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Posted by: Burner02

congrats, D! Sounds like the sun is shining upon you!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Posted by: Double D

We are the Bomb Squad. I guess we get very little respect...heres a link to the tourny we won. http://www.missourisoftball.net/

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Well done to you!

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

Well said.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

We are the Bomb Squad. I guess we get very little respect...heres a link to the tourny we won. http://www.missourisoftball.net/

You cheated!!!

You put your gloves down and your balls out, and they left!

Nice job, man!

Posted by: Double D

Nice...your killing me.

Posted by: Bakerboy

Wow! That's a lot of good news. Way to go DD!

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally 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.

Excellent! You are the man DD, and your hard work is paying off.

Posted by: Archangel

Awesome, I know right where that Club Fitness is, maybe I'll come up sometime and say hey if you take the job!!! Congrats on the walkthroughs in softball, Good Stuff!!! Hope you had a GREAT 4th!!!

Posted by: Witchblade

Nice going.

Posted by: Pylon

You're only going to be a few minutes away from my office. Looks like I might be changing gyms....

Hey, you played in STL with subs and didn't call? WTF?

Posted by: katt

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

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

You should take all your good karma to Vegas.

EXACTLY!!!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

That is all great news DD! I didn't realize you were pregnant again man. Congratulations! Good luck on the interview, but I'm sure you are a lock

Posted by: Double D

Py Sorry I shouldve called. It was a super fun tourny. The sponsor is wanting to take us to world regionals this August in either Minnesota or Kentucky!

Archie You mean the gym in OFallon or the gym I am getting hired at in Alton? I have to meet the guy in the OFallon gym, but I am getting hired for the Alton gym. Would be awesome to hook up though!

Thank you to everyone else. Things really are paying off!!!!

Posted by: Double D

Yesterday

Bench
225x3
245x3
265x3
275x3
295x3
135x35

Supine Rows
BW+90x10 (3 sets)
BWx10 (3 sets)-5 sec negs and 3 sec iso's.
BWx25

Incline
185x12
195x10
215x5

Pullups
BW+110x3 (3 sets)

Shrugs
225x10 (2 sets)
10 second ri

Today
Ran 2 miles in about 12 minutes
10-50yard sprints (30 sec ri)

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

That is all great news DD! I didn't realize you were pregnant again man. Congratulations! Good luck on the interview, but I'm sure you are a lock

God D is pregnant again lol

Posted by: goob

Pregnant wife, new job doing a passion of his, and numbers Atlas himself would be proud of.......

Thinks are looking very high up indeed.

Posted by: DeadBolt

Damn nice workout!! Great numbers your movin!

Goob thats an awsome pic man!

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Nice workout DD!! I'm not sure what most impressive....the bench, pullups or 2 mile run ?????

Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Nice workout DD!! I'm not sure what most impressive....the bench, pullups or 2 mile run ?????

That's what I was thinking! Damn boy.

Posted by: AKIRA

How far away from your home to this new gym is it?

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by goob

Pregnant wife, new job doing a passion of his, and numbers Atlas himself would be proud of.......

Thinks are looking very high up indeed.

I know, all I can say is good God look at those rows!!

Posted by: KelJu

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Originally Posted by tallcall

I know, all I can say is good God look at those rows!!

His rows are freaking sick. His pull-ups are even better.

Posted by: Gazhole

Atlas?

You mean the guy holding up the planet isn't DD?

Posted by: Scarface30

rows like a monster as usual Double D! awesome workout

Posted by: MCx2

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Originally Posted by KelJu

His rows are freaking sick. His pull-ups are even better.

Yup, I'm so jealous of his pullups.

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Nice workout DD!! I'm not sure what most impressive....the bench, pullups or 2 mile run ?????

The pullups hands down thats just amazing! Most guys who bench 300+ can barely do BW pullups.

Posted by: fufu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Yesterday

Bench
225x3
245x3
265x3
275x3
295x3
135x35

Supine Rows
BW+90x10 (3 sets)
BWx10 (3 sets)-5 sec negs and 3 sec iso's.
BWx25

Incline
185x12
195x10
215x5

Pullups
BW+110x3 (3 sets)

Shrugs
225x10 (2 sets)
10 second ri

Today
Ran 2 miles in about 12 minutes
10-50yard sprints (30 sec ri)

damn, nice workout.

Posted by: Double D

Akira About 55 minutes from home.

Tallcall Thanks

KelJu To be honest I am more impressed with my rows!

Gaz If that guy was me in the picture my title would be bow to me.

