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Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiko

Use a backpack.

That's a pretty good idea. Never thought of that, you could always hook a DB under foot otherwise.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

too bad about the elbow, I've always found that skullcrushers were not the elbows friend.

this looks like a great workout man. a definite feeling of accomplishment when you add weight to dips

as for the plate between the thighs, just a thought but since you don't have a belt maybe holding a DB between your feet would be easier than a plate between the thighs? that's always what I did when I didn't have a belt.

Thanks, man!

Hell, yes! It feels great!

I didn't have any problem holding the plate. Plus, I'm already close to the ground (I use sawhorses), so it'd be hard for me to keep my knees at 90 degrees and hold a DB with the feet.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Good workout DOMS, typically brutal. Loving the Dips, do you still get airborn from the pushups?

Hows the job hunt coming along DOMS?

Thanks, goob!

I'm still looking. The more technical a job is, and the more you expect to be paid, the longer it takes to find a job. I'm hoping that I'll find one this month.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiko

Use a backpack.

Great idea! I'll see if I have one lying around.

Thanks again!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

That's a pretty good idea. Never thought of that, you could always hook a DB under foot otherwise.

The backpack idea sounds great.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 17: Off Day

There are some songs that you have to be in the mood to hear, and some that put you into a mood.

This is one of that later.

YouTube Video

Posted by: the other half

if you are looking for a job, we have one up here in coeur d alene for you.
its not real technical, doesnt pay that well, but hell at least i wont have to do the shoveling any more. hahaha

no really, what kind of line of work are you in?

Posted by: the other half

i like that song

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

if you are looking for a job, we have one up here in coeur d alene for you.
its not real technical, doesnt pay that well, but hell at least i wont have to do the shoveling any more. hahaha

no really, what kind of line of work are you in?

I'm a computer consultant. I do everything computer-related. I build them, fix them, network them. I do light to moderate programming (applications and website). I can pretty much do anything with computers. I can work on any Windows OS, Linux, some Apples, and some OS400.

I'm looking to work internally for a company.

Posted by: the other half

since your in boise, have you checked into albertsons? just an idea, that who i work for.

well if you ever get bored you can come up and workout with us. its only about an 8 hour drive. or you can fly into spokane. thats about 45 minutes away from us.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

since your in boise, have you checked into albertsons? just an idea, that who i work for.

well if you ever get bored you can come up and workout with us. its only about an 8 hour drive. or you can fly into spokane. thats about 45 minutes away from us.

Thanks for the tip.

Hell yes, after I'm gainfully employed, I'll take you up on that offer.

If I drive, I'm brining a car cover. The last time I was there, my car got covered in sap. That was a bitch to get off.

Posted by: the other half

ok, but you get to sleep with the dogs.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

ok, but you get to sleep with the dogs.

Sorry, but you're not my type.

Posted by: the other half

well we are gonna go sit somewhere and eat and drink and watch the game.

have a good one.

Posted by: KelJu

What certifications do you currently have? I know you got skills, but many of the certs require you to take retake the test after a few years to make sure you are keeping updated on new technologies.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

What certifications do you currently have? I know you got skills, but many of the certs require you to take retake the test after a few years to make sure you are keeping updated on new technologies.

I don't have any certifications. I never cared to get them. What I do have is 10 years of experience.

I'm not really interested in getting the cert because I don't plan on doing this for more than a year to a year and a half.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Then retirement or something else?

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Then retirement or something else?

My plan (and I really have one) is for me to trade options for a living. In addition to trading my own money, I have a few people that want me to trade for them. The capital that they represent is between forty and sixty thousand as the start.

I'll be self-employed, work about 4 hours a day, and can work from anywhere than I have Internet access.

Posted by: KelJu

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Originally Posted by DOMS

Sounds like a fantastic plan.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Sounds like a fantastic plan.

I've been working on it for over three years.

Posted by: Witchblade

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I'll be self-employed, work about 4 hours a day, and can work from anywhere than I have Internet access.

