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Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by DontStop

There is a figure skater who can leg press 4 times her own body weight

Damn thats pretty friggin good LOL.

Posted by: Double D

Lower

Iso Back Squats
275x10 (1 Set)
*4 second iso hold!!! OUCH!

Split Squats
250x10 (2 sets)

Conventional Deads
225x5
315x5
365x5
385x5

Leg Extensions
4 platesx10 (2 sets)

1-Legged Hyperextensions
bwx10 per leg (2 sets)

Done.....Felt pukey!

Posted by: Gazhole

Woah, Split Squats are amazing, DD! Fucking awesome job

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Lower

Iso Back Squats
275x10 (1 Set)
*4 second iso hold!!! OUCH!

Split Squats
250x10 (2 sets)

Conventional Deads
225x5
315x5
365x5
385x5

Leg Extensions
4 platesx10 (2 sets)

1-Legged Hyperextensions
bwx10 per leg (2 sets)

Done.....Felt pukey!

I know what that's like, I felt like crying after my negative squats. It looks like you had a good time!

Posted by: Double D

I dont have a super hard time with negs its more of the isos that kill me. Although I havent done Neg squats in a while....its on the to do list coming up...

BTW-Thanks Gaz.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I see why you felt "pukey".

THAT looks like a tough lower body day

Posted by: Brutus_G

Thats one of those days when you tear it up but you wanna die at the same time.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Strong workout DD! Damn.

Posted by: Scarface30

sweet workout Double D

..4 second isos sound like a lot of "fun"

lol

Posted by: Pylon

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

1-Legged Hyperextensions
bwx10 per leg (2 sets)

Done.....Felt pukey!

I know I do some crazy stuff, but you're nuts.

Posted by: Double D

Thank you everyone. My legs and back are feeling it today. So we have no game tommorow, but are playing in a tournament in Witt. Illinois Saturday and Sunday. There is a team that is much like us there so it will be tough to win that one, but can be done. They consistantly put up 20-30runs a game so we have our work cut out for us!

I have a workout scheleduled for tommorow, but I may take the day off to get ready for the long weekend!

Posted by: Gazhole

Also, congrats on the NASM! Thats awesome going!

How did you find it?

Posted by: Double D

Find what Gaz?

I havent said anything about it, but I have been certified for a while now. I just forgot to speak up about it.

I have been working in a gym for a little bit now. I think the toughest thing is not to strangle my clients! They show up half the time!

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Find what Gaz?

I havent said anything about it, but I have been certified for a while now. I just forgot to speak up about it.

I have been working in a gym for a little bit now. I think the toughest thing is not to strangle my clients! They show up half the time!

I meant how did you find the exam, lol. Easy? Hard?

And haha, clients are fun :P

Cool though!

Posted by: Double D

Exam was sooo easy! As long as you knew the upper, lower, and the lumbo pelvic hip complex tight and weak musculature the rest seemed pretty easy. The only other thing you need to know if where each exercise fits into their OPT model. They have 3 stages:1.Stabilization 2.Strength 3.Power. Just need to know where those exercises fit into each stage and how they progress or regress. There wasnt no where enough anatomy questions on there! All in all the test was easy, but I sure am happy I did the NASM one. It is very widely accepted, however seems like most of these certs are!

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

You know, that's the same thing I hear from my trainer! I still don't understand how people justify paying for a session and then not using it, and doing it repeatedly. I think it would be awesome to be trained by you!

Posted by: Double D

I have not trained that many people. I am just getting my feet wet really. I have had good success thusfar though. I have had one guy lose 13lbs in his first month, but that attributed to his hard work and his diet! I take no credit for what they do, even thought they still give me all the credit.

Now P Funk would be very awesome to work with and in your case be trainer by!

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I have not trained that many people. I am just getting my feet wet really. I have had good success thusfar though. I have had one guy lose 13lbs in his first month, but that attributed to his hard work and his diet! I take no credit for what they do, even thought they still give me all the credit.

Now P Funk would be very awesome to work with and in your case be trainer by!

That's true, P would be the best! I still like my guy though, I think he's more like you, just getting started, but doing a great job for such a young person (I think he's about 23 years old). I don't mind helping people learn and grow, so I don't mind being able to give him more experience. I'm not like the others he's trained and bring a very unique set of problems/circumstances to the table to deal with (I'm too big for some of the machines and racks - standing in them anyways - and must use a wider grip on the BB bench press due mostly to my size). With all that in mind, I'm sure you are a great trainer and deserve the extra credit, keep up the good work!

