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Posted by: goob

Well, well, decided to try my hand at another journal. The last one only lasted a month, such is my dedication to the written chronicals of goob.

This time it's push, pull & legs. Split over 3 days a week. But because it's me, I'm going to through in other bits and pieces, probably. Some of these blatantly stolen from the journals of Fufu, Doms and Sean and others.
These 'extras' are going to make it hell:-

'Better the devil than goob'

Feel free to drop in & chuck in any comments, good, bad, indifferent or just plain insulting. Variety being the spice of life.

Supps: Multi - Vit.

19/03

Push:

DB Flat Bench
40 @ 10
65 @ 8
70 @ 8
70 @ 8

CGBP
100 @ 6
100 @ 6
100 @ 6
100 @ 4

Dips
BW x 8 (x4 sets)

Millitary Press
(standing)
90 @ 6
90 @ 6
80 @ 6
Seated
90 @ 6

Lateral Raises
20 @ 5 (Hold for 3 secs at top of list)
20 @ 5
20 @ 5
20 @ 5

Cable Tricep pushdowns
60 @ 5
60 @ 5
60 @ 5

Oblique bends
50 (lbs) x 60

Workout about as much use as a chocolate fireguard. Did not have the energy, and still injured so went lighter than I could have done. Fine, I'll count it as my 'rep' day. Damn It!
Not starting the 'extras' until over injury.

Posted by: fufu

Well looky who we got here, goob decided to start a journal!

Workout looks good. You have a solid strength base going on.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Well looky who we got here, goob decided to start a journal!

Workout looks good. You have a solid strength base going on.

Thanks fufu. I figured after whoring up others journals like yours, that I better give others a chance.

Still, A long way to go.......

Posted by: fufu

The whores will be on their way...

Posted by: BigDyl

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

The whores will be on their way...

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

Where do you get your avatars from???

I reckon you must have an 'illegal' backyard feline MMA ninja school, training them to be your private army of feline assasins.

Posted by: goob

Pull - ups
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8

Deadlifts
100 @ 8
160 @ 5
170 @ 5
170 @ 4

Pull overs
60 @ 8
90 @ 7
90 @ 6
90 @ 6

T - Bar Rows
120 @ 8
120 @ 8
130 @ 8 (Cheat PR - 1st time doing these, so guess it counts

)

Bent over rows
90 @ 8
100 @ 6
100 @ 6

Barbell Shrugs
150 x 12
150 x 4 (Grip failed, bar dropped. Fuck it. Moving on...)

Preachers
50 @ 6
50 @ 6

Seated Rows
100 @ 5
120 @ 5
130 @ 5

Not too shabby. Felt like I did'nt have the energy at the start, and it would be a crap workout, but once I got going, it went alright. First time trying Barbell shrugs and T-Bar Rows. Pissed that my grip failed on such a fucking light weight on the shrugs.
Came out of gym to face a 40 minute walk home. And then it started raining. Damn You, Damn YOU!

Posted by: fufu

Damn, 40 minute walk to and back from the gym? Do you have to do that all the time.

Good job on the workout + PR's. Maybe you should implement some grip work?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Damn, 40 minute walk to and back from the gym? Do you have to do that all the time.

Good job on the workout + PR's. Maybe you should implement some grip work?

TY !

Most of the time. Sucks, but i'm used to it. Saves doing cardio that I can't do just now anyway, cos of fucked leg.

Don't even know where to start on grip work??? I'll have to look into that.
It was worse because I could of added a lot more weight if I could hold it!

YAAAAARRRRRR!

Posted by: fufu

Static holds with dumb bells is a great way to start. Simple and it works. Just grab onto a a heavy pair of dumb bells(heavy enough so you can hold for about 45 seconds with one set to failure. Then try to do two sets for 30 seconds each. Work your way up!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Static holds with dumb bells is a great way to start. Simple and it works. Just grab onto a a heavy pair of dumb bells(heavy enough so you can hold for about 45 seconds with one set to failure. Then try to do two sets for 30 seconds each. Work your way up!

Excellent! That'll be the last set each day. Thanks Fu.

On a completly different note, I'm going to start incorporating a 'song of the week' into this journal. 'goob beats'. Going to have a hunt.....

Posted by: goob

'goob beats': This weeks song.

The Zutons - Hello Conscience.

YouTube Video

Posted by: fufu

lawl, that is funny, I was just going to search for a song to post in here.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

lawl, that is funny, I was just going to search for a song to post in here.

Well, you know what they say...

Great minds think alike.......

Posted by: fufu

Yo goob, you play/write music right?

What instruments do you have?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Yo goob, you play/write music right?

What instruments do you have?

Bass, Guitar- Electric & Accoustic, Piano, Synthesizer.

A few, I guess. Bass is just a cheap job, I'm a guitarist by nature, so can play bass, but not at the same level. Some slap bass, but not very well, left hand finger- work is pretty good.

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

TY !

Most of the time. Sucks, but i'm used to it. Saves doing cardio that I can't do just now anyway, cos of fucked leg.

Don't even know where to start on grip work??? I'll have to look into that.
It was worse because I could of added a lot more weight if I could hold it!

YAAAAARRRRRR!

Yikes, grip failing on 150lbs isnt good.

fufu's static hold idea is a good start. It can be done with barbells too...which is what you failed on right?

I see you can do BW pullups...then you can try towel pull ups.

Gorilla Hangs. 2 arms or 1 arm.

Pinch Grips. Basically pick up a plate and hold it with your fingers (if theres a handle, dont use it. Use the "lip" of the plate) When you get better, take away some fingers.

Farmers Walks. basically the same as fufu's suggestion.

Id do grip work on a day off or at the end of a workout. Never before one, unless youre going to use straps. Even still, Id say no.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Hey Akira, thanks for the ideas.

I think a lot of it was down to my hands slipping off the bar, some of it that, and some of it grip strength.
Going to incorporate Static holds and Farmers walks etc.. to improve grip anyway. Even if it did happen to be slippy hands , it can't hurt, right?
May get some gloves too.