That's awesome. You could be working while overclocking my PC.

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I've been working on it for over three years.

Yeah I have read your post about it, which is why I was confused about the in house IT work. I figured you were going straight to trading from here.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

That's awesome. You could be working while overclocking my PC.

I'm sure as shit going to travel while I'm working.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Yeah I have read your post about it, which is why I was confused about the in house IT work. I figured you were going straight to trading from here.

It's all about the time table. I have a plan to start trading no later than June, but possibly earlier. It'll take at least a year before I can live off it though.

Posted by: Witchblade

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Originally Posted by DOMS

I'm sure as shit going to travel while I'm working.

Come to Holland someday.

BTW, I'll be in New York from, IIRC, the fifth to the twelveth of June. I'm thinking of arranging a meeting with some IM members. I don't really know why I'm posting this in your journal, but I thought you might have some ideas/thoughts about such a meeting.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 19: Upping It

I started to up the weight, in addition to shortening the RIs as the program prescribes. It just wasn't enough weight to make me feel it.

I really starting to get strong with the Dips.

BB Bench Partial Bottom/DB Face-down Side Raises
3 @ 155/3 @ 25
3 @ 155/3 @ 25
3 @ 155/3 @ 25
3 @ 160/3 @ 30
3 @ 160/3 @ 30

Half Dip/DB Decline Pull-over/DB External Rotation
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 35/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 35/3 @ 20

Deadlifts
135 @ 3
185 @ 2
225 @ 1
255 @ 1
260 @ 1

04/02/2008

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Come to Holland someday.

You should mention this in Open Chat. Maybe someone will offer to hook-up with you. Oh, and since you're there, beat the shit out of danny, would you?

And I'd like to make it to Holland some day.

Posted by: goob

Solid workout DOMS. Good deadlifting and excellewnt dip work

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

You should mention this in Open Chat. Maybe someone will offer to hook-up with you. Oh, and since you're there, beat the shit out of danny, would you?

And I'd like to make it to Holland some day.

Posted by: Scarface30

great job on that workout DOMS

it looks like those dips are definitely coming along very nicely. those are some nice deads too.

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

You should mention this in Open Chat. Maybe someone will offer to hook-up with you. Oh, and since you're there, beat the shit out of danny, would you?

And I'd like to make it to Holland some day.

Hookers, drugs, 24 hour clubs....yeah Witch could show you a good time.

Tip: Don't bring the wife....

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Solid workout DOMS. Good deadlifting and excellewnt dip work

Thanks, goob!

I'm really excited about the Dips. I've gotten to the point where they're really taking off.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

great job on that workout DOMS

it looks like those dips are definitely coming along very nicely. those are some nice deads too.

Thanks, Scarface! My current routine seems to be paying off well.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Hookers, drugs, 24 hour clubs....yeah Witch could show you a good time.

Tip: Don't bring the wife....

An old toast: "To wifes and girlfriends, may they never meet!"

Posted by: Brutus_G

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Originally Posted by DOMS

Can you say dream job

Posted by: KelJu

What is the advantage of doing half dips? I see people doing them at my gym, and just figured they were cheating, but if you are doing them, there must be a good reason?

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Can you say dream job

Damn straight!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

What is the advantage of doing half dips? I see people doing them at my gym, and just figured they were cheating, but if you are doing them, there must be a good reason?

I'm suppose to do a higher amount of weight than I would if I was doing full reps.

I started doing Dips about two (or less) months ago. And I just got to the point where I could do them unassisted. Up until a couple of days ago, it didn't occur to me to try them weighted. Now that I know that can do Weighted Dips, I'm going to pile on the weight until I can only do quarters.

Posted by: DOMS

Well, I did a number on my lumber. Here it is, 3 am and I'm awake.

Thankfully, it's not that bad. I put some BioFreeze on it and I'm going to go back to sleep.

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Well, I did a number on my lumber. Here it is, 3 am and I'm awake.

Thankfully, it's not that bad. I put some BioFreeze on it and I'm going to go back to sleep.

