Project's Adventure to Swoll City!!

**mitbar** · 09-01-2009, 03:25 PM

reverse curls will hit more forearms than biceps imo

**HawaiianPride.** · 09-01-2009, 03:28 PM

I believe they hit both equally, because blood flow gets pumped equally in my arms when I do them. But hey that's just me.

**mitbar** · 09-01-2009, 05:25 PM

yeah thats true man, exercise are so different for everybody. For me they hit forearms more but thatst he beauty of bodybuilding, it so unique to every person.

**projecthatch92** · 09-01-2009, 05:26 PM

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project are you hitting 10 easy or is it hard, i want to see some bigger weights with 8-10 reps and not an easy 8 to ten i want a struggling 8 to 10.

yes and no mit. I guess I can up the weights a little bit

rmike · 09-01-2009, 07:24 PM

I feel them in forearms alot but I know from experience that as my forearms get stronger, the weight will be more evenly distributed and the effort will be closer to equal. But thats just me. lol

**projecthatch92** · 09-02-2009, 12:59 AM

Killer workout today. Mitbar, I pushed myself pretty hard this time. Almost to the point of fainting lol. I really really wanted to do squats today. I was thinking about them all day. But then when I got there both squat racks were being used and I didn't feel like waiting, since there were groups of frat guys waiting to do it with awful form like they always do. So instead I did this:

Leg Press (total # of plates)
10*8 plates
10*8 plates
10*8 plates

Hack Squat Machine
240*12
280*8
280*10

Quad extensions
145*10
145*10
150*9

Lying ham curls
100*10
100*10
100*10

SLDL
135*10
135*10
135*10

Standing calf raises
240*12
240*12
260*12

Seated calf raises
12*2 plates
12*2 plates
10*2 plates + 25

**mitbar** · 09-02-2009, 01:08 AM

much better young paddiwan...learning you are (yoda voice) bigger gettine you will be. lol

**projecthatch92** · 09-02-2009, 01:37 AM

haha thanks mitty. Take me under your wing you will? (yoda voice)

I dunno why but lately I've been feeling kind of small. I'm not sure what it is, but hopefully I can post pics this week and you guys can set me straight

**islander** · 09-02-2009, 02:32 AM

grr I hate that. We only have one squat rack too. Dont go getting all body disporhic on us you big bustin outta xl tees brolic hunk of polish meat you

**projecthatch92** · 09-02-2009, 03:13 AM

If only I could fight like the rats in my signature I'd be happy!

**projecthatch92** · 09-02-2009, 03:17 AM

I also forgot to mention that my lats are sore. Not from working out, but from practicing lat spreads lol.

**mperk** · 09-02-2009, 02:31 PM

You guys ever seen Yoda do a Lat Spread - it's unbelieveable! hahahahaha - Sorry to hear about your sore lats dude - go do some wide grip pull ups ya big weenie! J/k yor doin well man!

**projecthatch92** · 09-02-2009, 02:45 PM

Tomorrow is back and biceps. Today is some cardio.

rmike · 09-03-2009, 01:52 AM

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Tomorrow is back and biceps. Today is some cardio.

Sounds good bro, me too

**projecthatch92** · 09-03-2009, 03:32 AM

Did 30 minutes on the elipitical today. Kept my heart rate at 130, which is 60% of my max. We'll see how this will workout with my crazy fast metabolism

rmike · 09-03-2009, 11:53 AM

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Did 30 minutes on the elipitical today. Kept my heart rate at 130, which is 60% of my max. We'll see how this will workout with my crazy fast metabolism

That doesnt look too bad. I would just be careful if your trying to gain mass with that metabolism. Those eliptials are easy on the joints I hear, I love running though. I think im going to start again in a month or two. Before we get that lovely PA winter weather up here. UGH! I hate the frigid cold

**projecthatch92** · 09-03-2009, 12:13 PM

I feel your pain. I'm from Chicago, and I go to school in the middle of nowhere.

