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Posted by: JerseyDevil

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Originally Posted by Double D

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

Can I puke now?

Nice benching power!

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally 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.

Man i would love that shit!

Hey D lookin very stong on the rows and bench buddy.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by DOMS

There's something kind of nice about working out in the heat.

I don't think there's anything nice about working out in the heat. 70 degrees for me, please.

DD, how's the wife doing in this heat?

Posted by: Witchblade

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I don't think there's anything nice about working out in the heat. 70 degrees for me, please.

Ditto.

Posted by: tallcall

Down here (in Orlando), I've got the air conditioner set to 80, and it still runs all the time. The 95 or 100 degree weather really sucks when you mix in 80-90% humidity, this is the reason I won't be doing any cardio outside until sometime in November or December when it cools down a lot.

Posted by: Pylon

Heya D...just checking in.

Posted by: Burner02

Hey big guy! How's things?

Posted by: katt

D must be really busy...everyone but him is posting here.

Posted by: Double D

I dont get around here to often anymore. I have been really busy. I have been getting some classes in so I make more money in September whenever I start my new training job. I have played softball for the past 11 days. I am kinda tired and the workouts show it. But I havent been working so its been me lifting and laying around for 3-4 more hours so its not like I am over doing it....

Pull

Pullups
BW+60x9
r/p
BW+60x3
r/p
BW+60x1

Supine Rows
BW+90x12
r/p
BW+90x4
r/p
BW+90x2

Chins
BWx19-Failure

DB Rows
110x18-Failure

Bent Over Laterals
35'sx10 (3 sets)

Shrugs
225x10 (3 sets)

EZ Bar Curls
95x13
r/p
95x5
r/p
95x2

DB Curls
40x11-Failure

Grip Work

BB Static Holds
225x62 seconds
225x55 seconds
315x30 seconds

Wrist Curls SS w/ Reverse Wrist Curls
Barx20 each way (3 sets)

The calories have been pretty low, but here lately I have increased them gradually. I want to get back to maintenence and then drop back down. But workout sucked! Oh so hot!

Posted by: AKIRA

What classes are you taking?

I like this workout..you even threw wrist curls in there. Atta boy! Welcome back.

Posted by: Double D

They are like funamental classes. They are horrible. They are for someone who dont know jack shit. Worst thing is they count the same as another certification. So I could go out and spend 600 bucks on another cert or just let them send me to a class for more money.

Posted by: AKIRA

How come youre taking it? You JUST got certified.

Posted by: Double D

More money.....the more certifications the more money. While its not a cert it gets treated the same as a cert....

Posted by: Gazhole

Man, your biceps must have been fried after that workout.

Good job, lots of big pulls in there

Posted by: AKIRA

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Originally Posted by Double D

More money.....the more certifications the more money. While its not a cert it gets treated the same as a cert....

You sure? I can see it getting you in the door at some places, but do these classes give you info on say, rehabilitation?

Posted by: Burner02

was'sup, big guy!
I've got to go back to school for classes in January...Don't know how much it will help, but it will be another 2 certs. to have to help get me a better job! Good luck!

As one of the Dick Marcinko 10 Commandments of Warfare:
You don't have to like it, you just have to do it.

Posted by: Brutus_G

that sucks man, but don't you let that shit pull you down. If there is any question about how qualified you are just show em your guns!

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

More money.....the more certifications the more money. While its not a cert it gets treated the same as a cert....

Crazy how that works, huh?

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Hey DD

Posted by: Scarface30

awesome workout Double D

supine rows are still very strong - hell all your rows are still strong!

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

More money.....the more certifications the more money. While its not a cert it gets treated the same as a cert....

That is what it's all about! Rake in the cash, you deserve it!

Posted by: dnich

Whats up bro!!!!! how u been doin??? guess this is how ill keep in contact from now on huh?? alrighty then peace

Posted by: goob

What up D? Hope it goes well for you.

Posted by: Double D

I have got about another 4 workouts in since the last time I have been here. I have been doing lots of rest pauses. I can see some size gains. Strength is right about where it has been.

Going to Troy Illinois this weekend. We got NSA D regionals. I dont think its right for us because theres only 1 home run limit! But ought to be fun!

Akira Dont know, havent taken it yet. But its next Monday.

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I have got about another 4 workouts in since the last time I have been here. I have been doing lots of rest pauses. I can see some size gains. Strength is right about where it has been.

