Big Jim Calhoun's log [Archive]

BigJimCalhoun

02-23-2008, 03:09 PM

Yup Kabeetz

Saturday, February 23

Like a good husband I did the next set of the aerobics videos with the wife. I added 15lb dumbells isntead of the stretch bands. This video was 70 minutes long and it is not easy for me. I do not have the flexibility in my body to do the things they want you to do. Not only can I not stretch and touch my toes, I can barely touch half-shin. Anyway my wife has a lot of weight to lose and it is important for me to support her.

Later, I did my 300 circuit training workout.
50 pull-ups, 50 deadlifts @135lb, 50 pushups using my new power pushup handles, 50 box jumps @ 22 inches, 50 window wipers @ 135 lb, (most hated exercise for me) 50 35lb kettlebell snatches each arm. These were broken into sets of 10 where I do 10 reps, move on to the next exercise and loop through 5 total sets. Pull-ups were 10, 10, 10 8 and 8 though.

Nick

02-23-2008, 03:12 PM

This is the problem with Huckabee and family values... you end up doing aerobics videos with your wife! :lol:

Cardio is cardio and doing things togehter can be motivating and a heck of a lot of fun.

Nice 300 workout...I know I couldn't do it.

Que_66

02-23-2008, 03:18 PM

Welcome Back and good luck. Glad you're feeling better.

BigJimCalhoun

03-05-2008, 04:59 PM

Saturday, March 1

Did some light weights and some walking on the treadmill

Sunday, March 2

Did some light weights and some walking on the treadmill

Monday, March 3
Time for a new program.

Flat Bench Press
5 x 95
5 x 115
8 x 165
8 x 165
8 x 165

Incline DB Press
10 x 40
10 x 40

Military Press
5 x 65
8x 80
8 x 80

Cable Upright Row
10 x 70
10 x 70

Barbell Shrug
8 x 135
8 x 135

Close Grip Tricep Bench Press
8 x 135
8 x 135

Dips
4, 4 (way off my best)

Crunches
15, 15

Tuesday, March 4
45 minutes in the AM on the treadmill doing intervals

PM
Squats
5 x 95
5 x 135
8 x 155
8 x 155
8 x 155

Deadlift
5 x 135
8 x 185
8 x 185

Wide Grip Lat Pull down
8 x 120
8 x 160
8 x 160

Seated Cable Row
8 x 160
9 x 160

Reverse Grip Pull Down
10 x 120
7 x 140

Wednesday, March 5
No AM cardio due to unexpected snow storm and the need to leave for work earlier

PM
Incline Bench Press
5 x 95
5 x 115
10 x 145
9 x 150
6 x 150

Flat DB Press
10 x 60
10 x 60

Military Press
8 x 95
8 x 95

Cable Upright Row
10 x 70
10 x 70

Barbell Shrug
8 x 135
8 x 135

Close Grip Tricep Bench Press
8 x 135
8 x 140

Tricep Push Down
10 x 70
10 x 80

Knee Ups
20, 20

Sarge

03-06-2008, 04:07 AM

How long did you use the 5x5 and what did you think of it?

BigJimCalhoun

03-06-2008, 05:11 AM

I used the 5x5 for about 11 or 12 weeks at one point. I liked it and I was able to make my best gains ever. I benched 227 x 5 which was a bid deal for me.

The 5x5 seems to be best for people who want to get big. I really don't want that.

Que_66

03-06-2008, 11:56 AM

Wednesday, March 5
No AM cardio due to unexpected snow storm and the need to leave for work earlierPlease don't say the "S" word............ We're supposed to get "S" for the next 3-4 days.

BigJimCalhoun

03-24-2008, 06:36 PM

Watching the videos with my wife, supporting her in her efforts.

March 24
P90 circuit training level 3/4

March 22
P90 cardio training level 3/4

March 21, 19, 17
P90 circuit training level 1/2

March 20, 18, 16
P90 cardio training level 1/2

BigJimCalhoun

03-26-2008, 03:36 PM

Missed workout yesterday

today, P90 circuit training 3/4

kook

03-26-2008, 04:47 PM

BigJimCalhoun

03-29-2008, 01:17 PM

Jim, I watch that infomercial a few times a week while doing my am cardio.

That program looks pretty damn tough, Not something I want to try, but would like to hear how you like it and how you progress with it.

My wife and I are doing the P90 program. After that, we will move to p90 masters and then to P90x, the one in the infomercials.

