Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Monday April 1, 2013


Pull -Up (reps)  12, 12, 12, 12
Seated Cable Row  1 x 120, 1 x 140, 2 x 180
1 arm dumbbell row  1 x 70, 2 x 85
Dumbbell Standing Press  1 x 40, 1 x 45, 2 x 50
Side ups with Dumbbells  1 x 20, 1 x 25, 1 x 30
Abs use ab coaster for about 80 reps

Saturday March 30, 2013


Trained at Golds in Roanoke Virginia

Flat Dumbbell Press  1 x 55, 1 x 65, 1 x 75, 3 x 85
Incline Dumbbell Press  1 x 55, 1 x 65, 2 x 70
Flat Dumbbell Fly  1 x 35, 1 x 45, 1 x 55
Incline Dumbbell Curl  2 x 30, 1 x 35, 1 x 40, 2 x 45
Bar Extension or Close Press  1 x 60, 1 x 70, 3 x 85
Concentrated Curl  1 x 20, 1 x 25
Dumbbell Kick Back  1 x 25, 1 x 30

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Thursday March 27, 2013


Leg Extension  1 x 115, 1 x 145, 1 x 175
Front Squat  1 x 135, 1 x 175, 1 x 185, 1 x 205, 1 x 225
Stiff Legbar  1 x 90, 3 x 110
Sumo Db  1 x 80, 1 x 95, 1 x 105
Calf Raise  1 x 100, 1 x 130, 2 x 170

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Monday March 25, 2013

I did pull ups unassisted. By side ups to you mean side laterals but with arms straight out to side?

Pull -Up (reps)  11, 12, 10, 8
Seated Cable Row  1 x 120, 1 x 140, 2 x 180
1 arm dumbbell row  1 x 70, 1 x 85, 1 x 90
Dumbbell Standing Press  1 x 40, 1 x 45, 2 x 50 ( I find these to be very difficult)
Side ups with Dumbbells  1 x 20, 1 x 25, 1 x 30
Abs use ab coaster for about 80 reps

Monday, March 25, 2013

Saturday March 23, 2013

Flat Dumbbell Press  1 x 55, 1 x 65, 1 x 75, 1 x 85, 2 x 90
Incline Dumbbell Press  1 x 55, 1 x 65, 2 x 70
Flat Dumbbell Fly  1 x 35, 1 x 45, 1 x 55
Incline Dumbbell Curl  2 x 30, 1 x 35, 1 x 40, 2 x 45
Bar Extension or Close Press  1 x 60, 1 x 70, 3 x 85
Concentrated Curl  1 x 20, 1 x 25
Dumbbell Kick Back  1 x 25, 1 x 30

Friday, March 22, 2013

Thursday March 21, 2013

Started new workout. I like it!

Leg Extension  1 x 100, 1 x 130, 1 x 160
Front Squat  1 x 135, 1 x 155, 1 x 175, 1 x 185, 1 x 195
Stiff Legbar  1 x 90, 3 x 110
Sumo Db  1 x 70, 1 x 90, 1 x 100
Leg Extension  1 x 100, 1 x 130, 2 x 170

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Wednesday March 20, 2013


Almost forgot about my hamstring last night but def feel it today. Just a little sore but otherwise good.

Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 85, 1 x 100, 1 x 110, 2 x 120 
Dead Lifts  1 x 135, 1 x 225, 1 x 315, 1 x 365, 1 x 385
Db Bench Row 3 x 90 
Upright Row 1 x 90, 3 x 110 
Side Lateral up/down 1 x 35, 1 x 40, 1 x 45, 1 x 50 
Abs

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Monday March 18, 2013


Still weaker on flat bar press. Very frustrating!!!

Slight Incline Db Press 1 x 60, 1 x 75, 1 x 80, 2 x 85, 1 x 90
Chest Dips Chains 24, 26, 26, 26  
Flat Bar Press 1 x 155, 2 x 175
Barbell Curl  1 x 80, 1 x 100, 3 x 110
Tricep Press 1 x 65, 1 x 72, 2 x 87
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  2 x 30

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Friday March 15, 2013


Leg Press 
4.5 plates either side x 2, 
6 plates either side x 1, 
7 plates either side x 1, 
8 plates either side x 1, 
9 plates either side x 1
Stiff Legs 1 x 100, 4 x 110 
Squat (Regular)  1 x 135, 1 x 225, 1 x 275Walk Lunge 3 x 85 
Calf Raise 2 x 220, 2 x 260

Friday, March 15, 2013

Thursday March 14. 2013


Still being a little careful with hamstring.

Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 85, 1 x 100, 1 x 110, 2 x 140 
Dead Lifts  1 x 135, 2 x 225, 3 x 315
Db Bench Row 3 x 85 
Upright Row 1 x 90, 3 x 110 
Side Lateral up/down 1 x 35, 3 x 40 
Abs

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Wednesday March 13, 2013


I felt pretty strong doing incline press better than I remember.  Still weaker on flat bar press.

Slight Incline Db Press 1 x 55, 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 3 x 85
Chest Dips Chains 20, 22, 23, 24  
Flat Bar Press 1 x 155, 2 x 185
Barbell Curl  2 x 80, 3 x 110
Tricep Press 1 x 65, 1 x 72, 2 x 87
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  2 x 30

Monday March 11, 2013


Was a little careful with my hamstring. Felt good but didn't want to risk any injury.

Leg Press 
4.5 plates either side x 1, 
5.5 plates either side x 1, 
6.5 plates either side x 1, 
7.5 plates either side x 2 
Stiff Legs 1 x 100, 4 x 110 
Squat (Regular)  2 x 225, 1 x 275 
Walk Lunge 3 x 85 
Calf Raise 2 x 220, 2 x 260

Monday, March 11, 2013

Sunday March 10, 2013


I flipped my chest and leg workouts for this week. Wanted to lay off of legs until tonight. My hamstrings feel better and I should be ok to train now.

Slight Incline Db Press 1 x 55, 1 x 70, 1 x 75, 3 x 85
Chest Dips Chains 20, 22, 23, 24  
Flat Bar Press 1 x 135, 2 x 185
Barbell Curl  2 x 80, 3 x 110
Tricep Press 1 x 57, 1 x 65, 1 x 72, 2 x 87
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  1 x 25, 1 x 30

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Friday March 8, 2013


My hamstring is still healing so I was more careful while doing legs and used less weight. 

Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 85, 1 x 100, 1 x 110, 2 x 140 
Dead Lifts  1 x 135, 2 x 225, 3 x 275
Db Bench Row 3 x 85 
Upright Row 1 x 80, 3 x 110 
Side Lateral up/down 2 x 35, 2 x 40 
Abs

Friday, March 8, 2013

Thursday March 7, 2013


I keep forgetting to ask for a spot when doing some of the chest press movements. When I do I better my results by as much as 100%. Forgot to mention that when doing legs on wednesday I hurt my hamstring. Its not too bad just mildly irritating.  

Slight Incline Db Press 1 x 55, 1 x 65, 1 x 75, 3 x 90
Chest Dips Chains 20, 22, 23, 24  
Flat Bar Press 1 x 155, 2 x 175
Barbell Curl  2 x 80, 3 x 100
Tricep Press 1 x 57, 1 x 65, 1 x 72, 2 x 87
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  1 x 25, 1 x 30

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Wednesday March 6, 2013


A little tired but still pushed.

Leg Press 
4.5 plates either side x 1, 
5.5 plates either side x 1, 
6.5 plates either side x 1, 
8.5 plates either side x 1, 
9.5 plates either side x 2 
Stiff Legs 1 x 100, 4 x 110 
Squat (Regular)  2 x 225, 1 x 275 
Walk Lunge 3 x 85 
Calf Raise 2 x 220, 2 x 260

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Monday March 4, 2013


Hand healed up well enough to be able to do Dead Lifts again.

Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 85, 1 x 100, 1 x 110, 2 x 140 
Dead Lifts  1 x 225, 1 x 315, 3 x 365
Db Bench Row 3 x 85 
Upright Row 1 x 80, 1 x 90, 2 x 110 
Side Lateral up/down 1 x 30, 1 x 35, 2 x 40 
Abs

Monday, March 4, 2013

Sunday March 3, 2013


My hand is still a little sore but was able to train.

Slight Incline Db Press 1 x 50, 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 3 x 85
Chest Dips Chains 20, 22, 23, 20  
Flat Bar Press 1 x 155, 2 x 175
Barbell Curl 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 3 x 100
Tricep Press 1 x 50, 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 2 x 85
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  2 x 25

Friday March 1, 2013


I had to take off some time. I broke a blood vessel in my hand. I have had this happen since I was 21. This one was particularly bad. I was able to do legs and will be ready to start again on Wednesday.

Leg Press 
4.5 plates either side x 1, 
5.5 plates either side x 1, 
6.5 plates either side x 1, 
8.5 plates either side x 2, 
9.5 plates either side x 1 
Stiff Legs 1 x 90, 4 x 110 
Squat (Regular)  2 x 225, 1 x 275 
Walk Lunge 3 x 85 
Calf Raise 2 x 220, 2 x 260

Friday, March 1, 2013

Thursday February 28, 2013


Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 85, 1 x 100, 1 x 110, 2 x 140 
Was unable to do dead lifts too much pressure on recent injury. A 
Db Bench Row 3 x 80 
Upright Row 1 x 80, 1 x 90, 2 x 110 
Side Lateral up/down 2 x 30, 2 x 35 
Abs

Wendesday February 27 2013


Had to be careful during workout because my hand still healing.

