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Posted by: ReproMan

Well, here we go again. I need to jump back on the journal bandwagon. Missed out for a month, didn't stop lifting, just journaling. Time to catch up a bit....

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Squats:
135 - 8
225 - 8,8,8

Leg Press:
6 plates - 12,12,12

Leg Extensions:
110 - 12,12,10

Squatting feels better every week, time to bump the weight again.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Flat BB Bench: (very slow negative)
135 - 8
205 - 8,8,12

Seated DB Shoulder Press:
50's - 10,10,8

Dips:
BW - 10,10,10

Lateral Raises:
25's - 12,12,12

Tricep Pushdowns:
150? - 15,15,12

Posted by: Gazhole

Wootage! Still looking strong, man!

A hearty welcome back to Journal-Land

Posted by: AKIRA

Is this your 3rd journal?

Posted by: ReproMan

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Originally Posted by Gazhole

Wootage! Still looking strong, man!

A hearty welcome back to Journal-Land

Haha thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Is this your 3rd journal?

4th I think.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

RDL's: w/straps
45 - 12
135 - 8
225 - 8
315 - 8,8,8

Bent Knee Good Mornings:
205 - 10,10,10

Hypers:
BW - 8,8,8

Vomiting:
Breakfast - 1
Lunch - 1

And that's what happens when you go crazy on deadlifts after a night of drinking.

On a side note, I like cottage cheese with apples.

Posted by: AKIRA

Posted by: katt

I've never seen anyone vomit at my gym ....

I guess I have to train harder

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

I've never seen anyone vomit at my gym ....

I guess I have to train harder

Oh I'm a old pro at puking. I make it outside and around the side of the building, then I let loose.

Posted by: AKIRA

Again!

Posted by: fufu

rdl's looking strong.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Oh I'm a old pro at puking. I make it outside and around the side of the building, then I let loose.

I remember you posting in one of your previous journals about strange coloured puke from your Pre-WO shake.

Neon green or something?

That's gotta be one hell of a sight for passers by.

Posted by: goob

I'm happy.

What???? I thought this was about feelings????

Good job on hitting the gym hungover. That takes real effort.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

rdl's looking strong.

TY, TY. I can't do that without straps however, but I'm not training to be a powerlifter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

I remember you posting in one of your previous journals about strange coloured puke from your Pre-WO shake.

Neon green or something?

That's gotta be one hell of a sight for passers by.

Haha! Yeah, it was blue raspberry NO-Explode. It actually tasted better on the way up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

I'm happy.

What???? I thought this was about feelings????

Good job on hitting the gym hungover. That takes real effort.

Thanks, I've been so busy lately, I really didn't have a choice.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 5 minutes

T-Bar Rows:
1 plate - 12
2 plates - 10
2 plates + 35 - 10,10,10

WG Pulldowns:
180 - 10,10,10

Yates Rows:
185 - 8,8,8

CG Seated Cable Rows:
160 - 12,12,12

DB Curls:
30's - 12,10,10

Damnit!! I still hate morning workouts!! I feel like I'm 10% weaker all around. Oh well, still felt like a good session.

Posted by: AKIRA

Ohhh Sunday Morning...eh, might be psychological. Ive read that man's testosterone was highest in the morning....but every male Ive spoken to has said they are stronger around 5pm. Even myself.

So much for scientific data.

How do you like the Yates Rows?

Posted by: katt

I'm curious on the Yates rows myself - do you feel any lower back pressure with this?

Posted by: AKIRA

Techincally you should feel less. Besides the grip, the only difference is the you stand more upright.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Ohhh Sunday Morning...eh, might be psychological. Ive read that man's testosterone was highest in the morning....but every male Ive spoken to has said they are stronger around 5pm. Even myself.

My theory is that its all the extra food you've eaten in the day. The calories have been going in at a steady rate for about 8 hours or more, thats gotta count for something i guess.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

My theory is that its all the extra food you've eaten in the day. The calories have been going in at a steady rate for about 8 hours or more, thats gotta count for something i guess.

Makes sense to me. I can't raise a smile in the morning.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Ohhh Sunday Morning...eh, might be psychological. Ive read that man's testosterone was highest in the morning....but every male Ive spoken to has said they are stronger around 5pm. Even myself.

So much for scientific data.

How do you like the Yates Rows?

I like em. They were a little awkward at first because of the small ROM, but they are pretty cool.

Yeah, I feel my W/O's are much more effective in the evening.

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Originally Posted by katt

I'm curious on the Yates rows myself - do you feel any lower back pressure with this?

Like AKIRA said, I feel a lot less pressure doing Yates Rows opposed to doing standard Bent Over BB Rows.

Again, they are a little awkward at first with the small ROM, but I had to keep telling myself I was doing them properly. (And I am)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

My theory is that its all the extra food you've eaten in the day. The calories have been going in at a steady rate for about 8 hours or more, thats gotta count for something i guess.

Well, I woke at 8, ate breakfast, went to the store to buy groceries, then I came home, took NO-Explode and worked out around 10. So I had a little in me I guess.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Makes sense to me. I can't raise a smile in the morning.

Same here, what's that quote?

"Are you suicidal?"