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallcall

Thank you! Its appreciated. I have a 67year old woman in my care right now. She is one determined woman as well. But she scares me because she always wants to push it that bit more and I would just soon she stop....

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Great news on the NASM cert. If i lived nearby i'd hire you as a trainer straight up.

Posted by: Double D

I guess I shouldve said something earlier. I have been certified for a good bit now. Oh well, none the less, thanks alot. The test seemed easy!

Posted by: Double D

I about forgot.....I would definitly train you! Or we could atleast lift together. Training partners are hard to come by!

Posted by: goob

I hear that, but i'd definately be the one learning......

Posted by: Double D

You seem to know your stuff as well. I will give NASM this, they sure do teach you about decondiotioned people and who to make them function properly.

Posted by: Pylon

Thanks for letting us know about your cert...finally...

congrats on it!

I'm playing in my first tourney this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes...

Posted by: Double D

I wish you guys the best of luck. The high for around here says around 82! Which is a ton better than the 97 last weekend! We have a good winning bank account going right now, hope it continues this weekend! How much is the entry fee where your going? And do you know the first place payout? How many teams in it?

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Thanks for letting us know about your cert.

I figured my signature would give it away, but some of you guys I swear suffer from A.D.D.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I figured my signature would give it away, but some of you guys I swear suffer from A.D.D.

I do lol. Happy to hear you got it man it was obvious that you had it i just never questioned it

Posted by: tucker01

Congrats on your certification.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

yuo still cahrge them wether they show up or not, right?
money is usually a pretty good motivator....

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I figured my signature would give it away, but some of you guys I swear suffer from A.D.D.

well, I was going to give you a nice, big congratul....oohh....look at the birdie outside the window....

Posted by: MCx2

Hey man, congrats on the cert, I had no idea!

Posted by: Scarface30

awesome work with the certification!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I have a 67year old woman in my care right now. She is one determined woman as well. But she scares me because she always wants to push it that bit more and I would just soon she stop....

You got something against old people?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I figured my signature would give it away, but some of you guys I swear suffer from A.D.D.

Congrats, DD.

Some of us have sigs turned off.

Posted by: tucker01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Congrats, DD.

Some of us have sigs turned off.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I kind of sympathize with her, I mean we both have these great guys training us, so she probably thinks she can do just about anything!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

You got something against old people?

Dont wry your not old till you hit 53......lol.

Posted by: Archangel

Um, whats ADD???

Awesome, Congrats Brother D2!!!

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I wish you guys the best of luck. The high for around here says around 82! Which is a ton better than the 97 last weekend! We have a good winning bank account going right now, hope it continues this weekend! How much is the entry fee where your going? And do you know the first place payout? How many teams in it?

I think entry is about $200 or so. Not sure about payout. Looks like 14 - 16 teams in all.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Whats up D?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Congrat on the cert DD. I know you have been studying hard for this, working crazy hours, and all the while raising a family. You deserve it man!

Posted by: BulkMeUp

Congrats on the cert

Posted by: DOMS

Well, aren't you just the brainy guy...?

Great job, man!

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Whats up D?

Not to much. I actually went to church for the first time in a while. And I feel like things are starting to look up. The place really touched me and I feel like I should try to clean up my act a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

I think entry is about $200 or so. Not sure about payout. Looks like 14 - 16 teams in all.

200 isnt bad, but not good either. Last week was only 150.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Well, aren't you just the brainy guy...?

Great job, man!

I try.

Posted by: Double D

Upper (HIT (R/P))

Bench
225x11
r/p
225x4
r/p
225x2
r/p
225x2
r/p
225x1
*Looking for 20 here.

Supine Rows
BW+90x12
r/p
BW+45x6
r/p
BWx10 (Failed)

Incline Press
165x18 (Failed)

Pullups
BWx17 (Failed)

Skulls
100x13
r/p
100x5
r/p
100x3

EZ Bar Curls
85x13
r/p
85x4
r/p
85x2

Shrugs
225x10 (3 sets)
*RI-10-15 seconds

I am not used to doing this nonsense, but it was fun.

