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LeanGains Results: Round III

Intro

Here is my 3rd cycle of using the LeanGains (LG) style of eating for the purpose of fat loss. My first two cycles are documented here:
LeanGains Results: Round I
LeanGains Results: Round II

If you are unfamiliar with LeanGains and/or Intermittent Fasting, I recommend that you take a look at those posts and the links contained within. Unless noted otherwise, I followed the same principles/procedures/methods contained within those documents.

Background

After 2 successful cycles of cutting on LG, I decided to follow that up with:
4 weeks Lean Bulking
4 weeks (slow) Cutting

My Plan & Goals

My plan for this cycle is documented here: LeanGains Plan: Round III.

Goal-wise I wanted to lower my body fat percentage to 7-8%. I estimated (through the use of online calculators) that my final measurements would be approximately 168 lbs a 30″ waist. To measure body fat percentage, I would use three methods: IFCalculatorSkinfold (suprailliac site only) and Naval Research Method. I would take the average of these three methods and use that number as my body fat percentage.

Working Towards a Goal

During this time period, I kept a journal to keep track of my progress and to make writing this entry easier. Instead of simply re-posting all of that information, here is a link to the entry: LeanGains Journal: Round III

Some things worth noting:

  • Weeks 2 & 3
    • we had visitors, so I was lenient with my diet
  • Week 3
    • Shoulder pain – took easy on OHP weeks 4-8
  • Week 5
    • Was planning on starting slow cut, but manual labor made it tough
  • Week 6
    • week off of diet due to visitors/manual labor. Pushed fast to normal time, but ate with family when I did eat. Did not track anything
  • Week 7
    • experimented with extending my fast to 18 hrs per day to help reduce calories/hunger
  • Week 8
    • decided to extend this cycle to 10-12 weeks
    • continued to extend fasting period
    • altered macros – reduced protein intake on training days -replaced with carbs
  • Week 9
    • mid-week cheat day, so restricted intake on most days to minimize the effects
    • Set PRs for hiking distance, weighted chins, squats, deadlifts, OHP, & neutral grip dumbell bench press
  • Week 10
    • Sick
      • wasn’t able to workout or follow diet closely
      • decided to end the cycle at 10 weeks

Results

My goal for the this period was:

Increase strength levels while maintaining or improving current body fat percentage over 8 weeks (03/24/13 – 05/19/13)
Target (guesstimate) – 168.0 lbs w/ 30” waist ~ 7-8% bodyfat

In the end I extended the cycle by two weeks (10 total) due to some unexpected breaks from the diet. During this extended period,  I was able to decrease by body fat % to around 8% (per my methods of measurements) and I was able to increase my strength level for my lifts. My estimate ending weight was accurate, but my waist measurement was higher than expected. I wanted to push the cut two more weeks (in the hopes of getting below 8%), but being sick made this tough.

Body Measurements

     Starting
Week of 03/24/13
Ending
(06/05/13)
Difference
Weight  167   168 + 1 lb
Waistline 31.04″ 30.56″ -.48 “
Average Body Fat %*  9.26%  8.1%** -1.16%
Lean Body Mass (LBM)  151.5 lbs  154.4 lbs  +2.9 lbs***
 Lbs of Body Fat  15.5 lbs  13.6 lbs  -1.9 lbs

*Average body fat % is the average of the following methods: IFCalculatorSkinfold (suprailliac site only) and Naval Research Method. The individual measurements for each of these methods can been seen in Appendix I. This number is the average of the measurement taken over 3 days.
**This number seems low to me, but I attained it using the same methods that I started the cycle with. For the sake of consistency, I am using this number.
***This number seems really high to me, however I did lose .5″ off my waist and my weight stayed nearly the same.  An increase in LBM could explain this. 

