Cellar Yeti Posted September 15, 2011 Author Share Posted September 15, 2011 Feeling a bit tired lately. Starting to think the week off when I get Lasiks will be a good rest. Noticed some instability behind my ostomy with squats. Starting to think hack squats and standard squats are the culprit. Going to stick to the number I used this week for next week, then try single leg work, if that doesn't help, I'll nix em all together. A week off might fix it though. Can't lift if you hurt yourself though, aye? Surprisingly, deadlifts are just fine on my ostomy, weird. 9-15-11 Legs 4x8Squats 205lbs x8x8x8x8 -> StayHammer Strength Leg Presses: 375lbs x8x8x8x8 -> 385lbsDB Stiff Leg Deadlifts: 120lbs x8x8x8x8 ->130lbsSeated Calf Raises: 190lbs x8x8x8x8 ->200lbsStanding DB Calf Raises: 200lbs x10x10x10x10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 9-16-11 Shoulders 4x8DB Shoulder Press: 2x55lbs x8x8x8x8 ->120lbsEZ Upright Row: 130lbs x8x7x7x6 ->StayEZ Posterior Row: 135lbs x8x8x8x8 ->140lbsMachine Shoulder Press 130lbs x8x8x8x8 132.5lbsDB Lateral Raise 2x45lbs x8x8x8x8 ->StayPosterial RaisesL 2x35lbs x8x8x8x8 -> StayDB Shrugs: 2x85lbs x8x8x8x8 ->Stay Good day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Woke up from a nap, stumbled to the shop for some potato chips, was pretty much eating them when I noticed the last ingredient was whey. Fuuuuuu. ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Don't you hate that!!! It happened with me the other day, my mum brought me some soy cheese, little did i know untiil i ate a slice of it that it had casein (Wtf are the producers of these products thinking!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Makes me feel like shit, I'll tell you what. There is NO reason to put these products in there, they just do it for cost, and shits, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Makes me feel like shit, I'll tell you what. There is NO reason to put these products in there, they just do it for cost, and shits, I guess. HAHA LOL yeah! +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Put new batteries in the scale, looks like I am 143.5. I guess my weight gain has slowed down to about a half lb a week. At first I was gaining 1.5lbs a week, then 1.25, now it looks like .5lbs a week. I guess it's because this is pretty much the heaviest I've been without being fat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 Farmers walks today with two 70lb dumbbells. 45-60sec walkouts, 60-90 second rest. Forearms and hands are destroyed.http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/9929/dscn2951q.th.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Nice thickness in the forearms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Good day today, I am going at it pretty hard because I am taking an entire week off to allow my body to easily recover from Lasik. 9-18-11 Chest 4x8Barbell Bench Press 190lbs x8x7x4x5 ->StayIncline Barbell Bench Press 155lbs x8 160lbs x8x8x8 ->165lbsDumbbell Bench Press 140lbs x8x8x5x5 -> StayIncline Dumbbell Bench Press 120lbs x8x7x6x9 ->130lbsFlat Cable Flys 70lbs x8 80lbs x8x8x8 ->90lbs Much grunting, and growling was had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Does "Stay" or the other numbers mean u plan to move up in weight the next time u do that exercise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 Stay means I need to stay at that weight for at least one more week, when I add a number to the end like ->195lbs it means that is the new weight I am trying for next week. I really never stay though. I either add micro weights or do some negatives. But it's long winded, so I usually write stay. Most people stall when they stay at a weight, so I aim for a couple more reps, either in the form of negatives, or a little bit of extra weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I might start using that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 I do lots of weird