BigTanks Mass Journal

[BigTank3400]

Hey everybody, new here, just started posting in the Over 35 section and I really like it. My workout journal will start 4/30/2007. I will be doing a couple of weeks of strategic deconditioning to allow my joints and tendons and ligaments time to heal. I have been on a 12 week mass schedule and need to give my nervous system time to relax as well. I am coming from a powerlifting background and am instituting more of a bodybuilding mentality, so I will include 4 days of cardio as well. I have decided on 12 weeks of Ultimate Mass 3 split version from Steve Holman at IronMan magazine. I have met Steve and I feel that his philosophy is in line with mine, plus I like the layout of the workouts. I will post as often as time allows, and I will be following a 4000 calorie a day diet with macros at 50/30/20 p/c/f. Once per week calories will be dropped to 3500 with carbs dropped to meet calories and refeeds will be eaten as needed. Supplements will consist of whey protein, MRPs, creatine, glutamine, BCAA's and a good multivitamin as well as something for joint support. Any questions or comments, please feel free to post them.

Thanks!

[BigTank3400]

Workouts will be


Monday
Calves: Treadmill (work up to hills) 20 minutes
Calves: Standing calf raises (X below middle) 2 x 15-20
Quads: Squats or hack squats* (X above middle) 2 x 8-12
Hamstrings: Feet-forward Smith-machine
front squats (X above middle) 2 x 6-8
Abs: Hanging kneeups (X middle) 2 x 8-12
Abs: Ab Bench crunch pulls
or full-range cable crunches (X middle) 2 x 8-12


Tuesday
Lats: V-handle pulldowns or V-handle chins*
(X middle) 2 x 8-12
Midback: Chest-supported rows* (X middle) 2 x 8-12
Chest: Decline presses or dips* (elbows wide;
X below middle) 2 x 8-12
Chest (upper): Smith-machine incline presses
(X below middle) 2 x 8-12
Delts (medial head): Dumbbell upright rows*
(X below middle) 2 x 8-12
Delts (front head): Smith-machine presses* (X middle) 2 x 8-12
Triceps: Dips (elbows in; X middle) 2 x 8-12
Biceps: Undergrip chins (X middle) 2 x 8-12
Brachialis: Incline curls (X below middle) 2 x 8-12


Thursday
Calves: Treadmill (work up to hills) 20 minutes
Calves: Standing calf raises (X below middle) 2 x 15-20
Quads: Squats or hack squats* (X above middle) 2 x 8-12
Hamstrings: Feet-forward Smith-machine
front squats (X above middle) 2 x 6-8
Abs: Hanging kneeups (X middle) 2 x 8-12
Abs: Ab Bench crunch pulls
or full-range cable crunches (X middle) 2 x 8-12



Friday
Lower back: Deadlifts* or stiff-legged deadlifts*
(X on hyperextension bench, below middle) 2 x 8-10
Lats: V-handle pulldowns or V-handle chins*
(X middle) 2 x 8-12
Midback: Chest-supported rows*(X middle) 2 x 8-12
Chest: Decline presses or dips* (elbows wide;
X below middle) 2 x 8-12
Chest (upper): Smith-machine incline presses
(X below middle) 2 x 8-12
Delts (medial head): Dumbbell upright rows*
(X below middle) 2 x 8-12
Delts (front head): Smith-machine presses* (X middle) 2 x 8-12
Triceps: Dips (elbows in; X middle) 2 x 8-12
Biceps: Undergrip chins (X middle) 2 x 8-12
Brachialis: Incline curls (X below middle) 2 x 8-12

[SR800]

Welcome to the 35+ journals. Solid looking program. Looking forward to following your progress. I know your title says mass, but are you trying to add lean mass or shed BF? I only ask because those calories just seem awfully low for even a slow mass gain at a weight of 270lbs. I am now on 3200 cals at a BW of 153lbs (7-8%BF) and am just picking up about a pound or two a month and having to increase about 100 cals every month or so to keep growing. You are almost twice my weight but only 800 calories up. Not a criticism, just an inquiry.