"Only in the morning."

Posted by: ReproMan

Treadmill: 10 minutes

Squats:
45 - 12
135 - 8
225 - 3
275 - 3,3,3,3,3,4!?

Leg Press:
6 plates - 12,12,12,12

Leg Extensions:
115 - 12,12,12

Great workout today. Squat feels better than ever, knees feel pretty good, I feel pretty good.

Posted by: AKIRA

Spoken like a prodigy.

What kind of rep scheme were you doing for the squats?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Spoken like a prodigy.

What kind of rep scheme were you doing for the squats?

I was going for 6 sets of 3, not thinking I would get all 6, but I caught a second wind there at the end, and probably could have had 5 if I wanted that last set. It's also a confidence booster when you have a spot, I've never really had a spot before so I'm making good progress right now. Plus I'm eating like a horse, a semi-healthy one at that.

Posted by: Malley

So what happened to the fatcatmc handle? I am fuckin lost.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Treadmill: 10 minutes

Squats:
45 - 12
135 - 8
225 - 3
275 - 3,3,3,3,3,4!?

Leg Press:
6 plates - 12,12,12,12

Leg Extensions:
115 - 12,12,12

Great workout today. Squat feels better than ever, knees feel pretty good, I feel pretty good.

Good workout.

Feeling good is...well, great!

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

So what happened to the fatcatmc handle? I am fuckin lost.

Dunno, I guess I was just ready to ditch it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Good workout.

Feeling good is...well, great!

Thank you, but it would have been even better if the lady on the smith machine let me jerk off on her. Damn she's fine....

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Dunno, I guess I was just ready to ditch it.

Thank you, but it would have been even better if the lady on the smith machine let me jerk off on her. Damn she's fine....

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Thank you, but it would have been even better if the lady on the smith machine let me jerk off on her. Damn she's fine....

See now i half want to come to your gym to see this chick who'd make you ditch not only your name but public decency aswell, but there wouldnt be much point because i would never use the equipment now...

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Yeah, that's tainted equipment at that point.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

BB Flat Bench:
45 - 12
135 - 8
225 - 3
245 - 5,5,5,4,3

Military Press:
115 - 8,8,6

Dips:
BW - 12,10,9

DB Front Raises:
30's - 10,10,10

Tricep Pushdowns:
150? - 15,12,10

Pretty good day today, absolutely shot after benching. A little too heavy on the Front Raises, otherwise perfect.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Yeah, that's tainted equipment at that point.

I just hope you can live with yourself when somebody gets stuck to that bench :P

Good workout though!

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

I just hope you can live with yourself when somebody gets stuck to that bench :P

Yuk.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Yuk.

hahahahaaha, thats the most fucking hilarious smiley ever!

Posted by: Malley

Is it just me or are those bench numbers jumpin?

Posted by: AKIRA

I thought so too.

On both counts, the bench numbers and the perfect timing on the egg smiley.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Is it just me or are those bench numbers jumpin?

Well, my all time best bench is 315, and a few weeks ago, before I started journaling again I hit 300, and barely missed 305 so thats about normal (I hadn't Flat BB Pressed in almost 2 months). But this was probably my best 5x5 performance ever, so yeah I guess they are.

Posted by: DOMS

I feel bloated and unattractive.

Nice job on the benching.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I feel bloated and unattractive.

Nice job on the benching.

That should be everyone's first post in this thread:

State how you feel, before saying what you wanted to.

New rule Reproman/ Fatcatmc?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

That should be everyone's first post in this thread:

State how you feel, before saying what you wanted to.

New rule Reproman/ Fatcatmc?

Done.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I feel bloated and unattractive.

Nice job on the benching.

Thanks DOMS.

I think Midol helps with the bloating if I'm not mistaken.

Posted by: Gazhole

I feel strangely dirty thismorning.

Bench is looking awesome atm

I've got some catching up to do, haha.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Yuk.

I feel like my emotions are all over the place, and people are all talking about me until I walk in the room and then they all just like sorta "shhhhhh here he comes" ...

ReproBrotherMan you gave that smiley an entire new persona ... a spooge glued smiley dude

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

I feel strangely dirty thismorning.

Bench is looking awesome atm

I've got some catching up to do, haha.

Thanks Gaz! But I'm willing to bet you can pressa lot more than you think BB wise. Those DB's go a long way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

ROFL!

I runied that smiley forever.

Posted by: AKIRA

Anxiety filled my head up until I jerked off. Now I feel better and less hung over.

Are you hurting today?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Anxiety filled my head up until I jerked off. Now I feel better and less hung over.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

RDL's:
135 - 8
225 - 8
315 - 8,8,6

Hypers:
BW - 12,12,12

I felt strong, but I was still a little weakened from being sick, had to cut it short to prevent being sick. Today's workout will be full blown.

Posted by: fufu

Work out looks good though!

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Work out looks good though!

Thanks man. I had Good Mornings and Leg Curls planned but I was just to beat.

Posted by: Malley

Nice RDL's

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Nice RDL's

Too right!

315 is fucking impressive

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Too right!

315 is fucking impressive

It felt kinda light this week too, I was just too worn out I'm guessing, from being sick, and didn't have the mustard to finish the last set. Thanks though!

