TeenBodybuilding.com - Derek Charlebois

Leg Lift 30 lbs X 8, 6 - View Exercise
Weighted Crunch 45 X 12, 8 - View Exercise
Cable Crunch 190 X 12 - View Exercise
Bench Press 270 X 5, 4, 4 - View Exercise
Incline DB Press 85 X 5, 4, 4 - View Exercise
Weighted Dips 45 X 6, 4 , 4 - View Exercise

My weight and reps really didn't climb this week. I believe it was due to my mentality. I was thinking when I started the workout, I am dieting now, so I won't be as strong. I must shed that mentality because I can and WILL get stronger.

Tuesday, February 4th

Biceps/Triceps/Calves

Reverse Curl - 145 X 6, 5 - View Exercise
Reverse Pressdown - 205 X 6, 4 View Exercise
Hammer Curl 55 X 6, 4 - View Exercise
Rope Pressdown 205 X 6, 4 - View Exercise
Cable Curl 205 X 6, 4 - View Exercise
Pressdown - 205 X 6, 4 View Exercise
Standing Calf Raise 400 X 8, 6, 6 - View Exercise
Leg Press Calf 600 X 8, 6, 6

* I alternate between bicep and tricep exercises.

Again, no pain in the forearm at all. And my strength went up even though I am "dieting". I decided to lower my weight some on my calf exercises and focus more on the execution of them. I didn't feel like I was using the best range of motion on these exercises.

Cardio

Bike for 16 minutes
Distance Covered: 5.76 miles

Wednesday, February 5th

Legs

Squats 330 X 6, 4, 4 - View Exercise
Stiff Leg Deadlift 265 X 6, 6, 6 - View Exercise
Leg Press 540 X 4, 450 X 6, 4 - View Exercise

I swear I will get 6 reps with 540 lbs. on leg press next week, NO MATTER WHAT!!!

Thursday, February 6th

Abs/Delts/Traps

Leg Lift 30 X 8, 6 - View Exercise
Weighted Crunch 45 X 12, 8 - View Exercise
Cable Crunch 195 X 12 - View Exercise
DB Shoulder Press 90 X 5, 4, 4 - View Exercise
Side Lateral 45 X 6, 6, 4 - View Exercise (Two Arms Shown)
Bent Over Lateral 35 X 8, 8 - View Exercise
Shrugs 315 X 6, 5, 4 - View Exercise
Dumbbell Shrugs 80 X 10, 8 - View Exercise

I was able to get the dumbbells into position myself for the first set of DB presses, but after that I needed help. The guy that helped me didn't do a very good job. Next week I will get two people, one for each side, to help me get the dumbbells into position.

Cardio

16 minutes on Elliptical
Distance covered: 1.4

Cardio felt great today. I am going to stick with the elliptical machine for a while because I can track my progress.

Friday, February 7th

Weighted Wide-Grip Pull Up 45 X 6, 4, 4 - View Exercise
Bent Over Row 255 X 6, 5, 4 - View Exercise
T-Bar Row 215 X 6, 4, 4 - View Exercise
Forearm DB Curl 75 X 10, 8, 6 - View Exercise
Forearm BB Curl 135 X 12, 8 - View Exercise

My strength is still climbing. Dieting will not stop me. Even when I am at my lowest caloric intake, I will still get stronger.

Saturday, February 8th

Off

Sunday, February 9th

Off

Weekly Reflection

All I could think about was eating junk! I did not think about eating junk at all when bulking. But now that I started cutting, that's all I think about. I'll be honest, I did have a few chips and salsa here and there. Those stupid Lime Chips taste so good though...

Well there's my first week of dieting. I will lower my calories for two more weeks, then take my scheduled week off. I will start my progress pics before my week off. Then when I return, I will be at my lowest caloric intake. That's when the fun begins...

Back To The Main Bulking Page

dspikehead@hotmail.com

Recommend this article to a friend by e-mail here!

Back To Derek Charlebois' Main Page

Back To The Articles Main Page.

NOW L-Tyrosine 750

Supports Mental Alertness And Healthy Glandular Function!
Learn More!

Member Login