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_Wolf_ · 06-04-2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross86

Yep, absolutely common. I crave fats. I rarely ever crave sweets/carbs..that's just me though.

I like reading your journal because it makes me think about my training in the same light. And quite honestly, I'm normally too lazy/tired to analyze things. Keep up the good work.

ok awesome....im glad to know that this hunger is normal and i'm not losing my mind lol..

i am glad you like reading my journal, Ross. As long as it helps people I'm glad

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIThopper

Good for you not posting the workouts in total.FYI I just bought the book off Amazon, less than $25AU including shipping so I thought why not!! should be a good read.

Hey thats pretty awesome, Hopper

The mobility work in that book is gold. It's helped me a LOT.

Kane · 06-04-2008, 09:42 AM

I just bought the book too

EricT · 06-04-2008, 10:14 AM

Cool. I'll be quite honest. If I were going to compare Max Strength with Practical Programming (since lot's of people know that one) I'd say Max Strength all the way. In terms of something that makes sense with how the body works, injury prevention, and ways of training that people can learn to carry forward well into the future it is superior. And it's just one program. There are simply more "ideas" in it and they are more up to date. I'm glad you guys are buying it. I don't want to sound like an advertisement but there it is....

marv · 06-05-2008, 05:15 AM

Just ordered a copy myself thought I would see what all the fuss is about. lol. Better than practical programing it must be good.

EricT · 06-05-2008, 11:00 AM

I found out through a lot of effort that PP ain't all it's cracked up to be

Simply because it takes one philosophy way further than is "practical".

I mean PP is good for helping set up some intermediate 5x5's but the truth is you can pretty much get that from the internet...run one or two when the time is right and then MOVE ON. Size is one thing but it really doesn't correspond to how the body adapts to strength training and what you need well into the future.

_Wolf_ · 06-05-2008, 03:37 PM

MAXIMUM STRENGTH by Eric Cressey

Phase 1: Foundation
Week 1
Upper Body Two

Beginning Thoughts:

Hello everyone

I hope y'all are having a good week....So, to update this journal with today's workout...

But before I begin, I want to say that I weighed myself today and I was 180 lbs. So minus the shoes, clothes, etc I reckon I must hover around 178. Pretty cool.

Ok, so in addition to this: I have been doing cardio regularly in the last 1-2 weeks. It's all thanks to my gf who forces me to go running with her on the track. Initially, I used to run 1 lap (thats 1/4th of a mile) then walk 1 lap then run 1 lap, etc...all the while she kept running for 8 laps straight....So my point is, I have gradually built up stamina and I now do some HIIT type work on some days and just low intensity jogging on other days. It's not set in stone because some days I run and some days I don't. In any case: I don't go running on my own...it's damn boring lol. So, I am proud to announce that I have been running sufficiently to reduce muscle soreness and at the same time I am trying to not over-do it because I don't want to mess up my workouts which are taxing as it is. So, if I do HIIT type cardio, I do it for 15-20 minutes...and if I do low intensity cardio I do it for 30-45 minutes.

Moving on from all the cardio-talk,

Workout:

Today was Upper 2. I started off the workout with Standing Unilateral Dumbbell Push Presses super-setted with Close Grip Chin-ups. I used 50 lbs for the push presses however since I have never really done a true push press, I tended to kinda press the weights up most of the time. However, I learnt by my last set how to push it up using the force of my hips. Next week I will most likely use 60's. As for the Chin-ups: these were hard. I did not use any straps or rest my feet even once.

The second superset consisted of Push-ups and Rows. Both were really cool. I'm doing push-ups after almost a year lol....It felt so weird. Next time I might elevate my feet to increase resistance. I used 70 lbs for the rows this workout but I'm going to move onto 75's or 80's next time.

Last superset consisted of Cable Shoulder Extensions and Side Planks. Good news is that my shoulder felt good after doing those extensions. I used on 7.5 lbs per arm and focussed on maintaining good form (I'm always shit scared about my shoulders) and on the first 3-4 reps I heard both my shoulders "crackle" (like how you can crackle your knuckles?) so many times I got worried. But then by the last few reps on the first set itself the crackling had stopped and the movement was smooth and controlled (it had always been smooth though...just not smooth-sounding lol). The great news is that I nailed the required 3 sets of 30 seconds side planks

Overall Impression:

Since I always begin my wrap-ups of these workouts with impressions of my diet and then I move onto the actual, training...I won't make an exception today. Diet has been really "cheaty" lol...I ate pizza last night for dinner, and I am having a pint of icecream right now (post workout). Hagen Daz Coffee haha....But, my diet will be squeaky clean this weekend...

In terms of training, today's workout was pretty decent. I have the next 3 weeks to improve on this stuff.

