Iaj2014 (i am a juggernaut challenge 2014)

[slumpbuster]

Entry for 04/08/2014

Last Night's Sleep:

• Hours = 7.7
• Quality = 8/10

Workout:

• SHOULDER PRESS
  Warmup->115 lbs x 3, 165 lbs x 3
  Barbell Seated Top Half Shoulder Press (195 lbs / 5 Sets / 3 Reps *Last Set 5 Reps)
  Barbell Seated Shoulder Press (155 lbs / 4 Sets / 5 Reps *Last Set 7 Reps)
  Barbell Push Press (145 lbs / 3 Sets / 8 Reps)
  Standing Dumbbell Speed Overhead Hammer Press (35 lbs / 2 Sets / 10 Reps *Last Set 15 Reps)
  Standing Leaning Incline Press with Resistance Bands (53 lbs Resistance / 1 Set / 15 Reps)

• SQUAT
  Warmup->135 lbs x 3, 205 lbs x 3, 275 lbs x 3
  Barbell Half Squat (345 lbs / 5 Sets / 3 Reps *Last Set 5 Reps)
  Barbell Front Squat (205 lbs / 4 Sets / 5 Reps *Last Set 7 Reps)
  Barbell Hang Snatch (105 lbs / 3 Sets / 8 Reps)
  Barbell Jumping Squat (175 lbs / 2 Sets / 10 Reps *Last Set 15 Reps)
  Backwards Sprint with Resistance Bands (53 lbs Resistance / 1 Set / 60 sec)

Rest: Partners set

Nutrition:

1. Pre-Workout = 1 scoop Vanilla Whey, 1 scoop Jugg HP - mixed with water
2. Workout = 1 scoop Vanilla Whey - mixed with coffee
3. Post-Workout = 1 scoop Chocolate Whey, 1 scoop Creatine - mixed with Chocolate Skim Milk
4. Meal = 1 Cup Oatmeal, 1 Egg, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Vanilla Whey, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey, Large Cup Coffee
5. Meal = Can of Tuna, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 1 Cup Broccoli, 1 Apple
6. Meal = Turkey and Cheese Sandwich On Whole Wheat
7. Meal = Chicken, Chili Beans, Brown Rice, Cheese
8. Meal = 1 Cup Oatmeal, 1 Egg, Milk, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Vanilla Whey, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey
9. Meal = Cottage Cheese, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey
10. Water = 2 Gallon

Supplements:

1. Creatine-MP
2. Juggernaut HP (Raspberry)

• Taste = 9/10
• Strength = 9/10
• Focus = 9/10
• Pump = 9/10

Thoughts:
Starting Yesterday dropped from 7 meals to 6 and will continue this for 2 weeks (prepping for end of bulk). After that 2 weeks I will start incorporating some lunch time cardio/conditioning *hopefully weather will be cooperative. Then 2 weeks after that so 4 weeks from now, I will drop from 6 meals to 5 meals. In 6 weeks I will end this routine, start a new one, and start cutting (leaving 6 weeks before Dance Nationals aka Family Beach Vacation).

[slumpbuster]

Entry for 04/09/2014

Last Night's Sleep:

• Hours = 8.9
• Quality = 8/10

Workout:

• CIRCUIT (2 Sets)
  Band Kneeling Crunch (46 lbs Resistance / 15 Reps)
  Dumbbell Side Bends (52.5 lbs / 15 Reps Each Side)
  Medicine Ball Two Arm Overhead Lying Throw (8 lbs / 15 Reps)
  Cable Wood Chops (23 lbs Resistance / 15 Reps Each Side)
  Dumbbell Sit Up on Stability Ball (35 lbs / 15 Reps)
  Ab Roll Out From Knees (Bodyweight / 15 Reps)
  Band Reverse Wood Chops (23 lbs Resistance / 15 Reps Each Side)
  Dumbbell Twists (35 lbs / 15 Reps Each Side)
  Medicine Ball Torso Rotation (8lbs / 15 Reps Each Side)

Nutrition:

1. Meal = 1 Cup Oatmeal, 1 Egg, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Vanilla Whey, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey
2. Meal = Can of Tuna, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 1 Cup Broccoli, 1 Apple
3. Meal = Turkey and Cheese Sandwich On Whole Wheat
4. Meal = Chicken, Chili Beans, Brown Rice, Cheese
5. Meal = Cottage Cheese, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey
6. Water = 2 Gallon

Supplements:

• NONE

Thoughts:
Saw Dr. yesterday. Tendonitis in elbow and wrist (possibly a pinched nerve from infalmation), so on a low dose steroid pack for 3 days and an anti-inflamatory. Because of that I decided to sleep in and have decided to skip arms this week and most likely next week and just do abs.

