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Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Your gorilla body is telling that you it don't need to stinkin' steroids to grow monster-like.

You are probably right. My body is just fine without the gear, but my mind needs it. I think that is the case with all people that do gear who are not competing to win at some sport. I am doing the gear because of my ego. Maybe I will evolve one of these days and just learn to live healthy rather than needing to be the guy that turns heads because of how massive I am.

I wonder how many people really respect people like me. Or, do they just ask themselves how much gear I had to do to look like this. I'm really falling about right now. I don't know what I believe anymore. I just want to eat some pills and go to sleep so I don't have to think about it anymore tonight.

Posted by: KelJu

Friday - 9/14/07

Push Day / 10-12 Range

Bench Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 225 x 10
Set 3: 245 x 10

Standing Barbell Military Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 115 x 10
Set 2: 135 x 8

Seated Barbell Behind-Neck Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 135 x 10

Cable Rope Push-Downs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 80 x 10
Set 2: 80 x 10
Set 3: 80 x 8

Close-Grip Push-ups: (1m RI)
Set 1: BW x 20
Set 2: BW x 15

Lever Seated Crunch: (2m RI)
Set 1: 155 x 10
Set 2: 170 x 10

Weighted Crunches: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW+30 x 15
Set 2: BW+30 x 12
Set 3: BW+40 x 12

Aw fuckit.. who gives a shit!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Easy, man! I was playfully intimating that you're a beast.

As for the gear, no amount of gear can make you train day after day, and week after week. Gear just provides fuel, but it doesn't do shit make you drive.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I wasn't being sarcastic. I was dead serious. I guess it came out the wrong way. You know how an idea gets lost in the translation using written language sometimes.

You said, what I had been thinking all week. I don't need this shit. There is tons more to it, but I just don't even want to go into it right now.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Yep, we're having a communication breakdown here. I didn't think you're being sarcastic, I just thought I'd put you into a down mood about the gear.

Hell, when I'm far enough along, and have a low enough body fat, I'm going to give gear a go.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I stalled out. I must have cut my calories too much because my weight lose stopped, and my strength has dropped dramatically. The only thing I know to do is bump my calories up substantially as an emergency action.

All I know is when something stops working, do something else. once I get things moving again, I will drop the calories, just not quite so much. I hate thta I am spending all this money on gear that is being wasted by my dumb diet decisions.

I am almost to the point where I want to give up my cut. I am basically at the same point that I always stall out at. Not everyone can lift what I can, so like wise, maybe I just don't have the genetics to have a bard pit body.

I am an endomorph. Maybe it is time I stop fighting my nature. I could really have some nice size to me right now if I could get this shit out of my head about looking like a hard body. It is close to wintertime anyway, so who the fuck will see it but me?

If I could just cut 2% or 3% more BF I think I could be happy. Then again, I know myself, and I am never truely satisfied with my progress.

I used to feel the same way what i did was set my cals at a low ,but not to low level protein is at 1.5g per pound of bodyweight. What i started doing was just running more like EOD id run then when that stopped id run ED then when that stopped i started to run twice a day for 2 days of the week and so on. Its your choice to cut or bulk just dont get depressed because you think its your genetics we endos just gotta run more and eat more low carbs then the other 2 types. Also get some ECA it really helps when your tired and dont wanna run.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Knock that shit off now you can do anything ppl respect big guys and the ones who don't fear them. Don't you get depressed! <Make sure you carb up every 3-4 day sounds like you need a carb up.

Posted by: Witchblade

When most people see someone who's as big as you, they think you're obsessed and using drugs, possibly extremely vain too. I'm sorry, but that's the truth and it's nothing to do with you. It's got everything to do with envy, ignorance and an inability to accept the extraordinaire. Some people will envy you and ridicule you to cover their envy.

Most are just downright ignorant and don't know jack about weight training. They don't know what it takes to get that big. They also lack the perspective to see there is little difference to a pro football player or a great gymnast. Therefore most of their conclusions about big guys are based on erroneous claims.

I think the general inability to accept extraodinarity is the main cause of rejection, even more so than ignorance (though they are related). This is not even bodybuilding specific. I even believe this has a lot to do with the fundamental ways Man assimilates thoughts and feelings. People simply do not naturally like change and oddities. They prefer to cluster in groups and stick to conventions. If you don't abide to those conventions, you miss out on the herde's empathy.

Of course there are also some people that simpy do not like the big guy look. Some people like muscles, others don't. Some men like big tits on a girl, some don't.

So how does all this relate to bodybuilders? Depending on your motivations, it shouldn't. If you're training for self improvement, whether it is in the form of athletics, body composition or mental improvement, you shouldn't give a shit. If you're training for health reasons, you obviously shouldn't care either.
If you're training to look good naked, you're being driven by a completely natural instinct. This is not obsessive vanity. It is exactly the same thing as modelling your hair, tanning or wearing matching clothes.
Now, if you're training to attract attention to yourself, regardless of form, you more than likely have ego issues. You simply can not undo mental problems physically. These people basically fall in the same category as emos and goths that need the 'nonconventional' and provoking to belong to a group and get attention. Getting freakishly big will not solve this problem. In fact you might end up in a perpetual downright spiral, because you'll mainly attract negative attention. You could work out to help build confidence of course, but this falls in the 'look good naked' and 'self improvement' categories.

So depending on your own motivations, you should or should not care about what people say. Are you doing this for yourself, or for others?

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

I am doing the gear because of my ego.

Same reason we all work out really. Same reason I've spent half my life in some form of MA. It's about health to a point, then after we are healthy ... the rest is for PERSONAL GRATIFICATION!!!! The results of our efforts is our reward to ourselves for being alive. There is not anything wrong with that. Our ego's and our pride are part of what drives us. Roll with that and be happy. You wanna do gear then do gear ... we only care that you are happy with yourself while you do it.

We ... your bro's here at IM ... we are the road.

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Posted by: KelJu

Thanks a lot guys. I think my vagina had sand in it last night is all. I got slammed with a trifacta of bad luck yesterday.

I carbed up last night and this morning with lots of oatmeal, and I feel better.
I am positive my workout today will go better than yesterday.

There are other things I am dealing with right now, but it isn;t anything I can't handle.

there are a few girlsI have been talking to here and there, lately. Maybe I can work some majic and set up a date with one of them tonight. If not, I will just go downtown tonight and practice approach material.

