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Let the bulking begin! Pwr_Machine's Training Log
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pwr_machine
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10/4/03 - Measurements after 8 weeks of bulking
Measurements
Resting Heart Rate 72 bpm (definately not an endurance athlete!)
Fasting Blood Sugar 98
Blood Pressure 122/70 (before breakfast)
Weight 245 (+22)
BodyFat 13.7% (7-site) (-.6%)
Neck 17 (+7/8)
Shoulders 54 1/4 (+1 7/8)
Chest 49 (+2 3/4)
Back 19 1/2 (measured crease of armpit to crease of armpit) (+1 1/2)
Waist 38 (smallest, abdomen) (+1 1/4) not so bothersome anymore
Hips 44 (largest, butt) (+5/8)
Upper Arms 18 (+7/8)
Forearms 14 7/8 (+1/2)
Quads 27 (mid thigh) (+7/8)
Calves 16 1/4 (+5/8) still plugging away
I'm very pleased with the results of my previous training cycle. I never imagined that my % bf would have gone down while bulking. It would be wise to note that this is due to the inaccuracies of skinfold caliper measurements, but it comforts me to know that my % bf did not increase significantly. I was able to gain 22 pounds without too much excess bf. Legs and forearms are a hair smaller than my most recent measurements, but that can be attributed to working around a few nagging injuries. Thanks to everyone that has followed my progress and encouraged me along the way. I'm looking forward to my next training cycle...5 x 5 with a tad of MM on bench training.
Measurements
Resting Heart Rate 72 bpm (definately not an endurance athlete!)
Fasting Blood Sugar 98
Blood Pressure 122/70 (before breakfast)
Weight 245 (+22)
BodyFat 13.7% (7-site) (-.6%)
Neck 17 (+7/8)
Shoulders 54 1/4 (+1 7/8)
Chest 49 (+2 3/4)
Back 19 1/2 (measured crease of armpit to crease of armpit) (+1 1/2)
Waist 38 (smallest, abdomen) (+1 1/4) not so bothersome anymore
Hips 44 (largest, butt) (+5/8)
Upper Arms 18 (+7/8)
Forearms 14 7/8 (+1/2)
Quads 27 (mid thigh) (+7/8)
Calves 16 1/4 (+5/8) still plugging away
I'm very pleased with the results of my previous training cycle. I never imagined that my % bf would have gone down while bulking. It would be wise to note that this is due to the inaccuracies of skinfold caliper measurements, but it comforts me to know that my % bf did not increase significantly. I was able to gain 22 pounds without too much excess bf. Legs and forearms are a hair smaller than my most recent measurements, but that can be attributed to working around a few nagging injuries. Thanks to everyone that has followed my progress and encouraged me along the way. I'm looking forward to my next training cycle...5 x 5 with a tad of MM on bench training.
cheesecake
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You're progress is incredible. Very inspiring.
And if this bodybuilding thing doesn't workout, you know you have a career in Strongman.
...chad...
And if this bodybuilding thing doesn't workout, you know you have a career in Strongman.
...chad...
pwr_machine
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Exodus said:
Thanks! It's kinda shocking to me also. I'm far from lean. The additional fat gain is alot lower than I expected.
pwr_machine
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cheesecake said:You're progress is incredible. Very inspiring.
And if this bodybuilding thing doesn't workout, you know you have a career in Strongman.
...chad...
Again, thanks. I'll find enjoyment in training across the board when I have the opportunity...bench only, bodybuilding, and strongman. With so many aches and pains, it's time to have some fun!
pwr_machine
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Week 1 - Chest, Triceps, and Shoulders - 10/4/03
I decided to rearrange my training split to allow me to workout with Bigguns15 on Saturday. Today, I started focusing on improving my bench press.
Bench Presses 225 x 5, 275 x 5, 295 x 5, 315 x 5
3-Board Presses 315 x 3, 345 x 2, 365 x 1
4-Board Presses 365 x 1 (I was out of gas. Need more ATP
)
Rolling DB Extension 40 x 10, 50 x 9
Front/Side Laterals Superset 20 x 10, 30 x 10
Bench felt good today. My elbows did waiver a bit on rep 4 with 315, but overall the set felt good and I was in control. My shoulders are feeling good and I'm wishing they continue to do so. The bench was a little narrow and that made it hard to tuck my shoulders.
I decided to rearrange my training split to allow me to workout with Bigguns15 on Saturday. Today, I started focusing on improving my bench press.
Bench Presses 225 x 5, 275 x 5, 295 x 5, 315 x 5
3-Board Presses 315 x 3, 345 x 2, 365 x 1
4-Board Presses 365 x 1 (I was out of gas. Need more ATP
)Rolling DB Extension 40 x 10, 50 x 9
Front/Side Laterals Superset 20 x 10, 30 x 10
Bench felt good today. My elbows did waiver a bit on rep 4 with 315, but overall the set felt good and I was in control. My shoulders are feeling good and I'm wishing they continue to do so. The bench was a little narrow and that made it hard to tuck my shoulders.
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DBCooper
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Looking good man, I really need to do a bulking cycle where I just replace fat with muscle and gain about ten pounds lol, I'm already close to my weight limit enough.
pwr_machine
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DBCooper said:
Thanks DB. It's helping me alot that I'm not concerned with a weight class anymore. I just want to keep gaining.
pwr_machine
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I've overcome a small fear. I used to bench elbows out with the bar a little higher on my chest than in the video. Now, I'm learning to tuck my elbows and letting the bar ride slightly lower than it has in the past. I had the fear that I would miss out on alot of chest development with this technique. Well, after yesterday's chest/tricep workout, my chest is pretty damn sore! I spent most of yesterday evening trying avoid cramping in my pecs. In the future, I'll be tucking my elbows and bombing my chest at the same time.
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