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Posted by: Burner02

Here tis a new journal. Why? that last one...was 20+ pages of me NOT working out.
I'm here in Afghanistan. My gym clothes are enroute. I've got my 'spark' back and am ready to hit the weights again.
I'm also starting a journal ad will post as I write them up.....

Posted by: Burner02

Welcome to my new world! I’m going to be here at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan for a while. I’m going to be writing down my adventures a they happen. Something always seems to happen to me…and at least in my mind…its funny.
My new ‘World’ has been condensed to about a 3-4 block radius. So, I wont get as much ‘material’ to put into my stories. I’ve had some doozies in the past. There was the ‘cow strike’ incident. There have been several ‘cat incidents’ with my cat. You know…when you start having conversations with your cat, that’s a pretty good sign you need to get out of your house more. Write that down. So hopefully I will be able to experience fun/odd things here as well and pass them on. Events/ thoughts, etc.
Wherever I go, it is by the ‘Sneaker Express’, which is fine. I am really beginning to miss driving my convertible…but here, I never have to worry about getting stuck in traffic.
My days here are fairly simple. Right now, I’m on a 6 day a week schedule, working 10 hour shifts.
In the evenings, there is always something going on. There is a Texas Hold ‘Em night, twice a week. I’m hoping to get my skill set up…as when I usually play with friends back home, I’m usually out by the 5th round and my 20.00 buy in, to become their drink supplier. “it’s not like YOU have anything better to do now…now DO you?”
I’m also going to take some Salsa lessons. That’s right! Salsa in the desert! Ol Mike here has a case of two-left feet syndrome. I hope there is a cure. AND! Before anybody asks…yes, there are women here! Also met up with some new friends and I’m starting to play darts. That’s right! Mike with sharp, pointy objects! THAT’S got to be worth some good stories alone!
So, stick around!

Posted by: Burner02

February 27, 2009

Our ‘Commander’ In Chief

What can I say, I’m not impressed. I’m not racist. I could give a hoot of the color of his skin. I, as most of us…want and expect results. I know he took over the helm of a sinking ship., How was to blame? Bush? Clinton? Yes. Congress…without a doubt.
But, back to Osama…er…Obama.
From what I’ve read since he’s taken the helm:
First thing he’s done as President was to work on closing Gitmo (sp) Bay in Cuba.
Really? We have serious problems here…and he’s worried about terrorists…that nice.
I read he’s also donating millions of YOUR and MY hard earned money to give abortions to women in foreign counties.
ALSO! He is donating another 900 MILLION to Palestine to help them rebuild. Um…last time I checked, ISRAEL are our allies…Palestine sides with hams? Isn’t that another Muslim sect that wants to kill everybody NON Muslim? Peace loving, my ass..
…and this is JUST his FIRST 30 days in office….this should be a FUN 4 years….

Posted by: Burner02

February 28, 2009

There I wuz…

The Mission, The ‘List’:
As you most likely know why I’m here: MONEY
I’m sure you can say I’m also on a journey of self discovery and enlightenment. I’m sure that will also come to pass, but when it boils down to it…money.
I have several parts or phases to my Mission. As is, I may be here….a while.
So, let’s visit my phases.
Phase I: Money
I’m here to pay off all my bad debts, put a fair amount of cash into investments and have a fair amount of cash to purchase items upon my return.

Phase II: Health
In the past few years, I’ve allowed myself to slip and put on a fair amount of weight and lose muscle mass. I vow to return to my once athletic self

Phase III: Education
When I return to the ‘States, I will have accumulated several industry certifications and knowledge base to secure a better income than what I left behind.

My LIST:
I was sitting at the terminal in Georgia waiting for my flight towards my ‘destiny’ when I thought I’d put my ‘list’ on paper.
This isn’t a ‘bucket list’…where I will write down things that I want to do before I die; i.e. ‘kick the bucket.
This is the list of things I want/need upon my return to the ‘States.
This is what is going to keep me here longer.
- Truck
- Household items: electronics, furniture. (I gave all mine away)
- Clothes (I’m pretty much tossing everything I have when I leave here, so will need a new wardrobe)
- A couple months worth of $$ to live on when I get home…thinking I will want some time to just sit back and enjoy being home
- I plan on taking a LONG vacation scuba diving in Mexico when I get back
- Sport bike (been missing the one I used to have)
- Misc.

I may have to write out my Bucket List too some time…

Posted by: Burner02

March 1, 2009

The Memorial

Sadly have to report that 5 more of our own won’t be going home to their loved ones.
They were killed in a cowardly IED road side bomb attack the other day. There was a memorial service for them yesterday afternoon. I did not know them, but went to pay respects for fallen fellow Americans.
I hope our men and women in uniform can find a way to expedite an end to this war.
I could not imagine having to tell the children of our fallen that their fathers/mothers won’t be coming home. I hope their deaths are not in vain. Pray that our ‘leaders’ have the wisdom to see this thru with victory.

Posted by: Burner02

March 2, 2009
There I wuz….
Today was my first day ‘off’ from work here in Afghanistan.
First and foremost I slept in. Until a little bit after noon and it was as good as I had hoped it to be. I did get a headache from sleeping so long, but that was something I was willing to risk.
After making that 60 yard ‘trek’ to the latrines to take care of ‘business’ and shower, I got dressed and headed to ‘town’ for lunch.
Now, when I say ‘town’…I don’t mean like it sounds like when you are back in someplace ‘normal’, to include malls, restaurants and movie theaters, etc. Mine is more akin to a frontier-like setting: ‘get the wagon hitched up and make your way in to the central gathering point. However, there are no horses nor donkeys or even a wagon to ride in, to mention it. I get around by way of the Nike Express. Have I mentioned that my new ‘world’ is about the size of about 3-4 block radius? I can get anywhere I want/need to within 5 minutes and that’s in my un-hurried gait.
So, when I arrived into ‘town’, I tried the BBQ D-Fac (dining Facility) for a change of pace. Plus I hear the BBQ ribs are good on Mondays. Actually, I wasn’t disappointed.
After fininshing up with lunch, I mosied ( my new gait of I have nothing else pressing to do here) to the PX to do the required daily perusal of the shelves to see if anything new came in that I had to have. I took my new treasures back to my house and grabbed a book and took it back to the ‘town’ center to read and enjoy the day.
The weater is nice today: low-mid 70’s with a light overcast…didn’t want to waste it inside…it will get HOT here pretty soon.
Tonight is going to be my 1st Salsa lesson. That’s right! I’m on my way to finding a cure for my two-left feet syndrome. Wish me…and more so my partner(s) luck in the new quest for cure! Its sad t o say that for five years I worked in a dance night club, I really don’t have any more skills than what I picked up at those jr. high school dances n the cafeteria.

Posted by: Triple Threat

burner. Good luck with this new journal.

Posted by: Burner02

I was assaulted by a frog this am.

ok, not really...but one jumped in my path as I was on my way to a 3am walk down my 60 yard path to the latrines. You know when you are not quite awake but need to go somewhere? The brain isn't fully engaged, nor will your eyes fully open and focus?
Something leapt out in front of me. To say the least, it had my full attention. My eyes were wide open then. I know...a frog. But! Did you know there are some evil creepy crawlies here? I want nothing to do with those.
oh...and if you hear that I screamed like a little girl when that happened....don't believe them. They LIE!

Posted by: PreMier

how are you liking it so far?

Posted by: Burner02

so far, so good, mi amigo!
My box was shipped monday, so will be in the gym within 2-weeks! Yeah!
How's the S4. You still have yours?
I had at least a dozen offers of people...in the goodness of their hearts to offer to drive my TT while I was gone...

Posted by: katt

Boy the first few days of your journal and you've experienced alot!

I guess after your adjustment time, you'll settle in to a routine of sorts..

Obama... uhh .. does it make you feel good that he's helping "middle america" like us,, but now we are paying even more to the people that just want to sit around, collect welfare and pop out babies.. yeah.. don't even get me started on that subject

We still have snow in our part,, but at least it's raining more now than snowing, so maybe some of our 3-4 foot piles of snow by our house will start to melt... send me your addy,, I'll ship some over to you..

Posted by: Burner02

3 March 2009

There I Wuz....
Today was a 'mail run'.
Not a very far distance from our help desk to the post office, but we opt to take the 'Gator' over to pick it up in case there's a lot that day. (plus, it's something to drive)
A Gator is a 6-wheeled utility vehicle approximately the size of a golf cart.
So, it rained last night and a bit this am. I made a bad choice of putting on my running shoes. (they are comfy) I paid the price first off, by finding the deepest friggn' puddle on post. That's a great way to start off a day....beyond being assaulted by demon frogs.
I changed my socks and shoes and went back to the office. Our office floor was scuzzy, so I opted to mop it up and try to make it clean. (I'm semi-OCD)
Back to the Gator.
I was bored, so I offered to go with the appointed mail girl in our shop. I asked to drive. "I even mopped the floor!"
(see where that works in?)
So, I now get to drive. WAHOO! (not the same as my Audi, but it was technically a convertable)
the 1/2 mile we drove from the office to the post office, I had to drive thru EVERY puddle I could (without splashing any troops...they're armed, ya know) and every bump I could find. We drew attention...we were probably the only ones there that had the ear to ear grins etched onto our faces.
As I sat in my new...toy...while Crystal was getting the mail, I pondered the following: Are my youthful...<ahem> boy at heart antics an endearing trait or not? I dunno...suppose I could refer to some of my ex's to find out...still thinking of that, I found 6 new puddles, nearly splashed a Afghan local, and nearly got it air borne off a speed bump. I don't argue with it...I am what I am...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Boy the first few days of your journal and you've experienced alot!

