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The Beast's Training Journal!
- Thread starter WalkingBeast
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cwick0 said:
You wont have to worry about that brother!! I just want to make sure Im a fairly solid 200 when I get there!! The cardio is very minimal though, and if I see any drop in size or strength its gone. Hopefully Ill hit 200 sometime this year. My home scale always puts me at 195 when I wake up, but I dont think its too accurate. The gym scales can put me at 195 with a good deal of water in my stomache and light clothes on, but I usually come in at 191-193. Ive gotten my home scale to read 200 on a full stomache. But I mainly count my waking weight, and on a stricter scale. ThanX for the encouragement brother!!
cwick0 said:
I felt like a little pussy on monday! Those "heavy flow" days are KILLING me brother!! ThanX again!! 
7-8-04 Thursday Chest,Speed Bench,Abs (10 mins cardio)
Not a strong day today. I had to switch gyms and the new equipment always throws me off a little too. I used this thicker bar, and wasnt sure if it weighed more. The first bar had this sharp knurling on the bar that would grip into my sternum. I was fine with the scraping, but the sticking part was a hinderance. I still felt it though. Ill be doing 5X3 next week with 325 for 4 weeks, (going up 5lbs per week) or until I hit a plateau on that, then Ill go back to 5X5 with 320. Ill be switching gyms again next week while I look for a decent place to train chest. Also Ive basically been off the NO2/creatine supplement for the last week. I just picked up another jug of No-Xplode so that should help too. Chest was a little sore for some reason. The 325 for 5X3 wont be a problem though, hope to get it up to 335-340 before going back to 320 for 5X5. Eating hasnt been too good lately either. Eventually when I get a printer, I plan to make this a diet and training journal, just like my written journal. Then I wont need to hand write all my information and then come on here and type it all out as well. Will be much easier. And also more complete. Heres the routine:
(Weighed 190lbs before meals)
Flat Bench Press:
135x20
225x12
275x5
5X5 Routine (failed,weight may have been heavier due to thicker bar):
320x5
320x4.75 v
320x4.75 (just short of lockout)
320x4.75 ^
320x3
350x1
365x(fail)
300x3
275x6
190x25
Speed Bench: (30 seconds rest between sets, weight done as quickly and explosively as possible)
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
Hammer Strength Wide Chest Machine:
180x15
270x13 (6 45's)
360x5
410x3 (10 45's)
320x11 (6 45's, 2 25's)
Abs:
Roman Chair Sit-ups (Decline bench):
35 (at regular height)
35 (at a steep decline)
15 (maximum decline)
(10 mins cardio on stepper)
Not a strong day today. I had to switch gyms and the new equipment always throws me off a little too. I used this thicker bar, and wasnt sure if it weighed more. The first bar had this sharp knurling on the bar that would grip into my sternum. I was fine with the scraping, but the sticking part was a hinderance. I still felt it though. Ill be doing 5X3 next week with 325 for 4 weeks, (going up 5lbs per week) or until I hit a plateau on that, then Ill go back to 5X5 with 320. Ill be switching gyms again next week while I look for a decent place to train chest. Also Ive basically been off the NO2/creatine supplement for the last week. I just picked up another jug of No-Xplode so that should help too. Chest was a little sore for some reason. The 325 for 5X3 wont be a problem though, hope to get it up to 335-340 before going back to 320 for 5X5. Eating hasnt been too good lately either. Eventually when I get a printer, I plan to make this a diet and training journal, just like my written journal. Then I wont need to hand write all my information and then come on here and type it all out as well. Will be much easier. And also more complete. Heres the routine:
(Weighed 190lbs before meals)
Flat Bench Press:
135x20
225x12
275x5
5X5 Routine (failed,weight may have been heavier due to thicker bar):
320x5
320x4.75 v
320x4.75 (just short of lockout)
320x4.75 ^
320x3
350x1
365x(fail)
300x3
275x6
190x25
Speed Bench: (30 seconds rest between sets, weight done as quickly and explosively as possible)
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
160x3
Hammer Strength Wide Chest Machine:
180x15
270x13 (6 45's)
360x5
410x3 (10 45's)
320x11 (6 45's, 2 25's)
Abs:
Roman Chair Sit-ups (Decline bench):
35 (at regular height)
35 (at a steep decline)
15 (maximum decline)
(10 mins cardio on stepper)
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7-9-04 Friday Biceps and Triceps (9:45 mins cardio)
Today was a decent workout. Energy was really low, but I still got a decent workout in. Less sets then normal on triceps. I was considering maxing on the barbell curls today, but I want to wait until my lower back feels 100% before doing that. Still want to squat and possible deadlift again soon. Using the rope for triceps, at this other gym, I felt it ALOT. Seems to be a better angle to the machine at my other gym. I just stuck with that exercise, so no variety in this triceps session. Heres the routine:
Biceps:
Alternating Dumbell Curls:
35x15
50x15
70x8
75x7
Barbell Curl:
135x15 (decided against it, lower back is still a little pulled)