Oh ohhh.

Was it the Deads? Hope it's not too bad

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Oh ohhh.

Was it the Deads? Hope it's not too bad

Nah, it's not too bad. I think I'll be fine my tomorrow.

Posted by: the other half

injuries all the way around. it is no wonder that we like going to the gym.

Posted by: Pylon

Hope you get all the soreness you've earned!

Only a couple more weeks until Dexter comes to CBS. I'm almost afraid to watch...but more afraid not to. I can't wait to see how badly it gets chopped up. No pun intended...

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

injuries all the way around. it is no wonder that we like going to the gym.

Pain is nature's way of letting you know you're alive.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Hope you get all the soreness you've earned!

Only a couple more weeks until Dexter comes to CBS. I'm almost afraid to watch...but more afraid not to. I can't wait to see how badly it gets chopped up. No pun intended...

Thanks, man!

I'll watch one episode just to see how badly they butcher it.

Oh, I don't know if you missed it, but I read the third book and posted about it.

Posted by: Pylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Thanks, man!

I'll watch one episode just to see how badly they butcher it.

Oh, I don't know if you missed it, but I read the third book and posted about it.

I missed it, but went back and looked. I agree on the bit with the kids being more integral to the plot as a good thing. I didn't like the plot, but I'm willing to hold judgment until the next book.

Posted by: b_reed23

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Pain is nature's way of letting you know you're alive.

a friend once told me that if she ever woke up in the morning and didn't hurt SOMEWHERE that she would think she was dead

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Nah, it's not too bad. I think I'll be fine my tomorrow.

Good good

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

a friend once told me that if she ever woke up in the morning and didn't hurt SOMEWHERE that she would think she was dead

What's sad is, that's actually true

Posted by: Brutus_G

You get better Uncle D howd you hurt your back?

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

I missed it, but went back and looked. I agree on the bit with the kids being more integral to the plot as a good thing. I didn't like the plot, but I'm willing to hold judgment until the next book.

It was a little...out there, but I liked it. I would like the author to get a little more down to Earth in the next book.

But the writing was still great.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

a friend once told me that if she ever woke up in the morning and didn't hurt SOMEWHERE that she would think she was dead

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Good good

Thanks!

Oh, and I found that I can get a non-refundable, round trip, flight to Heathrow from Delta for $1024 (USD).

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

You get better Uncle D howd you hurt your back?

Thanks, man!

I was doing heavy Deads. It feels like it's about 80% right now.

Posted by: DOMS

I'm hoping that my back will be well enough to workout tomorrow.

Oh, and I need to bring a tragedy to light. You're all so flippant with your use of emoticons. But have you ever stopped to think of where they come from! Huh? Have you?!

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Posted by: Pylon

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Oh, and I need to bring a tragedy to light. You're all so flippant with your use of emoticons. But have you ever stopped to think of where they come from! Huh? Have you?!

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Straight to Hell . . . . . . i know . . . . . .

Posted by: SamEaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Oh, and I found that I can get a non-refundable, round trip, flight to Heathrow from Delta for $1024 (USD).

Thats great news! You'll have to keep me updated on when you're coming over. I could let you in on some touristy secrets

Hows the back today?

Posted by: Scarface30

how's the lumbar holding up lately?

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Thanks!

Oh, and I found that I can get a non-refundable, round trip, flight to Heathrow from Delta for $1024 (USD).

Do it! Ill wait outside with a sign that says "Mr. D.O. Musclesoreness".

Hows the back feeling today?

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Straight to Hell . . . . . . i know . . . . . .

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Thats great news! You'll have to keep me updated on when you're coming over. I could let you in on some touristy secrets

Hows the back today?

I'll let you know when I buy the ticket!

My back was starting to do better, and then I suckered into doing some camping. I spent last night up in the mountings camping in 6 feet of snow, the low was 10F (12C), and the wind was blowing at 60MPH (97KPH). Plus, I had to sleep on lumping, poorly packed, snow.

I'd have been fine if my back wasn't already fucked up.

