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Posted by: Malley

I am looking to atleast row 200's for a rep soon!

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by DOMS

It all depends on how my next few workouts go. If I've really stalled, then I'll yake a break for a couple of weeks. I'll give the 8 seconds a try then

i cant wait to see that workout. Its gonna be killer. Hows the program going lately? Still feeling on top of it?

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

200's are more like mini-barbells instead of dumbells. Simply using that stuff will work your forearms a lot.

everybody would be walking around looking like Popeye! That would be incredible!

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Originally Posted by Double D

I am looking to atleast row 200's for a rep soon!

Go for it, DD! Don't let ReproBro catch you up, now

Posted by: Gazhole

So, last night i attempted to go to the gym, but i forgot about the early closing on Friday rule they have.

Its a fucking stupid rule.

Now i have to go there on a SATURDAY.

A SATURDAY.

Dear shit, its going to be a twat-a-thon and not the cool lesbian porn kind either. We're talking valley of the chav here.

I hate my gym. The sooner i start my own gym the better.

Posted by: Pylon

My old gym (owned by and built for competitive bodybuilders) had DBs up to 200. When it closed, I moved to a really nice gym...owned by and built for genpop. The DBs max at 100.

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Pylon

My old gym (owned by and built for competitive bodybuilders) had DBs up to 200. When it closed, I moved to a really nice gym...owned by and built for genpop. The DBs max at 100.

Why do good gyms always close? There used to be a great one up by where i work, but they revamped the leisure centre and when it re-opened all the freeweights were replaced by electronic machines, and the dumbell selected went up to like...50lbs!!!

Posted by: SamEaston

Speaking of Twat-a-thons, i had to go to my gym (which is a uni gym, so imagine the absolute fannies going around there, with their tight T-shirts!) at night a couple of weeks ago. We have a black matted area where all the free weights are, and it seems to be the general consensus that if you are stood on the black mat, or touching any part of it, then you are in the 'weight training area' and so can get away with any old shit you feel like!

Anyway, there's this really tall skinny kid who is always in at night, with long hair who always looks stoned, just wanders about in a daze - in fact, i watched him one day, he picked up a 4kg DB and curled for about 50 reps with one arm!!. He didn't even do the other arm!! Muppet! Anyway, you get the point, he's a twat.

So, theres a guy on the black mats doing lat raises with 16kg DB's, looking in the mirror, really going for it. You know what's coming dont you? Yeah, the kid walks onto the black mats and straight into the lat raise on the way up!!. It hit him in the jaw - almost knocked his head off his shoulders!!

Oh dear, i know im not perfect, but come on!!

Posted by: Pylon

wow. That's something I would have paid to watch.

Posted by: Gazhole

Lol, i was about to say the same thing! I would have a applauded that performance all the way to the emergency room

Posted by: Gazhole

For Saturday:

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x12
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raise - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Rotations - 1x12 Per Side
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 Per Side
Butt Kickers - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Shoulder Circles - 1x12 Per Arm Per Direction

Workout - PHASE 2: Hypertrophy (LOWER A)

Exercise - Set @ Weight Equip (RI) Neg/Iso/Con/Iso

Romanian Deadlifts - 6, 6, 6, 6 @ x2 30KG / 66lbs DBs (1:45 RI) 4/1/1/1

Bulgarian Squats (Per Leg)
6 @ 35KG / 77lbs BB (1:45 RI) 4/1/1/1
6 @ 30KG / 66lbs BB (1:45 RI) 4/1/1/1
6, 6 @ 25KG / 55lbs BB (1:45 RI) 4/1/1/1

Good Mornings - 6, 6 @ 45KG / 99lbs BB (1:45 RI) 4/1/1/1

Leg Curls - 6, 6 @ 50KG / 110lbs (1:45 RI) 4/1/1/1

Leg Extensions - 6, 6, 6, 6 @ 75KG / 165lbs (1:45 RI) 4/1/1/1

Calve Raises - 20, 20 @ 90KG / 198lbs (1:00 RI) No Tempo - PR

Static Holds (30sec) - 1, 1, 1, 1 @ x2 40KG / 88lbs DBs (1:00 RI) No Tempo

Core Work

2x20 Reverse Crunches (20sec RI)

30sec Rest

1x45sec Side Planks (Each side)

***

So all in all a bit of a dissapointing one if you ask me. Overestimated myself on the Bulgarian Squats (by a fucking LOT!) so had to take them down quite a bit. Will try them again next time with 25KG for the whole thing and see how than pans out.

I think because of that excessive load, my lower back just totally gave out. Good Mornings were agony in the closing reps of that second set, and im still feeling pain there now so im putting off my Upper workout untill tomorrow to be sure.

Cut the last two sets of Good Mornings and opted for some Leg Curls instead. Why, god?

In short Leg Curls fucking blow. What a stupid machine that thing is.

Leg Extensions on the other hand still seemed too easy, though i did realise why i hate machines so much - people fuck with the settings. Took me a few minutes to even get the bloody thing usable.

Still though, PR on Calve Raises and Static Holds were surprisingly easy, so i guess its rough with the smooth this time...

Posted by: Malley

You doing your goodmornings seated or standing?

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Double D

You doing your goodmornings seated or standing?

Standing.

The first set was fine, but that second set...christ.

Posted by: Gazhole

Ooh, on a side note i checked the scales thismorning.

Dont know if its an error so ill check tomorrow aswell but if only for today, my new weight is:

188lbs, a 6lb increase.

Posted by: Malley

WOW! 6lbs....nice. I can eat a milk shake a jump 6lbs, but you seem like a hardgainer!

Goodmornings=OUCH!

Posted by: SamEaston

I love Good Mornings - i really feel them the next day!

Gaz - hows your back today?

Posted by: Pylon

Congrats on the jump, Gaz!

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Double D

WOW! 6lbs....nice. I can eat a milk shake a jump 6lbs, but you seem like a hardgainer!

Goodmornings=OUCH!

