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Keep a journal of your bodybuilding and training lifestyle here. i.e Training, Diet, Recovery etc..

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Attention; At Large products now available in UK

    For all of our UK members, you can now order AtLarge Nutrition supplements from the UK website http://www.pullum-sports.co.uk/supplements/cat_12.html

    Started by Off Road, 05-26-2011 01:23 PM
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    02-01-2013 04:15 AM Go to last post
  1. Tom183's Journal

    Alright, I figured it's about time I started a journal on here. Stats: 24 (25 this month) 6'2 100kg (220lbs) 14% BF (estimate)

    Started by tom183, 03-13-2011 06:08 AM
    51 Pages
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    05-16-2013 09:55 AM Go to last post
  2. BloodandThunder's Journal

    Training for the 2010 USAPL PA States most likely. Typically follow a Westside-style routine to increase GPP and to increase raw lifts immediately following a meet. Then start to increase intensity on lifts that will help the equipped 3 lifts. Then peak with a modified Sheiko CMS/MS routine. ...

    Started by BloodandThunder, 12-20-2009 09:39 PM
    34 Pages
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    05-16-2013 07:26 AM Go to last post
  3. An Intermediate Lifter's Journal

    Alright guys so ive decided to keep this journal to remind myself of my goals and keep on track to achieve them. I will update this after every workout with my lifts and whatnot. Lemme know if im doing it right cause ive never done this before haha. Ive been lifting for 1.5 years, have put on...

    Started by ApieceofMEAT, 06-30-2011 11:12 PM
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    • Views: 333
    05-15-2013 10:13 PM Go to last post
  4. Justin Blatnik's Journal

    Hey Everyone, Decided to start posting my log up here since I have been frequenting the site for some time now. Best total is 750/500/600 1850 @ 220, with an Elite Total of 735/475/565 1775 @198. Going to backtrack my log a few days to the start of my new training cycle I put together with...

    Started by JustinBlatnik, 11-02-2012 01:14 PM
    5 Pages
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    05-15-2013 09:10 PM Go to last post
  5. FTW

    I been keeping a journal on FI but, that place seems to have caught internet AIDS, so I'm stalking Tone and came here. Been lifting almost 10 years, and have done 3 powerlifting meets. last one was oct 10. I lift using 5/3/1 triumvirate, most of my training is focused on on fighting though. I train...

    Started by krazylarry, 03-16-2011 11:05 PM
    19 Pages
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    05-15-2013 09:09 PM Go to last post
  6. a Westside n00b's journey

    So, yesterday i started training westside. i'm definetely still learning and reading. i don't go to school or work right now, so i'm hoping to progress fairly quick, learn, and see some decent strength gains. i'll post my weight and height later tonight, after i weigh myself at the gym. yesterday i...

    Started by Lones Green, 04-30-2007 05:16 PM
    259 Pages
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    05-15-2013 08:00 PM Go to last post
  7. Dropping Weight and Trying to Get Stronger!

    It's been awhile since I've been on here, but I remember learning a TON from people here when I started competing in powerlifting (back in 2007). I'm hoping to document some of my training to possibly inspire others and push myself beyond my limits. Some background info: 38 years old 5'9" ...

    Started by Buccos1, 08-02-2012 02:56 PM
    11 Pages
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    • Replies: 255
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    05-15-2013 04:52 PM Go to last post
  8. Pro Journal - Hillbilly Parliftun!

    coming over to this board since fortified-iron.com seems to have **** and fell back in it. i guess this is home now for training and such. here are some catch up training posts for me training for the powerstation pro-am in a couple weeks. ME lower raw squats up to 375 sumo rack pulls...

    Started by gopostal42, 08-08-2009 04:14 PM
    20 Pages
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    • Replies: 488
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    05-15-2013 03:33 PM Go to last post
  9. Pats Crossfit Journal

    Beginning journal ended in 2007. Has restarted as of March 2011. Last page is the beginning of the current Crossfit portion. :)

    Started by mrelwooddowd, 08-21-2007 05:41 AM
    37 Pages
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    05-15-2013 09:49 AM Go to last post
  10. Aut Caesar Aut Nihil ( "Olympic Powerbuilding" )

    Well then... i have to keep a journal somewhere... and at this point i cant even tell if my posts on the other forum are even there... so i'll start a temporary journal here. Might just turn into a permanent one. It was either here or at Pendlay forum, and though i AM a weightlifter before i am a...