The one we are doing is more basic. My wife needs to start that this level more than I do, but since I have neglected stretching and abdominal work for 20 years, I am benefiting from it. P90 has levels 1/2 and 3/4. The P90 Masters have levels 5/6. Not sure what p90X has. The program we are currently on moves at a pretty good pace and I do put up a sweat.

BigJimCalhoun

03-30-2008, 09:40 PM

AM
P90 cardio level 3/4

Afternoon, 12.4 mile hike with baby jogger to Waterton Canyon

http://bigjimcalhoun.members.winisp.net/pics/dam1.jpg
http://bigjimcalhoun.members.winisp.net/pics/dam2.jpg
http://bigjimcalhoun.members.winisp.net/pics/dam3.jpg
http://bigjimcalhoun.members.winisp.net/pics/dam4.jpg

Que_66

03-31-2008, 08:58 PM

I would really like to be fishing right now.........

That looks like a nice peaceful place to hike and the little jogger is a cutie!

BigJimCalhoun

03-31-2008, 10:11 PM

I would really like to be fishing right now.........

That looks like a nice peaceful place to hike and the little jogger is a cutie!
Thanks.
Actually, I meant I was pushing a baby jogger. My son maybe walked a mile or so total.

BigJimCalhoun

03-31-2008, 10:18 PM

Today

P90 3/4 circuit training

BigJimCalhoun

04-04-2008, 10:16 PM

Tue: P90 masters (level 5/6 cardio)
Wed P90 level 3/4 sculpt
Thur P90 masters (level 5/6 cardio)
Friday P90 masters (level 5/6 sculpt)

For the most part I am liking this. There is a lot of streching and I can now reach down to the tops of the tongues of my shoes, whereas when I started I could only stretch to mid-shin.

Nick

04-05-2008, 02:06 PM

I think it's great you're giving the p90x a go. I will be sure to follow along bro.

BigJimCalhoun

04-10-2008, 09:25 PM

I think it's great you're giving the p90x a go. I will be sure to follow along bro.

Not p90x yet, P90 masters now. I have lots of work to do before the X. I need abdominal improvement, coordination, balance, stretching etc.

Today,
P90 masters 5/6 cardio + Ab 200 (20 reps x 10 different styles of crunches. I am burning about 550+ calories according to my heart-rate monitor.

yesterday, no workout due to late day at work

Tuesday : went running for the first time in 5 weeks. A weather front was coming in and the wind was gusting. My cold-weather, exercised-induced asthma kicked in, but I kept a decent pace for 2.7 miles. I was coughing all night and into the next morning due to the inflamation in the lungs.

Monday, P90 masters 5/6 sculpt?????

It snowed here today, so much so that myself and half the office worked from home. The weather should be improving and I need to start putting some miles on the pavement to keep myself running-fit. I also need to stay with the P90 for overall fitness. I am still weighing in at 194 in the AM. I need to slowly drop 15 pounds ,but the junk food habit is killing me. Last week I downed a large 800+ calorie hersey bar in 10 min at work. This week, I bought a bag of gum drops hoping they would last two days, but they only lasted a hour or so. We also have a trendy cafe across the street that makes nice cookies and muffins, so it is either donuts, or muffins/cookies that do me in.

BigJimCalhoun

04-13-2008, 10:34 PM

Friday, P90 masters 5/6 sculpt.

Saturday,
Ran 4.3 miles, first time out in a while. 687 calories burned, ave heart rate 83%, max 93%

Sunday
Did some:
bench press ( 5 x 95, 115, 135, 165, 185, 205)
military press ( 5 x 80, 95, 105, 115)
dead lift ( 5 x 135, 165, 195, 225)
I have been off the heavy lifting for a while and my numbers show it.

Went running in the afternoon. Did about a 2 mile warmup, then ran this hill (see pic) 4 times at a nice pace, then ran 0.7 home. Note the snow we have in April here.
640 calories burned, ave heart 79%, max 93%

http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/hill1.jpg

BigJimCalhoun

04-14-2008, 10:32 PM

Today

P90 masters - interval cardio
was not that bad

Nick

04-15-2008, 09:28 AM

Nice work BJC...that's a beautiful run bro. Your bench has managed to hang in there pretty well. Your numbers will fly up when u decide its the right time to push them.

Que_66

04-15-2008, 08:49 PM

Congrats on the increase in flexibility.
The road looks like it would be a nice peaceful stretch to run. Hopefully not too much traffic.

BigJimCalhoun

04-16-2008, 11:40 PM

Yesterday,
started one of the P90 masters videos for interval cardio, but I did not feel well so I stopped half-way through.

