Noodle's Workout Log

[noodle]

Didn't have time to post my last two workouts, so here they are.

Monday:
Squats - 3x5x145lbs
Bench - 3x5x115lbs +5lbs!!! :rockon: (finally!)
Deadlift - 120lbs (slowly but surely rising)

Dips - 2x9xbodywieght

Wednesday:
Squats - 3x5x145lbs
Rows - 3x5x110lbs
Standing Press - 3x5x60lbs

Pull ups - 2x9xbodywieght

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My bench is slowing down alot (i'm nearing my own weight), how can i break through?
My diet has been pretty shaky since school started, so the diet is kinda bad for now, but i'll work it out soon.

 

[Quagmire911]

I seem to notice a pattern that everyones bench stalls at or near 1x bw. It is usually the first of the big three to stall as well.

Try resetting the weight 10% and go from there. So back down to 100-105lbs for your worksets and then build back up. Only do this once you are no longer making progress. You can use this method a couple of times, and then it is time to try something new. This is what Rippetoe recommends on this routine anyway.

As you gain muscle though, it will naturally increase.

 

[noodle]

hehe, i don't think there is a need for that anymore. I did my 115lbs today and it was SOO EASY for some reason. Maybe it had something to do with school being over earlier than usual? Will definately be raising the weight next week for bench!

Workout for today (friday):

Squats - 3x5x145lbs
Bench - 3x5x115lbs
Deadlift - 2x5x120lbs +5lbs

Pull downs - 2x10xbodywieght (time for wieghted pull-ups?)

 

[mrRuckus]

I seem to notice a pattern that everyones bench stalls at or near 1x bw. It is usually the first of the big three to stall as well.

That's about the time where people's crappy form catches up with them.

He probably needs a bigger, stronger back to push off of.

 

[noodle]

Workout for this week:

Monday
Squats - 3x5x145lbs
Rows - 3x5x110lbs
Standing Press - 3x5x60lbs
Pull ups - 2x10xbodyweight

Wednesday
Squats - 3x5x145lbs
Bench - 120lbs +5lbs
Deadlift - 120lbs

Friday
Squats - 3x5x145lbs
Rows 3x6x110lbs
DB Shoulder Press 3x6x35lbs

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I didn't raise the squat this week because I started notcing that my form was getting abit sloppy. So I slowed down, correcting my form this week. Will increase next week.
Also, for deadlift...it HURTS MY TRICEPS when I do the movement! Its like the tricep is getting torn off my arm. It hurts a bunch when I'm trying to do the lift and I end up not doing the whole set. Its a very wierd feeling. So yea, i kept the wieght the same this week, some guy also told me to bend down further when i do my deads so I'll be correcting form next time.

but, my bench is doing fine! Increased by another 5 pounds and will increase again next week.

 

[Lifeforce]

I had the same problem getting pain in my triceps. Are you pulling anything with your arms when you do the deadlifts?

 

[noodle]

I don't think so. I just lock my arms up, flex everything and I just move my hips to start the movement. Arms are locked in position.

Although, sometimes I will sort of re-adjust my grip by pulling the weight into the air for a couple of seconds, and then grabbing it at a different position so that I can get a better/comfortable grip. This might be pulling my tricep alot, and might be the cause?

I'll test it out next week.

 

[noodle]

Yea looks like my little jerking movement to reposition my hands is the cause of the tricep hurting. I'll stop it.

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Workout for this Week:

Monday
Squats - 3x5x150lbs +5lbs
Bench - 3x5x120lbs +5lbs
Deadlift - 2x5x125lbs +5lbs
Dips 2x10

Tuesday
Squats - 3x5x150lbs
Shoulder Press - 3x6x70lbs
Rows - 2x5x110lbs
Pull ups - 2x10

Friday
Squats - 3x5x150lbs
Bench - 3x5x120lbs
Deadlift - 2x5x125lbs
Dips 2x9

 

[EFFORT]

keep up the good work man, post up your diet again too

 

[noodle]

Thanks for the support! And yea I've been leading a busy life nowadays so its hard for me to remember all that I eat every single day.

I'll start posting it up soon tho, I don't think I'm eating enough for sure.

