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Posted by: Archangel

Today 11.25.09

LEGS

RC=5/1/explode/2

Squats (Below Parallel)
405x7

Seated Leg Curls
125x13

Leg Extensions
170x14

Seated Calves
110x16

DONE

Walked on readmill
20 Minutes
4.0 Incline
4.0 Speed

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

Posted by: Burner02

I've said it before...you are not a mere mortal man!
405 for 7????
I thnk you've earned an extra helping of EVERYTHING at the dinner table, buddy!

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I've said it before...you are not a mere mortal man!
405 for 7????
I thnk you've earned an extra helping of EVERYTHING at the dinner table, buddy!

Thank you my Friend, it's the one exercise I have LOVED doin since the beggining, Sick huh??? LoL!!!

Oh, believe me, I ate enuff sweet potatoes and turkey to stuff a Gorilla!!!

Hope you had a Great one too my Friend!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Hi Arch, great leg workout as usual. Hope T-day was good for you.

Posted by: Double D

I want to get to squatting what you are right now. I am close, but damn I gotta do some core work. Its always the first thing that gives out!

Posted by: Andalite

Hey Archangel..I dunno if you remember me from a few years ago but I am back and I'm subscribing to your journal once again

Posted by: Pylon

Heya Arch. Hope the holiday was good to you and the family.

I'm out of town this week, but will be around next. How's your schedule?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Hi Arch, great leg workout as usual. Hope T-day was good for you.

Thank you my Friend!!! It was, hope yourw was as GREAT as mine!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I want to get to squatting what you are right now. I am close, but damn I gotta do some core work. Its always the first thing that gives out!

Um................. I believe you just BLEW past me!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andalite

Hey Archangel..I dunno if you remember me from a few years ago but I am back and I'm subscribing to your journal once again

Andalite, Of course I remember you, you have put some NICE size on my Friend!!! Thank you ahead of time, hope I don't dissapoint!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Heya Arch. Hope the holiday was good to you and the family.

I'm out of town this week, but will be around next. How's your schedule?

My Friend, it was Great, hope the same for you and yours!!!

Not sure, what day would be good for you???

Posted by: Archangel

Today
11.30.09
Back/Chest
RC=5/2/Explode/2

Hi-Rows (Underhand and just inside shoulder width grip)
215x5
r/p
2
r/p
1 Forced rep + 1 Negative

Incline Bench
255x5
r/p
1
r/p
1 + 1 Forced Rep + 1 Negative

Flex Pulldowns
180x12

Pec Dec
170x11

DB Pullovers
60x15

DONE!!!

Still guessin with the weights, Ideally I want this per bodypart:
1st exercise 6 reps TOTAL!!!
2nd exercise 12 reps
3rd exercise 15-20 reps

GOD speed everyone, hope ALL had a GREAT Thanksgiving!!!

Posted by: Pylon

I'll let you know on next week. What time of day works best for you?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

I'll let you know on next week. What time of day works best for you?

Thank you My Friend!!!

Hmmm, depends on the day, what time you get off work???

Today
12-2-09
LEGS
RC=5/pause/explode/2

Squats(ATF)
415x6
r/p
2
r/p
1

Flex Leg Curls
135x15

Flex Leg Extensions
180x12

Seated Calves
120x13

DONE!!!
Treadmill
Brisk walk
4.0 Incline
4.0 Speed

NOT HAPPY at ALL with the Squats, really, REALLY felt heavy today!!!

Posted by: katt

Aw, don't worry about it.. .some days are just like that

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Aw, don't worry about it.. .some days are just like that

Thanks Katt, just really bothered me, kinda shook my confidence slightly!!! But NO WORRIES, The Angelman will Rock them next time!!!

On a side note though................. My wheels HURT!!!

Posted by: Burner02

....ho-lee-crap! he IS mortal...or he is just pretending to let the rest of us feel better about ourselves....

Got that funny walk today, Arch?

Posted by: Andalite

Those are some tres impressive squats, Archangel, sir.

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Thanks Katt, just really bothered me, kinda shook my confidence slightly!!! But NO WORRIES, The Angelman will Rock them next time!!!

On a side note though................. My wheels HURT!!!

At least you can be glad you're not a woman,,,,, we tend to cry when we get frustrated... and that sooooo embarassing at the gym... oh yeah, I have first hand experience at that...

oh.... hows that 'sitting down' treating you??

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

NOT HAPPY at ALL with the Squats, really, REALLY felt heavy today!!!

