CallmeZen training log

[CallmeZen]

Hi,

Any recommendations for biceps / chest exercise?
I still feel okay after SL5x5 and dips.
Tried doing dumbbell fly yesterday to further push myself more.
Got this feeling I'm not doing enough.

Additionally, I'm thinking of getting Nitrox II for some PWO supplements.

Ordered a glove, a 10 servings DN chocolate to try the taste, and a C4 creatine.

 

[ranmaru1987]

Hi,

Any recommendations for biceps / chest exercise?
I still feel okay after SL5x5 and dips.
Tried doing dumbbell fly yesterday to further push myself more.
Got this feeling I'm not doing enough.

Additionally, I'm thinking of getting Nitrox II for some PWO supplements.

Ordered a glove, a 10 servings DN chocolate to try the taste, and a C4 creatine.

As the weights get heavier you definitely wont think this way, there is a reason why this programme has no accessories, so that u have enough rest to progress on your main big lifts..

As for pre workout, i feel that as long as you are still progressing in your weights there is still no need for them.. maybe as the weights get higher it might be needed for that added energy boost to sustain through the workouts.. just my $0.02..

 

[CallmeZen]

As the weights get heavier you definitely wont think this way, there is a reason why this programme has no accessories, so that u have enough rest to progress on your main big lifts..

As for pre workout, i feel that as long as you are still progressing in your weights there is still no need for them.. maybe as the weights get higher it might be needed for that added energy boost to sustain through the workouts.. just my $0.02..

Hi, Thanks for your input. Will just hold back pre work out stuff.
On the other hand, I'm adding like some dumbbell fly and still reading on the net for some other exercises, until I can't manage with the weights I'm progressing with.

Just a quick question, by OHP, does it mean overhead pull down?

 

[deathblade82]

Just a quick question, by OHP, does it mean overhead pull down?

Sounds more like over(O) head(H) press(P) to me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhead_press

 

[ranmaru1987]

Hi, Thanks for your input. Will just hold back pre work out stuff.
On the other hand, I'm adding like some dumbbell fly and still reading on the net for some other exercises, until I can't manage with the weights I'm progressing with.

Just a quick question, by OHP, does it mean overhead pull down?

Food for thought..

What if when u reach the point where u cant manage but u could actually manage more if u weren't doing these accesories?

OHP means overhead press..

 

[CallmeZen]

Food for thought..

What if when u reach the point where u cant manage but u could actually manage more if u weren't doing these accesories?

OHP means overhead press..

That got me thinking. What if I were to do the accessories after my SL5x5 depending on the amount of strength left in me? Advisable to do so?

Thanks for the explanation on the ohp.

 

[BradLee]

Any recommendations for biceps / chest exercise?

Did not read back previous pages, but the last page u only mentioned fly dips for chest, did u do the most funtamental bench press and its variant?
u can do incline, flat, decline with barbell or dumbbell, that would be six types liao....

 

[CallmeZen]

Did not read back previous pages, but the last page u only mentioned fly dips for chest, did u do the most funtamental bench press and its variant?
u can do incline, flat, decline with barbell or dumbbell, that would be six types liao....

Hi, benches are always the most popular one in the gym. It's hard to get one.. So.. Have to make do. Hahaha.

But anyway, thanks. Will try!

 

[galapogos]

If you are doing the program and have been doing so for a while, but yet still have reserves, then by all means add stuff that you want to do, but at the end of the workout.

 

[BradLee]

Hi, benches are always the most popular one in the gym. It's hard to get one.. So.. Have to make do. Hahaha.

But anyway, thanks. Will try!

If the barbell bench press is occupied just do with dumbbell that can be done on any free benches, gym so have more of those...
even it is occupied, just ask if u can share, make more friends and can help to spot one another

 

[pekipom]

At this stage I would say feel free to add in accessory work as long as you do the main lifts first. I also started off on SL and did 2-3 accessory exercises depending on what I felt was lagging. After about 3-4 months I began stalling and got bored as well and modified the program until it can't be considered as SL. Can look thru my log if you're interested

 

[liftstrong]

yea. if you still feel good and raring to go after the workout. just do some db presses/pullups/curls. just dont go crazy on then.

on the other hand, some days you might feel like crap. then dont do them

 

[ranmaru1987]

That got me thinking. What if I were to do the accessories after my SL5x5 depending on the amount of strength left in me? Advisable to do so?

Thanks for the explanation on the ohp.

Best way to find out is to try.. never try never know.. maybe one day when u start stalling on ur lifts, remove the accesories and see if u can continue progressing..

No worries man.. we're all.here to learn..

 

[CallmeZen]

Best way to find out is to try.. never try never know.. maybe one day when u start stalling on ur lifts, remove the accesories and see if u can continue progressing..

No worries man.. we're all.here to learn..

yea. if you still feel good and raring to go after the workout. just do some db presses/pullups/curls. just dont go crazy on then.

on the other hand, some days you might feel like crap. then dont do them

If you are doing the program and have been doing so for a while, but yet still have reserves, then by all means add stuff that you want to do, but at the end of the workout.

Hi thanks! Will do man. Currently still not stalling on the progression, so I think I can still manage with some accessories. What are some of the ones that you guys recommend? Bicep curls?

At this stage I would say feel free to add in accessory work as long as you do the main lifts first. I also started off on SL and did 2-3 accessory exercises depending on what I felt was lagging. After about 3-4 months I began stalling and got bored as well and modified the program until it can't be considered as SL. Can look thru my log if you're interested

Hi thanks! Will take a look later!

If the barbell bench press is occupied just do with dumbbell that can be done on any free benches, gym so have more of those...
even it is occupied, just ask if u can share, make more friends and can help to spot one another

Haha, wanna make more friends at the gym too. Since I usually go alone. But most of the time, it's been hogged by either people with fecking huge bicep or a large group of people. Kinda hard to share. But meh, will do with a free bench! Thanks!

 

[liftstrong]

stick to basic movements and do them for reps. 8-12. dont have to push the weight because you already have your main strength movements. ill add things that you arent currently doing like vertical pushing and pulling. shoulder presses and pullups

 

[CallmeZen]

stick to basic movements and do them for reps. 8-12. dont have to push the weight because you already have your main strength movements. ill add things that you arent currently doing like vertical pushing and pulling. shoulder presses and pullups

All right! Will give them a try this coming thursday when I'm heading now!

 

[galapogos]

Hi thanks! Will do man. Currently still not stalling on the progression, so I think I can still manage with some accessories. What are some of the ones that you guys recommend? Bicep curls?



Hi thanks! Will take a look later!



Haha, wanna make more friends at the gym too. Since I usually go alone. But most of the time, it's been hogged by either people with fecking huge bicep or a large group of people. Kinda hard to share. But meh, will do with a free bench! Thanks!

Depends, if it's just for boredom/enjoyment, whatever you want. If it's for weakness, depends on what you're weak in.

 

[ranmaru1987]

stick to basic movements and do them for reps. 8-12. dont have to push the weight because you already have your main strength movements. ill add things that you arent currently doing like vertical pushing and pulling. shoulder presses and pullups

i like this advice.. is the same rational in big but boring for wendlers 5/3/1..

 

[CallmeZen]

8 may

Bench press 5x5x40kg
Squats 5x5x70kg
Seated rows 5x10x45kg
Shoulder press 3x10x10kg

 

[CallmeZen]

I still feel like hitting the gym tmr. What else can I do? Anyone?