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Post by BigMikeReed on Jul 30, 2006 10:27:15 GMT -5
Well guys, I'm gonna take the plunge and start publishing my training journal- a little bit intimidated by all you heavy duty guys but hey- if ya don't laugh TOO much at my poundages I'll be ok!  I figure if I publish what I'm doing you guys can critique it. Also- if you guys don't see posts coming through I may get a few kicks in the a$$ from you guys wondering why I'm not training!  I'm heading to the gym in a few- legs today. Later |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jul 30, 2006 13:21:00 GMT -5
Sounds good Mike....it`ll definately help you to be more accountable and feedback/encouragement is a good thing!!
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Post by chanman83 on Jul 30, 2006 14:25:21 GMT -5
Cool man, I can't wait to see it!!!
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Post by masterschamp on Jul 30, 2006 14:52:47 GMT -5
That's great Mike.........looking forward to reading it.
Keith
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Post by BigMikeReed on Jul 30, 2006 17:50:42 GMT -5
Ok.. here it is today. Read with the caviat that legs are my WORST bodypart and I'm a wuss on training them- I hurt my back a year ago- fully recovered but stress on the back scares me:
warmup- leg ext: 2 sets
squats: 135/10, 185/10, 185/10,205/10 ( these are full, butt to floor .. well almost)
leg press: 360/10, 450/10, 540/10, 540/10
Ham curl (standing). 40/12 x 4
leg extension 120/12, 120/12, 150/10, 150/10
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Post by mrky03 on Jul 30, 2006 19:16:13 GMT -5
Looks solid Mike! Keeping these journals are a great way to keep yourself motivated. Keep posting!
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Post by BigMikeReed on Jul 31, 2006 9:44:24 GMT -5
Here is is so far today- I'm going to probably just edit this post throughout the day as I eat. Work get's crazy and afraid I'll forget to write it down. I'll have to look at my nutrition calculator book later tonight to update with Protiend, Carbs, Fat info:
NO Lifting today- day off
6am: 2/3 cup granola
6 eggs (3 yolks)
9am: 1 apple
40g whey protien shake
Noon: Tuna sandwich (1/2 can or so of tuna)
2pm: 2 cups 2% milk, 1/2 Cup apple sauce
oops!! at work and out of food!!
6:30pm: 1/3 lb grilled salmon, baked potato with 1T butter, green salad.
10pm: 40G protien shake
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Post by GerryT on Jul 31, 2006 10:38:59 GMT -5
Good for you, Mike. Continue the good work. And remember, your only comparison is to yourself. Never feel intimidated!
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Post by TNA on Jul 31, 2006 17:22:24 GMT -5
Solid leg workout Mike!!!
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Post by Hoopie on Jul 31, 2006 23:29:15 GMT -5
Nice leg w/o Mike!! SOLID!!!! Gotta hate it when you run out of food at work....
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Post by BigMikeReed on Aug 1, 2006 23:22:45 GMT -5
Tues 8/1
3:30am PB&J
6:30 Breakfast: Protien shake, 2/3 cup oatmeal with 1% milk
9:30 PB&J (wahts up with PB&J)?
noon: roast beef sandwich, diet soda
1:30pm handful of low salt mixed nuts
3pm, tuna sandwich, apple
6:30pm, toss salad with vinagrette, chicken breast and potato
9pm gym time
10:15 pm 40g protien shake.
Workout- Chest:
Incline smith bench: 135/10, 185/10,205/8,205/8,155/8 (deep stretch on this one)
Flat dumbell press: 75/8 x 4
Cable cross-overs, 50/12, 60/12x3
I had in incredible pump when done with this one which was cool. I need to eat more and recover from a sunburn on Sunday (I'm like a lobster guys- English and Irish blood and sun don't mix ha).
Looking forward to hitting some back tomorrow night. After documenting what I'm eating I see that I need to eat more!!
Mike
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Post by mrky03 on Aug 2, 2006 16:30:21 GMT -5
Good one Mike! Whats the weather like out there? Its damn hot here!
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Post by BigMikeReed on Aug 2, 2006 22:59:25 GMT -5
Good one Mike! Whats the weather like out there? Its damn hot here! It has been HELLLA hot here..... high 90's forever. Finally cooled down today to mid 80s.. but at this point I'm heated up and will never cool down until winter. I'm ready for springtime in the ROckies and some skiing.. may even try some snowboarding this winter. I'll get today's workout and diet posted later! Mike |
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Post by Tim Wescott on Aug 3, 2006 6:57:26 GMT -5
Good stuf Mike...............hotter than a bit*h here too!!
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Post by BigMikeReed on Aug 4, 2006 1:14:48 GMT -5
Ok, so I'm trying this new thing- lifting at about 5:30am... I'm actually liking it and don't know where the energy comes from! Wednesday: Back Wide grip pulldowns: 100/12, 120/10, 140/8, 140/8, 100/11 Seated row: 120/10,120/10 140/6 (what happened??), 120/8 Bent over cable row (cool machine), 70/6, 60/8, 60/8, 60/8 Hyperextensions (no weight plates used) 3 sets of 12-15 THURSDAY: Shoulders Shoulder is my FAVORITE thing to train: dumbell side laterals: 25/15,30/12, 30/12, 35/12 seated dumbell press: 50/10, 60/8, 60/8, 65/8, 65/5 rear delt fly (on pec machine) 100/12, 100/12,120/8 dumbell shrugs: 75/10, 80/10, 80/8 behind back barbell shrug (on a SMith), 95/10, 105/10, 105/10 HOME to get ready for work.  weight is 192 as of today- a few lbs lower than I wanted but leaning up so I'm ok with it. Will take Friday off and then hit it Sat and Sunday. |
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Post by masterschamp on Aug 4, 2006 20:10:30 GMT -5
Good one Mike! Whats the weather like out there? Its damn hot here! It has been HELLLA hot here..... high 90's forever. Finally cooled down today to mid 80s.. but at this point I'm heated up and will never cool down until winter. I'm ready for springtime in the ROckies and some skiing.. may even try some snowboarding this winter. I'll get today's workout and diet posted later! Mike, Down here, high 90's is just a regular summer day!! Mike |
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Post by BigMikeReed on Aug 5, 2006 8:15:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the sympathy- I hate anything over 80!
Well guys yesterady was TERRIBLE at work.. SOO busy- been on this job for about 3mos and I think they decided to pour it on me now.... Will have to work today (Saturday)...
I'm going to get a workout in later. I'm thinking back and I may hit those dreaded calves!!!
I know I can look all over the board but that'd take me ALL day- can you guys give me your favorite split? My workout schedule is 5 days per week. How do you guys split it?
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Post by masterschamp on Aug 5, 2006 8:27:35 GMT -5
Mike,
I usually train on a four day split, but when I go to a five day, I either go 5 days in a row,( M-F) or go 2 on, 1 off, 3 on,1off (M,T W- OFF, TH, F, SAT, SUN-OFF). I can adapt this to hitting a bodypart once or twice a week and can group the muscles as a single session for a bodypart or a combination of two bodyparts per workout.
Keith
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Post by BigMikeReed on Aug 5, 2006 8:30:44 GMT -5
Thanks Keith. 4 day split would probably be better anway. Get it done in 4 days which leaves room - seems like once a week something will come up family or work-wise where I gotta skip at to a makeup so 4 days would leave some room for that.
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Post by RUBICON19 on Aug 5, 2006 11:23:11 GMT -5
Looking good, BIG MIKE.. Lookig forward to following your progress
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