Cal's Training Journal

[cwc73]

I'd say try to cut down to about 175 or so. I much prefer the leaner look. You've seen some gains, but think about it, how much is fat? I know you are stronger; I can tell that. I had the same thing happen to me 2 months ago. I have been doing HST for 2 cycles. At the end of the first one, I was eating good just at the wrong times. Now, I'm eating probably a little worse but at better times, and I look a lot leaner, but I am probably a little stronger. I'm going to do a strength cycle for the next 6 weeks or so.
So, as mad cow said, just tweak things minorly and find out what works for you. You're an extremely smart guy; you can do it!

 

[Phaded]

you got some serious quads dude

 

[d-dub]

how do you feel athletically at the heavier weight? Do you have any idea what it has done you your vertical?

Id imagine the bigger stronger you is better for putting the shot, but as you get bigger not as good for v-ball.

 

[super_rice]

how do you feel athletically at the heavier weight? Do you have any idea what it has done you your vertical?

Id imagine the bigger stronger you is better for putting the shot, but as you get bigger not as good for v-ball.

the last time i actively used my vert was for a intramural volleyball tournament, i was between 5x5 cycles and around 173-4 pounds. i had some mad mad hops! the weight definately helped my athleticism. and my hitting power was crazy. i also got in some hockey at that weight, and all was well with that too.

i wasn't even training for speed or had any plyo done at that weight.

yes, the added weight must be good for shotputting, but that's not a major sport for me. if volleyball requires me to stay 170s i will do so. but i would definately not drop to 155 again - ever.

like i said, dimas size. nice lean and explosive as hell 180s.

 

[super_rice]

5x5 Deloading Phase (finally) - Week 5, Day 1
Monday, 2 May, 2005

I'm sad that the loading phase is over, but in all honesty, I'm glad I'm done with all that volume. Triples and doubles, god i love you

BW: 178
Time: 40min (and I took my sweet time too)

Heavy Throwing Practice

took about 6-8 heavy throws, everything was light so i took it easy to save for the meet this weekend. i PRed too: 12.8m... i'm good for much much more.

Bench Press
bar x 10, 95 x 3, 135 x 3, 155 x 3
Set 1: 175 x 3
Set 2: 175 x 3
Set 3: 175 x 3

Full Olympic Backsquat
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 155 x 3
Set 3: 175 x 3
Set 4: 195 x 2
Set 5: 215 x 1
Set 6: 235 x 3

Bent Over Row
Set 1: Bar x 8
Set 2: 95 x 5
Set 3: 115 x 3
Set 4: 135 x 3

 

[super_rice]

Throws Practice
Wednesday, 4 May, 2005

BW: 177
Training time: 40 minutes

i felt like absolute shit today, not at all like deloading. feeling overtrained, tired, joints aching... etc.

Took:

5 dry throws

6 stranding throws (9# shot)
2 standing throws (12# shot)

5-8 full throws (12# shot)

strained my wrist a bit on last throw

 

[super_rice]

5x5 - Deloading Phase - Week 5, Day 2
Wednesday, 4 May, 2005

BW: 177
Time: 45 minutes

will be taking friday's workout off, since i have an invitational meet on saturday.

Overhead Press
Bar x 10, 60 x 5, 95 x 3
Set 1: 110 x 3
Set 2: 110 x 3
Set 3: 110 x 3

These were hard, as OHPs usually are for me.

Mixed Grip Deadlift
135 x 3, 165 x 3, 185 x 3, 225 x 2, 245 x 1

Set 1: 275 x 3
Set 2: 275 x 3
Set 3: 275 x 3

Weighted Chinups
BW+ 10 3x3

 

[super_rice]

even though today was a beautiful day, i didn't take advantage of it and throw outside. instead i went home early and relaxed.

dunno what the heck is wrong, i'm deloading, but i do not feel 100%. perhaps i have some sort of minor cold that is hampering my recovery (have a bit of a sore throat + coughing, sneezing, etc).

i threw monday, tuesday, and wednesday this week, and trained on monday and wednesday. dropping the friday lifting as planned, and will still compete this weekend. i might have videos i don't know yet.

so, overall, i don't feel like i am deloading.

 

[d-dub]

i usually feel crappiest when my sleep is poor...could that be a factor?

 

[Madcow2]

I can't say specifically but you should view your throws as added volume. I don't know when you started throwing in the first phase but carrying them into deloading might be too much with the additional work especially since you are so new to them. Plus, you seem to have an absolute boatload of physical activities and this is all cumulative. It's a tough call and you'll have to see how it plays out. Unfortunately, you can't really use your throws as a measure for how well your strength is rebounding because you are so new to them that you likely make technique improvements every time. Not sure what to tell you except to throw big at your meet, win, and then figure this stuff out.