My Journey as a daYDreAmErX

[daYDreAmErX]

Hai guise :D

Some of you might already know me, but if it's not the case, you'll get to know me a little more through this log !

A few words about me...
I'm 20 y/o (turning 21 next month, yay !) and I've been training since I was 15. I wasn't really serious at that time and I think I got a little more involved in the 'sport' 1.5 years ago.

I had some serious injuries in the past (not related to weight lifting) and I'm followed by two doctors on a regular basis (a neurologist and an orthopedist). I'm always pushing myself hard in the gym, but I had to reset the weight on certain lifts and work on my form to make sure I don't injure myself anymore.

I'll try to post my diet (macros)/cardio/training everyday. Hope you all stay tuned :D I have a really busy schedule, I work in a gym and I have five courses at the university.

Basically, that's it :D

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Sept-30 (Cardio)

Stationary Bike
15 minutes
213 calories burned

Notes
Morning guise :D

I had this short cardio session this morning but it was really intense ! Nothing much to say... I'll post my macros later today.

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1750 cals
194g protein
34g carbs (17g fiber)
97g fat

[jked4life]

Macros
1750 cals
194g protein
34g carbs (17g fiber)
97g fat

Like the Macro's Val.

What are your current goals? You still cutting?

[daYDreAmErX]

Like the Macro's Val.

What are your current goals? You still cutting?

Not really... Just trying to eat clean, be in shape and keep energy levels contant. I'll bump the cals on training days and I'll have a PWO shake consisting of two scopps of Real Gains and I'll refeeed every 5-6 days or so. With school going on, my lifestyle isn't really active and I don't have the time to do a lot of cardio so I'll try to play my diet and see what works.

[jked4life]

Not really... Just trying to eat clean, be in shape and keep energy levels contant. I'll bump the cals on training days and I'll have a PWO shake consisting of two scopps of Real Gains and I'll refeeed every 5-6 days or so. With school going on, my lifestyle isn't really active and I don't have the time to do a lot of cardio so I'll try to play my diet and see what works.

I hear ya. I was cutting for about 2 months.

Now, I'm just eating smart. I'll probably still be dropping bf, but I'm not in a hurry for anything. Slow and steady.

[Lifting N Tx]

I'm glad to see that you've started a journal here, Val. Thanks for the nice comments in mine, btw.

I get pretty busy during the week, but I'll plan on checking in here from time to time.

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-1 (Legs)

Squat
45x12x1
65x8x1
85x4x1
95x2x1
105x1x1
115x5x3 (workset)

Leg Press
135x12x1
295x6x3 (workset)

SLDLs
95x8x1
135x1x1
155x1x1
165x6x2 (workset)

Standing Calf Raises
220x8x3 (workset)

Seated Calf Raises
160x8x2 (workset)

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a really good workout this morning, my form was strict and really good on every lift. I'm glad with the squats, I didn't feel any hip pain and my right side didn't shake at all. I stopped at parallel, it felt okay I guess.

Now I'm super hungry, I had a good morning at work too !!

Have a nice day !!

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1907 cals
195g protein
86g carbs (19g fiber)
96g fat

[jked4life]

So you're on the Max- OT.

Thats the one cookie cutter program I have tried out. I liked it for a while, but I could never complete a cycle of it. It got too stressful on my joints and ligaments. I kept getting little minor injuries.

I need periodization or alternating light/heavy or something. I can't go in and bomb everything in the 4-6 rep range all the time. Too stressful on the body.


I think you'll like it, but keep an eye out for that. Maybe it's just cause I'm not as young and spry as you kids :p

[CHOOSE]

oh hai!

[daYDreAmErX]

So you're on the Max- OT.

Thats the one cookie cutter program I have tried out. I liked it for a while, but I could never complete a cycle of it. It got too stressful on my joints and ligaments. I kept getting little minor injuries.

I need periodization or alternating light/heavy or something. I can't go in and bomb everything in the 4-6 rep range all the time. Too stressful on the body.


I think you'll like it, but keep an eye out for that. Maybe it's just cause I'm not as young and spry as you kids :p

I hope I'll like it... I might substitute decline presses by chest dips (I'm a girl, declines are bit... useless lol) and military press my smith machine press (yeah, the good ol' smith machine can be used when you had some serious injuries to shoulders in the past ;) )

Probably won't do it 5 days straight, will take Wednesday and Sunday off I guess.

Got only good comments about it, people who told me it sucked also told me it's because they never learned how to warmup properly !!

[daYDreAmErX]

oh hai!

I SEA what you did there :cool:

[jked4life]

Got only good comments about it, people who told me it sucked also told me it's because they never learned how to warmup properly !!

