Garage Gains (Jibb's Log)

13/09/2019 :

Fullbody C
BW = 91.6kg

A. Pull Up
(10-7@BW) - 10-8@BW
while I was doing my pull ups a guy came right in front of me, it made me so pissed off, it distracted me for the end of my series … So next week, I will stick to the BW and maybe the week after I will add 5kg.

B. Romanian deadlift
(12-10@100kg) - 9-8@105kg

I think my head position is not very good, I have to pay attention to that the next time I do this exercise.

C. High Incline DB Press
(11-8@28kg) - 8-7@30kg

D. Leg press machine
(15@162kg) - 10@171
There is only one more plate on the machine, I will work up to 15 reps, then last plate, again 15 reps, and then only 1 leg press with less weight…

E. Pec deck
(14@100kg) - 9@107kg

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17/09/19 :

First session as a Dad ! :grin::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Fullbody A

A. Front squat
(11-8@70kg) - 8-6@75kg

B. Dips
(12-9@BW+10kg) 12-8@BW+15kg
The last rep was so looooong. I will use +15kg one more time before using +20kg.

C. One arm DB row
(12-10@36kg) 10-8@38kg
I don’t know if i keep this exercise or if I change for the cable row…

D. Lateral raise machine
(12@45kg) 13@45kg
I want to go to 15 before moving up the weights.

E. Pulldown machine
(12@68kg) - 14@68kg

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Nice workout.

And CONGRATULATIONS with the fatherhood.

Hope everybody is doing good.

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Thank you @mortdk !
Yes everybody is doing well even if it’s a lot of emotions and change at once! :sweat_smile::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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19/09/19 :

Fullbody B

A. Bench Press
(10-5@100kg) - 6-4@105kg

B. Barbell Row
(10-8@80kg) - 12-9@80kg

C. Hack squat
(12-10@70kg) - 12-8@80kg

D. Pullover with the rope
(11@54kg) - 13@54kg

E. Leg extension
(16@50kg) - 14@54kg

Good session even if I’m a bit more tired than usual :sweat_smile:

Congratulations man!
Also your front squats is super solid, excellent, tight form! You could use more weight no doubt! You’re stronger than you think :wink:

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Thank you @aldebaran :grin:
I’m waiting for my Romaleos 3 now, it will be better than a 2,5kg plate and converse!

21/09/2019 :

Fullbody C
BW = 91.4kg

A. Pull ups
(10-8@BW) - 12-8@BW
Now I have hit more than 10 reps with my BW, next session I will try with +5kg.

B. Romanian deadlift
(9-8@105kg) - 11-9@105kg

C. DB Military press
(8-7@30kg) - 9-6@30kg
I haven’t wait enough before the 2nd set.

D. Leg press machine
(10@171kg) - 12@171kg

E. Pec deck
(9@107kg) - 12@107kg

24/09/19 :

Bodyweight : 90,8kg

Fullbody A

A. Front squat
(8-6@75kg) 9-6@75kg
I was sooooo tired this morning before this exercise :sweat_smile:

B. Dips
(12-8@BW+15kg) 9-8@BW+20kg

C. One arm DB row
(10-8@38kg) 12-10@38kg
Good sensation this time, next 40kg.

D. Lateral raise machine
(13@45kg) 14@45kg

E. Pulldown machine
(14@68kg) 10@72kg

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27/09/19 :

Fullbody B

A. Bench Press
(6-4@105kg) 6-5@105kg
I think I could have done one more rep in the first set but not 100% sure, so I’ve done one more in the second one.

B. Barbell Row
(12-9@80kg) 8-7@85kg
I also could have done more but my technique would have been too bad.

C. Hack squat
(12-8@80kg) 8-8@90kg
I was a bit too hurry for the first set…
Next session I will have my new lifting shoes (Nike Romaleos 3).

D. Cable Pullover with the rope attachment
(13@54kg) 15@54kg
Next +1 plate

E. Leg extension
(14@54kg) 17@54kg
Next +1 plate

29/09/2019 :

Fullbody C
BW = 92.6kg

A. Pull ups
(12-8@BW) 8@+5kg / 9@BW

B. Romanian deadlift
(11-9@105kg) 8-7@110kg

C. Db military press
(9-6@30kg) 9-7@30kg

D. Leg press machine
(12@171kg) 13@171kg

E. Pec deck
(12@107kg) 9@113kg

01/10/2019 :

Full Body A :

BW : 92.6kg

A. Front Squat
10-7@75kg

Next session go to 80kg.