My thinking is that my goal is to get shot down 50 times and learn something from all 50 rejections. That way, even if I lose, I still win.

Posted by: PreMier

how often are you straying from your diet? are you doing cheat meals or cheat day? what kind of cardio are you doing? you can get your bf down, maybe you just need to switch something up

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

how often are you straying from your diet? are you doing cheat meals or cheat day? what kind of cardio are you doing? you can get your bf down, maybe you just need to switch something up

I had gone 2 weeks with no cheat meal or cheat day. I was making great progress, but I think in the last 3 days my body went into homeostasis. Like I said, last night I took a large cheat and ate this as a postworkout meal.

3 strips of bacon
1 sausage patty
3 fried eggs
1 cup oatmeal

I had the same meal again this morning, and I feel my energy coming back. I had pretty low energy most of this week. I knew better. I was due a cheat meal, but I was just pushing myself too hard.

Posted by: PreMier

yea, you should have atleast one a week imo.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

My thinking is that my goal is to get shot down 50 times and learn something from all 50 rejections. That way, even if I lose, I still win.

Dude ... that sounds like great book makings

Advanced NLP field research.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Dude ... that sounds like great book makings

Advanced NLP field research.

I got a different book on NPL that I need to start reading. I got tired of frogs into princes. Everything is written from the perspective of a shrink written to other shrinks. I might try to pick it up and finish it later, but I just can't make myself read anymore right now.

Posted by: KelJu

Saturday - 08/15/2007

Pull Day / 8-12 Range

Chin-Ups: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW x 14 *PR
Set 2: BW x 14 *PR
Set 3: BW x 11

Bent-Over Rows: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 185 x 8

Supine Rows: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW x 12
Set 2: BW x 12

Barbell Shrugs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 405 x 15
Set 2: 405 x 15
Set 3: 495 x 15

Dumbbell Hammer Curls: (2m RI)
Set 1: 40s x 10
Set 2: 40s x 10
Set 3: 40s x 10

Carbs did the trick. I guess my body's glycogen stores were completely empty. I thought I had lost muscle, btu when I carbed up, all of my strength and more came back. The body really is a weird machine. I guess I will go back to cutting and when I start feeling like shit again, I'll carb up. I could just do an all out calorie surplus carb day every 4 days. I remember in the stickies they were called refeeds.

Posted by: Malley

Glad to see some pr's big guy. How has things been lately?

Posted by: Brutus_G

Good to see you back and kicking some ass lol. I have crazy refeeds to pumpkin pie,subs,flaxseeds,fruit,cheese oh the goodness!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Carbs did the trick. I guess my body's glycogen stores were completely empty. I thought I had lost muscle, btu when I carbed up, all of my strength and more came back. The body really is a weird machine. I guess I will go back to cutting and when I start feeling like shit again, I'll carb up. I could just do an all out calorie surplus carb day every 4 days. I remember in the stickies they were called refeeds.

Excellent deductive work (and listening to your body), KelJu!

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Glad to see some pr's big guy. How has things been lately?

Ups and downs, but overall very well. I'm glad to see you around again, hows everything going, dude?

Posted by: KelJu

Tuesday 09/18/07
Leg Day (8-10) Range

Wide Stance Squats: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 225 x 10
Set 3: 375 x 8 *PR

SLDL: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 225 x 10
Set 3: 315 x 1 (Broke my strap and siad fuck it)

Standing Single Leg Curls: (2m RI)
Set 1: 100 x 10
Set 2: 100 x 10
Set 3: 100 x 10

Seated Calf Raises: (1m RI)
Set 1: 495 x 35
Set 2: 495 x 35
Set 3: 495 x 30+15s static squeeze

Great workout despite a little bit of equipment failure. On squat warm-ups I just felt dtrong in my legs, so I bumped up the weight a good bit. I strained some connective tissue in my knee again. I think I have reached the maximum weight that my body can hadnle before total joint fuckage, so I am going to bump the weight down and go higher reps from now on.

I do not want to do to my knee the same thing I did to my shoulder. I might do some really high reps with 315 for a while. I may even need to skip squats for a week or two until my knee feels good again.

Posted by: Scarface30

all in all still an awesome workout man!

Posted by: PreMier

you will 'grow' into the weight. your on aas right now, and your tendons dont respond as fast as your muscles do. just give it time, and once the rest of your body catches up, then you can up the weight.

i would also take lots of vit c. it plays a key role in collagen synthesis, and will help your tendons heal/adapt much faster. like 5000-10000mg a day

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

you will 'grow' into the weight. your on aas right now, and your tendons dont respond as fast as your muscles do. just give it time, and once the rest of your body catches up, then you can up the weight.

i would also take lots of vit c. it plays a key role in collagen synthesis, and will help your tendons heal/adapt much faster. like 5000-10000mg a day

Not to whore up KelJu's journal, but is there a definitive book on AAS?

Posted by: Brutus_G

Anthony Roberts has one and he really knows his shit.

Posted by: BigDyl

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

That's not entirely true. If he was using EQ, or Deca, the joints would be ok.

Also if you are using aromatising aas, estrogen will ensure the joints are a little lubed. The thing that kills you is the low levels of cortisol and the reduction of collagen synthesis. That can be remedied with the use of EQ or Deca like I said however... or helped with a very high dose of cissus.

Posted by: fufu

whoa squatskies

Posted by: katt

Nice PR on the squats! I can sympathize with your joint pain... I got lucky and only have a nagging elbow pain right now..

Now that we're doing more reps & lighter weight, it seems to be healing ok!

Posted by: goob

Holy fuck Kelju, your numbers are fucking outrageous!

And here's hoping, you get a few numbers....

Posted by: KelJu

Thursday - 9/20/07

Push Day / 3-5 Range

Bench Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 225 x 5
Set 3: 275 x 5
Set 4: 315 x 5

Standing Barbell Military Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 115 x 5
Set 2: 135 x 5
Set 3: 185 x 5

Weighted Dips: (2m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 5
Set 2: 90 x 5
Set 3: 150 x 8 *PR

Ok, something is weird when I am weighted dipping as much as I am vertical pressing.