Agreed. You really need to read through the whole tutorial.


I think its a good program if your body can handle it. Mine couldn't.

[daYDreAmErX]

Agreed. You really need to read through the whole tutorial.


I think its a good program if your body can handle it. Mine couldn't.

Mine is kinda craving for muscles lol ! Been stalling in the past months... 5 reps was high rep work for me :D And most of the exercises I'll be doing on Max-OT were staples of my workout 3 years ago when I was a newb :D Will probably see big changes ;)

[jked4life]

Mine is kinda craving for muscles lol ! Been stalling in the past months... 5 reps was high rep work for me :D And most of the exercises I'll be doing on Max-OT were staples of my workout 3 years ago when I was a newb :D Will probably see big changes ;)

Agreed. I think "Big Changes" was part of the problem I was having.

I was gaining strength TOO fast. So fast that my ligaments, tendons and joints couldn't keep up with the increased strength levels and poundage. Thats where all the little minor injuries crept up.

[daYDreAmErX]

Agreed. I think "Big Changes" was part of the problem I was having.

I was gaining strength TOO fast. So fast that my ligaments, tendons and joints couldn't keep up with the increased strength levels and poundage. Thats where all the little minor injuries crept up.

Oh, I SEA. Thing is I'm also resetting the weight at the same time to make sure I keep a good form and don't developp extra bad habits. Should help I hope.

[jked4life]

Oh, I SEA. Thing is I'm also resetting the weight at the same time to make sure I keep a good form and don't developp extra bad habits. Should help I hope.

I would definitely think that would help.

I've always been a form person. Luckily my lifting "mentor" pounded that into me early in my lifting journey. One of the reasons my lifts aren't as strong as some, despite my size. Well, that and I don't lie about them on the internet:rolleyes:

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-2 (Chest/Forearms)

Smith Machine Incline Press (30⁰)
55x12x1
75x6x1
85x3x1
95x1x1
105x1x1
110x4x3 (workset)

Flat BB Bench Press
65x8x1
89x4x3 (workset)

Chest Dips
BWx6x1 (workset)

BB Wrist Curls
60x8x2 (workset)

DB Wrist Curls
15x8x2 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

I had a really good workout this morning. At first, I thought I'd be weak because I was feeling a little sluggished/tired, but it went fine.

The inclines went well, I was surprised by my strength on these. Only problem is I started feeling some pain in my right elbow on my last set and I think it affected my strength on the flat bench.

I decided to substitute de decline bench press by chest dips... Declines are sort of useless for a woman lol / the bench is always used by someone / I rarely have a spotter.

Short and sweet workout, it took me about 40 minutes to complete it, which is what I was shooting for.

Have a nice day !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-3 (Back/Traps)

Bent-Over BB Rows
65x10x1
75x6x1
95x2x2
105x5x2 (workset)

CG Latpulldowns (V-Bar)
90x6x2 (workset)

Assisted Pullups
60x4x2 (workset)[/color]

OH Seated Cable Rows
85x6x1 (workset)

Sumo Deadlifts
135x2x1
155x6x2 (workset)

BB Shrugs
155x8x1
225x6x1 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

I had a good workout, I have to leave for school soon... so that's it lol ! My hands are almost bleeding, I had a good workout, I went conservative on the sumos to make sure my form was okay and to make sure I could add some extra weight on the bar next week.

That's it :)

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1810 cals
184g protein
99g carbs (30g fiber)
82g fat

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-4 (Shoulders/Triceps)

Seated DB Shoulder Press
15x12x1
20x6x1
25x3x1
30x1x2
35x4x3 (workset)

Smith Machine Military Press
65x8x1
105x4x1 (workset)
105x2+1 (missed) (workset)

DB Lateral Raises
17x6x2 (workset)

Lying Tricep Extensions
40x6x1 (workset)
45x6x1 (workset)

Cable Pushdowns
90x6x2 (workset)

1-Arm OH DB Tricep Extensions
20x5x1 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

I had a good workout, the Rockstar Diet definitively helped this morning !!

I'm impressed with my "new" upper body strength and it was a little hard to guess the weight for my worksets. The Smith Presses were harder than expected tho, my shoulders were probably fried from this major PR with the DBs.

Time to shower/eat and go to school. Only classes this morning, so I'll be free this afternoon (meaning I'll have time to study lol).

Cheers :)

Val

[CHOOSE]

You eat more/ lift more than about half the guys in my weight training class. :D

Good stuff.

[daYDreAmErX]

You eat more/ lift more than about half the guys in my weight training class. :D

Good stuff.

Thanks :D

Most guys don't lift heavy, I never understood why.

