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Post by Jared Enderton on Aug 28, 2010 9:38:25 GMT -5
hhahaha! This is now my favorite log to read. LOL the title is epic. This will be awesome because I'll be able to give ya tips/advice, follow your progress, and be able to tweak the program if needed.
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Post by Nielsen on Aug 28, 2010 11:39:14 GMT -5
It was great talking with you guys last night, I learned a lot and I know Lucy enjoyed it too. Thanks for your time - you too Alex!
I'll post the complete workout soon as I will begin it Monday.
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Post by Alex Moss (Chomper) on Aug 28, 2010 12:36:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the Forum!! Cant wait to be able to track ur progress throughout the weeks, months, etc... to come. It'll be great! And I love the topic, CASH MONEY!!! hahaha. remember to stay to determined and hungry to better yourself, and most importantly, HAVE FUN with it!
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Post by Lucille on Aug 28, 2010 16:51:54 GMT -5
I have nothing to say except this is awesome. :-)
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Post by Nielsen on Aug 30, 2010 20:49:47 GMT -5
Today's Workout, I'll post the workout then my comments.
Squat 3x12
115 1x12
115 1x7
105 1x5
95 1x12
Leg Press 2x10
160 2x10
Leg Ext. 2x10
70 2x10
Leg Curls 2x10
45 2x10
Bicep Curls 4x10
30DB 3x10
25 1x10
Abs
Side Bridge 2x30sec.
Prone Bridge 2x30Sec.
I really underestimated how difficult the high rep squats would be. I'm not use to anything over 5 so 12 was creating quite the burn in the belly. It felt like I was running track, I hate running. I noticed that when it got difficult I leaned to the left. I tried to focus on staying balanced although it was difficult to multitask so much: my back, head, hips, hamstrings, not leaning forward etc. I realize it will improve but good grief I just want to squat. My ham's didn't care for the leg curls too much, in fact they are still upset. I told them they are weak and Goldielocks' hams were stronger than them. I did hammer curls for my bicep workout. I tried to focus on flexing my muscles as I was lifting the weight, other than feeling totally awkward and stupid next to whom I call Mr. Bubbles, I ended up having to go down in weight so not to break form and end up using my shoulder to help lift the weight.
Mentally I want to just flip out at the weight and curl 65 lb DB's but physically I can't so there is the physical workout going on but my mind is just ticked at my weaknesses, then I get really frustrated, does this make sense? So I have a hard time balancing all that is going on inside me. I just want to lift something heavy and throw it on the floor but physically I can't. So what do I do now? Arg. My right arm can easily curl at least 40 lb at a minimum but my left cannot. So I'm stuck with this imbalance that mentally just angers me. Should I do specific exercises strictly with my left arm and not my right? I curl with my left and my right, how about exercises with just my left?
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Post by Jared Enderton on Aug 31, 2010 8:26:15 GMT -5
I know a lot of people are going to think I am crazy for telling you this, but, what helps me a lot is to tell myself to "suppress my feelings." So, when I am having a bad day- I tell myself not to listen to myself because my feelings are irrelevant to how/what I can lift. 99% of the time your "feelings" only hurt you while lifting- either you feel sorry for yourself, get angry (And thus expend more energy), get frustrated, or just flat out get so worked up you don't feel like lifting.
How you feel CAN be important, but, don't let it run your workout (if that makes sense).
I would do your normal stuff with whatever weight is necessary (curls for example). Use whatever weight where BOTH arms can do it. You are not going to get weaker with your right arm, just take a few weeks to build up that other arm. I think you'll be surprised at how fast it will come..
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Post by Lucille on Aug 31, 2010 9:34:36 GMT -5
Hang in there.
Jared's advice is good.
When I get frustrated I tell myself that this is just the very beginning of a long journey. Look down the road and be encouraged by the things to come after the first steps are taken.
HAPPY 8!!!!
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Post by Nielsen on Sept 2, 2010 8:55:37 GMT -5
Update on the past couple of days -
8/31/2010
I did conditioning work, sledgehammer workout. Hit the tire 5x50 and tire flips 6x25 yards.
9/1/2010
I was sick and was undecided about working out at all but decided to go. It was miserable. At one point during my warmups I felt pretty good but that didn't last long.
Bench
115 2x12 then 110 1x12 Failed on the last set around 11. I felt so stupid on how light the weight was but nobody was there anyway but the cash money is coming sometime for now I guess I'm the sissy girl.
Lucy was watching my form and commented that my grip is too narrow. Back in February I read Wendler on his narrow grip which is around 18" so when I started I took a tape measure and measured out 18". I would agree that my hand placement is narrow and maybe too narrow for my long arms. I just didn't want to hurt my shoulders so maybe I took to literally the whole 18" thing. All that to say, I focused on control and staying even. So I need some help with my hand placement and have a few questions.
After bench I couldn't have imagined doing anymore of the workout, especially dips, I felt like crap. Not sure if I'll be in today, still feeling pretty lousy.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 2, 2010 12:12:33 GMT -5
Get back to good health soon! Darn sickness anyway.
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Post by Lucille on Sept 2, 2010 17:35:16 GMT -5
If you get me sick again, I will kill you...
sweetheart
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Post by Nielsen on Sept 5, 2010 21:29:13 GMT -5
9/5/2010
First day back from being sick -
Conditioning work.
5x50 sledgehammers
Tomorrow I'll continue with the second day of my workout, my first day was last Monday - that sound alright? I need to readjust my bench form and I never finished the rest of my workout.
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Post by Nielsen on Sept 6, 2010 15:38:32 GMT -5
9/6/2010
Bench
90 3x12
Close Grip Bench
85 3x10
DB Bench
45 2x10
Dips
1x6
1x7
Push Ups
2x10 (elbows in)
Cable Rows
120 1x12
110 1x12
110 1x12
On bench I adjusted my hand placement by placing my pinky finger on the ring, this felt good so I stayed there. The weight was easy but by number 12, my arms are just tired. I had a spotter check my bar level - everything was good. I didn't feel so hot, I don't think I'm eating enough.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 8, 2010 17:35:59 GMT -5
Yes, that is completely fine. Good job on the workout. Just keep working hard and the results will come.
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Post by Jared Enderton on Sept 8, 2010 17:46:40 GMT -5
ps- I have your supplements at the gym
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Post by Nielsen on Sept 8, 2010 17:47:07 GMT -5
9/8/2010
Never eat a buffet for lunch if you're going to workout in the afternoon.
Deadlift
125 3x12
Reverse Hyper 2x10 ?
Pullups
-45 2x10
Calf Raises
90 3x20
Chin Ups
-65 2x10
Upright Rows
40 1x12
45 1x12
50 1x12
I was suppose to do upright rows the previous workout but did cable rows by accident, so I just switched it. Deadlift weight was pretty light but again, 12 reps is just a lot of reps. Thanks Alex for your help - seriously it was great!
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