jamesxvx Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 March 9th, 2012.Back and trap day! Deadlift135 x 12225 x 12315 x 10365 x 1 (New PR)I thought I could get two out of the 365, but My hand decided to not cooperate and was causing me some grief. Happy with that gain though, up from 350. Shoulder shrugs135 x 12185 x 12185 x 12 Bent over rows135 x 12155x 12155x 10 Seated Rows120 x 12135 x 12135 x 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 March 10, 2012- Shoulders Shoulder shrugs205 x 12225 x 12225 x 12 Power Cleans135 x 6155x 2145 x 6145 x 6This was the lowest point of my workout, on one of my throws with 155 on the bar I connected with my chest and didn't get my catch. I felt terrible after that, lost a lot of my confidence and needed a few minutes to re-motivate myself. Finally forced myself and struggled through two more sets of 6 with 145. Still an improvement. Seated shoulder press dumbbell30x1235 x 1240 x 12Realized I needed to focus on my strength in my shoulders more, I've definitely overlooked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 March 11, 2012. Rest day.My back tightened up last night while I was doing homework, and so far this morning my shoulders have felt alright. Tomorrow I'll be doing legs, hopefully pushing my squat PR and leg press PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Dinner for tonight. Tempeh, red pepper, onion, mushrooms and spinach all over quinoa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 13, 2012 Author Share Posted March 13, 2012 March 13, 2012. Guillotine Press115 x 12135 x 12145 x 12 Bench Press135 x 12145 x 7155 x 4155 x 5Overall I'm not fairly content with my bench today. I usually can't get my depth as well as I want, but today it felt great. Wide grip Bench (Focused on power and form)100 x 12100x 12100 x 12 Pectoral Flies120 x 12125 x 12130 x 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 March 14 2012.Back day.135x12225x12315x 8Easy deadlift day. My hands were so clammy I couldn't keep my grip that well. RDL225 x 12225x12225x12 Bent over rows135x 12145 12145 x 12 Seated rows120 x 12135x 12135 x 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 March 16: Triceps and shouldersTricep Pull down (Bar)60 x 1275 x 1285 x 12 Tricep pulldown (Rope)60 x 1265 x 1270x 12 Shoulder Shrugs135 x 12225 x 12225 x 12 Power cleans135 x 5145 x 5155 x 5155 x 5 Overhead Press100 x 12105 x 10115 x 3 (too big of a jump)105 x 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Nice work, especially on the overhead press! Hope you have an awesome weekend! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks Robert, thats a huge boost to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 March 17, 2012. Biceps Bicep Curl (Close grip)60 x 1275 x 1285 x 12 Bicep Curl (Wide Grip)60 x 1275 x 1280 x 12 Seated Hammer curls (Drop sets)35 x 1230 x 1025 x 8 Standing Bicep Curls (Drop Sets)30 x 1225 x 1220 x 12 Felt good today, first day I've dedicated to solely biceps, and it was a good choice. Definitely need to focus on them as well as tri's. Tomorrow is Legs, I'm hoping that the gym is dead and I can try a 1 RM, or at least a 90% fully down squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 March 18, 2012.Stoked on the gym being dead today due to most of the people that go to my gym are most likely feeling the after effects of St. Patricks day.Legs. Squats135 x 12225 x 12275 x 5295 x 5315 x 3 (PB)probably my best squatting I've done to date. Felt good, felt strong. Wanted to hit 315 today and put everything into it. Leg Press(Single Leg)135 x 12180 x 12225 x 12250 x 10 Standing Calf raises200 x 15240 x 15280 x 15 Leg Extension(reverse)100 x 12120 x 12120 x 12 12 KM ride to and from school on my bike as well. Felt good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 March 19, 2012ChestGuillotine Press125 x 12135 x 10135 x 10 Bench Press135 x 12155 x 10155 x 8155 x 6Figured I'd throw in an extra set instead of bumping up my bench weight today. I wanted complete reps, (hit my chest and lock out) so that's what I mainly focused on. I'm impressed with m strength here, Very happy with being able to start hitting 155 consistently. My goal is to hit 185 by the end of the semester, and go off that in the summer. 225 By the summer as well. Close grip Bench115 x 12115 x 10115 x 8Went for power rather than strength, Focused on the contraction and extension. Pectoral Flies120 x 12135 x 12135 x 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 March 20, 2012Back day.Deadlift135 x 12225 x 12315 x 6355 x 1 (My left hand couldn't handle a grip today for some reason. Ripped my hand up pretty good, my gym doesn't approve of chalk)315 x 5 RDL225 x 8225 x 9225x 6 Bent over rows135 x 12145 x 10155 x 8 Dumbbell row60 x 1260 x 1260 x 10 Overall I'm fairly happy with the workout today, I wish my grip didn't slip, I wanted to push my max a bit today, but there is no use in getting hurt over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 March 21, 2012.Rest Day.Body feels good today, no soreness or stiffness. Protein shake in the morning, and consuming more protein from now on as part of my diet.I was pretty much only bulking since I started lifting. Now its time to consciously think about what I'm consuming, and hit my goals. I weighed in at 177 at the gym this week, I'm hoping if I consume about 60% protein, 30-35% carbs and 5-10% fats, I can cut some fat off my body and still increase my lifts.If that doesn't work, I'll start consuming more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Nice numbers, especially hitting that 315 squat. I can't wait until I get there - should be a few more weeks. 