Workout Log: Journey to Eating

[kurse196]

Have to type in the exercises too. Can confirm 10x easier with keyboard and mouse..

Not when you lay it out like this lol. Only have to type exercise in once. After that all you do is track weight.

[Enficy]

What about when you decide to do something different? I don't always do the same exercise every time around lol

off topic but IMO, it makes me gains. My muscles don't get too used to a certain or two accessory and it makes that much more of a difference for me.

[Fattgott]

My muscles don't get too used to a certain or two accessory

Strong muscle confusion broscience.

I write down on my phone the exercises I do between sets while resting, so it only takes like 10 seconds but at the end of the workout I've written down everything I logged. I don't do as many exercises as you though.

[kurse196]

What about when you decide to do something different? I don't always do the same exercise every time around lol

off topic but IMO, it makes me gains. My muscles don't get too used to a certain or two accessory and it makes that much more of a difference for me.

just add a side note in

[Enficy]

Strong muscle confusion broscience.

I write down on my phone the exercises I do between sets while resting, so it only takes like 10 seconds but at the end of the workout I've written down everything I logged. I don't do as many exercises as you though.

Not sure how it's broscience lol. Different exercises make you utilize muscles differently. It's like the difference between t-bar rows and barbell rows.

just add a side note in

Would rather jam music and get hyped, not fiddle with my phone haha. Different strokes for different folks

[Enficy]

Intense leg day today! Can't wait to hit 315.

Back Squats
135x8
185x6
225x5
245x3
265x3
275x3 fuark
265x2 went deep af 2nd rep
255x3 fuarkk

Machine Hack Squats I really like these but I really have to find the proper foot placement sometimes or else I feel like my knees are pulled into it though.. I'll see how it's treating me in like two more sessions
185x8 atg on the last rep
185x8 atg on the last rep

Hyperextensions
12-15x2

Standing Calf Raises
100x12
100x12

Man I really don't have to do too much for my legs and I love it haha. Finally hit the 275 mark. Seems like heavy 3s are really good for me!

[kurse196]

Intense leg day today! Can't wait to hit 315.

Back Squats
135x8
185x6
225x5
245x3
265x3
275x3 fuark
255x3 fuarkk

Machine Hack Squats I really like these but I really have to find the proper foot placement sometimes or else I feel like my knees are pulled into it though.. I'll see how it's treating me in like two more sessions
185x8 atg on the last rep
185x8 atg on the last rep

Hyperextensions
12-15x2

Standing Calf Raises
100x12
100x12

Man I really don't have to do too much for my legs and I love it haha. Finally hit the 275 mark. Seems like heavy 3s are really good for me!

frig man your squat is sky rocketing. Today was my last day b4 vacation. Decided to try 10x10 on squats with 185. Needless to say I didn't finish lol

[Enficy]

frig man your squat is sky rocketing. Today was my last day b4 vacation. Decided to try 10x10 on squats with 185. Needless to say I didn't finish lol

I just realized I forgot a set lol, there was another set of 165 for 2 after 275. Also I weighed in 137.. so I guess that's why my squat is going up.

I don't know if I could get through that either man lol 185 10x10.. if I do lighter weight I'm gonna go pretty low so it'd be really difficult after a few sets.. how far did you get? lol

[kurse196]

I just realized I forgot a set lol, there was another set of 165 for 2 after 275. Also I weighed in 137.. so I guess that's why my squat is going up.

I don't know if I could get through that either man lol 185 10x10.. if I do lighter weight I'm gonna go pretty low so it'd be really difficult after a few sets.. how far did you get? lol

Did 8x10. Last set felt like 315 was on my back

[Enficy]

I know those feels.

[Enficy]

Had a decent workout, but didn't get to hit anything near what I was trying to do today. The majority of bars at my gym are thick bars 5-10lbs heavier than normal 45lb bars. Really fuked up my flat bench today, I hate having no choice but to use the chitty fat bars with little to no knurling.