I don't think I'm going to workout until Monday.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

how's the lumbar holding up lately?

Like I told Sam, it was going well, but now I'm all kinds of fucked up. I'm hoping that I'll be good enough to go on Monday.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Do it! Ill wait outside with a sign that says "Mr. D.O. Musclesoreness".

Hows the back feeling today?

Not so good. One of the crappy things about throwing a muscle in your back is that your body tries to compensate by using other muscles (glutes, hips, upper back). These end up hurting like a bitch after a couple of days. My whole posterior chain is shit.

Posted by: Witchblade

You need to be careful with that back man. I'd stop deadlifting and squatting for a while, if not permanently.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Yeah, i know what you mean. When i pulled mine out, because i had tight hams anyway they sorta took over from the lower back and pulled everything out of whack even more.

You're seeing some sort of specialist though, yeah?

Posted by: KelJu

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I'm sorry to hear you are having back problems. Like witch, I had to stop doing deadlifts, also. Good luck on a speedy recovery.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

the low was 10F (12C),

I think you need to brush up on your metric conversion. 10F = -11C.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

You need to be careful with that back man. I'd stop deadlifting and squatting for a while, if not permanently.

I took a full week off. I'm still going to keep at Deads and Squats, but if I see a long-term pattern, I may give them up. But only if I have to!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Nope. It's just a pulled muscle. I've been here before (this is my third time). Aside from the occasional pull, my back is 100%. If they didn't heal in a week or so, I'd have gone to the doc. But they heal fast and 100%.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

I'm sorry to hear you are having back problems. Like witch, I had to stop doing deadlifts, also. Good luck on a speedy recovery.

You stopped doing Deads?

That doesn't bode well for me.

Thanks, KelJu!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I think you need to brush up on your metric conversion. 10F = -11C.

Showing up just to bust my chops?!

I forget the negative sign, but I did round down.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Just keeping you on your toes, that's all.

Posted by: the other half

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Just keeping you on your toes, that's all.

TT specialty.

Posted by: b_reed23

how ya doin?

Posted by: SamEaston

DOMS!

Hows tricks?

Posted by: goob

Hey DOMS, hows the injury coming along. Hope you've got the trouble and strife waiting on you hand and foot while you recover....

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

how ya doin?

Okay. Still feeling a few pains, but I'm back in.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

DOMS!

Hows tricks?

I'm still unemployed, but I've got enough side-work to pay all of the bills.

I've purchased a bunch of computer parts (some are still on the way). So my PC will be offline either Thursday or Friday for the upgrade. w00t!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Hey DOMS, hows the injury coming along. Hope you've got the trouble and strife waiting on you hand and foot while you recover....

My back is okay, but I have a pain in my left glute and my left elbow.

My elbow has been hurting for a while, but my glute didn't hurt until I rode in a very packed limo. The pain is almost gone, but there's still enough to be...well...a pain in my ass.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day somethingorother: Where The Hell Am I?

I messed up what day I'm supposed to be on. Somehow, I ended up on the "Day 1" workout. So I'll just go from here.

I've been out for three weeks, so I did my usual thing...I added more weight. I added 5 pounds to every exercise. It's worked for me so far.

I'm still feeling a pain in my left elbow, but I'm just going to keep on and see how it does.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Chest-supported Row
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60

DB Decline/Upright Power Row/EZ Bar Reverse Curl
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65

20/02/2008

Posted by: Pylon

We all get lost at times. Nice job.

Posted by: Gazhole

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day somethingorother: Where The Hell Am I?

That hit my funny bone for some reason, lol.

Crazy workout though, dude. This set up looks taxing as hell, really impressive

Posted by: Brutus_G

Good work D! Hope your back gets better soon. Ive been havin some back problem mine are just spine related not muscle.

Posted by: JailHouse

Whats up doms? Your routine still looking killer. Really good job on the reverse curls.

Posted by: b_reed23

that workout didn't kill your elbow?

