Daily Ramblings – Ted Talk Thursday – Building Muscle

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Exercise, fitness, gym, health, Ted Talk, Thinking Thursday, working out

Now that I am going back to my gym (Yes!), I figured it would be good to share a video about how to build muscle. So here it is.

I hope you enjoy this one. It’s pretty informative.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Workout Routine – Week of November 23, 2020.

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50/50 plan, Biceps, Exercise Bands, healthy living, Home Workouts, working out

This week I’m doing two-a-days, focusing on one body part – Biceps!

Monday – Sunday: 50 reps session 1 / 50 reps session 2 Biceps Curls

Have a great week, folks!

See you at the finish line!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Workout Routine – Week of August 3, 2020.

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Exercise, Exercise Bands, gym closures, healthy living, Home Workouts, weight lifting, working out

Monday – Thursday, Saturday-Sunday:

I’ll continue the current routine this week, with full body circuits (3) using my exercise bands. I’ve also decided on building my own home gym. The gyms opening and closures are not conducive to a consistent workout routine and I don’t want to be in this position again. Another challenge is my folks are both in their late 70s and early 80s, both with underlying conditions, which puts them both in a very susceptible position. I don’t want to risk getting them sick, so I’ll continue to workout at home, and begin putting together a decent gym at my place.

Initially, I’ll start with a basic flat bench and some dumbbells. Then, I’ll move onto some bigger equipment like a squat rack, etc. Wish me luck.

In the comments, put down what you’ll be doing this week, to stay healthy and strong. I’d like to hear from you.

See you at the finish line!

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Workout Log

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Bodybuilding, Calves, chest, Exercise, healthy living, triceps, weight lifting, working out

Happy Memorial Day! I hope everyone enjoys the culmination of a long weekend today. I hit the gym early this morning to knock out this routine. The three days off was well deserved and produced excellent results. I increased weight in every exercise since last week’s chest day. This is what matters. Increased weight = increased muscle mass. It’s that simple. Anyways, Have a safe Memorial Day!

Today’s Exercises

Chest

• Bench Press 4 x 11 (145lbs)
• Reverse Grip Incline Dumbbell Press 3 x 11 (30lbs)
• Incline Dumbbell Fly 3 x 11 (35lbs)
• Cable Crossover High Pulley 4 x 11 (15lbs)

Triceps

• Triceps Pushdown 3 x 11 (65lbs)
• One-Arm Overhead Triceps Extension Cable (low pulley) 3 x 11 (20lbs)
• Close Grip Bench Press 3 x 11 (110lbs)

Calves

• Seated Calf Raise 4 x 25 (178lbs)
• Standing Calf Raise 4 x 25 (178lbs)

Workout Overview

Today’s workout is Day 5 Week 2 Phase 3 of Jim Stoppani’s Shortcut to Size (www.jimstoppani.com). This workout works in three 4-week cycles starting on week 1 with rep ranges of 12-15.

Today’s workout hits the Chest, Triceps, and Calves. Reps this week will span 9 – 11 reps.

Current Bodyweight

235lbs

Yesterday’s macros

Carbohydrates 237g; Fat 109g; Protein 85g

Supplements and Water intake

Water

128 Fluid oz

Morning

• AlphaJym
• ShredJym
• PreJym combined with flavorless Whey Protein (24g)

During Workout

• BCAA drink during workouts with flavorless Whey Protein (24g)

Post Workout

• PostJym Dextrose and BCAA Matrix combined with flavorless Whey Protein (24g)
• OmegaJym
• VitaJym

Evening

• ZMAJym

See you tomorrow!!