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NONAME'S JOURNAL... ## Getting back into it!!! ## - Nov. 17 2006 12:24:14
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noname
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I've decided to post up a journal, i think it will give me more motivation for my training knowing that i will be posting up my progress for all to see!
I started training around 15 years ago, i don't class myself as a bodybuilder and have never used steroids, just someone thats into physical training. It was around 1994 when i started what i would call a bodybuilding routine and in 2 years i put on around 3 stone, going from just over 10stone to just over 13stone! Over the years my weight training has stopped and started, i've practiced various martial arts and boxing as well but i always go back to the weights as thats what i enjoy the most!
The last year or so i have not really done any training worth speaking about mainly due to personal reasons. The last 3 weeks or so i have been training on and off but now i've decided it's time to knuckle down again!
My main goal is to increase my strength, im not really bothered whether i gain any size at the moment.
I had'nt done deadlifts for years, but started them the last few weeks and managed a 1 rep max with 200kg, that was raw with no belt or chalk! My bench is a bit lacking, have done 115kg for 1 rep max! Barbell curls i managed about 50kg for 6-8 reps!
Im 5ft 9" and my current weight is around 85kg, with my fair share of flab on my belly!
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 17 2006 12:51:33
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Good luck mate. Strength training is the way forward 
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 17 2006 13:15:01
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This 1st picture is the earliest i could find and was taken Jan 1992, although i had already been training for about a year before this:   This one was taken early 1993
These next 2 were around 3-4 years ago:  
This 4th picture was taken early this year: 
This one was taken around 4 months ago: 
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PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 17 2006 13:22:26
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Nice weight loss mate, you have some good mass there and a 200kg 1rm on deads is excellent.
Good luck with the training/journal.
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 17 2006 13:28:27
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Cheers! I was pleased with the 200k deadlift, but i had aimed to do it that evening and did no other training other than a few warm up deadlifts, so i was fresh for the lift which made it easier really! Im looking forward to cracking on with some proper training now though!
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 20 2006 21:56:01
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Started training again this week! I always take a week or so to get back into the swing of things when i've been off for a bit, so im just easing myself back into it and getting the muscles working again.
Unfortunately i was out on the town last night and did'nt go to bed till around 4:30 this morning, so not the best of starts, my own fault i know!
I did still manage to get up this morning and get a good half hour on my exercise bike though.
Tonight i worked chest:
Flat Bench Press
6 reps with 105kg
3 reps with 110kg (did a further 2 half reps after the 3)
1 rep with 115kg
Was pleased with tonight and look forward to the rest of the weeks training!
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 21 2006 21:28:17
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Did 30 minutes on my exercise bike this morning.
This evening i worked my back.
Deadlifts
Warm ups with 60kg then 100kg
5 reps with 180kg
...then just managed 2 or 3 singles after that.
Wide Grip Chins
1 set of 10 reps
2 sets of 8 reps
1 set of 6 reps
1 set of 5 reps
Was'nt very pleased with tonights workout! I've eaten too much today too close to training, felt bloated. But im glad that im at least getting my @ss back in the gym each day, thats really what this week is about for me, getting back in a routine.
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PB's (88kg-natural)
Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 22 2006 20:58:00
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Did 30 minutes on my exercise bike this morning.
This evening i worked my triceps.
Close Grip Bench Press
10 reps with 60kg (warmup)
8 reps with 90kg
2 reps with 100kg
5 reps with 95kg
3 reps with 97.5kg
Lying Tricep Extensions (EZ bar)
9 reps with 48kg
5 reps with 53kg (last rep was a partial rep)
3 reps with 53kg
4 reps with 48kg
I felt better with todays workout. I had spread out my meals much better today. I was a bit optimistic with some of the weights tonight and did'nt quite get as many reps as i'd wanted.
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Squat - 135kg
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 23 2006 20:43:21
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Did 30 minutes on my exercise bike this morning.