I guess after your adjustment time, you'll settle in to a routine of sorts..

Obama... uhh .. does it make you feel good that he's helping "middle america" like us,, but now we are paying even more to the people that just want to sit around, collect welfare and pop out babies.. yeah.. don't even get me started on that subject

I was hoping you'd ship me a goody box....there's still plenty-snow on the mountians and still have rain. But thank you!

Posted by: PreMier

yea, still have the s4. its in the garage though, cant hardly afford to drive it heh

Posted by: Burner02

that sucks. maintenance?

Posted by: PreMier

yea, needs new wheel bearings. so i paay 420 for the payment and 200 insurance a month for it to sit

im driving the explorer for now, but it needs a new clutch!

Posted by: Burner02

if it makes you feel better...the TT costs me 680/month wiht 120/ month insurance...hence my being...here...
Do you know any mechanics that you could trade some PT training to get the work completed?

Posted by: Burner02

Tuesday Food:
Breakfast, 0630 hours:
- Egg white omelette w/ ham/turkey/cheese/blk olives and tomoatoes

Meal II, 0930hours:
2-scoops of nitro tech

Meal III 1130 Hours:
Chili on corn bread. veggies. gatoraide

Meal IV 1530 hours:
....slid...nothing...handful of chips...I know...

Meal V 1800 Hours:
Steak, steamed brocoli w/ cheese, gator aide

Supps:
1 centrum performance multi
1 vit C

Hopefully at least 2-3 liters of water

Posted by: PreMier

dayum.. what year tt do you have?

i wish i knew a mechanic that wanted to workout lol

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

dayum.. what year tt do you have?

i wish i knew a mechanic that wanted to workout lol

'05...I got a LOT of inequity rolled into it.
But! It will be paid off by...september? Roughly.

Posted by: the other half

dam even chili and cornbread sounds good right now. so how is the food?
i know that it isnt the same as your car, but riding around on atvs sure is alot of fun, even if it is only going thru puddles and over bumps.
just dont get crazy and have a few drinks and get a dui at 2 in the morning!!!!

Posted by: Burner02

the food...some days are better than others.
had a false hope...a pair of pants wsa wearing, I could 'cinch' down another notch on the belt..thought wa startng to drop weight from just the extra walking around and trying to eat better...nope. The pair of jeans I'm wearing today aren't any looser....dang...

BUT! My box of stuff from home got here yesterday. I got my shifts changed, so starting tuesday, its game time, baby!

Posted by: Burner02

...and so it begins...Have gym clothes w/ me. Will go prolly after lunch, before afternoon shake...just a light workout to reintroduce my chest to resistance...

Posted by: katt

Posted by: Burner02

1st!
was about what I expected for not being in the gym in what...a year?

Chest:
Bench Press:
135*15, 135*10, 135*10, 135*19, 135*10

Decline Bench Press:
135*10, 135*8, 135*10, 135*10

Incline DB Bench Press:
50*10, 50*8, 50*7, 50*6

** Kinda ran outta gas...kinda expected it. Tried to keep hustling thru the exercises. Tried to keep to 2 min RI's or less.

Supps:
Protein X2 per day
Glutamine
Creatine pre-workout

Posted by: katt

Dude - you're going to hurt tomorrow..

Posted by: Burner02

dude- I KNOW!

Dude, it's bed time...soon.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Jumping back into it in a big way!

Posted by: Burner02

um....ow...
oddly enough...chest isn't bothering me...its my tris.

Posted by: Burner02

11 March, 09

Legs:
Squat:
5 sets of 135*10

Dead Lift:
54 sets of 135*10

***wow...wasn't really heavy, but am gonna pay for that for the next few days...still had that 'ran outta gas' feeling a bit...hope it will pass in another couple weeks and then start ramping up the workouts!
*** Am sore already. Not good.
So...moral of the story: DO NOT STOP LIFTING! There's a hefty price to pay...and the balance is due...

-best of my knowledge-
0630 hrs: Breaky:
scoop of scrambled eggs, 2 slices of bacon, turjey/egg/cheese 'mcmuffin', cantalope, iced coffee. (really digging that iced coffee...but sure the sugar is killing me)

0930 hrs Mid-morning:
protein shake: 130 cals- 30g protein, 4g carb

1230 hrs Lunch:
beef cubes n gravy over rice? Carrots n broccoli, can soda

1530 hrs mid-afternoon:
protein shake

1730 hrs Dinner:
Salsbury steak, little pasta mixed w/ mixed veggies, low sugar cool-aid

- don't know cal count -3X per day

Supps:
Protein X2 per day
Glutamine 3X per day
Creatine pre-workout

Posted by: katt

wtf???? 54 sets of dead's????

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

11 March, 09

Legs:
Squat:
5 sets of 135*10

Dead Lift:
54 sets of 135*10

***wow

Wow is right.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

wtf???? 54 sets of dead's????

I'm just making up for lost time...

oh...and I'm REALLY friggn' SORE now!!! OWIE!
Gosh...wtf did Iever have toget lazy and stop???????

Posted by: Burner02

this is an article I found in T-Mag years ago that I kept to read when I et discouraged. I'ev put it in previous journals...will continue to do in the future:

"So, what are you doing for a living these days?" Bob asked me. We're sitting on the couch at one of those tedious holiday get-togethers, you know, the ones where you're supposed to be nice to family members you never see except during major holidays and funerals. I think Bob is my wife's brother-in-law's second cousin or something.
"I'm the assistant editor and a writer for Testosterone magazine," I say. Bob looks at me with a blank expression on his face, as if I'd just told him I sell handmade testicle warmers beside the freeway and was looking to open franchises across the nation.
"It's a bodybuilding magazine," I say.
Blank expression. Deer caught in the headlights. Ronnie Coleman doing trigonometry.
"Oh," Bob finally says, "I heard you were, like, one of those bodybuilder guys or something. So, what's that like, you know, working out every day and stuff? I just don't have time to lift weights all day, but I have been meaning to get rid of this beer belly." He takes another sip of beer. "What do you suggest?" Sip.
At first I was a little offended. I wanted to grab him up and say, "You can't tell I'm a bodybuilder?! Look at my ass! Now, if that's not a nice round squat-built piece of sirloin, I don't know what is! You think that comes naturally? I can crack walnuts with this puppy! Wanna see? Huh, punk? Do ya? Do ya?"
Then I realize this just might cause a scene and could cost me several Christmas presents. I was planning on returning any presents I got and using the money to buy a power rack, so I didn't want to jeopardize this gift getting opportunity. I also realized that old Bob probably had a certain preconceived image of a bodybuilder and I just didn't fit that image. I'm not gorilla huge; I weigh about 205 at 5'11" right now. (When I first started lifting I was a pudgy 159, so that's not too shabby.) Also, I wasn't wearing clown pants, a fluorescent string tank top, a hanky on my head and one of those little fanny packs. And isn't that what real bodybuilders are supposed to wear?
Bob continued to sit there drinking his Natural Light, smoking a cigarette and waiting for an answer, oblivious to the fact that he'd come this close to seeing some serious walnut- crunching ass power. I tried to figure out how I could explain to the average guy what the typical T-Man does and why he does it. How could I get him to understand what it is we do, how we feel, how we live? So I took a deep breath and told him something like this:
"Well, Bob, I guess you could use the term bodybuilder if you really need a label for what it is we do. Most of us actually don't stand on stage and compete, though. We lift weights and manipulate our diets so that we'll look good naked. Sure, it's healthy too, and we'll probably live a longer and more productive life than the average guy, but mostly it's about the naked thing. Truthfully, it goes beyond even that.
"Let's be honest here. We do it because of people like you, Bob. We look at you sitting there with your gut hanging over your belt and we watch you grunt and groan just getting out of a chair. Guys like you are our inspiration, Bob. You're better than Anthony Robbins, Bill Phillips, Deepak Chopra, and Zig fucking Ziglar all wrapped up into one. We love it when guys like you talk about not having time to exercise. Every time we see you munching on a bag of potato chips, you inspire us. You're my shot in the arm, Bob, my living and breathing wake-up call, my own personal success coach.
"You want to know what it is we do? We overcome. We're too busy to train, too, but we overcome. We're too busy to prepare healthy meals and eat them five or six times a day, but we overcome. We can't always afford supplements, our genetics aren't perfect, and we don't always feel like going to the gym. Some of us used to be just like you, Bob, but guess what? We've overcome.
"We like to watch 'normal' people like you tell us about how they can't get in shape. We smile and nod sympathetically like we feel your pain, but actually, we're thinking that you're a pathetic piece of shit that needs to grow a spine and join a gym. You smile sheepishly and say that you just can't stay motivated and just can't stand that feeling of being sore. (For some reason you think that admitting your weaknesses somehow justifies them.) We listen to you bitch and moan. We watch you look for the easy way out. Because of people like you, Bob, we never miss a workout.
"You ask us for advice about diet and training and usually we politely offer some guidance, but deep inside we know you won't take our advice. You know that too. We smile and say, 'Hope that helps. Good luck,' but actually we're thinking, 'Boy, it would suck to be you.' We know that 99% of people won't listen to us. Once they hear that it takes hard work, sacrifice and discipline, they stop listening and tune us out.
"We know they wanted us to say that building a great body is easy, but it just isn't. This did not take five minutes a day on a TorsoTrack. We did not get this way in 12 short weeks using a Bowflex and the Suzanne Somers' 'Get Skinny' diet. A good body does not cost five easy payments of $39.95.
"We like it that while you're eating a candy bar and drinking Mountain Dew, we're sucking down a protein shake. You see, that makes it taste even better to us. While you're asleep we're either getting up early or staying up late, hitting the iron, pushing ourselves, learning, succeeding and failing and rising above the norm with every rep. Can you feel that, Bob? Can you relate? No? Good. This wouldn't be half as fun if you could.
"We do it because we absolutely and totally get off on it. We do it because people like you, Bob, either can't or won't. We do it because what we do in the gym transfers over into the rest of our lives and changes us, physically, mentally, maybe even spiritually. We do it because it beats watching fishing and golf on TV. By the way, do you know what it's like to turn the head of a beautiful woman because of the way you're built? It feels good, Bob. Damned good.
"When we're in the gym, we're in this indescribable euphoria zone. It's a feeling of being on, of being completely alive and aware. If you haven't been there, then it's like trying to describe color to a person who's been blind since birth. Within this haze of pleasure and pain, there's knowledge and power, self-discipline and self-reliance. If you do it long enough, Bob, there's even enlightenment. Sometimes, the answers to questions you didn't even know you had are sitting there on those rubber mats, wrapped up in a neat package of iron plates and bars.
"Want to lose that beer belly, Bob? I have a nutty idea. Put down the fucking beer. I'll tell you what, Bob. Christmas morning I'm getting up real early and hitting the iron. I want to watch my daughter open her presents and spend the whole day with her, so this is the only time I have to train. The gym will be closed, so I'm going out in my garage to workout. You be at my house at six in the morning, okay? I'll be glad to help you get started on a weight training program. It'll be colder than Hillary Clinton's coochie in there, so dress warm.
"But let me tell you something, Bob. If you don't show up, don't bother asking me again. And don't you ever sit there and let me hear you bitch about your beer belly again. This is your chance, your big opportunity to break out of that rut. If you don't show up, Bob, you've learned a very important lesson about yourself, haven't you? You won't like that lesson.
"You won't like that feeling in the pit of your stomach either or that taste in your mouth. It will taste worse than defeat, Bob. Defeat tastes pretty goddamned nasty, but what you'll be experiencing will be much worse. It will be the knowledge that you're weak, mentally and physically. What's worse is that you'll have accepted that feeling. The feeling will always be with you. In the happiest moments of your life, it'll be there, lying under the surface like a malignant tumor. Ignore it at your own peril, Bob.
"Don't look at me like that either. This just may be the best Christmas present you'll get this year. Next Christmas, Bob, when I see you again, I'm going to be a little bigger, a little stronger, and a little leaner. What will you be? Will you still be making excuses? This is a gift, Bob, from me to you. I'm giving you the chance to look fate in those pretty eyes of hers and say, 'Step off, bitch. This is my party and you're not invited.' What do you say, Bob? Monday, Christmas morning, 6am, my house. The ball's in your court."
Okay, so maybe that's not the exact words I used with Bob, but you get the picture. Will Bob show up Monday? I don't know, but I kind of doubt it. In fact, Bob will probably take me off his Christmas card list. He probably thinks I've got "too much Testosterone," like that's a bad thing. I think Bob is just stuck in a rut, and as the saying goes, the only difference between a rut and a grave is depth.
The way out of the rut is to make major changes in your life, most of which won't be too pleasant in the beginning. The opportunity to make those changes seldom comes as bluntly as I put it to Bob. Most of the time, that opportunity knocks very softly. What I did was basically give Bob a verbal slap in the face. You can react two ways to a slap. You can get angry at the person doing the slapping, or you can realize that he was just trying to get you to wake up and focus on what you really want and, more importantly, what it'll take to get it.
If you're a regular T-mag reader, I doubt you need to be called out like Bob. But maybe you've caught yourself slacking a little here lately. Maybe you've missed a few workouts or maybe you started a little too early on the usual holiday feasting, like, say, back in September. Just remember that the time to start working on that summer body is now. The time to get rid of those bad habits that hold you back in the gym is now. You want to look totally different by next Christmas? Start now. This isn't because of the holidays or any corny New Year's resolutions either. The best time is always now.
Christmas day I want you to enjoy being with your family and friends. I want you to open presents, sip a little eggnog and have a good meal. But if your regularily scheduled workout happens to fall on December 25th, what will you be doing at six o'clock that morning?
That's what separates us from guys like Bob.

