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Originally Posted by katt
Welcome Back Arch!! Doing a contest huh? What weight class are you in?
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glad your back!
Light volume huh, yeah right 
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Originally Posted by katt
Welcome Back Arch!! Doing a contest huh? What weight class are you in?
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
good to see your back Arch! knowing what happened between you/your family and your step-mom, you have turned many cheeks, but are a great person for doing it!
competition huh? sounds good, and with workouts like that you'll be in great shape in no time glad your back! |
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
awesome buddy! 375 x 16, holy crap!
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Originally Posted by soxmuscle
He's back...
This should be fun. Sticking with the HIT I see? |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
I'm so glad your back with us Archy...you have been missed!!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Hey Arch!
Incredible Squats and Leg Presses Light volume huh, yeah right Best of luck for the contest - you'll do great |
Incredible!
if that isn't high gear for you, I can't imagine what is!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
WOW - my eyes almost popped out when i saw 225lb for a seated military press. I had to rub them and look again
Incredible!CG pullups with a 30s negative too - high intensity indeed |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
high intensity all the way Arch, great job - 30 second negative?!
if that isn't high gear for you, I can't imagine what is! |
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Originally Posted by soxmuscle
Yea.. you're strong.
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Originally Posted by Stewart20
My God Archie, some crazy numbers in here for sure. you gotta post a pic of your wheels man, cause seriously at 375 for 16 reps in a squat, they must be HUGE. Actually, I would love to see what you look like now, you know, unless you are keeping it a surprise for after the competition.
Keep it up buddy, your numbers put me to shame |
You'd think you could at least get to 25.. geez.. lol
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
That's right...we totally objectify every guy we see as just a sex toy
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
That's right...we totally objectify every guy we see as just a sex toy
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Originally Posted by Stewart20
you really need to stop being so modest and just accept the fact that you're one strong mofo Archie. It's OK, you earned it, why not indulge in a little gloating and praise?
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Originally Posted by PeteTheGreek
Some pretty impressive numbers
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
eagle tricep presses?????
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Those are impressive numbers, especially on the seated rows. How do you feel you are progressing in terms of the show? Do you feel you are on track?
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Originally Posted by katt
12 hr days must be brutal in addition to getting ready for the show!! I can't imagine!
Eagle presses?? I'll have to look that one up. |
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Originally Posted by DOMS
105 DBs.
You're a monster, Brother Archangel! |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
again, the 30 second negative..I can't even imagine! you're putting up some great numbers along with some serious volume! excellent job Arch
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Good work man! You finally back?
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
Good to see you back AA
Good luck with the new routine. |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
new routine looks good Arch!
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Can't wait to HIT it!!!|
Originally Posted by katt
I like the routine Arch.. at least you gave yourself Sunday as a total day off!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Routine looks good - just goes to show that you don't actually need 5 days of weight training to build a physique, something im definately guilty of
How long are your sessions Arch, if you dont mind me asking? |
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Your looking fantastic brother Archie! I like the split and GOD speed to you to.
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
howdy, archangel!
i've seen you post in a everyone's journal. thought i'd say 'hey'. w/o's look amazing! i guess you've been at it for a number of years now? where do you hail from? i'm in north carolina. |
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
We should call you Mr. Cardio these days
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
We should call you Mr. Cardio these days
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its only out of necessity!!! 
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Yeah Archie its sad when your cardio outnumbers your weights lol.
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I never looked at it like that, but your right, LOL!!!|
Originally Posted by Archangel
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3-16-08 Total relaxation and LOVING it!!! |
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
After all those workouts you do, you deserve it.
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Hey now don't sell yourself short Sister Sam!!! But I totally agree w/you on the amount of time!!! Of course I don't mind ya askin, you'll probably laugh though, but each session is maybe 15 minutes long, 20 if I'm slacking!!! I'm High Intensity all the way, w/a few twists thrown in, I guess you could call it Hybrid Intensity Training, LOL!!!
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
After all those workouts you do, you deserve it.
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
I second this!! You def. deserved a day off!
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Yeah I'm definitely enjoying myself! Spring break! Gonna start my cut soon so im psyched for that to.
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Enjoy life my Friend, enjoy!!!|
Originally Posted by SamEaston
That's truly amazing Arch! I wouldn't dare laugh, you'd kick my butt
No, i find it really interesting how different peoples workout styles can be. I remember when i first started coming on these boards, people used to say 'you need to find what works best for YOU', and i thought, yeah right, surely it's the same for everyone - but that's just not true. I think you and me are polar opposites in terms of training, a short sharp shock does it for you whereas i have to be crawling and bleeding before i feel as if i've done any work! That cardio is kicking ass though - bet the Whirlpool and Sauna are a godsend afterwards |
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
why all the recent cardio? your muscles are gonna shrivel up and go bye-bye.... are you on a cut or something?
