Took me awhile to think of a creative log title haha
Anyway so this is my first personal log. Had many inquiries if I had my own log but never created my own due to the fact that I work out at home with limited equipment, compared to everyone else that works out in gyms. I was a bit embarrassed by that so it was the main reason why I never started one. So why did I create one then? What made me decide to finally create one? I have no idea, but I think the answer is somewhere along the lines of wanting to get faster than my current, and first, NYC Marathon finishing time.
I guess this OP wouldn't be complete without an "about me" right, being that it's my first ever personal log? lol
About Me
Some picture progression first:
March 2013 @ ~240lbs
August 2013 @ ~198lbs
April 2014 @ ~185-189lbs for some Nut Misc Contest
September 2014 @ ~189lbs
All of 2013 was basically on a cut with some intermittent reverse dieting and then back to the cut.
I wanted to see how high of a caloric intake I needed to start gaining roughly 1lb/week to gain back some mass that I feel I had lost during the cut so in February 2014 I steadily increased 100 calories every two weeks starting from 2200 and went as high as 3700 late August but decided to stay at 3400 since then.
Part of the reason to stay at 3400 was the NYC Marathon was around the corner and having the extra weight means a slower pace lol
Another reason is that based off the last picture, you can tell that I gain fat mass very easily (could also be the lighting? haha) and part of the reason for that is probably due to the poverty home gym that I have at home which limits how heavy I can go on the compound lifts, or "compound lifts". With that said, I suppose that’ll serve as a segue to the next section…
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11-07-2014, 10:33 AM #1
Traveling multiple paths simultaneously leading to the same destination
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11-07-2014, 12:19 PM #2
Equipment
Prior to December 2013, I had the classic Powerblocks that you see on the floor that only went up to 50lbs. Around Black Friday, there was an awesome deal for the Powerblock Classic Elite 90s with stand, coupled with opening a new Chase Freedom credit card with an incentive and it was crazy to not combine the two. I think in the end, I ended up out of pocket, paying only $400 with no tax and free shipping!
This Powerline FID125X was something that I had bought years ago when I first bought my Classic 50 Powerblocks. It's still being used to this day but I recently acquired an Ironmaster Superbench with the Dip, Ab and Pull Up attachments off craigslist.
At the beginning of the year, this is what I had for pull-ups and dips, a Bowflex Body Tower - but I recently sold it off craigslist and it wasn’t too long after that I was able to replace the lack of Dips/PU with the Superbench using the Dip/PU attachments.
I bought the Bodylastics Super Human Strength resistance bands because I felt I needed some some sort of cable like system for things like pull-downs or cable rows. Using the stock photo because the bag itself doesn’t say, “SHS” on there lol and it at least gives you an idea of how much resistance is available.
I had to improvise using the Bodylastics of the said exercises above – what I would do is sit at the base of the Bowflex unit, wrap the cable around one of the upright legs and that was how I did my cable rows. For Pull-downs I used the center of the Bowflex PU bar and proceeded from there.
Lastly, I don’t just lift weights at home but I run approximately 35 miles a week. Why do both? Why not just lift weights and then do HIIT instead of MISS/LISS?
Well ever since my wife introduced/signed me up for a mud run (Rugged Maniac 5K in 2012), I’ve been hooked. I used some random stop watch to keep track of my run times for a sponsored log that I’ve done but the idea of having a GPS watch was very enticing and in December 2013, there was a deal that was just too good I couldn’t pass up and for $200 I bought one of these…
I'm limited to the ceiling height which is why I dont have a Power Rack yet, and I didnt want to pay for a gym membership because to me, the money being put towards a gym membership could be put towards home gym equipment.
At the time that I bought my original Powerblocks and Powerline bench, I would have saved $300 after 6 months compared to going to the gym at that time (Gym memberships were $50 a month). I was just out of college, unmarried, and working in retail so paying $50 a month was not justifiable. This was before Planet Fitness, Retro Fitness, Blink, etc all have gym memberships for $20 + whatever fees they have associated with it.
So what you see above and some running shoes are pretty much all that I have used to achieve all that I have achieved up to this point physique wise.
I suppose I could go into programs that I've done as to further make this personal log that much more personal and to shed some light on what I've done for lurkers and those who may know me for some time or just met. Will probably get to that some other time, or over the weekend lolLast edited by dailob; 11-07-2014 at 01:33 PM.
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11-12-2014, 01:06 PM #3
Program History
When I first started my transformation with the limited equipment above before acquiring the Elite 90s Powerblocks I pretty much started the following Beach Body programs in this order:
As I became more active on this forum, with my limited equipment I gave this program a try:
And after much research and looking around the forums, starting off my reverse dieting and acquiring the resistance bands I decided to give Layne Norton’s P.H.A.T. program a try and have been on it every since.
The reason why I enjoy and have been on PHAT is because it’s a combination of high rep/high volume days with lower reps/lower volume. I’ve considered changing programs but with my limited equipment as of this moment, it’s perfect – to a degree.
What I mean is I had to substitute a lot of exercises in place of others like the Squat for Bulgarian Split Squats and Leg Extensions for Single Leg Wall Squats, etc. In my opinion, the substitutions work well but obviously it’s not the same as the original exercises.
Cardio
To take the most advantage of my time, I usually do cardio runs during my lunch break and I run on the Brooklyn Bridge. Here is the view from the Men’s bathroom on my floor.
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As you can see, on the right is the Brooklyn Bridge and on the left is the Manhattan Bridge. I frequent the BK bridge more since I'm practically next to it.
