Big Boys on quest for leanness phase 2

Excuse my ignorance, but what is a Tanita scale?
 
ScottyDoc said:
Excuse my ignorance, but what is a Tanita scale?
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It is a scale that is.made by tanita. It measures bodyfat %, water% and weight. Bodyfat has never been real accurate. The water is a guess but the weight it pretty spot on.

Example one morning I weighed 240 40% bodyfat and 58% water.

The next morning I was 240 31% bodyfat 45% water.
 
1/30/12 Day 2, wk 3 (MC9)
5:40-6:35

Was a disappointing night again tonight. Failed to pull 400 when I hit it twice like 3 weeks ago. Oh well, guess next MC we just bump the deads 5 instead of 10 and keep working at it.

Deadlift 315x5, 360x3 400 (2 attempts, 0 success)

Wd Grip PD @ 180 -8/6/6

Snatch Grip DL @ 290 8/8/8

Romanians @ 275 6/4

Underhand Low Pulley Row @220
8/8

Hanging leg raise - 20/20
 
taman6886 said:
1/30/12 Day 2, wk 3 (MC9)
5:40-6:35

Was a disappointing night again tonight. Failed to pull 400 when I hit it twice like 3 weeks ago. Oh well, guess next MC we just bump the deads 5 instead of 10 and keep working at it.

Deadlift 315x5, 360x3 400 (2 attempts, 0 success)

Wd Grip PD @ 180 -8/6/6

Snatch Grip DL @ 290 8/8/8

Romanians @ 275 6/4

Underhand Low Pulley Row @220
8/8

Hanging leg raise - 20/20
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Just something about that 400 that seems hard.... I can't pull it either my friend... next wave!
 
1/30/12

Alright this workout was a tuff one. I darn near vomitted a couple of times and actually got quizy after the third set. I was feeling a nice pump all around until I finished and it has now gone away. And it was only 40 minutes ago that I finished.


Barbell Squats

20 reps 165 lbs
20 reps 165 lbs
20 reps 165 lbs


DB Lunges

 10 reps 45 lbs each leg
10reps 45 lbs
10 reps 45 lbs


Crunches

40 reps
40 reps
40 reps


Lying Leg Curls

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


Lat Pulldowns

 15 reps 120 lbs
15 reps 120 lbs
15 reps 120 lbs


DB Rows

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


DB Bench Press

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


DB Tricep Overhead Extensions

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


DB Bicep Curls

15 reps 35 lbs
15 reps 35 lbs
15 reps 20 lbs (Yes I had to lower the weight as I was worn out)


Bicycle Crunches

30 reps
30 reps
30 reps


Finished it all up with a 3 mile run. The first mile I was pushing for a fast pace and was only able to get a 10 minute mile after this I jogged for the next 2 miles.
 
DreamWeaver said:
It's hard to manage things with scales that's why only once a week weigh ins under the precise same conditions should be adhered to.
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You are so correct dw. It get very ruff when you dont see the numbers change. But on the flip side it is very satisfing to see the changes once a week like you mention.
 
Freezito

So what is going on with you? Any new updates? I want you to know we are going to get on you from here on out to keep a log current. Don't take anything personal. Trash talk may happen but it is all in fun. But truth be known it is more to keep you motivated.

Thanks

jeff
 
Onlychevy6 said:
1/30/12

Alright this workout was a tuff one. I darn near vomitted a couple of times and actually got quizy after the third set. I was feeling a nice pump all around until I finished and it has now gone away. And it was only 40 minutes ago that I finished.


Barbell Squats

20 reps 165 lbs
20 reps 165 lbs
20 reps 165 lbs


DB Lunges

 10 reps 45 lbs each leg
10reps 45 lbs
10 reps 45 lbs


Crunches

40 reps
40 reps
40 reps


Lying Leg Curls

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


Lat Pulldowns

 15 reps 120 lbs
15 reps 120 lbs
15 reps 120 lbs


DB Rows

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


DB Bench Press

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


DB Tricep Overhead Extensions

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


DB Bicep Curls

15 reps 35 lbs
15 reps 35 lbs
15 reps 20 lbs (Yes I had to lower the weight as I was worn out)


Bicycle Crunches

30 reps
30 reps
30 reps


Finished it all up with a 3 mile run. The first mile I was pushing for a fast pace and was only able to get a 10 minute mile after this I jogged for the next 2 miles.
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That reminds me of an something I used to like to say. People who think weight lifting is not "aerobic" activity have never done any serious work in the squt rack. Way to kill that **** Jeff!
 