Posted by: Burner02

Oh, I'ev started populating my new blog.
Stop in, say howdy and lemme know what you think...will try and spruce it up once I learn more about it.

Life In The Desert

Posted by: katt

The article you posted was so.... 'hit the nail on the head' true..

That's a great inspiration to remind anyone (my especially) why I do this in the first place..

Posted by: Burner02

14 Mar 09

Shoulders:
Seated DB Mil Press:
5 sets: 30*12

Standing Lateral Raise:
20*10, 20*10, 20*10

Seated BO Lateral Raise:
20*10, 20*10, 20*10

Standing DB Shrugs:
60*10, 60*10, 100*10

Tris:
Press Downs, med Grip:
60*10, 60*10

** Still get a little gassed towards end. Felt ok about this...just gonna keep it light till I get the 'rust knocked off' before picking up the pace.

I did take off yesterday, body was still too sore to go...I refuse to say that 38 is old...ubt I don't bouce back as fast as I used to...something I'll have to adapt...

Posted by: sara

Good Morning Burner

Posted by: katt

Dude... you're only 38??? Oh, come on, suck it up and get going.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

Good Morning Burner

good morning, my half-nekkid lady who's visiting my journal!

Posted by: Burner02

Originally Posted by Burner02
Wednesday, 17 November 2004.
CHEST / Bis
***Compounded Chest w/ biceps
Incline BB Bench Press:
135*15, 185*10, 225*8, 275*4, 275*4, 275*4
***the guy I had spot me was another baraly speaking English hispanic male. I even told him how I wanted to be spotted, but he STILL helped when I did not need it, so I cannot confirm those 4- 5 reps @ 275...fuqqer...

Bench Press:
5*225*5, 225*7 (last set, had spotter ((different one..goodone) )

Wide Grip BB Curls:
65*10, 3*105*8

Flat Bench Flyes:
4*50*8

Alt. Standing DB Curls:
3*40*7

**Time
GOOOOD Worjkout! THe weights felt great! When they got heavy, I was able to tap into the raw power and pull just a little more juice out! Now..if I can get that when I do my back, it will start to respond again...will find out tomorrow!

Dang....can't wait to get back to this....
I know...one workout at a time...

Posted by: Burner02

15 Mar 09

Back:
Single Arm Pull Down machine Thingie:
45*12, 90*10, 90*8, 70*8, 70*8

BO BB Rows:
95*8, 95*8, 95*8, 95*8

Single Arm DB Rows:
4 sets: 40*10

***WOW....talk about rubber hitting the road...this road is hitting back...HARD...

*** THOSE #'S SUCKED!!!!! But, gotta start somewhere, right?

***trying to get used to the equipment here. It's not a FULLY stocked gym...needs a couple more things.
*** Pull Down machine wsa broken.
***"Pull down thingie" is like a cybex. Can work arms separately.
** Saw a guy doing curls in the 'Curling Cage'...nice to know we have one of those here...(squat rack)
**Tomorrow is off day. Both work and gym..then start fresh!

***So...week one of...maybe 148 more weeks...DONE!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Yes, that's a great article. It never gets old. And as katt says, oh so true.

38? Old?

Posted by: Burner02

well, never married, no kids...ifI stay the course...there I go saying that...I'll be 41 when I get home...single, no kids...gonna get kinda hard finding a girl sorta near my age thta isnt lugging behind a troop of kids...

How 'bout, 38 years young?
Was'sup, Trips!
Where's that pic in your avi taken? Now that I 'm in afghan, I may go to Bora Bora, as it is not too far from here, relatively speaking.
(Alot closer than the 'States)

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Where's that pic in your avi taken?

Just like it says. It's the End of the World. Seriously.

The End of the World Resort is the Pearl of the Caribbean (Guanaja, Bay Island Guanaja, Honduras ). A remote exotic island resort tucked away under the jungle canopy right at the ocean's doorstep. You have to see it to believe it! The absolute best vacation we ever had!

Go to google.com, images, and enter "end of the world".

Posted by: Burner02

sweet-
am looking to go some place exotic to dive while on this side of the world.

Posted by: PreMier

you are 38? dam you is old son

Posted by: Burner02

I KNOW, sonny.....

You still chasing the cougars?

Posted by: Burner02

I'M SO FUQQIN WEAK......

I was all fired up for this day's chest workout. Got there to

and reawake the

within, but evidently it was still taking a

...

17 mar 09:

CHEST:
Incline DB Bench Press:
50*15, 50*15, 75*3 ?!?!?!?!? 55*12, 55*10

Bench Press:
135*5 WTF ?!?!?!?!?, 135*4, 135*4, 135*4

*** left the fuqqin gym.
-1) was getting busy and every other machine, bench wsa occupied
-2) too disappointed.

***WTF??? I was feeling good...'hungry'....and came away pizzled.
I know...ego...but DAM! Ever get under a weight that SHOULD be easy..and it nearly 'crushes' you?????

I'm hoping that the muscle memory starts kicking in...SOON!

SO...DEFLATED, WEAK, FAT, OVERWEIGHT BODY...YOU ARE ON NOTICE! THIS IS FOR YOU:

...thank you and have a good night

Posted by: LiftinBear

Thanks for the note. I'll be keeping a watch here too.

