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Triple Threat's Terrific Tales of Training Triumphs, Trials and Tribulations

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Posted by: fyredup1286

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Originally Posted by fyredup1286

Damn Trips...ur lookin madddd strong...lol...thats good...makin progress...for ur bw...ur puttin up more then me on a lot fo things...nd i weigh 175...but then again i prob have much more fat nd less muscle then u...LOL

IM SUCH A DUMBASS
I TAKE BACK EVERYHING I JUST SED
ur 230...i thought it sed 140...LOL...nvermind...alright...ill give u the permission...go ahed nd bench press me...lol
srry

Posted by: Double D

Good lookin dips TT. Hope all is going well.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Originally Posted by fyredup1286

IM SUCH A DUMBASS
I TAKE BACK EVERYHING I JUST SED
ur 230...i thought it sed 140...LOL...nvermind...alright...ill give u the permission...go ahed nd bench press me...lol
srry

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Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

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was'sup, Trips!

Posted by: Double D

Whats the good word TT? Where ya been?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Everyone

Went out of town for the weekend to watch my kids play in a soccer tournament. Somehow I managed to pick up a nasty head cold and felt like crap all weekend. Got home Monday afternoon, took some drugs, and went to sleep. Woke up once around 7 pm, ate a little something, and went back to sleep until 10 AM this morning. Needless to say I skipped Monday's workout, so I'll just repeat Wed and Fri workouts from last week, and pick it up again next week.

Posted by: Burner02

have a little sinus myself...hope u are feeling better!

Posted by: Double D

Dont blame you TT. I have been finding myself under the weather a bit, probably from the 80 hour work weeks. Hopefully you get feeling better. Best of luck!!!

Posted by: fyredup1286

hope u feel better TT...yea i know wut u mean....its NEVER fun goin to the gym wen ur sick

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Rest up and get better TT. The weights will wait for you

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

have a little sinus myself...hope u are feeling better!

Burner

Thanks. The cold finally ran its course!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

Dont blame you TT. I have been finding myself under the weather a bit, probably from the 80 hour work weeks. Hopefully you get feeling better. Best of luck!!!

Double D

Thanks. 80 hour work weeks suck, especially when they go on for an extended period. Any idea when they're going to end?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by fyredup1286

hope u feel better TT...yea i know wut u mean....its NEVER fun goin to the gym wen ur sick

fyredup

Thanks. Feeling better now. Drugs are a wonderful thing.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Rest up and get better TT. The weights will wait for you

JD

A couple of good night's sleep seemed to do the trick. Woke up early Wed morning, ready to hit the gym.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Oct 11. 5x5 Week 2 (repeat), Workout #1 and #2 combo.

Squats
135 x 5
225 x 5 (3 sets)

Deadlift
185 x 3
300 x 5 (2 sets)

Incline Bench Press
135 x 5
170 x 5 (3 sets)

BB Row
135 x 5
160 x 5
175 x 5
185 x 5

Close Grip Bench Press
135 x 5
175 x 5
185 x 5

Pull-ups
BW x 5
BW x 5

Chin-ups
BW x 4
BW x 3

Cable Crunch
10 plates x 10 (3 sets)

Time: 55 minutes

BW: 225

Did a mix and match from Monday’s and Wednesday’s workouts, with a reduced number of sets. Body weight was down somewhat, since it’s hard to eat while I’m sleeping.

Posted by: Triple Threat

It took 3 weeks, but we finally finished our season. This story doesn't have a happy ending.

Basically, we had our butts kicked twice. Our opponents were on fire and we couldn't do anything right. We lost the first game 30-6 and followed up that disaster with a 24-10 loss. Usually we don't get beat that badly unless we're playing short-handed, which was not the case last night. When they weren't hitting ropes in the gaps or bloops over the infield, they were blasting bombs out of the park. I lost track, but I think they hit 4 in the first game and 3 in the second. We were down to the last game ball when the night ended.

Oh well. It's only 7 months to next season.

Posted by: Stewart14

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

It took 3 weeks, but we finally finished our season. This story doesn't have a happy ending.

Oh well. It's only 7 months to next season.

no mercy rules eh?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Stewart20

no mercy rules eh?

No mercy rules in this league.

Although the other team did "take mercy" on us in the first game. They skipped their at bats in the top of the seventh.

That makes the first game beating even worse, doesn't it?

On the bright side, when you lose by that much, you don't think about the one play you didn't make that might have swung the game.

Posted by: Double D

My brother is playing until January. And begins back on March first. I think he is planning on going to Florida for a few tournaments as well. I havent played for about 2 months as well. Besides I dont have any time! To bad on being short handed as well. I know how it is to have to play other teams shorthanded. hell ou will probably lose to anyone short handed. You can say what teh Cub fans say, "Just wait till next year!".

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

"Just wait till next year!".

Double D

We've used that phrase for the past couple of years now. Up until the 3rd inning of the first game, I felt pretty confident. 12 runs later, I started having my doubts.

We'll probably be back again next year. If not, I can always find a team to play for. I'd really like to find a second team and start playing twice a week. It's too hard to stay sharp playing at most once a week. Throw in a rainout and a vacation, and I could go a month without playing.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Oct 13. 5x5 Week 2 (repeat), Workout #3.

Squats
135 x 5
180 x 5
195 x 5
210 x 5
225 x 5
235 x 5

Bench Press
135 x 5
210 x 5 (5 sets)

BB Row
135 x 5
170 x 5 (5 sets)

BW: 227

Cardio
Elliptical – hills x 10 minutes, intervals x 5 minutes

Didn’t feel like doing arms today. Still a little sore from Wed night. Bring on week 3, where the fun really begins.

Posted by: Double D

I played 6 nights a week over the summer. We took 3rd in state a last year and this year we took 5th. Kinda dissapointing this year. We had a much better team and didnt get it done.

