Tom's 8 week and 16 week transformation.

[tomsammce]

ok, since i been back into training for a few months now i have decided to begin a journal to log my progress, this is gonna be a journal for bulking. was planning on competing end of year and started dieting but then was dissapointed with my physique which should have been expected from having 2 years off, also lost my licience which makes it hard to get places like the gym 10 times a week and thought if cant do it 100% then there is no point. so after 3 weeks of diet i finished and bought squat rack, bench, bar and some plates for garage and have decided to focus on the big lifts and getting abit bigger for perhaps a bodybuilding competition or maybe a powerlifting comp next year. so here is a before pic taken for the start of my journal (today) and i will most likley put up a pic every 6-8 weeks. ill just be logging training in here and not really diet just so my entrys are quite quick. when i get more equipment i will put up a pic of my home gym aka Golds Gym.. but you guys can all imagine a squat rack im sure.

ok, last night was chest

Flat bench press

10 sets of 12 reps @ 100kg

Incline bench press

10 sets of 8 reps @ 100kg

that is all. strength average at moment but should get up there.

thanks guys.

Quote of the day:

Always listen to the experts. They'll tell you what can't be done and why. Then do it...

[AgentOrange]

I will be following this Journal for tips but more importantly the comedy aspect.

Thanking you

[tomsammce]

AO, a tip for you:

Talk doesn't cook rice.

lol

[drizzt]

Looking forward to following how you go mate, especially how you make use of the home gym :nod:

[TonganTerror]

as AO said will follow this one with interest good startring pic skinny :pfft:

hope your well!!!

[tinytraps]

Not bad strength for 2years off. Good luck tom will be watching with interest 8)

[tomsammce]

Not bad strength for 2years off. Good luck tom will be watching with interest 8)

i have been training back for about 5 months so that is not first workout.

[Jigga]

Flat bench press

10 sets of 12 reps @ 100kg

Incline bench press

10 sets of 8 reps @ 100kg

Must have been falling well short of failure to maintain the same weight and rep range over 20sets??

[tomsammce]

jigga my home gym is brand new, i dont wanna bend the bar just yet... WOW!!

[Beowulf]

That is maniac volume brother what are your starting stats?

[tomsammce]

starting stats? from when, what do u mean? i havnt got scales, but i think am about 90kgs, was prob 84kg with higher bodyfat 5 month ago?? just guessing though

[tomsammce]

No training tonight team. got that sore throat feeling you get before you get flu, and too many mosquitos in my garage lol. early night.

Quote of the night:

Optimism means expecting the best, confidence means knowing how you will handle the worst. Never make a move if you are merely optimistic.

[thatwaslight]

No training tonight team. got that sore throat feeling you get before you get flu.

Hope you get wow soon bro

[tomsammce]

cheers,

got up early this morning and did some squats

front squats

10 sets of 60kg x 15 reps

10 sets 100kg x 6 reps

will do some more tonight. ok i feel like i have a flu now but i will train through and should be gone by sunday.

[tomsammce]

Quote of the day:

"The road to success is not straight. There is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, red lights called enemies, and caution lights called family. You will have flats called jobs. But if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith, and a driver called passion, you will make it to a place called success."

Tip of the day:

always brush your teeth and have a protein shake before bed.. lol

[Pseudonym]

You should brush your teeth AFTER you have the protein shake, Tom. Waking up with last night's soured protein shake on your breath is nasty.

Seriously though, you're looking good - I'm keen to see your progress. Should be pretty impressive if muscle memory does its thing!

[tomsammce]

You should brush your teeth AFTER you have the protein shake, Tom. Waking up with last night's soured protein shake on your breath is nasty.

Seriously though, you're looking good - I'm keen to see your progress. Should be pretty impressive if muscle memory does its thing!

protein in between you teeth for a slow release?? lol

yeah thanks mate, i will put up more pics every 6-8 weeks and more detailed entries shortly for better reading.

[AgentOrange]

post the pic of your new setup... looks mean bro!

[tomsammce]

when get more gear next week.

I'm unWOW, so not training till flu goes away.

will update when i have some training to log

[AgentOrange]

I'm unWOW

lmao

[Jigga]

*wow

[tomsammce]

Quote of the day:

"a apple a day keeps the doctor away"

Tip of the day:

2 large thin and crispy pizza's have a total of 2500+ calories... whos got pudding??? TOOOO EASYYYY!

[Peachy]

What does 3 large dominoes pizzas have?? :wink:

[tomsammce]

use some division and addition and work it out... HELLOOOOOO! LOL

[thatwaslight]

whats ur bw atm bro?