Workout looks pretty solid to me, bro

Posted by: Double D

Hey Archie how do you do r/p's with heavy weight? What happens when you fail?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

....ho-lee-crap! he IS mortal...or he is just pretending to let the rest of us feel better about ourselves....

Got that funny walk today, Arch?

I felt mortal, was a real bummer for me!!! I'll get it next time!!! The Duck walk is definatly there, LoL!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andalite

Those are some tres impressive squats, Archangel, sir.

Thank you kind Sir!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

At least you can be glad you're not a woman,,,,, we tend to cry when we get frustrated... and that sooooo embarassing at the gym... oh yeah, I have first hand experience at that...

oh.... hows that 'sitting down' treating you??

Yeah, don't wanna picture these legs in fishnets

!!!
Sitting is definatly a work in progress

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Workout looks pretty solid to me, bro

Appreciate that my Friend!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hey Archie how do you do r/p's with heavy weight? What happens when you fail?

I will actually rack it and take 3-5 BIG Breaths and lift right away!!! I guess I should post that up!!! If I get a full rep it's counted, if I do not, I don't count it, so in other words....
Lets say I squat with 100#
100x5
r/p
100x2
r/p
100x1 (failed on second attempt)
I will always try until I can't get a complete rep, and if I can't get a complete rep, even with my partner barely helping me, I do NOT count it!!!
I just simply lower the bar onto the safety bars and sit down and roll out!!! Hope that makes sense and answers your question!!!

Posted by: Archangel

Today
12-4-09
Delts/Biceps/Triceps

RC=5/1/explode/2

Seated PBN's (Press Behind Neck)
205x7
r/p
205x1
r/p
205x1

Cable Side Laterals
40x8

BB Preacher Curls
80x7

Cable Curls
100x8
r/p
2
r/p
1

Pushdowns
170x12

Dips
BW+50x8
r/p
1
r/p
1

DONE!!!

Cardio
elliptical
20 Minutes
Level 8

Posted by: Andalite

Those are some HEAVY BTN presses, sir. Great stuff!

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andalite

Those are some HEAVY BTN presses, sir. Great stuff!

Thank you, shoulder pressing and Squats have always been my Favorites!!!

Posted by: Andalite

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Thank you, shoulder pressing and Squats have always been my Favorites!!!

For me it's Shoulders and Deadlifts

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andalite

For me it's Shoulders and Deadlifts

Wish I could do Full Deads, but they destroy my knees, I guess being 6'1.5" doesn't help either, really strains the lower back, so I substitute Rack Deads at times!!!

Posted by: Gazhole

Have you tried sumo style? Theres a few tall guys in my gym and one or two of them swear by sumo deads for the height reason.

Workout looks brutal as always, sir

Posted by: Andalite

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Wish I could do Full Deads, but they destroy my knees, I guess being 6'1.5" doesn't help either, really strains the lower back, so I substitute Rack Deads at times!!!

Well, atleast it's a Deadlift variant

Posted by: Burner02

you like behind the neck...anything?
Again...with my reading...I've read that there is no benefit of going behind the neck, yet places more stress on the rotators?

Posted by: HDHITman

Hey Archangel this is Daron I did find you here so, lets get the competition going. You create the thread on here and let me know through facebook what you named it and where to find it. My cycle starts over tomorrow so I will be able to post after that. Just let me know all the info that you want to include in the first few posts like, routine, current measurements, bodyfat %, days we train, and etc. I think we should also post on facebook in the Mike Mentzer fanclub and create a thread there too that we can both post in and let me know what it is.

Thanks, and this will be fun

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

p.s. are you still thinking about the contest in Des Moines, Iowa on May 8th.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Have you tried sumo style? Theres a few tall guys in my gym and one or two of them swear by sumo deads for the height reason.

Workout looks brutal as always, sir

Have done Sumo in the past, just might go back to it!!! Thanks for the positive feedback, much appreciated!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andalite

Well, atleast it's a Deadlift variant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

you like behind the neck...anything?
Again...with my reading...I've read that there is no benefit of going behind the neck, yet places more stress on the rotators?

Well, considering I only go to eye level, I really don't go low, just enough to keep the tension on the delts, and not the cuff, hope that makes sense??? I do know if I go too low though!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDHITman

Hey Archangel this is Daron I did find you here so, lets get the competition going. You create the thread on here and let me know through facebook what you named it and where to find it. My cycle starts over tomorrow so I will be able to post after that. Just let me know all the info that you want to include in the first few posts like, routine, current measurements, bodyfat %, days we train, and etc. I think we should also post on facebook in the Mike Mentzer fanclub and create a thread there too that we can both post in and let me know what it is.

