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  • monching11monching11 Posts: 7,273
    May sasalihan ka na bang compy?
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    June 2014 < powerlifting sa Manila(medyo pinag-iisipan ko pa 'to)...
    October 2014 < stepping stone for May 2015...
  • monching11monching11 Posts: 7,273
    I thought BB salihan mo? PL pala
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    Yung sa October 2014 and May 2015, bodybuilding...
  • Ano yung June 2014 na PL meet sa Manila? May info ka ba rito Mr.Core? Something to work towards to kung may 192 na weightclass or something.
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    Yearly it happens between May and June.
    Check mo yung following FB page:
    Powerlifting Association of the Philippines
    Philippine Raw Powerlifting Federation
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 6-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 285 [size=x-small](October 28, 2013)[/size]
    BW: ???lbs ~ ???lbs
    Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    Supposed to be the start of DELOAD week. But feeling no any signs of overtraining. So I still pushed another increment 'til another two-week microcycle. I was thinking either to add another exercise—Goodmornings—or make Pendlay Rowing twice a week, instead of having it only during Fridays, for lower back strengthening. Noticed the weakness at the last reps of the second and third working set of Low Bar Squats. Was using a variety of plates since I can only religiously afford monthy memberships on back-alley/non-commercial gyms. I find their 50lb plates heavier compared to what I use back from the metro Dagupan(50lb Pro-Gym plates(with sides) > 50lb Champion plates). But damn plates still keep rolling...

    Low Bar Squat - 235lbsx5x3 x5, x5(spot), x5(spot), 175lbsx8x1 (140lbsx12x1, 190lbsx8x1 warm-up) [RESTS: 3-3½min]
    Standing Overhead Press - 95lbs(90lbs+5lb locks)x5x3, 70lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2min]
    Chin-ups - BWx13-20x4 x10, x7, x6, x5 [RESTS: 2min]
    Seated Calf Raise - 140lbsx8x2 [REST: 2min]

    Still haven't checked my weight, BTW...
  • Galing. Thanks for sharing!
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 6-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 288 [size=x-small](October 30, 2013)[/size]
    Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    Ended up the whole afternoon(the other day), back-reading the pages 300+ of the "Official Training Q&A" Thread. Then come up the next day studying the varieties of squats and looking for answers on how to address squatting without using a squat rack/power cage...
    At least an hour nap before WO. Considering that I did all the big lifts compressed single workout. Prior to the dropset of Flat Barbell Bench Press was a mere minute recuperation. The workout was great overall!

    Low Bar Squats - 210lbsx5x3 x6x3, 155lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 3min]
    Flat Barbell Bench Press - 160lbsx5x3(spot), 120lbsx8x1 x5x1 [RESTS: 1-2min]
    30º Incline Dumbbell Bench Press - 60'sx6x3 [RESTS: 2min]
    Romanian Deadlift (Mixed Grip) - 225lbsx5x3, 170lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 3min]

    Short 5min posing practice before gym closing time, working on an auxilary pose. But more importantly learn and practice my side poses on the non-dominant side.
    Did evaluation for lagging bodyparts. Still can't provide an update for latest pictures. Haven't got the phone repaired yet.
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 6-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 292 [size=x-small](November 3, 2013)[/size]
    Afternoon. Sa may soccer field sa Lingayen... Narciso Sports Complex and Civic Center.
    The Volunteerism Workout...
    If my calculations are right, then... Overhead Steel Roof Press. Hold(around 130lbs+ for about 35+ seconds)... Soccer Net Frame Sledx2(on the turf, something for 40-45m push)... Wire Twists. Steel Barricade Walk/Holdx6 for 60m... Damn! There's more than that of course, I just listed the most laborous of the job. About two hour-dismantling the make-shift stage...

    Not a single funny-feeling DOMS by morning wake, probably because I was carbed up for two days prior yesterday.
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 6-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 294 [size=x-small](November 5, 2013)[/size]
    Afternoon. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    Did arranged those scattered bars and plates to the rack during recovery between sets. Not that I have the drive on that languid afternoon...

