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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
10/21/06 Saturday
BB Incline Press 135 x 8 155 x 5 205 x 5 225 x 5 250 x 4 HS Shoulder Press 110 x 8 200 x 5 270 x 9 25 sec RP 270 x 3 25 sec RP 270 x 1 HS Rows 100 x 5/5 145 x 5/5 180 x 9 22 sec RP 180 x 5 22 sec RP 180 x 3 Wanted to do CG Bench, but all benches were taken and I had to get home and watch college football! |
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Originally Posted by Stewart20
I am curious,,,how much "easier" are the hammer strength machines than their free weight counterparts? not to belittle your numbers, I am just wondering, cause a 270 shoulder press sounds massive, then most people can't even do 185 with a barbell
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
After doing a bench press exercise first, I usually military press (seated) 170 x 9, so I guess by 100 lbs. I don't look at it like it's easier though. Doing 270 on the Hammer Strength is every bit as hard as doing 170 on a barbell except that the barbell works the stabilizers much better.
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
How is the baby watch going?
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is right! Best of luck man, I'm sure everything will be fine. Boy or girl?
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
S20:
is right! Best of luck man, I'm sure everything will be fine. Boy or girl? |
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Originally Posted by Stewart20
it's a boy, I already have his hockey stick and skates ready for him, plus a cute little shirt that says:
Crawl Walk Skate with a little pair of ice skates hanging off the skate. Too cute... My goal is to get him into the NHL, but I will settle for MLB or NFL if I have too....Tennis might not be too bad either, all I know is, I don't want him having to work a stupid job for 40 years of his life when he can play sports, make his millions and retire at 35, and then support mommy and daddy! Of course it's a pipe dream, but you have to at least try right? |
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Gotta love "cardio".....
How's the dog - Jersey ???? |
. But yeah, how about those Scarlet Knights! The doormat for so many years, then to rock and roll this year is just awesome. That coach is the real deal.
. If he makes it, tell him to remember his Uncle Jersey .
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
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She is doing great! Thanks for asking bro. How is baby Brooke? Is Sampson good with her? Goldens are usually fantastic with kids. Shelby loves kids. |
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Shelby is a GREAT looking dog!! Too bad Samson is fixed.
Brooke and Samson are buddies. He's a little jealous but not in a mean way. When I'm playing with her in the swing - he'll try to get in between us so he gets some attention too. (It's funny) |
Glad to hear Samson and Brooke get along well.
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
10/24/06
Bench Press 135 x 8 155 x 5 205 x 5 225 x 5 265 x 4 225 x 8 Starting to diet..... strength decent so far, but I felt a bit 'wobbly' if that makes sense. Seated Military Press 115 x 5 165 x 10 25 sec RP 165 x 3 25 sec RP 165 x 1 CG Pulldowns 75 x 8 120 x 5 185 x 8 22 sec RP 185 x 4 22 sec RP 185 x 3 Pushdowns 50 x 8 80 x 5 100 x 5 |
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
10/26/06 Thursday
Rack Pulls (6" off floor) 135 x 8 185 x 5 225 x 3 275 x 3 345 x 2 415 x 1 PR The 415 did not come up easy.... When I was doing it, I pictured Stewart's 405 DL, and how smoothly it came up. I struggled, but eased it past my sticking point, so that was a good thing. It would appear I am at my limit. ..... |
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
Stop being so modest
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
DD I know what you mean about certain exercises. I don't like most pulling movements, and my pulling sucks. I think most of us gravitate to what we do best. When in truth, we should work on what we dislike doing because more then likely, those are the weaknesses we need to address.
YM Not bad for a 50 year old, huh? But I do need to drop a few pounds, and the bench will drop along with it. Each week, that matchup is getting bigger and bigger..... |
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Originally Posted by Stewart20
It was cool at my wife's doctors appointment today, I weighed myself in the office, with my clothes and shoes on, but the scale read about 230!! I was like holy shit! I mean how much can a light sweater, a pair of jeans and 2 shoes weigh?
but my bench is going up |
Just how high do you plan to go?
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
11/18 is going to be HUUUUUUUUGE!!!
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Originally Posted by Stewart20
come on JD, dont drop any weight, I wanna see you hit that 300 bench!
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Originally Posted by Double D
I dont know I am thinking being 50 and your metabolism slowing, well I think I would have a hard time going for big weights. I think at that age I would be leaning more torwards simply trying to stay in shape. Getting stronger would be great, but to look good at 50 would be pretty awesome in its own. Best of luck JD. Oh and btw I wasnt calling you old, haha.
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. You can be strong well into your life though. My inspiration is a guy I know named Charlie. When I met him 4 years ago, he was 70 years old, and on bench could rep 225 for 6-7 reps at about 205 lbs. That impressed the hell out of me. He later suffered a mild stroke, and due to not working out and dieting, he dropped 30 lbs. He now does a lot cardio. Right now at 74, he still routinely does incline presses with 155 x 10.
