Andalite's PowerBuilding Journal Part 1

[Andalite]

Re: Andalite's Rehab Journal for Strength

bro... I'd eat a whole pizza a day if it had no negative effects, LOL... i'm sure a slice won't kill ya

oh great

how did your total tonage jump ~6,000 lbs?!

when did it jump SIX THOUSAND POUNDS????

Nice job on PR's... feels good to make progress more than once a week, eh!

i am actually progressing only once a week. my goal is to make friday's workout a heavy workout, but its not to be counted - even if i am setting a PR. sure a PR is a PR but in order to check my progress sir, all i am considering is monday. monday is the only thing that matters. thats it.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Re: Andalite's Rehab Journal for Strength

Ohhh, ok... i was comparing fridays tonage with mondays (which is the PR, heavy day...) Got it thanks for clarifying!

 

[Andalite]

Re: Andalite's Rehab Journal for Strength

Ohhh, ok... i was comparing fridays tonage with mondays (which is the PR, heavy day...) Got it thanks for clarifying!

no probs brother

 

[HiDnGoD]

Re: Andalite's Rehab Journal for Strength

Way to go on the PRs.
re: your poundage. I kinda do the same. My 3rd workout is for heavy maxes, but my 1st & second workouts are my real working one.

 

[Andalite]

Re: Andalite's Rehab Journal for Strength

Week 5 - Wednesday - LIGHT Day

The Basic Lifts:

Olympic Squats 2 x 5
W5 --->>> 165 lbs
W4 --->>> 160 lbs
W3 --->>> 155 lbs (3 sets)
W2 --->>> 150 lbs (3 sets)
W1 --->>> 145 lbs (3 sets)

Over Head Press 2 x 5, 1x10
W5 --->>> 125 lbs, bar
W4 --->>> 120 lbs, bar
W3 --->>> 115 lbs, 75 lbs
W2 --->>> 110 lbs, 70 lbs
W1 --->>> 105 lbs , 65 lbs

Deadlifts 1 x 5
W5 --->>> 135 lbs
W4 --->>> 280 lbs
W3 --->>> 275 lbs
W2 --->>> 275 lbs
W1 --->>> 225 lbs

TOTAL POUNDAGE
W5 --->>> 4,025 lbs
W4 --->>> 4,650 lbs
W3 --->>> 5,600 lbs
W2 --->>> 5,425 lbs
W1 --->>> 5,000 lbs​

The Accessory Lifts:

Cable Pull Throughs
W5 --->>> n/a
W4 --->>> 60 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W3 --->>> 40 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W2 --->>> 17.5 lbs @ 1 set x 20 reps
W1 --->>> 17.5 lbs @ 1 sets x 15 reps

Reverse Hyperextensions
W5 --->>> n/a
W4 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W3 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 25 reps
W2 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W1 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 10 reps​

Diet:

10:40 am --->>> 1 scoop weightgainer + coffee + baegels
2:00 pm --->>> grilled chicken sandwich with swiss cheese and lettuce and mustard
3:00 pm --->>> salad with lots of meat, veggies, nuts and olives
3:30 pm --->>> apple
5:45 pm --->>> grilled chicken sandwhich
6:30 pm --->>> 3 BCAA pills with banana
8:30 pm --->>> 2 sccops whey + 1 BCAA pill
9:30 pm --->>> turkey sandwich with swiss cheese and lettuce and mustard and salsa
10:30 pm --->>> salad containing lettuce, brocoli (i love brocoli), black olives (lots), egg whites, chicken, carot, beans, almonds
11:30 pm --->>> protein shake​

Overall Impression:

of stuff to say

squat - felt good

OHP - felt good. 135 is coming soon

deadlifts: these have been giving me problems for some time now. so ive put my wgo aside and im gonna go light and start off from scratch....ill be adding 10 lbs a session....

diet - im happy ate tons of food

overall impression: im happy​

 

[Andalite]

Re: Andalite's Rehab Journal for Strength

OHP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ex7EEgc5Ek

 

[Andalite]

Re: Andalite's Rehab Journal for Strength

Week 5 - Friday - MEDIUM Day

The Basic Lifts:

Olympic Squats
W5 --->>> 275 lbs x 5 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W4 --->>> 275 lbs x 4 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W3 --->>> 275 lbs x 3 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W2 --->>> 275 lbs x 2 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W1 --->>> 275 lbs x 1 rep ; 185 lbs x 10 reps

Flat Bench Press
W5 --->>> 185 lbs x 5 reps ; 135 lbs x 10 reps
W4 --->>> 185 lbs x 4 reps ; 135 lbs x 6 reps
W3 --->>> 185 lbs x 3 reps ; 135 lbs x 6 reps
W2 --->>> 185 lbs x 2 reps ; 135 lbs x 6 reps
W1 --->>> 185 lbs x 1 rep ; 135 lbs x 6 reps

Pull-Ups 3 x failure
W5 --->>> 6 + 4 + 3 = 13
W4 --->>> 6 + 3 + 3 = 12
W3 --->>> 5 + 3 + 2 = 10
W2 --->>> 7 + 4 + 3 = 14
W1 --->>> 5 + 4 + 3 = 12

TOTAL POUNDAGE
W5 --->>> 7,905 lbs
W4 --->>> 6,660 lbs
W3 --->>> 5,870 lbs
W2 --->>> 6,100 lbs
W1 --->>> 5,280 lbs​

The Accessory Lifts:

Floor Skull Crushers
W5 --->>> 50 lbs @ 2 sets x 15 reps
W4 --->>> 50 lbs @ 3 sets x 10 reps

Leg Pull-Ins
W5 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 35 reps
W4 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 25 reps

Oblique Crunches
W5 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 20 reps
W4 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 20 reps​

Diet:

9:40 am : bacon, eggs, cheese and coffee
11:30 am : baegels
1:45 pm : chicken, fish and salad (went for lucnh to a restaurant with the dean of admissions - lots of chinese food)
3:45 pm : apple
5:00 pm : whey + banana
7:00 pm : weightgainer + 3 BCAA
8:30 pm : going out somewhere​

Overall Impression:

regular workout.....PRs all over...im happy...well ot quite

this week has been draining like hell.....ive had 4 mid terms, 3 2 hour long meetings, and im making 2 movies which are in pre-production stage ...

so i forgot to do a lot of shit this workout which pissed me off....

for example, i didnt do my shoulder warmup therefore on rep 4 of my squats, my shoulder felt awkward, and i shifted my load and that messed up rep 5.

similarly, i didnt do my leg stretches on monday and wednesday and my bench got fucked when i wnet for a 5RM...i got 4 reps and then on the 5th i got screwed.

next week i am gonna attempt 275x6 and 185x6 making them clean records.

but im glad this week is over and im progressing through week 5

to be honest, im not so upset because my goal is to progress on monday...and as long as im doing that im happy

peace

Sentinel

ps: bodyweight has hit 185

also, i shaved my chest and stomach for the first time in my life and im feeling damn wierd....​

 

[Andalite]

Week 6 - Monday - HEAVY Day

The Basic Lifts:

Olympic Squats 5 x 5
W6 --->>> 210 lbs
W5 --->>> 205 lbs
W4 --->>> 200 lbs
W3 --->>> 195 lbs
W2 --->>> 190 lbs
W1 --->>> 185 lbs

Flat Bench Press 5 x 5
W6 --->>> 160 lbs
W5 --->>> 160 lbs
W4 --->>> 155 lbs
W3 --->>> 150 lbs
W2 --->>> 145 lbs
W1 --->>> 140 lbs

JS Rows 5 x 5
W6 --->>> 105 lbs
W5 --->>> 100 lbs
W4 --->>> 95 lbs
W3 --->>> 145 lbs
W2 --->>> 140 lbs
W1 --->>> 135 lbs

TOTAL POUNDAGE
W5 --->>> 11,875 lbs
W5 --->>> 11,625 lbs
W4 --->>> 11,250 lbs
W3 --->>> 12,250 lbs
W2 --->>> 11,875 lbs
W1 --->>> 11,500 lbs​