    Low Bar Squats - 195lbsx5x3, 105lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2min]
    Standing Overhead Press - 80lbsx5x3, 45lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2min]
    Pendlay Rows - 140lbsx5x3, 75lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2min]
    Seated Calf Raise - 145lbsx8x2 [REST: 2min]

    Posing Practice [25min] with two members, one whom won a placing on the Novice Category of the recent anniversary event of the gym.
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 7-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 296 [size=x-small](November 7, 2013)[/size]
    BW: ???lbs ~ ???lbs
    Morning. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    Felt lats on every on chin-ups. Need to master how to use their Seated Calf Raise Machine.

    Low Bar Squats - 225lbsx5x3, 145lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 3min]
    Flat Barbell Bench Press - 165lbsx5x3 x5(spot), x5, x6(spot), 105lbsx8x1 [RESTS; 2-4min]
    Chin-ups - BWx14-21x4 x6, x7, x5, x5 [RESTS: 2-3min]
    Seated Calf Raise - 150lbsx8x2 [REST: 2min]

    Afternoon. Practice started at 14:20.
    Drank a couple liters of water during the entire practice. Started the session on two quarter turn poses. Then working from head to toe on every compulsory poses looking which stance showcases better for my built. Still working on my right side poses, can't get the same leg muscle separations compared to the other side, in which I see both development of quad and hamstring muscles...

    [Practice Posing: 60min]
    Relaxed Poses

    Front View Quarter Turn [HOLD: 30sec]
    Quarter Turn to the Left [HOLD: 30sec]

    Compulsory Poses

    Front Lat Spread Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Left Side Chest Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Left Side Tricep Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Front Double Biceps Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Right Side Tricep Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Right Side Chest Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Abdominal and Thigh Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Hands on Hips Most Muscular Pose [HOLD: 30sec]
    Crab Most Muscular Pose [HOLD: 30sec]

    Evening. Home.
    After taking a bath. Just noticed a better straition on the chest hitting the Most Muscular Pose (Hands Clasped). I somehow get these whenever I consume a lot of water beforehand...
  • YatezYatez Posts: 2,745
    Brah pics naman na cucurious ako ehe
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    Nacucurious saan?
  • YatezYatez Posts: 2,745
    Sa looks mo na ngayon brah
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    I'll try to provide some progress photos or video two weeks in time...
  • YatezYatez Posts: 2,745
    Sige sir abangan namin yan
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 7-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 299 [size=x-small](November 10, 2013)[/size]
    Morning. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    No meal before workout. But did carb-up yesterday, in case I'm going to lift for tomorrow, which I did. Not contented with my form today, again, there are signs I noticed on lower back weakness. Might add a two-three assistance works performed during one of the REST DAYS.

    Low Bar Squats - 145lbsx12x1, 200lbsx8x1 warm-up [REST: 3min]
    MAX OUT
    Low Bar Squats - 245lbsx5x3(spot), 185lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 3-4min]

    Standing Overhead Press - 100lbsx5x3 x6, x5, x6(95lbs+5lb locks), 75lbsx8x1 x7x1(70lbs+5lb locks) [RESTS: 2-3min]
    Romanian Deadlift (Mixed Grip) - 235lbsx5x3 x6x3, 175lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2-5min]
  • monching11monching11 Posts: 7,273
    @yatez

    sira CP n core backread mo. nagpost siya nung last bulk nya kaso medyo matagal tagal na un
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    @ sir monch - Hanggang ngayon hindi ko pa rin napapaayos, but not making it an excuse... My solution; PLAN A, either humiram kay ate ng camera, PLAN B, dalhin ko yung laptop sa gym.
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 7-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 301 [size=x-small](November 12, 2013)[/size]
    Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    No breakfast. Took the bus home by 11:26. Lunch @ 12:47. Felt sleepy by 15:20. An hour and a half sleep. Packed and headed to the gym afterwards...

