Deadlifts beat me up again. I could feel my back round, not good at all. My week point is my lower back, and my rip. I ill probably have to hold steady and ensure I can lift it with good form. Try not to ego lift, even though 285 for 5 is weak.
On another note its hard to believe its already week 3. I took pictures this morning but will have to upload them tomorrow.
Wow week 3 is over. I am happy with my body progression, but not so happy with the weight I am lifting. I feel weak compared to what I read others are lifting. I dont wanna be one of those guys that look strong but have weak lifts. My lifts seem to be going up so maybe I just need to be patient.
Eh man this is bodybuilding, looking stronger than you are can actually be an advantage because it’s not as hard on your joints and everything. Also you’re still considerably stronger than the average gym-goer.
As long as you’re progressing, that’s all that matters. Good progress so far.
Gmoore you are absolutely right, gotta keep my head in check and not get ahead of myself.
Sorry to those who read (or occasonally stumble upon)this thread. I promised week 2 pics, I have them but have not been able to load them onto my computer yet. There are coming, but they dont look much different than the starters.
Did not think I was gonna weigh that much, but I’ll take it. I am thinking about hitting 180 then holding and making it solid, maybe try to drop a little fat while holding the weight.
Here is a typical days diet
Meal 1 - 5 eggs, 3 oatmeal cookies (not iced)
Meal 2 - Turkey bacon sandwich, some chips (varies daily)
Meal 3 - Protein bulk shake (2scoops of whey, 1 cup milk, 1/2 ice cream, oatmeal, banana, 1tbs peanut butter)
Meal 4 - Dinner with the wife or alone at work (varies daily. beef or chicken)
Meal 5 - 6 eggs, 2 cups of whole milk
Meal 6 - 2 scoops whey, 1 cup milk, 1or2 tbs peanut butter
Meal 2 and 4 are the only meals that change daily. Not a bad diet I think seems to be doing the trick.
Also if money is an issue…eggs. Cant beat it a dozen med eggs for 79 cents at Kroger, oh and I drink em down so I wont get tired of them.
Warm up:
Body weight squats - 15
Deadlifts - 135x8
Work Out:
Deadlifts - 3 sets 5x285,4x290,6x275
Leg press - 3 sets 8x430,7x440,6x445
Leg curls - 3 sets 8x155,6x155,8x160 (machine)
BB T Rows - 3 sets 8x162.5,7x167.5,7x167.5
BB curls - 3 sets 8x90,7x100,6x100 (last one kinda cheated)
Seated curls - 3 sets 8x40’s,8x40’s,7x40’s
Calf raises - Forgot to do these… oops
I dont know why but my lower back wasnt hndling the deads, I could feel it rounding.
Its very frustrating but I guess I am going to have to drop the weight until it catches up, makes me mad.
Felt good, gonna stick with the 85’s until I can do 3 sets of 8. Then go 90’s, 90’s is the highest dumbells at the gym.
Also with flys, not sure if I should kee going heavier or try to go wider as I feel my arms could go with more strength. We will see. Milk eggs and sleep
I have developed new pit stretch marks, and my first arm strech marks as well.
Shirts are getting tighter and tighter. Pants have also begun to get tight as well, but this was expected.
I would ike to see more development in my legs.
Thanx Gmoore, So far I am happy with the way things are going over all. I know the gaining is probbaly gonna start slowing here pretty soon.
I am thinking once I hit 180 holding that and make it more dense, if that makes sense.
