Million Pound Challenge **Weightlifting**

[JinormusJ]

Leg-dayers gonna leg

Can wait to tear it up after work at 4 today; expecting to hit the gym by 5 hopefully

[rzerob]

I am glad I got my degree years ago 4 years ago.

[IronFreak]

No kidding, I have lifted for a long time, but it hasn't been for a good 3-4 years (since I was powerlifting) that I felt strong like this. It's really helped me push my limits.

[alB5]

I haven't been able to keep track for the last 5 workouts. Shit. Too much anatomy and physiology, and other homework to do. I do feel way stronger though, thats a plus.

[IronFreak]

Schedule got all screwed up, probably can't hit the gym until Saturday for legs......Joys of being employed full time, full time student and owning your own business.

[JinormusJ]

Log it anyways. Just because you're not a powerlifter or superman doesn't mean its not a good tool. I like it because it pushes me in the gym, and makes me want to get in there as much as possible.

[rzerob]

Log it anyways. Just because you're not a powerlifter or superman doesn't mean its not a good tool. I like it because it pushes me in the gym, and makes me want to get in there as much as possible.

Ditto.

[IronFreak]

I'm totally going to start doing this this.
Last nights

Tuesday:
Mobility-Shoulder distraction
Skill- Snatch Balance
Dynamic- 3x5 Snatch Balance 75/95/115
5x75=375
5x95=475
5x115=575

75 Power Snatch for time.
75x65=4825 -7:55

Total=6300.

After typing all this out Im not sure im going to be logging this on the computer very much.

Log it anyways. Just because you're not a powerlifter or superman doesn't mean its not a good tool. I like it because it pushes me in the gym, and makes me want to get in there as much as possible.

[ajackz]

I'm totally going to start doing this this.
Last nights

Tuesday:
Mobility-Shoulder distraction
Skill- Snatch Balance
Dynamic- 3x5 Snatch Balance 75/95/115
5x75=375
5x95=475
5x115=575

75 Power Snatch for time.
75x65=4825 -7:55

Total=6300.

After typing all this out Im not sure im going to be logging this on the computer very much.

[JinormusJ]

Million Pound Challenge **Weightlifting**

Full body super-sets earlier today with a workout-work buddy of mine

Squats:
65 x 6 = 390
45 x 7 = 315
45 x 8 = 360

Triceps:
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 8 = 320
40 x 10 = 400

Bench:
135 x 8 = 1080
135 x 8 = 1080
95 x 8 = 760
95 x 8 = 760

Biceps:
50 x 10 = 500
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 6 = 240

Shoulders:
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 10 = 400

Lawnmowers:
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 10 = 400

Not counting abs, push-ups, and the 10 minute session of jump-roping warm-up of course

Tonight:
10,605

TO DATE:
77,665

[rzerob]

I've often wondered if I have thyroid problems as my mother had issues earlier in her life.

I was eat 3 meals a day and drinking high calorie shakes with every meal. Also tried snacking on healthy things between meals as much as possible. I gave up after 2 weeks because it was exhausting eating that much/constantly. Not seeing any changes made it even harder.

I don't lose weight if I eat "normally". But if I only eat a few meals in a few days, I'll drop 10 pounds easily. I've been 150 lbs from age 13-14 to currently at age 25.

I am a hard gainer as well. I have to eat 7 to 8 times a day to maintain. It is hard to eat your BMR especially the correct percentages but that is the only way to gain.

You have to give it more time than 2 weeks. That isn't nearly enough time for your body or you to adjust to eating that much. Go from 3 to 4 meals and in a couple of weeks go to 5 meals. Set a timer on your phone for every two hours, when it goes off eat something. It is best to stay away from junk but just to get you started and eating more. Eat stuff that you like just don't go overboard on the junk.

I never get hungry anymore. I eat because it is time to eat. I take protein shakes too, on top of all my meals. It is not easy but it is the only way. Don't give up, it gets easier. But anything worth having is worth working for.

[AndrewBird]

7000 calories? You're either embellishing dramatically, or you have a genuine medical issue (rare) limiting you from putting on weight with that sort of caloric intake. Giving up after only two weeks tells me you weren't taking it very seriously, and likely not consuming as much as you thought either.