Anyways, I was out of town for most of this week on some remote island so I couldn't workout or anything. I got back Friday and hit the gym right away though, felt great.

Heres the workout:
Squats - 3x5x150lbs
Rows - 3x5x110lbs
Standing Press - 3x5x65lbs
Pull ups - 2x10

I'll post up diet later today.

 

[noodle]

Diet for today: (i'll update as the day goes on)
Meal 1: Pork Chop + Sweet & Sour pork on steamed rice with veggies.
Meal 2: Protien Shake + OJ Juice
Meal 3: Vietnamese Submarine (beef, veggies, white bread)
Meal 4: Protien Shake (w/ fruits/yogurt/milk in it)
Meal 5: Soup (beef, noodles, veggies)
Meal 6: miss

Well, I was out for most of the day chilling with people and such. And because I didn't really do any physical activity I wasn't really hungry. I'll eat more tomorow.

 

[noodle]

Workout for today:
Squats - 3x5x155lbs +5lbs
Bench - 3x5x125lbs +5lbs
Deadlift - 2x5x135lbs +10lbs
Dips - 2x10



Diet for today:
Meal 1: Egg omolete. (ham, veggies, eggs)
Meal 2: Protien Shake (oatmeal, fruits, whey)
Meal 3: Chicken Sub (white bread, chicken, veggies)
Meal 4: Ceaser Salad with beef strips AND Soup (Noodles, beef, veggies)
Meal 5: Protien Shake
Meal 6: Rice, Fish, Veggies

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Well raised all of my numbers this week!
My deadlift jumped and I will definately be adding more on next week to it.
Bench also increased, tho for the last set I needed a spot for my last 2 reps.
Squats increased as usual, and boy they are energy consuming! ATG Squats!!!

My diet was pretty decent today I think. I decided to try oatmeal in my protien shake because I've heard they are a great source for carbs.
They actually taste pretty good with all the grapes and apples + honey I put in there. Will be making another one tomorow!

 

[mrRuckus]

I think this is the first Rippetoe's journal i've seen on here even after it being recommended and in the sticky for a long time.

 

[noodle]

I've seen one other Rippetoe journal awhile ago, I don't think the guy is posting in it anymore tho.

also, looking back at my numbers, I've made some pretty good gains with Rippetoe. I like it cause you don't waste time doing a bunch of accesory excercises and you focus on lifting heavy on the big 3. Good stuff, seeing some improvements in my body.

Anyways heres my diet for today:
Meal 1: Noodles, beef, veggies
Meal 2: Rice, beef, veggies
Meal 3: Protien Shake
Meal 4: Turkey + Veggies
Meal 5: Turkey, mash patatoes, veggies
Meal 6: Protien Shake

 

[I-tallionStallion]

Hey man, your doing great! Just keep eating and lifting. I'm loving the dedication your showing.

 

[Quagmire911]

Hey man, your doing great! Just keep eating and lifting. I'm loving the dedication your showing.

^^^^^ Seconded.

What weight are you at now?

 

[noodle]

^^^^^ Seconded.

What weight are you at now?

Its been around 3 months since i started the program and I've gone from around 120lbs to around 127lbs.
Is that good gain or not?

 

[I-tallionStallion]

Yes. Don't be in a rush to gain more than a few pounds a month, your body is growing because you are so young, don't be surprised if you don't grow one month and sporadically grow the next. If you gain about 2-3 lbs a month, you could gain up to 36 pounds in one year. Which is great! My younger brother who weighed 113lbs started on new years and is up 27lbs already. Which is a dramatic difference. Don't overthink, just eat lift and get a good nights sleep.

Keep it up, and before you know it you'll be a lasagna

 

[Quagmire911]

You should weigh yourself every two weeks and put it in your log. If your weight gain continues at that pace that would be great.

Monitor your bf% as well, measure your waist for this and take pics.

What cardio are you doing weekly?

 

[noodle]

Alright sounds good. I'll weight myself tomorow, every 2nd friday from now on.

I acutally have been doing very little cardio, I don't know why but I never really gotten around to it. Been lazy.

However, I just started doing swimming on my off days and I'm out of shape, I was so out of breath!
But I'll get better as I condition my body more and more.

But yea, I swim for about an hour. I'm focusing mainly on speed and not endurance.