Sculelos Weight Log and Profile (with pics)

[ceo]

how do you feel about your progress you see in the mirror?

You're obviously gaining weight. It's difficult to tell in your pics. I see a little size increase, but it doesn't seem like 30 lbs. Again, hard to tell in the pics...probably easier to see in person.

I would probably be more aggressive in increasing your weights on the big lifts (squats, deads, bench). But, that's me. If you are liking the results both in the mirror and in your logbook, then keep going as you are. You are definitely steadily increasing, and I think you're a long long ways from reaching your potential (which is a good thing).

Keep tearing it up!!!

 

[Sculelos]

how do you feel about your progress you see in the mirror?

You're obviously gaining weight. It's difficult to tell in your pics. I see a little size increase, but it doesn't seem like 30 lbs. Again, hard to tell in the pics...probably easier to see in person.

I would probably be more aggressive in increasing your weights on the big lifts (squats, deads, bench). But, that's me. If you are liking the results both in the mirror and in your logbook, then keep going as you are. You are definitely steadily increasing, and I think you're a long long ways from reaching your potential (which is a good thing).

Keep tearing it up!!!

Pretty good progress, I'm bigger overall... but it's pretty much distributed VERY evenly so stretched across my 6' 5" frame it's not very noticeable.

I am getting a bit more aggressive on some increases so I'm increasing more frequently if I feel like I can safely do it.

My #1 priority this year is consistency, last year it was hard to maintain because I was pushing myself too hard and my body couldn't recover properly, so this year I'm working at a lower load level but getting as good if not better results then last year.

 

[ceo]

Pretty good progress, I'm bigger overall... but it's pretty much distributed VERY evenly so stretched across my 6' 5" frame it's not very noticeable.

I kinda figured that was the case. Good work on the weight gained though. Keep it up!

I am getting a bit more aggressive on some increases so I'm increasing more frequently if I feel like I can safely do it.

My #1 priority this year is consistency, last year it was hard to maintain because I was pushing myself too hard and my body couldn't recover properly, so this year I'm working at a lower load level but getting as good if not better results then last year.

I think the consistency is very good. It seems like with the time you've been at it so far, you could handle more weight in your squats, bench, deads...even with your long limbs! If you do push yourself a bit more, make sure you have a spotter and do it safely. Don't try to one rep max it, just see how 185 feels on the squat next time maybe, or see how 135 feels on the bench...15-25 lbs more on a compound lift for 4-5 reps at the level you're at should be achievable. Then keep pushing it up 5 lbs at a time for a few weeks. Then see if you can add another 10-15 lbs. for 4-5 reps. Or, just stick with what you're doing - as you are still progressing with it.

I am 6'2" with long arms/legs, short torso (classic ectomorph), so I know where you're at. I was a very skinny guy. I got up to 185 early in college with a 29/30 waist, carrying single digit bodyfat %. Then I let life get me too busy to be consistent and I quit working out before long. Waited about 8-9 years to start up again, and I weighed 160-165 then. I got back up to 185 pretty quickly, maybe within 4-6 months. I was counting calories and macros, and I remember how hard it was to eat 4000 cals/day and get 250 grams protein. LOL! Now, I am 220 and I'm still too skinny...even though other people call me a "big guy".

 

[Sculelos]

I kinda figured that was the case. Good work on the weight gained though. Keep it up!




I think the consistency is very good. It seems like with the time you've been at it so far, you could handle more weight in your squats, bench, deads...even with your long limbs! If you do push yourself a bit more, make sure you have a spotter and do it safely. Don't try to one rep max it, just see how 185 feels on the squat next time maybe, or see how 135 feels on the bench...15-25 lbs more on a compound lift for 4-5 reps at the level you're at should be achievable. Then keep pushing it up 5 lbs at a time for a few weeks. Then see if you can add another 10-15 lbs. for 4-5 reps. Or, just stick with what you're doing - as you are still progressing with it.

I am 6'2" with long arms/legs, short torso (classic ectomorph), so I know where you're at. I was a very skinny guy. I got up to 185 early in college with a 29/30 waist, carrying single digit bodyfat %. Then I let life get me too busy to be consistent and I quit working out before long. Waited about 8-9 years to start up again, and I weighed 160-165 then. I got back up to 185 pretty quickly, maybe within 4-6 months. I was counting calories and macros, and I remember how hard it was to eat 4000 cals/day and get 250 grams protein. LOL! Now, I am 220 and I'm still too skinny...even though other people call me a "big guy".

