Life of an Introvert

[Introvert]

I've been wanting to start my own journey thread for a while now but I never felt like I was "worthy" enough. I read about guys throwin around serious weights and I'll be honest, it intimidated me. Then I remembered why I started lifting weights in the first place....it's fun. It's me vs me and that's the way it should be. I'm at war with myself and no one else matters. I'll be posting daily workouts and thoughts throughout the foreseeable future. Let the journey begin...

Introvert:
196lbs

Current lifts:
Squat- 350lbs
Bench- 300lbs
Deadlift- 355lbs

Today's workout

Squats
Barx6
135x6
185x4
225x4
245x3x5 (WxRxS)

Paused Squats
225x2x5

"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts."- Eleanor Roosevelt

[Introvert]

Sunday 11/2/14

Shoulders:

Standing OH Press

Barx6
95x6
95x6
115x3
135x3x5 (WxRxS)

DB lateral raises (one arm at a time)

20x10
25x12x4
40x8
I really wanted to overload with a heavier weight here. Wasn't too worried about strict form just trying to get as many reps as I could.

Rear shrugs superset with DB rear delt raise

135x12x4 15x12x4

I'm trying to get a lot of volume on accessory work so that I can build up muscle and strength in my weak areas. Weak areas here being my middle and rear delts. Felt pretty good today. Front squats tomorrow

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals"- Henry David Thoreau

[J U S T I N]

What is your training/diet schedule like?

You nailed it with the first post man, good stuff. If I said I was never intimidated a little bit a while back too I'd be lying... The FORVM is made up of true leaders with amazing amounts of knowledge and experience... nothing like it.

[Introvert]

What is your training/diet schedule like?

You nailed it with the first post man, good stuff. If I said I was never intimidated a little bit a while back too I'd be lying... The FORVM is made up of true leaders with amazing amounts of knowledge and experience... nothing like it.

Training is basically just whenever I can get it in, but I like to squat twice a week and usually deadlifting heavy every other week. Deadlifting heavy every week was wearing me out for some reason and my numbers started going down. Bench is just thrown in whenever I can as I've never really had a problem with my bench.

I have a lot of respect for everyone in here. I love reading the journeys and gathering knowledge from others' experiences. Glad to be part of the team.

[BCent]

Hey man, glad you're on here. Although I dont post as much as i should/would like to, this is definitely one of my go to resources for motivation. I too am somewhat introverted so I can totally relate to the intimidation factor- just know that no one here will judge...

[Introvert]

Hey man, glad you're on here. Although I dont post as much as i should/would like to, this is definitely one of my go to resources for motivation. I too am somewhat introverted so I can totally relate to the intimidation factor- just know that no one here will judge...

Thanks man. I appreciate the kind words. Everyone here has been a big help. I love the way the forum is run because it keeps the "trolls" out. This is a tight knit community and I look forward to getting to know more people thought this experience. I'll be following your journey from now on. Keep it up!

[G Diesel]

Nice thread my brother. And your weights are no doubt worthy.

This whole game is about being better, being great, on your own terms. Keep pushing.

Peace, G

[Lethall105]

In for this man! Just be the best version of yourself right? I also started a journey recently after lurking around, and it has been instrumental in helping me get stronger!

Looking forward to seeing what this blossoms into.

All the best
Lethall

[Introvert]

Nice thread my brother. And your weights are no doubt worthy.

This whole game is about being better, being great, on your own terms. Keep pushing.

Peace, G

Thanks man, I absolutely agree. Just got to take it a day at a time.

Take care

[Introvert]

In for this man! Just be the best version of yourself right? I also started a journey recently after lurking around, and it has been instrumental in helping me get stronger!

Looking forward to seeing what this blossoms into.

All the best
Lethall

Thanks for the kind words man. I know what you mean. I feel like this has pushed me to a new level and I have new drive and focus to get better. Things were getting stagnant for a bit.

I'll be checking in on your journey. Keep it up bro.

[Introvert]

Tuesday 11/4

Front squats:
Barx6
95x6
135x5
185x3
205x3
225x2
230x2
245x1 PR

RDL's:
135x8x3 (WxRxS)

This was the first time I have gone really heavy on front squats. I never felt like I could keep good form throughout the movement in the past, so I started working on hip mobility and improving my flexibility, lower back strength, and hip strength. Felt really good and strong yesterday while keeping good form, so I think it's been working.

Taking the day off today and getting back at it tomorrow.

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." - Thomas Edison

[Embee]

Good job on those front squats man, nice work!

[Introvert]

Good job on those front squats man, nice work!

Thanks a lot man. Feels good to finally be able to do them!

[Introvert]

Been a couple days since I've been able to post up my workouts so here it goes

11/6/14

Arms

Barbell curls
45x12
65x10
75x10
85x8
85x6

DB Hammer Curls
25x10
25x12
40x10
45x8
45x6 drop 25x10

Concentration Curls
20x15
25x15
40x10

Reverse Barbell Curls
45x3x12 (WxSxR)

I'm going into a hypertrophy phase for the next 8-12 weeks to build up some mass. Hopefully I can bring up some of my weaker areas (legs, shoulders, biceps) and that can transfer over into some bigger lifts when I get back into powerlifting mode.

[Introvert]

11/10/14

Legs

Leg Ext
50x2x15 (WxSxR)
70x15
70x12

Back Squat
135x2x10
185x10
205x2x8

Leg Press (close stance)
360x2x15
450x12

Seated Leg Curl
70x15
90x15
110x15
130x12

Standing Calf Raise
110x20
110x16
120x15

[Introvert]

11/11/14

Chest/Tri's

Incline DB Press
65x12
80x12
90x10

Flat DB Press
70x12
80x10
90x8

Flat DB Flys
35x2x12
45x10

EZ Bar Tri Pushdown
110x15
140x12
170x12

EZ Bar Reverse Pushdown
95x3x12

Close Grip Bench
135x12
135x11
135x10

[Introvert]

11/12/14

Back/Biceps

Wide Grip Pull-up
BWx8
BWx3x6

Deadlift
135x10
185x6 started losing grip on these
205x8
225x8
245x8

Bent Row
95x10
115x10
135x10
155x10
185x8

DB Alternate Curls
20x12
40x10
45x6

DB Alternate Hammer Curls
25x10
40x10
45x8

Reverse Barbell Curl
45x10
65x10
85x8

Barbell Wrist Curls
85x15
95x3x15

Crunches
BWx25
Holding 25lb plate x20

Side Crunch
x20
x15

Lying Leg Raise
2 sets of 12