Softball Played in Alton

Game1
Won 19-6
Went 4 for 4 (1 homer)

Game 2
Won 20-14
Went 4 for 4

I really hit tonight. There were a few seeing eye singles, but other than that I got my stroke back. I hit really badly over the weekend in the league game we played in Calhoun.

Oh and our tourny got rained out. We won our first game like 17-9, but after that it got rained out. I think I went 2 for 4 or something. I hit horrible.

Posted by: DeadBolt

lookin good bro!

Posted by: soxmuscle

Any reason why you're shooting for such high reps? For instance, 20 of 225.

Posted by: Double D

Actually no reason at all. I was simply changing things up for one workout. This is in no way a set workout, just something I through together at the last minute. I was in a big hurry and I felt like I could get more out of 20 reps as oppossed to 15. I normally shoot for 15...

Posted by: soxmuscle

I've been drawing up my workouts right before I head to the gym. It's always fun to perform something you created. Good stuff.

Posted by: Double D

I agree it is fun. Atleast its not the same ole thing. But I do also think that a routine that is put together over 2-3 months is best. But every now and then to just do something new is atleast fun.

Posted by: soxmuscle

I know I'm awake because I finished working out at 11 and haven't showered yet, but what the hell are you doing up?

Posted by: Double D

Working.....it is pretty horrible!

Posted by: Gazhole

Gotta love high reps, nice going dude

Posted by: Double D

Well it was the first time I have actually gotten up to do something a few minutes ago and I am gonna go out on a limb here and say I am going to be sore like crazy!

Posted by: Double D

I really couldve swore I told you guys I was certified like a few months ago? I know I told Jodi like 2 weeks ago. Hum.....I am going to look back in my journal and see.

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_B

How's training those clients of yours going? Getting some good experience?

Here I am talking with TOM about a few clients I have here.....

I am still looking.

Posted by: Double D

Ok I stand corrected....I never said anything, I apologize guys.

Posted by: SamEaston

Yeah, you better be

Posted by: Double D

Hey you know I got me a workout up there......

Oh and what if I am not sorry....huh? What then?

Posted by: SamEaston

I'll come round and sort you out, thats what

I may be small but i'll bite your ankles

Posted by: Double D

Just had to think of a saying to go with the emoction of a biting little face.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Killer R/P workout

Posted by: Pylon

Heya D! How was the weekend?

Posted by: Double D

Got rained out of the game on Witt. But took off after winning the first game and went about 2 hours in the other direction and played in an old guys league for 2 games. I guess we needed to get some swings in. Also played 2 tonight and I smoked the ball. .375 balls will fly as long as they are somewhat new! To bad the percentage of em we hit arent new.

Posted by: MCx2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I am not used to doing this nonsense, but it was fun.

Well, ya did a pretty darn good job.

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReproMan

Well, ya did a pretty darn good job.

I did it about 15 hours ago and my chest is sore as heck right now and I havent been to sleep yet!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I did it about 15 hours ago and my chest is sore as heck right now and I havent been to sleep yet!

Looks like you burned your CNS good not being able to sleep is a sign of an over active CNS. Good idea to switch it up!

Posted by: goob

Great workout DD! Nice ideas, 10-15 seconds rest on those shrugs is nothing!

Sucks that the tourny got waterlogged....

Posted by: Scarface30

awesome supine rows man!

next time I switch it up I'm definitely adding those.

Posted by: Double D

Brutus DOMS is a son of a today!!!!! I am as sore as ever!

Goob I need to really increase weight on shrugs, but I like just using 225 for 10 reps with alot of iso's.

Scarface You ought to add supines, I love em!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Brutus DOMS is a son of a bitch today!!!!! !

And here I thought he was behaving himself recently....

Posted by: 1quick1

Looking good man. Subscribed.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Ha DOMS is a badboy without the bike lol.

Posted by: Double D

Goob Thanks for pointing that out, made me laugh!

1quick1 Awesome and I will be looking forward for a journal from you.

B DOMS is the bad boy of open chat.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Love the rest/pause sets!

Posted by: Double D

They absolutly killed me! I was sore even up to yesterday!

