Training Day One Hundred Thirty Two

Today has yet again been spent in front of the computer due to obligations in need of attention before I go back to the university. Other than that, I also had to make a bunch of lunch boxes in order to prepare for the weekend. In others words, not much physical activity going on prior to hitting the gym.

Shoulder mirror pic taken at the gym during my workout.

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# WORKOUT: DELTS, CALVES

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# Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

- Set 1: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 115,7 lbs (52,5 kg)

# Sideways Incline Dumbbell Lateral Raise

- Set 1: 8 x 15,4 lbs (7 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 20,9 lbs (9,5 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 22 lbs (10 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

# Dumbbell Lying Rear Lateral Raise

- Set 1: 8 x 13,2 lbs (6 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 15,4 lbs (7 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 20,9 lbs (9,5 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

# Standing Calf Raise (On Plank)

- Set 1: 12 x Bodyweight

- Set 2: 12 x Bodyweight

- Set 3: 12 x Bodyweight

- Set 4: 12 x Bodyweight

# Calf Press On Leg Press Machine

- Set 1: 8 x 176,3 lbs (80 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 220,4 lbs (100 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 264,5 lbs (120 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 308,6 lbs (140 kg)

# Seated Calf Raise

- Set 1: 12 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 4: 12 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)
- Set 5: 12 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 6: 12 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: 46,04 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
Excellent workout day. Was able to push myself during the initial Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press, which resulted in me going slightly heavier than intended. I'm far from strong in any way, but at least I can do some decent damage. The calves session was without any issues as well. Good workout!

Training Day One Hundred Thirty One

Spent most of this day taking care of some business - mostly responding to emails and making sure that things are going according to plan. Hence, I had a pretty laid back afternoon prior to hitting the gym. Once I got there, however, I was all ready to take care of some different kind of business.

Triceps pic taken this morning after breakfast.

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# WORKOUT: HAMSTRINGS, TRICEPS

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# Lying Leg Curl

- Set 1: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

# Smith Machine Stiff-legged Deadlift

- Set 1: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)
- Set 5: 8 x 176,3 lbs (80 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 198,4 lbs (90 kg)

# Dip Machine

- Set 1: 8 x 27,5 lbs (12,5 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 27,5 lbs (12,5 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 38,5 lbs (17,5 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)
- Set 5: 8 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

# EZ-Bar Incline Triceps Extension

- Set 1: 8 x 143,3 lbs (65 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 165,3 lbs (75 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 165,3 lbs (75 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 165,3 lbs (75 kg)
- Set 5: 8 x 187,3 lbs (85 kg)

- Set 6: 6 x 187,3 lbs (85 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: 44,36 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
Today's workout was pretty much half good and half bad. The hamstrings portion of the workout represented the bad part, while the triceps portion represented the opposite. What ruined the hamstrings workout was me not finding a plate that could raise me up a bit and prevent the smith bar from not stopping at half ROM. Lesson learned - next time I'll make sure things are properly set-up.

Training Day One Hundred Thirty

There's not much to report other than that I've been studying all day long once again. There are hand-ins to be done, so I have to do my homework. Today was therefore yet again spent in front of the computer before heading towards the gym.

Back pic taken at home after my workout.

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# WORKOUT: BACK, TRAPEZIUS, FOREARMS

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# Barbell Deadlift

- Set 1: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 176,3 lbs (80 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 220,4 lbs (100 kg)

# Cable Seated Row

- Set 1: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 121,2 lbs (55 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 121,2 lbs (55 kg)

# Wide-Grip Lat Pulldows

- Set 1: 8 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 121,2 lbs (55 kg)

# Barbell Shrug

- Set 1: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 176,3 lbs (80 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 198,4 lbs (90 kg)

# Reverse Barbell Preacher Curl

- Set 1: 8 x 38,5 lbs (17,5 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 49,6 lbs (22,5 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)

# Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl

- Set 1: 8 x 49,6 lbs (22,5 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 55,1 lbs (25 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: 44,46 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
Had a good and solid workout today. I intended to do a few more sets on the Barbell Shrugs, but I didn't feel that my body was up for it. Hence, I stopped at five sets instead of eight. The Reverse Barbell Preacher Curl was a new addition to my training arsenal - definitely something I'll incorporate in my future forearms workouts.

