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Originally Posted by tallcall Nice deadlifts man!

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Originally Posted by Saturday Fever Where did 405 fail? We're going to setup your next 2 weeks so that you get 405. So where'd it fail? Floor, inches up, before lockout? Let's hit the 4 plate dead.

I had a great workout yesterday. I was tired at the beginning, it being 6AM and all, but I made I got into it and all was well. By the time I had hit my 4th or 5th set on the decline I was pumped as hell and made it pretty far. No PR's, but I was real close to getting 265 before the spotter helped me. A lot of pyramiding today, but it was completely necessary as I'm not as strong pushing as I am pulling. I'm going to get some grub and then head to the gym to polish off a great week.

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Originally Posted by Saturday Fever How straight were your legs at that point? If you still had some bend, I'd say your hamstrings. If they were locked, I'd say your lower back. The fix for the lower back would be seated Good AMs, the fix for hams would be Romanian deads in a high set/low rep scheme at 85-90%.

A really good workout this afternoon. That's what happens when you're well rested and not dragging at 6AM like I did at the beginning of yesterdays workout. The only problem with going later is that I see a lot of people I know and while I was intense, I did take a couple 5-10 minute breaks to talk with old high school buddies. Oh well, I don't get to see them often, so it was fine. I did some really nice barbell rows, I was surprised to do as well as I did with 185. I hadn't done curls or pullovers in a while, so it was nice to get some bicep action. I made the comment to one of my buddies when he asked about pullovers that I loved them because they really finished myself off. The bastard took it as if I was rubbing one out, ha. Leg extensions were phenomenal. I started really high and I've been enjoying dropsets like that. Shrugs were a bit iffy because my grip strength began to tire after only 2 sets. I probably could have done 20 reps, but I dropped the bar after 8 on the last few sets. Well, I'm off for the weekend...

I had a real awesome workout today. I was planning on doing all sorts of benching today, but I have wanted to try out the chains since I found them there a few weeks back. They were killer on both my tri's and chest, mostly because it was a trick having to stabilize them. Regular speed work was done nicely as well. I'm going to try and keep track of my time in the gym because I was noticing that I was creeping past that one hour mark and I want to get it within a 60 minute time frame. ME Squat/DL tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle When I did do 405, I got it up to about my knees and then had to really inch my way up, like a penguin sort of. So that would be your recommendation if I wasn't able to get past that point?

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat Rack DLs from just below the knees might help you.

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Originally Posted by AKIRA Does, say "30x3x8" mean 30lbs for 3 sets, 8 reps? Or does it mean 30lbs for 3 times, rest paused, 8 more times?

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Originally Posted by AKIRA Oh Hmph. What are the rests inbetween those 8?

Awesome workout this morning. I got past 315 convincingly as I even gave it a second rep that I wouldn't have touched just a couple of weeks back. Rack Deadlifts were a big help, as were the T-bars. I was a little sluggish in general with how tired I was, but it didn't affect me as much as I thought. Hyperextensions were just tough, but my lower back was cooking. Hot rub, cardio, stretching tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Blooming Lotus Really. Very nice. If you're 150 and ml and only 19, it really makes me wonder what i can do at around 100 when i get back into a well sructured consistent program myself. Not to patronise, but if you arre 19, then well done this far. Blooming tianshi lotus.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Do you want to touch my penis?

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Do you want to touch my penis?

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel Is that an open offer LOL

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Originally Posted by katt Those are some strong legs, sox!

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil Awesome box squats Sox! Do you do wide stance or bb style?

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat Excellent work on the box squats. Have you been hanging out with Barry? And it looks like you've got a groupie, too.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Personally, I'm going to squat the way it feels comfortable

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I'm getting up into your territory. Watch yourself.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Do you want to touch my penis?

• I was really tired throughout my workout yesterday and it showed. There was no improvement on my bench, but I was able to do some nice sets of Incline DB.
• White Sox game was real fun, even though they lost.
• I'm headed to Indiana for the weekend to move all my stuff into my new place. I'm actually going to workout here shortly, shower there and be on my way. I'll try and find a computer to post todays workout, if I don't, I'll post it Sunday.