Posted by: the other half

lets see, if pain is weakness leaving the body. we should all be the strongest man in the world, dont you think.
it sucks when you workout and it like this isnt that bad, but the next day you are like"holy shit my elbow hurts now"

i got some hydro's if you want?

Posted by: goob

Solid workout DOMS. Really impressive, especially the benching!

Did you have trouble locating your spleen after it exploded?

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

lets see, if pain is weakness leaving the body. we should all be the strongest man in the world, dont you think.
it sucks when you workout and it like this isnt that bad, but the next day you are like"holy shit my elbow hurts now"

i got some hydro's if you want?

Look at him,,, he's got a plethora of pain meds..

you know when you go to the doc for something or other..and they always prescribe pain meds... I think we have about a year or so supply in our cupboard that we are never going to use..

Posted by: Scarface30

still a great workout even if you ended up doing the wrong workout day

Posted by: StanUk

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day somethingorother: Where The Hell Am I?

I messed up what day I'm supposed to be on. Somehow, I ended up on the "Day 1" workout. So I'll just go from here.

I've been out for three weeks, so I did my usual thing...I added more weight. I added 5 pounds to every exercise. It's worked for me so far.

I'm still feeling a pain in my left elbow, but I'm just going to keep on and see how it does.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Chest-supported Row
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60
230 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 175/3 @ 60

DB Decline/Upright Power Row/EZ Bar Reverse Curl
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65

20/02/2008

Very nice looking workout Doms

Posted by: Archangel

Lookin Strong Brother DOMS!!! Hope the back and ALL is well my Friend!!!

Posted by: SamEaston

Hey DOMS - back on track, goody goody

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

We all get lost at times. Nice job.

I found my way! Thanks, Pylon!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

That hit my funny bone for some reason, lol.

Crazy workout though, dude. This set up looks taxing as hell, really impressive

Thanks, Gaz!

They are, but each in different ways.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Good work D! Hope your back gets better soon. Ive been havin some back problem mine are just spine related not muscle.

Sorry about your back problems man. My back is feeling fine, but I've got a slight pain in my left glute.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by JailHouse

Whats up doms? Your routine still looking killer. Really good job on the reverse curls.

Thanks, JailHouse!

I'm still technically unemployed. But I'm picking up enough side work to pay the bills. My friends and family are trying to talk me into opening my own consulting business. I'm not sure if I want to do that.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

that workout didn't kill your elbow?

It was dead before the workout.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

Hell no! I keep all of my pain!

Thankfully, the pain only appears during my workouts and doesn't linger. *knocks on wood*

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Solid workout DOMS. Really impressive, especially the benching!

Did you have trouble locating your spleen after it exploded?

Thanks, goob!

I really like the routine. I just wish I could leave the injuries behind.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Look at him,,, he's got a plethora of pain meds..

you know when you go to the doc for something or other..and they always prescribe pain meds... I think we have about a year or so supply in our cupboard that we are never going to use..

When I make it up to your guy's place, I'll have to relieve you of some of that. Plus, I'll bring some goodies in exchange.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

still a great workout even if you ended up doing the wrong workout day

Thanks, man! I was just happy to workout.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanUk

Very nice looking workout Doms

Thanks, man!

How's life treating you?

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Lookin Strong Brother DOMS!!! Hope the back and ALL is well my Friend!!!

Thanks, Brother Archangel!

The backs doing fine now.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Hey DOMS - back on track, goody goody

Thanks, Sam. I hoping that I can make a run of it now.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 24: Nice

I'm back on again. I really hoping that nothing bad crops up again. I'm getting tired of that shit.

I didn't feel that energetic today, but hey, I'll take the workout.

I'm up to ten sets now. I also upped the weight on the rows and dips.

Explosive Push-ups
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3

Chest-supported Front Row
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3
60 @ 3

DB Front Raise
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3

1/4 Dip
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3

27/02/2008

Posted by: the other half

i want to try that workout someday. but it will have to be on a weekend when i dont have to go to work.

are the tri's pretty pumped after the weighted 1/4 dips?