Cable Rope Push-Downs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 80 x 5
Set 2: 100 x 6
Set 3: 100 x 8 *PR

Seated Hip Raise Crunch: (2m RI)
Set 1: 100 x 5
Set 2: 120 x 5
Set 3: 130 x 5

Weighted Crunches: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW+40 x 12
Set 2: BW+40 x 12
Set 3: BW+40 x 12

I can't add more weight to the weighted crunches, because the peg only holds 4 10lb weights. I need to switch to the decline bench, and grap a 45 plate to do these, but even then I won't be able to hold more than one 45 plate.

As far as my workout goes, I am happy as hell. My bench press power came back in only two weeks, after a 2 month break to let my shoulder heal. Maybe this time I will be able to get to 405. With my new split, I will have a little more resting time in between heavy bench press days.

My triceps are exploding. Even with a high BF%, my arms are looking mean as fuck. They are pretty close to 20 inches right now. I need to start cutting again, now that I made some nice gains. I'll never be able to hold onto this size when I come off of the AS, so cutting is the only sensible thing to do.

Posted by: PreMier

do cable crunches.. with a rope and put a stretching mat on the floor. kneel on it and crunch your head down until it touches the floor

Posted by: Scarface30

holy shit man! I said it once and I'll say it again your dipping is INSANE!!! I see the bench is back in action twice as hard too, great PRs all around man

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

do cable crunches.. with a rope and put a stretching mat on the floor. kneel on it and crunch your head down until it touches the floor

I second that...cable crunches are great

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Thursday - 9/20/07

Push Day / 3-5 Range

Bench Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 225 x 5
Set 3: 275 x 5
Set 4: 315 x 5

Standing Barbell Military Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 115 x 5
Set 2: 135 x 5
Set 3: 185 x 5

Weighted Dips: (2m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 5
Set 2: 90 x 5
Set 3: 150 x 8 *PR

Ok, something is weird when I am weighted dipping as much as I am vertical pressing.

Cable Rope Push-Downs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 80 x 5
Set 2: 100 x 6
Set 3: 100 x 8 *PR

Seated Hip Raise Crunch: (2m RI)
Set 1: 100 x 5
Set 2: 120 x 5
Set 3: 130 x 5

Weighted Crunches: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW+40 x 12
Set 2: BW+40 x 12
Set 3: BW+40 x 12

I can't add more weight to the weighted crunches, because the peg only holds 4 10lb weights. I need to switch to the decline bench, and grap a 45 plate to do these, but even then I won't be able to hold more than one 45 plate.

As far as my workout goes, I am happy as hell. My bench press power came back in only two weeks, after a 2 month break to let my shoulder heal. Maybe this time I will be able to get to 405. With my new split, I will have a little more resting time in between heavy bench press days.

My triceps are exploding. Even with a high BF%, my arms are looking mean as fuck. They are pretty close to 20 inches right now. I need to start cutting again, now that I made some nice gains. I'll never be able to hold onto this size when I come off of the AS, so cutting is the only sensible thing to do.

Great job on the crunches. It's nice to see solid core work brother K. As far as the plate issue when I first came here I was lifting at a different location than I am now. I had to switch gyms to accommodate the increasing demands of my routines ... more growing pains.

Posted by: katt

20 inch arms..

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

20 inch arms..

\

I know......I don't have 20 inch arms but I do have a 20 inch....

.....leg.

Posted by: KelJu

Lol, thanks for the encouragement my friends, but ya'll misunderstood me. One of my goals is to get to 20 inches, but I am only at 18 right now. I meant to say I am getting closer to 20. Lol, I wish my arms were 20 inches.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Your a strong sonabitch thats why. You ever considered doing a powerlifitng comp?

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Your a strong sonabitch thats why. You ever considered doing a powerlifitng comp?

I would suck! I'm tall, and my joints couldn't hold up to straight powerlifting.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I would suck! I'm tall, and my joints couldn't hold up to straight powerlifting.

Dont you go and knock yourself down your benching 315X5 and squatting 400+ at 200bw?

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Dont you go and knock yourself down your benching 315X5 and squatting 400+ at 200bw?

I am weighing in a 220 right now.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I am weighing in a 220 right now.

What about MMA?

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

What about MMA?

I don't have enough money to join the MMA school here in Mobile. It will have to be put on the back burner until I can get more financially stable.

Posted by: Witchblade

Well you have to do something with that colossal body of yours!

Posted by: PreMier

go to the bar and get in fights. watch the movie knock around guys, and pay attention to vin deisel character. he is a brawler that has over 500 street fights. kinda like tank abbott i guess

Posted by: BigDyl

Lookin' good son.

Posted by: KelJu

Saturday - 09/22/2007

Lower B / 10-12 Range

Sumo Deadlift: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 225 x 5
Set 3: 315 x 5
Set 4: 375 x 5

Hyper-Extensions: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW+45 x 12
Set 2: BW+45 x 12
Set 3: BW+45 x 12

Calve Raises: (2m RI)
Set 1: 405 x 30
Set 2: 405 x 30
Set 3: 405 x 30

Posted by: Scarface30

looking good man

is this your new upper/lower split?

Posted by: katt

I've never even attempted doing 30 reps for calves... by the time I get to 15,, they are burning enough

Posted by: KelJu

Tuesday - 09/25/2007

Upper-B / 3-5 Range

Chin-Ups: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW+45 x 7 *PR
Set 2: BW+45 x 7 *PR
Set 3: BW+45 x 7 *PR

Bent-Over Rows: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 185 x 5
Set 3: 205 x 5
Set 4: 225 x 5

Barbell Shrugs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 405 x 20
Set 2: 405 x 20
Set 3: 495 x 20

Ez-Bar Curls: (2m RI)
Set 1: 125 x 5
Set 2: 125 x 5
Set 3: 125 x 5

Seated Hip Raise Crunch: (2m RI)
Set 1: 100 x 5
Set 2: 120 x 5
Set 3: 130 x 5

Great workout, and damn I needed it. I have been stressed over the last 3 or 4 days. The clients that I do computer work for have been burning my phone up needing me to come work for them, and I need the money so I have been busy. My diet has been shitty cause I spend half the day on the road running from one client to the next.

But its all good now. Got some loans paid make, and knocking my credit card out soon, and my training is good again, so life is good again. I got no worries!

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

looking good man

is this your new upper/lower split?

Yep! I need to do some tweaking, but I like the idea of not doing deadlifts on my upper pull days, because my upper pull days were suffering.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Well you have to do something with that colossal body of yours!

