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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: #Eric'sGettingCutGettingButt
« on: February 12, 2016, 12:37:56 pm »
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 12, 2016, 10:05:53 am »
Woke up at 197.8lbs dammit. Really want to get under 195 like last week, but stay there. Goal is to get to a consistent 405x3 at 195lbs or less. Then bring up my RDL and do a lot more jumping.
I have all next week off so I'll have plenty of time to play basketball. My RVJ will probably suck at first lol, even with this new strength I have. I have to try not to be disappointed and get demotivated. I'll probably play 2 or 3 times... not much time at all to get all the movement efficiency back but whatever. Ideally I need 3-4x a week for 3 weeks straight.
I have all next week off so I'll have plenty of time to play basketball. My RVJ will probably suck at first lol, even with this new strength I have. I have to try not to be disappointed and get demotivated. I'll probably play 2 or 3 times... not much time at all to get all the movement efficiency back but whatever. Ideally I need 3-4x a week for 3 weeks straight.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 11, 2016, 11:17:12 pm »
Week 98
The SVJ's felt terrible. 30" MAX on those, probably 29". The weights on the squats felt a little heavy too, but i was feeling good overall and was able to power through it. I wasnt groggy or demotivated or anything. Perhaps my CNS is not fully recovered but my muscles are!
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O2gnX8OdTc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O2gnX8OdTc</a>
Found a spot where i can rest my phone to record. So i'll definitely be recording squats consistently from now on. I flipped over a trashcan lol. This is my regular gym btw.
Guess my goal is to creep up to a consistent 405x3. At that point i want to really bring up my backup sets to cement my gains. Dont want to chase crazy numbers with 3RM's past that. 405x5 would be cool but not going for 425x3 or anything like that.
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Thursday - 02/11/16
-= Workout Log =-
Jump Rope 2 x 100 >> 60sec rest.
Tuck Jumps 2 x 10 >> 60sec rest.
SVJ's 3 x 1 >> 60sec rests.
ATG Squat
135 x 8 >> 2min rest.
135 x 5 >> Pretty damn hard. No hype up though. Felt kinda good going into it too.
185 x 5 >> 395x3 next workout will be tough as shit based on how hard this was.
185 x 3 >> Probably only doable since i dont squat for another 3 days.
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
355 x 1
390 x 3
325 x 8 PR
325 x 5 PR
325 x 3 PR
Bench Press
45 x 15 >> 2min rest.
95 x 8 >> Dropped from 235x4 to 235x2. The 205x10 was a consilation heh.
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
245 x 3
235 x 2
205 x 10 PR
205 x 6 PR
205 x 4 PR
Romanian Deadlift
275 x 5 >> Forgot my straps. Fuck! Been skimping on these lately.
>> I'll do them tomorrow and a little after tomorrow too.
>> The high frequency should help get me back up to par quickly.
Incline DB Bench Press
75's x 12 >> 60sec rest.
75's x 2 >> Hit a wall on the 3rd rep.
Calf Raise Machine
405 x 5 >> 45sec rests.
450 x 15 PR
450 x 8 PR
450 x 7 PR
420 x 4 PR
390 x 4 PR
The SVJ's felt terrible. 30" MAX on those, probably 29". The weights on the squats felt a little heavy too, but i was feeling good overall and was able to power through it. I wasnt groggy or demotivated or anything. Perhaps my CNS is not fully recovered but my muscles are!
Found a spot where i can rest my phone to record. So i'll definitely be recording squats consistently from now on. I flipped over a trashcan lol. This is my regular gym btw.
Guess my goal is to creep up to a consistent 405x3. At that point i want to really bring up my backup sets to cement my gains. Dont want to chase crazy numbers with 3RM's past that. 405x5 would be cool but not going for 425x3 or anything like that.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 10, 2016, 11:42:32 pm »
Not very technical. And by skill set i should really just say schooling lol.
Comp sci
C++
Java
MySQL
Python
Html/css/javascript
Good at computational theory and algorithm optomization
Cyber sec
Forensic ToolKit
Wireshark
FTK Imager
Theres a huge not-so-technical skills component to cyber security though. I'd like to get into that. Im taking an Information Security & Ethics course. The professor is an IT Auditor for the UN and every class is a case study. Shits awesome. Makes bank. Management stuff. Thats what a masters really helps with. For technical skills i'll have some basic certifications to show for, like Network+ and Security+.
Just gotta grt my foot in the door and get that first job in the field...
Comp sci
C++
Java
MySQL
Python
Html/css/javascript
Good at computational theory and algorithm optomization
Cyber sec
Forensic ToolKit
Wireshark
FTK Imager
Theres a huge not-so-technical skills component to cyber security though. I'd like to get into that. Im taking an Information Security & Ethics course. The professor is an IT Auditor for the UN and every class is a case study. Shits awesome. Makes bank. Management stuff. Thats what a masters really helps with. For technical skills i'll have some basic certifications to show for, like Network+ and Security+.
