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Sunday, March 22, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Potential in your back
Last night i had a brutal workout with my friend Tod. Set two new personal records. The first in hammer strength chest presses, new weight. The second was hammer strength decline chest press, most weight, most reps. I couldn't have done it without the motivation from Tod. Having a partner that is stronger than you is priceless.
CHEST
Hammer strength chest press10x2,9x1,8x1.
Hammer strength decline chest press 10x3 (with a lil help at the end) 9x1
Flat bench Dumbell flyes 10x4 (Tod crushed me here and added close grip Dumbell presses to the end of his sets. My triceps were to spent after the first two exercises to match him.)
BACK
Bent narrow grip barbell rows 10x4
Decline bench Dumbell pullovers 10x3,8x1 (lat's and tri's were smoked and i would have knocked myself out if Tod didn't spot.)
Superset: high cable narrow grip pulldowns followed immediately by low cable narrow grip bent rows 10x4.
We did two sets of bent rows because there is so much potential in your back muscles that i feel it is necessary to hit them hard and thoroughly to bring it out.
CHEST
Hammer strength chest press10x2,9x1,8x1.
Hammer strength decline chest press 10x3 (with a lil help at the end) 9x1
Flat bench Dumbell flyes 10x4 (Tod crushed me here and added close grip Dumbell presses to the end of his sets. My triceps were to spent after the first two exercises to match him.)
BACK
Bent narrow grip barbell rows 10x4
Decline bench Dumbell pullovers 10x3,8x1 (lat's and tri's were smoked and i would have knocked myself out if Tod didn't spot.)
Superset: high cable narrow grip pulldowns followed immediately by low cable narrow grip bent rows 10x4.
We did two sets of bent rows because there is so much potential in your back muscles that i feel it is necessary to hit them hard and thoroughly to bring it out.
Monday, March 9, 2009
The shake
This recipe is very flexible, you can add or substitute just about anything in it for something of similar nutritional content. As described i would consider it a meal replacement.
This shake will total about 32 oz. Minus the foam that blending creates.
INGREDIENTS:
3 eggs
1Tbl sp Lecithin granules
3 oz heavy whipping cream
24 oz whole milk
1 scoop of whey powder
1 scoop of casein powder
DIRECTIONS
In a large blender crack three eggs, add 1Tbl spoon of lecithin granules, 3 oz heavy whipping cream and 24oz whole milk. Close the lid and pulse the blender to mix the fatty ingredients a little. Now add the powdered protein and blend thoroughly. Try to do all that without wasting time. You are dealing with fresh foods that you will have sitting around for hours in a thermos.
This shake will total about 32 oz. Minus the foam that blending creates.
INGREDIENTS:
3 eggs
1Tbl sp Lecithin granules
3 oz heavy whipping cream
24 oz whole milk
1 scoop of whey powder
1 scoop of casein powder
DIRECTIONS
In a large blender crack three eggs, add 1Tbl spoon of lecithin granules, 3 oz heavy whipping cream and 24oz whole milk. Close the lid and pulse the blender to mix the fatty ingredients a little. Now add the powdered protein and blend thoroughly. Try to do all that without wasting time. You are dealing with fresh foods that you will have sitting around for hours in a thermos.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
This years test
Does the biological value of protein affect your results enough to justify the cost? The answer most likely depends on your level of committment, and i intend to test this question in the months leading up to summer. All my pictures were from last summer. Since then i've gained almost 10 lbs. Not a very clean gain but that was the first time i ever got to the single digits in body fat. This year i will be trying a better approach with better protein sources like eggs and hydrolyzed whey. Thankfully eggs are cheap, because Hydrolyzed whey is expensive. If biological value is an accurate measurement of benefit to us, it is one the best forms of protein you can buy.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Busy gym
The gym is packed... I hate that... I didn't even think about the time until i pulled into the parking lot.
Can't focus because my weights and machines are taken. It helps to know exactly where and how heavy you should be going in order. So when that gets messed up my workout suffers.
SQUAT
Went heavy today so i didn't go all the way down. Been a while since Ive gone heavy on them. 10x4.
Machine single leg presses 10x2
Seated leg presses, heavy 10x3
Seated leg curls 10x4
Standing calf raises, Barbell across the front 15x4
Seated calf raises 15x3.
CARDIO
Spinning bike 25 min.
Can't focus because my weights and machines are taken. It helps to know exactly where and how heavy you should be going in order. So when that gets messed up my workout suffers.
SQUAT
Went heavy today so i didn't go all the way down. Been a while since Ive gone heavy on them. 10x4.
Machine single leg presses 10x2
Seated leg presses, heavy 10x3
Seated leg curls 10x4
Standing calf raises, Barbell across the front 15x4
Seated calf raises 15x3.
CARDIO
Spinning bike 25 min.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Intensity
Chest and Back this morning got a little intense! My good friend Tod puked after the last set of Deadlifts!
CHEST
Dumbell chest press 10x4
Dumbell close grip presses 10x4
Machine decline presses 10x3
Machine flyes 10x3
BACK
Superset: High cable close grip pulldowns 10, straight into Cable bent close grip rows 10. 4 sets awesome combo! Do that superset for your next back workout you will not be disapointed! Dont cheat yourself either! Go HEAVY! You can do more weight than you think! Start with your body weight if you workout at all.
Got sidetracked there...
Deadlifts 10x3. Tod is new to deadlifting so he clearly pushed himself to the limit on the last set and lost his workout shake... Which is Damn impressive! If you puke after an exercise, you are in the zone and did a great job!
That ended the workout. We had planned on doing seated pulldowns but it was over after deads.
CHEST
Dumbell chest press 10x4
Dumbell close grip presses 10x4
Machine decline presses 10x3
Machine flyes 10x3
BACK
Superset: High cable close grip pulldowns 10, straight into Cable bent close grip rows 10. 4 sets awesome combo! Do that superset for your next back workout you will not be disapointed! Dont cheat yourself either! Go HEAVY! You can do more weight than you think! Start with your body weight if you workout at all.
Got sidetracked there...
Deadlifts 10x3. Tod is new to deadlifting so he clearly pushed himself to the limit on the last set and lost his workout shake... Which is Damn impressive! If you puke after an exercise, you are in the zone and did a great job!
That ended the workout. We had planned on doing seated pulldowns but it was over after deads.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Insulean intro
First thing i like about Nutrabolics Insulean is that its made in Canada. Why? Anything imported has to contain exactly what is on the label. So your guaranteed to be getting what you paid for.
Now the contents being guaranteed means nothing if they aren't good. Insulean's profile is great lots of synergistic ingredients in good quantities designed to utilize carbohydrates and more importantly to me... Things your body processes as carbs, such as creatine! More creatine more performance! So combining Insulean or other products like it with carbs and creatine is a whole new experience in the gym!
Now the contents being guaranteed means nothing if they aren't good. Insulean's profile is great lots of synergistic ingredients in good quantities designed to utilize carbohydrates and more importantly to me... Things your body processes as carbs, such as creatine! More creatine more performance! So combining Insulean or other products like it with carbs and creatine is a whole new experience in the gym!
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