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Jersey's "Me Too" Journal

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Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

1/27/07

BTNP
95 x 10
115 x 8
135 x 7

Haven't done behind the necks for a long time. Felt awkward and didn't feel good on my shoulders. Will stick with mils to the front.

I'm not a big fan of those or upright rows. Between the two of them I messed up my shoulders. It's militaries or DB raises only for me now.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

1/31/06

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
185 x 5
225 x 8 (last rep barely)

Hadn't done inclines in awhile, so very happy with this.

CG Bench
135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 6

HS Shoulder Press
100 x 8
190 x 8
260 x 6, rest 20 sec, then 190 x 8

Pec Deck Flyes
105 x 10
150 x 10
150 x 8

In and out in 30 minutes

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Hey Jersey ........... Inclines are looking strong

Posted by: Archangel

Brother JD, Great w/o my Friend!!! Excellent Inclines!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/3/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 8
205 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5

Did each rep with a slow neg, and last rep with a distinct pause (except for last set). Used slightly wider grip then usual.

HS Incline
110 x 6
200 x 6
300 x 6

Front Raises
25 x 8/8
30 x 8/8
35 x 8/8

Side Laterals
20's x 15
25's x 15

Rope Pushdowns
50 x 12
60 x 10
60 x 9

Pause at the bottom and contract for each rep

Walk 2 miles, didn't time.

In case anyone notices, I didn't post my last workout. Forget the exact details

Posted by: Archangel

Lookin good my Friend!!! How do you like the Hammer equipment???

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Hey Arch! I really like the HS incline and row machines.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Seems to be more volume than what you usually do. Change in routine?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Seems to be more volume than what you usually do. Change in routine?

Yes, at least for now.

I always liked higher volume, but in the last couple of years, the chronic elbow couldn't take it. The 'one' max set to failure has worked very well for me. But lately the elbow has felt great, so I'm attemping higher volume. The plan is a 5 x 5 for a few weeks, 3 x 3 for two weeks, then a max type BP deal.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Good deal. As for the elbow problems, is it one or two exercises in particular that cause it to hurt, or all of them? I know for me, trying to do skullcrushers with too much weight kills the elbows, but none of the other exercises hurt it.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Good deal. As for the elbow problems, is it one or two exercises in particular that cause it to hurt, or all of them? I know for me, trying to do skullcrushers with too much weight kills the elbows, but none of the other exercises hurt it.

I would say most exercises bother it, especially heavy presses, and any tricep extension, etc.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/5/07

Deadlifts
135 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 3
325 x 3

Leg Press
315 x 8
405 x 10

Knee kept cracking with each rep, decided to cut it short. Felt uncomfortable afterward.

BB Curls
45 x 8
65 x 8
85 x 8
105 x 10

CG Pulldowns
75 x 8
105 x 8
165 x 8

HS Pulldowns
120 x 8
160 x 8
200 x 6

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Managed not to get to the gym Tuesday thru Friday. Either a committment or working late

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Managed not to get to the gym Tuesday thru Friday. Either a committment or working late

Sounds like me

Sometimes a few days off is a blessing in disguise - it adds fuel to the fire.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Sometimes a few days off is a blessing in disguise

In that case Burner must be the most blessed person here at IM.

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o my Friend, and I agree with BRother Triple too, time off, be it planned or forced is a GODsend sometimes!!!
Hope the knee is okay!!!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

In that case Burner must be the most blessed person here at IM.

Posted by: Double D

Looks like the volume on deads are nice and low.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/10/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 5
235 x 5
235 x 5
235 x 5
235 x 5
235 x 4 (and a half

)

Arms were shaking bad the last two sets. Lightly touched chest on every rep, even when it got hard, kept the cadence the same.

HS Incline
100 x 8
190 x 6
310 x 6

Seated Military Press
115 x 8
135 x 8
155 x 6

Normally do more then this, but volume proceeding this set was higher then normal.

Tricep Press Machine
90 x 15
150 x 12
190 x 10

One of those glitzy machines I have never tried before, but decided to try today. Actually felt fairly effective......

Rear Delt Machine
90 x 15
90 x 13

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Elbow is feeling it today. Was fine all day long, but when I woke up this morning, it is aching. May have to go back to lower volume.

Posted by: Archangel

Great w/o, sorry about your elbow my Friend!!! Volume, HMmmmmmmm, you know how I feel about volume, LOL!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/11/07

SLDLs
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
295 x 4

Been awhile since I did these. Felt good.

Leg Press
225 x 15
315 x 15
315 x 15

Going higher reps. Easier on the knee.

HS Row
100 x 8/8
190 x 8/8
215 x 6/6

BB Curls
45 x 8
65 x 6
85 x 6
110 x 7

Wide Pulldowns
75 x 15
120 x 10
135 x 8
150 x 8

Walk two miles

Posted by: Archangel

Great w/o my Friend!!! I always respond better to higher reps on the legs, watch out for the Doms in your wheels now!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/14/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 7 (and a half)

Been slacking on my incline, and it shows. Still happy with 7 reps.