Total Body (Upper Horizontal)

Walking Lunges
85'sx10
95'sx10
105'sx10 PR

Bench
225x3
245x3
265x3
275x3
285x3
350xnegative

Conventional Deads
225x3
345x3
365x3
385x3

Supine Rows
BW+100x10 PR
BW+90x10
BW+45x10 (Lots of iso's and negatives)
BWx20

Posted by: goob

Awesome work DD!!!!!! All areas really strong. Well impressed on the supine rows (amongst everything else)....

Posted by: Double D

Thank you. I have a hard time with the plates stacked on my chest! I always feel like they are going to smack me in the chin!

Posted by: SamEaston

That is an incredible workout - the numbers you put up make me cry!

Posted by: Double D

They made me cry....my ass is killing me. Those lunges tear me up!

Posted by: MCx2

Man, your lunges are amazing. I can't do 1/2 of that!

Posted by: Double D

Those lunges are definitly a PR. I figure since I wasnt squatting I had better go as heavy as possible. And the whole time I felt like I was about to fall over. I need to improve my cardio, I was winded!

Thanks!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

my ass is killing me. Those lunges tear me up!

Not planning on playing ball in the next couple of days?

So 385x3 wasn't a PR on the DL? What's your best?

Posted by: Double D

Best DL was over the winter....415x3.

Posted by: SamEaston

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

They made me cry....my ass is killing me. Those lunges tear me up!

When did you end up in prison?!

Great workout, man!!!

Posted by: Double D

DOMS your killing me.

Posted by: Gazhole

Your supine rows are truly terrifying!

Great workout too. I like how you've split up the movement planes, i cant say ive ever done that.

Posted by: Double D

I have been doing that for a while now. I have noticed my strength is just about back to normal.....but I think I am finally gaining weight again.

Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah, those lunges....christ. 60s give me a real hard time.

Is that 5 steps for each leg or 10 for each leg?

Posted by: Bakerboy

Wowzers! Nice meat and potatoes wo Double trouble.

Posted by: Double D

5 per leg. May not be as impressive....but it is tough! Again balance maybe my main issue.

Thanks BB! Means alot.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Double D,

Height/weight?

Posted by: Double D

5 foot 10
200-205lbs.

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

5 per leg. May not be as impressive....but it is tough! Again balance maybe my main issue.

Thanks BB! Means alot.

Were you out of breath? Ive had some balance issues, but only from fatigue.

Grip, then wind, then balance is my downfall....and its on 60s!!!!!

Posted by: Double D

Out of breath a bit. It was my first exercise so I didnt think I would be fatigued. I had a hard time with deads because I did these first though. If I squat first I just do 60's or so. I cannot squat a ton of weight and then try and lunge 100's.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

my ass is killing me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

DOMS your killing me.

See where I'm going with this?

Posted by: Double D

I gotcha.....

Posted by: Brutus_G

as always you impress me with the rows!

Posted by: Double D

I think I am going to do those first next time. I felt really weak this time with em. My bench is just about where it was over the winter, and I am lighter now!

Posted by: tallcall

Good job to you too! My arms would have fallen off during those lunges. Did you say they were walking lunges? How far did you end up going?

Posted by: Double D

10 steps. They were killer!

Posted by: soxmuscle

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

5 foot 10
200-205lbs.

I didn't realize how big you were. That pic from your college days is pretty darn respectable. Where'd you go to school?

Posted by: Double D

Maryville U in St.Louis Mo.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Hey D do you think rib cage expansion is possible?

Posted by: Double D

I have heard it is plenty of times, do I think it is? Hum....yes I do. Think of it this way. Ever see those ladies overseas who put those neck rings around them. Then after so many years their necks are like another 2 feet longer! Well they say it actually pushed their shoulders down, but anyways. I think that the human rib cage can expand.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I have heard it is plenty of times, do I think it is? Hum....yes I do. Think of it this way. Ever see those ladies overseas who put those neck rings around them. Then after so many years their necks are like another 2 feet longer! Well they say it actually pushed their shoulders down, but anyways. I think that the human rib cage can expand.

Well i think its working especially since im 18.

Posted by: Double D

Its really hard to tell. Wait for P's answer....better yet post the question on the board.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Its really hard to tell. Wait for P's answer....better yet post the question on the board.

Id rather not lol probably end in a bitch fight besides id rather have body builders opinions and maybe an expert or two like P.

Posted by: Double D

Well I cannot say that I have done them. So I cannot comment on it. But I have heard others have had success with em.