Scarface Thanks

Repro I am sure I would be jelous of your singing...

Brutus And thats wierd to me. I would think most guys would be able to do both since it requires a strong back for a big bench. (Well most of the time)

Fuster Thanks

Posted by: Double D

Goob Good picture, and things are looking up!

DB Thanks

YM I was most impressed with the run!

JD Glad you 2 are on the same page!

Posted by: Double D

Todays workout was short and kinda sweet

Dynamic Warmup

Deads
135x10
225x18
295x5
345x5
*Stopped there, back was killing me!

Lunges SS w/ Stepups
60'sx10/60'sx10 per leg (3 sets)

Leg extensions
4 platesx12
r/p
4 platesx5
r/p
4 platesx3

Hypers
BWx30 (2 sets)
*No weight here, back was killing me.

Static Stretched

Workout time-25 minutes!

I was going to go as high for 3 as I could but my back didnt feel right so I bowed out! I guess I should also say that there was no rest between exercises. And very little rest between sets.....I call it a sorta circuit....

Posted by: Archangel

My goodness BRother D2, your w/o's are fantastic!!! Hope the back is ok my Friend, your strength is admirable!!!

Posted by: KelJu

I have nothing but respect for you for bowing out when you were having pain. At our level of training that takes more guts than anything. Sometimes we bang our head against the wall, but you know when to stop banging.

Posted by: Double D

Thanks Archie

KJ I know when to stop and I knew at that point if I didnt then I may be out for longer than I need to! My back wasnt so much hurting as it was uncomfortable!

Posted by: WantItBad

You and arch are strong fellas

Posted by: Scarface30

sweet workout Double D! deadlifts looking strong! and its good you realized the limit of your back, don't wanna do any serious damage.

Posted by: Double D

WIB thank you, but it was a very weak session!

Scarface Well I was going to be shooting for 400x3 today since I got that over the winter, but the back wasnt having none of that today!

BTW-I have been trying to cut the past week. Its going very well. Strength seems to be staying where I would like it to.

Posted by: Gazhole

Back pain or not, you managed a brilliant workout there. Lunges + Stepups supersetted would have been muchos tough

Posted by: SamEaston

And you're cutting? Amazing! I hope your back is good today - back pain is bad pain!

Posted by: DeadBolt

Great workout but...good job listening to your body!

Posted by: Double D

Yes I am cutting and it sucks so bad! I need to up the calories. I havent been eating jack because I have been super busy. Plus I stayed an extra 4 hours last night to pick up a few clients. Wow was I hungry.

Today:
Ran 3 miles-20 minutes maybe a bit less

I got 2 games tonight and I am getting ready to push mow my 2 acre yard!

Posted by: katt

Yeah I hear ya,. I do that too often when I'm cutting also, get busy on the weekends, don't time my meals, before you know it... bam... my metabolism is screwed up for a couple days

Posted by: Double D

Well I think on the weekends I will save my cheat meals. I play ball all day long on Saturdays and theres no way around not getting a burger between meals.

Posted by: katt

mmmmmmm... burgers......

We're going to a bbq on Saturday,,, I can't wait for the burgers!

Posted by: Bakerboy

With all the extra activities you do, tournaments, outside your strength training you must have to eat truck loads!

Posted by: Double D

I was eating a good bit. But I think I have started to gain a bit of fat lately. I think I should just eat at my normal maitnence and run a bit more. I am taking in about 500-600 calories a meal right now

Posted by: Burner02

ho-lee-jee-zuz....6 minute miles and you aren't happy w/ that? W/ all the mass u have????
dang, brotha...oi!

Posted by: Double D

It was about that....maybe 6:25 miles....? Obviously the first mile was super fast....I didnt exactly time it, but I did know the time whenever I went out and looked at the clock when I got back.

Posted by: DeadBolt

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Originally Posted by Burner02

ho-lee-jee-zuz....6 minute miles and you aren't happy w/ that? W/ all the mass u have????
dang, brotha...oi!

I was thinking the same thing lol

Posted by: Double D

Well from Thursday to Saturday I played 12 games. I made about 8 outs in all of those games. We played very bad this weekend. We were missing about 4 of our guys and the fellas that replaced them couldnt hold their jock! So we took like 6th out of 23 teams this past weekend.

Workout scheleduled for tommorow.

Posted by: katt

That's ok D... You'll do better next time. Everyone has a bad day in softball...

Posted by: Double D

Your right. We beat the same teams that beat us the weekend before. I just hate to lose. Its the first game we have lost in 2 months!

