Progression: Last round of compound.

After roughly a month’s rest, I went backto training. Excited than ever, I took my pre-workout meal and headed straight to the gym.

I will be posting my work-out logs, programs, diet and such for others to critique.I would love to hear your thoughts about what I do in the gym.

Lazy Days

It’s been quite sometime since I last posted my work-out log. It’s not that I was busy. I had just been lazy. But none the less, I followed through with my work-outs.

Compound per Pound

Using compound exercises you are able to hit different muscles in a given rep/set. It helps increase strength faster and also helps build muscle mass. If you can notice, the training program that I had been using are comprised mainly of compound exercises.

If you ask why, you can refer back to my previous post that says something about my goals on the initial stage of the Bear Training Program.

This is the last work-out and log for the initial training circuit. After completing the high-volume training  routine, I rested for one whole week to recover and relax.

Workout Log: 11.06.09

Squats: 230lbs x5

Deadlifts: 270lbs x 5

Machine Rows: 290lbs x5

Bench Press 230lbs x5

High Five

Quite noticeably I change the number or sets and reps I do almost always. The reason behind this is I woudln’t want my body to adapt fully and to have it guessing. I switch up the numbers to be able to progress even more.

160 lbs.

I had also been eating more than I used to. Last time I checked the weighing scale I was over 160lbs. I was glad and I  was wearing one of the biggest smiles I have ever worn.

Conclusion

Although the solution to my weight gaining problem was a total no-brainer, I never really took the time to look at the root cause of the problem.

As always, we should learn from our mistakes. I know I did. It was a rough ride but I got the results I wanted on the initial stage.