I see MMA in my future, but I must be patient.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I see MMA in my future, but I must be patient.

Youd fuck someone up good

id definitely pay to see that.

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I see MMA in my future, but I must be patient.

oohhh that would be cool ! I'd definitely go to see it

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I see MMA in my future, but I must be patient.

Blink and you miss it. Pressure pressure nudge nudge ...

Hey where would you train there? What's the name of the place?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I see MMA in my future, but I must be patient.

I think you'd be better in WWF, you could call yourself the " Caveman", or "The Gorilla".

Depending on which WWF you are speaking about.

Posted by: KelJu

Friday 09/28/07
Lower-A / 3-5 range

Wide Stance Squats: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 225 x 5
Set 3: 315 x 5
Set 4: 415 x 4 *PR

SLDL: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 225 x 5
Set 3: 335 x 4 *PR

Seated Calf Raises: (1m RI)
Set 1: 495 x 35
Set 2: 495 x 35
Set 3: 495 x 40 *PR

Well, fuck me Alex! I have been stressed to the max with work, school, midterms, extra work on the side, and money shortages yet I still managed to pull a PR on every fucking lift. Today just got a whole lot better!

I'm really amazed considering I ate like shit this week. Three of my clients that I do IT work for all called me last week, because they were in a bind, so I spent much of my time on the road and in their offices. I had to eat fast food a few times.

I guess with the AS, I can mess up a little and still hold strong in the gym. It is really going to suck coming off of this cycle knowing it will be a long time before I can order now that so many suppliers got busted, plus I'm broke, plus my body needs a break to recover from the gear, plus finals will be here in no time, plus I'll be graduating and moving to who knows where, plus I am dangerously low on my medication and I don't have $500 to get it refilled. If I don't get my medication refilled, I will not be able to sleep and my life will go spiraling down the shitter again. I am trying so hard to mange my life so that I stay on top of things, but I am just getting nailed from every direction.

I just have way to much shit in the back of my mind running in circles worrying about things I can't do anything about, and it is starting to take its toll.

Bah, I can handle it. Three months! Thats it, just three months, and I graduate. I will be able to have a nice job, and I can focus on just work and training, and finally live my life. Three months isn't shit. I should be able to do this standing on my head. I just have to keep my focus.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Youd fuck someone up good

id definitely pay to see that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

oohhh that would be cool ! I'd definitely go to see it

Thanks, guys! Nothing would make me happier than to give a shout out to my IM hommies on national TV.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Blink and you miss it. Pressure pressure nudge nudge ...

Hey where would you train there? What's the name of the place?

As it stands now, I might be moving to Atlanta, GA. I have no idea what training facilities they have there.

I got a job offer at in IT company there who are looking for young people coming out of college so they can train me in a specialization. The money sucks, but the experience is invaluable.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

I think you'd be better in WWF, you could call yourself the " Caveman", or "The Gorilla".

Depending on which WWF you are speaking about.

Lol, I bet the money is good, but I don't like fake wrestling. I want to do full contact real deal fighting. I may totally suck balls at it, but I want to find out.

Posted by: vortrit

I hate your journal. It makes me feel like a pussy. I'd be lucky to squeeze off 2 dips at 45 lbs.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Hey I'm originally from Georgia! You'll love it there houses are cheap, low taxes, people are very nice, and lots of things to do.

Posted by: PreMier

more energy is wasted on things we cant control than anything else. they are outside of your circle of influence, so dont worry about it. focus on those things, and only those that you can control

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Sounds good, I reckon it won't take you long to move up that ladder.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

more energy is wasted on things we cant control than anything else. they are outside of your circle of influence, so dont worry about it. focus on those things, and only those that you can control

What Premier dose'nt realise is that i planted that phrase in his subconcious, thereby asserting my subtle mind control over him...

.."Get my a keg of beer"...." a keg of beer".......

Posted by: PreMier

Posted by: KelJu

Monday - 10/1/07

Upper-A / 10-12 Range

Bench Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 225 x 10
Set 3: 250 x 10 *PR

Dips: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW x 25
Set 2: BW x 25
Set 3: BW x 25

Single Arm Cable Triceps Extensions: (2m RI)
Set 1: 25 x 10
Set 2: 25 x 10
Set 3: 25 x 10

Military Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 95 x 10
Set 2: 115 x 10
Set 3: 135 x 10

Cybex Abdominal Crunch : (2m RI)
Set 1: 120 x 10
Set 2: 130 x 10
Set 3: 155 x 10
Set 4: 170 x 10

Great workout considering I partied until 5:00 in the morning Saturday night, and then stayed in the lab at school until 1:00 this morning catching up on school work. I ate like shit all weekend, also.

Bar hopping is a great way to cut it seems, because I checked my weight and I have lost 5lbs. I didn't drink any, but I bought a few packs of cigarettes, because I was nervous as I practiced approaches on women, so I needed something to keep my nerves settled. Now I got this monkey on my back again. Oh well, fuck it!

I'm in a fantastic mood. I had a great time this weekend, and I needed it. I have been couped up in my dorm room too long, and making myself get out and socialize was just what the doctor ordered. And, a cute girl that works at the starbucks that I talk to sometimes gave me her number today. I didn't even ask for it. As I was leaving she passed it to me.

Life is good... today life is just too fucking good!

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Hey I'm originally from Georgia! You'll love it there houses are cheap, low taxes, people are very nice, and lots of things to do.

I hope so. I am really psyched about getting out of Mobile.

Posted by: fufu

very nice very nice with the number!

Posted by: Scarface30

that is a great workout KelJu

good job with the number...nothing like a cutie giving you her number for a definite confidence booster!!

Posted by: KelJu

Tuesday - 10/2/07
Lower-B

Sumo Deadlift: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 225 x 5
Set 3: 315 x 5
Set 4: 375 x 5

Calve Extensions: (2m RI)
Set 1: 495 x 35
Set 2: 495 x 35
Set 3: 495 x 40

Barbell Wrist Curl : (2m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 20
Set 2: 45 x 20
Set 3: 45 x 20

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl: (2m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 20
Set 2: 45 x 20
Set 3: 45 x 20

Captains of Crush Hand Grip: (1m RI)
Set 1: T x 20
Set 2: T x 20
Set 3: T x 15

I am still having back pain after deadlifts. I just don't know what to do about it. Should I just give up on them? Back problems run in my family, and maybe my back can't handle the stress. I sure would hate to fuck myself up, and pain is a sign that a fuck-up is on its way if I don't change something. Maybe I should just lower the weight. Do you guys have any suggestions?