Posted by: the other half

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

Dude... you're only 38??? Oh, come on, suck it up and get going.

now you know what i have to put up with on a regular basis!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

you are 38? dam you is old son

P, we old folks wont tolerate that. cause some day you will be there. it happens, you just get up one morning and you have gray hair and wrinkles.
not that i do

, but alot of old people have that happen to them.

Posted by: the other half

burner, i think you needed to throw one more

in there to really get the point across.
keep at it, you will win the war soon.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

burner, i think you needed to throw one more

in there to really get the point across.
keep at it, you will win the war soon.

in honor of my friend TOH...here's yet another 'three-fingered salute'

fuqqin weights...mocking me like that...

They don't know who They're FUQQIN WITH!
- Blade II

Posted by: PreMier

im 26 and i have gray in my beard

Posted by: the other half

shit atleast you have a beard, i grow my out for hunting season and when i get back from our 10 day hunt(i start growing it out 10 days before we leave) people think that it is 5 days worth of growth. but on the bright side, i only buy 1 pack of razor blades a year.

Posted by: sara

I have one gray hair too! and I'm 26

Posted by: PreMier

i started t shave when i was 12...

Posted by: katt

I started shaving when I was 50.....

Posted by: PreMier

50?! damn grandma..

Posted by: the other half

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

I started shaving when I was 50.....

and let me tell u what, those where the nasty legs and hairest arm pits u have ever seen on some out side of germany!!!!!!!

Posted by: Burner02

dude...seriously...talking chia pet stuff in here in my....journal? My Sacred journal?
ok..who am I kidding...bring it!

Ok...here it comes...

Posted by: Burner02

Didn't make it to the gym today/yesterday, however you wanna all it.
Wednesday afternoon, I got to make a run to the Kabul Intl Airport to drop off an employee on his way home for good...only 2 years and 10 months for my turn...

By the time I got back it was too late to hit the gym..was sent home, so figured I'd take my day off, and start fresh tonight.
(Oh, I got put on mids to cover a shortage for a couple weeks...so right there with ya, TOH!) Well, I'm working solo tonight....can't leave the desk unattended, so there goes that. But! Will go tomorrow! Promise!

Posted by: LiftinBear

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Well, I'm working solo tonight....can't leave the desk unattended, so there goes that.

If you were really dedicated you'd be doing pencil lifts at that desk.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiftinBear

If you were really dedicated you'd be doing pencil lifts at that desk.

I'll have you know, sir that I did 50 whole steps on one of those 'as seen on TV' step machines someone left behind
whew! feel the burn, baby!

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I'll have you know, sir that I did 50 whole steps on one of those 'as seen on TV' step machines someone left behind
whew! feel the burn, baby!

Posted by: Burner02

I made a 5 minute feeble attempt to play with my hackey sack last night.
Does that count for cardio?

I'm off the next two days...I'll be bored outta my skull. But will be back on track. My schedule will be good to go.

Posted by: Seanp156

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

im 26 and i have gray in my beard

I'm 22 and I have quite a few gray/white hairs.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanp156

I'm 22 and I have quite a few gray/white hairs.

....and a good Dead Lift PR, pal.
How's things bud! you're 22 now? Gosh..they gow up so fast...

Posted by: Seanp156

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

....and a good Dead Lift PR, pal.
How's things bud! you're 22 now? Gosh..they gow up so fast...

Where'd that come from? It been a few weeks since I hit a deadlift PR

. Things aren't bad... still in school, working etc... Got a motorcycle last summer. I have ~2 years left til I graduate... I've transferred too much, heh I should've be done this year.

Posted by: Burner02

I just remember 'tracking' your journal way back when when I saw how fast your deads were going up. What kind of bike did you get? When I get outta here, I'm getting a GSX-R750. I want something more than a 600. (had one, ready to upgrade) and the liters are too insane...nobody really needs a bike that fast...most can't handle em to begin with..
I've only got an associates. While I'm here, I may work on some classes to work towards finishing my bachelors. just as long as you get that piece of paper.
My father's boss told me something years ago that has stuck with me: "If you don't have an education, you ain't shit"

Posted by: Seanp156

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I just remember 'tracking' your journal way back when when I saw how fast your deads were going up. What kind of bike did you get? When I get outta here, I'm getting a GSX-R750. I want something more than a 600. (had one, ready to upgrade) and the liters are too insane...nobody really needs a bike that fast...most can't handle em to begin with..
I've only got an associates. While I'm here, I may work on some classes to work towards finishing my bachelors. just as long as you get that piece of paper.
My father's boss told me something years ago that has stuck with me: "If you don't have an education, you ain't shit"

Regrettable, but true in the job market. Degrees often don't mean shit as far as your capabilities and potential.

I got a Suzuki Bandit 600S. I got it last August, it's my first bike. I'm still only on my temp permit, but I'm taking the Basic Rider Course April 2nd, 4th, and 5th to get my license. Originally I wanted to get an SV650, but I didn't want to finance it, plus insurance on a new, financed bike would've been waaay too much. It's a 1996 and I got it with ~10.4k miles on it for $2200.

Here's a few pictures of it:
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/1...9081445lv1.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3...081446cxo2.jpg
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5...9081441ak2.jpg
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3...9081440sl1.jpg

Sorry the quality's not the best, they were taken on my phone.

Over the winter I was thinking about taking the front fairing off and mounting a headlight on the forks to make it something like these:
http://www.odinist.co.uk/images/bandit.jpg
http://members.fortunecity.com/roadr...bandit-600.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2026/banditcx1.jpg

I think they look so much more badass without the fairing, and a huge ass headlight. I didn't get around to it this winter though, maybe next year. The wiring would probably be a pain to deal with.

Here's a good local deal I found, this would be one of my dream bikes, I wouldn't mind getting something close to a liter bike eventually

:
Triumph Speed Triple 955i - Perfect Condition 6800 miles

Here's the SV650 I was originally planning on getting:
http://www.suzukicycles.com/~/media/Product/Cycles/SV650/2008/SV650/SV650K8_Blue.ashx?w=439&h=294

Unfortunately it looks like 2008 was the last year Suzuki's making the SV650 standard (they're still making the Sport/Faired version with higher footpeg and lower handlebars). It looks like they're kind of trying to have the "Gladius" take it's place. It has the same engine, but I think it's ugly and metrosexual, heh.

Posted by: chiquita6683

Posted by: Burner02

hola, maria!

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seanp156

Regrettable, but true in the job market. Degrees often don't mean shit as far as your capabilities and potential.

true...
but in most cases, having that degree does open more doors than if you didnt have it.

You are like my friend. he digs the naked bikes...and I like fairings.
have fun riding and be safe.
I hope I'll slow down..a little when I get the bike...the first one...almost ended myself several times pushing too hard.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I made a 5 minute feeble attempt to play with my hackey sack last night.

TMI!

Posted by: PreMier

Posted by: LiftinBear

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I made a 5 minute feeble attempt to play with my hackey sack last night.

THat must be your pet name for it

Posted by: Burner02

I also to refer to 'it' as 'Legend'...
:P

update: still on mids. Was alone the 1st two nights, could not leave, too whooped by time I got off shift. Have gear with me am an going in a couple hours.

Posted by: Burner02

On a good note: I can put the belt back another notch...co-workers said they think I look a little thinner. Guess the watching what I'e been eating plan is working.
I'll take some pics here soon.
Think I've got a wide angle...

The #'s arent gonna be so good...but ya gotta start somewhere!

Posted by: sara

One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.

Posted by: Burner02

24 Mar 09
CHEST:
Bench Press:
135*10, 135*10, 155*8, 155*8, 185*4, 185*4/135*8

Inc Bench Press:
135*8, 135*8, 135*8,

Dec Bench Press:
135*5, 135*5, 135*5

***Time
***Still shitty weights, but at least I went...hopefully will get stronger soon...

***FOOD***
Meal 1:
BBQ Pork Ribs, cucumber slices

Meal 2:
Taco salad

Meal 3:
Protein Shake

meal 4:
Scrambled eggs, 2 pieces bacon

Meal 5:
Protein Shake

***I know...but I can only eat what is put out on the serving line. Ok..today was rib day...one of the best things to eat here. so don't miss that one..

Try to keep portions down. Have no idea what cal count, fat, etc. % is either. Just try to keep portions down.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

One may walk over the highest mountain one step at a time.

yer uh...not gonna break out into the sound of music are you? "climb every mountain..."

'Morning! Or in your case...afternoon!
That's a snazzy little car in your avi, Sara...yours?

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

yer uh...not gonna break out into the sound of music are you? "climb every mountain..."

'Morning! Or in your case...afternoon!
That's a snazzy little car in your avi, Sara...yours?

just trying to be motivating

Good evening here lol

yes that's my Z

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

just trying to be motivating

Good evening here lol

yes that's my Z

you're singing that song in head now though, arent you?
I KNOW you are!

Nice car...but...but...but...the top doesn't come down....
You live in the 'sunshine state?' ...and I drive the convertable. or did...will again...

Have a good monday?
(its 410am on tuesday for me...)

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

you're singing that song in head now though, arent you?
I KNOW you are!

What song?

I don't like the convertable Z's.. Now if I have a Rouch Mustang

Monday 7:45 here

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

What song?

I don't like the convertable Z's.. Now if I have a Rouch Mustang

Monday 7:45 here

lemme refresh ya a little...
<ahem>
Climb every mountain, swim every sea.....

I almost rented a convertable z one one of my trips to LA, but got the Hertz GT-H Convertable Mustang instead. Pretty fun.

I've got an Audi TT Roadster, S-Line. Pretty nice. handles like its on rails...gonna miss driving it...

