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Posted by: dvlmn666

Butt Blaster? hmmm sounds kinda perverted **efg**

Well P. have a great time, I'm sure he'll make ya do something, sounds like he's gotten ya to work harder and get back into it even more than you were.

I've never been to Texas, but I'd have to find a place to stay. But we all could have a little IM meeting since it sounds like there are a bunch of people here from Texas.

and unlike you two, the work I'm stuck doing tonight isn't fun like yours. **efg**

Posted by: dvlmn666

Today:

45 Minutes Stair Master - Steady Pace Level 8

Felt good to do some cardio.

Rest of the week is going to be:

Wed - Shoulders, and Tri's
Thur - Back and Calves
Fri- Chest and Bi's

Posted by: Princess

WOW Awesome cardio sweets!!
Yes, My brother really is working me hard! We have a deal..I help him w/ his diet~ And hes helping me w/ working out!

Sooo You have never been to Texas huh!!! WELL, FG, Butterfly and I (I think Fade too..hes going to be our bodyguard) are all meeting up in November at a bodybuilding competition here in Houston!!!

You should come!!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

when is it? that would be cool and a nice break even for a weekend to get away

lol i was 15 short on the cardio since that stairmaster had a max time of 45 minutes. lol normally I go for an hour.

sounds like you and your brother have a sweet deal going

Posted by: Princess

I could never stay on the stairmaster for an HOUR!!

I gotta check on that comp date for ya.. I know its at the beginning of November!! Be right back!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Sweet, it'll be right after my move most likely then.

We'll have to see.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Shoulders:

3 sets Seated Dumbell Presses
3 sets Hammer Behind the Neck Iso Presses
3 sets Cable Side Laterals
3 sets Reverse Incline ( sit on the incline bench facing the bench and motion is like a regular lateral. hit the rear shoulders)
3 sets Reverse Pec Deck

Tricep:
3 sets Seated Overhead Extension Machine
3 sets Assisted Dip Machine
3 sets Cable Pressdowns
3 sets Reverse Grip Cable Pressdowns

Posted by: dvlmn666

well this sucks, I didn't make it to the gym this morning, so only 3 days this week, but will try to sneak a day in on saturday night.

Posted by: irontime

And that's all I have to say about that

Posted by: dvlmn666

lmao ok gimpy.

just 4 days straight getting up at 5:30 after workin til 10 or 11 every night is to much on me. Next week I'll be back to my Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri split.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Wuss. I worked until 11 or 12 almost every M-Th this summer. Still made it to the gym though. Oh yeah, plus I commute 3 hours a day!

Posted by: dvlmn666

i thougth you split up your morning workouts though, I just have problems going 4 days straight that early.

tomorrow's back day. Any reccomendations there TP since Jeff is gone til next week.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Typically, I do M-W and F.

Try either the one I did this morning or the one I did last week. Don't worry about the weight just try to FAIL at the given rep range.

Posted by: dvlmn666

cool, I'll let ya know how it goes tomorrow

Posted by: Twin Peak

which one you gonna try? I made both up spur of the moment. I have some core exercises and the number of sets and reps and order always vary.

Posted by: dvlmn666

The one from today, but what are stiff arm pulls?

Posted by: Twin Peak

we discussed this before and I can never remember the name.....lat bar on a tri machine, standing but bent over slightly, arms locked and pushing down to hips....

Posted by: dvlmn666

ok yeah I forgot, those are good I love the burn I get from those.

Posted by: lina

Hey dvlmn,

I just tried this recently with my tuna/mayo combo.... I added maybe 1/4 apple diced very fine and put it into my tuna! Hmmm ...yum....talk about burst of flavor and sweetness! A treat for me! You should try it if you're tired of your usual tuna...

Anyhoo! Just stopped for a quick 'hi'!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Got a back routine from TP. Thanks, it felt awesome.

Pulldowns (all indented sets are drop sets):
1) 180 x 7
140 x 6
100 x 5

2) 180 x 5
140 x 5
100 x 5

3) 140 x 10

T-Bar:
Close grip, 1 drop set
3 plates x 5
2 plates x 5
1 plate+25lbs x 5

Wide grip, 1 drop set
3 plates+25lbs x 4
3 plates+25lbs x 5
1 plate+25lbs x 5

1 set Dumbell Rows to hip:
85 x 10

Stiff Arm pulls:
3 sets of 20

Hyper Extensions:
3 sets of 15

Dumbell Shrugs:
90's x17
100's x 12
drop set
110's x 7
90's x 5

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
Hey dvlmn,

I just tried this recently with my tuna/mayo combo.... I added maybe 1/4 apple diced very fine and put it into my tuna! Hmmm ...yum....talk about burst of flavor and sweetness! A treat for me! You should try it if you're tired of your usual tuna...

Anyhoo! Just stopped for a quick 'hi'!

hiya lina, thanks for stopin in.

i never would have thougth of that, I'll have to try it.

thanks.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Nice, my lats hurt today already!

Posted by: dvlmn666

mine feel huge today already, I liked this workout. I'll definately be asking or more reccomendations after I'm on my own.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Try the one from last week next!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Good idea, Jeff will be back next week so I can have him make sure my form is right for deads, that's the only reason I didn't do that one first.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Chest:

4 sets Dumbell Inclines
3 sets Pec Deck
3 sets Wide Hammer Iso Bench

(today was every f*(& body's chest day, it totally fuqed up what I was gonna do, ever time I was gonna do something everything was being used, that's why the exercises I did seem kinda odd. But on the Incline Dumbells I 2 of the sets were drop sets starting with the 70's which I'd never even gotten one rep with before and got 4 on one and 3 on the other set.

