(davetherave) the road is long - Page 2 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

davetherave · 17-04-2008, 09:40 PM

legs

bb squats
80kg 1x10
88kg 1x10
94kg 1x10

static holds
1x56 seconds
1x65 seconds
1x60 seconds

good moornings (straight legs)
40kg 1x10
48kg 1x10
60kg 1x10
62.5kg 1x10

barbell standing calf raises (toes in)
84kg 1x20
100kg 1x20
110kg 1x20

* i didn't do a 4th set on the squats, i struggled enough with the 3rd set :(
* the weights are shocking but i will get them back up to a (nearly) respectable level, as i mentioned above i havn't done legs for 3 weeks so the weights will have to come back up over time

davetherave · 19-04-2008, 06:30 PM

chest and triceps (after my week off)

flat bb bench
80kg 1x10
88kg 1x10
96kg 1x9
92kg 1x10

incl bb bench
60kg 1x10
68kg 1x10
76kg 1x10
80kg 1x8 (matched pb prev for 10 though)

dips
10,12,12

skull crushers
40kg 2x10

* the flat bench weights were low :(

* i left the skulls there as i couldnt get them right, i usually do close grip bench and love them but lately ive been struggling to get the catchers right on the cage, theyre either too high or too low (which is bad because my tri's are usually worked out)

davetherave · 19-04-2008, 06:31 PM

i'm also going to post up some pictures of the set-up i have at home as a bit of background for people to see

Con · 19-04-2008, 06:32 PM

Lets see some pictures of you mate.

davetherave · 19-04-2008, 06:47 PM

i may sort some new ones out, theyre not pretty though :(

Lost Soul · 19-04-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davetherave

i may sort some new ones out, theyre not pretty though :(

That would be why they be called progress shots, so one can look back and see how well one has done over a given time frame.
Nobody starts with a well muscled, cut physique and nobody gets one without hard work. Stick some up for your own benefit if you wish but once you suggest you will on a forum the community become demanding and want you to deliver

davetherave · 19-04-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

once you suggest you will on a forum the community become demanding and want you to deliver

i've got to leave for work at 7 so i shall post some up from february of this year for your enjoyment

davetherave · 20-04-2008, 02:07 PM

well you asked for it, please make sure that you are not eating when you open the following posts, taken this morning (cold)

davetherave · 20-04-2008, 02:26 PM

this was is from february (it takes ages taking pics of your'e back when you live alone

more follow, with my comments

davetherave · 20-04-2008, 02:31 PM

davetherave · 20-04-2008, 02:35 PM

right, my comments........

1) i know im fat, i store fat on my love handles, when i was 17/18 i was running 30 odd miles a week and was 10 stone (currently at about 15 i think) and i still had love handles, all be it not this big, so my ultimate aim is to lose these

2) i have a lack of quality muscle on my chest, this i also know
3) my abs are hard, they're just warm at the moment so i know the 6packs there underneath, last summer i got down to 13 stone and could just see them with the love handles though which was impressive
4) apologies for the lack of sexy underwear (it's sunday)

5) please do not post these pictures if we ever have an internet arguement, this has been done in the past and i havnt put pics up for over a year because of it
6) constructive criticisms appriciated

davetherave

Lost Soul · 20-04-2008, 02:45 PM

Well done for posting the pictures of yourself, it takes a lot

Quote:

6) constructive criticisms appriciated

Its hard to pass comment without actually knowing exactly what you want from weight training. You state you are trying to lose a little weight, say you enjoy training for strength but an overall big picture would help in all honesty.

If i were to be 100% down the line I would say if someone asked me what your hobby was from the pictures alone, bodybuilding wouldnt be one of them. Thats fine if you dont train for aesthetics.
As for the weights being lifted, they are ok but can be developed.
Areas of strength from the pictures would possibly be traps and calves. Areas of development would be muscle mass, symetry and lower body fat.

Well done for posting, I feel though lots of work can be done and one or more aspect of your regime needs addressing. All the best

davetherave · 20-04-2008, 02:53 PM

good points, overall my aim would be an aesthetically pleasing physique, ripped at 16 stone would be ideal but on the face of it i may be looking at 14 stone (in a few years time)

my calves used to be a bit better but i overtrained them (4 reps of 24 eavy twice a week and they went back to the little boys ones i currently have)

as regards the weights i am trying to get these up, the leg session was shocking weights i know this so i am going to get these back up, along with the other weights (hopefully)

definately agree on the lower bf, i know how i need to do this, i need to get some quality cardio going (am as well) and then in a few months maybe look at boxing again when im a bit more agile, fit and ready

any ideas on the improving of my routine? (i'll post some pics of what i have at home to help) i know there is a lack of pull ups, this is ****ing me off as i love doing them, i also love doing dips with extra weight but my right delt is holding me back on these as well:(

cheers for the comments and popping in mate

Lost Soul · 20-04-2008, 03:02 PM

16 stone ripped is not a logical plan, period

Aim for small steps and tighten every spect of what you are doing.

I cannot believe you include cardio in your plan at the moment OR you started very overweight OR you are not eating clean OR are consuming far too many calories.

From where you are to 16 stone ripped is just shy of 4 stone of muscle and a period where you cannot build muscle as you will be cutting the existing sh1te to get to a position to do that

How about setting measurable goals for X months time or X lbs of fat lost that are reasiltic measurable and time bound.

