Post pics of your lifting log

AnimalSquabbles · 11-08-2009, 07:53 PM

I thought about doin for awhile, and few months ago I finally started writing down hlwhat lifts and weights I did in my workout.

I think mine looks kinda messy and hard to read... But eh I saw pics of Dorian Yates' and it looked even worse. I'm interested in what other peoples logbooks look like...

Here's mine

and before anyone talks ****, that was from a cutting period when I was trying to make weight for a fight.

xaltair · 11-08-2009, 08:57 PM

I don't have a log, i know how much i'm supposed to be lifting, what exercises to do and how much i was lifting last week.

Lchaigler25 · 11-08-2009, 09:00 PM

I've got an excel sheet but i like the look of having an actual notebook so i might just go get one.

jaries12 · 11-08-2009, 09:00 PM

Yeh, mine's all up top. I don't feel the need to use a log book.

AnimalSquabbles · 11-08-2009, 09:04 PM

I went a long time with out one, but I started doing splits (chest, back, etc) and was having trouble remebering what I worked on what days.

MWheatley · 11-08-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AnimalSquabbles

I went a long time with out one, but I started doing splits (chest, back, etc) and was having trouble remebering what I worked on what days.

Ya i started a journal for the same reason, i have a good memory so i just log mine in the journal section here on bb.com. Helped me increase strength too by knowing exactly where i was at last time i did a certain exercise, throwin on the 2.5's each week adds up

Achilles- · 11-08-2009, 09:59 PM

how do you add 2.5 pounds to the bar? i see people saying this in workout journals, or they add like 1 pound increases. im talking total, so like

barbell 245p+2.5=total 247.5
or
216 bench press today blah blah

Canadian-man · 11-08-2009, 10:03 PM

-Lucifer · 11-08-2009, 10:20 PM

-Lucifer · 11-08-2009, 11:05 PM

Oh yeah, that is my second log book. I've been logging my workouts, since June.

Here's my old one.

rmack27 · 11-09-2009, 12:06 AM

I use the bodyspace workout log. It's quicker and more organized then writing everything down. The only thing is you have to record it after you get home from your workout so it tests your memory for sure.

AnimalSquabbles · 11-09-2009, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by -Lucifer

Oh yeah, that is my second log book. I've been logging my workouts, since June.

Here's my old one.

alot more organized than mine (looks like you skipped 'B' bro) but with you system one day takes the whole page... Probably go through alot of notebooks that way.

Maybe that's it, mines too cluttered...

-Lucifer · 11-09-2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimalSquabbles

(looks like you skipped 'B' bro)

I didn't. Biceps was supposed to be 'B'.

AnimalSquabbles · 11-09-2009, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by -Lucifer

Oh yeah, that is my second log book. I've been logging my workouts, since June.

Here's my old one.

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Originally Posted by -Lucifer

I didn't. Biceps was supposed to be 'B'.

Haha, I tried to rep again For the 2nd pic but it says I've repped too many times.

AnimalSquabbles · 11-09-2009, 02:31 AM

You just gave me a great idea bro, too help with the confusion I'll alternate between blue and black ink each day. That'll help me distinguish what the he'll I scribbled down...

S h it just got real.

-Lucifer · 11-09-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AnimalSquabbles

You just gave me a great idea bro, too help with the confusion I'll alternate between blue and black ink each day. That'll help me distinguish what the he'll I scribbled down...

I bought a smaller journal on purpose. It even fits in my pocket, so carrying it around is not a problem. I used to write down my diet on the left hand side but now I'm stopped that. Counting calories is boring.

I now use a red pen, by the way. Looks real classy.

J.L.C. · 11-09-2009, 07:50 AM

Noutritionist · 11-09-2009, 08:09 AM

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That is like a workout on its own lol

scottvt · 11-09-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Achilles-

how do you add 2.5 pounds to the bar? i see people saying this in workout journals, or they add like 1 pound increases. im talking total, so like

barbell 245p+2.5=total 247.5
or
216 bench press today blah blah

There are companies that make micro-loading plates. I have a set thats 1/4 lb to 1 1/4 lbs.
Haven't used them yet though.

-Lucifer · 11-09-2009, 06:09 PM

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[img]http://homepage.mac.com/biggerfoot/.Pictures/log1.jpg[../img]

e-stats.

AnimalSquabbles · 11-10-2009, 01:52 AM

I don't bring tghe logbook to the gym with me though. I remember everything I did and write it down when i get home.

mullettjf · 11-10-2009, 02:00 AM

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I don't bring tghe logbook to the gym with me though. I remember everything I did and write it down when i get home.

neither do i! i just write it up when u get home! i aslo use excel instead of a notebook but u u've kinda made me want to make a paper log now! :S

The counting the calories on the left page is a pretty kl idea to!

Diablomeister · 11-10-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by -Lucifer

Oh yeah, that is my second log book. I've been logging my workouts, since June.

Here's my old one.

wow at the hand writing

i have a few, for diet and working out, too lazy to take pics

-Lucifer · 11-10-2009, 05:23 AM

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wow at the hand writing

Actually, that's pretty shabby. My hands would shake all the time and writing while wearing gloves is hard, lol.

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i have a few, for diet and working out, too lazy to take pics

Do it. Won't take more than 2 minutes.

GnomusMaximus · 11-10-2009, 08:16 AM

Here's mine...

Cheesin · 11-10-2009, 08:45 AM

I got to a point where I only feel it necessary to write down what I did for my major 1 or 2 lifts per bodypart. Other lifts are more supplementary (and switch up weekly), and tend to go up as my major ones do. I like to focus on the "feel" later on in the workout, with a focus on volume and "advanced techniques". This is by far the most satisfying way I have ever lifted weights...it lets me focus on strength/rep gains AND the thrill of just blasting away with high volume.

Ironwake · 11-10-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MWheatley

Ya i started a journal for the same reason, i have a good memory so i just log mine in the journal section here on bb.com. Helped me increase strength too by knowing exactly where i was at last time i did a certain exercise, throwin on the 2.5's each week adds up

This ^

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Originally Posted by Achilles-

how do you add 2.5 pounds to the bar? i see people saying this in workout journals, or they add like 1 pound increases. im talking total, so like

barbell 245p+2.5=total 247.5
or
216 bench press today blah blah

Microloading plates, or chains

http://stronglifts.com/madcow/Topics/Microloading.htm

I have a picture in my profile of the chains

_AF_ · 11-10-2009, 10:12 AM

i use one of those cheap black composition journals. they are good for a few months worth of workouts and are pretty sturdy.

AnimalSquabbles · 11-10-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mullettjf

neither do i! i just write it up when u get home! i aslo use excel instead of a notebook but u u've kinda made me want to make a paper log now! :S

The counting the calories on the left page is a pretty kl idea to!

I keep a seperate logbook for my weight loss. When I have a fight coming up I'll weigh myself first thing in the morning and last thing at night and write the weights down plus I'll write down everything I ate that day. It's helped in making weight.