Haha, cheers DD!

Trust me if i wanted to i could gorge on the eats and put on a load of weight, but almost all of it would be fat which i dont want. Im not into the bulk/cut cycle thing.

The downside is that its tough to gain sometimes, but the upside is now ive gained 6lbs and my bodyfat is the same! My girlfriend has commented my stomach looks flatter aswell, though so \m/

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

I love Good Mornings - i really feel them the next day!

Gaz - hows your back today?

Good Mornings are awesome, a really great movement!

The problem is that it was a bad "feel" the next morning

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Back is feeling better though, still not great. Will be keeping an eye on it tonight thats for sure.

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Congrats on the jump, Gaz!

Thanks man

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Its a long time coming, i feel like ive been stuck on 182 forever, haha.

Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by Gazhole

Thanks man

.

Its a long time coming, i feel like ive been stuck on 182 forever, haha.

I'm going to tell you the same thing I told fufu when he started to go up from the low 180s: When you hit 200 pounds, no sex for you!

Great job, man!

Posted by: ReproMan

I love me some good mornings. Good shit!

Do you do them with stiff legs? I like the bent knee variation, I feel like they are safer for some reason.

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by DOMS

I'm going to tell you the same thing I told fufu when he started to go up from the low 180s: When you hit 200 pounds, no sex for you!

Great job, man!

Thanks to the miracle of the light switch its never been a problem

And thanks man

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

I love me some good mornings. Good shit!

Do you do them with stiff legs? I like the bent knee variation, I feel like they are safer for some reason.

Nah, im with you, man. I do them with slightly bent knees aswell. With straight legs it really hurts my knees, i cant keep my back as neutral, and i have less ROM.

With bent knees it feels awesome, and i can get my torso paralell to the ground. The only drawback is that it does put a bit more stress on the lower back, which i found out

Posted by: Gazhole

For Tuesday (Damn, im busy lately...):

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x12
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raise - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Rotations - 1x12 Per Side
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 Per Side
Butt Kickers - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Shoulder Circles - 1x12 Per Arm Per Direction

Core Work

Crunches (1 sec pause at top) - 2x20 @ 20sec rest

30sec rest

Side Planks (30sec) - 2x1 per side @ 30sec rest

Workout - PHASE 2: Hypertrophy (UPPER B)

Exercise - Set @ Weight Equip (RI) Neg/Iso/Con/Iso

Floor Press - 6, 6, 6 @ x2 34KG / 74.8lbs DBs (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Pullups - 6, 6, 6 @ BW + 8KG / 17.6lbs (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Single Arm Overhead Press - 6, 6, 6 (Per Arm) @ x1 24KG / 52.8lbs DB (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Bent Over Rows - 6, 6, 6 @ x2 24KG / 52.8lbs DBs (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Standing Curls - 14, 10 @ x2 12KG DBs (1:00 RI) No Tempo

Plate Pinches (20sec) - 1, 1 @ x4 10KG / 22lbs Plates (2 per hand) (0:20 RI) No Tempo

Plate Pinches (20sec) - 1, 1 @ x4 10KG / 22lbs Plates (2 per hand) (0:30 RI) No Tempo

***

Ouch.

Really hit it hard this time. The only thing i wasnt happy with was the Bent Over Rows. I have no idea why i tried to do them with a tender lower back, but i did. I only really twigged why they werent working into the last set ('Cause ahm a FREAKIN' moron, 'kay?).

Still, i managed to finish all the sets and without dropping reps, no less. I had to make them not as bent over as they usually are though, and it was a tough few sets considering my biceps were totally fried.

Pullups were the reason for that, but im happy cos i FUCKING nailed them this week! OH YAH!

Everything else was great, Floor Press felt really good, grip work was so tough i couldnt turn the tap on at home since my thumbs didnt work, ummm...yeah. Good stuff.

Posted by: ReproMan

Yeah man! Nice pullups, nice everything!

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

Yeah man! Nice pullups, nice everything!

Thanks dude!

Even my butt?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Thanks dude!

Even my butt?

You know it!

Posted by: SamEaston

Amazing job on the pullups mate

I can only dream of pulling my own fat ass, never mind actually adding weight!! Brilliant!

Watch the old back though

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

You know it!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Amazing job on the pullups mate

I can only dream of pulling my own fat ass, never mind actually adding weight!! Brilliant!

Watch the old back though

Haha, thankyou *bows* in my next program Pullups and Dips are going to be two exercises i really focus on. Simply because they roooole!

And i will, ive always had problems with my back so im in no hurry to make it worse, haha.

Posted by: Malley

I want to do westside again, but I cannot dedicate my time to it right now. Reason being, everytime I look at your floor presses it makes me miss em.

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Double D

I want to do westside again, but I cannot dedicate my time to it right now. Reason being, everytime I look at your floor presses it makes me miss em.

floor presses are pretty fun.

Why no time? Just busy life in general?

Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x12
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raise - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Rotations - 1x12 Per Side
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 Per Side
Butt Kickers - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Shoulder Circles - 1x12 Per Arm Per Direction

Workout - PHASE 2: Hypertrophy (LOWER B)

Exercise - Set @ Weight Equip (RI) Neg/Iso/Con/Iso

Single Leg RDLs - 6, 6, 6 (Per Leg) @ x1 22KG / 48.4lbs DB (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Overhead Squats - 6, 6, 6 @ 25KG / 55lbs BB (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Kneeling Squats - 6, 6, 6 @ x2 38KG / 83.6lbs DBs (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Leg Extensions - 6, 6, 6 @ 85KG / 187lbs (1:45 RI) 2/1/1/1

Single Leg Calve Raises - 20, 20 (Per Leg) @ 30KG / 66lbs (1:00 RI) No Tempo

Static Holds (30sec) - 1, 1 @ 80KG / 176lbs BB (1:00 RI) No Tempo

Core Work

Opposing Arm + Leg Birddogs (Per Side) - 2x25 @ 30sec rest

30sec rest

Supine Glute Bridge (60sec) - 1x1

***

My arse hurts.

