OH_Broker's Training Log

[OH_Broker]

Keep at it mate, the results will be worth it.

I believe that, the results are already starting to show

good luck with reaching ur goals man, just work hard and ull get there

Thanks for the ecouragement!!

[OH_Broker]

Cardio day - hit the bike for 20 minutes. I felt really good today, all throughout the morning and even after my cardio. The only thing is lately I've been getting really hungry around 10-10:30 AM. It just sort of hits me. Right now, I've been eating 3 meals a day, very clean, but I think I may bump that up to 5 smaller meals throughout the day, solely to get more food in more often. I'll probably start that Saturday. It probably didn't help that Honey Baked Ham was ordered for the entire office today. The smells coming from the kitchen were speaking to me...but I opted for my chicken, potatoes and carrots instead. Probably not as delectable, but it's going to pay off for me soon enough.

[OH_Broker]

Really good workout today. I improved on all my lifts except the bench.

SQUAT:
W-UP: 115 x 10
W-UP: 115 x 10
Sets 1,2,3: 195 x 10

BENCH:
W-UP: 95 x 10
Sets 1,2,3: 135 x 5

DEADLIFT:
W-UP: 115 x 10
W-UP: 115 x 10
Sets 1,2,3: 155 x 5

Much needed rest this weekend. Saturday will be cardio only and Sunday nothing.

[OH_Broker]

Yesterday was cardio only, so I played 1.5 hours of tennis, which had me extremely winded at certain points. I can see my cardiovascular system improving, which is great.

Today is an off day, which will great. Tomorrow starts up another great week of a lot of hard work.

[El Freako]

Great session again Broker!

[OH_Broker]

Great session again Broker!

Thanks...I'm feeling stronger every day.

[OH_Broker]

Sunday was not a very good day diet-wise. I had Mexican for lunch (taco salad with steak) and had a burger for dinner (with a salad bar). Amazingly enough, I was only .6 pounds heavier this morning than Saturday morning. Nevertheless, I put Sunday behind me and forged ahead to today's workout.

SQUATS
W-UP: 115 x 10
W-UP: 135 x 10
SETS: 195 x 5 x 3

STANDING MILITARY PRESS
W-UP: 65 x 10
W-UP: 75 x 10
SETS: 95 x 5, 95 x 5, 95 x 4

PENDLAY ROWS
W-UP: 95 x 8
W-UP: 95 x 8
SETS: 135 x 5 x 3

This was probably one of the best workouts I've had since starting Rippetoe. I was drenched with sweat when I was done and was really breathing heavy after the 2nd and 3rd sets. I would say this made up for Sunday's poor food choices.

[PrinceVegeta]

This log seems solid! keep it up man! those sessions look good!

[OH_Broker]

This log seems solid! keep it up man! those sessions look good!

Thanks, all of you guys have given me a great starting point...and I'm learning more everyday.

[OH_Broker]

I decided to go with 11 minutes of HIIT instead of the 20 minutes of LISS. It went really well, I did 1 minute of slow pace with 30 seconds of all out. I don't know which form of cardio I prefer more. I was definitely winded more after my 30 seconds of all out, but I can't really say if I was more spent after the HIIT. Maybe I need to shorten the intervals.

[El Freako]

Good work on the HIIT, I've been planning to try some out myself one of these days.

[PrinceVegeta]

HIIT cardio looks good man....i couldnt do 2 minutes hahaha....keep it up!

I say try both kinds of cardio for a week and see which one u like more!

[OH_Broker]

Good work on the HIIT, I've been planning to try some out myself one of these days.

Thanks!!

[OH_Broker]

HIIT cardio looks good man....i couldnt do 2 minutes hahaha....keep it up!

I say try both kinds of cardio for a week and see which one u like more!

I think that's what I'm going to do. I might even alternate every other cardio day and see which gives me more progress.

[OH_Broker]

Boy, I did not feel like working out today. It was a very long day at the office and I was tired. Plus, I usually workout out over lunch, but today would not allow with the schedule. So I had to do it after work. I sucked it up and am happy I did. Missing a workout is not acceptable.

BENCH
W-UP: 95 x 10
W-UP: 115 x 8
1,2,3: 135 x 5

DEADLIFT
W-UP: 95 x 10
1,2,3: 135 x 5

SQUAT
W-UP: 135 x 10
1,2,3: 195 x 5

My lats were pretty sore today, I think from the military presses on Monday. They were worse on Tuesday. Everything else feels good.

[El Freako]

Lats sore from MPs? Odd...

Keep up the work mate, you're doing well!

[OH_Broker]

Lats sore from MPs? Odd...

Keep up the work mate, you're doing well!

I know, weird right? That's the only thing I can think of...maybe from the rows?

[OH_Broker]

Pretty simple today.
25 minutes of LISS cardio on the bike.