Growths Journal

[jono]

solid workout man

[Growth]

solid workout man

Thanks mate. I thought it was pretty average. I seem to be in some kind of limbo at the moment, not really going anywhere with my training. Maybe i will take a break at the end of the cut and really focus on getting some new routines and goals happening.

[jono]

solid workout man

Thanks mate. I thought it was pretty average. I seem to be in some kind of limbo at the moment, not really going anywhere with my training. Maybe i will take a break at the end of the cut and really focus on getting some new routines and goals happening.

goal: get huge

method: eat food :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

[Growth]

The cut is over. Im taking a week of from the gym just to have a bit of rest, then ill get back into it for a lazy couple of weeks before christmas/new years and really take a big break (3+ Weeks).

Ill trudge back through the journal and try to find out some stats on how the cut went later.

[jono]

The cut is over. Im taking a week of from the gym just to have a bit of rest, then ill get back into it for a lazy couple of weeks before christmas/new years and really take a big break (3+ Weeks).

Ill trudge back through the journal and try to find out some stats on how the cut went later.

HAVE FUN WITH ALL THE TIME OFF MAN.

[ExpensiveUrine]

The cut is over. Im taking a week of from the gym just to have a bit of rest, then ill get back into it for a lazy couple of weeks before christmas/new years and really take a big break (3+ Weeks).

So what's the story now.

Maintenance followed by extreme 're-feed' during Christmas period?

[deegee]

Good to hear you are having a break mate. I hve about a week of cutting to go then I will break until the new year. I need to freshen uyp my routines too I have been disapointed recently with the way things are going. New routines and maybe a journal for the new year.

[Growth]

HAVE FUN WITH ALL THE TIME OFF MAN.

I hate taking time off, but i think it has to be done.

[Growth]

So what's the story now.

Maintenance followed by extreme 're-feed' during Christmas period?

lol :pfft: , yeah that about sums it up really. All jokes aside i usually still try to watch what i eat during the christmas period, if your not training there is no real reason to over eat.

Ill really be using the time off to get ready for next year, i really want to make some radical changes to my routines etc.

Any ideas would be great mate, i know you have a pretty in-depth knowledge of various training methods.

[Growth]

Good to hear you are having a break mate. I hve about a week of cutting to go then I will break until the new year. I need to freshen uyp my routines too I have been disapointed recently with the way things are going. New routines and maybe a journal for the new year.

Looking forward to seeing that journal mate :grin: Been a long time comming.

[jono]

So what's the story now.

Maintenance followed by extreme 're-feed' during Christmas period?

lol :pfft: , yeah that about sums it up really. All jokes aside i usually still try to watch what i eat during the christmas period, if your not training there is no real reason to over eat.

Ill really be using the time off to get ready for next year, i really want to make some radical changes to my routines etc.

Any ideas would be great mate, i know you have a pretty in-depth knowledge of various training methods.

MAYB U CAN START DOING SQUATS U BIG GIRL .. LOL

[Pseudonym]

Sounds good, Growth. Have fun experimenting. IMO, playing with various routines is the best part of bodybuilding (well, after getting bigger!)

[ExpensiveUrine]

Ill really be using the time off to get ready for next year, i really want to make some radical changes to my routines etc.

I'd go for higher frequency stuff (right now I'm doing bodypartx2/week, Upper body/Lower body split; no failure but sometimes you just can't help but fail on some sets) with volume split accordingly to accomodate. If you want more info about the workout I'd be happy to PM it to you.

I'd be interested to know how you deal with the '3-week-no-training' period. Some people go trully nuts or sink into some sort of depression (myself included because of back injuries and such) because they're unable to workout or know that they must have time off but are still thinking about going to the gym. Alot of psychological mess there. Then again, a couple of workouts/week at 50 or so % of 1RM wouldn't hurt if you feel like it later on.

Have good time off.

[Growth]

MAYB U CAN START DOING SQUATS U BIG GIRL .. LOL

lol, dont do back squats for a couple of weeks and you get jono breathing down your neck :pfft:

(Wise man say "There are other alternatives to the 4 rep back squat jono, a change up can be a good thing")

I find your obsession with back squats quite disturbing :grin: lol

[Growth]

Sounds good, Growth. Have fun experimenting. IMO, playing with various routines is the best part of bodybuilding (well, after getting bigger!)

