Carl1174's Training Log 'Building a Classic Physique'

[bamazav]

Originally Posted by Carl1174

Reeves Classic, Week 1 - Day 1

Squats (ATG)
70kg x 8
70kg x 8
70kg x 8

BB Row
60kg x 8
60kg x 8
60kg x 8

DB Shoulder Press
15kg x 8
15kg x 8
15kg x 8

Bench Press
60kg x 8
60kg x 8
60kg x 8

DB Curls (alternating)
12.5kg x 8
12.5kg x 8
12.5kg x 8

Dips
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10

Calf Raises
50kg x 15
50kg x 15
50kg x 15

Decline Crunches
BW x 12
BW x 12
BW x 12

Workout felt really good. I definitely used too much weight for the rows and db curls as this is probably the weight i will be using in a couple of weeks, but was supposed to be just running through and getting a feel for it this week... I will up the reps to 10 reps per set as perscibed next session.

It is gonna take a bit of getting used to thinking ofvmy sessions as just one of three for the week and looking at the weeks work as the total thing (and using less weight than normal seemed like i was wimpng out, but the accumulative effect of doing the whole body, and in this order does definitely mean you HAVE to lower the weights. doing shoulders before bench was strange too and the 60kg on bench definitely felt heavier than it should have...Its definitely a refreshing change. Squats felt good and so did bench. I was pretty fatigued towards the end of the last couple of sets of dips though, so am eager to see what the highe reps on the other stuff will do to the dips and whether i will still be able to get 10 reps across the board

Some cardio tomorrow

Total workout time about 50 mins or so (I only rested 1 min between sets, except squats which was 90 seconds and 1 min between exercises)

Carl.

You are experiencing the difference between moving weights and allowing the weights to work for you. Your weights will go up, but the progress will be more productive. Just focus on making the weights work you, not just throwing weight around.

[glwanabe]

Originally Posted by Carl1174

Reeves Classic, Week 1 - Day 1

Squats (ATG)
70kg x 8
70kg x 8
70kg x 8

BB Row
60kg x 8
60kg x 8
60kg x 8

DB Shoulder Press
15kg x 8
15kg x 8
15kg x 8

Bench Press
60kg x 8
60kg x 8
60kg x 8

DB Curls (alternating)
12.5kg x 8
12.5kg x 8
12.5kg x 8

Dips
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10

Calf Raises
50kg x 15
50kg x 15
50kg x 15

Decline Crunches
BW x 12
BW x 12
BW x 12

Workout felt really good. I definitely used too much weight for the rows and db curls as this is probably the weight i will be using in a couple of weeks, but was supposed to be just running through and getting a feel for it this week... I will up the reps to 10 reps per set as perscibed next session.

It is gonna take a bit of getting used to thinking ofvmy sessions as just one of three for the week and looking at the weeks work as the total thing (and using less weight than normal seemed like i was wimpng out, but the accumulative effect of doing the whole body, and in this order does definitely mean you HAVE to lower the weights. doing shoulders before bench was strange too and the 60kg on bench definitely felt heavier than it should have...Its definitely a refreshing change. Squats felt good and so did bench. I was pretty fatigued towards the end of the last couple of sets of dips though, so am eager to see what the highe reps on the other stuff will do to the dips and whether i will still be able to get 10 reps across the board

Some cardio tomorrow

Total workout time about 50 mins or so (I only rested 1 min between sets, except squats which was 90 seconds and 1 min between exercises)

Carl.

Solid session Carl.

It will take a few sessions for everything to settle in. If going up to 10 reps seems like too much work for anything next time, just try and get 1 more rep than you did this time. Some of your worksets weights will move around, as you find a good comfortable spot to work from. Strong dips this session.

In my own session I have just gotten back to where I can squat again. I was finally able to get in a workable number for a workset. I have pushed up my pressing weights quickly to find the place where I can work from and add a rep each session.

Looking forward to see where you are after a few more sessions.

[CoopDawg]

Smash it carl

[Carl1174]

Originally Posted by bamazav

You are experiencing the difference between moving weights and allowing the weights to work for you. Your weights will go up, but the progress will be more productive. Just focus on making the weights work you, not just throwing weight around.