Strength Measurements

Exercise Begin
Estimated 1RM*
End
Estimated 1RM*
Difference
Neutral Grip Dumbbell Bench Press 113 lbs 126 lbs  +13 lbs
Barbell Dead Lift 335 lbs 385 lbs  +50 lbs
Barbell Squat 230 lbs 290 lbs +60 lbs
Chin-Ups (weighted) 250 lbs 255 lbs +5 lbs
Standing Overhead Press (OHP) 130 lbs 145 lbs  +15 lbs

*1 Rep Max is calculated using the 1RM Calculator,  Bench Press Calculator or Strength Standards.

Conclusions/Thoughts:

During this cycle I learned some new things, as well as reinforced some of the things I observed previously.

Key Points:

  • I have read in a few places that is it recommend to do LG in 10 week cycles, especially on a cut. You cut for 8 weeks, follow by 2 weeks of eating at TDEE. Personally, I feel that this would be more effective:
    • 4 weeks LG, 1 week of TDEE, 4 weeks LG, 1 week of TDEE (deload for lifting also)
  • I really need to track supplement and water intake. I’ve been putting this off for months and have started having shoulder pain again.
  • Getting sicks really interferes with this diet:
    • Break fast early to take medication
    • I add weight quickly because I find myself eating ‘comfort’ foods
    • I wanted to push the cut for 1-2 more weeks, but ended the cycle due to being sick.
      • without this setback, I believe I would’ve dipped below 8% (per my methods of measurement)
    • I believe my methods of measuring body fat percentage are giving me numbers that are artificially low, but my methods have been consistent. I’m not sure how to fix this problem.

 What’s Next?

I am taking a short break (6/5/13-6/8/13) from tracking kCals and macros, while I recover from a cold. During this time period, I will decide what my next 10-12 weeks will consist of.



Appendix 1

Body Measurements (Starting)
Weight: ~167 lbs (3/24-3/26)
Bodyfat per http://www.1percentedge.com/ifcalc/: 10.0% (31.04” waist at navel, 3/24-3/26)
Bodyfat per skin-fold test: 9.4% (6 mm at suprailliac site, 3/24-3/26)
Bodyfat per Navel research method: 8.37% (3/24-3/26)
Average Body fat: 9.26%

Body Measurements (Ending)
Weight: ~168 lbs (average measurement  6/2-6/4)
Bodyfat per http://www.1percentedge.com/ifcalc/: 8.7% (30.56” average measurement 6/2-6/4)
Bodyfat per skin-fold test: 8.39% (5.17 mm at suprailliac site average measurement 6/2-6/4)
Bodyfat per Naval research method: 7.14% (average measurement  6/2-6/4)
Average Body fat: 8.08%

Body Fat Percentage (click for large image)

Strength Measurements

Exercise Starting
1RM Estimate*
Ending
1RM Estimate*
Difference
Weight Lifted
(date)
Weight Lifted
(date)
Neutral Grip Dumbbell Bench Press 116 lbs 126 lbs +10 lbs
or
+ 4 reps
100 lbs x 4 reps
(02/27/13)
 100 lbs x 8 reps
(05/22/13)
Barbell Dead Lift 355 lbs 385 lbs +30 lbs
275 lbs x 9 reps
(03/08/13)
 345 lbs x 3 reps
(05/24/13)
Barbell Squat 230 lbs 290 lbs +60 lbs
185 lbs x 8 reps
(03/03/13)
265 lbs x 4 reps
(05/20/13)
Chin-Ups (weighted)** 250 lbs  255 lbs +5 lbs
(BW + 70 lbs) x 3 reps
(03/04/13)
(BW + 80 lbs) x 2 reps
(05/20/13)
Standing Overhead Press (OHP)*** 130 lbs 145 lbs +15 lbs
115 lbs x 5 reps
(03/06/13)
 120 lbs x 6 reps
(05/22/13)
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LeanGains Results: Round II

Intro

Here is my second cycle of using the LeanGains style of eating for the purpose of fat loss. My first 6 week cycle is documented in the blog post entitled ‘LeanGains Results: Round I.’ If you are unfamiliar with LeanGains and/or Intermittent Fasting, I recommend that you take a look at that post and the links contained within. Unless noted otherwise, I followed the same principles/procedures/methods contained within that document. This post will make much more sense if you read that post.

