June competition preparation..

[Thandie]

this tread is awesome. everytime i feel off, this is one of the threads i read. always find an idea of where and how to go about getting back on track again.

Awesome, Ebony!

I hope I can continue getting you back on track when you feel off. We're here to encourage one another and if I can do that for anyone, I'm doing my job..

 

[*ebony*]

Awesome, Ebony!

I hope I can continue getting you back on track when you feel off. We're here to encourage one another and if I can do that for anyone, I'm doing my job..

your awesome.

keep posting so us newbies can keep learning.

 

[Thandie]

Ok, so y'al know I started DC program. I'm just beginning to get the hang of it, but I really loving it. Short and sweet..

Here is what I did today. I'm logging it as OneBreath has. I find it easy to follow.

Movement: EZ Bar Curl
Scheme: 20-20 RP
Previous: 35x20
Current: 45x20

Movement: Hammer Curl
Scheme: 15-20 RP
Previous: 15x15
Current: 17.5x20

Movement: Reverse Grip Pulldown
Scheme: 18-20 RP
Previous: 75x18
Current: 85x19

Movement: Dead Lifts
Scheme: 15- 1 min or more.
Previous: 80x15
Current: 90x20

Walked on the treadmill at 3.5 at a 13% incline.
Love it!!

 

[ironwings]

You had some good jumps in weight! Are you consistently going up in weight before you hit the maximum RP? Awesome on the deadlifts - you went up 10lbs and managed to squeeze out 10 more than before!!!

I am planning to do DC with traz in January so this will be a great learning tool for me. I can't wait to see your progress. Are you also following the protein and calorie guidelines?

Glad you like the treadmill - I bet it was tough after those deads!

 

[Thandie]

You had some good jumps in weight! Are you consistently going up in weight before you hit the maximum RP? Awesome on the deadlifts - you went up 10lbs and managed to squeeze out 10 more than before!!!

I am planning to do DC with traz in January so this will be a great learning tool for me. I can't wait to see your progress. Are you also following the protein and calorie guidelines?

Glad you like the treadmill - I bet it was tough after those deads!

The reason for the jump in weight is b/c I was being very careful at first, but could have done more. As I get more comfortable with it, I'm able to increase the weight more readily. Initially, I wasn't pushing the reps either, but I'm getting the hang uf it.

No, I'm not following the protein as I'm supposed to and that's because I'm not looking to get that big. I compete in figure, so I want to keep my small feminine size. I see some of the girls being a lot bigger, but I don't like the look. I compete for myself first. I increased my protein up 25g, but that's it.
Great you'll be working with the alc. Is that in person or online?
I wish I had a partner to train with. One as dedicated as I am anyway.

It was tough doing the treadmill, but very rewarding. I did it today again. I think I'm hooked! Thanks!

 

[Thandie]

My strenght training is for the most part Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Today Calves and abs.

30 minutes on the treadmill at 3.3 at a 13% incline. I slacked from yesterday, but went out last night and got up tired. Bad, real bad! I had fun though. This is the only time I can splurge before I get close to comp. Sarting December, I sart getting very focus.

 

[ironwings]

The reason for the jump in weight is b/c I was being very careful at first, but could have done more. As I get more comfortable with it, I'm able to increase the weight more readily. Initially, I wasn't pushing the reps either, but I'm getting the hang uf it.

No, I'm not following the protein as I'm supposed to and that's because I'm not looking to get that big. I compete in figure, so I want to keep my small feminine size. I see some of the girls being a lot bigger, but I don't like the look. I compete for myself first. I increased my protein up 25g, but that's it.
Great you'll be working with the alc. Is that in person or online?
I wish I had a partner to train with. One as dedicated as I am anyway.

It was tough doing the treadmill, but very rewarding. I did it today again. I think I'm hooked! Thanks!

Good stuff Thandie, I'll be watching this to learn! I know what you mean about weight - I saw onebreath go through the same thing and I keep asking him - "how do you know what weight?" I would feel like I was wasting a workout. I have to change my mentality to be effective on DC. I'm working on it!