Gorilla hangs...good idea.

Are these the towel pull ups, you speak about?

i.e, hanging a towel over the top of the pull up station, grabbing the ends and pulling up on them?

Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah those are they.

The boy looks like hes using 2 towels for each arm. I use one and I have to pull up perpendicular from the pull up bar. Its no biggie.

So youre thinking it may also be due to sweaty hands?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Yeah those are they.

The boy looks like hes using 2 towels for each arm. I use one and I have to pull up perpendicular from the pull up bar. Its no biggie.

So youre thinking it may also be due to sweaty hands?

Reckon some of it was down to that. I was deadlifting 170 before that, and did not come close to dropping the bar once.
But I think grip work seems like a good idea, it won't do any harm anyway.

Might give those towel pull ups a go.

Posted by: goob

Another note: Damn Hips feel fucked this morning. Like I've pinched nerves in them. Can only summice that this was from the deadlifts. I've just started doing them in sumo style, still finding form, and this must be the problem. Not good, pain shoots down my legs at times. Ah well, live and learn.

Posted by: fufu

How often do you stretch?

Posted by: goob

Just before workouts, although not a very thorough stretch in the slightest. Just enough to ease 'dem bones', then its straight in.
I always figured that doing a few light reps first would warm me up fine.

Posted by: fufu

I've had bad pain in my right glute/hip for about 5 weeks I think. Several months before that I had pain as well, but not as bad. I started static/dynamic stretching and foam rolling a few days ago about an hour each session, pain has been greatly decreased.

Posted by: goob

Intresting. I'll have to search into dynamic stretching. I'm sure Cowpimp's got a sticky on it, but me being me, has never read it.

I've heard folks speak about foam rollers, but I have'nt a scooby what it is.

Is it sharp pain that comes and goes, ok when walking and sitting in some positions, but sharp pains that shoot down your glutes and thighs when you move in certain ways? Certainly not DOMS, or at least the wierdest DOMS, i've had.

Posted by: Bakerboy

Hi goob. Just wishing you well on the journal. I also stretch everyday and before I lift. Also, I spend a lot more time doing my dynamic warmup because when I don't it always seems like I end up pulling something. Loose as Andrew- that's my new motto.

Here is someone using a foam roller. The round ones come in short and long sizes, different densities, some also have covers on them. The best ones are a pvc type and have foam wrapped around them- which means they won't bend out of shape. I have a basic 36" white one- it's my second one. Next time I will pay the money and purchase the PVC type.

Posted by: goob

Thanks Bakerboy

, I've never been the most flexible of people, although, I've usually got round this with my ability to take a lot of punishment and idiotically dogged determination to carry on even with injury.

It sounds like this wierd hip pain could have been avoided with some decent stretching. Going to look into foam rollers too.

Posted by: fufu

"Loose as Andrew"

Posted by: Double D

Foam rollers are the shit!!!! I enjoy them in a sick and twisted way.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Foam rollers are the shit!!!! I enjoy them in a sick and twisted way.

Posted by: goob

Squats (std. stance)
80 x 10
120 x 8
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5

Bulgarians
30 lb db's (held by sides)
30 x 8
30 x 8
30 x 8
30 x 8

Leg Ext.
100 x 10
130 x 8
140 x 7
140 x 7

Leg Press
550 x 8
550 x 8
550 x 8

One armed DB rows
80 x 8 (x3)

Woke up with hip feeling ok, so figured I'd hit the gym.
Knee & thigh not fully recovered yet, so went lighter than could have on squats, and relatively sailed through these. Then I thought i'd try Bulgarians.....................(I mean, what harm could it do??? I thought, feeling like a Christian in the colleseum, thinking of petting that cute Lion...)
Holy-motherfucking-bastard-spawn-of-beezlebub-evil-creature-of-hell!!!!!!!!!!!! These were damn hard. DAMN hard. Holy fuck, i've still not recovered hours later. Almost damn well finished me. At the time, almost finished the workout.
Soldiered on, but it took a lot of effort. Was going to finish on some Dragon flags (as an extra), but hips were starting to play up, not to mention knees, (+ after the Bulgarians.....I was almost fading out of exsistance) ) and did'nt think it a good idea.

Edit: grip work, right out the window, tank was completly dry.

Posted by: AKIRA

The Bulgarians..what do you mean by "held by sides?" They are damn hard. I found that my non-working leg, ankle, would press against the cushion of the bench and divert my attention off the working leg.

What are dragon flags?

Posted by: Double D

Bulgarians are super tough! How do you like em?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

The Bulgarians..what do you mean by "held by sides?" They are damn hard. I found that my non-working leg, ankle, would press against the cushion of the bench and divert my attention off the working leg.

What are dragon flags?

Just held the weights, to the side of me. Like the girl below is, but with the DB's in each hand, rather than a barbell over the shoulder.
I found, balancing the front leg, was rather problematic. Did'nt fall over though. Could hardly walk afterwards.

Dragon Flags:

But you can do them holding onto a abdominal bench, instead of the DB's.
You use your abs to haul your legs up. Really tough abs exersice. Look a bit of a tool doing them mind.....

Even Better:Video of dragon flags

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Bulgarians are super tough! How do you like em?

Probably the toughest exersice I've done in the gym. After the first four in the first set, I thought: "Hello? What's everyone complaining about?"

Damn, I regretted that thought. By the time I'd finished the first set, I was sweating buckets. So I guess you could say....

I fucking love them!

Posted by: Double D

They are mean! They kick my ass. Those and split squats are HELL!!!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

They are mean! They kick my ass. Those and split squats are HELL!!!

You've got to love that feeling, that you know you've kicked your own ass. Totally destroyed. Most satisfying, in a perverse way!

Although not really true, psycholgically for me: Pain = Gain.

Posted by: fufu

Bulgarian squats are the hardest thing to do for me, you should be very very sore tommarow. GOod job.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Bulgarian squats are the hardest thing to do for me, you should be very very sore tommarow. GOod job.

