Xlb57 - Doing it BP-style for the 1st time!

xlb57 · Post by **xlb57** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:53 pm

So felt quite a bit better today and decided to hit the gym after work. I was pleasantly surprised with the strength and energy I had during this session!

Today's Workout

Squat: 355 x 5 PR
SLDL: 225 x 5 PR

DL: 345 x 3 PR
Cable rows: 240 x 3

Lower EDT

Leg Press: 758 x 6 x 4, 758 x 8 x 2 (Total Reps: 40) +3 from last session
superset with
Seated Ham Curls: 145 x 7 x 4, 145 x 8 x 1, 145 x 11 (Total: 47) +8 reps

Upper EDT

Incline DB: 60 x 7 x 6 (Total: 42) - Shoulder felt decent...Didn't push it
superset with
Tbar: 130 x 7 x 4, 130 x 6 x 2 (Total: 40) +2

I tell you what, I am really enjoying the strength gains thus far. I am thinking the increased calories have really helped. Next Monday I plan to taper them back a bit according to the outline Rob set up earlier.

So far so good!

SkyZero · Post by **SkyZero** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:49 am

great job man! been reading through your log and i find it inspiring. hoping to get started on BP in a week or 2 myself.

I think I might have a similar issue regarding the shoulder, will def use yours as a template if i feel any soreness/pain with my shoulder.

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:05 am

Love seeing those PR's!

Great going man. Glad you're having success with it!

xlb57 · Post by **xlb57** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:26 am

SkyZero wrote:great job man! been reading through your log and i find it inspiring. hoping to get started on BP in a week or 2 myself.

I think I might have a similar issue regarding the shoulder, will def use yours as a template if i feel any soreness/pain with my shoulder.

Thanks Sky - Best of luck to you!

Shoulder stuff can DEFINITELY be frustrating. As Rob suggested though, find what works and hit it as hard as possible. If you feel any strain/pain, avoid it, rehab it, and kill all other body parts in the meantime.

xlb57 · Post by **xlb57** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:03 am

Quick weight update. I weighed in at 207.2 lbs this morning. That marks only a .7 lbs increase from my base weight (206.5 lbs - Saturday prior to Famine) even though I have been eating quite generously. Beginning Monday I plan to taper calories a bit, so I am thinking some recomp effects should really start to take place.

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:59 pm

Very nice. Look for weight settling into a 3-5lb swing range during Feast but weights JUMPING or should be.

If so you've hit paydirt..

xlb57 · Post by **xlb57** » Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:13 pm

Rob - Do you think I should still taper calories back as we had discussed earlier or should I continue with the current calorie load until I've hit that 3-5 lbs range?

Thanks - I'm looking forward to continued strength gains!

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:09 am

Give it another 7-10 days before beginning the taper. We should know by then if any adjustments need to be made.

I think that makes sense. Great work so far

xlb57 · Post by **xlb57** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:23 am

Sounds real good Rob.

We can re-evaluate in a week or so. Thanks for the continued support and assistance!

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Sun Nov 07, 2010 9:15 pm

As always, my privilege and pleasure.

We're a team, win or lose. And I hate losing so I'll make sure we win next time

xlb57 · Post by **xlb57** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 7:30 pm

So just completed my De-Load session and it went pretty well. Shoulder is being iced as it is a bit sore, but no more so than any other session. Slowly but surely I will work it back.

Squat: 335 x 7
SLDL: 225 x 7

DL: 315 x 7
Cable Rows: 210 x 6

Lower EDT

Leg Press: 758 x 7 x 5, 758 x 9 x 1 (Total: 44 - +4 reps)
ss w/Seated Ham Curls: 150 x 6 x 4, 150 x 7 x 1, 150 x 10 x 1 (Total: 41)

Upper EDT

Incline DB: 65 x 7 x 5, 65 x 10 x 1 (Shoulder felt pretty good - Will continue to slowly increase weight each session)
ss w/Tbar: 130 x 7 x 5, 130 x 6 x 1 (Total: 41 - +1 reps)

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Mon Nov 08, 2010 9:28 pm

Very nice.

Can't wait for max day

xlb57 · Post by **xlb57** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:34 pm

Rob - The last few days my shoulder has been more sore than usual (with a great deal of increased tightness in the mornings). I am thinking that I may take off until Sunday, at which point I will perform my max on squat and DL. My alternative approach is to go at it hard tomorrow and push it a bit to see how it responds - If negatively, then I may schedule an appointment.

At what point would you suggest that I take some sort of break from any lifts that could cause further irritation or when would you suggest I visit a doctor? I just don't want to prolong this shoulder issue if rest or treatment would cure it. Furthermore, what happens to my progress with the BP program if I were to take some sort of a break?

Frustrated! Any thoughts/ideas are appreciated.

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:57 pm

First, I'd definately take the extra rest day. Second, massage the hell out of it or get one. Third, slather it in icy hot prior to the workout with a BIT of cayenne pepper. Fourth, if you're not using cissusRx start now.

If you do feel sharp pain, discontinue and seek medical treatment. While you're playing defense on your shoulder though, we're going on the OFFENSE on squats, deadlifts and whatever else doesn't hurt. I don't like defense. I like offense, so we're going to play offense. Here's an inspirational example for you:

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Bum shoulder but what did we do in the meantime? Put 55lbs on his squats in record time.

My $.02...