CG Bench Press
155 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 6

HS Shoulder Press
100 x 8
190 x 8
260 x 6

Pec Dec Flye
105 x 8
135 x 8
150 x 8

Rope Pushdowns
40 x 15
50 x 12
60 x 10

Nasty weather here. Ice storm is over, but now the winds pick up and the air temp is around 15 degrees. Yuck.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

How's the elbow after all that pushing ??

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Feels completely normal. See why I get confused?

Thanks for asking.

How is Samson doing with Brooke? GRs are so good with kids, but b4 Brooke, he was your kid.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Speaking of GRs..... here is a pic of Shelby frolicking in the snow the other day.

Attachment 23643

Posted by: tucker01

Nice pup.

Here is my guy playing with my neighbours black lab.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

How is Samson doing with Brooke? GRs are so good with kids, but b4 Brooke, he was your kid.

On that topic Tucker loves the kids but will chew anything related to them or my wife when he gets jealous. Started with our first.

Posted by: Double D

We just got about a foot of snow the other day as well. I am craving some warm weather!!!

Oh and love the volume.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Feels completely normal. See why I get confused?

Thanks for asking.

How is Samson doing with Brooke? GRs are so good with kids, but b4 Brooke, he was your kid.

Samson is great with Brooke. We are watching my sisters GR who is three months old. He's a lot of fun too.....but he a "chewer"

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Speaking of GRs..... here is a pic of Shelby frolicking in the snow the other day.

Attachment 23643

Good looking Dog!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Nice pup.

Here is my guy playing with my neighbours black lab.

Good looking dog Iain. My girl needs a playmate, she loves playing with other dogs, but I don't trust the dogparks around here.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Samson is great with Brooke. We are watching my sisters GR who is three months old. He's a lot of fun too.....but he a "chewer"

Cool! I think ALL Goldens at 3 months are chewers :-)

Posted by: Archangel

How goes it BRother JD!!! Solid w/o my Friend, great lookin dog too!!!

Posted by: Rocco32

Hey JD....still looking strong buddy!!! What kind of a rep cadence are you doing for your Push exercises?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

How goes it BRother JD!!! Solid w/o my Friend, great lookin dog too!!!

Hey Arch! Did you decide on doing PL?

Posted by: Double D

JD check his journal. He did decide on it with his own little twist.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocco32

Hey JD....still looking strong buddy!!! What kind of a rep cadence are you doing for your Push exercises?

Thanks Rocco. What's cadence?

Most of time I really don't pay attention to cadence. Lately on flat bench I have been using a wider then normal grip, and going slower on the eccentric portion, lightly touch, then explode on the concentric.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/17/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 3
225 x 3
250 x 4
250 x 3
250 x 3

Planned on doing 3 sets of 3. Have no idea why I did 4 on the first set. Up it to 255 next week.

Seated Military Press
115 x 8
135 x 8
155 x 10

Front Raises
30 x 10/10
35 x 10/10

Did one side at a time

Pushdowns
50 x 12
70 x 12
90 x 10

Rear Lateral Raises
15's x 12
20's x 12
25's x 12

Elliptical Machine
Cardio program, 30 minutes

Posted by: Double D

Hows the weight loss been coming along?

Posted by: Archangel

Great w/o Brother JD!!!
Yes I decided, but like Brother D2 said, "with my own twist" LOL!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hows the weight loss been coming along?

It isn't. Definitely need to focus more on diet.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/18/07

Deadlifts
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 6

For now, doing 'maintenance' for deadlifts. Not focusing on this lift for awhile.

CG Pulldowns
75 x 8
135 x 5
165 x 8
22 sec rest
165 x 6
22 sec rest
165 x 3

Leg Extensions
120 x 8
190 x 8
255 x 10
22 sec rest
255 x 6
22 sec rest
255 x 3

BB Curls
45 x 8
65 x 6
85 x 5
110 x 7

Rear Delt Machine
90 x 12
105 x 10

Treadmill
Walk for 35 minutes, fast pace

Posted by: Archangel

Great w/o Brother JD!!! Excellent "maintanace" on the Deads and Fantastic curls my Friend!!!

Posted by: Double D

Hey Foreman sure is running your screen name through the mud elsewhere. If you would like to see it pm me, however all the threads may have been deleted by now.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hey Foreman sure is running your screen name through the mud elsewhere. If you would like to see it pm me, however all the threads may have been deleted by now.

What's this about? How can you say a bad thing about Jersey ???

Posted by: Double D

Not so much saying anything bad about him, but using his name and avatar and being a complete jerkoff. Not to mention e was using Jodi's name as well, but hey thats nothing new. All the threads have been deleted there though.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Not so much saying anything bad about him, but using his name and avatar and being a complete jerkoff. Not to mention e was using Jodi's name as well, but hey thats nothing new. All the threads have been deleted there though.