Traz and I just agreed to do DC at the same time. We both love high volume workouts and are a little shy about giving this a go. He'll start a thread to track our progress in January - he keeps teasing me like he is going to kick my butt. Yeah, right. He hasn't seen me work! heehee- Luckily though I have onebreath who can show me the ropes. I don't get to train with him often but I will certainly make sure he has my back my first couple of workouts! I am so glad I can learn from you too! Thanks for leading the way - I'm watching Tat's too! I am forever grateful!!!

 

[Thandie]

Good stuff Thandie, I'll be watching this to learn! I know what you mean about weight - I saw onebreath go through the same thing and I keep asking him - "how do you know what weight?" I would feel like I was wasting a workout. I have to change my mentality to be effective on DC. I'm working on it!

Traz and I just agreed to do DC at the same time. We both love high volume workouts and are a little shy about giving this a go. He'll start a thread to track our progress in January - he keeps teasing me like he is going to kick my butt. Yeah, right. He hasn't seen me work! heehee- Luckily though I have onebreath who can show me the ropes. I don't get to train with him often but I will certainly make sure he has my back my first couple of workouts! I am so glad I can learn from you too! Thanks for leading the way - I'm watching Tat's too! I am forever grateful!!!

I'm definitely not an expert on DC. I have a guy from Michigan who is helping me. He's been doing that for over 2 years I belive and gained 40 lbs of muscles. He's massive at 6'3". Anyway we speak everyday and he has to tell me exactly what to do. My advise is not to jump on very heavy weight right away, even if it feels you wasted a few workouts as I felt I did. You'll know how much weight in a couple of weeks.

In terms of protein, if you're looking to get MUCH bigger, I'd increase it substantially (hopefully not 400g), but if you want to get a bit bigger, the you increase accordingly. That's what will determine how big you'll get.

I'm glad you can learn from me as I'm learning from you as well..

 

[ironwings]

I'm definitely not an expert on DC. I have a guy from Michigan who is helping me. He's been doing that for over 2 years I belive and gained 40 lbs of muscles. He's massive at 6'3". Anyway we speak everyday and he has to tell me exactly what to do. My advise is not to jump on very heavy weight right away, even if it feels you wasted a few workouts as I felt I did. You'll know how much weight in a couple of weeks.

In terms of protein, if you're looking to get MUCH bigger, I'd increase it substantially (hopefully not 400g), but if you want to get a bit bigger, the you increase accordingly. That's what will determine how big you'll get.

I'm glad you can learn from me as I'm learning from you as well..

Good stuff. DC really is relearning isn't it? I am excited to learn new strategies and push my body. Yeah, no bigger for me either. I spent most of last year bulking up and gaining muscle and that has helped me tremendously but for now, I like my size (well, biceps could be a little bigger - LOL). More than anything I am coming to the realization I need to lose more bodyfat. I fought it for a while because "you know what" were dwindling and I like lifting the heavy weights! I have great muscle, now I'm working on seeing it I'm thinking 15% would be a good place to be and stay for a bit.

 

[Thandie]

Today Icame in not too strong for whatever reason, I couldn't finish my DB press.

Movement: Seated Machine Press
Scheme: 18-20 RP
Previous: 60x18
Current: 70x17

Movement: Seated DB Press
Scheme: 18-20
Previous: 25x18
Current: 27.5x15 (Here I started with 27.5, realized it was too heavy and went back down to 25, finishing with 17 reps. Sucked!)

Movement: Smith Close Grip Bench
Scheme: 18-20
Previous: 55x18
Current: 60x20

Movement: Smith Squat
Scheme: 30-1 min
Previous: 105x30
Current: 115x33

Finished with 30 minutes treadmill at 3.3 at a 13% incline. Tried to increase it 3.5 or 14% incline, but was very hard. I'll work up to it.

Wiil post again on Monday. I'll be out of town so I'll miss my next workout on Friday, Dang!