I don’t follow a program. I generally just talk about general running stuff over in this thread: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=151114923
What I have been doing as of this post is:
- Hill Repeats x10 on the bridge
- 2 sets of the Brooklyn Bridge runs twice a week
- Longer endurance runs of around 15 plus miles on Saturday when possible
All of that equates to about roughly 30+ miles weekly average. I use Garmin connect to record my runs - if you want to find me there it's "dailob"
I run this much because of 2 reasons:
I enjoy doing obstacle course races. So far I've done 1 Rugged Maniac 5k, 2 Tough Mudders, and 3 Spartans as you can see above.
While training for future obstacle course races last year, I saw many people around the city walking with their NYC Marathon medals and I got jealous so I told myself that I am going to train for the 2014 NYC Marathon, which is what you see above that I just completed.Last edited by dailob; 11-12-2014 at 02:03 PM.
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11-12-2014, 01:31 PM #4
Present Goals
When it comes to the lifting aspect of it, I don’t have any numbers to give you since I don’t have access to anything that I can test my maxes on for Bench, Squat and Deadlift. For what it’s worth I suppose I’ll post my high school numbers here when I was playing High School football since maxes were used as a measure stick of how serious you were in the weight room - as a 3rd year 210lbs High School football player, my numbers are as follows:
- Bench: 345
- Squat: 495
- Deadlift: don’t remember but it wasn’t very good because my grip was horrible.
I guess that is going to be my goal once I can obtain the right equipment.
As far as my goal for Cardio, my first Marathon will be the basis for what I want to achieve this time next year:
Originally with my first Marathon, I had wanted to do it under 4 hours since it was a guesstimated time. I had just missed it by 5 minutes but I suppose if I was any faster, my wife would not have gotten any pictures lol
I have confidence that I can get a sub 4-hour marathon but I want to achieve a 3.5 hour Marathon time. An experienced coach or someone who’s a runner will probably comment that I started out too fast and I suffered, or hit “the wall” as they call it on my 24th mile but as much as it’s probably true, I do not believe so. I firmly believe I can keep a 8:30 a mile pace or faster but I was foolish in terms of hydration – going to be TLDR if I explained it but I know better for next year.
Calorie Intake
I’m going to be hovering around the 3400 intake mark. I want to see how much recompositioning I can do as I believe that is just a little over maintenance calories. Will be using MyFitnessPal the entire time and if you want to friend me you can: “teenhamodic” is my username if you want to look me up.
Regarding food, I’m very boring. I don’t mind eating the same foods over and over again. It keeps things in check and the less variety the less chance of deviating from the target goal.
I’m a flexible diet kind of guy so you’ll see things that I have in the pantry that I need to eat based on accumulation from dieting down all last year as well as the recent surge of coupon usage in our home lol
Also, I train fasted in the morning with the weights. But I do have a protein shake after my workout, not because I believe in broscience but because it's a habit and it's one less thing to consume later on in the day.
I also dont "eat" anything until after my cardio runs in the afternoon because it just doesnt sit well in my stomach when I run.
Believe me, I have tried working out with food in my stomach a few hours beforehand or even quest bar before cardio, but anecdotally training "fasted" works so much better for me.
General Outline
As of today here is what my weekly schedule looks like
Sunday: Lower Power Day // Ab work
Monday: Upper Power Day // Hill repeats
Tueday: Brooklyn Bridge run // Ab work
Wednesday: Back and Shoulders Hypertrophy Day // Brooklyn Bridge run
Thursday: ** Lower Hypertrophy Day **
Friday: Chest and Arms Hypertrophy Day // Ab Work
Saturday: Long Endurance run
** As of the past couple of months, more like half the year, once my weekly mileage increased, the Lower Hypertrophy Days were cut out since my legs do need to rest in order for the Long Endurance runs to happen.
With all of the above said… I think I'm done with the introductory stuff and it’s time to start the actual logging lolLast edited by dailob; 11-13-2014 at 09:32 AM.
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11-13-2014, 09:43 AM #5
AMAZING transformation man.
Also, I have a friend who does the Goruck challanges and the Spartan races. You guys are crazy.SF Bay Area Crew
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11-13-2014, 09:55 AM #6
This week has been a bit of a deload and or rest week so there isn't going to be any updates regarding the lifting.
However, slowly going to get back to the normal mileage after the marathon.
What's not recorded is some BBQ sauce on the pork shoulder.
haha you found my log... welcome!
you should try an obstacle course one of these days! lolLast edited by dailob; 11-13-2014 at 12:04 PM.
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11-17-2014, 07:46 PM #7
Saturday 11/15
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splits 8 and 9 were way slower because i began feeling some numbing pain in my left knee so i had to stop for a little bit - which when i started again, i wanted to go at a slower pace.
Monday 11/17
Exercise / Weight / Reps / Sets
Dumbbell Bench
90x5x3
One Arm DB Row
80x5x3
Seated DB Press
65x9x3
Pull-Ups
Bodyweight x 40 x many sets to get to 40 lol
Dips
Bodyweight x 6 x2 (5-count negatives)
Seated DB Bicep Curls
45x7x3
DB Skullcrushers
55x7x3
As for my cardio, because of the pain in my left knee, which still hurts even when i jog, i'm going to be taking a planned break from running - however, going to be doing the stairs in my work building which is 21 flights up in a cube-like pattern (see below), unlike what you normally see/picture.
