WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) In my introductory post here, I foolishly stated my intention to have my own VBB&F profile within 12 months. Although I am currently wholly acceptable, with a nice level of muscle and a bodyfat percentage of, I'd estimate, 8-9%ish, I have decided to dedicate myself to packing on solid muscular goodness over the course of 2009 (with a brief break for wedding and honeymoon in late Sep/early Oct). Being merely happy with myself isn't good enough. I must be prepared to be awed by my own glistening MUSS. The year began with a mini-cut (1 day of full body compound lifting and 3 cardio sessions per week) to dispose of the remnants of the holiday season. I now plan to be lifting solidly, with only playing capoeira serving as cardio, through until summer, when I may well consider a second brief period of cutting just in case England decides to actually give me weather warranting shirtlessness. I'm performing a 3-day split as follows : Day 1 Deadlifts (pyramided until failure)Bench Press (pyramided until failure)Lat Pulldown (3x8)Seated Cable Row (3x8)Single Arm Bent Over Row (3x8)DB Chest Flye (3x8)Cable Crossover (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x8) Day 2 Squats (pyramided until failure)Seated Military Press (pyramided until failure)Leg Press (3x8)Leg Curl (3x8)Calf Raise (3x8)Arnold Press (3x8)Front Delt Raise (3x8)Rear Delt Raise (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x8) Day 3 Shrugs (3x8)Upright Row (3x8)Rope Pulldown (3x8)Rope Curl (3x8)EZ Bar Curl (3x8)Overhead Cable Extension (3x8)Hammer Curl (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x8) I made some pretty lovely gains when experimenting with a Stronglifts-esque routine towards the tail end of 2008, so I will probably switch between a routine of this ilk and one much like that listed above every 6-8 weeks. Actual weights for each exercise will be posted as I update the journal, but the current PBs that count are 95kg bench, 100kg deadlift, and 115kg squat (or for my non-metric friends, 209lb, 220lb and 253lb respectively). I aim to have added at least 15-20kg to each in the nearish future, and hopefully a further 15-20kg by the end of 2009. So that's my current position in my efforts to attain glorious MUSS. I'll be in touch as things progress. Any comments or criticisms are welcomed. Later! Edited April 17, 2009 by WhenDanSaysJump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 Yesterday was Friday, and I did this : Shrugs @ 26kg (3x8)Cable Upright Row @ 55kg (3x8)Rope Pulldown @ 55kg(3x8)Rope Curl @ 50kg (3x8)EZ Bar Curl @ 32kg (3x8)Overhead Cable Extension @ 40kg(3x8)Hammer Curl @ 12kg (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x8) I appreciate this workout because a) I am targetting growth in arms specifically at present, so this is separate from other workouts, and b) it comes at the end of a tiring week, when I don't necessarily have the requisite GRRR to really kill myself in the gym. More to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yesterday was filled by a capoeira workshop, so that's cardio taken care of for the next few days. Today, I decided to treat myself to a day of deadliftery. It progressed thusly : 50kg x 1560kg x 1070kg x 880kg x 690kg x 495kg x 1100kg x 1 (NEW PB~!)105kg x 1 (SECOND NEW PB IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER~!)70kg x 10 Good times and, despite the burning in my muscles right now, I have no regrets. I'll be heading gymward again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertSupreme Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hey Dan! Some nice stuff here. Congratulations on your engagement and the marriage to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Thank you for the multiple compliments, dude. Appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Yesterday's fun : Bench Press (60kg x 10, 70kg x 8, 80kg x 6, 90kg x 4, 95kg x 2, 100kg x 2) - new PB and now all of my big three are in the 100kg club. Good times!Lat Pulldown @ 60kg (3x8)Seated Cable Row @ 75kg (3x8)Single Arm Bent Over Row @ 23kg (3x8)DB Chest Flye @ 18kg (3x8)Cable Crossover (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x10) Tonight, capoeira. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 you planlooks like it'll make you massive. hope the diet is sound too. stay strong dan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 you planlooks like it'll make you massive. hope the diet is sound too. stay strong dan! Thank you, and I certainly hope so. I'm not quite getting the calories I want as I've been damn near broke since Xmas/new year, but this will be rectified within the week as life resets itself. As for today : I was scheduled for legs n shoulders, but have decided to put this back a day, as last night's capoeira lesson was utterly, utterly brutal. Moreover, that was the fifth day in a row that I'd intensely exercised, so I'm in dire need of a rest before I completely fly apart. Legs and shoulders will therefore take place Thursday. Pics to arrive this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 Tonight's festivities : Squats - 60kg x 10, 70kg x 8, 80kg x 6, 90kg x 4, 100kg x 2, 105kg x 2, 110kg x 1, 115kg x 1Seated Military Press - 40kg x 10, 45kg x 8, 50kg x 6, 55kg x 4, 60kg x 4Leg Press @ 235kg (3x8)Leg Curl @ 55kg (3x8)Calf Raise @ 15kg in each of my greasy mitts (3x10)Arnold Press @ 15kg in each of my lumpen, cloddish hands (3x8)Front Delt Raise @ 10kg (3x8)Rear Delt Raise @ 10kg (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x10) I am sore. Very sore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Shrugs @ 29kg (3x8)Cable Upright Row @ 55kg (3x8)Rope Pulldown @ 55kg(3x8)T-Bar Curl @ 55kg (3x8)EZ Bar Curl @ 32kg (3x8)Overhead Cable Extension @ 40kg(3x8)Hammer Curl @ 12kg (3x8) PUMPY PUMPY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 As my deadlift day was so much fun last Sunday, I've elected to have another today. I'm leaving in the next 30 minutes, so expect results later today... accompanied by videos for double excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 Well, today has been a good day, and I have video footage to prove it. Sadly, YouTube is currently trumpeting to all and sundry that the site is undergoing maintenance, so this is going to have to wait a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 22, 2009 Author Share Posted February 22, 2009 (edited) Here's some hawt video action. Excuse my odd voice, and the shorter bar I found myself using today. Form not absolutely perfect, but nothing worth killing myself over. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ane9QSEEA Deadlift day progressed like this : 50kg x 1560kg x 1070kg x 880kg x 690kg x 495kg x 2100kg x 1 105kg x 1106kg x 1 (New PB) 70kg x 10 Edited February 22, 2009 by WhenDanSaysJump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertSupreme Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Cool...videos are good PUMPY PUMPY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Cool I liked that video and hope to see many more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Chest and back tomfoolery tonight : Bench Press (60kg x 10, 70kg x 8, 80kg x 6, 90kg x 4, 95kg x 1, death)Lat Pulldown @ 60kg (3x8)Seated Cable Row @ 75kg (3x8)Single Arm Bent Over Row @ 23kg (3x8)DB Chest Flye @ 18kg (3x8)Cable Crossover (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 A couple o'hours ago : Squats - 60kg x 10, 70kg x 8, 80kg x 6, 90kg x 4, 100kg x 2, 105kg x 1, 110kg x 1, 115kg x 1Seated Military Press - 45kg x 10, 50kg x 8, 55kg x 6, 60kg x 4Leg Press @ 235kg (3x8)Leg Curl @ 55kg (3x8)Calf Raise @ 15kg per side (3x10)Arnold Press @ per side (3x8)Front Delt Raise @ 10kg per side (3x8)Rear Delt Raise @ 10kg per side (3x8)Reverse Crunch (3x10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Friday Evening : Shrugs @ 29kg (3x8)Cable Upright Row @ 55kg (3x8)Rope Pulldown @ 55kg(3x8)T-Bar Curl @ 55kg (3x8)EZ Bar Curl @ 32kg (3x8)Overhead Cable Extension @ 40kg(3x8)Pull-Ups (3x10) Since then I've been resting up, save for a brief bodyweight blast on Sunday. I have decided that I will have at least half a week off every four weeks. Well, except for capoeira and the odd snippet of cardio. So currently, I am on DOWNTIME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xphilx Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7ane9QSEEA "not absolutely perfect" is defenitely not the right way to describe this form, sorry. please, do yourself a favor: watch these videos and start to learn deads again from the very beginning. the barbell is swinging all the time, your back is rounded all the time and that sumo style lifting you're trying is done wrong, too. i don't want to talk you down or offend you, all i want is to help you. deadlifts are maybe one of the most difficult excercises and it's absolutely neccessary to take your time and learn the proper technique. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6aM0CYPh3w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 No offence taken, I'd rather be told that my form is a mile out than carry on oblivious to the truth and end up injuring myself. I will study the videos and get my shit together! Thanks dude EDIT : On studying the videos you provided, I think my trouble may be less my overall form... I think I might just be trying to be a badass and lift heavy rather than intelligently. I'll get a video of myself deadlifting a far lower weight up soon just to get some additional tips from y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 And, I hasten to add, my pseudo-sumo stance has GOT to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xphilx Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 i'm waiting for a new video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 i'm waiting for a new video. They are imminent. Possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Well, my routine has been changed around somewhat, to accommodate what I'm actually capable of, as opposed to the self-congratulatory back-slapping ego-fapping of my previous program. I am too damn tired to inform you folks of the minutae of this plan right now, but mark my words... this thread will be resurrected following its brief hiatus, and I will be posting with renewed vigour. Lucky you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhenDanSaysJump Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 So, the much-vaunted new routine to help me pack on size. I've stripped away the needless faffery and given myself a bullshit-free routine. Compound movements across the board, more or less, hitting two upper body and one lower body part each day. Coupled with a surplus of calories, I'm finally starting to put on some size, which I can then chip away at with a cutting routine, incorporating plenty more isolation exercises. My frame is still fairly slight, but I can see this routine being a keeper and, over enough time, provided I keep increasing the weight at a sensible rate, allowing me to fill out tremendously. I'm also discovering that : Lower Weight With Good Form > Higher Weight With Crappy Form ...which is fantastically encouraging. I'm making gains without feeling horribly pained the next day. Which is nice. As for the routine itself : Day 1 5x5 Bench4x10 Pull-ups5x5 Deadlift2x15 Decline Reverse Crunches Day 2 4x10 DB Shoulder Press4x10 Single Arm DB Row4x10 DB Lunge2x15 Decline Reverse Crunches Day 3 5x3 Barbell Bent-Over Row4x10 Dips5x3 Back Squat2x15 Decline Reverse Crunches Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now