Hahahahhahahaha. I didn't see it, but I love it. Just proves I still get under his skin. Perfect.

Foreman if you see this. 44,000 posts in less then a year and a half and still a fucking LOSER! Go fudge pack your lover between posts dickwipe.

Posted by: Double D

Well I never had a huge problem with Foreman, but more of the guys who were the ones who would feed off of him. Like Aceshigh just guys like that. Foreman atleast had a useful post now and then. I cant remember to many of the guys that I didnt like, but hey it is a good thing atleast they didnt make an impression. Only reason the asswipe aceshigh made an impression was because he had something to say about the time I got hit by a drunk driver and he thought it was funny. That really showed his charecter.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

You wanna know the main reason I have a 'problem' with Foreman? He sent me this PM after I took exception to a post he made to someone else. Basically the guy was a newbie and asking a perfectly legit question. In typical Foreman fashion he ripped him a new one, and I stood up for him. I'm sure he tried to bully other members the same way. Guess what? I went back at him with a vengence. This was around the time him and Jodi went at it, and she banned his ass. I think he blames me also. You know what? I'm honored to think I helped rid this board of this worthless piece of shit.

Quote:

Originally posted by Foreman Rules
40,100 posts and only once did I post on any of your 48 pathetic threads....look it up dummy. You are a joke, you offer nothing to this site and I truly have no idea who you are,,,,good job loser.

Posted by: Double D

Ya thats a typical post from him. I am not sure why he is like that, but hes a different charecter. He was over at the other site and that site looks to be going down so he had created about 5 different usernames and spammed the board over and over. I mean ya its the internet, but hey still gotta have respect to others. Especially whenever they are asking a serious question.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Funny, you can tell I didn't make that up. It has Foreskin written all over it

. The guy obviously has issues. Like I said..... LA-WHO-SER.

Posted by: Double D

Bigger loser Myk or Aceshigh?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Bigger loser Myk or Aceshigh?

Honestly, I'm not familiar with either one of them. I try to stay out of open chat as much as possible.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Bigger loser Myk or Aceshigh?

Myk was pretty cool IMO. I don't really see him as being a follower of Foreman, he had his own thing going on. Smart guy.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Honestly, I'm not familiar with either one of them. I try to stay out of open chat as much as possible.

It has its moments.

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Myk was pretty cool IMO. I don't really see him as being a follower of Foreman, he had his own thing going on. Smart guy.

No actually you are right there, Acehigh was the one who constantly rode Foremans johnson. I often wondered if they were the same person.

Posted by: Archangel

I hear ya Brother JD, I stay outta open chat as much as possible, I do the journals because everyone in here I deal with are motivational, supportive and Great to converse with!!!

Stay true Brother JD, your one of the main ones that keep it real and a Great place to be!!!

Posted by: Double D

You said a mouthful there Archie. I love the journals here. Without it I may not even come here. Heck Archie I think you are the one who pointed me to the journals.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Journals and the New York Yankees, er I mean the Sports forum.

Posted by: Double D

NY Yanks, Blah.......everytime I think of them I think we need a damn salary cap.

Posted by: Rocco32

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Myk was pretty cool IMO. I don't really see him as being a follower of Foreman, he had his own thing going on. Smart guy.

Definately, I had no problems with Myk but I could not stand Ace.

Posted by: Double D

Thats right Rocco, I couldnt agree more!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Alright ladies - enough chatter....Let's see a workout in here

Posted by: Triple Threat

Posted by: Double D

Whats up JD?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Lookie here. My journal got busy

2/22/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 4
245 x 4

HS Shoulder Press
190 x 8
240 x 8
260 x 6

CG Bench
175 x 15
175 x 12

Rope Pushdowns
40 x 15
60 x 10

Front Pulldowns
75 x 15
135 x 15

Had to run. Meeting at the high school for parents of new students. My step kids are starting 9th grade next year.

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother JD!!! 9th grade huh??? Good Stuff!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/24/07

HS Rows
55 x 8/8
100 x 8/8
145 x 8/8
190 x 6/6

HS Pulldowns
100 x 8
160 x 8
200 x 8

Leg Press
135 x 8
225 x 8
315 x 8
405 x 10

Alt DB Curls
30's x 8
35's x 8
40's x 8
45's x 6
50's x 7

Rear Delt Machine
75 x 15
90 x 12
90 x 12

Treadmill
Walk/run for 30 minutes

Posted by: Archangel

Good lookin w/o Brother JD, hope the weekend is being GOOD for you my Friend!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

2/25/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 3
225 x 3
255 x 3
255 x 3
255 x 3

Started out feeling weak. You know, one of those days where 135 felt oddly heavy. Didn't think it was going to be my day of 255 of 3 x 3 (last week did 250 of 3 x 3), but I surprised myself. Next week, will go up to 260. These are not ghetto reps, but slow neg, light touch and exploding to the top.

