working on a new routine

[Tblock1]

yeah thanks I really hope my quad feels better in the next 2 weeks- if it doesn't i am not hitting my quads at all and will skip my day at the gym sunday and start with my military deload week since i'll be away in 2 weeks on squat day.

Also guys, since starting creatine (and not fixing my diet that much) a little less than 2 weeks ago, i have gained 5-6 pounds! I also missed taking it once or twice. There is a new GNC near me so i am going to check it out once my careone creatine expires. I've gotten bigger, but my abs are still definitely noticeable. I really like slow and steady progression! I took some pics before the creatine, just now, and will take some more at the end of the month.

Nice bro I told you creatine was good stuff I just stopped it may 1st and will take a month off, I've actually gained weight since then.

 

[JDid23]

Nice bro I told you creatine was good stuff I just stopped it may 1st and will take a month off, I've actually gained weight since then.

yeah.. I haven't really even rearranged my diet besides making oatmeal in the morning lol. My water intake has also been inconsistent the last week since I've been really fucking busy (not a good idea i know).

Over the summer, I am probably going to get my diet in check and start some cardio. I am going to pass up trying out for D3 soccer and basketball next year at school because my workload will be pretty heavy and i have to really buckle down... Therefore, i won't have to do anything over the summer to prepare for soccer or basketball, so i'll have more time to dedicate to my training.

Anyone know if using a basketball will suffice as a foam roller?

 

[SouthernLord]

A tennis ball or lacrosse ball will work.

 

[JDid23]

A tennis ball or lacrosse ball will work.

thanks for stopping by As weird as this sounds, I don't have any tennis balls or lacrosse balls. Would a basketball or maybe even a wiffle ball work?

 

[ExtraMile]

Can't you just buy a tennis ball? They cost like £0.99 for a pack of 3 over here lol hardly expensive. I used a tennis ball on my back when I had the injury...

 

[the.gladiator1987]

lol seriously just buy one nigga

 

[JDid23]

my dads car is broken... will be fixed on friday which is why i am wondering. Obviously buying a pack of tennis balls won't cut too deep into my pockets, but i am just wondering about a basketball.

 

[JDid23]

Wow- AP Psychology exam went late today, but it also went very well Expecting a 4 or 5. I hope i can get a ride to the gym from one of my friends or else i don't think i will be able to make it. Today I will go for 100x1+ rep (hopefully 5 or more), dips + 25 lbs, some sets sub failure of neutral grip chins without using feet as momentum, skull crushers with 20 lb DBs (or might use an ez bar today and try it out again), and seated calves.

 

[JDid23]

Military Press Day 1+ Rep


Military Press
45x5
80x5
90x3
100x7- PR

Neutral Grip Chins (didn't use my legs to help myself up at all- all dead hang too)
BW x 10- PR
BW x 6
BW x 4 (i think)

Dips
BW x 2
BW +25 lbs x 6- PR
BW +25 lbs x 4
BW +25 lbs x 3
BW +25 lbs x 3
BW +25 lbs x 3
- PR 19 reps in 5 sets with 25 lbs

DB Skull Crushers
20 lb DBs x 10- PR
20 lb DBs x 10
20 lb DBs x 8 (couldn't do any more lol)

I decided to use the foam roller for my quad and do some other stretching instead of doing calves. Had to choose between the two because my ride had to go soon and it was all i had time for. My quad felt very tender while using the foam roller and it hurt a bit after i was done with it. Is this normal?


Comments: All things considered, today was solid. I am pretty happy with my military press, happy to be able to do 10 neutral grip chins without using any momentum, and ecstatic with my dips. I honestly felt like i was going to fail at 1 rep on the last set, but pushed to 3. Skull crushers were hard as fuck today- going to aim for 3x10 again next workout.

 

[the.gladiator1987]

dude how am i so weak at db skullcrushers lol i could only do 25lbs, then had to drop to 20lb, then had to drop to 15lbs. I must do them perfect or something lol