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Posted by: Stewart20

May 23 ME Lower

Sumo Deadlifts
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
add belt
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 1 PR
almost lost grip, but held on and held top for a good 5 seconds. Sumos felt good...gonna try this for a while, maybe exclusively, I think it's better suited for my body...lets me use my legs more and less back, which is what I need

Narrow Stance Manta Ray Squats (ATG)
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 7
Heels elevated on 10 pound plates...first time going all the way down, maybe the last time...having trouble walking properly, lol

Decline Crunches
BW+25 x 15
BW+25 x 15
BW+25 x 10

hypers
BW+35 x 10

those squats were rough! and sumo deads are cool! a lot less strain on the back, but a lot more strain on the inner thighs...good change of pace nonetheless


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Archangel
BIG bench my Friend, sorry your hurting now!!! Hope it's all better now!!!
Actually I am fine now! My legs are what is hurting now!


Posted by: Archangel

Excellent w/o BRother 20, I'm sure those "wheels" are VERY sore!!!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Archangel
Excellent w/o BRother 20, I'm sure those "wheels" are VERY sore!!!
eh, it was nothing I'm sure you couldn't do....i gotta say though, putting the plates under my heels allowed me to go a lot deeper than I normally would be able to go and man, what a difference, lol...they felt real good though


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Welcome to the world of SUMO DEADS


Posted by: Burner02

nice weights! looks like u ARE becoming an ANIMAL!
I thought having plates under your heels was bad????


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Welcome to the world of SUMO DEADS
hey there YM, missed you for a couple days, welcome back...actually I used to do the sumos all the time, it wasn't until about 3 months ago that I even tried a conventional deadlift. The sumos just feel more comfortable for my body, although I need to be careful of aggrivating my old hockey groin injury if I make the stance too wide....but I'm gonna stick with it for a while or at least until it starts hurting, lol


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
nice weights! looks like u ARE becoming an ANIMAL!
I thought having plates under your heels was bad????
It probably is, ,
but I find it's the only way I can keep a shoulder width stance and squat deep...my quads are fried today, haven't felt this way in a long time...I only used 10 pound plates, so it wasn't too much elevation

the thing that I heard about it being bad is that it places a lot of stress on the tendons and ligaments right above your kneecaps, but damn, it really stressed the lower quads, and for the first time ever, I was comfortably able to go ATG on a squat


Posted by: Burner02

u are gonna REALLY feel it in a couple days...


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
hey there YM, missed you for a couple days, welcome back...actually I used to do the sumos all the time, it wasn't until about 3 months ago that I even tried a conventional deadlift. The sumos just feel more comfortable for my body, although I need to be careful of aggrivating my old hockey groin injury if I make the stance too wide....but I'm gonna stick with it for a while or at least until it starts hurting, lol
Things look good in here... I started my summer class (International Business) last night so I'll be busy on Tuesday nights for 10 weeks. I'm heading to the gym in a few.....

Don't mess around with groin injuries.....


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Things look good in here... I started my summer class (International Business) last night so I'll be busy on Tuesday nights for 10 weeks. I'm heading to the gym in a few.....

Don't mess around with groin injuries.....
yeah I don't want the dreaded "NEEDLE TO THE GROIN"


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
u are gonna REALLY feel it in a couple days...
I REALLY feel it NOW!!


Posted by: Archangel

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
I REALLY feel it NOW!!
Good Stuff!!!


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
I REALLY feel it NOW!!
yeah..but it's gonan get...'better'..... muhahahahaa....


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
yeah..but it's gonan get...'better'..... muhahahahaa....
I think you might have cursed me or something.....today is "horrible"!!

I can't go up and down stairs properly, I feel like a


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
I think you might have cursed me or something.....today is "horrible"!!

I can't go up and down stairs properly, I feel like a
really? I figured u'd be walking more like this:

Nope...DOMS...especially for legs...kicks in a couple days after the fact...keep moving....
that's why I normally try and keep my leg workouts in the begining of the week..so not sore and walking funny @ the club...


Posted by: Stewart20

May 25 -- ABORTED WORKOUT!!

well, started out as a dynamic bench press day, ended up as a horrible pain in my right shoulder and elbow, so I just shut it down. its times like these that make me rethink the whole powerlifting thing...i go so good for a good stretch of time, then BAM, something happens and i get all discouraged about everything....i guess it happens to everyone so i really shouldn't complain.

but there was an interesting routine posted by p-funk that i may consider, revolving around density training, which i may try, also considering my workout partner has abandoned me, so i will be going solo once again, hard to powerlift by yourself, lol

anyway, here is what i did today before the pain set in:

speed bench
6x3 @205

seated barbell shoulder press
185 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5

pullups
bw+30 x 6
bw+30 x 6
bw+30 x 6

did not do floor press and ez bar curls which were scheduled...decided to stop rather than inflict more damage


Posted by: Burner02

dam! Sorry to hear about that....stupid pains!
at least u listened....
u wore out another workout partner?
how's that form doing? hate to say it..but may wanna back off the weight..and do some higher reps stuff..


Posted by: Stewart20

I'll be honest, I know what did it, it was those damn bench presses that did it. The past two Mondays we did ME bench press and I am telling you, that is what screwed my shoulder up.

Before doing the bench press, I was fine....I mean I was doing decline bench with 300 pounds for sets of 5, no pain whatsoever....then I go and do a regular bench press for two weeks with a lot of weight, and screw myself up.

thats why I may need to rethink the powerlifting thing....if I can't do a regular bench press without pain, then what's the point? Of course, I could just use other exercises and do them for maxes, but really, why the hell would I want to kill myself for no apparent goal, other than to say, "oooh, I can decline bench 400 pounds". Can't do that in a competition, so who the hell cares.?

Who the hell knows, I change my mind every week. Maybe I should just back off the weights a bit and just do a shitload of sets and volume and get bodybuilder muscles, lol. At least if you look huge, no one will question if you are actually strong or not, lol.

There are just so many routines to choose from and things to do, how the hell do you pick one and stick with it?????