Posted by: Burner02

Hey Trips! Too bad about the end of season...
how's the weekend?

Posted by: Double D

Whats the good word?

Posted by: Archangel

Hey Brother Triple, w/o's are looking GOOD, keep at it!!! I like your routine, just alot of volume for my taste, LOL!!!

Hope all is well for you and yours my Friend!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

We had a much better team and didnt get it done.

Double D

After we beat the 1st place team in the playoffs, leaving us as the only undefeated team, I really thought we were going to do it. But it doesn't always work out that way.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

Hey Trips! Too bad about the end of season...
how's the weekend?

Burner

There's always next year!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

Whats the good word?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Hey Brother Triple, w/o's are looking GOOD, keep at it!!! I like your routine, just alot of volume for my taste, LOL!!!

Hope all is well for you and yours my Friend!!!

Arch

I think my warmups take longer than your workouts.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Oct 16.

Squats
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
215 x 5
250 x 5

Bench Press
120 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5
210 x 5
240 x 5

BB Row
100 x 5
120 x 5
145 x 5
170 x 5
195 x 5

CG Bench Press
135 x 5
145 x 5
155 x 5
165 x 5
175 x 5

Pullups
BW x 5, 5, 4, 4, 3

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
135 x 8

Time: 55 minutes

BW: 228

Cardio
Sprints – 50 yd x 10

Posted by: Burner02

looks like a good workout...I'm jealous!

Posted by: Double D

I got to get into some of those sprints! Those are nice! Good looking bench as well TT.

Posted by: Stewart14

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Mon, Oct 16.

Squats
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
215 x 5
250 x 5

Bench Press
120 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5
210 x 5
240 x 5

BB Row
100 x 5
120 x 5
145 x 5
170 x 5
195 x 5

CG Bench Press
135 x 5
145 x 5
155 x 5
165 x 5
175 x 5

Pullups
BW x 5, 5, 4, 4, 3

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
135 x 8

Time: 55 minutes

BW: 228

Cardio
Sprints – 50 yd x 10

that looks like the intermediate 5x5 routine, the linear version. did you switch? I mean of the two programs, I would think the linear version is better suited for all of us mere mortals. I think the advanced periodized version should be left for athletes or people who don't work and have, let's just say, a nice and easy life

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

looks like a good workout...I'm jealous!

Burner

Thanks. You can do it too. Just get out of bed at 4:15 am.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

I got to get into some of those sprints! Those are nice! Good looking bench as well TT.

Double D

Doing sprints had a carryover effect to softball. Usually my legs would be sore the day after playing softball. That's when my only cardio activity was using the Elliptical machine. Once I started doing sprints on a regular basis, the day-after soreness went away.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Stewart20

Stewart

Yes, I changed to the intermediate routine this week, but started with the second week. After seeing your comments and looking at the intermediate one a little closer, I decided it was better suited for me.

I'm not going to be following it exactly, however. Monday's and Wednesday's workouts will be close to the template, but Friday's will be different. I call it 5x5, Westside style.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Oct 18.

Squats
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5

Incline Bench Press
120 x 5
145 x 5
170 x 5
195 x 5

Deadlift
215 x 5
255 x 5
300 x 5
340 x 5 PR

Shrug
225 x 8 (front)
225 x 8 (rear)

SLDL
225 x 5
225 x 5

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
160 x 7

Time: 50 minutes

BW: 229

Cardio
Elliptical – hills, strength, intervals (10 minutes each)

I usually keep the reps for DLs low, so doing sets of 5 will result in all sorts of PRs.

Posted by: fyredup1286

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Wed, Oct 18.

Squats
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5

Incline Bench Press
120 x 5
145 x 5
170 x 5
195 x 5

Deadlift
215 x 5
255 x 5
300 x 5
340 x 5 PR

Shrug
225 x 8 (front)
225 x 8 (rear)

SLDL
225 x 5
225 x 5

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
160 x 7

Time: 50 minutes

BW: 229

Cardio
Elliptical – hills, strength, intervals (10 minutes each)

I usually keep the reps for DLs low, so doing sets of 5 will result in all sorts of PRs.

Damn man....those Deads are lookin AWESOME!....so r ur inclines!...good progress Trips...haha...keep at it...

Posted by: Stewart14

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

OOOOOOH 5x5 Westside style...this sounds intriguing!

Posted by: DeadBolt

TTT how goes it bud!?

Looks like your still bustin ass in here!

Still traveling around the world and training in random countries?

Posted by: Burner02

yo! Trips! 0415? hmm...after getting off work at midnight..might have to pass on that, brotha...but will find a way!

Posted by: Rocco32

Looking awesome in here buddy? Got a link to the program your doing?

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by DeadBolt

TTT how goes it bud!?

Looks like your still bustin ass in here!

Still traveling around the world and training in random countries?

DB

Glad to see you're still around.

No more travelling around the world for me - at least for a while.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Burner02

yo! Trips! 0415? hmm...after getting off work at midnight..might have to pass on that, brotha...but will find a way!

Burner

I hear you. I guess that if I had to work until midnight, I'd be in no rush to get up at 4 am for a workout.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocco32

Looking awesome in here buddy? Got a link to the program your doing?

Rocco

Bill Starr's 5x5.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Oct 20.

Bench Press
120 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5
210 x 5
245 x 3
180 x 8

BB Row
100 x 5
120 x 5
145 x 5
170 x 5
200 x 3
145 x 8

BB Military Press
95 x 6
105 x 5

Dips
BW+20 x 5
BW+25 x 5
BW+30 x 5

Tricep Extensions
Rope 6 plates x 8
Reverse grip 6 plates x 8
V-bar 6 plates x 8

Pullups
BW x 5, 3, 2

BB Curls
65 x 8
75 x 8
80 x 5

Time: 60 minutes

BW: 229

Cardio
Elliptical – hills 10 minutes, intervals 5 minutes

Squats will be done tomorrow, along with a little extra lower body work.

