Jason's Journal

**Jason2459** · 01-04-2009, 02:01 PM

Youtubes pissing me off.
Here's the vid:
http://www.ironscene.com/videos/2338...and_01/04/2008

youtube stripped off the audio.

**Jason2459** · 01-09-2009, 11:10 AM

I know I'm slagging off this week keeping up with the journal but really nothing note worthy and definitely not my normal training structure. Doing a lot of assistance stuff here and there as I get to it and haven't done a bench session since Sunday. I have squated and deadlifted three times this week Mon, Wed., and Friday but really nothing serious or heavy. 405 on the squats and 315 on the deads for singles just trying to get the damn gear down. I started with a high box on Monday, parallel on Wednesday, and a below today. High box and Parallel I've got down but below that I'm still having major issues. Deads seem fine and I should be ready for the bench but fook me on the squats.

**eb02z06** · 01-14-2009, 11:01 AM

Very nice progress and great log. Seems like you re-built that strength you lost VERY quickly. You and I are very similar in weight class and pounds moved. However, I have yet to go to a meet - any tips for a first timer? I'm pretty nervous I must say.

Current PRs, training only of course, all raw between 215 and 220 bodyweight:

Squat - 435
Deadlift - 540
Bench - 325

At first impression it didn't seem like I would be competitive, but looks like with a little work I could get somewhere. I've recently started another 5x5 cycle (my 2nd overall) and it seems to be going well.

Good luck and keep training hard man, you're a monster!

**Jason2459** · 01-14-2009, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by eb02z06

Very nice progress and great log. Seems like you re-built that strength you lost VERY quickly. You and I are very similar in weight class and pounds moved. However, I have yet to go to a meet - any tips for a first timer? I'm pretty nervous I must say.

Current PRs, training only of course, all raw between 215 and 220 bodyweight:

Squat - 435
Deadlift - 540
Bench - 325

At first impression it didn't seem like I would be competitive, but looks like with a little work I could get somewhere. I've recently started another 5x5 cycle (my 2nd overall) and it seems to be going well.

Good luck and keep training hard man, you're a monster!

Main tips would be to go attend a meet, go compete in a meet, take really easy openers and don't worry about your weight class. That all makes it as stress free as possible.

Thanks, but I'm far from being a monster. I've been having one personal problem after another since last June and mentally have been beaten down. I'll be doing this meet at the end of the month and just try and have as much fun as possible with as little stress as possible.

It'll be my little get away and hopefully reset my attitude again. I miss the platform and can't wait to get back on it again. I do see light here and getting close to the end of the tunnel. I should be back on track and totally driven to smash some PR's this April meet. Starting February 1st right after the meet I'll be in full training for it. I should also be able to shed some more light on what has been going on in my life the past couple months that has drastically effected my training.

**13WaRRioR13** · 01-14-2009, 12:36 PM

Ive watched your videos and they all look great. Good luck with your meet in April. I am subbed to watch to on your way.

**Jason2459** · 01-19-2009, 04:34 PM

Week 1/Day 1

B/W:202

Time to complete workout:
35m

DE Bench
Warm up
Pushups 2x20
pull-ups 1x10
bench 1xseveral@bar, 95, 135

55% Mixed grips narrow/close/really close
8x3@165

Assistance
Seated OHP
1x20@bar
1x15@65
1x10@95

DB Rows
1x10@90
2x8@90

Lying Tri Ext
1x15 w/ minis
2x10 w/ monster minis

Face pulls (pulling as wide as possible)
3x20 w/ mini's

vids: DE bench to come

Comments

That's right BIOTCHES I'm ****ing pissed. Every day I get more and more pissed off at how much of a pussy I am and I better start getting serious in training before I punch someone. I'm scrapping my plan and decided to go back to the basics. I trusted in Dave Tate before and it worked. I'll trust in them again. I got the new Beginner Training book. Kick ass book. EVERYONE needs to get it. Really good explanations and great job on explaining WHY you need to do things. Several tips on setting up your own routine, what most people do wrong, and great FAQ after each section. The next two weeks I'm starting with the basic 12 week template as it starts off low volume which is good coming up to my meet in two weeks which I'll still do and just have a great time. I'm focused right now on April 11th. After the meet I'll pick up on the Revised Dave Tate express 9 week beginners program.

**13WaRRioR13** · 01-19-2009, 06:22 PM

I am doing the 12 week basic course as well, it seems very well developed and it is giving me the opportunity to work on my form, instead of setting the limits to high in the beginning. I still havnt finished reading the whole book yet, I really need to finish, but I have been spending to much time reading articles on EliteFTS.

Good luck on your meet!

**Jason2459** · 01-19-2009, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by 13WaRRioR13

I am doing the 12 week basic course as well, it seems very well developed and it is giving me the opportunity to work on my form, instead of setting the limits to high in the beginning. I still havnt finished reading the whole book yet, I really need to finish, but I have been spending to much time reading articles on EliteFTS.

Good luck on your meet!

That's really good that you're researching a lot. Just make sure to not get all caught up in making things to complex. Did you get the basic training manual, little white one, or the basic training book/e-book? Either way they are both good but the newest Book they just came out with really kicks ass.

**Jason2459** · 01-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Here's the vid. It is the entire DE bench session so it is long and boring. But Clutch kicks ass.

http://www.ironscene.com/videos/2358...h_full_session

**13WaRRioR13** · 01-20-2009, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jason2459

That's really good that you're researching a lot. Just make sure to not get all caught up in making things to complex. Did you get the basic training manual, little white one, or the basic training book/e-book? Either way they are both good but the newest Book they just came out with really kicks ass.