And my partner got his work hours changed, so now he works nights, I work normal hours, so obviously, that ain't gonna work


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
...
............
There are just so many routines to choose from and things to do, how the hell do you pick one and stick with it?????
Here are some steps:
1) Develop a goal(s)
2) Pick a routine
2b) - adjust routine based on injuries and how your body reacts
3) Do it for 6-8 weeks and track your progress
4) Take a week off
5) REPEAT steps 1-4
6) After doing this for 12 months....do a yearly analysis...see what worked best.




Posted by: Fitgirl70

Stew


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Stew
I'd wave back, but I can't move my shoulder....

At least it's memorial day weekend and lots of alcohol should be involved, so at least I can drink away the pain


Posted by: Fitgirl70

aawwww honey....you need a good massage!


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
aawwww honey....you need a good massage!
are you offering? 'cause..if you are..I have this pain...



Posted by: Burner02

And Stew-
What Moomba said.
Might be one of my problems...I don't have an actual goal..just try to go one more rep than last time...or a little more weight than last time...

but do what our disguised super hero moomba said.
Also, would switching from BB to DB help? ( I do most of my benching w/ DB's...and I have not screwed up my shoulders in a long time)


Posted by: Stewart20

umm...NO you do not want this pain....and

YES I could use a massage if you are offering....


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
And Stew-
What Moomba said.
Might be one of my problems...I don't have an actual goal..just try to go one more rep than last time...or a little more weight than last time...

but do what our disguised super hero moomba said.
Also, would switching from BB to DB help?
I don't have a goal either to tell you the truth, other than the classic "to get bigger and stronger". Well I am sure they are plenty of ways to accomplish that, it's just picking something and sticking with it. I found a cool 3 day westside template that I might use, we'll see.

As far as the benching goes, I am just going to NOT do a flat bench anymore, that's all there is to it. I know I can comfortably lift 350 pound on my decline bench, so I know I can stick with that movement and not get hurt. I know I can do a floor press and not get hurt, so I can use that....there are many options, so who cares if I can't flat bench....? Like I said, the only way it would hurt me is if I want to compete in a powerlifting comp, but until then, I'll just get super strong on the other lifts, they are so similar, the carryover is pretty high, and I won't injure myself anymore...

Seems so damn simple doesn't it??


Posted by: Fitgirl70

I give great massages


Posted by: Fitgirl70

Burner...I need to call you in a bit...I have a question for you


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Burner...I need to call you in a bit...I have a question for you
um....only once...it was a college dare....nobody was supposed to know about that.....
wait...what was the question???


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
I give great massages
you're gonna have to prove that.....


Posted by: b_reed23

hi Stewey!! Thought I would drop in...sorry to hear about your shoulder...take care of youself!!

hope you have a great weekend...have a drink for me...and um...I'll have a drink for you too


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
hi Stewey!! Thought I would drop in...sorry to hear about your shoulder...take care of youself!!

hope you have a great weekend...have a drink for me...and um...I'll have a drink for you too
Hey there..! I know you will enjoy the weekend, hope you have nice weather where you are!


Posted by: Stewart20

May 26 -- Stubborn

I should be resting for the entire weekend, but nope, had to work out anyway. Well the good news is that everything held up ok for the most part, my shoulder still feels a little funky, but not too bad....the bad news is that next time I do my regular workouts I'll probably reinjure myself cause I didn't give it enough time to rest...Sigh....some day I'll learn, lol

Dips to failure
BW + 50 x 16
rest 1 minute
BW + 50 x 12
now if i wasn't hurting, i would have done 1 more set

EZ Bar Curls (2 minute rests)
110 x 10
110 x 8
110 x 6
these felt good, we'll see what happens next week though after I do 4 sets of pullups before hand, lol


Posted by: Burner02

da-am! NICE dips!


Posted by: Stewart20

May 29 -- Push 1

Manta Ray Squats
135 x 10
185 x 5
225 x 10
225 x 8

Decline Bench Press
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 6
275 x 6

DB Shoulder Press
30 x 10
50 x 5
80 x 8
80 x 8

Close Grip Bench Press
225 x 5
275 x 4
275 x 4

Injuries suck! My right shoulder is still feeling funky, so i think it limited my weights just a bit. im gonna try to work through it before i take time off, we'll see how it goes


Posted by: Stewart20

gonna try a 4 day push/pull split for a while, all compound movements, 2 sets per exercise, 6-8 reps per set, probably closer to 6 . Each bodypart will get a compound movement and will be hit twice a week.

monday-push 1
close stance manta ray squats
decline bench
db shoulder press
close grip bench

tuesday-pull 1
chest supported rows
pullups
ez bar curls
SLDL
shrugs

thursday-push 2
powerlifting squats
db bench
seated barbell shoulder press
dips

friday-pull 2
barbell rows
chinups
hammer curls
sumo deads
upright rows

it looks good on paper...we'll see how long it lasts, lol


Posted by: b_reed23

do you like the Manta ray?? I have been thinking about one, but not sure if they are worth the trouble...

Also..I hope you drank plentyfor both of us, because I didn't have one drink all weekend!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
do you like the Manta ray?? I have been thinking about one, but not sure if they are worth the trouble...

Also..I hope you drank plentyfor both of us, because I didn't have one drink all weekend!
Well, umm, I might have drank enough for everyone on this board this weekend, lol, the beers were going down like water for some reason, at least I was drinking Michelob Ultras, less calories!! Plus someone brought those Smirnoff drinks to one of the parties I went to and they had a mandarin orange one, and orange happens to be one of my favorite flavors of anything, so those things tasted amazing. those will get you hammered before you can finish spelling Smirnoff, lol.....

the manta ray is definitely worth it, I love it. It makes the bar very comfortable on your back. It also makes it very stable. It puts the bar very high on your back as well, I am not sure what the difference is between the high bar and the low bar positions (maybe someone else can clarify), but for the $40 it costs, it makes squatting a little more tolerable, lol
I also have the "Sting Ray" which is the same company's device to aid in the front squat. that is a great piece of equipment too, if you ever want to do front squats, and can't hold the bar in the clean position cause you have bad wrists like I do.

Hope that helps and how come no drinking this weekend??


