bmx2962

Got a great workout today. Been looking really good recently too for some reason. I'm probably dehydrated from all the coffee I've been drinking.

12/11/2008
Bent Over Row
6x95 6x105 6x105 12x85

Bench Press
6x135 3x145 3x135 10x115

T-Bar Row
6x50 6x60 5x70 12x35

Incline Bench Press
6x105 5x125 3x135 12x95

bmx2962

12/12/2008


A much needed rest day.

bmx2962

On a personal note, I feel it is time gym's start playing decent workout music. I am sick an tired of the same Top 20 pop that is always on. Don't get me wrong, I really like pop music, but not in the gym. If god forbid there ever comes a day that I don't have my headphones, I think I'll have to skip the gym.

bmx2962

12/13/2008

Had a really good run today. 23 minutes at about my 5k pace.


4 more days until my last final and I can go home!

bmx2962

12/14/2008
Had a good 30 minute run today.

Probably because I was procrastinating studying for my Chemistry final tomorrow.

bmx2962

Had a good last workout here on campus. Still not sure what I'm going to do once I get home. Some ideas would be greatly appreciated.

12/15/2008
Weight: 157.5 lbs.

Bent-Over Row
6x95 6x105 6x105 12x75

Bench Press
7x135 4x145 2x145 10x115

T-Bar Row
8x55 5x70 4x80 12x45

Incline Bench Press
6x105 5x115 5x125 12x95



I wonder if when I go home I should just focus on big compound lifts like benching, squats and deads. And then, just eat less to keep the same 100ish calorie surplus each day.

sdb

you've already done bench press and some back work. the muscles need a minimum of 48 hours rest between working same parts.

bmx2962

Huh? I'm talking about while I'm at home for winter break.

sdb

oh, didn't realize that. I thought you mean when you get home this afternoon.

heavier lifting incorporates more fibers. more fibers working means more calorie burn. more calorie burn means more christmas dinner!!

bmx2962

Yeah, I'm not going home til Wednesday.

I like your logic!

But I already lift heavy. And what I'm thinking of doing is only lifting heavy and not adding the extra exercises since I won't be able. Which, should equate to less calories burned than normal.

bmx2962

12/16/2008

Just went for my first run in the snow. It was awesome. (9 days til Christmas by the way)

27 minutes today.

getfit74

Running in the snow, that's dedication

bmx2962

Haha thanks. Lets see how long I last into the winter though.


So this is my plan for the month I am home and won't be able to go to a gym regurally. I have a full lifting rack, an adjustable bench, a barbell, 110lbs in plates, a set of 25lb and 30lb dumbells.

What I do really depends on whether I am going to still go running or not. I would really like to keep it up, and probably will run at least every once in a while, but I'm not sure if I should schedule it in or not. I'm going to go snowbaording a lot this season so I don't think I'll have the energy for a lot of cardio, and besides snowboarding is kinda carioesque....right? It burns calories.........

Since I don't have a universal machine (or any other machines for that matter) or a lot of dumbbells, I am thinking of just sticking to major lifts for each muscle group while trying to utilize the maximum number of muscles during each exercise. So, a lot of deadlifts, squats, benching, rows, pullups, pushups, etc. I might even throw in some cleans, clean and presses, and other power-lifting like exercises. I'll be spending less time in the gym, , but I should still be able to put on lean muscle if I eat the same calorie surplus (+100 each day) right?

This is what I'm thinking for a schedule:
It's pretty much the same, only no cardio and legs and shoulders each get one extra session a week.

Mon Chest/Back
Tue Shoulders
Wed Legs
Thu Off
Fri Chest/Back
Sat Shoulders
Sun Legs



What does everyone think? I'm really worried about putting on fat from the lack of cardio.

sdb

If you use good portion control and eat healthy, you're not going to gain pounds of fat over the holiday season.