Starting pics from last year

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I am posting these up specifically for Freezito to show the progress I have made. Dreamweaver and many others have been a huge part in keeping me motivated, and very helpful in any questions I would have. Not too mention watching there own personal challenges.
 
Wow those pics really show a ton of fat loss ... that's what it's all about ... progress...
 
More to come tonight! Was tied up for a few days with a peewee youth hockey
Tourney. Glad that's over! Leg w/o tonight and 3000 cals, oh baby
 
freezito said:
More to come tonight! Was tied up for a few days with a peewee youth hockey
Tourney. Glad that's over! Leg w/o tonight and 3000 cals, oh baby
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Yep love those big cal days!! It's your reward for making it through your burn days... and killing yourself in the gym.... Hockey, that's right you're form little Canada... :)
 
Onlychevy6 said:
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I am posting these up specifically for Freezito to show the progress I have made. Dreamweaver and many others have been a huge part in keeping me motivated, and very helpful in any questions I would have. Not too mention watching there own personal challenges.
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Awesome Progress Bro.
 
Oh I got ya! Only hit about 1100 of my 1500 yesterday, wasn't intentional, just ran out of time to eat! Today's workout will consist of box squats, front squats, lunges and leg ext and will finish with sum ab work
 
freezito said:
Oh I got ya! Only hit about 1100 of my 1500 yesterday, wasn't intentional, just ran out of time to eat! Today's workout will consist of box squats, front squats, lunges and leg ext and will finish with sum ab work
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That's ok cuz you have your big day today, just make sure you get your 3000 cals in .... don't want to have to twist your arm lol... have fun... just don't get carried away. You're doing fantastic!! Keep it up and I guaran fuggin tee success... you'll be puttin some preasure on these guys!!
 
Well it was good but I've come down with the biggest stuffed up nose u ever felt and I can hardly breathe! My energy is zapped! I've only taken in 1000, no appetite. I'm going to bed shortly, tomorrow will be better. I just took sum zicam! Goodnight
 
freezito said:
Well it was good but I've come down with the biggest stuffed up nose u ever felt and I can hardly breathe! My energy is zapped! I've only taken in 1000, no appetite. I'm going to bed shortly, tomorrow will be better. I just took sum zicam! Goodnight
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Don't forget to getty some pics up brother.
 
Just some straight up cardio tonight (Damn I love getting the deadlifts out of the way early in the week), 32 minutes of Random hills on stationary bike, upped the resistance:230 cals.

2177 cals in 3528 estimated burn.
 
freezito said:
Well it was good but I've come down with the biggest stuffed up nose u ever felt and I can hardly breathe! My energy is zapped! I've only taken in 1000, no appetite. I'm going to bed shortly, tomorrow will be better. I just took sum zicam! Goodnight
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Yah you can use more calorie dense foods in situations where you're having trouble getting in your intake....
 
Thanks guys! I am gonna eat, then eat, then eat some more this coming week. My various social activities will all be shoving cake down my throat so I am just going to enjoy it and start myself a kickstart to my diet next week and begin the fun of ripping up.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Thanks guys! I am gonna eat, then eat, then eat some more this coming week. My various social activities will all be shoving cake down my throat so I am just going to enjoy it and start myself a kickstart to my diet next week and begin the fun of ripping up.
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Happy B-Day Brotha, enjoy yourself my friend!!!
 
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MrKleen73 said:
Thanks guys! I am gonna eat, then eat, then eat some more this coming week. My various social activities will all be shoving cake down my throat so I am just going to enjoy it and start myself a kickstart to my diet next week and begin the fun of ripping up.
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MrKleen73 said:
Thanks guys! I am gonna eat, then eat, then eat some more this coming week. My various social activities will all be shoving cake down my throat so I am just going to enjoy it and start myself a kickstart to my diet next week and begin the fun of ripping up.
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Have a great birthday man.
 
well the reason i didnt eat much the other day was i was getting sick. i havent left my room today and have basicly just had meals on wheels. major head cold going on. i cant breath and i got a sore throat. im tired of liquid meals. Im off again tomorrow, i better start feeling better. i dont need to be going backwards.

