Tues April 15/2008

Weighed in at 172.0lbs. 2lb up from last week. I guess all the McDonalds from the road trip this weekend caught up to me. Oops.

Today was a shitty day. We weren't able to use the pads since exams are on in the room next to the gym and they don't like the banging noise. So, no deads, rows, or over head squats like we usually do.

I'm feeling like alot of fatigue is starting to buildup in me. I think its time to start shooting for my maxes and then deload or I'm going to crash.

Rack Deads
bar x 5
135lbs x 4
185lbs x 3
225lbs 3x5

Just did some lighter work since doing them in the rack felt very awkard. Also did as many of the reps as I could double overhand.

Military Press
bar x 5
65lbs x 4
85lbs x 3
105lbs x 2
125lbs x 0 (OW! shoulders are still really sore from bench day)
95lbs 2x5,1x8

Not today I guess.

Front Squats
bar x 5
95lbs x 5
115lbs 3x5

Since the pad wasn't available we did these instead. Went quite wide and took it right to rock bottom. Felt good.

Unilateral DB Rows

30lbs x 5
40lbs x 5
50lbs 2x5,1x8

Wasn't really sure what to do on this. Do you pull your elbows out wide or keep them back along your body? I kept them wide because it felt like more upper back work but also slightly more awkward.


Hanging Leg Raises
bw 2x10,1x9.5

Pretty darn close to getting all the reps today. Closest I've been yet.


DB Side Bends
50lbs x 5
75lbs x 5


I couldn't finish today. My callaces were giving me some serious hell. I think my gloves need replacing.


Diet


8:30am - 1.5 scoops whey and 1 cup oats

9:15 - workout

11:00 - PWO - 2 scoops gainer

11:30 - PPWO - chicken sandwich, grapes, yogurt (gf made lunch)

Well I'll eat lots more today but I have to go study for now. I have an exam tomorrow and then next day.

Thoughts

Well today was very lack luster. I think I'm just getting up in my lifts and needing more time to recover then usual. I'm hoping to ramp up the intensity of my rep/sets and start workin toward maxes next time. Hopefully my callaces heal up...owweee!

IronWorker