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Originally Posted by katt Nice workout Sox! Good luck with the move this weekend.

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Originally Posted by shiznit2169 You went to a White Sox game? You're a disgrace to Red Sox Nation. You might as well take off your red socks and throw em in the laundry so they'll come out clean and white as bird's shit. Get the fuck outta here. I'm kidding

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Workout on Friday was phenomenal. Not much to discuss, it being three days ago and all. Weekend down in Bloomington was a blast, it'll be fun to move down there in the next couple of weeks. I'm off to Nordstroms real quick right now and then headed over to the gym. Post again tonight...

• The chain's are really fun to use. Whether it's the stabalizing you need to do or something else, I always feel like I'm getting a different kind of burn compared to normal Speed Bench.
• I needed 2 more reps to get to 100, but on the last two sets I was unable to get to the figure I wanted to. Shows how shot my triceps were.
• Overhead presses were fun, haven't done them in a while.
• I'm closing down on my last few days in Chitown, it's sad to see the summer go, but being back at school for the weekend I don't think I'll miss it much.

• I cut the number of sets down because the last time I did deadlifts I struggled with 405. I figured that was because I was increasing by 20 pounds and thus doing way too many sets.
• I got only one of 405, but I was pretty cautious with it because after getting 3 of 375 I knew I was going to be able to do 405 more easily than in the past.
• Eff off, Lotus. No injuries here.
• DB Rows and BB curls were great, but they really don't compare to the two main exercises of the day.
• Imagine me hungover on Sunday, then imagine that my legs felt like my head does. Yes, thats how great the Leg Ex supersetted with the Squats felt... or hurt I should say.
• Still taking too much time. Oh well, my main goal is to improve my lifts, if I need to take 2-5 minutes inbetween sets then so be it.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Still taking too much time. Oh well, my main goal is to improve my lifts, if I need to take 2-5 minutes inbetween sets then so be it.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat There's nothing bad about taking a little extra time when doing 1 RMs. Better you should be fully recovered than risk injury.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle The College I'm enrolled it's mascot are the Hoosiers.

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Originally Posted by brian2440 Bloomington is only about an hour from where I work. I have been to IU several times to party when I went to college.

• I had planned on doing suspended bench press today, but both racks took forever to open and after about 10 minutes of waiting, I just went over to the decline.
• I upped weight on it, so it wasn't a bad thing. I got 260 with help but I don't count that as a single rep. I definitely got 255 convincingly which was pretty cool.
• It's amazing what a little sleep will do. First day off from work, didn't have to wake up at 5AM. I'm looking forward to a great end of this week and even better week next week.
• I went higher than I have before on CG bench as well.
• I hadn't used 45's on the Lateral Raises ever, so it was fun to even get three of them.
• 220 on the pec deck was cool too, especially because the guy I was working in with was doing like 40. Ha.

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Originally Posted by tallcall It's always cool when you have to drop the weight down for the next guy, or when you're doing your lifts at a normal weight for you and everyone stares. Good job man!

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Originally Posted by katt Wow - 45's for laterals - that's awesome!

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat I haven't seen your groupie post in here in some time. Did you chase her away?

• Nothing exceptional today, but it was a very solid day for not being all there mentally.
• I couldn't really tell you why I wasn't all there mentally, I just didn't have the same intensity I usually have. Still a good workout.
• Nothing stood out on the weights, so I'll bullet the fact that I saw Marcus Fizer today at my gym for those who remember who he is.
• My plan is to take tomorrow off, push everything forward a day, and workout Sun-Mon-off-Wed-Thurs and then head off Thursday morning after my workout around 8-9AM. Should be a fun drive. I've never driven more than an hour or two alone in my life, so it'll be interesting. I hope I don't end up in fucking Tennessee or something.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Jesus. My expectations weren't high after watching that pathetic disgrace of a human being sing the song, but that second video was cool as hell.

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Originally Posted by tallcall I thought you would think she's cute/hot (shows how much I know). Yeah, that second one surprised me too. Talk about coming out of nowhere with that song and then just vanishing from the face of the earth.

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Originally Posted by tallcall are you comparing yourself to Shallow Hal?

