Bill's conquest for strength & size.

[WilldBill88]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Good training! Regarding the squat it can be a good idea to aim for a little higher reps (5-8) for a while with a lighter weight. Just a suggestion!

Thanks big_swede, I might try dropping 10lbs and go for 3x5 with 190 this Friday and see how that goes. I guess I don't have to go balls to the wall everytime.

[WilldBill88]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Big back squats Bill. Love the avatar too. Big Arnie turns 65 today.

Thanks Steve! I gotta keep the vision of what I want to achieve in mind.

[WilldBill88]

Wednesday, August 1st. 2012
WorkOut B

Front Squat:
1x10x45 (Warm-Up)
1x5x110
1x5x135
3x5x150

Barbell Rows:
1x10x45 (Warm-Up)
1x5x55
1x5x75
2x5x95
1x5x100

OverHead Press:
1x10x30 (Warm-Up)
1x5x50
1x5x60
3x5x70

DeadLift:
165x5
195x5
225x5
*Deadlifts felt great, I wanted to throw on another 10lbs and go for 235 but, something inside me told me to wait.. Had one guy start to work on top of me with a machine-squat rack next to me on my last set. I wanted to push the guy and tell him to get the f**k outta my way!

Skipped calves, felt a lil sore from Monday.

Barbell Wrist Curls:
2x10x60

Had a great workout, feeling like King Kong right now.

[BendtheBar]

Had a great workout, feeling like King Kong right now.

Keep it up!

[WilldBill88]

Friday, August 3rd. 2012.
Workout A

Warm-Up: Jump Rope 85 reps

Back Squat:
1x10x45 (Warm-Up)
1x8x95 (Warm-Up)
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1x5x150
1x5x170
3x5x190

Chin-Ups:
3x5
1x4
1x3

Bench Press:
1x10x45 (Warm-Up)
1x5x70
1x5x90
3x5x110

Guess I had my first crappy session today. Other days I felt somewhat tired and not as motivated, but today just sucked. Drank a 5-hour energy before, thinkin that would help but, No. Tried motivating myself and thinking about my problems to get me going... Nothing was working. Time to rest for the weekend and hope Monday is better.

[IronWill]

Originally Posted by WilldBill'88

[U]Guess I had my first crappy session today. Other days I felt somewhat tired and not as motivated, but today just sucked. Drank a 5-hour energy before, thinkin that would help but, No. Tried motivating myself and thinking about my problems to get me going... Nothing was working. Time to rest for the weekend and hope Monday is better.

It's like that sometimes. Roll with the punches

[WilldBill88]

Been thinking about Friday's workout and I figured...

A. I just had a bad day.

Or

B. I been trying to progress too quickly.

I don't want to back pedal but, I been thinking about something I hear Mark Bell say; "Your last rep should look like your first rep." And sometimes it doesnt. I want to progress and lift big, though I need to remember I'm 'Training - I'm working to get good at the exercise and need to get good at lifting a certin amount of weight. Like Reg Park says, Its about feeling empowered and confident and making your lifts. I don't know if I'm starting to beat myself down on certin lifts trying to progress or not. Got more thinking to do for Mondays session.

[Success]

Originally Posted by WilldBill'88

Deadlift
1x5x215 (PR)
*Found out this morning I was starting out too low when deadlifting. Thanks to the "How to Deadlift" thread.

Yeah the instructions threads are really good!

Keep those PRs comin' Bill! Just motor ahead.

[IronWill]

Originally Posted by WilldBill'88

B. I been trying to progress too quickly.

I don't want to back pedal but, I been thinking about something I hear Mark Bell say; "Your last rep should look like your first rep." And sometimes it doesnt. I want to progress and lift big, though I need to remember I'm 'Training - I'm working to get good at the exercise and need to get good at lifting a certin amount of weight. Like Reg Park says, Its about feeling empowered and confident and making your lifts. I don't know if I'm starting to beat myself down on certin lifts trying to progress or not. Got more thinking to do for Mondays session.

I'm thinking this is my problem right here. I'm going to reset weights on Monday and work more on form with a slower progression.

[BendtheBar]

I wouldn't back pedal. Get in the habit of stopping sets when your reps start to feel floppy. I never perform sloppy reps.

I seen several men over the years get in patterns of deloading or cycling down on weight every time they have an off day. This usually leads down a slippery slope.

Over the years 1 out of 4 of my workouts were simply sub-par. Regardless of the outcome, we need to continue to focus on the things we can control, meaning the effort, improving form, nutrition, etc. If we do this, results will come in the long run.

I been trying to progress too quickly.

I doubt that's the case. With that said, if you start to feel beat up, take a week off. It's ok to lick your wounds every now and then.

How's your diet and nutrition been lately?

I hate to jump in your log and give you unsolicited advice. I just don't want to see you hit that cycle of back pedaling when an off day happens.