things on my journal. But it's good for keeping notes and tracking progress. The book is actually a mess, it's got water stains from sweat, and actual water, blood, crumpled pages, dirt from being stepped on....It's like a book of horrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 Weighed in today, 144.5lbs. That's more like it! As I get heavier my chinups and pullup weights are starting to suffer...I'm just gonna stay at 30lbs and see what happens.9-19-11 Arms Weighted Dips: 55lbs x7x8x7x7 -> Stay A pretty girl walked by on that random 8. Hammer Chinups: +30lbs x8x8x7x7 ->StayEZ Curls 100lbs x8x6x6x6 ->103.5lbsTricep Kickbacks 35lbs x8x8x8x8 Stay ->40lbsStraight Bar Tricep Overhead Cable Raises 85lbs x8x8x8x8 ->90lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Did HIIT today. Went so hard I thought I was gonna hurl. Feels good now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Haven't updated in a few days. Been busy researching my Lasik and talking with my surgeon. After my week off I will be revising my lifting routine. Here are my last two days logs. 9-21-11 ShouldersDB Shoulder Press 120lbs x8x8x7x3 -> StayBB Shoulder Press 130lbs x5x8x5x8 -> StayBB Upright Row: 125lbs x8x8x8x8 (I need to slow down on these)Posterior BB Row: 140lbs x8x8x8x8 (Gonna cut these)Revised DB Lateral Raises 2x15lbs x8x8x8x8 ->2x20lbsPosterior Delt Flys: 2x20lbs x8x8x8x8 (Drop to 15s) This was a good day. Everything went smoothly. 9-22-11 LegsFront Squats ATG 150lbs x8x8x8x8 ->160lbsMachine Leg Press 385lbs x8x8x8x8 ->395lbsDB Stiff Leg Deadlifts 130lbs x10x10x10x10 ->140lbsSeated Calf Raises 200lbs x10x10x10x10 -> Stay/Slow DownStanding EZ Bar Calf Raises 205lbs x10x10 225lbs x10x10 ->235lbs When I come back I will be focusing on a 2 second up, 2 second down tempo, using more control, and doing things correctly. I'll also be moving my days, and knocking out some exercises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 9-23-11 Back Pullups x8 10lbsx8 20lbs x8x8 25lbs x8x8 ->25lbsRack Deadlifts 225lbs x8x8x8x8 ->235lbsT-Bar Row: 160lbs x8x8x8x8 ->165lbsDB Row 2x90lbs x8x8x8x8 ->2x95lbsPulldown Burnouts: 172.5lbsx8x8x8x8 I dropped my pullups and chinups variants to 25lbs, realizing if I am gaining about 1lb a week then I should only be adding a couple lbs to my lifts. From now on I will be adding 2.5lbs to each a week. I focused on a wide grip, slow movement, keeping my elbows back and pinching my shoulder blades together. I think my lats aren't growing from improper form. Now it's time for Lasik, and 1 week off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Well, it's finally that time. I will be taking a week off while my eyes heal from Lasik. This will give my body and mind time to recover. I will be working on some new goals during this time off. I've completely eliminated hack squats and back squats and will be focusing on front squats, dumbbell squats, and leg presses. I've also chopped a few exercises I think are crummy. I quite enjoy front squats, I've never been comfortable having weight crushing my spine, this solves the issue nicely and I think for my bio mechanics they transfer over better to quad development. Surprisingly I have never felt any pain or discomfort with deadlifts or rack deadlifts, or stiff leg deadlifts. I quite enjoy them and will continue to progress on them. Here are some numbers from the past 8 weeks. Starting Body Weight End of July: 129lbs at 9% Bodyfat / Ending Body Weight Today: 145lbs at 10% BodyfatBench Press: 190lbsx8Front Squat: 150lbsx8Leg Press: 385lbsx8Deadlift: 205lbsx8Rack Deadlifts: 225lbsx8T-Bar Row: 160lbsx8One Arm DB Row: 90lbsx8Seated Shoulder Press: 130lbsPullup/Chinup: +25lbsx8Dip: +55lbsx8 I am quite pleased and will work on some reasonable goals after my rest time. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Not weightlifting related, but I figured I'd post anyway. I am nearly 72hrs out from my LASIK eye surgery. I went from 20/150 without glasses, 20/30 with glasses to 20/10 vision. My eyes are recovering nicely, I attribute my fast recovery to my stout diet and exercise regime. The eyes are pretty slow to heal, but I reckon I am giving them a quicker recovery with my lifestyle. On a side note, I was watching TV yesterday and an ASPCA commercial came on, and I bawed so hard.http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/8255/dscn2966j.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Wishing you a speedy recovery, cant wait for more posts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Yeah, I hope you recover really soon too Yeti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm kind of at a loss for what to do with my new routine. I know my old one was crowded with not enough rest. But I liked the 4x8. I want a bit more strength so I am going for a 5x5, I remember the 5x5 hurting my joints after a while so I am limiting myself to one or two 5x5s per day, and going to a 4 day split, under 60 min, 2-3 min rest, at 85%1RM for 5x5s. About 15-20 sets per body part. I am shying away from most isolations and sticking with my bread and butter lifts for now, especially while my eyes are still healing. Here is my new routine. Sunday: Chest/TricepsBench Press 5x5 85%1RMDumbbell Bench Press or Incline Dumbbell Bench Press 5x5Weighted Triceps Dips 4x81x Tricep or Chest Isolation 4x10 Monday: HIIT Tuesday: Rest Wednesday: ShouldersBarbell Shoulder Press 5x5 85% 1RMDumbbell Shoulder Press 4x8Lateral Raise 4x10Bent Over Flys 4x10 Thursday: LegsSquat Variant 5x5 85% 1RMLeg Press or Leg Curl 4x8Stiff Leg Deadlift or Hamstring Work 4x8Calf Raises 4x10 Friday: Back/BicepsDeadlift 5x5 85% 1RMWeighted Pullup or Chinup 5x51x Row Variant 4x8Bicep Isolation 4x8 Sturday: Rest How's that look? Todays log. 10-3-11 Chest 5x5/4x8Barbell Bench Press 205lbs (Accidental overload) x5x4 195lbs x3x2x1 (Screwed this up good, lol)Dumbbell Bench Press 140lbs x5x5x5x5 -> Stay (I needed help getting into starting, I need to catch up)Weighted Dips +40lbs x8x8x6x7 -> 45lbsIsolation Skipped it, was feeling a bit wobbly. My body needs a good break in week before I can say if that week helped or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 I'll only be lifting 3x this week because I feel my eyes still needs to recovery, I've also only been doing 3 or 4 exercises per day, and I may keep it that way to keep reps per day around 20. Next week I will go onto my 4x split. I've been having fun playing with combo set/rep schemes, it feels good. Today was leg day. 10-5-11Front Squats 160lbs x5x5x5x5 -> 170lbsMachine Leg Presses 390lbs x8x8x8x8 -> 400lbsDumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlifts 140lbs x8x8x8x8 ->150lbsSeated Calf Raises 200lbs x10x10x10x10 ->205lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellar Yeti Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Here are my logs from the past few days. I am really enjoying my reduced workload and relaxed schedule. I'm also learning a lot about my body. My chest doesn't like to be hit with lots of sets, I focus only on two chest movements and one combo chest and tricep movement like dips or close grip bench. I also noticed a lot less mental leg by reducing deadlifts to 3 sets of 5, makes sense because they are extremely intense. 10-7-11 Back/BicepsWeighted Pullups +25lbs x8x8x8x8 +50lbs Forced Negatives x5 ->30lbsDeadlifts 215lbs x5x5x5BB Rows 135lbs x5 140lbs x5x5x5x5 ->145lbsDB Rows 190lbs x8x7ishx4x6 -> Stay (Finally got stuck on these, lol)Supersetted Chinups x8x8x6x4 (Day after was the first time my biceps were every sore, screw curls) 10-9-11 Chest/TricepsBB Bench Press 195lbs x5x5x5x5x4 -> 200lbsDB Slight Incline Bench Press 120lbs x8 130lbs x8x8x8x6 ->140lbs (I have trouble getting the weight to starting position)Weighted Dips +45lbs x7x8x8x7 -> 50lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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