The Accessory Lifts:

Standing situps with lat machine
W6 --->>> 70 lbs @ 3 sets x 12 reps
W5 --->>> n/a
W4 --->>> 60 lbs @ 4 sets x 15 reps
W3 --->>> 60 lbs @ 4 sets x 12 reps
W2 --->>> 60 lbs @ 4 sets x 10 reps
W1 --->>> 40 lbs @ 5 sets x 15 reps

Leg Raises
W6 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 25 reps
W5 --->>> n/a
W4 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 20 reps
W3 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 20 reps
W2 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 15 reps
W1 --->>> n/a

Side Bends
W6 --->>> 25 lbs @ 2 sets x 15 reps
W5 --->>> n/a
W4 --->>> 25 lbs @ 2 sets x 15 reps
W3 --->>> 25 lbs @ 2 sets x 12 reps
W2 --->>> 25 lbs @ 2 sets x 12 reps
W1 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps​

Diet:

9:45 am --->>> coffee + baegels + protein shake
1:00 pm --->>>slice of peparoni pizza and an apple
3:30 pm --->>> chicken sandwich with swiss cheese
5:30 pm --->>> 2 scoops whey (pre-workout) + 3 BCAAs + banana
8:00 pm --->>> 2 scoops weightgainer + 1 BCAA + yogurt
9:00 pm --->>> salad + weightgainer
11:30 pm --->>> grilled chicken sandwich​

Overall Impression:

PRs all over..

u know, the last time i did 5x5 of anything was during OVT....and during OVT i had maxed out at 155 lbs on squats and 125 lbs on bench....that means that right from day 1 ive been hitting PRs on everything on mondays

so im not putting "PR" in blue.....just take everything as a damn PR lol....

im happy with today;s workout....it was good...the bench was difficult..im gonna keep at it for 1 more week and then take 165....but my form has improved drastically...im gonna send the vid in a while...

thats it for today then

thanks for reading​

 

[Andalite]

Week 6 - Wednesday - LIGHT Day

The Basic Lifts:

Olympic Squats 2 x 5
W6 --->>> 165 lbs
W5 --->>> 165 lbs
W4 --->>> 160 lbs
W3 --->>> 155 lbs (3 sets)
W2 --->>> 150 lbs (3 sets)
W1 --->>> 145 lbs (3 sets)

Over Head Press 2 x 5, 1x10
W6 --->>> 130 lbs, bar
W5 --->>> 125 lbs, bar
W4 --->>> 120 lbs, bar
W3 --->>> 115 lbs, 75 lbs
W2 --->>> 110 lbs, 70 lbs
W1 --->>> 105 lbs , 65 lbs

Deadlifts 1 x 5
W6 --->>> 225 lbs
W5 --->>> 135 lbs
W4 --->>> 280 lbs
W3 --->>> 275 lbs
W2 --->>> 275 lbs
W1 --->>> 225 lbs

TOTAL POUNDAGE
W6 --->>> 4,525 lbs
W5 --->>> 4,025 lbs
W4 --->>> 4,650 lbs
W3 --->>> 5,600 lbs
W2 --->>> 5,425 lbs
W1 --->>> 5,000 lbs​

The Accessory Lifts:

Cable Pull Throughs
W6 --->>> n/a
W5 --->>> n/a
W4 --->>> 60 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W3 --->>> 40 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W2 --->>> 17.5 lbs @ 1 set x 20 reps
W1 --->>> 17.5 lbs @ 1 sets x 15 reps

Reverse Hyperextensions
W6 --->>> n/a
W5 --->>> n/a
W4 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W3 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 25 reps
W2 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 15 reps
W1 --->>> 25 lbs @ 1 set x 10 reps​

Diet:

10:40 am --->>> 1 scoop weightgainer + coffee + baegels
2:00 pm --->>> grilled chicken sandwich with swiss cheese and lettuce and mustard
3:00 pm --->>> salad with lots of meat, veggies, nuts and olives
3:30 pm --->>> apple
5:45 pm --->>> grilled chicken sandwhich
6:30 pm --->>> weightgainer
8:30 pm --->>> BCAAs and yogurt
9:30 pm --->>> turkey sandwich with swiss cheese and lettuce and mustard and salsa
10:30 pm --->>> salad containing lettuce, brocoli (i love brocoli), black olives (lots), egg whites, chicken, carot, beans, almonds
11:30 pm --->>> protein shake​

Overall Impression:

my legs are kinda sore from monday because monday was very difficult and ive been hitting PRs from week 1 on this damn program without even realizing it so i decided to carry over the 165 on squats from last week.

