DLee's Bulking thread

[DLeeicious]

Did my workout B today. Knee still hurt but was a little better, I'm trying to stretch it everyday.

Warmup: 1 Mile on the stationary bike.

Squats:
135x5x2, 155x5, 185x3 Warm up sets
205x5x3 working sets

OverHead Press:
65x5x2, 95x4 Warm up sets
105x5x3 working sets

Barbell Rows:
105x5x2 Warm up sets
155x5x3 working sets

I also played basketball for an hour or so after the workout.

The plan:

Increase each workout by 5 pounds every time except for squats which are twice a week so increase those by 5 pounds every other workout. Then adjust over time.

[DLeeicious]

Did my workout A just now. Knee really bugging me, I am going to get it looked at I finally decided I just hope I don't need surgery or something stupid

But gonna keep on lifting in the meantime, it's not getting worse just not better.

Warmup: 1 mile on stationary bike.

Squats:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
210x5x3 working sets

Bench Press:
135x5x2 warm ups
170x5x3 working sets

Deadlifts:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
215x5x1 working set

Got basketball tomorrow. Workout B on Friday will be Squats 210x5x3 again, 110x5x3 OHP and 160x5x3 barbell rows.

[jetsfan89]

Starting Strength?

[DLeeicious]

Yep. I was going to start it about 7 months ago but someone talked me out of it but the more I read the more it makes the most sense - I wish I would have started that long ago. I'm planning on running it for at least 6 months maybe a year depending on how things go.

Although depending on the results from my knee MRI I might have to change things up making an appointment today sigh

[Stamina]

Have you had the knee looked at yet?

[DLeeicious]

Have you had the knee looked at yet?

Nope. Was hoping it would just go away but it's been lingering forever now. It doesn't hurt at all times which has made it real manageable but now that I'm squatting 3x per week and have 2 basketball leagues going it's getting in the way much more. So I'm giving in and going to see what's wrong.

[DLeeicious]

Did a Workout B yesterday. Bought a knee brace. It was better but not pain free so I am still planning on seeing someone this week. Was a good workout though my last set of squats was a great set which leaves me optimistic I still have a decent amount of room moving up.

Squats: All the way down
135x5x2, 185x3 warm up sets
210x5x3 working sets

Standing OHP:
65x5x2 warm up sets
110x5x3 working sets

Barbell Rows:
110x5x2 warm up sets
160x5x3

Tomorrow have Workout A. Will do squats 215x5x3, Bench Press 175x5x3 and DL's 225x5x1.

[DLeeicious]

Workout A today. Pretty good workout. Bench wasn't very strong though hoping just an off day but I definitely struggled more than I would have liked on the third set. Knee hurt blah whatever I'm gonna suck it up but still getting it looked at when I get a chance.

Squats:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
215x5x3 working sets

Bench Press:
135x5x2, 155x3 warm ups
175x5x3 working sets

Dead Lifts:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
225x5x1 working set

Workout B on Wednesday. 215 for squats, 115 for OHP and 165 for BB Rows.

[DLeeicious]

Oh and haven't made a diet post in awhile. Sitting at 190 for about a month as planned. Maintenance is right around 3000-3200 calories so that's what I'm hitting each day with 200g protein minimum. Will do this for a few months then start a slow cut around March.

[DLeeicious]

Did workout B tonight.

Squats:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
215x5x3 working sets

Standing OHP:
85x5x2 warm up sets
115x5x3 working sets

Bent over Barbell Rows:
115x5x2 warm up sets
165x5x3 working sets

[Stamina]

Knee any better yet? I ask because you are doing deep squats

[DLeeicious]

The knee is the same unfortunately. I'm actually icing it as I type. I am going to try a few things like icing it daily, massaging it, and using knee straps and also get it looked at when I get time off of work. I may eventually have to stop squatting for awhile but for the time being I am just working through it - sucks because I have such high goals for this program and the biggest part is squats.

[DLeeicious]

Did Workout A just now was a solid workout.

Squats:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
220x5x3 working sets

Bench Press:
135x5x2, 155x3 warm ups
180x5x3 working sets

Dead Lifts:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
230x5x1 working set

Then played basketball for a half hour. Feel great other than my knee which I'm icing now.

[DLeeicious]

Did workout B then played 2 pick up games of basketball.

Squats:
135x5x2, 185x3 warm ups
220x5x3 working sets

Standing OHP:
80x5x2, 95x3 warm ups
120x5x3 working sets

Barbell Rows:
120x5x3, 135x3 warm ups
170x5x3 working sets

[DLeeicious]

Macros today:

260g protein
100g fat
200g carbs

~~~ 2,700 calories