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Fri, Oct 20.

Bench Press
120 x 5
150 x 5
180 x 5
210 x 5
245 x 3
180 x 8

BB Row
100 x 5
120 x 5
145 x 5
170 x 5
200 x 3
145 x 8

BB Military Press
95 x 6
105 x 5

Dips
BW+20 x 5
BW+25 x 5
BW+30 x 5

Tricep Extensions
Rope 6 plates x 8
Reverse grip 6 plates x 8
V-bar 6 plates x 8

Pullups
BW x 5, 3, 2

BB Curls
65 x 8
75 x 8
80 x 5

Time: 60 minutes

BW: 229

Cardio
Elliptical – hills 10 minutes, intervals 5 minutes

Squats will be done tomorrow, along with a little extra lower body work.

Wow, that is quite a workout there! I gotta be honest though, they say that to get the best results from the 5x5 that you shouldn't bastardize the program. Basically just do what it says, regardless of whether or not you think it's enough.

I am looking forward to seeing you get through a nice run of progression on it, and I don't want you to lose that progression because of too much other stuff. there is always time to go back to that other stuff when the 5x5 is over, and I know, doing squats, bench press and rows 3 times a week can be cumbersome, but that's the nuts and bolts of 5x5, it goes with the territory.

Posted by: Double D

Keep with those pullups, I know they are a bitch, but you will get stronger as time passes.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Oct 21.

Squats
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
215 x 5
255 x 3
185 x 8

Woke up late and had just enough time to do the squats that I didn't do yesterday.

Posted by: Double D

Gotta love those quick workouts.

Posted by: fyredup1286

i dunno...mayb its cus im wierd or somethin..but i cant stand quik werkouts...i lik e to know tha ti did everything nd it rihgt...like wen i leave erly from the gym knowing i didnt finish something...i feel very uneasy

Posted by: Double D

31 reps on squats, trust me you know you did something whenever you leave!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Sat, Oct 21.

Squats
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
215 x 5
255 x 3
185 x 8

Woke up late and had just enough time to do the squats that I didn't do yesterday.

I know the Cap't, d'oh I mean TT, does deep squats, and 255 x 3 is good stuff!

Posted by: Pylon

That's a good day of squats. Well done, Trips!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Gotta love those quick workouts.

Double D

Normally I don't like quick workouts. It takes these old bones too long to warmup.

If I'm going to go through the trouble to get warmedup, I'm going to make it worth my while.

The squats were just to get done what I didn't do yesterday. I had been planning to split Friday's workout, but Stewart wouldn't let me.

Fortunately I could do these at home and avoid the travel back and forth to the gym. That's what happens when you oversleep. But sleeping late sure did feel good.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyredup1286

i dunno...mayb its cus im wierd or somethin..but i cant stand quik werkouts...i lik e to know tha ti did everything nd it rihgt...like wen i leave erly from the gym knowing i didnt finish something...i feel very uneasy

fyredup

I'm in agreement with you on that.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

31 reps on squats, trust me you know you did something whenever you leave!

Double D

Yeah, I felt them later. My son had a "controlled scrimmage" soccer match. A couple of the parents were asked to be refs. So instead of relaxing, I got to run up and down the sidelines for 80 minutes. So yeah, my legs were feeling rather heavy Saturday night.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I know the Cap't, d'oh I mean TT, does deep squats, and 255 x 3 is good stuff!

JD

If they're good enough for the Cap't, they're good enough for me.

It's been quite a while since I've squatted just to parallel.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

That's a good day of squats. Well done, Trips!

Pylon

Thanks, Py. Are you enjoying the World Series?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Oct 23.

Squats
130 x 5
160 x 5
190 x 5
225 x 5
255 x 5

Bench Press
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
215 x 5
245 x 4

Am I supposed to repeat week 3 since I didn't get the required number of reps or keep going? I would think that missing just one rep wouldn't be grounds for staying back.

BB Row
100 x 5
125 x 5
150 x 5
175 x 5
200 x 5

CG Bench Press

not in the program
195 x 5
205 x 5
215 x 4

Hyperextensions
35 x 6
35 x 6

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 25
90 x 20
115 x 10

Time: 55 minutes

BW: 229

Cardio
Elliptical - hills 7 minutes, intervals 5 minutes. Can you tell that my legs are still feeling it from Saturday?

Posted by: fyredup1286

good lookin w/o nd as always some nice numbers...for the hypers...u hold plates?

Posted by: Archangel

Brother Triple, Fantastic w/o my Friend!!! I agree, missing 1 rep is fine, I would move forward!!!

Hey................... Whats wrong with quick w/o's???

Posted by: Stewart14

whats with all the cardinals stuff around here lately???? sheesh, your team SQUEAKS into the playoffs, then SQUEAKs into the world series, now everyone is showing their team colors....

where were all you guys during that losing streak when they almost blew the division huh???

sorry for whoring your journal TT

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by fyredup1286

good lookin w/o nd as always some nice numbers...for the hypers...u hold plates?

fyredup

I use dumbbells for the hypers. I find it's easier to grip the dumbbell than the plate.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Brother Triple, Fantastic w/o my Friend!!! I agree, missing 1 rep is fine, I would move forward!!!

Hey................... Whats wrong with quick w/o's???

Arch

You are the master of the quick workout!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

whats with all the cardinals stuff around here lately????

This is better.

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

This is better.

MUCH, MUCH Better!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Oct 25.