Posted by: Scarface30

12 games in 3 days

too bad about your replacements though, but it looks like you help up your end

Posted by: Archangel

Hey now, don't beat yourself up (thats our job, LOL!!!) Your doin Great w/ALL that your doing my Friend!!!

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

That's ok D... You'll do better next time. Everyone has a bad day in softball...

Nice avatar Katt

Posted by: Double D

Thanks guys.....I get so angry whenever we cannot string hits together and we lose to teams that arent as good as we are...oh well you win some and you lose some!

Posted by: Double D

Oh and I am so stupid I forgot to add this:

My wife woke up this morning and said she thought the baby dropped....meaning she could be due anytime. But the thing is her baby doctor thought she should be due around the end of August.....I just hope if she comes she will be fully ready!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

too bad about your replacements though, but it looks like you help up your end

You should have called Pylon.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Oh and I am so stupid I forgot to add this:

My wife woke up this morning and said she thought the baby dropped....meaning she could be due anytime. But the thing is her baby doctor thought she should be due around the end of August.....I just hope if she comes she will be fully ready!

That's awesome man, I hope things go well!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Originally Posted by Double D

. Whatever happens, you and the missus will be fine DD!

Posted by: Archangel

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Originally Posted by Double D

GOD speed you and yours Brother D2!!! Your in my thoughts and Prayers my Friend!!!
She will be ready, enjoy the experience yet again my Friend!!!

Posted by: Scarface30

everything is falling into place Double D, new job at a better gym, and a new baby on the way!

you and your family will be just fine

Posted by: DeadBolt

hang in there D its almost there heh

Posted by: Gazhole

Itll work out fine, D. I expect you have this baby thing down by now!

Posted by: Brutus_G

LOL i can just picture D being that crazy dad driving insane threw traffic at the slightest hint of trouble from his wife

Posted by: Double D

Extremely Wide Bench
225x10
245x8
265x4

Supines
BWx28
r/p
BWx7
r/p
BWx3

Incline
135x28
185x12

Iso-Extreme Pushups
BWx90 seconds

Pullups
BWx20
r/p
BWx7
r/p
BWx3

Bent Over Laterals
35'sx10

Very high rep workout! Alot of fun. I wanted to test my conditioning!

Posted by: goob

Nice Workout DD!

Also congratulations on the new job. Great news man. Wish I was one of the gym member to benefit from your knowledge...

Posted by: Scarface30

great workout! looks like there's nothing wrong with your conditioning!

Posted by: SheLifts

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

mine dropped at 29 weeks and was born at 36.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Wish I was one of the gym member to benefit from your knowledge...

x2.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

great workout! looks like there's nothing wrong with your conditioning!

You can say that again.

Nice going, man!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Go D been a while since you did the WG bench huh?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

You have just inspired me to see how many bb incline reps I can do w/135

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

great workout! looks like there's nothing wrong with your conditioning!

Yeah DD, I'd say you're in great condition. Do people tend to gather around and stare at you when you do these things (I kind of like that when it happens)?

Posted by: KelJu

Nice workout DD!

What are iso extreme push-ups?

Posted by: Triple Threat

What exactly are you training when doing very high reps? Is it just muscular endurance or is there more to it than that?

Posted by: katt

I for one would definitely be watching that workout!!

Posted by: BulkMeUp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Incline
135x28
185x12

Posted by: Double D

I was training for endurance. I dont know why....I have been doing lots of running and trying to get into the best shape for state! We will probably play 15 games next weekend!

Na I workout at my home. Once I start this new job I will probably workout there though. I will scheledule myself a few hours to eat and workout. Right now its just hard to keep weight on, but strength has been awesome!

yes Brutus I ahvent did Wide Grip Benching in some time!

Todays workout:

Core

Planks
BW+100x10-10sec holds (2 sets)

Cable Crunches
100x10 (2 sets)

WoodChops
50x10 (2 sets)

Lower

Back Squat
405x8
415x6
425x4
440x3 (URGH!)

Conventional Deads
365x8
385x4
405x2
225x20

Lunges
100'sx10 (2 sets)

Hypers
bw+100x10 (3 sets)

*Tough workout. Squats tore me up!

Also I 15 50 yard sprints. I AM BEAT! I hate sprinting after a leg workout.

Posted by: katt

Sprinting after the leg workout???? Now there's one I haven't done before..... and probably never will !

Total Insanity!

Posted by: Bakerboy

Sick workout, Double trouble! I'm always blown away by how much you can squat- and then deadlift no less-that shit is insane in the brain!

Posted by: Double D

My deads are horrible! But one day they will creep up on me and be up to par. I dont really care to much though...