Posted by: DOMS

Where in your back is the pain located? The lumbar region?

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Where in your back is the pain located? The lumbar region?

Yep, in the lower lumbar area. I deadlifted for a long time, and made it all the way up to 415, then started having back pain. Now it is every time I deadlift. I may have a bulging disc that is ready to pop. Once that happens it's usually game over.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I read an article over at T-nation 6 months ago that discussed this. They said that people have limits to the amount of weight that they can move. They said that is was simply the luck of the genetic draw.

Once a person goes past that limit, they start to experience injuries. The longer they push past that limit, the more they will be injured until it becomes chronic. That said that at that point, you had to make a decision. Do you push on and develop a chronic injury or do you find other ways to increase the intensity? And if you chose the former, why? Do you really have a good reason?

There are plenty of things that you can do besides upping the weight. You can increase the sets. You can shorten the RIs. You can up the reps per set.

Personally, I think what they said makes sense. But, it is just a theory and not necessarily fact.

Before you make such a decision, it would make sense to see a sport specialist physical therapist. Have them take a look at your back.

My last piece of advice is to consider Prince. He made it to the point in his life where he'd pushed on beyond this theoretical limit, has chronically injured his back, and really wishes that he hadn't (that's my impression, anyway). And you're still pretty young.

Posted by: DOMS

Ha! I found the article. Which I'll quote:

"Heavy squats and deadlifts may not be good for you long term."

— Mike Boyle

To the Testosterone crowd, this is the heresy they hate to hear. Many of the readers are in a constant state of denial. They don't want education, they want validation and reinforcement that what they're already doing is the "best" route.

The reality is different. How many adults do you see performing heavy squats or heavy deadlifts? The answer is very few. Those few probably fall into the category of "those blessed with great discs and connective tissue."

...................

..............Platz and Dr. Squat: Gifted freaks or misguided geeks?

I firmly believe that we almost all have a failure point in terms of connective tissue. It's just a matter of whether or not you reach it. In my case that failure point responded to approximately 500 lbs. Every time my competitive squat or deadlift approached the 500 lbs. mark, I incurred a back injury. Eventually I came to the conclusion that I was not made to lift really heavy weights.

As a 47 year old I've had one shoulder surgery that I directly attribute to bench pressing, a bad back that I directly attribute to squatting and deadlifting, and have had two knee operations that I don't feel are powerlifting related.

I never, I repeat never, perform squats or deadlifts with my adult personal training clients. In truth, as my articles indicate, I never back squat or perform a conventional deadlift with any of my athletic clients. The lone exception is to progress kettlebell sumo deadlifts to sumo deadlifts for some clients.

Both squats and deadlifts tend to fail at a connective tissue point versus a muscular point. This is the inherent failure off these lifts. Most trainees will fail technically before they fail muscularly and will expose the connective tissue to undue stress. Add in the motivation/ stupidity of the young and you have a prescription for disaster.

Posted by: Stewart20

man, now my back hurts too....no seriously, it does, but then again, it might have to do with deadlifting every 4 days for the past 2 weeks

The problem for me is that, when I am finished with a deadlifting session, I feel some discomfort in my lower back region, not so much a pain, just mostly a discomfort, but it seems to be centered in my back, which obviously tells me it is not muscle related. However, the discomfort is usually gone by the following morning, and by the 4th day, my back feels fine, so I go at it again.

Now, is this a normal occurance with a heavy deadlift session, or am I heading toward a serious back injury at some undetermined point down the road?

Maybe I should switch to sumo deads, I know the times I have done them, I have felt less stress on my lower back than with conventionals. Or maybe I should just not deadlift every 4 days like an idiot

Posted by: KelJu

Great post! That is how I feel about it, but I have put so much work into my numbers. I am a numbers guy. I have this obsession with squatting 500lbs. I have an obsession with loading 45 plates, just so I can look at the weight and pat myself on the back for being one of the few that can move it.

I have to get a hold of my ego before I fuck myself up permanently. The squats are killing my knees, and the deadlifts are killing my back. Bench pressing has killed my shoulder 3 seperate times.

The AS is helping my muscles grow at a rate that my connective tissues can't hold up to.

I really should reevaluate my priorities.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

man, now my back hurts too....no seriously, it does, but then again, it might have to do with deadlifting every 4 days for the past 2 weeks

Dude, that is the same thing I am going through. It hurts ot get in and out of my car today, but I will be fine tomorrow. Sometimes it hurts for 2 or 3 days when I really mess it up.

Sumo-deadlifts help some, but not much. We will never be competitive power lifters, so why do we risk it?

Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

The answer lies in your previous post....NUMBERS, and to say we can do it. Like my journal title, My Quest for 405, I always wanted to bench press 4 plates per side. I am not a powerlifter, I dabled in it for a little while, and thought about pursuing some competitions, but I don't do that now, and don't have the time or energy to do it now, so the question is WHY?

Damn ego is a very powerful thing, but you know what else is a culprit too? The internet. I never ever had an injury or semi injury until I started reading everything on the internet. Of course, I didn't know what the hell I was doing, but I guess you can argue that I still don't know what the hell I am doing if I am causing myself discomfort from something supposed to better my life, but the overwhelming amount of knowledge out there just screws with you sometimes I think.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

Well, had it not been for IM, I never would have got to be as strong as I am, and it is my strength that is ripping my body apart.

You know, I blame Rob! His site is the reason my joints hurt. I'm gonna sue his ass off.

Posted by: goob

Sorry to hear about the injury. But every cloud has a silver lining.

This is where you find out Starbucks girl has angelic skills as a massuese, and is itching to get those divine hands on you......

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

man, now my back hurts too....no seriously, it does, but then again, it might have to do with deadlifting every 4 days for the past 2 weeks

My lower back ALWAYS has some discomfort after doing heavy DLs. Much like Kelju, after a day or so it goes away. My discomfort is more stiffness than anything else.

Sure it's possible to be doing some long term damage, but who is to know? I've been DLing for about 20 yrs now and knock on wood, no serious problems yet. I make sure my form is good and I stop when my back gets fatigued.