Squats
130 x 5
160 x 5
190 x 5
190 x 5

Incline Bench Press
125 x 5
150 x 5
175 x 5
200 x 5

Deadlift
220 x 5
265 x 5
305 x 5
350 x 5 PR

Shrug
300 x 8 (front)
300 x 8 (front)

Cable Crunch (plates x reps)
10 x 12
11 x 8
11 x 8
11 x 7

Time: 53 minutes

BW: 229

Cardio
Elliptical – hills x 10 minutes, strength x 10 minutes, intervals x 5 minutes

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Wed, Oct 25.

Deadlift
220 x 5
265 x 5
305 x 5
350 x 5 PR

that's a PR coming from someone who claims he can do deadlifts of 405+ in his sleep??

I know, I know, 5 reps is a lot different than 1...Congrats and awesome work

Posted by: Double D

Good job on the PR thats fantastic. Making PR's at 52 thats awesome!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

that's a PR coming from someone who claims he can do deadlifts of 405+ in his sleep??

I know, I know, 5 reps is a lot different than 1...Congrats and awesome work

Stewart

What I should have said was that was a PR for a 5-rep set.

Up until starting this program, I never went over 3 reps for heavy DLs. I'm still getting used to them and by the time I'm done with the 4th set, I'm ready for a 5 minute rest.

It will be interesting to see if any of this carries over to doing singles.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Good job on the PR thats fantastic. Making PR's at 52 thats awesome!

Double D

Thanks. I'm not ready to start going downhill yet.

Posted by: Double D

I can see that keep up that good work!!!

BTW I love doing singles!! Nothing any better. Besdies it makes you stronger also. I dont know if I will ever stop doing Westside!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Looks like a tough workout to me!!

Deads, Squats, Presses and Shrugs plus cardio

Posted by: Burner02

Dam straight! I'm tired just from reading it!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

BTW I love doing singles!! Nothing any better. Besdies it makes you stronger also. I dont know if I will ever stop doing Westside!

Double D

I'll be returning to Westside at some point, when I get tired of the 5x5.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Looks like a tough workout to me!!

Deads, Squats, Presses and Shrugs plus cardio

YM

This workout is actually the easiest one of the week. It's only 4 sets of each of the big three, and the squats don't get heavy.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Dam straight! I'm tired just from reading it!

Burner

Care to join in the fun?

Posted by: Burner02

I dunno if I like YOUR reindeer games, sir....

Posted by: Double D

Well TT as soon as I stop doing westside I will start doing Bill Starr's program as well. I am certainly not going to go to that anytime soon however.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Congrats on the PR. 5 x 5 looks to be building you endurance.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Burner

Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Congrats on the PR. 5 x 5 looks to be building you endurance.

JD

It's only a record for a 5 rep set because I don't normally do 5 rep sets for DLs. 350 for 5 is only equivalent to 394 for 1, so there's still a very long way to go. My best 1RM (515) equates to 458 for 5.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Oct 27.

Squats
130 x 5
160 x 5
190 x 5
225 x 5
260 x 3
190 x 8

Bench Press
125 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5
215 x 5
250 x 3 (struggled with this)
185 x 8

BB Row
100 x 5
125 x 5
150 x 5
175 x 5
205 x 3
150 x 8

Dips
BW+35 x 5
BW+40 x 5
BW+40 x 4

Tricep Extensions
Rope 6.5 plates x 7
Reverse grip 6.5 plates x 8
V-bar 6.5 plates x 8

BB Curls
65 x 8
75 x 8
80 x 6

Leg Press

720 x 10

Chinups
BW x 5, 5

BW: 229

Cardio

So what’s up with the Leg Press you might ask. I was doing the curls standing next to the leg press machine, which 2 guys were using. I knew one of them well enough to do some busting, so when they finally got up to 720 lbs, I said “It’s about time you stopped warming up and started doing some work sets.”

No really, I laughed. The guy I knew threw it back at me by saying that I could join them if I wanted. The other guy, who I had just met this morning, readily agreed, saying that another minute of rest would be welcome. So I sat down and asked how many reps we were doing. They had been doing 12, but at lower weights. I was asked if I wanted to warm-up first, but I declined. So with a target of 12, I managed to get 10. Afterwards I confessed that I had already squatted, so I didn’t really do the set cold. And that’s why there’s a single set of leg presses in there.

I wasn’t exactly happy with the way the workout went. The bench triple was a struggle and the last rep on the squat triple wasn’t a thing of beauty either. It seems as if I’m getting weaker, at least on those two lifts. I had trouble doing pull-ups earlier, too. In addition to that ominous sign of over-training, I’ve had trouble falling asleep this week, I’ve been waking up tired (even after almost 8 hours of sleep), and I didn’t exactly hop out of bed this morning raring and ready to workout. These are all my signs of over-training, but it’s only been 4 weeks on this routine. It’s less than what I have been doing on Westside (4 workouts, close to one hour each) vs only 3 workouts of similar duration on the 5x5, and I’ve gone many weeks, even months at a time on Westside, without hitting the wall.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Rest up TT......You seem to do well with lots of sets. I think I would be one sore MOFO if I did all that!!!!

Posted by: Stewart14

See, now you know why I never got past week 4 on the 5x5 program. I honestly think it is too tough and demanding for anyone other than someone who is extremely young, extremely gifted, doesn't have a job or any other lift stress, or is on juice.

I am glad (I am not really glad cause I want you to do well) that you also experienced the same thing, kind of, so I know it might not be me, but actually a result of the program.

You were fine with Westside cause it's completely different. Think about it. You are 5x5ing everything on this program, westside you either shoot for that 1rm or you are doing assistance work which shouldnt be failure work, so other than the ME, there shouldn't be failure....I think that's why you were ok on that. Plus, to me anyway, I think it is more tiring to do a heavy set of 5 on squats than it is to do a 1rm squat. maybe that's just me, I don't know, but even after my first week back on westside, I was more tired on the DE days than the ME days??? go figure

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Rest up TT......You seem to do well with lots of sets. I think I would be one sore MOFO if I did all that!!!!