Posted by: Burner02

I only had three beers....just enough to wash down my all-American dinner: hamburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob...

Hey Stew! So..you are gonna kind of do the split I am on right now then?
I kind of like it...took me a while to break free of the I can only work one body part per day mentality...
however, U may want to do it as I do...or some varying degree of it:
U need to hit all muscle fibers, i.e. different reps. If u hit the same muscle twice in the same week w/ nothing but low rep/heavy weight...most likely won't give them enough time to recoperate.
I nail the heavies 1st thing in the week..and then mediums at the end...(and it's not like u are going light, either....u are failing between 8 - 10 reps)
I will be posting my next two 'cycles' of lifting schedules after while.
That article I read...I am incorporating it somewhat into my rep schema.
They want a High, Medium, Low per exercise...(5, 10, 15 reps)
I am gonna do mine a bit fifferent..as I also love to feel the heavy weights...
1st sets is always gonna be heavy....then following will be a mixture of the three, as long as I recruit all fibers..


oh..and either back of the weights..or...leave pressing movements alone for a week...to let the shoulder feel better...you are almost as old...as I am...and I am sure u have also had injuries...if u dinked something up...work AROUND it...not THRU it...work back up...and haul ass.

thus endith my rant.


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
I only had three beers....just enough to wash down my all-American dinner: hamburgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob...

Hey Stew! So..you are gonna kind of do the split I am on right now then?
I kind of like it...took me a while to break free of the I can only work one body part per day mentality...
however, U may want to do it as I do...or some varying degree of it:
U need to hit all muscle fibers, i.e. different reps. If u hit the same muscle twice in the same week w/ nothing but low rep/heavy weight...most likely won't give them enough time to recoperate.
I nail the heavies 1st thing in the week..and then mediums at the end...(and it's not like u are going light, either....u are failing between 8 - 10 reps)
I will be posting my next two 'cycles' of lifting schedules after while.
That article I read...I am incorporating it somewhat into my rep schema.
They want a High, Medium, Low per exercise...(5, 10, 15 reps)
I am gonna do mine a bit fifferent..as I also love to feel the heavy weights...
1st sets is always gonna be heavy....then following will be a mixture of the three, as long as I recruit all fibers..


oh..and either back of the weights..or...leave pressing movements alone for a week...to let the shoulder feel better...you are almost as old...as I am...and I am sure u have also had injuries...if u dinked something up...work AROUND it...not THRU it...work back up...and haul ass.

thus endith my rant.
See, I am not completely sold on the varying rep range thing. I could just be very thick headed, lol. I would feel that if I were to work out with a heavy rep range on one day and then later in the week use a lighter rep range that it would be wasteful in a way, since the other day, my muscles got the heavy reps, now they get the lighter reps, they are gonna think they are on vacation or something, lol.

I wanted to break the days up into different exercises so at least I wouldn't be pounding the same movements over and over again. For example, if I do heavy declines on mondays and heavy db presses on thursday, it's a different recruitment pattern right there, so I don't feel there is a need to change the rep range, as the different movement will take care of my cns from being zapped.

I am actually thinking about being a little crazy and doing a push/pull/legs/push/pull split, working out m-f. I know that's 5 days in a row, but look at it in another way, the volume on each day would be low enough to make that work, plus, I think my body has a hard time recovering from 2 leg days in a week, I realized this yesterday as I was squatting and almost threw up afterwards and though, oh great, if I follow this split I have to do this AGAIN on thursday....I know my upper body can handle it, but my lower body recovery just sucks. so why punish the upper body by only doing one push and one pull per week when it can handle more?


Posted by: Burner02

yep...u are thick...

If u also noticed..I don't do the same exercises on the 2nd workout...
and no..they aren't getting a vacation...'cause u are 'failing between 8 - 10 reps...instead of your 4.

As u aslo see, I do squats on day one and leg press on day 2.

instead of the 5 days per week bit..(which doesn't give your body any time to rest / recover / grow..(or slower) I am gonna do my push / legs / pull startingon the 5th.


Posted by: b_reed23

hi Stewey! Thanks for the info on the Manta/Sting Ray We were at my aunt and uncles for Sat. and part of Sun. and we were "BUSY" most of the time between that...I was lucky to get some water


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
hi Stewey! Thanks for the info on the Manta/Sting Ray We were at my aunt and uncles for Sat. and part of Sun. and we were "BUSY" most of the time between that...I was lucky to get some water
at your aunt and uncles????
aren't we a naughty girl....


Posted by: b_reed23

well, not there...we just snuck in some foreplay when no one was looking...


Posted by: Burner02

was this on a farm or anything....'cause..if it was..that would have been..hot..



Posted by: Stewart20

hey! Stop whoring up my journal LITERALLY, lol


Posted by: Archangel

Lookin insane in here, hows the shoulder BRother 20???


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
I am actually thinking about being a little crazy and doing a push/pull/legs/push/pull split, working out m-f
What's up .. How come you want to lift 5 days straight ?


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Archangel
Lookin insane in here, hows the shoulder BRother 20???
I am actually quite bummed, the shoulder isn't doing as well as I thought it might, of course my being stubborn and pushing through has probably brought on some of that, but it is quite a dejected feeling when you are all pumped and gung ho to workout only to lift the first warmup rep and realize that it ain't gonna happen cause of a pain.

so yeah, it still isn't right, i mean it feels completely fine any time other than using it during an exercise, so if anything, that is encouraging that it isn't too severe hopefully. sitting here right now, I feel 100% fine, but who knows. I am not a doctor, but I think the good thing is that it doesn't have anything to do with rotator cuff muscles or impingement or anything like that, I think it could just be a straight muscle sprain of my front deltoid...I do remember my front delts taking a lot of strain when I went for that flat bench attempt last week.


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
What's up .. How come you want to lift 5 days straight ?
i don't necessarily want to, I was thinking out loud about ways to incorporate body parts twice a week. I am still on the fence about the twice a week stuff, I can't decide which works better for me cause I have had success doing both at different times in the past.


