Bill's conquest for strength & size.

[big_swede]

Welcome to MAB! Training looks great, and none of us had big #s when we started. Good luck and subbed!

[BendtheBar]

Looks like you're taking in sufficient protein. Calories look fairly normal as well.

Ever since seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movies as a kid, I always wanted to look and be like arnold. May sound corny, but its true.

Not corny. I think many of us were drawn to the iron for the same reasons.

[WilldBill88]

BendTheBar, IronWill, Chillen and big_swede. Thanks for all of your support!

My long term goal is to reach 220+lbs of mainly quality muscle, Its not just the "Image" though, I enjoy enjoy lifting heavy weights and increasing the poundages to see how far I can go. I feel stronger and have a sense of accomplishment.

Starting with Workout A tomorrow morning, will post log then.

[ravimolasaria]

good going Bill ... keep your goals in sight and you won't be far behind ... you are already making some progress ... keep it up buddy ...

[WilldBill88]

Monday, June 11. 2012
WorkOut A

Back Squat
1x10x45 (warm-up)
1x5x95
1x5x120
3x5x155

Close-Grip ChinUps
1x5
1x4
1x3
1x2
1x1 1/2

Bench
1x10x45 (warm-up)
1x5x70
1x5x90
3x5x110

Incline Bench
1x5x70
1x5x80
1x5x90
2x5x85

Reverse Arm Curl
2x10x40

Calf Raises
2x15x30

[BendtheBar]

My long term goal is to reach 220+lbs of mainly quality muscle, Its not just the "Image" though, I enjoy enjoy lifting heavy weights and increasing the poundages to see how far I can go. I feel stronger and have a sense of accomplishment.

Great goals. I love lifting for both size and strength. Just keep moving one step at a time, you'll get there.

[WilldBill88]

I havent been wearing a belt when I'm lifting. I am starting to wonder if I should for deadlifting and squats?

Wednesday, June 13. 2012
Workout B

Front Squat
1x5x90
1x5x125
3x5x145

Bent Over Rows
1x5x55
1x5x75
3x5x85

Military Press
1x5x60
1x5x70
3x5x80

Deadlift
1x5x135
1x5x175
1x5x200

Wrist Curls
2x10x60

Calf Raises
2x15x35

[IronWill]

Originally Posted by WilldBill'88

I havent been wearing a belt when I'm lifting. I am starting to wonder if I should for deadlifting and squats?

That's a personal thing Bill and you will arguments for and against. I don't use one, for now...

[BendtheBar]

I havent been wearing a belt when I'm lifting. I am starting to wonder if I should for deadlifting and squats?

I don't wear one. Some guys swear by them. I would play it by ear. If you feel you may need one then definitely give it a try.

[WilldBill88]

@BendTheBar and IronWill, I agree I dont think I really need one. Though, I've seen alot of youtube videos of powerlifters and olympic weight lifters wear 'em, which makes me curious. But, those guys are lifting some serious weight, which may be good to keep some pressure off their back?

Another thing I been wondering about is stretching.. It seems like I've always been told you should stretch before you workout to prevent injuries, give you more muscle contraction, flexibility and full range of motion and ect.
Now, I been reading some claims that you should not stretch before lifting weights. Whats the deal here? I guess this can also go in hand whether I should wear a belt or not...



Friday, June 15 2012
Workout A

Back Squat
1x5x95
1x5x120
3x5x155

ChinUps
1x5
2x4
1x1
1x2

Bench
1x5x65
1x5x95
3x5x115

Incline Bench
1x5x65
1x5x75
3x5x85

Reverse Arm Curls
2x10x40

Calf Raises
2x15x35