Training Journal

benchintraining · 07-07-2009, 01:44 PM

Monday 7.6.09 Workout

Week 2 - 5 x 5

Bench
225 x 5
245 x 5
265 x 5
285 x 5
305 x 5

Squat
365 x 5 x 5

Pull Ups
5 x 5

Work is getting in the way of my lifting

I forgot my shoes this morning so I guess I wont be working out on Wednesday. I'll do some decline pushups or something like that.

benchintraining · 07-14-2009, 09:48 PM

Only one workout last week. I am shooting for 3 this week. Flew to CA for a meeting this week, so I shouldnt have trouble getting up to workout.

Monday

Bench
235 x 5
255 x 5
275 x 5
295 x 5
315 x 5

Squat
375 x 5 x 5

Short workout. I had a realtor coming over to the house to appraise it. We are moving to Chicago due to a promotion at work. Half the time I want to stay where I am and the other half wants to go...

I felt good that I got 315 x 5 considering the way I have been working out for the past 6 weeks

benchintraining · 07-15-2009, 10:41 AM

Military Press
135 x 5
145 x 5
155 x 5
165 x 5

Hammer Chins - 1 min rest between sets
10 x 5

My shoulders are so weak. I have tried tweaking my form by moving my feet out about 3 inches from touching but I am still struggling.

benchintraining · 07-22-2009, 08:14 AM

On the 3's now.

Bench
285 x 3
305 x 3
325 x 3

Pull Ups
3 x 8

Dips
3 x 10

benchintraining · 07-22-2009, 08:15 AM

At least I made it in.

Squat
355 x 3
385 x 3
415 x 3

benchintraining · 07-28-2009, 11:23 AM

Bench
285 x 3 x 3

Squat
385 x 3 x 3

benchintraining · 07-28-2009, 11:26 AM

I have been so pressed for time that working out has really become a chore. My lifting has been almost non existent for the past 2 months. I am moving to Chicago due to my work so between getting ready to sell and getting ready to buy, it has been a little crazy.

Bench
290 x 3
310 x 3
330 x 2

Pull Ups
3 x 6
7

cross107 · 07-28-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benchintraining

I have been so pressed for time that working out has really become a chore. My lifting has been almost non existent for the past 2 months. I am moving to Chicago due to my work so between getting ready to sell and getting ready to buy, it has been a little crazy.

Bench
290 x 3
310 x 3
330 x 2

Pull Ups
3 x 6
7

your bench is strong good job!

benchintraining · 07-28-2009, 07:44 PM

thanks

benchintraining · 07-28-2009, 07:45 PM

Squat
365 x 3
405 x 3
435 x 3

GM
155 x 10
175 x 10
185 x 10

On the road in Chicago. there was another guy that was actually squatting below parallel. WOW, that's amazing

DNG · 07-28-2009, 10:34 PM

Interesting journal. You haven't stated your goals - but looking at your routine, I'm guessing you're going the power-lifting route..?

Those are very heavy lifts you're doing - reps!

And congratulations on the promotion that's taking you to Chicago.

benchintraining · 08-05-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNG

Interesting journal. You haven't stated your goals - but looking at your routine, I'm guessing you're going the power-lifting route..?

Those are very heavy lifts you're doing - reps!

And congratulations on the promotion that's taking you to Chicago.

thanks for stopping by. I really don't have any immediate goals other than just getting to the gym. I have been trying to powerlift for about 2 years but there is not much "power" in my lifts

I did a RAW meet last summer and I totaled 1365 @ 220 class. 475/340/545. I missed 360 on bench to an uneven lockout and I tipped forward on a 500lb squat attempt. It was a good learning experience. I hope to finally get settled in a few months. I should be relocated in a few months. So now I am just getting in when i can.

Thanks Again

benchintraining · 08-05-2009, 01:04 PM

I threw my back out over the weekend.... sleeping in a tent! I must be getting old. I could barely walk Sunday and I have gotten progressively better but I am still stiff and sore. No squatting this week.

Bench
235 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 3

DB Incline Press
65 x 20
65 x 16

DB Lat Raise
20 x 3 x 12

2 tri exercises - 3 x 12

Nothing great but this is the most work I have done in two months. I think I am going to do a simple 4 day split. bench - tri / deadlift - back - bi / off / shoulders / squat - legs - lower back. I have to start working my core. I think this will help my lower back challenges.

benchintraining · 08-12-2009, 09:18 AM

8.9.09

Ran for the first time in almost a year.

Walked 2 miles
Ran 1 mile
Ran 50 row beachers 3 x 2 (1 minute rest)

8.10.09
Bench
255 x 5
275 x 5
295 x 5
315 x 5

Incline Press
135 x 10
155 x 8
155 x 5

ISO Incline Press
1 plate x 2 x 15

2 Tri Exercises - 3 x 15

Inclines are causing me severe pain in my right shoulder. I'm not sure what the deal is. It has been like this for over a year so I avoid inclines. I will start light and see if I can work this out.

8.11.09
Deadlift
315 x 5
365 x 5
405 x 1

Pullup / Chins
Chins x 10
Pullups x 9
Chins x 9
PullUps x 4

BB Curls
105 x 3 x 6

DB Curls
30 x 3 x 15

Walked 2 miles
Ran 1 mile and 100 yrds (little more each time)
50 row bleachers 3 times + 2 x 2 (1 minute rest)

trying to loose some weight and get back into shape

benchintraining · 08-17-2009, 07:49 PM

Bench
295 x 3
315 x 3
330 x 3

ISO Incline Press
1 Plate x 15
1+25lbs x 15
2 plates x 8
2 +10lbs x 8

Incline DB Flyes
25 x 12
40 x 2 x 12

2 tri exercises

Should / pec still hurts to do inclines.

benchintraining · 08-19-2009, 09:56 PM

My back was really tight today. The squatting actually loosened me up.

squat
315 x 5
345 x 5
385 x 5

GM
135 x 4 x 5

Romanian Deadlifts
225 x 3 x 8

Nothing too heavy today. Just wanted to stretch out a bit

benchintraining · 09-02-2009, 09:06 PM

Took last week off due to vacation.

Monday - Upper
Bench
280 x 5
300 x 5
320 x 2

Pull Ups
10 x 4

Military Press
135 x 3 x 6
145 x 2

Hammer Curls
50 x 3 x 8

Wednesday
Squat
285 x 8
325 x 6
355 x 4
385 x 3
415 x 2
435 x 1
345 x 4

GM
155 x 8
175 x 8
195 x 8