)

Bicep

4 drop sets Hammer Bicept Curl Machine
4 drop sets Low Cable Curls
3 sets Dumbell Hammer Curls

Posted by: irontime

Right on bro

awesome to see it jump from not even 1 up to 4.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Thanks dude I'm tryin.

If Jeff had made it I'd have tried the 75's but without a spotter and since it was the first time getting the 70's I figured I'd just try them again.

Maybe in a couple weeks move up, well that or after I move to SD.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Did legs yesterday, knees were buggin me but still got a good workout in.

Quads:
4 sets Leg Extensions
5 sets Leg Press
3 sets Hack Squats

Quads:
4 sets Lieing Leg Curls
4 sets Seated Leg Curls

After I move I think I'm going to try the Leg program TP is doing. I've noticed that since I'm at 200lbs now I've had 3 people who have known me for a long time say my legs have gotten smaller

Time to kick them into gear again, they are still the same stength just have to work on getting some size back.

Posted by: irontime

Shitty deal bro

But I have complete faith in ya that you will get them back, with reinforcements

.
On an off note, I will try and get new pics up on Tuesday, sound good?

Posted by: dvlmn666

thanks for the encouragment dude.

Did arms today, forgot to pay attention to the number of sets so not gonna log it.

Just to much on my mind today. But tomorrow morning I'll know what's goin on, eithe rthey pay me or they don't and if they don't I walk. I have the money from the side job to cover my bills

Posted by: lina

Hi dvlmn!

How are you doing?

I just got some time for a quick check in before dinner.... and just saw you online so wanted to say 'hi'! Good thing bout dinner is just some leftovers so all I have to do is make pasta... (for the family)..

Posted by: dvlmn666

I'm doin alright, just stressin about work, if that's what you want to call it. But might just have my side job left after tomorrow so I can have some free time to work on my resume and stuff for after I move to San Diego the end of October

How have you been?

Posted by: lina

been bad lately

Hopefully by next week I'll have my carb cravings under control...lol...I'm enjoying it too much I think

So do you have a job waiting for you in San Diego or do you still have to go look for one?

Posted by: dvlmn666

I"m going to have to go look for one when I get there. I do have a side job from here that will let me log onto there network and do some month end stuff for them remotely.

So I will have a little money coming in right away

Posted by: dvlmn666

Pulldowns (all indented sets are drop sets):
1) 180 x 6
160 x 6
140 x 5

2) 180 x 6
160 x 5
140 x 5

3) 160 x 6
140 x 5
120 x 5

Seated Cable Row with Pulldown Bar:
Close grip, 1 drop set
165 x 5
145 x 5
130 x 5

Wide grip, 1 drop set
145 x 4
130 x 5
115 x 5

1 set Dumbell Rows to hip:
90 x 10

Stiff Arm pulls:
4 sets to fail each

Dumbell Shrugs:
100's x 15
100's x 12
110's x 7
Drop set
100's x 8
80's x 5

Redid last week's back routine instead of the one with deads because I forgot (and to be honest didn't think jeff would do it) the scheme of that one. But next week I'm planning on doing it. But I think he's not going to agree to it because of the deads.

So might stick with this one until I move. This one is awesome make me sore for 4 days last week.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Cool, but change is the key. Next week try doing it w/o drop sets but decrease the weight and add reps. Or go heavier and work past failure instead of drops with Jeff's assistance.

Or mix up the order. Do 3 sets of dumbbell rows first. Then go to pulldowns, etc.

Change is what keeps the muscles growing....

Posted by: dvlmn666

Yep I know, that's why changed the rows to the cable ones instead of t-bar

Posted by: dvlmn666

Chest:

3 Drop sets Flat Dumbell Bench Press
3 Drop Sets Incline Press in Smith Rack
3 Drop Sets Hammer Decline Press

Shoulders:

3 sets side laterals
3 sets Upright Rows
3 sets Bent over Laterals

Posted by: Twin Peak

Like the drops now, ehh?

Posted by: dvlmn666

lol, actually it was jeff's idea this time.

But yeah, I've always done them. They can be adicting since you get to go heavy but still end up getting the reps. Whenever I do low reps I feel like I've been lazy.

It's a bad trap for me to get into. I have to work on that.

Posted by: irontime

Know what you mean, I've been doing heavy sets and then dropping the weight in half for over a year now. I just love the feel of burning out.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quads:

3 sets Hack Squats
6 sets Leg Presses (Single Leg)

Quads:
4 sets Seated Leg Curl (last 2 were drop sets)
3 sets Lying Leg Curl (all drop sets)

Posted by: dvlmn666

Back:

3 sets T bar Rows
3 sets Cybex Machine Rows
3 sets Cybex Pulldown Rows
3 sets Behind the Neck Pulldowns
3 sets Hyper Extension Machine

Posted by: irontime

Good to see that your keeping a routine going, so when's the big move bro?

Posted by: dvlmn666

Height: 6'
Weight: 205
Chest: 43.5
Waist: 33.5
Arms: 15.75
Forearms: 13
Thighs: 23.75
Calves: 15

Well it's been 6.5 weeks since I measured last. I've been eating the best I can. and TP's diet was working but all the problems with work and stuff I've backed off because I can't stay as strict as I want to be right now. So I've been doing the carb cycling as close to the plan as possible. Just not as strict about it.

Posted by: kuso

Dude, you are sure gaining some size across the back or the shoulders

Posted by: dvlmn666

Bi's:

3 drop sets Hammer Stength Curls
3 drop sets Low Cable Curls
3 drop sets Incline Curls

tri's:
3 drop sets Dip Machine
3 drop sets Overhead extension machine
3 drop sets rope pressdowns

Posted by: dvlmn666

thanks kuso, I apreciate it.

Posted by: kuso

Hey man, you`re the one doing the work

So how`s things with the work situation going?

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime
Good to see that your keeping a routine going, so when's the big move bro?