16 stone is similar to saying MK dons will win the premiership when asked what their goals are. yes that is a goal but how about sustain their eforts next season in the 1st div, push on for promotion the following season. Take stock in the championship, re program the approach, bring new players and strategies in, push for promotion in 2 seasons by using tried and tested methods and spending wisely. 5 years down the line now you can talk of challenging for the premiership. They may never make it but boy they will be a better version of who they were even if they fail.

if you do the following things day in day out you will progress:

eat well
train well
rest well
enjoy things

You will over time be better

I cannot believe you have spent 4 years training and made what is in effect a pretty poor effort if you are going to be honest in the fact that looks wise its not great and the lifts are ok, but not one of an enthusiats. I believe in constructive criticism but i also believe in being honest and open and if you are going to be the latter than you will agree its not the best of efforts and only you can pinpoint why that is.

chrisj22 · 20-04-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lost Soul

16 stone ripped is not a logical plan, period

Aim for small steps and tighten every spect of what you are doing.

I cannot believe you include cardio in your plan at the moment OR you started very overweight OR you are not eating clean OR are consuming far too many calories.

From where you are to 16 stone ripped is just shy of 4 stone of muscle and a period where you cannot build muscle as you will be cutting the existing sh1te to get to a position to do that

How about setting measurable goals for X months time or X lbs of fat lost that are reasiltic measurable and time bound.

16 stone is similar to saying MK dons will win the premiership when asked what their goals are. yes that is a goal but how about sustain their eforts next season in the 1st div, push on for promotion the following season. Take stock in the championship, re program the approach, bring new players and strategies in, push for promotion in 2 seasons by using tried and tested methods and spending wisely. 5 years down the line now you can talk of challenging for the premiership. They may never make it but boy they will be a better version of who they were even if they fail.

if you do the following things day in day out you will progress:

eat well
train well
rest well
enjoy things

You will over time be better

I cannot believe you have spent 4 years training and made what is in effect a pretty poor effort if you are going to be honest in the fact that looks wise its not great and the lifts are ok, but not one of an enthusiats. I believe in constructive criticism but i also believe in being honest and open and if you are going to be the latter than you will agree its not the best of efforts and only you can pinpoint why that is.

Your not Toxic Toffee are you? But using a different username?

Very logical person. Remind me of him.

17-04-2008, 09:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long legs bb squats 80kg 1x10 88kg 1x10 94kg 1x10 static holds 1x56 seconds 1x65 seconds 1x60 seconds good moornings (straight legs) 40kg 1x10 48kg 1x10 60kg 1x10 62.5kg 1x10 barbell standing calf raises (toes in) 84kg 1x20 100kg 1x20 110kg 1x20 * i didn't do a 4th set on the squats, i struggled enough with the 3rd set :( * the weights are shocking but i will get them back up to a (nearly) respectable level, as i mentioned above i havn't done legs for 3 weeks so the weights will have to come back up over time __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

19-04-2008, 06:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long chest and triceps (after my week off) flat bb bench 80kg 1x10 88kg 1x10 96kg 1x9 92kg 1x10 incl bb bench 60kg 1x10 68kg 1x10 76kg 1x10 80kg 1x8 (matched pb prev for 10 though) dips 10,12,12 skull crushers 40kg 2x10 * the flat bench weights were low :( * i left the skulls there as i couldnt get them right, i usually do close grip bench and love them but lately ive been struggling to get the catchers right on the cage, theyre either too high or too low (which is bad because my tri's are usually worked out) __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

19-04-2008, 06:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long i'm also going to post up some pictures of the set-up i have at home as a bit of background for people to see __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

19-04-2008, 06:32 PM	#19 (permalink)
Con Superman Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,320	Re: (davetherave) the road is long Lets see some pictures of you mate.

19-04-2008, 06:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long i may sort some new ones out, theyre not pretty though :( __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

20-04-2008, 02:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long well you asked for it, please make sure that you are not eating when you open the following posts, taken this morning (cold) __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

20-04-2008, 02:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long this was is from february (it takes ages taking pics of your'e back when you live alone more follow, with my comments __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

20-04-2008, 02:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

20-04-2008, 02:35 PM	#26 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long right, my comments........ 1) i know im fat, i store fat on my love handles, when i was 17/18 i was running 30 odd miles a week and was 10 stone (currently at about 15 i think) and i still had love handles, all be it not this big, so my ultimate aim is to lose these 2) i have a lack of quality muscle on my chest, this i also know 3) my abs are hard, they're just warm at the moment so i know the 6packs there underneath, last summer i got down to 13 stone and could just see them with the love handles though which was impressive 4) apologies for the lack of sexy underwear (it's sunday) 5) please do not post these pictures if we ever have an internet arguement, this has been done in the past and i havnt put pics up for over a year because of it 6) constructive criticisms appriciated davetherave __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8

20-04-2008, 02:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
davetherave dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 1,197	Re: (davetherave) the road is long good points, overall my aim would be an aesthetically pleasing physique, ripped at 16 stone would be ideal but on the face of it i may be looking at 14 stone (in a few years time) my calves used to be a bit better but i overtrained them (4 reps of 24 eavy twice a week and they went back to the little boys ones i currently have) as regards the weights i am trying to get these up, the leg session was shocking weights i know this so i am going to get these back up, along with the other weights (hopefully) definately agree on the lower bf, i know how i need to do this, i need to get some quality cardio going (am as well) and then in a few months maybe look at boxing again when im a bit more agile, fit and ready any ideas on the improving of my routine? (i'll post some pics of what i have at home to help) i know there is a lack of pull ups, this is **ing me off as i love doing them, i also love doing dips with extra weight but my right delt is holding me back on these as well:( cheers for the comments and popping in mate __________________ my journal - come in and watch me get thin, all help is appriciated - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.** Moderator on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. PB's Deadlift 140kg 1x5 <(09/06/08) Squat 118kg 1x6 <(05/07/08) Bench 107kg 1x6 Military Press 72.5kg 1x6 <(28/06/08) Shrugs 160kg 1x8 Seated db press 33.2kg for 8