[BigTank3400]

Welcome to the 35+ journals. Solid looking program. Looking forward to following your progress. I know your title says mass, but are you trying to add lean mass or shed BF? I only ask because those calories just seem awfully low for even a slow mass gain at a weight of 270lbs. I am now on 3200 cals at a BW of 153lbs (7-8%BF) and am just picking up about a pound or two a month and having to increase about 100 cals every month or so to keep growing. You are almost twice my weight but only 800 calories up. Not a criticism, just an inquiry.


Thanks for the input SR800. I have found that at 4000 calories a day at my 50/30/20 macro split that I can gain mass and minimize bodyfat retention if I workout intensely enough. I have tried the 5000, 6000, 7000 calories a day routines and all I get is fat. Being an endomorph means that I gain mass fairly well but that bodyfat is a problem as well. As long as I eat clean I seem to be able to get by on 4000 a day. I really appreciate your input, and at 153 and 7-8% bodyfat you are one ripped dude!!

[stachedwalker]

Looks like you're doing 2 days of lower body and 2 days of upper body. What type of cardio are you looking to do? Anymore walking ;)

Richard

[Nikonguy]

Welcome to the world of journaling. Awesome workouts, I'm tired just reading them!

[BigTank3400]

Looks like you're doing 2 days of lower body and 2 days of upper body. What type of cardio are you looking to do? Anymore walking ;)

Richard

Nope!! Elliptical and recumbant bike for me. That split on workouts has always been a favorite.


Welcome to the world of journaling. Awesome workouts, I'm tired just reading them!

They are challenging, but I like em!!

[stachedwalker]

A little more info please. You have "X below middle", "X middle" in parenthesis in your workout description. What do those mean?

[ChocoChick]

Welcome!

[BigTank3400]

A little more info please. You have "X below middle", "X middle" in parenthesis in your workout description. What do those mean?

After fatigue is reached in the recommended rep range, the weight is pulsed (partial reps) in that area of the stroke. So let's use V Handle chins with X in the middle. After doing as many complete reps as possible you would hoist yourself to the middle position, half way up and do 3 or 4 partial reps to reach true fatigue. This is usually only done on the final set of each exercise as it is brutal. But it works great to make sure that muscular fatigue is reached, not just nuerological shutdown. Did I make any sense??


Welcome!


Thank you ChocolateGirl!!!!

[BigTank3400]

Todays workout was as follows



Calves: Treadmill/ 20 minutes 15 degree angle

Calves: Standing calf raises 500x21 500x20

Quads: Squats 400x10 400x8

Hamstrings: Feet-forward Smith-machine
front squats 325x9 325x9

Abs: Hanging kneeups BW+50x13x14

Abs: Crunches BW+45x30x25

I didn't really feel good about todays routine. Had no focus right from the start, am seriously thinking of shifting to 3 resistance days a week for 10 weeks to give my body and mind some time to get it together.

Nutrition plan for the day

4130 calories 52/29/19 P/C/F
Protein 2147 cals/536 grams
Carbs 1197 cals/300 grams
Fat 785 cals/88 grams

[stachedwalker]

536 grams of protein? Did you consume a whole cow today (or the equivalent of)???

[BigTank3400]

536 grams of protein? Did you consume a whole cow today (or the equivalent of)???

Two. But they were small....:)



250 grams are consumed daily in the form of whey protein/MRP's with whey added. I love me some protein shakes. I have always had a hard time getting my protein without shakes.

[SR800]

Todays workout was as follows



Calves: Treadmill/ 20 minutes 15 degree angle

Calves: Standing calf raises 500x21 500x20

Quads: Squats 400x10 400x8

Hamstrings: Feet-forward Smith-machine
front squats 325x9 325x9

Abs: Hanging kneeups BW+50x13x14

Abs: Crunches BW+45x30x25

I didn't really feel good about todays routine. Had no focus right from the start, am seriously thinking of shifting to 3 resistance days a week for 10 weeks to give my body and mind some time to get it together.