Oct 28th is the day I'm moving my stuff down there. Then I'll be living with friends until I get my job situation figured out and my own place. I already have my gym membership so when I'm not out looking for jobs I'll have plenty of time to hit the gym.

They have some good temp agencies down there that supply new employees to guys like qualcom. So I might just do that and see if I can't get a job with qualcom. Well that or try the PT thing with 24hr Fitness. Since you don't have to be certified to do that, and if the money would be enough for me to be comfortable. I may try for that the first week there so I can get my life in order and some semblence of a routine. So I can be ready to do TP's carb cycling diet, strict for a full 12 weeks starting the beginning of january.

Posted by: dvlmn666

I'm working full days during the day and then about 4-5 hrs at night on the side job until I move.

I'm saving everything so when I get down to San Diego I don't freak out over money right away, and panic and take just any job.

So far things are working out. I have everything set up for the move so now I just have to pack an hour or so every night

Posted by: kuso

Good luck with it!

I know what it`s like to make a big move without much idea about work etc when you get there...........builds character though

Posted by: dvlmn666

lol plus it's someplace I've wanted to live for a long time. And I'm lucky enough to have friends who will let me stay at there place for a while. So if there was ever a good time to move it's now.

And I'm only about 30-40 minutes from the beach down there. So more motivation to get them damn abs I've been in search of. lmao

Posted by: kuso

Oh yeah....and lotsa babes in bikini`s to be looking to impress too

Make sure your new place has a guest room

Posted by: dvlmn666

well the guest room is gonna double as an office. But that's the plan. I'm looking at a 2 bedroom place for around 800-900

So stop on by we'll give albald, PB, Nikegurl, and whoever else is in So. Cal, as well as anybody else who wants to stop by (P, FG, Butterfly & Fade?) and get together and have one big party.

Posted by: kuso

Now THAT sounds like a plan

Posted by: irontime

Damn, sounds like fun bro

Wish I was up there

ah well, one day.
Pics are looking good

Definitely more muscle mass and fat loss. Way to go, I'm proud of ya

I just talked to the guy in the media room and he said I should be able to rent out the digi-cam on Monday so I should have new ones up then. Rent it

That son of a bitch, last year they just let me go ahead and use it. fricken bastard

Posted by: dvlmn666

Thanks dude, not sure if you'll owe me a case of beer yet though. And ya know either way it'll be paid after ya get outa school. So we'll have a party down here for ya. Sound good?

Posted by: irontime

Sounds Great! Sucks that it is still a ways away, but definitely will be done

Posted by: nikegurl

hey dvlmn - your back is wider AND your waist is smaller! that's good stuff. i see definite progress! don't be so hard on yourself. (ya trying to be like me or something?)

seriously - you've definitely made improvements!

Posted by: Princess

WHOAAAAAAAA MAMA!!!!!

YOU ARE LOOKING FINE HONEY!!!!

Posted by: Princess

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
well the guest room is gonna double as an office. But that's the plan. I'm looking at a 2 bedroom place for around 800-900

So stop on by we'll give albald, PB, Nikegurl, and whoever else is in So. Cal, as well as anybody else who wants to stop by (P, FG, Butterfly & Fade?) and get together and have one big party.

Hi dvlmn!

How are ya?!!! You are progressing very well!! Great work!!!

Wow, you got lots of kisses from P!!!
Like everyone said, great back and shoulders! Have you seen lots of increase in strength on this diet? Keep it up!

San Diego sounds pretty affordable! 800-900? Is that right in the city or suburbs? I can't believe that cheap well compared to Boston area!

Am I invited too?

When is the housewarming party?

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by nikegurl
hey dvlmn - your back is wider AND your waist is smaller! that's good stuff. i see definite progress! don't be so hard on yourself. (ya trying to be like me or something?)

seriously - you've definitely made improvements!

thanks,

I"m trying, and sure maybe I am being like you.

Posted by: dvlmn666

thanks P. **blushing** ya sure know how to make me smile.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by lina

Hi dvlmn!

How are ya?!!! You are progressing very well!! Great work!!!

When is the housewarming party?

of course your invited to. Most definately.

I'm looking at a place in El Cajon, which is a suburb just to the east of San Diego. It's majorly afordable compared to here, that same place would be 1600 here in San Jose.

Actually yeah through everything I've been gaining quite a bit in strength. Before I was right at Jeff's level and now for the last week or so have been going past him now on every exercise. And have gotten new personal bests on evey exercise.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Yesterday 9/30/02

bi's:
3 sets 21's
3 sets hammer curls (showed up late so only did 2 exercises)

tri's:
3 supersets Pushdowns with overhead extension
3 sets Dips
3 sets Dumbell kickbacks

Posted by: dvlmn666

Today
Quads:
6 sets Bodymaster Super Leg press machine
4 sets Verticle Leg Press
3 sets Leg Extensions

Calves:
4 sets Sanding Calf Raises
4 sets Seated Calf Raises

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
And have gotten new personal bests on evey exercise.

That's my boy *sniff* I'm so proud of you

Right on bro,

You are sure coming a long ways fast.

Posted by: Twin Peak

DV -- you gotta give us weights and reps to keep us interested!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Thanks IT, have a long ways to go yet. But gotta start somewere.

Ok, Ok TP, I'll start keeping track of weights and reps. I was gonna wait til after I move since it's easier to keep track when Jeff isn't there. Like you noticed I did have weights on all the back exercises and things when I work out alone. I'm going to start taking a journal with the the gym to make sure as well.

**testing memmory** alright here was today's.

Quads:
6 sets Bodymaster Super Leg press machine
15x270
15x290
15x310
10x340
8x310
12x290

4 sets Verticle Leg Press
15x 2plates/side
15x 2plates+25/side
12x 3 plates/side
15x 2plates+25/side

3 sets Leg Extensions
3 sets 12x 120

didn't keep track of weight on calves.

