Uber's Journal

[UberSteroids]

Yes, I am starting my journal again. I used to have one while ago, I was doing so damn good, but I didn't keep up with my diet all the time, then started missing more meals, eating crap, missing workouts, neglecting deadlift and legs, missing more workouts, before I knew it I didn't have a diet, I ate everything and my routine was just sad.
I got chubby fast... I am 6`3 at 242Lbs right now with about good 18BF.
I have totally no excuse whatsoever to be like this. I work in Fitness equipment store, I start work not sooner than 10am. I have a $3k elliptical at home, and other strenght training machines with free weights worth another $3k.
I am single too.
This is ridiculous, I mean... I have tits ok...and I cannot fit in my 34 pants at all, even 36s that I have are EXTREMELY tight. I had to buy 38s. I am right on the border of being fat, not chubby, fat!

I am going to totally dedicate myself. Starting RIGHT NOW!

Hope you guys enjoy this journal, it will help me, it always does.
Come in and take a peek anytime!

-Uber

[audis4]

hell ya dude!! Its all you man!
I just switched up my routine as well

[TR'05]

Uber, tear it up bro! Dedication and will power FTW!

[UberSteroids]

Thanks my old friends!!! Glad you are here!

09-11-2007
Tuesday

Flat barbell
135x25
135x20
225x3 - damn, I don't remember this being heavy like that. You know this weird feeling when your mind is expecting the weight to be different than it really is. Had to stop and re-do.

225x10
225x4

Incline d-bell
90s x5 - ouch

Lower peck machine press - stack
100x6
100x8

Incline nose breakers wide grip
65x8
85x8

Press down
60x12
60x8 reverse grip
60x10 wide grip

Reverse grip single hand press down
20x8ea

Wow... that feels cool.
Good to be back.

[audis4]

looking good uber!!
Have you hit your first cycle yet?

[UberSteroids]

No, still all natural! I am thinking sometime next year.

How are things with You? Damn powerplant

[audis4]

No, still all natural! I am thinking sometime next year.

How are things with You? Damn powerplant

oh ok good deal!
well, I've been cutting for about one month now. Going to be hitting a cycle in january
I had a powerlifting comp. in vegas (july 6-8) but it was canceled oh well, been training hard, time to go to the gym!
Keep up the good work, I'll be following closely!!

[audis4]

btw, your lifting #'s look like they have increased nicely since your previous log! Nice work bro!!

[TR'05]

Nice numbers, Uber.

Keep it up, bro!

What are your current goals, by the way?

[UberSteroids]

Audi, well that sucks, I remember You were really looking forward to that competition. I am sure you are planning on joining when next one is around, aren't you ?

TR, my goal, well... my ultimate goal is to be 265Lbs at 12%.
Short term, get as much good mass as possible and get as strong as possible naturally within next 7 months.
Then cut for summer, maintain through the summer, start bulking up again fall of 2008, most likely do my 1st cycle. Test E only 500mg.

How about You fellas, what's the plan ?!

[UberSteroids]

09-12-07

Deadlift
Sumo
135x10
135x10

Stiff leg
135x10

Wide grip lat pulls
80x10
120x10
140x9
160x6

Bent over barbel rows
135x8
135x7

Bench d-bell rows
90s x6
45s x10
55s x8

Wide grip lat face pulls
140x9
140x7

[audis4]

good lifts!
ya, I was looking forward to it theres another comp. in march I believe? I want to get down to 215lbs or so...I'm around 230 probly around 13%bf I want to be 10 or under. My lifts have gone up a bit, just changed my routine monday so we'll see how that goes.
Good luck uber, I'll be following!

[UberSteroids]

Good deal Audis. Keep at it. What is your magic for dropping down your BF to such low levels?

09-13-07
Standing d-bells
30s x12
30s x12
45s x5

Standing curls olympic bar - strict form
135x2

Standing hammers
45s x5
45s x5

Preacher curls olympic bar
+40x6
+40x8 close grip
+40x5 wide grip

Hammers standing
30s x8

Reverse grip d-bells
30s x8

Cable curls single hand
50x8

[audis4]

well, never really go that low...lowest was probly 10% but I started doing higher intensity cardio vs. rowing on the elliptical....hasn't effected my muscle loss in any way. Also, being consistant with my diet. I guess I've been training more for strength vs. size

good lifts buddy! how many days/week are you lifting?

[UberSteroids]

I see. Well, I am sure I will be asking you once again some time from now about what wokrked best for you. I will definitely try it.

