[mperk]

Hey Mike - great that you are getting ito the research and understanding what works - Good for u, dude! Nice workout - although I think from your other weights you are holding back on the Lat pulldowns. Try going heavier even if you don't do 10 - I bet in 30 days you'll be pulling your body weight!

[MikeNYY420]

Well the difference in the lat pulldown machines is that one was a real lat pulldown with a seat and pads to hold your legs down. The one that I used at my house today is jsut a pulley and I sit on a bench and do them. If I went heavier I'd be floating haha. I need to get my license already so I can go to the gym.

[rmike]

LOL yeah you will get some airtime. if you have a bar try doin some weighted pullups. that gets tuff and you dont have to worry about gettin ripped off your seat.lol

[MikeNYY420]

Yeah those are a good idea, I'll have to do weight chins first thing though so I can hit them while I'm fresh so I can actually do a good number of reps. I'll put up today's and yesterday's nutrition tonight.

[Rockfella]

Good thing u decided not to keep elbows extremely out, i've read numerous sites suggesting the elbows should be 45 degrees to your torso. i also get a better pump if i keep elbows totally out but that dangerous lol. Good job.

and yes, wide grip chins to the back is THE exercise for the back, do to the back more rather to the front. On your back day do it first then the rest lat machines etc.

[MikeNYY420]

I wouldn't always do it first because my body will adapt. I've read the same stuff about the angle of the elbows, good stuff. I've been doing wide grip pull ups for a while, I like them but I'm gonna start doing close grip chins (reverse grip) instead. Good to have you around Rockfella!

I really need to put up the nutrition and pics. Definitely today, I'm doing legs too, I really hope I can get to the gym!

[Rockfella]

Oh yeah "body will adapt" right said, however it should be one of the first exercises that u do = fresh muscles let u lift more = faster growth. Once body adapts then change, always keep on stretching lats between sets.

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

I wouldn't always do it first because my body will adapt. I've read the same stuff about the angle of the elbows, good stuff. I've been doing wide grip pull ups for a while, I like them but I'm gonna start doing close grip chins (reverse grip) instead. Good to have you around Rockfella!

I really need to put up the nutrition and pics. Definitely today, I'm doing legs too, I really hope I can get to the gym!

[MikeNYY420]

Yeah I agree that chins should be done close to first because you need to be fresh to be able to perform a good amount of reps on them. Doing a set of 4 is hardly worth it was chins. Yeah stretching the lats is something I need to remember to do. I need to stretch my legs today before during and after exercise too.

I'm doing legs at home in about half an hour.
DB squats
Leg extensions
SLDLs
DB lunges

This should really smack my legs haha.

[rmike]

i like to do widegrips to failure for 4 sets and then finish my lats off on the pulldowns. thats a complete burnout- i wouldnt do that every backday though because it will take away from my rows.

[MikeNYY420]

And boy do I row my numerous sets of rows lol. Here's today's work out.

Db squats/deadlifts whatever you wanna call them
55lbs-12(each hand)
60lbs-12
65lbs-10

Superset with 3x of 20 on the Ab lounge

Leg extensions
70-12
80-12
90-15
100-12
103-10

Partially superset with 3x of 20 crunches

DB lunges-25lbs-19,16,17

Leg curls-35-15, 70-13

I had to take it easy today because of how sore I was last time I like being able to go hard every time out, bigger hormone release. I can always feel the difference.

[MikeNYY420]

I haven't posted in a few days but here's today's workout, I just took 2 days off because I've been sore.

DB press
50-12
75-8

BB bench press
135-12
155-8
160-5
155-4

Incline BB press
115-10,8,6,4

Dips
12,8,7

BB shoulder press
65-10
70-9,6,7

Upright rows
75-10,9

Rope pushdown
30-13
40-8,7

DB lying tricep extensions
15s-10,5
10s-8,9

Seated calf raises
50lbs-12,10,10,10

The seated calf raises were more to kill time than anything. I ran a little for a warm up then I ran up a huge wooded hill in my wooded, endurance run oh yeah haha.

I decided to use the Dbs today because they were right next to the pressdown machines. I don't know what happened to my strength today, it was completely gone. That sucks!

Macros were pretty ****ty today but I hate a good diet, just not enough hours awake. Literally, my dad shuts down the kitchen at night so I can't eat.