Flat Bench
95x6
135x5
155x5 was more difficult than it should have been
165x4 just hardly missed the 5th rep, that's when I knew I should have looked around to switch the bars
175x2 didn't even attempt a 3rd. 100% sure that bar is at least 10lbs heavier, then the fact that it's thicker doesn't help
155x4 paused

Incline DB Bench
55x8
60x7
60x6
60x6

One Arm Tricep Pulldown switching it up
20x12x4

Weighted Dips
35lbsx8
35lbsx6
35lbsx6
BWx14

Incline Cable Flies
35x12
30x12
25x12 supersetted with some narrow pushups
20x12

Skullcrushers barbell
40lbsx10x3

Did some more narrow pushups and some more dips to burn my triceps and chest out, then left.
Satisfied with the set PR on the incline DB benching but the fat bar during flat bench kinda killed my vibe. Going to completely avoid it from now on if possible.

[Kameronn]

I know the feels, the owner of the good Texas at my gym took it back I think so adjusting to some chit bars

[Fattgott]

I know the feels, the owner of the good Texas at my gym took it back I think so adjusting to some chit bars

One of the reasons I love training in my country is that literally ALL bars and weights are competition tier eleiko, even in chitty commercial gyms like the one I go to.

[Enficy]

I know the feels, the owner of the good Texas at my gym took it back I think so adjusting to some chit bars

That's unfortunate. Not sure why your gym is borrowing bars from customers or whatever though haha.

If my gym doesnt get new bars by next year (they buy new gear annually) I think I'm gonna have to find a different gym srs lmao.

There's another gym not too far that's $15/month but I don't know how good it is on the inside. I'll have to see in time.

[Enficy]

Pretty good back and biceps day. Made a little deadlift PR!

Deadlifts
135x8
225x8 working on explosiveness
275x5 explosive as fuark
315x3 the quickest 3 I've done @ 3 plates
335x3 was definitely difficult on the last rep
315x5 best form I've had on this I think.. will go for 325x5 next time

Underhand BB Rows
145x6
145x8
145x6 overhand
145x6

Hammer Curls
40x10 bad form, just gonna stick with 35s until they feel light and I have complete control for all 4 sets
35x10
35x8
35x8

Weighted Pullups
35lbsx8
35lbsx7
25lbsx9 some douche was standing in the way as if he didn't know I was doing pullups lol asked him to move and he just glares at me and walks off
25lbsx7

Cable Rows w/ wide MAG bar
60x12
60x12
50x12
50x12 these feel great in the lower/mid back area!

Concentration Curls
25x8
25x8
20x8 supersetted reverse curls
20x8 supersetted reverse curls

Did some neutral pullups to failure

Alternating Bicep and Reverse Curls Did like 8 curls, then did 8 more reps reversed
20x10
20x10
15x10
15x10 dat pump doe

Gaining weight slowly, probably .5-1lb a week so far, hopefully I'll be 140 by September.

[James24WR]

in and subbed!

[kurse196]

Cable Rows w/ wide MAG bar

aware me on what a mag bar is. Tried googling it but found nothing

[Fattgott]

aware me on what a mag bar is. Tried googling it but found nothing

Quick search showed that it means Maximum Advantage Grip bar.

[Enficy]

in and subbed!

Thanks brah

aware me on what a mag bar is. Tried googling it but found nothing

Quick search showed that it means Maximum Advantage Grip bar.

It's pretty legit so far! Hits your lower back more than the V-bar IMO, but the v-bar hit more of your mid back.

[kurse196]

It's pretty legit so far! Hits your lower back more than the V-bar IMO, but the v-bar hit more of your mid back.

thats some high class **** there lol.

Get back from vaca tmrw. Only got 12 more days to train in La fitness before I start training in my school gym.

Going to miss La . So many good memories

[Enficy]

thats some high class **** there lol.

Get back from vaca tmrw. Only got 12 more days to train in La fitness before I start training in my school gym.

Going to miss La . So many good memories

Give yourself 2-3 sessions before trying to go heavy IMO. It was just two weeks, but man that feels like so long I'd be really uncomfortable.

I hope your school gym is sufficient. And is also not filled with douchebags trying to tell you what to do haha.