Dumbell Hammer Curls:
50x15
60x15
75x12
Double-Bicep Style Cable Curls:
60 (per side)x15
90x15
100x12
90x14
Triceps: (Held the contractions, spreading the rope outwards)
70x15
90x15
120x15
130x15
140x11
150x15
160x15
170x10
180x10
150x12
(9:45 mins cardio, gym closed suddenly)
Today was a decent workout. Energy was really low, but I still got a decent workout in. Less sets then normal on triceps. I was considering maxing on the barbell curls today, but I want to wait until my lower back feels 100% before doing that. Still want to squat and possible deadlift again soon. Using the rope for triceps, at this other gym, I felt it ALOT. Seems to be a better angle to the machine at my other gym. I just stuck with that exercise, so no variety in this triceps session. Heres the routine:
Biceps:
Alternating Dumbell Curls:
35x15
50x15
70x8
75x7
Barbell Curl:
135x15 (decided against it, lower back is still a little pulled)
Dumbell Hammer Curls:
50x15
60x15
75x12
Double-Bicep Style Cable Curls:
60 (per side)x15
90x15
100x12
90x14
Triceps: (Held the contractions, spreading the rope outwards)
70x15
90x15
120x15
130x15
140x11
150x15
160x15
170x10
180x10
150x12
(9:45 mins cardio, gym closed suddenly)
TRUEsoldier
Banned
Great shit man, hope you get to that 405 soon, just keep up the determination. Also I know what you mean about getting over the 200 mark, I'm 6' and I finally broke it a couple of months ago, but right when I started to do any cardio (just 30 minutes 3 times a week) I lost about 10lbs in about 2 weeks!!! talk about suckin...love the journal, I just started a new routine that will carry me out for the next 9 weeks, that will cover everything, from routine, mood, food, supplements, times and all that shit...cuz it seems to work for you guys well, and a great way to learn from your own mistakes. Hope to hear more good shit soon....Peace
TRUEsoldier said:
ThanX alot brother!! The kind words are MUCH appreciated!! I hope to hit that 405 soon too!! This year would be plenty soon for me. Ive learned to have some patience, and Im happy aslong as I see SOME progress within one year's time. Ive learned to accept slow gains. But Ill continue to punish myself at every opportunity. My legs are now becoming a new goal for me. I never cared much about them before, and I grinded out reps on the leg press til I vomitted weekly, for years with little to show for it. My legs got extremely dense but not too big. Now Ill be trying some different things for them, including squats. When I get some nice lifts, especially the 405 on the incline or flat Ill video tape them and post them up for sure. I know what you mean brother. Reaching 200 has been rough for me as well. I did hit it on my home scale, on a pretty full stomache, but Im pretty sure that scale is off. I use a stricter doctor scale at the gym to weigh myself more accurately. Of course all scales are different. My gym closed down so Ill be using a different scale/scales for the time being. Now with the 10 mins of cardio a few times a week, I may start losing some weight. If it causes a problem Ill stop it all together. I thought it would be good to keep the heart somewhat healthy, arteries less clogged, and for a little endurance, and possible to get a little more defined. I was just as strong, if not stronger at 185-188 before my injury in december, so when I see myself hitting 192-195 after the injury, I start to wonder whats up with the weight gain. I want to be a quality 200lbs. My waist is actually smaller now and Im still between 190-195. So maybe I did gain some muscle somewhere. haha It dont think it would be hard to hit 200lbs at all, with the creatine/NO2 supplement and my old bulking diet, but Ive been trying a cleaner diet with more emphasis on protein then calories for the time being. Just to experiment. Its also cheaper, healthier and can all be prepared at home. Congrats on breaking 200!! Thats a big milestone. Let me know how the routine works out for you. Im sure it would be a pain to keep a journal with all the shit going on over there. I agree, I look back on my old journals all the time. Since Ive had all these bad situations happen to me through out the years, I can look back and see what I did to fix the problems. Such as losing 30lbs from graveshift security. Its inspirational as well as useful. ThanX for all the encouragement and keep hitting it hard!!
InTraining
New member
Hey Beast...would you mind posting up what a typical day looks like for you in terms of eating?
InTraining said:
Sure. Check out my diet journal, which recorded every eating day from 3-14-04 to 5-3-04:
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308131&highlight=beast+diet+journal
My eating hasnt been as consistent lately though. But it should be getting back to what you see in the journal. I always have some inconsistent days. Also check out this link:
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=317175&page=4&pp=20&highlight=beast+diet+journal
Thats some samples from my old bulking diet which was perfect for gaining weight. I cant really afford it anymore, also its extremely hard for me to put down that many calories without vomitting these days. Nerves are worse I believe. The link also includes my record eating day of 441 grams of protein. Hope that helps
