Iron Monkey: Teenage Log

[miked8c]

19 YO here, starting up a new log. I have about 5 years of lifting experience, 2 years of serious lifting experience. I just returned from a 2 month Hiatus from heavy lifting and am trying to come back with a whole new approach. No more eating crap and trying to get big, I want to try lifting on a diet that will keep me below 195 lbs. while still being a strong ass mofo.

This is my third log on this site, here are my current stats:

5'9
183 lbs.

DL: 420
Bench: 305
Military: 175
Front Squat: 275x3

Since I am just starting up compound lifts for the first time in months I will be making some serious noob gains.

Here is my prospective routine:

Monday: Bench
Tuesday: Deadlift
Wednesday: AM PT/cardio
Thursday: AM PT/ cardio - OHP routine in the PM
Friday: Back Squat
Saturday: Weighted Pull Up Routine - cardio after
Sunday: off

I will post my assistance once I start logging my days. Really hoping for strength here while not gaining more then 5-10 lbs. Keep in touch guys and give me any advice you got.

"No matter how hard you work, there is always someone working harder"

 

[miked8c]

2/24/2012

Front Squat 4x3-5
275x3
275x2
255x3
225x3

Deadlift
135x3
225x3
275x3
315x3
365x2
405x1

Had some left in the tank, just wanted to see if I could still pull 405 at my new light weight.

SLDL
315x5

My legs were, and still are, killing me after this. This was my first leg day in 3 months and I really should have eased into it instead go going balls to the wall. Right where I thought I would be in terms of strength, or lack thereof.

 

[miked8c]

2/25/2012

Bench Press 10x3(60-90s between sets)
245x10x3

Not bad, very sore with these though, I will be going up in 2.5 lbs. increments because I have micro plates.

DB Bench
75x10
70x9
65x8

DB Flyes
50x10
50x9
45x8

Push Ups (Fists)
3 x Fatigue (didn't keep count)


Upper body was not nearly as weak as my lower body and trunk has become.

 

[miked8c]

2/27/2012

OHP
165x2
165x3
155x4
145x4
135x4

I used to be able to do 185x4 when I weighed 198, so these are pretty pathetic, however I think I can still do my body weight, 183 so it could be worse.

CGBP
225x5
205x6
185x5

Still sore from my last bench day, these were not as heavy as I would have liked however they got the blood pumping which was good for soreness.

DB Shoulder Press 3x8-10
50x6
50x6
45x7

DB Skull Crushers
35x6
30x8

Today was alright, still trying to figure out what assistance I should be doing with OHP.

 

[lweaver]

Nice log man maybe I'll start a new one myself, it's been awhile.

Down to 198 myself and still dropping, from 222.

 

[miked8c]

Wow man congrats, your really getting down there.

 

[montanaboy]

Very nice. Just a suggestion. You may like the Keto diet.. Peace

 

[lweaver]

Pretty lean yourself. I feel like I'll need to drop alot more to actually look lean though. Gonna defy thhe odds and get leaner and make strength gains, just out of pure stubbornness!

Your strength will come back fast...

 

[miked8c]

I'm planning on it, hopefully this new diet doesn't blow up in my face, like most have.

 

[miked8c]

Deadlift

135x5
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x3
405x3 (5s rest between reps)

So was planning on a killer leg back day today, lo and behold I forgot my chalk. I ended up throwing some Gold Bond Body Powder in a bag hoping against hope it would serve the purpose of chalk.

It didn't work at all so I ended up with a sub par back day, really wanted to go heavier but my grip was a huge limiting factor. That is why I had to do 5 second rest between my reps, just to give my grip a chance to recoup.

Did some RDL (which were half assed, pull ups and Ab Roller, had a good day in that regard. Next week will be better when I have my chalk.