Thanks Katt!

I am a firm believer you should pull lower movements just as upper movements just as your should with the upper movements....you guys agree?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Sick workout, Double trouble! I'm always blown away by how much you can squat- and then deadlift no less-that shit is insane in the brain!

Agreed. That is some hardcore stuff!

Posted by: soxmuscle

Every time I see a post of yours, I think of big double d breasteses. You can only imagine what comes to my mind when I see "InThePooper" post...

Posted by: Brutus_G

Id agree you should always equal your push with your pull.

Posted by: Double D

I would agree B.....

Well today was a day off. I worked last night until 4 am at the gym so I slept until 1:30 today! Oh well I feel good now.

Posted by: P-funk

4am?? What the "F"?

Posted by: P-funk

I don't necessarily agree that you need to pull and push the same amount in the lower body. The lifts tend to overlap and encompass a lot of the same musculature. There may be cases where I feel otherwise.

I would never ever sprint after a lower body workout. You are asking for a lot of trouble. Also, you are very fatigue and the quality of movement goes down, which ultimately makes your sprint workout shit.

High quality work > volume

Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah, how? Were you helping move shit around or something?

Posted by: Double D

There hours are all messed up.....we normally take a couple hours to clean the place before we leave. I am glad I am out of that place, its pretty ridiculous really. We really dont have alot of members so I only train like 2 a day. Its not to money friendly if you know what I mean.

The new gym I am going to has a ton of people already prenrolled! They have already sold first sessions to about 95% of the people coming in!

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

I don't necessarily agree that you need to pull and push the same amount in the lower body. The lifts tend to overlap and encompass a lot of the same musculature. There may be cases where I feel otherwise.

I would never ever sprint after a lower body workout. You are asking for a lot of trouble. Also, you are very fatigue and the quality of movement goes down, which ultimately makes your sprint workout shit.

High quality work > volume

The does make sense.....

As for the sprinting I did my workout in the am and my sprinting in the pm. I felt ok to do em then. My legs didnt feel to bad at that point, but I assume you mean right after my leg workout?

Posted by: P-funk

yea, right after is what I meant.

That is okay if you do it AM and PM. I would just put the thing you are prioritizing in the AM though. If you are in a phase of training that is specific to getting faster, sprint in the AM when you are fresh. If it is a strength phase, train in the AM.

Posted by: AKIRA

Yeah sprinting after squats, deads...and those fucking lunges.

Good job though. Do you use straps for the lunges? 10 reps is about 20 steps and that isnt a quick set.

Oh yeah, the sprinting...if I did that after all that shit, I would take 2 good strides then fall.

Posted by: Double D

Right now my main priority is just maintaining strength! We play so much ball and I just want to have that little extra whenever we get into those 10-12 game tounaments!

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Yeah sprinting after squats, deads...and those fucking lunges.

I do use straps at that point. I normally dont use straps for the deads, so when I get to the lunges I am about pooped. My form on my lunges arent very good, but I always get my knee right before it touches the floor and then back up. But I am shakey the whole way!

Posted by: AKIRA

Well, I notice when my form starts to fade on lunges, when I ascend or descend, my torso may rock left or right.

Posted by: Double D

Yeah that happens pretty easily, especially after squats and deads!

Posted by: Double D

I need to start splitting those up! I cant do squats and deads together for to much longer.....they are killing me.

Posted by: AKIRA

I could imagine. I mean your core is shot to shit! All those compound movements, not to mention the direct core workouts from the beginning.

Either way, hats off. I cant even get passed the....60s was it?

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I need to start splitting those up! I cant do squats and deads together for to much longer.....they are killing me.

Ya know, when I did the push/leg/pull proggie, I never minded it. I didnt do much of anything after those 2 movements, but I think thats the key.

I mean think about it...you do those 2 movements with high intensity for whatever volume (hopefully low), every muscle is going to get hit. What good is a little else going to do?

Posted by: Double D

I dont know why but my lower pressing has always been pretty strong, my lower pull sucks pretty bad though.

Posted by: Double D

I dont know......I really like to add hypers and lunges at the end.....I just have a hard time not doing those. My legs feel like they will fall off at that point.

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I dont know......I really like to add hypers and lunges at the end.....I just have a hard time not doing those. My legs feel like they will fall off at that point.

Ohhh well, I do like to stagger my way out the gym too, but doing calves gives me that affect will make that happen.

Your deads arent that far off from your squats. Think about the upper vs. lower difference. Surely there will be some, but that gap is way too wide.

