Sculelos Weight Log and Profile (with pics)

[Sculelos]

Workout #4, Week 2

(format is in WeightxRepsxSets)

1.Squats, 95x5, 85x5x2. First of all I want to say I examined how I was doing the squats and thought I should go deeper so today I went deep and although I had to drop some weight I think the form was greatly improved, I did 95lbs first but on the fifth rep I my form suffered so I lowered the weight. Form>Weight.

2.Military Press, 65x5x3, Form was good and last 2 reps on set 3 were difficult but I managed to do them fine, I switched from using the curl bar to the bench bar, and I thought the curl bar was 15lbs, but found out that it's only 10. So I actually increased 5lb from last time.

3.Barbell Rows, 85x5x3, Greatly improved form over last time, as such it was much less strain on my back, so even though no weight improvement I'll say it again, Form>Weight.

So overall I'm pleased, I didn't gain anything today in terms of Weight but I Squated Deep, Military Pressed better and held down proper form for all the Barbell Rows.

I think I've came quite a ways in a week, learned 4 new lifts this week, nailed down a nice good form on all the lifts and increased Weight and Recovery time, so all in all it's been a good week.

Oh and now I'm using the Bench/Squat bar for every single lift.

As for my gains.

Bench 95>105
Squat 75>85 (Also deeper though)
Deadlift 45-85 (was experementing) > 85
Military Press 60>65
Barbell Rows>40-85 (Same as deadlift)>85

Hopefully I do as good or better in the upcoming week.

 

[Sculelos]

Well I feel pretty damn good today, last week during this time I got hit with major soreness but right now I barley feel anything.

Also I'm not completely untrained as I was doing the whole TotalGym workout 1-2 times a week on the highest level (which was only like 46lbs lol).

As well I walk 15-30 miles a day due to my job, half the time pushing stuff so my legs are pretty decent as well.

I weighed myself on the scale today and I'm pretty sure I gained about half a pound, so if I keep going at this rate at end this year I will be about 196lbs.

Anyways I will keep doing this until I cannot make reasonable progress then probably switch to the intermediate program (5x5).

Well those are just various thoughts racing through my head

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

weight training is a whole new level for yuo compared to using the chuck norris total gym .

Soreness subsides VERY quickly for me. First week or so I was crippled, now I barely even remember I worked out the night before. You will be fine until you decide to add in a new exercise. First time I did heavy powershrugs my traps killed me, same with weighted ab work.

I would stick to weighing yourself once a month. Your weight can fluctuate up to 10lbs or so due to water weight. If you don't eat enough/drink enough water the day before, make sure you get in the proper cals the next day. I don't really bother with a scale, just base it off the mirror, and if my gf says I look a little bigger I'll step on.

If it were me, I'd weigh and take pics the first of every month. That way you have a clear cut progression chart. You WILL stop gaining weight eventually, at that point you will have to increase your cals. The same cals that get you from 185-200 will not take you from 200-225.

Good work, keep it up!

 

[Sculelos]

Yea good advice, I think I will take new pics in July and compare to the first ones and if I notice a difference I will post them.

And I have been eating quite a bit more then normal so if I don't gain any weight there is something wrong with me.

And I think I've said it before, but I'm excited about the prospects of this program, never before have I had the burning desire to workout and get stronger then I do now. I just want to get close to my genetic potential, thats all I really can ask for, be the best I can naturally be.

 

[s8nlilhlpr]

don't worry about posting pics every time, they are more for yourself than anything else. I know I worked out for a year and didn't think anything looked different 'till I saw my old friends.

As with eating more than normal, you are also burning more cals than normal. You can use fitday.com to track your calories, just make sure you are getting plenty a day. Gallon of whole milk a day does wonders for weight gain .

 

[Sculelos]

Well, no workout today. My left calf started cramping up yesterday evening so I figure I must be overworking myself, anyways I slept 11 hours last night and called in sick to work, today it feels okay but I'm going to workout tomorrow, skip Thursday and resume my regular workout routine of Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday if everything goes to plan.

 

[lightemup82]

Yes its a good thing your starting light. I just started working out again and was doing the most weight I could to keep up with my friends and I messed up something in my arm doing curls. hurts like a bitch and that was over a month ago

 

[Sculelos]

Yes its a good thing your starting light. I just started working out again and was doing the most weight I could to keep up with my friends and I messed up something in my arm doing curls. hurts like a bitch and that was over a month ago

Yea, I think my lack of sleep the past few days was what caused it, usually I only cramp up if I'm extremely tired. Although it could of been the heavy lifting at work as well or a combination of the things, all I know for sure is I need to rest today.

 

[JohnRobHolmes]

Could also be diet. Make sure you get enough potassium and salt and water.

 

[Sculelos]

Could also be diet. Make sure you get enough potassium and salt and water.

Yea, I am getting plenty of potassium and water, but thinking about it my salt intake has been kinda low so I'm eating Saltier foods.

I feel pretty good right now besides the calf soreness, hoping it will be mostly recovered tomorrow.