9/19

Delts and biceps workout:

Nice workout this morning. And just used one serving of All Out, and it was enough considering I just had one meal in me. Did what was called for and all increase from last round.

Stand delt press: 2 warm, 115/3 135/3 150/3,4
1 arm side lateral: 2 warms, 35/9 37/9
Db shrug ss : 85 95 95
with rear delt raise: 20 x 3
In db curl: 2 warms, 50/5 55/3 60/3
Cable curl: 2 warms, 72/8,8
1 arm cable curl: 25/13,12

25 min cardio

9/17

Dead and hammy workout:

Felt a tad off going in and was thinking I should rest. Well, I did what was needed to be done. But, I did feel a twinge in the left hammy on the last set, so after just 1 rep, I stop. Feels fine now and was able to complete the workout with gains. Stuff happens.

Deads: 5 warms, 350/3 375/3 395/3,1(stoped)
Db leg curl: 2 warms, 55/8,10
Reverse bar lunge: 2 warms, 125/6 145/8
Stiff leg bar w/chains: 1 warms, 235/10 255/12
In/out thigh: 4 sets

15 min cardio


9/18
Rest day!

9/16

Chest and triceps:

Nailed the triple for the flat press. Starting to hit more challenging weights for the flat bench as this is weaker lift for me. So I was happy to do two triples with 250 at my current body weight. The chest dips was a nice increase from last time also.

Flat press: 4 warms, 225/3 240/3 250/3,3
Chest dips: 1 warm, 3chains/8 4chains/8,7 drop set
In db press: 1 warm, 70/10,10 drop set
Db tri ext: 1 warm, 30/8,8,7
Tricep pressdown: 1 wars, 60/10 65/10
1 arm pressdown: 20/10 15/12

25 min cardio

9/15

Back and calves workout:

Another All Out workout with a fast tempo. Switched down the heavy t bars rows for the fact my low back was tight. But I did them at the end with a superset. Added more reps to all sets of pullups. Pump was on and felt swole!!

Pullups: 5 sets to failure
Db bench row: 2 warms, 85/8,7
Lat pulldown underhand: 2 warms, 140/9,8
T bar row ss: 135 135 135
with 1 arm cable rows: 50 50 40
Calf work: 2 warms, single w/25 for 3 sets 2 drops

20 min cardio

9/14

Radical and was the money with this workout. It was an All Out training session!
Squats were on to increase the weight on the walking lunges to finishing hard with squat with chain super set with leg press.

Squat: 4 warms, 335/3 355/3 375/3,3
Walk db lunge: 2 warms, 75/6,6
Leg ext: 1 warms, 75/12 80/12
Squat with chains ss: 175/12,12
with Leg press: 180/10 205/15
Ab work: 6 sets

15 min cardio

9/13

Delt and biceps.

Nice workout today and changed the focus shoulder exercise to standing barbell press. The main reason was for tapping out on the db shoulder press and getting the heavier db's into place to press them. So, the move to stand bar will allow me to get more weight moving. Felt great and sore today. Solid bicep strength and pick up were I left off from a couple of months back.

Stand bar press: 2 warms, 110/5 125/5 140/5,5
1 arm side lateral: 2 warms 35/8,8
Db shrug ss: 85 95 95
with seated rear delt: 20 x3
In db curl: 2 warms, 50/5 55/4,5
Cable curl: 2 warms, 70/8,8
1 arm preacher curl: 25/11,12

20 min carido

9/12

Deads and hams workout.

Really solid workout with the new round of deads. For the second heavy set, I will only match the number prescribed. I dont want to pop another hammy!! I was able to exceed the reverse lunge weight I did over a month ago. I am doing the alternative percentages that the 531 program offers. This version the working sets are closer and higher in perspective to the one rep max.

Deads: 4 warms, 285/5 330/5 350/5 370/5,5
Db leg curl: 1 warms, 45/8 50/9,10
Reverse lunge: 2 warms, 115/6 135/6
Stiff leg w/chains: 1 warm, 185/12 205/12
In/out thigh ss with calf work: 4 sets

15 min cardio

9/11


Chest and triceps workout:

Decent workout and got it done. Energy was so so as I had a very long day with clients and was a bit tired. Did what was called for and happy with the start of the new rotation.

Flat bench: 4 warms, 205/5 220/5 235/6
Chest dips: 2 warms, 3chains/8,8 drop set
In db press: 1 warm, 75/9,8 drop set
Uneven ball push up: 1 set
Db ext: 1 warm, 30/8,7 drop set
Tri bar press: 1 warm 65/8,8
1 arm press: 20/9 15/12

20 min cardio

9/10

Back and calves workout:

Feeling better and hit it hard today. Felt good to start the new round and will keep it cautious for the next few days.

Pullups: 4 sets to fail
T bar rows: 2 warms, 205/5 230/5,6 drop set
Lat pull underhand: 2 warms, 135/10,10
1 arm db row ss: 75 85 90
with 1 arm cable pulldown: 3 x 50
Calf and ab work

20 min cardio

9/7

Quad workout

New wave and routine for the 531. I am also applying a different percentage scheme to mix it up. The working sets percentages are a tad higher leading into the last set. THis will actually force me into warming up a bit more. Change is good.
The work was solid and the neck pain held up. As I type this, its the morning after. And I am super sore!!! I think the super set with squats and leg press did me in.

Squat: 4 warms, 275/5 315/5 335/5 355/5
Walk lunge: 2 warms, 70/6,6
Leg ext: 2 warms, 85/8 drop set
Squat w/chains: 175 x 2 ss
with Leg press: 180 225

15 min cardio

9/8

Most likely rest day and thinking about seeing the doctor tomorrow. I think I strained a ligament in my neck. The constant dull pain is the indicator. I did get a massage, but didnt help. Again, with most injuries, its time and rest. Very hard to do.