Posted by: LiftinBear

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

On a good note: I can put the belt back another notch

Thats good news

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I had a 2006 Mustang.. was pretty fun, but not as fun as the Z
where is your Audi ?

Posted by: Burner02

in storage in my parent's garage till I get home.

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

in storage in my parent's garage till I get home.

well, at least its in a safe place

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

well, at least its in a safe place

yeah...I had at least a dozen offers to let friends drive it while I was gone.
I have this girl-friend..and she was SERIOUSLY asking me to: "Mike, can I drive your car while you're gone? I'll be real careful with it..."
me: um..yeah...here, let me go to a war zone and let you drive my 40k car for free while I'm risking life-n-limb to pay it off...

um..no?

Posted by: Seanp156

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

yeah...I had at least a dozen offers to let friends drive it while I was gone.
I have this girl-friend..and she was SERIOUSLY asking me to: "Mike, can I drive your car while you're gone? I'll be real careful with it..."
me: um..yeah...here, let me go to a war zone and let you drive my 40k car for free while I'm risking life-n-limb to pay it off... um..no?

Posted by: Triple Threat

The last 2 workouts posted in here are both chest workouts.

Are you doing anything else?

Posted by: Burner02

nope. just want big chest and chicken legs, sir...

Just started the week fresh. Tonights gym menu will be squats with a side of deads.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

nope. just want big chest and chicken legs, sir...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Tonights gym menu will be squats with a side of deads.

Hey, that's what I'm having tomorrow morning.

Posted by: Burner02

tis a good choice! With a squeeze bottle of creatine on the side and a protein shake for dessert....

Its kind of nice. I go at about 2:30-3am. There is maybe one or two other people in there with me...so nobody sees the cryn'..

And it gets me out of the office a bit.

Posted by: Burner02

25 mar 09

LEGS:

SQUATS!
135*10, 185*10, 225*5, 225*5, 225*5

DEADZ:
135*10, 225*5, 225*5, 225*5

***Time

***This felt better. bar still hurts on shoulders again, but that too shall pass.
There may just be a glimmer of hope for future muscle gain again...

*** I forgot I came into work 1/2 hour early to be able to stay n gym longer...forgot about that.

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

um..no?

umm yea.. I don't think so friend

Posted by: Burner02

My father is the only person who will be allowed to drive it while I'm gone...and he made sure to get me to show him how the convertable top works...

Guess he wants to go cruise with my mom...

Posted by: LiftinBear

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

SQUATS!
135*10, 185*10, 225*5, 225*5, 225*5

Some good numbers there. Nice work

Posted by: Burner02

thank you sir. just hoping they can keep climbing back to where they once were and beyond.

Posted by: b_reed23

lookin good Burnsy! Nice squats too!

Posted by: Triple Threat

For being away so long, those squat and dl numbers aren't too shabby.

Posted by: Seanp156

Squats and Deads aren't too bad for having been away from it for so long.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

lookin good Burnsy! Nice squats too!

gosh, B- I do luv it when you post in my journal....

Posted by: Burner02

Sean, Trips-
Thanks...was kinda nice to pull those up. Kind of gave a glimmer of hope from my chest not responding...usually, its always my back that has been slow to respond...

Tonight is delts. I'll keep the workouts easy for another week, then when I go back to day shift, will go to a more high speed schedule.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

gosh, B- I do luv it when you post in my journal....

Admit it, you like it no matter where she posts.

Posted by: Burner02

My work schedule is:

Sun: Work
Mon: Work
Tues: Work
Wed: Off
Thurs: Work
Fri: Work
Sat: Off

So...am thinking of this schedule:

Day 1: back/legs
Day 2: chest/delts
Day 3: arms
Day 4: off
Day 5: back/legs
Day 6: chest/delts
Day 7: off
Day 8: back/legs
Day 9 .....etc....

-or-

Day 1: chest/back
Day 2: delts/Legs
Day 3: arms
Day 4: off
Day 5: chest/back
Day 6: delts/Legs
Day 7: off
Day 8: arms
Day 9 .....etc....

Inputs would be greatly appreciated...tis about time turn it up in dis joint, yo!

Wish I could stay on nights...have the gym to myself and be able to 'hog' a couple stations at once to super set my workouts...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Admit it, you like it no matter where she posts.

you sir a wise, wise man....

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Admit it, you like it no matter where she posts.

true that, but it's nice to see it in your own journal, when you go back to check out a workout, and oh yeah, there's B's avatar again right there.

It has got to be the best avatar ever hands down, (well besides the one I had of my son, but that's an entirely different ballpark altogether!)

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

My work schedule is:

Sun: Work
Mon: Work
Tues: Work
Wed: Off
Thurs: Work
Fri: Work
Sat: Off

So...am thinking of this schedule:

Day 1: back/legs
Day 2: chest/delts
Day 3: arms
Day 4: off
Day 5: back/legs
Day 6: chest/delts
Day 7: off
Day 8: back/legs
Day 9 .....etc....

-or-

Day 1: chest/back
Day 2: delts/Legs
Day 3: arms
Day 4: off
Day 5: chest/back
Day 6: delts/Legs
Day 7: off
Day 8: arms
Day 9 .....etc....

Inputs would be greatly appreciated...tis about time turn it up in dis joint, yo!

Wish I could stay on nights...have the gym to myself and be able to 'hog' a couple stations at once to super set my workouts...

So it looks like you are only working out on your "work" days is that correct? In that case, why don't you try the old 4 day upper vertical/upper horizontal/quads/hamstring type workout?

You could do:
Sun: Off
Mon: Upper horizontal
Tues: Quad dominant legs
Wed: off
Thurs: Upper vertical
Fri: hamstring dominant legs
Sat: off

Exercises, sets and reps of your choice

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart14

It has got to be the best avatar ever hands down, (well besides the one I had of my son, but that's an entirely different ballpark altogether!)

I agree. It would be even better with her hands down.

Posted by: Triple Threat

I don't really like the planned workout schedules either. I much prefer something like Stew suggested.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I agree. It would be even better with her hands down.

again...BRAVO! (Billie...are you listening, dear? My email is......)

Thanks guys, but I figure to take off the days I have off. it'll just be easier logistcally for me.

I get kinda busy on my days off with the little things, laundry, sleeping...

whatever I need to get done on my own time and don't want to start missing workouts like I have in the past...those days are over.
every day I work: I work out.

Do you like the push/push or the push/pull better...or stick with one body part per day and just rotate thru on my schedule? That is what is just

me.

With my old scheule adapted to this:
Day 1: Chest/Bis
Day 2: Legs
Day 3: Delts/Tris
Day 4: off
Day 5: Back
Day 6: Chest/Bis
Day 7: off
Day 8: Legs
Day 9 .....etc....

this would give me 4-5 days from hitting same BP to rest it up.
( I hate training BI's, so train them with favorite...chest) And...if the tendonitis flares up, can just drop them that day and know that they'll get hit later in the week with my back workout...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

I don't really like the planned workout schedules either. I much prefer something like Stew suggested.

unfortunately, I'm one of those somewhat OCD, linear, has to have a place for everything kind of guys...

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

again...BRAVO! (Billie...are you listening, dear? My email is......)

Thanks guys, but I figure to take off the days I have off. it'll just be easier logistcally for me.

I get kinda busy on my days off with the little things, laundry, sleeping...

Well, I think I put the workout days I suggested around your work days, so the only difference is that on one of your working days, you have off from the gym, otherwise, all the other days are on work days.

For you just getting back into things, I would much prefer you do a movement based workout like I suggested centered around the big compound exercises, and don't worry about the little things until you get your mass and strength up back where you want it to be.

Heck, even I was thinking about going to a bodypart type split, but I decided against it, it's just silly to not do all the push muscle groups all together when everything is already warmed up and ready to go. It sucks to warm up for a heavy bench workout and then have to warm up again 3 days later for a separate shoulder or tricep workout, it's much easier to just finish the chest stuff, then bang out the tricep and shoulder stuff and then rest for 3 days and hit them all again, instead of just parts of it.

Capish?

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart14

I can smelllll what the Rock is cookin'! However...I am used to one BP per workout...so kinda hard to break from that.
also gonna need a little help with your thoughts...as I'm getting tired...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart14

So...
'Upper Horizontal' would be:
Mil presses, raises and upright rows and pullups/downs? that's about all I can think of?

'Upper Vert' would be:
bench presses and rows?

Quads would be:
squats and ext

and hammies would be:
Deads and leg curls?

Is my tired brain grasping your idea?

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

My work schedule is:

Day 9 .....etc....

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etc.. ???what is etc.. ?

Posted by: Burner02

etcetera (sp) (in other words, repeat...so on, so forth)

wait...or were you being...sassy?

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

etcetera (sp) (in other words, repeat...so on, so forth)

wait...or were you being...sassy?

Sassy of course

Posted by: Stewart14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I can smelllll what the Rock is cookin'! However...I am used to one BP per workout...so kinda hard to break from that.
also gonna need a little help with your thoughts...as I'm getting tired...

So...
'Upper Horizontal' would be:
Mil presses, raises and upright rows and pullups/downs? that's about all I can think of?

'Upper Vert' would be:
bench presses and rows?

Quads would be:
squats and ext

and hammies would be:
Deads and leg curls?

Is my tired brain grasping your idea?

switch horizontal and vertical and you're correct. remember, horizontal=horizon=side to side=laying down/bent over. Vertical=up and down.

stick with compounds and get your shit back to where you used to be, then go from there.