Posted by: Scarface30

crazy workout yesterday Double D! good job, especially the 100lb lunges

!!

I know what you mean, deadlifting and squats on the same day are tough, thats why I am going to have 2 lower days soon.

Posted by: Double D

Thank you.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I dont know why but my lower pressing has always been pretty strong, my lower pull sucks pretty bad though.

I feel your pain, even though I love both my lower presses and pulls. My upper pulls are good too, it's just my upper presses that need work. I'm sure it'll work out for both of us!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Busy in here!

Yeah, squats and deadlifts in the same wo has got to take it's toll on your CNS.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

crazy workout yesterday Double D! good job, especially the 100lb lunges

!!

I know what you mean, deadlifting and squats on the same day are tough, thats why I am going to have 2 lower days soon.

Seconded. Those lunges are nuts. Incredible. If I tried that, my legs would shatter like Akira's dreams of being released from prison......

Posted by: AKIRA

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Don't worry man, I'm sure BigDyl won't mind sharing his cell with you......

Posted by: katt

ooooo.... BigDyl & Akira together in a cell...

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

ooooo.... BigDyl & Akira together in a cell...

Fufu and I'll probably have to stop by and pay them a visit!

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallcall

Fufu and I'll probably have to stop by and pay them a visit!

I'm thinkin we will have a little bondage going on here... it only gets better & better

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

I'm thinkin we will have a little bondage going on here... it only gets better & better

We'll go easy, I promise!

Akira, you know we all love you man, I hope everything turns out better for you!

Posted by: Archangel

Hope all is well BRother D2!!!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Waddup big boy? Playing a lot of softball?

Posted by: katt

Yo D!!!! What's going on?

Posted by: tallcall

I hope everything went well this weekend, did you win it all? How's everything with the wife? The people are starting to get rowdy and are demanding answers

Posted by: goob

Don't make me come over there.......

Answers damn it!

Posted by: Brutus_G

D i know where YOU LIVE

.....not really lol just the state.

Posted by: Double D

Thanks for the concern guys. I will be able to check everyone elses journal later.

Heres mine for now:

We went 5-0 this weekend and won about 400 bucks or so. Teams there were not real good. I hit 2 balls this weekend that many of the guys there said was the hardest balls they have ever seen hit! I was happy about that. I dont remember what I went for, but I had a poor first game I know. I probably hit 600 or so for the tournament.

Not so good.

We scored 42 runs the final game so we did some ass kicking. Today is a 12 hour work day so I dont know if I will get a workout in or not, I am super tired.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Thanks for the concern guys. I will be able to check everyone elses journal later.

Heres mine for now:

We went 5-0 this weekend and won about 400 bucks or so. Teams there were not real good. I hit 2 balls this weekend that many of the guys there said was the hardest balls they have ever seen hit! I was happy about that. I dont remember what I went for, but I had a poor first game I know. I probably hit 600 or so for the tournament.

Not so good.

We scored 42 runs the final game so we did some ass kicking. Today is a 12 hour work day so I dont know if I will get a workout in or not, I am super tired.

You hit two hard balls?!? (*ouch*)

hehehe, good times

Posted by: Scarface30

nice job with the tourny Double D. 42 runs in one game...that is a serious ass raping in my opinion!! 600 is good too man.

have you heard anything more about the guy that wanted to sponsor you guys?

Posted by: Double D

The guy who wants to sponsor us sent me a pm on another board today and said our jerserys and hats are in. We play the 18th and 19th in Troy Illinois.

Posted by: Archangel

Congrats on the Wins this weekend my Friend!!! Rest up and take a day off!!!

Posted by: Double D

Thanks Archie.....I hope you get feeling better yourself!

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Thanks Archie.....I hope you get feeling better yourself!

Much, thank you my Friend!!!

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey there! Sounds like you've been working very hard recently! Its sad not having you around so much

Hope you are well and get back to the workouts soon!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Good job D! Earn that money

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Take care of business DD! We are not going anywhere

Posted by: bigss75

42 runs is insane
They don't have a mercy rule?

Posted by: Pylon

Sounds like a great tourney. Is there any way I can get hooked up with a hat? I'm willing to pay for it, but that logo is SWEET!

Posted by: goob

Keep knockin' em right out of th park dude.

Posted by: Burner02

was'sup, brotha!

Posted by: Burner02

just had to go thru the last couple pages to get caught up....wow...

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

The guy who wants to sponsor us sent me a pm on another board today and said our jerserys and hats are in. We play the 18th and 19th in Troy Illinois.

Someone wants to sponsor you guys? That's so cool!

