NONAME'S JOURNAL... ## Weight loss time!!! ##

Yeah, pleased with the deads, feel pretty good so far this week... other than the late nights that is!

The few days rest was good and definitely helped me. I'd been thinking about just a few days off the last couple of weeks or so, just felt i could do with it. Providing you understand it, listening to your body can help a lot.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

For sure mate i always listen to my body

Too many people who train think that time off is a bad thing which it is not

Good to hear everything is going well

This evening i worked my triceps.


Close Grip Bench Press

12 reps with 60kg (warm up)
10 reps with 95kg
9 reps with 97.5kg
8 reps with 97.5kg
5 reps with 100kg
4 reps with 100kg


Lying Tricep Extensions (EZ bar)

10 reps with 45.5kg
7 reps with 45.5kg
5 reps with 48kg
5 reps with 48kg
5 reps with 48kg


A nice increase in reps compared with last weeks workout.

Got a slight bit of pain back in my left arm again, but nothing too bad.

Also got my cardio done this morning again!

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

Seen there has been a bit of focus here on the morning cardio, and in Griff and Tommy H's journals, with spin bike pics as well... i thought i'd join in and, although not a spin bike, post mine up.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

very nice mate i have always seen that type of bike in the gym but never actually got on it. you really are getting back into the cardio now,as nyjam(sp) said to me the hardest bit is getting started.

ORIGINAL: *Tommy_H*

you really are getting back into the cardio now,as nyjam(sp) said to me the hardest bit is getting started.

Yeup, or as i like to put it "getting back into a routine"

...and speaking of which... i've just finished half hour on my exercise bike!

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

This evening i worked my biceps.


Barbell Curls (EZ bar)

30 reps with just the bar (warm up)
10 reps with 50.5kg
9 reps with 50.5kg
7 reps with 53kg
5 reps with 55.5kg
4 reps with 55.5kg
3 reps with 58kg


Seated Alternate Dumbell Curls

7 reps with 24kg
5 reps with 24kg
3 reps with 27.5kg
5 reps with 24kg
4 reps with 24kg


Weights and reps up since my last bicep workout, which was 2 weeks ago.

My left arm really hindered me when i used the 27.5k dumbells, the tendon (??) pain that is. Other than that it was a fairly decent workout.

Measured my bicep whilst pumped and it was 16 3/4 inches, thats a big as it's ever been. At 5'9" and 88kgs i'm quite pleased with that. It was 16 1/2 inches cold when i measured it earlier today.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

ORIGINAL: noname
I was undecided whether or not i should try it, but thought "sod it, i'm gonna go for it".

and ain't it fun?

http://www.olympic-sac.co.uk/

ORIGINAL: noname
Providing you understand it, listening to your body can help a lot.

& again. You are learning the kind of knowledge that doesnt come from books or films, but from experience. Good on you mate

http://www.olympic-sac.co.uk/

Yeah, i've often trained on instinct as opposed to having a plan set in stone.

I do find it amusing at times when people rigidly stick to their 5x5 plans, or whatever the latest trend is, rather than train with a bit of instinct.

I understand a need for a basic plan to follow, but the human body is a living, breathing organism that is always changing as opposed to being stagnant like a robot, i consider that when i'm training. Just because the 'plan' say's 5 sets of 10, if i feel i can do 7 sets then i will, but then on other days it may be a struggle to get the 5 sets done.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

This evening i worked my legs.


Squats

8 reps with 60kg (warm up)
6 reps with 110kg
5 reps with 115kg
3 reps with 120kg
2 reps with 120kg
2 reps with 120kg
1 rep with 125kg


Reps were up tonight compared with my last leg workout which was 2 weeks ago.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

great stuff noname a wacking great set of Quads for you for crimbo as well as TT

Hmmn... not sure about the big quads for myself. I say that because i really want to focus on the strength side of things with them. Although i do also want them bigger (my lower body is pretty naff when compared to my upper body) the strength gains are my main priority for them at the moment.

Although saying that i can notice them taking a bit of shape now, but i do mean only a bit.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

Nice squatting mate strength still going up i see

Yeah, it's slowly ceeping up.

Seen as squatting is fairly new to me i would like to think i should see some good gains. In my mind i'm viewing 150k plus as a reasonable figure to be squating and that is my aim. Probably a little way off yet but it should get there.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

This evening i worked my chest.