Cals:2570, Fat: 56g, Carbs: 311, Protein: 210 including incomplete protein. I'm hungry though so I'm gonna go get food. I need to be quiet though lol.

[mperk]

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

I haven't posted in a few days but here's today's workout, I just took 2 days off because I've been sore.

DB press
50-12
75-8

BB bench press
135-12
155-8
160-5
155-4

Incline BB press
115-10,8,6,4

Dips
12,8,7

BB shoulder press
65-10
70-9,6,7

Upright rows
75-10,9

Rope pushdown
30-13
40-8,7

DB lying tricep extensions
15s-10,5
10s-8,9

Seated calf raises
50lbs-12,10,10,10

The seated calf raises were more to kill time than anything. I ran a little for a warm up then I ran up a huge wooded hill in my wooded, endurance run oh yeah haha.

I decided to use the Dbs today because they were right next to the pressdown machines. I don't know what happened to my strength today, it was completely gone. That sucks!

Macros were pretty ****ty today but I hate a good diet, just not enough hours awake. Literally, my dad shuts down the kitchen at night so I can't eat.

Cals:2570, Fat: 56g, Carbs: 311, Protein: 210 including incomplete protein. I'm hungry though so I'm gonna go get food. I need to be quiet though lol.

Nice workout dude - stash some muscle Milk in your room so you can keep your body fed late night! Eat!!!!

[Rockfella]

If u train the sore muscles it pumps more blood into it, helps u recover faster. Good workout.

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

I haven't posted in a few days but here's today's workout, I just took 2 days off because I've been sore.

DB press
50-12
75-8

BB bench press
135-12
155-8
160-5
155-4

Incline BB press
115-10,8,6,4

Dips
12,8,7

BB shoulder press
65-10
70-9,6,7

Upright rows
75-10,9

Rope pushdown
30-13
40-8,7

DB lying tricep extensions
15s-10,5
10s-8,9

Seated calf raises
50lbs-12,10,10,10

The seated calf raises were more to kill time than anything. I ran a little for a warm up then I ran up a huge wooded hill in my wooded, endurance run oh yeah haha.

I decided to use the Dbs today because they were right next to the pressdown machines. I don't know what happened to my strength today, it was completely gone. That sucks!

Macros were pretty ****ty today but I hate a good diet, just not enough hours awake. Literally, my dad shuts down the kitchen at night so I can't eat.

Cals:2570, Fat: 56g, Carbs: 311, Protein: 210 including incomplete protein. I'm hungry though so I'm gonna go get food. I need to be quiet though lol.

[MikeNYY420]

Lactic acid is the anaerobic form of energy, every time you workout the energy so use is lactic acid. Lifting brings more lactic acid making soreness worse. Stretching's where it's at. Brings the blood to the muscles but without the lactic acid.

Yeah Mike, you're right, I usually keep whey protein and water in my room so a protein shake before bed's always an opinion.

[mikeh40+]

nice job changing things up mike, i believe variance is a huge thing in your training, nice looking workouts , keep up the good work bro!!

[Rockfella]

@ 16 you got immense knowledge. Will keep the stretching thing in mind. Good luck!

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

Lactic acid is the anaerobic form of energy, every time you workout the energy so use is lactic acid. Lifting brings more lactic acid making soreness worse. Stretching's where it's at. Brings the blood to the muscles but without the lactic acid.

Yeah Mike, you're right, I usually keep whey protein and water in my room so a protein shake before bed's always an opinion.

[MikeNYY420]

Thanks RF! Keep stretching the mind too haha. .

Yeah Mike, I agree variety iz crucial I thought of that today actually and switched the back workout a little.

Wide grip standing BB curls
61-12
81-11,7

Close grip BB curls top 1/2 of rep
71-9.10

Spider curls
31-12,
41-10,9

Chins
10,8,7

Seated close grip lat pull
50-10,6

Rear lat pulldowns
90-12,10,9

Straight bar seated rows
90-12
110-10
120-10,10

BO rows
115-10
120-10,9

That was a good workout, just got done and I'm drinking Cell Tech now, arms are slightly under 15 inches. Getting bigger. I didn't like the seated close grip lat pull, couldn't get the hang of it. Those spider curls were a good exercise to throw in MikeH!

[GeorgeT]

went threw like 3pages things look good mike. Out of curiosity why do you train biceps before back? your biceps are a strong point IMO and i dont think they need to come up lol.