Background

After my first 6 weeks of LeanGains went well, I took two weeks off from the diet and ate whatever I wanted (within reason) over the holidays. I still fasted 12-16 hours per day and tried to make sure my protein intake was high (160-200 grams per day). Initially, I was planning to do the 6 week cut (11/10/12 – 12/24/12),  then start a Body Recomposition cycle (-20/+20) after the holidays.  Since the cut was relatively easy for me, I instead decided to cut again and increase the time period to 8 weeks.

My Plan & Goals

My plan for this cycle is documented here: LeanGains Plan: Round II. In general I planned to follow what I did during my first cycle with some small modifications.

Goal-wise I wanted to lose 2 inches from my waistline (measured at navel), which I believed would reduce my body fat percentage to less than 10 over an 8 week period (1/6/13 – 3/3/13). During this cut, I hoped to maintain or increase my strength. I estimated that my final measurements would be approximately 165.0 lbs with a 30.75” waistline. According to some online calculators, that would decrease my body fat percentage to around 9.5%. To measure body fat percentage, I would use three methods: IFCalculatorSkinfold (suprailliac site only) and Naval Research Method. I would take the average of these three methods and use that number as my body fat percentage.

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Big 6, 2 workout Split

Big 6, 2 workout split

Workout 1
Barbell Squats
OHP
Weighted Chins
Biceps (optional)

Workout 2
Deadlift
Barbell Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
Triceps (optional)

Lift 3 days per week (ie – M, W, F), alternating the two workouts. For example:

Week 1
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri S/S
Squats
OHP
Chins
off

Deads
Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
off

Squats
OHP
Chins
off
Week 2
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri S/S
Deads
Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
off

Squats
OHP
Chins
off

Deads
Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
off

Exercise Details:

Squats:
2-3 sets of 5-7 reps, reverse pyramid style
Rest 3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (10, 5, 2, 1 reps)

Bench Press:
2-3 sets of 5-7 reps, reverse pyramid style
Rest 2-3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (8, 4, 2, 1 reps)

Standing Overhead Press (OHP):
2-3 sets of 5-7 reps, reverse pyramid style.
Rest 2-3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (8, 4, 2, 1 reps)

Deadlift:
2-3 sets of 4-6 reps, reverse pyramid style.
Rest 3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (8, 4, 2, 1 reps)

Chins:
2-3 sets of 4-6 reps, reverse pyramid style.
Rest 3 mins between working sets
1 warmup set with body weight

Biceps (optional):
Fat Bar  or Hammer Curls: 1-2 sets of 8-10 reps
Rest 90-120 sec between working sets
1 warm-up set

Triceps (optional):
Dips or push downs: 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps reverse pyramid style.
Rest 90-120 sec between working sets
1 warm-up set

Alternate Schedule, focusing on Chin-ups (increasing max reps):

Week 1
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Squats
OHP
Chins

Deads
Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
Chins

Squats
OHP
Chins
Week 2
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Deads
Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
Chins

Squats
OHP
Chins

Deads
Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
Chins

Exercise details remain the same, except for chins.

Chins:
Weeks 1 & 2 – Perform 50% of your current Max (M) for 6 sets split throughout the day, then perform 1 set of ~75%(M). 3 x per week
Week 3 –  Perform 60% of your current Max (M) for 7 sets, split throughout the day followed by 1 set of 90%(M). 2 x per week. Take 3 days off and retest Max
Week 4 & 5 – same as weeks 1 & 2, but using new max
Week 6 – same as week 3, but using new max

RPT with max Chins (reps) focus

Workouts

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Squats
OHP
Chins
Hip Exercises
Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
Chins
Hip Exercises
Deads
Biceps
Triceps
Chins
Hip Exercises

Exercise Details

Squats:
2-3 sets of 5-7 reps, reverse pyramid style
Rest 3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (10, 5, 2, 1 reps)

Bench Press:
2-3 sets of 5-7 reps, reverse pyramid style
Rest 2-3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (8, 4, 2, 1 reps)