HS Incline
100 x 8
190 x 8
280 x 8

Seated Military
115 x 6
135 x 8
155 x 9

Tricep Pushdown Machine
240 x 8
260 x 8
270 x 8 (stack)

270, yeah right. This is a so called tricep pushdown that is supposed to emulate a dip. 270 is is the stack. I actually like the feel of this, the arms were shaking and it taxed the CNS. Of course no balance (stabilizers) required, but not a bad change of pace.

Walk 2 miles brisk pace....

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

2/25/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 3
225 x 3
255 x 3
255 x 3
255 x 3

Started out feeling weak. You know, one of those days where 135 felt oddly heavy. Didn't think it was going to be my day of 255 of 3 x 3 (last week did 250 of 3 x 3), but I surprised myself. Next week, will go up to 260. These are not ghetto reps, but slow neg, light touch and exploding to the top.

It's strange how that happens. Start off thinking no way will you ever get the desired reps, and then next thing you know, you're there.

Posted by: Archangel

Weak??? Thats a SOLID w/o Brother JD, way to push through and kick it into Higher gear my Friend!!!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Nice work Jersey. There better not be any Ghetto reps in here

Posted by: Double D

Massive military numbers!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

TT: I hope that happens next week also

.

Arch: As always man, thank you for pushing me along.

YM: Ghetto reps not!

DD: Somehow I think your pre-injury mils were far better then mine. I will peak in your journal to see how that rotator cuff is doing.

Posted by: Double D

Still not so hot, but of course the verdict is still out on the old rotator cuff.

Posted by: Archangel

How goes it Brother JD, hope all is well for you and yours my Friend!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Started out feeling weak. You know, one of those days where 135 felt oddly heavy.

Th'as kinda how I judge how my impending workout is gonna go. If that 135 is heavy...oohh...crap. Hopfully, the mind will kick in...and can get in gear...

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Failed to post my last workout, busy. Here is tonight's.

BB Incline Bench
135 x 8
155 x 8
205 x 3
225 x 3
250 x 3 (and a half

)

I used a spotter on the last set, and he had 'happy hands' on the last rep. Don't think I would have got the 4th, but I'll never know.

CG Bench
185 x 6
225 x 6
225 x 5

Rope Pushdowns
40 x 12
60 x 10
60 x 10

Machine Shoulder Press
130 x 10
170 x 6

Not Smith machine, but a pulley type. After the pushdowns, fried the tri's.

Pec Deck Flye
120 x 8
150 x 8
150 x 8

In and out in 45 minutes

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Th'as kinda how I judge how my impending workout is gonna go. If that 135 is heavy...oohh...crap. Hopfully, the mind will kick in...and can get in gear...

Isn't that funny how that works?

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Looks like your strength is coming back nicely.

Posted by: Double D

Nice inclines STUD! Pardon my gayness.....

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent Inclines my Friend!!! Enjoy the weekend Brother JD!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Thanks for the kudos boyz!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/03/07

Deadlifts
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 9

HS Pulldowns
120 x 8
160 x 8
220 x 8

CG Pulldowns
135 x 8
165 x 8
195 x 5

Leg Press
135 x 12
225 x 6
315 x 6
405 x 10

Knee is feeling better. All of these reps were as deep as I could go before hitting my fat gut

BB Curls
45 x 8
65 x 8
85 x 6
105 x 10

Treadmill
Walk/run for 28 minutes

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/04/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 3
225 x 3
260 x 3
260 x 3
260 x 2 (and a half)

HS Incline
190 x 8
300 x 7

Seated Military Press
115 x 5
135 x 8
160 x 7

HS Seated Dip
150 x 10
240 x 8
260 x 6

Walk 2 miles in 27:45

Posted by: Double D

Nice workout JD.

Hey pick up the pace on those walks. These arent walks on the beach big boy!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Nice workout JD.

Hey pick up the pace on those walks. These arent walks on the beach big boy!

A 14:00 minute a mile pace sounds slow, but very few people can 'walk' a mile at that pace. I know what you mean though. I *used* to be able to run 10k's at a 6:15 min a mile pace, and did a half marathon averaging just under 7 minute miles. That was a long time ago though....

The goal now is to keep my heart rate up after a weight workout, and a 14:00 minute mile walking pace has my heart rate steady around 135 bpm which is ideal for a 'fat' burn at my age.

Maybe I should get a NASM

Posted by: fantasma62

Great workouts JD, keep it up. I couldn't do a 30
minute mile, let alone 14, so keep upt the good work....

Posted by: Archangel

Fantastic w/o's Brother JD, wish you did live closer, would be fun rippin it up w/ you!!!