Didnt miss a step yesterday though, so im really happy. Was an interesting and fun workout, tried a few new things, and got a pretty severe case of DOMs in my posterior chain.

Alllll Riiiiight

Posted by: SamEaston

OH squats!

With weight!!

May i ask - what are kneeling squats?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

OH squats!

With weight!!

May i ask - what are kneeling squats?

Lol, my 3rm for OH Squats is 35KG / 77lbs or something. Im sure i did 40KG / 88lbs before though. Next program its one of the lifts im gonna be concentrating on improving. I should probably mention i do them ATG aswell

Kneeling Squats are just that, you kneel down on the floor and sit on your feet (a little padding is good) and either get a barbell onto your shoulders or put two dumbells by your feet (what i did) then keeping your back straight lift yourself up so your hips, knees, and head are in line, then lower back down again. The trick is to make most of the movement come from going backwards rather than tilting your upper body forwards at the hips.

Posted by: Malley

Do you feel like those static holds are improving your grip strength?

And no, no time at all!

Posted by: SamEaston

OH Squats just seem like such a complex and dangerous lift - tremendous effort Gaz!

I did my first leg day on my new program today (journalled tomorrow), and incorporated Squats (ATG - of course!) and split squats as my first and second movement respectively. I had planned to do Leg Extensions later on in that same workout, but after Split Squats, i changed my mind! OUCH!

Posted by: Malley

OH squats really arent dangerous. Just be careful the weight. Besdies that they are actually more for balance and core work than anything.

Posted by: SamEaston

Really? Im a liability with a bar on my back - never mind holding one above my head!!

Im not sure my old knees would appreciate Kneeling Squats though!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

OH squats really arent dangerous. Just be careful the weight. Besdies that they are actually more for balance and core work than anything.

Yeah, they're definitely not an ego exercise.

Posted by: ReproMan

I defintely like the setup here Gaz, I'm gonna give the overhead squats a go myself come Monday.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Do you feel like those static holds are improving your grip strength?

And no, no time at all!

I've definitely noticed a marked improvement during lifts, even if im not progressing with the actual grip work itself. My forearms have gotten bigger aswell, haha.

Same with the core work. During lifts like OH Squats, Bulgarians, Single Leg RDLs, 1 Arm OH Press...etc...i feel a lot more comfortable and solid. Whether its the core work or the lifts or a combo of both making that improvement i dunno, its cool though.

You are playing a lot of ball lately though i gotta say! Youve gotta be careful with the balance between that and lifting i guess, otherwise your shoulders may fall off :P.

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

OH Squats just seem like such a complex and dangerous lift - tremendous effort Gaz!

I did my first leg day on my new program today (journalled tomorrow), and incorporated Squats (ATG - of course!) and split squats as my first and second movement respectively. I had planned to do Leg Extensions later on in that same workout, but after Split Squats, i changed my mind! OUCH!

Like DD said, OH Squats are only dangerous if you try to progress with the weight too quickely - much like any other lift. They are a bit harder than most other lifts, but once you have the flexibility and core strength built up they're a lot of fun to do.

Last night i found them a little easy with the weight i was doing to be honest.

And lol, yeah. Split Squats are one of my most dreaded movements - they hurt like a mofo i have to say! I dont blame you for skipping the Leg Ext's after that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

OH squats really arent dangerous. Just be careful the weight. Besdies that they are actually more for balance and core work than anything.

True dat. My core could deflect bullets when im repping with OH Squats, lol. Still hits the Quads pretty hard at higher loads though, and the glutes feel really tight if you go ATG.

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

Really? Im a liability with a bar on my back - never mind holding one above my head!!

Im not sure my old knees would appreciate Kneeling Squats though!

Just be careful if you try the OH Squats, lol. Do them with an empty bar. The first time i did them it was wobbling like crazy with nothing on it. If you feel it going - let go!

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Originally Posted by DOMS

Yeah, they're definitely not an ego exercise.

Hell no, in relative terms the weight im using on them is stupidly low, i can curl more than i can OH Squat! Soon sort that out on the next program though.

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Originally Posted by ReproMan

I defintely like the setup here Gaz, I'm gonna give the overhead squats a go myself come Monday.

Its a good call. Theyre a really fun lift to do! And thanks, dude. Im really enjoying this program. Everything seems to fit really well. I think i may repeat this in a program or two.

When doing the OHs just make sure you lock your elbows and keep looking forward. Itll help keep your back straight, if i look down i tend to feel a lot less stable, lol.

Posted by: Bakerboy

Those kneeling squats are like Seiza.

Posted by: Gazhole

Did BB just call me an asian girl?

Posted by: Malley

Sissy!

Posted by: Gazhole

Posted by: Bakerboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Did BB just call me an asian girl?

FigtingArts.com - Seiza: The Kneeling Posture

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by Bakerboy

FigtingArts.com - Seiza: The Kneeling Posture

Thats exactly how i sit when im doing them actually, haha. Feet together in a V shape and everything.

From now on they will be known as Seiza Squats

Posted by: Witchblade

http://mp4.centurymedia.com/europe/5.wmv

Thought you might like this Gaz.

Posted by: Gazhole

Who the heck are they? Lol. They look like a pleasant bunch of lads..

Posted by: Gazhole

My back pain has gotten the better of me. I was just doing some bodyweight squats and things last night, doing some flexibility tests and the like, and it started to play up again. It still hurts. Its right on the very bottom, right above my hips upto the lower part of the lumbar area.

It feels more like constant muscular tension rather than a spinal issue.

The bottom line is that it hurts, and its a hindrance to do basic movements. As shitty as this is im gonna have to take a week off, even though this program was going amazingly well. Still, no sweat, we roll with the punches. Ill take a week off, do 2 weeks of conditioning work, and get right on with the strength phase and get some PRs.

I dont want to start heavy 1RM lifting with a bad back, so im being smart about this. Its just a real deflating decision, yknow?