9/6

Dead and hammy day:

Deload workout but whack out some high reps with 300.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8x5zRIkGZo

Solid workout as the hammy is much better.

Deads: 4 warms, 275/5 300/5,20
Leg curl: 2 warms, 55/8,6 drop set
Wide leg press: 2 warms, 270/12 315/12
Stiff leg db: 1 warm, 95/10 105/10
In/out thigh: 4 sets

15 min cardio



9/7

Delt and biceps workout.

Really mixed it and didnt push it to much. My neck is sore and tight. Along with sinus problems right now, my head feels like its going to explode. Well see what tomorrow brings.
Did the job and got my burn on with 20 min cardio.

9/5

Chest and tricep workout:

Early morning workout and it was solid. The deload flat bench was needed. The last few days, have been rough with the allergies and such. it's the time of the year I get this all the time. Was happy with the reps I got on the last flat set and the pump throughout was on. Pump I can say when you do a higher rep set to failure it does pre fatigue you for the rest of the workout.

Flat bench: 3 warms, 165/5 180/5 195/5,13
In db bench: 1 warms, 85/8,8,7
Slight In PIP: 1 warms 50/11,11
Rack Pu's: 2 sets to failure
Tricep pressdown close: 1 warms, 60/8 70/8,7
Rope ext: 30/10,11,10,10

20 min cardio

9/3

Back and calves workout:

Real solid workout and a nice mix up for the fact its a deload week.
Pump was good and faster tempo was there. Looking forward to the next heavy wave!!

Pullups: 5 sets
Bentover row: 2 warms, 235/6.6 2 drop sets
Rope pulldown: 1 warm, 120/10,11,10
Db bentover row: 1 warms, 75/9,8,8
Calf work: 6 sets

20 min cardio


9/4

Total off day!!!

9/2

Quads and abs:

Deload day and it was needed. Changed it up and actually did a PR, with 285 for 12 reps. I was never one to do higher reps with squats as the lungs give out first. I better suited doing heavier weight for fewer reps. Finished strong doing fronts squats, as I may bring them into the 531 soon.

Squat: 4 warms, 245/5 265/5 285/5,12
Leg ext: 2 warms, 85/8 95/10
Front Squat: 2 warms, 225/5 245/3 265/3
Step db lunge: 40/10 45/12
Ab work: 5 sets

15 min cardio

9/1

Delt and biceps workout:

Very good workout today, and actually hit a pr on pressing. And very happy with the hammer curls. Not to loose form was used! Hammie feel fine from yesterdays workout with some normal soreness.

Db press: 3 warms, 85/5 95/3 102/1,3
Side lateral: 2 warms, 42/8 45/8
Upright row cable ss: 60 70 75
with Rear db raise: 20 x 3
Hammer db curls: 2 warms, 65/5 75/5,5
1 arm cable curl: 1 warm 30/11 32/8
Bar curl 15's: 55 x 3

20 min cardio

8/31

Deads and hammies workout:

Well, played it safe for the single out day on deads. The hammie is still tender and sore, but was able to do what was called for. The next round is deload and will be a chance to recoup some more. When doing the deads, I was very deliberate and controlled. The rest of the workout was good and made some increases.

Deads: 4 warms, 315/5 365/3 405/1
Leg curl: 2 warms, 55/8,6 drop set
Sumo db squat: 2 warms, 175/10,12
Stiff leg bar: 1 warm, 195/10 205/12
In/out thigh: 4x

15 min cardio

In summary, the last few days have been very busy. I didnt train the day before the show and of course not on the day of, LOL. But I did pick things up yesterday with a quick but effective workout. I was tired, but got the job done. Still wrapping things up from the show and catching up, I had a nice chest and tri workout today. I hit the singles that were called for.
The challenge will be doing the deads tomorrow. Not so much the weight, but to see how the hammie reacts. We will see.

8/26

Quads and abs:

Made it through just fine. A tad cautious but needed what was called for. Changed things up a a tad, but the still thrashed dem quads. Through in fronts for fun and they felt great even though I was spent.


Squat: 4 warms, 305/5 345/3 385/1,2
Step ups ss: 45 50 55
with leg ext: 70 x 3
Front squat: 3 warms, 225/5,7
Leg press: 180/25 225/20

ab work: 5 sets

15 min cardio

Side note, will take off the next two days as I will be attending to the show I promote. Happy to say it is the 5th year of this year and we have 75 competitors. It is an IFPA Pro Q!

8/24

Dead and hammy workout:

Was amped up and nailed what was needed to be done. But on my bonus doing the 385, I popped a hammie. More ticked off, then pain, I did stop. Long story short. I will be good to go soon.



8/25

Delt and biceps workout:

Wrecked this workout and had a fantastic pump. Great gains, period.

Db delt press: 2 warms, 80/3 90/3 100/3,4
Side lateral: 2 warms, 42/8,8 drop set
Upright row cable ss: 55 65 70
with rear delt raise: 20 x 3
Hammer db curl: 2 warms, 60/5 70/5,5
1 arm cable curl: 1 warms, 25/11 30/9
Barbell 15's: 3 sets

20 min cardio

8/22

Chest and tricep workout:

Better workout then yesterdays. Neck pain has gone done but still some discomfort.
All gains were made from last time out. So content with that. After the lead off movement, faster tempo.

Flat bench: 3 warms, 190/3 225/2 245/3,5
In db press: 1 warm, 90/8,8,7
Palm in press: 50/11,10,10 drop set
Tricep pressdown shorter bar: 2 warms, 70/8,8
Bar ext: 55/8 45/12,11
Rope ext: 30/9 25/11

20 min cardio