I am going to lift whenever I don't feel too sore. I am not going to make excuses such overtraining, or because my muscle is sore a littlebit.
Let it be 7 days a week, If my body will be able to handle it, you better believe I am going to do it.

Plus, if I sound too crazy, I was watching Pumping Iron about 20 minutes ago

These guys lifted like monsters, it was so damn painfull. Workouts so intense I could feel them just by watching !!!

I love this...

[MotoLifter]

Hey Uber!

good to see you back bro. i'll be following along with your journal. Gonna start hitting the weights hard soon myself, just gotta let afew injuries heal up good.

Hey hows your back dude? I remember you pulled it or somthing carrying that eliptical i think.

Good Luck, we'll have to compare in afew months.

[UberSteroids]

Hey Moto! That's cool that you remember that!
It seems like it healed up pretty good. But I will be sure when I will get some heavy deadlift done. For now, everything seems to be fine, lets hope it stays like that.

How about you ?! What is your plan for fall/winter time?
I hope you heal quick!

[TR'05]

TR, my goal, well... my ultimate goal is to be 265Lbs at 12%.
Short term, get as much good mass as possible and get as strong as possible naturally within next 7 months.
Then cut for summer, maintain through the summer, start bulking up again fall of 2008, most likely do my 1st cycle. Test E only 500mg.

How about You fellas, what's the plan ?!

Right on, Uber...power back clean meals then. I have been focusing on a lean bulk for the summer. I had dropped down to about 173 lbs by the end of last school year...way too small. Since then I have been taking in about 3500kcals (clean) and hitting the weights 3-4 times a week. In my avy I'm 180ish (taken about two months ago). Have gotten up to about 190lbs (presently) and the strongest I have been.

The plan is to cut the kcals back in the next couple of weeks- I've got a local BJJ comp. coming up in 6 weeks and would like to drop down to the 186 division (with gi) - and up my conditioning circuit to twice a week. I'll gauge progress after that.

Anyways bro, keep it up!

[UberSteroids]

TR, nice progress man. Always got to have a plan.
Man that is so cool when some of you guys go to these competitions.

Someday maybe I will too, that would be something!


09-13-07

15 minute elliptical at 145-156HR before bed.

[TR'05]

Thanks bro...unlike so many other guys here, mine is a brazilian jiu jitsu comp.....bodybuilding isn't what my training is geared for, nor do I have the dedication that so many guys on this board have!

hittin up the PM cardio! right on, bro! power to ya!

[TR'05]

Oh, and as for powerlifting comps, NO CHANCE I could hang with monsters like Audi!

I find that having something to work for helps with my motivation and dedication.

[UberSteroids]

Well, see the way I look at it, ANY kind of competition is great, becuase You got to such level that You are ready to stand against others.
Definitely something to be proud of man.

For me it would be a great success just to BE IN a competition. Most likely bodybuilding, maybe powerlifting.

But if I really wanted to do it, I am at least 3 years away. I would be 27 then.
I think I can accomplish a lot in 3 years.
Will see. For now it's only a dream

Good luck brother.

[TR'05]

You too bro.

In three years you can accomplish SO much...I know from experience, bro!

You'll be amazed at how much you can accomplish in a matter of months if you are consistent and dedicated!

[audis4]

Uber, you can do it man! that would be tight if you entered a comp! Take some pics and post them, I wanna see where you stand right now! Doesn't matter if your cut or not, we can follow your progress!
Whats on the workout agenda for today boys??

damn TR, you're lookin shredded!! congrats on staying dedicated TR, you should start a log, would like to see your progress!

[TR'05]

Thanks Audi! Much appreciated, bro!

I've actually got a log which I've had on the go for about 4 months now..half on my comp/the other half written out. Following Uber's lead, I was thinking about starting one up on the boards.

I'm hitting the gym in a couple hours for my max rep day. Feeling totally cashed right now (conditioning circuit of tire flips, prowler sled, kettle bells, bike sprints and agile pads killed me last night)- about to pound back 1 gr vitamine C, brew up some coffee and grab a handful of 8mg ephedrine tabs (haha)!

How bout you, bro? BTW, you ever do any zercher squats? I'm curious to know what you thought.

[UberSteroids]

Well Audis, I can probably take some photos and post them but God... you will see some chunk of chubbines and farmers tan!

But you are right, it is the best way to notice the progress.

As far as workout today, bit more of biceps (2 day biceps strike) and elliptical for cardio. Back is really sore, chest should be ready to go at it again right after legs on Sunday.

