25 year old UK loser here, maybe I'll write a proper story about myself at some point but for now I'm going to keep myself accountable with a gym log here. I've mostly been a long time lurker & have only a few posts, so here's the first stage of me getting serious & embracing the GLL ethos.
I've been interested in health & fitness since about 19, but I've never been to the gym consistently for more than SIX WEEKS. You know what that equates to? Zero gains. I'm also super paranoid about my left knee as I badly damaged my patella tendon ~2.5 years ago and it's forever in the back of my mind. Should be fine though, I'm squatting decently heavy (for me) so that's nice, & I just ordered some knee sleeves from strength shop.
I don't know if it's due to a bad relationship last year, or the upcoming summer, or maybe the fact that I've finally given myself permission to the become the person I know I can be as to where the motivation is coming from, but I've been consistent so far since March 31. I bought myself some osta-red & did a 40 day research cycle @ 25mg. Perhaps I'll do a write-up or maybe just respond if anyone has any questions, as this is from the point of view of someone more in the beginner realm than a well trained athlete. Currently ~ two weeks into PCT.
March 31
Approx lifts (all in KG):
- Squat 70 3x8
- Bench 50 3x5
- Deadlift 120 1RM
- Barbell OHP 32.5 3x5
- Dumbell row 25 3x6
Height 5'10"
Weight 142lbs/64.4KG
Biceps 12.5" (right), 12" (left) (would have done other measurements but couldn't find my tape measure at the time)
Now 13 1/4", 12 3/4" which is nice since I haven't really done direct arm work, just the heavy compounds
Weight is around 148lbs/67.1kg
Monday 23 May:
Squat 80 3x8 (haven't squatted for ~ one week due to mild hip flexor strain)
Bench 60 4x6
OHP 40 2x5, 42.5 1x5 (push press last two reps)
Deadlift 110 x 4 (holding the bar at lockout for 10s for grip)
Chins 10, 8, 6
Chest cable flies
Hanging leg raises
I'm not following a program, just broing out as much as possible due to upcoming holiday. I started Johnny Candito's six week program but strained my hip flexor so whatever. Gain time.![:)]( ":)")
I've been interested in health & fitness since about 19, but I've never been to the gym consistently for more than SIX WEEKS. You know what that equates to? Zero gains. I'm also super paranoid about my left knee as I badly damaged my patella tendon ~2.5 years ago and it's forever in the back of my mind. Should be fine though, I'm squatting decently heavy (for me) so that's nice, & I just ordered some knee sleeves from strength shop.
I don't know if it's due to a bad relationship last year, or the upcoming summer, or maybe the fact that I've finally given myself permission to the become the person I know I can be as to where the motivation is coming from, but I've been consistent so far since March 31. I bought myself some osta-red & did a 40 day research cycle @ 25mg. Perhaps I'll do a write-up or maybe just respond if anyone has any questions, as this is from the point of view of someone more in the beginner realm than a well trained athlete. Currently ~ two weeks into PCT.
March 31
Approx lifts (all in KG):
- Squat 70 3x8
- Bench 50 3x5
- Deadlift 120 1RM
- Barbell OHP 32.5 3x5
- Dumbell row 25 3x6
Height 5'10"
Weight 142lbs/64.4KG
Biceps 12.5" (right), 12" (left) (would have done other measurements but couldn't find my tape measure at the time)
Now 13 1/4", 12 3/4" which is nice since I haven't really done direct arm work, just the heavy compounds
Weight is around 148lbs/67.1kg
Monday 23 May:
Squat 80 3x8 (haven't squatted for ~ one week due to mild hip flexor strain)
Bench 60 4x6
OHP 40 2x5, 42.5 1x5 (push press last two reps)
Deadlift 110 x 4 (holding the bar at lockout for 10s for grip)
Chins 10, 8, 6
Chest cable flies
Hanging leg raises
I'm not following a program, just broing out as much as possible due to upcoming holiday. I started Johnny Candito's six week program but strained my hip flexor so whatever. Gain time.