Posted by: Burner02

u gonna be posting any current pics? I can imagine from your posted workouts...you should be getting pretty 'herculean' by now...

Posted by: tallcall

Yes, I think we'd all like to see some pictures. It sounds like you're doing great, keep it up man!

Posted by: Double D

I am feeling fatter than ever. I think I will let this journal die. I havent posted in it in forever. I have been pretty lazy in the past 2 months with it.

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by Double D

I am feeling fatter than ever. I think I will let this journal die. I havent posted in it in forever. I have been pretty lazy in the past 2 months with it.

You'll be missed man

Posted by: Double D

You know where to find me B!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

You know where to find me B!

Ya your right

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I am feeling fatter than ever. I think I will let this journal die. I havent posted in it in forever. I have been pretty lazy in the past 2 months with it.

no worries man. I'm sure you're not fat with all that softball! plus you're probably pretty damn busy getting ready for you're new job

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Sometimes I feel like ceasing my journal, and in fact stopped posting in it for several months.

Don't end it DD. Your workouts are inspiring!

Posted by: tallcall

Looks like I might have to check out the other site more often now.

Posted by: SamEaston

Yeah, me too. What's the other one, or aren't you allowed to say?

Posted by: DeadBolt

We all go through our times...I've done it especially when i was hurt for a long time. Was depressing for me to read others workouts and know I couldn't do it. But I am back now...not as much as I use to be but I frequent the journals as much as I can.

Just keep on truckin and when you have time pop your head in to say hi!

Posted by: goob

C'mon DD. Don't let your people's down. We want workouts.

Posted by: tallcall

The People Demand Workouts!

Posted by: Mista

Posted by: yellowmoomba

What's going on ??

Posted by: Brutus_G

Heres his most recent post at his other journal.

"I have been going through the fundamentals classes and DAMN! They are the hardest thing I have ever done. Its nonstop from: BW squats (different variations, row variations, chest push variations, shoulder push variations, compound tri work, compound bi work, and core work). This is nonstop for a whole hour! NO BREAKS! Between sets you do moutain climbers, high knees, butt kickers, jumping jacks! There was a few people ever puke! So thats what I have been doing for the past few days. I got 2 more days. If I dont come back its because I am dead!!!"

Posted by: Double D

Haha......yeah that would be about Tuesday or so I posted that on the other board. I finally got through the classes. What Club Fitness wanted to do is put you through those classes to get you accustomed to their types of workouts they would like you to put the clients through. Especially on their first workouts.......

Thanks B!

Posted by: KelJu

So do you think that style of training is even close to as good as the style we do?

Posted by: Double D

Very good question. I think everything has its time and place. I think alot of training just like that would definitly burn a person out. I know I can say after a week of that I do feel leaner and my arms, chest, legs, back, chest, and core are fried. And believe it or not my arms feel fuller......

Posted by: JerseyDevil

That looks sorta like a BO workout (Bloomin' Onion)

Posted by: Brutus_G

NP D

Dam that looks like one hell of a workout i bet that it scares alot of first timers to working out away.

Posted by: Double D

Na.....I take it easy with them to an extent. Be aware that I dont want a person who is just going to come and pay me for being there. I want the sincere person who is looking for real results.

JD I wouldnt have a single person ever do a BL workout, EVER!

Besdies it is a ton of bodyweight things. You simply keep them moving the whole time while burning certain bodyparts out.

Posted by: Double D

This is one of the weakest arms ever.....I guess I got some more work to do.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

This is one of the weakest arms ever.....I guess I got some more work to do.

Arms look huge to me! Are you going to post all of your workouts on the other site?

Posted by: Double D

I dont know. I will try to keep up here, but since I mod there I have to spend alot of time there. We shall see. BTW-arms got a long way to go before I am satisfied!

Posted by: tallcall

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Originally Posted by Double D

I dont know. I will try to keep up here, but since I mod there I have to spend alot of time there. We shall see. BTW-arms got a long way to go before I am satisfied!

That's because you're a perfectionist

Kidding

Posted by: Double D

I do try. I lost about 7lbs during this ridiculous fundamentals week. I was dead, but all of a sudden got some energy so I am off to workout. You guys have a good one. Rip on my picture as you see fit.

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Rip on my picture as you see fit.

There are so many ways I could go with this statement. I won't say anything, just go have fun

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

This is one of the weakest arms ever.....I guess I got some more work to do.