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
DV -- you gotta give us weights and reps to keep us interested!

Ya, cater to your audience bitch!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Only if they are paying attention, and give me good advice.

Well that an I needed to start doing that anyway to get used to doing it when I move.

bro, I think we need another challenge for another case of beer. After I move wanna see who has the most improment on legs in 12 weeks?

Whatcha think, or do ya have a better suggestion?

Posted by: irontime

Ya what the hell. So who won this one? We both had good improvement over the summer.

Posted by: dvlmn666

I think you made more improvement though. I'll let ya have that one. But the leg one will be mine. So wanna start it the first week of Nov?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
Only if they are paying attention, and give me good advice.

Hmmm....thought I did....

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak

Hmmm....thought I did....

Yep you did and do, that's why I catered to you wanting to see reps and weights!!

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
DV -- you gotta give us weights and reps to keep us interested!

Hey how come when I asked for them... you said 'later'?

All TP had to do was post one sentence......
and voila?!!!

Just joking of course!

Looks good dvlmn!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Back:

4 sets Assisted Pullups
15@BW-60 so net 145
13@BW-40 so net 165
12@BW-30 so net 175
(8@Bw-30 so net 175 droped 7@BW-50 so net 155)

3 sets Hammer Iso Front Pulldowns (single armed)
14@70
(10@90 + 5@70)
13@80

3 sets (Like seated rows but sanding and set cable at waist high, new one made up by jeff. :P)
?? don't remember the weight was busy trying to get form and feel right, think it was like 45, (don't like this exercise much, won't be doing it again)

3 sets Reverse Grip Barbell Rows on smith machine

15@110
14@140
(10@140+5@110)

Hamstrings
4 sets Lying Leg Curls

15@75
14@90
13@90+4@75
8@90+6@75

3 sets Standing Leg Curls ( new machine so went light to make sure form was right)
15@30
15@35
15@40

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by lina

Hey how come when I asked for them... you said 'later'?

All TP had to do was post one sentence......
and voila?!!!

Just joking of course!

Looks good dvlmn!

Because I was gonna wait til I moved, but decided to start now.

You were gonna get the info, just a little later. eheheheh

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
Thanks IT, have a long ways to go yet. But gotta start somewere.

DV, this is confusing me. Are those 15 reppers working sets or warm ups? If warmups -- dont tell us about those, we only care about WORKING SETS -- the ones that'll make you grow. If those are workings sets (1) you are doing to many sets (2) you are doing to many reps.

Also, now that you post this I see a big problem that I couldn't have addressed before.

Whenever I see "perfect" rep ranges, like 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 -- I am HIGHLY suspicious that you are not training with enough intensity (which is a lifting term of art by the way).

Most often you should be training to failure and if you are you should not fail each time on these convenience rep ranges unless it is you mind failing before the muscle. You'll notice I frequently get 5 reps, 7, 9, 11 etc....

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
I think you made more improvement though. I'll let ya have that one. But the leg one will be mine. So wanna start it the first week of Nov?

Hey you did pretty good yourself, I think the only thing that gave me an advantage was I had the mountains to do every week. It's a good system as once you get half way you want to stop but you can't cause your'e stuck on a frickin mountain!

First week of Nov, sounds fine. Actually I'm glad that you thought of this idea, I haven't been paying enough attention to my legs and this should give me some more inspiration. Ahh, I can already taste the cold refreshing liquid

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
DV, this is confusing me. Are those 15 reppers working sets or warm ups? If warmups -- dont tell us about those, we only care about WORKING SETS -- the ones that'll make you grow. If those are workings sets (1) you are doing to many sets (2) you are doing to many reps.

Also, now that you post this I see a big problem that I couldn't have addressed before.

Whenever I see "perfect" rep ranges, like 15, 12, 10, 8, 6 -- I am HIGHLY suspicious that you are not training with enough intensity (which is a lifting term of art by the way).

Most often you should be training to failure and if you are you should not fail each time on these convenience rep ranges unless it is you mind failing before the muscle. You'll notice I frequently get 5 reps, 7, 9, 11 etc....

They are work sets, we do so many sets because we only do like 3 exercises. And I thought for legs higher reps should be your goal?

And the 15 is just a goal I set, yeah I should up the weight and just go to total failure. That's a mental thing I need to work on.

However on some like today's, I normally fail around between 8-11 and then the rest to the 15 are forced reps.

I have to get over getting a number of reps set in my mind, and just go for it. That's waht your telling me, right?

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime
First week of Nov, sounds fine. Actually I'm glad that you thought of this idea, I haven't been paying enough attention to my legs and this should give me some more inspiration. Ahh, I can already taste the cold refreshing liquid

Yeah being stuck on the middle of a mountain kinda forces ya to have to finish. lol

Enjoy it while it lasts dude, because you'll be oweing me after this leg one. So pix and measurements need to be up on Nov 4.
sound good?

Posted by: Twin Peak

What I am telling you is that each set needs to be of adequate intensity, in the bodybuliding sense. Otherwise its a waste of your time.

You should pick a weight and have a numer in mind -- say this set will be 6. Just because you get 6, DOES NOT mean you should stop. Get 7 or 8 or 17 if that is failure. Then the next set up the weight accoringly so that you expect to get 6. If you only get 5 than you know next time you NEED to get 6. If you get 6 plus 2 assisted write it down like this:

6+2, that way we know, and you know!

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
Enjoy it while it lasts dude, because you'll be oweing me after this leg one. So pix and measurements need to be up on Nov 4.
sound good?

I'll try to get the digi-cam, but shouldn't be a problem

Posted by: dvlmn666

ok it, sounds good. Should be fun.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
What I am telling you is that each set needs to be of adequate intensity, in the bodybuliding sense. Otherwise its a waste of your time.