Posted by: fantasma62

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Fantastic w/o's Brother JD, wish you did live closer, would be fun rippin it up w/ you!!!

...and it would be fun for me too....writing your workouts I mean, since I can't even spot you two freaking monsters....

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/8/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 8
205 x 5
225 x 8 (and a half)
Been doing low reps for awhile, 8 seemed like an endurance event. Almost got 9.

CG Bench
135 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 6

HS Shoulder Press
100 x 8
190 x 8
280 x 5
25 sec rp
190 x 8

Rope Pushdowns
40 x 15
25 sec rp
50 x 12

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Got any new goals Jersey ??

Hope all is well!!

Posted by: Bakerboy

Great job! Nice shoulder presses.

Posted by: Archangel

Awesome w/o Brother JD, lookin good my Friend!!!

Posted by: Luke95

Take care JD. See you in a year or too. Good luck to you.

Posted by: Luke95

Bodybuilding Health & Fitness Forum - Iron for Life - Straps are for sissies

You should read through this iteration

It got me banned..... twice. It was so worth it though

Posted by: fantasma62

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke95

Bodybuilding Health & Fitness Forum - Iron for Life - Straps are for sissies

You should read through this iteration

It got me banned..... twice. It was so worth it though

Lucky Luke, what are you instigating over at that other place..?

Hey JD, checking in with you, workout looks wicked...the only comparison that we have are when I compare my manly workouts to your rest days. Once I compare workout with workout, I mine looks like what a 14 year old girl might do (not trying to disparage 14 year old girs, but you get my gist)...

Posted by: Double D

Hey JD how are you buddy?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Fantastic w/o's Brother JD, wish you did live closer, would be fun rippin it up w/ you!!!

I would be honored to work out with the mighty Arch!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Got any new goals Jersey ??

Hope all is well!!

How are you buddy?

No reals goals, just trying to maintain basically. I have been focusing on bench press lately. Been doing 5 x 5's, then 3 x 3's. It has upped my raw strength some. I will go back to higher reps and focus on something different, probably deads or mils.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Great job! Nice shoulder presses.

Hey Bakerboy, thank you for dropping by!

These were Hammer Strength shoulder presses, so don't go thinking I am that strong. With a regular seated BB loaded military, I'm good for 155 x 9-10.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hey JD how are you buddy?

Hey DD. I dropped by your journal and posted. Sounds like you will be back on track in no time

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/10/07

Walked dog for 2 miles

SLDL's
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
315 x 3

Leg Press
230 x 8
320 x 8
410 x 6
500 x 6

CG Pulldowns
90 x 8
135 x 8
180 x 8

Alt DB Curls
35's x 8
50's x 8
50's x 7

Treadmill
Walk/run 2 miles 26 minutes.

Posted by: fantasma62

Wicked workout JD...and you are afraid of being in the ring with me? Be more afraid of pulling a muscle running after me...

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

How are you buddy?

Sounds good.

===

I'm good. I should be done my MBA in 10 days. I just finished my last paper a few minutes ago (hopefully ever!!) I have two presentations to do on 3/20/07 then I'm done.

Besides school, baby duties, planning to do an addition on the house starting in April, travelling every other week (if not every week), training 3-4 days and doing my "real job"..........not too much

....

(it could be worse)

Posted by: Double D

Nice SLDL's JD, they are impressive in their own!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantasma62

Wicked workout JD...and you are afraid of being in the ring with me? Be more afraid of pulling a muscle running after me...

Yeah right

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

I'm good. I should be done my MBA in 10 days. I just finished my last paper a few minutes ago (hopefully ever!!) I have two presentations to do on 3/20/07 then I'm done.

Besides school, baby duties, planning to do an addition on the house starting in April, travelling every other week (if not every week), training 3-4 days and doing my "real job"..........not too much

....

(it could be worse)

Damn, I thought I was busy. You are a VERY busy boy!

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o Brother JD, lookin solid my Friend!!! Hope your enjoying the weekend to its fullest!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/11/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 3
270 x 2
270 x 2
225 x 8

HS Incline
200 x 8
250 x 6
300 x 7

Seated Military
115 x 8
135 x 8
155 x 8

One Arm Tricep Pushdown
30 x 10/10
30 x 10/10

CG Pushups
23
21

Walk/jog 2 miles

Posted by: Double D

270 for bench is excellent!

Posted by: Archangel

Another Fantastic w/o Brother JD!!!
Thank you SO much for your input on my dilemma, appreciated more than you know my Friend!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

270 for bench is excellent!

For an old geezer

.....

Thanks DD. How's the shoulder? I see you have been swinging for the fences, must be doing fairly well.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Another Fantastic w/o Brother JD!!!
Thank you SO much for your input on my dilemma, appreciated more than you know my Friend!!!

You are welcome Arch. We are here for ya man.

Posted by: Triple Threat

JD. Still going strong with the workouts I see.

