Unraveling the mystery - mysterylifer's journal

[mysterylifter]

Date: 02/04/12

Workout: Quads, Hams, Calves.

Overload Technique: Super sets.

Notes: 5am leg session, felt good considering it was early. Had to take a couple of sets off as I was running a bit late for work. Had a good surprise when I went into the gym, a gecko jumped out at me from the wall lol.

Really looking forward to back tomorrow.

Squat
Set 1 SQUAT: Barx20
Set 2 SQUAT: 110x15
Set 3 SQUAT: 242x10
Set 4 SQUAT: 242x10

Leg Extension super set with Leg Press
Set 1 LE: 154x12 LP: 374x10
Set 2 LE: 154x12 LP: 374x10
Set 3 LE: 154x12 LP: 374x10

Calf Raise super set with DB Reverse Calf Raise (Tibialis Anterior)
Set 1 CR: 225x12 RCR: 33x15
Set 2 CR: 225x12 RCR: 33x15
Set 3 CR: 225x12 RCR: 33x15
Set 4 CR: 225x12 RCR: 33x15

Stretching.

[mysterylifter]

Very cool approach (incorporating the planes and grips)! I don't think I've seen that one before, but it's almost like the derivative of a push/pull...but a level deeper.

stalking this thread with interest...

Thanks for the support mate, feel free to stalk away!

whats your diet like ML?

I try to follow this mans teachings http://www.johnberardi.com/articles/ although I admit my diet hasn't been 100% lately. I am going to get it perfect over the next few weeks, I just need to find the time to work it all out.

[TheProgressiveOne]

5am leg session,
Set 3 SQUAT: 242x10
Stretching.

3 good points here bro..

Nice timing
Nice high reps
Always good to finish off with some stretching!

[mysterylifter]

3 good points here bro..

Nice timing
Nice high reps
Always good to finish off with some stretching!

I think my body still needs to get used to the 5am workouts lol

[guest]

Thanks for the support mate, feel free to stalk away!

Those leg ext's + press supers look like they'd kill! Nice to see some tibia work in there, too! Most people never even think to incorporate it...hell, most gyms don't even have a tibia raise machine.

[mysterylifter]

Those leg ext's + press supers look like they'd kill! Nice to see some tibia work in there, too! Most people never even think to incorporate it...hell, most gyms don't even have a tibia raise machine.

It burns so much more than calf raises, I just use a dumbell and put my heels on the edge of a bench

[guest]

It burns so much more than calf raises, I just use a dumbell and put my heels on the edge of a bench

Nice! Old school

[TheProgressiveOne]

I think my body still needs to get used to the 5am workouts lol

It doesnt take long to get used to it bruv

[mysterylifter]

It doesnt take long to get used to it bruv

I saw a photo of you on crutches bro what did you do to yourself?

[mysterylifter]

A slight change of plans in the direction I want to go in my training, I've just had some new awesome motivation pop up. Not giving away anything yet but watch this space

[fittofattofit]

I was wondering where you'd gone to! Now you're holding us in suspense !

[mysterylifter]

I was wondering where you'd gone to! Now you're holding us in suspense !

lol don't get too excited

[redraider86]

A slight change of plans in the direction I want to go in my training, I've just had some new awesome motivation pop up. Not giving away anything yet but watch this space

Oooh the suspense is killing me already! Popcorn.gif

lol don't get too excited

Don't you tell me how to live my life!

[mysterylifter]

Oooh the suspense is killing me already! Popcorn.gif

Don't you tell me how to live my life!

you come in here with your bold name and your demands!

[redraider86]

you come in here with your bold name and your demands!

Never! You know I would never be like that. :/ I really am excited to see what you have up your sleeve. You are always keeping me motivated.

[mysterylifter]

Never! You know I would never be like that. :/ I really am excited to see what you have up your sleeve. You are always keeping me motivated.

lol like I said it's not terribly exciting. Shredu and myself are taking the missus' on a cruise at the end of November around New Caledonia. So now that means a change in training! Keep bulking until August then I'll be going on my very first cut

[guest]

lol like I said it's not terribly exciting. Shredu and myself are taking the missus' on a cruise at the end of November around New Caledonia. So now that means a change in training! Keep bulking until August then I'll be going on my very first cut

Very cool! Will be interesting to see how the training changes for that.

[mysterylifter]

Very cool! Will be interesting to see how the training changes for that.

Might need some help with that mate, around 7 years of training and have never gone on a cut. Strong permabulk

[carnage1985]

cutting sucks.

