tiger04’s workout journal

Decided to do a combined workout, mainly upper body. I did back and chest. What a workout. I felt whipped when finished. Dnt know if I would have been able to manage another set or rep, lol! I did manage to get in three sets on the seated row machine. Also, used a different grip than usual, today, I used a V-grip.Really seemed to hit the back hard; in a different way than before.  Next, I used the rear delt machine for ~2 sets. I used a moderately heavy weight for this exercise; I changed the hand position for more umph. So to speak! Then for the chest, I used the vertical chest press.I managed 4 sets; I did two drop sets. I plan to finish up my chest routine later with some pushups. Any advice, comments, or suggestions, etc.?

Went to the rec today. All went as expected; you ever have one of those days where it just starts off bad. Well, for me, today was one of those days. I couldn’t seem to make to an appointment I had on time. Then, I went to the gym; it was for the most part empty; my energy was decent; the workout in my opinion was shit! From the start I didn’t have; I decided to push through. My first exercise was flat bench things went ok here. Did two sets wih 40 lbs., 6 reps. Next, I moved onto the dip machine only managed one set. By then, I wanted to throw in the towel; knew I had to finish my workout b/c I am trying to get BIGGER esp. in the chest and legs. Back to the workout, next I decided to hit the incline bench which I did for 2-3 sets of 6 reps with 35 lbs. Lastly, I finished up with twp quick sets on the pec deck by using 90 lbs. Anyone ever feel like this, if so, how did you overcome your lack of energy or w/e it may have been, what advice would you give to combat this issue for further workouts? Thanks!

As of late, I have been noticing that late at night, I have a tendency to get rlly hungry. Could this be b/c I am not getting enough carbs? Can anyone suggest a link or two, as to which carbs I need to get the most of or consume? Thanks!

Have been considering going between a 3 day workout; a 2 dy. workout. Personally, I like both. I have a preference for 2 days b/c I have as though I can get more done. Also, am conisdering hitting the pecs twice a week. Hitting the legs once; xtra hard. Any suggestions, advice, etc.? Still plan to stick with rippetoe, just to switch things up. Feel as though the body is stagnant esp. in the pecs, legs and back are growing with some cohersion; what can u say? lol, huh, what?

Back is seeing "mad" growth, imo! Chest is "filling in". Arms r coming along; think the growth in the bis has gone stagnant atm! Legs r coming along, can’t photograph them the way I want so won’t be posting an update pic for a whle. Weights used going up incrementally. Also, the ating is coming along up to 3kcal., it gets hard somedays to eat that muchl I’m trying to do so everyday. Any advice, tips, etc. to keep me going? Thx!

Think my pecs r growing; I have one problem, its looks as though the right pec is getting smaller while the right is growing. Is this possible, if so, what can I do to reverse or stop this? My workout is listed in my sig check it out. 

Been lifting as of late. Just started to do 3×10, thanks to a friend of mine, thx JD! Seeing some strength gains; even seeing a little muscle growth in the process, as for the weight aspect, its taking time; as long as I’m progressing somehow, someway, I really don’t care atm about the weight issue. That will come in due time. Any comments, advice, suggestions, etc.?

Noticed lately that if i eat around ~ 3 kcal, I will slowly gain some weight. Ne way to get cheap forms of protein and carbs besides eating/ taking protein shakes. HATE them esp. ON whey! ne1? Thanks!

Been lifting since Jan. on the 5×5 prog. Have gained ~6 lbs. Since then my weight has been stagnant I have been eating more ea. day. I have not weighed myself since May. I feel as though I am getting Bigger; when I look into the mirror I feel as though my lifting is in vain. Does/has anyone else felt this way?

I feel as though some days are better than others. Just like some parts of my body grow faster than others, why? Lastly, there are days in which I lose motivation, don’t think that lifting is for me; when I look into the mirror I feel or say otherwise.

Also, if anyone recommends a longer workout I can’t b/c of my busy schedule both during the summer; the fall semester. Should I just increase the reps or change routines altogether? HELP!!

I have been lifting now since Jan. Using the 5×5 prog. seeing some progress but not like I think it should be. At the moment, I am staying away from supplements becuase I want to see how my body reacts without them. Since I got off the supps. I gained 3 lbs. in 2 wks. As of now, I am stagnant in weight; still seeing gains as far as lifting goes. Should I just lift heavier? Or change something in my routine altogether? Was thinking about changing my chest routine to the following:

DB incline bench 2-3 sets x 8 ;
pec deck 2 sets x 8

Any suggestions, comments, etc? All comments will be taken into consideration.