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Little Boy to Large Man (Log)
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coreygb
New member
Friday, 6.10.11
Squat
2x5 45
1x5 115
1x3 145
1x2 215
1x5 285
1x1 285
Press
2x5 45
1x5 50
1x3 65
3x5 80
Squats - I did a lot of moving today for my girlfriend's new house, and my legs and back were pretty fatigued from that, so I couldn't get a lot done with squats. No big deal; this stuff happens
Press - Since I've been resting my arm, I thought I'd start some active recovery with lighter weights. My friend is doing this same program with me. He is just beginning, so he is lifting light. I'm going to ease back into upper body workouts by just doing what he does. It felt good today.
Squat
2x5 45
1x5 115
1x3 145
1x2 215
1x5 285
1x1 285
Press
2x5 45
1x5 50
1x3 65
3x5 80
Squats - I did a lot of moving today for my girlfriend's new house, and my legs and back were pretty fatigued from that, so I couldn't get a lot done with squats. No big deal; this stuff happens
Press - Since I've been resting my arm, I thought I'd start some active recovery with lighter weights. My friend is doing this same program with me. He is just beginning, so he is lifting light. I'm going to ease back into upper body workouts by just doing what he does. It felt good today.
coreygb
New member
Monday, 6.13.11
Squat
2x5 45
1x5 115
1x3 145
1x2 215
1x2 285
Bench
*Warmup sets*
3x5 115
Today I learned that my legs are being overtrained. I think once a beginner gets around 300, it's time to switch to a program with less frequent squats, or at least not heavy 3x's a week. My arm felt great on the light benching.
I think I'm going to switch to the Madcow Intermediate program next week.
Squat
2x5 45
1x5 115
1x3 145
1x2 215
1x2 285
Bench
*Warmup sets*
3x5 115
Today I learned that my legs are being overtrained. I think once a beginner gets around 300, it's time to switch to a program with less frequent squats, or at least not heavy 3x's a week. My arm felt great on the light benching.
I think I'm going to switch to the Madcow Intermediate program next week.
coreygb
New member
Wednesday, 6.15.11
Press
2x5 45
1x5 50
1x3 65
1x2 70
3x5 85
Deadlift
2x5 135
1x3 195
1x2 280 (used double overhand. It was tough to hold)
1x5 330 (PR)
I'm not squatting this week. Big PR for me on the deadlifts. I'm really excited to see how far I get with them, because I think I had some more in me after 330.
Press
2x5 45
1x5 50
1x3 65
1x2 70
3x5 85
Deadlift
2x5 135
1x3 195
1x2 280 (used double overhand. It was tough to hold)
1x5 330 (PR)
I'm not squatting this week. Big PR for me on the deadlifts. I'm really excited to see how far I get with them, because I think I had some more in me after 330.
coreygb
New member
Monday, 6.20.11
Weight: 192.5
Press
2x5 45
1x5 55
1x3 70
1x2 85
3x5 100
Chins
12
10
9
So I'm finally doing pullups and chinups again, and my numbers have gone down a bit. But, I've also gained some weight, so I don't think I've lost too much strength.
The plan: I'm going to use the rest of this week to get back into heavy upper body lifts. Next week I'm going to officially start the Madcow Intermediate program. I will continue to bulk with a focus on my upper body to make up for the past couple of months inactivity. Once I feel my upper body/arms have caught up a bit with my legs, I will begin cutting.
Weight: 192.5
Press
2x5 45
1x5 55
1x3 70
1x2 85
3x5 100
Chins
12
10
9
So I'm finally doing pullups and chinups again, and my numbers have gone down a bit. But, I've also gained some weight, so I don't think I've lost too much strength.
The plan: I'm going to use the rest of this week to get back into heavy upper body lifts. Next week I'm going to officially start the Madcow Intermediate program. I will continue to bulk with a focus on my upper body to make up for the past couple of months inactivity. Once I feel my upper body/arms have caught up a bit with my legs, I will begin cutting.
coreygb
New member
Ok, so I have been working out fairly light the past week (just haven't logged it) to be rested up for the Madcow Intermediate routine, and to continue my quest of becoming a large (and strong) man. Apparently its ok to slightly modify the assistance work in the routine, so I did. Here's what I'll be doing:
Mon
Squat 5x5 (Heavy)
Bench 5x5
Row 5x5
Assistance:
Pullups 3 sets
Wed
Squat 5x5 (Light)
Press 5x5
Deadlift 5x5
No assistance
Fri
Squat 4x5 (Moderate) 1x3 (Heavy) 1x8 (Light)
Bench 4x5 (Moderate) 1x3 (Heavy) 1x8 (Light)
Row 4x5 (Moderate) 1x3 (Heavy) 1x8 (Light)
Assistance:
Weighted dips - 3x8
Curls - 3x8
Current Maxes:
Squat - 305x5
Deadlift - 330x5
Bench - 190x5
As I have said many times, my upper body strength is lagging because of my previous arm injury. Anyway, I'm excited about the new routine. I'm open to any suggestions - especially about the assistance work.
Mon
Squat 5x5 (Heavy)
Bench 5x5
Row 5x5
Assistance:
Pullups 3 sets
Wed
Squat 5x5 (Light)
Press 5x5
Deadlift 5x5
No assistance
Fri
Squat 4x5 (Moderate) 1x3 (Heavy) 1x8 (Light)
Bench 4x5 (Moderate) 1x3 (Heavy) 1x8 (Light)
Row 4x5 (Moderate) 1x3 (Heavy) 1x8 (Light)
Assistance:
Weighted dips - 3x8
Curls - 3x8
Current Maxes:
Squat - 305x5
Deadlift - 330x5
Bench - 190x5
As I have said many times, my upper body strength is lagging because of my previous arm injury. Anyway, I'm excited about the new routine. I'm open to any suggestions - especially about the assistance work.
coreygb
New member
Workout 1 - Mon, 6.27.11
Squat
135x5
165x5
205x5
230x5
265x5
Bench
85x5
105x5
125x5
145x5
165x5
Row
115x5
135x5
145x5
150x5
150x5
This was my first time doing rows, so I just progressed until I found a good starting point at 150. Also, I didn't do pullups because I didn't decide to add them until today. Rows are fun, and everything felt great.
Squat
135x5
165x5
205x5
230x5
265x5
Bench
85x5
105x5
125x5
145x5
165x5
Row
115x5
135x5
145x5
150x5
150x5
This was my first time doing rows, so I just progressed until I found a good starting point at 150. Also, I didn't do pullups because I didn't decide to add them until today. Rows are fun, and everything felt great.
