Progress on the road to Midoriyama

Greetings all,

I'm still working hard and making progress as I continue to take small steps along the long and winding road to the base of Midoriyama. My body fat continues to drop (I'm down about another 1/2 inch in the waist) and I'm still advancing on most of my lifts. However, something I read earlier this week has made me reevaluate my lifting strategy.

I read this article on MSN health and have adjusted my lifting plan accordingly. I've gone from four sets of 10 reps of moderate to heavy weight, to five sets: two moderate sets of 8-10 reps, two heavy sets of 3-6 reps, and a light set of 15-20 reps. I can definitely feel a difference, as I'm MUCH more sore after these sessions than I have been since I first started lifting.

The idea of training for muscle endurance has a special appeal from a Sasuke standpoint. Over the next few weeks, I'll likely be shifting more of my workout in this direction, as I work to slim down even further. Although I'm leaner, the strength training has pushed my weight up to 176. Ideally, I'd like to compete at around 160.


C-