[slumpbuster]

Random Thought

Years ago when I decided to "take control of my health", it was all about losing weight.
Once I accomplished my goal of weight loss, it was all about building up functional strength.
Two years ago we had a beach vacation and it was the first time I could really "showcase" my hard work.
Last year I decided to run a marathon, so I again had a goal to attain and train towards.
This year I wanted to run the Lean Horse 100 with some fellow Juggernauts, after weeks of "discussions" that didn't happen. I also wanted to compete this year in Physique, but again after weeks of "discussion" it appears that isn't going to happen either. While I am going to the beach this year for a family vacation, the vanity aspect just isn't enough motivation (just don't care what I look like for strangers). So with no goal to work towards, and because I like free swag, I decided to do this challenge to give me that extra outside motivation.
But what about the future? I'd still like to do a competition, but that is an unknown. So I decided I need a reasonable long term goal. While until recently I haven't been concerned with strength gains, I've decided that will be my goal. In 2.5 years I will turn 40. Before I turn 40 I would like to hit 1,400+ lbs on a 1RM for the 4 main lifts. 225 for Shoulder Press, 315 for Bench Press, 405 for Back Squat, and 495 for Deadlift. I'm less than 100 lbs away from each of those lifts and feel that with 78 weeks that makes that goal completely accomplish-able.

[JohnButz]

Random Thought

Years ago when I decided to "take control of my health", it was all about losing weight.
Once I accomplished my goal of weight loss, it was all about building up functional strength.
Two years ago we had a beach vacation and it was the first time I could really "showcase" my hard work.
Last year I decided to run a marathon, so I again had a goal to attain and train towards.
This year I wanted to run the Lean Horse 100 with some fellow Juggernauts, after weeks of "discussions" that didn't happen. I also wanted to compete this year in Physique, but again after weeks of "discussion" it appears that isn't going to happen either. While I am going to the beach this year for a family vacation, the vanity aspect just isn't enough motivation (just don't care what I look like for strangers). So with no goal to work towards, and because I like free swag, I decided to do this challenge to give me that extra outside motivation.
But what about the future? I'd still like to do a competition, but that is an unknown. So I decided I need a reasonable long term goal. While until recently I haven't been concerned with strength gains, I've decided that will be my goal. In 2.5 years I will turn 40. Before I turn 40 I would like to hit 1,400+ lbs on a 1RM for the 4 main lifts. 225 for Shoulder Press, 315 for Bench Press, 405 for Back Squat, and 495 for Deadlift. I'm less than 100 lbs away from each of those lifts and feel that with 78 weeks that makes that goal completely accomplish-able.

Excellent goals! You have a great plan and are well on your way!

[Credz]

Smart move man. Give it time to heal. Keep us updated on it.

[balls2dawalls]

A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder and a goal without a plan is just a wish.

Sounds like you got both going and mapped out, you will accomplish them!

On a side note, I know marriage, kids, family is always priority, but at times you need to be a bit selfish and do things for you. If you really want to compete, you should just do it.

Random Thought

Years ago when I decided to "take control of my health", it was all about losing weight.
Once I accomplished my goal of weight loss, it was all about building up functional strength.
Two years ago we had a beach vacation and it was the first time I could really "showcase" my hard work.
Last year I decided to run a marathon, so I again had a goal to attain and train towards.
This year I wanted to run the Lean Horse 100 with some fellow Juggernauts, after weeks of "discussions" that didn't happen. I also wanted to compete this year in Physique, but again after weeks of "discussion" it appears that isn't going to happen either. While I am going to the beach this year for a family vacation, the vanity aspect just isn't enough motivation (just don't care what I look like for strangers). So with no goal to work towards, and because I like free swag, I decided to do this challenge to give me that extra outside motivation.
But what about the future? I'd still like to do a competition, but that is an unknown. So I decided I need a reasonable long term goal. While until recently I haven't been concerned with strength gains, I've decided that will be my goal. In 2.5 years I will turn 40. Before I turn 40 I would like to hit 1,400+ lbs on a 1RM for the 4 main lifts. 225 for Shoulder Press, 315 for Bench Press, 405 for Back Squat, and 495 for Deadlift. I'm less than 100 lbs away from each of those lifts and feel that with 78 weeks that makes that goal completely accomplish-able.

[thnakd1]

A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder and a goal without a plan is just a wish.

Sounds like you got both going and mapped out, you will accomplish them!

On a side note, I know marriage, kids, family is always priority, but at times you need to be a bit selfish and do things for you. If you really want to compete, you should just do it.

These are some very true and vise words. I know that once you have a family you give all of yourself and switching gears to be a bit selfish in this endevour can be hard, but your family will see and understand, they will be happy because you are happy with doing this!