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
I am actually quite bummed, the shoulder isn't doing as well as I thought it might, of course my being stubborn and pushing through has probably brought on some of that, but it is quite a dejected feeling when you are all pumped and gung ho to workout only to lift the first warmup rep and realize that it ain't gonna happen cause of a pain.

so yeah, it still isn't right, i mean it feels completely fine any time other than using it during an exercise, so if anything, that is encouraging that it isn't too severe hopefully. sitting here right now, I feel 100% fine, but who knows. I am not a doctor, but I think the good thing is that it doesn't have anything to do with rotator cuff muscles or impingement or anything like that, I think it could just be a straight muscle sprain of my front deltoid...I do remember my front delts taking a lot of strain when I went for that flat bench attempt last week.
Sounds like its time for a one week break None of us are happy about breaks...........but that's how it goes. You're not 21 anymore.


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Sounds like its time for a one week break None of us are happy about breaks...........but that's how it goes. You're not 21 anymore.
Didn't you know that looking like this knocks 10 years off your age??


Posted by: Stewart20

May 31 -- Squats/upper back/abs

Squats
135 x 5
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 2
5 x 2 @ 275

Chest Supported Rows
90 x 8
140 x 5
160 x 8
170 x 6
170 x 5

Cable Rows(Freeweight)
110 x 8
115 x 8
115 x 8

hyperextensions
BW+35 x 10
BW+35 x 10

Decline Crunches
BW+25 x 10
BW+25 x 10

another workout taken from the "routine of the day book", lol. I am not even goin to explain this one because i might change my mind on it before i am finished explaining it, haha...let's just say it's a powerlifting based workout, except the only movement I go for a true max on is deadlifts...squats are 5x2 and bench press is 6x3. then basically everything else is spaced out across the week, so i am working bodyparts twice per week, but hopefully in a smart way, like westside.

since i squatted on monday , i did not do manta ray squats as an "accessory" movement today, but if this lasts till next week, it will be done on this day


Posted by: Archangel

Lookin good, how goes it BRother 20???


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Archangel
Lookin good, how goes it BRother 20???
hey AA....things would be a lot better if I could get a decent night's sleep for once. I don't think I have slept the whole night through in like 3 years, lol....I think I've slept a total of 3 hours between monday night and last night, it really is starting to affect me and my training, I am not liking it too much


Posted by: Archangel

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
hey AA....things would be a lot better if I could get a decent night's sleep for once. I don't think I have slept the whole night through in like 3 years, lol....I think I've slept a total of 3 hours between monday night and last night, it really is starting to affect me and my training, I am not liking it too much
Thats not good, maybe try some warm vanilla milk!!!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Archangel
Thats not good, maybe try some warm vanilla milk!!!
does warm milk really work?


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Are you switching up your routine today ??


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Are you switching up your routine today ??



Posted by: b_reed23

hiya Stewey! ( oh...I hope you dont' mind if I call you that...I love family guy )

instead of working bodyparts hard 2 times a week, why not switch to a fullbody HIT workout 2-3 days a week?? (oh shit...I sound like Archy now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) There's nothing like getting in and out of the gym in under 30 minutes..it's breathtaking...literally!!

oh..and to help you sleep?? go buy some melatonin take it with your bedtime meal.


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20



Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
hiya Stewey! ( oh...I hope you dont' mind if I call you that...I love family guy )

instead of working bodyparts hard 2 times a week, why not switch to a fullbody HIT workout 2-3 days a week?? (oh shit...I sound like Archy now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) There's nothing like getting in and out of the gym in under 30 minutes..it's breathtaking...literally!!

oh..and to help you sleep?? go buy some melatonin take it with your bedtime meal.
Baby, you can call me whatever you'd like . Actually my screen name is in honor of my favorite Nascar driver Tony Stewart, hence the #20 after the name , but Stewey from Family Guy is cool too

When I began this journal I thought I was gonna try HIT, but it didn't stick...I can't (or won't) put in the intensity to make one set per exercise work, and my workouts usually take over an hour, I just can't move that fast through a workout. I am trying to lean towards a powerlifting type workout, cause when I look back at what has given me the best results, it is heavy weight, low reps. I have the time (right now anyway) to be able to put in hour + workouts, so it isn't a big deal to me, I know a lot of you guys are pressed for time and the HIT stuff is great for that, but I don't have that issue.

I tried melatonin once, but I read that it screws up with your hormones or something, so I stopped taking it in favor of Tylenol PMs. you can't deny that those work, they just leave you a bit groggy in the morning, until around noon time, lol


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba



Posted by: b_reed23

That's cool about the name...I don't do Nascar...I LOOOOOVE drag racing though

oh yeah....you need some pics in your gallery, or in here..preferably nude


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
That's cool about the name...I don't do Nascar...I LOOOOOVE drag racing though

oh yeah....you need some pics in your gallery, or in here..preferably nude
i dont think the women on this board can handle nude pics of me






Posted by: Stewart20

June 1 -- Bench Assist/Arms

Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
185 x 6
185 x 6
185 x 5

Dips
BW+100 x 8
BW+115 x 6
BW+115 x 5

Hammer Curls
55 x 8
60 x 6

Close Grip Bench Press
275 x 4
275 x 5

Side laterals
30 x 10
30 x 10

Bent Over Laterals
30 x 10
30 x 10

Nutrition today so far:
1: bowl cheerios, 2 scoops whey
2: promax bar
3: pb&j sandwich on whole wheat bread
4: quiznos turkey and cheddar on whole wheat bread, double meat
pre workout: 50g dextrose drink
post workout: 50g dextrose mixed with 50g whey


Posted by: Seanp156

Nice workout, seems you have some good upper body strength.


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Seanp156
Nice workout, seems you have some good upper body strength.
Thanks man, unfortunately, my lower body strength is a totally different story, lol


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Nice dips..... I was happy with 90


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Nice dips..... I was happy with 90
There was talk in another thread about people doing BW+4 plates for reps, of course I don't know how much they weighed at the time, but that's something to shoot for, but I will take 3 plates for now


Posted by: b_reed23

Damn Stewey...that is some impressive weight your throwing around!! Nice Dips and Hammers!!!!!