Today
P90 Masters upper/middle/lower video.

BigJimCalhoun

04-21-2008, 11:16 PM

Today
The wife and I started P90x, the one some of you may have seen in the infomertials. The first workout was Chest and Shoulders. This workout consists of a lot of pushups and pull-ups - so many that I needed to go to my knees for the pushups near the end. After about 57 minutes of chest and shoulder, you move to 16 minutes of abdominal work. In all you are supposed to do almost 350 reps of situps, crunches, etc. I did far less. It was a hard workout for me.

Below is a current picture of me. I didn't think I looked that fat as the lighting in our master bathroom throws some nice shadows that I just can't seen to replicate in Photoshop. I now know what they mean when they say TV puts 15 lbs on you. I am 5'-10.5" @ 192lb. Based on the pic I think I need to get to 175 or lower.

http://bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/jimfat.jpg

Yesterday
P90 Masters Upper/Middle/Lower

Saturday,
Went on a hike with son, and a friend and his son. This was the 12.5 mile loop, but they were not prepared for that, so it wound up being about 4. We saw a nice snake.

http://bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/timmychopped.jpg

http://bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/snake.jpg

Friday
P90 masters, cardio

BigJimCalhoun

04-22-2008, 09:28 PM

Today

P90X - plyometrics
966 calories burned
max heart rate = 90%
ave = 79% (that includes 12 minute of warm-up/cooldown
tim = 57 min +/-

This workout was a lot of fun, lots of calories burned too

BigJimCalhoun

04-23-2008, 10:07 PM

Today
P90x Shoulders/Arms + Ab ripper X

Time: 1:19
Ave heart rate 69%
Max heart rate 86%
Calories Burned 1041

BigJimCalhoun

04-24-2008, 10:04 PM

Today
P90X YogaX

90 minutes
446 calories burned.

BigJimCalhoun

04-25-2008, 10:11 PM

P90x
Legs and Back

heart rate monitor was not reading correctly today.

BigJimCalhoun

04-27-2008, 09:15 PM

Saturday
P90x Kenpo

Sunday
Hiked the Palmer trail in Colorado Springs with my son. We did about 4 miles or so. I should have "open carried" for this hike. I am awaiting the concealed carry permit and the inside the waistband holster.

http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/lion.jpg
http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/2.jpg
http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/3.jpg
http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/4.jpg

BigJimCalhoun

04-28-2008, 10:08 PM

Today

P90X chest and back.

Lots of pushups and pullups. The heart rate monitor seemed to be on the fritz again.

BigJimCalhoun

04-29-2008, 09:22 PM

Today,

P90x Plyometrics
Burned about 900 calories

BigJimCalhoun

04-30-2008, 09:33 PM

P90X
Shoulders and Arms and Ab-RipperX

I moved up 5 lbs for my shoulder presses.

BigJimCalhoun

05-01-2008, 09:43 PM

BigJimCalhoun

05-02-2008, 08:30 PM

P90X
Legs and back today

Lots of squats and pull-ups. After the hour workout, I started the P90X abdominal program which is 16 min. I paused now and then and did some dead lifts
5 x 135
5 x 185
5 x 225
1 x 255 <-- I was so beat I could only do one. Normally I would do 5 and then maybe another set of a higher weight.

BigJimCalhoun

05-04-2008, 11:02 PM

Yesterday
Ran in the AM around a new park in our neighborhood. Actually, it is a mesa that was an old quarry. The developer wanted to put houses on it but the town said no way and bought it under some open space act.

Time 50:46
ave heart rate 83%
max heart rate 93%
calories burned 928

Today, same course, mostly but heart rate monitor did not start when I left the house, so about 3 min of data is missing
Time 46:19
ave heart rate 85%
max heart rate 96%
calories burned 867

BigJimCalhoun

05-05-2008, 10:53 PM

Today
P90X Chest and arms. Some of my sets were less than before, others more. I do ok on the push-ups, pull-ups are harder. For example, I will do 30 pushups as fast as I can using push up bars, but then I need to immediately do as many pull-ups as I can. I have always been a fan of rest after a sets.

After the workout did the P90X Abripper X. Stomach is getting stronger. I have been muting the video and listening to "BPM" and "The System" which I think are XM Satellite Radio through our Direct TV subscription. They play the same friggen-songs every night on BMP when I am listening - DJ Armando to be specific. He was even saying last week that the show is not a tape and was demonstrating changing the volume, which one can do with a tape BTW.