You should pick a weight and have a numer in mind -- say this set will be 6. Just because you get 6, DOES NOT mean you should stop. Get 7 or 8 or 17 if that is failure. Then the next set up the weight accoringly so that you expect to get 6. If you only get 5 than you know next time you NEED to get 6. If you get 6 plus 2 assisted write it down like this:

6+2, that way we know, and you know!

Ok cool, forced reps won't be very often after I move. But good point on writing them down that way. I'm gonna keep a paper log of everything and take it to the gym with me after I move as well.

Posted by: Twin Peak

good idea

Posted by: dvlmn666

Didn't feel good this morning so just did abs and cardio

60 minutes on the stairs on Steady Pace average level 6.6

Posted by: irontime

hey at least you got your ass up and did something, that's the main thing

I've been slacking it a bit but should get back to normal as I hired a couple more people and can take more nights off.

I'm going to go for this thingy, wanna try it out too?
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...291#post181291

Posted by: Twin Peak

After a quick review it sounds interesting. I'll read it latter and see.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime
hey at least you got your ass up and did something, that's the main thing

You just got back to school to. Those are the hardest days to resist the urge to just go party.

Sounds tough and would be a good challenge, I'd try it at the same time if ya wait til Nov. Right now it's not an option since I don't have a full day were I don't work.

Sounds like one hell of a challenge though.

Posted by: irontime

Well I'm planning to go ahead with it on Tuesday, but if it works out good who knows

might do it in November too.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Well you can be the guine pig and try it out. And if it works then gonna have to try it in Nov.

Posted by: irontime

Oh geeze can I? My, what a pal

Posted by: dvlmn666

hey, if I had a full day I'd give it a try with ya. But right now need to save up as much $$ as possible to tide me over til I get a job after I move.

Posted by: irontime

I know buddy, but I haven't been giving you enough of a hard time lately, I better pick it up

Posted by: Tank316

just poping into say hi, and your progress looks great, keep it up, looking good.

Posted by: dvlmn666

thanks tank, I'm anxious to see how I do after I move. Since I'll be training alone.

Posted by: irontime

It's a bit of a switch as you won't be able to go as heavy, but it's also nice that you are not relying on anybody else.

has it's good's and bad's. You'll do fine

Posted by: Tank316

i train alone all the time, its hard to find dedicated people around here. but one thing i learned is that, if you really want something, you and only you can push yourself harder. it brings out more focus and intensity from yourself. and after awhile somebody will see how dedicated you are and maybe they'll ask if you want to start training together.good luck in SD. you'll do fine.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Thanks tank. Hope ya had a great weekend. I'm starting to notice what you mean by the intensity and focus. For the last month or so I've been wanting to, and Jeff's been missing quite a bit. So when he's not there I'm actually harder on myself and my workouts are better. It seems like he'd rather just lift to maintain and not grow, and it kind of makes it harder for me to keep pushing harder and harder. But when I get to SD it'll be all me, I'll just have to make sure I don't slack when I first get there.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Shoulders: (Jeff wasn't there so it was all by myself with lots of drop sets)

3 sets Dumbell Presses:
60x11
(70x1 + 60x4 + 50x4)
60x4 + 50x5

3 sets Hammer ISO Military Press:
70x5 + 45x5
80x4 + 55x4
70x4 + 45x5

3 sets Dumbell Side Laterals:
30x7 + 25x5
30x5 + 25x6
25x8 + 20x6

3 sets (sit on incline bench facing the seat and do laterals(not sure the name of it)

30x14
30x8 + 25x3
25x13

3 sets reverse pec deck:

80x12
110x8 + 90x3
110x7 + 90x5

was running really late today, so instead of doing chest and shoulders I decided to just do shoulders.

Posted by: irontime

If you are going harder when your'e by yourself then you should have no problem. Just have to find a spotter every now and then when you go really heavy. Plus it takes a hell of a lot less time. Less bullshitting and less waiting around.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
3 sets (sit on incline bench facing the seat and do laterals(not sure the name of it)

How about bent over laterals? Its just a variation of it. And I agree with IT, BTW. I have lifted in many many gyms, none shunned asking for a spot or two or three....

Posted by: dvlmn666

yep TP, I like it because there is no cheating because your upper body is against the seat.

But I do regular bent over laterals, both with dumbells and cables. Just today decided to do them on the incline bench.

and yep, I'll just have to ask for a spot if I need it. After all whenever somebody asks me I always help them out.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Funny though, just today I got asked to spot some dude on the bench....he was such a pain in the ASS. I'll avoid spotting him in the future. He comes half way across the gym to ask for a spot then proceeds to bench around 200.

He informs me that he'd like to get 10. By the 5th rep he was having major trouble. I gave a slight bit on 6 and 7, than on 8, which should be the last I helped a lot. He goes for another which I practically have to upright row, THEN ANOTHER which I practically need to deadlift! Give me a break.

Posted by: dvlmn666

lol, I've only run into that once. But that was also the only time I've ever seen the guy in the gym. lmao

Hey since your only doing Samoan Dead, i think it was. you got one rep in today. lol

Posted by: Twin Peak

Sumo deadlift, as in sumo wrestler.....

and yeah, good point!

Posted by: dvlmn666

lmao yeah, I knew it started with an S. lmao

Quads:
3 sets Hack Squats (weight doesn't include the machine)
450x11
500x9
540x6

3 sets Single Legged Leg Presses (includes sled weight)
320x13
370x8
320x11

3 sets Leg Extensions
190x16
(210x5+190x6)
(220x3+200x3+180x3)

Hamstrings:

3 sets Seated Leg Curls
220x13
245x11
260x2+245x6

3 sets Laying Leg Curls
90x11
(90x7+60x3)
(90x5+60x4)

Posted by: irontime

Holy shit, I have a bad feeling about this leg bet coming up

Your'e doing awesome bud

Posted by: Twin Peak

IT, you doin that arm thingy today?