Damn right. My ass is the worst believe it or not. Feels like a horny , viagra fuelled Bigdyl broke in to my apartment last night and pounded or smacked my ass while i was sleeping.

How do you do them Fu? Where do you hold the weight? Barbell or Dumbell?

Posted by: fufu

I use dumb bells and just have them dangle from my arms, I don't really think about where I put them.

Posted by: Double D

I think bulgarians are easiest used with DB's. I like doing the old split squats with a BB though.

Posted by: goob

I think that i'll be doing bulgarians every leg day, using that DB's by side method.

On another note, whoring hip pain as returned, with not quite the vengence of last time, but still enough to annoy me.

That rap-cat video bigdyl posted cracks me up. Too funny. Going to save a link to that for whenever i need cheering up. (....and the drugs don't work

)

Posted by: goob

Bench
120 @ 8
125 @ 6
125 @ 6
125 @ 6

CGBP
80 @ 8
90 @ 6
90 @ 6

Millitary Press
70 @ 6
70 @ 6
80 @ 4
Arnold DB press
35's @ 8
35's @ 8
40's @ 8
DB Press
40's @ 5
40's @ 5

Dips
BW x 10 (4 Sets - Leaning forward to hit chest)

(Extra)
Lat pulldown (Close Grip)
130 @ 6
160 @ 6
160 @ 6
160 @ 6

Lateral Raises
20 @ 5 (Hold for 4 secs at top of lift)
20 @ 5
20 @ 5

(Extra)
Cable Tricep Extensions
40 @ 6
45 @ 6
45 @ 6

Worst workout ever. Weights pityfully puny. Almost gave up after bench cos I knew it was going to be a really bad workout. That is the worst I have ever performed at the gym, even when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, I had far superior workouts. No energy, completley drained before I even started.
Even the one good lift - the Lat pulldowns, I've lifted 30-40 lb's heavier, and more sets.
The reason for this useless performance is that I have had a manic schedule at work, and have only had 3 hours sleep since Saurday night. (No lie). Should have skipped it.
FUCK!

Posted by: fufu

DAmn three hours of sleep? I usually don't train if I get that little sleep, damn.+-

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

DAmn three hours of sleep? I usually don't train if I get that little sleep, damn.+-

3 hours......in approx. a total of 55 hours since I last had some decent shut-eye. Should have skipped it. I get pissed if i miss a session, so I went anyway. I have to do this occasionally, but have had some amazing training sessions in the past, despite having as almost no sleep over 3-4 day periods.

It becomes very surreal at times, seeing things that were not there out of the corner of my eye, and forgetting what I am meant to be doing next. Very wierd, like being stoned.

Doubt I did myself much good.

Posted by: fufu

lawl, well you did it so you can take it easy now.

What do you do for a living?

Posted by: AKIRA

I love the review! I was looking at my old threads (trying to find my first post here at IM) and I found a thread where I posted a pathetic push day.

Those numbers are kinda low. Then again, whats your max bench?

Operating on 3 hours of sleep would be enough reason for a shitty workout to me. I wouldnt had gone. I was wondering about not going to the gym sometimes...

Supposedly, you should take some time off every so often, but when gym rats do, they feel...edgy. Like, youve 'forgotten something.' Even though you should take time off, working out reduces stress, right? So maybe one can be addicted to that endorphin rush that releases relaxing hormones?

Posted by: BigDyl

I love how people think a low max bench means you are going to do less in a fight.

Most people I roll with can't bench 185, yet would own any 405 bencher.

Posted by: goob

Haha... cheers guys.

Fufu: I work in media tech. Telecoms.

Akira: Thanks man. Max bench is around 150lb's. Not very impressive, but I don't really eat enough to improve it, and would like to cut slightly before summer, so it does'nt look like I will soon! Endorphins rock. Should of given it a miss.

Bigdyl: Technique is more important than stregnth/ muscle in fighting. Especially in martial arts designed to use opponents weight against them. Kung-fu, Aikido etc
Plus more muscle = less speed.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

I love the review! I was looking at my old threads (trying to find my first post here at IM) and I found a thread where I posted a pathetic push day.

Those numbers are kinda low. Then again, whats your max bench?

Operating on 3 hours of sleep would be enough reason for a shitty workout to me. I wouldnt had gone. I was wondering about not going to the gym sometimes...

Supposedly, you should take some time off every so often, but when gym rats do, they feel...edgy. Like, youve 'forgotten something.' Even though you should take time off, working out reduces stress, right? So maybe one can be addicted to that endorphin rush that releases relaxing hormones?

Haha, what's the link to this thread? It would be funny to compare it to my smurf-strength pussy workout from the other day.

Posted by: goob

Intermission:

YouTube Video

Awesome song.

Posted by: goob

After " The worst workout ever ©", I decided to follow it up with some work today.

Bench Dips
(BW) x 20
(BW) x 20
(BW) x 20
(BW) x 20

Leg Raising Push-ups (Alternate legs between each rep)
(BW) x 20
(BW) x 20

Squat Press
25lb's x 10
25'lb's x 10
25 lb's x 10
25 lb's x 10

Dragon Flags (Using AB Bench)
10
10
10

Russian Twists
15lb db x 15
15lb db x 15

Workout from home. Kind of made up for the utter pointlessness and sense of despair from the yesterday's 'weak ass skinny heroin addict stlye workout".

Figured 1 crap workout + 1 ok workout = one not-too-bad workout.
Tried to confine most movements to 'push', to continue for the push workout yesterday. First time trying a predominatly bodyweight workout, and was not that bad.

Fuck it, i've now had 6 hours sleep since Saturday night. Got vacation time off for 4 days now though. Going nowhere though.

Posted by: fufu

Go to your bed for vaca.

Dips look good.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Go to your bed for vaca.

Dips look good.

Oh yes indeed. I'm going to sleep like a coma patient. Sweet oblivion awaits.