Like Stew, I'm not a competitive powerlifter. I do this to be healthy, not to see how close I can come to crippling myself.

Posted by: fufu

I would cut out the deadlifts for a bit. You do NOT want that injury, trust me. You know I fucked up my glute/back and that is something I am still dealing with 8 months later. I fucked it up while wearing a belt and keeping my back neutral. You never realize how much an injury can affect you until you have it. There are plenty of other exercises you can do. I don't want you to get hurt. You are already feeling pain that should be an obvious sign that something is up. How is your flexibility and stretching routine?

Posted by: Witchblade

I think you definitely need to reevaluate your priorities and the way you are training.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Maybe you should give a DC/rest pause type of program a try?

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Tuesday - 10/2/07
I am still having back pain after deadlifts. I just don't know what to do about it. Should I just give up on them? Back problems run in my family, and maybe my back can't handle the stress. I sure would hate to fuck myself up, and pain is a sign that a fuck-up is on its way if I don't change something. Maybe I should just lower the weight. Do you guys have any suggestions?

For me it was a rest period and a return with a less aggressive lifting routine on my arms. I tore a bi and it sucked. When i came back I just didn't get so crazy with my weights and worked through the lower numbers more slowly 'til eventually I got passed my old limits. Now I'm way stronger then I was when I was injured. In 2004 I could not even consider lifting then what I lift now.

You've been tearing through the numbers with a fierceness brother K. You haven't allowed your body to adjust to what you've done to it. Your drive to get to that next level is respectable, but the body needs to have more to go on then just your own inner motivation. Maybe slowing down and working within one level allowing the tendons and muscles to acclimate for a while before you push it again might help. It did for me.

Patience has its rewards:

YouTube Video

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

YouTube Video

I hope you are right. Thanks for showing me a better way to look at things. Maybe in 4 or 5 years I might see that 500lb squat. I'm still young. I think I have time.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I hope you are right. Thanks for showing me a better way to look at things. Maybe in 4 or 5 years I might see that 500lb squat. I'm still young. I think I have time.

Maybe? Nah ... no maybe. You will. The goals are there and the potential is there. It's the journey you should get more into not the destination. Look at how many dudes come on here and talk the talk ... then just walk away never really committing to what we do. They lift for a few weeks or a few months then drop off never actually seeing what they could become. Look around you when you get out and about. Look at all the tattooed up tough guys that can barely bench their own body weight.

Maybe? Lol ... Kelju you have already gotten passed what most guys cannot even do and you're still on your journey up the numbers. Enjoy your journey and don't sweat it ... you will achieve your goals.

Posted by: KelJu

Tuesday - 10/04/2007
Upper-B

Chin-Ups: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW x 15
Set 2: BW x 15
Set 3: BW x 12

Bent-Over Rows: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 185 x 10
Set 3: 185 x 8

Cable Straight Back Seated Row Supinated Grip: (2m RI)
Set 1: 80 x 10
Set 2: 100 x 10
Set 3: 120 x 10

Barbell Shrugs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 405 x 15
Set 2: 495 x 15
Set 3: 550 x 10

Dumbbell Hammer Curls: (2m RI)
Set 1: 50 x 10
Set 2: 50 x 10

My pulling power was excellent today. That was my best chin-up numbers ever.

I went to buy soem cloths today, and it was mostly a failed attempt. They just don't make cloths that fit me. My chest and abs stick out too much in comparison to my lower legs. It makes me look funny. All of my lower body power is in my hip area. I got a huge ass, and hips, but my legs are small around me knee. I think I look great with shorts on, because my calves are looking good, but jeans just suck. But, it will be cold weather here soon, and I will freeze my ass off at bayfest this weekend in shorts. I might just have to be cold for the sake of looking good. Lol, I'm so egotistical.

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

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I went to buy soem cloths today, and it was mostly a failed attempt. They just don't make cloths that fit me.

Yeah, try to find womens clothing that the arms are more than pencils.. it's frustrating...

I went to Hollister the other day and couldn't find a single gdamn shirt that I could fit my arms in...

Posted by: Pylon

Maybe you should just go topless.....

Posted by: Witchblade

I think it's funny people criticize bodybuilders for wearing tight outfits. Everytime someone near me says something like that, I respond "Well, you go find something for his size." Always shuts them up.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Yeah, try to find womens clothing that the arms are more than pencils.. it's frustrating...

I went to Hollister the other day and couldn't find a single gdamn shirt that I could fit my arms in...

You are in the top .0001% of women when it comes to the size of your guns in comparison to the size of your waist. I bet you have just as much trouble as me finding cloths that fit. Its frustrating.

There should be at least one company that makes cloths for people who are athletic, but still want to be in style.

I have the bet luck with skater cloths.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

This reminds me of all the bodybuilders wearing clown pants and gay looking shirts lol, there's a reason!

Posted by: PreMier

i buy most of my stuff from polo and nautica. usually go with cargo jeans because they are bigger and my quads fit in them

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Maybe you should just go topless.....

Nice one Py

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

i buy most of my stuff from polo and nautica. usually go with cargo jeans because they are bigger and my quads fit in them

Cargo pants or relaxed fit jeans work me. I have a 33" waist and a 35" inseam so relaxed fit Levi jeans are a little tight but loose enough to get by. Allows the glutes to show without being so tight on the quads. I also like Levis because they make the odd sizes and are easy to find.

Posted by: Malley

I have a hard time with clothes to. If I buy a polo shirt my arms hang out and I look like I am trying to damn hard. I have been saying f-it lately and just buying tees.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I have a hard time with clothes to. If I buy a polo shirt my arms hang out and I look like I am trying to damn hard. I have been saying f-it lately and just buying tees.

Well look what the cat drug in. Hows everything been going?

Posted by: KelJu

Friday 10/08/07
Lower-A

Wide Stance Squats: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 10
Set 2: 225 x 10
Set 3: 375 x 10

Bulgarian Squats: (2m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 10
Set 2: 65 x 10
Set 3: 85 x 10

Seated Leg Extensions: (2m RI)
Set 1: 155 x 10
Set 2: 175 x 10

Seated Calf Raises: (Isometric )
Set 1: 495 x 1m Static press
Set 2: 495 x 1m Static press
Set 3: 495 x 1.5m Static press

Legpress Calve Raises: (2m RI)
Set 1: 405 x 20
Set 2: 405 x 25

Wrist Rolls: (1m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 20
Set 2: 65 x 20
Set 3: 85 x 10

Reverse Wristrolls: (1m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 10
Set 2: 45 x 8
Set 3: 30 x 10

My forearms are pathetic. But the when you start from the bottom yo ucan only get better. I need to put a lot of work into strengthing my forearms. The rest of my workout suffered from 2 and a half days of eating and sleeping like total shit.