Yeah, I should be able to do more, and I will progress fast enough on my current program... I'm just testing my body before I push it further so I don't injure myself again, 2 injurys from lifting was enough, I wouldn't be happy to get a 3rd one because I pushed myself to far.

Also my focus on form and rep perfection is much greater then last time, so I really am pretty much starting over again. With all that said I do hope that I progress well under my new rules and that it works for me.

 

[Sculelos]

Workout #83 2-6-08

Ouch, well today I know what it feels like to feel failure as tried increasing my Bench by 15lbs and failed on the last rep, anyways I decided that if I fail on anything I'm going to reduce the workload by 10% and work my way back up to it, hopefully going beyond it next time.

My Squats and Deads progressed good however, didn't come close to stalling on either one, will still repeat squats next time and increase deads next time.

Overall the workout was pretty solid though, and I am looking forward to the next one.

Weight: 210lbs

Squat: 165x5x3
Bench: 135x5x2, 135x4
Deadlift: 185x5x3

 

[ceo]

Workout #83 2-6-08

Ouch, well today I know what it feels like to feel failure as tried increasing my Bench by 15lbs and failed on the last rep, anyways I decided that if I fail on anything I'm going to reduce the workload by 10% and work my way back up to it, hopefully going beyond it next time.

My Squats and Deads progressed good however, didn't come close to stalling on either one, will still repeat squats next time and increase deads next time.

Overall the workout was pretty solid though, and I am looking forward to the next one.

Weight: 210lbs

Squat: 165x5x3
Bench: 135x5x2, 135x4
Deadlift: 185x5x3

Awesome! Bro, I wouldn't call that a failure. That's great! One rep? but you did 15 lbs. more!!! You increased 15 lbs and got 14 reps instead of 15 reps with a 5 lb. increase (which you probably would've done instead, right?). I'd be happy. Next time you'll get that 15th rep. When you do, you just beat the logbook again. Nice job bro. Don't be upset at that at all, and don't back down!!!

 

[Sculelos]

Awesome! Bro, I wouldn't call that a failure. That's great! One rep? but you did 15 lbs. more!!! You increased 15 lbs and got 14 reps instead of 15 reps with a 5 lb. increase (which you probably would've done instead, right?). I'd be happy. Next time you'll get that 15th rep. When you do, you just beat the logbook again. Nice job bro. Don't be upset at that at all, and don't back down!!!

It would be great... but I didn't have a spotter and dropped the weights on the floor which could of led to injury... it's just something I don't want to repeat very often, which is why I'm doing a small 10lbs decrease... I will work back up fast but I consider it a small buffer zone.

Just gotta stick to the guidelines I laid out for myself... I progress much better with a increase plan then trying to beat my rep maxes every workout.

 

[Sculelos]

Workout #84 2-9-08

Another good workout, will increase squats next time and repeat Military and Rows next time.

Weight: 213lbs

Squat: 165x5x3
Military Press: 80x5x3
Pendley Rows: 140x5x3

 

[Sculelos]

Workout #85 2-12-08

Another solid workout, everything went up fine and my progression is on track. Will repeat squats and increase Deads and Bench next time.

Weight: 216lbs

Squat: 170x5x3
Bench: 125x5x3
Deadlift: 195x5x3

Pretty solid, I was kinda worried about Bench but it went up no problem... I guess my body just can't cope with huge increases like the last Bench workout so I'll have to stick with 5lb increases max for all arm excercises, squats I do frequent enough and I'm still not close to maxing my deads, so I'll be increasing them by 10lbs a workout for at least a few more workouts.

 

[Sculelos]

Workout #86 2-14-08

Today went well, hammered out all the lifts. Military Press was pretty hard... almost stalled twice but managed to get 'em up, will need to obviously repeat them. As for Squats and Rows I pumped them out pretty well, will increase on both next time.

Weight: 215lbs

Squats: 170x5x3
Military Press: 85x5x3
Barbell Rows: 140x5x3