    Started by Judas, 09-30-2012 05:17 AM
    11 Pages
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    05-15-2013 04:44 AM Go to last post
  11. Basement Dweller

    Beginning a new log, kind of a bad time because I am feeling beat up at the moment and will look to deload in a couple of weeks but oh well. Current supplements are Results,Protein,Fish oil and Flax seed oil. I was involved in powerlifting about 12-15 years ago and stepped away due to life and kids...

    Started by blong, 08-11-2010 06:58 PM
    53 Pages
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    05-15-2013 02:49 AM Go to last post
  12. thecityalive is dead meat

    Oh snap. Goals 500# deadlift......accomplished 400# squat......accomplished Compete

    Started by thecityalive, 09-14-2010 12:16 PM
    38 Pages
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    05-15-2013 02:46 AM Go to last post
  13. Covpride's log

    Started powerlifting in March. Numbers as of March 205lbs Bench PR 195lbs Squat PR 250lbs Deadlift PR 275lbs Now 213lbs Bench PR 265lbs

    Started by covpride, 08-20-2010 06:35 PM
    20 Pages
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    • Replies: 486
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    05-14-2013 11:48 AM Go to last post
  14. ALLEN'S OFF SEASON Bodybuilding journal 2012-2013

    It's been a while since I posted last. After my last contest on April 28th I took 2 weeks off training and diet to let me body and mind rest and relax from the 6 months of contest prep. If you read my contest journal you know I had a great showing at my last contest and looked the best I have ever...

    Started by Allen Cress, 05-15-2012 07:15 AM
    6 Pages
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    • Replies: 127
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    05-13-2013 04:04 AM Go to last post
  15. Energy Legs!

    Alright so I'm starting a new journal because my training has moved to a whole other level this past year my old journal had some newbie workouts in it clear back from when I was in high school haha. I am Currently on west side for skinny bastardsV.3 slightly modified to more advanced to...

    Started by ThomasG, 01-15-2010 09:57 PM
    95 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,351
    • Views: 102,391
    05-11-2013 11:27 AM Go to last post
  16. Pro Journal - Westside Bencher

    Hey Guys, Im new to the forum but thought I'd start posting my log here. I'll post a few weeks back of bench workouts just so you can see where I'm comming from. I normally train at Westside Barbell, although for the last month or so I haven't been able to train there because of some schedule...

    Started by Travis Bell, 02-06-2008 09:58 AM
    173 Pages
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    • Replies: 4,313
    • Views: 266,796
    05-11-2013 10:16 AM Go to last post
  17. Rinse - Repeat

    July 16th, 2007 I've been reading this website on and off for little over two months while trying to achieve something that everyone wants. Muscle, Mass, and Strength. Today, I finally got around to writing a journal and yes, I have never posted before. I always just researched what I needed and...

    Started by Cards, 07-16-2007 11:36 AM
    73 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,804
    • Views: 66,143
    05-11-2013 10:07 AM Go to last post
  18. Zack's Log

    Hello Internet Land, I've decided to start posting my log here at the encouragement of one of my training partners . I currently live in Boone NC and train with Derek Wilcox,Justin Blatnik, and Matt Smith(198). I'm attending Appalachian State University for Exercise Science, and Health...

    Started by ZackHowell, 01-15-2013 06:49 PM
    4 Pages
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    • Replies: 94
    • Views: 5,306
    05-10-2013 02:32 PM Go to last post
  19. Pro Journal - Barbaccio's Journal

    Stats: 6'6 370lbs 37 y/o Squat: 905 Bench: 800 Dead: 740 Total: 2400 Hoping to go 2500 before this year is out.

    Started by Barbaccio, 08-19-2009 05:36 AM
    67 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,671
    • Views: 98,544
    05-09-2013 07:49 PM Go to last post
  20. Mission 2013 - 300kg Deadlift

    So the new log begins... With new goals and a fresh training regime I figured it was a good time to make a fresh start with the journal too. Recent Happenings... Recently I cut weight to get back into the 83kg (183lbs) class and am now sitting at that mark with the goal to be to cut the body...