Thanks, and this will be fun

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

p.s. are you still thinking about the contest in Des Moines, Iowa on May 8th.

Daron, hey my Friend!!! Glad you found your way over here, I say we just keep it in our journals here, do you have one??? If not you really should, it helps alot with everyone here!!! Also, what do you want to do??? How do you want to do this???

On a side note, no workout today, lifting partner and I where feeling under the weather, so gonna rest up a couple days, then HIT it!!!
Hope all is well with everyone!!!

Posted by: WantItBad

Get well now not soon!

Posted by: Double D

Dude your a freak of nature. Your seated OH Presses are just sick!

Posted by: katt

Hey Arch - when & where is the comp you are shooting for?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by WantItBad

Get well now not soon!

I'm tryin my Friend, I'm tryin!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Dude your a freak of nature. Your seated OH Presses are just sick!

Thank you Brother, shoulders and legs have always been my strongest lifts!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Hey Arch - when & where is the comp you are shooting for?

October, no date yet, its the gateway naturals, they have a page on FB too, it's in O'Fallon, Mo!!!

No workouts prolly this week, feeling horrible today, and legs would be scheduled for tomorrow, I'm hopin maybe friday, but have no problem resting this week!!! Hope everyone else is ok!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Thanks, M-
Do you feel them any different than front mil presses?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Thanks, M-
Do you feel them any different than front mil presses?

Yes, the front mili press honestly torques my shoulder, hence the reason I cannot do Arnolds!!! I feel the ENTIRE delt area firing, and my partner also comments that he can see the entire delt region WORKING!!! I only go down to eye level (I watch in the mirror) and the upper arms are pretty much parallel to the floor, so NO un-neccesary stretch and torque!!!

Also, I squeeze the shoulder blades together, also solidifying the whole shoulder girdle, and it puts the bar in line with the body, not back or too far forward, hope that helps!!!

Posted by: Archangel

Feelin better, will definatly be ready to HIT it again on Monday!!!

Hope all is well with EVERYONE!!!

Posted by: HDHITman

I plan on with my first post basically laying out all the information that I have collected thus far. I have some measurements, bodyfat, nutrition, and the program I am going to follow. All this should help me to track my progress having the bodyfat and measurements that I will test once a month to check my results. Just let me know what other stuff you might be interested in posting.

Thanks your friend,

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

Posted by: HDHITman

Hey its Daron posted my journal, the heading is HDHITman's Competition Journal take a look workout info will be posted later.

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

Posted by: Archangel

Daron, I checked it, Awesome to have a fellow HITter on board!!!

I'l have to take some measurements and all that stuff later and post up!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Awesome to have a fellow HITter on board!!!

OK, so whose is shorter?

Workouts, of course. What did you think I meant?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

OK, so whose is shorter?

Workouts, of course. What did you think I meant?

Not sure, I have to wait to see his routine!!!

Posted by: Burner02

I'll give the behind the neck presses next workout, sir!

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I'll give the behind the neck presses next workout, sir!

Great, just keep an eye on the level you go down too, they HIT hard my Friend!!!

Posted by: Burner02

...you and your HIT..pal...sick, man...sick!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Hey Arch

. Just spent a few minutes getting caught up with your journal. all I can say is WOW. You are a MO-chine.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

...you and your HIT..pal...sick, man...sick!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Hey Arch

. Just spent a few minutes getting caught up with your journal. all I can say is WOW. You are a MO-chine.

JD, thank you my Friend, appreciate that!!! Glad to have ya on board!!!

Posted by: Archangel

Today : 12.12.09

Age:40
BF%:20.8
LBM:196.87
TBM:247.3

Measurements:
Chest (expanded):47"
Waist:39"
Arms: Left(flexed):16.5" Right(flexed):16.5
Forearms: Left(flexed):14" Right(flexed):14"
Thighs: Left:25 1/2" Right:25 1/2"
Calves: Left:17 1/2" Right:17 1/2"

Okay, not happy at all here, the goal is :

8% BF
goal weight @ 8% BF=211.53

Calories=2473-3214.9

Averaged out = 2843.95/day for starters

Not quite sure of breakdown yet, possibly
45-50% Carbs
35-40% Protein
10-20% Fat

Okay, there you have it and there you are, Comments and of course criticisms are welcomed!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Hard to believe that you're 20% bf after seeing that picture in your gallery.