[MikeNYY420]

After back my biceps and my self are too exhausted to do a bb curl. I'm not sure why, but I like it better like that. I'm really trying to bring up my arms in general. Arms and chest are what I'm focused on, I know I sound like a "noob" lol, but it's just becuase my arms and chest are lagging behind.

[MikeNYY420]

Hey guys, I've taken the past couple days off because I've been sore but I've been eating the same. I'm up to 170lbs even now which is the heaviest I've ever been. I felt great today and had a really good workout.

DB press
75-10
80-8
85-6

DB incline
65-9,8,7(F)

Decline smith machine press(at home)
115-10,125-10,130-9,9

Lying DB extensions
15-13,20-10,10

Rope pushdowns
45-10,10,10

Reverse grip single arm tricep pushdowns
10-12,12,10,10,10,10

I only went to failure on the sets that say (F), I think I could do the 95s for 3 reps. I was tilting the dumbbells in this time and it felt so much lighter. I'm always gonna do it like that from now on.

I'm thinking about doing a routine that I found online:TMUSCLE.com | How to Build Pure Strength

I really need a structured routine, I feel I can follow something better if I don't have to second guess and change everything. I'm looking forward to starting this routine soon. George recommended a bench routine to me that I'd like try also. I'm not sure how long I'll stick with each, I guess I'll just have to wait and see which one gives better results.

[rmike]

Good job Mike, You are definitely growing. Im sure you will be pushing up those 100s in no time on the bench.
Keep up the good work brother, you are inspiring this guy:)

[MikeNYY420]

Haha believe it or not I'm still getting my ass back in gear. I took some time off and really just ****ed up. I'm getting back to where I was strength wise(didn't lose much) and I'm much bigger than I've even been. I love watching the scale go up daily hahhaha!

Once I start training to failure on my new routine you'll see the numbers I should be capable of. I feel like I should be stronger than most people, adults or not, unless they've been in the gym for years I have the ****y attitude of wanting to be stronger or thinking I am. Oh well, not hurting me any, prolly helps, I love my teenage ****iness lol.

Lmao they censor ****y.

What body part is that in your picture Mike?

[GeorgeT]

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

Haha believe it or not I'm still getting my ass back in gear. I took some time off and really just ****ed up. I'm getting back to where I was strength wise(didn't lose much) and I'm much bigger than I've even been. I love watching the scale go up daily hahhaha!

Once I start training to failure on my new routine you'll see the numbers I should be capable of. I feel like I should be stronger than most people, adults or not, unless they've been in the gym for years I have the ****y attitude of wanting to be stronger or thinking I am. Oh well, not hurting me any, prolly helps, I love my teenage ****iness lol.

Lmao they censor ****y.

What body part is that in your picture Mike?

DUDE, i asked myself for like 5hours, its his shoulders from the top.

Yeah dude i know exactly what you mean when you say you should be stronger then everyone adults or not. I can definately relate, i look older then my age, like im 20+ so i has to lift heavier then everyone lol. But motivation is good, especially when your on low carbs

[rmike]

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

Haha believe it or not I'm still getting my ass back in gear. I took some time off and really just ****ed up. I'm getting back to where I was strength wise(didn't lose much) and I'm much bigger than I've even been. I love watching the scale go up daily hahhaha!

Once I start training to failure on my new routine you'll see the numbers I should be capable of. I feel like I should be stronger than most people, adults or not, unless they've been in the gym for years I have the ****y attitude of wanting to be stronger or thinking I am. Oh well, not hurting me any, prolly helps, I love my teenage ****iness lol.

Lmao they censor ****y.

What body part is that in your picture Mike?

Sometimes that time off totally refreshes your workouts, and growth rate.
That would be a pic of my puny lil shoulder. LOL

[dapack]

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

Once I start training to failure on my new routine you'll see the numbers I should be capable of. I feel like I should be stronger than most people, adults or not, unless they've been in the gym for years I have the ****y attitude of wanting to be stronger or thinking I am. Oh well, not hurting me any, prolly helps, I love my teenage ****iness lol.

I think you are already there, you are a lot stronger than the average adult male in my opinion, especially if you go by weight percentage. Gotta have an attitude, heck in 38yrs old and my attitude is I am not going to let somoene half my age out lift me or out work me.

