Lifting Him up

Today's Workout

I have determined that I am a morning workout guy.I just do not have the energy later in the day that I have in the morning. 5 x 5 day

Super set of DB Incline Bench and Cable Seated Row

5 x 5 x 40 each arm DBIB
5 x 5 x 50 CSR
Super Set DB Shoulder Press and Wide-grip Lat pulldown I struggled here.
3 x 5 x 40 DBSP
1 x 3 x 40 DBSP
4 x 5 x 50 WGLP
SS of BB Close-Grip Bench and High Pull
3 x 5 x 100 CGB - my wrists are sore and made this difficult
1 x 5 x 100
1 x 3 x 100
1 x 4 x 100 High Pulls
2 Sets of Swiss Ball crunches.

Fatloss and Muscle Building routines

When I started out a little over a year ago, I started by reading and learning. Here are some sights to begin your research. I have not used, nor have I read, every single site referenced here. These are only suggestions, not endorsements. Those sites or books I do endorse will be noted.

At Large I have tried many different supplements and protein products. This is the company I endorse and encourage people to use.

A great list of good reading 

Training Protocols - a list of various weightlifting training protocols/routines.

The New Rules of Lifting I endorse and encourage the purchase of the book.

TNT   I endorse and encourage the purchase of the book. Men's Health TNT Diet: The Explosive New Plan to Blast Fat, Build Muscle, and Get Healthy in 12 Weeks (Mens Health)

Muscle Hack Two things I find interesting. Mark is Irish, after multiple trips to Northern Ireland, I have an affinity for the Irish People, and he is a low carber. Mark has some very interesting material.

Dr. John Berardi Great articles on nutrition, nutrition timing and exercise

Turbulence Training 

Hypertrophy Specific Training 

MH Power Training  I encourage the purchase of this book.

Home Grown Muscle 

The Brink Zone I have not read his books yet. Very good articles on nutrition and fat loss

Strong Lifts 

Tabata Theory I am captivated by this theory of cardio/ High Intensity training

Starting Strength Wiki  I encourage the purchase of the book.

Men's Health Huge in a Hurry: Get Bigger, Stronger, and Leaner in Record Time with the New Science of Strength Training (Men's Health (Rodale))

Welcome to Lifting Him up

This is my personal blog to focus upon my journey toward getting fit and walking with Christ. I will share thoughts and insights I learn along the way as well as quotes, snippets and articles by others in the health and fitness world.

I began this journey in November of 2007. My cholesterol was high and my doctor told me I needed to lose some weight or begin taking meds. I hate meds, so I sought to make changes. An elder in my church had just discovered the Men's Health TNT Workout he suggested that I look into the program. I read the website and then purchased the book. I began with 10 lb dumbbells and body weight exercises. For my Birthday, Dec. 21, 2007, my family purchased me a bench and 100lbs of adjustable dumbbells. I began to workout three times a week earnestly. I had a goal in mind, to get my cholesterol down. After 12 weeks, I returned for blood work. I was successful in bringing down the cholesterol but now hooked on weight training.

In November of 2008, I purchased a Power Rack and Barbell off of Craigslist. I figured the $50 deal I had arranged was better than $50 a month or more for a gym membership. For another $30 I was able to increase my total weights to 310 lbs of plates. A hernia, not from lifting, set me back two months. With a new home gym, I began 2009 with a goal of getting stronger and more defined. I completed 6 weeks of a modified Starting Strength routine and then 5 weeks of New Rules of Lfting Strength 1. My first squat was with an empty bar (45lbs). I recently set a personal best at 205 lbs. The gains have been remarkable.

My desire is to be able to share my workout logs and journey, pointing out the mistakes I make and the lessons I learn. I also hope to point any readers toward the only true hope any of us can have, Jesus Christ. If you are offended by overt Christian view points, this will not be the blog for you. I pray, however that you will join me in this journey.