.
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| # ? Jan 31, 2013 20:12 |
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Lifting heavy while eating at a deficit sucks! On the plus side, I've lost 4 pounds in the last two weeks. Here was my workout for today: Barbell Deadlift: 90 kg x 6 reps 110 kg x 6 reps 130 kg x 6 reps 165 kg x 4 reps Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown: 40 kg x 30 reps 55 kg x 10 reps 55 kg x 9 reps Rest pause set. Wide Grip Seated Cable Row: 35 kg x 20 reps 40 kg x 14 reps 40 kg x 12 reps Wide grip, rest pause set. Pull-Up: 5 reps 4 reps 5 reps Face Pull: 22.5 kg x 15 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 160 BPM || flat
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| # ? Feb 1, 2013 21:50 |
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So this was my Sunday. I let myself get talked into lifting intstead of resting. Oh well, it was a good time. Barbell Curl: 20 kg x 12 reps 40 kg x 6 reps 40 kg x 7 reps 30 kg x 12 reps 35 kg x 6 reps Dumbbell Bicep Curl: 10 kg x 12 reps 12 kg x 12 reps 12 kg x 12 reps 12 kg x 12 reps 12 kg x 12 reps EZ-Bar Curl: 30 kg x 12 reps 32.5 kg x 12 reps 35 kg x 12 reps 30 kg x 17 reps Dips - Triceps Version: 15 reps || weighted || 10 kg 15 reps || weighted || 15 kg 11 reps || weighted || 20 kg 10 reps || weighted || 20 kg Lying Barbell Triceps Extension ("Skullcrusher"): 32.5 kg x 12 reps 35 kg x 12 reps 37.5 kg x 12 reps 40 kg x 12 reps Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension: 30 kg x 14 reps 30 kg x 12 reps 30 kg x 13 reps 30 kg x 13 reps Tricep Dumbbell Kickback: 6 kg x 12 reps 8 kg x 12 reps 8 kg x 12 reps 8 kg x 12 reps
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| # ? Feb 5, 2013 11:20 |
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And here was my Monday! I'm really hesitant to put off chest/bis day until tomorrow so I have have 72 hours between the two workouts. General P90X: 0:15:00 || Ab Ripper X Barbell Squat: 90 kg x 6 reps 112.5 kg x 6 reps 120 kg x 6 reps 127.5 kg x 6 reps Leg Press: 120 kg x 25 reps 130 kg x 16 reps 130 kg x 14 reps Leg Extensions: 55 kg x 20 reps 55 kg x 20 reps Stiff-Legged Barbell Deadlift: 95 kg x 12 reps 97.5 kg x 12 reps Seated Leg Curl: 70 kg x 12 reps 70 kg x 12 reps Machine Calf Extension: 40 kg x 25 reps 40 kg x 17 reps 40 kg x 15 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 150 BPM || flat
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| # ? Feb 5, 2013 11:24 |
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To whoever actually reads this thing, sorry about the lack of updates. Been a very busy week with work, but I still managed to get some lifting in. Tuesday: Barbell Bench Press: 10 kg x 10 reps 50 kg x 15 reps 75 kg x 8 reps 75 kg x 8 reps 77.5 kg x 6 reps 80 kg x 6 reps Barbell Incline Bench Press: 10 kg x 20 reps 50 kg x 10 reps 55 kg x 8 reps 57.5 kg x 7 reps 60 kg x 6 reps 65 kg x 4 reps 50 kg x 8 reps 50 kg x 6 reps Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 4 kg x 12 reps 8 kg x 10 reps 8 kg x 10 reps 8 kg x 11 reps 8 kg x 11 reps Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck): 40 kg x 12 reps 45 kg x 10 reps 45 kg x 11 reps 45 kg x 12 reps 35 kg x 10 reps Cable Crossover: 10 kg x 6 reps 6.5 kg x 12 reps 7.5 kg x 10 reps 7.5 kg x 10 reps 7.5 kg x 10 reps Dumbbell Bicep Curl: 12 kg x 12 reps 14 kg x 12 reps 14 kg x 12 reps Barbell Curl: 35 kg x 6 reps 35 kg x 7 reps EZ-Bar Curl: 35 kg x 12 reps 35 kg x 12 reps Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment: 20 kg x 9 reps 20 kg x 9 reps 20 kg x 9 reps