This week im gonna do lengthy flexibility sessions everyday, basically a more in depth version of what i do in my warmups. Maybe i have tight hip flexors or something, that can contribute to back pain...

Hell i dunno. Im just bummed out. At least im getting an Xbox 360 tonight.

Happy Birthday to me................................for the 22nd.

Posted by: SamEaston

That sucks man. You just have to take it easy i guess. Remember, nothing is worse for a back back than absolute rest, so keep moving, keep it warm.

When i hurt my back rowing, i took a hot water bottle to bed and strapped it to my back (i know its summer!!) - woke up in the morning and felt a million times better!

Happy Fucking Birthday eh! Hope you have a good day anyway!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

My back pain has gotten the better of me. I was just doing some bodyweight squats and things last night, doing some flexibility tests and the like, and it started to play up again. It still hurts. Its right on the very bottom, right above my hips upto the lower part of the lumbar area.

It feels more like constant muscular tension rather than a spinal issue.

The bottom line is that it hurts, and its a hindrance to do basic movements. As shitty as this is im gonna have to take a week off, even though this program was going amazingly well. Still, no sweat, we roll with the punches. Ill take a week off, do 2 weeks of conditioning work, and get right on with the strength phase and get some PRs.

I dont want to start heavy 1RM lifting with a bad back, so im being smart about this. Its just a real deflating decision, yknow?

This week im gonna do lengthy flexibility sessions everyday, basically a more in depth version of what i do in my warmups. Maybe i have tight hip flexors or something, that can contribute to back pain...

Hell i dunno. Im just bummed out. At least im getting an Xbox 360 tonight.

Happy Birthday to me................................for the 22nd.

£10 says that you come back stronger.

Happy birthday, Gazhole! So, your...22 years old?

Posted by: Gazhole

No, i mean my birthday is on the 22nd :P.

Im 20.

Sorry if that wasnt clear, hahahaha. Thankyou anyways!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

That sucks man. You just have to take it easy i guess. Remember, nothing is worse for a back back than absolute rest, so keep moving, keep it warm.

Aye, thats why im gonna do a lot of flexibility stuff. I could stand to work on that a bit more anyways i think. Its not terrible, but im nowhere near as limber as i was a few years ago, lol.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

£10 says that you come back stronger.

I hope so. Im really gonna push the PRs this time. I guarantee my bench is gonna go way up, Deadlifts and Squats are obviously a tad tougher, haha.

Thankyou for the confidence

Posted by: SamEaston

Ahh - i thought you meant 'Happy Birthday to me' for the 22nd time!

Sorry, im retarded!

Good job on the XBox though! You should take this injury as an opportunity to sit on your arse and play computer games until your thumbs bleed!

Posted by: Witchblade

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Who the heck are they? Lol. They look like a pleasant bunch of lads..

Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal. I love that song (and only that song).

Good luck with your back.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Dream Evil - The Book of Heavy Metal. I love that song (and only that song).

Good luck with your back.

God dammit, i knew id heard that song before! I dont really listen to that album much, but their "Evilized" one is awesome.

See if you can find the song "Made Of Metal". Its one of the coolest songs ever.

And thankyou, i hate my back

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Ahh - i thought you meant 'Happy Birthday to me' for the 22nd time!

Sorry, im retarded!

Good job on the XBox though! You should take this injury as an opportunity to sit on your arse and play computer games until your thumbs bleed!

No, i think im retarded for the way i put it :P

And yeah, Xbox is awesome. I bought it last night with an extra controller, all the premium kit like a harddrive, Oblivion, Flat Out Carnage, and Dead Rising for £300. Not too shabby.

Just need a decent TV now. Im squinting to see which coloured square is me.

Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by DOMS

£10 says that you come back stronger.

Another 10 here man. Sorry to hear about the back troubles, defintely nothing to mess with. You'll be back in no time though!

Posted by: fufu

how did you hurt your back?

I am just getting over a back injury.

The way I fixed it was time off loading the spine and stretch stretch stretch

You can try belt squats, that is what I did. They load at the hip so it doesn't compress the spine, they really slam the legs.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Another 10 here man. Sorry to hear about the back troubles, defintely nothing to mess with. You'll be back in no time though!

I could make some serious cash outta this

Cheers though man, i need to hear this sorta thing from you guys! Injuries deflate me more than anything, same as being ill, its just the most frustrating thing ever because i know the rest of me is in better shape than ever!!!!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

how did you hurt your back?

I am just getting over a back injury.

The way I fixed it was time off loading the spine and stretch stretch stretch

You can try belt squats, that is what I did. They load at the hip so it doesn't compress the spine, they really slam the legs.

Im not too sure, i think it may have been that workout a little while ago where i overreached with Bulgarian Squats. Since that workout it hasnt been right, im guessing i pulled or strained something there and it hasnt recovered.

Hows your back feeling, dude?

And yeah, im gonna do about half an hour of Activation, Dynamic Flexibility, Mobility, and Static Stretching tonight and every day. I think im gonna start doing that on my rest days aswell.

I may actually try some belt squats. What would you use? A dip belt? Dont the plates hit the floor? I guess you could do them on a box...

Posted by: fufu

^ yeah, a dip belt is fine. You can stand on two - benches, two boxes, two anything that is stable.

You can really load the weight on those, and depending on how comfortable your belt is it can be painful when it digs in your hips. I was using a chain belt, so it was horrible.

I learned to wrap some towels for padding.

My back is feeling way better. At college I trained through it because I would have gone insane if I couldn't train. It is in the area you are describing. I don't know if it is as much back pain as it is hip for me. I haven't felt a strong twinge in that area for a while. It was a chronic deal for months until I really started to work on healing it. Some days it would hurt to walk, it sucked. It all came about because I was just too tight, I think.

Posted by: Gazhole

Yeah, it does seem pretty hip orientated. Right at the bottom there feels incredibly tight. How did you get past that? I do a lot of hip dominant work, i pride myself on balance in my programs, haha.

