Hello T-Nation!
I’m going to cut the bullshit, and jump straight into my log.
I’m currently I’m currently embarking on another chapter of my journey for abs, while getting stronger, more muscular, and just overall being damn sexy.
4 week bodyfat loss cycle.
Starting date Jan 30, 2009
Ending date February 28, 2009
Age: 26
Weight 196lbs
Estimated b/f: 9.5%
Goal: lose 4lbs of bodyfat, while experiencing no muscle loss, and possible muscle gain.
Daily caloric requirement (maintenance) 3,500
Caloric intake during the cycle (15% deficit) 3,000
Meal frequency 5-6 meals a day.
No cheat days, 4 planned cheat meals per week.
Dietary goal: 90% compliance.
90% of calories will come from a combination of these foods:
proteins-chicken breast, low fat cottage cheese, eggs, beef stew, eggs, tuna, milk, Greek Yogurt.
carbs+fats: brown rice, bananas, walnuts, broccoli, brown rice mixes, avocado, olive oil, baby carrots, beets, potatoes.
Workout schedule: 20 workouts total, 5 workouts per week. Taking 3 floating days off to be taken as needed to avoid burnout and over-training.
7 Day cycle:
Day 1. Legs- Squats , Sitting calf raises , standing calf raises
Day 2. Shoulders-Standing Military press, face pulls/inverted rows, shrugs, core (Optional HIIT cardio 25 min)
Day 3. Steady state cardio 45-60min.
Day 4. Chest/Back-Incline DB bench press, pullups(weighted), rack pulls
Day 5. Arms-Chinups(weighted)+Overhead triceps extensions, forearms. 25 min HIIT cardio.
Day 6. Off
Day 7. Off
I have been neglecting my traps, so I’m bringing this up. I’m also introducing rack pulls into my workout routine. I finally got the handle on doing heavy below-parallel barbell squats and my legs are responding like crazy. I’m very excited.