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| # ? Feb 10, 2013 22:34 |
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Wednesday: Barbell Deadlift: 90 kg x 6 reps 130 kg x 6 reps 165 kg x 2 reps 165 kg x 1 reps Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown: 55 kg x 16 reps 55 kg x 11 reps 55 kg x 7 reps Seated Cable Row: 40 kg x 17 reps 40 kg x 17 reps 40 kg x 14 reps 40 kg x 13 reps Pull-Up: 20 reps 10 reps 10 reps 10 reps 6 reps Face Pull: 22.5 kg x 15 reps 22.5 kg x 15 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 160 BPM || flat One-Arm Dumbbell Row: 20 kg x 12 reps 24 kg x 12 reps 24 kg x 12 reps
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| # ? Feb 10, 2013 22:36 |
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Aaaand Saturday: Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 20 kg x 10 reps 24 kg x 8 reps 26 kg x 10 reps 26 kg x 8 reps 26 kg x 6 reps 26 kg x 7 reps Machine Shoulder (Military) Press: 15 kg x 15 reps 40 kg x 15 reps 45 kg x 12 reps 50 kg x 10 reps 55 kg x 10 reps Dumbbell Side Lateral Raise: 4 kg x 12 reps 10 kg x 12 reps 10 kg x 12 reps 12 kg x 12 reps Upright Barbell Row: 20 kg x 10 reps 30 kg x 10 reps 35 kg x 10 reps 25 kg x 10 reps Rear Delt Fly: 8 kg x 12 reps 8 kg x 12 reps 10 kg x 12 reps 10 kg x 12 reps 10 kg x 15 reps Dumbbell Shrug: 30 kg x 10 reps 24 kg x 12 reps 24 kg x 12 reps 24 kg x 10 reps Barbell Shrug: 40 kg x 12 reps 60 kg x 12 reps 60 kg x 12 reps 65 kg x 12 reps Ab Crunch Machine: 55 kg x 20 reps 65 kg x 20 reps 65 kg x 20 reps Hanging Straight Leg Raise: 20 reps 20 reps Cycling: 2 km || 150 BPM || flat
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| # ? May 20, 2013 18:52 |
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And finally, today: Barbell Curl: 18 kg x 8 reps 28 kg x 12 reps 33 kg x 12 reps 33 kg x 12 reps 33 kg x 12 reps Seated Dumbbell Curl: 10 kg x 15 reps 12 kg x 15 reps 12 kg x 15 reps 12 kg x 6 reps EZ-Bar Curl: 28 kg x 12 reps 28 kg x 12 reps 28 kg x 10 reps 28 kg x 12 reps Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press: 10 kg x 15 reps 30 kg x 20 reps 40 kg x 20 reps 50 kg x 12 reps 50 kg x 12 reps Lying Barbell Triceps Extension ("Skullcrusher"): 30 kg x 15 reps 37.5 kg x 12 reps 40 kg x 10 reps 40 kg x 10 reps 40 kg x 10 reps Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension: 20 kg x 12 reps 22 kg x 12 reps 22 kg x 10 reps 22 kg x 10 reps 22 kg x 12 reps Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment: 25 kg x 12 reps 25 kg x 12 reps 27.5 kg x 10 reps 27.5 kg x 10 reps Cycling: 2.2 km || 140 BPM || flat Whelp, it's been fun. Toxx day is this week, and I've already hit the weights I said I wanted to. Might try them again to see if I can get better video, but I doubt it. I've been on a cut since last Sunday, and have lost 2.5 pounds. I know it's not much, but I can definitely feel the effects of eating at a negative when I lift.
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| # ? Feb 10, 2013 22:43 |
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