[MikeNYY420]

Originally Posted by dapack

I think you are already there, you are a lot stronger than the average adult male in my opinion, especially if you go by weight percentage. Gotta have an attitude, heck in 38yrs old and my attitude is I am not going to let somoene half my age out lift me or out work me.

Then you better get to it man cuz I'm coming up quick hahaha.

Originally Posted by rmike

Sometimes that time off totally refreshes your workouts, and growth rate.
That would be a pic of my puny lil shoulder. LOL

Yeah I do feel stronger in some things but not as strong in others. I just need consistansy, that's the hardest thing since it's summer. I want to stay home and lift and eat all summer for anabolic purposes but I also want to be able to hang out with people.

Oh I see the shoulder now, nice tattoo gouy.

Originally Posted by GeorgeT

DUDE, i asked myself for like 5hours, its his shoulders from the top.

Yeah dude i know exactly what you mean when you say you should be stronger then everyone adults or not. I can definately relate, i look older then my age, like im 20+ so i has to lift heavier then everyone lol. But motivation is good, especially when your on low carbs

Low carb diet? You cutting down man? It always feels great when you actually can lift more than the adults around too haha.

I'm starting my new program today so hopefully I can go to the gym to get going on the right foot. I'll update later.

[GeorgeT]

Yeah, i wanna be realllly lean before i start my bulk so that i dont get to high and contest prep will be easy. Ill be done in like 4-8more weeks, we'll see how things go, actually maybe less, turns out that i lose fat off my hams and back way before my body taps into my gut for energy lol. By the way, whats ur 1rm deads? i always remember you were way ahead of me on those, i need a new goal lol.

[MikeNYY420]

360's the most I've done, had I been consistant I'd be over 400 by now *shakes head*. I haven't been doing them recently and I'm finally really to get my head out of my ass and do it.

Males usually do have a tendency to store the most fat around the stomach around.

I was just going through this routine and figured out my % maxes and stuff and this is what I'll be doing today:

Squats: 130-5, 150-5, 170- as many as I can
Leg press: 5 sets comfortable weight 15 reps.
Leg curls: 5 sets comfortable weigth 10 reps.

I love the only doing 3 exercises a day. This'll definitely provide gains in that I've never done something like this before but I am sceptical about the lack of bicep and tricep work! I'll throw in some curls here and there though. I'll be hitting the gym soon then probably headed to my grandparents so I might just update this from their house later.

[GeorgeT]

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

360's the most I've done, had I been consistant I'd be over 400 by now *shakes head*. I haven't been doing them recently and I'm finally really to get my head out of my ass and do it.

Males usually do have a tendency to store the most fat around the stomach around.

I was just going through this routine and figured out my % maxes and stuff and this is what I'll be doing today:

Squats: 130-5, 150-5, 170- as many as I can
Leg press: 5 sets comfortable weight 15 reps.
Leg curls: 5 sets comfortable weigth 10 reps.

I love the only doing 3 exercises a day. This'll definitely provide gains in that I've never done something like this before but I am sceptical about the lack of bicep and tricep work! I'll throw in some curls here and there though. I'll be hitting the gym soon then probably headed to my grandparents so I might just update this from their house later.

alright bro that sounds good, im gunna try and pull 345 for 2 today so we'll see how that goes. Gotta let me kno how the percentage stuff goes, i've always been unsure about them becuase i feel that everyday your strength is different ya kno, but ive seen alot of people have success from it, good luck man.

Yea makes life harder for fat people who only care about abs haha, but i can bring out a little bit of striations in my hamstrings sometimes during the days, it's ridiculous lol.

[rmike]

Originally Posted by MikeNYY420

Then you better get to it man cuz I'm coming up quick hahaha.

I feel you there! Your kicking my a** right now too!

Yeah I do feel stronger in some things but not as strong in others. I just need consistansy, that's the hardest thing since it's summer. I want to stay home and lift and eat all summer for anabolic purposes but I also want to be able to hang out with people.

Oh I see the shoulder now, nice tattoo gouy.

Thanks brother- 2 more weeks till schools done and we are gonna do this bro! You ready to get that routine togethet? lol I still have a few days but im getting prepared

Low carb diet? You cutting down man? It always feels great when you actually can lift more than the adults around too haha.

I'm starting my new program today so hopefully I can go to the gym to get going on the right foot. I'll update later.

Good Luck!!