Training Day 100730

Press 5 x 5

Overload Starts
3 x 2

"You can't help someone get up a hill without getting closer to the top yourself."
-H. Norman Schwarzkopf

Interesting Fact: Snakes are immune to their own venom.

Word of the Day: apollonian

Training Day 100729

Weighted 45 degree Back Extension
5 x 5

G-Rows (Barbell)

Weighted Chins

Training Day 100728

Squat 8 x 3

"It's a sign of mediocrity when you demonstrate gratitude with moderation."
-Roberto Benigni

Interesting Fact: The Pieta was the only sculpture signed by Michaelangelo.

Word of the Day: appersonation

Training Day 100726

Bench Press
8 x 3

"It is a very sad thing that nowadays there is so little useless information."
-Oscar Wilde

Interesting Fact: Space officially begins 62 miles up.

Word of the Day: olf

Rest Day 100725

JP's Rest Day tip #1: How to Increase Your Appetite

A voracious appetite can be a hell of a valuable tool when one is trying to gain muscle mass. It is no secret that big gains require big eating, consuming lots of good quality foods in multiple meals throughout the day. It's quite difficult to get the calories needed to support growth when you squirm at the thought of eating again. Here's a tip that will help stoke that appetite fire and get your belly rumbling all day long in anticipation of the next slow moving animal you will be masticating; First thing upon waking (preferrably after brushing your teeth and the awkward, half-boner peeing ritual) down a handful of BCAA caps or take a swig of protein powder in water or Crystal Light and then go for a nice long walk (30 min or so) at a relatively fast pace. Take the dogs with you if you have them, they'll love it. Believe me, the 30 minute walk WILL NOT interfere in the least with your strength or size gains, and will actually help because you will be hungry as hell the rest of the day. Be sure to down some carbs and protein upon returning. Try it out and drop me a line on here or the Q&A to report your experiences. You will not be disappointed. -JP

A nice Chanko Nabe of Ground Beef, Shrimp, Cabbage, Mushrooms, and Chicken Broth. I put it over rice or pasta, or eat it as a stand alone later in the day with some Cucumbers.

"If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree."
-Jim Rohn

Interesting Fact: The Toyota Corolla is the best selling car of all time.

Word of the Day: animadversion

Training Day 100724

Squat
1 rm

Deadlift
1 x 5

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."
-Franklin D. Roosevelt

Interesting Fact: Squirrels live in dreys.

Word of the Day: drey

Training Day 100723

Press 5 x 5

Overload Starts
3 x 2

"Each of us bears his own Hell."
-Virgil

Interesting Fact: Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world.

Word of the Day: penultimate