jacked in MI’s BodyBlog

It has been quite a while since I have blogged so here’s a quick note.

Since completing my first 12 Week 5X5 program a few months ago I have continued to train 3 days/week with 30 min of cardio first thing in the morning Monday through Friday.

Having an endomorph build, I have cut out most starchy carbs, relying on veggies and fruits for my carb sources, to get me abs popping. With this training and diet approach, my weight is down to 170 lbs with no measurable decrease in lean mass but improved definition and vascularity.

In a few weeks, beefyemt, bb1968, and I will all be starting 5X5 programs to motivate each other.

If all goes well, I should be one lean and strengthened machine!

Keep blastin’ the iron everyone!

-Jeff

I did it, successfully completed 12 weeks of a three day per week 5X5 training regiment!

The numbers tell the story over 12 weeks:

BB Full Squat improvement from 290 to 381.25lbs

BB Bench Press improvement from 225 to 295lbs

Bent over BB Row improvement from 185 to 243.75lbs

BB Deadlift improvement from 271.25 to 347.50lbs

BB Incline Press improvement from 195 to 256.25lbs

Smith Machine behind the Neck Press improvement from 150 to 197.50lbs

Lying Tricep Press improvement from 105 to 132lbs

I especially want to thank bb1968 for introducing me to the Bill Starr’s intermediate 5X5 training regiment and my fellow BodySpacers for all of the support during this journey!

-Jeff

Half way through my 5X5 plan and I am excited to report out that my lifting stats have improved by nearly 13.5%!

All I can say is WOW!

The amazing physiques, the eye candy and all of those freebies

And look at this, I was able to meet the one and only MsFitness!

Fern is simply an awesome person.

And check this out, Wolf from American Gladiators.

It’s amazing the difference between 5′6" @ 180lbs and 6′4" @ 225lbs.

Tomorrow morning I am training with bb1968 which will be a blast.

’til next time, keep movin’ the iron everyone!

-Jeff

It has been 17 months since I decided it was time to start a dedicated training regiment and diet plan to better my health along with my single track mountain bike trail riding.

There is no turning back now

This year I am attending my first Arnold Classic. I know it’s going to be an awesome time along with the fact that I am also going to get to meet many people from BodySpace.

What’s also cool is that I am going to hit the gym Saturday morning and train with bb1968. Hopefully, I’ll still be able to walk and enjoy Saturday’s activities at the Arnold

Keep blastin’ the iron everyone!

-Jeff

Last night was my first workout under a new training routine were I now train either upper body or lower body during a session and vary between heavy and moderate weights.  

The routine consists of four training days:

Monday - Upper Body, Heavy Weights, 3X4-6

Wednesday - Lower Body, Moderate Weights, 3X8-12

Thursday - Upper Body, Moderate Weights, 3X8-12

Saturday - Lower Body, Heavy Weights, 3X4-6

My upper body is really feeling the results of the workout  

Stop by and check out my Workout Tracker from time to time to see how my training is going.

Keep movin’ the iron everyone!

 -Jeff

I’m turning 38 years old later today and I am getting closer to being in the best shape of my life.

I still have some body fat around my waist and stomach to shed but I can say that I feel great and I’m not looking to shabby. 

As a gift to myself, I am hitting the gym this morning to put in an excellent chest and triceps workout

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year my fellow BodySpacers!

-Jeff

Well, the challenge between a few fellow BodySpacers that started on September 1, 2007 has come to an end as of November 30, 2007 with solid results achieved by all.

Even though I did not hit all of my goals, I am satisfied with what has transpired so I am looking forward to setting new goals. A special shootout is in order to tswills, PulgasStrongMan and jimf for keeping me on my toes and giving me that needed push once-and-awhile.

I had my first training related injury this past week. Tendinitis between my left shoulder and arm made itself known on Monday.