Posted by: Double D

Yeah guys things are going awesome! We do got an awesome sponsor for next year. Like I said we have got state this weekend in Granite City. It ought to be alot of fun. There maybe some drama though, because we have two guys who think they ought to play, but they will be sitting. Ought to be interesting.

Pylon....our hats we got right now only has a B on it. But I dont know what the new ones have on em.....that logo is for the new jerseys we aer getting sponsored for. Let me find a link for our old jerseys....

Posted by: Double D

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Thats the thread, but it looks like all the images are gone. But you may still be able to get whatever you like. The jerseys are pretty nice as well.

Posted by: Archangel

How goes it Brother D2???

Posted by: Burner02

so...when's the update pics coming...w/ all those massive weights you're tossing around...AND all the cardoi...you gotta be he-yuge!

Posted by: Double D

I dont know. I am feeling a bit lousy these days. Kids have had streap throat and I am just trying not to get it. My bat I have been using all year has broke and now I have to try and get my stroke back with a different bat! Its going to be a tough weekend!!!

Posted by: Burner02

have u seen: Major League? Can u find some witch doctir to rub chicken bones on your bat to get your swing back?

Other than that...I have nothing to offer...
:P
you still have your tonsils?
i used toget strep once a year...really bad...finally got 'em out...good to go since!
Hope the bug clears the house of 'D' soon!

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by Double D

My bat I have been using all year has broke and now I have to try and get my stroke back with a different bat! Its going to be a tough weekend!!!

I'm a little surprised that someone like you who plays so much has only one bat. I would have thought you'd have a bag full.

Posted by: tallcall

I tend to get strep throat once a year too, I still have my tonsils. Probably should have them removed.

Posted by: Scarface30

no worries about the new bat Double D. the way you've been hitting, you can afford to drop down a notch but still be above everyone else!

Posted by: KelJu

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Originally Posted by Double D

I dont know. I am feeling a bit lousy these days. Kids have had streap throat and I am just trying not to get it. My bat I have been using all year has broke and now I have to try and get my stroke back with a different bat! Its going to be a tough weekend!!!

Turn your cap sidesways, and put all of your change and keys in your left pocket. That should cure your shanks.

I know how you feel. I use to play diskgolf pretty seriously, and I lost my best long range driver disk in a water hazard, and it took 6 months to learn how to throw well with a new disk.

Just remember a lot of it is in your head, and the right attitude and some focus could help you to swing just as good with a new bat than an old one. Good luck with your upcoming games.

Posted by: Double D

Thanks guys. I actually started swinging a 98 freak last night and killed the ball so I am good now.

I will check everyone else out whenever I get time, we are on our way right now. Catch you guys on Monday!

Posted by: Burner02

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Originally Posted by Double D

Thanks guys. I actually started swinging a 98lb freak last night and killed the ball so I am good now.

I will check everyone else out whenever I get time, we are on our way right now. Catch you guys on Monday!

man...I am NOT gonna let my future kid be bat boy for YOUR team.....

Good luck!

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Burner02

man...I am NOT gonna let my future kid be bat boy for YOUR team.....

Good luck!

I know some freaks, maybe it was one of them?

Posted by: Archangel

New Bat??? NO PROBLEM My Friend!!! Best Wishes this weekend!!!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Youll be fine D dont fret man.

Posted by: goob

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Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Youll be fine D dont fret man.

Damn straight. The fittest man in the league, no worries.

Posted by: vortrit

Cheking in. Saying Hi. Sorry I haven't been around much - everythings been really crazy....

Posted by: JerseyDevil

I'm sure you can kill the ball no matter what bat you are using..... I do have favorite barbell though

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey Double D! Hope everything is well for you and yours!

Posted by: Burner02

how'd the weeeknd go for you?

Posted by: Double D

Weekend went very bad. We got 4th at state! I am very upset about it. We went and lose our first game.....then reeled off about 7 wins....only to lose to a team we would beat 19 outa 20 times....

Sorry guys no time, I will post in everyones journal soon.

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by Double D

Weekend went very bad. We got 4th at state! I am very upset about it. We went and lose our first game.....then reeled off about 7 wins....only to lose to a team we would beat 19 outa 20 times....

Sorry guys no time, I will post in everyones journal soon.

look up buddy things always work out.

Posted by: Burner02

hey bud-
sorry to hear that...

Posted by: Scarface30

sorry to hear that Double D

Posted by: tallcall

Hey man, I saw what you did for me on the other site, too cool!!

Posted by: goob

Can't win em all DD. What dose'nt kill you makes you stronger....

