Little Boy to Large Man (Log)

[coreygb]

Workout 2, 6.29.11

Squat
135x5
165x5
205x5
205x5

Press
70x5
80x5
95x5
110x5

Deadlift
135x5
190x5
230x5
270x5
305x5

Simple enough. Its good to be back on a structured routine.

 

[coreygb]

Workout 3 - Friday, 7.1.11

Squat
135x5
165x5
200x5
230x5
270x3
200x8

Bench
85x5
110x5
135x5
150x5
170x5

Row
75x5
95x5
110x5
135x5
155x3
110x8

Dips
0x5
0x6
0x7

DB Curls
40 - 8
40 - 5
35 - 10

Triceps are pretty sore after last nights workout. It was definitely the dips. I wasn't sure what variation of curls to do, so I just did the ole standard standing curls with DB's. If anyone has a different suggestion then I'd be glad to hear it; I'm not a curling expert. Also, I'm continuing to add 5 lbs to my bench each workout (like in the pervious program) rather than 5 lbs per week like the current program says. I'll do this until I get around 200x5. This is how I'm planning to catch up my arms to everything else.

 

[coreygb]

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

Hey guys, I need some advice. This may sound like a dumb question, but do you think I should do chin ups instead of curls on fridays? I know chin ups are generally more effective, but I just don't know if it'd be too much.

 

[lweaver]

Damn straight you should go with chin-ups. Not only do you get the benefit of the back working, but you also get maximal loading of the biceps, which I assume you were trying to accomplish with the curls I say go for it, just make sure you have a big meal before taking on the volume.

 

[coreygb]

Thanks a lot for responding. Like I said, I know are chins are superior to curls, but since I'm doing rows/pullups on Monday, deads on wednesday, and more rows on friday, I thought maybe chins would be too taxing after friday's rows. I may just give it a shot and see how it feels.

 

[coreygb]

Workout 4 - 7.4.11

Squat
135x5
165x5
205x5
230x5
270x5

Bench
85x5
105x5
125x5
145x5
175x5

Row
115x5
135x5
145x5
155x5

Pullups
0x7
0x5
0x4

Great day in the gym. I decided to start doing full ROM for my pullups. Although my numbers are pretty bad, I can definitely feel the difference the switch has made. Gotta love those shirtless, hot summer nights with the dusty power rack out in the garage.

 

[coreygb]

Workout 5, 7.6.11

Squat
135x5
165x5
210x5
210x5

Press
70x5
80x5
95x5
115x5

Deadlift
135x5
190x5
230x5
277x5
315x5

315x5 deadlift came up easier than I expected. I predict I'll easily break my previous deadlift and press PR's soon. I think my press PR is 120 or 125x5, and my deadlift PR is 330x5, so we'll see in the next couple of weeks.

 

[coreygb]

Workout 6 - Friday, 7.8.11

Squat
135x5
165x5
205x5
230x5
275x3
205x8

Bench
85x5
110x5
135x5
165x5
180x5

Row
75x5
95x5
110x5
135x5
160x3
135x8

Dips
0x1
0x1
0x1

Chins
0x8
0x5
0x4

I had a weird tingle in my left hand after each rep on dips. I think it may have just been my dip bars. Anyway, it felt weird and I couldn't do them. Other than that, great workout.

 

[lweaver]

Was your chin tucked when you did the dips?

 

[coreygb]

Was your chin tucked when you did the dips?

To be honest I can't really remember. I think it may have been tucked down. Why do you ask?