As you can see, it's about of February 2014, the fastest that I've ever climbed these 21 flights of stairs for 6 times is 4:22 so it should be interesting to see how things have changed since I stopped doing the stairs mid-Feb and started to run outside.
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11-19-2014, 11:51 AM #8
Tuesday 11/18
Average pace: 4:28
Wednesday 11/19
Exercise / Weight / Reps / Sets
Superset x3: DB Shoulder Press // Pull ups x10
50x12 // Bodyweight x 10 (last set took an additional 2 sets to get to 10)
Tri-set x3: 2-Arm DB Row // DB Lateral Raises // 2-Arm DB Row
50x3 // 20x18 // 50x3
Seated Resistance Bands Pause Row
53x10 x2
DB Upright Row
40x15 x2
One Arm DB row
50x15 x2
Assisted Pull-ups x2
Bodyweight x20
Average pace: 4:24
Decided to go with averages of the 6 climbs as opposed to the fastest time for one ascension.
As expected, the first time back doing the stair climb as you can see from yesterday's session was generally the same if not slightly slower average wise. Today's stair climb session was slightly better but only by a slim margin.
One of the hardest things for me to do is to not exercise... I feel like i'm losing them gains or something haha I definitely understand that growth happens when you're not working out but putting it into practice is the most difficult partLast edited by dailob; 11-20-2014 at 12:22 PM.
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11-21-2014, 07:22 AM #9
Friday 11/21
Exercise / Weight / Reps / Sets
DB Bench Press
75x3x6
Superset x3: DB Incline Flyes // DB Curls
65x9 // 45x9
Superset x2: Bodyweight Dips // 1 Arm DB Concentration Curls
x15 // 40x15, +extra set of BW Dips
DB Incline Flyes
35x18x3
Superset x2: Chest on Incline DB Curls // 1 Arm Tricep Kickbacks
30x20 // 30x20
DB Skullcrushers
50x9x3
Probably going to take it easy this weekend and hold off on doing any more cardio-like activity to give me knee a break. Hopefully I can run within a month or so?
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11-24-2014, 09:28 AM #10
Sunday 11/23
Exercise / Weight / Reps / Sets
Squats
280x4x3
Front Squats
140x6x3 (I think it was 6 reps? can't remember for some reason -_-")
DB Bulgarian Split Squats
70x6x2
DB Stiff Legged Deadlift
90x8x3
Monday 11/24
Exercise / Weight / Reps / Sets
Bench Press
210x3x3
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups (40 total)
Bodyweight x10, x8, x2, x7, x7, x6
Dips
Bodyweight x15x2
Over-Head Press
140x4, 140x3x2
Seated DB Bicep Curls
45x7x3
DB Skullcrushers
60x7x3
DB Single-Arm Rows
80x5x3
average pace: 4:19
Pretty surprising actually since my hamstrings were a bit sore from squatting yesterday...Last edited by dailob; 11-25-2014 at 11:22 AM.
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11-26-2014, 11:24 AM #11
Wednesday 11/26
Exercise / Weight / Reps / Sets
Barbell Overhead Press
100x12x2, 100x10
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups (30 total)
Bodyweight x10, x6, x4, x6, x4
Assisted Pull-ups (Bodyweight on bench)
20x2
Cabinet Pull-ups (40 total)
Bodyweight x10x4
Tri-set x3: DB 2-Arm Rows // DB Side Lateral Raises // DB 2-Hand Rows
50x3, 20x18, 50x3
DB Upright Rows
40x15x2
DB Single-Arm Rows
50x15x2
Haven't figured out how to add in Resistance Band Cable Rows yet... anyway the reason why you see so many pull ups is because I didnt like the assisted pull-ups since i didnt feel like it worked anything. Cabinet Pull-ups are something I thought of on a whim to help substitute the lack of a pull-up capability when I sold my Bowflex Power Tower. The resistance that you get from dragging up the side cabinet is annoying but beneficial I suppose lol
average pace: 4:12
interesting... I'm shocked myself lolLast edited by dailob; 11-26-2014 at 09:48 PM.
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12-01-2014, 12:40 PM #12
Not that I haven't been training or anything but rather with all the black friday/cyber monday deals going on, i was putting my focus on that rather than updating this log lol Anyway here are the entries
Friday 11/28
Exercise / Weight / Reps / Sets
Bench Press
190x3x6
Incline Bench Press
140x12x2, 140x9
DB Curls
45x9
Dips
Bodyweight x15x3
1 Arm DB Concentration Curls
40x15x2
DB Incline Flyes
35x18x3
Superset x2: Chest on Incline DB Curls // 1 Arm Tricep Kickbacks
30x20 // 30x20
DB Skullcrushers
50x9x2, 50x10
Not much different than the previous week but i'm fine with that with reasons to which i'll get into after an equipment update...
Equipment Update
If you haven't noticed already... i've been working with a barbell because I recently acquired a Rogue R3 (before black friday) from craigslist and I'm able to go heavy now and not be able to kill myself lol Anyway with the addition of this, I decided to look into other programs as I've been doing PHAT for awhile. I looked into Candito's program and Wendler's program decided that I wanted to keep the Hypertrophy days from PHAT with whatever program I decided to go with.
In the end, I decided to go with Wendler's 5/3/1 routine with the Hypertrophy days from PHAT, though i'll have to tweak the schedule maybe or at least see how the program feels after a couple of weeks or 2 cycles... A lot of the accessory work wont increase in weight, if any and reason being is because both Candito and Wendler pretty much emphasize that idea that it shouldn't tire or be detrimental to your main work.