Anyway, here is a pic of me. Lots of weight to lose.
http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/DSCN2569a.jpg

matt1990

05-06-2008, 12:06 PM

Looking good bro. :D

Matt~

BigJimCalhoun

05-06-2008, 09:55 PM

Today
P90X Plyometrics

This is a fun workout. Tonight was tougher than normal as my legs are still recovering from the two runs and one walk I did on the weekend.

BigJimCalhoun

05-07-2008, 10:22 PM

Today

P90X Shoulders and Arms.

5 groups x 3 exercises each x 2 sets each exercise. I moved up in weight for many of the exercises

After that AbRipperX (16 minutes of pure hell)

BTW, the same friggen song was on again yesterday and today, and monday, and last week.
Anyway, this is that song that they absolutely need to play every day during my workout
YouTube - Phonjaxx & Cosi Costi - Sensual (http://youtube.com/watch?v=u-1QtKucz8I)

BigJimCalhoun

05-08-2008, 10:07 PM

Today
P90X YogaX

My hatred for all things and people yoga has not subsided and it is hard to start a video and see that 93 minutes later it will complete and you are going to hate all 93 minutes. What I did during this program would make most yoga people angry. I switched the sound over from the video to the XM satellite stations on Direct TV and constantly cycle between 70s, 80s, 90s, BMP and The System. I did not do any of the breathing stuff, etc. Oh well...... I heard a lot of songs I have not heard in a long time such as that Convoy truck song, Rico Suave by Gerado, Madonna. etc

Ulter

05-09-2008, 09:08 AM

Did the P90x Yoga today. :frantic:

I friggen-hate yoga, mostly because I associate yoga with vegan anti-gunners wearing ugly sandals, driving Subarus with Kerry Edwards bumper stickers. Additionally, I am sick of picking up just about any magazine and seeing an add of a woman in the lotus position marketing some stupid "green" product

That's hilarious.
You need to try bikram some day. That'll disassociate your view of yoga in a hurry.
Nice improvements in your body composition this month.

BigJimCalhoun

05-11-2008, 11:15 PM

Saturday:
Did the Friday p90x legs and back workout as I missed on Friday

Sunday:
Did the Saturday P90x Kenpo workout

BigJimCalhoun

05-13-2008, 10:11 PM

This week is P90x recovery week.

Monday - was supposed to be that 92 minute yoga program, but my sister flew into town and I needed to pick her up at the airport.

Tuesday
P90x Core synergistics - Core Synergistics is added into the program today as we move away from some of the workouts we did in the first 3 weeks. 675 calories burned, but lots of sweating involved.
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BigJimCalhoun

05-19-2008, 10:01 PM

Last Wed - skipped due to evening appointment I had.
Last Thur - skipped for no good reason
Last Fri - P90x core syngegistics
Last Sat - easy 5 mile cross-country run - lots of fun. Skipped P90x kempo.
Last Sun - nothing
Today, P90X Chest Triceps, Shoulders. This is week 5 which is phase 2. The weight resistance exercises are all new. Today was 24 sets, each set of a different exercise. The one-handed pushups were the hardest for me. I needed to do them on my knees.

BigJimCalhoun

05-28-2008, 09:37 PM

ha - back to the top of the list again.....
Weight is down to 186.4 yesterday. That is way cool.

Today
P90X Phase 2 - Back and Biceps, AbRipper X
Yesterday
Skipped the workout because I had to drive 100 miles to join a gun club so my wife could shoot this weekend.

Monday,
P90X Chest, Shoulders, Arms, only 1/2 of abripper x

Sunday
I forget

Sat
5 mile walk carrying a child's bike for a couple of miles of it.

Friday
I think I skipped the workout, not sure.

BigJimCalhoun

06-04-2008, 10:19 PM

Someone got bumped from th3 front page again.....

Sunday - 2.6 mile run , better than nothing

Monday, P90X Chest, shoulders triceps, Ab Ripper x

Tuesday, run during lunch, - maybe 25 min??? P90X plyometrics in evening

Wednesday, run during lunch, - maybe 25 min??? P90X back and biceps. Did 15 pulls-ups in one sitting, that has only happened once before. Iam getting sick of these videos and working with dumbells, so I swapped in a few barbell where possible.

BigJimCalhoun

06-07-2008, 10:47 PM

Ran a 5k today in my neighborhood. Came in 6th place out of maybe 120 people. Potentially, I could have come in 3rd but I had a bad day. I vomited 5 times at the water station at the completion of the run. I had cramps all through my stomach and lower back and my heart rate only hit 91% max which is less than I work out at sometimes. My exercise-induced asthma kicked in again also. I was a total wreck.

