5×5 Chest Workout
I took a little break from bodyspace and my blog. I just got back from a whirlwind trip to NY for a dragonboat race and am tired as hell. Despite being worn out I worked chest yesterday and did not do all that bad. I am trying a 5×5 routine to increase strength. Here is how it went:
Flat bench barbell press
135 x 12 (warm up), 225 x 10 (warm up), 285 x 5 for five sets
Incline bench barbell press
185 x 12, 225 x 8, 245 x 6 (got a little worn out)
Decline dumbbell (close neutral grip - dumbells together)
70 lb. dumbells x 12, 80 lb. x 10, 90 lb. x 6
Close grip bench (machine)
160 x 12, 180 x 8, 180 x 8 with drop to 120 to failure
I am still trying to lean down through a slightly reduced caloric intake and a decent amount of cardio 25-45 minutes (depends on what I can fit in). I have lost quite a bit of weight to the tune of 11 lbs and am currently at 201 lbs. I know that when you cut down you are going to lose some weight but I would not like to lose any more.
If any of you have suggestions on how to preserve muscle mass while cutting I am all ears.
’til next time….
-kenji
August 8, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Glad to see you’re back =) My two cents…don’t drop your calories too low, gradually increase the protein/fat and decrease the carbs, continue to lift heavy and gradually increase the cardio…like I said…my two cents and I’m sure there are others much more knowledgeable. Good luck!
August 9, 2007 at 6:26 am
Thanks shanky! Darn, do you mean I am going to have to eat more? Well, if you insist
. I love to eat so I will definitely give your advice a shot. -kenji
July 14, 2008 at 1:00 pm
no carbs are necessary for post workout so you really shouldnt cut carbs… weight loss is measured in how many calories you can cut
July 14, 2008 at 1:02 pm
i meant to say no…. carbs are necessary….not do not have any carbs