I agree 100%, your doin a Great job imo!!!

Posted by: Burner02

was'sup, trips!

Posted by: gwcaton

Hey Trip,

whats going on in here ? Dips look good

Posted by: Double D

I agree with Stewart. I used to do lots of sets and reps. And since getting into westside, I really have felt lots better. I have not dont Starr's program, but had did a bigger faster stronger program in high school that had 5x5 implemented into it. And that week was also killer. I personally liked the 3x3 week myself, haha.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Rest up TT......You seem to do well with lots of sets. I think I would be one sore MOFO if I did all that!!!!

YM

I do enjoy the mega-sets workouts, although Twin Peak's TPPT high volume phase nearly killed me.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Stewart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

See, now you know why I never got past week 4 on the 5x5 program. I honestly think it is too tough and demanding for anyone other than someone who is extremely young, extremely gifted, doesn't have a job or any other lift stress, or is on juice.

Now I see.

Yeah, I'm 0 for 4 from your list.

Quote:

I am glad (I am not really glad cause I want you to do well) that you also experienced the same thing, kind of, so I know it might not be me, but actually a result of the program.

I know what you mean. My results backup your experience. Besides, misery loves company.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

I agree 100%, your doin a Great job imo!!!

Arch

Thanks! Congrats on the Cardinal's win.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

was'sup, trips!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Hey Trip,

whats going on in here ? Dips look good

Gary

Not a whole lot the past few weeks. Tried a new program, but didn't meet with much success. It's good to see you back!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I agree with Stewart. I used to do lots of sets and reps. And since getting into westside, I really have felt lots better. I have not dont Starr's program, but had did a bigger faster stronger program in high school that had 5x5 implemented into it. And that week was also killer. I personally liked the 3x3 week myself, haha.

Double D

I even started out on the 5x5 using less than my maximum 1 RMs, and I still couldn't handle it. Oh well. Live and learn.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Oct 30

Bench Press
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
235 x 3
245 x 3
255 x 2 (2 sets)

BB Rows
135 x 5
185 x 5 (4 sets)

Dips
BW+20 x 8
BW+20 x 6

Tricep Extensions
Reverse grip 7 plates x 7
V-bar 7 plates x 8

Pull-ups
BW x 4
BW x 3

Hammer Strength Low Row
90 x 8
110 x 8

BB Military Press
70 x 8 (2 sets)

Chinups
BW x 4
BW x 3

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 12
90 x 12
115 x 12
135 x 8 (2 sets)

Time: 55 minutes
BW: 230

Cardio
10 x 100 “run” (faster than a jog, but slower than a sprint

)

Now that the 5x5 routine has fallen by the Westside, I’ve,

Freudian slip there, I meant fallen by the wayside, I’ve returned to my favorite workouts. Started off slowly (as if I had any choice

Posted by: Triple Threat

Posted by: Archangel

Good lookin w/o BRother Triple!!! I love your new avi, Lil Bit and I watch that cartoon daily!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

that smiley looks like he is waving in a plane to park...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Mon, Oct 30

I know that feeling, my friend...

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Now that the 5x5 routine has fallen by the Westside, I’ve,

Freudian slip there, I meant fallen by the wayside, I’ve returned to my favorite workouts. Started off slowly (as if I had any choice

Yeah I never had much luck with 5 x 5 either. Welcome back to Westside

Posted by: Burner02

is there a link to west side? I hear about it..don't know about it..

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Good lookin w/o BRother Triple!!! I love your new avi, Lil Bit and I watch that cartoon daily!!!

Arch

It's a cartoon? I just thought it would be a cool Halloween avatar.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Yeah I never had much luck with 5 x 5 either. Welcome back to Westside

JD

I read about the 5x5 on another site. It seemed as if everyone claimed good to great results. Live and learn, right?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

is there a link to west side? I hear about it..don't know about it..

Burner

It's a powerlifting program. Do a google search on "Westside barbell". There's tons o' stuff.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Posted by: gwcaton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Mon, Oct 30

Bench Press
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
235 x 3
245 x 3
255 x 2 (2 sets)

BB Rows
135 x 5
185 x 5 (4 sets)

Dips
BW+20 x 8
BW+20 x 6

Tricep Extensions
Reverse grip 7 plates x 7
V-bar 7 plates x 8

Pull-ups
BW x 4
BW x 3

)

Now that the 5x5 routine has fallen by the Westside, I’ve,

Freudian slip there, I meant fallen by the wayside, I’ve returned to my favorite workouts. Started off slowly (as if I had any choice

Nice wo Trip

You ready for Halloween ?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Nice wo Trip

You ready for Halloween ?

Gary

I'm ready.

Posted by: Burner02

yeah...but are the neighbor kids ready for you?????

Posted by: Triple Threat

These sprints I've been doing are working great for fat loss.

Here's a picture of me doing them this morning.

Posted by: Double D

Happy Halloween Trips. I actually took the little girls out last night and what a nice night it was. Now tonight its cold and I am at work. Good combo for me....

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

These sprints I've been doing are working great for fat loss.

Here's a picture of me doing them this morning.

looks like you've got soul in your step...
ha! Get it..'soul' ! HA!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I actually took the little girls out last night and what a nice night it was.

Double D

Did they make a good haul?

We had the balmy high 50's weather last night. Hey, do I get cardio credit for all the walking that I did?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

looks like you've got soul in your step...
ha! Get it..'soul' ! HA!

Burner

Yes, I get it. I think my sense of humor is just as warped as yours.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Nov 1

Squats
135 x 5
185 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 5
245 x 5

Deadlifts, Angel style
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 3

was hoping for 5

RDL, 1 leg, DBs, reps are each leg
20 x 8
30 x 8 First time doing these. Will need to go heavier next time.