Posted by: fufu

YouTube Video

I figure you might dig this, just found it randomly on youtube, never heard of this guy or song, but I like it alot.

Deep Purple-ish.

Posted by: goob

Deadlifts
Bar x 10
170 x 6
170 x 6
175 x 5
175 x 5

Bent over rows BB
100 x 6
100 x 6

T-Bar rows
135 x 6
140 x 6
140 x 6
140 x 6

Seated rows
120 x 5
120 x 5
120 x 5

Pull ups
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8

Straight arm DB pullovers
80 lb's x 6
80 lb's x 6
80 lb's x 6

Oblique bends
60 lb's x 40
60 lb's x 40

Extra (...Yet unavoidable)
6 mile walk (To gym....and back, 3 each way)

OK workout. 40 min walk to gym kind of drained energy reserves off the top. The 40 minute walk back home after was worse. Not only that, I did'nt have any food to replenish myself after the workout, had to wait to get back home.
Liking the T-Bar rows. Back was given a kicking during this workout.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

YouTube Video

I figure you might dig this, just found it randomly on youtube, never heard of this guy or song, but I like it alot.

Deep Purple-ish.

Cool song. I have heard it before, but did'nt know who did it. Pretty good, was definately like Deep Purple-ish, like you said.
Dug the epic solo in the middle, that boy can play. Has a similar style of guitar to my electric, with the double locking floyd rose tremelo and shark fin inlays.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Deadlifts
Bar x 10
170 x 6
170 x 6
175 x 5
175 x 5

Bent over rows BB
100 x 6
100 x 6

T-Bar rows
135 x 6
140 x 6
140 x 6
140 x 6

Seated rows
120 x 5
120 x 5
120 x 5

Pull ups
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8

Straight arm DB pullovers
80 lb's x 6
80 lb's x 6
80 lb's x 6

Oblique bends
60 lb's x 40
60 lb's x 40

Extra (...Yet unavoidable)
6 mile walk (To gym....and back, 3 each way)

OK workout. 40 min walk to gym kind of drained energy reserves off the top. The 40 minute walk back home after was worse. Not only that, I did'nt have any food to replenish myself after the workout, had to wait to get back home.
Liking the T-Bar rows. Back was given a kicking during this workout.

Looks like a very solid workout, better than you last couple!

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

What kind of guitar do you have? Mind posting your set up specs?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

What kind of guitar do you have? Mind posting your set up specs?

Aria Pro II Excel series. Not entirely sure of it's year of manifacture. Got it 2nd hand years ago for around $450 - $500. It's one of the older exspensive models, as I know after this they downgraded them and made them more for a budget type market. Its hard to come across the price when new, but I've seen reviews where people are quoting between $900 - $2500. It's a great guitar, albiet on the heavy side. Wide fret board, floyd rose tremelo, fine tuning heads (can be tuned at both ends), 22 frets, double locks, HSS config, 5 way split selection. Ebony/ Maple fingerboard.

Almost Identical design to this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Looks like a very solid workout, better than you last couple!

TY!. Sure felt a lot more satisfying. Could have done without the massive walk, but it all counts.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

TY!. Sure felt a lot more satisfying. Could have done without the massive walk, but it all counts.

Very nice. I like the fat bodied guitars. I like something to hold onto, like my women.

But seriously, I've played a strat, too small for my liking.

Do you have anything of yours hosted online to listen to?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Very nice. I like the fat bodied guitars. I like something to hold onto, like my women.

But seriously, I've played a strat, too small for my liking.

Do you have anything of yours hosted online to listen to?

Not yet. I will at some point get round to putting something up, but so many things to do at the moment!

What sort of bass do you have?

Posted by: fufu

I'll post about it later, strapped for time, g2g to class.

Posted by: fufu

Ok, here it is.

My parents bought it for me for my birthday, to my surprise. I jokingly mentioned it when they asked me what I wanted. Then they started researching basses...and I was like, "lawl, if you are serious I already know what I want." I still wasn't sure if they were serious, but I pointed out which one I wanted and they bought it.

So yeah, I'm pysched. Musicman stingray 4-string with rosewood fret board.

Non of that S.U.B. or lesser model bullshit, the real thing. I have yet to play it though, just came in to my parents house the other day, I'm gonna play it this weekend hopefully.

it can be seen....here!! not the same color obviously.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Ok, here it is.

Very nice Fufu. Musicman and all, that's a REAL bass! Top quality, - used by THE master himself.
Bet it sounds amazing, very sylish too. What's the 4 knobs for?
One must be volume, I guess the other 3 must be Low, Mid , High Tone/EQ? - if so, that kicks ass, evenmore so....
That's a kick ass present to get for your birthday. Do you play in a band?

Posted by: fufu

Thanks, I can't wait to play it.

I don't play in band, I have, but it wasn't much anything serious. I'd like to but I have yet to find someone with my taste of music.

This is my current bass.

Quite a rip off eh? That is how it is advertised too, lawl.

Posted by: goob

Who makes your current bass? I doubt it will be any match soundwise on the Stingray: they retail at $1000+.
You get a top quality sounding instrument for that sort of money.

As a RHCP fan, it sounds like you made the right choice, this is a bit of what wikipedia had to say:

Stingrays are generally known for 2 things - the the punch of their sound, making it very suitable for rock/funk applications and excellent for slapping, and for being of extremely high build quality. The 6-bolt neckplate is an example of this. The neck is also quite wide, especially compared to that of jazz bass-type models, as well as having the above mentioned truss-rod adjustment mechanism which means that players do not have to remove the neck to adjust the truss-rod.

You'll have to let us know how it sounds and plays.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Who makes your current bass? I doubt it will be any match soundwise on the Stingray: they retail at $1000+.
You get a top quality sounding instrument for that sort of money.

