Jason Vana: Becoming a Better Man

February 25, 2013 10:45 am

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My morning.

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December 8, 2012 10:47 am

It’s not a good workout until you are literally dripping sweat!

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July 28, 2012 4:17 pm
My Workout for Saturday, July 28 →

I earned 1,171 points for my workout on Fitocracy!
- Barbell Bench Press:
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+55 pts)
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+55 pts)
  - 80 lb x 12 reps (+55 pts)
- Barbell Deadlift:
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+45 pts)
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+45 pts)
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+45 pts)
- Cuban Press:
  - 10 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
  - 10 lb x 12 reps (+18 pts)
  - 10 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
- Barbell Seated Calf Raise:
  - 50 lb x 15 reps (+11 pts)
  - 50 lb x 15 reps (+11 pts)
  - 50 lb x 15 reps (+11 pts)
- Frisbee:
  - 2:00:00 || just for fun (+292 pts)
- Weighted Crunch:
  - 5 lb x 12 reps (+9 pts)
  - 5 lb x 15 reps (+15 pts)
  - 5 lb x 15 reps (+15 pts)
- Bent-Arm Dumbbell Pullover:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
- Barbell Squat:
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+45 pts)
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+45 pts)
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+45 pts)
- Bent Over Barbell Row:
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+25 pts)
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+25 pts)
  - 50 lb x 12 reps (+25 pts)
- Dumbbell Lunges:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+64 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+64 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+64 pts)
Started the Men’s Health Homegrown Muscle program today. I’m definitely feeling it!
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May 30, 2012 9:44 am

Don’t want to argue with the Avengers!
(Source: sarah-ad)

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May 20, 2012 10:32 am
Back and Shoulders →
- Pull-Up:
  - 4 reps || 0 lb (+17 pts)
  - 4 reps || 0 lb (+17 pts)
  - 4 reps || 0 lb (+17 pts)
  - 4 reps || 0 lb (+17 pts)
- Front Dumbbell Raise:
  - 15 lb x 8 reps (+16 pts)
  - 15 lb x 8 reps (+16 pts)
  - 15 lb x 8 reps (+16 pts)
- Side Lateral Raise:
  - 15 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
  - 15 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
  - 15 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
- Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+34 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+34 pts)
  - 15 lb x 20 reps (+36 pts)
- Bent Over Barbell Row:
  - 40 lb x 12 reps (+23 pts)
  - 50 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)
  - 50 lb x 8 reps (+23 pts)
- Seated Barbell Military Press:
  - 40 lb x 10 reps (+35 pts)
  - 40 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
  - 40 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
- Barbell Deadlift:
  - 40 lb x 10 reps (+35 pts)
  - 40 lb x 12 reps (+36 pts)
  - 40 lb x 15 reps (+38 pts)
- Barbell Shrug:
  - 50 lb x 20 reps (+18 pts)
  - 80 lb x 15 reps (+21 pts)
  - 80 lb x 15 reps (+21 pts)
- Reverse Flyes:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+16 pts)
- Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row With Palms In:
  - 15 lb x 20 reps (+29 pts)
  - 15 lb x 20 reps (+29 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+27 pts)
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May 8, 2012 7:05 am
Chest Day →