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
160 x 10

Side Bends
85 x 8
85 x 8

Hyperextensions
40 x 6
40 x 5

Cardio
Elliptical machine – 20 minutes

BW: 229

Interesting diet note. I had virtually no carbs after my lunch yesterday and amazingly had no sugar cravings last night. Usually 8 pm or so is when my sugar radar works overtime. And it was a good thing, too, what with all the candy that the kids brought home.

Posted by: Double D

Oh man I did the unthinkable and ate an assload of candy. Kids got so much, I am having the wife hide it tonight!!!

Posted by: gwcaton

Nice wo Trip , getting creative there with 1 leg RDL's ..ouch !

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Oh man I did the unthinkable and ate an assload of candy. Kids got so much, I am having the wife hide it tonight!!!

jus think of all those cals as unused energy....and hit it next week....

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Deadlifts, Angel style
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 3

was hoping for 5

I noticed Gary posted that too. What is Angel Style?

Another good lookin' workout TT

Posted by: gwcaton

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I noticed Gary posted that too. What is Angel Style?

Another good lookin' workout TT

Thats from our buddy ArchAngel. Throw in a shrug at the top of your dead

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

jus think of all those cals as unused energy....and hit it next week....

Come on man your making me feel bad!!! Now I feel like doing something tommorow.....

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Oh man I did the unthinkable and ate an assload of candy. Kids got so much, I am having the wife hide it tonight!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Nice wo Trip , getting creative there with 1 leg RDL's ..ouch !

Gary

I stole them from someone else's journal (so what else is new you might say). Well, today my hammies are killing me and to make matters worse, I had to work off-site today, and we did lots of going up and down stairs.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I noticed Gary posted that too. What is Angel Style?

Another good lookin' workout TT

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Thats from our buddy ArchAngel. Throw in a shrug at the top of your dead

JD, Gary

Yeah, it's all Arch's fault.

They definitely make doing DLs harder. They're OK at the lower weights, but I think they kept me from getting 5 on the last set.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Come on man your making me feel bad!!! Now I feel like doing something tommorow.....

Double D

What necessitated the week off? I must have missed that post.

Posted by: Double D

Well I just felt really burnt out. Didnt feel like doing anything. I dont know what it was. Besides I havent taken a week off in like 3 months I was due!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

You should take a week off every 2-3 months or so, I always have a hard time doing that. I'll tell you one thing I've discovered, if you take off 5-7 days, and come back as strong or especially if stronger, then you NEEDED that time off.

Posted by: Double D

I have heard alot of that JD. I just couldnt leave well enough alone I did some bw exercises today.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Nov 3

Incline Bench
135 x 6
165 x 6
185 x 6
205 x 4 too heavy, was trying to get 6
185 x 6

Close Grip Bench Press
135 x 6
185 x 6
195 x 5
195 x 5
185 x 6

Tricep Extensions
Rope 7 plates x 7
V-bar 7 plates x 8
U-bar 7 plates x 8

BB Rows
135 x 6
185 x 6 (3 sets)

Lat Pulldowns
12 plates x 8
13 plates x 6
12 plates x 7

HS High Rows
200 x 8
200 x 7

Delt DB Raises (Side/Rear/Front)
15 x 8/8/8 (3 sets)

BB Curls
55 x 7
65 x 7
75 x 5

BW: 228

Cardio
None. Legs were still fried from Wednesday.

Crappy workout, no doubt the result of less than optimal eating yesterday. I worked offsite and there was no eating in the lab, so meals got screwed up. Back on track today, though.

Posted by: Double D

I know how it goes with no eats at a work site. I was laying concrete a few years back and it was my first day and I didnt bring a lunch just money. I went from 5AM-7PM without any food. I wasnt only hungry, but pissed as well.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I went from 5AM-7PM without any food.

Double D

My stomach starts rumbling if I go 4-5 hours without eating. 14 would be torture.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Nov 4

Squats
135 x 3
185 x 3
225 x 3
245 x 3

Paused Squats (about 3-4 seconds at the bottom)
135 x 3
165 x 3
185 x 3
205 x 3
215 x 3
225 x 3

Speed DLs
275 x 2 (5 sets)

SLDL
185 x 8 (2 sets)

Hamstrings were still tighter than a virgin bride on her wedding night.

Shrugs
135 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 8
325 x 6

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 20
90 x 20
115 x 12
135 x 10
135 x 8

Time: 57 minutes

BW: 227

Cardio
Elliptical – 20 minutes

Better workout today than yesterday, energy-wise. The overtraining signs have disappeared.

I’m still doing the minimal carbs after lunch thing, although I did slip a little today. At least the sugar cravings after dinner have gone away.

Posted by: Double D

325 shrugs, thats a massive shrug!

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Sat, Nov 4

Squats
135 x 3
185 x 3
225 x 3
245 x 3

Paused Squats (about 3-4 seconds at the bottom)
135 x 3
165 x 3
185 x 3
205 x 3
215 x 3
225 x 3

Speed DLs
275 x 2 (5 sets)

SLDL
185 x 8 (2 sets)

Hamstrings were still tighter than a virgin bride on her wedding night.

Shrugs
135 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 8
325 x 6

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 20
90 x 20
115 x 12
135 x 10
135 x 8

Time: 57 minutes

BW: 227

Cardio
Elliptical – 20 minutes

Better workout today than yesterday, energy-wise. The overtraining signs have disappeared.

I’m still doing the minimal carbs after lunch thing, although I did slip a little today. At least the sugar cravings after dinner have gone away.

Very Westside-ish eh TT??

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

325 shrugs, thats a massive shrug!

