[crunch]

Today was going to be the start of my most-serious training routine. I had big plans for it to work this time. I have my routine pretty much set (see bodybuilding/weight training forum) and my diet, plus I've ordered my supplements. There were to be no excuses.... but...

I just sliced my right index finger open fixing the damn lawn mower... After a trip to the doctor's and some stitches, I am yet to decide if lifting is going to be possible for the next week or so.

I am so angry right now!

Anyway, I am starting this log today regardless, as I want as much motivation as possible this time around. So here's the details:

Currently I'm 70kgs (155lbs), about 178cms (5'10") and 25 yrs old. I'm going to be training to increase muscle mass and strength. As for specific goals, I haven't worked out any yet. I guess I will train for a while (maybe 6-8 weeks) then see how my progress is going, then set some definate goals - unless anyone has any other suggestion?

So my routine looks like this:

Day 1 - Chest, Triceps, Abs
Day 2 - Rest/cardio
Day 3 - Legs, Shoulders, Traps
Day 4 - Rest/cardio
Day 4 - Back, Biceps, Forearms
Day 5 - Rest/cardio

Specifically:
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Day 1: Chest, Triceps, Abs

*Chest
Bench Press (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Dumbbell Bench Press
Flyes (8 Reps x 3 Sets)

*Triceps
Tri-lockouts on Bench Press (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Extension (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Cable push down/standing french press (8 reps x 3 Sets)
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Day 3: Legs, Shoulders, Traps

*Legs
Barbell Squat (7 Reps x 3 Sets)
Leg Extensions (10 Reps x 3 Sets)
(I'm also cycling everyday commuting)

*Shoulders
Bent over Lateral Raise (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Standing Lateral Raise (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Reverse Flyes (cable machine) (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Face Pulls (cable machine) (8 Reps x 3 Sets)

*Traps
Barbell Shrugs (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Dumbbell Shrugs (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
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Day 5 (Thursday): Back, Biceps, Forearms

*Back
Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldown (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Bent Over Barbell Row (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Deadlift (8 Reps x 3 Sets)

*Biceps
Barbell Curl (8 Reps x 3 Sets)
Pinwheel Curl (8 Reps x 3 Sets)

*Forearms
Barbll Wrist Curl (8 Reps x 2 Sets)
Barbll Reverse Wrist Curl (8 Reps x 2 Sets)
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I've just ordered some Dymatize Elite Whey and some AST Micronised Creatine. I'll be taking 5gms of Creatine at breakfast as well as 30 mins before my workout and 30 minutes after my workouts. I'll also be taking 20gms of whey 30 minutes before my workout and 40gms of whey after my workout (both lots mixed with my creatine).

My diet will be 5-6 meals a day consisting of carbs in the morning (oatmeal breakfast), brown rice and tuna/chicken for morning tea/lunch afternoon tea and some sort of meat/veg combination for dinner. Lots of water also.

I'll try lift some weights in a day or two and post an update about how my finger is doing.