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Nine

It's been yet another long day of studying prior to heading to the gym, which came as a nice break from the books. Unfortunately I knew that I had to work straight after. Because of this very fact, today's workout had to be done in haste.

Side chest pic taken this morning after breakfast.

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# WORKOUT: CHEST, BICEPS

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# Barbell Bench Press

- Set 1: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 121,2 lbs (55 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

# Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

- Set 1: 8 x 42,9 lbs (19,5 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 42,9 lbs (19,5 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 48,5 lbs (22 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 48,5 lbs (22 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 54 lbs (24,5 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 54 lbs (24,5 kg)

# Standing Biceps Cable Curl

- Set 1: 8 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 99,2 lbs (45 kg)

# EZ-Bar Biceps Curl

- Set 1: 6 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 2: 6 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 3: 6 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 4: 6 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

- Set 5: 6 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

- Set 6: 6 x 77,1 lbs (35 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: 45,16 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
Today's workout may have been done in haste, but the exercises were done with great care. The only part where things didn't go as planned were during the EZ-Bar Biceps Curl, where I used slightly more weight than I actually intended. The 8 reps that were planned became 6 instead. Nothing I couldn't work my way around though!

Cheat Day Twenty

This has been an awesome day for both me as well as my girlfriend. It's not often that we indulge in eating out, but today we did. As usual we always have a bit of drama before we get to the good part. I started the morning with a gym instruction after which I headed home, all good and ready to surprise my girlfriend with a visit to a restaurant. She got ready, not knowing where we were supposed to be heading. Once we finally got there (in Båstad) we were met by a sign saying "Closed for vacation until September the 3rd". At that point we decided to head off to a Thai restaurant in Laholm. We called my brother making sure that they were open, and according to their pamphlet they were. We tried calling them but got no answer. However, we decided to drive there anyway. Once we got there it seemed to be closed, even though the sign displaying their opening hours clearly stated that they were supposed to be open. After checking the door (and realizing it was locked) we went into the car and had to rethink our plan again. We decided to drive down town and found ourselves another lovely little Thai restaurant. We got a candle lit table just by the window and the rain was pouring down outside. Needless to say it was an amazing afternoon. Now, in relation to all this, I've also indulged in a few other things. Everything will be neatly displayed in images here under! Enjoy!

Sesame sheet candy.

Bring on the nectarines!

Starter at the restaurant.

Main course!

Starter desert - I invented it!

Main desert: Chocolate ice cream and pancakes!

So, let's get down to the calorie count. According to my excellent calculations the previous listed items contain the following value: Sesame Sheet Candy (133 kcal), Nectarine (40 kcal), Starter (400 kcal), Main course (1000 kcal), Two candy sticks (200 kcal), Ice Cream (1173 kcal) and Three pancakes (414 kcal). Take away the meal I scrapped (at 455 kcal), and we end up at a total of 2905 extra calories for the day.

Since it's a bit dark and rainy outside the natural choice for the evening is a good horror movie, and that's exactly what we'll be watching tonight. The movie for the evening will be The Final - a sort of revenge movie with lots of blood and gore in it (or so we hope!).

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Eight

Cheat day! Cheat day! Cheat day! Come on, join in on the chanting! That line was on repeat in my head today. It didn't matter how the workout would end, as long as I'd eventually get my calories. That's pretty much the mindset I had as I entered the gym for a quads and abs workout this very evening (after having had an already amazing afternoon).

Quads pic taken this morning after breakfast.

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# WORKOUT: QUADS, ABS

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# Barbell Front Squats

- Set 1: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)

# Leg Press

- Set 1: 8 x 264,5 lbs (120 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 352,7 lbs (160 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 352,7 lbs (160 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 396,8 lbs (180 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 440,9 lbs (200 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 440,9 lbs (200 kg)

# Ab Crunch Machine

- Set 1: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 121,2 lbs (55 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 143,3 lbs (65 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 187,3 lbs (85 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 220,4 lbs (100 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 220,4 lbs (100 kg)

# Cable Crunch

- Set 1: 12 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 143,3 lbs (65 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 143,3 lbs (65 kg)

- Set 4: 12 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)

- Set 5: 12 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)

- Set 6: 12 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: 46,47 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
Today's workout was actually pretty decent. The only real issue was the initial Barbell Front Squats, where I was held back mostly due to upper body issues rather than the legs being tired. I think it might be a question of technique more than strength though. Adding to that, the exercise becomes more of a hassle as I get lower on body fat. The bones tend to grind against the barbell in a "not-so-pleasant" way. Other than that, the workout was spot on!