Double D

Thanks. I am sure feeling it today.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

Very Westside-ish eh TT??

Now that you mention it,

it does bear a resemblance to westside, doesn't it?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Check out the latest additions to the smilie family.

Posted by: Double D

I saw that and I knew there would be no doubt that you would enjoy it.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Why do I get the feeling this is your fav TT?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Posted by: Archangel

Brother Triple, excellent w/o's going on in here my Friend!!! Hope all is well for you and yours!!!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Lookin good my friend...oh man new smileys he's gonna be on a rampage!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Brother Triple, excellent w/o's going on in here my Friend!!! Hope all is well for you and yours!!!

Arch

Thanks for the wishes. All is going well. Good to see you around again.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Lookin good my friend...oh man new smileys he's gonna be on a rampage!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Nov 6

Bench Press
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 3
255 x 3
265 x 2
275 x 1
285 x 1 (cheated, too much arch)

BB Rows
135 x 5
185 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5

CG Bench Press
185 x 5
205 x 5
215 x 5
215 x 4

Tricep Extensions
Reverse grip 7 plates x 8
U-bar 7 plates x 8

Wide Grip Pull-ups
BW x 6
BW x 5

Medium Grip Pull-ups (aka Burner pull-ups)
BW x 5
BW x 3

Hammer Strength Low Row
140 x 8 (2 sets)

BB Military Press
95 x 8
105 x 6

Preacher curls w/EZ bar
70 x 7
70 x 6

Time: 65 minutes. Too much

instead of

BW: 228

Cardio
10 x 100 yd

Posted by: Stewart14

damn that's a lot of work! Good for you, I would probably pass out from that workout///

and whats wrong with arch unless of course your ass came off the bench...arching is good remember?

Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother Triple!!! Solid #'s being tossed about my Friend!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

damn that's a lot of work! Good for you, I would probably pass out from that workout///

and whats wrong with arch unless of course your ass came off the bench...arching is good remember?

Stewart

It is a lot of work, but I don't wind up feeling as bad on it as I did when I tried the 5x5.

And yes, my ass did come off the bench. At the same sticking point, halfway up.

I need more tricep work.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother Triple!!! Solid #'s being tossed about my Friend!!!

Arch

Says the man who DLs 450 for reps.

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Stewart

It is a lot of work, but I don't wind up feeling as bad on it as I did when I tried the 5x5.

And yes, my ass did come off the bench. At the same sticking point, halfway up.

I need more tricep work.

yeah, practice what you preach dude

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

Why do I get the feeling this is your fav TT?

I missed that one .......................

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

yeah, practice what you preach dude

Stewart

I have a sneaking suspicion that Floor Presses will be makinga return soon.

Posted by: Archangel

Whats goin on BRother Triple!!! Hope all is well for you my Friend!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I have a sneaking suspicion that Floor Presses will be makinga return soon.

I bet they will

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Whats goin on BRother Triple!!! Hope all is well for you my Friend!!!

Arch

Other than not enough hours in the day, everything is A-OK.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

I bet they will

JD

I've already got them pencilled in for next Monday.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Nov 8

Speed Box Squats
165 x 2 (8 sets)

Deadlifts
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 3
365 x 3
385 x 1
405 x 1
425 x 1

Shrugs
335 x 6 (2 sets)

RDL, 1 leg, DBs, reps are each leg
30 x 8
40 x 8

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
170 x 8
170 x 5

Hyperextensions
45 x 6 (4 sets)

Time: 55 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical machine – 20 minutes

BW: 228

I’m slowly getting back into the Westside frame of mind. Decent workout all things considered.

Posted by: Double D

I was going to say that looks alot like westside. Fantastic deads. Very impressive! Straps or not?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I was going to say that looks alot like westside. Fantastic deads. Very impressive! Straps or not?

Double D

Straps?

I have retired my straps and can't remember the last time I used them. I do use chalk, starting at 315.

Today was my DE Squat / ME Deadlift day.

Posted by: Double D

Well even more impressive then!!!

Posted by: boilermaker

Hey Trips, workouts looking good as ever.

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Wed, Nov 8

Speed Box Squats
165 x 2 (8 sets)

Deadlifts
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 3
365 x 3
385 x 1
405 x 1
425 x 1

Shrugs
335 x 6 (2 sets)

RDL, 1 leg, DBs, reps are each leg
30 x 8
40 x 8

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
170 x 8
170 x 5

Hyperextensions
45 x 6 (4 sets)

Time: 55 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical machine – 20 minutes

BW: 228

I’m slowly getting back into the Westside frame of mind. Decent workout all things considered.

Nice job old timer!!

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Double D

Straps?

I have retired my straps and can't remember the last time I used them. I do use chalk, starting at 315.

Today was my DE Squat / ME Deadlift day.

yeah, never use straps anymore either, but chalk is a godsend...i can't believe how just a little bit of chalk sures your grip so much...

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Straps or not?

We are talking about the Cap't here. Straps, hell no....

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Deadlifts
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 3
365 x 3
385 x 1
405 x 1
425 x 1

I am going to dead tomorrow night, and it isn't going to look anything like this..... Damn nice work Trips.

Posted by: Burner02

takin' no prisoners, again!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by boilermaker

Hey Trips, workouts looking good as ever.

boiler

Good to see you around here again. Stop disappearing on us, OK?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

Nice job old timer!!

I've been waiting to use this smilie.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

We are talking about the Cap't here. Straps, hell no....

JD

The only time I resort to straps is if the gym won't permit chalk and I'm worried about dropping the weights. I couldn't use chalk at a gym in Spain, so then I used straps for shrugs. After not having used them for so long, it seemed strange putting them on again.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

takin' no prisoners, again!

Burner

Thanks. I'm trying!