Posted by: goob

OMG! 85 lb Bulgarians! Thats sounds like Eastern European torture at its most brutal. Were you forced by the KGB or FSB????

Posted by: Gazhole

Dayum, you're still a beast, K! Great stuff!

Hows things going?

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Dayum, you're still a beast, K! Great stuff!

Hows things going?

Thanks, bro. Things are going really good. Where the hell have you been? You know you can post here and at the other forum.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

OMG! 85 lb Bulgarians! Thats sounds like Eastern European torture at its most brutal. Were you forced by the KGB or FSB????

Well it sure as hell hurt more than I thought it was going to. I guess its the balance issue. My legs were toasted from the squats, but I managed to finish.
My whole lower body hurt like a mofo today. I am in so much pain.

Posted by: KelJu

Tuesday - 10/9/2007
Upper-A

Flat Dumbbell Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 50s x 10
Set 2: 60s x 10
Set 3: 80s x 10
Set 4: 90s x 10
Set 5: 90s x 8

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 40s x 10
Set 2: 45s x 10
Set 3: 50s x 10

Incline Dumbbell Press: (2m RI)
Set 1: 35s x 10
Set 2: 35s x 10
Set 3: 40s x 8

Cable Pushdown: (2m RI)
Set 1: 85 x 10
Set 2: 87.5 x 10
Set 3: 90 x 10

Single Arm Cable Triceps Extensions: (2m RI)
Set 1: 20 x 10
Set 2: 20 x 10
Set 3: 25 x 10

Cybex Abdominal Crunch : (2m RI)
Set 1: 150 x 10
Set 2: 150 x 10

Lever Seated Crunch: (2m RI)
Set 1: 100 x 10
Set 2: 120 x 10

Cable Crunches: (1m RI)
Set 1: 95 x 15
Set 2: 95 x 15

I was in a lot of pain from my workout yesterday, but I plowed through today's workout as hard as I could. I want to start using dumbbells more. Using dumbbells really blasted my chest and shoulders in a way that I never felt before. I could barely lift my arm over my head after the shoulder presses.

My workout ran way too long. I know that I am doing too much, but everything in my program seems important, so I don't know what to cut out.

Posted by: DOMS

DBs most certainly have their place.

How long did your workout take? The last 15 minutes or so was ab work, so I'm not sure that you should really count that towards your functional time limit.

If you really want to hurt yourself, add some Flys after your DB Presses. With the weight level you train at, you should tear the shit out of your pecs.

A very worthy workout, KelJu!

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

DBs most certainly have their place.

How long did your workout take? The last 15 minutes or so was ab work, so I'm not sure that you should really count that towards your functional time limit.

If you really want to hurt yourself, add some Flys after your DB Presses. With the weight level you train at, you should tear the shit out of your pecs.

I have neglected my stabilizer muscles for a long time. I am pretty sure flys would destroyer my shoulder. I still have to baby it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

A very worthy workout, KelJu!

Thanks bud. I am probably the happiest I have ever been with my body. My cycle of AS will be out of my system right at about Halloween, so I should be at peak condition while wearing my spartan soldier costume.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Thanks, bro. Things are going really good. Where the hell have you been? You know you can post here and at the other forum.

To tell you the truth i havent been posting at either a great deal - havent had anything interesting to give, and settling into uni has been a bit of a nightmare :P.

Glad to see things are going well, though

Whats new?

Posted by: Brutus_G

Hey man looking very strong! You gonna have some after pics in the spartan outfit? Thatd be fuckin cool!

Posted by: Scarface30

great workout man

a little higher volume then your last split? how's that treatin ya?

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Bar hopping is a great way to cut it seems, because I checked my weight and I have lost 5lbs. I didn't drink any, but I bought a few packs of cigarettes, because I was nervous as I practiced approaches on women, so I needed something to keep my nerves settled. Now I got this monkey on my back again. Oh well, fuck it!

I'm in a fantastic mood. I had a great time this weekend, and I needed it. I have been couped up in my dorm room too long, and making myself get out and socialize was just what the doctor ordered. And, a cute girl that works at the starbucks that I talk to sometimes gave me her number today. I didn't even ask for it. As I was leaving she passed it to me.

Life is good... today life is just too fucking good!

Wow..I dont know if a number was EVER just passed to me. That has got to feel good. Especially if the girl is attractive.

So...umm, you wanted to go work on your approaching skills, but you smoked cigarettes? Damn, you might as well drape yourself in shit.

Then again, youre the one getting the numbers..

Posted by: goob

Another shit hot set of numbers. Good to hear you are happy with your shape, that's a kick ass confidence booster.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

DBs most certainly have their place.

Workout took an hour and 15 minutes. I try to keep all workouts under an hour. I was running on fumes for my ab workout.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

This reminds me of all the bodybuilders wearing clown pants and gay looking shirts lol, there's a reason!

Jay Cutler wears the most ridiculous shit when he is at the height of a bulk, but because he has not.

Posted by: KelJu

Thursday - 1011/07[/size]
Lower-B [/b]

Conventional Deadlift: (2m RI)
Set 1: 135 x 5
Set 2: 225 x 5
Set 3: 315 x 5

Calve Extensions: (2m RI)
Set 1: 495 x 45 *PR
Set 2: 495 x 45 *PR
Set 3: 495 x 50 *PR

Behind the Back Barbell Wrist Curl : (2m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 20
Set 2: 95 x 20 *PR
Set 3: 115 x 20 *PR

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl: (2m RI)
Set 1: 45 x 20
Set 2: 45 x 20
Set 3: 45 x 20

I went light on deadlifts because I am sick of back pain. My calves sure did perform well today. I think it might have been the isometric stuff from my last lower day that stimulated new growth.

Posted by: DOMS

Look at those crazy numbers!

