Re-evaluated Muscle Goals
I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I tend to allow myself to be unduly influenced by other people. After my recent triceps injury, and my successful rehabbing while still building muscle and strength, I realized that my goals and training had become a mish-mosh of mass building and strength building goals based a lot on what I had read from other trainers, what I saw on their Bodyspace pages, and the plethora of stats on my own Bodyspace page.
I’m refocused now on my one primary goal: big muscles!
Details of that goal:
1) Build 16 inch arms with peaked biceps
2) Weigh 200 pounds with 10% or less bodyfat
3) Bench press 200 pounds for 4 sets of at least 5 reps
4) Keep my waist measurement at 32-34 inches with ab definition.
5) Flex and rip out of an old shirt (OK, this one is really just for fun. :) )
Notice that, except for #3, these are focused on size, mass, and definition. I have tons of respect for my powerlifting friends, but I want to be big. Period.
(And these may be the most honest goals I’ve ever set.)
March 28, 2008 at 9:45 am
3) Bench press 200 pounds for 4 sets of at least 5 reps
Add a small 1 pound or 2.5 pound weight to your bench each session, and watch the progress.