Posted by: lina

Hey dvlmn!

Looking good bud!

Impressive weights!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime
Holy shit, I have a bad feeling about this leg bet coming up

Your'e doing awesome bud

Thanks, I need to start doing squats though. I have a bad track record of messing up my lower back every time I do them.

Guess maybe I should just throw them in light into a routine like this one. And then slowly just keep adding weight until it can be a main exercise. Any advice on this idea guys?

Posted by: dvlmn666

Thanks Lina

Welcome back.

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
Guess maybe I should just throw them in light into a routine like this one. And then slowly just keep adding weight until it can be a main exercise. Any advice on this idea guys?

Errr, ya,

Just do squats really really fast. 1 set a week with moderate weight, then drink a case of beer after each exercise. You should win the bet easily with this one.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime

Errr, ya,

Just do squats really really fast. 1 set a week with moderate weight, then drink a case of beer after each exercise. You should win the bet easily with this one.

was that half squats I should be shooting for as well?

Posted by: irontime

Ya, why strain yourself?

Posted by: dvlmn666

awww the beer later, well that and getting my legs built up more is plenty motivation. So I'll just keep workin on it.

Posted by: lina

Hmmmm....

I better get to bed before dvlmn says something...

Hiyaz!

Beer? You too!? Don't let TP brainwash you!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
So I'll just keep workin on it.

Yeah!!! You just keep workin it!!!!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

nah Lina, this is another of me and IT's challenges for a case of beer. Personally I prefer Long Island Tea's, but you can't buy that by the case. lol

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
Yeah!!! You just keep workin it!!!!!

Yeah you would like that wouldn't ya.

Posted by: dvlmn666

chest:

3 sets Hammer Iso Incline Press

90/side x 11
115/side x 5 + 90/side x 5
115/side x 4 + 90/side x 5

3 Sets Dumbell Incline Fly

50x9
60x5 + 50x4
60x4 + 50x4

3 sets Hammer ISO flat bench

100/side x 5 + 90/side x 4
90/side x 5 + 70/side x 4
90/side x 4 + 70/side x 5

3 sets Cable Crossovers

60x13
70x6 + 60x4
70x5 + 60x5

was late getting there. so did this with very little rest between sets. Whole workout took 40 minutes.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
Hmmmm....

I better get to bed before dvlmn says something...

Hiyaz!

Beer? You too!? Don't let TP brainwash you!

Hey Lina! What the heck is this....since when have I pushed beer on anyone!

Sure, blame TP, he's everyones scapegoat....

Posted by: Fitgirl70

That was a great workout yesterday Dvlmn. But where's the food? I know you ate!!!

Here's a tip -- WRITE IT DOWN!!!

Posted by: irontime

Wha??? Do you realize how much extra work that is? Besides, if uus guys started writing down what we ate then you girls would be all over us to straighten up, women, geeze

Posted by: Fitgirl70

well then IT, shouldn't that teach you that you shouldn't be eating bad? Maybe it will make you own up to your diet!!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime
Wha??? Do you realize how much extra work that is? Besides, if uus guys started writing down what we ate then you girls would be all over us to straighten up, women, geeze

I write what I eat.

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
well then IT, shouldn't that teach you that you shouldn't be eating bad? Maybe it will make you own up to your diet!!!!

Nice try babe!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak

I write what I eat.

See IT, it isn't that much work.

Are you saying you're not the "man" that TP is????

Posted by: dvlmn666

So you really want to know what I ate yesterday, since I didn't get to go home from work at all between jobs.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Back:

3 sets Hammer Iso Behind the neck Pulldown

125/side x 13
135/side x 9
135/side x 7 + 90/side x 5

3 sets Single Arm Pulldowns

13 x 60
11 x 70
7 x 70 + 5 x60

Seated Cable Rows

11 x 100
7 x 120 + 5 x 100
6 x 120 + 5 x 100

Row Machine

13 x 150
11 x 165
8 x 180 + 5 x 165

Posted by: irontime

sorry to take up your journal space for this buddy, but I've just GOT to retaliate.

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
See IT, it isn't that much work.

Are you saying you're not the "man" that TP is????

Let me get this straight, he writes everything down which makes him a man. You write everything down soooo.......

Care to admit something Fitgirl?

Posted by: Princess

OKAY Since MRS. FG Has left.. Come On BIG D~ What did u eat today????

Posted by: dvlmn666

hey there IT, how ya feeling today?

Posted by: Princess

oh ya... HI!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

hiya P.

How ya doin?

today eating isn't to bad, yesterday it sucked. lol

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
hey there IT, how ya feeling today?

My usual, drunk.

Posted by: dvlmn666

whatcha doin? trying to get rid of that case of beer your gonna owe me soon? NO claiming that you drank it won't get you out of it.

Posted by: Princess

You know I am just pickin' on ya!!

I am doing great..especially now..leaving work in 10 minutes!!!!

have a great night!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

gotta work so you have fun for me there P.

Posted by: Princess

No prob!!!

Bye!! Have fun to!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime
sorry to take up your journal space for this buddy, but I've just GOT to retaliate.

Let me get this straight, he writes everything down which makes him a man. You write everything down soooo.......

Care to admit something Fitgirl?

You are lucky IT, I was expecting you to call me a woman!!!

Good point though, what do you have to say about thta Fit babe?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime
Let me get this straight, he writes everything down which makes him a man. You write everything down soooo.......

Care to admit something Fitgirl?

NO!!!! Uh uh -- you're not gonna try to weezle your way outta this one.

