Tim's Training Journal (Comments more than welcome)

[TimmytheMic22]

Hey Guys,

New to the forum, and hopin' this journal keeps me on the right track with lifting. More info later!

[TimmytheMic22]

Currently trying to bulk. Had to cut my weights due to missing the gym for two weeks. (pics up soon hopefully)

Height: 5'7"
Weight: 170

1/13/04

Day 4: (of my current routine)

Legs

Barbell Squats:
135 x 12
155 x 12
185 x 10
205 x 7

Machine Squats
180 x 12
230 x 10
270 x 8

Glut Machine
20 x 12
25 x 10
30 x 8

Leg Extension
90 x 12
100 x 11
110 x 10
120 x 8

Leg Curl
110 x 12
125 x 11
140 x 10
155 x 8

Calf Raises
110 x 18
120 x 15
130 x 13
140 x 11

[TimmytheMic22]

Rough day... I think I'm getting sick.

Day 1 Chest and Tri's

Dumbell Flat bench
75 x 12
80 x 10
85 x 8
90 x 5

Dumbell Incline bench
55 x 12
60 x 10
70 x 8
75 x 6

Decline Full Body Press (Machine)
12.5 x 12
15 x 10
17.5 x 8

Dumbell Fly
45 x 12
45 x 11
50 x 10
55 x 8

Incline Fly
40 x 12
45 x 10
50 x 8

Weighted Dips
35 x 16
35 x 12
35 x 11

Skullcrushers
50 x 12
60 x 11
60 x 10
60 x 8
70 x 6

Cable Extensions
70 x 12
75 x 10
80 x 8

Probably going to try and keep track of what I eat as well, in the future.

I'm trying to bulk now, should I cut down on my reps, or is my routine fine as it is?

[TimmytheMic22]

Okay... interesting day.

1/16/04

Back day

Deadlift
135 x 12
155 x 10
185 x 8
205 x 6

Bent over barbell row
95 x 12
115 x 10
135 x 7
145 x 5

Chinups
14
8
9

Incline Isolation dumbell rows
40 x 12
45 x 9
50 x 6

T-bar rows
45 x 12
55 x 10
65 x 9
75 x 8
90 x 6

Cable rows
110 x 12
120 x 10
140 x 7

Hyperextensions
35 x 12; 8
35 x 10; 6
-dropped a plate on my right hand... day ended early

So I officially nominate myself for the "jackass of the week" award, assuming it exists. I suppose I deserve it for lifting on only a few hours sleep. Anyway, any comments on my back routine? I think it needs the most work. See ya!

[TimmytheMic22]

yes yes, I have been away for a while... did end up breaking that finger... had to stay out of the gym for a couple weeks... been back for a week

Today

Back

Chinups
14
10
9

Deadlift
135 x 12
175 x 10
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 3

Bent over barbell rows
95 x 12
105 x 10
115 x 8
125 x 7
135 x 6

T-bar rows
45 x 12
55 x 10
65 x 8
80 x 8
90 x 6

Cable low row
100 x 12
110 x 10
120 x 8

Hyperextensions
10 x 25; 6
10 x 25; 7
10 x 25; 6

[TimmytheMic22]

Yeah, I've been neglecting my journal big time...

well I guess I'll start back by posting my diet first...

9/13/04

Whole grain cereal/ with scoop of raw oats in skim milk
small glass OJ
multivitamin
creatine scoop

Protein Shake (whey, wheat germ, skim milk, natty pb, low fat coconut milk)

Ham on whole wheat with veggie cheese
handfull mini carrots
handfull soy nuts

Homeade Protein bars (Thanks guys!)

Fresh caught fish (flounder???)
sweet potatoe
greens

PWO shake

Cottage Cheese

Comments are welcome guys!!!

It's great to be back, you are all an inspiration!

[Big Crackers]

Glad to see you made it back. Hope the finger healed up.
I am kind of in your boat. I neglected my journal for months and found out I was lacking motivation in the gym. I posted today and am going to stick with it. Good luck to you.

Oh, you asked about comments on your back routine...
More pull ups!!! Do five sets of pull ups if you can.
I started trying to either do five sets of 10 or how ever many sets it took me to get to 50 reps. It blows out those lats and you gain strength pretty quick.

Stay at it.

[TimmytheMic22]

Thanks Crackers!

Today was Chest/Tris

My flat bench is still quite weak, a bit disconcerting. Otherwise my diet and the miracle PWO have really helped my gains!


Bench Press
135x12(warmup)
155x10
175x7 (failure)
185x4 (failure)

Incline Dumbell Press
50x10
55x8
60x5(failure)

Cable Flys
30x10
35x8
40x6
Underhanded Cable Flys (don't know a better name for them)
25x10
30x8
35x6

Incline dumbell flys
35x10
40x8
45x6

Dips
12
8 (weighted with 25lbs)
8 (weighted with 35lbs)

Skullcrushers
40x10
50x9
60x6

Tricep Extension w/ overhand extension superset
55x10 60x9(failure)
60x8 65x8(failure)
65x6 70x5(failure)

Abs!!


Felt good today... plus I got new chocolate whey!! so tired of vanilla...

[TimmytheMic22]

Ah... a new day

Diet:
two whole wheat waffles w/ natty pb, bit of honey, and scoop of wheat germ (breakfast sandwich yummm)
multivitamin
creatine

shaker w/ oats and whey

turkey sandwich w/ whole wheat wrap, mustard and veggie cheese, handful of baby carrots

blackbean burger, zucchini patty, handfull of unsalted dry roasted cashews

turkey sandwich w/ whole wheat wrap, mustard and veggie cheese

turkey chili

cottage cheese

Got work from 10-5 then class 6-8, so I need on the go food

Cardio tonight... ugh, not in the mood

[TimmytheMic22]

Oh right, I forgot... I'm trying to bulk for those who are curious.