Ark94's Workout Log

[JDid23]

It's not bad that you're at 85. You're strong at pressing man! However, if you've been with it for 3 weeks you *might* want to consider a deload with weight. I am not saying you should definitely do it, but it is something to consider. You didn't fuck up the warmup for deads in your last workout.

Do you mind posting up a video of the BB situps you do? I tried them with the bar and then with 85 lbs a few weeks ago and it was really weird lol.

 

[ark94]

It's not bad that you're at 85. You're strong at pressing man! However, if you've been with it for 3 weeks you *might* want to consider a deload with weight. I am not saying you should definitely do it, but it is something to consider. You didn't fuck up the warmup for deads in your last workout.

Do you mind posting up a video of the BB situps you do? I tried them with the bar and then with 85 lbs a few weeks ago and it was really weird lol.

This is the situps i do are - YouTube - Awesome Abdominal Exercise Decline Barbell Sit Ups
I think my form is like this, but its not perfect form. Maybe decent form i guess..

Yeah well im considering what i should do about pressing. It gets harder and harder, not easier lol. So depending on Monday, i can make a verdict of deloading or not.

Warmups for dead went great this time.

 

[ExtraMile]

no offence but if you are at the same weight for 3 weeks, that means for 6 workouts straight then you need to do something about it like deload or change something.

I am thinkign that since you only started moving up weight "when your ready" your progress has slowed massively, I dont find my weights easy, they are hard sets but I add 5lbs on the next workout and force myself to do it. You cant wait for the sets to get easy.

 

[ark94]

no offence but if you are at the same weight for 3 weeks, that means for 6 workouts straight then you need to do something about it like deload or change something.

I am thinkign that since you only started moving up weight "when your ready" your progress has slowed massively, I dont find my weights easy, they are hard sets but I add 5lbs on the next workout and force myself to do it. You cant wait for the sets to get easy.

fuck, i always f myself up the ass in everything i do.

I won;'t deload, i am going to add weight on. And just keep on progressing, i was planning on keeping my squat at 42.5 again, for the 3rd time but ill move that up also.

 

[JDid23]

no offence but if you are at the same weight for 3 weeks, that means for 6 workouts straight then you need to do something about it like deload or change something.

I am thinkign that since you only started moving up weight "when your ready" your progress has slowed massively, I dont find my weights easy, they are hard sets but I add 5lbs on the next workout and force myself to do it. You cant wait for the sets to get easy.

I disagree to an extent. Lets say (not saying this is true- idk) Ark did 85x3x5 the first week and really struggled. The next week, it was also hard for him, but not as hard as last time. The 3rd time, he was able to do it with little to no trouble. That is progression.

The second part is where injuries can happen which is why i commend ark for being careful at this stage. I am not saying they always happen, but i am saying that he knows what he can handle better than we can and if something like i said above is the case, there's nothing wrong with doing it 3 times IMO- especially considering that it's military press

EDIT: Relax man. You didn't fuck anything up- people give other people advice all the time and just because one person says something, it doesn't mean you fucked up regardless of whether or not it's true

 

[ark94]

I disagree to an extent. Lets say (not saying this is true- idk) Ark did 85x3x5 the first week and really struggled. The next week, it was also hard for him, but not as hard as last time. The 3rd time, he was able to do it with little to no trouble. That is progression.

The second part is where injuries can happen which is why i commend ark for being careful at this stage. I am not saying they always happen, but i am saying that he knows what he can handle better than we can and if something like i said above is the case, there's nothing wrong with doing it 3 times IMO- especially considering that it's military press

EDIT: Relax man. You didn't fuck anything up- people give other people advice all the time and just because one person says something, it doesn't mean you fucked up regardless of whether or not it's true

Well thats the reason i wanted to move up once i feel i won't sacrifice too much form, and to prevent an injury.

But the main reason i don't move up is because, say i move up my military press monday, and im suppose to be doing 3x5. I only get 1x5, 1x4, 1x3 or whatever. I can't complete the full 3x5, doesn't that defeat the purpose of the 3x5? Or can i do it that way, because maybe my next workout i will get 1x5, 1x5, 1x4 or something

 

[ark94]

input on the above?

 

[ExtraMile]

i would be tempted to say you should change program now. if you honestly think you have learned how to squat dead bench row and press properly then i think you should change. People say if a newbie is eating well then almost anything should work for him and this seems to be no longer working. I think it is not giving you enough time to recover especially with how frequent the deadlifts are. So I would say you should change programs to something that allowed more recovery, although it may mean you would have to learn a few more exercises...

 

[ark94]

i would be tempted to say you should change program now. if you honestly think you have learned how to squat dead bench row and press properly then i think you should change. People say if a newbie is eating well then almost anything should work for him and this seems to be no longer working. I think it is not giving you enough time to recover especially with how frequent the deadlifts are. So I would say you should change programs to something that allowed more recovery, although it may mean you would have to learn a few more exercises...

I have definitely learned to deadlift, bench, row, press, and squat properly.
My diet is obviously in check, and i eat great.

I wouldn't mind learning new exercises, but i would love to still press, bench, dead, and squat. However, this isn't necessarily for size is it? I wanted to do something for size, or whatever recommended i would follow, as long as there are the 4 i mentioned above involved. I won't start now, i have to find out what im doing and whatnot and get it set, then i will start in maybe mid may, or end of may. That gives me 5 1/2 months on the 3x5. unless otherwise suggested

 

[ExtraMile]

I have definitely learned to deadlift, bench, row, press, and squat properly.
My diet is obviously in check, and i eat great.

I wouldn't mind learning new exercises, but i would love to still press, bench, dead, and squat. However, this isn't necessarily for size is it? I wanted to do something for size, or whatever recommended i would follow, as long as there are the 4 i mentioned above involved. I won't start now, i have to find out what im doing and whatnot and get it set, then i will start in maybe mid may, or end of may. That gives me 5 1/2 months on the 3x5. unless otherwise suggested

I would change in a few weeks or so if I was you...

take a look at this thread and read through the article that is posted: http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/ultimate-training-split-650464.html