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

i want to try that workout someday. but it will have to be on a weekend when i dont have to go to work.

are the tri's pretty pumped after the weighted 1/4 dips?

At three reps, there isn't much of a pump.

Are you going to buy Chad's book?

Posted by: the other half

might have to look into it. pretty good knowledge?

Posted by: StanUk

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Thanks, man!

How's life treating you?

All good thankyou my friend!

Posted by: Pylon

So, is this an endurance routine? What kind RIs?

Posted by: Scarface30

good God that's a hell of a lot of volume! nice 1/4 dips man, those are really jumping up there

Posted by: Mista

I have been reading your training program and I'm very interested. I'm thinking of incorporating it in some form into my mixed routine.

Posted by: Archangel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

good God that's a hell of a lot of volume! nice 1/4 dips man, those are really jumping up there

I agree!!!

Looks like your back in full throttle my Friend!!!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

might have to look into it. pretty good knowledge?

Yeah, it's a great book. And it has a workout for any goal. It's really worth the money.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanUk

All good thankyou my friend!

Excellent!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

So, is this an endurance routine? What kind RIs?

RIs on that day were 60 seconds. The RI varies from day to day. And even though that day had a lot of sets, the reps were only 3, so it's far from endurance.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

good God that's a hell of a lot of volume! nice 1/4 dips man, those are really jumping up there

Thanks, Scarface!

I'm really looking forward to upping the weight on the Dips. I did Dips for the first time a few months ago and I sucked ass. Now I can do full weighted dips.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mista

I have been reading your training program and I'm very interested. I'm thinking of incorporating it in some form into my mixed routine.

Feel free. Chad has some great ideas.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

I agree!!!

Looks like your back in full throttle my Friend!!!

Thanks, Brother Archangel!

I'm almost 100%!

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 26: Trashed

On the second set of DB Decline Pull-overs I decided to put a slight bend in my elbows and rotate my wrists half-way between pronated and neutral. *BOOM* No more pain n my left elbow on that movement and i can now go all the way down. Which trashed the shit out of my torso. Good stuff!

I did Squats today. The first time I've done legs in a month or so. I didn't go near my PR (280), but that wasn't the point. I just wanted to test my back and re-acclimate my back to heavy weights. All seemed to go well. Next time, I'm going to try to touch (or maybe exceed) my PR.

BB Bench Partial Bottom/DB Face-down Side Raises
3 @ 180/3 @ 25
3 @ 180/3 @ 25
3 @ 180/3 @ 25
3 @ 180/3 @ 25
3 @ 180/3 @ 25

Half Dip/DB Decline Pull-over/DB External Rotation
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20
3 @ BW + 25/3 @ 30/3 @ 20

Squats
3 @ 135
1 @ 185
1 @ 205
1 @ 255

01/03/2008

Posted by: DOMS

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Posted by: SamEaston

That's great news on the Squat front. Fingers crossed for that new PR!

Feels like i havent' spoken to you in ages. Hows things?

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

That's great news on the Squat front. Fingers crossed for that new PR!

Feels like i havent' spoken to you in ages. Hows things?

Well, I'm still unemployed, but making enough from pick-up work to cover the bills. More importantly, I'm funding my options trading account and should start that soon.

Three years in the planning.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 27

Just another active recovery day. I did up the DBs by 5, but I had to cut the Pull-ups short because High Net Worth came on. Which is when I do my jogging on Sundays.

DB Bench Press
50 @ 25
50 @ 25

WG Pull-ups
30 @ BW/A
10 @ BW/A

02/03/2008

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Thanks, Scarface!

I'm really looking forward to upping the weight on the Dips. I did Dips for the first time a few months ago and I sucked ass. Now I can do full weighted dips.

full weighted dips is quite the accomplishment. I really enjoy them but the last time I did them a sharp pain went through my shoulder and my arm buckled. really weird. see how they go next time.

great workouts above though

best thing you can do is ease back into the squats.

