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

Deadweight - Strength increases have been a bit slower on everything other than back at the moment, but to be honest thats mainly because i'm going for slightly more reps each week instead of upping the weight, other than deadlifts that is.

Rack - Yeah, it was triceps where it seemed to effect me the most this week, although i don't think it will be too much bother next week.

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)
8 reps with 105kg
5 reps with 110kg
3 reps with 115kg
4 reps with 115kg
2 reps with 120kg
1 rep with 125kg (personal best)


I was well up for tonights workout, but... as soon as i hit the first working set of squats i though 'fcuk me, i don't think i can even manage the 8 reps!!??', as you can see i did manage it, but i was puffing and panting a fair bit.

I decided to up the weight and lower the reps, like i've been doing with deadlifts, and i was pretty pleased with the result... 2 reps with my previous personal best and a new personal best of 125kg!

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

good stuff Noname. Are you planning a cut for later this year?

Yeah, i will definitely be dropping some fat at some point.

I was originally planning on a serious cut to drop fat as low as i can, although i've now started thinking that i may want to add a bit more size before i go the whole hog with cutting.

I don't usually plan things too far ahead and tend to just go with my instinct at the time. What i'm thinking currently is to continue with what i'm doing untill around April time then start a basic cut. Although it will only be to get rid of enough fat so i have what i class as a decent shape for the summer.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

As i've never tried CEE directly in powder form (i've only used capsules) i decided to empty 4 caps into a small amount of water without any juice or cordial as i was intrigued to find out just how bad it tasted....


.....it's fcuking rank!!!

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

I'll second that mate!!

How's the arm?

Current avi 208lb
Prep Journal http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/RACK-Leeds-UKBFF-2012-m4666355.aspx

Feels ok at the moment. Was a little sore at a couple of points over the weekend but no big deal really.

I'm going to take some Ibruprofen before i train later just as a precaution.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

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As i've never tried CEE directly in powder form (i've only used capsules) i decided to empty 4 caps into a small amount of water without any juice or cordial as i was intrigued to find out just how bad it tasted....


.....it's fcuking rank!!!

LOL - finally taken the plunge mate... you get used to the taste... honest

How's the thumb now??

 
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Thumbs feels a lot better at the moment, as long as i don't get it bashed around too much it should well on it's way to recovery.

I'm itching to get back into doing some bag work but i need to wait till my hands are back to normal (hurt left hand the other week) otherwise it will put me back a step.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Yep... best to wait till it's 100% sorted TBH mate...

Good luck - more cee on the menu (in water)??

 
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Well i'm around half way through the tub of CEE caps, i won't be putting them in water though, no point, it was just to find out what it really tasted like.

Although when they have gone i shall probably go with the MY Protein CEE powder, the low cost of the powder compared with tabs/caps certainly outweighs the cr@p taste in my opinion.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Mate EvilEngine#9 gave me a tub of his Myprotein CEE powder and it was rank i could not drink it for sh!t lol

BTW mate how old are you dont know why i just wondered lol

Yeah, it did taste like sh!t! I will look into the exact cost difference between the tabs and powder before i decide for sure, but at a glance it seems there is a fair difference so i can see me ending up with the powder. I tried it just in water so i would know what the worst taste is like, i would add cordial otherwise.

I'm 31 years young!

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

yeah mate i ahve 500g of CCE MP cost a tenner on price-matcher. i havent taken it yet though.i also have caffeine powder for the morning 300g of the stuff about 3 years supply it dosent taste much better.

This evening i worked my chest.


Flat Bench Press

25 press ups (warm up)
20 reps with 60kg (warm up)
8 reps with 105kg
7 reps with 105kg
5 reps with 110kg
4 reps with 110kg
2 reps with 115kg
1 rep with 120kg


Flat Dumbell Bench Press

8 reps with 37.5kg
5 reps with 44kg
3 reps with 44kg
3 reps with 44kg
2 reps with 44kg


Well finally i've made some progress i'm happy with on my barbell benching!

Reps and weight were up from last week, although i was getting a hefty pump or lactic acid build up in my triceps and right shoulder. This impacted on my dumbell pressing a fair bit, but overall i was pretty happy with tonights workout.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Good stuff mate. Just saw your pic on page 12. Looking 'thick'.

This is my signature.

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Good stuff mate. Just saw your pic on page 12. Looking 'thick'.

Thats not very nice, just because i was'nt the brightest at school there's no need to be rude.