Posted by: ReproMan

WG Pulldowns:
100 - 12
180 - 12,12,12

One Arm DB Rows:
100's - 10,10,10

Seated CG Cable Rows:
160 - 10,10,10

Yates Rows:
155 - 12,12,12

Got real tired again today, and my stomach is on fire. May have to see the doc.

Posted by: goob

I'm....not quite awake yet....

Good work on the Seated rows and one armed db rows. 100lb's is the most i've managed on the db rows. Keep it up dude, it's looking good, despite your potential illness.....

Posted by: Malley

Strong DB rows!!!

Posted by: ReproMan

Thanks guys. Yeah it was weird, I had all the strength I usually have, I just felt like I couldn't finish. I did, but it sucked.

Posted by: Malley

Anything over 6 reps on deads are a bitch!!!

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Anything over 6 reps on deads are a bitch!!!

Yeah when I work in that rep range, I have to use the straps, but I'm not training for a max DL, just trying to fry my hammies.

Posted by: fufu

Good rowing!

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Good rowing!

Thanks man, the DB fucking suck at this gym though. The plates are those huge rubber ones. When I'm rowing 100's not only does it look like I'm using 200lb db's, but I whack myself in the mouth at least 2 times a set.

Not to mention they only go up to 110.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

WG Pulldowns:
100 - 12
180 - 12,12,12

I'd be worried about an injury for no transition from 100 to 180 ... quit a jump. Great weights and a great job getting there brother ... just don't wreck your cuffs.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

I'd be worried about an injury for no transition from 100 to 180 ... quit a jump. Great weights and a great job getting there brother ... just don't wreck your cuffs.

I don't put it in the journal, but I do some stretching before. I'll throw another warm up in there to be safe next time.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Squats:
45 - 12
135 - 12
225 - 8,8,8

Leg Press:
6 plates - 12,12,12

Leg Extensions:
125 - 10,10,10

Really didn't feel like lifting at all today, so I just wanted to make sure I got some work in period. No progress today but I'm just happy I went.

Posted by: Gazhole

Eh, not every day can be a championship day.

Save your energy and have a good one next time

Was by no means a bad workout though, dude!

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Eh, not every day can be a championship day.

Save your energy and have a good one next time

Was by no means a bad workout though, dude!

Yeah, I just haven't had the motivation over the past 2 weeks. I had a stomach virus pretty bad last weekend and this is the first time squatting since.

Thanks, I guess it was a decent session!

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Squats:
45 - 12
135 - 12
225 - 8,8,8

Leg Press:
6 plates - 12,12,12

Leg Extensions:
125 - 10,10,10

Really didn't feel like lifting at all today, so I just wanted to make sure I got some work in period. No progress today but I'm just happy I went.

6 plates on each side? You asshole. Ill catch up, you watch!

Whoa whoa, I just noticed, I thought you were going to ditch leg extensions?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

6 plates on each side? You asshole. Ill catch up, you watch!

Whoa whoa, I just noticed, I thought you were going to ditch leg extensions?

Uh no....

Just 6 plates.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Flat BB Bench:
45 - 12
135 - 8
185 - 8
225 - 8,6,6

Seated DB Shoulder Press:
45's - 12,12,12

Dips:
BW - 10,10,10

DB Lateral Raises:
25's - 12,12,12

Incline DB Flyes:
35's - 6 (shoulder = ouch)

Tricep Pushdowns:
150 - 12,12,12

I was pretty happy with today. I have been utilizing a slow negative on the flat bench for the past few workouts, and my numbers are holding strong. I have a little discomfort in my left shoulder, not sure what from, but it's pretty annoying. Might have to put presses on the back burner for a while.

I haven't had 2 straight months of training in God knows how long due to illness or injury or fucking something!!!

Posted by: AKIRA

Negatives on the bench is a bitch. In fact, NOW I remember why I didnt opt for a barbell bench instead of DB Bench for the Power week. If you get stuck, youre fucked.

I didnt make it to the gym yesterday. I was hung over and never knew why...until I saw 6 pics put up on my myspace that I have ZERO recollection of. Needless to say, I am still not into drinking for a while. Yes even this friday night. I will be going to the gym tonight.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Negatives on the bench is a bitch. In fact, NOW I remember why I didnt opt for a barbell bench instead of DB Bench for the Power week. If you get stuck, youre fucked.

I didnt make it to the gym yesterday. I was hung over and never knew why...until I saw 6 pics put up on my myspace that I have ZERO recollection of. Needless to say, I am still not into drinking for a while. Yes even this friday night. I will be going to the gym tonight.

Posted by: fufu

Good workout, looks like you are kicking the volume back up.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Good workout, looks like you are kicking the volume back up.

Thanks, my upper's have been pretty close to this volume for the past few weeks, but it seems my legs respond to much lower volume, which I'm not complaining about.

Posted by: fufu

Actually I am the same way. I've done plenty of 6-8 set days on lower, I love them.

Posted by: Malley

I always have a spot, well almost always. And I like doing negs that are heavier than my max bench. I put 345 on the bar the other day and hit 2 negs. It killed!

