I’ve managed to continue working out as I’ve moved through California, Boston, Chicago, and Seoul. I seem to be hitting a limit with my upper end, though my middle range is improving. For example, I’m having difficulty pushing past my 145 max bench press, but I can do more reps at 135.
Thus I am switching it up. My previous workout plan has been 5×5x12 at ~70% (5 exercises per each muscle, 5 sets of 12 reps, at 70% of max). I’m switching to 5×5x5 at ~90%. After working out back muscles, I’m in a great deal of pain, but it’s fun. =)
I’ve been working out about 5 days a week at the gym, and have settled down to a routine. I’m alternating between 2-3 week phases of volume and “max-out” workouts. On alternating days, it’s 1) chest, biceps, abs; and 2) shoulders, back, triceps, abs.
I don’t think other people can see much progress – it definitely takes a while to get “bigger.” Personally, I can see some small changes, which is a good sign!
The main area that I hope to improve in is chest, measured via bench press. When I started three weeks ago, I maxed out around 120 (one rep). Now I can do 135 (more than one rep, haha), and 155 on the racked bench press. Let’s see where this takes me!
On the side, still cycling. 200+ miles a week in the mountains, but it’s really starting to get hot here in California. Might hit triple digits this weekend!
I’ve become a walking (blogging) advertisement! But anyways, I went to LA Fitness today, which is about 10 miles from my home in California. They have some pretty nice facilities, and an excellent salesman (George Ortiz) got me to sign up. I made the mistake of wearing my Harvard Carnival t-shirt, which is actually in navy blue with obscure italic scrawl. However, he still managed to read the name of my alma mater, and there he goes…
I did some basic weights today – bicep curls and bench press – plus some basketball. I’m quite excited for Wednesday morning, however, when I meet with my personal trainer for a complimentary workout. Apparently he’s a Marine wrestler or the like. I’m going to get big, finally! =)
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