Flat Bench Press

25 press ups (warm up)
15 reps with 60kg (warm up)
4 reps with 110kg


Flat Dumbell Bench Press

9 reps with 44kg
8 reps with 44kg
6 reps with 44kg
6 reps with 44kg


I went out on the town last night and did'nt get home till around 7 o'clock this morning! Slept on and off during the day and am left with a slight hangover, it was a good night though. Did'nt have much physical energy to train but in my mind i still wanted to.

The barbell bench was pretty much a nogo! The 110k felt pretty heavy so i decided that going straight to dumbells will be more beneficial... and i was right. I ended up getting a personal best in terms of reps with the 44k bells, although i realise that was mainly due to my chest being fairly fresh due to not doing much barbell work.

Overall i'm glad that i at least got some training done and got some half decent reps with the dumbells.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

Hi mate, the 210kg is awesome work!

your strength has gone up massively!

Do you use you bike for am cardio atm??

all the best

Tom

MY Olympic Style Weightlifting Journal

ORIGINAL: oarornothing

Do you use you bike for am cardio atm??

Er, erm... *cough, sometimes, cough*

Well, the aim is 30 minutes in the mornings at a steady pace on the bike, but my sleeping habits are not always the best and i don't get the cardio done. At the moment my weight training is priority over the cardio. Although i'm not over fussed because i know i will get it all sorted and up to standard in the end.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

This evening i worked my back.


Deadlifts

12 reps with 60kg (warm up)
8 reps with 100kg (warm up)
2 reps with 140kg (warm up)
5 reps with 200kg
4 reps with 200kg
2 reps with 205kg
2 reps with 210kg
2 reps with 210kg


Wide Grip Chins

8 reps with 10kg
5 reps with 10kg
7 reps with bodyweight
5 reps with bodyweight


Tonights workout was hard! I did'nt get up till gone 12 today, not eaten much and felt weak as piss! Had 4 Pro Plus (200mg caffeine) before training and recon that made it worse!!

The first working set of deads was by far the hardest tonight. Felt very light headed after each rep and was taking around 5-10 seconds of deep breaths between each rep. Legs were like jelly! I nearly stopped the workout and thought 'i ain't doing no more' ...well thats what my body was telling me, but my mind said otherwise and i stuck it out.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

good to see pure dedication noname i am pretty used to caffiene now but if i took a straight 200mg when i started my hands would shake

also Noname i remember you talking about taking ECA befomre. how do you rate it. i was thinking about it for the final part of my cut. i don't particularly need energy and my appetite does not really really need suppressed (its not that big to begin with) im not expecting alot anyway did it do much for you?
cheers mate keep up the excellent effort


whispers* cardio? whispers*

Cheers Tommy, a bit of hard work does pay off with the 'feel good factor' afterwards.

Ref ECA, yeah i thought it was good. When used alongside a good clean cutting diet and cardio routine it can be a very helpfull aid. Although it's not a miracle pill or anything, just gives a little extra edge to things when cutting.

To be honest i personally won't buy the general 'over the counter' fat loss supps as i feel for what they cost they're not worth it.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

yeah i have the cardio sorted now like id only be running for 8 weeks max. i would buy the eph and caf separate also did you use the aspirin i see alot of people dont.

The ones i used last year were pre made capsules... 25mg ephedrine, 250mg caffeine and 80mg asprin.

The asprin, i believe, is supposed to prolong the effects of the other two ingredients. I've never used it without so can't really comment, although i realise a lot of people don't use it. Certainly the main two parts are the ephedrine and caffeine.

I worked up to taking one cap before morning cardio, another late morning to early lunchtime, then the last one late afternoon. If you do use it i would suggest starting with one a day to asses your tolerance to it and then go from there.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

Hello mate have not been in here for a while how are hings going?

How is the morning cardio going you still doing it?

Things are going ok with the weights, just not the cardio!

Went to bed at just gone midnight last night and layed awake for 3 hours or so, got up at 3:30am for some food, back to bed and laid awake till nearly 5am untill i finally fell asleep!

It's my own fault for not having an early night at the start of the week, because it's a knock on effect from that!... Oh well, i'm not overly fussed, i know i will get it sorted when i need to.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

Nasty mate i dont know how you can lye in your bed for 5 hours and not fall asleep once my head hits the pellow i am asleep

Do you take anything to help you sleep?

Well would you believe that when i got in bed i was tired and thought i would get straight to sleep, just it did'nt happen!

I've got some Sleepeaze which does work well, although i rarely use it (don't like using too many pills to aid things) ...but think i will tonight if i get to bed on time.