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Seven

The studying continues... I'm currently catching up on school stuff now that I finally got time off from work. Today has mostly been spent in front of the computer, which means that a break and a visit to the gym is more than welcome. Oh, and today being calves and delts definitely didn't make things worse!

Shoulder pic taken in the mirror at home after my workout.

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# WORKOUT: CALVES, DELTS

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# Calf Press On Leg Press Machine

- Set 1: 8 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 176,3 lbs (80 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 264,5 lbs (120 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 352,7 lbs (160 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 407,8 lbs (185 kg)

# Seated Calf Raise

- Set 1: 12 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 66,1 lbs (30 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 4: 12 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 5: 12 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 6: 12 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)

# Seated Dumbbell Shoulder press

- Set 1: 8 x 37,4 lbs (17 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 48,5 lbs (22 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 54 lbs (24,5 kg)

- Set 4: 6 x 65 lbs (29,5 kg)

# Standing Dumbbell Lateral Delt Raise

- Set 1: 8 x 21 lbs (9,5 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 32 lbs (14,5 kg)

# Dumbbell Bent Over Delt Raise

- Set 1: 8 x 13,2 lbs (6 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 15,4 lbs (7 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 22 lbs (10 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 26,4 lbs (12 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: 46,09 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
I felt much more energized today than I did yesterday. Adding to that I also got the benefit of having a spotter at one point. That resulted in me lifting a bit heavier than I would have on my own on the Dumbbell Shoulder Press. The calf portion of the workout could have been slightly better. A bit too much weight and too little control for my taste. Need to better myself next time.

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Six

This entry will be the start of a slight change in the training entries here on the website. Previously, due to time-issues, I've only entered the exercises and the usual sets and reps for each and every exercise. However, from now on - thanks to my lovely new smartphone - all training entries will include the amount of weight that I lift as well.

Triceps pose pic taken at home after my workout.

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# WORKOUT: HAMSTRINGS, TRICEPS

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# Seated Leg Curl

- Set 1: 8 x 50 lbs (22,6 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 50 lbs (22,6 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 80 lbs (36,2 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 80 lbs (36,2 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 100 lbs (45,3 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 100 lbs (45,3 kg)

# Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlifts

- Set 1: 12 x 88,1 lbs (40 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 110,2 lbs (50 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 132,2 lbs (60 kg)

- Set 4: 12 x 154,3 lbs (70 kg)

- Set 5: 12 x 220,4 lbs (100 kg)

- Set 6: 12 x 220,4 lbs (100 kg) 

# Cable Triceps Pushdowns (Straight bar)

- Set 1: 8 x 25 lbs (11,3 kg)

- Set 2: 8 x 30 lbs (13,6 kg)

- Set 3: 8 x 40 lbs (18,1 kg)

- Set 4: 8 x 50 lbs (22,6 kg)

- Set 5: 5 x 60 lbs (27,2 kg)

- Set 6: 6 x 55 lbs (24,9 kg)

# EZ-Bar Incline Triceps Extensions

- Set 1: 12 x 33 lbs (15 kg)

- Set 2: 12 x 33 lbs (15 kg)

- Set 3: 12 x 33 lbs (15 kg)

- Set 4: 12 x 33 lbs (15 kg)

- Set 5: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

- Set 6: 8 x 44 lbs (20 kg)

# MORNING WALK TIME: 44,57 MINUTES

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# Workout Notes:
Today's workout was pretty good. I did push myself a bit more than usual now that I keep track on the weights that I'm lifting. Not because I'm trying to impress anyone (because let's face it, I'm in no way lifting impressive weights), but rather because I now know what score to beat. If this is a good or a bad thing is yet to be discovered.

