[mdpwrlifter]

Thanks. I believe I made it up at dinner, bashed legs this morning. Will journal it later after work.

[thetinyguy]

Thanks. I believe I made it up at dinner, bashed legs this morning. Will journal it later after work.

You'll be good then, i'll post my leg session today too

[GeekPoop]

i got some ME lower... dem squats vs monster minis in a couple hours. the bands dont stand a chance

[mdpwrlifter]

Max Effort Lower Body

Front Squats, work up to max, 185x3, 225x1 (PR)

Glute Ham Raise Machine 3x7

Pullthroughs 3x8-10 reps

DB Rows, 125lb db, 3x5-7

Hammer Curls 3x10-12 reps

***Notes***
Felt pretty good, was impressed with myself on front squats. The rest of the workout was great, always look forward to dumbbell rows. Diet was pretty solid today, enough cals and protein in. I really don't enjoy having to eat this much, as I have a bad stomach, but the thought of progressing sounds nice. In other news, I was watching a report on CBS by Scott Pelley, who was reporting from Somalia. The refugees in the camp and those entering were severely malnourished, and it got me thinking. I'm really lucky to have what I have and be given the chance to even pick up a hobby like bodybuilding or powerlifting. I'm not trying to preach to anyone, it was just a sight to see people who don't even have the basic needs of life. I am thankful for what I have every day, and to be able to pursue my goals without such a strain on the mind and body as these people are enduring.

[thetinyguy]

Max Effort Lower Body

Front Squats, work up to max, 185x3, 225x1 (PR)

Glute Ham Raise Machine 3x7

Pullthroughs 3x8-10 reps

DB Rows, 125lb db, 3x5-7

Hammer Curls 3x10-12 reps

***Notes***
Felt pretty good, was impressed with myself on front squats. The rest of the workout was great, always look forward to dumbbell rows. Diet was pretty solid today, enough cals and protein in. I really don't enjoy having to eat this much, as I have a bad stomach, but the thought of progressing sounds nice. In other news, I was watching a report on CBS by Scott Pelley, who was reporting from Somalia. The refugees in the camp and those entering were severely malnourished, and it got me thinking. I'm really lucky to have what I have and be given the chance to even pick up a hobby like bodybuilding or powerlifting. I'm not trying to preach to anyone, it was just a sight to see people who don't even have the basic needs of life. I am thankful for what I have every day, and to be able to pursue my goals without such a strain on the mind and body as these people are enduring.

I hear you on that, Checkout this documentary i guarantee you'll like it. Shows you how much people take for granted, I literally don't waste my money on anything i don't believe in because of this. Great workout too!

http://documentarystorm.com/afghan-muscles/

When you click the play icon just exit out of the pop-up and go back it'll play.

[mdpwrlifter]

Thanks man I'll check it out after work.

[mdpwrlifter]

Good workout today, will post shortly my numbers and thoughts.

[GeekPoop]

incase youre wondering what im doing on a saturday afternoon... bout to do some DE squats. dammit.

[mdpwrlifter]

sorry I didn't get to post thursday's lift! It will be up here in minutes! In regards to today, I had plumbing work to do all hours that my gym was open 8am-530pm, so I reluctantly missed a workout. I will probably go tomorrow and switch up my days, or just go on three days or something. I am not sure.

[thetinyguy]

sorry I didn't get to post thursday's lift! It will be up here in minutes! In regards to today, I had plumbing work to do all hours that my gym was open 8am-530pm, so I reluctantly missed a workout. I will probably go tomorrow and switch up my days, or just go on three days or something. I am not sure.

As long as your planning around it you'll be good, shows your will as well!

[mdpwrlifter]

Max Effort Upper Body

Floor Press, Dumbbells for warm ups including 85's for 5

Barbell with 185 for 3 sets of 5 reps

Rope Pressdown and Skull Crushers 3 sets, 5-7 reps

Thick Bar Barbell Shoulder Press 135 3 sets 5 reps

Facepulls 3 sets of 10

***Notes***
Felt pretty good for doing floor presses for the first time, was a bit nervous about dropping the weights as I don't have a spotter. I am getting pretty damn hungry to do this meet and have competition once again.

