Jason's Bigger & Stronger Journal

[jason_bh]

Monday Workout

Max Effort Effort Upper Body Day

MAX EFFORT LIFT - Incline BB Bench (Max set of 3 to 5)
1 set of 5 @ 175 lbs
1 set of 3 @ 205 lbs
1 set of 2 @ 225 lbs
1 set of 5 @ 235 lbs


SUPPLEMENTAL LIFT - Flat DB Bench (2 sets of max reps *Choose weight to where you can get 15-20 reps on 1st set)
1 set of 14 w/ 85 lb DBs
1 set of 9 w/ 85 lb DBs


HORIZONTAL PULLING - Superset 2 exercises (2 sets of 10-15 reps)
Exercise One:
Chest Supported Rows:
1st set - 15 reps @ 100 lbs
2nd set - 12 reps @ 100 lbs
3rd set -

Exercise Two:
Face Pulls
1st set - 12 @ 100 lbs
2nd set - 12 @ 100 lbs
3rd set -


TRAPS - BB Shrugs (3-4 sets of 8-15 reps)
Did not do


ELBOW FLEXION EXERCISE - Standing DB Curls (3-4 sets of 8-15 reps)
Did not do


ABDOMINAL EXERCISE - Incline Sit Ups (2-3 sets of 8-15 reps)
Did not do


NOTES:
Didn't do some exercises because I was in a rush. Had a lunch date with my boys.

[Andalite]

Good workout, Jason.

I hear ya. I usually feel like I am rushing against a clock though. It's nice when I can just forget about how long I have been in the gym and I can just workout. Here lately it's been pretty nice.

I usually make sure I have a good 2.5 hour slot just open in my day to train...Especially on Deadlift Days when I sometimes take like 10-12 minutes rest in between my sets (not when I'm doing singles - the long rest is for sets with reps lol).

Your workouts remind me of something Eric Cressey would write up on. Good stuff, dude.

[jason_bh]

Good workout, Jason.



I usually make sure I have a good 2.5 hour slot just open in my day to train...Especially on Deadlift Days when I sometimes take like 10-12 minutes rest in between my sets (not when I'm doing singles - the long rest is for sets with reps lol).

Your workouts remind me of something Eric Cressey would write up on. Good stuff, dude.

Thanks. It was tough rushing through it. I would love to have an hour or more to workout. Not sure I could get away with 2.5 hours though.

[jason_bh]

Tuesday Workout

Dynamic Effort Lower

JUMP TRAINING - Broad Jumps 5 - 8 sets of 1-3 jumps
5 sets of 3


UNILATERAL EXERCISE - Barbell Reverse Lunges 2 - 3 sets of 8 - 10 reps
1 set of 10 @ 45 lbs
1 set of 10 @ 95 lbs
2 sets of 10 @ 105 lbs


HIP EXTENSION EXERCISE - Hyper-extensions 3 sets of 8 - 12 reps
3 sets of 12 w/ 60 lbs


ABDOMINAL EXERCISE - Hanging Leg Raises 4 sets of 10 - 15 reps
4 sets of 12


OTHER WORK - DB Curls
2 sets of some reps with some weight


NOTES:

[TexAss]

wow strong notes





How'd the broad jumps feel 2nd time around? Are you measuring for comparison?

I felt like I should be when I did them but never did.

[jason_bh]

wow strong notes





How'd the broad jumps feel 2nd time around? Are you measuring for comparison?

I felt like I should be when I did them but never did.

LOL. The notes are posted in a way that you can't detect.

Yeah, the broad jumps felt much better today. My shins and calves were hurting for 4 days last week.

I have thought about measuring, but I am too lazy. However I could just count the tiles (jumping in the house). That would be an easy way to do it.

[jason_bh]

LOL. Hey Moz look at this thread.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post437887961

[TexAss]

LOL. Hey Moz look at this thread.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...#post437887961

Replied, lulz.

[jason_bh]

No workout today (RE Upper). Just didn't feel like it during lunch. Will probably combine with a lower workout tomorrow.

[Moe_Howard]

Are you doing Westside?

[jason_bh]

Are you doing Westside?

