Monday, 17. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 82,5 kg (182 lbs)
Bench Press: 3x5 @ 60 kg (132 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 110 kg (243 lbs)
Comments:
Started squatting with belt and listening to heavy metal. Felt much stronger.
Friday, 14. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 80 kg (176 lbs)
The Press (seated): 3x5 @ 37,5 kg (83 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 105 kg (231 lbs)
Comments: Squats felt heavy. I will start adding 2,5 kg to Squats from next workout. Also I need to start thinking "hip drive" as que. I did it on my last set and it felt much easier. Also the belt will go on for Squats, starting next workout.
The Press was seated today. I moved to a new place and the ceiling is so low, that I can not press overhead when standing. I discovered this when already starting to warm up for the Press with an empty barbell, which barely touched the ceiling. Oh, well. From here on my Presses overhead will be performed while seated. It seems to be the closest movement to the actual Press.
Monday, 17. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 82,5 kg (182 lbs)
Bench Press: 3x5 @ 60 kg (132 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 110 kg (243 lbs)
Comments:
Started squatting with belt and listening to heavy metal. Felt much stronger.
Good choice on the belt and the music, ha!
I find I feel stronger when I listen to Sabaton and Powerwolf.
Wednesday, 19. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 85 kg (187 lbs)
The Press (seated): 3x5 @ 40 kg (88 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 115 kg (254 lbs)
Comments:
1) Nutrition.
I put my nutrition plan in place finally. Nothing extraordinary. I eat 95% self-made meals (exceptions are get-togethers and parties). Food choices are healthy. Approximately 4500 cal/day. Close to 150g fat, over 500g carbs, approx 250g protein.
At my bodyweight (started 81 kg or 179 lbs, now 83 kg or 183 lbs) I should start growing pretty fast. I don't mind gaining 30lbs. I believe it is realistic to gain approximately a pound per week for 4 months on this diet. I will keep you informed.
2) Workout.
Felt good and strong. I started using belt on The Press, because I can not engage my glutes and hamstrings while seated. Gives extra steadyness and support for back. Otherwise it is easy to flex my lower back too much when pressing seated.
Nice. My favorites so far are Godsmack, Disturbed, Metallica.
Friday, 21. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 87,5 kg (193 lbs)
Bench Press: 3x5 @ 65 kg (143 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 120 kg (265 lbs)
Comments:
Bench Press got to the point where I will start increasing by 2,5 kg from next workout. The only one with bigger increments is deadlift by 5 kg. I think I will keep it this way for another 2 weeks before going smaller. Deadlift has always been my strong one. Squats my weak one. Gosh I love those pulls.
I have been tracking my workouts for the past couple of years, so here are best sets I have done, together with when they took place.
Best lifts.jpg
Monday, 24. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 90 kg (198 lbs)
The Press (seated): 3x5 @ 42,5 kg (94 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 125 kg (276 lbs)
Comments: Not sure if my back is too horizontal, but I felt the bar roll up on my back while coming up from a squat. I guess I should film that.
Wednesday, 26. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 92,5 kg (204 lbs)
Bench Press: 3x5 @ 67,5 kg (149 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 130 kg (287 lbs)
Comments: The belt will go on for Deadlifts from next workout.
Thursday, 27. September 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 95 kg (209 lbs)
The Press (seated): 3x5 @ 45 kg (99 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 135 kg (297 lbs)
Comments: I had to do the Friday’s workout a day earlier. I am traveling out of country for a week so I am not sure whether ai have good opportunity to do my workouts or not.
The Deadlift was belted for the first time. I will also start increasing the Deadlift with 2,5 kg increments from next workout.
End of Phase 1.
Last edited by Karelipoeg; 10-01-2018 at 04:06 AM.
Monday, 01. October 2018
Squat: 3x5 @ 95 kg (209 lbs)
Bench Press: 3x5 @ 70 kg (154 lbs)
Deadlift: 1x5 @ 135 kg (297 lbs)
Comments:
Beginning of Phase 2.
Turns out the hotel does have decent gym with free weights and a squat rack.
I did not increase the weight on the Squat, because they do not have 1,25 kg plates. I also do not have the belt and I am lifting in street shoes.
Same thing about not increasing the Deadlift.
Last edited by Karelipoeg; 10-02-2018 at 06:16 AM.