Just gotta grt my foot in the door and get that first job in the field...
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 10, 2016, 07:34:34 pm »Did you include your vert on your resume?
Hmmm... I DO have a section labeled interests & skills...
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 10, 2016, 06:14:06 pm »
Went to a career fair at my university today. Dropped off my resume with ~15 companies. Most of them are accounting and finance companies. Never really realized how many different places I could work at with a BS in Computer Science, not even programming related. The degree requires great analytical and problem-solving skills, which many companies want in their workers.
MANY people impressed that I was mastering in cyber security (especially the accounting and finance companies). Some wanted my resume right after hearing that. Most weren't hiring for my set of skills though. The Big 4 accounting companies were there, but are not hiring for my skill set until September. Which is fine, I graduate in December so that would line up nicely.
Had a blast. I was very much myself and had many recruiters laughing a ton. They forgot they were even there to recruit! I looked like I was already friends with them. It's nice to have these people view me face to face so I can really get a chance to set myself apart from the rest since I don't have much relevant work experience.
MANY people impressed that I was mastering in cyber security (especially the accounting and finance companies). Some wanted my resume right after hearing that. Most weren't hiring for my set of skills though. The Big 4 accounting companies were there, but are not hiring for my skill set until September. Which is fine, I graduate in December so that would line up nicely.
Had a blast. I was very much myself and had many recruiters laughing a ton. They forgot they were even there to recruit! I looked like I was already friends with them. It's nice to have these people view me face to face so I can really get a chance to set myself apart from the rest since I don't have much relevant work experience.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 10, 2016, 11:09:12 am »
Week 98
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Tuesday - 02/09/16
194.6lbs
-= Workout Log =-
Pull ups
+35lbs x 8 PR >> 60sec rests.
+30lbs x 6 PR
+30lbs x 4
+25lbs x 6
BW x 6
Lateral Raises
35's x 3 >> 60sec rests.
40's x 2
45's x 1
40's x 13
40's x 6 PR
40's x 6 PR
35's x 8
35's x 6
Cable Rows
180 x 5 >> 60sec rests.
200 x 2 >> Blahh. I should try dropping to 210lbs and 190lbs.
220 x 7
220 x 3
220 x 1
200 x 6
200 x 6
Ab Pulldowns
Won't write it down. All of a sudden this got extremey difficult. I think the cable needs to be lubed up or something. I checked out the usual source of friction and it was okay. Just did a single drop set, 15-20 reps in total.
Rear Delt W Flyes
25's x 5 >> 60sec rests.
30's x 15
30's x 8 PR
30's x 8 PR
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 09, 2016, 12:32:53 am »
Thanks guys. Its been several hours and im feeling a little fried from it. Should have stuck to the planned 390x3 but i was feeling it and just wanted to get the milestone on video already...
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 08, 2016, 09:29:43 pm »
Week 98
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzfbIjgMtqM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzfbIjgMtqM</a>
Well... I already hit my goal of 405x3 at 195lbs bw. WTF? I guess I can continue until my 405x3 is my bread n butter. Until I can do it even when I'm feeling absolutely crappy, twice in a week, like the way I do 385x3.
I need to play basketball soon. My squat:bw ratio is a little above 2.25 now. I am definitely cracking a 40" running vertical if i keep this relative strength and improve my movement efficiency.
recorded the 3 SVJ's before this at 120fps. it wont play properly on my computer. i'll try my laptop. they didnt feel so good though, probably 30" only.
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Monday - 02/08/16
194.8lbs
-= Workout Log =-
De-load
Tuck Jumps 2 x 10 >> 60sec rest.
SVJ's 3 x 1 >> 60sec rests.
ATG Squat
135 x 8 >> 2min rest.
135 x 5 >> Woohoo! Was nervous aka tiny bit of adrenaline. Not so angry though.
185 x 5 >> This was more a product of being rested and feeling awesome in the gym.
225 x 3
275 x 2
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 3 PR
325 x 3
Bench Press
45 x 15 >> 2min rest.
95 x 8
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
245 x 3
205 x 8
Incline DB Bench Press
75's x 8
Calf Raise Machine
405 x 10 >> Felt heavy as hell, this was at a different gym so that's why.
Well... I already hit my goal of 405x3 at 195lbs bw. WTF? I guess I can continue until my 405x3 is my bread n butter. Until I can do it even when I'm feeling absolutely crappy, twice in a week, like the way I do 385x3.
I need to play basketball soon. My squat:bw ratio is a little above 2.25 now. I am definitely cracking a 40" running vertical if i keep this relative strength and improve my movement efficiency.
recorded the 3 SVJ's before this at 120fps. it wont play properly on my computer. i'll try my laptop. they didnt feel so good though, probably 30" only.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: ADARQ's journal
« on: February 08, 2016, 05:38:56 pm »
happy 400th page!