Yes, I am doing a West Side for Skinny Bastards variant.

EDIT: LOL. I think that I know you Moe.

[MISSINGLINK]

Yes, I am doing a West Side for Skinny Bastards variant.

EDIT: LOL. I think that I know you Moe.

Who is this Moe character Jason?

[jason_bh]

Who is this Moe character Jason?

Just some n00b. I think that he's married, has 3 children, and NOT planning on having anymore.

[TexAss]

Just some n00b. I think that he's married, has 3 children, and NOT planning on having anymore.

I facking knew it.

[jason_bh]

I facking knew it.

LOL.

I didn't know it until you posted in your journal that the name was familiar.


BTW, still no workouts. Been sick for a full week now. Going to the doc this afternoon.

[jason_bh]

Thursday Workout (done on Wednesday)

Repitition Effort Effort Upper Body Day

REPITITION EFFORT LIFT - Flat BB Bench (Max reps for 3 sets or 4 sets of 12)
1 set of 12 @/ 225 lbs
1 set of 8 @ 225 lbs


VERTICAL PULLING / REAR DELT SUPERSET(3 -4 sets of 8 - 12 reps)
Exercise One:
Lat Pulldowns:
1 set of 12 @ 130 lbs


Exercise Two:
Face Pulls:
1 set of 10 @ 90 lbs



MEDIAL DELTS - Standing Military DB Press (3 -4 sets of 8 -12 reps)
Did not do


TRAPS / ARMS SUPERSET(3 supersets of 8 - 12 reps)
Exercise One:
DB Shrugs:
Did not do

Exercise Two:
DB Curls:
Did not do


GRIP / FOREARMS EXERCISE - (2-3 sets)
Did not do


NOTES:
I was pretty stoked about working out today being that I haven't done so in over a week due to being sick. Went to the doc yesterday and was put on some antibiotics and got a shot to help with my breathing (congestion) and swollen throat.

I totally crashed today. After the first set on my vertical pulling I got really weak and light-headed. Went home and almost passed out. Laid down for 45 minutes and feel a bit better.

Of course the wife had to call and when I told her what happened she had to get onto me about going back so soon.

Funny because I made this post in LINK's journal this morning.

I am the same way but I have had to realize (the hard way) that it is best not to rush things. Why aggravate that pain with squats and deads when you can still work your lower body without doing them? Are you able to do rack pulls instead of deads?

Chalk another one up for learning the hard way.


....

[TexAss]

Great quote from my friend Bob: "The thing that really sets us apart from animals is that we can consistently make the same bad decision despite already knowing what the result will be."

He said this right after ordering the Chicken Vindaloo that he was warned repeatedly about by the waiter. He suffered, I laughed. The next day he suffered again and I laughed more.

[jason_bh]

Great quote from my friend Bob: "The thing that really sets us apart from animals is that we can consistently make the same bad decision despite already knowing what the result will be."

He said this right after ordering the Chicken Vindaloo that he was warned repeatedly about by the waiter. He suffered, I laughed. The next day he suffered again and I laughed more.

LOL.

That is so true.

[kskwerl]

[jason_bh]

Monday Workout

Max Effort Effort Upper Body Day

MAX EFFORT LIFT - Flat BB Bench (Max set of 3 to 5)
1 set of 8 @ 175 lbs
1 set of 5 @ 205 lbs
1 set of 3 @ 235 lbs
1 set of 2 @ 255 lbs
1 set of 3 @ 275 lbs


SUPPLEMENTAL LIFT - Incline DB Bench (2 sets of max reps *Choose weight to where you can get 15-20 reps on 1st set)
1 set of 12 w/ 80 lb DBs
1 set of 10 w/ 80 lb DBs


HORIZONTAL PULLING - Superset 2 exercises (2 sets of 10-15 reps)
Exercise One:
Cable Seated Rows:
1st set - 12 reps @ 260 lbs
2nd set - 10 reps @ 260 lbs

Exercise Two:
Face Pulls
1st set - 12 @ 100 lbs
2nd set - 10 @ 100 lbs


TRAPS - DB Shrugs (3-4 sets of 8-15 reps)
2 sets of 12 w/ 80 lb DBs


ELBOW FLEXION EXERCISE - Standing DB Curls (3-4 sets of 8-15 reps)
2 sets of 10 w/ 35 lb DBs


ABDOMINAL EXERCISE - Incline Sit Ups (2-3 sets of 8-15 reps)
Did not do


NOTES:
Felt really good to be back in the gym after slacking off for the past couple of weeks. I think that I am finally over my sickness. This past weekend I wasn't really feeling too good though. Only ate a couple of slices of pizza on Saturday all day long. Yesterday I only ate a piece of chicken and some mac and cheese.

