Howard's Log

Howard · 29-08-2008, 04:56 PM

Yeah i am doing it military press, like the first video part from last few reps on the last set i sometimes use my legs slightly...

So i guess i need to get my bench sorted out, i know it my chest has always been weak i guess my height doesn't help either with benching.

Howard · 31-08-2008, 08:06 PM

What a good shoulder workout to add width and size to the shoulders?

Howard · 02-09-2008, 10:04 AM

Chest and Biceps

Flat Bench Press
1x10 @ 20kg
5x5 @ 57.5kg

Inclinde Dumbell Pres
5x5 @ 20kg

Cable Cross Overs
8x3 @ 60lbs each side

EZ Bar Curls
8x3 @ 10kg plates.

Howard · 08-09-2008, 01:27 PM

i forogot to post up what i did last week.

So today, chest and triceps, still struggle with the bench, think it always going to be my biggest weakness.

Flat Bench Press
1x5 @ 55kg
2x5 @ 57.5kg
2x5 @ 60kg

Incline Bench Press
1x5 @ 40kg
1x5@ 42.5kg
3x5 @ 45kg

Dumbell Flys
3x8@ 15kg

Triceps Push Downs
5x5 @ 150lbs

Dumbbell Triceps Extension
5x5 @ 15kg, first time done them, could have done heavier weight.

good day, chest acking now, which is good sign, just have to keep battling on with the bench.

uk-m big · 08-09-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard

So today, chest and triceps, still struggle with the bench, think it always going to be my biggest weakness.

Whats your weak point on the bench? i.e. where in the lift do you fail?

Howard · 08-09-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uk-m big

Whats your weak point on the bench? i.e. where in the lift do you fail?

Biggest weakness, is the bottom part raising it from the chest back up it same with both flat and incline once it about 8 inches away from the chest, it becomes easier

**Tall** · 08-09-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howard

Biggest weakness, is the bottom part raising it from the chest back up it same with both flat and incline once it about 8 inches away from the chest, it becomes easier

Weak pecs I expect Mr H. Same as me.

Switch from Barbell to DB bench and see how you get on as a starting point.

Form is the key on this one - you really need to get your pecs working.

I'm working on the same issue - so keep an eye on my log for Paused Bench/DB Bench/Incline DB Bench etc

Howard · 08-09-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tall

Weak pecs I expect Mr H. Same as me.

Switch from Barbell to DB bench and see how you get on as a starting point.

Form is the key on this one - you really need to get your pecs working.

I'm working on the same issue - so keep an eye on my log for Paused Bench/DB Bench/Incline DB Bench etc

Thanks for advice tall, i'll try the DB bench and see how it goes, glad it not just me struggling in this area, is it anything to do with height as I'm 6.2 and seem to remember you saying you tall and your name.( sorry if i'm wrong).

and i'll have a look at you log

Cheers tall!

Howard · 08-09-2008, 09:57 PM

food log for today: diet really needs to improve so i've started writing down what i eat and the times in dairy, live at home so always have evening meal with family. Today went like this:

7.00 Am
Extreme Performance whey shake + 250ml Water.

7.30Am
100g Oats + Semi Skimmed Milk
Cup Of Tea
Glass Orange

10.30
Ham Sandwich + Brown-bread + Lettuce
Pint of Water

Lunch
Large bowl of homemade leak& potatoes soup + 4 Peices of Brown bread + Pint of Water

3.30
Tina Tuna + 3 pieces brown bread (sandwich)
3x banana
Pint of Water

5.30
100g Oats + Pint of water

7.30
4x Sausages + 200g Mash Potatoes+ Green beans + cauliflower
Cup of Tea

Now: 8.50
100g Oats
Extreme Whey Shake.

Any comments welcome, really need to improve the diet, so be honest evan if it harsh please guys!.

Cheers

**Tall** · 08-09-2008, 11:06 PM

I'm 6ft 6in. My knuckles scrape the ground when I walk - yet some how my arms are still too short for my long pockets

29-08-2008, 04:56 PM	#171 (permalink)
Howard Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power:	re: Howard's Log Yeah i am doing it military press, like the first video part from last few reps on the last set i sometimes use my legs slightly... So i guess i need to get my bench sorted out, i know it my chest has always been weak i guess my height doesn't help either with benching. ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter Last edited by Howard; 31-08-2008 at 08:06 PM.

31-08-2008, 08:06 PM	#172 (permalink)
Howard Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power:	re: Howard's Log What a good shoulder workout to add width and size to the shoulders? ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter

02-09-2008, 10:04 AM	#173 (permalink)
Howard Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power:	re: Howard's Log Chest and Biceps Flat Bench Press 1x10 @ 20kg 5x5 @ 57.5kg Inclinde Dumbell Pres 5x5 @ 20kg Cable Cross Overs 8x3 @ 60lbs each side EZ Bar Curls 8x3 @ 10kg plates. ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter

08-09-2008, 01:27 PM	#174 (permalink)
Howard Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power:	re: Howard's Log i forogot to post up what i did last week. So today, chest and triceps, still struggle with the bench, think it always going to be my biggest weakness. Flat Bench Press 1x5 @ 55kg 2x5 @ 57.5kg 2x5 @ 60kg Incline Bench Press 1x5 @ 40kg 1x5@ 42.5kg 3x5 @ 45kg Dumbell Flys 3x8@ 15kg Triceps Push Downs 5x5 @ 150lbs Dumbbell Triceps Extension 5x5 @ 15kg, first time done them, could have done heavier weight. good day, chest acking now, which is good sign, just have to keep battling on with the bench. ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter

08-09-2008, 09:57 PM	#179 (permalink)
Howard Learning and Improving Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Suffolk Posts: 335 Rep Power:	re: Howard's Log food log for today: diet really needs to improve so i've started writing down what i eat and the times in dairy, live at home so always have evening meal with family. Today went like this: 7.00 Am Extreme Performance whey shake + 250ml Water. 7.30Am 100g Oats + Semi Skimmed Milk Cup Of Tea Glass Orange 10.30 Ham Sandwich + Brown-bread + Lettuce Pint of Water Lunch Large bowl of homemade leak& potatoes soup + 4 Peices of Brown bread + Pint of Water 3.30 Tina Tuna + 3 pieces brown bread (sandwich) 3x banana Pint of Water 5.30 100g Oats + Pint of water 7.30 4x Sausages + 200g Mash Potatoes+ Green beans + cauliflower Cup of Tea Now: 8.50 100g Oats Extreme Whey Shake. Any comments welcome, really need to improve the diet, so be honest evan if it harsh please guys!. Cheers ______________________ "Man's proper stature is not one of mediocrity, failure, frustration, or defeat, but one of achievement, strength, and nobility. In short, man can and ought to be a hero." - Mike Menzter

08-09-2008, 11:06 PM	#180 (permalink)
Tall Moderator Musclechat Icon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bulgaria. Posts: 2,865 Rep Power:	re: Howard's Log I'm 6ft 6in. My knuckles scrape the ground when I walk - yet some how my arms are still too short for my long pockets

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