Nutrition plan for the day

4130 calories 52/29/19 P/C/F
Protein 2147 cals/536 grams
Carbs 1197 cals/300 grams
Fat 785 cals/88 grams


Great protein numbers for 4100 cals!
Those are insane squat numbers, that is some strong lifting, hell you are a Tank! :eek:

[BigTank3400]

Great protein numbers for 4100 cals!
Those are insane squat numbers, that is some strong lifting, hell you are a Tank! :eek:


Thanks SR800. I was not intending to go heavy today, I am doing a deconditioning. But I did. I will probably scale back my weights about 20% on the bigger lifts next workout. I need some down time to let things heal.

[SeaSiren]

Todays workout was as follows



Calves: Treadmill/ 20 minutes 15 degree angle

Calves: Standing calf raises 500x21 500x20

Quads: Squats 400x10 400x8

Hamstrings: Feet-forward Smith-machine
front squats 325x9 325x9

Abs: Hanging kneeups BW+50x13x14

Abs: Crunches BW+45x30x25

I didn't really feel good about todays routine. Had no focus right from the start, am seriously thinking of shifting to 3 resistance days a week for 10 weeks to give my body and mind some time to get it together.

Nutrition plan for the day

4130 calories 52/29/19 P/C/F
Protein 2147 cals/536 grams
Carbs 1197 cals/300 grams
Fat 785 cals/88 grams

Those are huge numbers! ahhh, I'm in love :D

[BigTank3400]

Those are huge numbers! ahhh, I'm in love :D


Love is a four letter word!!!! :)

[Hibiscus09]

LOL -- welcome Big Tank! :)

The first gym I attended was a gym full of powerlifters. They taught me everything I know. :p The most they could ever get me to do, other than squats and deadlifts, was pull the sled outside. Other than that, I just enjoyed watching their madness. :)

Your plan looks great and you certainly are strong!

Happy Tuesday!

[BigTank3400]

Thank you Hibiscus! And the sled has been my friend for many years!

[FatherOfThree]

Good start on a journal! I will be lurking in the shadows and learning what I can from ya as ya go :)

[BigTank3400]

Sounds good FatherofThree.

[ChocoChick]

You are living up to your name! Awesome numbers.

[BigTank3400]

Why thank you!!

[BigTank3400]

Todays adventure into the world of iron



V-handle chins BW+45x15x15

Chest-supported rows 300x12x11

Decline presses 275x12x12

Smith-machine incline presses 275x12x12

Dumbbell upright rows 75x12x12

Smith-machine shoulder presses 250x12x12

Dips BW+45x20x14 (really wiped out by 1st set)

Undergrip chins BWx12x12

Incline curls 75x15x13



Nutrition plan for the day (ate exactly the same as yesterday)

4130 calories 52/29/19 P/C/F
Protein 2147 cals/536 grams
Carbs 1197 cals/300 grams
Fat 785 cals/88 grams


Overall not a bad day. Right elbow is tender, but I accomplished what I set out to do. No cardio this morning, going on a family bike ride in a few. Nice weather so it should be great!

[ChocoChick]

Your numbers are crazy, BT. I mean that in a good way. ;)

[BigTank3400]

Your numbers are crazy, BT. I mean that in a good way. ;)


Thank you very much. I really feel the need to scale back and let the little aches and pains go away, but I get to the gym and my brain switches gears on me. When will I learn??

[dbx]

Tank, you are a beast! Welcome to the O-35 journal section :)

[BigTank3400]

Tank, you are a beast! Welcome to the O-35 journal section :)


Thanks dbx! You are no slouch yourself my friend!!!

[SR800]

250 shoulder press, damn, we need some pics you must be huge.

[BigTank3400]

Nutrition plan for the day

3542 calories 60/17/23 P/C/F
Protein 2147 cals/536 grams
Carbs 615 cals/154 grams
Fat 780 cals/86 grams


Did 30 minutes on an elliptical today, level 12 on interval. Kicked my butt. Today was a low carb day, tomorrow my calories will increase to 5000 with a carb load. Protein consumed today was pretty much the same as everyday.

[BigTank3400]

250 shoulder press, damn, we need some pics you must be huge.


