Misadventures of PWiD!

[PWiD]

This will be a log (don't worry, I won't tell you about EVERYTHING in my routine ) on my sessions at the gym. Do spare me the shit about not doing enough exercises, I'm an old man who's on the edge of the couch ready to kick the bucket anytime.

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But anyway. Most of my philosophy, as most of you know, revolves around bringing up my strength by consistently practicing a particular movement. So... Once again, I'm not interested in how gifted you are using the volume approach. I'm not you, I'm not blessed with exceptional athletic ability and that's final. Anyway, since I'm pretty much of a Stifler for entertainment myself, I'll mention up some interesting things I see in my daily life. Enjoy.

 

[PWiD]

Loading Phase Week 4 Day 3 190811

Bench Press:
20 x 5, 60 x 5, 70 x 5, 85 x 5, 95 x 5, 102.5 x 5

Clean and Press:
40 x 8, 45 x 8, 50 x 5, 55 x 3, 60 x 1 Clean

Yeah it's kinda short. Not because I omitted stuff. I have it hard at work throughout the week and I usually die off at the end of the week, sadly. -_-

On a random note. I saw some dude squatting today. He told me confidently that he was doing 5 x 5. Apparently he was pretty much lying to himself with all the 'heavy weights' he was doing when he couldn't even hit parallel. Please, do squat ass to grass. It's a lot safer that way.

 

[pitdog]

pretty good man, 5 reps of 102.5 bench. can't wait to see ur deadlift weights

 

[PWiD]

Next Wednesday If my lazy ass is up for it lol

 

[PWiD]

Bridging Phase Week 5 Day 1 220811

Bench Press :
60 x 3, 70 x 3, 80 x 3, 90 x 3, 95 x 3, 95 x 3, 95 x 3

Pull-up :
BW x 8, BW x 8, BW x 8, BW x 8

Was quite energetic today, although my training partner on the other hand was feeling a little down under the weather, so I cut things short. If only I was this energetic a few weeks ago I might have made bigger progress... Damn.

On a side note, everyone of us are human - our emotions affect how we behave in and outside of our lives. As a lifter I have seen people who manage to channel their emotions into their workouts, albeit the fact that these emotions might not necessarily be good for health. Do know that when you've decided to step in the gym, you DO NOT let anything else distract you. If you know you're not alright and you're not capable of making your mind and body work the way you want it to, bail out and wait for yourself to feel a little better. You're only human, not a machine, so learn to be like one, and perhaps one day a better person as well.

Life might not necessarily turn out well now and then but hey, you're not alone out there, you never will be.

 

[likeaboss]

only bench & pullups in 1 session? pretty short.. is it effective for u?

 

[PWiD]

Well what matters right now for the next few months is seeing my bench increase, so I suppose it'll be fine. I don't like long sessions and doing too many exercises, makes my head hurt haha

 

[PWiD]

I've began to notice a lot of people, especially teenagers, taking a lot of things for granted recently. Their time, their friends and all the little things that give our lives the different shades and colours. It's fine to be a little ignorant and apathetic about certain things, but that does not necessarily mean you're the king of the world.

Learn to love yourself and the people around you, especially your parents. I don't really talk much to them anymore but they're getting old - it's getting quite obvious. If you have all the time in the world to be worrying about how good you look in the mirror, or how 'sad and pathetic' your 'miserable' life is, why not walk up to someone you know and let them know how much they mean to you?

Knowing that someone out there loves you, is a good feeling. Letting someone you care about know that you're there, now that's a huge part of being human. This is what makes us strong in the heart, the mind, and body.

 

[PWiD]

Bridging Phase Week 5 Day 2 240811

Deadlift :
60 x 4, 70 x 3, 80 x 3, 100 x 3, 122.5 x 2, 132.5 x 3

DB Curl :
20 x 8, 22.5 x 8, 22.5 x 8

Pull-up :
BW x 8, BW x 8, BW x 8

Calf Press :
Uh... 3 - 4 working sets I think?

Almost cramped my bicep and calves during the workout. Felt disturbing <_<

 

[PWiD]

Bridging Phase Week 5 Day 3 260811

Bench Press :
60 x 3, 70 x 3, 80 x 3, 95 x 3, 102.5 x 3

DB Curl :
20 x 8, 22.5 x 8, 22.5 x 8

Pull-up :
BW x 8, BW x 8, BW x 8

Calf Press:
3 working sets

Finally the Bridging has ended, next week I'll start another phase of intensifying my workouts DD More records to be broken!!!

 

[xzibit]

may I ask why u include those curls?

 

[PWiD]

Curls are an accessory exercise for me to strengthen my contracting arm muscles - it's good to have a pair of strong biceps to aid in stabilising pressing movements. And maybe supplement a little of forearm training. Otherwise I guess I just do it because I don't wanna neglect my smaller bodyparts.

 

[PWiD]

Bridging Phase Week 6 Day 1 290811

Bench Press :
60 x 3, 70 x 3, 80 x 3, 90 x 3, 97.5 x 3, 97.5 x 3, 97.5 x 3

DB Curl :
22.5 x 8, 22.5 x 8, 25 x 6

Pull-up :
BW x 8, BW x 8, BW x 8

DB Clean and Press :
20 x 8, 22.5 x 8

My left hand's grip failed badly on the Clean and Press, had to actually use my right hand to support the pressing motion. Cycled home after that - almost felt like puking when I was bathing, and I haven't felt that way for a long time after a training session.

P/S : One of those days where I felt like just sitting back and sleeping through FYI. Hauling ass is hard but rewarding xD

 

[PWiD]

Bridging Phase Week 6 Day 2 310811

Deadlift :
60 x 3, 80 x 3, 100 x 3, 110 x 3, 120 x 3, 135 x 3

DB Curl :
22.5 x 8, 22.5 x 8, 25 x 6

Calf Press :
120 x 12, 140 x 12, 150 x 15, 150 x 15, 150 x 15

There're plenty people out there're who're better than me at what I do, but I promise I will catch up soon. And I will go beyond whatever boundaries there are at any point of time.

 

[PWiD]

Bridging Phase Week 6 Day 3 020911

Bench Press :
60 x 3, 70 x 3, 80 x 3, 95 x 3, 105 x 2, 105 x 1

Clean and Press :
40 x 6, 45 x 6, 50 x 8, 50 x 8, 50 x 8

Chin-up :
BW x 10, BW x 10, BW x 3

Feel like crap today. No aggression no nothing. Worst of all I feel a flu setting in... Shall try to break my PB next week! Meanwhile eat more and sleep more to fight off the flu <_<

 

[msnangersme]

what does the stuff in bold represents? work sets?

 

[PWiD]

what does the stuff in bold represents? work sets?

Ya got that right!

 

[msnangersme]

rest well man,

flu = easily 1 week out of da gym man

plus u probly cant lift heavy when u feel like shit...

 

[PWiD]

Definitely. Worst part is I set up the bench poorly - I kept hitting the hooks during my first 2 reps. Fucked the whole thing up. But pushed through it anyway <_<

 

[PWiD]

Intensification Phase Week 7 Day 1 050911

Bench Press :
60 x 3, 70 x 3, 80 x 3, 92.5 x 3, 100 x 3, 100 x 3, 100 x 3

DB Curl :
22 x 8, 22 x 8, 22 x 8

Partial Pull-up :
BW x 8, BW x 8, BW x 8

6 - 7 sets of ab work

Went on fire after the first workset of my bench. I felt like there was a lot left in the tank today. But I shall leave it for the following week to bust out a new PR!