Posted by: the other half

hey arch, if you are looking to get rid of any parts, i will surely take your calves. are you on the donor system?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Hard to believe that you're 20% bf after seeing that picture in your gallery.

Thats what my caliper thingy said though??? Maybe I did it wrong

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

hey arch, if you are looking to get rid of any parts, i will surely take your calves. are you on the donor system?

They are yours!!! Any of 'em, not happy with anything at all!!!

Posted by: Archangel

TT had me wonderin if I did somethin wrong, I did!!!
Changed batteries, and re-measured 3 times, The new #'s are in red next to the old ones!!! Not much of a difference, but still different!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Today : 12.12.09

Age:40
BF%:20.8 17.9
LBM:196.87 203.03
TBM:247.3

Measurements:
Chest (expanded):47"
Waist:39"
Arms: Left(flexed):16.5" Right(flexed):16.5
Forearms: Left(flexed):14" Right(flexed):14"
Thighs: Left:25 1/2" Right:25 1/2"
Calves: Left:17 1/2" Right:17 1/2"

Okay, not happy at all here, the goal is :

8% BF
goal weight @ 8% BF=211.53 219.27

Calories=2473-3214.9

Averaged out = 2843.95/day for starters

Not quite sure of breakdown yet, possibly
45-50% Carbs
35-40% Protein
10-20% Fat

Okay, there you have it and there you are, Comments and of course criticisms are welcomed!!!

Posted by: Burner02

what kind of caliper thingies are you using?

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

what kind of caliper thingies are you using?

Accu-Measure

Posted by: Burner02

googling at this moment...
thanks

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

googling at this moment...
thanks

Accu-Measure FatTrack Digital Body Fat Caliper

Sorry my Friend, I didn't think to do this, had a Blonde momment!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Funny I saw the 20% and then looked at your current pic. I was going to post that there is no way you are above 17%, then I saw the new measurements...

Bodyfat measurement is a tricky thing. I bet you are more like 15%

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Funny I saw the 20% and then looked at your current pic. I was going to post that there is no way you are above 17%, then I saw the new measurements...

Bodyfat measurement is a tricky thing. I bet you are more like 15%

That would be awesome, but better to err on the higher side rite now!!! I carry most of it in my abs and lower back, gonna try to get some pics sometime soon!!!

Cant wait to HIT it tomorrow... Back/Chest tomorrow!!!

Posted by: the other half

even still i would be happy to be at 17.9%. but you have one thing going for you, you know what it takes to fix what you precieve to be the problem. alot of people out there have no clue what to do. good luck, keep being who you are, you give us all alot of inspiration, and we thank you for that.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

even still i would be happy to be at 17.9%. but you have one thing going for you, you know what it takes to fix what you precieve to be the problem. alot of people out there have no clue what to do. good luck, keep being who you are, you give us all alot of inspiration, and we thank you for that.

I thank you for the motivation you and others here give me, I am truelly hopeful I can give it back, and am more than willing to do so!!!

Thank you my Friend!!!

Posted by: Andalite

Thats some solid progression physique-wise, sir. Congrats! Thanks for the link to that BF caliper. I might purchase it.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andalite

Thats some solid progression physique-wise, sir. Congrats! Thanks for the link to that BF caliper. I might purchase it.

Thank you my Friend!!!
No problem, it's easy to use!!!

Posted by: Gazhole

Destroy your back and chest! Measurements look solid, man!

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Destroy your back and chest! Measurements look solid, man!

Thank you My Friend, appreciae that!!! Here is todays workout:

12.14.09

Back/Chest

RC=5/2/explode2

Back
Hi-Rows
225x4
r/p
1
r/p
1 + 1 Static Hold for a 10 Count + 1 Negative

immediatly to:

Incline Bench
265x4
r/p
1
r/p
1 + 1 Static Hold for a 10 Count + 1 Negative

immediatly to:

Pulldowns (Flex-Machine)
190x7 + 1 single each arm

immediatly to:

Pec Dec
170x8 + 1 Negative

immediatly to:

DB Pullovers
65x10

DONE!!!

CARDIO
20 Minutes
Elliptical
Level 8

COMPLETE Exhaustion...
Comments, Critics ALL welcomed!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Comments, Critics ALL welcomed!!!

....comments? you are one of those guys that makes THIS look easy!

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

....comments? you are one of those guys that makes THIS look easy!

Thank you my Friend, I wish it where easy!!!