Thanks SR800. If I can get my boss to sign off I will post some back photos. I work for an agency that has confidentaility rules for posting photos on the internet, no face shots, etc. We travel occassionaly for work overseas, and our company insists on this for security. (No, my kids just say I am a spy, sounds better than a information security weenie) But if my boss says ok, I will post some photos.

[ChocoChick]

Thanks SR800. If I can get my boss to sign off I will post some back photos. I work for an agency that has confidentaility rules for posting photos on the internet, no face shots, etc. We travel occassionaly for work overseas, and our company insists on this for security. (No, my kids just say I am a spy, sounds better than a information security weenie) But if my boss says ok, I will post some photos.

We'll settle for faceless pics. That's what many people post anyway, even the ones who aren't spies. ;)

[BigTank3400]

We'll settle for faceless pics. That's what many people post anyway, even the ones who aren't spies. ;)


That made me LOL.

[BigTank3400]

Talked to my boss on the phone, he said that I could post 1 back photo that I could not be identified by, so there it is in the avatar. I am pretty soft here, about 19% bodyfat at 268 pounds. Be gentle. I may be a big guy, but even big guys have feelings!!

[SeaSiren]

Yay pictures! Now I have a back with a username :D

(OK, that sounds weird, huh?)

[BigTank3400]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x265/BigTank3400/Back05022007-2.jpg


A bit bigger photo.

[BigTank3400]

Yay pictures! Now I have a back with a username :D

(OK, that sounds weird, huh?)


A bit weird, but I like weird!!

[V-240]

Geez, Tank.. you're bustin' out the glass on my screen with that! :eek:

[BigTank3400]

Geez, Tank.. you're bustin' out the glass on my screen with that! :eek:


I hope that's good!!! :)

[V-240]

HAHA, yes I meant that in a HULK-SMASH kind of way. :cool:

[BigTank3400]

HAHA, yes I meant that in a HULK-SMASH kind of way. :cool:

I always wanted to be the Hulk!! Actually Lou Ferigno!

[V-240]

Me too, which explains my goofy avatar pic.

Hulk drink schnapps! GrrraaAARRRR!! :D

[BigTank3400]

Todays adventure


Calves: Treadmill/ 20 minutes 15 degree angle

Calves: Standing calf raises 500x25 500x25

Quads: Squats 325x10x10x10

Hamstrings: Feet-forward Smith-machine
front squats 275x10x10x10

Abs: Hanging kneeups BW+50x20x20

Abs: Crunches BW+45x30x30


Lowered my weights on squats and feet forward squats. Felt good this morning. I will post nutrition for the day a bit later. Have a good day.

[BigTank3400]

Nutrition for the day


5070 calories 45/40/15 P/C/F
protein 2288 calories/572 grams
carbs 2055 calories/514 grams
fat 727 calories/80 grams

Not enough fat in todays diet, I may add a couple of scoops of natural peanut butter or some EFA's to bring the fat up. Tomorrow I will be back to 4000 calories, hopefully at 50/30/20 P/C/F

[SumthinOrNuthin]

Hi BigTank your pic reminds me of those huge guys you see on the World's Strongest Man competitions. Your screen name is very apt!

Many years ago I got some great training advice from a guy who was a British powerlifting champ. What a nice guy he was - you're all softies right? ;) Watching him train was just something else :D

Your workouts look intense, you must get a huge buzz from them in an 'I just tortured myself and I love it' kind of way, to which I can relate.

Thanks for sharing with us :)

[BigTank3400]

Hi BigTank your pic reminds me of those huge guys you see on the World's Strongest Man competitions. Your screen name is very apt!

Many years ago I got some great training advice from a guy who was a British powerlifting champ. What a nice guy he was - you're all softies right? ;) Watching him train was just something else :D

Your workouts look intense, you must get a huge buzz from them in an 'I just tortured myself and I love it' kind of way, to which I can relate.

Thanks for sharing with us :)

Thank you! You should have seen my Dads back, good genetics!

Most powerlifters are great people, willing to share and help. And softies, each and everyone of us!!

And I like that, Torture Buzz! That is what I am going for from now on!!