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Five

Had a day of running errands today prior to heading to the gym. Started the morning with the usual walk, had my breakfast straight after and made my lunch boxes. After that it was off to Halmstad before I had to go to work. After work it was time for a back beating.

Morning Walk Time: 45,17 min

Today's back, trapz and forearms workout:
- 6x8 Lat pulldowns
- 3x8 Lat pulldowns (Supinated grip)
- 3x8 Cable row machine
- 3x12 Barbell good-mornings (10 sec rest between sets)
- 4x12 Vertical barbell rows
- 3x8 Barbell reverse biceps curl
- 3x12 Standing supinated barbell wrist curl

Lat spread pic taken this morning after breakfast.

I felt rather tired today - not physically so much as mentally. I think the somewhat lack of sleep last night was causing the issues. In any case, the workout didn't suffer too much and I got to do what I set out to do. Decent workout, nothing more, nothing less.

Cheat Day Nineteen

It's been an incredibly warm day today and that's a perfect opportunity for us to spend an hour or two at the beach. I started this morning with eating the usual breakfast and added a little piece of sesame sheet. After that my girlfriend and I drove to my mom and dad's place where I tried some of her home made brownies. But, that didn't satisfy my brownie need, so we headed towards the beach and ate some ice cream - a chocolate fudge brownie was naturally my obvious choice. The night ended with a pizza - a perfect way to top things off!

Sesame sheet candy

Mom's home made brownies

Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Topping: Tomato sauce, cheese, bacon, mushrooms
feta cheese, meat sauce and garlic sauce

The only items I actually know the calorie value of are the sesame sheet candy (133 calories) and the Ben & Jerry's ice cream (1050 calories). The two brownies I'm estimating at 400 calories and the pizza I'd put somewhere around 1600 calories. Adding them all up, we get a total of 3183 calories. Take away a meal at 455 calories and we end up at an intake of 2728 extra calories for the day. Voila!

Right now we're scouting the movie for the night. What that'll end up being is yet uncertain. But, since I'm currently in a food coma, I'm not too picky!

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Four

Last night I had my last work shift for this summer. A relatively laid back night where I got to say goodbye to all the people I've come to meet. Today has been a calm day, well-spent with both my parents as well as my girlfriend. New for this training entry is that I'll be writing down the time spent on morning walk. As a result of not walking a lot at work I'll have to pick up these morning routines once again. In any case, today is chest and biceps... oh, and yeah, it's cheat day too!

Morning Walk Time: 47,38 min 

Today's chest and biceps workout:
- 5x8 Bench press
- 3x8 Flat bench dumbbell chest press
- 4x8 Bent over cable chest flyes
- 3x5 Dumbbell biceps curl
- 3x12 Barbell biceps curl
- 1x8 2x12 Concentration curl machine

Side chest pic taken this morning after breakfast.

I felt full of energy as I entered the gym, which is pretty obvious considering the carbohydrates I had going on prior to getting there. Today is cheat day after all, and you have to make the best of it. The power was good and the energy level was at a constant high. Nothing felt too hard and I had no issues targeting the proper muscles.

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Three

I woke up this morning, sore all over, after having spent a long day at work yesterday. Can't go into details about what that entitled since we have confidentiality, but, it was a hectic day to say the least. After work, my girlfriend and I drove to Helsingborg and bought ourselves a new TV. The hectic workday and all that lifting and walking took a toll on my body. Today, I headed towards the gym with legs that felt about as tired as they do after a leg workout. Had to get the workout done in the morning due to me working the evening. This will be my last work day for this summer - I'll surely miss all the people there.

Today's quads and abs workout:
- 5x8 Barbell front squats
- 3x8 Leg press machine
- 3x12 Leg extension machine
- 4x12 Cable crunches
- 6x12 Ab crunch machine

Quads pic taken this morning after breakfast.

One thing is clear: The strength wasn't there today. However, I was surprised to see how well I recovered between sets. The workout was in no way a waste of time, which is sometimes to be expected due to exhaustion. Tonight I'll be working and tomorrow I'll be enjoying my sweet, sweet cheat day!