Slight Incline Db Press  1 x 45, 1 x 60, 2 x 75, 2 x 85
Chest Dips Chains  21, 12, 17, 18  
Flat Bar Press  1 x 165, 2 x 185
Barbell Curl  1 x 70, 2 x 90, 2 x 100
Tricep Press  1 x 60, 1 x 70, 2 x 80
Rope Curl  1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  2 x 25

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Monday February 25, 2013

I had to take off some time. I broke a blood vessel in my hand. I have had this happen since I was 21. This one was particularly bad. I was able to do legs and will be ready to start again on Wednesday.

Leg Press 3 plates either side x 1, 
4.5 plates either side x 1, 
5.5 plates either side x 1, 
6.5 plates either side x 1, 

7.5 plates either side x 1, 
9 plates either side x 1 
Stiff Legs 1 x 90, 4 x 110 
Squat (Regular) 1 x 135, 1 x 225, 1 x 275 
Walk Lunge 3 x 85 
Calf Raise 2 x 220, 2 x 260

Friday, February 22, 2013

Thursday February 21, 2013

Feeling better and really pushed!

Slight Incline Db Press 1 x 45, 1 x 65, 1 x 75, 4 x 85
Chest Dips Chains 20, 22, 23, 20  
Flat Bar Press 1 x 155, 2 x 175
Barbell Curl 1 x 60, 2 x 80, 2 x 100
Tricep Press 1 x 50, 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 2 x 85
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  2 x 25

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Monday, Feb 19, 2013

I was very tired during workout. I had to push to get a good workout.
Leg Press 3 plates either side x 1, 
4.5 plates either side x 1, 
5.5 plates either side x 1, 
6.5 plates either side x 1, 
7.5 plates either side x 1, 
8.5 plates either side x 1 
Stiff Legs 1 x 90, 1 x 100, 3 x 110 
Squat (Smith Machine) 1 x 225, 1 x 275, 1 x 295 
Walk Lunge 2 x 70, 1 x 85 
Calf Raise 2 x 210, 2 x 250

Monday, February 18, 2013

Sunday February 17, 2013

Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 70, 1 x 85, 1 x 100, 1 x 110, 1 x 140 
Deads with Bar 1 x 135, 1 x 225, 1 x 315, 1 x 345, 1 x 365 
Db Bench Row 3 x 80 
Upright Row 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 1 x 90, 2 x 100 
Side Lateral up/down 1 x 25, 2 x 30 
I do these seated is it ok to stand?
Abs

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Saturday February 16, 2013


Wasn't feeling too well today. Sore throat and pink eye (very attractive) but I did push.

Slight Incline Db Press 1 x 40, 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 3 x 85
Chest Dips Chains 1 x 155, 1 x 185, 1 x 225, 1 x 275,  
Flat Bar Press 3 x 155
Barbell Curl 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 1 x 90, 1 x 100
Tricep Press 1 x 50, 1 x 60, 2 x 70, 1 x 85
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 42
Dumbell Extension  2 x 25

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Friday February 15, 2013

I like the new routine it mixes it up so I feel more muscle responsiveness.
I am more sore and fuller looking.


Leg Press
3 plates either side x 1, 4 plates either side x 1, 5 plates either side x 1,
6 plates either side x 1, 8 plates either side x 1
Stiff Legs 1 x 80, 2 x 100, 2 x 110
Squat (Smith Machine) 1 x 225, 2 s 275
Walk Lunge 3 x 70
Calf Raise 2 x 190, 2 x 230

Friday, February 15, 2013

Thursday February 14th 2013

It was surprised at my strength doing dead lifts.

Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 1 x 90, 1 x 100
Deads with Bar 1 x 135, 1 x 225, 1 x 275, 1 x 295, 1 x 330
Db Bench Row 3 x 75
Upright Row 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 1 x 90, 1 x 100
I can do upright rows again for 8 months had trouble with this move but it felt great!
Lat Pulldown Over 1 x 50, 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 1 x 80
Abs

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Monday February 11, 2013

Crowded gym so had to work in with others. Was focused through workout.
Slight Incline Press 1 x 155, 1 x 185, 1 x 225, 1 x 275, 1 x 295
(Note: this equipment easier than standard bar).

Chest Dips Chains 3 x 12 
Flat Bar Press 3 x 155
Barbell Curl 1 x 60, 1 x 80, 3 x 100
Tricep Press 1 x 42, 1 x 52, 2 x 72
Rope Curl 1 x 32, 1 x 52
Dumbell Extension  2 x 25

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Saturday Feb 9, 2013

Started new routine.

