Matt’s BodyBlog

"We cannot live only for ourselves.  A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men."  - Herman Melville

Okay, I realized my last schedule was not working for me so I am changing a few things up.  I found that in doing my chest exercises that I was fatiguing my biceps some, so I decided to focus on biceps a few days later when I could give them my full attention and really bring them to the point of failure.  I am also going to try working out at night before I go to bed.  This fast metabolism of mine is great for keeping lean, but is not real helpful in
Day 1 - Chest
Day 2 - Rest
Day 3 - Back/triceps
Day 4 - Legs
Day 5 - Biceps
Day 6 - Shoulders/traps
Day 7 - Rest

500 sit-ups/crunches everyday

In addition to hitting the gym, I am also working on a host of other personal goals.  I am paying off debt and doing my applications for medical school.  Goals are pretty important to me and I have included my list here: Matt’s Life Goals

"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."  (Theodore Roosevelt, Sept. 7, 1903)

I could not agree with this quote more.  I am a really goal-oriented individual.  (See attached life goals list.)  I feel the best way to improve and grow is to share my plan and progress with all of you to give me support and feedback.  I am working on eating right and eating more, as well as getting more sleep and tons more water.

My schedule is:

Day 1 - Back
Day 2 - Chest
Day 3 - Legs
Day 4 - Biceps/triceps
Day 5 - Shoulders/traps

Abs everyday

For all of my exercises I am striving for 3 sets of heavy weight to burnout (usually 4-6 reps).  I have been research high intensity training and am very interested to know what sort of results people have been getting.

I will keep this blog updated with anything new in my workouts.