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The gains in the gym have naturally slowed because of energy shortage. However, so far no exercise has been worse than the week before except that leg development has been bad due to knee problems. Latest records: Squat 3x8x90kg (Haven't improved for some time due to knees) DL 3x8x110kg...

Time to update the journal. I started cutting as of 10/10-05. Goal is to lose 5kg in 10 weeks while maintaining as much muscle as possible. I'm looking for some comments on my strategy. My morning weight readings since then are: 84,5 kg (10/10-05) (2500kcal from here) 84 84,3 83,6...

Saturday - Back/Biceps ----------------------------- DB Biceps Curl 8x16kg 8x16kg 8x16kg Felt good. Altered form slightly (no longer completely tretching/contracting) and it feels a lot better. This exercise used to hurt rather than ache but feels better now. Upping to 18.5kg next...

Thursday - Legs/Shoulders ---------------------------------- Standing Calf Raises 10x130kg 10x130kg 10x130kg Felt much better than the last two times. DB Shoulder Press 8x18.5kg 8x18.5kg 7x18.5kg New record. Was pretty angry that I couldn't get that last rep up. Will...

Hi silverwex! I started training this summer for 5 weeks with a diet that wasn't optimal. I lived with some relatives during the summer so I was sharing some of their meals. They ate pretty lean food though (trying to lose weight), but not enough protein for me. I mostly used the summer to...

Monday - Chest/Tris ------------------------- Incline DB Bench 8x18.5kg 8x18.5kg 8x18.5kg (5x21kg later as well (after dips)) Huge improvement here. The weights just flew up. Upping to 21kg next time. After the dips, I still felt there was something left in my chest so I did an...

Thanks for the input Alex. What do you suggest I do about the DL problem? Should I just wait for my grip to catch up or give in and use straps? I really feel I could do at least 3x8x90kg, possibly even heavier, if the bar would just stay in my hands. Is there any chance that the grip...

Saturday - Back/Biceps ----------------------------- Pullups 4xbw@85-ish 4xbw 4xbw Can't seem to progress on these. DB Biceps Curl 8x16kg 6x16kg 6x16kg Slow progression here. DB Rows 8x26kg 6x26kg 7x26kg DL 4x90kg 4x90kg 3x90kg 3x90kg Felt really good in...

Thursday - Legs/Shoulders ---------------------------------- DB Shoulder Press 6x18,5 5x18,5 6x18,5 New weight. Felt ok. Aiming for 3x8 next time. Standing Calf Raises 7x130kg 6x130kg 5x130kg 5x130kg Felt a little better than last time. Hoping I'll get used to the new...

Nope. It felt pretty small so that's why I'm asking. :) I'll try 2 scoops next time. Will pure dextrose increase the effect considerably or is sucrose and the like digested fast enough? How about fructose? Is it good to mix the simple and the slightly more complex ones or aim only for the...

Monday - Chest/Tris ------------------------- Incline DB Bench 8x16kg 8x16kg 8x18.5kg Felt good, but made me tired on the later exercises. Tried an improved form and it worked really good. I've never felt as tired in my pecs as this time. Chest Dips 7xbw@85kg 4xbw 5xbw Very...

Monday - Legs/Shoulders -------------------------------- DB Shoulder press 8x15.5kg 8x15.5kg 8x15.5kg New record, felt really good. Upping the weight next time. Calf raises (smith) 7x120kg 8x120kg 8x120kg Didn't feel very good. There was another construction of the smith...

Alright, it's time to revive this thread. I've had two weeks of turbulence now, due to moving around in sweden. My first gym closed one week for maintenance, and after that I was visiting my parents for some days. Now I'm back at the university again and I expect to have a continuous...

Workout log 14/8 Back/Biceps Pullups 4xbw (@86kg) 4xbw 4xbw Did 5,4,3 last time. Not sure what I did wrong this time, but after the first set the lower part of my bis (close to the elbow) hurt like crap. What kind of grip should I have hit the back more? My grip right now is that...

Alright here's another workout log for later reference. Wednesday - Chest/Tris+Abs ------------------------------ Incline DB Bench 3x8x15kg (Upping to 17.5kg next time) I improved form this time, for the first time my pecs were actually aching for a while. Chest Dips 8xbw@~86kg...

I think it's the other way around - you have to be a fool to start pumping iron :)

LOL! Alright I'll translate for you curious guys: Translation: Hi! Your lifts look good. I just want to point a few things out. Your calf raises look a bit heavy, are you sure you are getting the entire range of movement? I personally think you build better if you drop the weight...

Ok jag svarar väl på svenska då... fast det kanske inte är nån bra idé i framtiden om man inte vill hålla konversationen hemlig för de andra :) Jag kör hela rörelsen på vaderna, står på en liten trägrej som är gjord för vadresningar så att man för hela vägen från full stretch till full...

Workout log for later reference Monday - Legs/Shoulders -------------------------------- DB Shoulder Press 8x17.5kg (38.5lbs) 3x17.5kg 3x17.5kg It was a mystery how I could get 8 reps on the first one. Maybe I'll try 15kg next time, or just try for an 8, 5, 4 or something...

Alright thanks for the tips Alex. I was going to post more but I went out of town for two days. Cardio: During the summer I'm riding the bike to work (2x15mins = 30 mins) every weekday before breakfast. I just drink some cups of tea before leaving home, and eat the breakfast at work. This...