slickshotdogg22’s BodyBlog

Overall my training has been going well.  I’ve been seeing results and all but the other day I tweaked my back doing squats and began to notice a few things.  I feel like my deadlift and squat form is not where it needs to be.  I think I’m going to revamp my training program to encompass basic bodybuilding and build up a strong base before I return to my more advanced program.  I’m not sure how long I’ll stay with the basic program so any suggestions would be appreciated.  Here is what it will look like:

Monday - Heavy Day of Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps all at 2-4 Sets and 6-10 Reps

• Incline-bench press
• Flat-bench press
• Dumbbell press
• Lateral Raises
• Triceps Pushdowns
• Lying Triceps Extensions

Tuesday - Light Day of Back, Biceps, and Legs all at 2-4 Sets and 12-15 Reps  

• Wide-grip pulldowns
• Dumbbell rows
• Hyperextensions
• Dumbbell Curls
• Barbell Curls
• Leg Extensions
• Leg presses
• Leg Curls
• Calf raises

Thursday - Light Day of Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps all at 2-4 Sets and 12-15 Reps

• Incline-bench press
• Flat-bench press
• Dumbbell press
• Lateral Raises
• Triceps Pushdowns
• Lying Triceps Extensions

Friday - Heavy Day of Back, Biceps, and Legs all at 2-4 Sets and 6-10 Reps

• Wide-grip pulldowns
• Dumbbell rows
• Hyperextensions
• Dumbbell Curls
• Barbell Curls
• Leg Extensions
• Leg presses
• Leg Curls
• Calf raises

-Train hard and live life-

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So yesterday I got my bench up to 200 for the first time ever.  That was always my weakest lift throughout high school.  I’m not bragging about 200 cuz it’s no where near what I want it at but it still feels good to finally see results like that.  Throughout high school I don’t think it ever saw 170.  But it feels good and its a good motivator.

Keep it real and take it easy,

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ok so I feel like an idiot but I guess it happens.  I was in a big hurry and wearing sandles and ran through my basement and completely RAILED my toe on my couch.  I’m pretty sure it might be broken.  I can still move it for the most part its just really bruised and a little bit stiff.  My foot got really sore also but it has actually made progress since it happened (about 3 days ago.)  It doesn’t hurt near as bad as it did.  It kind of threw me off of my training (I had just gotten back into squatting) and now I’m also on vacation in San Antonio so I’ve got a lot to catch up on next week.  But for those of you with no injuries(no matter how small)…take full advantage of your training.  I get so fired up when I’m unable to lift.  So keep it up and take it easy.

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Ok.  So tomorrow is Memorial Day.  I think my gym is closed…sad day.  But I normally do a Chest, Shoulder, Triceps heavy day on Mondays.  Any suggestions for things I can do at home instead.  I don’t care too much about working just those body parts I just want a good workout tomorrow. All suggestions are appreciated.  Thanks a lot!  Take it easy and keep it real.

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Hey everyone, hope all is going well with you.  Just thought I’d give a little update.  My basic bodybuilding routine is going great.  I’m seeing strength improvements and slowly seeing size improvements.  The hardest part for me is getting enough food to put on the weight I want.  But as of late I’ve also been considering bodybuilding competition.  I think I might try and compete next year after I have a good base underneath me!  Take it easy and keep it real!

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I’m back home and at my home town gym…which always feels great.  I’m sick and tired of all of these fancy routines I see everywhere!  So I’m heading back to basic bodybuilding to prove that you don’t need all those fancy lifts (not to diss them cuz most of them are helpful I’m sure) to get bigger and stronger.  I’m going to do basic lifting routines with extreme intensity and a good diet.  I’m looking forward to posting results as to how this turns out!

This school year didn’t end well in terms of my weightlifting goals.  I’m still gaining strength so that is a positive.  But the weight room on campus that I’m using is absolutely PACKED! What’s worse is that most of them are just standing around and those who are trying to lift can’t get done what they need to.  I’m looking at the positive though and that is that I will be heading home this summer.  I live in a smaller town and the YMCA Champions center is never packed in the weight room.  I am going to take full advantage of that!  Gotta remember that brick walls are there to be knocked down…to prove how badly you want something!  good luck everyone!

I’m working my butt off and it’s paying in the weight room.  My lifts are steadily going up.  I’m still having a lot of trouble gaining the weight I want though.  I am in college and it’s hard to eat as much as I should but I am trying.  Does anyone have any suggestions for me?  It would be appreciated.  Thanks again!

Just finished week two and I feel fantastic.  Had an excellent workout today.  I tried some new bicep workouts.  I really liked em and think I’ll keep using them.  I’m trying to eat and eat to hit my goal.  It’s tough in college but I gotta keep on keepin’ on!

I’ve laid out my goals and recovered from a little break I had and now I’m back on track.  Feels great and I’m looking forward to meeting my goals.