wegs' journal

[wegs224]

Just signed up. I belong to another bb site, and thought this site offered some different perspectives, too. Nice to see a lot available on the net for weight lifters.

Some background on me, I've been a runner and cyclist for a long time. Those are my two 'loves,' so to speak. I came into weight lifting a little over two years ago. Love it, now. Didn't when I started. My goals started with hypertrophy as the main goal, but now, I'd like to really gain in strength relating to my deadlift and squats.

Injuries to note: I injured my neck years ago, and have a disk herniation, now. It's a bummer, because it flared up recently from squats, and for the past nearly 5 months, I've had to really lift a lot lighter than I was, to keep the pain at bay.

I'm just looking to keep a journal, where I can log my daily cardio, and weight lifting sessions.

My goals are to continue to build lean muscle, and as I said to increase weight with deadlifts and squats. My prior PR for both was 205 with deads and 105 with squats before the neck flared up.

I hit 105 for squats a few days ago, for reps, which I was ecstatic. My highest PR since the neck issue started back up is 155 for reps.

Goals are to be at 225 or better by Dec 1st with deads, and 135 for squats.

If you want to comment, or leave some helpful advice...I'm all for it. Thanks for having me.

 

[wegs224]

Oh, and for people in the states...happy 4th!
Tried to post a pic of fireworks here, but ...hmmm...keep getting an error message.

Imagine them in your mind! lol

 

[wegs224]

Meant to add up top...my schedule:

Monday: Cardio (usually run or cycling/spinning, no weights)
Tuesday: Chest and biceps, and cardio
Wed: Same as Monday
Thursday: Shoulders and tri's, cardio
Friday: off day/no weights or cardio
Saturday: Back day and cardio
Sunday: Leg day and cardio

*On the days of weight lifting, cardio is roughly 20-30 minutes, sometimes HITT, sometimes steady state
*On cardio days where there is no weight lifting, I do longer/endurance type cardio...longer runs or cycling

 

[Idobehigh]

When you do your cardio in the morning how long are you waiting to start weight lifting?

 

[wegs224]

When you do your cardio in the morning how long are you waiting to start weight lifting?

hey idobehigh;

it varies. sometimes, i have the longer duration runs and cycling for the mornings, and weight lift in the afternoon. (weekends, typically, as i'm not as pressed for time)

during the work week, cardio typically follows right after weight lifting.

 

[Idobehigh]

I'm mainly asking as your two compound lifts you want to improve seem like your doing cardio then straight to your back work out or legs witch would effect your energy and how much you will be able to lift. 225 for a female would be very impressive (I'm assuming you are a female) lol

 

[wegs224]

Yes, on those days, for deadlifts/back day and squats/leg day...I *try* to do cardio in the a/m a few hours before the gym in the afternoon. During the week, I tend to do the cardio after the weights.

And yes, I'm female. haha =)

My highest PR for deads, was 205, about 5 months ago, before my neck issue flared up. grrr! I'm really wanting to get 225 by Dec 1st. I can do it if I add 14 lbs per month to it. (that starts this month) Right now, on ''paper'' it sounds so doable, but we'll see how it pans out. I have to work around this injury, so far so good thought. I managed 155 for reps for deads last Saturday, so hopefully, my plan will work.

Thanks for your thoughts! Do u keep a log/journal here?

 

[Idobehigh]

I'm currently running hella and n2slin on here just started my fifth week just click my name and you will see it

205 isn't bad! How many reps did you get? Typically you want to get around 85% to 90% of your max for a few reps. If that doesn't work get up to 205 get your reps then immediately follow with as many reps at 135 you can do

 

[wegs224]

I'm currently running hella and n2slin on here just started my fifth week just click my name and you will see it

okay, i'll look for it

205 isn't bad! How many reps did you get? Typically you want to get around 85% to 90% of your max for a few reps. If that doesn't work get up to 205 get your reps then immediately follow with as many reps at 135 you can do

205 for two reps. i was stoked! haha

I will try this method u suggest. I have some friends who are very much believers of the 5/3/1 plan for making big strides with strength, but I can't seem to fully 'grasp' the whole concept of it. I mean, I get it ...but, when I start my own calculations, I get lost.

 

[Idobehigh]

The 5 3 1 is more of a guide line, since you got 205 for 2 that would be your second set then most likely you will add 5 or 10 pounds and that will be your third set. How ever I do not train with a I'm only getting three and no more, I push myself and my clients it should be a more of a guideline. If you think your only going to get 2 then you probably will because your mind set isn't there. I like drop sets and feel those add the most strength and mass. Sorry for the rambling lol