OR, if you want to go to a more bodypart type split like you're used to, do it so you have overlapping exercises so parts get worked directly once a week and indirectly once a week, just for more stimulation

for example:
Day 1
legs and bis
squats (legs direct)
leg press (legs direct)
close grip chins or pulldowns (bis direct, back indirect)
preacher curls (bis direct)

day 2
chest and abs
bench press (chest direct, shoulders/tris indirect)
db bench press (chest direct, tris indirect)
db flies (chest direct)
crunches
leg lifts

day 3
off

day 4
back and traps
deadlifts (legs/back direct, traps indirect)
rows (back direct, bis indirect)
wide grip pullups/pulldowns (back direct, bis/forearms indirect)
shrugs (traps direct)

day 5
shoulders/tris
overhead press (shoulders direct, tris indirect)
seated db shoulder press
dips (tris direct, chest indirect)
skulls (tris)

Posted by: Burner02

I like sassy....

Posted by: Burner02

27 Mar 09

DELTS / TRIS

Seated DB Mil Press:
35*12, 45*10, 55*6, 55*5, 55*5, 35*10

Upright Rows:
**How much does a cambered bar weigh? 25lbs? if so:
75*10, 75*10, 75*10
Lateral Raises:
20*10, 20*10, 20*10
--compund Set--
Close Grip Bench Press:
95*10, 95*10, 95*10

Tri Ext:
100*10, (drop set) 150*5, 100*10

***Time
** Felt better. Still getting gassed 1/2 way thru...that will pass.
**That odd feeling in my right delt started again, so dropped last set of mil presses back down in weight.
** overall, felt like a good workout.

Posted by: Built

Since you're asking...

Got Built? » Baby Got Back
Baby Got Back

Posted by: Burner02

28 mar 09
BACK:

Blech....
Lat Pull Down:
100*10

Single Arm Cybex Pull Down Thingie:
5* 90*5

Bent Over Rows:
5* 135*5

SLDL:
3* 135*10

WG BB Curls:
Bar*10, 2* 65*10

***another less than great workout. Maybe I'm still hoping for too much too soon? Lat pull down machine wasn't moving very well...prolly too much gunk causing friction

** Tried to do a pull up...nope. Ol fat-ass can't do a single fuqqin pull up anymore..,I USED to be able to do 50 of the buggers...or do sets of weighted PU's..now...not one. PATHETIC

** Found this plat form that I was able to use for SLDL. Wished I had figured that out first...always liked to start off the workout with that move.

** next week will be better.

** even though pants are feeling a little looser...weight is still saying 225...hhmm...something is suspect.

***gosh...isn't there some miracle pill that will burn off that fat, restore the muscle and while I'm at it..make my 'junk' grow while watching cartoons? no? ok...guess I'll go back to the gym on sunday...anf guess I'm S.O.L. in the junk department...

Posted by: Burner02

Hey Stew! Built!
Thanks for the inputs! Am looking at them. I like the idea of compounding exercises to expedite my workouts.
I may change up y'alls ideas a little:

D1: Horizontal: Bench, Inc bench / Rows, DB Rows / Tris
D2: Vertical: Mil Press, Upright Row / Pull Down, Rev Grip CG Pull Down / Bis
D3: LEGS: Squat / SLDL
D4: off
D5: Horizontal: Bench, Dec Bench / Rows, Machine Rows / Tris
D6: Vertical: Vertical: Standing Mil Press, Shrugs / Pull Down, Rev Grip CG Pull Down / Bis
D7: LEGS: Deads / Front Squats
...keep rotation

I should be able to compound those if gym isn't busy.
(leg exercises will remain separate)

Posted by: chiquita6683

Posted by: Devlin

Holy crap no wonder I haven't received a text message from you in a while. You've skipped the country. We have got to catch up...you are not the only one who has had major changes in their life

Stay safe...miss talking to you....

Posted by: Burner02

I know! I just read your journal!
Glad to hear you are on road to recovery!
Miss talking with you too!
oh yeah...I skipped the country...that was bitch to do over water, by the way...
<rim shot, please!>

Posted by: Burner02

BTW: here is what my car kinda looks like. Mine is the S-Line, which has ground affects, bigger wheels, brakes, upgraded suspension, etc.
I'm gonna miss driving it when it gets nice out...
http://gtsimages.gabriels.net/images...51005832_0.jpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/i...2005101820.jpg

Posted by: Burner02

30 Mar 09

(can't believe its almost April already)

CHEST:
Bench Press:
135*12, 135*12, 185*4, 185*4, 185*4, 185*4, 185*4, 135*10

Inc DB Bench Press:
60*5, 60*5, 60*5, 60*5,

Dec Bench Press:
135*8, 135*8, 135*8,

**Took 10 minutes longer than I wanted it. Total time: 40 mintutes, start to finish. Batman and Robin was on the TV and I took a too long Ri's...

** still not happy that 185 felt heavy...

** Next week, will go for 205lbs. Maybe a mental block? Am hoping that once I break back into the 200's, it may be like 'switching gears'? Do some more lower weight, higher rep stuff, puch a few heavier sets...

** my ego keeps getting in the way..I know...I know....
***Ego:

*** One more week of night shift. April 4th, back on day shift. Start new schedule then. Hope to be able to boogie to gym early in day before crowd gets in so I can do my compound exercises to keep my 30-40 minute workouts...

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

BTW: here is what my car kinda looks like. Mine is the S-Line, which has ground affects, bigger wheels, brakes, upgraded suspension, etc.
I'm gonna miss driving it when it gets nice out...
http://gtsimages.gabriels.net/images...51005832_0.jpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/assets/i...2005101820.jpg

NICE!

RED HOT CONVERITBILE RIDE

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

** my ego keeps getting in the way..I know...I know....
***Ego:

the "ego" reminded me of some Eggos!

Posted by: Burner02

hmmm....eggos with peanut butter....

Posted by: Burner02

ego AND eggos are banned...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

NICE!

RED HOT CONVERITBILE RIDE

thanks. Tis fun to drive....

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

ego AND eggos are banned...

we will unban the eggos on saturdays

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

we will unban the eggos on saturdays

carb up day!

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

carb up day!

And the eggos sound good

Remind me this coming friday

Posted by: Burner02

well...I AM in your future....

guess I could be your wake up reminder...

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

well...I AM in your future....

guess I could be your wake up reminder...

Posted by: Burner02

31 Mar 09
LEGS!
SQUAT!
135*12, 185*10, 225*10, 225*10, 225*8

Leg Press:
4 sets of 10*380

DEADS!
225*5, 225*5, 275*5, 275*4

** Felt the animal stirrin' within...

*** I willed myself to go heavy tonight. Does that make any sense? I'm tired of the little weights...gotta push here-n-there to make some gains back.

*** Leg Press still felt light, but I was pushing for time

** Deads felt pretty dam good. last set, I might have gotten rep 5...but man, was tired.

**We'll see how the back works out tomorrow...goal: ONE honest to goodness pull up! even if its kicking and screaming, bicycling my legs all the way up...Mike's gonna do at least....ONE pull up! Vengance shall be mine!
muhahhaaa.....

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

salaam alaikum, Sara! (or in redneck-ese: asalami solick'em!)

Posted by: katt

that's so weird.. you post March 31 and it's the 30th here.. I can never get use to that.

Nice leg day... we had our's yesterday and I'm walking like a ........ you'd probably fill that in with..... 'Chinese whore on a good day'.... or something like that...

yep,, uh huh.... that's about it... did I say I really dislike being this friggin sore?????

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

that's so weird.. you post March 31 and it's the 30th here.. I can never get use to that.

Nice leg day... we had our's yesterday and I'm walking like a ........ you'd probably fill that in with..... 'Chinese whore on a good day'.... or something like that...

yep,, uh huh.... that's about it... did I say I really dislike being this friggin sore?????

I was gonna go wiht something more innocent like: franken-katt...but chinese whore works too...

it is now:0700hours Tuesday morning...my shift relief just got here...gonna do turn over and head to bed.
Have a great day!

Posted by: Burner02

I think I mentioned my Phase II of my 'Afghanistan Make Over'
: Edumacation. I've ordered several books to help prepare for 4 different certifications I am going for, maybe adding a 5th.
Starting tonight, I am going to read at least one chapter per night...if not more, but at least one per night. That's the goal.
So, let the page turning begin...

Posted by: chiquita6683

Thats great, what are the certifications in?

Posted by: Burner02

Computers.
So far I have:
A+, NET+ and a Microsoft MCP.
I'm going to add: Server+, Security+, CCNA and CISSP. MAYBE go back for Microsoft MCSE. I also need to learn Unix/Linux...and software a buddy back home tells me I need to bone up on to be able to do what he's doing. He's doing...very well...

How's you?

Posted by: chiquita6683

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Computers.
So far I have:
A+, NET+ and a Microsoft MCP.
I'm going to add: Server+, Security+, CCNA and CISSP. MAYBE go back for Microsoft MCSE. I also need to learn Unix/Linux...and software a buddy back home tells me I need to bone up on to be able to do what he's doing. He's doing...very well...

How's you?

Good for you!
I feel fat, it was my friends birthday today so I had some cheesecake with caramel and whip cream all over it then I came home and had tapioca pudding. Besides my diet I am fabulous, I'm going to watch a bodybuilding show this weekend...I hope it'll give me some inspiration

Posted by: Burner02

sweet! Sometimes you just have to say: WTF and endulge. Truth of the matter: you only go around once. Keep your life balanced. You have to be able to enjoy the junk food once in a while if you like it. Just spend a little more time in the gym to compensate.

