MM107's Bulking/Progress Thread w/ Pics

[Illuminati]

SAT & SUNDAY WORKOUTS!

SAT.

Chest- NO SPOTTER DAY.
Flat Bench: warmed up untill 225. (225x2) x 10. Nailed some inbetween weights too. Jumped and hit 235x1.
Flat Bench w/ Bands: 95x3 95x3 95x3 115x3 115x3 95x3 95x3 95x3. Right after we Tried to for my MAX of 240. Missed it. Tried 235. Nailed it 1x.
Incline dumbell: 65x7 70x7 75x7 85x5
Incline Fly's: 25x10 30x10 35x10 35x10

glad to see you are using the bands. how are they working out for you? if you really want to see a difference, try doing your band work first, and then hitting a weight. warm up like you have been, hitting easy triple. then do you sets with the bands. after your sets with the bands are done, take them off, and hit something w/o the bands.
I.E. if you took this workout, warm up to a 185 triple. then do your band work. Don't wave the weight. You should be able to handle doing 9 sets of 3, using 115. then take the bands off, and hit some triples or singles. you will really notice the difference the bands make.

 

[ck2006]

GO LEGS GO!!!
and do more abs next time

 

[mm107]

SAT & SUNDAY WORKOUTS!

SAT.

Chest- NO SPOTTER DAY.
Flat Bench: warmed up untill 225. (225x2) x 10. Nailed some inbetween weights too. Jumped and hit 235x1.
Flat Bench w/ Bands: 95x3 95x3 95x3 115x3 115x3 95x3 95x3 95x3. Right after we Tried to for my MAX of 240. Missed it. Tried 235. Nailed it 1x.
Incline dumbell: 65x7 70x7 75x7 85x5
Incline Fly's: 25x10 30x10 35x10 35x10

glad to see you are using the bands. how are they working out for you? if you really want to see a difference, try doing your band work first, and then hitting a weight. warm up like you have been, hitting easy triple. then do you sets with the bands. after your sets with the bands are done, take them off, and hit something w/o the bands.
I.E. if you took this workout, warm up to a 185 triple. then do your band work. Don't wave the weight. You should be able to handle doing 9 sets of 3, using 115. then take the bands off, and hit some triples or singles. you will really notice the difference the bands make.

I love the Bands Illimunati. Really do, So your saying Use the bands THEN weight. Only do this on NON Max days right? Since i figure the bands will tire me out alittle.

I do love the bands tho, i want to use them every day but they are harsh on the joints. So 3 out 4 =]

Illimunati, so basically warm up to 185lbs for 3. then slam the bands on, and go for 115 for 3. Of course ill alter the weight to handle only 3 reps w/ the bands.

I know CK i punked out on abs. Ill make sure to hit them again this week. Ill kill that shit!

 

[Ilovetolift]

Started Bulking about 2 weeks ago.

Let me tell you my stats
Me
19
178lbs
13-14%BF(guestimating)
6'0

Last year 2004(since 2006 just started)
i was 240 lbs.
Here is a link to the Past thread
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=426078
This is what my diet looks like:

Stats:
6'0
19yrs old
BF = 13-14% right now (bulker)
Training = Gym, Daily. KILL THAT SHIT ADMINISTATION. Going heavy at the gym. I can feel strenght improving. I can also see results in the mirror.
No Cardio after GYM, only cardio 2-3x week (with the wifey to keep my heart healthy) Plus it will be easier to incorporate cardio into my cutting routine in the future.

MEAL PLANNING!


Im going to keep Progress pics and info here, for myself, anyone who would like to comment/track progress feel free!

3/14/06
2 Weeks into Bulker
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/mm107/100_0875.jpg
This pic doesnt do me justice, definatley because of the crappy angle, but hey this what happens when u make the gf take pictures when shes not in the mood lol

3/8/06
1 Week into Bulker
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/mm107/100_0866.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/mm107/100_0868.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b377/mm107/m2.jpg

Im going HEAVY HEAVY in the GYM. Max 5 Reps. Im trying to put on some nice muscle before cutting up.

Personal Bests as of yet
Bench: 200(tried 205 but couldnt quite get it) MAX
Biceps: 70lbs (Reps of 7-8) - barbel, not dumbels
Triceps: 90lbs (Reps of 4-5)
Sqaut: 215 lbs (Reps 4-5)

I havnt recorded the others workouts down as much of these.
I hope my progress will skyrocket since im eating my ass off.

Goals:
Bench: 225-230
Biceps: 60lb dumbells
Sqaut: 250

Ill KILL THIS SHIT@!
FUCK THESE GOALS! IM GOING HIGHER! LOL

Dude, your goal is to curl 60lb dumbbells? Wow thats some heavy damn curl. I can only curl 35's and im benching 205 for 5...weird

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey, MM! I'm trying to get caught up on logs..........

 

[mm107]

yea, its cool, i just finished reading up on yours. Great work!

 

[Illuminati]

I love the Bands Illimunati. Really do, So your saying Use the bands THEN weight. Only do this on NON Max days right? Since i figure the bands will tire me out alittle.

I do love the bands tho, i want to use them every day but they are harsh on the joints. So 3 out 4 =]

Illimunati, so basically warm up to 185lbs for 3. then slam the bands on, and go for 115 for 3. Of course ill alter the weight to handle only 3 reps w/ the bands.

I know CK i punked out on abs. Ill make sure to hit them again this week. Ill kill that shit!

yes. do these on your non max out days. i like doing it this way. it will really give you a chance to see what the bands are actually doing. you will go to press the weight after taking the bands off, and will notice how much the bar flies off of your chest/.

 

[mm107]

SMART SMART SMART MAN!

