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Originally Posted by Delusional
those pullthroughs look...interesting..lol. i dont know, kind of awkward looking to me. looks like a pretty killer exercise though.
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Originally Posted by Delusional
those pullthroughs look...interesting..lol. i dont know, kind of awkward looking to me. looks like a pretty killer exercise though.
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
great looking workout man
is this a drop in volume, and an up in intensity I see or am I blind? |
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Originally Posted by goob
Great job! I love those one handed lat pulldowns, and good job on the CG row!
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when did you start doing supersets? did it take a bit of getting used to?
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Originally Posted by Delusional
awesome workout as usual
when did you start doing supersets? did it take a bit of getting used to? |
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Good stuff V.
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Originally Posted by Rubes
nice very nice
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Originally Posted by vortrit
I spent most of my time on my back today, obviously.
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whore!
love the pressin
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
whore! |
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Originally Posted by Rubes
love the pressin |
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Originally Posted by PreMier
nice PR home slice. i bet you could get a much higher one if you went for a max effort lift
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Waiting for you big guy!
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Originally Posted by 1quick1
Good job on the PR's.
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Originally Posted by goob
Holy Cow Batman, nice rowing!!! Kapow!
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Originally Posted by goob
Holy Cow Batman, nice rowing!!! Kapow!
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
I see we both had some good back workouts good chins Buddy.
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Originally Posted by Rubes
good work sir
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Originally Posted by katt
ok seriously Goob, you must be comedian in your real life, because most of the comments you post on the journals just crack me up..!!
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Originally Posted by goob
I try and provide some light relief....
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Originally Posted by Big G
And those 65lb pullovers are no joke too! Way to go (or should I say Way to "row"?).
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Originally Posted by Witchblade
Bench and unilateral pulldowns really stand out, nice!
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Current stats:
196 lbs. (that's unclothed) 10 % bodyfat Biceps 15" Chest 40 1/2" |
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Originally Posted by PreMier
height?
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Unfortunately I pulled a back muscle at work today, so I'm out for, at least, a week. I'll be around though.
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Originally Posted by PreMier
bummer..
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Originally Posted by goob
That sucks. A week off might do wonders, but it's real frustrating.
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Originally Posted by PreMier
maybe get some soft tissue work done to help w/ recovery
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Ugh, that sucks man...hopefully its nothing *too* serious?
Just rest up, stretch a lot, and like PreMier said - perhaps get some work done on it. Youll be back in no time Howd you do it anyways? |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
I was unbolting a motor at work and it came undone and slipped with me holding it on a skylift.
Anyway, it is the next day and it already feels somewhat better. I went to the doctor and he gave me some muscle relaxers and told me he expected that I would be recovered and back in the gym by next monday. I don't mind taking the week off actually. If it's not completely recovered by Monday I'll take a few extra days off. No big deal, but I don't think it's super serious. Just a pulled muscle. Unfortanately it's in the back, so that's hard to work around. |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
I was unbolting a motor at work and it came undone and slipped with me holding it on a skylift.
Anyway, it is the next day and it already feels somewhat better. I went to the doctor and he gave me some muscle relaxers and told me he expected that I would be recovered and back in the gym by next monday. I don't mind taking the week off actually. If it's not completely recovered by Monday I'll take a few extra days off. No big deal, but I don't think it's super serious. Just a pulled muscle. Unfortanately it's in the back, so that's hard to work around. |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Ouch, thats an unfortunate way to do it...
Still, like you say - its no big deal as long as it heals. Plus youve got some time for unplanned R+R which is always good. |
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Good man don't rush your back take your time i know we BBers in general tend to be workout workoholics but be smart V.
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Originally Posted by Witchblade
You could use the week off to have a sexy time.
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Originally Posted by vortrit
NOW that, my friend, is a really good plan!
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Originally Posted by katt
Yeah,, when it comes to your back,, don't try to push it too soon!
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Believe it or not I have just realized that all of the soreness is in the upper part of the glutes, and there is not really any back pain. So, I think I actually pulled my glute muscles very badly instead of the back. Well, hopefully that is better than a back injury...
Gaz, don't be so rough on the glutes next time! |
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Remember that its a chain back there. You could have pulled a back muscle, but the pain is manifesting itself in the glute area. Its like a rope - pull from the middle but the end is where the movement is obvious.
And ill use more KY, i promise . |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Yes, that is true since the tailbone is in that area. What a useless bone anyway. I don't even have a tail.
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Im pretty sure i read a story about some guy who had his surgically extended out of his body or something.
You know, those freaks who want to be cats and shit? Wtf is up with that anyways.. |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Hey Vortrit - sorry to hear about your back/butt. Injuries suck ass.
You mean body modification like this guy? Bloody fool! He got tattoos all over him to look like a tiger, got all his teeth filed to points and now he wants a fur transplant! WTF!! |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Hey Vortrit - sorry to hear about your back/butt. Injuries suck ass.