Posted by: fufu

When are we going to see 300 on the bench?

Posted by: Double D

Shoulder is doing great decided to go for a workout today with it.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

When are we going to see 300 on the bench?

Not anytime soon I'm afraid. Been there, done that. Have benched over 300 many times (best was 320), chemically assisted though. Completely natural my best bench is 290, and I'm about there right now. I am carrying too much bodyweight, so I need to drop some poundage. I'd say a good 15-20 lbs, and we all know what that's gonna do to my bench. In the fall, I might bulk up again, but at 51 it's really more important to get lean and work on the heart muscle (read: more cardio).

Posted by: fufu

Truths.

Posted by: Archangel

Don't sell yourself short my Friend, your putting up impressive #'s Brother JD, keep it up!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I might bulk up again, but at 51 it's really more important to get lean and work on the heart muscle (read: more cardio).

Posted by: Archangel

How goes it BRother JD???

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/15/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 9

CG Bench Press
135 x 8
225 x 6
205 x 7

HS Shoulder Press
100 x 8
190 x 6
260 x 6

Pec Dec Machine
90 x 10
135 x 8
150 x 8

No muss, no fuss, in and out in about 30 minutes.

Posted by: fantasma62

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

3/15/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 9

CG Bench Press
135 x 8
225 x 6
205 x 7

HS Shoulder Press
100 x 8
190 x 6
260 x 6

Pec Dec Machine
90 x 10
135 x 8
150 x 8

No muss, no fuss, in and out in about 30 minutes.

Great job JD.....I am a fan of a quick and effective workout....

Posted by: Double D

4 exercises in 30 minutes is pretty quick nice work JD!

Posted by: Archangel

Another Excellent w/o from JD-land my Friend!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Thanks boyz!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/17/07

Leg Press
140 x 8
230 x 8
320 x 8
410 x 8
500 x 8

CG Pulldowns
75 x 8
135 x 6
180 x 7
r/p
180 x 4
r/p
180 x 3

HS Pulldowns
120 x 6
200 x 8
r/p
200 x 5
r/p
200 x 3

Preacher Curl Machine
40 x 10
70 x 10
100 x 8

Walk/jog 2 miles 24:45

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Good to see some "Jersey-Crap" back in your workouts!

Posted by: Double D

Hell JD, I just realized you inclined 225 for 9, thats impressive!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Good to see some "Jersey-Crap" back in your workouts!

Yep, going to start incorporating some more JerseyCrapp into my workouts.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hell JD, I just realized you inclined 225 for 9, thats impressive!

I'm strange like that. My incline is only 1 rep or so less then my flat bench (see below)

. Go figure. Not sure if that is good or bad.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/18/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
225 x 10

Seated Military Press
115 x 8
135 x 6
150 x 10
r/p
150 x 3
r/p
150 x 2

Pushdowns
40 x 15
70 x 15
r/p
70 x 8
r/p
70 x 6

Tricep Pushdown Machine
stack x 15
stack x 13

Rear Delt Machine
70 x 10
95 x 10
105 x 8

Walk/jog 2 miles 24:13

Posted by: yellowmoomba

225 x 10

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o's Brother JD, as the rest said, VERY good to see some JerseyCrap back into it!!!

Posted by: Double D

That is very wierd, I didnt realize that!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

225 x 10

That did feel good

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Excellent w/o's Brother JD, as the rest said, VERY good to see some JerseyCrap back into it!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

That is very wierd

I resemble that remark

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/22/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 5
230 x 8

CG Bench Press
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 3-4

Got 3 clean, spotter helped slightly on last rep. Still felt good. Haven't gone above 225 on CG for awhile.

HS Shoulder Press
100 x 8
210 x 12
r/p
210 x 6
r/p
210 x 4

Tricep Pushdowns
50 x 12
75 x 12
r/p
75 x 7
r/p
75 x 6

Posted by: Double D

CGBP is more than you regular bench! Now thats wierd as well!

None the less nice numbers! What are you weighing these days?

Posted by: Archangel

Fantastic w/o Brother JD!!! Lookin Strong my Friend!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

CGBP is more than you regular bench! Now thats wierd as well!

Not sure why you think that

. Last regular bench wo I did 225 x 10. No way I can close grip that.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Fantastic w/o Brother JD!!! Lookin Strong my Friend!!!

Thanks man!

Posted by: Double D

CGBP is around 245 for 4 reps, its somewhat close?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

CGBP is around 245 for 4 reps, its somewhat close?

