Liftingbuddy1's Monster-Strength Training Program Journal

[liftingbuddy1]

hey man i like the log set-up looks like your on your way to getting "monster strength" keep it up PS:how do u change font size????

Thanks bro. Type this:

[size=+2]Input text here[ /size].



But don't put any spaces inside the []. Hope this helps you out.

Mike

[weezyfbaby]

Thanks bro. Type this:

[size=+2]Input text here[ /size].



But don't put any spaces inside the []. Hope this helps you out.

Mike

thanks bro needed that!

[liftingbuddy1]

11/6/2007
Upper

DUMBBELL ROWS
Warmup Set(s): 50x10

70x8
70x8
70x8
70x6

Mind-to-Muscle Connection was dead on today with these. I was amped up and dialed in and was able to get 3 straight sets with the 70's and a 4th set with only 6. Nevertheless was still able to hold the contraction and stretch. Will stay at this weight and climb in the reps.

INCLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS
Warmup Set(s): 95x5

115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5

Honestly not sure if I did 5 or 6 sets with these . Still light weight here, will go for 125 next time.

CHIN-UPS

BWx8

Good for a change from the conventional Pull-Up. Shouldn't have gone straight from the Inclines to this w/o rest, might have been able to knock 2 more down.

HAMMER STRENGTH SHOULDER PRESS

55x10
75x10
80x5

The starting weight is 10 lbs on each side (I'm assuming each side). First time doing these, luckily I was working in with this guy who was using his working weight. I started off with just a 55 and it easy so I bumped it up to 75 lbs and then again to 80 lbs. On the last set, I did 1 rep on each side and then did them together and repeat until I stopped at 5 reps total.


OVERALL: Strong Mind-to-Muscle Connection, couldn't have asked for more.

MISC: School blood drive is tomorrow, so I did tomorrow's workout today. Didn't realize how much a pint of blood was until 30 minutes before today's workout and decided it would be best to hammer the weights today .

Mike

[weezyfbaby]

interesting routine not sure if it's the best, but we will see, whats the diet look like? LOVE the set up of log by the way.

[liftingbuddy1]

interesting routine not sure if it's the best, but we will see, whats the diet look like? LOVE the set up of log by the way.

Hehe, thanks. It's def. subject to change as time goes on. I'll add and remove as my body adjusts. You mean the color and centering? I love that too lol. Diet is looking reasonably ok IMO. Typical stuff: oatmeal, chicken, natural bread, rice, yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, protein powders, etc. Just not much variety if any, but that doesn't bother me much at all. I will occasionally have the cheat "meal" or cheat item.

Mike

[liftingbuddy1]

Weezy, how do you change the "Registered User" default to whatever you want?

Mike

[weezyfbaby]

Weezy, how do you change the "Registered User" default to whatever you want?

Mike

usercp ->edit profile ->(scroll down a tiny bit)->custom user title and there is a box write what you want yah dig? lemme kno if that explains it....

[liftingbuddy1]

usercp ->edit profile ->(scroll down a tiny bit)->custom user title and there is a box write what you want yah dig? lemme kno if that explains it....

Yes! Awesome man, I appreciate it! Would rep you again if I could, will have you down on recharge.

Mike

[weezyfbaby]

no problem ill hit u up with reps for the font thing when i get em back thanks man ps nice deads!

[liftingbuddy1]

no problem ill hit u up with reps for the font thing when i get em back thanks man ps nice deads!

Thanks, they're slowly getting there!

Mike

[Qiez]

Nice rows bro. Keep it up. Youll get where you wanna be!

[liftingbuddy1]

Nice rows bro. Keep it up. Youll get where you wanna be!

Thanks man! I appreciate it.

Mike

[liftingbuddy1]

11/8/2007
Lower

DEADLIFTS
Warmup Set(s): 135x5; 185x5

245x5
245x5
245x5
245x5
245x5

I'm shocked; these were pretty easy today. Every rep was held at the top for about 2-3 seconds. I'm finally learning to fully utilize my legs in this exercise and as a result this weight was no problem at all. Will go for 255 next time.

LEG PRESS
Warmup Set(s): 135x10 (2 Plates total); 225x10 (4 Plates total)

315x8 (6 Plates total)
405x1 (8 Plates total)
315x6 (6 Plates total)

I did these instead of Walking Lunges today just for a change of pace.

SEATED LEG PRESS
400x10 (Stack)

I honestly didn't plan on doing these, but two of my friends wanted to see me rep the stack (or try to). Suprisingly, I got it.