So im going to explode the reps. As fast as i can up right? I do this w/ most workouts w/ light weight. no matter the weight i try to get it up as fast as possible.

How many SETS w/ the bands on?

Im no stranger to 15+ sets/day.

I usually do the bands AFTER my sets, next chest DE day i will use them in that order like you said.

 

[mm107]

Hey guys, Long Log update so bear with me!

I took off last friday, had things to do, so took off from work.

Friday - Off from Weightraining.
Cardio: 40 mins on threadmill. Mixed HIIT w/ Reg Cardio. Then Hit the Punching bag for another 15-20 mins. ALL ON EMPTY STOMACH.
Followed up w/ 25g whey in h20.

Saturday - Completely OFF

Sunday

Chest

• FlatBench w/ Bands: (135x3) x 8
• FlatBench w/o Bands: 135x10 185x7 225x1 225x1 230x1 235x1 135x15
• Incline w/ Dumbels: 70x7 75x7 80x5 80x5
• Incline Fly's on incline bench in cable machines: 60x10 50x10 50x10 70x4 30x5
• Incline Bench w/ Special Fly Bar(the bar where you have the bar in the air and tap your hands together while bar is in the air): 15 taps w/ 135lbs x 5

Abs

• Decline Situps w/ Bands wrapped around bench and my shoulders like a backpack: 25 x 4
• Swiss ball work: 25Left knee/25Right Knee/25Crunches X 4
• Leg Lifts: Hooked feet to cables and did knee to chests while laying on bench: 50lbs x 10

Notes:
Benching Felt Great. Really Killed that shit. I was doing singles because i had no spot and i really wanted to kill my chest. I was doing 235lbs x 1. I might have gotten it 2x, but i had no spotter so i wasnt gonna risk it. My Shoulders took a beaten do to the bands tho, really can feel em today.

Abs felt good too since im trying to have them completely showing by May 27. Honestly might make it. I can see them now and im really starting to lean out.

I took pics yesterday, but forgot the camera at home. Im also down in weight. Im 185 lbs... Thats 7lbs in 2 weeks. No Muscle loss, I got the calipers out. And i was at 8mm on the calipers and now i am less so i lost BF mostly.

New Goals Besids my Mental Abs Goal of May 27th.
Weeks to Goal: 12
Bench: 315lbs
Sqaut: 315lbs ATF
Deadlift: 500lbs

Its a 12 week goal. The bench press would need to go up 5lbs a week from now to hit 315. No problem. 2.5's are my best friend! But i should be able to maybe go up 10lbs / week if my food intake is high enough/clean.

The Sqaut Should be at 315 soon. I already have a 315box Sqaut so im trying to catch up my ATF.

Im deadlifting 398lbs right now. I hope to improve by 10lbs/week minimum. I will kill that shit each and every deadlift day.

If i do plateu, wich is no problem, i can switch up 1 or 2 things and i should be growing again.

Im rowing like a mofo and working my legs/lats/triceps/back very very hard.

 

[ck2006]

Hey guys, Long Log update so bear with me!

I took off last friday, had things to do, so took off from work.

Friday - Off from Weightraining.
Cardio: 40 mins on threadmill. Mixed HIIT w/ Reg Cardio. Then Hit the Punching bag for another 15-20 mins. ALL ON EMPTY STOMACH.
Followed up w/ 25g whey in h20.

Saturday - Completely OFF

Sunday

Chest

• FlatBench w/ Bands: (135x3) x 8
• FlatBench w/o Bands: 135x10 185x7 225x1 225x1 230x1 235x1 135x15
• Incline w/ Dumbels: 70x7 75x7 80x5 80x5
• Incline Fly's on incline bench in cable machines: 60x10 50x10 50x10 70x4 30x5
• Incline Bench w/ Special Fly Bar(the bar where you have the bar in the air and tap your hands together while bar is in the air): 15 taps w/ 135lbs x 5

Abs

• Decline Situps w/ Bands wrapped around bench and my shoulders like a backpack: 25 x 4
• Swiss ball work: 25Left knee/25Right Knee/25Crunches X 4
• Leg Lifts: Hooked feet to cables and did knee to chests while laying on bench: 50lbs x 10

Notes:
Benching Felt Great. Really Killed that shit. I was doing singles because i had no spot and i really wanted to kill my chest. I was doing 235lbs x 1. I might have gotten it 2x, but i had no spotter so i wasnt gonna risk it. My Shoulders took a beaten do to the bands tho, really can feel em today.

Abs felt good too since im trying to have them completely showing by May 27. Honestly might make it. I can see them now and im really starting to lean out.

I took pics yesterday, but forgot the camera at home. Im also down in weight. Im 185 lbs... Thats 7lbs in 2 weeks. No Muscle loss, I got the calipers out. And i was at 8mm on the calipers and now i am less so i lost BF mostly.

New Goals Besids my Mental Abs Goal of May 27th.
Weeks to Goal: 12
Bench: 315lbs
Sqaut: 315lbs ATF
Deadlift: 500lbs

Its a 12 week goal. The bench press would need to go up 5lbs a week from now to hit 315. No problem. 2.5's are my best friend! But i should be able to maybe go up 10lbs / week if my food intake is high enough/clean.

The Sqaut Should be at 315 soon. I already have a 315box Sqaut so im trying to catch up my ATF.

Im deadlifting 398lbs right now. I hope to improve by 10lbs/week minimum. I will kill that shit each and every deadlift day.

If i do plateu, wich is no problem, i can switch up 1 or 2 things and i should be growing again.

Im rowing like a mofo and working my legs/lats/triceps/back very very hard.

GO ABS GO! looking good!