OHP's were good...ive taken vids of both sets....i was itching to take 135 because i knew i was totally ready for it but i guess experience and a little bit of wisdom convinced me to chill and not lift that much. im glad. now next week im gonna be pumped for the workout from monday!!! LOL

ive decided its time i face this deadlift problem head on. im gonna go up by 10 lbs every session till i hit failure at which point ill worry about what to do...doing deads to failure on DC Training has certainly had its toll on me...

good news is that ive gone from 165 to 185 between August 2006 and now and im ahppy although im not a bb;er, this is still good news

looking forward to friday;s workout.

peace

thanks for reading​

 

[Andalite]

Week 6 - Friday - MEDIUM Day

The Basic Lifts:

Olympic Squats
W6 --->>> 295 lbs x 1 rep ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W5 --->>> 275 lbs x 5 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W4 --->>> 275 lbs x 4 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W3 --->>> 275 lbs x 3 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W2 --->>> 275 lbs x 2 reps ; 185 lbs x 10 reps
W1 --->>> 275 lbs x 1 rep ; 185 lbs x 10 reps

Flat Bench Press
W6 --->>> 185 lbs x 2 reps ; 135 lbs x 10 reps
W5 --->>> 185 lbs x 5 reps ; 135 lbs x 10 reps
W4 --->>> 185 lbs x 4 reps ; 135 lbs x 6 reps
W3 --->>> 185 lbs x 3 reps ; 135 lbs x 6 reps
W2 --->>> 185 lbs x 2 reps ; 135 lbs x 6 reps
W1 --->>> 185 lbs x 1 rep ; 135 lbs x 6 reps

Pull-Ups 3 x failure
W6 --->>> 5 + 3 + 2 = 10
W5 --->>> 6 + 4 + 3 = 13
W4 --->>> 6 + 3 + 3 = 12
W3 --->>> 5 + 3 + 2 = 10
W2 --->>> 7 + 4 + 3 = 14
W1 --->>> 5 + 4 + 3 = 12

TOTAL POUNDAGE
W6 --->>> 5,715 lbs
W5 --->>> 7,905 lbs
W4 --->>> 6,660 lbs
W3 --->>> 5,870 lbs
W2 --->>> 6,100 lbs
W1 --->>> 5,280 lbs​

The Accessory Lifts:

Floor Skull Crushers
W6 --->>> n/a
W5 --->>> 50 lbs @ 2 sets x 15 reps
W4 --->>> 50 lbs @ 3 sets x 10 reps

Leg Pull-Ins
W6 --->>> n/a
W5 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 35 reps
W4 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 25 reps

Oblique Crunches
W6 --->>> n/a
W5 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 20 reps
W4 --->>> BW @ 1 set x 20 reps​

Diet:

9:40 am : bacon, eggs, cheese and coffee
11:30 am : baegels
1:45 pm : chicken, fish and salad (went for lucnh to a restaurant with the dean of admissions - lots of chinese food)
2:45 pm : whey + banana + yogurt
5:00 pm : weightgainer + 3 BCAA + yogurt
8:30 pm : going out somewhere​

Overall Impression:

whoo-hoo.....295 for a perfect A2G squat im very happy...and not only do i have eNumbers, i have a vid to show i walk the walk

im a little upset with bench because i only got 2 but im happy because i did that with no spot even to help me clean the weight...i did get stuck at midpoint on rep 3 where a spot stepped in to help....the vid will show this..

pull-ups felt great...i am not too happy coz i didn beat my old record but i cant help that unfortunately....

vids will be pm'ed later

thanks for reading

peace

have a great weekend ​