Vegan Aspirant Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'll start posting my diet once I get the last things in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan Aspirant Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Back day Very quick warm-up: 1 min running at 16 kmp on treadmill Conventional deadlift:20 kg: 12 reps25 kg: 12 reps30 kg: 12 reps35 kg: reps ^^ Sheer technique work out and no real resistance involved. I've been avoiding conventional deadlifts in favour of stiff leg deadlifts because I tend to arch on my upper back in the conventional version, when going down with the weight. This is due to a mixture of inadequate technique and lack of strength in upper back. I hate working with p*ssy weights, so I just have to keep reminding myself "form over ego". Bent over barbell:30 kg: 12 reps35 kg: 12 reps40 kg: 12 reps45 kg: 10 reps Dumbbell rows: 16 kg: 12 reps18 kg: 12 reps20 kg: 12 reps22 kg: 10 reps24 kg: 2x 6 reps Lateral cable pull down:40 kg: 12 reps40 kg: (8 reps followed by 4 reps of 35 kg) x 3 Seated cable pull with narrow grip:4 x 12 at 25 kg Really have to step my game up on this on... At one point I could do 55 kg! This less than half, sad sad sad! On the other hand better than nothing and gives me opportunity to perfect my technique, but ughh it's still annoying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan Aspirant Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Slight update: Haven't worked out for about 4 weeks due to domestic circumstances. Weight is consistent at 80-85 kg. It appears I've lost some muscle mass in my upper body area and I'm pretty sure strength too. I'm still vegetarian, almost 4 months into it. Have been bumps on the road and moral setbacks, but have as of yet not ingested meat of any kind. Still eat dairy and eggs but in total makes up a very small part of my diet and I practically never drink milk or eat dairy/eggs on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asparagus Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Just do your best. You'll find your way. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Hi VA, its a bit strange you've lost size after a 4 week layoff, atrophy usually takes much longer, did you cut calories or lose any weight in during that period?At the beginning of this year i was forced to take a 5 week layoff due to being away with work, on returning to the gym not only had i not lost strength or size, i'd even gained some / overcompensate BestRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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