ADDING AN EXTRA DAY OFF = :-)

Last week, I started my week as I always do. Working my largest muscle group on Monday after my Sunday off. Tuesday is Shoulders and Abs. I look forward to that day because I have seen some real growth in that area AND I like to train Shoulders!

This was my workout:

Side DB Lateral Raise 2x12
Front DB Raise with one 12 pd. DB 2x12
Seated DB Military Press 3x10
Reverse Flies 2x12
Upright Rows 2x12 DB
Lying Rear Delt Row 2x12
Arnold Press 1 burnout set
Hanging Leg raises
Rope Pulldowns
Incline Reverse Crunch

This was a new workout and left me completely sore, even with all the BCAA and Glutamine I take!  Well, I just decided to take Wednesdays off for a while. My body was telling me that I need the extra break. Actually, the days off from the gym are when the growth happens anyway. It's all about recuperation and giving your muscles the time to rest and figure out what you just did to them. Bam! New growth!!

I have been training Shoulders, Back and Legs twice a week. Now, because of the extra day off that leaves my 2nd Shoulder and Back day in the air. Hmmmmmm, think I'll change it up this way:

Monday - Quads, Calves, Back (heavy) *Back = exercises for width
Tuesday - Shoulders, Abs (heavy)
Wednesday - OFF
Thursday - Back (heavy), Bis (moderate), Abs *Back = thickness
Friday - Hams, Glutes, Calves (heavy)
Saturday - Chest, Tris, Shoulders, Abs(moderate)
Sunday - OFF

 Well, OK! That sounds pretty good and the breakdown will probably work better. For Legs, I can concentrate one day solely on the Glute/Ham tie in. For Back, I will have one day dedicated on getting that nice width. Saturday looks pretty crowded, huh?! I could do some super sets to shorten my time a bit and fit everything in. Also I can do Abs on my rest breaks from other muscle groups. Example: complete 1 set of Tri push downs then go over to a bench for a set of V ups. Nice :-)

Well. I am in my bulking phase. Counting calories is hard. Well, a bit tedious. Have to admit that I've missed a few days but for the most part I am on track. It's the carbs I need to watch. I need more carbs than I need protein at this point. It will switch when I go into my Lean Out as the ratio of protein will be higher.

I feel good at this point and am toying with the idea of taking a picture while I am in the beginning of my bulking phase.
Yep, think I'll get the hubs to whip out the camera tomorrow!!

See you mañana!!! :-)

PROCRASTINATE MUCH?

It's been a while but I HAVE been busy. The heading of this entry says it all. Yep, gonna wait this one out. Just not in the shape I want to be in and I don't want to do it half ass even for the experience. I had started on the leaning out phase and frankly, I would be coming in too small. There is a competition on November 3rd so THAT is plenty of time to put on some bulk. Been adding some good carbs to my diet. Well, more than I am used to. My supplements now are: Myofusion Probiotic in Milk Chocolate ON Creatine Scivation Extend (BCAA, etc.) ON Glycomaize Of course my multi, flax seed oil and digestive enzymes. I added the Glycomaize for the extra carbs and the added oomph I need for the heavy training to get Large Marge. :-) Since I put off this last competition and the one I am going to do now seems so far away, I have had a few slacker days. Sometimes it is so hard to stay motivated. I DID get my suits and they are amazing! Just looking at them keeps me motivated. Will post some pics soon! Well, gotta go and map out my week!