Pics, i dont have a camera. Will see what i can do.

and happy bday kleen
 
2/1/12

So let's start this off by saying after 2 1/2 hours of sitting in traffic I get home hurry up and change and rush out the door. I get half way to the gym and realize oh crap I forgot to take my pre workout and my BCAA. I was already tired from work today and was looking forward to a little pick me up. Now second can I say the Circuit training blows when you are worn out to begin with.

This training session only had 20 seconds of rest between each rep and 2 minutes rest between each set.

Pushups

15 reps
15 reps
15 reps


DB Squats

15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 30 lbs


Russian Hop (These suck big time)

12 reps
12 reps
12 reps


DB Incline Bench

15 reps 50 lbs
15 reps 50 lbs
15 reps 50 lbs


Reverse Grip Pulldowns

15 reps 120 lbs
15 reps 120 lbs
15 reps 120 lbs


DB Upright Rows

15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 40 lbs


Bench Dips

15 reps
15 reps
15 reps


Hip Raises

20 reps
20 reps
20 reps


EZ Bar Curls

15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs
15 reps 60 lbs


Ball to Toe Crunch

30 reps
30 reps
30 reps


I was completely worn out after this routine. It was good and bad. I was able to tell the difference from when I am taking the pre-workout compared to not.
 
freezito said:
well the reason i didnt eat much the other day was i was getting sick. i havent left my room today and have basicly just had meals on wheels. major head cold going on. i cant breath and i got a sore throat. im tired of liquid meals. Im off again tomorrow, i better start feeling better. i dont need to be going backwards.

Pics, i dont have a camera. Will see what i can do.

and happy bday kleen
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If you're sick .. not much you can do. Hey it's better than overeating, I sometimes crave carbs when I am sick...
 
2/2/12 Day 3, wk 3 MC 9
5:00-6:00

Bench 210x5, 240x3, 265x2 (Shoulder is slowly getting better I think)

Dead Press (In power rack, pins at chest level, starting from the bottom)
190x10/10, 210X5

Inc DB PRess 85's x5/6, 65'sx13 (burn down)

BW Dips (with a slight assist from my foot on the back of the dip station)
6/5/4

Dual DB Skull Crushers (Not sure what to call these but I think that gives the picture)
25'sx12, 30'sx12, 35'sX7

Straight Bar Triceps Extension
150x15, 170x12

Wrapped it up with 30 minutes of random hills, 197 cals. (Amazing how much easire this when it is not 1 day after deads)

2744 in, 4236 out.
 
2/3/12


Tonight I go my pre workout supp in as well as my BCAAs. Yeah a big difference. I will find that happy medium so I am not dependant on them. Strength was not bad. Focus was even better. I bumped up the weight a little just to see how I felt and it was nice.


Leg Press

15 reps 540 lbs
15 reps 540 lbs
15 reps 540 lbs


Calf Raises

20 reps 135 lbs
20 reps 135 lbs
20 reps 135 lbs


Romain Dead Lifts

15 reps 195 lbs
15 reps 195 lbs
15 reps 195 lbs


Decline sit ups with 15lbs weighted ball

30 reps
30 reps
30 reps


Close Grip Bench Press

15 reps 180 lbs
15 reps 180 lbs
15 reps 180 lbs


DB Shoulder Press

15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 40 lbs


Superman's

15 reps
15 reps
15 reps


Hyperextensions

30 reps
30 reps
30 reps


Total of 35 minutes of cardio
 
Day 4, wk 3 MC 9
4:50-5:45

Given the feed back I got on my squat form, I switched from my usual wrestling shoes to regular Gym shoes for tonight workout. A bit deeper but still not parallel, even at just 135 and some on shooting a vid so I could see. Argggggggg. Anyways:

Squat 325x5, 365x3, 410x1 (no spotter)

Changed things up a bit tonight and went the "boring but big" route style of 5/3/1
Squat: 5 sets of 10 reps at 215 (10lb plates under heels teh last 2 sets)

Lying Leg Curl @110 12/10/8

Hack Squat (Extra Deep) at 230
10/10

Cable Crunch 180x20, 1200x25/25

2714 cals in, estimated burn of 4077.
 
im taking a big hit here, darn it. went too work, sent home early with a fever. i just cant seem to get back on my feet. i just woke up after being in bed for the last five hours. anyone got any good remidies to knock a nasty head cold out
 
We know you can lift a brick house but let me ask you this. Have you tried to get in a smith machine and put a flat bench in there and try to get you butt to touch the bench. Obviously you wont need much weight since you are only trying to get deeper than normal. Almost sounds like your hips aren't allowing you to get lower. Or maybe even the abdomin area.