[deerhearse]

...my crazy leather mask (to conceal identity in a creative way......created by a taxidermist...me...during off-season down time). My wife thinks it's nuts, but continues to love and put up with me! My weird friends understand me, though, or at least pretend to!!!!!

BTW...great journal! And see you in the over 35 forum!!!!

-Jeff

[V-240]

Thank you! You should have seen my Dads back, good genetics!....Genetics are great. I got my dad's huge calves. And his gnarly feet... :eek:

[BigTank3400]

...my crazy leather mask (to conceal identity in a creative way......created by a taxidermist...me...during off-season down time). My wife thinks it's nuts, but continues to love and put up with me! My weird friends understand me, though, or at least pretend to!!!!!

BTW...great journal! And see you in the over 35 forum!!!!

-Jeff

Thats a mask? J/K!! Thanks on the nice comments, and I hear ya on a wife that puts up with stuff. Mine is a saint! She must be, she lives with me!!

[BigTank3400]

Genetics are great. I got my dad's huge calves. And his gnarly feet... :eek:

My Dad had the biggest calves and forearms, when we were kids we thought he might be Popeye! He was the strongest man I have ever known. Worked for the railroad his whole adult life, used to lift drawbars or knuckles, whatever they were. Like 250 pounds of knarly metal. Strong man. Then got Alzheimers and passed away 3 years ago. Damn I miss him.

[deerhearse]

My dad passed away a few years ago too at 66 years of age. Hurt like crazy. Unexpected and died WAY to soon of a massive heart attack.

I can sympathize with your loss.

On a lighter note, I had a good chuckle about your humor on the mask! And, yes, my wife is a saint, too, and an incredibly lovely woman inside and out.

[BigTank3400]

My dad passed away a few years ago too at 66 years of age. Hurt like crazy. Unexpected and died WAY to soon of a massive heart attack.

I can sympathize with your loss.

On a lighter note, I had a good chuckle about your humor on the mask! And, yes, my wife is a saint, too, and an incredibly lovely woman inside and out.


She must be to put up with the mask!!

I always thought my Dad would be there forever. When he passed it was the weirdest thing, I still picked up the phone to call him, even though the last year or so he had no clue who I was. He knew who my Mom was, but not me or my brothers and sister. Hope I never get like that.

We lose what we love, we don't have to understand it, it just is.

R.I.P. Dad

[V-240]

Yup, lost my dad about 7 years ago at the age of 70. I still get the urge to call him when a question pops up in my head that I know he'd know the answer to.

I get all nostalgic when I listen to the '70s channel on Sirius. It reminds me of all the fun family times we had. Just heard a Boz Scaggs song yesterday that flashed me back to 1977, driving my old '65 Newport with its AM radio, going to a Sunday family picnic. Sniff, sigh... well, it's good to have things like that to remember.

[BigTank3400]

Todays workout

V-handle chins BWx15x15

Chest-supported rows 275x12x12

Decline presses 295x14x13

Smith-machine incline presses 280x12x12

Dumbbell upright rows 75x14x13

Smith-machine shoulder presses 250x12x11

Dips BWx25x21

Undergrip chins BWx13x11x8

Incline curls 75x14x13

Good workout but I am ready for the weekend. My wife and I are going out of town minus the kids, so nutrition will be bad, but I really don't care! Have a great weekend all, talk to ya soon!!

[SumthinOrNuthin]

..... My wife and I are going out of town minus the kids, so nutrition will be bad, but I really don't care! Have a great weekend all, talk to ya soon!!

Oh-oh ..... sounds great :D

Have a great weekend Tank :)

[BigTank3400]

Yup, lost my dad about 7 years ago at the age of 70. I still get the urge to call him when a question pops up in my head that I know he'd know the answer to.

I get all nostalgic when I listen to the '70s channel on Sirius. It reminds me of all the fun family times we had. Just heard a Boz Scaggs song yesterday that flashed me back to 1977, driving my old '65 Newport with its AM radio, going to a Sunday family picnic. Sniff, sigh... well, it's good to have things like that to remember.