Was it just frequent stretching that helped or did you add in any specific exercises to help with it? It really bugs me, its the area i get most problems with

Posted by: fufu

What exactly do you mean by tight? Like the belt feels tight or something else?

Stretching is what really did it to help. I didn't choose exercises to help it, I only chose exercises not to do that would bother it.

How long do you hold a stretch for?

Posted by: Gazhole

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Originally Posted by fufu

What exactly do you mean by tight? Like the belt feels tight or something else?

Belt? Im talking about the back pain

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Originally Posted by fufu

Stretching is what really did it to help. I didn't choose exercises to help it, I only chose exercises not to do that would bother it.

Yeah, i thought stretching would be a good call.

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Originally Posted by fufu

How long do you hold a stretch for?

About 20-30 seconds usually. Sometimes longer if the area is being troublesome, lol.

Posted by: Gazhole

This is what i did yesterday, will be doing today, and my new warmup/warmdown schedule for every workout, aswell as my rest days:

***

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x12
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raise - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Rotations - 1x12 Per Side
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 Per Side
Butt Kickers - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Shoulder Circles - 1x12 Per Arm Per Direction

Warmup - Mobility

A's - 2x12
Scorpians - 2x12 Per Side
Hip Circles - 2x60sec
Ankle Drill - 2x12 Per Leg

Warmdown - Static Stretching

Side Neck Stretch - 30sec per side
Down Neck Stretch - 30sec
Vertical Superman Stretch - 30sec
Overhead Tricep Stretch - 30sec per arm
Shoulder Dislocation Stretch - 30sec per arm
Somatic Hamstring Stretch - 2x30 sec per leg
Calve stretch - 30sec per leg

***

Any comments go for it.

Im off work sick. Fucking flu.

When it rains it pours!

Posted by: Malley

Hope your feeling better soon. I know how it is to feel like some crap!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hope your feeling better soon. I know how it is to feel like some crap!

Trust me, i hope im better soon too. I hate illness.

Its easing off today i think, plenty of sleep and R+R usually cures me of most things. Back is still playing up though

.

Hows things with you, DD?

Posted by: Malley

Good I got a midnight tourny this weekend!

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Gaz

Hope you're gonna be back in the gym soon, but while you're not - enjoy the rest!

Posted by: Malley

Good god man, update this thing!

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Trust me, i hope im better soon too. I hate illness.

Its easing off today i think, plenty of sleep and R+R usually cures me of most things. Back is still playing up though

.

Hows things with you, DD?

How's it feeling today?

Posted by: DOMS

I hope you're getting better, Gaz!

Posted by: Gazhole

Hey everybody, thanks loads for the kind words

Sorry i havent been on here regular, between the usual busyness, getting early nights because of the flu last week, and the stupid back situation i havent really gotten much time to internet it up.

My flu is basically gone, my sinuses are still slightly full but the whole fatigue and murky-head-ness that comes with it is 95% gone now. Im still dosing myself up with stuff, haha.

My back is a hell of a lot better also. Its still not perfect, just a moderate uncomfortableness. It seems to have isolated itself closer to my hips, so im thinking i have some sort of hip tightness/mobility/flexibility issue that i need to look at. It makes sense, since i consider my hams and back my two strongest areas, and i do some work primarily directed at my glutes quite regular.

Ive started static stretching post-workout, and stretching on off days aswell, but if anybody has any specific things that could help if i do indeed have a hip issue, then please fire away! It might not be the case, but a process of elimination will reveal whats actually wrong. Sherlock Holmes style. Word.

Ummm, went back to the gym on Monday, and did some conditioning work. Wasnt a lot because i wanted to see how i held up, but here we go:

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x12
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raise - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Rotations - 1x12 Per Side
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 Per Side
Butt Kickers - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Shoulder Circles - 1x12 Per Arm Per Direction

Core Work

Reverse Crunches (1 sec pause at top) - 2x20 @ 20sec rest

30sec rest

Planks (45sec) - 2x1 @ 30sec rest

Workout - PHASE 3: Conditioning (UPPER)

1a) Bench Press - 14, 14 @ x2 30KG / 66lbs DBs (1:00 RI) - PR
1b) Bench Rows - 14, 14 (Per Arm) @ x1 18KG / 39.6lbs DB (1:00 RI)

2a) Single Arm OH Press - 14, 14 (Per Arm) @ x1 18KG / 39.6lbs DB (1:00 RI)
2b) Supine Rows - 14, 14 @ BW + 7.5KG / 16.5lbs (1:00 RI) - EASY!

Warmdown - Mobility

As - 2x12 (10sec RI)
Hip Circles - 2x30 (10sec RI)
Ankle Mobility - 2x12 per leg (10sec RI)

Warmdown - Static Stretching

Neck
Traps
Back
Tris
Shoulders
Chest
Biceps
Hams
Quads
Calves

x30sec per hold per side/arm/leg if applicable.

TOTAL GYM TIME = 60-70 mins

Posted by: Scarface30

hey man, just reading your journal and your title definitely suits you for sure!

I'll be in checking things out!

getting sick definitely sucks, but its good you're back at it now.

Posted by: ReproMan

I've been stretching on my days off as well, seems to be working wonders.

So you take time off, get sick, and come back to set a PR!! Awesome!

Posted by: DOMS

Great workout, Gaz!

As for stretching, I'm making it a habit to stretch every half-hour or so while I'm at work. That, more than anything else, is really improving my flexibility. I do about 2 minutes of stretching per break.

Oh, and I don't know what a half-hour US converts into your metric units.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

hey man, just reading your journal and your title definitely suits you for sure!

I'll be in checking things out!

getting sick definitely sucks, but its good you're back at it now.

Compulsive Shithead suits me, or Strength, Dedication, Ambition?

Either way its probably right, lol.

Thanks for stopping in, dude

.

Hows things?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

I've been stretching on my days off as well, seems to be working wonders.

So you take time off, get sick, and come back to set a PR!! Awesome!