    Started by HJP, 08-07-2012 07:56 PM
    27 Pages
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    05-09-2013 04:44 PM Go to last post
  21. The Chocolate BAR

    June 15, 2003 - SUNDAY QUADS SQUATS 165 X 5, 165 X 5, 165 X 5 HACK SQUATS 140 X 5, 140 X 5, 140 X 5

    Started by Coke, 06-15-2003 04:44 AM
    558 Pages
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    05-09-2013 12:50 PM Go to last post
  22. A new level -- Powerlifting Log

    Hi all. I was looking for a place to post my journal. Saw Big Tone posting here so figured my presence couldn't make it any worse. :evillaugh: I'm a 42 year old powerlifter. I started about 4-5 years ago and have competed a couple of times, though it has been about a year and a half because...

    Started by andhen2003, 05-09-2011 12:42 PM
    9 Pages
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    05-08-2013 04:50 PM Go to last post
  23. Is the grammar better?

    I've been working out since Septermber, 2003 . My progress has been decent; more than doubling the weight I lift as of July 2004. I still however am nowhere near the level of strength I want to (and have to) be. So this journal will hopefully bring in other's insight and recommendations, which will...

    Started by Canadian Crippler, 04-07-2004 11:28 PM
    113 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,823
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    05-08-2013 11:49 AM Go to last post
  24. The Epic Tale of Jed, Conquerer of Iron!

    Just deleted all of the about me cause it always changes, check out my facebook if you want more info. TODAY: Today we maxed on Bench, Pullups, and Hang Clean. I started off cold with pullups with palms out shoulder width grip and got 13, fresh off is when i can do the most pullups, and I do...

    Started by jed, 02-12-2007 06:42 PM
    182 Pages
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    05-07-2013 12:53 PM Go to last post
  25. Pro Journal - Adrian's Training log 600@220

    How I got started benching So I am going take ya back to when I started to bench. First off I had two horrible experinces growing up trying to workout. First one I was about 7 years old. I saw a video of Hulk Hogan and I thought man I want to be as big as him. So I thought it would be a good idea...

    Started by larsen540, 10-14-2012 08:23 AM
    4 Pages
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    05-07-2013 11:39 AM Go to last post
  26. Squats and Junk Food III

    I finally got a new gym membership and I'm back in business, so its time to get busy. I figured it warranted a new journal. This was today: Squats 45x8 95x5 135x5 155x5 155x5 155x5

    Started by Meat_Head, 05-28-2009 05:15 PM
    10 Pages
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    05-07-2013 06:44 AM Go to last post
  27. Dodgybob 2013 - Training Log

    Hi guys, Pretty new to this forum. I've spent the last 3 or so years working out, the first 18 months or so pretty regularly, got my strength up to a decent point. Last 18 months I trained maybe 2x/week, switched routines a bunch of times, rehabbed a couple of niggling little injuries, and...

    Started by dodgybob, 03-19-2013 05:28 AM
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 1,564
    05-07-2013 05:48 AM Go to last post
  28. Pro Journal - Ryan Celli Training Journal

    I often get asked how I train. I train very much based on how I feel, so that is a hard question to answer sometimes. I do have set days but my actual workouts very. If I have a competition coming up I have my way of peaking, but even that changes. It will change from meet to meet, as I change, my...

    Started by Ryan Celli, 04-17-2008 02:46 PM
    29 Pages
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    • Replies: 719
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    05-06-2013 07:42 AM Go to last post
  29. Heart and Nerve and Sinew - Joe's Log

    Hey all! New guy here, thought I'd introduce myself and get a log going. I'm an amateur raw powerlifter... done three meets so far, and my meet PRs are 455, 270, and 500. Those were all from October 2011-January 2012... I haven't done a competition since then, for some pretty poor reasons. ...

    Started by Joe B, 03-02-2013 11:28 AM
    2 Pages
    1 2
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    • Views: 1,444
    05-05-2013 05:58 AM Go to last post
  30. Jonathan Bernor's Training Journal

    Hey Guys, blessed to be posting here. Posted here a few years ago and then just got lazy in posting. Decided to start a new log. Looking forward to connecting with u all, GOD BLESS

    Started by jonathan bernor, 02-25-2013 08:28 PM
    3 Pages
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    • Replies: 51
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    05-02-2013 06:05 PM Go to last post
  31. Mike's Hardcore Training Journal

    Monday June 1 2009 1. Deadlifts (raw) 135x10,245x4,335x1,425x1,515x1,605x2,625x0 missed 2. block deadlifts-625x1 3. rack pulls-405x5,500x5,585x5 4. good mornings-315x5,315x5,405x5,500x5 5. stiff legged DL-245x2x5 reps 6. weighted abs 7. bent over rows-135x5,225x5,275x5,325x5 8. CSR-3x10x3...