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
There was talk in another thread about people doing BW+4 plates for reps, of course I don't know how much they weighed at the time, but that's something to shoot for, but I will take 3 plates for now
That's crazy...........I got 3 plates once....last year. I was trying to do chins with 3 plates as well but only made it to bw +120. Having goals definitely helps with the motivation.


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
Damn Stewey...that is some impressive weight your throwing around!! Nice Dips and Hammers!!!!!
Thanks! I'm getting there....I know you're probably thinking, "Where is there?", lol, but I do have some short term goals that I think I'll be able to get by the end of the summer assuming I don't change my routine up 50,000 times!!
BW overhead shoulder press for a set of 6 (215lbs)
BW+3 plates (135) dips for a set of 6
Decline Bench Press 315 for 6 sets of 3 reps
Squat 315 for 5 sets of 2 reps
Sumo deadlift 450
Chest Supported Rows 4 plates for 6 reps
Close grip bench 300 for a set of 5

I think that these are highly attainable goals by the beginning of september, some might come even sooner than that, but it's a good place to start


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
That's crazy...........I got 3 plates once....last year. I was trying to do chins with 3 plates as well but only made it to bw +120. Having goals definitely helps with the motivation.
I always say, if we could combine my pressing strength with your pulling strength, we would make one hell of a


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
I always say, if we could combine my pressing strength with your pulling strength, we would make one hell of a
No doubt

Nice goals BTW


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
No doubt

Nice goals BTW
yeah, some are more lofty than others, but we'll see. And let this be a lesson to everyone out there who is just starting to lift seriously.....DON'T NEGLECT YOUR LEG TRAINING!! or else you'll end up like me, hoping to squat the same amount that I can bench!


Posted by: Burner02

whew...just got caught up..squats are getting better!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
whew...just got caught up..squats are getting better!
Hey there!! Where the hell have you been???


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
Hey there!! Where the hell have you been???
me? doing this:
and...evidently not finished...


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
me? doing this:
and...evidently not finished...
that really sucks dude....if it makes you feel any better, I actually a little after my squat workout on monday....apparently I didn't leave enough time between my breakfast and my workout.....

yeah I know, you don';t feel any better, hey I tried....


Posted by: Burner02

No..I don't..but thanks for sharing!
Well,I ate breakfast this am...first thing I've eaten since yesterday moring..and it didn't go so well...


Posted by: Archangel

HUGE lifts my Friend, great w/o!!!


Posted by: Stewart20

June 3 Deadlift/upper back/bis

Sumo Deads
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1
275 x 1
add belt
315 x 1
365 x 1
415 x 1 PR
two things helped this lift....i finally bought an actual powerlifting belt, which offers a lot more support than the one I was using, and I got chaulk, so my grip was perfect, held the top once I finally got there for a good 3 seconds with no slip. Might go for a 3x3 next week, I really don't like the way my back feels after a max attempt

SLDL
230 x 6
230 x 6
230 x 6

Pullups
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5

Chinups
BW+50 x 6
BW+50 x 6
BW+50 x 5

cut the workout here as I wanted to rest up a bit for my brother's bachelor party tonight! Big night planned!


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Nice workout !!! Get CRAZY tonight!!!!!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Nice workout !!! Get CRAZY tonight!!!!!
oh I don't think that will be a problem

oh and I'm catching you on the chins, lol...I figure, we are almost even if you account for our weights, so I am very happy about that, I consider you one of the chinup masters around here, lol....you weigh 185 right and do chins with bw+90 so that's 275 total. I weigh 215 and got +50 today, so thats 265....only 10 pounds behind you, lol


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
oh I don't think that will be a problem

oh and I'm catching you on the chins, lol...I figure, we are almost even if you account for our weights, so I am very happy about that, I consider you one of the chinup masters around here, lol....you weigh 185 right and do chins with bw+90 so that's 275 total. I weigh 215 and got +50 today, so thats 265....only 10 pounds behind you, lol
Ohhhhhhh........It's on!! I like a friendly competition

Let me know how tonight goes......You should be looking like this later:


Posted by: Stewart20

ok i survived the bachelor party....BARELY...ughhhh, I am never drinking again.


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
ughhhh, I am never drinking again.
survey says: LIAR!
Way to go on the pull ups, brotha!


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
ok i survived the bachelor party....BARELY...ughhhh, I am never drinking again.
That's ALL the details we get


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
That's ALL the details we get
hhmm....something's suspect...


known facts:
1) barely survived
2) not drinking again
3) no details

let's just hope that there wasn't a sheep involved...that could be
ba-a-a-a-a-d


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
survey says: LIAR!
so true


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
That's ALL the details we get
Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
hhmm....something's suspect...


known facts:
1) barely survived
2) not drinking again
3) no details

let's just hope that there wasn't a sheep involved...that could be
ba-a-a-a-a-d
ummmm,,,,no sheep involved, but....the following WERE involved (in no particular order) :

1. a cat
2. a pimped out 80s limo with spinners and curb feelers
3. a guy named "Big Al" (and no relation to Big "Gay" Al)
4. 5 bachellorette parties
5. "$1 a lick"
6. a drunk guy (not in my group, lol) falling down an escalator
7. drunk college girls
8. Rocky 4
9. $15 Captain Morgans and Cokes
10. The hottest stripper I have ever seen in my life
11. Ethiopian children dressed as midgets (you figure that one out)
12. A homeless man who asked me for $.25 and when I said I didn't have it, then asked me for $20, lol, quite a jump there.
13. The hottest stripper I have ever seen in my life
14. Girls flashing us in a regular bar
and last but not least
15. The hottest stripper I have ever seen in my life

All in all, just your typical bachelor party night, I am surprised you guys even asked for details, you should pretty much already know how these things go


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
Way to go on the pull ups, brotha!
thanks man, I am on a mission to take down YM on the chinups... I calculated based on our bodyweights, that we are now only 10 pounds apart on chins. He didn't like that, I think I might have motivated the beast to new levels, we'll see, lol


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
thanks man, I am on a mission to take down YM on the chinups... I calculated based on our bodyweights, that we are now only 10 pounds apart on chins. He didn't like that, I think I might have motivated the beast to new levels, we'll see, lol


