DRJGN's 1st Run- testing BP on an out of shape guy!

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:58 pm

I think I will and Thanksgiving gives me a perfect excuse!

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:51 am

Good thinking

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 3:20 pm

Just finished GLP workout #5- Lower body

LP 190 x 10
LP 290 x 8
LP 310 x 6
LP 335 x 4
LP 355 x 2

REST
1 Legged Squat 35 x 6
Leg Curls 115 x 6
1 Legged Squat- 35 x 6
Leg Curls- 115 x 6
1 Legged Squat- 35 x 6
Leg Curls- 115 x 6
1 Legged Squat- 35 x 6
Leg Curls- 115 x 6
REST

DB Side Bends 35 x 30
DB Side Bends 35 x 30
Felt better today. I think the extra rest helped me for sure. Thanks for encouraging me to do it Rob!

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 3:26 pm

OK... I have a question here since I'll soon be doing the last GLP workout.

Given my "newbie" status to weights again (hadn't lifted for a few years prior to starting this run), and how long this feast phase has taken, what do I do next?

1. Cruise phase, then week off, then famine, then GLP 2?
2. GLP 2 right away?
3. week off, then famine, then GLP 2?
4. open to suggestions...

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 7:20 pm

If you're running The Blueprint Periodic, take one week off and proceed to GLP2 with your new 1RM. This is highly recommended if you're a hardgainer, looking for lots of muscle/power and overall attain "hoss" status quickly.

Ask Prototyp3 over at nolinksplease.com. Probably the best example to date. Bulked up, leaned out and got a lot stronger in the process. Textbook run....

Right here to assist in the event you need anything!

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 10:30 pm

RobRegish wrote:If you're running The Blueprint Periodic, take one week off and proceed to GLP2 with your new 1RM. This is highly recommended if you're a hardgainer, looking for lots of muscle/power and overall attain "hoss" status quickly.

Ask Prototyp3 over at nolinksplease.com. Probably the best example to date. Bulked up, leaned out and got a lot stronger in the process. Textbook run....

Right here to assist in the event you need anything!

OK, so skip cruise and famine?

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 7:17 am

Yes, if the BP Periodic is to be run you proceed directly to the next loading pattern (after a 1 week mental/physical break).

You're going to LOVE what this baby does for you and I'm so happy more are running it now.

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 12:57 pm

NICE!

Looking forward to it! Hoping for some recomp through this process too.

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:15 pm

This is going to be fun

So looking forward to helping you man. I love it when guys blow up like this. Fond memories of when I did it myself. And I'll be right here to help you avoid the mistakes I made.

So happy for you..

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 10:40 pm

RobRegish wrote:This is going to be fun

So looking forward to helping you man. I love it when guys blow up like this. Fond memories of when I did it myself. And I'll be right here to help you avoid the mistakes I made.

So happy for you..

Awesome man! Sounds like I'm on the right track then!

Regarding supps, should I continue KA? (off week & GLP 2?)

Also, should I add these supps?
- creatine mono or Xpand
- Lipodrene (with ephedra) for recomp
- ZMA

Thanks Rob!

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 7:18 am

Off week is no supps. Yes on continuing the KA.

The others are solid additions. Do get clearance from a doc on all of these, particularly the pre-workout compound...

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 3:27 pm

Just finished GLP workout #6 - Upper body

Workout Six- Upper Set Completion/ Totals

BP- 125 x 10
Bench 155 x 5
Bench 185 x 5
Bench 210 x 1
Bench 230 x 1
Bench 255 x 1
Bench 270 x 1

Incline DB Bench - 60 x 6
DB Pullovers- 70 x 6
Incline DB Bench - 60 x 6
DB Pullovers- 70 x 6
Incline DB Bench - 60 x 6
DB Pullovers- 70 x 6
Incline DB Bench 60 x 6
DB Pullovers- 70 x 6
REST

Low Pulley Curls- 6 reps (100) 100 x 6
Overhead DB extension (50) 50 x 6
Low Pulley Curls- 6 reps 100 x 6
Overhead DB extension 50 x 6
Low Pulley Curls- 6 reps 100 x 6
Overhead DB extension 50 x 6
Low Pulley Curls- 6 reps 100 x 6
Overhead DB extension 50 x 10
REAL HAPPY with new max on bench! up from 245- that's a 25lb increase in 6 workouts!

I plan on updating stats and measurements, versus the beginning, after I finish my lower body workout.

RobRegish · Post by **RobRegish** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 7:14 pm

WOW! That's fantastic.

Soooo happy for you. Looking forward to your final review!!

drjgn · Post by **drjgn** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 9:58 pm

THanks Rob. I do the leg max tomorrow.

Is it ok to do cardio during my week off (prior to going into GLP 2)? Or should it be complete rest?