We used to do summer trips in a big old Buick Roadmaster station wagon. Us kids in the back, Mom and Dad up front. If I see an old station wagon now, it tears me up. Man I miss those days gone by. My Dad was a big reason I think that I grew up to be the man I am.

[BigTank3400]

Oh-oh ..... sounds great :D

Have a great weekend Tank :)


We are gonna have some fun, and relax!!!

You have a great weekend too SumthinOrNuthin!!

[BigTank3400]

Nutrition for today

4730 calories 48/32/20 P/C/F
2297 cals protein/574 grams
1530 cals carbs/382 grams
903 cals fat/100 grams

Today was pretty close to perfect as far as my nutrition goals are. Now tomorrow and Sunday I will be out of town with the wife, so nutrition is out the window. Gonna eat like a madman!! Yahooooooo!!!!

[ChocoChick]

Talked to my boss on the phone, he said that I could post 1 back photo that I could not be identified by, so there it is in the avatar. I am pretty soft here, about 19% bodyfat at 268 pounds. Be gentle. I may be a big guy, but even big guys have feelings!!

Interesting. Does this mean that there are other bodyparts you can be identified by? I'm intrigued!

[BigTank3400]

Interesting. Does this mean that there are other bodyparts you can be identified by? I'm intrigued!


As a possible spy, I have to keep some secrets. That and some tattoos, indiscretions of my youth!

[SeaSiren]

As a possible spy, I have to keep some secrets. That and some tattoos, indiscretions of my youth!


LOL, I really don't think you are small enough to "blend in" anywhere your go :D

[BigTank3400]

LOL, I really don't think you are small enough to "blend in" anywhere your go :D

Man, so I really am not a spy? My kids will be crushed!!

[stachedwalker]

Now that you're back, we're looking for details .... of the DIET!!!! How far overboard did you go!. LOL. Last week was my yearly "Diet? What Diet?"
week ... along with Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.

[BigTank3400]

Totrture for the day


Calves: Treadmill/ 25 minutes 15 degree angle

Calves: Standing calf raises 550x20x18

Quads: Squats 345x10x10x8

Hamstrings: Feet-forward Smith-machine
front squats 285x10x10x9x6

Abs: Hanging kneeups BW+50x22x20

Abs: Crunches BW+45x31x29


Cardio, walked 20 minutes on the treadmill at a 6 degree incline at 3.3mph. Kicked my butt. Even after the weekend of gluttony, my weight was down to 265 this morning.

[BigTank3400]

Now that you're back, we're looking for details .... of the DIET!!!! How far overboard did you go!. LOL. Last week was my yearly "Diet? What Diet?"
week ... along with Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.

Breakfast Saturday was bacon, sausage, eggs, waffles, hash browns, fruit, cereal and lots of coffee. Lots of bacon, sausage, eggs, waffles, and hash browns. Lunch didn't happen since we ate breakfast late. Dinner was a 12oz filet mignon, lobster tail, caesar salad and cheesecake. I had a diet soda after the fight and Sunday was an MRP with added protein for breakfast and lunch, dinner at home was grilled chicken and salad. Back on track today.

[SeaSiren]

Man, so I really am not a spy? My kids will be crushed!!

Shhh! I won't tell if you don't ;) LOL

[BigTank3400]

Shhh! I won't tell if you don't ;) LOL

OK, our secret!!! :)

[BigTank3400]

Todays workout

V-handle chins BWx19x17

Chest-supported rows 285x14x11

Decline presses 305x14x12

Smith-machine incline presses 290x12x11

Dumbbell upright rows 80x14x15

Smith-machine shoulder presses 260x12x11

Dips BWx25x17

Undergrip chins BWx15x15x13

Incline curls 80x15x13

[BigTank3400]

Nutrition for yesterday and today

4730 calories 48/32/20 P/C/F
2297 cals protein/574 grams
1530 cals carbs/382 grams
903 cals fat/100 grams

Ate the same things as on the 4th of May. That for me was a good days nutritions so I figure that if it ain't broke don't fix it!