The race was given to celebrate national trails day and was on a new piece of open space on a butte that the town acquired. The first 1/2 mile or more as uphill, which in reality is bigger than the pic below leads you to believe.

Here are some pics (note that the houses in the pic are not my subdivision - I am not wealthy as those houses imply)
http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/5k3.jpg
http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/5k1.jpg
http://www.bluehillsjewelry.com/bigjim/5k2.jpg

BigJimCalhoun

07-22-2008, 10:14 PM

Today :
because everyone gets up in arms when someone says a 5x5 but modified, lets call this one week 2, day 2/3 of the 5xJim intermediate. (squat, deadlift, military press, incline press)

Ran in the AM 4 miles @ elevation == 6700 feet above sea level, terrain == rolling hills. time was 32:36, ave heart rate 86% max, max heart rate = 94% max, calories burned == 612

Monday
Ran in the AM, the butte course, 500 calories burned, time 25 min, max heart rate 100%

Sunday
ran in the am, butte course - I forget the rest
afternoon 5x5 week 2, day 1 of 3

Sat
ran the butte course - maybe 3.3 miles????

I have had trouble logging in I finally figured it out. From my home computer I need to do www.afboard.com/forum (http://www.afboard.com/forum) instead of afboard.com/forum or my cookie half logs me in then exits me.

BigJimCalhoun

07-24-2008, 09:23 PM

Ran this AM - Butte course, modified
Time 38:12
Ave Heart Rate 84%
Max Heart Rate 93%
Calories Burned 708
Notes: Ave heart rate lowered due to 1 mile downhill trail piece with silty-clay material sticking to bottom of shoes almost 1 inch thick at times causes ankle instability.

Evening
Week 2, day 3 of 3 5x5 program.
Squats
5 x 95
5 x 110
5 x 135
5 x 160
3 x 185
8 x 135

Flat Bench
5 x 100
5 x 125
5 x 145
5 x 170
3 x 205
12 x 145

Lat Pulldowns
5 x 95
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180

Dips
12, 8 6

Barbell Curls
I forget - 3 sets

BigJimCalhoun

07-27-2008, 03:54 PM

Today:

Ran in AM
Time 45:21
Ave Heart Rate: 85%
Max Heart Rate: 97%
Calories Burned: 858

Afternoon: 5x5 program intermediate - my version, week 3, day 1

Squat:
5 x 95
5 x 115
5 x 140
5 x 165
5 x 185

Bench Press
5 x 115
5 x 130
5 x 155
5 x 180
5 x 205

Seated Cable Rows
5 x 90
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180
5 x 200

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 95
5 x 105
5 x 115
5 x 125

BigJimCalhoun

07-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Today:

Ran in AM
Time 35:17
Ave Heart Rate: 82%
Max Heart Rate: 95%
Calories Burned: 631
Notes: legs were slow, most likely from squats on Sunday afternoon. I added some intervals during the run.

Afternoon: 5x5 program intermediate - my version, week 3

Squat:
5 x 95
5 x 125
5 x 155
5 x 155

Incline Bench Press
5 x 95
5 x 115
5 x 135
5 x 155
5 x 175

Deadlift
5 x 135
5 x 165
5 x 195
5 x 225
5 x 255

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 95
5 x 105
5 x 115
5 x 125

BigJimCalhoun

08-03-2008, 08:05 PM

Friday
Ran in AM
Did not time the run with a watch. Time was about 1/2 hour

Evening
Week 3, day 3 of 3 5x5 program.
Squats
5 x 95
5 x 110
5 x 135
5 x 160
3 x 185
8 x 135

Flat Bench
5 x 105
5 x 130
5 x 150
5 x 175
3 x 210
12 x 150

Lat Pulldowns
5 x 95
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180

Today:
Ran in AM
Did not do well. My legs had no energy and I was not moving fast. 416 calories burned.

Afternoon: 5x5 program intermediate - my version, week 4

Squat:
5 x 95
5 x 120
5 x 145
5 x 165
5 x 190

Bench Press
5 x 120
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 185
5 x 210

Seated Cable Rows
5 x 90 + 5 pull-ups
5 x 140+ 5 pull-ups
5 x 160+ 5 pull-ups
5 x 180+ 5 pull-ups
5 x 200+ 5 pull-ups

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 95
5 x 105
5 x 115
5 x 125

BigJimCalhoun

08-05-2008, 10:06 PM

Today:

Afternoon: 5x5 program intermediate - my version, week 4

Squat:
5 x 95
5 x 120
5 x 135
5 x 135
(notes - misread chart - should have been slighly higher. BTW, I have a torn disc, two bulging discs, stenosis, sclerosis, etc. That is why these are generally lower than my bench)

Deadlift
5 x 155
5 x 180
5 x 215
5 x 255 (tie for personal best)

Military Press
5 x 90
5 x 100
5 x 110
5 x 120
5 x 130 (-3 lb off of personal best)

BigJimCalhoun

08-07-2008, 09:57 PM

Been really tired lately - exhausted actually, and my weight is slowly creeping up, but I am making gains so I think it is ok for now.