[Credz]

How are things going man? Everything going ok?

[ezericw]

Glad to see you still "Killing It"!

All it takes is time and hard work!

[Credz]

Any new PRs made in the past few days man?

[harrymalhotra80]

Thanks for sharing information.

[vol8615]

Random Thought

Years ago when I decided to "take control of my health", it was all about losing weight.
Once I accomplished my goal of weight loss, it was all about building up functional strength.
Two years ago we had a beach vacation and it was the first time I could really "showcase" my hard work.
Last year I decided to run a marathon, so I again had a goal to attain and train towards.
This year I wanted to run the Lean Horse 100 with some fellow Juggernauts, after weeks of "discussions" that didn't happen. I also wanted to compete this year in Physique, but again after weeks of "discussion" it appears that isn't going to happen either. While I am going to the beach this year for a family vacation, the vanity aspect just isn't enough motivation (just don't care what I look like for strangers). So with no goal to work towards, and because I like free swag, I decided to do this challenge to give me that extra outside motivation.
But what about the future? I'd still like to do a competition, but that is an unknown. So I decided I need a reasonable long term goal. While until recently I haven't been concerned with strength gains, I've decided that will be my goal. In 2.5 years I will turn 40. Before I turn 40 I would like to hit 1,400+ lbs on a 1RM for the 4 main lifts. 225 for Shoulder Press, 315 for Bench Press, 405 for Back Squat, and 495 for Deadlift. I'm less than 100 lbs away from each of those lifts and feel that with 78 weeks that makes that goal completely accomplish-able.

Awesome man accomplishing your goals

[Credz]

Looking forward to a update

[jaxsoncty]

How are thing going for you?

[JohnButz]

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[kconnell]

Random Thought

Years ago when I decided to "take control of my health", it was all about losing weight.
Once I accomplished my goal of weight loss, it was all about building up functional strength.
Two years ago we had a beach vacation and it was the first time I could really "showcase" my hard work.
Last year I decided to run a marathon, so I again had a goal to attain and train towards.
This year I wanted to run the Lean Horse 100 with some fellow Juggernauts, after weeks of "discussions" that didn't happen. I also wanted to compete this year in Physique, but again after weeks of "discussion" it appears that isn't going to happen either. While I am going to the beach this year for a family vacation, the vanity aspect just isn't enough motivation (just don't care what I look like for strangers). So with no goal to work towards, and because I like free swag, I decided to do this challenge to give me that extra outside motivation.
But what about the future? I'd still like to do a competition, but that is an unknown. So I decided I need a reasonable long term goal. While until recently I haven't been concerned with strength gains, I've decided that will be my goal. In 2.5 years I will turn 40. Before I turn 40 I would like to hit 1,400+ lbs on a 1RM for the 4 main lifts. 225 for Shoulder Press, 315 for Bench Press, 405 for Back Squat, and 495 for Deadlift. I'm less than 100 lbs away from each of those lifts and feel that with 78 weeks that makes that goal completely accomplish-able.

Sounds good. Now listen to your own words and take control and turn the heat up. Keep posting!

[thnakd1]

How are things going? Just checking in for an update.

[balls2dawalls]

Hey, hey, hey, no time to be slacking, keep us updated on what's happening!

[WillisCrew]

Random Thought

Years ago when I decided to "take control of my health", it was all about losing weight.
Once I accomplished my goal of weight loss, it was all about building up functional strength.
Two years ago we had a beach vacation and it was the first time I could really "showcase" my hard work.
Last year I decided to run a marathon, so I again had a goal to attain and train towards.
This year I wanted to run the Lean Horse 100 with some fellow Juggernauts, after weeks of "discussions" that didn't happen. I also wanted to compete this year in Physique, but again after weeks of "discussion" it appears that isn't going to happen either. While I am going to the beach this year for a family vacation, the vanity aspect just isn't enough motivation (just don't care what I look like for strangers). So with no goal to work towards, and because I like free swag, I decided to do this challenge to give me that extra outside motivation.
But what about the future? I'd still like to do a competition, but that is an unknown. So I decided I need a reasonable long term goal. While until recently I haven't been concerned with strength gains, I've decided that will be my goal. In 2.5 years I will turn 40. Before I turn 40 I would like to hit 1,400+ lbs on a 1RM for the 4 main lifts. 225 for Shoulder Press, 315 for Bench Press, 405 for Back Squat, and 495 for Deadlift. I'm less than 100 lbs away from each of those lifts and feel that with 78 weeks that makes that goal completely accomplish-able.

Those look like good goals!! Have you thought about doing another marathon, since the lean horse didn't workout... or even doing a triathlon? I also seem to work better when I have a goal to accomplish.. goals do wonders for the motivation factor.
Looks like you've been doing really great in this challenge!! Hopefully your elbow and wrist are getting better if not all the way better.