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil I've been on vacation Sox, so I haven't peeked into your journal for a while. Jesus man, you are tearing it up! Inspiring workouts...

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Me and my friends are all heading our separate ways, summer is over, school is starting back up again, I'm extremely hungover, I drank way too much last night as some of you know. Someone motivate me.

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Originally Posted by tallcall Yeah, that certainly was interesting. I didn't know you felt that way about Repro

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I think I was trying to be funny but I was so hammered that I couldn't speak, type or think. All I know is, there were 24 beers left in one of the bricks I had when I got home and all of them are now gone. Oh well, atleast I didn't get arrested.

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Originally Posted by tallcall I wish there were people like you guys down here, who knew how to have fun but also understand my reasons for being so strict diet and exercise wise.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I don't throw up when I drink beer anymore, I just black out, continue to get even more drunk and then make a fool out of myself. Point in case, last night.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Yea, it's hard to find people as cool as I am. I know what you mean though. Every gym I've been in, you either have the guys who are full fledged bodybuilders and live in the gym and cringe at the crack of a brewski, or the gelled haired losers who work their chest and biceps and get a pump going before going out and failing miserably at trying to slay poontang.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat If you're going to drink, don't post.

• Considering how horrible I felt all day, it was a very nice workout. I just hope staying up this late doesn't hinder tomorrows workout.
• I wanted to perform some of the exercises I won't be able to perform upon my departure back to skewl, so I'm going to be doing that a lot this week.
• I was surprised at how hard I hit my triceps on the Hammer Strength Dip machine, I really haven't used it that much this summer which sucks.
• Best part of the workout was definitely the dropset of DB Lateral Raise, I was booking it and by the end I was pretty darn cooked.
• I met this real nice lady, she was cute to boot, and she gave me her e-mail address and phone number. She works for some nutrition company. Not sure where that's heading, but it would be nice if she sent me some books which she mentioned she'd do.
• Trying to get to bed, hopefully I'll doze off here shortly.

• When I touched the bench on that set of 345, I didn't think there was a chance I'd get back up, but I inched my way up. 340 would have been more appropriate.
• After the squats and rack deads, I was pooped. Still got some good sets out of the last three exercises.
• I want to do some type of cardio today, but sitting in the sun and then going school shopping with my mother is so much more enticing.
• I'm thinking I'm going to do some type of cardio and ab routine around the house.
• I am doing the Yoga tomorrow. Should be an interesting day with my ME bench day in the morning and then Yoga in the afternoon. I'll need to have my meals ready to go.

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Originally Posted by tallcall Those all looked pretty freakin awesome, good work!

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Originally Posted by katt Nice workout! You get sun in Indiana?

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Originally Posted by tallcall I use to live in Connecticut (lived there for 11 years growing up), we never saw the sun! I wonder if Indiana's any different.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I grew up in Massachusetts, but my Dad's company is in Westport, CT so he was always commuting. Does Westport ring any bells?

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Originally Posted by tallcall I grew up in Winstead, my family was always going to Hartford, Torrington, and Waterbury. I don't remember the town of Westport, but I'm sure that, like everything else there, it was nearby.

• A PR day today getting 235 without a spotter.
• Failed on 250, but got it up with the spotters help.
• I was shocked that I couldn't do more on the OH Press, but 60x4 isn't bad.
• I'm loving CG bench again, and really hit some high numbers today.
• Pec deck was funny today. This old timer was standing right next to me during my set, I finished up, he got on, which I expected and was fine with. He did his set (all wrong might I add, he was doing single arm and swinging it like Blooming Lotus) and then sat there. I asked him politely if I could finish up, he tells me to "butt out" and that I shouldn't have gotten up if I still had a set to do. I didn't really know how to respond, but I got my two cents in, told him I wish he injured himself, etc. I couldn't believe an old man said something like that, I truly didn't expect it.
• I'm going to Yoga with my mom right now. I'll report back on how it goes when I'm finished.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle [*]Pec deck was funny today. This old timer was standing right next to me during my set, I finished up, he got on, which I expected and was fine with. He did his set (all wrong might I add, he was doing single arm and swinging it like Blooming Lotus) and then sat there. I asked him politely if I could finish up, he tells me to "butt out" and that I shouldn't have gotten up if I still had a set to do. I didn't really know how to respond, but I got my two cents in, told him I wish he injured himself, etc. I couldn't believe an old man said something like that, I truly didn't expect it.[*]I'm going to Yoga with my mom right now. I'll report back on how it goes when I'm finished.[/list]