These are my estimated maxes that i calculated according to Wendler's formula:
- Overhead Press: 160
- Bench Press: 230
- Squat: 330
- Deadlift: 250
These are my Wendler's Training Maxes that i'll be working with:
- Overhead Press: 144
- Bench Press: 207
- Squat: 297
- Deadlift: 225
So the planned program change for weight training will look like this:
Boring but Big 5/3/1 + First Set Last and Joker Sets + PHAT Hypertrophy
Sunday 11/30, Week 1 Cycle 1 - Squats
Warm Up
120x5, 150x5, 180x3
Working Sets
195x5, 225x5, 255x6
Joker Sets
None done
First Set Last - AMRAP
195x11
Boring but Big sets at 35%
90x10x5
Monday 12/1, Week 1 Cycle 1 - OHP
Warm Up
60x5, 75x5, 90x3
Working Sets
95x5, 110x5, 125x6
Joker Sets
None done
First Set Last - AMRAP
95x14
Boring but Big sets at 35%
45x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x5x9
Superset x3: DB Upright rows // Standing DB Curls
30x10
DB Rear Delt Flyes:
20x10x3
Resistance Bands Pull-Apart
19x10, 23x10x2
Push-Ups
15x3
Comments
so far it's been ok in terms of volume work. At the moment, it doesnt seem like I can muster up enough strength to at least get 1 set down for the Joker set so hopefully in the future with this new change in my programming i'll be able to adapt and add in some Joker sets.100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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12-06-2014, 09:54 PM #13
Again, not that I haven't been training or anything but my second child was born on Wednesday so life came first, no pun intended
Tuesday 12/2, Week 1 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Average Pace: 4:14
Thursday 12/4, Week 1 Cycle 1 - Deadlift
Warm Up
90x5, 115x5, 135x3
Working Sets
150x5, 170x5, 195x7
Joker Sets
None done
First Set Last - AMRAP
150x12
Boring but Big sets at 35%
70x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Dips done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x5x9
One Arm DB Row
80x5x3
50x15x2
Saturday 12/6, Week 1 Cycle 1 - Bench Press
Warm Up
85x5, 105x5, 125x3
Working Sets
135x5, 160x5, 180x7
Joker Sets
190x5, *195x5, 200x5, 205x3
First Set Last - AMRAP
135x13
Boring but Big sets at 35%
65x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x5x12
Incline Barbell Press
140x9x3
Dips
Bodyweight x15x2, x12x1
Incline DB Flyes
35x18x1, 35x15x2
Standing DB Curls
45x9x3
Chest on Incline DB Curls
30x20x2
Single Arm DB Concentration Curls
45x15x1
Comments
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12-08-2014, 06:59 AM #14
Sunday 12/7, Week 2 Cycle 1 - Squats
Warm Up
120x5, 150x5, 180x3
Working Sets
210x3, 240x3, 270x5
Joker Sets
290x3 (miscalculated weight on bar - was supposed to be 285), 295x3
First Set Last - AMRAP
210x10
Boring but Big sets at 35%
90x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Hanging Leg Raises x10x5 (grip was lacking after so many pull-ups from the day before so switched to Decline Sit-ups)
Decline Sit-ups x10x6
Front Squats
140x10x3
Monday 12/8, Week 2 Cycle 1 - Overhead Press
Warm Up
60x5, 75x5, 90x3
Working Sets
105x3, 120x3, 130x5
Joker Sets
140x3, 145x3
First Set Last - AMRAP
105x10
Boring but Big sets at 35%
x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Decline Sit-ups done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x10x11
45 Front Plate Raises
45x10x3
DB Lateral Raises
20x15x3
One Arm Bent Over DB Rear Lateral Raises
25x10x3
DB Upright Rows
40x10x2
Comments
Still trying to figure out accessory exercises and the number of sets but generally i think i have a good idea. Decided to add in some Joker Sets but only because it was 3 reps per set compared to 5 last week...
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Wednesday 12/10, Week 2 Cycle 1 - Deadlift
Warm Up
90x5, 115x5, 135x3
Working Sets
160x3, 180x3, 205x7
Joker Sets
225x3, 235x3, 245x3, 255x3PR, 265x3PR
First Set Last - AMRAP
160x15
Boring but Big sets at 35%
70x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Dips done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x10x14
Resistance Band Full Range-Of-Motion Pulldown (see here: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercise...n-lat-pulldown)
23x10, 19x2x2
Resistance Band Straight Arm Pulldown
19x10, 23x10, 30x10
Comments
Once the chinning handle comes in, i'll be able to make the most use of the landmine attachment and able to add in some more accessory work. Thought about Pendlay Rows so will considering it next time. Also, PR'd twice since supposedly my calculated 1RM for deadlift was 250... so i guess we'll see about the future numbers once the 2nd cycle ends.
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12-12-2014, 01:12 PM #16
Thursday 12/11, Week 2 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Average Pace: 4:12
Friday 12/12, Week 2 Cycle 1 - Bench Press
Warm Up
(85x5, 105x5, 125x3) <== This was supposed to be the warm up... unfortunately, i was looking at the wrong column and did this week's Squat numbers instead (continued below)...
120x5, 150x5, 180x3
Working Sets
(145x3, 170x5, 190x3+) <== ... (continued from above) this was supposed to be the working sets... unfortunately, i was looking at the wrong column.