Posted by: Archangel

Lookin Strong my Friend!!! Hope all is well!!!

Posted by: Scarface30

awesome workout man...if only I could lift half of what you do!

and all I'll say about those lunges...INSANE!

Posted by: Double D

Well I really have been right at about this strength for a long time now, so I will be waiting on you!

Posted by: 1quick1

Awesome lifts man.

Posted by: P-funk

The rib cage can not exapnd. There is no exercise to my knowledge that will exapnd it.

In the old school training books, like super squats, they would advocate doing heavy 20 rep sets of breathign squats, super set with high rep DB pull overs to help exapnd the rib cage. This has never been proven to work though.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

The rib cage can not exapnd. There is no exercise to my knowledge that will exapnd it.

In the old school training books, like super squats, they would advocate doing heavy 20 rep sets of breathign squats, super set with high rep DB pull overs to help exapnd the rib cage. This has never been proven to work though.

Frank zane

Posted by: P-funk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Frank zane

waht about him?

he was very lean and he would pull in his stomach (vacuum) and that would show his RIb Cage off to a greater extent, making it look enourmus.

How did that expand his rib cage permanently though? It didn't. if it did, he would look pretty funnny to this day.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Supine Rows
BW+100x10 PR
BW+90x10
BW+45x10 (Lots of iso's and negatives)
BWx20

Thats just not even human right there. You do more weight with supine rows with a 100lbs strapped to you than I can do with no weight. Give me some rowing power, cause I got none.

Posted by: P-funk

yea, that is some crazy rowing.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Thats just not even human right there. You do more weight with supine rows with a 100lbs strapped to you than I can do with no weight. Give me some rowing power, cause I got none.

Could you imagine D as a rock climber lol

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Awesome rows DD. I must admit, I have never tried supine rows. You have inspired me to give them a try.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Could you imagine D as a rock climber lol

That would be awesome, climbing the tallest peaks in no time. DD should talk to Monkey Man about this.

Posted by: Scarface30

you're just ripping threw those supine rows, not to mention everything else too.. awesome work!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallcall

That would be awesome, climbing the tallest peaks in no time. DD should talk to Monkey Man about this.

I know, with DD's strength he'd be up there like a shot.

Posted by: Double D

Thanks guys....I have really taken off with my pulling strength in the last year! We played in a tournament this weekend in po-dunk no where! However I got this compliment from a friend, "Jesus, what have you been doing? I mena you were big before, but it looks like you have put on 10 pounds in 3 weeks! Now that made me feel good, but really all I have been doing is eating like a beast! Not to mention another guy who lifted with me all winter told me I am much leaner now than I was over the winter. Now to the games!

Game 1
Won 21-10
I went 4 for 5 (1 homer and a walk)

Game 2
Won 23-14
I went 4 for 4 (1 walk)

Game 3
Won 22-13
I went 3 for 5

*We actually only had to play 3 freaking games and won the whole thing! Got a buy the first round and only 7 teams! We got lied to because they told us there were 12 teams and we got there and there was a lousy 7! We were mad!

Anyhoo...may take tommorow off, I need to get some family time in. I think its the most important right now! Also I need to improve my agility this offseason! I feel like I cannot hardly move. I may be getting to muscle bound. I really need to stretch more!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Also I need to improve my agility this offseason! I feel like I cannot hardly move. I may be getting to muscle bound. I really need to stretch more!

Congrats on the tourney, DD.

What areas are you concerned about agility? You're obviously swinging the bat well. What about the legs? Still running besides not playing ball? Are you talking about flexibility?

Posted by: Double D

Flexibility has been a concern with me for the past month or so. I feel kinda muscle bound right now. Some days I feel great others I feel like I cant hardly move. I dont feel like I am really getting my hips through the ball as well.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Perhaps you might try a Pilates or Yoga class?

There's an older guy (yes, even older than me) at the gym who has been taking Pilates. His flexibility has improved greatly since starting and he's even lost some weight besides.

Posted by: Witchblade

Wow, do you do those supine rows chest to bar?

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Wow, do you do those supine rows chest to bar?

Plate to bar. I have 2 plates that seperate me from the bar.

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Perhaps you might try a Pilates or Yoga class?

There's an older guy (yes, even older than me) at the gym who has been taking Pilates. His flexibility has improved greatly since starting and he's even lost some weight besides.