Yeah im really looking forward to trying something different next year :grin:

[Growth]

I'd go for higher frequency stuff (right now I'm doing bodypartx2/week, Upper body/Lower body split; no failure but sometimes you just can't help but fail on some sets) with volume split accordingly to accomodate. If you want more info about the workout I'd be happy to PM it to you.

Sure! PM me please.

[jono]

MAYB U CAN START DOING SQUATS U BIG GIRL .. LOL

lol, dont do back squats for a couple of weeks and you get jono breathing down your neck :pfft:

(Wise man say "There are other alternatives to the 4 rep back squat jono, a change up can be a good thing")

I find your obsession with back squats quite disturbing :grin: lol

lol.

low rep deep squats will teach you to train legs intensly. they are totally different than reps of around 8.

[Varven]

Ill really be using the time off to get ready for next year, i really want to make some radical changes to my routines etc.

I'd go for higher frequency stuff (right now I'm doing bodypartx2/week, Upper body/Lower body split; no failure but sometimes you just can't help but fail on some sets) with volume split accordingly to accomodate. If you want more info about the workout I'd be happy to PM it to you.

I'd be interested to know how you deal with the '3-week-no-training' period. Some people go trully nuts or sink into some sort of depression (myself included because of back injuries and such) because they're unable to workout or know that they must have time off but are still thinking about going to the gym. Alot of psychological mess there. Then again, a couple of workouts/week at 50 or so % of 1RM wouldn't hurt if you feel like it later on.

Have good time off.

Hey guys similair story here. after this week, Im taking 3 weeks off as Im on holiday overseas.

When I get back into it I want to try some new routines for a few weeks before I move on to the powerlifting routine. So E.U., if you can PM me with a workout template too, Id appreciate it

[Marcus]

I find 20 rep squats or leg press way more intense than low rep work. Everything works, you just need to keep an open mind Jono.

[Growth]

I find 20 rep squats or leg press way more intense than low rep work. Everything works, you just need to keep an open mind Jono.

I agree. I cant remember the last time i saw 20 reppers in your journal jono. Im not saying that very low rep deep squats dont have there place, i just like to mix it up often.

[pimp]

I find 20 rep squats or leg press way more intense than low rep work. Everything works, you just need to keep an open mind Jono.

tru dat...for me i use a weight that i can do max of 2 or 3 reps...i pump that weight for 6-8 reps...thats hard shit...

[jono]

I find 20 rep squats or leg press way more intense than low rep work. Everything works, you just need to keep an open mind Jono.

I agree. I cant remember the last time i saw 20 reppers in your journal jono. Im not saying that very low rep deep squats dont have there place, i just like to mix it up often.

IVE NEVER DONE 20 REPS THATS WHY U NEVER SEEN IT THERE!!!!!!!!

IM MAKING PROGRESS, UNTILL THAT STOPS IM NOT GOING TO CHANGE IT. IF IT AINT BROKE WHY FIX IT

[Varven]

I find 20 rep squats or leg press way more intense than low rep work. Everything works, you just need to keep an open mind Jono.

tru dat...for me i use a weight that i can do max of 2 or 3 reps...i pump that weight for 6-8 reps...thats hard shit...

Unless your rest pausing after 2 - 3 reps, Id say the weight your using is probably a comfortable 5/6 rep max. Hence if you psychologically break through a barrier, youll be pushing much heavier on 2/3 REP mAX.

[Marcus]

I think what we are getting at here is there is more than one way to train legs. Each to their own man. Try some 20 reppers then comment on intensity.

[shane]

I'm weak as in the legs because of 4 knee ops and injuries but have been making some good progress in rebuilding them.

Squats Smith machine 6 sets 10 reps last set only 3-4

leg press the same

Leg curls superset x2 10,8,6,4,4,6,8,10 start light and end up light you get a mega burn and the same for leg extensions.

found my legs have got stronger doing this routine works for me may be different for someone else thou