DaveGabe puts BLUEPRINT to the test!

[DaveGabe24]

April 9th
DE - Bench

Bench

• 12@bar
• 8@85
• 5@135
• 3@155
• 5x2 @ 165 (pinky-ring) *alternated grips*
• 5x2 @ 165 (index-ring)

DB Bench

• 20 @ 70
• 80 @ 15

Strict Standing OHP

• 2x12 @ 95

Panora Pressdown

• 2x20

RC Work

Stretch

Speed was great, made sure to control the bar and stay tight throughout. One set, I had a little *twinging* near my pec-delt insertion, but the 3-4 sets after it felt fine. May start looking into some movements to help strengthen the connective tissue there.

[SHOWTIME]

wait ...wait.. Dave works out???????

[DaveGabe24]

wait ...wait.. Dave works out???????

I'm still new at this lifting thing but thought I'd give it a shot to see what all the hype was about


Hows the PT'ing job going??

[SHOWTIME]

I'm still new at this lifting thing but thought I'd give it a shot to see what all the hype was about


Hows the PT'ing job going??

It was going awesome, I was top trainer at my gym 2 months in a row (one fo which I only worked 13days lulz) I am nto into it though for 2 reasons,
1- It is all about making the company money, it can be quite shady and the contract for the clients is well...a contract and nto forgiving if someone gets injured or sick they still gotta pay, plus they want us to sell more PT sessions even if there are no trainers to train them.

2. Most people dont give a **** about fitness, they just have extra money or are talked into it, I had 21 clients last month and maybe 2 actually cared about the gym the rest just came because they had paid a lot of coin.

I was charging $65 a session WTF!!!!!! ( well the gym was not me)


BTW You may want to start using DB's that are not coloured it may help.

[DaveGabe24]

It was going awesome, I was top trainer at my gym 2 months in a row (one fo which I only worked 13days lulz) I am nto into it though for 2 reasons,
1- It is all about making the company money, it can be quite shady and the contract for the clients is well...a contract and nto forgiving if someone gets injured or sick they still gotta pay, plus they want us to sell more PT sessions even if there are no trainers to train them.

2. Most people dont give a **** about fitness, they just have extra money or are talked into it, I had 21 clients last month and maybe 2 actually cared about the gym the rest just came because they had paid a lot of coin.

I was charging $65 a session WTF!!!!!! ( well the gym was not me)


BTW You may want to start using DB's that are not coloured it may help.

Yeah I heard that a lot actually that the gyms really don't care about the clients or the trainers...a shame really. Guess it heavily depends on where you're working...might have to open up your OWN gym called..... SHOWTIME


I was thinking about the DB thing....but I think the colors are perty

[SHOWTIME]

Yeah I heard that a lot actually that the gyms really don't care about the clients or the trainers...a shame really. Guess it heavily depends on where you're working...might have to open up your OWN gym called..... SHOWTIME


I was thinking about the DB thing....but I think the colors are perty

lol


What are your current goals dude?

[DaveGabe24]

lol


What are your current goals dude?

By the end of 2009 I'd like to:

Weigh (at least) - 230
DL - 500
Squat 450s
Bench - 385-405

I like to set relatively high goals, anything too achievable leaves you re-setting goals too often. So I'm sticking to these that I set in January, and hittin it hard.

[SHOWTIME]

By the end of 2009 I'd like to:

Weigh (at least) - 230
DL - 500
Squat 450s
Bench - 385-405

I like to set relatively high goals, anything too achievable leaves you re-setting goals too often. So I'm sticking to these that I set in January, and hittin it hard.

Awesome goals!!!!
Hopefully you will stay injury free and get these goals!

I will be following your training dude good luck

[DaveGabe24]

Awesome goals!!!!
Hopefully you will stay injury free and get these goals!

I will be following your training dude good luck

THanks man, hows everything been going with you???

[SHOWTIME]

THanks man, hows everything been going with you???

AKright, I am thinking about starting BJJ and Muay thai, so currently I have no BBing goals and may drop it for 6 months

[DaveGabe24]

AKright, I am thinking about starting BJJ and Muay thai, so currently I have no BBing goals and may drop it for 6 months

That's awesome though man, get some other kinds of experience under your belt. I bet you really enjoy them, it's a whole different kind of strength/athleticism.

[Peter LeDrew]

By the end of 2009 I'd like to:

Weigh (at least) - 230
DL - 500
Squat 450s
Bench - 385-405

I like to set relatively high goals, anything too achievable leaves you re-setting goals too often. So I'm sticking to these that I set in January, and hittin it hard.

Wow! Lofty goals my friend... nothing wrong with that.

[Peter LeDrew]

The pump is merely temporary fun, and a false sense of size

Yeah, but it sure is worth the temporary fun!

[DaveGabe24]

Wow! Lofty goals my friend... nothing wrong with that.

Yep, to be honest...the squat and dead are pretty close. My squat right now is probably 425, so I'm only 25 pounds off, and my dead is around 450ish..so thats 50 pounds.

The bench and my weight is where I'll have issues Unfortunately my bench progress seems to be my white whale heh

Yeah, but it sure is worth the temporary fun!

Most definitely, I just don't prioritize the pump enough to justify taking PreSurge out of the regiment to see what kind of pumps that BluePrint produces.

[Peter LeDrew]

Great question


Mostly staples to be honest, the list looks this:

• IntraXcell
• IntrAbolic
• PreSurge
• Whey Protein
• Joint Support
• Bulk Leucine (only for certain shakes)

I used to go crazy with a supplement for everything, it just gets tiring being at school having to try and stay on top of everything. I ran out of fish oil and I've been VERY sporadic with my multi.