[CHOOSE]

Thanks :D

Most guys don't lift heavy, I never understood why.
They will get toned by doing lots of reps. Don't you know anything?!







;)

[daYDreAmErX]

They will get toned by doing lots of reps. Don't you know anything?!







;)

mktnxbye :o

[jked4life]

You eat more/ lift more than about half the guys in my weight training class. :D

Good stuff.

QFT!

Val's hardcore.


Lifts and diet look good Val. Keep em coming!

[daYDreAmErX]

QFT!

Val's hardcore.


Lifts and diet look good Val. Keep em coming!

Thanks man !! Legs day took me a little over 60 min on Monday so I was like "wtf it's supposed to be 30-40 min" :D It went fine for the upper body workouts, I stayed between 35-45 min so I guess I'll get use to it !!

Do you think one can run Max-OT for a long period of time, if you keep switching the exercises/taking week of recuperation and so ?

I'm sooooooooooooo proud of my diet ! Had a carbup meal on Tuesday night and I'm gonna have another one tomorrow night, then on next Monday. I feel awesome !!

[jked4life]

Thanks man !! Legs day took me a little over 60 min on Monday so I was like "wtf it's supposed to be 30-40 min" :D It went fine for the upper body workouts, I stayed between 35-45 min so I guess I'll get use to it !!

Do you think one can run Max-OT for a long period of time, if you keep switching the exercises/taking week of recuperation and so ?

I'm sooooooooooooo proud of my diet ! Had a carbup meal on Tuesday night and I'm gonna have another one tomorrow night, then on next Monday. I feel awesome !!

I don't care what people say, I like low-carb and feel better on a low carb diet (with the occasional carb-up of course):)


I'd say you can run Max-OT as long as you're body can handle it. You'll know when its time to move on, your body will tell you.

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-5 (Biceps/Abs)

Straight BB Curls
45x6x2
60x1x1
70x4x2 (workset)

DB Hammer Curls
15x8x1
25x6x2 (workset)

Ez-Bar Curls
45x6x1 (workset)

Leg Raises
BWx15x1 (workset)
BW+5x12 (workset)

Rope Cable Pushdowns
120x10x2 (workset)

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a good workout this morning, it took my about 20-25 minutes to complete it :p Major PR on the curlZzz is cool lolll :cool:

Time to carbup !!!

I have a big afternoon coming up... Will try to drop by tonight !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1973 cals
203g protein
211g carbs (29g fiber)
42g fat

Carb-up :)

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1885 cals
185g protein
47g carbs (22g fiber)
118g fat

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1674 cals
205g protein
37g carbs (19g fiber)
79g fat

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-8 (Legs)

Squat
45x10x1
65x6x1
95x2x1
105x1x1
115x6x1 (workset)

Leg Press
45x12x1
225x3x1
315x4x2 (workset)

SLDLs
95x10x1
135x1x2
170x4x2 (workset)

Standing Calf Raises
260x6x3 (workset)

Seated Calf Raises
160x8x2 (workset)

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a good workout this morning, my objective was to beat the numbers I had last week, which I did on every exercise. I stretched properly at the end of the workout, so I won't have to suffer this week :)

Another big afternoon of studying is coming... I'm glad I'm having my carbup for lunch.

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros (carb-up)
2038 cals
196g protein
227g carbs (21g fiber)
40g fat

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-9 (Chest/Forearms)

Smith Machine Incline Press (25-30 degrees)
67x10x1
78x6x1
95x2x2
110x1x1
110x5x3 (workset)

Flat BB Bench Press
45x10
89x6x2 (workset)

Chest Dips
BWx6x1

BB Wrist Curls
60x10x2 (workset)

Standing DB Wrist Curls
20x6x2 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

I had a really good workout this morning ! OK, I forgot a workset on the flat bench, but who cares :D Also, I didn't add any weight to the dips because I wanted to go smooth on my wrist and make sure I could go deeper than last week.

I have a big big week coming up. Stay tuned :cool:

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1682 cals
204g protein
61g carbs (22g fiber)
70g fat

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-10 (Back/Traps)

Bent-Over BB Rows
45x8x1
65x6x1
95x1x2
110x4x2 (workset)

CG Latpulldowns (v-bar)
100x4x2 (workset)

Assisted Pullups
60x5x2 (workset)

Seated Cable Rows (overhand grip)
100x6x1 (workset)

Sumo Deadlifts
110x5x1
135x1x1
157x1x1
179x4x2 (workset)

BB Shrugs
135x8x1
225x1x1
247x6x1 (workset)


Notes
Morning guise :D

Had another good workout this morning, I'm really in a hurry right now, I gotta eat and take my shower and leave because I have an exam at 0830.