I know for me when I first tried to do squats with a barbell I had that same issue. Once I started losing the gut and semi stretching it has helped.
 
freezito said:
im taking a big hit here, darn it. went too work, sent home early with a fever. i just cant seem to get back on my feet. i just woke up after being in bed for the last five hours. anyone got any good remidies to knock a nasty head cold out
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Go to the pharmacy and get some eucalyptus oil. Take it home and grab a full size towel. Stand over you sink and run hot water put a few drops in the water. what you want to do is cover your head over the sink and breathe in as much as you can. Almost to the point where you feel like your about to pass out. Come up for air you will start to spit up what ever you have. Do it a couple of times then go on with you night or day. Usually with in a day or two your healed.
 
freezito said:
im taking a big hit here, darn it. went too work, sent home early with a fever. i just cant seem to get back on my feet. i just woke up after being in bed for the last five hours. anyone got any good remidies to knock a nasty head cold out
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Hope you get to feeling better soon man!

Onlychevy6 said:
We know you can lift a brick house but let me ask you this. Have you tried to get in a smith machine and put a flat bench in there and try to get you butt to touch the bench. Obviously you wont need much weight since you are only trying to get deeper than normal. Almost sounds like your hips aren't allowing you to get lower. Or maybe even the abdomin area.

I know for me when I first tried to do squats with a barbell I had that same issue. Once I started losing the gut and semi stretching it has helped.
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I have tried that in the past, squatting down to a bench, never in a Smith Machine though. Have been bringing some hip flexor stretches into play the last few weeks, hopefully that will pay off. and NO LOL, my belly does not get in the way of my squats LMFAO JEFF!
 
Onlychevy6 said:
2/3/12


Tonight I go my pre workout supp in as well as my BCAAs. Yeah a big difference. I will find that happy medium so I am not dependant on them. Strength was not bad. Focus was even better. I bumped up the weight a little just to see how I felt and it was nice.


Leg Press

15 reps 540 lbs
15 reps 540 lbs
15 reps 540 lbs


Calf Raises

20 reps 135 lbs
20 reps 135 lbs
20 reps 135 lbs


Romain Dead Lifts

15 reps 195 lbs
15 reps 195 lbs
15 reps 195 lbs


Decline sit ups with 15lbs weighted ball

30 reps
30 reps
30 reps


Close Grip Bench Press

15 reps 180 lbs
15 reps 180 lbs
15 reps 180 lbs


DB Shoulder Press

15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 40 lbs
15 reps 40 lbs


Superman's

15 reps
15 reps
15 reps


Hyperextensions

30 reps
30 reps
30 reps


Total of 35 minutes of cardio
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Yea being dependent on them is pretty bad. I find that I usually can cycle off pre workouts when I am on cycle. Other than that I love um cause they taste good usually ;)
Regardless, great work man!
 
taman6886 said:
Day 4, wk 3 MC 9
4:50-5:45

Given the feed back I got on my squat form, I switched from my usual wrestling shoes to regular Gym shoes for tonight workout. A bit deeper but still not parallel, even at just 135 and some on shooting a vid so I could see. Argggggggg. Anyways:

Squat 325x5, 365x3, 410x1 (no spotter)

Changed things up a bit tonight and went the "boring but big" route style of 5/3/1
Squat: 5 sets of 10 reps at 215 (10lb plates under heels teh last 2 sets)

Lying Leg Curl @110 12/10/8

Hack Squat (Extra Deep) at 230
10/10

Cable Crunch 180x20, 1200x25/25

2714 cals in, estimated burn of 4077.
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Man 531 modded for BBB is damn rough... I end up doing like 10-12 sets (Including warm ups) of just squats... and deads...

410 is a great 1RM though bro. HEAVY weight ;)
 
Today might be my day boys, feeling more energetic. Still pretty stuffy but feeling better! Shooting to b back in the gym tomorrow
 
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