As a RHCP fan, it sounds like you made the right choice, this is a bit of what wikipedia had to say:

Stingrays are generally known for 2 things - the the punch of their sound, making it very suitable for rock/funk applications and excellent for slapping, and for being of extremely high build quality. The 6-bolt neckplate is an example of this. The neck is also quite wide, especially compared to that of jazz bass-type models, as well as having the above mentioned truss-rod adjustment mechanism which means that players do not have to remove the neck to adjust the truss-rod.

You'll have to let us know how it sounds and plays.

OLP makes the bass I have now.

Nice info, I shall report back when I get my hands on it.

The body is really deep to the strings, I know that. Great for slapping. The feel is probably similar to what I have, but I know there will be a big difference. Because the bass I have was 250, lol.

Posted by: goob

Squats
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5
180 x 4

Bulgarian's
35lb db's x 8
35 x 8
35 x 8

Hise Shrugs (Thanks to DOMS for suggesdting this in his journal)
170 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10

Leg Ext
140 x 8
140 x 8
135 x 8

Leg Press (Horizontal)
550 x 8
550 x 8
550 x 10

(extra)
CG Lat pull downs
150 x 12
160 x 12

Sailed through squats despite some leg pain, then moved onto those evil bulgarian's. Holy fuck. Sweet Lord. Buckets of sweat after only one set. Started to resemble a waterfall facially. Sweet mary, mother of.....

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

Posted by: fufu

gewd workout, walking back after that must suck!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

gewd workout, walking back after that must suck!

Hell Yeah! Could'nt walk up the steps to my apartment, for ages. And almost fell too. On the plus side, leg pain sorta gone. May even risk running again soon.....

Few beers tonight first......

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Squats
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5
180 x 4

Bulgarian's
35lb db's x 8
35 x 8
35 x 8

Hise Shrugs (Thanks to DOMS for suggesdting this in his journal)
170 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10

Leg Ext
140 x 8
140 x 8
135 x 8

Leg Press (Horizontal)
550 x 8
550 x 8
550 x 10

(extra)
CG Lat pull downs
150 x 12
160 x 12

Sailed through squats despite some leg pain, then moved onto those evil bulgarian's. Holy fuck. Sweet Lord. Buckets of sweat after only one set. Started to resemble a waterfall facially. Sweet mary, mother of.....

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

Good, another user doing Hise Shrugs! Nick+ mentioned them to me ages ago and Ive loved them since. Good variation if your traps dont look good. Ive placed them back into routine.

When I did Bulgarians I did it on a "Ground Based Squat" machine. Next time I do it, it will be with DBs or a weighted straight bar.

cant wait

I miss squats like a mofo. I really want to do them again. I might be able to, but who knows. Enjoy them while you can.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

cant wait

I miss squats like a mofo. I really want to do them again. I might be able to, but who knows. Enjoy them while you can.

It's funny, the squats I felt fine with. (Given the proportion to you're own ability) But, take two relatively small weights and do Bulgarians with......Oh johnas of the dammed....

Hises- DOMS mentioned them in his journal. Thought I'd try them, and liked them. Easier done them std.barbell shrugs. But I did feel the burn. Always good.

No idea what a 'ground based machine' is, but on their own, ass whippers. No other exersice has kicked me in as much. The funny thing is, at the time, despite the the effort, it dose not feel it should feel as hard as it is, even with the low weight, it still kills....

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Hise Shrugs (Thanks to DOMS for suggesdting this in his journal)
170 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10
180 x 10

I know that everyone is different, but I'd put good money on you being where I'm at in two days. You'll be wondering when the DOMS in traps is going end...

Posted by: AKIRA

I skyrocketed the Hises, but since its a small movement, I dont do much volume.

I think the most Ive held was 275lbs.

Shit, you just reminded me to look at my journal for ideas on tomorrow. (beat my cold off already. then I beat off)

Posted by: fufu

I'm not a fan of the fast shredding style of guitar playing, but this song is fucking cool.

YouTube Video

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I know that everyone is different, but I'd put good money on you being where I'm at in two days. You'll be wondering when the DOMS in traps is going end...

Not looking forward to tomorrow.

No overly bad DOMS today, no traps pain, only very slight leg pain from those evil bulgarians.....

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I'm not a fan of the fast shredding style of guitar playing, but this song is fucking cool.

YouTube Video

Nice shredding! Actually reminds me of a classic bit of riffing, blast from the past...

YouTube Video

Posted by: goob

Looks like that did'nt work....

Try again....

YouTube Video

Posted by: DOMS

Any DOMS in the traps?

Posted by: goob

Tune of the week:

YouTube Video

How hip hop should be done. Also some great skating as visuals..

Posted by: fufu

I have a friend here at school who I've jammed with, Megadeth is his favorite band. He had me sit through a bunch of their songs, he also showed me that video.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Any DOMS in the traps?

Tell you the truth, not really. Little bit I suppose.

Think next time, I'm going to go a LOT heavier on them, was kind of finding my range. Great exersice, really liked them. Got a bit of delayed DOMS from the Bulgarians, although not as bad as last time.

Posted by: BigDyl

When did goob get so popular?

He's still a (g)noob.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I have a friend here at school who I've jammed with, Megadeth is his favorite band. He had me sit through a bunch of their songs, he also showed me that video.

One of the first songs I learned to play, way back, when I got to a certain level. Still damn hard. Used to love them, not so much now.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDyl

When did goob get so popular?

He's still a (g)noob.

If your talking about popularity with the ladies, well, what can I say...?

Guess it must be the 12" Fingers and velvet tongue?

Posted by: Bakerboy

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

You and DOMS like the pain. The more it hurts the more you like.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Could hardly walk coming out of the gym. Looked drunk, moved drunk, almost FELT drunk. Owned. Bloody bulgarians. Trust the Eastern European badlands to come up with this sort of torture.

Love 'em!

You and DOMS like the pain. The more it hurts the more you like.

Haha, think I 've got a long way to go to get to DOMS's level of masochism!
I guess it's the psychological effect - the pain reminding you that you did your best. Although with regards to that comment on the Bulgarian's, that was tough. It was like both legs were made of sponge, I was swaying around like a drunk on an ether binge.

