A790's Training Log

[A790]

Biked 18km yesterday in 58 minutes

Edit: Went for a wog today and did 4.9km at a pace of 7:50. Brought a friend with me. I think the next few I'm going to go solo.

[A790]

Did 4.9km today instead of 11. I think I need new running shoes, because mine are starting to wear out My buddy came with me (no solo today).

4.94km at a pace of 8:06. Really awful, but given that I felt somewhat shitty to begin with, I'll take it.

[A790]

Gym yesterday.

Chins:
3x6 (BW)
2x5 (BW)

Bent row:
3x8 (100, 120, 120)

Barbell curl:
2x6 (70, 80)

Lat pulldown
3x8 (96, 104, 104)

[A790]

Gym today.

Incline bench:
5x5 (135, 145, 155, 165, 175)

Standing military press:
5x5 (40/arm, 40, 40, 40, 40)

Dips:
3x8

Cable cross
5x5 (60, 60, 60, 60, 60)

Feeling good overall

[Shlade]

Dude.. Serious props to you for keeping up with this!

If you dont mind me asking, What kind of meals are you eathing through out the day? Taking any sort of supplements?

Is your goal just to feel as good as you used to overall or to get in good (or better) shape than before?

This is really inspiring man.. Keep up the work.. Atleast your keeping at it and not playing starcraft 2 like somebody we all know..

to you!

[A790]

Originally posted by Shlade
Dude.. Serious props to you for keeping up with this!

If you dont mind me asking, What kind of meals are you eathing through out the day? Taking any sort of supplements?

Is your goal just to feel as good as you used to overall or to get in good (or better) shape than before?

This is really inspiring man.. Keep up the work.. Atleast your keeping at it and not playing starcraft 2 like somebody we all know..

to you!

Ha I just want to get in decent shape again. Despite the significantly lower weights I'm using my upper body has pretty much come back to life. I'm seriously restricted in my ability to do core/leg work though

As far as meals go, I'm pretty lax about it right now. I try and stay away from the obvious shit, but I more or less keep my caloric limits in line and keep my protein up there.

Come September I will start a 5 week cutting regimen... not looking forward to it

[A790]

Went for a bike ride with my bud last night. Did 11.03km in 35 minutes, then his pedal broke off. Had to walk 5 km home hahaha

[5hift]

Wow I am glad to see you worked your way back into shape instead of just vagabonding it with excuses.

But this thread is why I have always gladly let my dead-lift gains lag behind by squat and bench gains. I know its a great exercise, but I`ve seen too many knowledge guys push it and hurt themselves.

[A790]

Originally posted by 5hift
But this thread is why I have always gladly let my dead-lift gains lag behind by squat and bench gains. I know its a great exercise, but I`ve seen too many knowledge guys push it and hurt themselves.

Indeed, a hard lesson to learn. The biggest thing I've learned from the last seven months is "don't be afraid to just let things be."

How's your training going?

[bigbadboss101]

Good work Cam. Do you prefer to workout solo? For me I like to have someone slightly better than me to push me so I don't take it too easy.

Keep up the good work. What we put in is what we get out.

BTW, where do you like to bike? I have done the Glenmore Inn to Chestermere return trip as well as Glenmore resevoir. Any other recommendaitons?

[A790]

Originally posted by bigbadboss101
Good work Cam. Do you prefer to workout solo? For me I like to have someone slightly better than me to push me so I don't take it too easy.

Keep up the good work. What we put in is what we get out.

BTW, where do you like to bike? I have done the Glenmore Inn to Chestermere return trip as well as Glenmore resevoir. Any other recommendaitons?

I prefer to workout solo because I've found that none of my friends can keep up with me. I push myself hard, and I do it often, and no one seems willing to do it with me sadly enough...