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I'm going to Yoga with my mom right now. I'll report back on how it goes when I'm finished.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle This old timer was standing right next to me during my set, I finished up, he got on, which I expected and was fine with. He did his set (all wrong might I add, he was doing single arm and swinging it like Blooming Lotus) and then sat there. I asked him politely if I could finish up, he tells me to "butt out" and that I shouldn't have gotten up if I still had a set to do. I didn't really know how to respond, but I got my two cents in, told him I wish he injured himself, etc. I couldn't believe an old man said something like that, I truly didn't expect it.

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Originally Posted by PreMier i would have smashed that fucking dudes face.

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Originally Posted by tallcall What a jackass! Another gym idiot in the making!

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat How long have you been doing the Yoga? Seeing any benefits from it?

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Originally Posted by fufu congrats on the bench PR. Ever think about enterting a PL competetion? For your weight class you are putting up good numbers.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Today was my first time, and to be honest, I think I'm going to sign-up for a 1.0 credit yoga class when I get to school tomorrow. I loved it.

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Originally Posted by PreMier i would have smashed that fucking dudes face.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat Yeah, old guys can be a pain in the ass sometimes.

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Originally Posted by DOMS I second this. Old fuck or not, you shouldn't put up with that shit.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat Could be some hotties in the class, too.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle [b]Yoga My only complaint is that I might be sore tomorrow, which could negatively affect my DE Squat/Deadlift tomorrow. Other than that, I loved every minute of it.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle 53 is my dads age. I don't consider that old.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat The first couple of times it might have a negative effect on the weight training, but once you get used to the movements, it shouldn't be a detriment.

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Originally Posted by katt Thank you for that...

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Originally Posted by katt Thank you for that...

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Greetings from Bloomington, fellas.

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat So are you settled in at school yet?

• Solid first day back into the Westside. Really hit every set hard despite drinking all day yesterday for the football game.
• Dips were good but I fatigued fast.
• Shoulders were hit hard on the presses, but I was disappointed with the outcome.
• Cardio was a nice addition.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle 53 is my dads age. I don't consider that old.

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Originally Posted by tallcall It's good to see you're back to your old thing again!

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil I appreciate that too.

• A personal record setting performance today, which is always nice when you're getting back in the fold.
• Remember that thread about how I thought the weight was heavier at the gym I worked out at in the summer compared to the one here at school?
• Well yea, 315 was a breeze. Not sure how to determine if it's just placebo or not, but I'm going to roll with the fact that I hit 345 for a single.
• Rack deads were tough as hell. I've been using different straps since my other pair broke and it's hindered my heavy deadlifts.
• Working out since I've been back is one of those things where on days that I'm not in the gym, I'm wanting to be in there big time. It will be nice to have a day midweek that I can do my homework, it just sucks that today is that day.

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil Squats looking strong man!

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Originally Posted by tallcall I got to say that I think you lift an amazing amount of weight!

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Originally Posted by katt Wow - 345 for a squat!! I wish I would have seen that one! Nice!

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I wish I could look at it again too. I want a camera, but at this gym where I see everyone I know, it's embarrassing enough bringing a pad of paper and a pen.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle Thanks, big guy. I think were on the same page. If I was your height, there was no way I could go to the box I squat to with 345 pounds. I don't take compliments to well, huh?

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat And who cares what other people think about having a pad of paper and pen in the gym. Are you there for them or you?

• 'twas a great workout yesterday, although I came up short on the 240. I got to about halfway and just got stuck before the spotter nudged it past my sticking point. 'til next week.
• Dips were good, but I was little disappointed that I couldn't do more reps.
• Rest of the workout was good as well.
• I've been running post workout a lot lately, and I think I can feel myself becoming better conditioned. I pretty much just sprint the straight-aways and jog the turns on a 4 lap (1/2 mile) track and in just over a week or two, I feel like I've gotten faster. I should have been doing this all along...