Posted by: the other half

and i thought our reps where high. dam dude.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

best thing you can do is ease back into the squats.

Aside from an actual injury, might the problem have been your form? Or even the angle of your body? My left elbow was killing my when I did the DB Declines, but after I put a slight bend in my elbows, the pain went away. Experiment with different body angels. It just may help.

Thanks, man!

I generally don't ease into anything. I've hit PRs after injuring myself and coming back after a month (or more) hiatus. After my back quit hurting, I still felt a pain in my glutes. I was worried that it may have something to do with my sciatic nerve. So I took it slow. But now it's full stead ahead!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

and i thought our reps where high. dam dude.

High reps are crazy. Next time, I'm going to see how many I can do at one time. No 50 x 2.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 28: Liking It

This was nice solid workout. The highlight is that, on the final rep of the final set, I did a full rep of 180 on the BB Partial Tops, instead of an actual partial rep, like it was nothing. My current PR is 205, but after I hit day 35, I'm going to retest.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Chest-supported Row
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65

DB Decline/Upright Power Row/EZ Bar Reverse Curl
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65

03/03/2008

Posted by: DOMS

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Posted by: b_reed23

I felt like I haven't visited your journal in a long time...looks like the workouts are still going strong! how are you doing?

Posted by: JailHouse

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 28: Liking It

This was nice solid workout. The highlight is that, on the final rep of the final set, I did a full rep of 180 on the BB Partial Tops, instead of an actual partial rep, like it was nothing. My current PR is 205, but after I hit day 35, I'm going to retest.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Chest-supported Row
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65
235 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 180/3 @ 65

DB Decline/Upright Power Row/EZ Bar Reverse Curl
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65
3 @ 35/3 @ 60/3 @ 65

03/03/2008

Nice benching. It looks like supermax is working well for you.

Posted by: Scarface30

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

yeah, it might have been something like that. see the thing is the dip bars are almost at my armpits, so I have to jump to get my body into position which might have tweaked something.

workouts are coming along great DOMS, strength on the supra-max holds seems to be clmibing

very nice.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

see the thing is the dip bars are almost at my armpits, so I have to jump to get my body into position which might have tweaked something.

Isn't there something that you can climb up on?

Posted by: Brutus_G

Good workout D! ill have to try those supra max holds next time.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by JailHouse

Nice benching. It looks like supermax is working well for you.

Thanks, JailHouse!

Hell yes. There's something...I'm not sure how to put it. But I think that they're a real benefit.

I'm going to stop doing this routine soon, in favor of a more balanced routine, but I'm going to carry the supramaxes forward.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

very nice.

Take TT's advice, get a stool. It's not worth screwing up your shoulders.

Thanks, man! Like I've been saying: supramaxes are great! You should try them.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Good workout D! ill have to try those supra max holds next time.

Thanks, kiddo.

Do it! Let me know what you think.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 29: Freaking Elbow...

I ditched the Skullcrushers in favor of Standing EZ Bar Triceps Extensions. No-fucking-go. My elbow still hurts. So I'm going to replace them with Dips. Full ROM, weight Dips.

I think I'm getting tired of this routine. I want a balanced routine now, and not this top heavy one. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it's getting stale. So I'm consistantly upping the weight on every workout on all bench-related exercises. I'm want to hit at least 250 on the Supras.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Wide Grip Pull-up
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)

Standing EZ Tri. Ext./DB Decline Pull-overs/Standing Hammer Curls
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40

06/03/2008

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

I felt like I haven't visited your journal in a long time...looks like the workouts are still going strong! how are you doing?

I think I'm almost at the end of this routine. It's done something wonderful for my Bench, I think.

Aside from being unemployed (for almost three months), I'm doing okay.

How's life treating you?

Posted by: DOMS

Oh, and it's official: my trading account is now funded. As in, I can place trades now.

I figure that I'll place my first trade in 27 days or less.

The beginning of a new career.

Posted by: the other half

does that mean that you have to start "officially" working?

congrats man, thats had to be alittle stressful going through this.

also, keep up the good work in the gym. just like your job, they will both pay off for you........................right?