This evening i worked my biceps.
Barbell Curls (EZ bar)
7 reps with 53kg
5 reps with 55.5kg
4 reps with 55.5kg
4 reps with 55.5kg
2 reps with 58kg
Seated Alternate Dumbell Curls
7 reps with 24kg
5 reps with 24kg
4 reps with 24kg
4 reps with 24kg
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 24 2006 20:47:42
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Did'nt do any cardio this morning.
Now, before this turns into the joke section of my journal im embarrassed to say that i have to confess to the ultimate of bodybuilding sins......not training legs!
Yes, in all my years of training i've never trained legs directly, other than once in a blue moon. My excuse used to be that i did a lot of running and was boxing for a short time, therefore having sore legs from weight training was not what i wanted when im trying to go running in the mornings. Although looking back i should of just got on with it and trained my legs, then they would have become used to it the same as any other muscle. But i did'nt and at the end of the day i can't change the past so it's pointless dwelling on it, now it's time to get on with it and train legs!
So, this evening i worked my legs.
Squats
10 reps with 60kg (warmup)
6 reps with 100kg
3 reps with 105kg
3 reps with 105kg
1 rep with 110kg
Tonight i felt like a beginner getting used to a new exercise!
I went below parallel on all reps.
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 26 2006 20:13:39
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Thats a good look you had there.
Good luck with the new regime.
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 26 2006 20:36:20
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Cheers for the comment there Joe!
Was pleased with last week, but one week is nothing if i don't stick with it! Although i know that i'm back on track now so i'm looking forward to some progress.
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Squat - 135kg
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 26 2006 21:13:03
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Aye,you'll grow to love the humble squat.
And it's not too bad running with doms in the legs.It eases of after 5-10 mins.
come to think of it,i'm off out running tommorrow....with stiff legs 
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 26 2006 21:36:46
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Yeah, i did enjoy doing squats last week, probably the feeling of doing a new exercise that is very beneficial.
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 27 2006 21:20:34
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Did 30 minutes on my exercise bike this morning.
This evening i worked my chest.
Flat Bench Press
20 press ups (warmup)
20 reps with 60kg (warmup)
4 reps with 110kg
2 reps with 115kg (did a further 2 half reps after the 2)
Failed attempt with 120kg
1 rep with 110kg
2 reps with 100kg
Flat Dumbell Bench Press
5 reps with 37.5kg
5 reps with 37.5kg
2 reps with 44kg
3 reps with 44kg
3 reps with 37.5kg
Was fairly pleased with tonights workout although slightly disappointed i did'nt get the 120kg attempt but i recon i should get it within the next 2 weeks! This is only my 2nd week of being back into regular training, so it's not too bad i suppose.
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 28 2006 14:25:46
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These are my stats, measured on 25th November 2006
All measurements are cold and natural.
Age: 31
Weight: 13 and a half stone
Neck: 16.5"
Chest: 44.5" (relaxed)
Chest: 46" (expanded)
Bicep: 16.25"
Forearm: 12.5"
Waist: 37"
Quad: 23"
Calf: 15"
Not sure what my bodyfat is, but currently im looking pretty much like the 5th picture in my journal, but with a little more fat! Im not too bothered about a little extra fat at the moment. Currently im training to increase my strength and will go on a cut closer to the summer.
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 28 2006 15:11:36
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Good, natural progress there mate. Well done.
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 28 2006 15:36:51
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Cheers for the comment rightyho!
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
My Journal... ##Squats go wrong - video on page 98##
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 28 2006 15:58:10
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Weights look pretty good, and thats a fairly impressive set of squats for a first time exercise
Good luck mate
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RE: Noname's Journal... - Nov. 28 2006 16:05:35
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Cheers! It was'nt easy but i did'nt want to do less than 100kg! I just sounds better than 90 something! Typical male ego!
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Squat - 135kg
Bench - 125kg x 2
Deadlift - 230kg
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