I just make sure to lift heavy and get in my protein...everything else is really just icing on the cake, and helps me be more efficient in various aspects.

No reason to stop PreSurge. You know how it affects you and you've been using it long enough to be a staple I am sure... that list is some damn good stuff to use regularly. No doubt you are covered.

[DaveGabe24]

No reason to stop PreSurge. You know how it affects you and you've been using it long enough to be a staple I am sure... that list is some damn good stuff to use regularly. No doubt you are covered.

Well put. This stack really has me covered from all aspects, and on top of the foundation of solid dieting + heavy lifting...I am really liking the direction of things lately.

[bloodsimple1234]

sub'd bro! good luck w the log!

[DaveGabe24]

sub'd bro! good luck w the log!

Thanks man, good to see ya in here!

[DaveGabe24]

April 10th
ME - Squat


Box Squats [Medium-stance, 11'' box]

• 225 x 5
• 275 x 3
• 315 x 2 *video*
• 335 x 1 *video*
  

SLDL

• 135 x 10
• 225 x 6
• 275 x 5

T-Bar

• x 15
• x 12

Calves

Bis

Traps

Stretch

Awesome workout, with those blue mats underneath the aerobic steps that box is the perfect height. Each mat is about 1'', so the box is probably 10-11''. I made sure not to rock, sit back, and stay tight/maintain arch.

Felt strong throughout, did some moderately heavy SLDL's and finished with some back/bi work. Overall solid day, didn't get much sleep cause of my roommates going crazy last night, and missed breakfast..so it was succesful.

[cyde]

Late but in for this. You're looking strong as ever, Gabe.

[DaveGabe24]

Late but in for this. You're looking strong as ever, Gabe.

Welcome man, not too late...just started 3 days ago

Thanks for noticing man, I'm feeling stronger than ever lately so hopefully I can keep it going for a while.

[grace_ou]

Nice squats.. lol your spotter seamed a little anxious though ..

[SHOWTIME]

Wow great strength in those quads!
Awesome job man!

[donoh]

BEASTLY

[Peter LeDrew]

Super Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Illadelphia]

I am not sure i wanna do leg day with you anymore

AT least i can still out-squat Conor!


that doesn't say much

[DaveGabe24]

Nice squats.. lol your spotter seamed a little anxious though ..

Haha yeah, it's my best friend and he's relatively new to spotting and is still rehabbing his back from surgery..so he gets nervous/anxious. Plus I only planned to do 315 x 1, but it was too easy so I did a double.

Wow great strength in those quads!
Awesome job man!

Thanks very much man, decided to do a closer stance to target the quads because my glutes/hips just took too much of a beating from Tuesday.

BEASTLY

Haha, I dunno if I'm BEASLTY just quite yet...but thanks

Super Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Like the sound of that!

I am not sure i wanna do leg day with you anymore

AT least i can still out-squat Conor!


that doesn't say much

Nah, I'm not about the weight..we're all at different stages in the game. To me, the only things that matter is that the people I lift with are intense and have good form.

Haha, I can't get after Conor just yet...I haven't seen him in action.

[B1GinNY82307]

By the end of 2009 I'd like to:

Weigh (at least) - 230
DL - 500
Squat 450s
Bench - 385-405

I like to set relatively high goals, anything too achievable leaves you re-setting goals too often. So I'm sticking to these that I set in January, and hittin it hard.

As many ppl mentioned, those are some pretty lofty goals, and considering you are already almost there, I am sure without a doubt you'll accomplish and break through them! Your training and intensity is top notch!

It was going awesome, I was top trainer at my gym 2 months in a row (one fo which I only worked 13days lulz) I am nto into it though for 2 reasons,
1- It is all about making the company money, it can be quite shady and the contract for the clients is well...a contract and nto forgiving if someone gets injured or sick they still gotta pay, plus they want us to sell more PT sessions even if there are no trainers to train them.

2. Most people dont give a **** about fitness, they just have extra money or are talked into it, I had 21 clients last month and maybe 2 actually cared about the gym the rest just came because they had paid a lot of coin.

I was charging $65 a session WTF!!!!!! ( well the gym was not me)


BTW You may want to start using DB's that are not coloured it may help.

I meant to ask you this as well dude!

I'm glad that you are tops! Well deserving!

Yeah I heard that a lot actually that the gyms really don't care about the clients or the trainers...a shame really. Guess it heavily depends on where you're working...might have to open up your OWN gym called..... SHOWTIME


I was thinking about the DB thing....but I think the colors are perty

And, yes it is sad...I have been at 4 gyms and have maybe seen 3 trainers out of all of them where they actually cared about their clients, tried to relate to them...

And a gym or PT studio/company that's named SHOWTIME?!?!?



And bro, that was some great squatting!!! Good stuff!!

[DaveGabe24]

As many ppl mentioned, those are some pretty lofty goals, and considering you are already almost there, I am sure without a doubt you'll accomplish and break through them! Your training and intensity is top notch!

And bro, that was some great squatting!!! Good stuff!!

Thanks man, I do pride myself on intense training. I would be really happy with myself for hitting those goals, and I think it would be a huge piece to the overall picture.

The best has yet to come with the squats though, you'll see

[donoh]

Your goals are very relative to each other. The numbers are all fairly close, all within 95-115 lbs of each other. My current maxes are seperated by 170 lbs . Is that something you always shot for, was keeping everything close? Or is it just how it happened?