Just wanna share some progress. All comments welcome.

[gettinlarger]

Just got done doin some chest tonight. Set a couple new PRs. Felt really good about myself. I took a look at when I just started my training journal, at the end of July, and I think I have made some impressive gains. I would like your guys' input as well. You think these are good? Do you think I should be stronger than I already am? Am I a complete pansy-ass? ALL comments welcome.

Here are just a few random dates ...

7-26-02
weight - 169 lbs
bench - 4x5 at 235, 1 RM at 285
dead - 4x5 at 225
squat - 4x5 at 205, 1 RM at 245

8-5-02
weight - 173 lbs
bench - 4x5 at 235, cake
incline db - 2x8 at 80s (spot on last 1-2)
squat - 4x3 at 225

8-14-02
weight - 178 lbs
dead - 3x5 at 275
bb rows - 1x8 at 155, 1x8 at 135
chins - 1x15 at bodyweight, 2x8 at +25
bb curls - 4x5 at 95

8-26-02
weight - 180.5 lbs
bench - 1 RM at 305!! GOAL SET!!
incline db - 1x10 at 80s, 1x8 at 85s
dips - bodyweight x50: 22, 14, 8, 6
calves - 2x15 at 60, 1x15 at 50, standing

9-9-02
weight - STILL FUCKING 180.5 ...
bench - 2x5 at 255, then 1x4, 1x3
incline db - 1x8, 1x7 at 85s
incline flys - 2x8 at 45s

9-17-02
weight - 181
dead - 335!! NEW PR!!
chins - 1x17 at bodyweight, 4x5 at +35
shrugs - 1x8 at 135, 1x5 at 275, 2x5 at 315, 1x8 at 225
military - 2x5, 2x4 at 145, standing
lat raises - 2x8 at 25s

10-7-02
weight - 184 lbs
bench - 4x5 at 255
db incline - 2x8 at 90s
incline flys - 2x10 at 50s
calves - 2x20 at 60, standing

There you have it. At July 26, my bench was at 285, dead was under 300 I think, and squat at a pitiful 245. Now, Oct 7, my bench is at 315, dead at 335, and squat hopefully around 300 now. I should test it soon. (Also note, I had suffered a lower back injury, which kept me from deadlifting or squatting heavily for up to 2 months in there). Anyway, sorry for the long ass post. Remember, EVERYTHING is welcome. Praise is greatly appreciated. Criticism is just as welcome. If you even wanna call me a jerkoff or something, go ahead. Thanks.

 

[Lord_Suston]

great progress, what height are you at??? You gotta start working those squats those since your legs should being doing more weight than your chest by a lot.....

 

[JDarty6173]

Everything's looking good.. Keep it up...Theres nothin gmore motivating to me than setting new PRs....

 

[gettinlarger]

Yeah dude I know. My legs have always been my weak point. But I've been hitting them hard as of late. Hopefully my squat will be above my bench very soon.

Oh, I'm at 5'9.

 

[Cobin]

Good progress, what has your diet been like this whole time, from the weight from month to month it doesn't look like you've been bulking but it does appear you've added some solid weight (muscle).

 

[gettinlarger]

Good progress, what has your diet been like this whole time, from the weight from month to month it doesn't look like you've been bulking but it does appear you've added some solid weight (muscle).

Well, for a three week period starting at the end of July, I threw on about 12 pounds. I ate a ton, as you can imagine. Since then, my diet has slowed down. I'm still eating a lot, but it's hard sometimes, you know? Had a few very important things going on in my life, so bulking had to take a back seat for a while. I'm hoping to start eating huge again, and wanna hit 190 as soon as I can. Then 200. Then 210.

 

[louden_swain]

Excellent progress and good gains in bodyweight. Routine looks simple, compound, and heavy. However, I would certainly focus on the squats if I were you. I know this sounds crazy, but you could perform a 8 x 5 routine to shock the leg muscles into growth.

Example:

1 x 5 - 135lbs (warm up)
1 x 5 - 155lbs (warm up)
1 x 5 - 185lbs
1 x 5 - 205lbs
1 x 5 - 225lbs
1 x 5 - 255lbs
1 x 5 - 275llbs
1 x 5 - 295lbs

Note** these weights serve as an example.

Good luck!

 

[revexrevex]

1. how long have you been training

2. can you post your workout split

 

[SofaGeorge]

Great progress.

 

[StRoNg_WoN]

Good stuff bud... Keep it up!