New training log

[jennifer778]

sweettea where you at gurl???
Missing you on here!

Ready to get to the gym today zed. Question for you. I am going to move up some in weight today. I have stopped bringing my cell phone in the gym as my log and have started Carryin a small notebook so I can see what I did the last time I did the same set. Here's my question. In trying to move up in weight do I still need to manage to do 12 reps? So I've been doing 2 sets of 12....when going up in weight is it feasible to do 12 on the first set and then go up in weight and then do however many reps I manage in my increased weight? Make any sense? Suggestions? Thanks man

 

[dmk777]

Hey hope you had a good time in Virginia gurl!! Nice to have you back

 

[zedhed]

Hey was missin you sweettea!

Ready to get to the gym today zed. Question for you. I am going to move up some in weight today. I have stopped bringing my cell phone in the gym as my log and have started Carryin a small notebook so I can see what I did the last time I did the same set.
Good! I feel it is better with writing down your workouts. Then you can just put em in a file drawer and lok back and see what was working for you whenever you want.
Here's my question. In trying to move up in weight do I still need to manage to do 12 reps?
Yes until we move you off this workout.
So I've been doing 2 sets of 12....when going up in weight is it feasible to do 12 on the first set and then go up in weight and then do however many reps I manage in my increased weight?
For your current workout I would rather see you continue at 2x12 worksets. Remember this is only a stepping stone getting your body ready for the SL 5x5. The reason that I want you to do this higher volume is for your joints and connective tissue. To prepare it for the stress of the 5x5.
Go here,

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/m...urnal/gjs-go-hard-go-home-5x5-log-774423.html

gymjunkie is a well seasoned lifter and he is getting beat up from the SL 5x5. I dont what that for you or for sugazombie.

I konw its hard for you but disipline yourself to keep with this program for say around 4 weeks or so (not including any more breaks). If because of the holidays you need to have another break then I feel we should add that time onto the backend.

Gurl I just really dont wanna see you get sidelined due to unnecessary and avoidable injury. Believe me it just totally sucks.
Make any sense? Suggestions? Thanks man

I know you wanna be there right now, me too! But that is how you get a whole lot of time off that you didnt really want cuz you got injured.
Be patient my dear.

 

[jennifer778]

Hey was missin you sweettea!


I know you wanna be there right now, me too! But that is how you get a whole lot of time off that you didnt really want cuz you got injured.
Be patient my dear.

Great post zed!! Completely understand. Thanks for responding. Also no more breaks for me! We are staying home for Christmas so I'm Done traveling for a while!! So no more skipping out. I know it's been tough with the breaks...I get into a really good groove in the gym and then I'm gone for a few days or a week so it makes me feel like I'm starting all over again. No worries on me being patient! I've got the rest of my life to work on this body so I've got all the patience in the world! . Not really but you know what I mean. So should I not be moving up in weight? Or just slowly move up while still being able to do 12 each set?

Thanks again for the help Zeddie. you're great. Have a good thanksgiving? Been doing that met con? Not looking forward to it tomorrow!! Ha!! Btw..completely with you on the injuries!! I've actually never injured myself in the gym and want to keep it that way!! No worries!!

 

[zedhed]

Great post zed!! Completely understand. Thanks for responding. Also no more breaks for me! We are staying home for Christmas so I'm Done traveling for a while!! So no more skipping out. I know it's been tough with the breaks...I get into a really good groove in the gym and then I'm gone for a few days or a week so it makes me feel like I'm starting all over again. No worries on me being patient! I've got the rest of my life to work on this body so I've got all the patience in the world! . Not really but you know what I mean. So should I not be moving up in weight? Or just slowly move up while still being able to do 12 each set?
Add what you can on a weekly basis. If that 2 Lbs fine, if its 5 Lbs thats fine too. I would not expect to much more then a 5 Lb increase at best tho.

Thanks again for the help Zeddie. you're great.
Thanks sweettea and so are you!
Have a good thanksgiving?
Yes thank you for asking. Was very nice, really got my cals up in a good way!
Been doing that met con?
LOL took the weekend off but back at it today. MetCon tomorrow.
Not looking forward to it tomorrow!!
Yeah I know this too well. Its kinda like waiting for death...
Ha!! Btw..completely with you on the injuries!! I've actually never injured myself in the gym and want to keep it that way!! No worries!!

Bout 2 years back it was like I was injured the whole dam year. That sucked so bad. Really dont wanna see any of you guys gals go thru that. It is so needless and useless.

 

[jennifer778]

Bout 2 years back it was like I was injured the whole dam year. That sucked so bad. Really dont wanna see any of you guys gals go thru that. It is so needless and useless.

Yeah that seems like it sucks!! Sorry to hear that! Have no need for injuries!! Keep safe man

 

[jennifer778]

Bench
Warm up bar 12 reps
2 sets- 12 x 55 and 65

Decline
2 sets - 12 x 45
12 x 55

Incline dumbells
2 sets 12 x 20
12 x 20

Overhead bbl shoulder press
2 sets 12 x 20
12 x 20

Close grip bbl
2 sets 12 x 30
12 x 30

Negative dips
2 x 12

 

[Jen10]

Hey jen! Do you use the smith machine for overhead bbl press? I'm going to start working hard on my upper body and we seem to be similar in strength.

 

[jjtt]

jennifer778, I'm in Canada- far far north of you .
Jen10, for OH press I use a barbell but not on the smith machine as the movement does not go in a strict straight line.
There is a curving movement to it, where I have to move my head a little bit and tuck in my chin to get it past my face on both the up and down swing.
It's my opinion that it would be less functional to do it on a smith machine due to a limited ROM.
Plus you wouldn't be strengthening those stabilizer muscles which are crucial for shoulder strength and health.
If it's too hard, maybe use lighter weights until the shoulders are stronger.

 

[zedhed]

DANGER!
DANGER!
DANGER!
All you ladies stay away from the Smith Machine excpet to hang your towel on! The Smith machine is only good for hanging cloths and towels on...oh and creating joint damage. Yes Joint Damage!
Stay away from it for the very reasons that jjtt listed.
Actually you will do far better using free weights for all of your training.