I did 245 x 3 clean, on regular bench I can get 265 x 3-4. My CG is fairly close if I'm fresh, but I can definitely press more with a moderate/wide grip.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/24/07

Leg Press
140 x 8
230 x 8
320 x 6
410 x 5
550 x 4

CG Pulldowns
75 x 8
135 x 6
180 x 9
r/p
180 x 4
r/p
180 x 3

HS Row
100 x 8/8
145 x 8/8
180 x 8
r/p
180 x 5
r/p
180 x 3
repeat for other arm

DB Curls
25's x 8
40's x 6
45's x 8
r/p
45's x 5
r/p
45's x 3

Jog 1 mile, walk/jog 1 mile, walk 1/2 mile, 30 minutes

Posted by: Double D

Nice work and some cardio in there on top of that! Very nice JD.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Nice work and some cardio in there on top of that! Very nice JD.

Thanks DD! Trying to get more cardio in.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/25/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
225 x 3
245 x 6
225 x 8
r/p
225 x 3
r/p
225 x 2

HS Incline
200 x 8
270 x 10
r/p
270 x 3
r/p
270 x 2

Seated Military
115 x 8
155 x 8
r/p
155 x 3
r/p
155 x 2

Jog 1 mile, walk/jog 1 mile, walk 1/2 mile, 33:00 minutes

Enjoying JerseyCrapp again. Like the fact it is intense, and workouts are fast!

Posted by: Double D

Intense they are!!!! I cant seem to keep strength on it though. But I am sure they do wonders for lbm!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

3/28/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
235 x 7

CG Bench Press
185 x 6
225 x 6
245 x 4

Machine Shoulder Press
130 x 8
165 x 8
r/p
165 x 5
r/p
165 x 3

Pec Deck Flyes
105 x 8
135 x 10
r/p
135 x 6
r/p
135 x 4

Posted by: Archangel

Love your w/o's Brother JD, lookin Intense and to the point, GOOD STUFF!!!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

How's it going Jersey?

I been off the board all week. Looks like you are still going strong

Posted by: Bakerboy

Posted by: fantasma62

Keep it up JD, you are setting an example for us young uns....

Seriously though, man, great workout, it's a treat reading what you do with your workouts...

Posted by: Archangel

Whats up BRother JD, hope all is well!!! ENJOY the weekend my Friend!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Thanks for the encouragement boyz

Posted by: Triple Threat

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Had to skip weights today, but got in the cardio.

Jog/walk 3 miles

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Hey TT! Back atcha

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/1/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
225 x 9
r/p
225 x 3
r/p
225 x 2
335 x 1 (April Fool's!)

HS Incline
190 x 8
300 x 8
r/p
300 x 3
r/p
300 x 2

Seated Military
135 x 8
155 x 8
r/p
155 x 3
r/p
155 x 1

Rope Pushdowns
50 x 10
70 x 10
r/p
70 x 4
r/p
70 x 3

Jog/walk 2 miles

Posted by: Triple Threat

You should have left out the April Fool's part to see if anyone would have noticed.

Posted by: Archangel

Fantastic w/o BRother JD, how do you like the r/p my Friend???
I absolutely LOVE 'em!!! Course, I'm not right in the head!!! LOL!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Fantastic w/o BRother JD, how do you like the r/p my Friend???
I absolutely LOVE 'em!!! Course, I'm not right in the head!!! LOL!!!

I love it too. It is intense, and I can get workouts over quick. Supersets are pretty much the same way, but I always lost strength. r/p gives me the best of both worlds, strength and endurance.

The only thing I don't like, is it's harder on my messed up elbows. Most of the time it is ok, other times, they ache.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/4/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
240 x 7 (6 really, last rep was poor form)

CG Bench
185 x 8
205 x 9
205 x 9

HS Shoulder Press
150 x 8
200 x 12
r/p
200 x 6
r/p
200 x 4

Rope Pushdowns
50 x 10
70 x 12

Diamond Pushups
20

Posted by: Archangel

Great w/o, and I bet next time you HIT rep 7 PERFECTLY!!!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Nice April fool's .... haha

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/06/07

Bentover Rows
95 x 8
135 x 8
155 x 8
185 x 8

Haven't done these in awhile. Felt good.

CG Pulldowns
75 x 8
135 x 5
180 x 10
r/p
180 x 4
r/p
180 x 3

Alt DB Curls
25's x 8
45's x 10
r/p
45's x 4
r/p
45's x 3

Hyperextensions
bw x 15
bw x 15

Jog 1 mile 9:18, jog/walk 1 mile 12:20, walk .60 mile.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/7/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
235 x 8
r/p
235 x 3
r/p
235 x 2

HS Incline
190 x 8
310 x 8
r/p
310 x 3
r/p
310 x 2

Seated Military Press
115 x 5
135 x 5
160 x 8

Tricep Pushdown Machine
stack x 8
stack x 8

Jog 1 mile, walk 1 mile

Posted by: Double D

Bench is looking strong JD. Fuckin RP's are a bitch!