That arms bigger than me......

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

That arms bigger than me......

Yeah, I feel puny next to that mountain as well!

DD = HUGE

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

This is one of the weakest arms ever.....I guess I got some more work to do.

Kinda like your "POOR BENCH"

least your a modest big guy lol.

Posted by: JerseyDevil

What is this mystery site? PM me DD.

Posted by: Double D

I did a dynamic workout tonight.

This part took about 15 minutes. I took the quads to failure and bit past. It was coupled with bodyweight squats, jump squats, squat pulses, lunge jumps, lunge pulses, iso squats coupled with calve raises, etc.....but I felt like puking about half way through, but I fought through the chunks. At this point I was completly dead, but I decided to know out some hams.

SLDL Supersetted with Hypers
225x15 BWx15
*All 3 sets

Now off to stretch!

Posted by: katt

How did those jumps squats work for ya?? I haven't had the guts to try them yet.

Posted by: Double D

Squat jumps are great, but the nonweighted variety is where its at.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Squat jumps are great, but the nonweighted variety is where its at.

I never went over 65 pounds (bar + 20) on Jump Squats. For me, they rank as on of the most "fun" exercises. I can only imaging the stares you'd get from doing them at a gym.

Posted by: Double D

Its really not to bad at the gym. I have alot of my clients do them. Depending on their age and they capability. I have to make sure they know how to do a regular squat first. Then I simply have them jump for me. Just to know they can land it correctly. Then we simply put em together. I rarely use them for first workouts, but for the clients I have had for a bit now I use them often.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Love how you mix it up brother D

Posted by: tallcall

I love squat jumps! I can only do the unweighted kind though

Posted by: Double D

Thanks guys for sticking with me here. I know I havent been around much, but I will try to get around more.

Posted by: tallcall

Don't worry DD, we're all here for you man!

Posted by: Scarface30

short but sweet! good have your awesome workouts back!

and no worries, you have more important things to tend to right now I imagine! (wife having a baby and your new job)

by the way, how's the new job going?

Posted by: tallcall

How's things going with the wife?

Posted by: katt

Hey D - no worries.... I haven't been on the other site as well,,, too freakin busy with work, etc... I try,,,

Posted by: soxmuscle

School happened to me. Take a breather and update us when you can.

Posted by: Double D

Heres a quick update. Wife is having the baby on Friday. Work is fun as hell, but I have been working 12-14 hours a day trying to build clientel. Kind of it for now. One day I will be back here full force.

Posted by: Pylon

Good luck to you both!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Heres a quick update. Wife is having the baby on Friday. Work is fun as hell, but I have been working 12-14 hours a day trying to build clientel. Kind of it for now. One day I will be back here full force.

Sounds like things are going well. Best of luck man!

Posted by: fufu

hey dd, what's up? How is your training going(both yourself and clients)? How is your wife coming along?

Posted by: Scarface30

sounds like good news all around man!

Posted by: DOMS

First BakerBoy goes MIA and now Double D.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

First BakerBoy goes MIA and now Double D.

No idea about BB. But DD is busy somewhere else, and has a lot going on in his life at the momment. I'm sure he will re-appear when it calms down a bit.

If you read this DD, good luck with the new kid.

Posted by: Pylon

Yeah, he has a good excuse. Maybe the package came early...

Posted by: 1quick1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Good luck man. Keep us updated

Posted by: Archangel

Hope all is well BRother D2, GOD speed you and yours my Friend!!!

Posted by: Scarface30

hope you and your wife and the baby, if it came, are doing well!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Update us when you can DD!

Posted by: Double D

Baby is here. She is 9lbs and 5 3/4 ounces. 20 1/2 inches long. Her name is Kiera Lynn. She was born on the 14th at 8:40am. Everything is good there.

As far as my clients, things have been going good. I have gotten about 3 for sure clients in the first few weeks. Things are fun there. And my training has been kick ass. I have been dropping bodyfat and amazingly have been getting stronger. Its been a good ride thus far.

Posted by: Witchblade

Congratulations with the baby!

Posted by: Scarface30

congrats on the baby girl

! sounds like everything is going very well for you!

Posted by: Pylon

Congrats!

Posted by: goob

Great news, congratulations DD.

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Congrats DD!!

Get some sleep

Posted by: Brutus_G

You must be proud Brother D!