Today : 12.16.09
Legs

RC=6/slight pause/explode under control/2

Hack Squats - ATG (tried something new, forgot my belt)
405x13
r/p
3
r/p
3

Seated Leg Curls
145x10

Leg Extensions
190x9

Seated Calve Raises
130x14

DONE!!!

Treadmill
20 minutes
Incline:3.5
Speed:3.5

MY wheels are TRASHED!!! I have fallen in love with the Hack squats, Can go to total failure....safely!!!

Grossly underestimated Hacks, want 6 reps TOTAL for the first exercise, and every other one after to be 10-15 or so!!! ALthough... I did enjoy the higher reps!!!

Comments, criticisms, ALL are welcomed!!!
Hope ALL are well!!!

Posted by: Andalite

Heavy squats, big guy!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Kickin' butt as usual Arch. IN-TEN-SITY for sure. You are an inspiration

Posted by: Triple Threat

Nice hacks. That's one exercise that I've never been able to do.

Posted by: the other half

nice workout, how long did it take, i think i would have lost a wheel if i did that workout.

Posted by: Double D

I hate squatting without my belt! Very strong squats Arch, but what else is new right!

Posted by: Andalite

Strong squatting as always, sir.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andalite

Heavy squats, big guy!

Thank you my Friend!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Kickin' butt as usual Arch. IN-TEN-SITY for sure. You are an inspiration

Thank you too my Friend, as you and everyone else is on this board, thanks to everyone who helps me push through!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Nice hacks. That's one exercise that I've never been able to do.

Thanks to you as well, how come my Friend???

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

nice workout, how long did it take, i think i would have lost a wheel if i did that workout.

Thank you, about 8-10 minutes, nah, don't sell yourself short my Friend!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I hate squatting without my belt! Very strong squats Arch, but what else is new right!

I will do it on RARE occasions, but wasn't into trying it then, LoL!!! Thank you my Friend, appreciate that!!!

Today
12.18.09

Delts/Biceps/Triceps

Seated PBN's
205x8
r/p
2
r/p
1

Immediatly to:

Cybex Laterals
110x12

DB Hammer Curls
40x8

Immediatly to:

Standing Straight BB Curls
70x4
r/p
2
r/p
1

Tricep Pushdowns
Plate#12x6

Immediatly to:

Dips
BWx8
r/p
2
r/p
1

DONE!!!

Elliptical
Level 5
10 minutes

Just didn't have it in me to do more cardio, so my partner and I called it!!! Forgot the weight belt to add weight to the Dips, so just went slower than usual, really liked the DB Hammer curls and BB Curls, really, REALLY HIT my Biceps hard!!!

Comments, Critiques, ALL are welcome!!!

On a side note, Hopin my workout partner starts a journal in here!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

405x13

Smith machine?

WOW....again.

Posted by: DangerousK

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Smith machine?

WOW....again.

x 1,000,000!

Insane workouts, man! Keep up the amazing work (like you need me to remind you. Haha)!

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Smith machine?

WOW....again.

No sir, Hack Squat!!! Thank you my Friend!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerousK

x 1,000,000!

Insane workouts, man! Keep up the amazing work (like you need me to remind you. Haha)!

Appreciate that as well my Friend!!!

On a side note, will be extremely busy with Family for the holidays, so I wanted to take this time and wish to ALL my Friends here:

Motley CHristmas and Happy Crue Year!!!

Posted by: Andalite

Hey archie. Thanks for the wishes and many happy returns to you too, sir!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Merry Christmas!

Posted by: Burner02

Merry Christmas, Arch!
If a Happy Crue year is good, I'll take two!

Posted by: Pylon

Happy new year, Archie!

Posted by: Burner02

...um....Arch?....you there? You smiting overtime?

Posted by: Gazhole

Hey Arch! Happy new year bro!

Lets destroy 2010 in the gym.

Posted by: katt

so are you supersetting everything now? I can't imagine doing push downs then going to dips... holy moses.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

He did say he was going to be extremely busy over the holidays....

But they are over. Where are you Arch? I need some more inspiration brotha!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Maybe he's planning his next routine?

Posted by: Andalite

Happy New Year!!!

Posted by: HDHITman

Hey Arch,

My current cycle of workouts are up take a look.