210x3, 240x0 <== it wasn't until i started to put "240" on the bar when i realized that it was 15lbs over my supposed 1RM and then i realized my error. So after 210, I just did the last working set since the last 2 "warm up" numbers were only 5lbs heavier than what was supposed to be the working set numbers... therefore my top set is as follows:
190x8
Joker Sets
200x3, 205x3, 210x3(from above... does this count since i didnt do it again? lol), 215x3, 220x3, 225xx3Rep PR
First Set Last - AMRAP
145x16
Boring but Big sets at 35%
65x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-ups done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x5x16
Incline Barbell Press
140x9x3
Dips
Bodyweight x15x3
Resistance Band Pull-down
30x10x3
DB Standing Bicep Curls
45x9x3
DB Incline Flyes
35x18x3
DB Concentration Curls
40x15x2
Chest on Incline DB Curls
30x20x2
Comments
Gave blood yesterday and was worried that it may affect my workout... maybe it affected my thinking haha. This was a really long workout... i may consider putting all the bicep work with the OHP days. Other than that, can't believe I didnt realize I was looking at the wrong column. I do feel a bit of an endurance difference with the 1 Pint less of blood...Last edited by dailob; 12-12-2014 at 02:42 PM.
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12-15-2014, 12:56 PM #17
Saturday 12/13, Week 2 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Sunday 12/14, Week 3 Cycle 1 - Squat
Warm Up
120x5, 150x5, 180x3
Working Sets
225x5, 255x3, 285x4
Joker Sets
300x1, 315x1, 330x1, 345x1PR
First Set Last - AMRAP
225x10
Boring but Big sets at 35%
90x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Hanging Leg Raises done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
10x13
DB Bulgarian Split Squats
60x7x2
Front Squats
140x10x3
Monday 12/15, Week 3 Cycle 1 - Overhead Press
Warm Up
60x5, 75x5, 90x3
Working Sets
110x5, 125x3, 140x1 *forgot to go max reps lol
Joker Sets
145x1, 150x1, 155x1, 160x1, 165x1PR
First Set Last - AMRAP
110x10
Boring but Big sets at 35%
10x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-ups done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x5x14
Front 45lb Plate Raises
10x3
DB Lateral Raises
30x15x3
DB Upright Rows
40x15x2
DB Single-Arm Rows
50x20x2
DB Single-Arm Reverse Delt Flyes
30x10, 25x10, 20x10
Comments
It was nice running again on saturday but both knees started to hurt which is a bit disappointing... which slowed me down on the last mile... I decided to increase my fish oil intake by a gram so we'll see how it goes. It wont take affect overnight obviously but hopefully my run tomorrow will be better regarding the pain in my knees. Doubt it tho100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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12-19-2014, 10:25 AM #18
Tuesday 12/16, Week 3 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Wednesday 12/17, Week 3 Cycle 1 - Deadlift
Warm Up
90x5, 115x5, 135x3
Working Sets
170x5, 195x3, 215x6
Joker Sets
225x1, 235x1, 245x1, 255x1PR #1, 265x1PR #2, 275x1PR #3
First Set Last - AMRAP
170x12
Boring but Big sets at 35%
70x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Dips done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight 10x15
Chinning Triangle Resistance Band Pull-Down Super-Setted with Resistance Band Full Range-Of-Motion Pulldown
53x10x3, 19x10x3
Chinning Triangle T-Bar Rows
90x10x3
Thursday 12/18, Week 3 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Friday 12/19, Week 3 Cycle 1 - Bench Press
Warm Up
85x5, 105x5, 125x3
Working Sets
160x5, 180x3, 200x5
Joker Sets
210x1, 230x1, 240x1PR #11, 250x1PR #2
First Set Last - AMRAP
160x12
Boring but Big sets at 35%
70x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-ups done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight x5x14
Barbell Incline Press
140x10x3
Dips
Bodyweight x15x3
Barbell Curls
100x6, 90x9x2
45lb Plate Hammer Curls
x20x2
Comments
Max Bench Press at 250 wasn't full range of motion but I'll take it - wanted 260 but at 250 I knew it was it.
Recently bought an accessory:
Using it for T-bar rows and other things that I can think of...
Aside from that, was a good 3rd week of the cycle that I guess I found out my real maxes as opposed to calculating them through the formula...