I got some pilate things at home. They are for abs though.....

Posted by: Scarface30

congrats on the tournament Double D!..even though you were lied to

Posted by: Double D

Yeah I dont get it. Why invite us to a crappy tournament with 7 teams whenever your going to get your team in it 2 and we have already beat you 3 times this year in 5 innings?

Posted by: Jodi

Pilates is not just for abs and core. It is great for flexibility as well as Yoga.

Posted by: Double D

Yeah I have seen em for things like lower halves and upper halves....I am just not all that familiar with em.

Posted by: Archangel

Congtats on the tourny my Friend!!! W/O is as usual, SOLID!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Posted by: AKIRA

I think ive already asked, but how are you doing weighted Supines? Plates on your chest?

Posted by: Brutus_G

It may just be in your head man, the flexibility thing i mean. I remember reading about how Olympic weight lifters had excellent flexibility.

Posted by: KelJu

Excellent job in the tourny dude.

Posted by: Gazhole

Wow, your team absolutely killed at that tourney, thats great!

Awesome job

Posted by: tallcall

Congratulation's on the tournament (I think

Posted by: Double D

We have won every game for the past month. Its rare for us to lose.

Akira I do supines with weight on my chest. I feel like I can hardly breath though.

Upper

Bench
255x3
265x3
275x3
285x3
295x2 *URGH.

Pullups
BW+100x3
BW+110x3
BW+115x2
Dropset
bwx10
r/p
BWx3

Incline
225x5
r/p
225x2
r/p
225x1 negative

Supines
BW+105x10
r/p
BW+105x4
Dropset
BWx14
r/p
BWx15 sec iso hold

Skulls
105x16
r/p
105x5
r/p
105x2

EZ Bar Curls
85x14
r/p
85x4
r/p
85x1+1 neg

Shrugs Felt pukey here
225x10 (3 sets)
*RI-20 secs

Posted by: P-funk

i thought you said your bench was back up to normal?

Posted by: Bakerboy

At your BW it astounds me that you do pull ups with that kind of weight. That's some freaky weight DD... all I got to say is wowzers.

Posted by: Scarface30

great workout Double D! pullups are looking sweet!

what is your max bench? because thats some good bench numbers too

Posted by: Brutus_G

you freakin beast D god lol those pullups must be a PR?

Posted by: goob

BW+ 115 lb pullups?????? That's like having two midgets climb on your back while doing them.

Very strong workout DD.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

BW+ 115 lb pullups?????? That's like having two midgets climb on your back while doing them.

Very strong workout DD.

Get this he DB rows like 135 lol.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Get this he DB rows like 135 lol.

Just hearing that gets me at half mast.

Posted by: BulkMeUp

those pull ups are .. well..

Posted by: Double D

P My numbers are almost back to normal. Atleast over the winter normal. I got 300x3 over the winter.....so they are close. My all time max bench was 365.

Thanks guys, alot of positive comments, I appreciate it. My bench now is probably close to 315-320? Anyways....got a overnight tourny to play in this weekend. Starts at 11pm and goes until 4am! Ought to be fun. Theres a guy there who we are kinda audioning for. Hes wants to sponsor us if we do well. I have heard sponsoring us for 10 grand! But thats an aweful lot of money....I dont know?

Posted by: Scarface30

365?!

niiiice!

10grand would be a very nice addition! hopefully you guys kick some ass

Posted by: 1quick1

Sick pullups man.

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

We have won every game for the past month. Its rare for us to lose.

Akira I do supines with weight on my chest. I feel like I can hardly breath though. So if you have a stakck of plates, they dont slide off each other?

Upper

Bench
255x3
265x3
275x3
285x3
295x2 *URGH. OH COME ON.

Pullups
BW+100x3
BW+110x3
BW+115x2 WHAT? WHATS THIS? TRYING TO SHOW ME OUT. good job
Dropset
bwx10
r/p
BWx3

Incline
225x5
r/p
225x2
r/p
225x1 negative

Supines
BW+105x10
r/p
BW+105x4
Dropset
BWx14
r/p
BWx15 sec iso hold

Skulls
105x16
r/p
105x5
r/p
105x2

EZ Bar Curls
85x14
r/p
85x4
r/p
85x1+1 neg

Shrugs Felt pukey here
225x10 (3 sets)
*RI-20 secs

Posted by: Double D

I have rubber rounded plates, they dont slide, but once in a while. I have a spotter keep an eye on em.