Will chit-chat later ;)

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

A little update picture, back is getting wider and I'm really satisfied with how it looks right now. I think it's the first time it's so thick and also the first time I have so much upper body mass.

http://xs220.xs.to/xs220/07414/DSCN2694_resized.jpg (http://xs.to)

[CHOOSE]

:eek:

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-11 (Shoulders/Triceps)

Seated DB Shoulder Press
15x10x1
20x4x1
25x2x1
30x1x2
35x5x3 (workset)

Smith Machine Military Press
67x6x1
95x1x1
105x4x1 (workset)
105x3x1 (workset)

DB Lateral Raises
22x4x1 (workset)

Lying Tricep Extensions (ez-bar)
55x5x2 (workset)

Cable Pushdowns (v-bar)
100x6x1 (workset)

1-Arm OH DB Tricep Extensions
20x6x1 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

Don't have time to write, I have to go to school in like 30 minutes loll :p This workout was really hard, I've been having some neck pain for the past two days and I think that might affect my workouts a little bit.

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

:eek:

What :o

[Matt]

A little update picture, back is getting wider and I'm really satisfied with how it looks right now. I think it's the first time it's so thick and also the first time I have so much upper body mass.

http://xs220.xs.to/xs220/07414/DSCN2694_resized.jpg (http://xs.to)

Lookin pretty jacked. Nice to see chicks that aren't afraid to gain some muscle and lift some real weights.

;)

[daYDreAmErX]

Lookin pretty jacked. Nice to see chicks that aren't afraid to gain some muscle and lift some real weights.

;)

Thanks for your kind words :)

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros
1906 cals
197g protein
74g carbs (22g fiber)
90g fat

[Lifting N Tx]

Nice weights, and you do look very solid in the pic, Val.

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-12 (Biceps/Abs)

Straight BB Curks
45x6x1
70x5x2 (workset)

DB Hammer Curls
25x8x1 (workset)
30x3x1 (workset)

Ez-Bar Curls
47x6x1 (workset)

Lying Leg Raises
BW+5x15x2 (workset)

Kneeling Rope Cable Crunches
120x8x2 (workset)

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a good workout this morning, but I'm really sore today ! This weekend will be really good for me I think :)

Gotta eat, gotta go study...

Have a good weekend !!!

Val

[jked4life]

Workouts look good Val.

Keep getting stronger :D

[daYDreAmErX]

Workouts look good Val.

Keep getting stronger :D

It's all about curling :cool: lol

Have a great weekend man !

[daYDreAmErX]

Been doing cardio yesterday and I plan on doing some extra today, 90 minutes total probably...

I'm switching things a bit in my diet, more carbs and less fat. I have tons of exams coming and I can't function well on low-carbs, want it or not. Plus, refeed made me feel lethargic lately, so I'll try to mix things up and see how it goes.

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-15 (Legs)

Squat
45x10x1
65x6x1
95x2x1
105x1x1
115x1x1
120x5x3 (workset)

Leg Press
275x3x1
315x6x2 (workset)

SLDLs
135x3x1
170x6x3 (workset)

Standing Calf Raises
280x6x3 (workset)

Seated Calf Raises
160x8x2 (workset)

Notes
Hai guise :D

It was really cold in the gym this morning and I had a hard time staying focus during the first 10 minutes of my workout. It went pretty well after some extra warmup sets and I'm really satisfied with this workout. Squats are still okay, no shaking, no hip pain, no nothing.

Time to eat !! Bulk day #2 baby !!!!!!! Bring the calories in :cool:

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros ; bulk ; daY #2
2077 cals
201g protein
186g carbs (23g fiber)
58g fat

[jked4life]

Bring on the bulk!!!!!!!!!:D

[daYDreAmErX]

Bring on the bulk!!!!!!!!!:D

Yessss baby !!!!!! Man, I didn't realize how much 2000 calories with carbs is different that 2000 cals with fat :D Been eating all day !! Even add some yofurt with frozen berries a couple of minutes ago :eek:

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-16 (Chest/Forarms)

Smith Machine Incline Press (25-degrees)
55x10x1
75x6x1
85x3x1
95x1x1
105x1x1
115x3+1 (missed) (workset)
110x6x2 (workset)

BB Flat Bench Press
45x8x1
95x5x3 (workset)

Chest Dips
BW+5?x5x1 (workset)

BB Wrist Curls
65x8x2 (workset)

Standing DB Wrist Curls
20x8x2 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

Add another good workout in this morning, I went for 115 lbs on the inclines but it was really heavy :eek: Next week = I'm sure I'm gonna set another PR on this lift.