[audis4]

Thanks Audi! Much appreciated, bro!

I've actually got a log which I've had on the go for about 4 months now..half on my comp/the other half written out. Following Uber's lead, I was thinking about starting one up on the boards.

I'm hitting the gym in a couple hours for my max rep day. Feeling totally cashed right now (conditioning circuit of tire flips, prowler sled, kettle bells, bike sprints and agile pads killed me last night)- about to pound back 1 gr vitamine C, brew up some coffee and grab a handful of 8mg ephedrine tabs (haha)!

How bout you, bro? BTW, you ever do any zercher squats? I'm curious to know what you thought.

no, don't ever do zercher squats. What are those. Just stick to normal (sumo stance) and straight legged.
I'll look your log up!

[audis4]

Well Audis, I can probably take some photos and post them but God... you will see some chunk of chubbines and farmers tan!

But you are right, it is the best way to notice the progress.

As far as workout today, bit more of biceps (2 day biceps strike) and elliptical for cardio. Back is really sore, chest should be ready to go at it again right after legs on Sunday.

hahaha, I'm fatter than i should be now too that's why I'm cutting. Time to hit it hard!!

[TR'05]

no, don't ever do zercher squats. What are those. Just stick to normal (sumo stance) and straight legged.
I'll look your log up!

Yo bro,

Log isn't on the internet, just on an excel file I have.

Youtube zercher squats or zercher deads...I had never seen them before

Or check out this elite fitness description- http://asp.elitefts.com/qa/default.a...=33903&tid=102

The look pretty intense.

[TR'05]

But, why not front squats???

[audis4]

oh, those zercher's are weird. I'll give those a go!
Ya, I'm going to try front squats next week to see if they work a difference. I'll let you know!

[TR'05]

Right on, bro...I am digging the front squats as an auxillary exercise for my back squats.

Havent tried the zerchers yet, though.

Sorry for the quasi-hijack, Uber!! You hit up any AM cardio this morn, bro?

[UberSteroids]

09-15-07
20 min elliptical

09-16-07
OFF

Oh no problem! Feel free to talk about things over here, make it feel like it is your own room

Chest-Triceps tommorow, can't wait.

[UberSteroids]

09-17-2007
Flat bench
135x25
135x20
225x6
225x6

Incline d-bells
90s x7
90s x6

Lower pec press machine stack
100x10

Flat bench
135x12 slow

Skull crushers kneeling
65x10
65x6:65x6 close grip [drop set]

Cable press down
70x10
70x7
60x8
60x8

Incline nose breakers
85x6

Single hand triceps cable extension
50x6
40x8

[audis4]

lookin good...weight has definitely increased!
Any idea what your max's are on bench, squats etc?

[MotoLifter]

Hey Moto! That's cool that you remember that!
It seems like it healed up pretty good. But I will be sure when I will get some heavy deadlift done. For now, everything seems to be fine, lets hope it stays like that.

How about you ?! What is your plan for fall/winter time?
I hope you heal quick!

Hope it stays healed. I'm working on a new program right now, just putting the final research and thoughts into it. It's completely different than any other routine I'v run before so hopefully it will shock me into some new growth. When I get it finished I'll post it.

I'll be suffering with you all fall and winter though brotha!

[UberSteroids]

Audis, no I don't know my max lifts. Never really tried, I don't want to be sad haha
Squats are not great, I never had a routine with squats in it, I mean.. I would do them once a month. Totally neglected my legs this way. I am going to it from now on.

Moto,
Can't wait to see that TOP SECRET plan of Yours.
Good deal man, long time to go for all of us, lots of weight to be lifted. I just hope our bodies won't say F U later down the road. All this stress and pressure. It's crazy when You think about it.


09-18-07
SORE! OFF weights.
15 min elliptical before bed.
Back, biceps coming up.

[UberSteroids]

09-19-2007

Deadlift
135x10
135x12 - stiff leg deadlift
225x12
225x10
255x8:135x6(3-0-3) drop set

Wide grip lat pull down
80x12
120x10
140x6

Bent over barbell rows
135x8

Wide grip lat face pulls
140x10
140x8

V-bar lat pull downs
120x10

Bent over bench d-bell rows
90s x8
90s x7

Slowly but surely getting there. Two more weeks and I should be at full throttle.

[UberSteroids]

09-20-07
My back is KILLING me after yesterday.

OFF

[UberSteroids]

09-21-07

Wow, I can barely get up from sitting. Incredible pain/soreness in lower back muscles. I hope this is due to good session after a good time off from lifting.

OFF