Evening
Week 4, day 3 of 3 5x5 program.
Squats
5 x 95
5 x 120
5 x 145
5 x 166
3 x 195
8 x 145

Flat Bench
5 x 105
5 x 135
5 x 160
5 x 185
3 x 215
10 x 160
(aprroaching 5x227 wihch was my max when I did this program last)

Lat Pulldowns
5 x 95
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180

Notes: My back started hurting on the squats and by the time I was done with the three main groups above, my back was hurting enough that the barbell curls were out of the question for today.

BigJimCalhoun

08-10-2008, 07:08 PM

Today
Week 5 - Day 1 5x5
(I have been really tired lately and have not been getting up at 4:40AM for cardio) I added some Beta-Alanine to the workout today.

Squat:
5 x 100
5 x 125
5 x 145
5 x 165
5 x 195

Bench Press
5 x 100
5 x 135
5 x 165
5 x 195
5 x 215

Seated Cable Rows
5 x 90
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180
12 pull-ups - I took it easier today as my back was sore after last week.

Military Press
I lowered my starting weight and made a 15lb spread instead of 10lb like I had been.
5 x 75
5 x 90
5 x 105
5 x 120
5 x 135 <- new PR for me. :)

BigJimCalhoun

08-12-2008, 10:54 PM

Today - week 5, day 2 of 5x5 intermediate - nothing exciting

Squat:
5 x 100
5 x 125
5 x 150
5 x 150

Deadlift
5 x 165
5 x 195
5 x 230
5 x 260 <-new pr

Military Press
5 x 75
5 x 90
5 x 105
5 x 120
5 x 135

Incline Bench Press (bonus round)
5 x 135
5 x 155
5 x 175

BigJimCalhoun

08-14-2008, 10:41 PM

Evening
Week 5 day 3 of my 5x5 program.
Squats
5 x 100
5 x 125
5 x 150
5 x 170
3 x 200
8 x 150

Flat Bench
5 x 100
5 x 135
5 x 160
5 x 195
3 x 220
12 x 160

underhanded rows
5 x 95 + 5 pullups
5 x 140 + 5 pullups
5 x 160 + 5 pullups
4x 180 (fail)

Dips
8,8,8
Curls
3 sets of 95 lb, for 6 reps each

BigJimCalhoun

08-17-2008, 12:59 PM

Today
Week 6 - Day 1 5x5

Squat:
5 x 100
5 x 125
5 x 150
5 x 175
5 x 205

Bench Press
5 x 100
5 x 140
5 x 165
5 x 195
5 x 220 <- closing in on a pr soon

Seated Cable Rows
5 x 90
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180
12 pull-ups - (same as last week)

Military Press
5 x 80
5 x 95
5 x 110
5 x 125
5 x 140 <- new PR for me. :)

BigJimCalhoun

08-20-2008, 11:20 PM

Ran yesterday AM.

Did not get to do weights due to appointment after work.

Today (did yesterday's workout Week 6, day 2 of 5x5)
Squat:
5 x 100
5 x 125
5 x 150
5 x 150

Deadlift
5 x 165
5 x 200
5 x 195
5 x 245
5 x 275 <- new pr

Military Press
5 x 80
5 x 95
5 x 10
5 x 125
5 x 140

matt1990

08-21-2008, 03:19 PM

So are you using the P90X system and using the 5x5 program ????

Matt~

BigJimCalhoun

08-21-2008, 10:52 PM

So are you using the P90X system and using the 5x5 program ????
Matt~
We were using the P90x, but sold it on E-Bay. It is a good program for some, but not for my wife and I. The workouts take a lot of time and if I start working out at 5:30pm, I may not finish until 7:00 pm and by then it is getting too late to eat dinner as a family and get our son ready for bed.

The program does use a lot of higher reps with lighter weight, along with yoga, kempo karate and plyometrics. I did lose 8 lb and some of that was muscle. We did 8 of the 12 weeks, but I was away on week 9 and my wife was away on week 10 and we sort of lost interest. The program is hard too with lots of pull-ups, push-ups, abs, etc.