OVERALL: Great workout. I really enjoyed the Deadlifts. The added Leg Press and Seated Leg Press were fun too. I look forward to next Deadlift day! Also, music is a GREAT motivator, I will def. always train with it, if I can remember to bring it everytime.

Mike

[thedisneydad]

damn dude, those deads are getting higher and higher all the time.

keep up the good work

[liftingbuddy1]

damn dude, those deads are getting higher and higher all the time.

keep up the good work

Thanks man! I really appreciate it. I wanted to do 250 today so bad lol. I even put the extra 5 lbs on only to take it off lol. I figure that I'm still moving up, so I shouldn't try to rush it.

Mike

[weezyfbaby]

those deads just dont stop do they????sick leg workout keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!

[liftingbuddy1]

those deads just dont stop do they????sick leg workout keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, thanks man! Heh, I hope they don't stop anytime soon.

Mike

[weezyfbaby]

Hey, thanks man! Heh, I hope they don't stop anytime soon.

Mike

one minute response now thats what im talking bout lol keep it real

[liftingbuddy1]

one minute response now thats what im talking bout lol keep it real

Lol, I try to stay on top of it.

Mike

[bigDADDY205]

Wow, those deads really are coming up fast! Nice job lb1. Looks like you're hitting your stride.

[liftingbuddy1]

Wow, those deads really are coming up fast! Nice job lb1. Looks like you're hitting your stride.

Hey thanks bro. I don't want to jinx anything....but I can see 3 plates just over the horizon!

Mike

[Qiez]

Heavy deads man, keep em comin. You're gonna hit 315 before you know it!!

[liftingbuddy1]

Heavy deads man, keep em comin. You're gonna hit 315 before you know it!!

Hope so!

Mike

[liftingbuddy1]

11/10/2007
Upper

FLAT DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS
Warmup Set(s): 30x12

60x5
60x8
60x5

I was disappointed to say the least.

T-BAR ROWS
Warmup Set(s): 35x5; 90x5

115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5

Did these for the first time with reasonable weights. Didn't know what weight was optimal at this point, so I just added until it felt right. These were still pretty easy; will go for 125 next time.

DIPS

BWx11

Nothing new to say here!

HAMMER STRENGTH PULLDOWNS
Warmup Set(s): 45x10

70x10
70x8
90x3

The Low Row was taken so I did these instead; it works out because I wanted to try these anyway. This pulldown was awesome. I will continue to pyramid the weights.

CARDIO

12 mins on the Elliptical.


OVERALL: Decent workout. Wasn't really energized when I walked in to begin with for some reason. Oh well, just looking forward to next time.

Mike

[weezyfbaby]

OVERALL: Decent workout. Wasn't really energized when I walked in to begin with for some reason. Oh well, just looking forward to next time.[/center]

Mike

i know how you feel man its all good, just the fact that you went at all is good next time just bring it i mean my lazy a$$ didnt even go 2 gym sat

[liftingbuddy1]

i know how you feel man its all good, just the fact that you went at all is good next time just bring it i mean my lazy a$$ didnt even go 2 gym sat

I hear ya man. Thanks for the support, I'll def. bring it to the gym next time. Why didn't you go on Sat?

Mike

[liftingbuddy1]

My lower body is sore as hell from Saturday; I went to my church's picnic and played about 4 hrs worth of football. I'm never ran so much before for that long; even when my legs were giving out on me, I kept on running. Now, I wish that I didn't even go , I wasn't thinking about the Squats that I would have to do tomorrow. I have a very good tolerance for pain IMO, I hardly ever grimace or anything when in pain that most people might find terrible, but I've never felt this much pain in a very long time. Getting out of my car is hard as hell! I'll see how I feel tomorrow and decide whether or not to go to the gym.

Mike

[FROGGBUSTER]

nice deads mike.

[liftingbuddy1]

nice deads mike.

Thanks man.

Mike

[liftingbuddy1]

11/12/2007
Lower

SQUATS
Warmup Set(s): 95x12; 135x10

175x13
175x9
175x9

Well, I'm disappointed with today's Squat numbers. Saturday's horrible DOMS was def. a factor in today's workout, but it's no excuse IMHO. Will have to try harder and go for 180 lbs next time.

SINGLE LEG EXTENSIONS
Warmup Set(s): NONE

60x10/10
90x10/10

Added these today for some light assistance work. The poundages were pretty easy.

SINGLE-LEG CURLS
Warmup Set(s): NONE

40x6/6

I supersetted this one set with the Single Leg Extensions to kill some time between the sets. Felt good, but my hamstrings are really weak, and I know that a few more reps and a charlie horse or two would be coming my way.


OVERALL: Weak Squats is all I can say.

Mike