You mean body modification like this guy? Bloody fool! He got tattoos all over him to look like a tiger, got all his teeth filed to points and now he wants a fur transplant! WTF!! |
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Originally Posted by katt
I've seen the show on this guy and a few others... do you think they wake up some morning and say "What the fuck did I do to myself??"
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Im pretty sure i read a story about some guy who had his surgically extended out of his body or something.
You know, those freaks who want to be cats and shit? Wtf is up with that anyways.. |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Good news. The back seems to be about 75% better. No pain at all this morning. Mostly just some muscle tightness. I'm still going to give it a few days, or better, but that is definitely a good sign.
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Youll never understand me!
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Good to hear brother V!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Glad to hear things are healing fast V! Meanwhile, enjoy your rest! |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Thanks a lot. It's the next day now and I'm feeling even better. There is really no pain at all now. I'm just a little bit sore. I can barley tell I hurt myself. I thought this was going to be more serious, but I'm glad it's not.
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Originally Posted by goob
Good, you'll be busting ass again in no time.
Have you had a sexy time, while off? |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Somewhat yes. I'm hoping to have a really sexy time today.
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Originally Posted by goob
Oh yeah?? Do tell......
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Thanks a lot. It's the next day now and I'm feeling even better. There is really no pain at all now. I'm just a little bit sore. I can barley tell I hurt myself. I thought this was going to be more serious, but I'm glad it's not.
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Originally Posted by the other half
just remember to start light, when u work your back, or else you will find out how serious it really was.
anyhow, good luck heading back to the gym on monday |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Thanks. I definitely will.
The doctor did give me the okay to go back, and I don't feel any pain whatsoever now. |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Phew! Bet your happy bout that!
We'll be expecting PR's after your week off! |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Somewhat yes. I'm hoping to have a really sexy time today.
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Originally Posted by katt
you get the first day of deer season off??? wtf??? And I thought we were in red neck country.....
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solid workout - and a PR already!? Youre off the fucking chain.
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Youll never understand me!
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
solid workout - and a PR already!? Youre off the fucking chain. |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
back at it is right, and a PR? awesome job man
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Originally Posted by the other half
rest is a good thing sometimes. great job on the workout. awesome bench press!!!!!! glad to see you back at it
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Originally Posted by goob
Wow, that's some return...
Great job on the PR, and that's a load of volume in their....Great work... |
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Originally Posted by Rubes
PRs left and right keep up the good work
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Originally Posted by Big G
'sup V. Welcome back! Nice job.
BW+55 dips, huh? Now you got me thinking... Quick prediction... I think you'll be hitting some more PRs on Military Press here soon too. |
another sea of red font. those dips are brutal.
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
Holy shit
another sea of red font.You're really kicking ass, man those dips are brutal. |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
That there is a VERY nice Military Press. 100lb?? Amazing.
I think Military Press is my favourite upper body exercise - good going V |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Thanks. I've always had a long term goal of 4 sets of 45 lbs., so I'm really close. My form may have been off for one or two (a little) on the last set, but I counted it as PR anyway because I'd already done a set with the same weight, etc., with pretty good form.
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I took a strength-program approach to reps (5,4,3,2,1,1,1) and hit my first 200lb bench. I failed 205lb twice (once before the 200lb press, and again afterwards). But still... I'm delighted.
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Nice PRs buddy!
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Originally Posted by Gazhole
That goal is very attainable looking at where you're at right now. Just keep an eye on that form, a lot of people (myself included) just try and go for it when they get close, but that bit of extra weight could mean all the difference.
Slow but steady, and youll get there in no time |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
awesome job, PRs across the board
those dips are looking great! |
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Originally Posted by Big G
Quick note of thanks...
Reviewing your journal I noticed how you're benching way more than me. I decided to do something about that while at the gym today. I took a strength-program approach to reps (5,4,3,2,1,1,1) and hit my first 200lb bench. I failed 205lb twice (once before the 200lb press, and again afterwards). But still... I'm delighted.Thanks for the inspiration & motivation! Keep on pressin'! |
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Originally Posted by goob
Wow, that enforced week off has done the world of good. PR-tastic stuff, love the dips!
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Yeah, thanks. Dips are great. I can remember doing them assisted and everyone told me just do as many as I could with bodyweight. I didn't even think 4 sets of 8 would be possible with bodyweight, but before I knew it I was strapping on pounds. If I could only get my chins to that level.
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
I feel you on that one! BW Chins are an elusive beast!
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. I do them on the straight pegs,, so I guess they are a combination of chins & pull ups?
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Originally Posted by katt
I feel your pain,,,, I've been trying the chins forever!!! I am determined to do more than 3 by the end of this year..
. I do them on the straight pegs,, so I guess they are a combination of chins & pull ups? |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Barbell Squats/Leg Extension Superset
Barbell Squats @ 225 lbs. x 8 Leg Extensions @ 100 lbs. x 8 4 sets T-Bar Row/Rack Pulls Superset T-Bar Row (unsupported) @ 135 lbs. x 8 PR Rack Pulls @ 95 lbs. x 8 Barbell Step-Ups/Reverse Hyper-Extension Superset Barbell Step-Ups @ 70 lbs. x 8 each leg Reverse Hyper-Extension @ 60 lbs. Hyper-Extensions/Good-Mornings Superset Hyper-Extensions @ 40 lbs. x 8 Good-Mornings @ 60 lbs. x 8 Pull-through 100 lbs. 3 x 8 |
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Originally Posted by goob
Still on a PR smashing streak. Great job.
