Legend's MAX-OT Log

[Legend]

Howdy folks. I recently dove back into lifting, and by GAWD did I miss it! My lifts have diminished a bit from where I used to be, but, with work I'll pick them back up.

A little info on my workout...Heaviest weights for 6-8 reps. Simple stuff. If you want more info on the whole plan, here is a link....

http://www.ast-ss.com/max-ot/max-ot_intro.asp

Many people will advocate higher reps/lower weights when cutting...I totally disagree. If you push your muscles, there is less of a chance that you'll lose them when dieting. Plus, you might even add some.

Monday's Workout...Legs. (Bear in mind, I am getting stronger, but it will take awhile before I am back to "beast" status.

Squats
275/ 6 Reps
295/ 6 Reps
295/ 5 Reps

Leg Press
470/ 6 Reps
540/ 6 Reps
590/ 6 Reps

Stiff Legged Deadlifts
205/ 6 Reps
225/ 6 Reps

Standing Calf Rasies
590/ 8 Reps
590/ 8 Reps

Seated Calf Raises
200/ 10 reps
200/10 reps



And that is Monday. Post workout I take in a protein shake, 2 grams of carbs/40 grams protein. Is my workout working with my diet plan? I would say it is, as I have gained strength and lost weight. Hopefully it is a minimal amount of muscle. I would hate to lose what I have...Alhough, I do put it on easily.

One last thing....HEAVY IS THE WAY TO DO IT!!! If you go light, why should the muscles grow? Easy load = less muscle! Since muscle increases the metabolic rate, wouldn't we want all we could have?


If anyone wants to discuss training, hit me up. I'm happy to help!


Legend

[ValidRouge]

Re: Legend's MAX-OT Log

Holy cow, I'd say you are a beast already!

Welcome to the exercise forum. I did a nice upper body workout today using the nautilus equipment at the fitness center. I've been just doing the same old stuff at home for upper body workout with my selectTech dumbells.

[Legend]

Re: Legend's MAX-OT Log

It’s Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Second entry into this log. This morning was chest day…



All chest lifts performed with a barbell…



Incline Bench Press

205/ 6 reps

215/ 6 reps

215/ 5 reps



Bench Press

215/ 6 reps

215/ 6 reps

225/4 reps



Decline Bench Press

225/6 reps

225/6 reps



Barbell Wrist Curl

80/10 reps

90/8 reps



Dumbell reverse Wrist curl

30/10 reps

35/8 reps





Now here’s something that gets me…When I lift, I try to be intense. I drown everything and everyone out. I play some heavy rock music on my mp3 and get down to business. So why on earth would someone feel the need to try and talk to me in the gym? Let me explain…Today, I just finished a set of incline bench presses. I sit up to gather myself for the next go, and someone taps me on the shoulder. Some dude wanting a spot…Only other guy in the gym this morning. Actually TOLD me that he had been trying to get my attention for a couple minutes…I ask him- “Can you see I’m workin’ here?” He starts to say something else, I plug my earpiece back in and lie back on the bench. I get a funny look before he FINALLY goes back to whatever he was doing.



Was I rude? Maybe. Point is this: Why would you talk to me when it appears as though I have no desire to be spoken to? I see too many people in the gym chatting, goin through the motions. I can’t do it. That’s why I work out by myself, and am constantly turning down people who want to “partner up” with me. I don’t like the distraction. What’s the moral? The gym ain’t for making friends. The gym is a tool to help one reach a goal. Get there, bust your butt and go home (or in my case, to work) tired. Why waste time? There are not endless hours to help you meet your physical goals. Use them wisely.

[Lyssie]

Re: Legend's MAX-OT Log

I just got back into the lifting too... but I do like, uhmmm, nothing what you do, but I still hurt (3 days later).

Anyway, maybe the guy was just trying to work in with you on the bench or something? I talk to people who are there when I am, since I go the same times every day, we all know each other and stuff, that doesn't mean that I work out any less hard because I say hi and ask how they are. Just because the gym is a tool, doesn't mean that you can't have fun or have friends there with you. Oh, and there's nothing wrong with having someone spot you when you're doing weights, a lot of people do so they don't get injured while pushing themselves further.

[Legend]

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I can understand that, I guess. What I am saying is that for me, total focus is needed. I work myself up, look mean, wear my earpieces and go about my business in what I like to call "workout haze". I go in the morning, and am usually the only person there...That works for me. And there is nothing wrong with needing a spotter, like you say, they can prevent injury...I just thought it was unnecessary to bug me in the middle of a set, basically. I like to socialize as well, I just focus on what's important to me when I go to the gym.

I'm wannabee hardcore, I guess...


Legend

[Legend]

Re: Legend's MAX-OT Log

Hello loyal readers...All...Well, 1 of you? Lol...This morning was my favorite workout of the week. Back. Always love working the back. No distractions this morning, just the way I like it. Anyhow, stats are below.


Bent Over Barbell rows
225/5
225/5

Close Grip Pulldowns
190/6
190/5

Lat Pulldowns

190/6
200/6

Close Grip Cable Rows
220/5

Dead Lift
300/6
300/4

Dumbell Shrugs
110/10


To be honest, I didn't feel all that strong in the gym this morning. Almost bailed on the deadlifts, but I pushed through. All in all it was a good workout, but for some reason my energy is not what it normally is. Hopefully I'll perk back up soon....Shoulders/Triceps tommorrow.



Legend