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estfna · 09-01-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Five-O

Im impressed at the weights your moving and for staying natural and giving it your best shot to grow that way.

Well done mate, some deffo improvements, your doing great.

I would like get to more or less my full potential before I turn to gear, I know I won't stay natural, got alot of friends that use. I want to be able to rep a natural 140Kg bench at least. It may be years or it could be a matter of months. Alot of people will say "Too young", "Not until your 21" etc...

But I would like to think individual cases should be judged on their merit.

Five-O · 09-01-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by estfna

I would like get to more or less my full potential before I turn to gear, I know I won't stay natural, got alot of friends that use. I want to be able to rep a natural 140Kg bench at least. It may be years or it could be a matter of months. Alot of people will say "Too young", "Not until your 21" etc...

But I would like to think individual cases should be judged on their merit.

Im sure you could bench 140kg for 1 rep if your repping with 120kg mate.

Its good to set some targets, attainable ones before making the plunge, not many ppl get overly strong befroe turning to gear, Ive been guilty as anyone on that account tbh.

tim_e · 11-01-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by estfna

Took my week off then man flu developed. Got over that then had some nasty stomach bug so all in all, lost 2 and half weeks of training. Absolutely gutted. Went back last Wednesday, 2nd January. Worked legs, felt really strong, really refreshed and up for it, still had slight snivels but nothing to worry about.

Friday was my chest day, weighed myself after the illness, I had lost 1/2stone. Couldn't lift a thing, topped out on the bench press at just over 100kg, couldn't finish my db presses and shoulders ached. Also got about 3 dips done then couldn't hold my own weight.

Monday I trained back, heavy db rows, lat pull downs, shrugs, upright rows, sldl, biceps. Felt very strong, lifted everything with ease, could of done more but didn't want to overtrain. Felt a strain in my bicep, like a tearing kind of pain. Feels okay today though (Tuesday).

Chest is still aching a bit from friday, must have been a great workout.

Made some protein flapjacks before, haven't tasted them yet, taking one to work for a snack later.

Weighed myself again, back up to 14.2, must of been mostly water.

I'll do some more photo's next week and that's a promise...

Same here mate, I had exactly the same as you, had 3 weeks off the gym, also lost 1/2 stone, but thankfully back in the gym now and weight is going back up again. And to be honest I think every now and again its good to have a week or so rest - and when you get back in the gym it feels much better, more focussed again and able to push the weights where you left off before.

May be some guys will doubt that the rest is good I don't know as I'm no expert but it seemed to work for me and by the sounds of it working for you.

Any expert feedback on this resting period of say a week or 2 weeks guys ??? Is it a good thing or a bad thing, even though illness has not been an issue involved ?

bigden · 11-01-2008, 02:16 PM

people say its good to give the CNS a break every once in awhile but i hate having a week or 2 off coz i always, ALWAYS come back weaker and it just totally de-motivates me so i dnt really have many maybe 1 or 2 breaks a year or so but that just me of course

Tall · 11-01-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigden

people say its good to give the CNS a break every once in awhile but i hate having a week or 2 off coz i always, ALWAYS come back weaker and it just totally de-motivates me so i dnt really have many maybe 1 or 2 breaks a year or so but that just me of course

You can always just work at 50% for a week and reduce your days to give the CNS a break you know...

bigden · 11-01-2008, 02:30 PM

aah that i may have to try maybe cut down to 2 day a week upper/lower split for my weeks off and hopefully i wont come back a weakling after it lol cheers man i always thort u had to have a solid week of no training learn somat new ED

Tall · 11-01-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bigden

aah that i may have to try maybe cut down to 2 day a week upper/lower split for my weeks off and hopefully i wont come back a weakling after it lol cheers man i always thort u had to have a solid week of no training learn somat new ED

Whatever works really. If you're itching to get back then do it but just at a reduced rate - i.e. active recovery

Robbie · 11-01-2008, 02:54 PM

I *SO* wish I had started eating and lifting when I was your age!!

estfna · 14-01-2008, 09:37 PM

Today is Monday Jan 14th.

Went last Wednesday, legs. Had to go on my own, never felt so powerful in my legs. Squatting 160 for 8 reps right down. Had a massive pump and could barely walk, did lunges aswell and nearly died driving home.