[BigTank3400]

Posted this in my journal also,


I am considering changing my workout plan from what I was going to do. I realize that I have been training at the same intensity/volume as I was prior to my change up and am looking to have more recovery time. I am thinking of going to a Mon-Wed-Fri split, doing chest/shoulders/triceps Monday, back/biceps/forearms Wednesday and Legs and abs Friday. Anybody have anything to add I would appreciate hearing it. Haven't done a 3 day a week routine in probably 5 years so I could use some input.

Thanks!!

[SumthinOrNuthin]

Hey BigTank your Saturday menu was the stuff of dreams ;)

Are you still thinking of changing your routine? I love 3-way splits as I find I seem to need a bit longer to recover now than a few years ago. Its not ageing, oh no, its .... errrr .... something else :eek:

I guess if you feel its time for a change then you should do it. I've recently returned to a 3-way split and am loving it. I do Back/Shoulders on Mon, Chest/Bi's on Weds and Legs/Tri's on Fri. (I throw ab work in a couple of times a week when it feels right.)

There's lots of different ways you can split things up. Some people try not to work a significant 'assist' muscle before a major one, or on the same day. So some wouldn't do Back & Bi's together, some wouldn't do Bi's on Mon then Back on Weds etc etc. But really, as with everything else, you gotta go with what feels right and what works for you :)

Have a good weekend :)

[BigTank3400]

Hey everybody!!

Just got back in town from a business trip, it sucked. The hotel had a crappy gym, crappy restaurant, the nearest gym was 10 miles away, my boss was sick, I feel like I am getting it too, and my wifes birthday is tomorrow. Hope you all are doing great!! :)

Going to a 3 day split Monday, talk to ya all soon!!

[SeaSiren]

Hey everybody!!

Just got back in town from a business trip, it sucked. The hotel had a crappy gym, crappy restaurant, the nearest gym was 10 miles away, my boss was sick, I feel like I am getting it too, and my wifes birthday is tomorrow. Hope you all are doing great!! :)

Going to a 3 day split Monday, talk to ya all soon!!

Sorry to hear about your trip.

Hope your weekend in better :)

[BigTank3400]

Sorry to hear about your trip.

Hope your weekend in better :)


Thanks SeaSiren, I am feeling better!!

[BigTank3400]

I feel like a dummy some time. I know that the worst thing to do is over analyze, paralysis by analysis it's called. I thought that I wanted more time for recovery, but I really am just looking for a change from what I have done for so long. I have decided that my number one goal right now is hypertrophy, so tomorrow morning I will begin my quest for my 15, 10 and 5 rep maxes and do a 8 week cycle of HST. I will establish my maxes and then take 9 days out of the gym to strategic decondition, and then back for 8 weeks of muscle gain. I probably have some of you thinking "here we go again", but I need something to keep going to the gym fresh. Thanks for reading!

[SumthinOrNuthin]

I feel like a dummy some time. I know that the worst thing to do is over analyze, paralysis by analysis it's called. I thought that I wanted more time for recovery, but I really am just looking for a change from what I have done for so long. I have decided that my number one goal right now is hypertrophy, so tomorrow morning I will begin my quest for my 15, 10 and 5 rep maxes and do a 8 week cycle of HST. I will establish my maxes and then take 9 days out of the gym to strategic decondition, and then back for 8 weeks of muscle gain. I probably have some of you thinking "here we go again", but I need something to keep going to the gym fresh. Thanks for reading!

Paralysis by analysis ....... I have qualifications in that ..... well, I should have because I've turned it into an artform :rolleyes:

Now you have a new plan I'm sure it'll breathe new life into you and your workouts :)

[BigTank3400]

Paralysis by analysis ....... I have qualifications in that ..... well, I should have because I've turned it into an artform :rolleyes:

Now you have a new plan I'm sure it'll breathe new life into you and your workouts :)


Thank you! That is the way I am feeling!

[stachedwalker]

OK, Mr Sherman, howzit going? What did last week's training look like? Give us the scoop. :D

[Nikonguy]

BigTank: Can you explain "deconditioning"? I think I've been doing that since 1980! :D

Seriously, what does that involve?