Bulldog92’s BodyBlog

Just a quick update…tonight I squated 515lbs x 13 reps.  The first rep was a little sloppy so I’m not going to count it so really only 12 good ones.  Had a friend (Shakka - A true presence) spot me on it and would not have even tried it without a solid spotter.  But all went well and I continue to see some good strength gains.  So my new 1 rep max is computed using 515×12.  Overall, I think the plan I’m on now with the clean diet, rest, supps, cardio, and weight training are working.  The plan as well as my friends are great motivators.  Appreciate all the encouragement.  Keep hittin’ it … you are a good influence on me!        

It’s been a month since my last post…so here’s the update.  The abs are coming along…but not as fast as I want.  I am impatient…a great trait when it comes to things that take a while to develop.  Anyway, I keep hitting them, hard, again and again…varying up the types and intensities of the exercises.  Three times a week I train them from between 45-60 mins.  The development under that little layer of fat is great and I know it’s the fat that is the problem.  That’s burning off too.  Hopefully I can hit my June goal of noticible abs…we will see.  I like the process too…which is a good thing.

Now the squats…today, my friend was spotting me and I squatted 420 or so like it was nothing.  I threw on an extra 45 on each side, totaling 5 45lb pound wts on each side (495 lbs total) and ended up doing 12 reps with that weight.  It felt good…I could have done a couple of more but I did not want to push it and end up blowing something out.  So there it is.  I am glad for the progress and winning these little battles, one by one, is taking me to a new place on this path….and I like it.  Thanks for taking the time to read this…I hope your training is going well.  Stay focused and keep at it…never give up…always challenge yourself to go to that next level, whatever that is for you.  Good luck, keep pressing.