grambo's lifting journal

[grambo]

I figure i'd do this since my log book is a friggin mess, and this will keep my records nice and tidy.

I've been training for the last couple years, its progessivly become more serious. Im not looking to be a powerlifter or bodybuilder, more of a test for myself. However, im looking for that even blend of shape and strength.

So, without further ado...the workout...

DAY 1 - PUSH
Bench Press
Military Press
Dips
JM Press
Lateral Raise

DAY 2 - PULL

Deadlift
Barbell Row
Chinups/Pull-Downs
Shrugs
Hammer Curls

DAY 3
cardio

DAY 4 - LEGS
Squats
Stiff Leg Deadlift
Calf Raises
Weighted Cable Crunch's
leg raises
Oblique Twist

DAY 6/DAY 7
REST


My recent change is to do to 6-8 reps for upper body, and keep lower body at 4-6 reps. I feel the upper body is lagging behind, and Im guessing at what it could be.

Its pretty simple stuff, I usually feel pretty taxed after doing the workout, so I will leave it as is, for now...

COMMENTS WELCOME

[grambo]

Today is January 8th, 2004...and it was pull day...i decided to not only do more reps for upper body moves, but 4 sets, and put lower body heavy exercises to 3 sets.

Deadlifts, 4-6 reps

1st Working Set: 210
2nd Working Set: 230
3rd Working Set: 240


Bent Barbell row, 6-8 reps

1st Working Set: 110
2nd Working Set: 115
3rd Working Set: 115
4th Working Set: 115
upping the weight was going to happen, I just tried to stay in between 6-8 reps every set.

Shrugs, 6-8 reps

1st Working Set: 155
2nd Working Set: 155
3rd Working Set: 155

Pull Downs, 6-8 reps

1st Working Set: 100
2nd Working Set: 100
3rd Working Set: 110
4th Working Set: 110
will probably do the same weight next time, not sure whether to start with 110 or 100, I need 105

Barbell Curs, 6-8 reps

1st Working Set: 60
2nd Working Set: 70
3rd Working Set: 60
4th Working Set: 50
I was really burnt out here, the last set was a waste, i'll stick with 60 next time.

NOTE: I also got bored before the gym waiting for my partner, and did some pull-ups at home. This might have hurt my pulll-downs, however lats still got worked.

1st Set: 20
2nd Set: 15
3rd Set: 15

and thats all she wrote...

[grambo]

edit: possible change of HST plans...


started with wrong rep count(10 vs 15), not sure what to do....

[KetoManiac]

Originally Posted by grambo

OK, STARTED HST YESTERDAY

JAN 19, 2004

will update when i get time...

Good luck with it. if you have any questions about it, Feel free to ask.

[grambo]

i feel kind of stupid, but i was reading the HST overview again, and I started doing it wrong, I did 10 reps for each exercise instead of 15.

So, I dont know whether I should just start the 15 reps now, or go back to a regular routine for a short time. The reason being Im gonna be on vacation for a week in a few weeks, and that'll further screw up HST.




it'll be like 5 weeks before i go away, I've decided i'll start it after I come back.

[KetoManiac]

Originally Posted by grambo

i feel kind of stupid, but i was reading the HST overview again, and I started doing it wrong, I did 10 reps for each exercise instead of 15.

So, I dont know whether I should just start the 15 reps now, or go back to a regular routine for a short time. The reason being Im gonna be on vacation for a week in a few weeks, and that'll further screw up HST.

Then going back to another routine might be better.

[Jroc]

You're doing horrible... absolutely horrible.. I would suggest that you just stop and give up altogether..

instead of spending money on a gym membership, save it and use it to buy a 92 toyota pickup with a bench seat.. drive that thing down to daytona and party till you run out of cash...

AAWWOOOOOOOO!!!

[grambo]

thanks jroc....if you werent my dumbass buddy....i'd kick your ass through a continual assualt of e-mails!

[grambo]

MAX-OT started...im so lazy....i will try and post my first few days...