Workout Log 11-20-2009

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Workout 4 - Upper

Wow, what a crappy workout today.  Not sure what my deal was but part of the problem was my shoulders and chest were still sore from Tuesday's session.

Pullups
  • bodyweight x 8
  • bodyweight x 8
  • bodyweight x 8
  • bodyweight x 8
Bench
  • 225 x 6
  • 270 x 5
  • 270 x 4
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 2
  • 225 x 10 (wide grip)
  • 225 x 6 (narrow grip)
  • (disgusted with bench today, horrible)
Standing Overhead Press
  • 135 x 6
  • 160 x 3
  • 160 x 3
  • 180 x 1 (got dizzy and dropped this when i was racking it!)
  • 180 x 1
  • 135 x 10


Workout Log 11-19-2009

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Workout 3 - Lower

Man...deadlift day.  What more can I say?  Skipped ahead in my progression chart and attempted a 405 single today and got it.  This is what motivates me to keep going!

Deadlift
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 330 x 1
  • 365 x 1
  • 405 x 1
Squat
  • 225 x 8
  • 270 x 5
  • 270 x 5
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 225 x 12 (had more in the tank but just pussed out mentally)
Standing Calf Raises
  • 495 x 20
  • didn't do anymore because i don't really care that much about calf work, and I was out of time
Note:  Warm-up sets are note included.

Workout Log 11-17-2009

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Workout 2 - Upper

I am beginning to dislike curls.  Since I have been doing this back to basics routine, and concentrating on getting stronger on specific lifts, direct bicep work feels wasteful and a little bit annoying.  That said, today's workout was great.

Bench
  • 285 x 3
  • 285 x 3
  • 330 x 0 (came out of my groove about 3/4 of the way up and had to catch a very slight spot)
  • 330 x 1 beastmode 
  • 360 x N
Bent-over BB Row
  • 205 x 5
  • 205 x 5
  • 205 x 5
  • These felt easy today, may go ahead and jump it up to 225 x 3-5ish next Workout#2
Standing Overhead Press (1st rep clean and press)
  • 150 x 5
  • 150 x 5
  • 170 x 3
  • 170 x 3
  • 170 x 4
EZ curl bar curls + DB tricep overhead extension (superset)
  • 100 x 10 + 100 x 10


Workout Log 11-16-2009

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Workout 1 - Lower

Still feeling a little under the weather, but managed to hit all my lifts with relative ease.  Had to work out after work today, as opposed to during my lunch break.  Was a little concerned about the timing as it relates to meals, but it turned out fine.

Squat

  • 285 x 3
  • 285 x 3
  • 315 x 2
  • 315 x 2
  • 345 x 1
  • 345 x 1

Deadlift

  • 270 x 5
  • 270 x 5
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3

Standing Calf Raises

  • 495 x 20
  • 495 x 20
  • 495 x 20
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Workout Log 11-12-2009

Workout 3 - Lower

Feeling a little like I might be catching something, but it could just the swine flu vaccine I got yesterday (live virus).  Still managed to hit all my lifts, another good day for the log.

Deadlift
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 330 x 1
  • 330 x 1
  • 360 x 1
Squat
  • 270 x 5
  • 270 x 5
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
  • 300 x 3
Standing Calf Raises
  • 495 x 20
  • 495 x 20
  • 495 x didn't do it (ran out of time, plus i was TIRED!)
Note:  Warm-up sets are note included.

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Workout Log 11-10-2009

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Workout 2 - Upper

Redemption!  Today's workout felt so much better and more productive than yesterday's. 

Bench
  • 285 x 3
  • 285 x 3
  • 315 x 2
  • 315 x 2
  • 345 x Negative
  • 345 x Negative
  • 225 x 10 (feeling spunky, added in this extra set)
Bent over BB Row
  • 205 x 5
  • 205 x 5
  • 205 x 5
Standing Overhead Press
  • 145 x 5
  • 145 x 5
  • 160 x 3
  • 160 x 4
  • 160 x 4
  • 160 x didn't do it (ran out of time, because of the bonus set on bench press)


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