btfc - Day 63 of 84

I've got 3 weeks left on the btfc challenge. I haven't lost any weight since I started - that's a disappointment, but there have been so many great things I've done and learned.

I am very happy that I learned about and used 5x5 strength training systems like stronglifts, madcow, wendler 5/3/1 & Rippetoe's starting strength. I look back at those steroid bodybuilder magazine routines I used to try and say what in the fuck was I doing. All's good now, I'm on the right track.

I really had no idea that I would be doing Escrima, somewhat of a funny story how I ended up doing it. You'll have to read my ending post on day 84 to hear how that happened.

Below is my workout done on the 10th. Light squat day and a great bench press day. 300x3 and soon 300x5 accomplished!

momona earned 1534 points for:

  • Barbell Squat:
    • 45 lb x 8 reps (+17 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 245 lb x 5 reps (+85 pts)
    • 295 lb x 5 reps (+103 pts)
    • 295 lb x 5 reps (+103 pts)
  • Walking (treadmill):
    • 0:05:00 || 0.25 mi (+5 pts)
    • w/u
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 235 lb x 5 reps (+82 pts)
    • 270 lb x 5 reps (+94 pts)
    • 300 lb x 3 reps (+99 pts)
    • 315 lb x 2 reps (+100 pts)
    • I got this!
  • Seated Cable Rows:
    • 55 lb x 8 reps (+14 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+23 pts)
    • 130 lb x 5 reps (+32 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+46 pts)
    • 265 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • Short on time, used machine rows to finish w/o
  • Fencing:
    • 2:00:00 (+400 pts)
    • Escrima not fencing!

 

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btfc - Day 61 of 84 - Fitocracy

Workout (Madcow 5x5) for Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011. Feeling very strong!

Play Fitocracy to beat challenges, push your boundaries, and show your friends who’s boss. Get addicted to your fitness and start leveling it up. Fitocracy turns fitness into a game to help users improve their fitness while having more fun at the same time. Users earn points, levels, and achievements for their fitness activities and can also share their progress with their friends. Throughout the game, users can complete special challenges, unlock bonus features, and compete with their friends...

Fitocracy is invite only. If you'd like to try Fitocracy for free I have a couple of invitations left. Fitocracy Invitations

momona earned 1156 points for:

  • Walking (treadmill):
    • 0:10:00 || 0.5 mi (+11 pts)
    • warm/up
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 240 lb x 5 reps (+84 pts)
    • 285 lb x 5 reps (+99 pts)
    • 335 lb x 5 reps (+117 pts)
    • 380 lb x 5 reps (+133 pts)
    • I wonder if I can get to 5x500?
  • Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck:
    • 115 lb x 5 reps (+28 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+33 pts)
  • Seated Barbell Shoulder Press:
    • 160 lb x 5 reps (+39 pts)
    • 180 lb x 5 reps (+44 pts)
  • Barbell Deadlift:
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 240 lb x 5 reps (+84 pts)
    • 335 lb x 5 reps (+117 pts)
    • 380 lb x 5 reps (+133 pts)
    • I've got a grizzly back already.
  • Wide-Grip Decline Barbell Pullover:
    • 120 lb x 8 reps (+15 pts)
    • 150 lb x 8 reps (+19 pts)
    • 165 lb x 8 reps (+20 pts)
    • 180 lb x 4 reps (+20 pts)
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      380x5 still seems only moderately difficult. I'm thinking maybe I can get to 500x5?
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      YMCA of Honolulu - Central (Ala Moana). This gym hardly has anyone lifting in it, especially the power racks and freeweight area's. Pretty amazing to go there in primetime and the place is vacant. :) It's not my primary gym because it's far from my home but I do occassionaly lift here.
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      My post lift meal: Beef Soup with vegetables. 

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btfc - Day 44 of 84: What is btfc?

BTFC stands for Body Transformation Fitness Challenge 2. Its a 12-week transformation challenge at Reddit.com that I started about 7 weeks ago. I've started several 12 week challenges in the past, but for one reason or another I haven't completed one. One of the problems is that I've never really felt comfortable with supplement company transformation contests, and that's the only type I've heard of besides this challenge. Everyone always seems to be kissing the supplement company's ass. Anyway, this challenge (2) is closed but another will probably begin sometime later this year? I encourage you to participate if you have an interest in transforming your body and improving your health.

momona earned 1410 points for:

  • Elliptical Trainer:
    • 0:15:00 || 1.1 mi (+29 pts)
    • 0:26:00 || 1.7 mi (+56 pts)
    • w/u & c/d
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 135 lb x 6 reps (+48 pts)
    • 180 lb x 5 reps (+63 pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+78 pts)
    • 270 lb x 5 reps (+94 pts)
    • 315 lb x 5 reps (+110 pts)
    • 360 lb x 5 reps (+126 pts)
    • Madcow! Small error though, I did week #2 day 1 workout and it should of been week 1 day 2 --oh well it worked!
  • Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck:
    • 135 lb x 6 reps (+34 pts)
    • w/u
  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press:
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+65 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+65 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+65 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+65 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+65 pts)
    • Still Stronglifts 5x5: Set 5 I lost my balance and almost dropped the barbell, that would of been embarrassing. It's getting pretty heavy, but I will continue with SL5x5.
  • Barbell Deadlift:
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+64 pts)
    • 275 lb x 3 reps (+90 pts)
    • 315 lb x 3 reps (+103 pts)
    • 355 lb x 5 reps (+124 pts)
    • 3 sets to warmup - 1 set of 355x5 for the workset.
  • V-Bar Pulldown:
    • 70 lb x 10 reps (+18 pts)
    • 85 lb x 10 reps (+22 pts)
    • 100 lb x 10 reps (+26 pts)

 

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