Standing Overhead Press (OHP):
2-3 sets of 5-7 reps, reverse pyramid style.
Rest 2-3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (8, 4, 2, 1 reps)

Deadlift:
2-3 sets of 4-6 reps, reverse pyramid style.
Rest 3 mins between working sets
4-5 warm-up sets (8, 4, 2, 1 reps)

Chins:
Weeks 1 & 2 – Perform 50% of your current Max (M) for 6 sets split throughout the day, then perform 1 set of ~75%(M). 3 x per week
Week 3 –  Perform 60% of your current Max (M) for 7 sets, split throughout the day followed by 1 set of 90%(M). 2 x per week. Take 3 days off and retest Max
Week 4 & 5 – same as weeks 1 & 2, but using new max
Week 6 – same as week 3, but using new max

Biceps (optional):
Fat Bar  or Hammer Curls: 1-2 sets of 8-10 reps
Rest 90-120 sec between working sets
1 warm-up set

Triceps (optional):
Dips or push downs: 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps reverse pyramid style.
Rest 90-120 sec between working sets
1 warm-up set

Alternate workout schedule, if shoulders are sore Wednesday from Monday OHPs:

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Squats
Biceps
Chins Bench Press
Pendlay Rows
Triceps
Chins Deads
OHP
Chins

LeanGains Journal: Round IV

Week 1: June 9 – 15, 2013

Diet

Had some difficulty hitting my caloric goals on individual days, but my kCals for the tracked period was spot on.

Carbs (g) Protein (g) Fat   (g) Calories Eaten
Average 247 189 43  2108 kCal
Rest Day 34 192 79  1637 kCal
Training 300 189 34  2226 kCal
Total v. Goal +2% +8% -11%1

Fat intake was quite low, but not concerned

Training

  • Week 1 Training Log
    • First week of 5/3/1 training schedule. The volume of the squats workout made for a very painful week. DOMS last until Friday
  • HITT Training
    • Bike Phase 1 – 6/9
    • Bike Phase 1 – 6/11
  • Hike
    • Hulda Crooks Exploration (aka getting lost) || 6.7 mi || 127 BPM || moderate hills || 15 lb

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Workouts ’13: Week of August 11

Workouts ’13: Week of August 11

  • Walking:
    • 0:31:31 || 1.6 mi || flat
    • Notes:
      • pushing stroller in hiking boots

 

  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 95 lb x 5 reps
    • 135 lb x 5 reps
    • 185 lb x 2 reps
    • 250 lb x 2 reps
  • Chin-Up:
    • 1 reps || weighted || 90 lb
  • Pendlay Row:
    • 95 lb x 12 reps
    • 125 lb x 12 reps
    • 125 lb x 12 reps
    • 125 lb x 10 reps

 

  • Hiking:
    • Morgan Pass/Little Lakes Valley from Mosquito Flats || 8 miles round trip || ~4 hrs hiking time|| 25 lb pack || ±800′ elevation || ~10,800′ peak elevation

 

  • Hiking:
    • Horsemeadows Campground to Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead to Cottonwood Lakes Basin || 14 miles round trip || ~5 hrs hiking time || 25 lb pack || ±1100′ elevation || ~11,100′ peak elevation

 

Workouts ’13: Week of August 4

Workouts ’13: Week of August 4

  • Walking:
    • 0:51:50 || 2.4 mi || flat
    • Pushing stroller, breaking in boots

  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 95 lb x 5 reps
    • 135 lb x 5 reps
    • 185 lb x 3 reps
    • 235 lb x 3 reps
    • 155 lb x 15 reps
  • Chin-Up:
    • 21 reps
  • Pendlay Row:
    • 95 lb x 10 reps
    • 105 lb x 10 reps
    • 105 lb x 10 reps