If it makes you feel any better, I was gonna go do cardio this evening...but something I ate earlier...well...exercising not a good idea.

yep...I'll be a bonafide geek when I leave here...a good lookin', athletic one...but a geek nonetheless...

HA!

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

salaam alaikum, Sara! (or in redneck-ese: asalami solick'em!)

very impressing

I usually say "Marhaba"

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

sweet! Sometimes you just have to say: WTF and endulge. Truth of the matter: you only go around once. Keep your life balanced. You have to be able to enjoy the junk food once in a while if you like it. Just spend a little more time in the gym to compensate.

If it makes you feel any better, I was gonna go do cardio this evening...but something I ate earlier...well...exercising not a good idea.

yep...I'll be a bonafide geek when I leave here...a good lookin', athletic one...but a geek nonetheless...

HA!

Indeed! bodybuilding shows do motivate me! and same when I read an oxgyen, muscle and fitness magazines

Posted by: Burner02

dam-nab-gamit!
(that's mad-talk in red-neck-eese)
I found a spam post in the training section, so I replied to it...having much fun with it.
AND.....it, the thread was deleted! GARRR!!!!
My post was pure comical genius! LOST! FOREVER! OH, THE SHAME!

Posted by: chiquita6683

Yea, computer nerds aren't usually good looking or athletic.... but a hot geek? You'll have the ladies after you!

Posted by: Burner02

do tell....

Muhahahhaaa.......
On that note...shift change! have a great evening and talk with ya later!
Hope nobody pranks you too bad tomorrow....

Posted by: Burner02

....IF anybody is interested, here is a map of Afghanistan. I'm located in the city of Kabul...somewhere..
Map of Afghanistan, Afghanistan Map, Map Afghanistan

Posted by: katt

kewl.... have you gone to any of the 'touristy' places yet?

Posted by: sara

How far afghanstian from Iraq?

Posted by: Burner02

2 April 09
DELTS/TRIS

Standing BB Mil Press:
Bar*12, 65*12, 95*10, 135*1, 95*8, 95*8

Standing Lateral Raise:
25*8, 25*8
--Compound Set--
CG Bench Press:
135*8, 135*8

Seated BO Lateral Raise:
25*8, 25*8
--Compound Set--
CG Bench Press:
135*8, 135*8

DB Shrugs:
100*10, 100*10, 100*10
--Compound Set--
Dips:
BW*10, BW*5, BW*5

*** time
*** got distracted. Took too long between sets.

**Standing Mil Press was still kinda hard.
**Tris felt ok...they'll come back up
** ran outta time to try cardio...go back on day shift...and 'plan' on waking up a bit early and doing a few laps around the track prior to work. Sounds good on paper...let's see how bad ol Mike here wants to drop this 40lbs of nasty-ness...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

kewl.... have you gone to any of the 'touristy' places yet?

there's tousity places?

this place has been ruined by religious fanatical idiots and mines...

the only (AND FEW) times I will leave this compound: Going to the airport for R&R or to leave) I will be in an armoured vehicle and wearing my armour.
BTW: my armour...weighs approx. 40lbs. ever hear of the 'X-Vest'?
Xvest - Adjustable Weighted Vest
the one I'd get...costs around 300.00 that comes with 80lbs. I'e got a snazzy, camoflouged one that has 40lbs that's free! (unless I lose it...then its 3K...)

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sara

How far afghanstian from Iraq?

A hop, skip and an artillary shell away...
(little military humor there)

Web browser and Live Maps are incompatible

Tis just a little 'hike' across Iran...

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

A hop, skip and an artillary shell away...
(little military humor there)

Web browser and Live Maps are incompatible

Tis just a little 'hike' across Iran...

Iran is HUGE!!

Posted by: Burner02

I was just told by my co-worker that when I fly outta here to Dubai:
Dubai City - Local Travel Information and City Guide
....that I'll be flying over Iran...how many Americans can say THAT? (I'll be on a mid-east air liner, like Pakistan Air or something like that)

I was told that a good idea is to get to Dubai, stay the night and go out the next day, checking out the city. This is the place with the inside ski slope on the beach, the palm tree island...gotta check it out...

Posted by: katt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

there's tousity places?

this place has been ruined by religious fanatical idiots and mines...

I was reading the link you sent on the maps and was chuckling about how they have electricity, sanatation system, etc. in Kabul.. Yeah, I forget how spoiled we are until we go to foreign countries and she how desolate it is.

Posted by: Burner02

I think alot of people do not realize how good we have it.
But, I don't want to go off on a rant...
Its mind-boggling how POOR these people are...and they've known nothing but war for at least the last 30 years.
How does a people get that out of their mind-set?

Posted by: sara

We spoiled alright

Posted by: Burner02

BACK ON DAY SHIFT!
Whew! I screwed up a bit...I normall have Wednesdays off...so I took it off as normal...I was supposed to work it, to have friday AND Saturday off to rotate from nights to days. ooops. yesterday...sucked. Was a walking zombie trying to stay awake. Went to bed around 8:30 pm and read a bit till I fell asleep...until the FNG...(F-ing New Guy) and his symphonious schnozz woke me up at least 3 times.
Have I mentioned that our walls are only plywood? Not conducive to too much privacy, especially SOUND. I'm gonna have to keep a bottle of water in hand's reach...so when ol boy's snoring acts up...WHAM! Against the wall...and when the REST of the guys wake up and join in...maybe he'll get some breathe-right strips...
I've got MUCH caffeine coursing thru the veins already...more coming! WAHOO!!!!

Starting new workout today:
Horizontal/tris

Posted by: Quoi

Wow I've been reading this journal and I love iT! Sounds like your doing great and having fun

Your right we do have it good, I've never been there but I can imagine and that disturbs me.....

Posted by: Burner02

Thanx! Stick around! many zany things are bound to happen to me...
What part of AZ are you in?

Posted by: Quoi

Can't wait!!!

I live in Payson a small town not to far from phoenix
A small town.... lol

Posted by: Devlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

I was just told by my co-worker that when I fly outta here to Dubai:
Dubai City - Local Travel Information and City Guide
....that I'll be flying over Iran...how many Americans can say THAT? (I'll be on a mid-east air liner, like Pakistan Air or something like that)

I was told that a good idea is to get to Dubai, stay the night and go out the next day, checking out the city. This is the place with the inside ski slope on the beach, the palm tree island...gotta check it out...

Dubai also hosts the richest thoroughbred races in the World (The Dubai World Cup).

For one race, if American horses are invited to race, the Sheik provides an all expense paid trip for the horse, it's pony, it's trainer, groom and owner(s). Considering it costs atleast $10,000 per horse one way, it's not a cheap trip.

Sorry Burner, you know me and the horses

Plus, while I haven't met Sheik Maktoum in person, he visits Central Kentucky a few times a year and should be arriving soon to attend the Derby as well as view the new babies on his farms that are in the area.

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoi

Can't wait!!!

I live in Payson a small town not to far from phoenix
A small town.... lol

I've driven thru payson many times from Colorado to Phoenix. Nice drive. Highway 87. Looks like a lot of lakes and off-roading areas up in those moutnains. Will have to check it out when I get there. (I'e been told by many friends who have already migrated to Phoenix that I need to follow...so we'll see)
You're 17? Where are you wanting to go to college? ASU....wow...makes me wish I was young in body as well as heart...

Posted by: Burner02

...Didn't make the gym yesterday....

"No I didn't. Honest... I ran out of gas. I, I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts. IT WASN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD." - Jake Elwood, Blues Brothers

Posted by: Burner02

The other person in my shop yesterday had an un-announced meeting right about the time I was supposed to go. Was fighting staying awake by the time I got off work, so went to the room.

FNG was snoring again...(like that was gonna change) instead of a water bottle, I banged my clothes holder (big wooden shelf thing) against the wall...hopefully woke him up...at least it disrupted him long enough for me to get back to sleep...and I got to be a little evil...

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Dubai also hosts the richest thoroughbred races in the World (The Dubai World Cup).

Sorry Burner, you know me and the horses

I know about your thing with horses....have I mentioned my nick-name yet? Trigger?

I watched Hidalgo a couple times....anything like that?

Posted by: Quoi

m not sure of the college but maybe something out of state just so I can experience the world!!!! Now to find a way to afford it lol.

You wish you had a young body, I wish my body was strong as yours! lol!!!

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

...Didn't make the gym yesterday....

There was an earthquake.

When did you relocate to Italy?

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoi

Can't wait!!!

I live in Payson a small town not to far from phoenix
A small town.... lol

I'll be in AZ in May

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quoi

m not sure of the college but maybe something out of state just so I can experience the world!!!! Now to find a way to afford it lol.

You wish you had a young body, I wish my body was strong as yours! lol!!!

Not college? What are you thinking you would like to do? just a thought: US Armed Forces...4 years, see the world, get a trade, FREE COLLEGE $$...

Or...come get a job oiver here in Afghanistan, make some BIG $$ for a year and then make up your mind what you wanna do.
Gawd, I wish I were younger.. the 'if I knew then what I know now'...

Posted by: the other half

you and this younger thing!!!!!! im telling ya, it only gets better as you get older!!!! ask TT, he will tell you-he is really old.

oh, i mean.....
um...... ya, he has been there and done that.

burner, sounds like everyday is just a wonderful adventure in your world.

i havent seen to many workouts being posted though.

you can only use the same 100 excuses so many times, ya know

let us know when you go to pheonix,

we always are looking for another place to take a vacation to.

Posted by: Burner02

so you say, sir...I've got gray hairs growing...never you mind where they are growing...
Have I mentioned: never married, no kids? Kinda like to fix that at some point..and women my age...aren't too happy with the thought of having kids...gotta get the younger lady to get hitched too.