I totally feel more flexible for stretching more often. Especially in the hamstrings. I dunno, maybe i have a tight posterior chain overall? I hate the body :P.

But thankyou, i was pretty surprised with the PR myself! I only used those DBs because the other ones were in use and i was impatient, still...seems to have paid off!

I felt way stronger on that whole workout to be honest, i think using extended negatives has really improved my endurance. TUT really works, it seems!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Great workout, Gaz!

As for stretching, I'm making it a habit to stretch every half-hour or so while I'm at work. That, more than anything else, is really improving my flexibility. I do about 2 minutes of stretching per break.

Oh, and I don't know what a half-hour US converts into your metric units.

Cheers DOMS old chap!

And yeah, im starting to see why everybody reccomends frequent stretching and flexibility work whatever your goals are. I should start doing it at work actually, people would look at me funny and i like that.

Oh, and i think 1 minute US = 0.34 of a Jiffy. So 10 jiffys = 30 minutes, also known as a british hour. This is why theres a time difference between us and the rest of the world.

Posted by: Scarface30

the Strength, Dedication, Ambition..although the wise remarks I see in some of your posts crack me up too lol.

things aren't bad, can't complain because no one would listen to me! ha

hows everything across the Atlantic?

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

So you take time off, get sick, and come back to set a PR!! Awesome!

Ha ha, i didn't notice that! Ace!

Maybe i should take a week off too

Posted by: Witchblade

Did you know that being a bit ill actually makes you stronger? I believe it's because of the huge amount of anti-bodies the body makes.

Very good bench press you got there, gaz.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

the Strength, Dedication, Ambition..although the wise remarks I see in some of your posts crack me up too lol.

things aren't bad, can't complain because no one would listen to me! ha

hows everything across the Atlantic?

Lol, well thankyou on both counts!

Everything is good over here really, i dont pay much attention to whats going on outside my immediate friends and family.

Hows the training going?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Ha ha, i didn't notice that! Ace!

Maybe i should take a week off too

Its a good idea every once in a while! I dont plan on making a habit of it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Did you know that being a bit ill actually makes you stronger? I believe it's because of the huge amount of anti-bodies the body makes.

Very good bench press you got there, gaz.

Thats cool! If i ever compete ill go kiss a hobo a few days before contest, haha

.

I still hate being ill though.

And thanks dude

. It could be a lot better though, i know my BB Bench could improve a load more. I guess we'll find out in the strength portion of this program!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Cheers DOMS old chap!

You fucking kill me!

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

...Hows the training going?

training is going pretty well, thanks for asking. started doing some strength training this week for the next couple of weeks, so we'll see how that goes!

Posted by: Malley

Looks like those supines come naturally about like mine do! Nice work Gaz!

Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x12
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raise - 1x12 Per Leg
Inch Worms - 1x5
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 Per Side
Butt Kickers - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Shoulder Circles - 1x12 Per Arm Per Direction

Core Work

Single Leg Reverse Crunches - 1x15 (per leg) @ 20sec rest

30sec rest

Crunch ISO (30sec) - 1x1 @ 30sec rest

Workout - PHASE 3: Conditioning (LOWER)

1a) Seiza Squats - 14, 14 @ x2 32KG / 70.4lbs DBs (1:00 RI)
1b) Overhead Squats - 14, 14 @ 17.5KG / 38.5lbs BB (1:00 RI)

2a) Glute Ham Raises - 8, 8 @ BW (1:00 RI) [b]- PR![b]
2b) Leg Extensions - 14, 14 @ 65KG / 143lbs (1:00 RI)

3) Plate Pinches - 15sec, 10sec @ x2 10KG / 22lbs Plates Per Hand (0:15 RI)

Warmdown - Mobility

As - 2x12 (10sec RI)
Hip Circles - 2x30 (10sec RI)
Ankle Mobility - 2x12 per leg (10sec RI)
Side Lunge Stretches - 2x12 per side (10sec RI)

Warmdown - Static Stretching

Neck
Traps
Back
Tris
Shoulders
Chest
Biceps
Hams
Quads
Calves

x30sec per hold per side/arm/leg if applicable.

TOTAL GYM TIME = 60 mins

***

Not bad. Not bad at all.

That first superset absolutely fucking slayed me though, haha. I was gasping like a drowning rat in a bath.

Back held up alright untill the end, i felt a twinge in the very last rep of GHRs and now its a little off. Ill have a bath later on and see if that eases it. Its not a pain like before, its just a dull ache rather than a tightness.

Anybody want to donate me a back?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Looks like those supines come naturally about like mine do! Nice work Gaz!

Yeah, i love Supine Rows! I was really ego-stoked when one of my friends from the gym tried them and found them tough as hell at a weight i found little problem.

He Deadlifts more than me, so i needed that

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

training is going pretty well, thanks for asking. started doing some strength training this week for the next couple of weeks, so we'll see how that goes!

Awesome

.

Strength work is great. Hopefully in a few weeks ill be up to par again, so i can start my strength phase.

Posted by: Scarface30

look at that, coming back from being sick and setting a PR! nice stuff Gazhole!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

look at that, coming back from being sick and setting a PR! nice stuff Gazhole!

Two PRs! GHRs and Bench on monday

Posted by: SamEaston

And modest too!

Nah, good work Gaz! Im glad you feel better - and that 1st superset looks brutal!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

And modest too!

Nah, good work Gaz! Im glad you feel better - and that 1st superset looks brutal!

But i did get 2 PRs! Its not boasting if its true

Touch wood, my back IS feeling a lot better today i have to say!

It was pretty damned tough. Those Seiza Squats are really hard in high reps, ive never done them above 6 reps before, haha.

Hows things?