One legged squats are the next addition. Perhaps on push day. On the same day as Bulgarian's would just be silly.

Posted by: DOMS

So, me likey the pain.

Really though, I've the same opinion about sensations as I do about emotions: there are no bad ones.

Posted by: DOMS

goob, did you pause for 2 seconds at the top of your Hise Shrugs?

Posted by: goob

Yeah, After you mentioned them in your journal, I looked them up, and that's what they said to do.
I found it strange I did'nt get DOMS too. Reckon I could of thown more weight on. Next time I will get DOMS dammit!

Intresting point about sensations/ emotions. I suppose they are just chemical reactions telling your body information, so although some may feel bad, they are really just messages?

Just my 2 cents.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Yeah, After you mentioned them in your journal, I looked them up, and that's what they said to do.
I found it strange I did'nt get DOMS too. Reckon I could of thown more weight on. Next time I will get DOMS dammit!

It's quite possible that, because of genetics, you're not going to get it.

But yeah, on my first set I used way too little weight. I think that it's natural for a thoughtful weight trainer to shoot low and work his way up. It's safer that way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Intresting point about sensations/ emotions. I suppose they are just chemical reactions telling your body information, so although some may feel bad, they are really just messages?

Just my 2 cents.

Emotions and sensations are like food, if you eat too much of the same thing, then it starts to taste bland.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I'll add around 20-40 onto it and see where that gets me. Hopefully, not a very clean, big white building with lots of beds and knowledgable people in white coats.........

Posted by: goob

DB Bench
70's x 5
75's x 5
75's x 5
Flat BB Bench
125 x 3
125 x 3

BB Millitary Press
90 x 4
90 x 4
DB Shoulder Press
60's x 7
60's x 7

Lat Raises
20's x 5
20's x 5
20's x 5

Dips
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8
BW x 8

(Extra)
Hise Shrugs (paused for between 2-3 secs at top of lift)
160 x 8
200 x 12
200 x 12

Upright Rows
65 x 8
70 x 6
70 x 6
70 x 6

Average workout. Not great. Could not resist the Hise's. After the second set, I curiously lost all feeling in my shoulders. Really wierd, could move them with ease, but could'nt feel any movement. Alnost like a local anesthetic. Could have gone even heavier, but I know, this time, I WILL feel the wrath of DOMS on my traps. Best lift of the workout - the rest were not good.

Posted by: BigDyl

1337 dumbells. j00 have more strength w/ dumbells than barbell... which can be a good thing.

Posted by: fufu

Good stuff, you bench DB bench alot more than your barbell, eh?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigdyl

1337 dumbells. j00 have more strength w/ dumbells than barbell... which can be a good thing.

TY 'Dyl.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Good stuff, you bench DB bench alot more than your barbell, eh?

Seems so. Have never really thought about the difference/ colleration between the two. I'm guessing this is unusual.

The only problem with DB's is that they are not the easiest to get from the rack and into position for flat bench. I almost fell off the bench twice.
With that and the after-effects from Bulgarian's, Hise's etc..., people are seriously going to start thinking I workout drunk.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

(Extra)
Hise Shrugs (paused for between 2-3 secs at top of lift)
160 x 8
200 x 12
200 x 12

Average workout. Not great. Could not resist the Hise's. After the second set, I curiously lost all feeling in my shoulders. Really wierd, could move them with ease, but could'nt feel any movement. Alnost like a local anesthetic. Could have gone even heavier, but I know, this time, I WILL feel the wrath of DOMS on my traps.

It's funny that you mentioned the numbness. I didn't give it much thought, bu the same thing happened to me. Strange...

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

It's funny that you mentioned the numbness. I didn't give it much thought, bu the same thing happened to me. Strange...

TY. Yeah, it's a strange feeling, never had it with any other lift.

GJ on suggesting Hise's, I'm liking them a lot. Expecting some DOMS on the traps tomorrow. If not then i'm adding an extra 20-40lb's each time til i do get some...............or colapse under the weight.

Posted by: fufu

I think I may try Hise shrugs, I get the jist of how to do them, any pointers?

Posted by: katt

I may do these also on my next time!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

GJ on suggesting Hise's, I'm liking them a lot.

Hey, I'm only doing what others have done for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Expecting some DOMS on the traps tomorrow. If not then i'm adding an extra 20-40lb's each time til i do get some...............or colapse under the weight.

Posted by: AKIRA

I Hise shrugged 245lbs yesterday and I am not sore

About the DB to BB number coorelation, forget it. Check out Uthinkso's thread in Training for details.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I think I may try Hise shrugs, I get the jist of how to do them, any pointers?

I don't think there is anything I could teach you Fu-manchu. I guess, pause for 2-3 secs at top of lift, and don't worry about the loss of feeling in shoulders afterwards! Would be intrested to see how much you put up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katt

I may do these also on my next time!

Let us know if you et DOMS after, I've been expecting some, but somehow not yet??

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Hey, I'm only doing what others have done for me.

Indeed sir, but you do have some great suggestions. Especially for another cadet of pain like me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

I Hise shrugged 245lbs yesterday and I am not sore

Add more weight, come on, reckon you could with your lifts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akira

About the DB to BB number coorelation, forget it. Check out Uthinkso's thread in Training for details.

Did have a look. People reckoned that if you could do 60 lb's Flat DB Bench, then you could do 200lb BB Bench. There's no fucking way I could do a 200lb BB bench lift........but can do 70lb DB Flat Bench???

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Indeed sir, but you do have some great suggestions. Especially for another cadet of pain like me.

I went to an expert for my next pain-filled routine.

Posted by: goob

Pull Ups (Medium overhand grip - more as a warm up than anything else)
BW x 5
BW x 5
BW x 5

Deadlifts (Std.)