You're going to see triple digits on chins tomorrow




Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
ummmm,,,,no sheep involved, but....the following WERE involved (in no particular order) :

1. a cat
2. a pimped out 80s limo with spinners and curb feelers
3. a guy named "Big Al" (and no relation to Big "Gay" Al)
4. 5 bachellorette parties
5. "$1 a lick"
6. a drunk guy (not in my group, lol) falling down an escalator
7. drunk college girls
8. Rocky 4
9. $15 Captain Morgans and Cokes
10. The hottest stripper I have ever seen in my life
11. Ethiopian children dressed as midgets (you figure that one out)
12. A homeless man who asked me for $.25 and when I said I didn't have it, then asked me for $20, lol, quite a jump there.
13. The hottest stripper I have ever seen in my life
14. Girls flashing us in a regular bar
and last but not least
15. The hottest stripper I have ever seen in my life

All in all, just your typical bachelor party night, I am surprised you guys even asked for details, you should pretty much already know how these things go
I think the best parts were Numbers (10, 13, 15)


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
I think the best parts were Numbers (10, 13, 15)
The VERY best parts (literally and figuratively)


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba


You're going to see triple digits on chins tomorrow

Bring it on Beastman! This might wind up getting a little ugly, lol


Posted by: Burner02

hmm...hot strippers...got pics?
sounds like a lot better weekend than I had...


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
hmm...hot strippers...got pics?
sounds like a lot better weekend than I had...
well let's put it this way. It was so good of a weekend I had to take off from work today cause I was incapacitated in my bed this morning and could not get up if you promised me a suitcase filled with $100 bills. Let's just say, me and drinking do not mix, and what makes it worse is that, I usually don't drink anything at all, so when I do wind up drinking anything, the effects are magnified, and well, I drank A LOT this weekend, so add it all up, and yeah, I am hurting.

Still gonna attempt to workout today though, can't let YM get the upper hand on me


Posted by: Burner02

I know that feeling....I am a lightweight w/ alcohol....
If I get drunk...I am miserable for at least 3 days afterward...

so...pics of hottie stripper?


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
well let's put it this way. It was so good of a weekend I had to take off from work today cause I was incapacitated in my bed this morning and could not get up if you promised me a suitcase filled with $100 bills. Let's just say, me and drinking do not mix, and what makes it worse is that, I usually don't drink anything at all, so when I do wind up drinking anything, the effects are magnified, and well, I drank A LOT this weekend, so add it all up, and yeah, I am hurting.

Still gonna attempt to workout today though, can't let YM get the upper hand on me

You better hit the gym otherwise there'll be no chance of catching me


Posted by: Burner02

hey Stew! You better unleash your inner real quick like and in a hurry!!

hey moomba! Did / do u feel any different w/ the animal stack? I think I had more energy....maybe mental..but didn't crave junk food too much either?


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
You better hit the gym otherwise there'll be no chance of catching me
Dont worry, it's on....


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
hey Stew! You better unleash your inner real quick like and in a hurry!!
wait...so do I! Lemme get mine: nope. not it....hold on....working on it...


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
wait...so do I! Lemme get mine: nope. not it....hold on....working on it...



Posted by: yellowmoomba

How'd the workout go today ??


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
How'd the workout go today ??
didn't happen yet, I am shooting for 4:00-4:30, I am still tired from the weekend!


Posted by: Stewart20

June 5 -- Bench Press/Arms

Decline Bench Press
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 5
275 x 2
300 x 3
300 x 3
300 x 3

Flat DB Bench Press
110 x 8
110 x 8
110 x 8

EZ Bar curls
120 x 6
120 x 6

Close Grip Incline Press
225 x 5
225 x 5
these are a LOT tougher than flat close grips!

side laterals
30 x 11
30 x 11

pulldowns to chin
120 x 10
120 x 10

not too bad for nursing a hangover eh??


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
June 5 -- Bench Press/Arms

Decline Bench Press
135 x 10
185 x 8
225 x 5
275 x 2
300 x 3
300 x 3
300 x 3

Flat DB Bench Press
110 x 8
110 x 8
110 x 8

EZ Bar curls
120 x 6
120 x 6

Close Grip Incline Press
225 x 5
225 x 5
these are a LOT tougher than flat close grips!

side laterals
30 x 11
30 x 11

pulldowns to chin
120 x 10
120 x 10

not too bad for nursing a hangover eh??
Not bad kid!! I'm looking for some weighted chins in here


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Not bad kid!! I'm looking for some weighted chins in here
LOL....weighted chins are on saturdays....


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
LOL....weighted chins are on saturdays....
Let's see what cha got ???????????????




Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Let's see what cha got ???????????????
Don't be too disappointed, I might be going for reps rather than pounds for now....

But I bet you wouldn't be doing bw+115 dips if I wasn't bugging you either right, so that's cool...keep going man, remember, the magic number is 3 plates for chins and dips


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
Don't be too disappointed, I might be going for reps rather than pounds for now....

But I bet you wouldn't be doing bw+115 dips if I wasn't bugging you either right, so that's cool...keep going man, remember, the magic number is 3 plates for chins and dips
Hopefully it's not to far away. I really like my new program:

Upper
day off
Lower
day off
Upper
two days off

then the following week

Lower
day off
Upper
day off
Lower
two days off

It allows me to be flexible if I want to take the "two days off " anywhere during the week but still get enough lifting in.


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Hopefully it's not to far away. I really like my new program:

Upper
day off
Lower
day off
Upper
two days off

then the following week

Lower
day off
Upper
day off
Lower
two days off

It allows me to be flexible if I want to take the "two days off " anywhere during the week but still get enough lifting in.
Thats a good idea you got there, however I am convinced (or should I say deranged) that working bodyparts twice a week, except for legs is the way to go. The plan I am trying to follow now, is really weird, it's all over the place, but to tell you the truth, so far, the next day I have been feeling fine, not sore, not run down, nothing. I switched two days around and it is making a world of difference, as of now.