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 08, 2016, 08:48:33 am »
194.8lbs this morning. That was quick!
Edit: i start off every morning excited to lift later in the day. But as the day goes on i start to get groggy and now i feel like i'll have a crappy workout again. Has to do with my food intake. Gotta figure out how much food and when will leave me feeling good for my workout at 7pm. Also crabs vs protein etc
Re-edit:
Just discovered my gym has a location 10min from my job. I can go lift at lunch time. Get my light plyos and squats out of the way. Then lift after work all refreshed. Or i can do my bench pressing there. Cool!
Edit: i start off every morning excited to lift later in the day. But as the day goes on i start to get groggy and now i feel like i'll have a crappy workout again. Has to do with my food intake. Gotta figure out how much food and when will leave me feeling good for my workout at 7pm. Also crabs vs protein etc
Re-edit:
Just discovered my gym has a location 10min from my job. I can go lift at lunch time. Get my light plyos and squats out of the way. Then lift after work all refreshed. Or i can do my bench pressing there. Cool!
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 06, 2016, 03:46:08 pm »
Week 97
PR'd on everything pretty much except for the ab pulldowns. The stack only went up to 150lbs and all i could fit on top of that is a 25lb plate. It was a NYSC and at the three that i've been to all feel way too light. As in 80lbs or so too light.
Today's a de-load and so is Monday. And I'm resting over the weekend. This should be good. Hopefully Monday I can squat 390x3! If I can do it at 195lbs or do 395 at 196lbs, then thats 2xbw for a triple
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Friday - 02/05/16
196.4lbs
-= Workout Log =-
De-load
Cable Rows
160 x 5 >> 60sec rest.
180 x 3
200 x 1
220 x 8 PR
200 x 8
Lateral Raises
25's x 5 >> 60sec rest.
30's x 3
35's x 2
40's x 1
45's x 1
40's x 13 PR
35's x 12
Pull ups
BW x 17 PR >> 60sec rest.
BW x 8
Ab Pulldowns
150 x 5 >> Not a PR: the weights on this stack feel CRAZY light compared to my gym.
175 x 20
Rear Delt W Flyes
25's x 5 >> 60sec rests.
30's x 15 PR
PR'd on everything pretty much except for the ab pulldowns. The stack only went up to 150lbs and all i could fit on top of that is a 25lb plate. It was a NYSC and at the three that i've been to all feel way too light. As in 80lbs or so too light.
Today's a de-load and so is Monday. And I'm resting over the weekend. This should be good. Hopefully Monday I can squat 390x3! If I can do it at 195lbs or do 395 at 196lbs, then thats 2xbw for a triple
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 05, 2016, 10:50:25 pm »
^^ to be more clear, my heels are off the ground during nearly the entire countermovement. Once they are off the ground while im still descending, they never touch the ground again. Then i start ascending, and THEN do the heels start coming up. Thats when i start the timer.
However with this deeper knee bend i notice i can touch a higher object than before so i know for sure its making me jump higher.
Also its hard to measure from the second portion of the jump because i cant exactly tell when ive stopped ascending. Ahhhh i just need a rim already...
However with this deeper knee bend i notice i can touch a higher object than before so i know for sure its making me jump higher.
Also its hard to measure from the second portion of the jump because i cant exactly tell when ive stopped ascending. Ahhhh i just need a rim already...
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 05, 2016, 11:33:08 am »
Forgot to mention my last two jumps were 50 frames each so ~33" vertical. Slight improvement! I'm also recording from the back now so I can more clearly see when my heels start to lift up. Still measuring from when heels start to rise until toe-down.
Will start recording at 120FPS if I can remember to. Will have a vacation soon and I plan to play some basketball. I'll see how far up the rim I can get my wrist. I'll get it on vid too so we can see how the frame counts compare to touching the rim.
Will start recording at 120FPS if I can remember to. Will have a vacation soon and I plan to play some basketball. I'll see how far up the rim I can get my wrist. I'll get it on vid too so we can see how the frame counts compare to touching the rim.
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Progress Journals & Experimental Routines / Re: Dreyth's New Journal
« on: February 05, 2016, 08:28:12 am »I agree, for quicker STRENGTH gains, doing the same weight across sucks and using a money set scheme with back off sets for additional volume is easily the way to go. And yes again, traditional pyramid schemes are as stupid as they get. It "sounds" cool to newbies though. I actually haven't even heard anyone say 'pyramid' in regards to training in years though. Maybe it's dying out lol
Im still using the same weight across! Its the reps across that isnt a necessity.
Alternatively, you can do the same reps across but lower the weight as desired to keep reps the same as long as your first set will be near failure. That way all 3 of your sets will be near failure.