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Originally Posted by the other half
its gonna take alot of cardio to get those muscles to go bye bye.
its amazing how good you feel after doing cardio. are you gonna post an pics before the contest or do we just have to wait for the magazines to come out with you on the cover. |
NO LAUGHING!!!
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
very nice Deads!!!
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Originally Posted by katt
Great workout Arch! - Looking pretty strong!!
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
That is such a great way to do a workout. Dear lord - r/p on such heavy deads must've been gut-wrenching, i can only imagine. Excellent rowing too
Photos sound great! As long as you bear in mind we'll all be guilty of one of the 7 deadly sins afterward - ENVY |
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Itll be cool to see some updated pics of you brother A. How much you weighing in at and whats your bf%?
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
wow, Arc! What a great w/o! How long did it take you to get through that routine? I would have been a useless pile of mush by the end of it.
pullups ARE hard aren't they.... the part that always gets me is forcing myself to do a full extension of the arms and pulling myself without jerking my legs up to help get me going. that's why i'm still doing assisted pullups... |
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Originally Posted by katt
Toe Presses??? What does that benefit???
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Now Katt's gonna kick my butt!! Nah - is it one of those machines that help you focus on that muscle that runs down the front of your shin? The one that works if you pull your toes up towards your knee?
As in like SEVEN HUNDRED AND THEN TWENTY MORE???? 
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Originally Posted by katt
Toe Presses??? What does that benefit???
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
Your toes??
Now Katt's gonna kick my butt!! Nah - is it one of those machines that help you focus on that muscle that runs down the front of your shin? The one that works if you pull your toes up towards your knee?Incredible looking ATG squats - how you did 23 i'll never know And you're 245lb and 17% fat?? That would make you 220lb ripped up? Christ, you must be massive |
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Love the work ethic Archie! 245 17% isnt to bad that has you coming in at 200-190 contest ready if you diet slowly and take your BCAAs during cardio and consume protein shakes post workout.
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Originally Posted by the other half
i would be happy being 200 and 15% bf. well, i would still like to be down to 10% just once in my life.
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Originally Posted by the other half
i keep forgetting to ask, how many shows have you done and are you going to be in the heavy weight class or super? and are you trying to get a pro card?
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
might as well get the wheel chair out, AA.
you're going to be crippled after those 23 squats. ouch! i couldn't imagine doing that many! awesome, bro! |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
720x14 on leg press!!!
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Originally Posted by Fitgirl70
Does that REALLY say 720????? As in like 720 POUNDS?????
As in like SEVEN HUNDRED AND THEN TWENTY MORE???? |
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
Arch, what can I say, your workouts are inspirational! you put up some serious numbers! especially when you were repping out 540 on the leg press as a warmup, when I could do maybe 5 reps with that as a working set lol. great stuff
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Originally Posted by Archangel
LOL at the bench, will have to switch around that and the dips, I felt like I was gonna die, HEAVY!!!
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I think you did well to get as many as you did.
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Nothing like trashing the triceps and then trying to bench.
I think you did well to get as many as you did. |
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Thank you BRother Triple!!!
Today 3-22-08 Cardio 45 Minutes Treadmill Sauna Whirlpool No Pool There was some water aerobics class goin, and the instructor kept givin my Friend and I mean looks while we where in the whirlpool, so we just skipped out on the pool, but it really aggrivated me, The pool is what I use to cool my body down after the HOT sauna and whirlpool, and the ignorant looks on top of it, I just might have to say somethin!!! Sorry to vent!!! |
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Originally Posted by yellowmoomba
What are you doing on the treadmill?? Intervals? Running ? Hills ?
That looked like a KILLER leg workout the other day Just curious |
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Did the water aerobics class take up the entire pool? Arch, you should have given the instructor a good smitin!
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Originally Posted by Kal
smokin workout man. Good to see you gearing up for the comps!!! And I agree...smite the pool instructor!!
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
man, nice w/o on the 21st! you must'a been tired after that one!
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
superb workout and cardio Arch! rest-pauses all the way!
I can't imagine how tired the ol' triceps were after you hit them hard on the dips! |
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Originally Posted by SamEaston
You shoulda just jumped in the pool - a big belly flop - soaked all the old ladies with their perms and specs on, and then walked off.
Excellent workout for chest there too - owww, those r/p are absolute killers |
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
Well next time you just give that boy the finger or go ask him if his tampon is in wrong.
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Originally Posted by JailHouse
Holy wow! The untensity of this journal is crazy!!!
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katt, go get your whip.
Maybe he's been busy smiting obnoxious water aerobics instructors.
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Originally Posted by Triple Threat
Maybe he's been busy smiting obnoxious water aerobics instructors. |
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
hey where'd he go?
katt, go get your whip. |
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Originally Posted by countryboy
Wow... great workout...