Yeah my bench isnt all that spectacular!

And my pulling strength is my claim to fame for now. Its normally my squats, but I stopped doing back squats!

Posted by: P-funk

you stopped back squatting altogether?

are you front squatting at all?

Posted by: Double D

I have not been front squatting. I have been doing bulgarians, split squats, lunges, step ups, etc....

Posted by: P-funk

any reason? do you think you will cycle squats back into the program eventually?

Posted by: DeadBolt

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

any reason? do you think you will cycle squats back into the program eventually?

Yea who really enjoys squatting LOL...j/k!

DD lookin good as always in here bro!! Awsome purely awsome numbers!

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

any reason? do you think you will cycle squats back into the program eventually?

Really I have been trying to stretch out real good because my lower back is always in a low amount of pain when doing them. Its not bad, but uncomfortable.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Just hearing that gets me at half mast.

It makes me flap to.

Posted by: Burner02

was'sup, D!

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Really I have been trying to stretch out real good because my lower back is always in a low amount of pain when doing them. Its not bad, but uncomfortable.

I've felt that pain too. I just work through it most of the time (nothing on the level you are doing, but I still get a little pain).

I love squats, really I do, I just can't seem to get over the balance and fear of falling (forward when I jerk my neck down - god I hate that!

) problem. Once I'm used to all of that I should be fine.

Posted by: Burner02

are you going too heavy? your neck shouldn't be jerked anywhere...is the bar too high on your shoulders?
Where are you looking when you are squatting?

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

are you going too heavy? your neck shouldn't be jerked anywhere...is the bar too high on your shoulders?
Where are you looking when you are squatting?

No, I have Tourettes syndrome (a nervous disorder that causes involuntary muscle twitches - neck, arms, eves, vocal, sometimes shoulders and legs). It's a lot worse if I get nervous for any reason - and I have a nasty fear of falling, so I tend to get very nervous when doing them (same with dips with a U-bar, just being up high gets to me). I've been practicing staying balanced on one foot with my knee raised and looking around with eyes open and closed (doing pretty well with that).

I had a trainer working with me, the bar was in the right place right above and across my traps, not too high. I look the same place as I do when I'm doing my deadlifts up where the ceiling joins the wall (maybe to high?).

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallcall

I had a trainer working with me, the bar was in the right place right above and across my traps, not too high. I look the same place as I do when I'm doing my deadlifts up where the ceiling joins the wall (maybe to high?).

You should be looking straight ahead when doing squats, neck not bent.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

You should be looking straight ahead when doing squats, neck not bent.

That may have been why I had a hard time balancing, but I still can't keep my head still for very long. My neck keeps jerking up, down and side to side because of the disorder, which is why I've been using instruments that require little balance to work - Smiths and medicine balls (with ball between my back and a wall).

Posted by: Double D

Sounds like your doing everything correctly. Just be careful, if something hurts then its not worth doing it. Best of luck big guy.

Posted by: Double D

Back Squats
225x10
275x10
350x10
405x8
425x6
430x3
*Squats a bit down since the last time, but hey I cannot complain its been about 3 months. Still had the discomfort in my back.

Conventional Deads
225x10
275x10
315x10
355x5
375x5
395x3
415x1
430x1
445xFailed

Lunges
110x10 (1 set)
*DEAD!

Hypers
BW+100x10 (1 set)

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Back Squats
225x10
275x10
350x10
405x8
425x6
430x3
*Squats a bit down since the last time, but hey I cannot complain its been about 3 months. Still had the discomfort in my back.

Conventional Deads
225x10
275x10
315x10
355x5
375x5
395x3
415x1
430x1
445xFailed

Lunges
110x10 (1 set)
*DEAD!

Hypers
BW+100x10 (1 set)

Thanks, sorry for sucking up your journal

I think those were some impressive deadlifts! They always sap the strength out of me so I know how you must have felt afterwards.

Posted by: soxmuscle

It sure looks like those squats are down. Damn, weak.

Posted by: Double D

Haha.....I got 450x3 over the winter. But keep in mind I weighed about 10-15lbs more then. I cannot wait for the winter again....I will tear it up then. I play to much ball in the summer time.