B. Dips
11-8@BW+20kg

Next time +25kg.

C. One Arm DB Row
10-8@40kg
Droit

Gauche

At least one more time with this weight. I don’t want to compromise too much my form.

D. Lateral Raise Machine
15@45kg

+1 plate next

E. Pulldown Machine
12@72kg

+1 plate next

Solid session. Indeed front squats and dips looked easy. No problem as well on your form on DB rows really. The curved way you pull is great at hitting the lats!

I have the same pulldown machine. What are your feelings about it? I tried it once, really felt it more in my upper backs than lats, and I maxed it instantly…

They only look easy haha

That’s fun, I also post on an another forum, their reaction was totally the opposite…
So I do not know what to think about it lol
Who do you think could also give his opinion here?

Same for me, way more upper back than lats.

I don’t want to change exercise for now, I took some pictures before starting this program, I’ll see in a few weeks what it gives and if I need to change some exercise.

04/10/19 :

Fullbody B

A. Bench Press
(6-5@105kg) 7@105 & 6@100kg

Really happy to add 1rep to my Top Set, I will keep 100kg for the second set till I hit 10 reps.

B. Barbell Row
(8-7@85kg) 9-8@85kg
I will go up slowly with this one, form first.

C. Hack squat
(8-8@90kg) 10-8@90kg

100kg next session !

D. Cable Pullover with the rope attachment
(15@54kg) 9@59kg

One more plate, waaaay more difficult.

E. Leg extension
(17@54kg) 14@59kg
I don’t like this machine, I will try the other one next time.

I’ll chime in on the rows.

TL:DR Great form on everything, keep up the good work.

Front squat and dips looked smashing Jibb. Quality.

Rows was really good, if your intent was to hit lats that is.
I’ve been seeing some videos about it, the dude at athlean X, among others, has a saying about the way to row.
You’re supposed to really stretch the lats the way you do it.
If your body is more flat and you pulling with the arms more away you should hit the middle/upper back more.
BUT the main point I guess is that you should get your elbows above the midline and pull slightly to the middle of the body, that’s how you really engage the back.
If you can try to pull the same line but more explosive and lower in control. That’s nitpicking your form looks great. Great job.

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Thank you for your comment @mortdk ! This kind of comment gives extra motivation :muscle:

Yes this is the goal with this movement.

I’ll try that next session !

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@aldebaran I think it’s still the same :sweat_smile:

06/10/2019 :

Fullbody C
BW = 91,9kg

A. Pull ups
(8@+5kg / 9@BW) 9-5@BW+5kg / 6@BW

B. Romanian deadlift
(8-7@110kg) 9-8@110kg
I don’t go to fast with this one, next session 10reps.

C. Db military press
(9-7@30kg) 10-7@30kg
Yeeessss! Next session go with the 32kg.

D. Leg press machine
(13@171kg) 14@171kg
+1 rep every workout, it’s ok.

E. Pec deck
(9@113kg) 9@113kg
Really tired at the end of the session. I will see how it goes next time.

No video this time, it was too crowded, don’t want to annoy people with my phone.
And it was a tough night, not a lot of sleep…

08/10/2019 :

Full Body A :

BW : 93.2kg

A. Front Squat
(10-7@75kg) 7@80kg / 8@75kg

Pretty happy with the evolution on the front squat. I increased the weights on the first set.
I want to reach the 10 reps for the second set before increasing the weights.

B. Dips
(11-8@BW+20kg) 8@+25kg / 8@+20kg

It’s been just over a month since I integrated this exercise and the weights increase well.

C. One Arm DB Row
(10-8@40kg) 10-9@40kg
V1

V2

I am still in doubt about this exercise.
I’ve done two differents technique this morning. Don’t know wich one is the best to use…

D. Lateral Raise Machine
(15@45kg) 9@50kg
No comment.

E. Pulldown Machine
(12@72kg) 8@77kg

Not sur if I will keep this movement…