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I've been waiting to use this smilie.

ooops, my bad, I forgot not to antagonize (sp?) the old folks around here, I am waiting for my beatings

Posted by: Double D

Well TT dont worry bout it Stew is an old man to me!

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Well TT dont worry bout it Stew is an old man to me!

Posted by: Triple Threat

The trash talking has started.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Fri, Nov 10

Incline Bench
135 x 8
185 x 8
185 x 8

Close Grip Bench Press
185 x 6
195 x 6
205 x 5

Dips
BW x 8
BW x 6

BB Rows
185 x 8
195 x 8
205 x 7

HS High Rows
230 x 8
230 x 8

Pull-ups
Wide grip – BW x 5, BW x 4
Med grip – BW x 4, BW x 3
Narrow grip – BW x 3, BW x 3

BW: 230

After effects of Chinese food last night.

Time: 45 minutes

Cardio - sprints
4 x 50 yd
4 x 60 yd
4 x 70 yd
2 x 80 yd

Posted by: Archangel

Another excellent w/o BRother Triple!!! How goes it my Friend???

Posted by: Double D

I really need to get into those sprints! You like those alot?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Another excellent w/o BRother Triple!!! How goes it my Friend???

Thanks, Arch. Gearing up for the holiday season, hoping I don't gain too much weight. I like the new avatar.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I really need to get into those sprints! You like those alot?

Double D

Believe it or not, I prefer the sprints to the elliptical machine. Exercising outdoors is better than indoors. I find that I can push myself more with the sprints than the machine. And the sprinting definitely helped on the softball field.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Thanks, Arch. Gearing up for the holiday season, hoping I don't gain too much weight. I like the new avatar.

I hear ya, this is my favorite time of year!!! Hope it's everything you need/want my Friend!!! Thanks, I stumbled across the website to make them up for any state, kinda cool to play with ya know!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Sat, Nov. 11

Squats
135 x 3
185 x 3
225 x 3
255 x 3
275 x 1
295 x 1

Speed Deadlifts
295 x 2 (4 sets)

Good Mornings
135 x 8 (2 sets)

That's it. Pressed for time today, so I worked out at home.

Posted by: Archangel

Good lookin w/o!!! How do you like the Good mornings??? I have a disc problem so I'm a little leary about trying them!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

How do you like the Good mornings??? I have a disc problem so I'm a little leary about trying them!!!

Arch

I find that I have to be careful with them. Very strict form and with a weight that I can get at least 6 reps with. Definitely not to failure.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Mon, Nov 13

Floor Press
135 x 3
185 x 3
205 x 3
225 x 3
235 x 3
245 x 2
255 x 2
265 x 1
275 x 1

BB Rows
135 x 5 (started with overhand grip)
185 x 5
225 x 5
235 x 4 (switched to underhand grip)
235 x 4
235 x 3
235 x 5 (back to overhand, with chalk)
245 x 3
245 x 4 (underhand, with chalk)

CG Bench Press
225 x 5
235 x 3
245 x 2

BB Military Press
115 x 5
115 x 3

Wide Grip Pull-ups
BW x 4
BW x 3

Medium Grip Pull-ups
BW x 3
BW x 3

Narrow Grip Pull-ups
BW x 3
BW x 3

Time: 75 minutes.

BW: 230

Cardio
Elliptical – 20 minutes

Posted by: Archangel

Awesome w/o Brother Triple, your Bent Over Rows are solid!!! I'm bringing them back into my routine on Friday!!!

Posted by: Burner02

Those are some SWEET rows, sir!
I just think of the power you must have to pull things...(in my case: if a bar fight...to grab somebody and send them sprawling backwards 20 feet..would be great...)

Posted by: Pylon

Heya trips!

Posted by: Double D

TT I am goin to do some floor presses tommorow and if the leg is good I am doin some speed deads today. Damn are we the same person?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Awesome w/o Brother Triple, your Bent Over Rows are solid!!! I'm bringing them back into my routine on Friday!!!

Arch

They're a great exercise. I'll be sticking with the chalk, too.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Those are some SWEET rows, sir!
I just think of the power you must have to pull things...(in my case: if a bar fight...to grab somebody and send them sprawling backwards 20 feet..would be great...)

Burner

Yeah, for some reason pulling is easier for me than pushing. Which explains my sucky squat numbers.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Heya trips!

Pylon

Good that you're back in the game.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Damn are we the same person?

Double D

Well, if you're handsome and gorgeous, maybe we are.

Posted by: Double D

Then its for sure, we are the same person! You are like a mirror image of me but older.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

You guys are gorgeous?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

You guys are gorgeous!

Thanks, JD.

Posted by: Double D

You know it......very matters fact. I'd do me......

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Then its for sure, we are the same person! You are like a mirror image of me but older.

Did someone clone me?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Wed, Nov 15

Speed Box Squats
185 x 2 (4 sets)

Paused Squats
185 x 2 (4 sets)

Deadlifts
225 x 3
315 x 3
385 x 3
395 x 2
405 x 2

Shrugs
225 x 8 (front)
225 x 8 (rear)
245 x 8 (front)
245 x 5 (rear)

Since P-funk has warned me about doing these with a mixed grip, I’ve gone back to a double overhand grip with chalk.

Lunges
95 x 5 each leg, 2 sets

RDL, 1 leg, DBs, reps are each leg
40 x 8
45 x 8
50 x 8

Ab Crunch Machine
45 x 10
90 x 10
135 x 10
150 x 10
165 x 8
165 x 8
165 x 6

Hyperextensions
50 x 5 (5 sets)

Time: 62 minutes

Cardio
Elliptical machine – 20 minutes

BW: 230. Pigged out over the weekend. Need to work on a little more self-control.

Posted by: Double D

Having a burger right now! Pig out no not me, urgh I mean us.....now Im confused!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Thanks, JD.

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