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Originally Posted by tallcall Hey man, keep that bench up there! You're inspiring me!

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle The thing is, that's what I'm looking to do. My heart still beats like a mad man when I'm in front of people, I was proud of myself (regardless of the material) that I was able to stand up calm and collected in front of 300 people and say that. It'll certainly help knock fears if some job ever does stroll around.

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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil That is fantastic what you did. You faced your fears and grabbed their attention. Impressive Justin.

• 155 felt a little heavy for speed work for some reason, I guess all the drinking this weekend hindered my bench.
• I love to superset with BW dips, my triceps were toast.
• I couldn't get to 100 but I tried my best.
• Lateral Raises were probably the most excruciating part of my workout, a lot of reps in not a lot of time.

• I didn't get much sleep on Sunday night. That'll happen when you wake up at 2:00PM on Sunday and then can't doze off until 3 or 4 and then have to get up at 8 for class.
• Still hit the deadlifts hard. I didn't feel as strong as I have before, but I did hit 4 plates on each side of a single.
• Hit the weighted chins real hard, abs are feeling it this morning.
• Shrugs were fantastic, I loved the superset at the end.
• Hack Squats were good, but the machine is angled to where it works a lot of hamstring.
• Rows were good too, but I had originally planned to superset them with Cable Rows, until this douchebag was on the cable row machine and literally wouldn't let me work in with him.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle ME Squat/Deadlift Deadlift: 135x5, 185x3, 225x3, 255x3, 285x3, 315x3, 345x3, 375x2, 405x1, 425x0. Weighted Chin-ups: BW+100x3, BW+90x3, BW+80x5, BW+70x5, BW+50x7. Shrugs: 315x10, 325x10, 335x10, 345x8, 315x10 + 225x10 + 135x10. Hack Squat: 135x8x3. Barbell Rows: 185x5x4. [*]Rows were good too, but I had originally planned to superset them with Cable Rows, until this douchebag was on the cable row machine and literally wouldn't let me work in with him.[/list]

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Originally Posted by tallcall Everything looks good! Yeah I hate those people, I set up for a superset one time and some ass-clown decides to pop in and use my set-up, I didn't mind at first until he just didn't leave until he completed 3 sets of shrugs and 3 sets of BB curls!

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I asked if I could work in, told him that I was going to be supersetting, to which he said it was fine. So I do my first set, run over to the Cable Row and ask him if I can do it, he very slowly gets up, I finish my set. I wait for him to finish his set before I start my set, because I was only doing 5 reps of 185 before the set of rows. He continues to sit on the machine, I ask him if I can work in and he tells me he's going to do a set. I give up and walk back to my station, watch him from afar and see him sit on the machine for over five minutes. So frustrating.

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle I asked if I could work in, told him that I was going to be supersetting, to which he said it was fine. So I do my first set, run over to the Cable Row and ask him if I can do it, he very slowly gets up, I finish my set. I wait for him to finish his set before I start my set, because I was only doing 5 reps of 185 before the set of rows. He continues to sit on the machine, I ask him if I can work in and he tells me he's going to do a set. I give up and walk back to my station, watch him from afar and see him sit on the machine for over five minutes. So frustrating.

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Originally Posted by PreMier you still weigh a buck 50? those are some good deadlift #'s. ever looked at a PL comp?

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Originally Posted by katt I would have walked over to him and said "ARE YOU GOING TO DO YOUR FREAKIN SET OR WHAT????"

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat And then you probably would have kicked his ass.

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Originally Posted by tallcall Usually when I ask, someone just laughs at me, or, and this is even better, they just ignore me! I hate that BS, oh my god, didn't they notice my stuff still there and they didn't ask if anyone was using that machine! So being the nice guy I am, I just let them do their thing, then I ask if I can work in and they just ignore me (WTF?). Arrgh, that makes ..... Hulk ....... Mad ..... (turns all green and gets ripped)!

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Originally Posted by PreMier you still weigh a buck 50? those are some good deadlift #'s. ever looked at a PL comp?