Posted by: SamEaston

Good stuff DD - you're going to have your own baseball team soon!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Good news, DD. Congrats.

Posted by: 1quick1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Baby is here. She is 9lbs and 5 3/4 ounces. 20 1/2 inches long. Her name is Kiera Lynn. She was born on the 14th at 8:40am. Everything is good there.

Congrats again man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

And my training has been kick ass. I have been dropping bodyfat and amazingly have been getting stronger. Its been a good ride thus far.

So we going to be able to see them abs soon? With how well you train I'm sure it won't take long.

Posted by: katt

Hey D - congrats on the baby!!

Got any pictures to post????

Posted by: vortrit

Congrats man! Hope to see you around here soon.

Posted by: Burner02

congrats, my friend!

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Baby is here. She is 9lbs and 5 3/4 ounces. 20 1/2 inches long. Her name is Kiera Lynn. She was born on the 14th at 8:40am. Everything is good there.

I just saw this! Congrats DD. Kiera Lynn.... I like that

Posted by: Pylon

Where are the pics?

Posted by: DOMS

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Where are the pics?

I'll second this. Since she's DD's kid, I got a fifty that says she already has a good lat spread.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I'll second this. Since she's DD's kid, I got a fifty that says she already has a good lat spread.

And will be able to squat more than me.....

....before she can walk....

Posted by: DOMS

And, no doubt, she'll beat me at Dips...

Posted by: Stewart14

september 14th is a great day cause it's my birthday too.....she is destined to do great things in life DD, congrats buddy!!

Posted by: Double D

Thanks everyone. The baby is doing great. She is so sweet.

As trainers we try to put things together for our clients. We did this on Friday (for time):

BW Squats-50
Walking Lunges-25
Pushups-25
Pulups-20
Dips-20
Run 1/4 mile
Squat Thrusts w/10 lbs db's-25
Knees to elbows crunches-20
Updowns w/14lbs med ball-15

Me and the head trainer fuckin tied on this! Whats the odds? I got it in 7 min and 11 seconds. Thing that killed me is I didnt do the treadmill right. I got on a treadmill that was broken first, so then it cost me about 10 seconds!

So hows everyone been?

After a month at the new gym I have 6 full time clients right now. I am getting about 3-4 this week. I need anywhere from 15-20 to get my by. I am looking to be a director there soon. The director is wanting to go to a gym they are suppose to be putting up in Wentzville....shall see though.

Posted by: Brutus_G

how much do most personal trainers make?

Posted by: Double D

Depends how many clients I have and what level of training I sell them. A good friend of mine made 52,000 last year. I will sacrifice that until I can become a director. They make around 70-80 grand a year. Then after that comes trying to be a director of a few gyms....so theres something to shoot for.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Depends how many clients I have and what level of training I sell them. A good friend of mine made 52,000 last year. I will sacrifice that until I can become a director. They make around 70-80 grand a year. Then after that comes trying to be a director of a few gyms....so theres something to shoot for.

Thats good to hear i know its hard to raise a family on 50g a year ,but for someone like me it sounds decent and like you said i could work up to 70-80 mark.

Posted by: Double D

Shit man I only made 32,000 last year. Now that sucks! Thats working swing shifts and a shit ton of ot!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Shit man I only made 32,000 last year. Now that sucks! Thats working swing shifts and a shit ton of ot!

You mean at the oil factory?

Posted by: Double D

Yep. It was pretty rough. You got to realize I live in a small town where 30,000 really isnt horrible. If I was living in LA or something, I probably wouldnt have a place to live! Here I pay like 250 a month for rent! Now thats dirt cheap.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Yep. It was pretty rough. You got to realize I live in a small town where 30,000 really isnt horrible. If I was living in LA or something, I probably wouldnt have a place to live! Here I pay like 250 a month for rent! Now thats dirt cheap.

DAMN 250! I'm happy to hear your doing good man just wish we lived closer so we could fucking destroy the weights together.

Posted by: Double D

You could come over to CLub Fitness and sign up. We have been doing plyos religously.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Man lol i live in Maryland.

Posted by: Double D

Ya I know, about time to move huh? haha......what gym are you a member of out there?

Posted by: Brutus_G

I go to my college gym. It's a decent setup and has everything i need except the piss poor music and people not working hard. There are 2 guys who go there and they are jacked!

Posted by: Scarface30

no worries Double D, with your knowledge and the way you train people's eyes will open and you'll have clients in no time!