Tallcallits ok, ask questions as you se fit.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Tallcallits ok, ask questions as you se fit.

When my trainer gives me the option to take another minute to rest (after about 60 seconds), I tell him I'm ready and pick up the weights and go back to work.

When he asks if the weight is good, I say no they need to be heavier.

If he asks whether I want to do the same old thing (whatever we did last week) or to learn something new, I say I want to learn the most demanding exercises you are willing to teach me (in that case deadlifts, conventional, straight legged, and sumo style).

When he asks what I want to do today, I say I want to push my limits and set new records and I don't hesitate to jump right into the fire and try anything he throws at me.

So all I can say is "Yes Sir!" and where do you want me to start today?

Posted by: Double D

Well thats good. Cannot progress doing the same things all the time keep up the good work!

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Well thats good. Cannot progress doing the same things all the time keep up the good work!

You too man!!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Dam thats some high reps on leg day god! Youll be setting pull PRs soon D

Posted by: Double D

Well I got a midnight tourny tonight....its nappy time.

BTW-I got a phone call from the head trainer at Club Fitness in O'Fallon Mo. yesterday. I got an interview with him next week.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Well I got a midnight tourny tonight....its nappy time.

BTW-I got a phone call from the head trainer at Club Fitness in O'Fallon Mo. yesterday. I got an interview with him next week.

Going up man gj.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Absolutely amazing workout! Your squats are really up there.

Posted by: Scarface30

awesome workout man! good job on the squats too!

and congrats with the interview

Posted by: MCx2

Holy shit you move a lot of weight!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Squats and deads. What a great workout!

Posted by: BulkMeUp

How low do you go on those squats?

Posted by: P-funk

what is the pain in your back when you squat? SI joint pain?

Posted by: goob

Oh dear lord!!!!

Those numbers are fucking amazing! I'd need a forklift truck to lift 400lb+ numbers. Outstanding DD, you're a machine.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Impressive workout DD

Posted by: SheLifts

howdy. hmm... 'tis about time i posted in here.

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

BTW-I got a phone call from the head trainer at Club Fitness in O'Fallon Mo. yesterday. I got an interview with him next week.

Hope it goes well...How far from Spirit airport is it?

Posted by: goob

Yeah good luck on the interview. With you're knowledge, you should walk it DD.

Posted by: SamEaston

Best of luck to you D. We're all rootin' for ya over here!

Posted by: Double D

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments.

P I am not certain what it is. Sometimes I feel like it is tight, but I cannot get it to loosen up. Other times I have a sharp pain right above my tail bone.

BMU-I go 90 degrees. No ATG with that weight. Sometimes I go lighter and ATG.

So I got great news! We played in an overnight tourny in St.Louis at B-mac. There were 22 teams and we walked right through it. We never lost! We beat a team with 4 major A players on it. And the best thing is we had to really crappy guys playing with us! So our 1-8 hitters really packed the load! Very fun night! Best thing about it was we actually had a guy there to watch us. He was wanting to sponsor us! He gave his other team 10,000 bucks last year to do as they wished. This guy wanted to get rid of them because they wasnt winning. Now this guy says if we let him then we are his team! He wants to buy us buy-ins. Which is our own bats, bags, gloves, cleats, pants, shirts, hats, batting gloves.....and they will be all matching. He is even going as far as letting us pick our stiching on our gloves! I am so pumped!

Now on to my life: I was talking to my buddy who is a personal trainer at the Club Fitness in OFallon Mo. He said I pretty much got the job. I just got to go show my face to see that I am not an idiot. I have told the gym I am at now that I am leaving they actually offered me more money, but I told them they simply dont pay me enough. So things seem to really be looking up!

Another note:Games tonight so no workouts tonight unless I get rained out.

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Hope it goes well...How far from Spirit airport is it?

I dont know buddy. I dont know where Spirit airport is to be honest with ya.

Posted by: Brutus_G

YOUR BACK! Good to hear your getting sponsored big D!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Pregnant wife. New job. Winning team. New sponsor.

You should take all your good karma to Vegas.

Posted by: Double D

No kidding! Actually the prego wife and all this softball dont go together well!

Posted by: SamEaston

Well done to you!

You deserve nothing but happiness for all your hard work! Good job!

Posted by: Scarface30

awesome job with the sponsor Double D! and congrats on the new job!

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