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Squats:
45 - 12
135 - 3
155 - 3
185 - 3
205 - 3
225 - 3
245 - 3
265 - 3
275 - 3
280 - 2
290 - 1
300 - 1 PR

Lying Leg Curls:
125 - 7,7,7,5

Hypers:
35 - 7,7,7

CG Pulldowns:
205 - 7
225 - 7,5

DB Curls:
35's 10,10,10

Decline Sit-Ups:
BW - 12,12,12

OK, so on paper today looks pretty tough, but it was nice change of pace actually. The only thing I didn't like is that with the extended RI's on squats, the workout took me a little over 90 minutes.

I'm gonna go ahead and call 300 a PR for a squat considering how low I go now compared to how low I used to go back in the day. These are "perfect" squats now and I get compliments all the time, hence the PR.

I grabbed the first Westside template I found, so I don't know if this is right or not but I'll continue to go by this layout cuz I like it.

Posted by: Gazhole

Fucking nice, dude. Very nice.

Im looking at a Westside style program for myself at the moment aswell. Big it up motherfucker :P.

Good going on the PR also

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Fucking nice, dude. Very nice.

Im looking at a Westside style program for myself at the moment aswell. Big it up motherfucker :P.

Good going on the PR also

Thanks man, it's nice to change things completely every once in a while, it's liberating!

We almost posted simultaneously in each others journals.

Posted by: fufu

Nice squawtski.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Nice squawtski.

Athankyou.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Thanks man, it's nice to change things completely every once in a while, it's liberating!

We almost posted simultaneously in each others journals.

We must have a special connection...

...will you marry me?

And aye! I cant wait to start. But first i have to write the program, lol.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 15 minutes

Speed Bench: (60 sec RI)
45 - 12
145 - 9x3

Military Press: (180 sec RI)
160 - 5,5,3

Tricep Pushdowns: (60 sec RI)
140 - 15,15,12

Yates Rows: (90 sec RI)
165 - 12,12,10

Hanging Leg Raises: (60 sec RI)
BW - 12,12,12

Pretty happy with today's workout. Haven't front pressed heavy in a long while, and I'm only a few reps from a PR already. It's only day 2 of this routine and I'm already loving it. My shoulder warmed up today and I had little to no pain for the workout, so that's good too. People were giving me weird looks while I was doing the speed bench, so I just gave them a look like I knew something they didn't

.

A few chicks that used to workout at my first gym have joined this gym. All I can say is HPOA. The one tall blonde chick has what I like to call a "breezeway." She wears spandex and you can see right through her legs at the crotch. Leaves little to the imagination. Love it.

Posted by: Gazhole

Nice going dude!

How did you find the Speed Benching? Ive never done it.

Enjoying Westside so far?

You couldnt do me a favour could you and email/PM the Westside template you used? Just for research *shrugs*.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Nice going dude!

How did you find the Speed Benching? Ive never done it.

Enjoying Westside so far?

You couldnt do me a favour could you and email/PM the Westside template you used? Just for research *shrugs*.

The speed benching was cool. I figured I would power right through the sets but believe it or not by the 7th and 8th sets I was finding it hard to be as explosive as the others. Pretty neat stuff.

Only 2 days in and I absolutely LOVE westside. I feel like I'm bigger and stronger already.

Posted by: AKIRA

Ohh Westside. Didnt see that post.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Great stuff! I cant wait to get on with it, now!

With the power/speed stuff, how is it meant to be done? Obviously its gotta be explosive, but controlled too i guess. Dont wanna be slamming the BB into my chest!

Thats crazy with the fatigue thing. Because 3 reps at 50-60% is light as anything, lol.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

I was doing it very controlled, almost "pulling" the bar back to my chest and exploding back up obviously. I accidentally slammed once or twice, but it's the first time I've ever tried it so not too shabby I guess.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Yeah, thats the way i figured it should be done. I was trying to work it out last night.

I guess itll just take some practice!

Good job though, looked like a solid workout!

Posted by: fufu

Damn, I had to scroll up a while to find a workout.

Doing Westside? Cool.

I will be tracking this journal and seeing how it turns out. Good luck.

Posted by: fufu

btw...HPOA?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Damn, I had to scroll up a while to find a workout.

Doing Westside? Cool.

I will be tracking this journal and seeing how it turns out. Good luck.

Thanks.

Now that I'm back to eating mass quantities of food, I don't see why I shouldn't try to add some strength.

HPOA = Hot piece of ass (huh-po-wa)

Posted by: Malley

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Elliptical: 15 minutes

Speed Bench: (60 sec RI)
45 - 12
145 - 9x3

Military Press: (180 sec RI)
160 - 5,5,3

Tricep Pushdowns: (60 sec RI)
140 - 15,15,12

Yates Rows: (90 sec RI)
165 - 12,12,10

Hanging Leg Raises: (60 sec RI)
BW - 12,12,12

Pretty happy with today's workout. Haven't front pressed heavy in a long while, and I'm only a few reps from a PR already. It's only day 2 of this routine and I'm already loving it. My shoulder warmed up today and I had little to no pain for the workout, so that's good too. People were giving me weird looks while I was doing the speed bench, so I just gave them a look like I knew something they didn't

30 seconds or less on the speed bench! This is crucial. Also I would drop the yates row and do some DB rows, they are badass for this program! I am happy to see some westside though! Its a badass program.