Your Friend

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

Posted by: Archangel

Hey everyone, sorry, have been sick as a dog over the Holidays, ending in a visit to the ER on New Years Day, way to bring in the new year huh!!! I have asthma, and had unaware to myself, pnuemonia on top of it, was breathing with about 30% of my Lungs capacity, had 3 IVs and 4 breathing treatments!!! still under the weather, but on the mend, have a follow up with my Dr Monday after work, heres hopin for a clean bill o health!!! Havnt worked out since before Christmas, and have been home all week, finally went to work today... I hate bein sick!!! Sorry havent been around, I miss you guys!!!

Posted by: katt

Wow! Sorry to hear that.... Was it one of those times where you knew you were sick, but said to yourself "I'll go to the doctor if it doesn't go away"... and you just put it off and put it off til you have to go? That's the way I am.

I hope you are feeling better soon, so you can keep kicking ass at the gym..

Posted by: Pylon

Sorry to hear it Archie. With the cold snap we're having, be sure to stay inside and warm. Get well soon!

Posted by: Andalite

I hope the recovery is going well and you're back on your feet soon, sir!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Arch! I just saw this.

You will be back in no time, and kickin' ass in the gym.

Posted by: Archangel

Thanks everyone, had my follow up with my Dr today, and he recommended another 2 weeks of recovery to be sure before I work out, and schedule some xrays to confirm that I have completely recovered, otherwise I risk going right back where I was, or even worse!!! I'm depressed, I know it's silly, but this will be a MONTH off and a HUGE setback in my targeted contest in October, I'm seriously saddened!!! Hope ALL is well for everyone else!!!

Posted by: Pylon

Sorry to hear about your setback, but you are MUCH BETTER OFF getting all the way healthy.

Get better!

Posted by: Burner02

What they said.
Get healed....smiting can wait.
Remember: chicken noodle soup: best fix...ever.

Posted by: katt

That can be so hard to stay away from the gym... but.... what would you rather have? A worse injury for going back too soon, then you completely miss the October show?... no...

Rest, Rest, Rest

Posted by: HDHITman

Hey Arch if you are really worried about the strength loss during your extended leave due to illness I would suggest you get ahold of some creatine. Research has shown that taking creatine during recovery phases will allow a person to maintain an adequate amount of your previous stength pre-layoff. I would suggest trying that along with keeping your diet clean over your layoff and you should not have to start from square one when you do return to training, and this is only a small set-back to your training and competing in October. You will recover and be ready to start up again and make a strong run for it my friend.

Get well soon,

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

Posted by: HDHITman

Hey Arch, New workouts up and much progress being made. Feb 1st marks the first day of my 12 week pre-contest prep and diet. So members and your help and motivation will be much appreciated during this time, advice and critiques and comments always welcome. And any help you made need just message me or call me I will give you my cell number if that would help too. You will rock it in October.

Your friend,

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

Posted by: Gazhole

Damn man, sorry to hear about your health, especially over the holidays! You're a fucking warrior to come through that and still ready to go hit the iron right away! You're doing the right thing playing it safe though, dude.

At least now when you get back to it the fires of ambition will be white hot after this setback, the progress will be thick and fast when you get stuck in again, Arch!

Posted by: Archangel

Thanks everyone, I'm doing better, just extremely tired and weak feeling!!! Ready to get this behind me and HIT the weights again!!! Sorry not comin around much, I know... I gotta get over this self pity stage!!!

Posted by: HDHITman

Damn Straight you do, dont focus on the now, but the yet to come, and that should help alot. Also you might want to take my suggestion about taking a creatine supplement, to help ward off some of you strength loss due to the illness. Just some advice so that you dont have to start at square one again, and you could be somewhere in the middle with less weeks devoted to regaining lost strength.

Hope this helps, rest up, get well, and show those weights what you and them have been missing.

Your friend

Daron
The Heavy Duty HITman

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Take all the time you need Arch! You will be wowing us again soon

Posted by: Scarface30

Sorry to hear that Arch. I haven't been around in a while, and am just getting up to date.

Hopefully you heal faster than what the doctor thought and get back to the weights double time, and I know with your hard work and dedication, a month will only be a minor setback for you!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Thanks everyone, I'm doing better, just extremely tired and weak feeling!!! Ready to get this behind me and HIT the weights again!!! Sorry not comin around much, I know... I gotta get over this self pity stage!!!

Hey bud!
You feeling better?
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trust me....after just a couple pics...you'll be okie dokie...

Hopefully you will be back on your feet ASAP and recommending HIIT....

Posted by: DeadBolt

burns where do you find this stuff?

mike feel better man!! hows "lil-bit" been? bet she is getting soo big!

Posted by: Burner02

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Don't forget:
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