...cheers, things do seem to be slowly coming together at the moment. Thats why i'm just a little unsure about cutting a bit later this year!? Don't want to take myself back too far. Although i think if i'm carefull i should be able to drop fat to a level i'm fairly happy with without losing much strength (if any) or muscle.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Hello mate how are you? ? ?

Good benching there, like the lifts, looking good.

Thumb feeling ok? ? ?

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]

I'm pretty good at the moment Gaz.

Progress is coming along slowly but surely.

Thumb is much improved, as long as i manage to keep away from bashing it around it will be fine.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Good stuff mate, glad to hear it.

Take care with the thumb, go steady at work.

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]

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Take care with the thumb, go steady at work.

...thats when i keep fcuking it up.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

chest really filled in nice mate, good work.

Cheers b_light, although thats one of the areas i would like a bit more mass before i cut.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

hello noname, will be watching this progress,

some good lifts there.... shame about the squats, only joking we all make mistakes and i myself have only been training legs since december. very common mistake. You look big on your pic, what are your latest stats??

Do u enjoy or hate squats cos i dread them...

 

Cheers Carl,

I pretty much enjoy squats as they are a bit of a challenge at the moment.

My stats are on the first page of my journal a few posts down, they won't be much different now as i had 5 weeks off over Christmas and up to now i've only really been training towards strength gains as opposed to size gains.

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 195kg
4 reps with 200kg
3 reps with 200kg
2 reps with 205kg
1 rep with 205kg


Wide Grip Chins

7 reps with 10kg
6 reps with 10kg
4 reps with 15kg
3 reps with 15kg
7 reps with bodyweight
5 reps with bodyweight


Tonight was quite a hard workout and i felt a bit short of breath during it. My right hand grip was struggling a bit on the deadlifts.

Made a little progress from last week on both deadlifts and chins, although i'm unsure if i will go for the 200k on all working sets next week.

...will just wait and see how i feel on the night.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

solid back work - How many days a week you train?
Just wondering how your routine went on a weekly basis..

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thats good stuff noname your deads are rising routienly (sp)




p.s you still at the cardio

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solid back work - How many days a week you train?
Just wondering how your routine went on a weekly basis..

I train 5 days a week at the moment...

Mon - Chest
Tue - Back
Wed - Triceps
Thurs - Biceps
Fri - Legs
Sat & Sun - Rest

I plan to start adding military press onto my Monday workouts soon as well.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

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thats good stuff noname your deads are rising routienly (sp)

p.s you still at the cardio

Errm, Errr... cardio ...nope!


It's my own fault, i just don't get to bed early enough and then i get up too late. Last night i made the effort to get in bed by half ten and i laid awake for over 2 hours!!! It will be put right though.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Nice going on the deads noname i knew you would be deading 200kg for sets in no time

No cardio you should be ashamed

Well not quite there with the deads yet, my short term goal is 200kg on all working sets, won't be long now though.

Ref my cardio, i'm not ashamed, just p!ssed off with myself... need to stamp it on my forehead "GOT TO GO TO BED EARLIER!!"

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Just do what I do mate. Go to bed at 10, stay awake till about 230 then get up at 540 for 70mins on the bike

Current avi 208lb
Prep Journal http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/RACK-Leeds-UKBFF-2012-m4666355.aspx

nice deadlifting, im going to try and do some tonight

Nah noname do what i do go to bed at 10:00 go to sleep then wake at 6:30 and do some cardio

8.5 hours sleep is a min for me any less and i am a mess

Rack - I think i'll pass on your choice of sleep pattern!

Dan - I'm enjoying the deads at the moment, although i'm maybe trying to push the progress a little quick. I would like a little bit more volume from my working sets but as i keep pushing the weight up the reps stay in the lower range. Once i get the 200k on all sets i may focus a bit more on the volume then!? Just have to see.

Deadweight - I like your plan a bit more! Although 6:30 is a bit too early still for my liking!

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Mate i wish i could get up later but i travel to my gym get there for about 7, crack out 45 mins, shower and then get to work for 8:30 for some scrambled egg on toast

I am guessing you have a bike or something at home?

Yeah, i've got a decent stationary cycle at home.

Really would'nt fancing trapesing (sp?) off to a gym in the mornings for cardio, fair play to you for that.

My Journal ...shape up time!

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

Nice one shame i dont like the bikes or i would buy one

Thanks, luckily my heating in my car warms up quickly

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Thanks, luckily my heating in my car warms up quickly

Theres nothing worse for making you want to stay in bed than getting up to go into the cold!

I remember when i used to have to get up early in the mornings to fit in AM cardio and i would set my alarm for 5am to go out for 4 mile runs in the winter!

My Journal ...shape up time!

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