Didn't get a chance to go Friday or on the weekend because of work, so got some crap multigym and some decent dumbells at home that I used. Bench press, DB flyes an DB presses. Then some tricep ex's... better than nothing eh?

Today was my back day, was thinking of doing chest as I missed it on Friday but no point changing the routine. Felt really strong again, not as strong as before Xmas but getting there. Single arm DB rows with 45kg dumbells easy. Upright rows on the ez bar with about 55kg. Then deadlifts, ended up on 145kg for 3 reps stepping out after every rep.

mars1960 · 14-01-2008, 09:48 PM

estfna, very very impessive work mate.
Your an inspiration to anybody, young or old.

estfna · 15-01-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mars1960

estfna, very very impessive work mate.
Your an inspiration to anybody, young or old.

Thanks alot, don't know what to say to that really, just thanks I suppose.
:p:p:p

Marsbar · 15-01-2008, 10:23 PM

estfna .. don't recall them having a squat rack at that gym on long lane or have you moved?

bkotey · 17-01-2008, 06:24 PM

well done lad! Serious tricep size coming on! keep this log up. m just getting back into training after long illness and this is a good inspiration for me. Looking to do something similiar... Cheers.:beer1:

bigden · 17-01-2008, 06:31 PM

well done mate strong as feck aswell keep it up wish i cud haul those weights

estfna · 17-01-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Marsbar

estfna .. don't recall them having a squat rack at that gym on long lane or have you moved?

No, no squat rack. They have a power rack next to a smith machine. Just move the rests up and use that.

11-01-2008, 02:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
bigden halfway through pct Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: halifax Posts: 399	Re: My new awakening to my true potential people say its good to give the CNS a break every once in awhile but i hate having a week or 2 off coz i always, ALWAYS come back weaker and it just totally de-motivates me so i dnt really have many maybe 1 or 2 breaks a year or so but that just me of course

11-01-2008, 02:30 PM	#36 (permalink)
bigden halfway through pct Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: halifax Posts: 399	Re: My new awakening to my true potential aah that i may have to try maybe cut down to 2 day a week upper/lower split for my weeks off and hopefully i wont come back a weakling after it lol cheers man i always thort u had to have a solid week of no training learn somat new ED

11-01-2008, 02:54 PM	#38 (permalink)
Robbie www.fastfasterfastest.co. uk Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 1,233	Re: My new awakening to my true potential I SO wish I had started eating and lifting when I was your age!! __________________ My Journal

14-01-2008, 09:37 PM	#39 (permalink)
estfna Undergoing building work Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,838	Re: My new awakening to my true potential Today is Monday Jan 14th. Went last Wednesday, legs. Had to go on my own, never felt so powerful in my legs. Squatting 160 for 8 reps right down. Had a massive pump and could barely walk, did lunges aswell and nearly died driving home. Didn't get a chance to go Friday or on the weekend because of work, so got some crap multigym and some decent dumbells at home that I used. Bench press, DB flyes an DB presses. Then some tricep ex's... better than nothing eh? Today was my back day, was thinking of doing chest as I missed it on Friday but no point changing the routine. Felt really strong again, not as strong as before Xmas but getting there. Single arm DB rows with 45kg dumbells easy. Upright rows on the ez bar with about 55kg. Then deadlifts, ended up on 145kg for 3 reps stepping out after every rep.

14-01-2008, 09:48 PM	#40 (permalink)
mars1960 jagnut Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: norfolk Posts: 2,421	Re: My new awakening to my true potential estfna, very very impessive work mate. Your an inspiration to anybody, young or old.

15-01-2008, 10:23 PM	#42 (permalink)
Marsbar Gym Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 410	Re: My new awakening to my true potential estfna .. don't recall them having a squat rack at that gym on long lane or have you moved?

17-01-2008, 06:24 PM	#43 (permalink)
bkotey Gym Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 318	Re: My new awakening to my true potential well done lad! Serious tricep size coming on! keep this log up. m just getting back into training after long illness and this is a good inspiration for me. Looking to do something similiar... Cheers.:beer1:

17-01-2008, 06:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
bigden halfway through pct Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: halifax Posts: 399	Re: My new awakening to my true potential well done mate strong as feck aswell keep it up wish i cud haul those weights

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