I've had a rough week. I don't think I've been this busy since...I dunno...its been a while...ok...this is a different kind of busy.

Its been monsooning here.
I'm considering builing an ark...what's a cubit?

Posted by: Burner02

This happened a few nights ago while I was still on mids:

I blew up the fridge the other night.
Leave it to me and semi-OCD to have the need to keep myself occupied…
There I was…
It was Tuesday night. A dark night. A chilly night in Afghanistan.
Having all trouble tickets opened and either resolved or up channeled to a higher level, all emails answered and any other duties that needed my attention fulfilled…I got bored. What to do… what to do. Let’s … RAID THE FRIDGE!
So I did. What I found was… a mess.
Somebody in their grand wisdom had tried to stuff ice cream into the ‘ice box’ part of the fridge. (Imagine square peg into a round hole) It didn’t fit and they left ice cream smeared all over the inch-thick build-up of ice.
So…with nothing more productive computer-wise to do...I took it upon myself
To defrost and clean the fridge…which would be my un-doing.
First: take out all the crap that people had stuck in there over time that would
NEVER get used.
Check
Then,, check expiration’s dates on items and separate as needed:
Expired: trash,
Current: box
Check
Drag said fridge over to the door to let the still warmer air go to work on the ice.
Check
Got bucket of hot water and sloshed it into the fridge to remove gawd knows how many months/years of built up crud.
Check.
OCD level of satisfaction: GOOD
ADD level of annoyance that the ice had not yet melted on MY time-table: HIGH
So….I got out my handy-dandy multi-tool and proceeded to use the needle nose
Pliers as a chipper and went to work on breaking up the ice…
All was going well until… I heard a ‘pssssssssssssssssssssssss’ followed by a cloud of dissipating vapor. I imagine that would have been the Freon. Not good.
One a positive side, I continued to clean the fridge till it looked like new, drug it back to its original place and plugged it back in. with great hope that it was not in fact, Freon.
Nope. It was the Freon.
I now have to find another fridge to replace the one I broke.
Moral of this story: see something that needs to be cleaned?
LEAVE IT

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

it only gets better as you get older!!!! ask TT, he will tell you-he is really old.

oh, i mean.....
um...... ya, he has been there and done that.

toh

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

Have I mentioned: never married, no kids? Kinda like to fix that at some point...

It's not impossible. I was almost 38 when I got married and I was 41 when the kids were born. So it's not out of the question for you.

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

what's a cubit?

cu·bit (kyōō'bĭt) Pronunciation Key
n. An ancient unit of linear measure, originally equal to the length of the forearm from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, or about 17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 centimeters).

Posted by: sara

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

nice to see they had an exact science to measure things out...

Hiya Trips! Just an FYI if not too personal: You were 41...may i ask the age of your beautiful wife? I hear that most women 'our age' really don't want to have kids after mid-late 30's...not that 'shopping for a younger model' isnt such a bad thing...
Life is good...relatively speaking. the rains have seemed to have moved on. It SNOWED yesterday!
I had the day off. So I 'pimped' my room. I got some haji rugs put up, moved a couple things around...broke down and got a tv and dvd player for my room...looks almost...'nice'. i have some movie posters ordered enroute as well.
I'm hoping to be featured in 'This Old B-Hut'

We had been SLAMMED at work the past few days...was not able to leave to office to get to the gym. Hopefully today is better.

Posted by: Burner02

I LOVE SUPPLEMENTS!!!!!!

""Down With The Sickness"
- Disturbed
Can you feel that?
Ah, shit...
...Looking at my own reflection
When suddenly it changes
Violently it changes (oh no)
There is no turning back now
You've woken up the demon in me

[Chorus:]
Get up, come on get down with the sickness [x3]
Open up your hate, and let it flow into me
Get up, come on get down with the sickness
You mother get up come on get down with the sickness
You fucker get up come on get down with the sickness
Madness is the gift, that has been given to me..."

oh...I have just returned from the gym...
Supplements kicking in: BIG TIME!
Muscle memory: remembering...
GAWD, I FORGOT HOW MUCH I LOVE LIFTING WEIGHTS!

9 April 09

CHEST:
DB Bench Press:
50*15, 5*75* 5 sets

Bench Press:
5*185* 5 sets

Decline Bench Press:
5*185* 5 sets

** Time
** THAT felt...MUCH better!
** Just said 'fuq it, I'm putting up some weights today.
*** 'k...still have too much energy...evidently, shoulda stayed longer...

Posted by: Triple Threat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

may i ask the age of your beautiful wife?

She's a year older than I am.

Posted by: Burner02

awesome!

Posted by: Burner02

There I was...
A) TGIF! WAHOO! A NIGHT ON THE TOWN! YEAH! LIVN IT UP, BABY! (ok...wishful thinking on my part)
B) Prison
I was having a conversation with...ok..lets be real: I was the one mainly doing the talking...he was trying to keep up. As you may recall, my mind...is a storm of ideas and constant activity. Hence, where most of my folly arrives from, as my ADD won't allow me to focus on one particular item for too....ooH! A nickel on the floor! Wait...back to topic.
I was talking..have conversation with...oh yes...there I am.
Was drawing the conclusions of how much this place is like a prison.
** Walls on all sides with concerntina wire
** Guard towers on all corners with armed sentries
** Can't go outside said walls
** I'm roomed up in a hut with 5 other guys. No solid walls and spartan furnishings
---BTW: the F'n new guy....SNORES...we are conspiring to doing something inherently evil to him while he sleeps if he doesn't
do something to turn off the schnoz faucet
** No bathroom in the same building as where I sleep...wait, that's actually worse than prison
** I eat in a cafeteria setting.
** I eat a lot with a plastic spoon. (actually find it easier to use than those worthless plastic forks.
--- And, knowing my luck...I'd probably break off a plastic tine and inadvertantly swallow it and immediately choke on it.
Which...would lead to another story of how I'd have to find a way to dislodge it from my person as quickly as possible. ever
seen a Chris Farley? yeah...that would be..me. So, trying to NOT let THAT scenario occour.
** There are women here...but we are foreboden to touch them.
-- speaking of women...we have this...girl...that has come to 'work' with us. THAT is a whole other story. For background
informational needs; she is black. One afternoon, she came back from the beauty salon having the braids taken out; (I almost
suggested her going back to the beauty salon, as she didn't get any better looking???...but I didn't) She bent over at the
waist and was shaking her hair. Unable to supress my urgent need to have my foot lodged in my mouth, I exclaimed: "LOOK! its
DON KING!" ....everybody ELSE thought it was funny...but! I got the LOOK from her, along with a couple expletive, shall I
say, colorful metaphors.
-- I admit...I'm a sarcastic a-hole...but! I'm a FUNNY sarcastic A-hole. So that makes it ok.
See? A LOT like prison...except I get a fair deal more then 3 dollars a day and don't have to worry about getting shanked...except maybe by that Don King chick...
On my day off Wednesday, I decided to 'pimp my room'. I did a little furniture rearranging, hung some haji rugs on the wall and generally feng shuei'd the place. I'm hoping to be featured in 'Better B-Huts and Gardens.'
I've also got a couple movie posters enroute that I ordered to liven up the walls.
I'll have to get some pics taken. Still could use some plants...

Posted by: Built

ROFLMFAO Don King!!!

Enjoy your foot.

Posted by: Burner02

I hope you enjoyed my energy level post-workout yesterday! more of those to follow!

Posted by: Burner02

wow..what a week...I have excuses, but none really valid...am skipping legs and delts to do back today and be back on track.
HAPPY EASTER! (Its already Easter here)

Posted by: chiquita6683

Happy Easter!

Posted by: Quoi

Easter!!! A late one but still....lol!

Posted by: Burner02

13 April 09

BACK:

SLDL:
135*10, 185*10, 185*10, 185*6, 185*6 (grip)

Chin Ups:
BW*5, BW*5, BW*5, BW*3, BW*3, BW*2, BW*2 = 24

BB Rows:
105*10, 105*10, 105*8, 105*8

*** Time, and got in the gym too late in the afternoon...both pull down and machine pull down were taken and couldn't work in. (already had multiple guys working stations)

*** hhmm...not the most inspiring workout...but! I went.

*** have MUCH to get back!

Posted by: katt

well at least you did something!

How large of a gym area do you have? Is it always busy?

Posted by: Burner02

Quote:

Originally Posted by katt

well at least you did something!

How large of a gym area do you have? Is it always busy?

hey there! Its ok...no curling cage...er...power rack...but by gawd, they have TWO crappy smith machines...

just like any other gym...has high times and low times. I'm just gonna have to adjust to about an hour, I believe.

Ya know...I keep reading about movements...I don't have time for that. So, will keep to one major BP per day with a minor (tris/bis) on certain days as normal.
With my taking less days off, will speed up the rotation days faster.

I may be able to do push/legs/pull with my schedule.

Lets see:
D1) Push (Bench/Decline, Mill Press/Uprights, Dips/Skull Crushers)
D2) Legs (Squats/SLDL)
D3) Pull (Pull Up / BB Rows, CC Curls, Preachers)
D4) off
D5) Push (Inc Bench/Flyes, Mil Press/Laterals, CGBP/Tri Ext)
D6) Legs (Deads/Front Squats)
D7) off
D8) Pull (Chin Ups/DB Rows, Shrugs, EZ bar Curls/DB Curls)
D9) Push (repeat)
.....repeat...

How's that look? I think I can ge tthru those workouts in less than 40 mins

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Workout plan looks good but where's the core and cardio exercises

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