Qubix's LOG

[Qubix]

Started from scrap, never practiced any sport in my life (I'm 22) , looked like a wreck, and was disgusted with the way I allowed myself to be.

So, up till now

Muscular Endurance Block :

Week 1 - 4.5 min ladders
Status : Done

Week 2 - 5.5 min ladders
Status : Done

Week 3 - 6.5 min ladders
Status : Done

Week 4 - 7.5 min ladders
Status : In Progress

Remarks: Replaced Let me ups with Assisted Pull ups , Replaced RDL's with Hanging leg lifts.

Comment: So far, all has been well, I seriously feel a difference compared to before I started. Totally determined to go all the way and complete the Elite program in about 1 year.

[Neale]

If you can I suggest you persevere with the 1-Legged RDLs. Most people here struggled with them at first (especially as one rep needs four different movements). But if you stick with them I think, like me, you will notice a dramatic improvement in your balance.

[Qubix]

If you can I suggest you persevere with the 1-Legged RDLs. Most people here struggled with them at first (especially as one rep needs four different movements). But if you stick with them I think, like me, you will notice a dramatic improvement in your balance.

Well, I noticed I had very poor hamstring flexibility and also poor balance. I couldn't really perform them, that's why I replaced them

[Qubix]

Week 4 - Day 1 - Complete

Comment: taking these preparatory weeks with smaller ladders actually helped a lot. Completed the 7.5 min ladders no problem today. I actually started to enjoy this Onward to a cool bad ass body

[bark50]

Onward to a cool bad ass body

Considering the lack of editing functionality in this forum, I'm sure glad you didn't inadvertently omit the last word of the quoted sentence.

[Qubix]

Onward to a cool bad ass body

Considering the lack of editing functionality in this forum, I'm sure glad you didn't inadvertently omit the last word of the quoted sentence.

[Qubix]

Week 4 - Day 2 : Complete

Remark: Moved back to doing RDLs. Their form is awful, but I've made some progress compared to last week.

Comment: Monday I'll have to move my workout at 5 a.m. due to the fact that I'm starting my PhD... Hope I'll be able to get up and work that early.

[Qubix]

Week 4 - Day 3 : Complete

Remark: I was expecting a bit more progress on the elevated push-ups. Well...it will come with time, I guess...

Comment: Woke up at 5:00 am.....worked out until about 5:40 (i guess, didn't really look at the clock). The workout in the morning is ok, I'm really starting to enjoy it, but getting up at 5 am sucks a fat one

[Neale]

Remember that REST is an important feature of any strength training programme. It's during rest that your muscles actually repair themselves. So if getting up at 5:00am is reducing your rest you may not be giving your body the opportunity to grow. And getting up at 5:00am should require you to go to bed at 9:00pm if you're to get eight hours.

[Qubix]

Week 4 - Day 4 : Complete

Remark : I still find the side lunges a bit difficult, although I have almost no problem on the front/back lunges. Included some 1 min plank + 30 sec side planks .

Comment : This day should have been october 5th, however I completed it today because the schedule really started to get busy and there was simply no time yesterday. I moved the workouts back to 8-9 P.M. The idea of getting up at 5 A.M was totally unrealistic.