I was thinking about the title of this journal, and the fact it is a journal. So, by this detuctive reasoning, does that mean that you have a sexy time...........................at the gym??? |
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Originally Posted by DOMS
Excellent workout, man!
BTW, what are Unsupported T-Bar Rows? |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
It is where you load the bar at one end with weights and put the other end against a wall. You pick it up right behind the plates. It's sort of like a deadlift but both hands are wrapped around the bar and your only picking up one end of it and pull it up between your legs.
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Originally Posted by DOMS
That's sort of how I do them. I've just never heard of them referred to as "unsupported". I use an attachment. As a matter of fact, here I am maxing out.
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Well, I refer to those as unsupported, and my gym has a bench you lay down on and pull the bar up, and those I refer to as supported.
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Originally Posted by DOMS
Makes sense. I don't get out much.
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Originally Posted by vortrit
I can't find a pic of it. But it's just a padded bench at a 45 degree angle you lay down on. Load up plates and pull it up towards you.
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must have been intense!
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Originally Posted by DOMS
That's sort of how I do them. I've just never heard of them referred to as "unsupported". I use an attachment. As a matter of fact, here I am maxing out.
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Barbell Squats/Leg Extension Superset
Barbell Squats @ 225 lbs. x 8 Leg Extensions @ 100 lbs. x 8 4 sets T-Bar Row/Rack Pulls Superset T-Bar Row (unsupported) @ 135 lbs. x 8 PR Rack Pulls @ 95 lbs. x 8 Barbell Step-Ups/Reverse Hyper-Extension Superset Barbell Step-Ups @ 70 lbs. x 8 each leg Reverse Hyper-Extension @ 60 lbs. Hyper-Extensions/Good-Mornings Superset Hyper-Extensions @ 40 lbs. x 8 Good-Mornings @ 60 lbs. x 8 Pull-through 100 lbs. 3 x 8 |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
killer workout right there vort
must have been intense! |
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Good to see you doing that hard work. Nice PR BTW!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Squats then Leg Extension??
What what what?? For 4 sets?? That is brual, absolutely brutal! |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Yeah, it was a pretty good superset. I really need to up the weight a little on the squats though. 255 isn't feeling like a lot to me. I can do it with perfect form, etc. The leg extensions were about right.
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Originally Posted by DOMS
The burn must have been crazy!
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Originally Posted by Big G
What are you doing for warmup before your squats?
G. |
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Actually the T-Bar Row superset was much tougher, but yeah, it was a pretty good burn. I need to add about 20-40 lbs. on the squats though.
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Originally Posted by DOMS
I don't make a lot of noise when I workout, grunting and such, but I tend to make a lot when I do Leg Extensions. Those things burn!
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Yeah, those burn a lot more than squats. I usually only do them in superset combos.
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Yeah, those burn a lot more than squats. I usually only do them in superset combos.
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Originally Posted by goob
Way to go with the PR's!!! Very very impressive stuff. 200lb cable rows kicking ass bigtime too.
Great workout. |
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Originally Posted by katt
Yup - he just keeps getting higher up in weights..
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
I think some pics are in order, don't you Katt??
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Wow - really nice Incline BB Press. God knows how you managed that after Flat Bench.
More PR's eh?? You the man! |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
I think some pics are in order, don't you Katt??
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Originally Posted by vortrit
Thanks. I could probably break my incline PR again if I put it first. I may try that some time soon.
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Originally Posted by katt
You know, when we were doing our push/pull/legs,, we put our inclines before our flat bench and I really liked it alot !! You should definitely try it
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Originally Posted by katt
Nice tat...! How long ago did you get it?
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Originally Posted by katt
My daughter got her name in chinese on the middle of her back on the spine, with fairy wings,, and I think it looks super awesome...
I don't think I'll ever get one though.. all I can think of is sagging skin when you're older and it grosses me out (for a girl that is) |
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Originally Posted by katt
My daughter got her name in chinese on the middle of her back on the spine, with fairy wings,, and I think it looks super awesome...
I don't think I'll ever get one though.. all I can think of is sagging skin when you're older and it grosses me out (for a girl that is) |
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Originally Posted by DOMS
Do you mean when the unicorn turns into a giraffe with a knob on its head and the butterfly becomes a vulture?
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Nice tattoo V - will be good to see your progress if that was taken a whole year ago.
I also have a tatoo, but it is on my hip. I don't think i would ever get a tattoo that i couldn't hide readily - it's just not me. I went through a stage of piercings, think i had 6 at one point. Then i got my tattoo when i was 19 and i remember thinking immediately, 'Right, what else can i get tattooed'. It is so addictive. Turns out i couldn't decide what to get or where to get it, so i didn't bother. Im quite glad now to be honest! |