170 x 5
180 x 4
180 x 4
180 x 4

T Bar Rows
140 x 8
145 x 5
145 x 4
Bent over Rows
100 x 5
105 x 5
105 x 5

DB Pull overs
85 x 5
85 x 5
85 x 5

Seated Rows
120 x 6
120 x 6

Cable Tricep Ext
60 x 5
65 x 5
65 x 5

Farmers Walk
60's (1 min walk)

Not too bad. Deadlifts got the sweat on, but the D-bar Row/ Bent over row combo were responsible for the teeth kicking pain part. Could do DB pull-overs until the cows came home. - An easy, but quite satisfying lift.

Also, went for 3 mile run hours later. Could not hit top speed, knee still not fully healed, so took it at an average pace. Want to do some HIIT, but it will be a while before leg allows me.

Posted by: goob

On a side note:

I've always wanted to know the answer to this question:

What is the best amount of time Pre-workout to have food?
I usually go with a large carb packed meal- 4-6 eggs, Cup of oats and/or wholemeal pasta, Veg, sweet potatoes.

I usually eat this 1.5 - 2 hours before. What is the optimum time to eat a large meal before working out to get peak performance??? What d'yall do?

Posted by: DOMS

Great job on the Deads!

Posted by: fufu

Looks good.

Posted by: Bakerboy

Posted by: goob

Thanks kind sir's, this is for you....

YouTube Video

Lovely song, cool vid.

Posted by: fufu

The Shins, right?

I remember seeing that music video at like 3 am one time, good stuff.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

The Shins, right?

I remember seeing that music video at like 3 am one time, good stuff.

Exactly. Liking their laid back sound, very melodic.

Posted by: goob

Squats Std.
100 x 10
170 x 8
180 x 5
180 x 5
180 x 5

Bulgarian Squats (BL = Both Legs)
35 x 7 BL
40 x 8 BL
40 x 8 BL
40 x 8 BL

Woodchoppers (High - Low) - Bakerboy suggested these somewhere..
25 x 5 (Both Sides)
30 x 5
30 x 5
30 x 5

(Extra)
One Armed Unsupported Rows
60 x 8 (Both Sides)
60 x 8
65 x 8
65 x 8

(Extra)
Leg Ext
140 x 15

Leg Press
530 x 10
530 x 10
530 x 10

Oh dear lord. That was hard, closest I've come to puking in a while. Curiously, this was during the U/s One armed Rows rather than, the KGB designed Bulgarian body destroyers.

Sailed through squats, easily. Had a bit of back pain from last pull workout before I started, so was'nt too confident on squats, although I reckon I could maybe go up 20 -40 lb's. I've never tested squats properly, so it's a possiblility, legs could definately take it.

Bulgarian's were a different story though. Went the heaviest yet on these, and boy did I feel it. It's not so much the weight as the getting in position and balancing. Had to sit down for 4 minutes after these as back was shot to fuck.

Woodcutters, are a Bakerboy sugestion in DOMS journal I think. Thought I'd try them. Form was poor, hard to use just your torso to move, and grip /_\ handle was too small for two hands really. A nice change.

Felt like an Guantanamo bay prisoner after workout.

Posted by: fufu

lawl, sounds like a good hard workout, like Andrew.

rows look good!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

lawl, sounds like a good hard workout, like Andrew.

rows look good!

Hahaha...

Posted by: BigDyl

skeet skeet skeet

Posted by: goob

Don't make em like they used too.....

YouTube Video

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

On a side note:

I've always wanted to know the answer to this question:

What is the best amount of time Pre-workout to have food?
I usually go with a large carb packed meal- 4-6 eggs, Cup of oats and/or wholemeal pasta, Veg, sweet potatoes.

I usually eat this 1.5 - 2 hours before. What is the optimum time to eat a large meal before working out to get peak performance??? What d'yall do?

Bump.

Anyone????

I'm finding, 2 hours for a big, first meal of the day. Maybe eat at 10, workout at 1300. One big meal only after getting up.

Any thoughts?

Posted by: fufu

If I can work my schedule right, that is how I do it.

One large meal, then wait 1 1/2 hours, then gym.

Posted by: Bakerboy

That looked pretty damn tough! Good going goob.

Posted by: goob

Thanks BB! Those woodchoppers were a fun suggestion, I'm going to work them in from time to time.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

If I can work my schedule right, that is how I do it.

One large meal, then wait 1 1/2 hours, then gym.

Sounds good. I'll stick to the current plan of 1.5 - 2 hours.

I have noticed a dip in performance if i go too soon (1 hour), but sometimes at 2 hours, I'm flying.

Posted by: Double D

Dude those blugarians are freaking tough!!!! I always get pukey after those!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Dude those blugarians are freaking tough!!!! I always get pukey after those!

Thanks DD. Yeah, as I said I had to sit down for 4 minutes after them because my back was so stiff and sore! Could'nt really move.

I think this, combined with my inability to walk in any sort of co-ordinated manner after leg day, is making people think I work out drunk.....

Posted by: Double D

Yeah no kidding. The big thing about bulgarians are the stability! The 80's I was using was easy, but I am not used to 1-legged movements with the exception of lunges. But they are superior to any other squat imo. Especially for an athlete!

Posted by: goob

Millitary Press Standing
DB's
45's x 6
45's x 6
BB
90 x 4
90 x 4
90 x 4
90 x 4
90 x 4

Bench
120 x 4
120 x 4
120 x 4
CGBP
90 x 5
100 x 5

(Extra)
Gorilla hang
23 seconds x 3

Dips
BW x 10 x 3

(Extra)
Hise Shrugs
150 x 10
210 x 8
210 x 8 PR

(Extra)
Dragon Flags
8 x 4

Pretty good for an early morning workout. Push is my weakest day, I think. Only Second time doing gorilla's. My arms could hang their all day if I wanted, but my abs were starting to burn by end of 3rd set. Shoulder was sore when I tried to hang straight armed, so had to pull myself up a bit to maintain the hang.

Posted by: DOMS

Nice workout, man!