Posted by: AKIRA

30 sec or less of rest? I thought 60 was high too, but I havent looked at westisde in months.

Posted by: Malley

For any kind of speed work its 30 or less.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

For any kind of speed work its 30 or less.

Every template that I have found on the internet says 45-90 seconds. Any links? Plus the template I'm using calls for my to row 4 days a week, I'm running out of options!

Posted by: AKIRA

I found the Big Mike's template and see that it says to do 1 minute of rest. "8-10 sets,...3 reps,...1 minute rest" Its off of bodybuilding.com. I cant click on any other sites.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I found the Big Mike's template and see that it says to do 1 minute of rest. "8-10 sets,...3 reps,...1 minute rest" Its off of bodybuilding.com. I cant click on any other sites.

Oh and FYI, I'm thinking at least a week to recoop my knee.

Fucking axe kick.

Posted by: Malley

Check the thread I have here in training theres been tons of things posted on it. But think about this: You are doing SPEED work, so speed being the key word. Theres nothing hard or exhausting about it. Go to the actual westside website, there are all kinds of templates on this, but everywhere I have ever read says 30 or less.

Posted by: Malley

I just went to westside and it said around 45 seconds rest. So 45 looks good, but I have read multiple times under 30, but dont ask me where.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I just went to westside and it said around 45 seconds rest. So 45 looks good, but I have read multiple times under 30, but dont ask me where.

Where?

:P

Posted by: fufu

I don't know alot about westside(well, a decent amount), but I remember watching a video by the westside guys. When they did speed benching two guys just basically went back to back on sets, not stopping, the changing of the weights and setting up for the benching took about 30 seconds. Plus I think I remember them saying to take 30 secs between sets.

Posted by: Malley

Its totally different everywhere you go, but since it says speed bench I would say just go as fast as possible.

Posted by: AKIRA

I found your thread and posts #44 & #48 from Andalite talka bout rests.

45-90 sec in #44.
1 minute in #48.

Posted by: Malley

Yeah dude its totally different all over the net! I would love to ask Louie myself. Seems like the ri's are f-ed up all over the place. I say 30-45.

Posted by: ReproMan

Haven't been working out due to a minor knee injury, should be back in it to win it next week. I can't seem to shake the injury bug.

Posted by: fufu

lawl, nice avatar.

What happened to the knee?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

lawl, nice avatar.

What happened to the knee?

Heh, thanks. That's me arriving late to a spring training game because I left my ticket at home.

I've had a bum knee since I was 16 and if I put the wrong kind of torque on it, I'm flat on my ass.

Needless to say, I was hopped up on a turbo iced coffee and thought it was a good idea to prove that I can kick our TV that's mounted in the corner above my head. I was successful with my right leg, but when I did it with my left leg I popped my knee out and well, ended up on my ass. It's about 90% as of this morning.

Posted by: fufu

lawl, that blows. But hey, what's all this training worth if you can't use it in everyday situations like kicking a TV?

Doesn't sound too bad, time off can always be good too.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

lawl, that blows. But hey, what's all this training worth if you can't use it in everyday situations like kicking a TV?

Doesn't sound too bad, time off can always be good too.

I know, those crazy ninja TV gangs will getcha.. I'm set.

Posted by: fufu

Posted by: Malley

Dude is it just me, but if KelJu maybe shaved is face to the length of yours could you 2 look kinda alike?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Dude is it just me, but if KelJu maybe shaved is face to the length of yours could you 2 look kinda alike?

ROFL!!

His "caveman" picture was actually the inspiration for my beard. It's only a few weeks old, but I'm a hairy bastard, I'm sure I'll catch up quick!

Posted by: Malley

Haha....Yeah I know the feeling I grow a beard in no time flat. I cant stand it though, always shaved!

Posted by: Gazhole

Dammit, i wish i could grow a beard

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Dammit, i wish i could grow a beard

Shaving every day when you don't want the beard sucks though...

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Shaving every day when you don't want the beard sucks though...

One day ill hit puberty and ill know where you're coming from.

Posted by: AKIRA

Ok, where are the stats!

Didnt you return to the gym yesterday?

I go back tomorrow...aw shit, I guess I have to plan.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Ok, where are the stats!

Didnt you return to the gym yesterday?

I go back tomorrow...aw shit, I guess I have to plan.

I was on my feet all day yesterday and my knee was killing me.

I have full ROM, and little discomfort when actually using my knee, but I'm better off playing it safe. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be set.

Tonight I get to play with my new mobile broadband card...

Posted by: AKIRA

What is the plan for tomorrow? Youre still doing Westside right? So I assume some leg work is inevitable.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

What is the plan for tomorrow? Youre still doing Westside right? So I assume some leg work is inevitable.

Hell yeah, I loved westside for the 2 days I did it.

I'll probably start from scratch again with ME Squats, can't hurt to hit my weakness again....