Posted by: SamEaston

I know, i know - next thing you'll be putting all your PR's in bold like me

Im grand - thanks for asking. I had a bit of an embarrassment in the gym today. I did a quick warmup on the treadmill and had my mp3 player on and left it sitting on the console. So im jogging away merrily and by mistake i catch my hand on my earphone cable, knocking the mp3 off the console. So, it takes a slow dive to the treadmill belt, unattaching the earphone cable as it goes - all the while im thinking 'don't trip up on this fucking treadmill, dont trip up, don't trip up . . . '
So, my player hits the belt, bounces once in a sort of teasing way, like if you were quick, you might just be able to catch it, then gets whipped up by the belt, flung off the far end and scoots all the way across the gym, in front of all of the bikes, and lands in the squat rack.
At this point, i've realised im now going to have to face the embarrassment and fetch my mp3 back, and have stopped the treadmill. So as i turn to step off i realise that the guy using the squat rack (to do squats - a rarity in my gym) was actually mid-set as my mp3 appeared under his ass.
I believe it was the fastest movement i ever made to retrieve my mp3 from under this guys butt, and leave the gym.
I waited at least half an hour before going back in to complete my workout!

Posted by: Gazhole

Oh dear! Hahahahaha, well thats a new one on me

I think everybody has embarrassing gym moments every once in a while. I remember not so long back when my trousers split all the way over my ass during a set of squats. Thatll teach me to go ATG, i had to complete the rest of the session with my butt showing. Sigh :P.

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

What? You didn't leave immediately

I can just imagine plates clattering and equipment crashing as everyone double takes at the bottom of every one of your reps from that point on!

Posted by: katt

haha that is funny!

I'm glad we were the only ones that had an embarrassing gym visit.. but we didn't leave, we just ignored it and went on.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

What? You didn't leave immediately

I can just imagine plates clattering and equipment crashing as everyone double takes at the bottom of every one of your reps from that point on!

Of course i didnt leave, i have a fantastic arse, no reason to hide it

. People will build theme parks on it one day.

Besides, i had a workout to do goshdarnit!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

haha that is funny!

I'm glad we were the only ones that had an embarrassing gym visit.. but we didn't leave, we just ignored it and went on.

At the end of the day, the idiots who dont know what theyre doing in there are more embarrassing than my naked rear end or an mp3 player with a mind of its own.

My naked rear end with a mind of its own on the other hand is horror movie material. Kinda like "Idle Hands" but with a bottom...

Ewww...

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

My naked rear end with a mind of its own on the other hand is horror movie material. Kinda like "Idle Hands" but with a bottom...

Ewww...

Posted by: Malley

I may just start following your journal on the other site......but I really like this thread! I think I am in love with the Gaz!

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Two PRs! GHRs and Bench on monday

shit man, my bad...didn't see the bench PR. nice job with that then!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I may just start following your journal on the other site......but I really like this thread! I think I am in love with the Gaz!

Thats right, no-one can get enough of the 'hole

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

shit man, my bad...didn't see the bench PR. nice job with that then!

Its alright, haha. Thankyou, sir

Posted by: Gazhole

Warmup - Activation

Glute Bridges - 2x12
Wall Retractions - 2x12
Kneeling Squats - 2x12
Shoulder Dislocations - 1x12

Warmup - Dynamic Flexibility

Standing Knee Raise - 1x12 Per Leg
Inch Worms - 1x5
Standing Side Bends - 1x12 Per Side
Butt Kickers - 1x12 Per Leg
Sitting Front Bends - 1x12
Shoulder Circles - 1x12 Per Arm Per Direction

Workout - PHASE 3: Conditioning (UPPER)

1a) Single Arm Floor Press - 14, 14 (Per Arm) @ x2 30KG / 66lbs DBs (1:00 RI)
1b) T-Bar Rows - 14, 14 @ 40KG / 88lbs BB (1:00 RI)

2a) Overhead Press - 14, 14 @ 35KG / 77lbs BB (1:00 RI)
2b) Unsupported DB Rows - 14, 14 (Per Arm) @ x1 18KG / 39.6lbs DB (1:00 RI)

Warmdown - Mobility

As - 2x12 (10sec RI)
Hip Circles - 2x30 (10sec RI)
Ankle Mobility - 2x12 per leg (10sec RI)
Side Lunge Stretches - 2x12 per side (10sec RI)

Warmdown - Static Stretching

Neck
Traps
Back
Tris
Shoulders
Chest
Biceps
Hams
Quads
Calves

x30sec per hold per side/arm/leg if applicable.

Core Work

Reverse Crunches - 2x20 @ 20sec rest

30sec rest

Side Planks - 1x30sec (per side)

TOTAL GYM TIME = 60 mins

***

Once again, another 60 minute fuckgazup-a-thon, haha. Was really beat after this one. Floor presses were tough as hell, and supersetted with those rows it was even worse.

The second superset wasnt much better. I felt incredibly sick after that. The weights part probably only took about 30 minutes im guessing, so i really packed it in today. 8 sets has never been so tough...

Everything went well, i hit all my marks, and really pushed myself this time. I also managed to do a lot of rowing without my back being a problem, so thats a big fucking relief for me.

Lets see how it holds out next week.

Posted by: Scarface30

nice workout Gazhole! really like those T-bars

next routine I'm definitely throwing them in. I like the upper/lower split too, going to try one myself next time around.

Posted by: Witchblade

You're kicking ass.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

nice workout Gazhole! really like those T-bars

next routine I'm definitely throwing them in. I like the upper/lower split too, going to try one myself next time around.

Thanks man

Yeah, i dont do Tbars very often but i quite liked them. May have to start doing them more often!

What split are you doing at the moment? Push/Pull/Legs?

Upper/Lower is a solid split. Definitely worth a try. I cycle programs with that split and Full Body, both give results but both are still really different. Tough in different ways too :P.

Hows the training going?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

You're kicking ass.

cheers WB! Im glad things are starting to pick up again (touch wood!), i hate it when everything fucks up at once and puts a boulder in your way.

Really getting pumped up for the next phase, i cant wait to start setting some new PRs. Im itching to Deadlift again. Its gonna be awesome.

Hows your stuff going at the moment?