[kurse196]

Give yourself 2-3 sessions before trying to go heavy IMO. It was just two weeks, but man that feels like so long I'd be really uncomfortable.

I hope your school gym is sufficient. And is also not filled with douchebags trying to tell you what to do haha.

Due to the nature of my uni I'll be considered top 10% in strength in the uni once I hit a 2/3/4 lol. I'm not even that far off so I should be good

[Enficy]

Due to the nature of my uni I'll be considered top 10% in strength in the uni once I hit a 2/3/4 lol. I'm not even that far off so I should be good

Lol damn. Yeah in a few months you should get it! I should be coming up on it soon enough too

[Enficy]

Did shoulders today, was alight. I got caught up talking a bit too much though and ruined my pump, it could have been a lot better.
Anyways, I got a job last week and it's really gonna be taking up a lot time. Working 36 hours.. I should still make it 3 times a week minimum since I have 3 days off. I'll still make dem gains tho no worries ayelmao

barx10
95x6
115x4 almost got 5..
115x4 almost got 5 again..
95x6

Side Lateral Raises
25x12
25x12 these are feeling lighter, will probably step up to 30s next time
20x12
20x12

Paused Flat Bench
135x5 forgot to warm up.. felt really good though
155x5 failed the 5th rep.. was really close
165x3 had a spotter for the 3rd rep and forgot to pause the 1st lol..
155x5 had a spotter for the 5th.. failed it again not really feeling it today maybe not enough warmup?

Front Shoulder Raises
40x14
40x12
30x15
30x15

Machine Shoulder Press had to do these first because people were taking up where I do facepulls
155x10
165x8
155x7
135x8

Facepulls could have been better but I kinda "forgot" the proper form
40x12 not good form here, was using way too much arms
50x12 was alright
50x12 good form
40x12 good burn, but wasn't really satisfied. decided to leave anyways

So while it could have been better I'm still glad I got a bit stronger on the OHP despite feeling weak!

[Kameronn]

Would really like to see you on at least an U/L split if not fullbody for more frequency mayne

[Enficy]

Would really like to see you on at least an U/L split if not fullbody for more frequency mayne

Yeah I was thinking either a U/L or a P/P/L to get more frequency when my schedule really gets tight. I'm not really a big fan of fullbody though.

[DoItForCuddles]

Nice progress bruh

155x5 had a spotter for the 5th.. failed it again not really feeling it today maybe not enough warmup?

I never warm up, maybe I should

[Fattgott]

Nice progress bruh



I never warm up, maybe I should

welcome to shoulderpain airlines flying you straight to snap city

[Enficy]

Nice progress bruh



I never warm up, maybe I should

You should always warm up man. Highly decreases the risk of injury over time and it will help you lift more weight because there's a better blood flow. It can even help you get your form down better!

[Enficy]

Had a friend with me during this workout, so kinda had to workout around that since I was kind of training him too. First session in a week though, and didn't eat enough beforehand so felt pretty weak needless to say. Decided to hit biceps as well since I hadn't been in a week. Gonna need a routine unfortunately to compensate for the lack of time I have to get to the gym now.

Chest/Tris/Bis

Flat Bench
95x8
135x5
155x5
165x5
165x5 last rep I got a little spot from my friend

Hammer Curls
35x12
35x12
35x12

Incline DB Bench was feeling pretty wiped at this point.. really wish I ate more before
50x10
55x8
55x7
50x5

Tricep Pushdowns
70x10
60x10
60x10
60x10

Alternating Bicep Curls
30x10
30x10
30x10
30x10

Unweighted Tricep Dips
19 AMRAP

Pretty lackluster workout.. but I got it in. My workout schedule is pretty chitty.. I have to work 4 days a week from 4pm-1am with mon, wed, fri off so unless I wake up at 10am it's impossible to go on the work days meaning I can only really fit 3 days in without any trouble. I am going to adjust my sleeping schedule though, it's just hard since I get back at 1am and don't want to sleep till like 4am hahah. Gonna be looking for a new routine, either U/L or a P/P/L that doesn't "require" 6 days a week.