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Seated CG Cable Rows: (60 RI's)
80 - 15
110 - 12
160 - 10,10,10

Wide Grip Pulldowns: (60 sec RI's)
140 - 10,10,10

Straight Arm Pulldowns: (60 sec RI's)
120 - 12,12,12

Nautilis Preacher Curl: (45 sec RI's)
45 - 12,11,9

Weight: 204

Took it nice and easy today, shortened up RI's and did very slow negatives the whole workout. I've decided to do Push/Pull/Legs for the next few weeks. I'm not ready to commit to a strength building program just yet, cuz while I was resting my knee, I had a weird stomach virus thing going, and my diet was shit. I felt weak as hell during this workout but what can ya do? I'm eating now so....

Posted by: Malley

Nothing wrong with taking it easy now and then. How ya been?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Nothing wrong with taking it easy now and then. How ya been?

Pretty good, thanks. Just trying to get shit back on track. One thing happens, then another, and the next thing ya know everything is ass backwards. How's by you? *strolls over to your journal*

Posted by: goob

Good job on the straight arm pulldowns.

Posted by: DOMS

Hey, I thought you were going to wait until Monday to start working out again.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Hey, I thought you were going to wait until Monday to start working out again.

Monday will be my first leg workout.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Good job on the straight arm pulldowns.

TY, I don't know why I haven't done them in a long while, I love that movement.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Monday will be my first leg workout.

I'm watching you, pal!

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Nautilis Seated Front Press: (75 sec RI's)
85 - 18
125 - 10
160 - 8,8,8 (very slow negatives)

Nautilis Seated Shoulder Press: (60 sec RI's)
90 - 12 (very slow negatives)
90 - 12,12

Nautilis Lateral Raises: (60 sec RI's)
80 - 12,12,12

Tricep Pushdowns: (45 sec RI's)
140 - 15,12,10

Stairmaster: 20 minutes (lvl 7)

Today was interesting. I've been dying to try machines for the longest time, and I have to admit, my shoulders, chest and triceps are on fire. They are as pumped right now as the first time I used NO Explode, and I'm not taking anything other than a multi, whey, and EFA's. Did some cardio and I feel great. I'm half tempted to stick with the machines for a few weeks, just for kicks...

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Machines are a great change up. I do both a different times of the month and love the effects. Good workout Repro

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Machines are a great change up. I do both a different times of the month and love the effects. Good workout Repro

Thanks BC.

I may end up doing something similar if I start seeing some good results.

Posted by: fufu

Straight arm pulldowns own. Nothing gets the teres muscles/rear delts burning like those.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Machines are a great change up. I do both a different times of the month and love the effects. Good workout Repro

Start a journal.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Start a journal.

That's one I think we'd all be interested in.

Posted by: BigDyl

I'm here to pollute the journal of my arch enemy.

Posted by: BoneCrusher

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Start a journal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

That's one I think we'd all be interested in.

Sorry gents. I am contractually prevented from keeping journals, logs, or anything with my personal details in it so it's not gonna happen for a while. I give out tid-bits that push the limits as it is. But I can keep supporting youse guys in yours. Hope that's enough ...

Posted by: fufu

: /

Posted by: BigDyl

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoneCrusher

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

I'm here to pollute the journal of my arch enemy.

I thought you're arch enemy was ABC's????

Posted by: BigDyl

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

I thought you're arch enemy was ABC's????

I think he was sending PM's to Rob, so now I'm not allowed to talk to him anymore.

I guess he's allowed to still make comments about me though.

I got an infraction for calling him a "noob."

Posted by: Malley

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

I got an infraction for calling him a "noob."

Thats brutal, better watch that, those are fighting words!

Posted by: ReproMan

Treadmill: 5 minutes

Elliptical: 5 minutes

Leg Press: (60 sec RI's)
2 plates - 18
4 plates - 15
6 plates - 12, 12, 9

RDL's: (90 sec RI's)
135 - 8
225 - 8,8,8

Leg Extensions: (60 sec RI's)
115 - 10,10,10

Lying Leg Curls: (60 sec RI's)
100 - 10,10,8

Weight: 203.5

Nice and easy today, first lower workout in quite some time. Not sure the tempo, but very slow and very controlled on every movement, more so that usual. Grip was kinda suffering during RDL's but all in all a good day. Had a big time pounding headache, had to cancel cardio today. I'll do some calf work as well next time.

Posted by: AKIRA

I thought you were holding yourself back on the leg press, but when you think about it...slow negatives + 60 sec rests = panting problems.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I thought you were holding yourself back on the leg press, but when you think about it...slow negatives + 60 sec rests = panting problems.

Yeah, it kicked my ass actually. I didn't have a bad headache when I got to the gym, but the leg press made it really thump.

Posted by: Gazhole

Looks like a good workout to me, dude!

How did the offending knee hold out?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Looks like a good workout to me, dude!

How did the offending knee hold out?

Thanks Gaz!

It did pretty well actually. I don't have a problem with Leg Presses, in fact I could have done them the whole time, but it was better to rest my knee, and get it pain free before I started working out again. Next week will be the real test with squats....

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Im glad it didnt give you too much trouble, just try to go easy on the Squats man! At least be careful, ya crazy mofo :P

Posted by: AKIRA

I wonder if your knee starts to hurt again after your next squat trial if youll be in the same boat as me.