    Low Bar Squats - 205lbsx5x3 x6, x6, x5, 115lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2-3min]
    Flat Barbell Bench Press - 95lbsx5 x6, 110lbsx5 x6, 130lbsx5, 150lbsx5, 175lbsx5 x6(spot) [1st-4th set RESTS: 1½-2min][5th set RESTS: 6min]
    30º Incline Dumbbell Bench Press - 55'sx6x3 [RESTS: 2min]
    Pendlay Rows - 150lbsx5x3 x6, x5, x5(145lbs+5lb locks), 85lbsx8x1(80lbs+5lb locks) [RESTS: 2min]
    Seated Calf Raise - 155lbsx8x2 [REST: 2min]
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 304 [size=x-small](November 15, 2013)[/size]
    Noon. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    Just recovered from flu yesterday, forced to move the workout today. Although, I'm only allowed to do so 'til 6pm. Decided to take the workout mid-afternoon[size=x-small](unfortunately, was a bad idea)[/size], at least 2 hours before curfew. Morning breakfast: 1 cup of Instant Quaker Oats mixed with 2 eggs whilst finishing reading a book 'bout fitness and exercise. Gym @ 11:21. Nauseatic afternoon. Not sure, if these people here hate breezes, but all the windows are closed and the fans are off! Temperature almost at its peak hour! And to make it worse, some Pinoy Pop Music playing on the amp. Well... fucked!

    Low Back Squats - 150lbsx12x1, 205lbsx8x1 warm-up [REST: 3min]
    MAX OUT
    Low Back Squats - 255lbsx5x3(spot), 190lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 3-7min]

    Standing Overhead Press - 105lbsx5x3, 80lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2min]
    Chin-ups - BWx15-22x4 [RESTS: 2min]
    Seated Calf Raised - 160lbsx8x2 [REST: 2min]
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 305 [size=x-small](November 16, 2013)[/size]
    Evening. Home...
    There's a great pain something at the back of my head, everytime I stand from picking up something, sitting or lying for a long time. I don't know if it's a sinusitis, but I feel it's different from the common headache.
    Symptoms occured yesterday, and I think it is what that had kept me from overhead pressing. Afterwards, had my brunch(breakfast+lunch), 4½ cups of cooked rice, with random servings from the oven top and pre-heated leftovers from fridge, mainly fried meats(fish and beef) and boiled eggs. As far as I can remember, I think it was also the last of meal of yesterday.
    As from today, starting from the morning, eating breakfast followed by series of water/pineapple juice intake. 100/70 BP. Not feeling warm so I didn't bother to measure my body temp. Hoping this would be gone by tomorrow or the day after hours before workout. Let's see how it turns out tomorrow. Maybe I need some amount of rests...
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 307 [size=x-small](November 18, 2013)[/size]
    Morning. 8:00-8:25. Sa may university sa Dagupan... UPang Student Plaza.
    Had six hours sleep last night.
    200g chicken fillet, 1 cup of rice, 2 soft boiled eggs.

    Afternoon. 12:37-12:50. Sa may university sa Dagupan... UPang Student Plaza.
    After reading offline thru saved pages, ate 2 soft boiled eggs.

    Afternoon. 15:59 -16:20. Home...
    Arrival over an hour ago. ½ serving of Paela Tuna, 2 pork chops, 2 cups of rice.

    BW: ???lbs ~ ???lbs
    Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    The Flu Effect... Weaker press, stronger pull...

    Low Back Squats - 150lbsx12x1, 205lbsx8x1 warm-up [REST: 4min]
    MAX OUT
    Low Back Squats - 255lbsx5x3(spot), 190lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 4-5min]

    Standing Overhead Press - 105lbsx5x3 x2, x5(spot), x5(spot), 80lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2-3min]
    Chin-ups - BWx15-22x4 x12, x8, x7, x4 [RESTS: 2-3min]
    Seated Calf Raised - 160lbsx8x2 [REST: 2min]
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8[10RM WEEK]-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 308 [size=x-small](November 19, 2013)[/size]
    Afternoon. Sa may library sa Lingayen... Pangasinan Provincial Library.
    Had to compensate connecting to the public wifi to get the system and journal updated while have no access at home. Net speed was fine, just same speed as at home six months ago.