Nice job on the PRs, too! 495 x 50 on the calves!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Kelju you do have some nice diamond calves.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Kelju you do have some nice diamond calves.

Not really actually. The muscle fibers in my calves must be as dense as steal cables because nobody I have seen can punish their calves like I do, but my calves are still small.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Look at those crazy numbers!

Nice job on the PRs, too! 495 x 50 on the calves!

Thanks bud!

Posted by: KelJu

Friday - 10/13/2007
Upper-B

Chin-Ups: (2m RI)
Set 1: BW+55 x 6
Set 2: BW+55 x 6
Set 3: BW+60 x 5 *PR

Cable Pull-downs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 160 x 5
Set 2: 200 x 5
Set 3: 240 x 5 *PR

Lever T-Bar Row Machine: (2m RI)
Set 1: 225 x 5
Set 2: 315 x 5
Set 3: 405 x 5
Set 4: 455 x 5

Barbell Shrugs: (2m RI)
Set 1: 405 x 15
Set 2: 495 x 15
Set 3: 550 x 10
Set 4: 315 x 1 (30 second static contraction)

Dumbbell Hammer Curls: (2m RI)
Set 1: 50 x 5
Set 2: 60 x 5
Set 3: 60 x 5

My pulling power was good today. Some things got stronger, while others stagnated which is better than I had expected. I have slimmed up some more, so I figured I would have gotten weaker.

Posted by: fufu

good shit

Posted by: KelJu

I've got no energy. My last 2 workouts sucked so bad I don't even want to log them. I was stupid, partied this weekend, didn't get enough sleep, then worked all day Sunday on an empty stomach because I was feeling ill. I am going to start a week long deload. I'll see you fuckers next week.

Posted by: Scarface30

you know your body better than anyone...good call on the deload.

great workout though by they way!

Posted by: KelJu

My 6 day delaod turned into a month long assault on my health. I didn't touch a weight for a whole month. I ate like total shit, and I started smoking 2 packs of cigarettes everyday. Seems like I am due one of these crashes at least once a year.

But, somebody flipped the switch today. I threw my cigs away, went to wally world and bought good stuff to eat, went to the gym, and went jogging when I got home. I coughed up ton of flem. I imagine the next month will be spent bouncing back, but my goals are different this time. I care not for size or strength. I will work on endurance, cardiovascular health, and overall health.

I'm not posting my weight because I am ashamed of what I did to my body over the last month.

Tuesday - 10/9/2007
Push Day

Flat Bench Press:
Standing Barbell Shoulder Press:
Dips:
Cable Pushdown:
Crunches:

Posted by: DOMS

It's good that you're back on course, man!

Posted by: Scarface30

I was wondering where you got to! hey sometimes shit happens that can't be helped. your numbers will come back in no time man

Posted by: katt

Yeah, what he said!!!

Besides..... smokes are for kids! I just totally thought of that rabbit and the Kix commercial...

Posted by: DOMS

KelJu, you shouldn't forgo posting your numbers. No one is going to think less of you. Beside, I'm betting that even after you take a one month bender, you still lift more than I do.

And katt, it's "Trix", not "Kix".

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

KelJu, you shouldn't forgo posting your numbers. No one is going to think less of you. Beside, I'm betting that even after you take a one month bender, you still lift more than I do.

And katt, it's "Trix", not "Kix".

oh freek.... I was close.....

Posted by: DOMS

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

My 6 day delaod turned into a month long assault on my health. I didn't touch a weight for a whole month. I ate like total shit, and I started smoking 2 packs of cigarettes everyday. Seems like I am due one of these crashes at least once a year.

But, somebody flipped the switch today. I threw my cigs away, went to wally world and bought good stuff to eat, went to the gym, and went jogging when I got home. I coughed up ton of flem. I imagine the next month will be spent bouncing back, but my goals are different this time. I care not for size or strength. I will work on endurance, cardiovascular health, and overall health.

I'm not posting my weight because I am ashamed of what I did to my body over the last month.

Tuesday - 10/9/2007
Push Day

Flat Bench Press:
Standing Barbell Shoulder Press:
Dips:
Cable Pushdown:
Crunches:

SO then if you are out for conditioning then now is a perfect time for MMA training K. It's not that expensive. If you tried real MMA training ... not some kind of tai-chi or ken(m)po training but some honest MMA training where you hit the major fighting styles ... you'd be as addicted as I am. There's something primal about matching up with someone and being allowed to legally pound them down then shake hands afterwards.

Regardless of what you do I know you will strive to do your best ... and feel like shit if you don't. Good to see you back at it brother-K.

Posted by: KelJu

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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

I graduate college in 3 weeks. If the city that I move to for a job has a good MMA school, I plan to get into it.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

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Originally Posted by KelJu

I graduate college in 3 weeks. If the city that I move to for a job has a good MMA school, I plan to get into it.

PM me that city ... if you know it yet.

Posted by: KelJu

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Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

PM me that city ... if you know it yet.

I have been offered a few jobs, but both were in cities I have no interest living in. Once I get an offer in a good city, I will PM you the location. You can give me the lowdown on MMA schools in the area.

Posted by: fufu

yeah, MMA will jack up your conditioning, in a good way.

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by DOMS

+1

You're still the mighty bearded one, nobody is going to rip on you because your numbers are down. I think you could take us even if we did

Still, welcome back into it. A month off partying is sometimes needed to cool off after a hard training spree.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Did you get depressed man? Welcome back Big K i wish you the best.

Posted by: goob

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Originally Posted by KelJu

Good stuff, figured you would get snapped up pretty quickly. Hope you get one that fits the bill perfectly...

Posted by: KelJu

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Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Did you get depressed man? Welcome back Big K i wish you the best.

I wasn't depressed as much as I was simply burned out. But, I am veyr happy to be back lifting again.

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Originally Posted by goob

Good stuff, figured you would get snapped up pretty quickly. Hope you get one that fits the bill perfectly...

Yeah me too. HEre is my top 5 locations I would liek to live for a while:

New York
Atlanta
San Jose
Seattle
Minneapolis

I think I would be happy near any of those areas.

Posted by: Brutus_G

not that I'm biased in any way but you should go to Atlanta

Posted by: fufu

I read Atlanta was rated within the top 10 best places to live as far as living costs go.

Posted by: fufu

But from that list, San Jose and NYC sound good to me!

Have you ever been to NYC?

Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by fufu