Aug 8, 2013

  • Walking:
    • 0:22:00 || 1.2 mi || flat
  • Reverse Triceps Bench Press:
    • 95 lb x 12 reps
    • 145 lb x 12 reps
    • 145 lb x 12 reps
  • Seated Hammer Dumbbell Curl:
    • 40 lb x 10 reps
    • 45 lb x 10 reps
    • 45 lb x 10 reps
  • Triceps Pushdown:
    • 115 lb x 12 reps
    • 145 lb x 12 reps
    • 160 lb x 10 reps
  • Barbell Curl:
    • 80 lb x 12 reps
    • 90 lb x 8 reps

Aug 9, 2013

  • Walking:
    • 0:20:00 || 1.2 mi || flat
  • Barbell Deadlift:
    • 135 lb x 12 reps
    • 235 lb x 12 reps
    • 235 lb x 12 reps
    • 235 lb x 16 reps
  • Hanging Straight Leg Raise:
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min

Aug 10, 2013

  • Hiking:
    • Blue Mtn Training || 0:29:45 || 1.5 mi || 125 BPM

 

 

Workouts ’13: Week of July 28

Workouts ’13: Week of July 28

 

  • Walking:
    • 1:02:00 || 3.1 mi || flat

  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
    • 1:00:00 || 2 mi || flat
  • Walking (treadmill):
    • 0:20:00 || 0.8 mi || 145 BPM || 20 %
    • 824 ft climbed
  • Chin-Up:
    • 8 reps (+54 pts)
    • 7 reps || weighted || 34 lb
    • 6 reps || weighted || 34 lb
    • 5 reps || weighted || 34 lb
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 45 lb x 12 reps
    • 115 lb x 12 reps
    • 115 lb x 12 reps
    • 115 lb x 12 reps

 

  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Walking (treadmill):
    • 1 mi || 145 BPM || 15 %
  • Barbell Deadlift:
    • 135 lb x 12 reps
    • 185 lb x 10 reps
    • 185 lb x 10 reps
    • 185 lb x 10 reps
    • 185 lb x 10 reps
    • Should be a PR week, but with my upcoming hike, I need to take it easy.
  • Parallel-Grip Pull-Up:
    • 12 reps
    • 8 reps
    • 8 reps
  • Hanging Straight Leg Raise:
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps

Aug 1, 2013

  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 95 lb x 5 reps
    • 135 lb x 5 reps
    • 185 lb x 5 reps
    • 205 lb x 5 reps
  • Pendlay Row:
    • 65 lb x 12 reps
    • 85 lb x 10 reps
    • 105 lb x 10 reps
  • Decline Dumbbell Bench Press:
    • 60 lb x 12 reps
    • 75 lb x 10 reps
  • Barbell Curl:
    • 60 lb x 12 reps
    • 80 lb x 10 reps

Aug 3, 2013

  • Hiking:
    • 11:02:00 || 18.3 mi || 122 BPM || Mountains! || 25 lb
    • as tracked by GPS/HRM: San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek || 11h 02m || 18.33 miles || 5400′ elevation gain || 122 bpm av, 163 peak

 

Workouts ’13: Week of July 21

Workouts ’13: Week of July 21

 

  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min
  • Hiking:
    • 1:18:00 || 3.5 mi || moderate hills || 40 lb
    • Hips, knees, shins are sore from running last week. Doing LISS in lieu of HIIT for a few days this week.

 

  • Barbell Squat:
    • 45 lb x 10 reps
    • 135 lb x 5 reps
    • 225 lb x 4 reps
    • 205 lb x 5 reps
    • 185 lb x 8 reps
  • Chin-Up:
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 8 reps
  • Goblet Squat (dumbbell):
    • 60 lb x 12 reps
    • 60 lb x 12 reps
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Barbell Curl:
    • 68 lb x 12 reps
    • 68 lb x 12 reps
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min

Jul 23, 2013

  • Cycling (stationary):
    • 0:18:00 || 4.3 mi || 150 BPM
    • HITT Phase III 18 sets – 30 sec high intensity, 30 sec low intensity
  • Body Weight Squat:
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min