    Late Afternoon. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    -name- strengthening WO on REST DAY. It is in the plan to add core exercises in the program, but not take the RM 'today'. Fortunately, was actually suit up in gym attire going to the library, so I took the chance...

    Leg Lifts (weighted) - BWx15 x12, BW+5lbsx15, BW+10lbsx15 x8 = BW+5lbs
    Crunches (weighted) - BWx12, BW+5lbsx10, BW+10lbsx10, BW+15lbsx8, BW+20lbsx10 = BW+10lbs
    Incline Crunches (weighted) - BWx10, BW+5lbsx10, BW+10lbsx10, BW+15lbsx10, BW+20lbsx10, BW+25lbsx6 = BW+20lbs
    Weighted Cable Crunches - 100lbsx10, 130lbsx10, 150lbsx10, 170lbsx10 = 150lbs

    A short pose down with one of the team members of Ram's Fitness Gym Bodybuilding Team, Nelson Aquino...
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 309 [size=x-small](November 20, 2013)[/size]
    Evening. Sa may bakal gym sa Lingayen... Ram's Fitness Gym.
    45min nap. At least 6hrs sleep for the past two days. Need to chase that 7:30 morning class everyday.
    Effort sucked at Flat Barbell Bench Press exercise. Then came the last set before the drop set, I ask this guy to help me in racking the bar. Well you knew the rest of the story...
    Missed working on my deadlift this evening, it was just only less than 10 minutes left before the clock hit the 8pm sharp. Just going to add it on Friday WO, before hittin' the Pendlay Rows, I suppose.

    Low Bar Squats - 215lbsx5x3 x6x3, 160lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 2-3min]
    Flat Barbell Bench Press - 170lbsx5x3(spot), 130lbsx8x1 x7x1 [RESTS: 2-3min]
    30º Incline Dumbbell Bench Press - 65'sx4-6x3 x6, x4, x4 [RESTS: 2-3min]
    Romanian Deadlift (Mixed Grip) - 245lbsx5x3, 185lbsx8x1 [RESTS: 3min]
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 310 [size=x-small](November 21, 2013)[/size]
    Midnight. Home...
    Did hot compressed on upper left side of left quad area two hours ago. Felt better now...
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 311 [size=x-small](November 22, 2013)[/size]
    Early Morning. Home...
    Few hours before working out. 3AM. Back-reading facebook posts. Fucked up! WTH!
    I need work this out, ASAP!
  • CoreCore Posts: 2,509
    [align=center]-WEEK 8-[/align]
    Year 2, Day 311 [size=x-small](November 22, 2013)[/size]
    Morning. Home...
    Can't sleep. Actually had no sleep last night. Was disappointed up by a bad news. A bad news for us who's really into bodybuilding; the industry of competitive bodybuilding. But news wasn't new to me. It's depressing to fact maybe I'm just not used to it.
    No workout today of course. That would be moved to Saturday, might as well go to a gym from out of town. Besides was invited by former PT to WO back to my first back-alley gym, yesterday noon on my way to Dagupan-Lingayen bus terminal.

    Afternoon. Home...
    For the past 48 hours, only slept 2hours. If I could keep this up for the next 24hours, I could enlist to US Marines[size=x-small](Just kidding!)[/size]. I tried to keep myself busy last night tracking down sources and doing sorts of stuff. Trying to forget what I've read, move on and gauge myself for some motivation for the next workout. Expected to hit the sack earlier tonight, with a longer 9hour-sleep to compensate this exhaustion.
  • monching11monching11 Posts: 7,273
    Care to share whats bothering you?
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