60% protein seems a little crazy. If your packing about 3000 calories a day, and with this kind of lifting I think that would be the bare minimum, that translates into 450 grams of protein a day. I think that's a bit much and would probably wreak havoc on your digestive tract! If you swap to 60% carbs/30-35% protein it would be a bit more manageable, but that's still a lot of protein! How do you plan on getting that much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 I'll be 100% honest, I figured that was a good percentage, but didn't factor in the amount of food I would be eating to keep up my caloric intake haha. Rookie mistake.I tend to eat a lot of nuts and seeds, start my day out with vega in the morning, A shake after workout, and a shake before bed. You'll be able to hit your 315 squat man, no problem. Your numbers are super impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 http://i42.tinypic.com/f2vm77.jpghttp://i40.tinypic.com/6412rm.jpghttp://i43.tinypic.com/dwoyko.jpg March 21, 2012.Took some bi-weekly progress photos today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 March 23, 2012.Took 2 rest days to give my body some time to repair itself.Shoulders Shoulder shrugs185 x 12225 x 10245 x 8 Power Cleans135 x 8145 x 5155 x 5165 x 2 (Missed a toss, didn't want to mess with my back)135 x 5 OP95 x 12105 x 8105 x 8 Shoulder press (Seated)35 x 1235 x 1035 x 8 Felt good today, I slept in for the first time in a few weeks since school has been so hectic. Picked up a new thing of brown rice protein, never tried it before, seems alright, a little chunky.Its time to cut. I've been gaining a solid portion of fat and I'm looking to get rid of it. To do so, I'll be eating a lot cleaner, more greens and and healthier options. I'm stoked, first time bulking and it went really well. Hoping that cutting will go the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 March 24, 2012ArmsSeated Bicep curl (Close grip)75 x 1290 x 1290 x 10 (PB)Wide grip60x 1275 x 1075 x 10 Tricep pull down (bar)75 x 1285 x 1285 x 12(rope)65 x 1270 x 1270 x 12 Standing dumbbell curls30 x 1235 x 1235 x 12 Decline hammer curls30 x 1230 x 1030 x 8 All in all a solid arms workout, switched to a rice protein this week, and I can already say I'm not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderWoman Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Haha... for me those numbers don't say much, but photos SI ! You're growing! Be strong and good luck! Have you ever thought about adding any colour to your tattoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks wonderwoman! I can definitely see some progress size wise as well!I just talked to my artist the other week, and it looks like I'm finishing it up with color in May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 March 26, 2012.Legs Squats135 x 12225 x 10275 x 5 (Ass to the grass)305 x 5 (2 ass to the grass, 3 - 3/4)315 x 5 (3/4) Legs felt good yesterday, today they feel like Jello, but well worth it. Leg press (weight for each leg)135 x 12 225 x 10270 x 8300 x 5 (PB) Calve raises260 x 15300 x 12340 x 150 (PB) Leg extension120 x 12135 x 12150 x 12 (PB) Saw a lot of increases in leg strength this week, which is great. I'm off creatine for now, already lost a couple pounds of water weight, but my abs are now visibile which is definitely cool.School is nuts, this week. Hopefully hitting the gym as much as I can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 March 27, 2012Chest Guillotine Press115 x 12125 x 10130 x 10Should be ready to bump that weight up to 135+ next week Bench Press135 x 8145 x 6155 x 5 155 x 5I really need to work on my chest strength. I'm finding my other lifts are increasing, while my bench is remaining steady. Incline Bench95 x 10105x8115 x 5115 x 5 Dumbbell Bench Press40 x 840 x 940 x 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 March 29.Back Deadlift135 x 12225 x 12295 x 6315 x 5Ripped another callous, so I'm taping up my hand and investing in some stuff a video a new friend from here told me about. So I'm grabbing a porous stone, and some nice lotion (vegan friendly) and giving my hands an overhaul. But for now I'll tape it up and hit the gym back tomorrow and see if I can get my deadlifts to 350 at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesxvx Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 March 30,2012.Shoulders and Back.Taped up my hand, and it actually held together pretty well. I had to decrease the weight on some of my lifts just to keep the pain down, but all in all a solid workout! RDL185x12225x10225x8 Shoulder Shrugs135 x 15185x15185x15 Bent over Rows135 x 12155x10155x10(Big improvement strength wise) Seated Rows130 x 12135 x 10135 x 10 Overhead Press95 x 12105 x 10105 x 5Workout tired me out today, trying to finish off my back workout from yesterday and a shoulder workout as well. So I stopped after the overhead press. I'll be able to do drop sets of shoulder press tomorrow anyway, so not a huge loss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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