I am back on the 5x5 again and have come nearly to my previous max on bench and have passed my previous military press and dead lifts from last years 5x5.

Once I finish the 5x5 I will try to do some sort of hybrid with cross training and heavy weights. BTW I gained back all the weight I lost. Some of what I gained back is muscle and some is fat.

BigJimCalhoun

08-21-2008, 10:58 PM

Evening
Week 6 day 3 of my 5x5 program.

Squats
5 x 100
5 x 135
5 x 155
5 x 180
3 x 210
8 x 155
(notes - did squats sets faster than average, even though I did it yesterday)

Flat Bench
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 179
5 x 200
3 x 225
12 x 165 ???
(notes: 5 x 200 seemed hard, but 3 x 225 was ok. Should be able to hit 5 x 225 on Sunday.)

Close-grip cable rows
5 x 95 + 5 pullups
5 x 140 + 5 pullups
5 x 160 + 5 pullups
5 x 180 + 5 pullups

Dips
8,8,8
Straight bar barbell Curls
3 sets of 95 lb, for 8 reps each,
(The above exercises done as a superset)

BigJimCalhoun

08-24-2008, 11:21 AM

Today
Week 7 - Day 1 5x5

Squat:
5 x 105
5 x 140
5 x 165
5 x 190
5 x 215

Bench Press
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 170
5 x 200
5 x 225 - 2 lb more to tie my personal record

Seated Underhand cable Rows
5 x 90
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180
5 x 200

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 100
5 x 115
5 x 130
5 x 145 <- new PR for me, again this week. :)

BigJimCalhoun

08-28-2008, 09:53 PM

Today
Week 7 - Day 3 of my 5x5
I have not worked out since Sunday as I was away for work. I travelled with a work-a-hollic that would work until 4 am, then get up late. He would also leave the office late and feel obligated to eat at expensive restaraunts with tasty, but unhealthy food such as shrimp, halibut clam chowder.

I did run a little, but not really, and I did not have access to free weights where I was, so I did not do day 2 of week 7.

Squat:
5 x 105
5 x 140
5 x 165
5 x 190
3 x 220
8 x 165

Bench Press
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 170
5 x 200
3 x 230 - (did 5 reps and this is a new PR for me. :woot:
8 x 170 ( did 12 reps)

Seated Close-grip cable Rows, dips, barbell curl superset
For those of you that may not have read earlier, I have some back issues and do not do the Pendlay row, so instead I do these. Today I moved the two support exercises to immediately after the cable rows and added two additional sets of the support exercises to match the number of sets of the rows. I did this mostly to break up the boredom. My arms seem to be lagging behind also. (I know some of you 5x5 strict constuctionists are really angry by now)
Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 90
8 dips
curl 8 x 95

Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 140
7 dips
curl 8 x 95

Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 160
10 dips
curl 7 x 95

Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 180
8 dips
curl 4 x 95

5 x 200
11 dips
curl 8 x 95

So, I have maybe 7 weeks or so left in this program. I am not increasing as fast as the standard incrementation. I am increasing my bench by 5lb each week, but the chart shows that I should have been at 232, not 230 for today. I am hiting my goals though. What is a realistic goal for my bench and squat? I am going to shoot for 250lb on each. I hit my squat goal a lot easier then my bench today and my back seems to be holding out. Aside from a very little dose of doctor-prescribed T, I am natural. Does anyone ever read this?

BigJimCalhoun

08-29-2008, 11:04 PM

Ran about 3.5 miles today. I have not ran for a few weeks and my body felt it.

BigJimCalhoun

08-31-2008, 04:10 PM

Last Friday - ran about 4 miles.

Today
Week 8 - Day 1 5x5

Squat:
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 170
5 x 200
5 x 225

Bench Press
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 170
5 x 205
5 x 230 - fail - only got 3-1/2 reps, tried again and got 4-1/2

Seated Underhand cable Rows
5 x 90
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180
5 x 205

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 100
5 x 115
5 x 130
2 x 150
7 x 115

Nick

09-02-2008, 09:16 AM

Nice come back with the second 230 set. You're getting strong bro!

BigJimCalhoun

09-02-2008, 10:26 PM

Today (Week 8, day 2 of 5x5)
Squat:
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 170
5 x 170

Deadlift
5 x 175
5 x 210
5 x 245
5 x 280 <-- new pr

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 100
5 x 115
5 x 130
1 x 150 <-- uh-oh
4.5 x 145

My back held out OK during the dead lifts, but is starting to get sore now. Military Presses are getting tough to increase. Easy squat day today.