Or is it that you're just jealous that even A GIRL is more of a man than you are??

Yeah, me too D, sorry to take up space in your journal, but if you're not gonna do it, someone has to....

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
Or is it that you're just jealous that even A GIRL is more of a man than you are??

You heard it here first folks, Firgirl has a penis.

Posted by: dvlmn666

lmao@fg, not a problem, it's kinda cool having people chatting in my journal.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Bi's:

3 sets Low Cable Straight Bar Curls

65x11
65x9 + 55x4
60x9 + 50x 4

3 sets Dumbell Preacher Bench Curls

30x13
30x10 + 25x3
35x6 + 25x3

3 Sets Machine Negatives (don't know weight because we just added the extra resistence to each others sets)

Tri's:
3 sets Machine Overhead Extensions
190x13
205x11
220x9

3 sets Pushdowns
100x17
120x13
(140x6 + didn't count just kept dropping it 20lbs and going to fail each time)

2 sets Machine Dips

240x11
260x9

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime

You heard it here first folks, Firgirl has a penis.

HAAAA, I wish. Then at least I'd know I was gonna get some!!!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Good point there FG, but you'd probably never leave the house either.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Isn't that the truth!!!!!!!!

Posted by: irontime

Damn bro, you've got some heavy weight going there, awesome

I think I'll try for that 12 hour shit tommorrow, hope that works out

Posted by: dvlmn666

Thanks dude, I don't know why but all the tri exercises today felt really awesome and I was able to handle going heavy. Definately not gonna complain. Felt awesome.

good luck on that 12 hr workout.

Posted by: irontime

Well, cancel that one! Bastards only have the gym open for 4 hours a day over the weekend, I forgot that it's a long weekend and they shorten their hours for that.
I told buddy what I wanted to do and he said that I would have to wait untill next Saturday untill the gym is open for twelve hours straight. Goddamnit, this is getting on the annoying side!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

have you not eaten today at all D? What about workouts? Did you do anything this morning......or this weekend?

heeellllooooooooo -- I need a progress report!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Chest:

3 sets Pec Dec

80x15 ( thought we were gonna do 2 warm ups, but was wrong

)
110x12
120x8

3 sets Incline Press in Smith Rack

140x13
160x10
160x6 + 110x5

3 sets Hammer Iso Flat Bench

2plates/side x 13
2 plates/side x 11
2 plates/side x 8 + 1plate&35/side x 4

3 sets Cable Crossovers

Shoulders:

3 sets Dumbell Presses
8 x 60
5+1 x 65
11x55
(new best for these)

3 sets Lateral Machine
70x11
80x5+60x5
70x8+50x5

3 sets Upright Rows

12x90
4x140+6x90
4x110+5x90

3 sets bent over laterals
25x14
24x11
25x11

very weird day. Jeff did one set up presses and quite said his shoulder was aching again. So finished the shoulder stuff by myself.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
have you not eaten today at all D? What about workouts? Did you do anything this morning......or this weekend?

heeellllooooooooo -- I need a progress report!!

Hiya FG, weekends I've been taking off until I move and the I might do cardio on them.

How was yoru weekend?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

My weekend was chalk full of stuff....from painting and pulling weeds to running up and down a ladder helping with more cable running and exercise at the gym.

Taking off weekends, huh?? I thought I said no more excuses. The more you "take off" the harder it's going to get where you want to get. Quit taking off and start picking up the slack!!

Don't make me put you back in time out!!!!

Posted by: Princess

WHOA MAMA SHE TOLD YOU!!!!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
My weekend was chalk full of stuff....from painting and pulling weeds to running up and down a ladder helping with more cable running and exercise at the gym.

Taking off weekends, huh?? I thought I said no more excuses. The more you "take off" the harder it's going to get where you want to get. Quit taking off and start picking up the slack!!

Don't make me put you back in time out!!!!

It wasn't excuses, I never lifted on the weekends. And other than that worked both days. And tried to spend some time with friends the nights before I leave. As well as packing some more things.

lol I though you were just talkin the gym, and yes that I took off the rest of it was work!!. Just not working out. So there

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Well.......I guess if you were working, then you weren't fluffin' huh?

Okay --

Posted by: Princess

he still needs a whoopin'

Posted by: dvlmn666

bring it on.

Posted by: Princess

WHERES FG!!?????? I Need some help!

Posted by: dvlmn666

you gonna try to make me do arobics or something?

Posted by: Princess

YA! That would be funny to watch!! lMAO!

just kidding with you!!!!!

Posted by: dvlmn666

eheheh I'm a white boy, I don't dance. But never know might try it when I move, to try to incease my flexability. Plus it might be a good way to meet girls.

Posted by: Princess

Very good thinking!
I think you should join a YOGA class when u move...LMAO! Hey ~ Its a great place to meet girls ~ And they would be thinking ..DAMN ~ He Is FLEXIBLE!!! Yum!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally posted by Princess
Very good thinking!
I think you should join a YOGA class when u move...LMAO! Hey ~ Its a great place to meet girls ~ And they would be thinking ..DAMN ~ He Is FLEXIBLE!!! Yum!

"and sen-si-tive!"

Posted by: dvlmn666

they, now this might just work.

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
eheheh I'm a white boy, I don't dance. But never know might try it when I move, to try to incease my flexability. Plus it might be a good way to meet girls.

Hey, you never know.

I always see chicks hanging around the 'fruity' guy

So you might be on to something.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by irontime

Hey, you never know.

I always see chicks hanging around the 'fruity' guy

So you might be on to something.

I knew there was a reason they hang around you.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Didn't go to the gym today, woke up feelin like shiat.

Headache, and body aches

plus the side job they have a bunch of people who have the flu right now. So figured it would be better to get some sleep to try to keep from catching it. or having it get worse if that's what I caught.

