Saturday, February 14, 2009

Yesterday was a so, so day, weighed in at 189.4. I had a good lifting session, but my body was definitely a bit cooked from the weeks training. My deadlifts were a bit weak when I went for my heavy sets, so I decided to back the weight down to 275lbs and just focus on form. Realized my form needs to be refined a little bit, and I was really getting a better feel for pushing from my heels. In the past I think I had good form but I wasn't getting quite low enough and hence using more of my lower back. So I'm going to concentrate on that more, and I've decided when I do my uni deadlifts I am going to do them with dumbbells just so I can work on getting a bit lower.

Nutrition was good as far as what I ate yesterday, but I did eat a bit on the high side. I also went out last night and was up late. I had 7 drinks last night, and was up until about 3. Not the best thing I could've done, but I had some friends in town so I kind of had to go out. 

Slept in late this morning, and until about 6 I was going in between reading and sleeping. Weighed in at 190.8 this morning. I did get to the gym today, but I decided not to do any intervals. My legs just felt cooked and I feel like they could use a couple of rest days to recover. I will say I was looking today at my legs, and my quads seem considerably bigger than they used to. I feel like they are a solid 1/2" taller when I flex them, and my hams are definitely sticking out a bit more to. I decided I want to start doing a little chest work as there is about none in the Ultimate MTB program. I guess I really don't need it but I'd like to mix in a little just for looks, and chest definition. I'm going to start doing a little on Saturdays after my intervals. I did a few sets of dips and flat dumbbell presses today. That's all I'm going to do, just enough to keep on top of things. Besides that chest work, I decided I really want to destroy my core, so I did a ton of core work. Definitely feeling it right now, and I know I am going to be sore tomorrow.

Nutrition has been great today, been right in line, except for a little bit of ginger ale this afternoon. Just finished cooking food for the next 8 days so I should be set. Really going to try and concentrate on staying away from food at work. Hopefully another good day tomorrow. Cheers.

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