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Good workout today
Bulgarian splits 15kg db 100 reps
Single standing calf raises 40kg 100 reps
Leg raises 32 reps
Next cycle I will try 17.5kg db for splits.
I'm finally getting used to the intensity of such short rest periods. Still panting and feeling exhausted, but at least my strength isn't giving way after the 5th or 6th rep.
Bulgarian splits 15kg db 100 reps
Single standing calf raises 40kg 100 reps
Leg raises 32 reps
Next cycle I will try 17.5kg db for splits.
I'm finally getting used to the intensity of such short rest periods. Still panting and feeling exhausted, but at least my strength isn't giving way after the 5th or 6th rep.
Dips 20kg 81 reps
Chin ups 80 reps
Face pulls 55kg 53 reps
I think these 7 or 8 months of gvt is stressing my joints quite severely. My left shoulder joint hurts when I sleep in the wrong position or even when I prop myself up in bed. My left wrist hurts in certain angles. My knees pop very often. My right elbow stiffens up every now and then for no reason. I have basically become an ah pek at the age of 35
The good news is that I'm quite sure this is the biggest and strongest I have been. My back ache is almost completely gone. So I'm going to try and stick with this programme for another few more months if my joints allow me, and after one year is up, I'll pick another programme to follow
Chin ups 80 reps
Face pulls 55kg 53 reps
I think these 7 or 8 months of gvt is stressing my joints quite severely. My left shoulder joint hurts when I sleep in the wrong position or even when I prop myself up in bed. My left wrist hurts in certain angles. My knees pop very often. My right elbow stiffens up every now and then for no reason. I have basically become an ah pek at the age of 35
The good news is that I'm quite sure this is the biggest and strongest I have been. My back ache is almost completely gone. So I'm going to try and stick with this programme for another few more months if my joints allow me, and after one year is up, I'll pick another programme to follow
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Quick update. 4th cycle
Bench 90kg 85 reps
Pull ups 81 reps For some reason pull ups were really tough today.
Db press 35 kg 24 reps
Db rows 35 kg 0 reps I felt strain in my lower back, so I decided to skip the whole thing. In retrospect, I should have substituted with some chin ups or something. I was too tired to think straight.
Bench 90kg 85 reps
Pull ups 81 reps For some reason pull ups were really tough today.
Db press 35 kg 24 reps
Db rows 35 kg 0 reps
I felt strain in my lower back, so I decided to skip the whole thing. In retrospect, I should have substituted with some chin ups or something. I was too tired to think straight.5th cycle
Started with arms and shoulders because the rack was occupied for quite a while.
dips 20kg 84 reps
chin ups 82 reps
db shoulder press 30kg 30 reps
face pulls 55kg 30 reps
I'm going to increase the weights for both exercises as they feel like cool down routines.
Started with arms and shoulders because the rack was occupied for quite a while.
dips 20kg 84 reps
chin ups 82 reps
db shoulder press 30kg 30 reps
face pulls 55kg 30 reps
I'm going to increase the weights for both exercises as they feel like cool down routines.
Friday's workout
Sissy leg extensions 120 reps
Single standing calf raises 50kg 86 reps
Leg lifts 34 reps
Today's workout
Bench 90kg 86 reps
Pull ups 78
Pull overs 35kg 24 reps
Db rows 35kg 21 reps
I've decided to stop using gvt. I'm going to complete the whole cycle, take a week off, and then move on to another programme. The reason is because my joints are really worrying me. It could be that my form is poor, although I honestly think the high number of reps is the more likely culprit. I'll use the next few weeks to figure out what I want to do next.
On a brighter note, I found out that h&m has clothes that fit bui buis! Oh rejoice!
They go up to only xl, which was surprisingly large enough to fit my girth. Spoilt for choice, I ignored my sleepy baby and amused wife and went on a shopping spree. She took a pic of me as I ploughed through the racks. I realise it's also the only pic of my back I've posted. I'll take a better shot soon.
If you find it hard to buy clothes, this is the place to go. Not too expensive as well.
Sissy leg extensions 120 reps
Single standing calf raises 50kg 86 reps
Leg lifts 34 reps
Today's workout
Bench 90kg 86 reps
Pull ups 78
Pull overs 35kg 24 reps
Db rows 35kg 21 reps
I've decided to stop using gvt. I'm going to complete the whole cycle, take a week off, and then move on to another programme. The reason is because my joints are really worrying me. It could be that my form is poor, although I honestly think the high number of reps is the more likely culprit. I'll use the next few weeks to figure out what I want to do next.
On a brighter note, I found out that h&m has clothes that fit bui buis! Oh rejoice!
They go up to only xl, which was surprisingly large enough to fit my girth. Spoilt for choice, I ignored my sleepy baby and amused wife and went on a shopping spree. She took a pic of me as I ploughed through the racks. I realise it's also the only pic of my back I've posted. I'll take a better shot soon.
If you find it hard to buy clothes, this is the place to go. Not too expensive as well.
Beastosterone
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lol u r freaking huge
lousy workout. I was too sleepy for some reason. switched arms with chest again as I really did not feel up to it.
dips 20kg 89 reps
chin ups 84 reps
db shoulder press 35kg 20 reps
face pulls 0 reps
I was so sleepy I didn't even want to let go of the dumb bells and do face pulls. big time fail today.
dips 20kg 89 reps
chin ups 84 reps
db shoulder press 35kg 20 reps
face pulls 0 reps
I was so sleepy I didn't even want to let go of the dumb bells and do face pulls. big time fail today.
1.5 months. Thankfully my wife has been doing night duty on weekdays, but even then there's always a sleep debt!
just hang in there bro! things get a lot easier quickly. the fatherly instincts come kicking in really strongly at around three months for me. thats when I felt like I could lift mountains for my son haha.
thanks man. my wife says you guys are too kind to tell me the truth: I'm large (but shapeless).
there's nothing quite like a wife who gives a dose of reality when complacency sets in
haha she's laughing next to me now as I type this. I love my wife
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hey, round is a shape!
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thanks man. my wife says you guys are too kind to tell me the truth: I'm large (but shapeless).
there's nothing quite like a wife who gives a dose of reality when complacency sets in
haha she's laughing next to me now as I type this. I love my wife
Wise move. Very wise move......
bulgarian splits 17.5kg db 100 reps
standing single calf raises 50kg 92 reps
leg lifts 34 reps
i read through the recommended programmes sticky. what really caught my eye is doggcrapp, mostly because it doesn't involve so many sets. the other one is PHAT. i still can't decide without reading more for now.
standing single calf raises 50kg 92 reps
leg lifts 34 reps
i read through the recommended programmes sticky. what really caught my eye is doggcrapp, mostly because it doesn't involve so many sets. the other one is PHAT. i still can't decide without reading more for now.
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