I'm glad because my flat bench is going up, finally found my comfort zone I think and my form is perfect. I really gave my 110% this morning !

Chest dips... I dunno what happened, I was a bit nervous and I didn't go deep enough IMO. I was totally fried from the two previous lifts so I guess that might explain why.

Last exam this afternoon, I hope it's not gonna be too hard :o

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

A quick front shot... Love handles are till there, but under control :D Don't know what's my weight right now but I think I'm on the right track.

http://xs320.xs.to/xs320/07422/DSCN2699.jpg (http://xs.to)

[daYDreAmErX]

Macros ; bulk ; daY #3
2251 cals
204g protein
188g carbs (25g fiber)
68g fat

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-17 (Back/traps)

Bent-Over BB Rows
45x8x1
67x5x1
89x3x1
100x1x1
111x1x1
116x4x1 (workset)

CG Latpulldowns (V-Bar)
100x6x2 (workset)

Assisted Pullups
60x5x2 (workset)

Seated Cable Rows (OH grip)
115x5x1 (workset)

Rack Pulls (3rd pin)
135x5x1
155x2x1
185x1x1
205x6x2 (workset)

BB Shrugs
225x1x1
255x6x1 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

I have to go to school really soon, I have to eat and take my shower in the next five minutes :eek: I had a crazy workout, it went really nice. Switched from sumo to rack pulls because I didn't have the right shoes do to sumos and my hamstrings were fried from Monday's SLDLs !! High reps rack pulls = omg, it was painful !

Disappointed with the assisted pullups, but I don't really care ;) Shoulder is painful, so I guess that explains why.

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-18 (Shoulders/Abs)

Seated DB Shoulder Press
15x8x1
20x6x1
25x2x1
30x1x1
35x1x1
40x1x1 (missed)
35x6x3 (workset)

Smith Machine Military Press
45x10x1
89x1x1
100x6x2 (workset)

DB Lateral Raises
20x6x2 (workset)

Lying Leg Raises
BW+10x12x2 (workset)

Rope Cable Crunches
120x10x2 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

Had another good workout, proud on my PR in the DB presses, I remember using the 20s last year :D

Hip is bothering me and I felt a bad crunch un my right upper chest on the Smith presses... Hope it goes well, I'm sure the shower will help in a few sec ! Couldn't break a plateau on this exercise so I lowered the weight and scored so at least, it's done !!

Time to eat and go to school !

Cheers !

Val

[Dave(DBD)]

Well done on the DB presses.

You workout before school? So I assume you must get up pretty early?

[daYDreAmErX]

Well done on the DB presses.

You workout before school? So I assume you must get up pretty early?

I get up at 5am, take the metro and I'm back at my place around 7am. On Monday and Friday I work at the gym from 8 to 12 so I workout before my shift.

[jked4life]

I get up at 5am, take the metro and I'm back at my place around 7am. On Monday and Friday I work at the gym from 8 to 12 so I workout before my shift.

Damn, you're productive for a college student.

My college life went as follows:

Snooze alarm 4 times. Drag my hungover ass out of bed. Shower. Walk to class, most likely late. Walk in. Hope my professor didn't noticed I smelled like a brewery. Try to limit the amount of times I fell asleep during the lecture.

Then I'd get some lunch. Recover, drink some coffee. Afternoons in the library writing my papers and doing schoolwork. Evenings I'd try to hit the gym (usually not). Then I'd get some dinner, find out where my housemates were going out to that night and repeat the cycle....


Yeah, my life has changed just a little bit....:cool:

[daYDreAmErX]

I guess I'm more mature then you were lol

Oh, and for me, a B is the end of the world hahaha

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-20 (Biceps/Triceps)

Straight BB Curls
45x4x1
55x4x1
65x1x1
75x4x1 (workset)
70x6x1 (workset)

DB Hammer Curls
25x6x2 (workset)

Ez-Bar Curls
50x6x1 (workset)

Lying Tricep Extensions
35x5x1
55x6x2 (workset)

Cable Pushdowns (v-bar)
110x4x2 (workset)

1-Arm Overhead DB Tricep Extensions
20x6x1 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

I had a good workout even if I didn't sleep well last night. I didn't wanna train this morning but hey, it's done now.

I have a shitty day coming, a 1000-words paper to write and it sucks (yeah, not happy with that).


