chsfb78's work out journal

[chsfb78]

ok so i decided to start a work out journal......

im going to do everything ive been doing for 2 to 3 weeks (eating habits and work out)

then after the 2-3 weeks of doing the same work out im going to start using the MAX-OT and using protein and creatine.

here are my "stats":
age:16
hieght:6'4"
weight:310
bench:?
squat:?
40 yd dash:?

so hopefully ill notice some kind of difference from now untail i start using the protein and creatine!

me as of 4/28/06 with just hard lifting and no supplements

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[.V.]

Why wait to start the max ot? It isn't dangerously intense. I started my wife who was recovering from spinal fractures and my little girls on it. Even the HS weight training coach here now puts kids on it from day one...excellent results - use the format but weights you can control easily for the first few weeks - as it gets easier, then start piling on the weight as you get stronger.

[chsfb78]

well i want to see what the differance is so that if i ever go broke and cant buy protein and creatine i know i can still realy on just working out good and hard with good eating habits and still get strong

[.V.]

Good thinking about the suppliments. I was actually referring to the workout though. Either way, good to see you are going to keep a journal - it's a wonderful way to keep track of where you are, where you've been, and where you need to go.

[Rats!]

actually I disagree, andy. If you haven't been lifting for a long time (1 yr+) then you should definitely do a 2 week acclimation phase of high rep sets (10-15 reps/set). If you're new to lifting then do that for 3-4 weeks. It's to prevent early injury to your muscles and prepare them for what's coming.

[.V.]

Rats!, I see your reasoning. But Max OT really isn't that advanced of a workout. Think about seeing the new guys in the gym or being a new guy in the gym. Trying to do 10-15 reps/set - 3-4 sets using weights that are too heavy, using sh*tty form, going to failure - then trying to get the rest of the reps in using even worse form. I just think it's better to do it with less reps and less overall sets lessening the likelihood of injury. One thing that I failed to mention though is to keep the weights down just a bit for the first few weeks. This is how I did with my kids - I didn't let them go to their maximum ability for a while. I still don't let the little one - she's only 10 - go all out with lifting as heavy as possible.

[chsfb78]

well today i started my protein and creatine intake

the protein im using is mus-l blast bought it at save on's

and the creatine is EAS advent edge high preformance

for breakfest i had a protein shake and bout 7 hard boiled eggs

for lunch a bag of chips 2 hambugers and 3 fruit punches

for dinner a 10 oz. steak 3 lbs. of shrimp and 4 slices of buttered bread

before my night work out i had muscle milk and a protein shake

worked out upper body today 8-10 reps of 3

[tweeter]

Originally Posted by Rats!

actually I disagree, andy. If you haven't been lifting for a long time (1 yr+) then you should definitely do a 2 week acclimation phase of high rep sets (10-15 reps/set). If you're new to lifting then do that for 3-4 weeks. It's to prevent early injury to your muscles and prepare them for what's coming.

would have to say i agree on this. i was on max-ot about 6 months ago then took time off from lifting, but im back on it. what i did was use my first 2 weeks to find out my maxs for my lifts. i couldnt go back to my original lifts because of the time off. i was switching weight like mad crazy and never really getting a full workout.

[tweeter]

Originally Posted by chsfb78

well today i started my protein and creatine intake

the protein im using is mus-l blast bought it at save on's

and the creatine is EAS advent edge high preformance

for breakfest i had a protein shake and bout 7 hard boiled eggs

for lunch a bag of chips 2 hambugers and 3 fruit punches

for dinner a 10 oz. steak 3 lbs. of shrimp and 4 slices of buttered bread

before my night work out i had muscle milk and a protein shake

worked out upper body today 8-10 reps of 3

chs, imo have a solid breakfast, not a shake. in that breakfast, where is the carbs at?? keep the eggs and add a "health" cereal or oats, or hash browns. keep the protein shake post-workout or have it as a meal replacement. replacement meal should have protein/carbs/fat in it.

replace the bag of chips with a salad(if you can) your meals seem more protein base then anything

Originally Posted by a welch503

Rats!, I see your reasoning. But Max OT really isn't that advanced of a workout. Think about seeing the new guys in the gym or being a new guy in the gym. Trying to do 10-15 reps/set - 3-4 sets using weights that are too heavy, using sh*tty form, going to failure - then trying to get the rest of the reps in using even worse form. I just think it's better to do it with less reps and less overall sets lessening the likelihood of injury. One thing that I failed to mention though is to keep the weights down just a bit for the first few weeks. This is how I did with my kids - I didn't let them go to their maximum ability for a while. I still don't let the little one - she's only 10 - go all out with lifting as heavy as possible.

welch what i get out of max-ot training is muscles should feel "worked" i did bi's and triceps today and im not sore but i can feel that i had a good workout with them. if you catch what im saying,lol but the last part of your reasoning is right on

"go all out with lifting as heavy as possible"