When I start to look into Westside, I will have to try squats again. Theres been sufficient rest, so if it hurts this time around then its quite clear that I will have to give it up.

With all the variations, it might be a suttle sacrifice. Giving up squat numbers reminds me of an expression I heard on LS1.COM.

Automatics win races
Manuals impress high school kids

(Talking about transmissions..)

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I wonder if your knee starts to hurt again after your next squat trial if youll be in the same boat as me.

When I start to look into Westside, I will have to try squats again. Theres been sufficient rest, so if it hurts this time around then its quite clear that I will have to give it up.

With all the variations, it might be a suttle sacrifice. Giving up squat numbers reminds me of an expression I heard on LS1.COM.

Automatics win races
Manuals impress high school kids

(Talking about transmissions..)

I like that analogy.

I'm really not concerned with numbers right now and my workouts defintely reflect that. I always seem to lose focus on my goals, and really all I want to do is put on some decent mass, and cut up a bit. Not looking to be a powerlifter, and I think sometimes I let all the options I have out there overwhelm me.

Watching some of those videos of Branch Warren and Jay Cutler training remind me of how biased the pros are around here when it comes to training. I could care less about being physically fit really...

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

60 second RI's across the board.

Underhand Grip Pulldowns:
80 - 18
120 - 15
140 - 8
170 - 12,10,10

Bent Over DB Rows:
90's - 8,8,8
90's - 8 drop to 50's - 12

Straight Arm Pulldowns:
120 - 12,12,12

DB Curls:
30's - 10,10,10

Stairmaster: 20 minutes (back and forth between lvl 4-7, mostly 4

)

Weight: 204.5

Kinda kicked my ass today, felt pretty good. I like the lower RI's. I don't think I was in the gym for more than 50 minutes and that's with the cardio. It's a beautiful thing working out at an empty gym.

Along the same lines, it looks like the Golds that AKIRA and I used to work out at, reopened under a new name, with all the same equipment and I really liked that place....

Posted by: AKIRA

PowerSports or something. It says "Fitness Center" underneath the title that scared me off. I thought for sure I mentioned seeing this sign already.

Fridays tonight?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

PowerSports or something. It says "Fitness Center" underneath the title that scared me off. I thought for sure I mentioned seeing this sign already.

Fridays tonight?

What time you going up there? I might get a bite to eat, but I wanna see the end of the Ultimate Fighter and watch the Tito vs. Dana White fight.

Posted by: AKIRA

They put TUF on the TVs last time. Last time we went, I was already there at this hour. I am waiting for fat frankie to get out of the shower so I can poop.

Oh yeah, Ryan got 6 months house arrest, not jail.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

They put TUF on the TVs last time. Last time we went, I was already there at this hour. I am waiting for fat frankie to get out of the shower so I can poop.

Oh yeah, Ryan got 6 months house arrest, not jail.

Well, that's not nearly as bad.

Can he work?

Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah. IN fact, the way he worded it, it sounds like a curfew. "During the day I am a normal person."

No drinking or anything for him unless its at home or work.

Posted by: ReproMan

He can drink, and he has to stay at home. He'll be fine.

I'm gonna jump in the shower. I'll be up there in 30 min.

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

60 second RI's across the board.

BB Bench:
45 - 18
135 - 15
185 - 12,8,7

Nautilus Shoulder Press:
95 - 12,10,10

Nautilus Lateral Raises:
80 - 12,12,12

Dips:
BW - 8,8,8

Ok, so I overshot a little on the bench with the 60 second RI's. Didn't have time to do cardio today, I'll get in there tomorrow on my way home.

Posted by: fufu

Seems like people poop out on benching with short RI's more commonly than other movements, it's like some strange enigma. Regardless, good workout.

Posted by: Gazhole

I wonder why that is, because squats and deads are way tougher than bench, and short RIs dont seem to be much of a problem with those...

But aye! Solid workout man

Posted by: ReproMan

Awww geee whiz, thanks guys!

Posted by: ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

90 second RI's across the board

Squats:
45 - 8
135 - 8
185 - 8
205 - 8,8,8

RDL's: w/straps
135 - 8
225 - 8,8,8,8

Leg Extensions:
95 - 12,12,12,12

Leg Curls:
100 - 10,10,10,

Nautilis Calf:
85 - 25,25,25,25

Pretty stoked. Squats were good, deep, perfect. RDL's were a little tough backed up to squats, I may go to 2 leg days. I liked the 4 day split when I did it before. Very pleased.

Posted by: AKIRA

Oh no no, dont worry about the squats + deads. That shit goes away after 2 weeks.

Only time it fucked with me is when I did squats after deads.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Elliptical: 10 minutes

90 second RI's across the board

Squats:
45 - 8
135 - 8
185 - 8
205 - 8,8,8

RDL's: w/straps
135 - 8
225 - 8,8,8,8

Leg Extensions:
95 - 12,12,12,12

Leg Curls:
100 - 10,10,10,

Nautilis Calf:
85 - 25,25,25,25

Pretty stoked. Squats were good, deep, perfect. RDL's were a little tough backed up to squats, I may go to 2 leg days. I liked the 4 day split when I did it before. Very pleased.

