Author Topic: Brian's 2006 Training Log (Read 14805 times)

brianX · « **on:** April 04, 2006, 11:22:39 PM »

I am a 24 year old lifetime natural. My dad got me started on weights at age 13, but I've only been training seriously for about a year. My training is centered around heavy free weight exercises, with some machines mixed in. The 5x5 training system has given me my best gains, which is why I use it on almost all upper-body exercises. I'm currently focused on increasing my bench press numbers, though I may start doing deadlifts and squats again in the near future. I am a little under 6'0" tall and weigh 245 lb, but I'm trying to lose weight at the moment.

brianX · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2006, 11:30:00 PM »

Today's Workout

Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x8
225x6
275x5
Workout
320x5
320x4
320x4
320x4
320x4

Weighted Dips
105x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5

Upright Rows
225x5
225x5
225x5
235x5
235x5

Barbell Curls
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5

Leg Press
5x10

Done!

The BEAST · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2006, 09:27:49 AM »

How many times a week do you lift? Also, how are you going about trying to lose weight?

Looking good so far.

brianX · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:52:23 PM »

Here is today's workout. I started doing standing military presses a few months ago. My goal is to do 5 reps with 225. The pullovers are done on a 1970's era Nautilus pullover machine that I reassembled a few years ago.

Machine Pressdowns
6x15

Machine Curls
5x12

Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5

Standing Military Press
155x5
195x5
210x3
195x5
155x15

Hack Squat
4x5

Done!

brianX · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2006, 11:55:17 PM »

Quote from: The BEAST on April 05, 2006, 09:27:49 AM

How many times a week do you lift? Also, how are you going about trying to lose weight?

Looking good so far.

I train around five times a week on average. I'm just eating smaller meals and eliminating all junk food. Also, I might start bike riding in a few weeks.

davie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:31:21 AM »

Hey bro, i know u have posted two of ur workouts that i believe u do on seperate days. Do u do similar to that on another 3 days of the week?? That would end up being quite alot of sets per body part, not dissing it, just curious.

davie

brianX · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:34:00 PM »

Yes, I just repeat these two workouts.

sarcasm · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2006, 12:36:48 PM »

the only stat i don't believe are the 225 lb. upright rows.

Oldschool Flip · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2006, 03:07:57 PM »

Quote from: brianX on April 04, 2006, 11:22:39 PM

I am a 24 year old lifetime natural. My dad got me started on weights at age 13, but I've only been training seriously for about a year. My training is centered around heavy free weight exercises, with some machines mixed in. The 5x5 training system has given me my best gains, which is why I use it on almost all upper-body exercises. I'm currently focused on increasing my bench press numbers, though I may start doing deadlifts and squats again in the near future. I am a little under 6'0" tall and weigh 245 lb, but I'm trying to lose weight at the moment.

So what is your actual GOAL?

brianX · « **Reply #9 on:** April 08, 2006, 02:42:16 PM »

I felt a little weaker today. Will probably be up on Tuesday.

Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x8
225x6
275x5
Workout
320x5
320x4
320x4
320x3
320x3

Weighted Dips
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5

Upright Rows
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5

Barbell Curls
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5

Leg Press
5x8

Done!

monster triceps · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2006, 02:46:09 PM »

Brutal ego, hahaha pathetic made-up numbers, hahahahaha.

brianX · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2006, 11:00:34 PM »

Those are my exact poundages, absent.

haider · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2006, 11:30:25 PM »

Some strong lifts there, very nice basic workouts. Why the hold up on squats though?

brianX · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2006, 12:18:00 AM »

I don't have a squat rack in my garage (where I train). I can't do many deadlifts because I only have around 380 lb worth of plates, and very little room in which to do them.

monster triceps · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2006, 02:56:35 AM »

Wait, aren't you the dude who boasts endlessly how you work out a bodypart 2-3 times a week, hahahahaha no wonder you're making gains on that, you've worked out for less than a year, hahahahahahahahahahaha, brutal newbie.

brianX · « **Reply #15 on:** April 09, 2006, 11:12:31 PM »

I've been training for 11 years, you moron. Can you not read?

Oldschool Flip · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2006, 06:57:21 AM »

Again what is your GOAL? To gain weight, to look a certain way, to compete in power lifting? You have to have a GOAL 1st.

Ursus · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2006, 01:13:08 PM »

t says his goal is to lose weight. r u stupid seriously flip flop

read the post where he says abt being 24

The Luke · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2006, 01:30:51 PM »

Brian X,

No disrespect, but please read the second post (by me) in the "John Goudy part 2" sticky thread.

By the way, good luck with the online training log. I understand posting your numbers isn't the same as having people watch your workout... but for motivation, it's probably the next best thing for the home trainer.

The Luke

Oldschool Flip · « **Reply #19 on:** April 10, 2006, 07:47:06 PM »

Quote from: Goudy on April 10, 2006, 01:13:08 PM

t says his goal is to lose weight. r u stupid seriously flip flop

read the post where he says abt being 24

He actually states 3-4 things he "wants to do", but has not made a "specific goal". Saying "I want to lose weight" is not specific. What he wants to weigh and how much time he expects to see that loss is goal. So, no I'm not stupid, just asking him what is he truly trying to focus on.

brianX · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2006, 11:54:13 PM »

Machine Curls
5x12

Machine Pressdown
6x15

Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5

Standing Military Press
165x5
205x5
215x3
205x5
165x12

Done!

brianX · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2006, 12:10:11 AM »

As far as bodyweight goes, I would like to diet down to around 210 lb. My bodyfat is probably over 20%. I might post pics once I get down to that weight.

My goal is to get as strong as possible, and perhaps enter a bench press meet.

kicker · « **Reply #22 on:** April 11, 2006, 11:45:06 AM »

Quote from: brianX on April 11, 2006, 12:10:11 AM

As far as bodyweight goes, I would like to diet down to around 210 lb. My bodyfat is probably over 20%. I might post pics once I get down to that weight.

My goal is to get as strong as possible, and perhaps enter a bench press meet.

What's your bench right now? Heavy dips and close grips will add pounds to the bench, as will rotator cuff exercises. It's hard to maintain or gain strength will losing weight, but is possible if you do it gradually.

Oldschool Flip · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2006, 12:39:29 PM »

Quote from: brianX on April 11, 2006, 12:10:11 AM

As far as bodyweight goes, I would like to diet down to around 210 lb. My bodyfat is probably over 20%. I might post pics once I get down to that weight.

My goal is to get as strong as possible, and perhaps enter a bench press meet.

So what steps have you taken to reach those goals and do you have an actual plan or are you just "winging it"?
For example is your best bench is 400 and you want to beat it, set a date like April 30th for example, then take the time in between to make the necessary training steps each week, gauge your progress by a couple of "dry" lifts and make adjustments, and log down what differences there are week to week. Facts don't lie. Then come the set date do the lift and see if you're surpassed or met your goal. It's the same formula for losing weight.

haider · « **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2006, 08:21:19 PM »

Quote from: monster triceps on April 09, 2006, 02:56:35 AM

Wait, aren't you the dude who boasts endlessly how you work out a bodypart 2-3 times a week, hahahahaha no wonder you're making gains on that, you've worked out for less than a year, hahahahahahahahahahaha, brutal newbie.

this has to be one of the most retarded posts of the year, damn!