Leg Press
2 plates either side x 1, 4 plates either side x 1, 5 plates either side x 1,
6 plates either side x 1, 7 plates either side x 1
I got excellent depth
Stiff Legs 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 1 x 80, 2 x 90
Squat (Smith Machine) 3 x 185
Walk Lunge 3 x 70
Calf Raise 2 x 190, 2 x 230

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Friday Feb 9, 2013


I really pushed today. I took my frustrations out on the weights.

Lat Pulldown down  1 x 42, 1 x 70, 3 x 90 
(Equipment indicated weight varies signifigantly. If unable to use the equipment used before its hard to judge progress. Please note this exercise was all out).
T Bar  1 x 90, 1 x 135, 2 x 185
Rope Pulldown  1 x 60, 2 x 70, 2 x 85 
(Do you prefer this kneeling or standing up? Or does it matter?)
Dumbell Press  1 x 40, 2 x 55, 1 x 60 
(I find this exercise very difficult)
Front Raise 1 x 60, 1 x 70, 1 x 80 
Seated Side Lateral  1 x 25, 2 x 50
Abs 3 x 60 (I use this ab roller equipment)

That concludes the first part of the program that you gave me. Legs on saturday will begin the new routine.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Thursday February 7, 2013

I missed last two days because of work.  

Flat Bar 2 x 135, 1 x 155, 1 x 185, 1 x 205, 2 x 215 
Slight Incline Db 1 x 50, 1 x 60, 1 x 65, 1 x 70 
Incline Db Fly 1 x 50, 1 x 60, 1 x 65 
Cable Curl 1 x 42, 1 x 65, 1 x 80, 1 x 85 
Rope Press 1 x 42, 3 x 52 
Hammer Curl 2 x 35, 2 x 40 
Dips on bench 25 reps, 26 reps

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Monday Feb 4, 2013


I kept my squats deep.  Used smith machine so weight is higher than usual. 

Squat  1 x 135, 1 x 185, 1 x 225, 1 x 275, 2 x 315
Leg Ext  1 x 85, 1 x 135, 1 x 170, 1 x 220
Leg Curl  1 x 100, 1 x 160, 1 x 200, 1 x 250
Lunges  3 x 90
Calf Raises  2 x 190, 2 x 210, (20 reps)

Saturday Feb 2, 2013


Trained at a different Gym. Went to retro in Brick NJ. Has an intense energy lots of competitive bodybuilders. It helped motivate me. I really pushed today

Lat Pull down  2 x 120, 3 x 180
T Bar  1 x 90, 1 x 155, 2 x 185
Rope Pulldown  1 x 50, 2 x 72 (Do you prefer this kneeling or standing up?)
Dumbell Press  1 x 40, 1 x 45, 1 x 55, 1 x 65 (got 6 reps throughout first time for 65lbs)
Seated Side Lateral  3 x 30
Abs 20

Friday, February 1, 2013

Friday, February 1 2013


Weaker on flat bench and stronger on incline tonight. I can now get 10 reps on the Slight incline dumbbell press. Surprised how strong my flys are.

Flat Bar 2 x 135, 2 x 185, 1 x 205, 1 x 225
Slight Incline Db 1 x 50, 3 x 60
Incline Db Fly 1 x 50, 2 x 60
Cable Curl 2 x 57, 1 x 72, 2 x 87
Rope Press 1 x 37, 1 x 47, 2 x 52
Hammer Curl 2 x 35, 2 x 40
Dips on bench 20 reps, 28 reps

Thursday January 31, 2013


I am doing my best to keep my squats deep. I didn't quite get the depth on the last set. And no problem with back or knee stiffening.

Squat  1 x 135, 1 x 155, 1 x 185, 1 x 255, 1 x 245, 1 x 275
Leg Ext  1 x 85, 1 x 135, 1 x 170, 1 x 220
Leg Curl  1 x 80, 1 x 110, 1 x 140, 1 x 165
Lunges  3 x 85
Calf Raises  2 x 190, 2 x 210, (20 reps)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Wednesday January 30th 2013


I have been taking your pre-work out supplement. It does help. Not sure when doing rope pulldown should I do this while kneeling or standing. 

Lat Pull down  1 x 60, 1 x 80, 3 x 90 (different piece of equipment weight felt heavier here)
T Bar  1 x 90, 1 x 135, 2 x 160
Rope Pulldown  1 x 50, 2 x 72
Dumbell Press  1 x 35, 1 x 45, 1 x 55, 1 x 65
Seated Side Lateral  3 x 30
Abs 20