Pumping Iron

mgmt

I am going to keep this log to help me keep motivated. The title is a blatant copy of one of my favourite movies.

Age: 24
Weight: 75kg
Height: 184cm

My goals

1. Compete in the Dublin City Triathlon next summer.
2. Complete 4 sea swims and compete in the Liffey Swim.
3. Compete in a few cycling criteriums.
4. Perform 100 pushups.
5. Perform 20 pullups.
6. Gain weight (I'd like to be over 80kg).

So today,

Jogged 10km
5x5 BW dips
5x5 Weighted pushups (BW + 15kg sandbag)

mrpink6789

Just in case you didn't know about this site to help you on your way....I'm going to try it in the New Year as well.

http://hundredpushups.com/

best of luck!

mgmt

I tried that program just before summer this year. It really increases the pace of progression very quickly. I suppose I spent about 8 weeks on it but had to keep repeating weeks and dropping down levels. I got to week 5. I wish I kept it up. Oh well.

I am going to follow the Navy Seal preparation program. I've been following it for a few weeks now. Not that I'm obsessed with military or anything, just that its a well thought out program.

http://www.sealswcc.com/navy-seals-physical-training-guide.aspx

mgmt

Week 1 Day 2

Push Ups
15
15
15
15
15
15

Pull Ups
5
5
5
5


About a 90sec rest between each set. I'm doing dead hang pullups and normal push ups. When I reach a decent number, I might alternate between wide grip pullups.


Squats
70kgx8
70kgx8
70kgx8


Leg Press
90kgx8
90kgx8

I did the squats on the smith machine because the squat rack was being taken up by someone doing shrugs. Didn't feel comfortable on the smith machine, so switched to the Leg Press. Just started back on weights so it will take a while to get back up to where I was.

Swim
15minutes high intensity as per the program.

mgmt

Push Ups
15
15
15
15
15
10

Pull Ups
6
5
5
4
3

mgmt

Thursday
Swimming - 100 lengths


Saturday
Pushups
16
17
14
14
20

mgmt

Weighted pushups (BW + 15kg sandbag)
5x5

Dips (BW)
5x5

I am supplementing my diet by drinking oatmeal smoothies. Blended oatmeal, tablespoon of peanut butter and milk.

mgmt

I've decided to follow http://hundredpushups.com/ afterall. I like following the chart and keeping track of what I've accomplised and what I have left to do. I am also going to follow the Recon Ron Pullup Program for the same reasons. On the Pushup program, I am starting on week 3 and week 2 on the Pullup program. I am not going to hesitate to repeat weeks if necessary.

So:
Pullups
7
6
5
4
4

Pushups
14
18
14
14
20

Very pleased with my pullups, 7 is a personal best for me. Unable to go to the gym today, so this is all I will do.

mgmt

I still can't get to the gym.

Pushups:
Thats what I was supposed to do.


I could only manage:
20
25
15
15
19

Thats the problem with this program, it does sudden jumps like today. My chest and arms were burning after the sets. I guess I will have to repeat this day. I wonder if I can reach 100 before these guys http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056090376

Pullups:
7
6
5
4
4

When I get a bit more organised, I'm going to hit the gym hard.

mgmt

Pushups (Week 3 Day 3):
22
30
20
20
22

Could not finish the last set. I think I will move on to Week 4 Day 2 (Column 2).

Pullups:
7
6
5
5
4

Bought myself an Ab Wheel for Christmas and did a few excersies.

mgmt

1 step back, 2 steps forward.

Pullups:
6
5
4
4
3

Pushups:
14
18
14
14
20