[mdpwrlifter]

As long as your planning around it you'll be good, shows your will as well!

Today was a special exception, I had to help out a good friend who had a plumbing disaster haha. Believe me, I HATE missing lifting days, but I will make it up somehow! I love to train way too much to give up.

[mdpwrlifter]

Great workout, dynamic upper body. Will post happenings later!

[mdpwrlifter]

Dynamic Effort Upper Body

Speed Work 50% BB Bench 135lbs 10 sets 2 reps, each set under 3 seconds, 3 types of grips

Flat Bench DB Press 45's 3x25

Dips and Rope Pressdown, 60 reps total

Reverse Pec Dec Fly 2x10

DB Side Raises 25's 2x8-10

Reverse Bench Rows 90lb EZ Bar 3x10

***Notes***
Went very well, the speed work definitely needs improvement and focus, bench is probably my weakest exercise. Otherwise, I tried reverse bench rows for the first time, they seemed pretty decent. I like facepulls just as much. Diet was on point today with plenty of protein and cals. Hopefully if I am indeed gaining weight, I do not gain too much for February or August '12 comps that I plan on competing in..

[mdpwrlifter]

Pretty solid lower body day today, will post later!

[mdpwrlifter]

Max Effort Lower Body

Max Effort Movement-Good morning squat variation 185 3 sets of 3

Lying Leg Curl 4x5 reps

Pullthroughs 3x8 reps

Dumbbell Rows 125lb dumbbell 3x5-7

Hammer Curls 3x8-10

***Notes***
The good mornings went ok but seemed pretty foreign to me. I don't have a decent bar for good mornings so I just decided to incorporate it into the squat.The rest is pretty self explanatory. Going to start doing some heavy singles here soon to test my numbers, and also do a decent weigh in on the scale. Please comment and chat! I need some words!

[GeekPoop]

If GMs are foreign, use bands for reps just to get use to the movement.

Or

Place a safety bar where you're bent over ( right before you come up in the exercise ) and just do them that way. Like a suspended goodmorning.

My best GM was 265 x 5 x 5. Haven't done them in about a year and just did the suspended version and banged out 275 x 3 x 6 after ME squat session. So far I say it's a good lift

[mdpwrlifter]

Thanks man that's a good idea I'll try that out. Were my numbers that weak? =\

[GeekPoop]

whats yoru 1RM squat? i think your good morning should be like 60% or more of it

[mdpwrlifter]

Well, last time I did it was around 315 or so as a pr.

[GeekPoop]

Well, last time I did it was around 315 or so as a pr.

i wouldnt be to concerned :P as long as your form doesnt break down its up to snuff

[mdpwrlifter]

Thanks man. I think out of the three the squat is my favorite

[mdpwrlifter]

Max Effort Upper Body (Sorry no fancy lettering it gets to be a pain after a while!)

Floor Press, Work up to max, 185x5 225x1 225x1 (failed)

Rope Pressdown and Skull crushers 60 reps total, sets of 10-15

Dumbbell Press 55lb's 3x5-7

Reverse Bench Rows with EZ Bar 3x10-12


***Notes***
Good workout, little pissed off at the fail on the last set, but I was weary of not having a spotter. Otherwise, I am pretty ok with my numbers. Still wanting to increase as always!


Dynamic Effort Lower

Olympic Style Squats 185 w/ light bands 7x2

Leg Press 245 3x15-20 (Lactic Acid Training)

GHR type machine (not Sure) 3x5-7 w/ 25lb plate

Shrugs 315lb 3x8-10

Barbell Curls 95lbx2x6 65lbx8

Ab Work

***Notes***
Great workout, the Olympic squats were awesome and really hit everything hard hopefully. Going to adjust my stance and hopefully develop better overall squat strength.

[GeekPoop]

quick question...

whyd you do 185 x 5

and

why did you attempt 225 again?

[mdpwrlifter]

That was a test weight since I'd never done floor press. And I attempted becatae my form wasn't perfect