I'm going to sound like a n00b, but what are Gorilla Hangs?

Oh, and how are you liking the Hise Shrugs? Are they working for you?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Nice workout, man!

I'm going to sound like a n00b, but what are Gorilla Hangs?

Oh, and how are you liking the Hise Shrugs? Are they working for you?

You're about as much a n00b as Bigdyl is straight......

Gorilla hangs were sort of like this. In fact I'm not even sure they are an exersice. I may just have invented them, while thinking I was doing something else?????? The way I was doing them, was to hang like that, and bring your legs straight out in front so you were hanging like an "L" shape, if you were looking side on. Hold your legs out like that for 23" seconds. Might try the proper way next time, but that way worked abs well, especialy combined with the dragon flags.

Hise shrugs are one of my favourites at present. It's the lift I can stick the most weight on. Plus, I like how they work your core, just due to the amount of weight you are holding up.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

You're about as much a n00b as Bigdyl is straight......

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

I think what you're doing are called Hanging Leg Raises.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Hise shrugs are one of my favourites at present. It's the lift I can stick the most weight on. Plus, I like how they work your core, just due to the amount of weight you are holding up.

I like them too.

Do you pause at the top for 2 seconds?

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I think what you're doing are called Hanging Leg Raises.

I like them too.

Do you pause at the top for 2 seconds?

Damn it. I knew it was wrong!! There goes my hopes and aspirations for being remembered for inventing an exersice. The 'goob crunch'....had a nice ring to it.......... (Does sound suspiciously like a low cost breakfast cereal...)

Between 2-3 seconds at the top of the lift. Today I was raising and lowering slower too, taking 1-2 seconds to raise, and about 2 to lower.
Seemed to give it more bite....

Posted by: fufu

YouTube Video

Posted by: goob

You've got to love the bass playing! So good, that it even sounded like he had delay effects on it, when it was just his skill. Cool.

Posted by: fufu

Yeah, I thought it was a neat little clip.

I like John's falsetto.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

Yeah, I thought it was a neat little clip.

I like John's falsetto.

Yeah. Have heard his solo albums are brilliant, but have'nt actually heard any of them.

Posted by: fufu

I have them all, my favorite music. I could send you some if you like.

Posted by: DOMS

I did a search on Google for "good crunch", and I got the following. It's looks pretty yummy.

Posted by: BigDyl

That can't be a legit meal....

Posted by: DOMS

It's a cheat meal.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I did a search on Google for "good crunch", and I got the following. It's looks pretty yummy.

Hahahahaha...

It's even approved by Vioepe!!!!!!!!!

...on second thoughts.....

Posted by: DontStop

Word on the street is Annies has the lowest amount of sodium

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

I have them all, my favorite music. I could send you some if you like.

Cool Thanks. Might take you up on that sometime. If you've got any recomendations, I could stick some on my next download list.

Posted by: Bakerboy

Cute rabbit.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DontStop

Word on the street is Annies has the lowest amount of sodium

Don't think I'll be digging into that 'tasty' meal anytime soon. Not with the way Vioepe is looking at me from the packet. It's unsettling.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by DontStop

Word on the street is Annies has the lowest amount of sodium

I'm not surprised. It's all natural. The number one additive to nearly all mass processed foods is salt.

Posted by: DOMS

Here's the caption form the page that I found that image on. You can see where, and why, I stopped reading...

"I had lunch today. I had that cheesy mac and cheese you put the goob on. I was careful to only have one serving. It brought back memories of the last time I..."

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Here's the caption form the page that I found that image on. You can see where, and why, I stopped reading...

"I had lunch today. I had that cheesy mac and cheese you put the goob on. I was careful to only have one serving. It brought back memories of the last time I..."

I actually laughed out loud at that....

Sounds like it was written by an ex - girlfriend.

I did a search with 'goob' in google, there's some wierd stuff going about with my good name. Adds to the mystery.......

Posted by: goob

Deadlifts (Wide stance)
185 x 4
185 x 4
185 x 3

Pull - ups (Med/ Wide Grip)
BW x 8 (x 3)

T-Bar Rows
140 x 6
150 x 6
150 x 6
150 x 6

Bent over rows
110 x 6
110 x 6
110 x 6

Tricep Ext
65 x 6
70 x 4
70 x 3
70 x 3

Not bad. T-bar's felt good. Ass-kicking painful type of good. Hopefully get some Doms tomorrow, which I take as a sign of a good one.

Not a typical goob workout, in that the volume was low. I usually have at least another 4 exersices in there.

Posted by: goob

4.2 mile run. Time: 35 minutes. Left thigh and knee still fucked. Cannot hit above 65-70% of max running speed. Not good. Still, you've got to work on these things, I'll do another one over the weekend.

Posted by: goob

Std. Squats
160 x 8
190 x 4
190 x 5
190 x 6 PR

Bulgarian Squats
27.5 x 6 (BL)
30 x 6
35 x 6
35 x 6
35 x 8

Leg Ext
150 x 8
150 x 8

(Turbo mode)
Leg Press
420 x 8
500 x 8
550 x 8
(No rest)

Straight arm pulldowns
50 x 6
60 x 6
65 x 6
65 x 6

Ass - kicking workout. A wierd thing happend after Leg Ext. Went into this bizarre turbo mode. This was like supersetting on grade A crystal meth. Started on Leg Press and did super speed reps, pausing only long enough to change the weight. Straight arm pulldowns were the same.

It's curious, I 've never really tried this before, and I don't know why I did it today. Felt great, but destroyed me after. And doing it on the same day as Bulgarian's was unexpected. I think I'd usually need a superstegnth NO product to repeat this.

Posted by: fufu

Nice! Congrats on the PR.

Posted by: goob

Thanks Fu. Legs could handle far more, but a little unsure of back.

I was far, far more impressed with the turbo mode. I NEED to re-create this. (Without drugs or NO products)

Posted by: goob

Heard this again for the first time in eons. For some reason reminds me of summer drinking.......

YouTube Video