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Originally Posted by Double D
Thats damn good for being 70+. Crazy how the human body can slow down and basically die a little more each day. Kinda depressing really. I cant even think how my body will look at 50. Hell I have a hard time staying lean now, urgh!
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Being strong is one thing, being ripped is another.
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Brother JD, still puttin out some Great w/os in here I see!!! Hows things on your side of the world my Friend???
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So whats going on in here ? A CUT ?
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
JD,
Looking strong So whats going on in here ? A CUT ? |
. Just need to lose some weight, but I plan to ease into it slowly. I need to clean up my diet first, do more cardio then I have been, but only go into a mild calorie deficit. I'll admit I drink too much alcohol, and we all know that is the worst. So first step is to eliminate it, except maybe a glass of red wine. I'm usually good about doing some cardio, but haven't for awhile (I do walk the dog everyday), so I plan on more elliptical machine, and treadmill. I hope to lose the fat, but retain the muscle. We all know how difficult that is to do.
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Originally Posted by Double D
Good progress JD. Stick with it. Is there any certain ideal weight?
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Originally Posted by Burner02
you sir, have some good lookin' workouts goin' on here!
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
Thanks Burner. I gotta try to keep up with TT, and now that Gary's back I can't let up!
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Originally Posted by grooldude48
Ok fatty
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Originally Posted by Burner02
don't go throwin' in the towel, G....I know u have this thing for dropping weight and adding strength..pretty quickly...
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
You gotta watch that G-dub, he gets strong and ripped in no time flat
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Originally Posted by Burner02
ha! kinda of like: ho-lee-shit! Where'd THAT come from??? it's suposed to say: 195!!!!!
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
Thanks for not putting any pressure on me guys
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. But you do look great when you get everything dialed in.
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Originally Posted by Double D
Have you had any strength decreases from trying to lose a little belly fat?
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
10/31/06 Happy Halloween
Bench Press 135 x 8 155 x 5 205 x 5 225 x 10 Seated Military Press 115 x 5 165 x 10 CG Pulldowns 75 x 8 120 x 5 185 x 10 25 sec RP 185 x 4 25 sec RP 185 x 3 Rope Pushdowns 50 x 8 80 x 8 80 x 7 Done. Quicky tonight! |
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
Whoa !!! Nice !
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Originally Posted by Double D
Tradin strength for looks, sometimes I cant say I can blame ya. Around January I will be doing that!
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Originally Posted by Double D
OSU plays Illinois this weekend. Should be an easy win. Or atleast I think they do.
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
11/02/06
Deadlifts 135 x 5 185 x 3 225 x 3 275 x 3 335 x 3 I didn't mention it before, but when I did a rack pull with 415 last week, afterwards I felt what I assume was a groin pull. Little nervous it could be a hernia. Bothered me slightly for a couple of days. Went into these deads cautiously. 335 x 3 felt easy, and no discomfort during, or after. Leg Extensions 120 x 8 150 x 8 215 x 5 255 x 17 Hyperextensions 20 20 Usually use some weight with these and do 10 reps. Decided to use no added weight and go for higher reps. DB Curls 25's x 10 40's x 10 50's x 10 |
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
11/02/06
Deadlifts 135 x 5 185 x 3 225 x 3 275 x 3 335 x 3 I didn't mention it before, but when I did a rack pull with 415 last week, afterwards I felt what I assume was a groin pull. Little nervous it could be a hernia. Bothered me slightly for a couple of days. Went into these deads cautiously. 335 x 3 felt easy, and no discomfort during, or after. Leg Extensions 120 x 8 150 x 8 215 x 5 255 x 17 Hyperextensions 20 20 Usually use some weight with these and do 10 reps. Decided to use no added weight and go for higher reps. DB Curls 25's x 10 40's x 10 50's x 10 |
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Originally Posted by Double D
Hey JD I have never really did a rack pull before. I know what they are, but never did them. So how far up off the ground are they?
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
11/02/06
DB Curls 25's x 10 40's x 10 50's x 10 |
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
DD: That's what I'm hoping for in the
fyredup1286: Thanks Fyre, I've been peeking in your journal too man, and I see you are doing a much better program. Stick with it! It doesn't happen over night. |
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Originally Posted by Double D
Well Illinois blew it last week. I dont know who they were playin but they were ranked and they were up on their opponent by like 20 or so and blew it. Illini sucks!!! To bad I am from there.
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Originally Posted by Double D
I was going to say JD damn that is a good incline....cheater....haha
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Originally Posted by Double D
Hes just trying to stay young.....old fucker.....
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Exactly!
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Originally Posted by fufu
Good benching. BB incline always feels awkward to me, alot harder. I haven't spent much time developing that, I like to stick to DB's.
Are you training for anything specific? |
. I like, but have gotten away from, changing my reps week to week. 8-10 one week, 4-6 reps the next, then 3 or so. I REALLY like the DoggCrapp concept, and it worked well for me, but it may have been just because it was something different. Haven't given up on DC, just taking a break.