I also laid there for a little while thinking about when i should start cutting!! Thinking to myself i would like to carry on with gaining strength and then look to adding a bit more mass, but on the other hand i want to drop some fat for the summer... and for my general well being.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

This evening i worked my triceps.


Close Grip Bench Press

12 reps with 60kg (warm up)
10 reps with 97.5kg
9 reps with 97.5kg
7 reps with 100kg
6 reps with 100kg
4 reps with 102.5kg
3 reps with 105kg


Lying Tricep Extensions (EZ bar)

10 reps with 45.5kg
8 reps with 45.5kg
6 reps with 48kg
5 reps with 48kg
4 reps with 50.5kg
4 reps with 50.5kg


Tonights weights and reps were nicely up from last week.

Did'nt really get any pain in my arm this time, well nothing to speak of at least. I did take a couple of Ibruprofen before training as a precaution, so that may have helped.

Have felt pretty crappy today, most likely caused from the awfull nights sleep and not having much food today.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

This evening i worked my biceps (well, tried to at least)


Barbell Curls (EZ bar)

30 reps with just the bar (warm up)
10 reps with 50.5kg


Seated Alternate Dumbell Curls

10 reps with 24kg
4 reps with 27.5kg
3 reps with 27.5kg


Well, what a load of crap tonight was!!

Was in two minds whether to train or not, in fact been like that most of the week. Felt very lethargic the last few days, brought on no doubt from my fcuked up sleeping and eating patterns! There is no real excuse though as i've brought it on myself by not being strict enough at the start of the week.

Oh well, i still got something done at least. Chances are i won't be doing anymore till Monday now.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

as you said something is better than nothing i can imagine what not sleeping is like on sat night i drunk a tin of redbull too late and didn't sleep f0r 30 hours bit stupid i thought hope you get your sleeping sorted mate

Awake for 30hrs!! Stuff that!

Providing i don't go out Sunday night then i should be sorted for next week. Trouble is that i enjoy my social life and it's a case of striking a balance that keeps me happy in both areas.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

it is true i enjoy the social too but how much do i really want it?

Hi mate how you doing? ? ?

Thumb healed up now yeh? ? ?

My calf training article - http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/article-gastrocnemius.aspx

Methods of training article - [link=http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/article-methods-of-training.aspx]

Dont let the bicep workout slow you down mate

Keep taking those tabs mate to help you sleep and eat man

Good luck with the rest of your training

Tommy

Since i've been training again i've found it easier to pass up on going out on some nights because of the impact it will have, although other times i really fancy a drink and a night out. The biggest problem is getting in at 'stupid o'clock' and sleeping through the following day.


Gaz

Doing ok at the moment thanks, last week was'nt the best but next week should be fine. Thumb is'nt 100% yet but it's nearly there, it's does'nt really effect my weight training now so thats good. I think the cold weather was making it worse before.


Deadweight

Nah, the bicep workout was fine, i got some of it done at least and now that i think about it, it did'nt really put me back any. I'm going to make the effort to start the week off on track and not have a late night tonight. Also planning to get cardio done next week as well.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

good work rate mate

when are you going to join gaz and i for leg training?

Toxic,

Cheers, although my workrate could and should be better, although it's getting there at least.

Must admit from reading about your meets and training in your journal it did cross my mind. I've also got a mate that trains there and he has been on about me meeting up with him for a session there... just it really ain't my thing at all, training at a commercial gym. Although i may have a one off session there at some point.

...also 10 rep squatting is too much for me at the mo, let alone 20 reppers! Thats part of the reason i get anoyed with myself for not getting my cardio done, because at times my current fitness level impacts on my weight training, especially deads and squats.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

I've also got a mate

do you have a link for this or anything solid that can back it up?

anyhiw, get onto keith and see if he fancies it over at his place?

ORIGINAL: ToxicToffee

I've also got a mate

do you have a link for this or anything solid that can back it up?

Damn, you've put me on the spot and i've been rumbled... no name and no mates!..... (smartarse! )


Yeah, i have thought about sticking my nose in at Keith's place, at least for a look if nothing else.

...although i do believe the 'scenery' at Fitness First is slightly better . Yeah, i'm sorry, but that would be one of my incentives to at least have one session there.

My Journal ...shape up time!

PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg

i retract my last comment

google has 1.2 million suggestions that you might not have been BS'ing

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=noname+has+friends&meta=

anyhow

arrange something with keith if you fancy