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
I knew there was a reason they hang around you.

Shit, should have seen that one comming.

I'm probably skipping the gym today too. Drank way too much yesturday, and I must have caught that flu cause I'm feeling a little sick too

Posted by: dvlmn666

Was that the bottle flu that you seem to have caught?

And hey at least one of use is drinking, I haven't drank in almost 2 months.

lmao it's healthy but have to admit I'm starting to get thirsty.

Posted by: lina

Hope you feel better

Get plenty of rest!

Take care!

Posted by: dvlmn666

rest?? what's that, I barely remember what that is. lol

I feel better this evening we'll see how I feel in the morning.

3 more hours til I get outa work.

Thanks Lina.

Posted by: lina

oh fooey! You're still at work!

Good place to meet girls....hmmmm....

1. da gym (been there, done that right?)
2. church
3. grocery store
4. bar
5. none of the above....

I pick #5. Probably the best way is through friends... my hubby and I met through a blind date!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
rest?? what's that, I barely remember what that is. lol

I think I once heard that it is something humans engage in during once or twice a lifetime akin to a bear's winter hybernation. Or something like that.

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
Good place to meet girls....hmmmm....

1. da gym (been there, done that right?)
2. church
3. grocery store
4. bar
5. none of the above....

Ya, go for it bro!

I can just picture dvlmn sitting next to a hottie in church as he raises his voice in choir.

Posted by: kuso

ROTFLMAO.....with his slipnot tatto uncovered

and pantera drifting up from his walkmans headphones.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak

I think I once heard that it is something humans engage in during once or twice a lifetime akin to a bear's winter hybernation. Or something like that.

I think I remember hearing something about that. But I thought it was an Urban Myth.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by kuso
ROTFLMAO.....with his slipnot tatto uncovered

and pantera drifting up from his walkmans headphones.

Ironic part is that would be something I'd do if for some reason I had to go to church.

Posted by: dvlmn666

Quote:

Originally posted by lina

Good place to meet girls....hmmmm....

1. da gym (been there, done that right?)
2. church
3. grocery store
4. bar
5. none of the above....

I pick #5. Probably the best way is through friends... my hubby and I met through a blind date!

Nope, through friends is how I now have an ex-wife. So I'm trying for the #1

Posted by: irontime

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666
Ironic part is that would be something I'd do if for some reason I had to go to church.

LMAO, I remember when my mom made me go. The preacher was going off on some bullshit how we would "Rather be swimming instead of going to church, Or you would rather be at the arcade"

I let out a wise crack and said "It's closed on Sunday's" I said it a little bit louder than I intended, and the whole fricken place heard it.

For some reason my mom and the pastor didn't think it was that funny

Posted by: dvlmn666

roflmao, yeah parents made me go til I graduated High School. lmao by then I was sleeping through it every sunday. Hell allways got plenty of rest for that.

Posted by: irontime

Wow, looking at us now I'd say our parents plan kinda backfired on them eh?

Posted by: dvlmn666

lmao yeah no kidding. Plus last year when I went home for christmas my grandma was like. "so your all settled there in San Jose, what church do you go to" and i was just like "none, I'm to busy" she didn't like that much but knew enough to drop the subject.

heheeh, my parents are cool. They might mention it once, but drop the subject right away. That or know enough to not even bring the subject up.

Posted by: irontime

right on, I hate going home for Christmas, my mom always has the place decorated to the nuts.
I should bring her my home made Christmas decoration, A couple pf years ago I was getting pissed about all the Christmas shit being put out before Halloween, so I went, spent $40 on a wreath, garland, tinsil, lights, bows, etc. and in two hours I made a damn near professional looking 'pentagram wreath'

It pisses off a few people but most think it's hilarious. I actually just put it up again on the weekend

Posted by: dvlmn666

sweet wreath. Hang it on your front door for christmas. **efg**

I don't mind the decorations and stuff, it's something my mom takes pride in so I just tell her they are nice. But yeah it's BS they ahve that crap out before halloween already.

I only go home for christmas every other year though. It costs to much to fly back every year.

Posted by: irontime

Actually it's hanging from the front window, that way everybody gets to see it when they are walking to school

Know what you mean about the pride in it thing. Last year my mom went on an 'angel kick' and had the whole damn house covered in angels.

It was kinda funny as she was making a lot of them and asked me if I wanted one and of course I said 'no' (she was expecting that) and I said 'Actually I do have my one favorite angel" Her face lit up and she said "REALLY?" to which I replied, "Ya, but he fell"

She wasn't too impressed

Posted by: naturaltan

thanks for the bday wishes D!

Posted by: dvlmn666

no prob NT, how ya have a great one. And have a few for me as well.

Posted by: naturaltan

I can do that for sure!

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by dvlmn666

Nope, through friends is how I now have an ex-wife. So I'm trying for the #1

Oh I guess what works for me didn't work for you!

I didn't know you were hooked before!

Yeah, da gym is a good place, I agree

OK, you'll have me bothering you every day now to change your countdown! You asked for it!

Just popped in for a quick hi and to update my journal... nighty

night!

Posted by: kuso

Quote:

Originally posted by lina

Oh I guess what works for me didn't work for you!

So you mean that list is where you go to pick up chicks?

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by kuso

So you mean that list is where you go to pick up chicks?

Was is dis kus? Pick on 'Pick-on-Lina' day today?!!!

Oh, vell my friend if you've seen the chicks at MY gym....

like they walked right outa Muscle and Fitness Hers!!!

Ofcourse they have the ultimate accessories to match with da mucles....fake boobs!!

Nuttin wrong with that cauz they look faboo!!

So kuso, tell us where you met your wife then? at church?

Posted by: lina

Good morning devil!

Rise and shine for 11 more days!!

Wohoo!!!

Have a good day!

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