Have a great weekend,

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-22 (Legs)

Squats
45x8x1
65x6x1
95x3x1
115x1x2
120x6x2 (workset)
120x4x1 (workset)

Leg Press
225x3x1
315x1
325x5x2 (workset)

SLDLs
135x3x1
175x6x3 (workset)

Standing Calf Raises
280x8x3 (workset)

Seated Calf Raises
170x6x2 (workset)

Notes
Hai guise :D

Workout went fine except for the squats... My hip was seriously bothering me and I was feeling pretty weak on the lift. Hope it gets better soon :(

Another big day of studying... I'm sorry if I don't visit your journals, I'm super busy right now, mid-term exams/work are right in front of me :eek:

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-23 (Chest/Forearms)

Smith Machine Incline Press (30-degrees)
45x10x1
65x8x1
89x2x1
99x1x1
105x1x1
115x4x1 (workset)
110x6x1 (workset)
110x51 (workset)

Flat BB Bench Press
95x6x2 (workset)

Chest Dips
BWx6x1 (workset)

BB Wrist Curls
70x6x2 (workset)

Standing DB Wrist Curls
25x5x2 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

Workout was okay I guess, my hip was hurting so much it was hard for me to concentrate.

Another big day coming... Study, study, study :mad:

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-24 (Back/Traps)

Bent-Over BB Rows
65x5x1
89x2x1
111x6x2 (workset)

CG Latpulldowns (V-Bar)
105x5x2 (workset)

Assisted Pullups
70x6x2 (workset)

Seated Cable Rows (OH grip)
115x6x1 (workset)

Rack Pulls (3rd pin)
135x3x1
155x2x1
185x1x1
205x1x1
215x4x2 (workset)

BB Shrugs
225x3x1
269x2 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

Had a good workout this morning, surprised that my hip was feeling a little better. Seems like the rest I took yesterday afternoon/night helped a bit.

Gotta start working on my stuff right now, yeah really.

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

No workout this morning, I'm really injured and going to see my physio again this afternoon.

:(

[daYDreAmErX]

I HATE CARDIO AND I WANT TO PUKE

OK I odn't know what is a good cardio or not, btu I know that my conditioning sucks and that this HIT stationary bike session was extremely hard and painful for me.

I did 7.5 miles (12km) in 27:40 min for a total of 415 cals burned :eek: I usually do that in 50 minutes lol Avg speed was 28 km/h and... Xtend FTW :o

[Dave(DBD)]

I HATE CARDIO AND I WANT TO PUKE

OK I odn't know what is a good cardio or not, btu I know that my conditioning sucks and that this HIT stationary bike session was extremely hard and painful for me.

I did 7.5 miles (12km) in 27:40 min for a total of 415 cals burned :eek: I usually do that in 50 minutes lol Avg speed was 28 km/h and... Xtend FTW :o

What is it that you hate? Yeah its kinda boring I guess. I haven't done much cardio lately but I've never minded it. Infact I've viewed it as the same kinda challenge as completing a 5x5 set.

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-29 (Week #1, Workout A)

ATG Squat
55x5x1
67x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
105x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1
85x5x1

Pendlay Rows
45x5x1
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
80x5x1

45-degrees Hypers
BW+25x8x2 (workset)

Situps
BW+25x8x4 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

I decided not to work this morning... My workout really killed me, I was tired and drained from the cardio session I had last night. Some bad news around here, I'm just feeling super right today.

Workout was fine, I went light on a 5x5 workout. Pendlay rows have improved and my form was tight and strict at 100% ! Really glad about that !

Last stretch before the mid-term exams...

Cheers !

Val

[Matt]

good luck on your tests

[daYDreAmErX]

good luck on your tests

Thanks :)

[daYDreAmErX]

Oct-31 (Week #1, Workout B)

ATG Squat
55x5x1
67x5x1
80x5x2

Push Press
50x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1

Deadlifts
95x5x1
115x5x1
135x5x1
150x5x1

Assisted Chinups (Hammer Grip)
80x12x3 (workset)

Decline Situps
BWx15x3 (workset)

Notes
Morning guise :D

Had a good recovery workout, my hip was feeling fine and I made sure my form was really strict.

The chins were hard, my lats are still burning :cool:

Gotta go take my shower, hope you all have a nice daY !

Cheers !

[daYDreAmErX]

MY LEGS ARE FKIN BURNING !

Did my HIT cardio session... 10 km on the stationary bike omg my legs were on fire...

10 km
22:23 min
360 cals burned
avg speed 28 km/h

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-02 (Week #1, Workout c)

ATG Squat
55x5x1
67x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
110x3x1
80x8x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1
89x3x1
65x8x1

Pendlay Rows
45x5x1
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
80x3x1
60x8x1

Dips
BWx8x3 (workset)

Straight BB Curls
65x7x3 (workset)

DB Overhead Tricep Extensions
50x8x3 (workset)

Notes
Hai guise :D

This workout was reallllllllllllllllllllly long but I enjoyed it :) I'm feeling great, even if my legs are really sore :eek:

Time to eat, I'm starving !!