Posted by: Double D

Its funny the bigger guys in the gym are so dumb. Their form is soooo bad. But he steroids does wonders....

Clients will be coming this week. Things are really looking up there.

Posted by: Scarface30

I guess I should have re-phrased that...you'll have loads of clients in no time...that's more fitting I think.

Posted by: Double D

haha........right on.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Its funny the bigger guys in the gym are so dumb. Their form is soooo bad. But he steroids does wonders....

Clients will be coming this week. Things are really looking up there.

One guy knows what he's doing but is till think he isn't going all out when he lifts. This other guy works his ass off and is a strong fucker! He sorta seems to know what hes doing but i bet his diet sucks. Theres another guy who just busts ass but i suspect diet.

Posted by: Double D

My diet has been, see it and eat it lately. And believe it or not I am at my leanest of the summer.

Posted by: tallcall

It's good to here from you again!

You'd better tell those other trainers to watch out, because you're going to take all their clients.

Posted by: Double D

I have taken a few clients they have given first workouts to. You see a first workout there we get 6 bucks for whether they sign or not. At that time we try to sign them to sessions. Well a few trainers do half ass work and dont try to sell themselves. I simply sit down and tell them that if they want results they need me. Some buy into it, others dont. I for one believe in myself and know that they will get where they want to be if they are with me.

Posted by: DOMS

Ultimately, it's your self-confidence that'll get or lose the client.

I'm sure you do fine!

Posted by: Double D

I have 4 clients coming in this week to finalize their contract with me. So yes this week will be awesome!

Posted by: Pylon

Glad to hear things are going well for you!

Posted by: Double D

When are you coming to Alton?

Posted by: katt

Hey D!

Posted by: vortrit

Nice to see you've been around a little. Understandable that you've been busy though.

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

When are you coming to Alton?

Whenever I have an excuse, I guess.

Did you see Superdraft was canceled? Sucks. Anything going on over on that side of the river?

Posted by: goob

Hey D. Good to hear things are going well for you. If I lived anywhere near, I'd hire your training services in an instant.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Its funny the bigger guys in the gym are so dumb. Their form is soooo bad. But he steroids does wonders....

Clients will be coming this week. Things are really looking up there.

Isn't that the TRUTH!!!

Sounds like your doing GOOD Brother D2, wishin ya nothin but the Best my Friend!!!

Posted by: Double D

Hi guys, thanks for all the encouraging comments.

Hey Pylon my brother is playing in fall state in Champaigne this weekend. And I am going to be playing in a Halloween tourny at the end of the month. First tourny in like 2 months!!!!

Posted by: Gazhole

I think the main thing with clients is honesty. If you cant deliver what you promise theyll call you on it. Luckily thats not an issue with the DD because he knows his shizzle

How goes, bro?

Posted by: Double D

Good, but gots to go get some grub. Talk to you all very soon.

Posted by: Scarface30

so what is your training goal right now anyway Double D?

Posted by: goob

Do you have any advanced clients DD??? Ones that you could really get technical and testing with?

Posted by: Double D

Goal? I have no idea. Drop bodyfat and add muscle. I am doing well right now.

I have some advanced clients. Nothing ridiculous yet though.

Posted by: Big G

Dang! Nothing since 10/9/07. You OK DD? I was going to talk to you about circuit training. SamEaston told me you do that kind of cardio. I was thinking of adding it to my next 12wks workout plans (I'm done running. Too boring, plus getting cold/wet here in OH). I wanted to pick your brains.

BTW, WTG on your workouts. You're a man, right? I figured you may actually be a horse for a minute, seeing your weights! Was that 285lb bench press? Jesus! How long have you been at this?

Posted by: vortrit

It would be nice to see D check in...

Posted by: tallcall

Yeah man, it's been a while.

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Goal? I have no idea. Drop bodyfat and add muscle. I am doing well right now.

I have some advanced clients. Nothing ridiculous yet though.

Advanced clients? Are they harder to train? I imagine they have more "specific" goals than your regulars?

Posted by: Scarface30

hopefully you're doing well!

maybe his absence means an increase in cliental?

Posted by: 1quick1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

hopefully you're doing well!

maybe his absence means an increase in cliental?

Hopefully.

Posted by: Archangel

Hope all is well my Friend!!! Having to let my journal go for a while, life just got crazy but will be back when I can and drop you some encouragement!!!

