Ironwill's workout log

[Boss Man]

So you succumbed to the lure of Creatine again eh

[ironwill]

........didn't really notice a big difference taking it, but my wife had bought me another container when I was taking it before, so I gave it a rest, now I'll work my way through this one, and see how it goes.

[Boss Man]

It will go in, digest, have some biological effect, then probably be pretty unmemorable in it's impact . However as your wife bought it, you've not taken any financial risk, so it might be win - win in a few weeks. Worst case scenario, win - so-so .

[ironwill]

She was worried initially about the supposed Test boosting qualities, that it might make me grouchy, but it didn't seem to effect me that way...... So she bought me more. Not really into buying alot of supplements, as I'm looking to be fit, and want to try to get the majority of nutrition through proper eating habits. Something I can maintain long-term, and not have to drain the bank to do it. I'm not aiming for the stage, and theres no financial return, just hopefully good health, and looking good.

[Boss Man]

That would be so funny, if Creatine tubs came with the wording, "warning, this product may make you grouchy" .

Though I think such an effect is highly unlikely.

[ironwill]

That would be so funny, if Creatine tubs came with the wording, "warning, this product may make you grouchy" .

........she WOULDN'T buy it for sure, if it did.....

[ironwill]

Time to get accountable, and start logging again. Hope everyone is doing great....

Monday, 10-11-10

Current weight--185

Exercises done as Supersets

Flat Bench--12x65, 12x65 Warm-up 140/ 8,8,8,6
Seated Close Grip Row--12x100, 12x100 Warm-up 150/ 10,10,7,5.5

Incline Push-up (feet on bench) 10,9,8,6
Lat Pulldown--100/9,9,8,7

Currently adding slightly to diet to gain some Winter weight, and hopefully get numbers up. Weight through the Summer was 180.



Wed. 10-13-10

Leg work has been quite slim for the Summer, so not pushing too hard, as I need to be able to walk.

Done as Supersets

Front Squat--12x70, 12x70, 140/12,7,7,7
Front Military Press--12x8db, 12x8db, 70/7,7,7,6

Will shoot for more sets next time. Working up to probably 8 total sets per bodypart.


Wed.-Fri.--Off due to work schedule. 10 hours Wed. 15 hours Thurs. and Fri. Shooting to get my work set on legs up to 8 next session.



Mon. 10-19-10

Done as Supersets

Flat Bench--15x45, 12x70, 150/ 6,6,6,5
Seated Close Grip Row--12x90, 12x90, 150/9,9,7,6

Incline Push-up to failure--9,10,8,6
Lat Pulldown--110/7,7,6,5

Finished with Flat Bench--20x45

Went back to a little wider grip on the bench as I think the 32" grip is hitting my tri's alot more than I want.

[fitoverforty]

Wow, that is so weird. Seriously, I was just thinking about you and contemplating putting a "knock-knock" thingy on your journal! Glad to see you are still alive and kick'n. How's Barb and the kids? Did you guys have a busy summer?

[Fygle]

Welcome back champ!

[ironwill]

Wow, that is so weird. Seriously, I was just thinking about you and contemplating putting a "knock-knock" thingy on your journal! Glad to see you are still alive and kick'n. How's Barb and the kids? Did you guys have a busy summer?

Hey Lynne, thanks for thinking of us. We are doing great, busy as always with 2 boys in Football, 1 in Soccer, and Barbie and I are about 4 weeks into our Fall VB league.

How are things with you?

[ironwill]

Welcome back champ!

Hey thanks. How are things going in the bulking World?

[fitoverforty]

I was wondering if you guys were back playing volleyball. I know you both enjoy it alot.

Things with me are good. Still pluggin away at the ole fitness goal.
My son has been running with me and we are competing this weekend in a 5K race (his first). I am really proud of him.

Good to see you back on here!

[ironwill]

Tues. 10-19-10

5 Min. on elliptical

Supersets
60 Seconds rest between supersets.

Back Squat--12x65, 10x75, 145/6,6,6,6
Mil. Press--12x16db, 12x16db, 75/6,6,6,6

DB Step-ups--60/12,12,
Upright Row--75/6,6

Got up to 6 sets on legs as I'm working back into them. Will get a full 8 sets next time.

Current workout looks like this.

Mon.--Chest/Back, 8 sets per bodypart, 6-12 reps per set
Tues.--Leg/Shoulders, Working up to 8 sets per bodypart, 6-12 reps per set.
Sunday--Volleyball for an hour and a half.

May increase to 12 working sets if needed to make gains.

Overall goals: Increase diet to gain some weight. Gain strength and size. Build to working sets with 200 lbs. on bench, and squat. Dead to 300. Bodyweight to near or over 200 without waist going over 36.

[Fygle]

Welcome back champ!

Hey thanks. How are things going in the bulking World?

Slowly, but certainly! Plan is to get up to about 85-87kg before I start cutting. Last attempt at cutting was so slow, I lost patience and went back to eating well again. Besides, I had only gained 8kg so I think I can keep going a bit more. What about you?

[ironwill]

Welcome back champ!

Hey thanks. How are things going in the bulking World?

Slowly, but certainly! Plan is to get up to about 85-87kg before I start cutting. Last attempt at cutting was so slow, I lost patience and went back to eating well again. Besides, I had only gained 8kg so I think I can keep going a bit more. What about you?

I maxed out around 196 (89kg) then trimmed to 180 for the Summer. Lost some size, and strength as expected, but looked good for beach/boating weather, once I finally got the tan happening. Now its lift, eat, grow. Going to keep the diet pretty clean, call it a "clean bulk". Will likely get up into the 190's again before next Summer, maybe 200+, but seems doubtful. Looking forward to lifting some heavier weight......