Posted by: Archangel

Fantastic w/o's Brother JD, lookin solid as always my Friend!!!
Have a Great Easter!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Thanks guys. Like the new avi Arch!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/11/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
245 x 6

CG Bench Press
185 x 6
225 x 6
240 x 6

Pec Deck Flye
120 x 10
150 x 8
150 x 6

Pushups
25
23

Frustrating wo. Happy with weights used on incline and close grip, but gym was WAY too packed tonight, and I had trouble moving from exercise to exercise. Oh well, that normally doesn't happen...

Posted by: Archangel

Great lookin w/o BRother JD, very NICE #'s imo!!!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Looking good Jersey.

Why was the gym packed tonight ?

When are you going to hit the wheels again ? It's been a couple weeks (I think).

Posted by: Bakerboy

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Why was the gym packed tonight ?

When are you going to hit the wheels again ? It's been a couple weeks (I think).

I wish I knew! Weather is sort of crappy so maybe people decided to workout.

Nah, I work legs and do pulls every week. I just don't always enter my workouts. Now deadlifts are something I haven't done in a while, I decided to take a break, but I think I'm ready to get back into it.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Just trying to keep you balanced

Posted by: Archangel

I hate Deads, I suck at 'em!!!
Ok, now that thats off my my chest, Hope all is well my Friend!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I wish I knew! Weather is sort of crappy so maybe people decided to workout.

Crappy weather always seems to result in a more crowded gym, unless it's really crappy and then people stay home.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

I hate Deads, I suck at 'em!!!!

Says the man DLing 2xBW.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Says the man DLing 2xBW.

No kidding!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/14/07

Leg Press
140 x 8
230 x 6
320 x 6
410 x 6
460 x 9

Nice and deep. In the past I could be found guilty of not quite full extension. Partly due to being paranoid about re-injuring my knee.

Deadlifts
135 x 8
225 x 5
275 x 5

As mentioned in an earlier post, took a break from deads. Felt good!

HS Rows
100 x 8/8
145 x 6/6
170 x 8/8
r/p
170 x 4/4
r/p
170 x 3/3

BB Curls
45 x 6
65 x 6
85 x 6
105 x 10

HIIT Cardio
Never too interested in this before, but decided to give it a try. The advise I got was to start out (after a warm-up), to sprint for 15-30 seconds, walk for 2 minutes, then sprint 15-30 second, etc, six times to start.

I managed about 17-20 second sprints, six reps with 2 minute brisk walks in-between. Total time was 11:45. Man, I felt that! Sounds easy, but it ain't.

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o Brother JD, HIIT cardio is a Killer imo!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Excellent w/o Brother JD, HIIT cardio is a Killer imo!!!

Boy am I sore today! Fell some shin splints coming on from the sprints, and the upper back is slightly stiff from the deads.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/15/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 6
205 x 5
240 x 7 (just missed 8)

HS Incline
190 x 6
280 x 8
330 x 4

Seated Military Press
115 x 6
135 x 6
155 x 9

Pushdowns
50 x 15
60 x 15
70 x 15

Posted by: Archangel

Great w/o!!! Next time I bet you get 9 reps my Friend!!!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

HIIT is GREAT!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

HIIT Cardio
Never too interested in this before, but decided to give it a try. The advise I got was to start out (after a warm-up), to sprint for 15-30 seconds, walk for 2 minutes, then sprint 15-30 second, etc, six times to start.

I managed about 17-20 second sprints, six reps with 2 minute brisk walks in-between. Total time was 11:45. Man, I felt that! Sounds easy, but it ain't.

Definitely beats pounding the pavement for an hour. Now if the weather would only cooperate, I could get back to mine, too.

Posted by: Double D

240 for 7 on bench is phenominal!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Archie and DD: Yeah, bench felt good. Enjoy while I can, I finally decided to REALLY do a cut. I want to drop at least 20 lbs, by end of summer, and you know what that is going to do to my pressing strength.

YM and TT: Did another HIIT session tonight. I didn't realize how sore my hip flexors were from the first time, until now

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/17/07

HIIT Cardio
Weather is really crappy here in the northeast. Luckily we have a 1/7th mile track indoors at my gym. Felt odd sprinting into tight turns, but other then that it was fine. Increased the sprints up to 20-25 seconds, did 6 sprints with 90 second fast walk in-between reps.

Posted by: Double D

Man I know what it does to my pressing strength and I suppose it will do the same to yours. Seems like my pulling strength actually increases on a cut, I dont know why though.

Whats the temp there?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

4/18/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 5
205 x 5
245 x 5

Hmmm, down 1 from last week. Wasn't mentally into it tonight.

CG Bench Press
135 x 6
185 x 6
225 x 5
245 x 5

Rope Pushdowns
40 x 15
60 x 12
70 x 11

Pec Flyes (on rear delt machine)
105 x 10
120 x 10
120 x 10

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Wasn't mentally into it tonight.

We all have those days. Some days we're the hammer. Some days we're the nail.

Posted by: Burner02

Hey JD!

nice CGBP!

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