Cheers and have a good weekend !

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-05 (Week #1, Workout A)

ATG Squat
55x5x1
70x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
110x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1
90x5x1

Power Cleans *new exercise*
70x5x3

45-Deg Hypers
BW+40x5x2

Rope Cable Crunches
120x12x4

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a good workout, a crazy sweat and a good time doing power cleans for the first time. I think my form was fairly okay. I didn't know these were so hard on the knees tho :eek: Can't wait to do them again next week !

Time to eat !! Cutting diet, day #2 :) I'll post my diet later tonight.

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-07 (Week #1, Workout B)

Deadlifts
100x5x1
120x5x1
135x5x1
155x5x1

Push Press
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
80x5x1

Front Squat
45x5x1
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1

Assisted Chinups (Hammer Grip)
70x8x3

Decline Crunches
BWx15x3

Notes
Morning guise :D

I had a really good workout, front squats were light but I'm trying to get used to the clean grip.

It's fking cold outside, I thought I was going to die when I woke up at 5 am :p

Big big big exam this afternoon, time to shower and to go to school !

Cheers !

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-09 (Week #1, Workout C)

Squats
55x5x1
67x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
111x3x1
80x8x1

Flat BB Bench Press
75x5x5

Pendlay Rows
75x5x5

Dips Machine
120x15x2

Preacher Curls Machine
120x15x2

DB Side Bends
35x10x2

Notes
Hai guise :D

Had a good workout even if my legs were already really sore. I'm still improving, so I'm glad.

Started the weight a little low on the bench and the pendlay rows, but I kept the rest to 60 sec between sets so it was a really good workout !!

Time to eat and spend the next 12 hours at the fking library :eek:

Cheers and have a good weekend !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-12 (Week #2, Workout A)

Squats
55x5x1
70x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
110x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1
90x5x1

Power Cleans
70x5x3

45-deg Hypers
BW+40x5x2

Rope Cable Crunches
120x15x2

Notes
Hai guise :D

Had a good workout, really exhausting !! Tons of energy tho, probably because I had pasta and cake yesterday for my birthday :)

Gotta start writing my paper today... It's time :cool:

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-14 (Week #2, Workout B)

Deadlifts
100x5x1
120x5x1
140x5x1
160x5x1

Push Press
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
82x5x1

Front Squat
45x5x1
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1

Assisted Hammer Chins
70x9x3

Decline Crunches
BWx18x3

Notes
Morning guise :D

Had a really good workout, no hip pain, nothing bothering me.

Another big day at school, time to eat, take a shower and leave !!!

Hope I can take some videos soon...

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-14 (Week #2, Workout C)

Squat
55x5x1
70x5x1
85x5x1
100x5x1
115x3x1
85x8x1

Flat BB Bench Press
80x5x5

Pendlay Rows
80x5x5

Dips Machine
130x10x2

Preacher Curls Machine
45x10x2

DB Side Bends
35x12x2

Notes
Hai guise :D

Had a good workout, got me ready to spent the next 3 days studying non-stop ;)

Cheers and wish you all a great weekend !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-18 (Week #3, Workout A)

Squat
60x5x1
70x5x1
85x5x1
100x5x1
115x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
80x5x1
92x5x1

Power Cleans
80x5x3

45-deg Hypers
BW+40x10x2

Rope Cable Crunches
130x10x4

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a crazy morning, won't talk too much about it tho :p Workout went perfect, power cleans were easy but I really missed my 4th rep on the last set (I pulled with my back, then curled the bar lol -- that was really ugly).

Another big daY in paradise, time to eat and get back to my school stuff.

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-21 (Week #3, Workout B)

Deadlifts
105x5x1
125x5x1
145x5x1
165x5x1

Push Press
50x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
85x5x1

Front Squats
50x5x5
60x5x5
70x5x5
80x5x5

Assisted Hammer Chins
70x10x3

Decline Crunches
BW+25x8x3

Notes
Morning guise :D

Good workout, felt hard tho, especially on the push presses where I had to round the weight but it was a little too much.

Puked 4 times on my way home, including in the metro (subway). Not feeling good at all right now,

I have classes form 8 to 7pm today so I hope I can hold on.

Have a nice day,

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-23 (Week #3, Workout C)

Squats
60x5x1
70x5x1
85x5x1
100x5x1
120x3x1
85x8x1

Flat BB Bench Press
82x5x5

Pendlay Rows
82x5x5

Dips Machine
130x12x2

Preacher Curls Machine
50x8x2

DB Side Bends
35x15x2

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a crazy morning, I'm soooooooo sore and hungry right now !!