Training Day One Hundred Twenty Two

Had a pretty calm morning before I headed off to work today. Got to say goodbye to some of my colleagues since it'll be my last shift this upcoming Sunday. After that it's back to the university once again. After work I took care of some personal stuff before I finally started heading towards the gym for my workout.

Today's delts and calves workout:
- 3x8 1x6 Seated dumbbell shoulder press
- 4x8 Standing one-arm dumbbell lateral delt raise
- 4x8 Bent over one-arm reverse cable flyes
- 4x8 Standing calf raises (On plank)
- 5x12 Seated calf raise machine (10 sec rest between sets)
- 3x12 Standing calf raises (In squat machine)

Front pic taken at the gym during my workout.

I got to the gym before it was opened so I had everything to myself today. Thanks to that I could take some time and snap a few pictures for my daily training entry in-between sets. The workout itself was pretty laid back. Had some decent weights, but nothing fancy. A good way to spend a Friday!

Training Day One Hundred Twenty One

Had a short work day today, which gave me some time to relax once I got home. Checked my email and did the usual stuff before I packed my bag and headed towards the gym.

Today's hamstrings and triceps workout:
- 5x8 Lying leg curl machine
- 4x8 Seated leg curl machine
- 3x8 One-legged lying leg curl machine
- 3x5 Dips
- 3x8 Dips machine
- 3x8 Cable one arm pushdowns

Triceps pic taken at the gym during my workout.

Today was a pretty good workout - both physically as well as mentally. I felt strong, and that I had a lot to give. The seated leg curls were a bit sloppy, especially on the last couple of sets. Other than that, things were solid.

Training Day One Hundred Twenty

Had a pretty laid back morning today. Breakfast was done early and I got to sit down for an hour with things just being all nice and quiet. Today's workout, however, had to be done in the morning due to me working the evening.

Today's back, trapz and forearms workout:
- 4x5 Lat pulldowns (Heavy-Duty Bar)
- 1x5 Chins
- 4x8 Standing cable bent over pullovers
- 4x8 Bent over barbell rows
- 4x8 Dumbbell shrugs
- 3x8 Reverse barbell biceps curl
- 3x8 Standing supinated barbell wrist curls

Back double biceps pic taken this morning (prior to my workout).

Today's workout started pretty good. I felt rather strong and full of energy. But I didn't get far in until I started feeling tired. The feeling of being drained slowly washed over me, especially during exercises such as bent over barbell rows. Adding to that I also have some issues with my lower back - most likely as a result of bad form during regular work hours. Gotta play it smart!

Back to the Hospital - 17th of September

I called the Hospital in Varberg today in order to see how things are going since the operation. When my operation was over they told me that they would send me a letter containing a date for a second check-up about 6 months later. Nothing has arrived since then, hence, I made the call.

Date for my first check-up since the operation.

It's now official! The second consultation will be at the 17th of September. That means I'll get to meet the surgeon once again and discuss if any further surgery is necessary. Most likely that'll mean brushing up a bit on the skin tags which have formed on each side of the scar.

This is exciting news for me and it brings me one step further towards the body that I'm trying to build. Rest assure that there will be before and after pictures!

Until then, I hope you guys keep following me and my journey here or on Facebook / Twitter.

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Training Day One Hundred Nineteen

Started this morning with a 1 hour walk where I halfway through was in desperate need of going to the bathroom - most likely due to yesterday's cheat day. After I had struggled my way home (and taken care of "business") I had my breakfast, packed my bags, and finally got picked up by my girlfriend. She had to leave work to get some samples done at the hospital. Meanwhile, I took care of some errands. After all this, it was time to drop my girlfriend off at work and head towards my daily workout.

Today's chest and biceps workout:
- 5x8 Incline dumbbell chest press
- 3x8 Seated chest press machine
- 3x12 Bent over cable chest flyes
- 4x5 Standing dumbbell biceps curl
- 3x8 Preacher curl (EZ-bar)
- 3x8 Standing bent over dumbbell concentration curl

Side chest pic taken at the gym during my workout.

I felt surprisingly drained today considering the calorie intake I had yesterday. But then again, it's been a long work week and we've had company the entire weekend. Adding to that, I didn't really get to sleep in today, and, we spent most of the morning taking care of errands in Halmstad. I guess I had a pretty decent workout all things considered.