BigJimCalhoun

09-04-2008, 10:20 PM

Walked during lunch yesterday. Was going to run when I got home, but I did not feel all that hot.

Today Week 8, Day 3 of 5x5

Squat:
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 170
5 x 200
3 x 230 <- my largest squat
8 x 170
(These felt good and I could have done more reps and more weight, but I am taking it easy on my back and going up slowly.

Bench Press
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 175
5 x 205
3 x 235
8 x 175 ( did 10 reps)
(I am concerned about trying to hit 235 for 5 on Sunday. May try again for 230 x 5 to hit that cleanly as I need to make sure I hit that)

Seated Close-grip cable Rows, dips, barbell curl superset
Did a complete set of reps that I did not do last Thursday
Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 90
8 dips
curl 8 x 95

Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 140
8 dips
curl 8 x 95

Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 160
8 dips
curl 8 x 95

Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 180
8 dips
curl 8 x 95

Close-Grip Cable rows 5 x 200
14 dips
curl 8 x 95

BigJimCalhoun

09-06-2008, 06:35 PM

Ran about 3.5 miles today.

BigJimCalhoun

09-07-2008, 05:30 PM

Today
Week 9 - Day 1 5x5

Squat:
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 175
5 x 205
5 x 230

Bench Press
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 175
5 x 205
5 x 230 - made 5 this time, so now I will try and go up next week
bonus round was to 205 to the bar and then two 18lb tire chains. The idea was to have a lower weight at my chest and slowly increaase as I lifted the bar. Did two reps

Seated Underhand cable Rows
5 x 90
5 x 140
5 x 160
5 x 180
5 x 205

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 100
5 x 115
5 x 130 (only could do 4 for some reason)
5 x 145

BigJimCalhoun

09-11-2008, 09:20 PM

Tuesday, (Week 9, day 2 of 5x5)
Squat:
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 170
5 x 170

Deadlift
5 x 175
5 x 210
stopped due to back pain

Military Press
5 x 85
5 x 100
5 x 115
5 x 130
4 x145

Had lower back pain on this day

Today Week 9, Day 3 of 5x5

Squat:
5 x 115
5 x 145
5 x 175
5 x 205
3 x 235 <- my largest squat
8 x 175
(These felt good and I could have done more reps and more weight, but I am taking it easy on my back and going up slowly.

Bench Press
5 x 120
5 x 150
5 x 175
5 x 205
3 x 240
8 x 175 ( did 10 reps)
New PR today ( 3 x 240 woohoo , aiming for 250)
:pr7::pr7::pr7::pr7::pr7::pr7:

Skipped back work due to lingering back pain.

10 dips
seated preacher barbell curl 8 x 95

10 dips
seated preacher barbell curl 8 x 95

BigJimCalhoun

09-13-2008, 12:30 PM

Ran today - 4.2 miles. I had a really bad elapsed-time but did burn 768 calories which was good.

Que_66

09-13-2008, 09:40 PM

:wavey:

Congrats on the PR!!

BigJimCalhoun

09-18-2008, 10:23 PM

Did what was my last day of the 5x5 on Sunday. I have stalled for a 2 weeks now, but it was a good run and I made some really good gains.

I ran today, about two miles and did awful. I need some better diet discipline and things will turn around.

I take a certification test in the AM tomorrow and once that is over with, assuming I pass, I will feel better. I don't need to take the exam, but I interviewed internally for a different position, which I did not get, and had told them that I would pass the exam.

Ulter

09-18-2008, 10:55 PM

You'll pick it up after that pressure's off and your mind is resting better.

Big Sky Guy

09-19-2008, 12:26 AM

Nice work on the PR Jim!

Que_66

09-19-2008, 06:52 AM

Good Luck on the exam.

BigJimCalhoun

10-19-2008, 07:41 PM

Yesterday:

Run:
Time 26:39
InZone 25:27
Ave Heart Rate: 87% max
Max heart rate - 98% max
Calories burned - 530

Today
AM - Walk with junior staff and canine unit - 3 miles

Mid-Day
Did the 300 workout, but it was only 275 as I dropped the last 25 pushups
and split the other exercises @ 20% for 5 sets
Time 37:37
In Zone 12:38
Ave Heart Rate 75%
Max heart rate 88%
Calories burned 559

Afternoon
Run
Time 31:28
In zone 29:48
Ave Heart Rate 88%
Max Heart Rate 100%
Calories Burned - 638