I started a few supplements from Double-T. They are CreaDyl, NO Beta, and Glucacene. I am very suspect of any type of supplement so I approached these today with some caution.

After taking them and hitting the gym I had the most focused workout every. Seriously I have never had that kind of focus. I wonder if this will help with my ADD?

[jason_bh]

Tuesday - Dynamic Effort Lower

JUMP TRAINING - Broad Jumps 5 - 8 sets of 1-3 jumps
5 sets of 3
*Longest jump was a little over 7 ft judging by the tiles in the house


UNILATERAL EXERCISE - Barbell Reverse Lunges 2 - 3 sets of 8 - 10 reps
1 set of 10 @ 45 lbs
1 set of 10 @ 95 lbs
1 set of 10 @ 135 lbs
*Couldn't do another set as I felt a pain in my lower left hip/abdominal area


HIP EXTENSION EXERCISE - Hyper-extensions 3 sets of 8 - 12 reps
3 sets of 12 w/ 60 lbs


ABDOMINAL EXERCISE - Hanging Leg Raises 4 sets of 10 - 15 reps
4 sets of 12


OTHER WORK - Cable Tricep Pushdowns
1 set of 15 @ 130 lbs
2 sets of 12 @ 150 lbs


NOTES:

[TexAss]

You have a link to the Gulcacene information?

[jason_bh]

You have a link to the Gulcacene information?

I can get some info for you. Hang on a sec.

[MISSINGLINK]

Nice work Jason

[jason_bh]

Nice work Jason

Thanks LINK.

What's up with you?

[jason_bh]

You have a link to the Gulcacene information?

Here's the label.

http://www.double-tsports.com/produc...cene_label.pdf

Still gathering more info.

EDIT: I can honestly say that I feel like the Glutacene made a difference in my DOMS from yesterday. I am not sore at all and I haven't benched that much in a while. My muscles felt a little worn out even this morning but no DOMS. Plus I felt no 'burn' (lactic acid) yesterday or today.

[jason_bh]

More info on the Glutacene.

http://www.double-tsports.com/produc...cene_1over.php

[TexAss]

Here's the label.

http://www.double-tsports.com/produc...cene_label.pdf

Still gathering more info.

EDIT: I can honestly say that I feel like the Glutacene made a difference in my DOMS from yesterday. I am not sore at all and I haven't benched that much in a while. My muscles felt a little worn out even this morning but no DOMS. Plus I felt no 'burn' (lactic acid) yesterday or today.

Looks like a solid mix. You get the flushes from it? (prickly skin/red/tingly) Both BA and Niacin are supposed to cause this in some people.

[jason_bh]

Looks like a solid mix. You get the flushes from it? (prickly skin/red/tingly) Both BA and Niacin are supposed to cause this in some people.

You know, I thought for sure that I would get a Niacin flush, but I haven't really. Well I did get a tingling sensation in my buttocks yesterday. I was wondering what this was. I react badly to just about everything. But the tingling yesterday maybe lasted 5 minutes. Wasn't too bad at all.

[TexAss]

You know, I thought for sure that I would get a Niacin flush, but I haven't really. Well I did get a tingling sensation in my buttocks yesterday. I was wondering what this was. I react badly to just about everything. But the tingling yesterday maybe lasted 5 minutes. Wasn't too bad at all.

Maybe the BA then. It can be subtle while Niacin flushes aren't to my knowledge.

Be interesting to see how the BA does you over the course of the trial. I think there is some necessary build up before you get the full effects. How much did they give you?