GOD speed you and yours!!!

Posted by: Double D

Just an update:

I am now the personal training director at Club Fitness in Alton, Illinois. I couldnt be happier with that! I interviewed for the job about 4 months ago and got it. Other than that things are pretty much the same.

As far as training goes, this is the strongest I have ever been.

Bench-365
Squat-475
Deadlift-still a weak 430

I have been doing lots of crossfits and my posterior chain is very strong so I feel like contributing my success to that.

Thanks for listening to my rant.

Posted by: Mista

Nice work Double D. keep it up!

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Just an update:

I am now the personal training director at Club Fitness in Alton, Illinois. I couldnt be happier with that! I interviewed for the job about 4 months ago and got it. Other than that things are pretty much the same.

As far as training goes, this is the strongest I have ever been.

Bench-365
Squat-475
Deadlift-still a weak 430

I have been doing lots of crossfits and my posterior chain is very strong so I feel like contributing my success to that.

Thanks for listening to my rant.

Congrats D! Good to see everythings good with you. As I said once before, I'd hire you as a PT in an instant if I lived in your neck of the woods.

Laughing at "a weak 430". My ass. That's a damn impressive lift in my book. And 475 on the squat-

Posted by: Triple Threat

Hey Double D, good to see you're back.

How are the little ones doing? Congrats on the new job. Still have time for softball this year or are you now too busy?

Posted by: Triple Threat

And as for that deadlift, at least I can beat you one out of three.

Posted by: Stewart14

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Originally Posted by Double D

Good stuff DD....I'm glad you actually followed through on your training career as opposed to me, but good for you, you deserve it.

Nice to see your squat is still massive like I remember, don't know if I'll ever touch you on that one, but at least I can compete with you on the other 2.

What are crossfits?

Posted by: tallcall

Yeah buddy, welcome back! It's been too long.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Wow great PRs man! You still doing the westside split?

Posted by: Double D

Havent did westside in like 9 months.

Heres crossfit- Welcome to CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness.

Trips the little ones of great, and growing quickly! And absolutly no time for softball. I work 10-8 here Monday through Thursday and on Friday 10-6. So when the weekend comes I want to see the family.

Good to see everyone here! TC you are doing great I took a peak at that journal and nice job buddy!

Stewart-its hard to pursue the pt career cause you have to take such a paycut starting off, but now I am in the money!

Posted by: tucker01

Who are you?!?!?!

Posted by: Double D

Kids getting big buddy. Real cute, must get it from his momma!

Posted by: Double D

Monthly contest we have at the gym, I did it today:

Stairs
30 floors
Lunges
100
Pushups
100
Supine Rows
50
OH Press w/ 20lbs DB's
50
Crunches
100
1/4 mile run
*All for time:12:44

Posted by: AKIRA

UGH. Lunges following the stair run is killer.

Posted by: Double D

The 1/4 mile was the hardest!

Posted by: tallcall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Monthly contest we have at the gym, I did it today:

Stairs
30 floors
Lunges
100
Pushups
100
Supine Rows
50
OH Press w/ 20lbs DB's
50
Crunches
100
1/4 mile run
*All for time:12:44

Damn!

Posted by: AKIRA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

The 1/4 mile was the hardest!

Ohhh oh oh oh. 12:44 is the 1/4 time. I thought it was the total time of everything!

Posted by: Double D

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Ohhh oh oh oh. 12:44 is the 1/4 time. I thought it was the total time of everything!

It was the time for everything. And puke I almost did!

Knee a bit sore today though

Posted by: Double D

A1.Jump Rope-2 mins
A2.Box Jumps-2 mins
A3.Planks-1 min
*3 times though

Crossfit*

Run 1/4mile
50 hypers
50 Situps
-3 times though for time.

14:23 was my time.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Thats crazy i never wouldve suspected you would be doing that crossfit stuff. Hows that working for you in muscle size and gains?

Posted by: Double D

I still do strength stuff about 3 days a week, but crossfit the other 3. I am in the best shape in 5 years.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

A1.Jump Rope-2 mins
A2.Box Jumps-2 mins
A3.Planks-1 min
*3 times though

Crossfit*

Run 1/4mile
50 hypers
50 Situps
-3 times though for time.

14:23 was my time.

Dear lord that looks punishing D. Very punishing. And very impressive to add to that. Great time, some folks would be proud just to manage 3/4 of a mile in that time....

