Fitness Log

[Tblock1]

1/7/10 Friday
Deadlifts
375x5
455x0

Comments: Quick workout. 375x5 was so easy with the belt I thought why not go for 455? I could barely budge it haha!

 

[JDid23]

275x3 wasnt my max though...it was just what I was shooting for at the time. And actually with 275x3 I had on my own weightlifting belt, for 275x3 I used this shrimpy little belt they have at the gym. The thing is though 275x5 is my true max right now, I had to push really hard to get those reps and I took a good amount of rest between each rep.

Thanks I apprecaite the advice about the db rows! How has lifting been going for you jdid?

lifting has been going pretty well.... i haven't been focusing as much on squats, but did 185x8 for 2 sets relatively easily the other day. Going to get back into full body shit when i head back to college and start cardio... wanna get real lean for spring break/summer and not care as much about #s, but still have aspirations of hitting a 315 squat, 225 bench, and 405 deadlift at some point during my lifetime

the advice regarding the rows is the same shit i did, and now my arms are basically even with rowing. It'll be a blow to the ego at first, but over time you'll be thankful you acknowledged and dealt with your imbalance.

 

[ramnares]

'Comments: Quick workout. 375x5 was so easy with the belt I thought why not go for 455? I could barely budge it haha!' Yeah I've made that mistake more than once, and most recently last week, live and learn as they say :/

 

[Tblock1]

'Comments: Quick workout. 375x5 was so easy with the belt I thought why not go for 455? I could barely budge it haha!' Yeah I've made that mistake more than once, and most recently last week, live and learn as they say :/

agreed haha!

Tuesday 1/11/10

Bench
240x3

Squat
280x3

DB Row
100x15 each arm

DB Bench:
3x8x75's

Comments: Good workout. I'm semi following the 5x5 now...not really. I'm doing the top set for each exercise but getting there however, and this week at least I'm doing the sets of 3 first then going for 240x5 and 280x5 on the 3rd workout.

On DB Rows I'm going to stay at 100x15 or lighter till my left arm catches up in strength

 

[Tblock1]

Friday 1/14/10

Bench
240x5 PR

Squat
280x5 belt

Comments: On bench my spotter did touch the bar on the last rep and I might not have gotten it without that. Still I'm very happy with this workout as I've never done more than 3 reps with 240 in my life. Squats also went very well

 

[JDid23]

great shit my man

 

[the.gladiator1987]

good bench bro. Im sure you could do 225x7 now for sure. Also id make sure ur partner doesnt touch the bar unless you are DROPPING it, meaning you already failed. Cuz then how can u say u did it if he spotted, you (i know ur not saying u did it by urself) and itd be hard to tell how much he helped u

 

[the.gladiator1987]

also why use a belt on 280 for squats? i just did 405x5 without a belt but what are the benefits?

 

[Tblock1]

Thanks jdid!

Gladiator: Thanks! I agree on the spotting thing, this is a guy I know but has never spotted me before. I usually tell them not to get their hands even near the bar unless I ask for it. The first 3 reps were strong and smooth, the 4th one was slower, and in all honestly I dont think I'd have gotten the 5th without a spot. Still I'm close.

On the belt I used to use it for all squatting and deadlifting but took a break for 4 months and am just starting to use it again. It just keeps my back safe and makes me feel more secure. Also the weight doesnt matter, you just use it on any reps 80-90% of your max

 

[NBAfan#21]

Friday 1/14/10

Bench
240x5 PR

Squat
280x5 belt

Comments: On bench my spotter did touch the bar on the last rep and I might not have gotten it without that. Still I'm very happy with this workout as I've never done more than 3 reps with 240 in my life. Squats also went very well

good stuff! im glad to see that you got back to your previous strength level on bench (and even more). Im sure squats and deadlifts will come right back up too