Shit....that's my quote quota used up for today.....

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by goob

Can't win em all DD. What dose'nt kill you makes you stronger....

Shit....that's my quote quota used up for today.....

Damn those quotas!

Posted by: Double D

I havent been around alot lately. I was stopping by to say hey....I have plenty of workout, but dont care to post them at this time. But I had to get some journal whoring in you guys journals going on so I am doing that at this time.

Posted by: Burner02

what..the workouts are so intense..that you've passed Archie in super human feats of strength and want to spare us from humiliation?

Posted by: DeadBolt

glad to see ya whorin it up...im doin the same

Posted by: Double D

Na.....just the opposite. My workouts are shit and I hate em. I have been doing push/pull/legs and my work capacity SUCKS!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

You'll get it back soon enough DD.

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by Double D

Na.....just the opposite. My workouts are shit and I hate em. I have been doing push/pull/legs and my work capacity SUCKS!

Like i said don't wry bout it D working out is like the stock market some days are shit even if everything goes right sometimes you get your most amazing workout at a deck outside.

Posted by: goob

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Originally Posted by Double D

Na.....just the opposite. My workouts are shit and I hate em. I have been doing push/pull/legs and my work capacity SUCKS!

Yeah, if you're workout efforts are bad, I'd hate to see how hard what you consider a good effort would be....

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by goob

Yeah, if you're workout efforts are bad, I'd hate to see how hard what you consider a good effort would be....

Definition of good workout: There is a truck outside that needs to be moved about 10 feet and the emergency brakes are on, total time - 60 seconds.

Definition of bad workout: BB Bench press - 25 sets of 30 @ 250lbs, total time 20 minutes.

Don't worry DD, you do better than all of us even on your worst day!

Posted by: Archangel

Hey Brother D2, keep your chin up my Friend!!!

Posted by: Double D

I have worked out in the past 2 weeks, just have not wanted to post any of em....I felt weak and didnt want to embarass myself! So here todays try at making a better man out of myself.

Split Squats
205x10
225x10
245x10 PR

SLDL
225x15
275x10
315x5

Lunges
90'sx10 (3 sets)

Hypers
BW+90x10 (3 sets)

Leg extensions
4 platesx10 (2 sets)

Leg curls-I never do these!
2 platesx10 (2 sets)
*These feel like a waste of time!

Well thats that....good workout.....I also did planks today along with some decline crunches early in the day

Posted by: P-funk

killer split squat weight!

Posted by: Scarface30

you have nothing to worry about Double D, bad workouts for you would be an awesome workout for a lot of other people! but that isn't even close to a bad workout! good job on the PR too

Posted by: katt

Why do you feel that leg curls are a waste of time???

Posted by: Double D

Leg curls do absolutly nothing for strength. I lift mostly for athletics and if I am doing something like leg curls I just feel like I am wasting my time.

Thanks P means alot coming from you!

SF-I dont consider myself strong. I feel like I have a long long way to go. Thanks though.

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by Double D

Leg curls do absolutly nothing for strength. I lift mostly for athletics and if I am doing something like leg curls I just feel like I am wasting my time.

Thanks P means alot coming from you!

SF-I dont consider myself strong. I feel like I have a long long way to go. Thanks though.

Your still making hell in that weight room dont forget it!

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Double D

You sound like you're a little harsh on yourself, taking into account all the stuff you're doing, you are the strongest guy here (i.e. the MAN!).

Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by Double D

I have worked out in the past 2 weeks, just have not wanted to post any of em....I felt weak and didnt want to embarass myself! So here todays try at making a better man out of myself.

Split Squats
205x10
225x10
245x10 PR

SLDL
225x15
275x10
315x5

Lunges
90'sx10 (3 sets)

Hypers
BW+90x10 (3 sets)

Leg extensions
4 platesx10 (2 sets)

Leg curls-I never do these!
2 platesx10 (2 sets)
*These feel like a waste of time!

Well thats that....good workout.....I also did planks today along with some decline crunches early in the day

I dont like Leg curls either. I am not accustomed to it. I can do decent weight with deads, but my curls are terrible...I think.

Split squats are what I thought Repro was doing as in Static Lunges. He might alternate them though. For example, step forward, lunge, step back, repeat on other leg.

Ok...I just did a search on google. Looks like static lunges = split squats. You used a Barbell, Repro used a Dumbell. Of course, I am not sure completely what HE did, but 245 isnt bad, especially for 10 reps!

Christ, there are those lunges again...

You ever give Bulgarian squats a try?