I bike in Fish Creek Park. The loop from my place (deerfoot and 130th) down to McKenzie Blvd, down to McKenzie Meadows Golf Course, and up the back way, is roughly 18km. I do it once per week

Progress report (VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS ONE):

Walked 4.9km yesterday with a friend. Didn't keep track of time. It was a long walk.

Ran the same 4.9km loop today in 34:02, for a pace of 6:50 FLAT. I set a goal for myself a few weeks ago to break the 7:00 barrier by end of August... and I did it with two weeks to spare. Very pumped about this one!

[5hift]

Originally posted by A790

Indeed, a hard lesson to learn. The biggest thing I've learned from the last seven months is "don't be afraid to just let things be."

How's your training going?

Yeah I grew up watching my Dad battle some painful issues with discs in his lower back, so I have always been hesitant.

Ive seen several seasoned lifters doing perfect form and just push it too much and wreck their backs, you should feel really lucky to be back.

My training is going good, trying to get some extra work in as in about two weeks we get the `gonna get back into shape for new school year crowd` and the gyms are packed for the first month til everyone gives up.

Originally posted by A790

I prefer to workout solo because I've found that none of my friends can keep up with me. I push myself hard, and I do it often, and no one seems willing to do it with me sadly enough...

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Except for me, working out with someone is more of a problem because it always slows me down; most people aren't punctual, take too long of breaks, etc.

[dingbathero]

www.sparkpeople.com

Great site to monitor a diet plan - or know what it is you are putting in your body and when.

There is work involved, but WELL WORTH it!

Hope someone finds this useful

[Power_Of_Rotary]

good job man, consistency is key

I personally recommend martial arts over light weight training, its an additional option too

[scboss]

Originally posted by A790

Indeed, a hard lesson to learn. The biggest thing I've learned from the last seven months is "don't be afraid to just let things be."

How's your training going?

I know what you mean. Once you do it you will never do it again. When i hurt myself deadlifting i was in primo shape, 2 years later im almost back to normal. I focus now on going slow with perfect form no exceptions. Man i think busting your back is the worst thing ive broke alot of bones but when i messed up my lumbar joint it was the worst pain in my life. I remember just to go out id have to stretch for 20-30 min just to become mobile. Its good to see you progressing tho, do you still get any pain down your legs?

[A790]

Originally posted by warcaster


I know what you mean. Once you do it you will never do it again. When i hurt myself deadlifting i was in primo shape, 2 years later im almost back to normal. I focus now on going slow with perfect form no exceptions. Man i think busting your back is the worst thing ive broke alot of bones but when i messed up my lumbar joint it was the worst pain in my life. I remember just to go out id have to stretch for 20-30 min just to become mobile. Its good to see you progressing tho, do you still get any pain down your legs?

I get jolts of pain somewhat regularly. I try to manage it the best I can. Such is life, right?

Progress report:

Chins:
4x6, 1x5 (BW)

Bent row:
3x8 (105, 125, 125)

Upright row:
2x8 (70, 80)

Barbell curl:
2x6 (80, 80)

Lat pulldown:
3x8 (108, 108, 108)

Added another exercise (upright row) to increase intensity a bit

[A790]

Played squash today with some friends FUUUUUN.

[A790]

Gym today. Mixed it up and replaced bench with pec flys.

Pec Flys:
5x5 (45/arm, 45, 45, 45, 45) Definitely had more juice here.

Standing military press:
5x5 (45/arm, 45, 45, 45, 45)

Dips
3x9 (BW)

Cable cross over:
5x5 (72/arm, 72, 72, 72, 72)

Saw improvement in all areas. Very pumped!

[A790]

Last few days have been a wash. Went swimming last night.

Biked 11km today in 35 minutes.

[A790]

Gym today. Final day before a 1 week deload.

Chins:
5x6 (BW)

Bent row machine dealie cause some jackass was using the cage for curls:
3x8 (90, 90, 90)

Upright row:
2x8 (80, 80)

Barbell curl:
2x6 (80, 80)

Law pulldown:
3x8 (108, 108, 108)