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12-22-2014, 08:03 PM #19
Saturday 12/20, Week 3 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Sunday 12/21, Week 4 Cycle 1 - Deload, Squat
Deloading Sets
120x5, 150x5, 180x5
Hypertrophy Work
Hanging Leg raises done after every set of the Deloading sets and Front Squats
Bodyweight 10x6
Front Squats
140x10x3
DB Bulgarian Split Squats
60x7x3
Alternating 10 second Single Leg Wall Squats
Bodyweight 2:00 total (1 min per leg)
DB Straight Leg Deadlifts
80x8x3
Monday 12/22, Week 4 Cycle 1 - Deload, Overhead Press
Deloading Sets
60x5, 75x5, 90x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups done after every set of the Deloading sets and Bodyweight Dips
Bodyweight 5x6
Dips
Bodyweight x10x3
Single Arm DB Rows
80x5x3
DB Seated Curls
50x6x3
DB Skullcrushers
60x6x3
Comments
Deload week seems weird being that I was so used to the volume work on the main lifts. Just went back to the normal exercises from the PHAT training just to get some more work in while still able to recover in my opinion. Saturday's run was a bit surprising being that my knee was hurting the week before. I guess increasing from 2g of Fish Oil to 3g makes a big difference. Anyway I gotta remember it's about effort and not about keeping pace... though if i want to run at that pace, i need to train so there is a trade off there100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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12-24-2014, 10:09 PM #20
Wednesday 12/24, Week 4 Cycle 1 - Deload, Deadlift
Deloading Sets
90x5, 115x5, 135x5
Hypertrophy Work
Pendlay Rows
135x10x2, 140x10
Dips done after every set of the Deloading sets along with the Pendlay Rows
Bodyweight 10x6
Chinning Triangle Resistance Band Pull-Down Super-Setted with Resistance Band Full Range-Of-Motion Pulldown
48x10x3, 19x10x3
Chinning Triangle T-Bar Rows
90x10x2, 115x10
Single Arm DB Rows
50x15x3
DB Lateral Raises
20x15x3
DB Upright Rows
40x15x2
DB Single-Arm Reverse Flyes
20x10x3
Comments
Lots if of Hypertrophy Work as you can see... felt good but we'll see after this deload week100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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12-26-2014, 11:22 AM #21
Thursday 12/25, Week 4 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Friday 12/26, Week 4 Cycle 1 - Deload, Bench Press
Deloading Sets
120x5, 110x5, 100x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull Ups done after every set of the Deloading sets and Incline Bench Press
Bodyweight 5x6
Incline Barbell Bench Press
140x10x3
Dips Supersetted with Barbell Curls
Bodyweight 15x3, 90x9x3
Barbell Shrugs Supersetted with 45 Plate Curls
225x10x3, 20x3
DB Flyes
35x18x3
DB Concentration Curls
40x15x3
DB Skullcrushers
50x10x3
Comments
Again, i looked at the wrong column and did the first set of Squat deload - so i figured i would just go in reverse weights that was called for.100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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12-31-2014, 07:42 AM #22
Saturday 12/27, Week 4 Cycle 1 - Cardio
Sunday 12/28, Cycle 2 Week 1 - Squat
Warm Up
130x5, 160x5, 190x3
Working Sets
205x5, 235x5, 265x7
Joker Sets
280x5, 295x5
First Set Last - AMRAP
205x14
Boring but Big sets at 35%
100x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Hanging Leg raises done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight 10x11
Front Squats
150x10x3
Monday 12/29, Cycle 2 Week 1 - Overhead Press
Warm Up
65x5, 80x5, 95x3
Working Sets
100x5 115x5 130x5+?
Joker Sets
135x5, 140x5, 145x2
First Set Last - AMRAP
100x14
Boring but Big sets at 35%
50x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight 5x12
DB Lateral Raises
30x15x3
DB Upright Rows
40x15x2
DB Single-Arm Rows
80x5x3
DB Seated Curls
45x6x3
DB Skullcrushers
60x7x3
Tuesday 12/30, Cycle 2 Week 1 - Cardio
Wednesday 12/31, Cycle 2 Week 1 - Deadlift
Warm Up
100x5, 125x5, 145x3
Working Sets
160x5, 180x5, 205x10
Joker Sets
215x5, 225x5, 235x5, 245x5
First Set Last - AMRAP
160x15
Boring but Big sets at ~50% of 1RM
135x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Dips done after every set of the main sets except for the Warm-Up
Bodyweight 10x13
Chinning Triangle Resistance Band Pull-Down Super-Setted with Resistance Band Full Range-Of-Motion Pulldown
53x10x3, 19x10x3
Chinning Triangle T-Bar Rows
115x10x3
Single Arm Resistance Bands Rear Delt Flyes
Green x10x2, Redx10
DB Single Arm Rows
50x20x3
Comments
Finally had an enlightenment that I shouldn't need to retest every cycle but rather to just add 5/10 lbs for upper/lower days after each cycle and the Boring but Big sets will be roughly 50% of my 1RM. Thought about doing the Pyramid Down for the Boring but Big sets but realized it may be too much for me.
As for cardio, trying to see how my first mile and my last full mile turns out since I'm interested to see if i can achieve a 7 minute mile before 2015 year ends That and I've been trying to push my red line for the last full mile+ so that for the marathon, I'd be able to keep pace to get a sub-4:00 or maybe even close to a qualifying time for the following year.100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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01-03-2015, 07:05 AM #23
Thursday 1/, Cycle 2 Week 1 - Cardio
Wednesday 1/2, Cycle 2 Week 1 - Bench Press
Warm Up
90x5, 110x5, 130x3
Working Sets
140x5, 165x5, 185x8
Joker Sets
190x5, 195x5, 200x5, 205x5
First Set Last - AMRAP
140x15
Boring but Big sets at ~45% of 1RM
100x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull Ups done after every set of the Deloading sets and Incline Bench Press
Bodyweight 5x13
Incline Barbell Bench Press
145x10x3
Dips Supersetted with Plate Curls
Bodyweight 15x3, 45x20x3
Barbell Curls
90x9x3
DB Flyes
35x18, 35x20x2
Comments
Had a personal record for a 1 miler: 7:09 !!
Neutral Grip PU seemed a lot easier than normal and forgot a couple of exercises on Friday but had things to do.100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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01-05-2015, 09:43 AM #24
Saturday 1/3, Cycle 2 Week 1 - Cardio
Comments
Hit another personal record for a 1 miler: 6:59 !! Made that New Year's resolution just a few days earlier too, ha! Now to bring down my average pace per mile...