Posted by: Witchblade

I like your new sig btw.

Posted by: Malley

You know what I think you ought to go to so I wont comment again.

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Thanks man

right now I am doing a vertical push-pull/legs and core/horizontal push-pull. I really like it too, but I'm looking forward to trying the upper/lower.

training didn't happen today. I was away for the weekend, and thought I'd be home in time today for it, but I wasn't. I hate when I don't get to the gym, I get irritated, I told my mom that and she was like "yeah I thought you seemed a little annoyed today." definitely hitting it tomorrow though!

Posted by: katt

Hi Gaz....

Just dropping by to say hi!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

I like your new sig btw.

Haha, thanks dude. Im on an Arnold spree atm, reading a biography about him called "Fantastic" and watched The Terminator last night. Im pumped up!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

You know what I think you ought to go to so I wont comment again.

lol

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

Haha, dont worry about missing a day. As long as you do the workout you missed when you go next its fine. I dont plan my schedule too tightly anymore anyway, im too busy. Im getting to the stage where all the exercises i choose are on the fly aswell, just adhering to the program template.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Hi Gaz....

Just dropping by to say hi!

Hey there!

Thanks for dropping in!

Hows things?

Posted by: Gazhole

So - again - ive had to skip training. Back. Again.

This is really annoying me. I may have to go and see a specialist. Im doing the stretching, im taking the training easy, i took over a week off, im trying to sit better...

Sigh.

Posted by: katt

It's good your taking some time off - the back is nothing to fool with

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

It's good your taking some time off - the back is nothing to fool with

Very true. I just get so frustrated with this stuff, yknow? I have been back like a WEEK and already its playing up again.

Posted by: katt

Probably a good idea to see a specialist, to find out exactly what's going on. It's frustrating, but what's more frustrating - Taking time off or not ever being able to workout again because of a screwed up back?

Posted by: Scarface30

take care of the back man..you should go see someone about it. when my legs started to get really bad, I thought I needed new orthodics. went to the sports medicine doctor at my school, found out I had mild stress fractures. I say mild because they weren't completely fractured but he said if I kept running on them, play basketball, skipping rope I'd be out 3-4+ months. you don't want something bad to happen to your back, or you'll be out longer than a week.

Posted by: Scarface30

yeah, what Katt said...she beat me to it prett much

lol

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Probably a good idea to see a specialist, to find out exactly what's going on. It's frustrating, but what's more frustrating - Taking time off or not ever being able to workout again because of a screwed up back?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

take care of the back man..you should go see someone about it. when my legs started to get really bad, I thought I needed new orthodics. went to the sports medicine doctor at my school, found out I had mild stress fractures. I say mild because they weren't completely fractured but he said if I kept running on them, play basketball, skipping rope I'd be out 3-4+ months. you don't want something bad to happen to your back, or you'll be out longer than a week.

You guys are right, of course. Im not an idiot to keep scratching at an open sore in hopes of it just magically going away.

I know a guy whos good with these things. He sorted out my girlfriend's arm when she messed it up (bad posture + playing violin a lot = really messed up back and elbow position) so i may go and see him. He's got a practice about 30 miles away, so thats fine really.

Getting a new car on the weekend too! My first car all to myself

Posted by: Gazhole

Having a night of Patriotism it seems. Feel really buoyed up ready to war against the English with swords and that...

Too bad im a good few hundred years late

Still. At least i can take solace in the fact that our national anthem, and language in general, looks like it belongs in a JRR Tolkien novel:

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed.

Gwlad, gwlad, pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.

Hen Gymru fynyddig, paradwys y bardd,
Pob dyffryn, pob clogwyn, i'm golwg sydd hardd;
Trwy deimlad gwladgarol, mor swynol yw si
Ei nentydd, afonydd, i mi.

Os treisiodd y gelyn fy ngwlad tan ei droed,
Mae hen iaith y Cymry mor fyw ag erioed,
Ni luddiwyd yr awen gan erchyll law brad,
Na thelyn berseiniol fy ngwlad.

Its this part that cracks me up : "Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mâd" thats really fucking hard to say.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Getting a new car on the weekend too! My first car all to myself

Are you gonna post any pics of it?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Are you gonna post any pics of it?

Yeah, for sure! Its nothing special in a car sense, but my Grampa (grandfather) left it to me after he passed away about this time last year. The first person im going to visit with it is him, i havent gone to see him after the funeral yet...

But on a lighter note, ill post some cheesy pics of me posing on it

Hows life, DOMS?

Posted by: Witchblade

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

But on a lighter note, ill post some cheesy pics of me posing on it

Like that?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Like that?

Alright, but i don't think my bikini will fit me anymore...

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

For the love of God, please don't do it in the bikini that Witchblade posted!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Hows life, DOMS?

I've been ill since last Thursday. It's starting to get real old. I'm thinking about working out tonight, anyway. It'll be the first day of the 5x5 program, so it'll be light work. I just can't stand not working out!

Other than that, life has been kinda blah. Mostly because I've been ill. The only good item of note is that my preparation for options trading is really starting to come along.

How's life treating you? Other than the car, that is.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Man that sucks! I hate being ill too. I cant stand not being able to do things! Working out especially.

Options trading? Stocks? Do go on!

Life is generally good. Have a week off work now since its my Bday. Basically just chilling out, really! Having to take another week off after being back only a week because my back is just agony. That sucks balls. That program was going amazingly well too.

Posted by: Witchblade

Hey we should make a club called 'The Everyday Adventures of Three Jacked Intellectual Emo's'

... no?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Hey we should make a club called 'The Everyday Adventures of Three Jacked Intellectual Emo's'

... no?

Im in if we can get shirts with that written on.

Posted by: Malley

I posted elsewhere....

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Gaz - that sucks to hear about your back again. It must be an underlying problem. Best you get it sorted out now and take the time to recover. Hope your birthday celebrations went well!

Good job on the car! My first car was a Vauxhall Nova Sting. I thought the 'Sting' part was cool, until i rea