What does the r/p between some of the sets mean? |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
ahhhh....so it lives!!!!
those are some awsome dips Arch.....great job overall |
Yes Maam, I live!!! Thank you Sister Billie!!!|
Originally Posted by SamEaston
Owie - deads at the end of THAT workout??
Intense. Great job! |
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Originally Posted by countryboy
Wow... great workout...
What does the r/p between some of the sets mean? |
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
AA, nice work, man! getting closer to the contest, huh? you're going to do great
you WILL be posting pictures, right? |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
rest/pause
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Originally Posted by Pylon
Great work Archie!
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Originally Posted by boilermaker
Hi Archie!! Doing that comp. in st. louis again??
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Originally Posted by countryboy
Wow... great workout...
What does the r/p between some of the sets mean? |
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Originally Posted by Archangel
I am SO aggrivated right now!!! My contest in July (The Show-Me's) has been changed from July 12th to now its T.B.A.!!! What the heck is going on??? He has a bad habit of doing this, thats why I have passed on it in the past, but my Friend wants to do it so I agreed, now its been put on hold?!?
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
......if he makes it later you'll have to wait that much longer for IHOP!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by the other half
or in this case.......... really pooped
brutal workout. i hope your workout patner isnt as insensitive as mine is when you are tired!!!!! she can be down right mean i tell ya. |
But I enjoy it and return the favor!!!|
Originally Posted by the other half
sorry to hear about the show, that reallys sucks.
hope he doesnt change it to be much later. |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
......if he makes it later you'll have to wait that much longer for IHOP!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Brutus_G
GJ archie! Those dips make me realize how far i got to go.
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Originally Posted by Pylon
Yeah, I've heard the guy is a knucklehead. Sorry to hear about the delay.
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Originally Posted by boilermaker
I've seen him terrorize the IHOP post show
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Yes you did!!!
I asked how long he would be as I only had 1 set and could I possibly work in, he said "I'll take as long as i take", my partner knew I was gonna unload so he stepped in and said, fine, now get to work on them pea shooters would ya!!! I was SO mad until he said that, I just lost it!!! Sorry to ramble, I do not like getting upset but this guy just about pushed my button!!!
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Originally Posted by Archangel
I am SO aggrivated right now!!! My contest in July (The Show-Me's) has been changed from July 12th to now its T.B.A.!!! What the heck is going on??? He has a bad habit of doing this, thats why I have passed on it in the past, but my Friend wants to do it so I agreed, now its been put on hold?!?
Oh well I am doing another one in October called the Gateway Naturals for sure, will keep everyone posted if you like!!! |
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Originally Posted by Archangel
Really dissapointed in the w/o today, was having a hard time staying focused(Probably because of the news of the show being delayed, but still NO excuse) Also had to do my squats on this angled rack, so I had to unrack and walk back like 5 feet so I didn't hit any of the posts on the way down because some knucklehead was doing curls in the cage w/only the bar!!! I asked how long he would be as I only had 1 set and could I possibly work in, he said "I'll take as long as i take", my partner knew I was gonna unload so he stepped in and said, fine, now get to work on them pea shooters would ya!!! I was SO mad until he said that, I just lost it!!! Sorry to ramble, I do not like getting upset but this guy just about pushed my button!!! |
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Originally Posted by Pylon
Nothing there to be ashamed of, Archie. Except that you didn't slap the cage curler with a 45 lb plate.
I hate the angled squat rack, btw. Never feels right. I think it's because they are a little more narrow, and I don't feel I can really spread my hands out (I like them right up against the plates). Plus the walking backwards under load is just dumb. Poor design all around. |
Yeah I should have!!! That design is the worse peice of equipment I have tried in quite a while, never again!!!|
Originally Posted by SamEaston
Thats a real shame Arch, but you never know, they might only delay it for a couple of weeks.
I would LOVE to hear how you're getting on for the show in October. Two comps in a year is waaaaay cool |
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Originally Posted by countryboy
Sorry to hear about the show being postponed... Kinda sucks. I am learning on how you guys time everything out. You definitely have my utmost (sp?)respect for your discipline!
Will be following along anyway... No slacking!! |
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Originally Posted by nadirmg
lol, i would totally have unloaded on that guy too. you did well, AA. i can't believe you didn't smite him.
people really can screw up your concentration huh? and it's always hard for me to get myself back in the zone once i'm distracted. hang in there, man. sorry to hear about the contest being delayed... hahaha, 'peashooters', hahahah. |
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Originally Posted by b_reed23
all that, and I STILL can't beleive your doing 540lb for a WARMUP!!!
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Originally Posted by Scarface30
don't get me started on the morons taking up the squat cage to "pump their guns". I |