I bought and downloaded the ebook off elitefts. I am not changing anything for the first cycle, unless my gyms equpment doesnt support it. I may have to change the back raises to a cable back extensionn machine. My gyms back raise stand is so damn small, I put 2 45 lbs plates on it and still allmost did a face plant. I just dont think that it is designed for using any kind of weight at all.

I am going to do the program a second time, adding bands and chains to DE days and then maybe switching out accessory lifts to help with certain weaknesses.

**Jason2459** · 01-20-2009, 06:03 PM

Week 1/Day 2

B/W:205

Time to complete workout:
42m

SQ/DL
Warm up
GHR 1x8
Hanging Leg Raises 1x10
Wall Squats 1x10

Squats
1x3@bar, 95, 135, 185, 225, 275, 315
1x2@375

DL
1x1@135, 185, 225, 275, 315, 375

Assistance
Pull Throughs
3x15 w/ average bands

Hanging leg raises
1x12
2x10

vids: http://www.ironscene.com/videos/2359_easy_openers_sq/dl

Comments
Felt good and really easy openers. I'll go rarz for the openers then slap on the gear and just go for it.

**Jason2459** · 01-21-2009, 06:24 AM

Off day wo1

Elliptical 20m
Foam Roller all over 10m

**Jason2459** · 01-21-2009, 05:54 PM

Off Day wo2

TKE w/ mini
Peterson Step-ups
Full shoulder rotations w/ mini

Light band gms
Hammer curls w/ mini

**Jason2459** · 01-22-2009, 06:52 PM

Week 1/Day 3

B/W:207

Time to complete workout:
36m

RE Bench
1xseveral@bar
1x5@95, 135, 155, 185, 225, 245, 245

Assistance
Suspended pushups
1m x 14

Pulls ups
1m x 12

BB Shrugs
3x15@135

vid: had vid but accidentally deleted

Comments
I suck at trying to rep for time. My chest is completely destroyed right now though.

**squat220** · 01-22-2009, 08:02 PM

nice work man

**Jason2459** · 01-22-2009, 08:11 PM

Thanks, I'm really looking forward to the 9 weeks of some hard training coming up.

**Code_B** · 01-22-2009, 08:14 PM

Hey there, cool to see you have a journal here.

**Jason2459** · 01-22-2009, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Code_B

Hey there, cool to see you have a journal here.

I've been posting one in the bodyblogs for a while as a backup to my journal over at FI. I never really went into these forums till recently.

**Jason2459** · 01-23-2009, 06:08 PM

Week 1/Day 4

B/W:207

Time to complete workout:
46m

Stop being a pussy Squat day
Warm up
up and down the stairs several times

Squats TNG to 13in box
1xseveral@bar
1x3@135, 225, 315
1x1@405

Suit up
1x1@475 PR

Assistance
hypers
2x12
1x15

Reverse Lounges w/ DB
3x6@ 90

Roman Chair Situps
???x30

vid: http://www.ironscene.com/videos/2366...empt_with_suit

Comments
Damn straight. Brian you are totally right. I just need to suck it up, let my balls drop, and pull out the tampons. I felt like my head was going to explode and I do think my eye ball did pop out a bit but I didn't feel like I was being folded in half. I concentrated hard on sitting back, keeping my back tight, and pushing those knees out. I'm slow as heck getting down but getting back up is super easy. Bar still feels wierd too with the straps up. I haven't done lounges in a LONG time and those hurt really badly right now and I know I'll really need a lot of foam rolling the next few days on my hams and gluts. I have no idea how many sets I did on the situps either. I just kept going until I hit 30reps total. I kept my hands up by my head and made them a bit harder. Soon I'll start adding some weight.

**Ezy10z** · 01-23-2009, 07:30 PM

Awesome work on the squats.

**Jason2459** · 01-23-2009, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by Ezy10z

Awesome work on the squats.

Thanks, after this meet coming up next week I'll be putting the gear up for a while and building my base strenght back up again. I'll probably do this meet again next year geared again.

**Jason2459** · 01-24-2009, 06:26 AM

Off day wo1
Sled dragging various ways 20m

**Doppelganger462** · 01-24-2009, 04:48 PM

I keep clicking on your log thinking it's mine lol. Anyways, nice lifting man. I see you'll be lifting in Dubuque next weekend. I'll be down there as well watching my training partner lift. Should be a fun meet.

**Jason2459** · 01-24-2009, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Doppelganger462

I keep clicking on your log thinking it's mine lol. Anyways, nice lifting man. I see you'll be lifting in Dubuque next weekend. I'll be down there as well watching my training partner lift. Should be a fun meet.

Yeah, I saw yours added here the other day. Carpenter's meets are always first class. Say hello if you see me.

**Jason2459** · 01-24-2009, 06:22 PM

Off day wo2

Foam roller all over
Box jumps
Band GMs

**Jason2459** · 01-25-2009, 02:10 PM

Off day wo1
Sled Dragging various ways 20m
foam roller all over

**Donkeyno9** · 01-25-2009, 02:45 PM

I'm subscribing. (it's a weight/age/height thing)

**Jason2459** · 01-25-2009, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Donkeyno9

I'm subscribing. (it's a weight/age/height thing)

LOL, yeah. Pretty much same stats. Race to 1300? I got a race to 500 dl with freewheel and 315 bench with Eddie.

**Donkeyno9** · 01-25-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Jason2459

LOL, yeah. Pretty much same stats. Race to 1300? I got a race to 500 dl with freewheel and 315 bench with Eddie.

1,300 RAW-It's on!!

**Jason2459** · 01-25-2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Donkeyno9

1,300 RAW-It's on!!

Sounds good then. Thought you had a journal too but couldn't find it. 1300 has been in my head for a while now. Should get it later this year.

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