Sunday 1/4, Cycle 2 Week 2 - Squat
Warm Up
130x5, 160x5, 190x3
DB Bulgarian Split Squats
70x6x3
Working Sets
220x3, 250x3, 280x6
Joker Sets
295x3, 305x3, 315x3
First Set Last - AMRAP
220x15
Boring but Big sets at ~44% of 1RM
185x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Hanging Leg Raises done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 10x13
Front Squats
150x10x3
Comments
Probably wont be doing DB Bulgarian Split Squats prior to the working sets as part of the warm up. Will also think about adding some glute training into the mix but will have to figure out how using the resistance bands with the Power Rack...
Monday 1/5, Cycle 2 Week 2 - Overhead Press
Warm Up
65x5, 80x5, 95x3
Working Sets
115x3, 125x0*, 135x3, 140x5
Joker Sets
150x3, 155x3
First Set Last - AMRAP
110x12
Boring but Big sets at ~45% of 1RM
95x10, 70x10x4
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 5x
Comments
Today's OHP Boring but Big first set at 95x10 I knew that I wouldn't be able to do another 4 sets so I dropped the weight.
First day back at work since being on Paternity Leave so I had to cut out the hypertrophy work since I woke up a bit later... gotta work on that lol maybe I can get some in tonight before I sleep?
I messed up the loading of the weight on the bar with the 2nd working set which was supposed to be the top set so i figured i'd go ahead as if it was planned...
Overall Comments
The reason for the variable percentages of the Boring but Big sets is because I'm going by what is easier to load/off load the bar depending on the AMRAP set, whereas the first cycle was at 30% which seemed too easy. So far it's been more challenging.100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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01-09-2015, 08:29 AM #25
Monday 1/5, Cycle 2 Week 2 part 2- Cardio
Comments
I usually do hill repeats on Monday so here are the results of it. For the sake of the personal log, I dont think i've recorded any so I can't compare averages but at least this is a starting point...
Average hill pace: 2:17
Tuesday 1/6, Cycle 2 Week 2 - Cardio
Comments
Average pace: 4:23
Best Average pace: 4:12 on 11/26/14
11 seconds slower after having taken a month off from stair climbing but i'm sure there are more factors than just that since the day before I did some hill repeats. going to incorporate a session of stair climbing since it's more or less to prepare for the Spartan Beast that'll be coming up in April
Wednesday 1/7, Cycle 2 Week 2 - Deadlift
Warm Up
100x5, 125x5, 145x3
Working Sets
170x3 190x3 215x6
Joker Sets
225x3, 235x3, 245x3
First Set Last - AMRAP
170x15
Boring but Big sets at ~56% of initial calculation of 1RM at 250
140x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Dips done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 10x13
Chinning Triangle Resistance Band Pull-Down Super-Setted with Resistance Band Full Range-Of-Motion Pulldown
53x10x3, 19x10x3
Chinning Triangle T-Bar Rows
115x10x3
DB Single Arm Rear Delt Flyes
15x10x3
DB Single Arm Rows
50x20x3
Comments
Looking to increase weight for the T-Bar rows, while the Single Arm DB Rows seem heavier towards the middle of the 2nd set...
Thursday 1/8, Cycle 2 Week 2 - Cardio
Comments
This is my usual route that I run during my lunch break. Wont be recording any averages or PRs here since I see this as more of a
Friday 1/9, Cycle 2 Week 2 - Bench Press
Warm Up
90x5, 110x5, 130x3
Working Sets
150x3, 175x3, 195x8
Joker Sets
205x3, 210x3, 215x3, 220x3, 225x3
First Set Last - AMRAP
150x16
Boring but Big sets at ~52% of initial calculation 1RM of 230
120x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-Ups done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 5x14
Comments
Didnt have much time today due to a variety of factors which included me snoozing the alarm 2 more times than i wanted to... at least i got the main workout in lol
The Boring but Big sets number was good as I've definitely felt the exhaustion towards the last 2 sets
Overall Comments
I definitely want to get more hypertrophy work in, however, the main workout without any more than the main program itself averages around an hour a day... will need to wake up a bit earlier to be able to do so. Aside from that, excited to head into week 3 with the single heavy reps!100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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01-09-2015, 11:13 AM #26
Your log entries are all very nice. I'm sorry I can't really add or help much. But great dedication regardless.
You must have some crazy proportions that your squat is so much greater than your deadlift. Also, 160lb Press is freaking sick.SF Bay Area Crew
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01-12-2015, 01:07 PM #27
Saturday 1/10, Cycle 2 Week 2 - Cardio
Comments
The first race out of nine required in order to qualify for the 2016 marathon. Wasn’t trying for any personal records or anything but rather just to increase my pace so that maybe for future races, the organization will give me better bib numbers? lol
Have another in two weeks and it’s going to be the same route but two laps which ends up being a half marathon. No biggie since all my half marathon practice runs for the actual marathon for 2014 clocked in around 2:10 so hopefully I’ve gotten faster and have better endurance. Should be since those times were during the summer and it’s winter lol
Sunday 1/11, Cycle 2 Week 3 - Squat
Warm Up
130x5, 160x5, 190x3
Working Sets
235x5, 265x3, 295x1, 295x4*
Joker Sets
315x1, 330x1, 345x1, 360x1 PR… kind of lol
First Set Last - AMRAP
235x12
Boring but Big sets at ~57% of initial calculation 1RM of 230
190x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Hanging Leg raises done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 10x10
Front Squats
150x10x3
Comments
The Boring but Big sets are definitely an interesting idea that I’ve come across and incorporated into the workout… I don’t think it’s meant to substitute hypertrophy/accessory work but when you don’t have a lot of time and/or want to add a little more than what your current program calls for then at least to me, it’s a good addition to any program.