Yeah, Squats and Deads back to back is brutal as hell, lol. Awesome workout dude! Looks like you hit your marks right across the board with this one

Posted by: Malley

Nice workout buddy, looking good.

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Yeah, Squats and Deads back to back is brutal as hell, lol. Awesome workout dude! Looks like you hit your marks right across the board with this one

That I did! Thanks Gaz!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Nice workout buddy, looking good.

Thanks D.

Starting to feel more confident on the ole knee. Almost back to full speed.

Posted by: Malley

Old squats are almost even with your deads!

Posted by: ReproMan

Treadmill: 10 minutes

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Wide Grip Pullups: (90 sec RI's)
BW - 6,6,6,5,4

Yates Rows: (90 sec RI's)
185 - 12,10,10

CG Seated Cable Row: (90 sec RI's)
200 - 6,6,6,6

DB Shrugs: (60 sec RI's)
110's - 15,15,15

DB Curls: (60 sec RI's)
30's - 12,11,10

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Old squats are almost even with your deads!

Well I was going super slow with the RDL's. Before I hurt myself I was doing 315 3 sets of 6-8.

My squat is lightyears behind because I've been nervous all these years. But they actually seems to be helping my knee.

Posted by: Gazhole

Five sets of pullups! That must have hurt like a motherfucker!

Posted by: AKIRA

Or felt good.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Or felt good.

I find that they can both be the same thing sometimes

Posted by: ReproMan

Treadmill: 10 minutes

Elliptical: 10 minutes

Nautilis Vertical Press: (90 sec. RI's)
45 - 18
95 - 15
155 - 12,12,12 (super slow reps)

Standing Military Press: (90 sec. RI's)
95 - 12
115 - 8,8,8

Dips: (90 sec RI's)
BW - 10,10,10,14

Nautilis Lateral Raise: (60 sec RI's)
80 - 15,15,15,15

Tricep Cable Pushdowns: (60 sec. RI's)
140 - 15,15,15

Man, I was on fire today. Good shit.

Posted by: Malley

Nice work. What do you mean on fire? The burn?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Nice work. What do you mean on fire? The burn?

Thanks D.

I just had a lot of energy today, felt great. On fiya!

Posted by: ReproMan

Treadmill: 10 minutes

Squats: (90 sec RI's)
45 - 12
135 - 8,8,8 (stayed in the hole for 3-4 seconds)
225 - 8,8,8

Leg Extensions: (90 sec RI's)
110 - 12,12,12,12

Nautilus Seated Calf: (60 sec RI's)
125 - 25,25,25,25,25

I decided to go back to the 4 day split. I like the idea of doing quads and hammys on different days, so there ya have it. Food intake has been great over the passed few weeks, and I feel so much better than I had.

Posted by: Gazhole

Noich!

Squats are looking good, dude!

So you're doing Upper Push/Upper Pull/Quads/Hams for your split?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Noich!

Squats are looking good, dude!

So you're doing Upper Push/Upper Pull/Quads/Hams for your split?

Thank ya!

Yeah for the next few weeks or so. Then I'm gonna give Westside another go at some point.

Posted by: AKIRA

You like using the Nautilus machines, eh?

Posted by: ReproMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

You like using the Nautilus machines, eh?

I love the push machines, and the lateral raise machine. The calf machine is the stupidest fucking thing I've ever seen though. I would use the leg press for calves if they were on a fixed plane, but they shift all over the place and you can't.

Posted by: ReproMan

Treadmill: 10 minutes

CG Pulldowns: (120 sec RI's)
80 - 18
120 - 12
220 - 6,6,6
220 - 6 drop to 120 - 9

DB Rows: (120 sec RI's) w/straps
110's - 6,6,6,6

Straight Arm Pulldowns: (60 sec RI's)
120 - 12,12,12

Nautilus Preacher Curl: (60 sec RI's)
80 - 12,12,12

Kick ass workout today, very pleased.

Bah, I just realized I just did pull 5 days ago.

Posted by: DOMS

Nice workout, man!

And don't worry about repeating this workout. You can never have too much back!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Treadmill: 10 minutes

CG Pulldowns: (120 sec RI's)
80 - 18
120 - 12
220 - 6,6,6
220 - 6 drop to 120 - 9

DB Rows: (120 sec RI's) w/straps
110's - 6,6,6,6

Straight Arm Pulldowns: (60 sec RI's)
120 - 12,12,12

Nautilus Preacher Curl: (60 sec RI's)
80 - 12,12,12

Kick ass workout today, very pleased.

Bah, I just realized I just did pull 5 days ago.

Lol, i wouldnt worry. Ive completely messed up the order of my workouts now. I keep getting confused on what to do next.

Dumbell Rows are looking scary!

Posted by: ReproMan

Thanks DOMS.

Yeah I guess it's better to have back than front.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Lol, i wouldnt worry. Ive completely messed up the order of my workouts now. I keep getting confused on what to do next.

Dumbell Rows are looking scary!

Haha, yeah I saw that. At least I'm not the only one.

I've been eating really well lately. Diet is always my biggest enemy, and