Jump to content

FitLife's Back-to-Building log


Recommended Posts

Since I became Vegan 2 1/2 years ago, FitLife has been my motto. I use it EVERYWHERE in my life to constantly remind myself that Fitness isnt reserved for your time in the gym or on the track but all places and times in life.

 

I decided on a 2 month re-introduction to lifting and here's the results thus far at about the 30 day mark.

 

DAY 1

(first day)

DIPS 2x 10 (struggle)

PULL UPS 2x 10, 8 (kipping)

SQUATS 135x 12 155x 11

CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 60

 

(current)

DIPS 2x 15 (easy)

PULL UPS 2x 10 (dead-hanging all but maybe the last 2)

SQUATS 2x 165x 12

CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 105

 

*day of rest* (3 mile run only)

 

DAY 2

(first day)

BARBELL ROW 105x 12, 155x 6

STANDING BARBELL PRESS 95x 12, 95x 8

DEADLIFT 135x 12, 155x 12

CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 65

 

(current)

BARBELL ROW 2x 145x 10

STANDING BARBELL PRESS 2x 115x10

DEADLIFT 2x 145x12

CRUNCHES 1-FAILUREx 110

 

Additionally, the last 2 weeks i've been running 3 miles daily. After talking with a good friend and avid runner, I've decided to go 6 miles every other day which I'll be starting today (non-lift day).

 

Still no before/after pics but I'll get some soon and post'em up.

 

Thanks for following along!

 

Dave

 

**edit** I forgot to mention that I'm taking a new approach with this routine. From the beginning I've selected a weight that I can complete 10 perfect reps with and ONLY increasing the weight when I can complete a set of 15. I've never trained like this before and judging by my wifes response, it's working nicely

Edited by knomad56
Link to comment
Share on other sites

thoughts tonight.

 

1. I'm about a week off creatine. Although I'm still seeing gains in the gym, I don't "feel" as strong or solid/dense. Obvious reasons, but simply affirming them aloud.

 

2. I also no longer feel like I'm running through water when I run between work out days. I went from Yeah baby!!! Every mile faster than the one before it! Perfect perfect perfect day to run!!!difficult 3 mile runs, straight back into 6+ miles every other day with not so much as even sore legs!

 

3. I'm not taking in any supplemental l-glutamine. I need to fix this!

 

Beautiful weather today... Well taken advantage of with a easy 6 mile run... Every mile was faster than the previous (9:30 start) (8:30 by mile 6)

 

Good day today!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Figured I'd list my supplementation as well...

 

Morning:

Glucosamine & Condroidin capslet

Methyl-B12 caplet

Omega 3-6-9 Complex gel cap

 

Pre-lift work outs: (taken 30min after meal prior to work out)

1x Animal Pak (multi-v complex)

 

Post-lift work outs:

1 scoop of Cell Tech (not taken on run only days)

16oz water

 

Evenings:

1x Omega 3-6-9 Complex gel cap

 

I will be adding L-Glutamine to this regimine as well starting today.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

I was waiting to close out the 2-month cycle before I posted my progress, so as it stands here's how I'm looking as of the last workouts of the cycle...numbers are to the predetermined completion of 15 reps... if I didnt hit 15 on the last workout I went back to the previous weight that I completed the full 2x 15reps of.

 

DIPS: +10 reps +25lb

From: 2x 10reps

To: 2x 15 reps + 25lb weight around my wais

 

Pull-Ups: +8 reps

From 2x 8/5 reps

To: 2x 10 reps

 

Squats: +45lb

From 2x 20reps 155lb

To: 2x 15reps 195lb

 

Bent Row: +50lb

From 2x 15reps 95lb

To: 2x 15reps 155lb

 

OHP: +20lb

From 2x 10reps 95lb

TO: 2x15reps 115lb

 

DeadLift: +40lb

From 2x 15reps 145lb

To: 2x15reps 175lb

 

I'm not including numbers from crunches or calf raises as they are a static thing. Also I went from running 3 miles to running 6 miles per day between exercises. I'm looking to run 75 miles for the month of September

 

Thanks for the support and stay tuned for more updates!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 months later...

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...