Posted by: Double D

Yes I have did them many times. The most I did with em are like 80's....those are tougher than anything I have ever done. I have a hard time with balance with those...

Those lunges are really not that tough.

. I may do them first and see what I can do.

Tallcall....thanks buddy. Archangel trumps my numbers anytime....

Thanks a bunch B!

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Double D

Yes I have did them many times. The most I did with em are like 80's....those are tougher than anything I have ever done. I have a hard time with balance with those...

Those lunges are really not that tough.

. I may do them first and see what I can do.

Tallcall....thanks buddy. Archangel trumps my numbers anytime....

Thanks a bunch B!

So you and Archangel are the two strongest guys here, I think that puts you ahead of everybody else here. Good job as always buddy!

Posted by: Double D

Haha....thanks alot. I would never put myself in the strongest here. I have a long ways to go before I feel like I am strong....but I really appreicate the kind words!

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Double D

Haha....thanks alot. I would never put myself in the strongest here. I have a long ways to go before I feel like I am strong....but I really appreicate the kind words!

We all believe in you man! Just keep up the great work so we all have something to aspire to in the next few years!

Posted by: Mista

I did lunges for the first time in ages the other day, had to fight off the cramps doing 3x5.

Posted by: MCx2

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

Split squats are what I thought Repro was doing as in Static Lunges. He might alternate them though. For example, step forward, lunge, step back, repeat on other leg.

Exactly, I alternate.

Posted by: SamEaston

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Originally Posted by P-funk

killer split squat weight!

Seconded.

I mean, i love split squats, but you take them to a whole new level

God, what i wouldn't give to watch you workout

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by tallcall

So you and Archangel are the two strongest guys here, I think that puts you ahead of everybody else here. Good job as always buddy!

Pete and funk both are very strong.

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Pete and funk both are very strong.

I know, they're all in the same league. I was just trying to compliment DD.

Posted by: goob

Ok, a little belated but....

Split squats at 245!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Madness...just madness!!!!

Posted by: vortrit

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Originally Posted by Double D

Lunges
90'sx10 (3 sets)

Ouch!

Posted by: Double D

Haha.....I am going to have to get me a workout in today. But at 100 degrees outside it sure makes it tough.

I was told I start my new job at the Club on September first, but its al subject to change....

Posted by: katt

So what are you doing until you start your new job???

Posted by: DOMS

I don't know, man. There's something kind of nice about working out in the heat.

I open my window when I workout. I prefer the fresh air, even if it does raise the ambient temperature by over 10 degrees.

Posted by: Burner02

When I was TDY in Egypt way back when...our gym was outside...THAT was a GREAT workout....day time was cool....but at night...with a sky filled w/ stars as the only light source...pretty cool.

Posted by: Double D

Burner that does sound pretty awesome!

Katt right now I have a few clients, but nothing serious. Just helping them and collecting unemployment for the next month.

DOMS.....I normally have 2 fans on me and I just feel like passing out!

Posted by: Double D

Push

Bench
225x12
235x10
245x10
265x7
*Ok, these felt weak! But calories have been cut.

Seated OH Press
185x6
175x7
165x9

Shoulder/chest circuit

Upright Rows
105x10, 115x10, 125x10
Side Raises
25'sx10 (3 sets)
Pushups
BWx10-5 second pauses at the bottom (3 sets)
*RI-60 seconds

Bench For reps
100x82
100x68

Skulls Supersetted with (light) CGBP
105x10, 105x10 (3 sets)

Shrugs
225x10 (3 sets)
RI-20 seconds

Thoughts
Well I felt like the workout took a bit longer than I wanted. I sweat my arse off! I dont know how much I like push/pull/legs, but again its hypertrophy I am after right now so I will stick with it!

Posted by: goob

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Originally Posted by Double D

Burner that does sound pretty awesome!

Katt right now I have a few clients, but nothing serious. Just helping them and collecting unemployment for the next month.

DOMS.....I normally have 2 fans on me and I just feel like passing out!

I love it when you get it worked out so that you have a few weeks off between jobs. Means you go into the new place really chilled out, rested and recouperated.... although jusging by your workouts, you'll probably be a trainwreck

Edit - Typified by another awesome workout!^^^

Posted by: Double D

Thanks alot Goob......one thing I noticed is my OH pressing has went way down!

Posted by: Archangel

Looks like an Excellent w/o to me my Friend!!! How much are you cutting??? Your #'s are solid imo!!!

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Double D

Thanks alot Goob......one thing I noticed is my OH pressing has went way down!

Yeah, cutting sucks!

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