Time to eat/shower/work on my paper !

Have a great weekend !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-26 (Week #4, Workout A)

Squats
60x5x1
75x5x1
90x5x1
105x5x1
120x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
45x5x1
60x5x1
70x5x1
85x5x1
95x5x1 (matching PR)

Power Cleans
89x3x3

45-Deg Hypers
BW+40x12x2

Rope Cable Crunches
130x12x4

Notes
Hai guise :D

I had a really good workout this morning, I made a mistake with my power cleans progression but it went perfectly fine :)

Another big day coming so I gotta go !!!

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Nov-30 (Week #4, Workout B)

Deadlifts
105x5x1
125x5x1
145x5x1
170x5x1

Push Press
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1
85x5x1

Front Squat
50x5x5
60x5x5
70x5x5
80x5x5

Assisted Chins
70x10x3

Decline Crunches
BW+25x10x3

Hai guise :D

It felt great to be back in the gym, my lower back was a little sore but it went fine. Push presses were heavy but I managed to do all the reps correctly and with a good form.

I'm going back tomorrow night, hope this gives enough time for my lower body to recover.

Have a good weekend,

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Dec-1 (Week #4, Workout C)

Power Cleans
67x3x1
78x3x1
89x3x1
95x2x2
100x1x2
105x1x1 (terrible form)
105x1x1 (fcking missed)
95x1x3

Flat BB Bench Press
85x5x5

Dips Machine
140x10x2

Thick Bar Curls
55x6x2

Hai guise :D

Crazy motherfking workout !! I was on fire, had a long long day today so tonight was a blessing to be in the gym. Didn't stick to my routine, I wanted to do power cleans :o It went great, I added 15 lbs in one night :D

Bench felt heavy but I guess I was dead tired from all the cage work ;)

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Dec-3 (Week #5, Workout A)

Squats
60x5x1
75x5x1
90x5x1
105x5x1
121x5x1

Flat BB Bench Press
50x5x1
60x5x1
75x5x1
85x5x1
97x5x1

Power Cleans
95x3x1
95x2x2

45-deg Hypers
BW+50x5x2

Rope Cable Crunches
130x15x4


Morning guise :D

After burning out my legs walking in 3 feet of snow, I got to the gym, was sore even more, strained my left traps doing power cleans, puked 2 times, came back home, pushed 3 cars stucked in snow, then got stuck outside my apartment because my door was covered with snow and ice.

Other than that, I'm doing good ;)

Cheers !

[daYDreAmErX]

Dec-7 (Week #5, Workout B)

Deadlifts
110x5x1
130x5x1
150x5x1
175x5x1

Push Press
55x5x1
65x5x1
75x5x1
87x5x1

Front Squats
75x5x5

Assisted Chinups (hammer grip)
70x10x3

Decline Crunches
BW+25x12x3

Hai guise :D

Had a good workout, I was exhausted and feeling weak but it went fine. Too much beer, maybe :cool:

Time to get back at my stuff will eat a little something and hope that I can take a break tonight !

Cheers !

[daYDreAmErX]

Dec-9 (Week #5, Workout C)

Power Cleans
67x3x1
78x3x1
89x2x1
95x1x1
100x1x1
105x1xMISSED (WTF)
105x1xMISSED (AGAIN !)
105x1xMISSED (MOTHAFUCKA)

Flat BB Bench Press
89x5x2

Thick Bar Curls
55x6x2

Dips
BWx7x2

Hai guise :D

That was a really weird workout... Felt explosive, but weak like sh*t on the power cleans, but really strong on the bench press. Then the curls felt weak, then the dip machine was broken, I thought I wouldn't be ablt to dip at 150 lbs loll but I went there and got the dips in :)

Anyway, I'm glad it's done ! PWO meal : 2 cans of tuna with mustard and a banana on the side.

Cheers !

Val

[daYDreAmErX]

Dec-11 (Week #6, Workout A)

Squats
60x5x1
80x5x1
95x5x1
110x5x1
125x5x1

Bench Press
50x5x1
60x5x1
75x5x1
90x5x1
100x5x1

Power Cleans
89x3x3

Ghetto Reverse Hypers
BW+10x2

Rope Cable Crunches
140x10x4

Hai guise :D

Had a good workout, squats were strong, bench was impressive, power cleans were hard and I felt a bad "crunch" in my right forearms. Hope it goes well.

We found a way to do weighted reverse hypers, it was crazy and I looked really stupid hahaha

Time to study again !

Cheers !