[Saith]

Thanks.

Yeah, I was thinking about how to go about getting videos. I don't think laying my phone on the floor will work. Maybe I can get my friend to go with me....

What do you consider a good warmup? Right now I do a couple light sets with whatever exercise I'm about to do (deadlifts, squats, etc.) but would a couple minutes on the stairmaster help as well?

P.S. Woot! Second page of my log!

[DEVILsSON]

When you start working sets you should have broken sweat....you dont need to be drenched but thoroughly warmed up...5-10 min of light cardio...prior to workout might not be a bad idea...

u can prop up your cell against something ...it will probably be better because whoever will hold the phone will probably shake their hand and the video will be more blurry...

[Saith]

All right. I do squats/bench/OHP tonight. I will try to take form videos if it's not too crowded.

[thethirddiaz]

You said you were looking for a school. I was looking in that area because I thought I might end up there and would have gone here:

http://www.gracieva.com/index.php

[Saith]

Originally Posted by thethirddiaz

You said you were looking for a school. I was looking in that area because I thought I might end up there and would have gone here:

http://www.gracieva.com/index.php

I think it's probably gonna come down to either that one (since it's most convenient) or the Trident Academy one because they offer more styles (greco roman wrestling and stick fighting).

I imagine I'll start scouting in January or February. Right now I need to get in shape so I don't toss my guts on the first night.

[Saith]

Gym 5x5 Week 2

Bench: Pyramids to 125x5. Improved my form a little after watching the video and noticing that I was drifting toward my head. That made it easier to do this. I will stay on track with bench for the 5x5.

Squats: 150x5. These were not too hard. Messed up the form a couple times but was able to do fairly well from looking at the video I took.

Pendlay Rows: 135x5 I went up a little too much and couldn't finish the last set with good form. I will stay at 135x5 next week. Form looked good besides there being a little too much weight for me.

5 Negative pullups.

Videos to come.

Diet:

7:30 AM: Oatmeal, blueberries, milk, honey. Eggs, spinach, pepper jack.
10:00 AM: Carrots, yogurt, almonds.
12:30 PM: Tuna casserole.
3:00 PM: Chicken stir fry, apple, almond butter. This stuff was gross, is that all almond butter or did I just get a bad brand? Any ideas how to improve the taste?
6:00 PM: Chicken (about 1/2 lb) with rice (about 1/4 cup) and green beans ~1 cup.
9:30 PM: Whey protein shake with blueberries (yum) and milk. Cottage cheese with 3 olives.

[Saith]

Bench Press 1

Bench Press 2

Squat 1

Squat 2

Pendlay Rows 1

Pendlay Rows 2

[Saith]

Diet:

7:30 AM: Oatmeal, banana, honey, milk. Eggs, spinach, pepper jack.
10:00 AM: Yogurt, almonds, carrot sticks. I've been meaning to mash up the cauliflower I bought a couple days ago, but won't have time til Thursday night possibly. It would be better than carrots.
12:30 PM: Tuna casserole.
3:00 PM: Chicken stir fry, apple, 2 spoonfuls almond butter. I think it tasted better today, probably cause the oil was mixed in a little more than yesterday. It was still no replacement for PB though
6:00 PM: Subway meatball sub with american cheese, (no spinach), tomatoes, onions, black olives, pickles, sweet peppers, yellow mustard, and two chocolate chip cookies. I was still at work and I was getting a headache from low blood sugar otherwise I would've just gotten the sub.
10:00 PM: Cottage cheese.

Things I can't eat right now but want to so badly: Chocolate brownie sunday, chicken nachos.

[Saith]

I see. No comments on my form videos. You're all over on that floozy Lusst's log chatting it up with him. Well just because he puts out doesn't mean he's better than me! *runs to corner and cries*

[Team Dragonfire]

the one comment that I do have is that your seem to waddle around a lot during your squat and readjust your footing. I wouldn't get used to this as it'll severly hamper your ability to squat if you do it with any sort of heavy weight.