I've often wondered if I have thyroid problems as my mother had issues earlier in her life.

I was eat 3 meals a day and drinking high calorie shakes with every meal. Also tried snacking on healthy things between meals as much as possible. I gave up after 2 weeks because it was exhausting eating that much/constantly. Not seeing any changes made it even harder.

I don't lose weight if I eat "normally". But if I only eat a few meals in a few days, I'll drop 10 pounds easily. I've been 150 lbs from age 13-14 to currently at age 25.

[JinormusJ]

Million Pound Challenge **Weightlifting**

Arms today; but I kept it low weight high reps because I'm doing full body later today with a buddy of mine. That's right; officially in the double workout zone haha

Today was blasting at the gym; diet has been perfect since Monday, and I carbo loaded fruit smoothies last night and this morning (with protein of course) for plenty of energy. One of my easiest days lifting even though I lifted plenty; but then again I only went 75% cause I had to save some for tonight (but still, for taking it easy I'm surprised at how much I lifted at my level)

Shoulders:
60 x 10 = 600
60 x 10 = 600
40 x 10 = 400
40 x 10 = 400
30 x 15 = 450
30 x 15 = 450
30 x 20 = 600
30 x 15 = 450

Biceps:
35 x 10 = 350
35 x 10 = 350
30 x 21 = 630
30 x 21 = 630
40 x 8 = 320
40 x 8 = 320
30 x 20 = 600
30 x 15 = 450

Triceps:
30 x 15 = 450
30 x 15 = 450
225 x 15 = 3375
225 x 10 = 2250
30 x 12 = 360
30 x 12 = 360

Total:
14,845

TO DATE:
67,060


Goin paleo has helped me cut out all sorts of crap and get high nutrient dense foods in y system; just this passed week (since I've started) I've noticed my general mood increase and I overall feel healthier. The diet helps me stay motivated to go to the gym and do this challenge and vice versa; some days I don't wanna stick to it, but I know I'll need the energy later when I hit the weights, or some days I just don't wanna hit the weights, but my diet requires me to stay active so I gotta.

Can wait to see what days you guys finish on! Keep it up!


EDIT: Just went down a belt-loop :mrgreen:

[rzerob]

Legs, forearms, and abs Today.

3 sets of 10 squats: 275lbs x 10=2750 x 3= 8250
3 sets of 10 seated leg press: 325 x 10= 3250 + (330 x 10= 3300 x 2= 6600)= 9850
3 sets of 10 seated calf raises: 196 x 10= 1960 x 3= 5880
3 sets of 10 standing palms up behind the back wrist curl: 155 x 10= 1550 x 3= 4650
3 sets of 10 cable wrist curl: 70lbs each arm: 140 x10= 1400 x 3= 4200
3 sets of 10 decline bottoms up. No weight abdominal exercise
3 sets of 10 hanging pike: body weight 187 x 10= 1870 x 3= 5610

8250 + 9850 + 5880 + 4650 + 4200 + 5610= 38,440

Total 226,425 in 8 days(started 09/10/2013). 1,000,000 - 226,425= 773,575lbs to go in 82 days.

Tomorrow is my rest day. I will update on Friday. Good job everybody, keep it up!

[IronFreak]

Outstanding Chest and Bicep day yesterday. Diet was on point the entire day and I could really tell in the gym. All major press/chest motions are superset with a pulling motion....hence the pulling motions.

Bench - Flat

135x10
185x3
215x3
245x3

Lat pulls wide grip

180x10
200x10

Incline DB press

140x10
150x8
160x6

Wide grip pull ups

245x10
245x10
245x10

Incline DB flies

80x20
70x14
60x20

DB pull overs

90x10
90x10
90x10

Preacher curls (superset with other bicep movements ect.)

55x15
55x10
75x8

Strict DB curls

70x10
70x8
50x10

Overhand preacher curls

45x10
45x10
55x10

hammer curls

50x10
50x10
50x10


Overall a great workout, really good pump, feeling it today. I totaled 31,160lbs. bringing us to a overall total of 255,000lbs. Tonight I have Legs, goal is to break the 45k mark and puch us into the 300k arena!

Keep it up guys, go hard or go home!