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Solo_
12-28-09, 2:39 am
This might be corny, but..

When I step into the gym and see the dumbells against the walls, the cable machine, and the various other equipment, I get a rush that stays with me until the next time I enter the gym. Every time I go, it gets stronger and stronger. When I've had "a day" and I walk into the gym, it feels as if it's all gone and it's only me. The reason I titled it "Isolation Nation" is because often times I work out alone. Often, anyways. Me and a few guys who are regulars are all on generally the same mission. Strength, Size, and the feeling of general accomplishment. I think bodybuilding provides that because it lets you see your hard work and progress. Anyways, aside from the feelings, LETS GET TO TRAINING.

Like Timothy Leary (cept for me). PLUG IN, LIFT HARD, TUNE OUT.

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Stats: 5'7 142-144 pounds, 8% bodyfat, 16 years old..
Like most people, my goal is to build more muscle, gain strength, and someday compete. I'm currently on a split of chest-tri, back-bi, shoulders-legs and abs accordingly.

Today was chest-tri

Sets: Flat bench-warm up 135x8 2 sets
150x8 1 set
160x8 1 set
(I definately could've gone up lol, but I was pressed for time and wanted to get some other shit done other than flat bench. I wish my bench was higher though, the most I've ever maxed was 205x4)
Decline: DB press on decline bench 55x8 2 sets
Incline: Barbell 135x8 2 sets
145x8 2 sets
DB press flatbench (weird order I know): 50x8 2 sets
55x8 2 sets
DB flies: 35x8 2 sets
Fly Machine: 160x8 1 set
140x16 1 set (closer set)

Tricep:
Rope pull-downs: warm up set 80x12 1 set
100x8 1 set
v-bar pulldowns: 120x8 2 sets
140x8 2 sets
Isolation pull-downs: 50x8 2 sets
Tricep kickbacks: 25 DBx8 2 sets
(I wanted to do skullcrushers ealier, but the only appropriate bar was taken. It was originally supposed to be my second tri exercise.)
Skullcrushers: Whatever the standard preacher curl bar weighs + 50 2 sets + close-grip tri pressed for 12 on each set.

I know that the order and shit in which I work out is a bit funny, but whatever it was a weird day lol. It will improve tomorrow :P:P.

Solo_
12-28-09, 2:54 am
My supps include: Creatine Mono, Whey Protein, l-glutamine, Coral Calcium, n.o.-explode, BCAA, and a multi, and hopefully soon to be an animal product.

Too lazy to post my diet atm, but it was good protein, good carbs, good fat (ok fat..) and good minerals, etc

BionicMasterPiece
12-28-09, 2:58 am
This might be corny, but..

When I step into the gym and see the dumbells against the walls, the cable machine, and the various other equipment, I get a rush that stays with me until the next time I enter the gym. Every time I go, it gets stronger and stronger. When I've had "a day" and I walk into the gym, it feels as if it's all gone and it's only me. The reason I titled it "Isolation Nation" is because often times I work out alone. Often, anyways. Me and a few guys who are regulars are all on generally the same mission. Strength, Size, and the feeling of general accomplishment. I think bodybuilding provides that because it lets you see your hard work and progress. Anyways, aside from the feelings, LETS GET TO TRAINING.

Like Timothy Leary (cept for me). PLUG IN, LIFT HARD, TUNE OUT.

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Stats: 5'7 142-144 pounds, 8% bodyfat, 16 years old..
Like most people, my goal is to build more muscle, gain strength, and someday compete. I'm currently on a split of chest-tri, back-bi, shoulders-legs and abs accordingly.

Today was chest-tri

Sets: Flat bench-warm up 135x8 2 sets
150x8 1 set
160x8 1 set
(I definately could've gone up lol, but I was pressed for time and wanted to get some other shit done other than flat bench. I wish my bench was higher though, the most I've ever maxed was 205x4)
Decline: DB press on decline bench 55x8 2 sets
Incline: Barbell 135x8 2 sets
145x8 2 sets
DB press flatbench (weird order I know): 50x8 2 sets
55x8 2 sets
DB flies: 35x8 2 sets
Fly Machine: 160x8 1 set
140x16 1 set (closer set)

Tricep:
Rope pull-downs: warm up set 80x12 1 set
100x8 1 set
v-bar pulldowns: 120x8 2 sets
140x8 2 sets
Isolation pull-downs: 50x8 2 sets
Tricep kickbacks: 25 DBx8 2 sets
(I wanted to do skullcrushers ealier, but the only appropriate bar was taken. It was originally supposed to be my second tri exercise.)
Skullcrushers: Whatever the standard preacher curl bar weighs + 50 2 sets + close-grip tri pressed for 12 on each set.