Posted by: Scarface30

another great session DOMS

so do you up the supramax holds each workout?

as for what TT mentioned, I honestly never gave that a thought. sounds like a plan

Posted by: goob

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 29: Freaking Elbow...

I ditched the Skullcrushers in favor of Standing EZ Bar Triceps Extensions. No-fucking-go. My elbow still hurts. So I'm going to replace them with Dips. Full ROM, weight Dips.

I think I'm getting tired of this routine. I want a balanced routine now, and not this top heavy one. Don't get me wrong, I liked it, but it's getting stale. So I'm consistantly upping the weight on every workout on all bench-related exercises. I'm want to hit at least 250 on the Supras.

BB Bench Supramax/BB Bench Partial/Wide Grip Pull-up
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)
240 @ 8 seconds/3 @ 185/3 @ BW (assisted)

Standing EZ Tri. Ext./DB Decline Pull-overs/Standing Hammer Curls
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40
3 @ 35/3 @ 35/3 @ 40

06/03/2008

Your benching is really impressive DOMS. What crazy torture routine are you planning next? All day workouts?

Posted by: JailHouse

Wow 5 pounds up from last time. I might need to look in to this program.

Posted by: nadirmg

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Oh, and it's official: my trading account is now funded. As in, I can place trades now.

I figure that I'll place my first trade in 27 days or less.

The beginning of a new career.

woah, you're a trader? for a company or privately for yourself?
really great w/o's man. i may steal some ideas!

Posted by: Brutus_G

Thats good to hear youll be back in the game with a dream job!

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

does that mean that you have to start "officially" working?

congrats man, thats had to be alittle stressful going through this.

also, keep up the good work in the gym. just like your job, they will both pay off for you........................right?

Not yet. I really need to find a job, but my current project prohibits it. As a borderline work-a-holic, I'm really feeling the need to get to an office for work.

Yeah, it's a bit stressful. But I've a pretty good outlook on life, so I'm doing alright.

Sure as hell they will. But I'm really looking forward to getting my series 7 and just being a fund manager.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

another great session DOMS

so do you up the supramax holds each workout?

as for what TT mentioned, I honestly never gave that a thought. sounds like a plan

I think I do supramaxes two or three times a week. This is one of the things I'm going to take with me from this program. Those things are gold.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Your benching is really impressive DOMS. What crazy torture routine are you planning next? All day workouts?

I'm not sure what my next routine will be, but it'll probably be from Chad's book again.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by JailHouse

Wow 5 pounds up from last time. I might need to look in to this program.

Other that it's lack of symmetry, it's a good program. Honestly though, I like the Waterbury program better.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadirmg

woah, you're a trader? for a company or privately for yourself?
really great w/o's man. i may steal some ideas!

I'm not a trader yet. But when I do start trading (in 24 days or less), it'll be for myself at first. If I'm decently profitable after 6 months, I'll start to accept clients.

Thanks, man! Feel free to take what you want.

Posted by: DOMS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Thats good to hear youll be back in the game with a dream job!

Thanks, boyo! I won't do it full time for at least 18 months though.

Posted by: DOMS

TSP - Bench - Day 31: WTF?

That's a lot of sets. 11 for each exercise. I'm okay with volume, but I'm glad this is the last week.

Explosive Push-ups
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3
BW @ 3

Chest-supported Front Row
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3
65 @ 3

DB Front Raise
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3
25 @ 3

1/4 Dip
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3
BW + 35 @ 3

10/03/2008

Posted by: JailHouse

Look at that volume

Posted by: Triple Threat

If you had done 4x8 for each exercise, would you still think it was a lot of volume?

Posted by: Stewart20

that workout would drive me insane from boredom! I have done the 10 set things before, but not for 4 exercises, I think I would have to slit my wrists on this one!

Posted by: Archangel

Oh my Goodness, your volume would KILL me, lookin strong my Friend, hope all is well!!!

Posted by: nadirmg