TommyBoy's Log

[TommyBoy]

Alright, I figured I'd start posting my training for a bit here. I'm taking a break from powerlifting for a while and just lifting to stay healthy.

Tuesday Sept. 5/06

Squats: 135x10 225x10 275x10 315x10
Shrugs: 225x20x2sets 365x10
Rev. Grip Chins: 10,6,8
Cable Rows: 200x10x3sets

Seated Hammer Curls: 45x10x3sets
Concentration Curls: 25x10x3sets

Leg Ext: 150x10x3sets
Single Leg Curls (standing): 60x10x3sets
Standing Calf Raises: 150x10x3sets

[Chubrock]

Fair amount of volume in that session. Have you always structured your workouts like that, even while competing?

[TommyBoy]

Not even close. When competing I use the standard Westside template. Short, fast workouts. If I ever do compete again, I might keep the high volume going, especially if I want to cut down 1-2 weight classes. But that won't be for a while.

[Chubrock]

I hear ya man. You put up some nice numbers even when you're just trying to stay well. What were the biggest numbers you put up over the course of your competitive stint?

[TommyBoy]

Squat: 700
Bench: 500
Deadlift: 600

Not nearly the numbers I'd like to have. I'll feel better once I get a 2200lb total. So I will compete again, just not for a long time.

[Sensei]

I'm glad you started a log here!! Why the time off from competing?

[TommyBoy]

Several reasons really. The obvious ones are that the gear and drugs are getting so badly out of control that it kind of turns me off competing all together. My main reason was for personal reasons: drop some bodyweight (just dropped 55lbs.), heal up all my battered joints, and just enjoy life. When I compete, everything revolves around lifting and nothing can get in the way of it. However, I'd rather just lift to the point where it allows me to stay fit and also leaves me able to do my job and spend more time with my girlfriend.

[powerrack]

Good **** TommyBoy, bodybuilding pump ****!hahah.

TB is the type of guy who takes breaks from his regular routine, changes things up for a bit, re -focuses then comes back at full blast and always impresses the **** outta me. He's like a truck I don't want to get in the way of when he's in the gym, feel like he's gonna roll right over me.

One thing I've learned from this guy is mental attitude is everything, the extreme focus and drive. Keep it up TB, gonna enjoy the journal.

[TommyBoy]

Thanks bro, that means a hell of a lot coming from you! I'm just trying to be as big as you!

[Built]

I seriously don't think I've ever seen anyone so focussed as TommyBoy in the gym - rare in anyone, particularly rare in a 20-year-old.

As I said in my gym log Tom, bring on the pump training! Me you and powerrack have been training like maniacs in there - if it's wrecking YOU two, imagine what it does to an old woman!

[TommyBoy]

I seriously don't think I've ever seen anyone so focussed as TommyBoy in the gym - rare in anyone, particularly rare in a 20-year-old.

Wow, thanks for the compliment Built! I try to be as focused as possible, because after all, I'm in the gym training for a purpose...i'm not there to have fun. If lifting was about fun, I would've quit years ago.

That's why they call it workout, not 'funout'!!

As I said in my gym log Tom, bring on the pump training!

Ah, pump, I hate that word!! At least call it "higher volume, lower intensity" or something....just don't call it pump training.

[Built]

Hey, I just really want to get toned.

[TommyBoy]

Hey, I just really want to get toned.

ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chubrock]

Dammit, you're 20? I hate you.

[TommyBoy]

24 actually, don't know where 20 came from.

[Built]

My bad. I got it wrong.

[Chubrock]

Hahaha ok, that makes me feel a wee bit better.

[TommyBoy]

Thursday Sept. 7th/06

Bench: 95x10 135x10 185x10 225x10
Wide Grip: 155x10x3
Close Grip: 155x10,8,5

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press:
135x10
205x8
300x7 1 negative

Seated DB Laterals:
25x9
45x8 2 partials

1 Arm Cable Laterals:
80x13 1 negative

Pushdowns:
80x12
110x7 1 negative

Hammer Strength Tricep Ext:
45x8
100x7 1 negative

1 Arm Rev. Grip Pushdown:
90x14 1 negative

Ok, here's the scoop. You can kiss my high volume training goodbye. I think Chubrock jinxed me!!! Back to HIT for me. This workout was going down the sh**er in a hurry, but I managed to salvage it with some quality shoulder and tricep work. Things are gonna be getting a little more intense now, lot's of negatives (as you can see), partials and forced reps to come. I need some quality mass, and I need it now. I'll step things up on saturday morning
(Built--FYI, I'll be there around 10am).

[Built]

Cool - 10AM it is. Can I count on you to be my lovely deloading assistant for walking lunges out on the sidewalk?

[TommyBoy]

You got it! I'm all ready for your new toning pump routine...I already have my spandex and headband ready to go!!!

[Sidior]

just dropped by and saw your numbers....awesome bro, looking forward to following your training

[Built]

Ooooh, I'll bring the Olivia Newton John video!

[TommyBoy]

Sidior- Thanks very much!

Built- Let's get PHYSICAL!!!!!

[TommyBoy]

Sat. Sept. 9/06 - Back/Rear Delts

Rev. Grip Chins
3 sets of 10, last set 2 forced reps

BB Rows
205x10
295x12 1 negative

Hammer Strength 1 Arm Row
180x10 1 negative

Cable Rows (OH Grip)
270x8 1 negative

Rev. Pec Deck
Stack x 10 1 negative

DB Bent Over Laterals
65x7

45 degree Hypers
45x8

Rack Deadlifts
315x8
405x6

Cable Crunches
Stack x 12 x 3 sets

[Chubrock]

Haha hey now, you can't be blaming things on me.