Fitness Log

[Tblock1]

Thanks all I appreciate the encouragement and advice. Right now the number 1 thing I'm going to focus on is hydration haha! I'm on creatine and have been drinking a pathetic amount of water the last few days....not good. Number 2 is actually going to be cardio over christmas break...I literally havent done a hard run in 2 weeks now that rotc is over for the semester.

 

[Andalite]

Great work, buddy!!!

 

[ramnares]

Keep at it with the running T, it's one thing that you'll lose very quickly if you don't keep doing it, particularly since you're focused on running 13 min 2 mile times. It's the one thing that I've always noticed, if I take some time off training my lifts don't regress that badly but my running does. Good job with all the PRs!

 

[Tblock1]

Thanks andalite and ramnares! Yeah I dont now what I was thinking stopping the running....cause I usually lose running speed after a week and its been forever now............

I went to go lift yesterday but the damn weightroom was closed when it was supposed to be open, so I'm going to do some lifting today, and DEFINITELY some cardio too

 

[Tblock1]

Monday 12/13/10

Bench
110
140
165
195
225x5
165x8

Squat
135
165
200
230
270x3
200x8

DB Row
100x14

Weighted dips
45x8
45x5
45x5

Comments: Good, intense workout. I kept the intensity high enough that I didnt need to do a cardio I was already covered in sweat and breathing hard by the end. I really discovered what wasnt going well with squats...I was just not pushing myself. IE I would put in the effort to get things done....but today I really got myself pumped up and angry for them and they were much more fun.

 

[ghettostudmuffin]

Nice workout.

Be mindful of not overly psyching yourself up for squats. This practice is actually pretty draining in and of itself.

I get real focused when I'm doing squats, but I found I do better just being very serious and workman like about it. Being focused and being aware of my form more than any thing else rather than being psyched up or pissed off.

Just something to keep in mind. Heavy psyching wears on your nervous system believe it or not.

 

[ramnares]

You're definitely right ghetto. Last week I was psyching myself up for a 335 squat and totally blew it, had to stop after 3 reps.

On another note, T, I've started doing a calisthenics set on my day off from lifting...a routine of push-ups, pull-ups, dips, and sprints...it's been working great for keeping my cardio up, just thought I'd throw that out for you to consider.

 

[miked8c]

You're definitely right ghetto. Last week I was psyching myself up for a 335 squat and totally blew it, had to stop after 3 reps.

On another note, T, I've started doing a calisthenics set on my day off from lifting...a routine of push-ups, pull-ups, dips, and sprints...it's been working great for keeping my cardio up, just thought I'd throw that out for you to consider.

Would doing this F up my progress on my big lifts, because I want to up my metabolism without doing cardio.

 

[Tblock1]

Would doing this F up my progress on my big lifts, because I want to up my metabolism without doing cardio.

I dont think so man. I did this for quite a while over summer and such. My progress was shit, but I think thats because of all the backpacking and inconsistency with my lifting. I wouldnt do more than 1-2 days extra though, and keep it really intense and short. Powerlifters do that all the time.

 

[ramnares]

Mike, I haven't seen any negative impacts on my lifts since I've incorporated that one day into my training. In fact, I feel better than ever and I've been making gains pretty consistently even with the calisthenics worked in. I think as long as you keep it short and high intensity your muscle mass will not be adversely affected as opposed to T's rucking or long runs.