Instead of going M, T, Th, F with the weekends off, I switched to M, W, Th, S and I think it's paying off. It's the best scenario to use other than M, W, F since you are only working out on back to back days once as opposed to twice


Posted by: b_reed23

holy shnikes!!! Those are some awsome numbers, Stewey...I like those Declines!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
holy shnikes!!! Those are some awsome numbers, Stewey...I like those Declines!
well you ain't seen nothing yet, this is just the beginning!


Posted by: b_reed23

I like that attitude Stewey...Grrr Baby, VERY grrr....

when/what is the next workout??


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
well you ain't seen nothing yet, this is just the beginning!
I...I...I'm...going to the gym....


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
I like that attitude Stewey...Grrr Baby, VERY grrr....

when/what is the next workout??
OHHH Beeehaaaavvvveeeeee!!

next workout will be tomorrow....squat and upper back day


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
I...I...I'm...going to the gym....
that's right....you get your ass out there and you hit the damn gym!


Posted by: Archangel

WOW, wish I could have w/o's like that being tired, Great w/o imo!!!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Archangel
WOW, wish I could have w/o's like that being tired, Great w/o imo!!!
your workouts speak for themselves AA, you kick much more ass than I do on your HIT stuff!

how is the prep going? the show is soon right???


Posted by: Archangel

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
your workouts speak for themselves AA, you kick much more ass than I do on your HIT stuff!

how is the prep going? the show is soon right???
Thank you for the compliment my Friend!!!

Prep is going fairly decent, got hardly anything in the tank right now, Yes Sir, 2 weeks and counting!!! And then can you say IHOP!!!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Archangel
Thank you for the compliment my Friend!!!

Prep is going fairly decent, got hardly anything in the tank right now, Yes Sir, 2 weeks and counting!!! And then can you say IHOP!!!
I think we could also say TGIF, TCBY, Outback, Olive Garden, etc etc...


Posted by: Burner02

thanks..and I'm hungry....hmm...Outback..steak w/ sweet potato w/ brown sugar and butter....and awesome blossoms....and a cocktail....or three...


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
thanks..and I'm hungry....hmm...Outback..steak w/ sweet potato w/ brown sugar and butter....and awesome blossoms....and a cocktail....or three...
mmmmmm


Posted by: Burner02

hmm...lunch..what to do...what to do.....


Posted by: Stewart20

June 7 -- Squats/Upper Back

Powerlifting Squats
135 x 8
185 x 5
225 x 3
add belt
285 x 3
285 x 3
285 x 3
smoke show

Close stance manta ray squat
235 x 6
235 x 6
235 x 6
not so much of a smoke show...might switch to lunges next week

Chest Supported Rows
170 x 7
170 x 7
170 x 6
170 x 6
smoke show

Cable Rows
120 x 8
120 x 8
not so much of a smoke show...this machine sucks...hurts my lower back the resistance is just so choppy

Decline Crunches
BW+35 x 10
BW+35 x 8



Posted by: yellowmoomba

Someone's legs are going to be sore tomorrrow


Posted by: Stewart20

I HATE leg work. I work out at home, so my options are limited. I would LOVe to do the wide stance squats (which are most comfortable for me) and then move on to the leg press or a hack squat machine, but I can't, so I need to improvise. I don't think that squatting after squatting is the right idea. It's a lot different, to me anyway, than doing say decline bench followed by incline bench. those are both semi comfortable and doable to me....the narrow squats are very challenging and demading to my flexibility and form. I felt them a lot in my low back and I didn't like that one bit.

that's why I might go to lunges next week, at least that would be squats followed by a different movement. But ideally, the leg press would be the best bet


Posted by: Burner02

what's a 'smoke show'?

or..reg squats followed by back squats?
lunges are also killer...


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
what's a 'smoke show'?

or..reg squats followed by back squats?
lunges are also killer...
a 'smoke show' is when you smoke the weight....get it? in other words, I kicked ass on that exercise


Posted by: b_reed23

a smoke show is where Stewey steps outside between sets to get his nicotine fix

no joke...we had a guy at my gym last year that did this


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
a 'smoke show' is when you smoke the weight....get it? in other words, I kicked ass on that exercise
gotcha!


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
a smoke show is where Stewey steps outside between sets to get his nicotine fix

no joke...we had a guy at my gym last year that did this
well actually, I used to be a smoker and me and my friend would get out of the gym after a workout and light up in the car right after....very, very bad I know


Posted by: Archangel

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
I think we could also say TGIF, TCBY, Outback, Olive Garden, etc etc...


Fantastic w/o too my Friend!!!


Posted by: Burner02

craving those after comp eats, eh Archie???



Posted by: Stewart20

June 8 -- Bench Assist/Arms

Seated BArbell Shoulder Press
185 x 7 1/2 -->failed half way up
185 x 6
185 x 6


Dips
BW+115 x 7
BW+115 x 7
BW+115 x 6


Hammer Curls
60 x 6
60 x 6

Overhead Tri Extensions
95 x 6
Switch to 1 arm overhead db extensions
40 x 6
40 x 6
first time doing these in a looooong time...normally I can't do them cause i have tendinitis in BOTH elbows, but I said screw it, I do too much pressing, my shoulders still hurt, and I need more direct tricep work. I hope they hold up cause i used to love the 1 arm extensions....

Side Laterals
30 x 13
30 x 11

rear laterals
30 x 12
30 x 12

ughhhh! Awesome but very tiring workout!


Posted by: Burner02

u da caveman!

I have not done BB mil press in a long time...I tend to stay w/ DB's...maybe next week I'll give it a whirl.


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
u da caveman!

I have not done BB mil press in a long time...I tend to stay w/ DB's...maybe next week I'll give it a whirl.
i used to use dbs exclusively as well, but at home it becomes a pain in the ass to lift 90 pound dbs made with 25 pound plates on them, so I went to the barbell...

for added fun, set the pins in a power rack or squat rack at chin level and START the bar from there....so in effect you are doing a deadlift type move to start the weight...very tough, adds a whole new dimension as you don't get that stretch reflex thingie going on the first rep/

don't do what I did today however which was to tweak something in my neck/trap area on the right side....it is quite annoying/painful right now and I am sure tomorrow will be 10x worse, so good for me lifting 185, lol...now I pay the price


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
for added fun, set the pins in a power rack or squat rack at chin level and START the bar from there....
I had thuoght about those...might give those a whirl too!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
get that stretch reflex thingie going on the first rep/
wanna stop it it all the technical jargon, please?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20

don't do what I did today however which was to tweak something in my neck/trap area on the right side
um...too late? I kinda did that..w/ lower back and butt.
yep...my butt actually hurts..not the 'I wish I had kept my back to the wall in prison last night kind of pain, like I've heard about)
but...like I pulled something....