I know that the order and shit in which I work out is a bit funny, but whatever it was a weird day lol. It will improve tomorrow :P:P.

looks good bro, but ive noticed your split your training shoulders and legs in one day? or did i read it wrong? but anyways, to make better gains id have leg day alone, because after shoulders you may be really tired and just go light on your legs...i mean my point is....doing hardcore squats make your whole body release hormones = overall body growth

oh and for gaining size and strength dont worry about any cables or machines yet, those actually restrict growth if done to much.....stick to just free weight movements, yea a pulldown here and a pushdown here is ok, but just keep it basic, becareful of the flys, they can really overtrain your chest

anymore help? ask any of us on these forums, this site is the fucking best....

Solo_
12-28-09, 12:47 pm
Thanks man, Maybe I will start training my shoulders and legs on a different day if it is truly best. Some bodybuilders brother told me it was a good split lol.

About the cables and machines. Most of my workouts are free-weight and barbells, bars workouts. I guess it's just reppin it on cables for a little definition at the same time. Is that good or bad. Still learning!! I appreciate the advice bra.

This forum is the fucking best, too haha

Solo_
12-28-09, 2:52 pm
Today is Legs. Update soon.

Solo_
12-28-09, 8:49 pm
Alright, I did legs today and here's how it went

Squats-Warm up set 135x8 2 sets
185x8 4 sets ( I was gonna go to 225 but after the second set of 185 I was having some trouble with my crotch area (lol) like I have been lately. Anyone have any tips on that?? )
Leg press-Warm up set 2 platesx8 1 set
4 platesx8 1 set
5 platesx8 2 sets
Leg curls- 2 plates 4 sets x 20 (trying to make myself tired for closer set(s))
Calve raises on the leg press- 2 plates x 8 straight
outter
inner
DONE

My legs aren't that great YET but I'm really trying

Solo_
12-29-09, 11:24 pm
Today was back and bi..

I deadlifted already this week before starting my journey, so that's why there's no deadlifts in here =]=]

Pull ups- 2 setx8 warmup
Weighted dumbbell in my feet (30) 2 sets x 8
Seated rows-120x8 1 set
135x8 1 set
150x8 1 set
165x8 1 set
Pulldowns-105x8
120x8
135x8
150x8
Forget what this is called, but with a barbell and you pull up leaning over..
135x8
155x8
185x8
175x8

BICEP (warm up set of 35's x8 2 sets)
Isolation curls - 30x8 4 sets
35x8 2 sets
preacher curls with 25 on each side (LOVE THEM)- 4 sets x 8
inward curls sitting down- 25's 2 sets x 8
wide standing up preacher curls- (again with the 25's)- 2 sets x 8

Think that was it!!

Solo_
12-30-09, 9:36 pm
Today was chest+tri

I started out with flat bench

Warmup 135x8 1 set
155x8 1 set
175x8 1 set
135x8 1 set

Incline
115x8 2 sets
135x8 2 sets

Decline
135x8 1 set
155x8 1 set
175x8 1 set
185x8 1 set

regular DB flat press
60'sx8 1 set
50'sx8 1 set

Flies
35x8 2 sets

Fly Machine
160x8 2 sets
140x12 2 sets

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TRI

Skullcrushers- 25's on each side of a preacher bar x 8 2 sets
pulldowns on the side of the cable machine that's harder than the other side with the extended top? lol?-40x12
60x8
60x8
40x8
French Curls with dumbell-60x8 2 sets
Isolation French Curls- 20'sx8 2 sets (was too easy, weight needed to be added)
Isolation Cable pushdowns-60x8 2 sets
Pulldowns-reverse- (Isolation)-30x8 2 sets

Lol, my naming of some exercises is retarded I know, I'm learning. I think you get the just of it though..

Dips 2 sets to failure