Have good day tomorrow fellas and thanks for reading!

widdoes2504 · 06-06-2008, 10:56 AM

Good stuff Anuj, glad to hear the workouts are going well (especially the side planks

)

_Wolf_ · 06-07-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by widdoes2504

Good stuff Anuj, glad to hear the workouts are going well (especially the side planks

)

thanks widdoes

_Wolf_ · 06-07-2008, 02:14 PM

MAXIMUM STRENGTH by Eric Cressey

Phase 1: Foundation
Week 2
Lower Body One

Beginning Thoughts:

Hey y'all...how's everyone's Saturday going??

I went in and did my Lower One workout today. My diet has been pretty good actually. I'm kinda proud of myself lol...Nothing much to report here other than the workout. I got a big test on Monday so I'm gearing up to study for that lol...

Workout:

Started out with Box Squats. Last time I had taken 245 for sets of 4 on this lift. Today, I took 275 for almost the same volume. This was brutally hard and I felt like throwing up twice. I have videos of the first and last set. 275 was really hard. This was one of those times where right after the first set I'm sitting there scratching my head wondering how I'm going to go through so many more sets! The first set was hard as hell and as I look at my log right now, I'm noticing that my Rest Intervals ranged from 4 minutes to 6 minutes between sets. I know that I timed this stuff because if I didn't rest that long no way would I have been able to nail those squats.

This was followed by some Speed Deadlift...Last time I had used ~50% of my 1RM (365 lbs) and taken 185 lbs for doubles. Today I was supposed to take 55% and do the same set-rep volume...However, because last time my speed was less and I wasn't being as explosive, I took a wee bit lighter than 55%. I took 195 lbs instead of 200. I have 2 videos of this too...the first set and then the last set. Between this Box Squats and Speed Deadlifts I took a 7 minute break. I think this rest helped me greatly.

Following this was some walking lunges, some reverse crunches and then some plank work. I love ab work

Videos:

Box Squat First Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=BS1275x4.flv
Box Squat Second Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=BS2275x4.flv
Speed Deadlift First Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=DL1195x2.flv
Speed Deadlift Second Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=DL2195x2.flv

Overall Impression:

I look forward to tomorrow's Upper One. It should be fun As for today...This was a Medium week and next week is going to be a Very High Volume workout so I'm kinda dreading it lol...

Have a great weekend everyone!

HIThopper · 06-07-2008, 04:43 PM

Damn looks tough Anuj,looking forward to this book arriving!!

Quote:

This was a Medium week and next week is going to be a Very High Volume workout so I'm kinda dreading it lol...

Make sure you got your appetite ready to go then!!

06-04-2008, 09:42 AM	#472 (permalink)
Kane Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,596 Country: Gender:	I just bought the book too
	Kane's Sig:Bench:275 [1x1] Deadlift:365 [1x3] A2G Squat:275 [1x3] "Shut up and squat!" "NO, this is my squat rack. Go get your own!"

06-04-2008, 10:14 AM	#473 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,887 Country: Gender:	Cool. I'll be quite honest. If I were going to compare Max Strength with Practical Programming (since lot's of people know that one) I'd say Max Strength all the way. In terms of something that makes sense with how the body works, injury prevention, and ways of training that people can learn to carry forward well into the future it is superior. And it's just one program. There are simply more "ideas" in it and they are more up to date. I'm glad you guys are buying it. I don't want to sound like an advertisement but there it is....
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses. Books and Resources

06-05-2008, 11:00 AM	#475 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,887 Country: Gender:	I found out through a lot of effort that PP ain't all it's cracked up to be Simply because it takes one philosophy way further than is "practical". I mean PP is good for helping set up some intermediate 5x5's but the truth is you can pretty much get that from the internet...run one or two when the time is right and then MOVE ON. Size is one thing but it really doesn't correspond to how the body adapts to strength training and what you need well into the future. Last edited by EricT; 06-05-2008 at 01:06 PM.
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses. Books and Resources

