Tman's Workout journal
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tman55
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Friday, April 22
Today is back day. I weigh 171 this morning. Bf% around 10. I could easily weigh more but I like to stay around this weight.
Deads
45x10
135x6
185x4
235x4
285x4
355x3
420x5
430x5
Could have done more today on deads. Back is feeling good.
Weighted Pullups
0x6
35x6
45x6
55x6
Reverse Pulldowns
190x7
250x6
290x6
The tower I use is connected to the back of my bench unit. I put 290lbs on there but I swear with leverage it isn't that much weight.
Bicep w/Bar
120x8
130x6
140x6
150x6
One Arm Bicep
40x8
40x8
40x8
I have problems doing Bi's. Always hurts on the inside of my arm. Has for a couple of years now. Arms will hurt for 4 days or so after a Bi workout. They hurt from the forearm up to the elbow joint(inside).
Today is back day. I weigh 171 this morning. Bf% around 10. I could easily weigh more but I like to stay around this weight.
Deads
45x10
135x6
185x4
235x4
285x4
355x3
420x5
430x5
Could have done more today on deads. Back is feeling good.
Weighted Pullups
0x6
35x6
45x6
55x6
Reverse Pulldowns
190x7
250x6
290x6
The tower I use is connected to the back of my bench unit. I put 290lbs on there but I swear with leverage it isn't that much weight.
Bicep w/Bar
120x8
130x6
140x6
150x6
One Arm Bicep
40x8
40x8
40x8
I have problems doing Bi's. Always hurts on the inside of my arm. Has for a couple of years now. Arms will hurt for 4 days or so after a Bi workout. They hurt from the forearm up to the elbow joint(inside).
tman55
New member
Lol
I know, I skip a couple workouts on bi from time to time, or I go light and the arms feel good and then I lift hard again...not too smart I know. I want bigger arms.
When I squat I grip the bar approx six inches or so wider than shoulder width I guess. I probably do grip the bar tight. Are you suggesting I could improve in some way? Prob hard to say without a clip huh.
I like you PB. I know for a fact I am not a very good powerlifter. You could probably really help my form on my lifts. I tried to upload some small video clips I took with my digital camera the other day and it didn't work. Maybe this weekend I will have time to figure it out. It downloaded as a single picture, not a stream or whatever the hell you call it.
One thing is certain though, I am getting stronger and my back and shoulders feel good.
Anyway I want to take some of my bench, squat and deads so you can tell me what I could do better.
pullinbig said:so quit curling and let it heal. =0l
how you holding the bar when you squat? im guessing you have a fairly narrow grip and gripping the bar tight.
btw nice workout
I know, I skip a couple workouts on bi from time to time, or I go light and the arms feel good and then I lift hard again...not too smart I know. I want bigger arms.
When I squat I grip the bar approx six inches or so wider than shoulder width I guess. I probably do grip the bar tight. Are you suggesting I could improve in some way? Prob hard to say without a clip huh.
I like you PB. I know for a fact I am not a very good powerlifter. You could probably really help my form on my lifts. I tried to upload some small video clips I took with my digital camera the other day and it didn't work. Maybe this weekend I will have time to figure it out. It downloaded as a single picture, not a stream or whatever the hell you call it.
One thing is certain though, I am getting stronger and my back and shoulders feel good.
Anyway I want to take some of my bench, squat and deads so you can tell me what I could do better.
i be glad to look at them for ya.
on hand placement on squats. your elbows bothering you cause of the way you squatting. in essense what you doing is a behind the neck military press with 420 when you squat. anyone gripping the bar tight is gonna push up on the bar while squatting. hense elbow and shoulders probs can arrise. simple fix. spread your arms all the way out and relax your hands on the bar while sqautting. i just hang my hands on the bar all the way out to the collars. ever since i started this i have no more elbow pain. and i rarely curl. i frequently do reverse grips with a straight bar for bench stability. and every once in a while ill curl but not often. give it a shot.
nice workout.
on hand placement on squats. your elbows bothering you cause of the way you squatting. in essense what you doing is a behind the neck military press with 420 when you squat. anyone gripping the bar tight is gonna push up on the bar while squatting. hense elbow and shoulders probs can arrise. simple fix. spread your arms all the way out and relax your hands on the bar while sqautting. i just hang my hands on the bar all the way out to the collars. ever since i started this i have no more elbow pain. and i rarely curl. i frequently do reverse grips with a straight bar for bench stability. and every once in a while ill curl but not often. give it a shot.
nice workout.
tman55
New member
Tuesday, May 3
Been gone for a few days with very little acess to internet. Missed logging a couple workouts and missed a couple workouts.
Legs
Squats
45x10
135x5
185x5
235x5
285x5
350x5
400x5
420x5
Straight Leg Ham
200x8
200x8
200x8
Leg Ext
200x8
200x8
210x8
Calves
220x8
220x8
220x8
220x15
Haven't slept much in last week and a half, haven't ate right for last week and a half. Been out of town and missing meals, missing protein etc.
Actually felt much better than I thought I would today. Kind of went through the motions, was not into it mentally.
Been gone for a few days with very little acess to internet. Missed logging a couple workouts and missed a couple workouts.
Legs
Squats
45x10
135x5
185x5
235x5
285x5
350x5
400x5
420x5
Straight Leg Ham
200x8
200x8
200x8
Leg Ext
200x8
200x8
210x8
Calves
220x8
220x8
220x8
220x15
Haven't slept much in last week and a half, haven't ate right for last week and a half. Been out of town and missing meals, missing protein etc.
Actually felt much better than I thought I would today. Kind of went through the motions, was not into it mentally.
tman55
New member
Wednesday, May 4
Today is chest day. left shoulder felt weird today. felt tight and kind of weak and kinda sore.
i decided to go a little lighter than i have been and reduce the load.
Bench
45x46
135x8
185x5
225x5
260x2
295x5
300x5
225x12
no dips no incline or decline today
standing tri
120x8
120x8
120x8
that is all i am doing on chest today. i want to see how the sore shoulder reacts.
Today is chest day. left shoulder felt weird today. felt tight and kind of weak and kinda sore.
i decided to go a little lighter than i have been and reduce the load.
Bench
45x46
135x8
185x5
225x5
260x2
295x5
300x5
225x12
no dips no incline or decline today
standing tri
120x8
120x8
120x8
that is all i am doing on chest today. i want to see how the sore shoulder reacts.
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tman55
New member
Yes
A little bit. Seems like I do things to slow my progress down from time to time and it is usually done doing something other than lifting weights.
I am not sure but I think I tweaked my shoulder wrestling with my son. LOL.
It feels pretty good this week. I think it will be alright.
pullinbig said:
A little bit. Seems like I do things to slow my progress down from time to time and it is usually done doing something other than lifting weights.
I am not sure but I think I tweaked my shoulder wrestling with my son. LOL.
It feels pretty good this week. I think it will be alright.
mesomorph
New member
Holy heck dude! You put on some incredible strength since you started. You would be one of the strongest guys at my gym by now. Plus you are still making good progess, like the sky is the limit. Plus, yeah, I agree, as the other dude said, at 170 lbs that makes it very incredible.
I noticed you never mentioned cycles, I don't want to be rude, I am not sure if I should even be asking. I won't be pissed if you tell me it's none of my business.
Anyhow, even on I have never had incredible results like that, very envious indeed.
I noticed you never mentioned cycles, I don't want to be rude, I am not sure if I should even be asking. I won't be pissed if you tell me it's none of my business.
Anyhow, even on I have never had incredible results like that, very envious indeed.
