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ChadO
09-19-12, 12:39 pm
Well, here it goes. This is my first journey thread so if I'm doing anything wrong or what not just throw me a message.
The name is Chad, and currently training for the Marines. Trying to get as strong as possible before boot camp while staying lean enough where running isn't going to be a problem.
I've been around Animal and Universal nutrition for over 10 years now. Been hooked ever since day one. (If there is a rep spot let me know ;) )
The overall goal is to get as strong as possible, build new muscle and keep the fat down.

Program is 5/3/1

Current weight: 185ish
Height: 5'11
Body fat%: 12
Age: 26

Bench press: 270
Dead lift: 365
Squat: 320
Standing Military press: 155

Training plan:

Sunday
Military Press – 5/3/1
Dips – 5 sets of 15 reps
Chin-ups – 5 sets of 10 reps

Monday
Deadlift – 5/3/1
Back raises – 5 sets of 12 reps
Hanging Leg Raise – 5 sets of 15 reps

Wednesday
Bench Press - 5/3/1
Dumbbell Bench Press or Incline – 5 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Row – 5 sets of 10 reps

Friday Squat - 5/3/1
Leg Press – 5 sets of 15 reps
Leg Curl – 5 sets of 10 reps

For the assistance work, I'll switch up every week just to not be so repetitive.

Current supplement.
Universal Daily formula- multivitamin.
Universal Milk and Eggs
Universal Max Protien
Universal Natural Sterol Complex
Universal ZMA pro
Universal Storm
Universal Ultra Whey Pro
3:1:2 ration BCAA mix
WaxyMaze drink

Just got done with a cycle of STAK
I'm taking a break from pre-workouts for a month then will get back to RAGE.

My diet is relatively clean. Breakfast consists of Eggs, turkey bacon, fruit and a bowl of kashi lean cereal, Honey almond and flax.
Lunch is usually turkey or chicken with rice and veggies.
Dinner is usually Fish, steak, chicken, Bison, or 80-20 or 90-10 beef with brown rice and veggies.
I'm not extremely worried about the diet being super clean, just clean enough where I'm not packing on unwanted fat and enough protein where I'm building lean muscle.

Well, that pretty much sums it up. Any questions, let me know. Thanks again brothers.

ChadO
09-24-12, 6:58 pm
Day 1. 5/3/1 program.

Military Press.

Training Max- 135

75%-100
80%- 105
85%- 110
For the last set, my Rep Max was 12 @ 110lbs

Now, these numbers didn't actually come out to these numbers. Should I round up or down with the real percentages?

The Assistance work I did went like this

DB Incline Press 5x20
35x20
45x20
45x20
50x20
60x20
Strict form full movements

Chins 5x20-10
I alternated grips from over to under every set, and did 25 sit-ups after each set
20-overhand
20-underhand
15-overhand
15-underhand
5 overhand/5underhand

Tricep Push downs 5x20
Again strict form, pause at bottom for 2 sec.
80x20
80x20
90x20
90x20
100x20

After I ran for 15 mins increasing speed from 5-7.5 followed up by 15 mins on bike.

Overall, I felt good. I'm used to always going heavy, so it's definitely going to take some getting used to lifting light for a little bit and slowing increasing the weight. I'm looking forward to see how this program goes. Tomorrow is dead lift day.

Thanks fellas

Ed Eliason
09-24-12, 8:04 pm
Nice session! As for the rounding of the percentages, I wouldn't overthink it too much. Just round up. Keep it up!

ChadO
09-24-12, 11:42 pm
Nice session! As for the rounding of the percentages, I wouldn't overthink it too much. Just round up. Keep it up!

Yeah, I just didn't know whether to round up or down. That was all

ChadO
09-25-12, 6:52 pm
2nd day, Week 1

Dead Lift

Actual Max - 365
Training Max - 325

75%- 240
80%- 260
85%- 275

Rep Max @ 275- 15 reps

Assistance work

Leg curl:
30x20
40x20
45x20
55x20
75x20

Lunges with DB's:
10x20
10x20
15x15
15x15
20x10

Standing Calf Raises:
65x20
65x20
85x20
85x20
100x20

Leg lifts 3x20

The_Athlete
09-25-12, 7:49 pm
I wouldn't run less than 3 miles each run, if you have boot camp coming up. Basic's not hard, but if you're a company high/300PFT/company iron man, they may let you graduate an E-3. Atleast thats how it was when I went through forever ago

ChadO
09-25-12, 11:29 pm
I wouldn't run less than 3 miles each run, if you have boot camp coming up. Basic's not hard, but if you're a company high/300PFT/company iron man, they may let you graduate an E-3. Atleast thats how it was when I went through forever ago

Yeah, I understand that. I should graduate with that anyway because I have a college degree. If I get guide and graduate with guide, I should graduate corporal? I'm not 100% sure on that, but I know I should come out of boot a E-3 regardless.

ChadO
09-25-12, 11:34 pm
Plus I played soccer for 18 years. My running is decent. I can go for a while. I'm down to low 6 min miles and 20 and under 3 miles

The_Athlete
09-26-12, 7:11 pm
E-3 is not guaranteed. Even if you have college, are guide, company high shooter, iron man, ect. College will get you contracted E-2. E-3 I'm not sure how they decide that. When i graduated, only 2 people came out a E-3.

Good luck.

ChadO
09-28-12, 1:16 pm
Week 1 day 3

Bench Press:

Actual Max: 270
Training Max: 240

75%- 180
80%- 190
85%- 200

Max reps at 200 lbs- 12

Assistance Work:

Dips: 5 x10-20
20 x body weight
20 x 25 lbs
20 x 45 lbs
15 x body weight
10 x body weight

Chins: 5 x 10-20
10 x 45 lbs
20 x body weight
15 x 25 lbs
20 x body weight
20 x body weight

Bicep curls: 5 x 10-20
20 x 50 lbs
20 x 45 lbs
20 x 40 lbs
20 x 35 lbs
20 x 30 lbs

Cardio: 3 mile run @ 10:00 min pace.

ChadO
09-29-12, 2:03 am
Week 1 Day 4

Squat

Actual max: 320

Training max: 285

75%- 210
80%- 225
85%- 240

Max rep 15 @ 240 lbs

Assistance training:

Back raises: 5 x 10-20
20 x body weight
20 x body weight
20 x 5 lbs
15 x 10 lbs
10 x 15 lbs

Leg Press: 5 x 10-20
20 x 180 lbs
20 x 200 lbs
20 x 230 lbs
15 x 270 lbs
10 x 450 lbs

Abs: Crunches 5 x 20