    Started by snitram, 06-03-2009 02:58 PM
    33 Pages
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    • Replies: 809
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    04-29-2013 02:32 PM Go to last post
  32. Eric's Journal

    PRs Back Squat 1 - 325 (10/5/10), 345 (3/22/13), 385 (4/9/13), 405 (4/23/13) 2 - 315 (105/10), 345 (3/22/13), 375 (4/9/13) 3 - 315 (9/6/10), 345 (3/22/13), 375 (4/9/13) 4 - 275 (10/19/10), 295 (11/17/10), 315 (6/27/12), 345 (3/22/13) 5 - 285 (8/10/10), 295 (11/17/10), 315 (6/27/12), 345...

    Started by Doobs, 11-02-2007 09:01 PM
    18 Pages
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    • Replies: 437
    • Views: 22,820
    04-28-2013 12:36 PM Go to last post
  33. My Fight for Power

    Hey everyone, I'm getting back into lifting after a very long time off. I'm looking forward to losing some fat, gaining some muscle, and getting as powerful as possible. I feel like I could lose 20 lbs of fat and be pretty lean. I'd like to gain about that much muscle mass, so I'd like to stay...

    Started by Blaine-O, 07-04-2010 09:20 PM
    10 Pages
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    • Replies: 241
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    04-28-2013 12:26 PM Go to last post
  34. Jason's Journal

    I figured I'll start up my journal over here as well. Like to have a backup and one of the forums I used to have my journal is no more. Also, this is a perfect time as I'm more or less starting over from a year off from any kind of consistent or serious training after having a lot of life changing...

    Started by jason2459, 01-03-2011 09:15 PM
    8 Pages
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    • Replies: 185
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    04-28-2013 08:15 AM Go to last post
  35. Body by Alex

    I hired Alex Viada on here to get my strength in the big 3 up over the next several months. From there, I want to lean out while maintaining that strength then transition into BB mode. I would like to hit 3/4/5 for reps before leaning out. But the biggest thing is I want to KEEP that strength,...

    Started by FearFactory, 03-14-2013 08:59 AM
    2 Pages
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    • Replies: 41
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    04-26-2013 07:18 AM Go to last post
  36. My Log

    Decided to start a log, I am a competitive powerlifter... weight is around 245lbs and compete in an IPF affiliated fed and most importantly lift RAWWWRRR... no geared aspirations sadly! without further ado: lets get this started!

    Started by J L S, 07-15-2011 12:09 PM
    57 Pages
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    04-24-2013 09:45 AM Go to last post
  37. smolov it!

    so..this is the first REAL training i've done since i started powerlifting in 2011. and it was quite impromptu. sat 12/8 i came to the gym not sure what squat routine i was going to do. so...i jumped in with my one teammate and did his smolov day 1. needless to say...i loved it....and i loved it...

    Started by nikitaleighh, 12-12-2012 01:59 PM
    4 Pages
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    • Replies: 80
    • Views: 2,594
    04-24-2013 08:31 AM Go to last post
  38. 5/3/1 on 2400 calorie diet

    BW 212lbs, Height 5"3 Monday 4/1/13 Standing press 1x5@110lbs 1x5@130lbs 1x9@145lbs Standing press 4x10@85lbs (30 second rest between sets)

    Started by Hartzell84, 04-01-2013 10:49 PM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 668
    04-21-2013 11:47 PM Go to last post
  39. Viking's Log - Aiming for Canadian Squat Dominance

    Hey all, Once again making my return to posting my training on here. Finally have a bit more free time to dedicate to posting with the family lifestyle in full gear. Just had a daughter 6 weeks ago and it's great. ...

    Started by Jotunn, 12-25-2012 05:00 PM
    4 Pages
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    • Replies: 99
    • Views: 6,000
    04-20-2013 08:03 PM Go to last post

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