[Credz]

Hope all is well man.

[slumpbuster]

At some point I would like to do the Marine Corps Marathon in DC (probably in a few years when daughters are older and see if they will do it with me) *it is one where there are no payouts for winners/times all proceeds go to charity, also all volunteers are marines *those handing out water/gatorade, and when you cross the finish line it is an active marine who places your finisher metal across your neck

Those look like good goals!! Have you thought about doing another marathon, since the lean horse didn't workout... or even doing a triathlon? I also seem to work better when I have a goal to accomplish.. goals do wonders for the motivation factor.
Looks like you've been doing really great in this challenge!! Hopefully your elbow and wrist are getting better if not all the way better.

[slumpbuster]

Yeah (spring break for daughters and everyone at some point this week has had the flu)

Hope all is well man.

[kconnell]

Yeah (spring break for daughters and everyone at some point this week has had the flu)

That's no good.

[Credz]

I agree thats no good man at all!. Hope everyone feels better quickly.

[Credz]

Happy Easter!!!!

[Credz]

Feeling any better man?

[ezericw]

Hope your feeling better!

How goes the Challenge?

[balls2dawalls]

At some point I would like to do the Marine Corps Marathon in DC (probably in a few years when daughters are older and see if they will do it with me) *it is one where there are no payouts for winners/times all proceeds go to charity, also all volunteers are marines *those handing out water/gatorade, and when you cross the finish line it is an active marine who places your finisher metal across your neck

Sounds worthwhile and it will be nice to do it with your daughters by your side. My favorite workouts are those were I get to do them with my son, he's visiting at the end of this week and I've been counting the days till we get some!

[slumpbuster]

That is awesome, could only imagine how much it sucks with him being so far away. Seems to be having a good year with his 2 finishes in recent competition and now the possibility of the magazine cover.

Sounds worthwhile and it will be nice to do it with your daughters by your side. My favorite workouts are those were I get to do them with my son, he's visiting at the end of this week and I've been counting the days till we get some!

[slumpbuster]

Entry for 04/10/2014

Last Night's Sleep:

• Hours = 8.2
• Quality = 9/10

Workout:

• BENCH PRESS
  Warmup->135 lbs x 3, 205 lbs x 3, 255 lbs x 3
  Barbell Top Half Bench Press (305 lbs / 5 Sets / 3 Reps *Last Set 5 Reps)
  Barbell Bench Press (205 lbs / 4 Sets / 5 Reps *Last Set 7 Reps)
  Barbell Speed Bench Press (175 lbs / 3 Sets / 8 Reps *Last Set 10 Reps)
  Standing Plate Throw (45 lbs / 2 Sets / 10 Reps *Last Set 15 Reps)
  Plyo Pushup (Bodyweight / 1 Set / 15 Reps)

• DEADLIFT
  Warmup->205 lbs x 3, 255 lbs x 3, 325 lbs x 3
  Barbell Rack Pulls (425 lbs / 5 Sets / 3 Reps *Last Set 5 Reps)
  Barbell Deadlift (335 lbs / 4 Sets / 5 Reps *Last Set 7 Reps)
  Barbell Hang Clean (155 lbs / 3 Sets / 8 Reps)
  Barbell Jump Good Morning (135 lbs / 2 Sets / 10 Reps)
  Standing Long Jump (Bodyweight / 1 Set / 15 Reps)

Rest: Partners set

Nutrition:

1. Pre-Workout = 1 scoop Vanilla Whey, 1 scoop Jugg HP - mixed with water
2. Workout = 1 scoop Vanilla Whey - mixed with coffee
3. Post-Workout = 1 scoop Chocolate Whey, 1 scoop Creatine - mixed with Chocolate Skim Milk
4. Meal = 1 Cup Oatmeal, 1 Egg, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Vanilla Whey, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey, Large Cup Coffee
5. Meal = Can of Tuna, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 1 Cup Broccoli, 1 Apple
6. Meal = Turkey and Cheese Sandwich On Whole Wheat
7. Meal = Chicken, Chili Beans, Brown Rice, Cheese
8. Meal = 1 Cup Oatmeal, 1 Egg, Milk, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Vanilla Whey, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey
9. Meal = Cottage Cheese, 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter, 1 scoop Chocolate Whey
10. Water = 2 Gallon

Supplements:

1. Creatine-MP
2. Juggernaut HP (Raspberry)

• Taste = 9/10
• Strength = 9/10
• Focus = 9/10
• Pump = 9/10

Thoughts:
Felt Good the entire workout, no issues with back/wrist/elbow/knee.