Jul 24, 2013

  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 95 lb x 5 reps
    • 135 lb x 5 reps
    • 185 lb x 5 reps
    • 225 lb x 3 reps
    • 205 lb x 4 reps
    • 185 lb x 8 reps
  • T-Bar Row:
    • 35 lb x 10 reps
    • 60 lb x 12 reps
    • 85 lb x 10 reps
    • 85 lb x 10 reps
  • Plank:
    • 120 sec
    • 90 sec
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Body Weight Squat:
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min
  • Shoulder Dislocation:
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps

  • Walking (treadmill):
    • 0:30:00 || 1.4 mi || 145 BPM || 20 % incline
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat

  • Barbell Deadlift:
    • 135 lb x 10 reps
    • 185 lb x 5 reps
    • 235 lb x 10 reps
    • 235 lb x 10 reps
    • 205 lb x 12 reps
    • 205 lb x 12 reps
  • Hanging Straight Leg Raise:
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
  • Side Plank:
    • 60 sec (+42 pts)
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workouts ’13: Week of July 14

Workouts ’13: Week of July 14

  • Running (Intervals/Sprints):
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog (+5 pts)
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint (+5 pts)
  • Walking:
    • 0:55:00 || 2.3 mi || flat (+60 pts)
    • LISS pushing stroller

 

  • Trap Bar Deadlift:
    • 95 lb x 10 reps (+52 pts)
    • 145 lb x 10 reps (+72 pts)
    • Waiting for the Squat Rack….
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+92 pts)
    • 200 lb x 6 reps (+108 pts)
    • Hurting shoulder to hold onto back… cutting workout short.
  • Goblet Squat (dumbbell):
    • 90 lb x 10 reps (+50 pts)
    • 90 lb x 10 reps (+50 pts)
  • V-Bar Pulldown:
    • 100 lb x 12 reps (+31 pts)
    • 120 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
    • 120 lb x 10 reps (+35 pts)
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat (+81 pts)
    • 0:42:00 || 1.7 mi || flat (+43 pts)
    • Session 1 – walk to gym Session 2 – pushing stroller
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 5 min (+9 pts)
    • 10 min (+18 pts)
    • 5 min (+9 pts)
    • 1 – hip flexors 2 – shoulder 3 – quads

 

  • Running:
    • 0:18:30 || 2.3 mi || flat (+297 pts)
    • HIIT, Phase 3 || 18 sets of 30 sec Low Intensity, followed by 30 sec High Intensity
  • Body Weight Squat:
    • 25 reps (+16 pts)
    • 25 reps (+16 pts)
    • 25 reps (+16 pts)
    • 25 reps (+16 pts)
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min (+18 pts)

 

  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 95 lb x 8 reps (+58 pts)
    • 115 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)
    • 145 lb x 3 reps (+58 pts)
    • 165 lb x 3 reps (+66 pts)
    • 185 lb x 3 reps (+76 pts)
    • 205 lb x 4 reps (+99 pts)
    • 135 lb x 20 reps (+89 pts)
  • Seated Cable Row:
    • 100 lb x 12 reps (+33 pts)
    • 140 lb x 10 reps (+43 pts)
    • 120 lb x 12 reps (+38 pts)
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat (+81 pts)

 

  • Walking:
    • 0:35:00 || 2 mi || flat (+76 pts)
    • 0:40:00 || 1.7 mi || flat (+45 pts)
  • Body Weight Squat:
    • 25 reps (+16 pts)
    • 25 reps (+16 pts)
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 5 min (+9 pts)
    • 5 min (+9 pts)
    • 5 min (+9 pts)

 

  • Barbell Deadlift:
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+92 pts)
    • 235 lb x 5 reps (+129 pts)
    • 305 lb x 1 reps (+113 pts)
    • 350 lb x 1 reps (+154 pts)
    • 295 lb x 4 reps (+177 pts)
    • 255 lb x 6 reps (+157 pts)
    • 185 lb x 10 reps (+109 pts)
  • Hanging Straight Leg Raise:
    • 10 reps (+5 pts)
    • 10 reps (+5 pts)
    • 10 reps (+5 pts)
    • 10 reps (+5 pts)
    • 10 reps (+5 pts)
  • Plank:
    • 75 sec (+26 pts)
  • Side Plank:
    • 60 sec (+42 pts)
    • 60 sec (+42 pts)
  • Parallel-Grip Pull-Up:
    • 10 reps (+68 pts)
    • 8 reps (+51 pts)
    • 7 reps (+43 pts)
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.5 mi || flat (+111 pts)
    • 0:17:00 || 0.9 mi || flat (+26 pts)
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min (+18 pts)
  • Running:
    • 0:06:59 || 1 mi || flat (+131 pts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workouts ’13: Week of July 7