06-05-2008, 03:37 PM	#476 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,858 Gender:	MAXIMUM STRENGTH by Eric Cressey Phase 1: Foundation Week 1 Upper Body Two Beginning Thoughts: Hello everyone I hope y'all are having a good week....So, to update this journal with today's workout... But before I begin, I want to say that I weighed myself today and I was 180 lbs. So minus the shoes, clothes, etc I reckon I must hover around 178. Pretty cool. Ok, so in addition to this: I have been doing cardio regularly in the last 1-2 weeks. It's all thanks to my gf who forces me to go running with her on the track. Initially, I used to run 1 lap (thats 1/4th of a mile) then walk 1 lap then run 1 lap, etc...all the while she kept running for 8 laps straight....So my point is, I have gradually built up stamina and I now do some HIIT type work on some days and just low intensity jogging on other days. It's not set in stone because some days I run and some days I don't. In any case: I don't go running on my own...it's damn boring lol. So, I am proud to announce that I have been running sufficiently to reduce muscle soreness and at the same time I am trying to not over-do it because I don't want to mess up my workouts which are taxing as it is. So, if I do HIIT type cardio, I do it for 15-20 minutes...and if I do low intensity cardio I do it for 30-45 minutes. Moving on from all the cardio-talk, Workout: Today was Upper 2. I started off the workout with Standing Unilateral Dumbbell Push Presses super-setted with Close Grip Chin-ups. I used 50 lbs for the push presses however since I have never really done a true push press, I tended to kinda press the weights up most of the time. However, I learnt by my last set how to push it up using the force of my hips. Next week I will most likely use 60's. As for the Chin-ups: these were hard. I did not use any straps or rest my feet even once. The second superset consisted of Push-ups and Rows. Both were really cool. I'm doing push-ups after almost a year lol....It felt so weird. Next time I might elevate my feet to increase resistance. I used 70 lbs for the rows this workout but I'm going to move onto 75's or 80's next time. Last superset consisted of Cable Shoulder Extensions and Side Planks. Good news is that my shoulder felt good after doing those extensions. I used on 7.5 lbs per arm and focussed on maintaining good form (I'm always shit scared about my shoulders) and on the first 3-4 reps I heard both my shoulders "crackle" (like how you can crackle your knuckles?) so many times I got worried. But then by the last few reps on the first set itself the crackling had stopped and the movement was smooth and controlled (it had always been smooth though...just not smooth-sounding lol). The great news is that I nailed the required 3 sets of 30 seconds side planks Overall Impression: Since I always begin my wrap-ups of these workouts with impressions of my diet and then I move onto the actual, training...I won't make an exception today. Diet has been really "cheaty" lol...I ate pizza last night for dinner, and I am having a pint of icecream right now (post workout). Hagen Daz Coffee haha....But, my diet will be squeaky clean this weekend... In terms of training, today's workout was pretty decent. I have the next 3 weeks to improve on this stuff. Have good day tomorrow fellas and thanks for reading!
	_Wolf_'s Sig:Training Log APT Pro Wrist Straps

06-06-2008, 10:56 AM	#477 (permalink)
widdoes2504 Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,281 Country: Gender:	Good stuff Anuj, glad to hear the workouts are going well (especially the side planks )
	widdoes2504's Sig:Height: 6 foot Weight: 240 pounds Bench: 415 (1x1) Deads: 565 (1x1) A2G Squat: 425 (1x1) Cardio sucks

06-05-2008, 05:15 AM	#474 (permalink)
marv Rank: Member Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 292 Country: Gender:	Just ordered a copy myself thought I would see what all the fuss is about. lol. Better than practical programing it must be good.

06-07-2008, 02:14 PM	#479 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,858 Gender:	MAXIMUM STRENGTH by Eric Cressey Phase 1: Foundation Week 2 Lower Body One Beginning Thoughts: Hey y'all...how's everyone's Saturday going?? I went in and did my Lower One workout today. My diet has been pretty good actually. I'm kinda proud of myself lol...Nothing much to report here other than the workout. I got a big test on Monday so I'm gearing up to study for that lol... Workout: Started out with Box Squats. Last time I had taken 245 for sets of 4 on this lift. Today, I took 275 for almost the same volume. This was brutally hard and I felt like throwing up twice. I have videos of the first and last set. 275 was really hard. This was one of those times where right after the first set I'm sitting there scratching my head wondering how I'm going to go through so many more sets! The first set was hard as hell and as I look at my log right now, I'm noticing that my Rest Intervals ranged from 4 minutes to 6 minutes between sets. I know that I timed this stuff because if I didn't rest that long no way would I have been able to nail those squats. This was followed by some Speed Deadlift...Last time I had used ~50% of my 1RM (365 lbs) and taken 185 lbs for doubles. Today I was supposed to take 55% and do the same set-rep volume...However, because last time my speed was less and I wasn't being as explosive, I took a wee bit lighter than 55%. I took 195 lbs instead of 200. I have 2 videos of this too...the first set and then the last set. Between this Box Squats and Speed Deadlifts I took a 7 minute break. I think this rest helped me greatly. Following this was some walking lunges, some reverse crunches and then some plank work. I love ab work Videos: Box Squat First Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=BS1275x4.flv Box Squat Second Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=BS2275x4.flv Speed Deadlift First Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=DL1195x2.flv Speed Deadlift Second Set: http://s81.photobucket.com/albums/j2...t=DL2195x2.flv Overall Impression: I look forward to tomorrow's Upper One. It should be fun As for today...This was a Medium week and next week is going to be a Very High Volume workout so I'm kinda dreading it lol... Have a great weekend everyone!
	_Wolf_'s Sig:Training Log APT Pro Wrist Straps

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