Thats spot on mate, I really relt like I was working the weight... I concentrated on every rep and made sure that they ALL meant something. 'If you cant exhust the muscle in 3 sets then you aint working them right'

Originally Posted by glwanabe

Solid session Carl.

It will take a few sessions for everything to settle in. If going up to 10 reps seems like too much work for anything next time, just try and get 1 more rep than you did this time. Some of your worksets weights will move around, as you find a good comfortable spot to work from. Strong dips this session.

In my own session I have just gotten back to where I can squat again. I was finally able to get in a workable number for a workset. I have pushed up my pressing weights quickly to find the place where I can work from and add a rep each session.

Looking forward to see where you are after a few more sessions.

Well 10 reps is my target but i am gonna go with how i feel, if it feels like its too much i will just do 9. I think i should be OK, bu the real test will be the 3rd session. The i'll hopefully know what kind of poundages i should be aiming towards and rep progression too. i will still take it a bit easier on week two as i want to build up my CNS and give more adaptation time to the new routine..

Just trying to do the routine (and the time and effort you have put in to helping me) justice

Originally Posted by CoopDawg

Smash it carl

Cheers Coop.... Im planning on big things frm this routine...

Carl.

[Abaddon]

Originally Posted by Carl1174

Thats spot on mate, I really relt like I was working the weight... I concentrated on every rep and made sure that they ALL meant something. 'If you cant exhust the muscle in 3 sets then you aint working them right'
...10 reps is my target but i am gonna go with how i feel, if it feels like its too much i will just do 9.

^Words to live by. Not at all familiar with the program, but it has my seal of approval

[bigtim27]

Carl it looks like you're going to see a ton of success on this routine. I really like the approach you're taking. Keep up the good work buddy.

[Carl1174]

Originally Posted by Abaddon

^Words to live by. Not at all familiar with the program, but it has my seal of approval

Originally Posted by bigtim27

Carl it looks like you're going to see a ton of success on this routine. I really like the approach you're taking. Keep up the good work buddy.

Thanks guys, its nice to have the support and seal of approval on this 'leap of faith'

Lunch Time Cardio

HiiT...

Concept 2 rower (resistence level 10)
5 mins warm up/12 mins intervals10 second sprint-20seconds recovery/15mins cool down.

Total work out time 32 mins

Carl.

[bigtim27]

Nice cardio session Carl

[Carl1174]

Reeves Classic, Week 1 - Day 2

Squats (ATG)
70kg x 10
70kg x 10
70kg x 10

BB Row
60kg x 10
60kg x 10
60kg x 10

DB Shoulder Press
15kg x 10
15kg x 10
15kg x 10

Bench Press
60kg x 10
60kg x 10
60kg x 10

DB Curls (alternating)
12.5kg x 10
12.5kg x 10
12.5kg x 10

Dips
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10
BW x 10

Calf Raises
50kg x 18
50kg x 15
50kg x 15

Crunch Chair
10kg x 12
10kg x 12
10kg x 12

Workout went really well, Im loving the program at the minute... the curls were actually a bit of a struggle to finish, I could definitely feel the burn as I havent really trained much over 8 reps for a while. Squats and shoulder press are still very light, but I am getting a better understanding of what kind of weight I should be using. I will up weight where necessary next week, but will still keep the straight sets for one more week so I know where I should be. Dips hurt towards the end and my chest is still slightly tender from day 1 which is nice as I relly awant to focus some attention there. Bench felt quite heavy too, considering I have benched almost double the weight I was benching it just goes to show how the higer reps and the full body layout can fatigue the muscles. I suppose there isnt much difference between doing 60kg x 10 then there is doing 120 x 5 as long as the muscles are reaching failure towards the end of the set...

Cant wait for day 3 and 12 reps per set.. I am thinking it may be a step too far on curls, rows and bench to be honest, but i will see how close i can get to it, if i have to do 12/12/10 or something the thats all good and I will have a great base to work from for next week (I think I have finally got my head around the week being the entire session and each day just being part - all be it a part you really have to push to max your efforts on each lift - of it rather than a session in its own right)

Total workout time about 50-55 mins

Carl.

[BendtheBar]

I think you're doing a great job just finishing in 55 minutes. I usually take so long building up to squats, and recovering after that it slows me down.

How are you liking the exercise order?