Workouts ’13: Week of July 7

  • Running (Intervals/Sprints):
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • Running in Grand Terrace

  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 95 lb x 10 reps
    • 135 lb x 5 reps
    • 185 lb x 5 reps
    • 200 lb x 6 reps
    • 190 lb x 7 reps
    • 170 lb x 8 reps
    • 135 lb x 10 reps
    • Notes:
      • dropping weight, going lower and focusing on form
  • Chin-Up:
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps
    • 10 reps

Jul 9, 2013

  • Running (Intervals/Sprints):
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
    • 60 sec || 150 BPM || jog
    • 30 sec || 160 BPM || sprint
  • Body Weight Squat:
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • 25 reps
    • Notes:
      • squat DOMS
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 mins

Jul 10, 2013

  • Smith Machine Bench Press:
    • 90 lb x 5 reps
    • 140 lb x 5 reps
    • 190 lb x 5 reps
    • 210 lb x 5 reps
    • Notes:
      • Negatives – 5 sec on eccentric movement
  • Horizontal Pull:
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
    • 12 reps
  • Barbell Curl:
    • 50 lb x 8 reps
    • 90 lb x 8 reps
    • 70 lb x 8 reps
  • Plank:
    • 135 sec
    • 75 sec

Jul 11, 2013

  • Barbell Deadlift:
    • 135 lb x 10 reps
    • 185 lb x 10 reps
    • 235 lb x 8 reps
    • 235 lb x 8 reps
  • Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown:
    • 85 lb x 10 reps
    • 145 lb x 12 reps
    • 145 lb x 10 reps
  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Hiking:
    • 0:55:00 || 2.7 mi || moderate hills

Jul 13, 2013

  • Hiking:
    • Keller Peak (Trail Only) || 5:45:00 || 9 mi || 105 BPM || moderate hills || 18 lb
      • (Excruciatingly) Slow Pace d/t hiking with beginners, but a fun day

 

Workouts ’13: Week of June 30

Workouts ’13: Week of June 30

  • Running (Intervals/Sprints):
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • Notes:
      • Done on exercise bike

  • Walking:
    • 0:40:00 || 2.2 mi || flat
  • Leg Press:
    • 115 lb x 10 reps
    • 205 lb x 10 reps
    • 295 lb x 10 reps
    • 205 lb x 10 reps
  • Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine:
    • 115 lb x 10 reps
    • 205 lb x 10 reps
    • 295 lb x 10 reps
    • 205 lb x 10 reps
  • Plank:
    • 120 sec
    • 75 sec
  • Foam Rolling:
    • 10 min
  • Walking (treadmill):
    • 0:15:00 || 0.5 mi || 2 mph || 30 %

  • Running (Intervals/Sprints):
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • 60 sec || job
    • 30 sec || sprint
    • Notes:
      • On exercise bike

  • Hiking:
    • Mt Badly via Baldy Bowl & Devil’s Backbone loop || 6:35:00 ||11.3 total miles || 3900′ over 4.3 mile ascent (17.1% grade) || 3900’ over 7 mile descent (10.5% grade)|| 127 BPM || 20lb pack

  • Running (Intervals/Sprints):
    • 2 min || 0.2 mi || jog
    • 5 min || 0.4 mi || run
    • 5 min || 0.2 mi || jog
    • 8 min || 0.7 mi || run
    • 7 min || 0.7 mi || run
    • 5 min || 0.2 mi || jog
    • 10 min || 1 mi || run