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02


wanna stop it it all the technical jargon, please?
I didn't know I was being technical, gee, I guess I know more than I think I do!


Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
um...too late? I kinda did that..w/ lower back and butt.
yep...my butt actually hurts..not the 'I wish I had kept my back to the wall in prison last night kind of pain, like I've heard about)
but...like I pulled something....
oh man, it's brutal, it's getting worse by the minute, I am DREADING waking up in the morning, it is going to hurt so bad, I can just tell...but it was fun to almost get 8 reps at 185


Posted by: yellowmoomba

S20 - Are you getting old???




Posted by: yellowmoomba

Pop some anti-inflams tonight


Posted by: Burner02

wait till he gets to our age.....


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
wait till he gets to our age.....
Ugh, I am right behind you.....

the elbows are a bit sore this morning, gonna have to re-evaluate that exercise...


Posted by: Burner02

have u tried that gluco....(how ever u spell it) cartiledge/joint supplement?


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
have u tried that gluco....(how ever u spell it) cartiledge/joint supplement?
yeah, I take glucomsamine/chondroitin and MSM supps every day. sometimes when I tweak something more than normal, I will take extra for a day or two and knock on wood, so far the stuff has worked awesome for me


Posted by: Burner02

maybe a deep tissue massage? I dunno...


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
maybe a deep tissue massage? I dunno...
from Billie or Tam??


Posted by: b_reed23

er...I thought Burner was offering....

I did BB military presses for the first time ever today, because they always looked hard...I used too little weight..it was a peice of cake yours are loads better though


Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by b_reed23
er...I thought Burner was offering....

I did BB military presses for the first time ever today, because they always looked hard...I used too little weight..it was a peice of cake yours are loads better though
well, sweet cheeks..when in doubt...ADD MORE WEIGHT!



Posted by: Burner02

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stewart20
from Billie or Tam??
let's see: two shoulders...two hotties...


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
let's see: two shoulders...two hotties...
sounds good to me


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Where's the workout big fella ???




Posted by: Burner02

I"m thinking YOU scared him off w/ those pull ups, brotha!


Posted by: Stewart20

June 10 -- Deadlift/upper back/bis

sumo deads
135 x 8
135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 8
misjudged the weight a little here...was supposed to be 3x3, these felt so good I just kept going lol
345 x 3
345 x 3

SLDL
230 x 8
230 x 8
230 x 8

wide grip Pullups
BW+35 x 6
BW+35 x 6
BW+35 x 5

Chinups
BW+50 x 8
BW+50 x 6
BW+50 x 5

Wasn't the workout I was expecting...i'm not making excuses (YM), but I don't really feel so hot today, plus after my first set of pullups my right elbow tendinitis flared up, so that was a bit limiting. But I did get a set of 8 on the chinups anyway, just because I had to ,lol. Deads were pretty good too....

I might drop some volume next week, I think I was doing too much bicep stuff and that was a factor as well....so i will do 2 sets of hammer curls on the day with the rows, and no bicep work anymore on this day...i think the weighted chins is plenty anyway


Posted by: Stewart20

Quote:
Originally Posted by Burner02
I"m thinking YOU scared him off w/ those pull ups, brotha!
S20 runs from NO ONE!!


Posted by: Burner02

just makin' sure, brotha!
Nice workout!


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Lookin strong! Great wo


Posted by: Stewart20

June 12 -- Bench Press/Tris/Abs

Bench Press
135 x 10
135 x 8
185 x 6
225 x 4
275 x 2
305 x 3
305 x 3
305 x 3

DB Bench Press
115 x 8
115 x 6
115 x 6

Close Grip Bench Press
245 x 7
245 x 6

Side Laterals
30 x 14
30 x 12

Pulldowns to chin
120 x 13
120 x 12

Decline Crunches (weight behind head)
BW+35 x 10
BW+35 x 10


Posted by: Burner02

Look who FINALLY decided to show up...'Mr. I can bench press a house!"

Was'sp, Stew!
Well, I'm outta here! Gotta go to Denver..

oh..and u suck. Your CGBP was more than my Bench....



Posted by: Stewart20

hey, the less I show up, the more special each of my appearances will be! ha!

nah, I just had a real busy weekend, 2 family parties on saturday, had to watch a co-workers band play sat night, and another family party on sunday, with lots of little kids who completely wore me out....then I slept like ass last night, I am surprised I am still standing right now....

my goal was 315 on the bench today, but that wasn't happening, but it's still a 5 pound increase from last week, so that's good....db press went up 5 pounds too, and the close grips I dropped the weight to get more reps, but i was already fried by then anyway....

and I will brag now about my close grip being more than your bench cause I know you're gonna catch up and probably pass me some day, so I'd better get all the gloating in now while I still can!!!


Posted by: Stewart20

and would you believe the side laterals were more exhausting than the bench press I did! fricken side laterals, I hate them to all hell, although, I am seeing a nice little roundness to my side delts from doing them for the past few weeks....I guess they are a necessary evil then,,


Posted by: yellowmoomba

Increases are ALWAYS nice

115 x 8 on DB's -- Damn!!


Posted by: Stewart20

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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Increases are ALWAYS nice

115 x 8 on DB's -- Damn!!
yeah, and those are homemade dbs, so I got 5 pound bars with 4 25 lb plates and 2 5 pounders on there...talk about awkward!


Posted by: yellowmoomba

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Originally Posted by Stewart20
yeah, and those are homemade dbs, so I got 5 pound bars with 4 25 lb plates and 2 5 pounders on there...talk about awkward!
Nice to have homemade 115 lb DB's


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