Posted by: Stewart14

so I guess it's safe to say you are a lot more conditioned now than you used to be?

What are you tipping the scales at these days? I would guess that you probably aren't much more than 200 pounds at this point, how could you be with all those conditioning exercises, but you are probably in kick ass shape huh?

Posted by: Double D

Its easy to be in good shape when you work at a gym. But I am hovering between 200-205, depending on whether I am real hydrated ot not. I would like to think I am in pretty good shape right now, but I could always be better!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I still do strength stuff about 3 days a week, but crossfit the other 3. I am in the best shape in 5 years.

Thank God! I knew you hadnt left us!

Posted by: Double D

Crossfit*

For max amount of reps with no pause during the set

BB Bench Bodyweight Supersetted with Pullups
Set 1: 25 reps/22 reps
Set 2:19 reps/19 reps
Set 3 :15 reps/13 reps
Set 4:12 reps/11 reps
Set 5:10 reps/11 reps
*NO REST, add reps up and thats the amount you post on crossfit

Sprints
20-.10 on the treadmill

Absolutly spent!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Crossfit*

For max amount of reps with no pause during the set

BB Bench Bodyweight Supersetted with Pullups
Set 1: 25 reps/22 reps
Set 2:19 reps/19 reps
Set 3 :15 reps/13 reps
Set 4:12 reps/11 reps
Set 5:10 reps/11 reps
*NO REST, add reps up and thats the amount you post on crossfit

Sprints
20-.10 on the treadmill

Absolutly spent!

Posted by: DeadBolt

big d lookin good in here....thats some sick circuit work your gym puts out. i miss that! I am going to start up some circuit work again I just love it sooo much!

Posted by: Double D

Thanks guys, I am definitly still feeling it!

Posted by: tallcall

That crossfit stuff looks great! My strength and conditioning coach is having me try a variation of that style for a few weeks.

He is going to become a certified trainer in crossfit (he always used to use the same method they use anyways so he's no stranger to it).

Posted by: Double D

A crossfit cert is no joke. Our vice president of our company has a cert in that.

Posted by: tallcall

He's a really cool guy to work with. I hoe he gets his cert with no problems.

Posted by: Double D

I will be doing todays workout with a weighted vest on, plus some yoga afterwards:

For time:
50 Sit-ups
50 Double-unders
50 Sit-ups
Walking Lunge, 50 steps
50 Sit-ups
50 Burpees
50 Sit-ups

Posted by: Brutus_G

Cool yoga, how's that working for you D?

Posted by: Double D

Hate it, but its just cause I am NOT flexible!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Hate it, but its just cause I am NOT flexible!

LOL me to i have the worst shoulder flexability im actually getting a massage therapist to work out some scar tissue knots in my shoulders.

Posted by: Double D

I make sure I stretch my shoulders as much as possible other than that I have poor flexibility in my hips.

Posted by: Double D

Crossfit

-50 situps
-50 Double Unders w/ Jumprope
-50 situps
-50 walking lunges
-50 situps
-50 burpees
-50 situps
*FOR TIME, My time was-12:10

5 rounds for time
I did it with a 20lbs weighted vest on

Dips-10
Pullups-10
Squat and Press with 30 lbs. DB's-10
BW Rows-10
*dont know time, stopwatch crapped out! But damn!

Elipitical
10mins

Hit softballs for an hour! I dropped some bombs!

And pretty tired.

Posted by: BulkMeUp

How you doing DD?

Posted by: Double D

Haha, very well and yourself?

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I make sure I stretch my shoulders as much as possible other than that I have poor flexibility in my hips.

Well i got the massage done today and besides the fact that she kinda grabbed my ass like twice it was somer of the best money ive ever spent. I feel much better and i can feel the improvement in my shoulders and traps.

Posted by: Brutus_G

looking strong buddy and aerobically fit ,also when you gonna post up the weight sessions big D?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Crossfit

-50 situps
-50 Double Unders w/ Jumprope
-50 situps
-50 walking lunges
-50 situps
-50 burpees
-50 situps
*FOR TIME, My time was-12:10

5 rounds for time
I did it with a 20lbs weighted vest on

Dips-10
Pullups-10
Squat and Press with 30 lbs. DB's-10
BW Rows-10
*dont know time, stopwatch crapped out! But damn!

Elipitical
10mins

Hit softballs for an hour! I dropped some bombs!