The reason for the “kind of PR” comment was that it’s not an all time PR – as stated in the beginning log posts, in High School, I was able to hit a 495lb squat so for not having squat in over 12 years, 360 is this current “era’s” PR lol
The other thing is that I forgot to hit max reps for the top set so after I realized it, I debated for a couple of seconds if it was worth doing more reps since I’m heading into the Joker sets portion of the work out – went for it anyway.
Monday 1/12, Cycle 2 Week 3 – Overhead Press and Cardio (Stair Climb)
Comments
Average pace: 4:20
Best Average pace: 4:12 on 11/26/14
Will edit with the image of the results but I managed to grab the lap times off my watch to get least get the average. Slight improvement over last week, I’ll take it.
Warm Up
65x5, 80x5, 95x3
Working Sets
115x5 130x3 145x5
Joker Sets
150x1, 155x1, 160x1, 165x0, 165x1
First Set Last - AMRAP
110x12*
Boring but Big sets at ~45% of initial calculation 1RM of 160
70x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip pull-ups done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 5x13
DB Side Lateral Raises
20x15x3
DB Upright Rows
40x15x3
Comments
Woke up with some good energy to work out. Unfortunately, my newborn woke up with me so I had to tend to him for 10 minutes so I could’ve gotten some more hypertrophy work in but oh well I’ll take it as is.
I failed on the first attempt at 165 and didn’t realize that it would be 5lbs over my supposed 160lb max until just now – but this morning I felt real good and I didn’t want to leave without hitting 165. I remember hitting it last time since I have it record on paper but even then I didn’t remember it was a PR lol
The AMRAP was supposed to be 5lbs heavier from the last cycle – oh well
Overall Comments
It would probably be a good idea of I had reviewed the previous week’s workout to see if there were any notes I needed to be reminded of lol Despite having added more pull-ups into the program, it was only Friday that I began to feel fatigue faster. Today I didn’t really feel fatigued as fast or as much so I’ve considered adding an extra rep per set.
Also, been trying to get more of a mind muscle connection and definitely felt more of a connection during the hypertrophy work the past two days than previously so it’s a good sign. My ego is what prevents me from lowering the weight and solely focusing on the MMC.
you dont have to add anything - not really expecting much since it's not like i post videos, though i will be soon.
i never really worked on deadlifting after high school when i was a member of a national gym - probably because my grip was so terrible in HS that it deterred me from ever wanting to improve it.
I dont think 160lb press is anything impressive... iono i think it's weak compared to Casey and Type lolLast edited by dailob; 01-13-2015 at 06:38 AM.
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01-13-2015, 12:04 PM #28
Tuesday 1/13, Cycle 2 Week 3 – Cardio (Hill Repeats)
Comments
Average hill pace: 2:21
Best Average hill pace: 2:17 on 1/5/15
Overall Comments
Fingers almost fell off since I forgot my gloves and running jacket at home - body was fine since the temperature was tolerable and my body will stay warm but can't forget gloves since it can get to be dangerous
This was done after the stair climb day vs. last week it was done before the stair climb day so i wonder if that had any effect on my average pace being slower.100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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01-15-2015, 12:51 PM #29
Wednesday 1/14, Cycle 2 Week 3 - Deadlift
Warm Up
100x5, 125x5, 145x3
Working Sets
180x5, 205x3, 225x6
Joker Sets
235x1, 245x1, 255x1, 265x1, 275x1, 285x1PR
First Set Last - AMRAP
180x13
Boring but Big sets at ~56% of initial calculation 1RM of 250
140x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Dips done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 10x15
45lb Plate Pull-Over Super-Setted with Resistance Band Full Range-Of-Motion Pulldown
45x10x3, 19x10x3
Chinning Triangle T-Bar Rows
125x10x3
DB Single Arm Rear Delt Flyes
15x10x3
DB Single Arm Rows
50x20x3
Comments
It was nice hitting that 285lb deadlift… on video it looked a lot smoother than it really was. Decided on the spur of the moment to see how the plate pull overs felt compared to the lat pull downs and I think next time I’m gonna try the DB version. 10lb increase on the T-Bar row and it’s definitely a workout.
Thursday 1/15, Cycle 2 Week 3 – Cardio
Comments
No comments
Overall Comments
Back feeling some DOMs but it could possibly be due to the push-up challenge for controlled labs late last night found here http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...post1331073361100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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01-16-2015, 12:49 PM #30
Friday 1/16, Cycle 2 Week 3 - Bench Press
Warm Up
90x5, 115x5, 130x3
Working Sets
165x5, 185x3, 205x6
Joker Sets
215x1, 225x1, 235x1, 245x1, 255x1PR
First Set Last - AMRAP
165x12
Boring but Big sets
140x10x5
Hypertrophy Work
Neutral Grip Pull-ups done after every set of the working sets except the warm-up sets
Bodyweight 10x14
Plate Hammer Curls
45lbx20x3
Overall Comments
Not much Hypertrophy work done because I wanted to get in the ab work that I haven't gotten in on Fridays in awhile lol that and even though I woke up a little earlier than usual, still need to wake up earlier.
Since I had knew ahead of time that I wouldn't have time for a lot of hypertrophy work, i figured that the Boring but Big sets would suffice if I increased it to 140lbs, which it definitely was a grinder on the last couple of reps of the last set lol100% ä¸åœ‹äºº
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