I only do the elipitical once a week. The other two cardio days are on the stairmaster. Or I go play golf and carry my own bag lol

rmike · 09-03-2009, 12:24 PM

Hahaha we dont need no stinking caddy! lol

MidniteMusik2 · 09-03-2009, 09:54 PM

Hey Project, just finished power-lower and added in leg press like you suggested. I walk back and forth to the gym and the walk back was painful. Great suggestion

I'm still a wuss on squats. On last set I only got up to 275 (go ahead everyone take your digs at me lol)

Everyone at work is noticing a size difference. Layne's workout plus strong diet nets big results.

**projecthatch92** · 09-04-2009, 03:02 AM

No problem musik. Glad you liked it.

Killer workout today friends. It was just one of those days where I was feelin it. This whole week has been like this, I hope I can keep this going.

Widegrip pulldowns
180x10
180x10
180x10

Cable rows
180x12
180x12
190x10

Reverse T-Bar rows
2 plates x 10
2 plates+25 x 10
2 plates+25 x 10

Rack Deadlifts
245x12
275x10
285x8

Rope pulldowns (light)
80x12
80x12
80x12

Straight bar curls (shoulder width)
75x12
75x10
75x10

Alternating DB curls
35x8
35x8
35x9

Hammer curls (hammer bar)
65x10
65x8

I was spent after this workout. I'm really trying to get some pictures posted, but my roommate goes home on the weekends, and with our schedules it's hard to get some free time that matches up when we're both home. I'll get some up soon. Tomorrow is shoulders and traps

MidniteMusik2 · 09-04-2009, 08:43 AM

Good workout Project. How you liking the consistant weight a reps? I assume you are doing strict form.

**projecthatch92** · 09-04-2009, 12:39 PM

I like it a lot actually. I'm still playing guessing games with weights though, since I'm more used to pyramiding.

I pick a weight that's pretty tough on the first set, then by the last set I'm really strugglin to get those last couple reps out.

n88tr · 09-04-2009, 01:11 PM

deads, rows, t-bars, looks like you've got that Back pinned down. Do you ever do pullups? I think those are great for the Back too.

**projecthatch92** · 09-04-2009, 01:14 PM

Yeah. I love pullups. In 4 weeks or so, when I get bored with this routine, I'll add wide grip pullups and close grip pullups in exchange for pulldowns and cable rows

**projecthatch92** · 09-04-2009, 01:15 PM

Oh and those rack deadlifts really hit your lower back. When I woke up this morning, WOW!!! I do it on the squat rack and set the bars at the lowest setting, then I stand on (2)25 lb plates so the bars are below my knees.

**projecthatch92** · 09-04-2009, 10:29 PM

Alright guys I think my diet is finally starting to come together. I feel like a freaking animal in the gym. Seriously. I wanna spend hours in there and make animal noises....

DB Military press
70x10
70x10
70x9

Side laterals
30x12
35x10
35x10

Bent over rear laterals
35x12
40x10
40x10

Front raises
35x12
40x8
40x8

Rear Pec deck
175x12
175x10
175x9

BB shrugs (squeeze and hold for 2 count)
225x10
225x10
225x10
135x10 (drop set)

Calves

I think I'm going to start using straps again for shrugs and for deads. For some reason my grip seems to be getting weaker? Not sure why. Still plan on using chalk though, with the straps.

MidniteMusik2 · 09-05-2009, 09:07 AM

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Front raises
35x12
40x8
40x8

Good job with the front raises, if you're using good form than that is a great weight.

Don't fear the straps lol. All they are going to do is enable you to lift heavier weights that you normally couldn't with just your hand grip. Suggestion for ya, do what you can w/o the straps and then maybe for the last set or two use them for those seriously heavy weights. Good luck Project.

**projecthatch92** · 09-05-2009, 12:47 PM

I used to use straps all the time, but switched over to chalk about a year ago, and my forearms got way bigger with the chalk. That's what I was planning on doing, just using chalk for the first couple of sets, then switch to straps. Especially for deadlifts.

MidniteMusik2 · 09-05-2009, 08:20 PM

i gotta try to the chalk, i saw remnants of it on a bar at the gym, so someones using it, i'm not sure if its allowed or not.

I had my BF% checked today at the gym by some handheld device,no way this thing is accurate, but i will have to use it to gauge myself. It read 18% for me. My goal is to get it under 15% by October.

**HawaiianPride.** · 09-05-2009, 08:20 PM

Go see a doctor to get accurate readings, that's what I did. Those things at the gym are never accurate.