And pretty tired.

Posted by: Double D

What do you mean the weight sessions? I have gotten away from lifting real heavy. Last I benched I got 365 for 1.

CROSSFIT

7 rounds through

75lbs oh press standing
21 reps
Hyperextensions
21 reps
*All this for time. Time was 7:25

Posted by: Double D

Also I did

-5 mins on the stepper/level 20:20lbs weighted vest
-10/30 second sprints:w/ my 20lbs weighted vest

Went to hit balls. Took about 45 minutes for that.

Posted by: AKIRA

21 reps?! Do you fatigue and let the DBs down every so often?

Posted by: Double D

Nope, its only 75lbs with a BB. Which sounds easy, but its all about work capacity!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

What do you mean the weight sessions? I have gotten away from lifting real heavy. Last I benched I got 365 for 1.

CROSSFIT

7 rounds through

75lbs oh press standing
21 reps
Hyperextensions
21 reps
*All this for time. Time was 7:25

Posted by: Double D

Because its fun! I enjoy it more than putting up X amount of weight for X amount of times. Dont know why, but I think I am addicted.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Because its fun! I enjoy it more than putting up X amount of weight for X amount of times. Dont know why, but I think I am addicted.

Alright big D i bet you can make it work perfectly for you.

Posted by: Double D

I was searching google and came up with this:

25 pullups
50 deadlifts with 135lbs
50 Pushups
50 Box Jumps 24 inches
50 Floor Wippers
50 clean and press w/ 35lbs db's (25 per arm)
25 pullups

For time of course-12:51, but I definitly couldve did it quicker

10 mins of sprints

20 mins of yoga

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I was searching google and came up with this:

25 pullups
50 deadlifts with 135lbs
50 Pushups
50 Box Jumps 24 inches
50 Floor Wippers
50 clean and press w/ 35lbs db's (25 per arm)
25 pullups

For time of course-12:51, but I definitly couldve did it quicker

10 mins of sprints

20 mins of yoga

Outstanding. In and out of the gym in 25 mins, cardio, endurance and muscular development worked on. I like your style DD. Thats a tough shift.

Posted by: Double D

Dont let that fool you now, I laid on my back after that workout for a good 10 minutes, haha.

Posted by: BulkMeUp

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Haha, very well and yourself?

I'm good. I see your Wo's are great as usual

Posted by: Brutus_G

Man you causeing hell in the gym big D! You ever tried that spartan 300 workout of hell?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I was searching google and came up with this:

25 pullups
50 deadlifts with 135lbs
50 Pushups
50 Box Jumps 24 inches
50 Floor Wippers
50 clean and press w/ 35lbs db's (25 per arm)
25 pullups

For time of course-12:51, but I definitly couldve did it quicker

10 mins of sprints

20 mins of yoga

Posted by: Double D

I kinda thought that was what it is. If you find it send it to me, I will try it 4-sure!!!!

Posted by: Double D

Crossfit today was

Squat-1rm (450)
Standing OH Press-1rm (195)
Deadlift-1rm (440)

Total weight lifted=1,085

2nd crossfit

-run 800 meters
-run 400 meters backwards
-run 800 meters
-run 400 meters backwards

Total time=11:30

20 mins yoga

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Crossfit today was

Squat-1rm (450)
Standing OH Press-1rm (195)
Deadlift-1rm (440)

Total weight lifted=1,085

2nd crossfit

-run 800 meters
-run 400 meters backwards
-run 800 meters
-run 400 meters backwards

Total time=11:30

20 mins yoga

Impressive stuff. THe weights you put are awesome. If I tried a 450 squat I'd come out looking like Yoda.

The 2nd crossfit circuit is really interesting. I've never seen anyone do backwards running outside of soccer training, but not for 400 metres at a time. It must be killer. I'm definately going to look into this.

Keep it up DD, inspiring stuff.

Posted by: Brutus_G

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I kinda thought that was what it is. If you find it send it to me, I will try it 4-sure!!!!

Oh i have no clue maybe it is i just heard about it somewhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Crossfit today was

Squat-1rm (450)
Standing OH Press-1rm (195)
Deadlift-1rm (440)

Total weight lifted=1,085

2nd crossfit

-run 800 meters
-run 400 meters backwards
-run 800 meters
-run 400 meters backwards

Total time=11:30

20 mins yoga

Doing great man! That deadlift is starting to catch your squat to.

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