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Originally Posted by Burner02
speaking of strong old fuckers! NICE Rows, Jersey!
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
Thanks Burner.... I think
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
I like DB inclines too, but I hate hoisting the bells into position.
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
When I first started lifting, and my bench was pathetic, my incline was relatively strong. So the barbell incline press has also been a fav of mine.
I like DB inclines too, but I hate hoisting the bells into position. I feel I get more out of the BB version. Not working on anything specific, but like DD said, just trying to keep up with you young guys . I like, but have gotten away from, changing my reps week to week. 8-10 one week, 4-6 reps the next, then 3 or so. I REALLY like the DoggCrapp concept, and it worked well for me, but it may have been just because it was something different. Haven't given up on DC, just taking a break. |
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Originally Posted by Double D
Dude you know I am only shittin ya about the old stuff right. Anyone at your age who has did it as long as you as my repsect over and over again.
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. Hell I AM old.
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Originally Posted by Archangel
I watched your Buckeyes, man they sure made it closer than it should have been, Congrats, they are #1 now arent they!!!
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
Definitely their worst performance of the year. Might be a good thing though, for them to realize they aren't invincible. You gotta hand it to the Illinois D in particular. Even when it was still 17-3, they were fired up on every broken up play.
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
I hope to see their worst performance on 11/18
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
I actually LIKE cardio, just have trouble finding time to do it!
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
That's what I was thinking your guys
Definitely trying to pick up the cardio. I actually LIKE cardio, just have trouble finding time to do it! |
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Originally Posted by Burner02
I stand in awe in the wake of your turbulence, sir.
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You could feel that all the way in Colorado Springs? Oh yeah, that's flatulence....|
Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
11/07/06
Bench Press 135 x 8 155 x 5 205 x 5 225 x 5 245 x 3 275 x 2 Haven't tried 275 in a looong time. Two went up fairly easy. Seated Military Press 115 x 6 135 x 8 175 x 7 Rope Pushdowns 50 x 15 70 x 13 70 x 12 Usually do HS Rows after this, but time ran out. Had to wait 20 minutes for a bench. Then I struck up a conversation about benching with a guy my age who I had never met before. Then later ran into a buddy I hadn't seen in awhile. I am good about taking care of business in the gym, but every once in a while, I work out my jaw too much :o |
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Originally Posted by Double D
Hey good bench. Well if 2 went up easily and you think you couldve gotten 3 then I think your bench is probably over 300. I am more impressed with the shoulder press.
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
11/8/06
Elliptical Machine 30 minutes, cardio program |
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Originally Posted by fufu
Cardio....blah!!! I cannot deal with it!
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Originally Posted by fufu
Yeah, resetting in between is a good idea if you want to avoid injury.
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
Looking at your pics fufu, you don't need it! I need to burn some fat.
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Those young'uns and their high speed metabolism.
JD, the deads are improving with each workout. |
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Excellent w/o BRother JD!!! How bout that Rutgers game??? GO SCARLET KNIGHTS!!!
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Originally Posted by Double D
Nice job on the deads. And 2 pounds in 2 weeks is good. Keep er up! And 105 for 10 reps on curls is solid as well!
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
2 lbs in 2 weeks
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
Bent Over Row (underhand grip) 135 x 8 155 x 8 205 x 6 225 x 6 Underhand grip is still new, but after a 'trial' period, I'm going back to a conventional grip. Bothers my elbows and wrists too much. |
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Underhand doesn't bother me. Have you tried changing the hand spacing?
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
Same workout as last week, and same reps. Trying to lose some weight, so this is a good thing.
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Originally Posted by Double D
More of these cardio things....whats that? I wanna see some weights.
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
11/16/06
Deadlifts 135 x 8 185 x 3 225 x 3 315 x 3 355 x 3 Still moving up... I usually go from from 225 to 275, then my top set. Tonight I jumped to 315, then my top set. Felt harder, but I guess it should. |
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
You guys can't even hold.... well, uh, TT's jock strap.
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Originally Posted by IainDaniel
You forgot to add Go Blue!
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
GO BLUE
(he likes it when I do this in his journal) |
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
11/16/06
Deadlifts 135 x 8 185 x 3 225 x 3 315 x 3 355 x 3 Still moving up... I usually go from from 225 to 275, then my top set. Tonight I jumped to 315, then my top set. Felt harder, but I guess it should. Leg Extensions 150 x 8 210 x 8 255 x 18 Ouch. DB Curls 30's x 8/8 40's x 8/8 50's x 9/9 Mind was not on the workout. Been involved with getting a new car, and crap at work, so I wasn't as focused as usual. BUT I am still focused on OSU/Michigan this Saturday GO BUCKEYES!!! |
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Originally Posted by gwcaton
Nice wo JD,
Better be focused when messing with that much weight ! |