I wish I either had the money to join a gym, or buy some more free weights. I could be lifting more if I had the weights!
- Barbell Bench Press:
  - 70 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)
  - 70 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+50 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+50 pts)
- Barbell Incline Bench Press:
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)
- Dumbbell Bench Press:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+56 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+56 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+56 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+56 pts)
- Decline Dumbbell Bench Press:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
- Incline Dumbbell Bench Press:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
- Dumbbell Flyes:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
- Decline Dumbbell Flyes:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+27 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+27 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+27 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+27 pts)
- Incline Dumbbell Flyes:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
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April 27, 2012 10:58 am
Abs and Cardio today →
- Elliptical Trainer:
  - 0:27:00 || Moderate (+204 pts)
- Weighted Crunch:
  - 3 lb x 20 reps (+23 pts)
  - 3 lb x 20 reps (+23 pts)
  - 6 lb x 12 reps (+10 pts)
- Leg Lift:
  - 0 lb x 20 reps (+8 pts)
  - 0 lb x 20 reps (+8 pts)
  - 0 lb x 20 reps (+8 pts)
- Bicycle (abs):
  - 20 reps (+8 pts)
  - 20 reps (+8 pts)
  - 10 reps (+5 pts)
- Plank:
  - 61.1 sec (+21 pts)
  - 60.8 sec (+21 pts)
- Oblique V-Ups:
  - 30 reps (+30 pts)
  - 30 reps (+30 pts)
  - 30 reps (+30 pts)
- Exercise Ball Crunch:
  - 12 reps (+7 pts)
  - 15 reps (+9 pts)
  - 15 reps (+9 pts)
- Hanging Knee Raise:
  - 12 reps (+5 pts)
  - 12 reps (+5 pts)
  - 12 reps (+5 pts)
- Lying Windmills:
  - 10 reps
  - 10 reps
  - 10 reps
- Glute-Bridge March:
  - 12 reps
  - 12 reps
  - 12 reps
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April 26, 2012 5:39 pm
Blasted my chest today →

Frustrating day at work = take it out on the weights. Felt good.
- Barbell Bench Press:
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+50 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+50 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+50 pts)
  - 70 lb x 12 reps (+51 pts)
- Barbell Incline Bench Press:
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)
  - 70 lb x 10 reps (+40 pts)
  - 70 lb x 12 reps (+41 pts)
- Dumbbell Flyes:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
  - 15 lb x 20 reps (+19 pts)
- Decline Dumbbell Flyes:
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+25 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+26 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+26 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+27 pts)
- Incline Dumbbell Flyes:
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+17 pts)
- Dumbbell Bench Press:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+56 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+56 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+56 pts)
  - 15 lb x 20 reps (+63 pts)
- Decline Dumbbell Bench Press:
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+30 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+33 pts)
- Incline Dumbbell Bench Press:
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+50 pts)
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April 21, 2012 11:30 am
Biceps / Triceps / Forearms →

And a little bit of cardio!

Definitely noticing a difference in my arms the past few weeks. Felt great to hit 10 chin ups in one set!
- Elliptical Trainer:
  - 0:25:00 || Moderate (+189 pts)
- Lying Triceps Press:
  - 15 lb x 8 reps (+8 pts)
  - 15 lb x 10 reps (+8 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+9 pts)
- Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
- Tricep Dumbbell Kickback:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+22 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+22 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+23 pts)
- Barbell Curl:
  - 40 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
  - 40 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
  - 40 lb x 10 reps (+15 pts)
- 2-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl:
  - 10 lb x 8 reps (+16 pts)
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts)
  - 10 lb x 10 reps (+16 pts)
- Hammer Dumbbell Curl:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
- Cross Body Hammer Dumbbell Curl:
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 12 reps (+17 pts)
  - 15 lb x 15 reps (+18 pts)
- Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl:
  - 40 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)
  - 40 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)
  - 40 lb x 15 reps (+10 pts)
- Seated Palms-Down Barbell Wrist Curl:
  - 40 lb x 8 reps (+9 pts)
  - 40 lb x 8 reps (+9 pts)
  - 40 lb x 8 reps (+9 pts)
- Chin-Up:
  - 5 reps (+21 pts)
  - 10 reps (+53 pts)
  - 5 reps (+21 pts)
  - 5 reps (+21 pts)
- Close Grip Chin-Up:
  - 5 reps (+22 pts)
  - 5 reps (+22 pts)
  - 5 reps (+22 pts)
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April 13, 2012 5:51 pm

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My “I just got done blasting my arms and shoulders and need protein” snack. Banana sushi and protein shake.

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Jason Vana: Becoming a Better Man

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My Workout for Saturday, July 28 →

Back and Shoulders →

Chest Day →

Abs and Cardio today →

Blasted my chest today →

Biceps / Triceps / Forearms →