[guest]

Might need some help with that mate, around 7 years of training and have never gone on a cut. Strong permabulk

I'm always willing to help. But, keep in mind - it would be highly theoretical coming from me. I don't do the "bulk/cut" cycle. I don't like getting fat, and I don't like starving

[lefthandedstraw]

lol like I said it's not terribly exciting. Shredu and myself are taking the missus' on a cruise at the end of November around New Caledonia. So now that means a change in training! Keep bulking until August then I'll be going on my very first cut

should be a nice trip mate.

a 2 month cut before would be awesome once you get past the permabulk cravings.

[shredu]

should be a nice trip mate.

a 2 month cut before would be awesome once you get past the permabulk cravings.

Do not want

[mysterylifter]

I'm always willing to help. But, keep in mind - it would be highly theoretical coming from me. I don't do the "bulk/cut" cycle. I don't like getting fat, and I don't like starving

You know I'm always up for a theoretical discussion!

should be a nice trip mate.

a 2 month cut before would be awesome once you get past the permabulk cravings.

there is no need to be upset :}

[guest]

You know I'm always up for a theoretical discussion!

Well, "theoretically" I prefer to give cardio it's own days when I do it. I also prefer to do it at night - and not eat afterwards. I also prefer to take carbs out on cardio days, thus, lowering my calories. So, if I do weights 4 times a week - and cardio twice a week - that means that twice a week I'm cycling my calories/carbs low while maintaining my normal intake the 4 days I lift.

Here is the "theory" part of it: Your body will adjust to any prolonged reduction in calories by lowering your metabolic rate. But, by just taking it down temporarily, you keep the same metabolic rate while throwing in a couple days of reduced intake. It also spares you from catabolic activity during your lifting days...this is why I like to keep them separate. It sounds a little pseudo-sciency...and I suppose it is, but it typically works for me (when I do cardio).

[New Evolution]

Well, "theoretically" I prefer to give cardio it's own days when I do it. I also prefer to do it at night - and not eat afterwards. I also prefer to take carbs out on cardio days, thus, lowering my calories. So, if I do weights 4 times a week - and cardio twice a week - that means that twice a week I'm cycling my calories/carbs low while maintaining my normal intake the 4 days I lift.

Here is the "theory" part of it: Your body will adjust to any prolonged reduction in calories by lowering your metabolic rate. But, by just taking it down temporarily, you keep the same metabolic rate while throwing in a couple days of reduced intake. It also spares you from catabolic activity during your lifting days...this is why I like to keep them separate. It sounds a little pseudo-sciency...and I suppose it is, but it typically works for me (when I do cardio).

Interesting...

[mysterylifter]

Well, "theoretically" I prefer to give cardio it's own days when I do it. I also prefer to do it at night - and not eat afterwards. I also prefer to take carbs out on cardio days, thus, lowering my calories. So, if I do weights 4 times a week - and cardio twice a week - that means that twice a week I'm cycling my calories/carbs low while maintaining my normal intake the 4 days I lift.

Here is the "theory" part of it: Your body will adjust to any prolonged reduction in calories by lowering your metabolic rate. But, by just taking it down temporarily, you keep the same metabolic rate while throwing in a couple days of reduced intake. It also spares you from catabolic activity during your lifting days...this is why I like to keep them separate. It sounds a little pseudo-sciency...and I suppose it is, but it typically works for me (when I do cardio).

Interesting stuff, definitely something to keep in mind. What type of cardio do you usually do? HIIT or lower intensity for a set time?

[guest]

Interesting...

I know, right?!?

Interesting stuff, definitely something to keep in mind. What type of cardio do you usually do? HIIT or lower intensity for a set time?

If I were doing cardio, I would be doing something along the lines of running for 2 min/walking for 3 in cycles. But, that's mainly because that's about as long as I can run If you can run longer - might as well.

[mysterylifter]

I know, right?!?
If I were doing cardio, I would be doing something along the lines of running for 2 min/walking for 3 in cycles. But, that's mainly because that's about as long as I can run If you can run longer - might as well.

Have you heard of the Fartlek training method? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fartlek

[guest]

Have you heard of the Fartlek training method? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fartlek

I have now. Sounds like that's what I inadvertently do...I do incorporate inclines and running and such. Tabata seems to be the rage these days, but I never found it that useful. Problem is; people latch onto a term and stretch the definition to the point where it doesn't even resemble the original intent. I know crossfitters who do "tabata squats" and such. I just nod, and let them go with it.

[happylifter]

all this talk of diet and cardio




do not want