Competition Body

Rocco32 · 12-13-2003, 09:46 PM

Well, as far as Church goes I work on sunday unfortunately.

Rissole · 12-13-2003, 09:54 PM

Yeah i know a few people with that problem....
Church aint what its 'all' about anyway. Romans 4:16a

Rocco32 · 12-13-2003, 09:57 PM

Good verse man! I just felt closer to God as a missionary, not sitting in a Church here in DC where it's a business of politics and not about Christ!

**Jodi** · 12-14-2003, 12:35 AM

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Originally posted by rock4832
SShhh, Jodi will hear you!!!

I hear all

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Let's just say diet has not been great, too much stress and been down lately.

Goals Rock, you have goals. I'm sorry to hear this.

Your only going to add more stress to yourself by letting things go.

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I've been consistently eating not good, how's that?

Again, think about your goals. Do you want all those months of hard work to go to waste? I doubt it and if you continue this way you will be back to square 1

I hope things get better. Trust me, I know stress and depression as I've recently finally been able to pull out of my own. Just don't let things get out of control or you'll regret it.

Rocco32 · 12-14-2003, 10:09 AM

Thanks for the pep talk Jodi! I appreciate it. I am trying!

Jenny · 12-14-2003, 02:29 PM

No more slacking for you! Nuh uh, you're not allowed to do that! I saw those before pictures of you and I know what you can accomplish, don't let go when you're so close! We all have struggles and it takes a lot of work to make it happen sometimes, but I know you can do it! You've proved it once, let's see it again

We're here for ya

Rocco32 · 12-15-2003, 09:58 AM

Thanks Jenny, it's just so frustrating to have outside forces keep messing up my program ya know? But thanks for the pep talk, I'm back on the wagon!

Rocco32 · 12-15-2003, 10:00 AM

Chest RR Week

Incline DB, 5 sets-
90x8
90x6
80x6
80x3
60x6

Flat Bench, 4 sets-
165x8
155x6
135x8
105x10

Decline HS, 2 sets-
140x12
140x10

Pec deck flye, 2 sets-
105x10
90x12

Rocco32 · 12-15-2003, 10:00 AM

Wow, RR really wears me out. I can't stay consistent with the weights, is that normal?

ponyboy · 12-15-2003, 11:47 AM

Rep range can be a surprise, especially right after power week. You also might be experiencing some sign of overtraining. Make sure you're not feeling under the weather and check your RHR when you wake up for a few days.

As for your unmotivation, it is that time of year when things go off of the rails. Just remember the amazing progress you have made so far and try to get yourself remotivated in the morning when you get up. Planning is the big key so that it is stress free.

Trust me man, I'm going through it too - the weather, the busy season and everything goes out of the window. But nobody controls what you do and how you behave except for you, and your choices daily dictate what you will be tomorrow. Keep that in mind and keep up the good work!

Rocco32 · 12-15-2003, 02:56 PM

Thanks Ponyboy! I appreciate that buddy! I'm willing and ready to go to the gym, the wearing thing is my tendonitis! I'm tired of stopping w/o's short because of the pain in my arms.

Rissole · 12-15-2003, 04:17 PM

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Originally posted by rock4832
Wow, RR really wears me out. I can't stay consistent with the weights, is that normal?

Damn boy.... that workout would wear me out too!!!!
Chest rep range i do 1st exer. 3 sets 2nd/2 and 3rd/2 total 7 sets.
You did...... 13

Dont forget, the more intense your work out is at the start your w8's will always go down during the w/o

Eg: My Training partner normally inclines 60-65kg i managed to increase his intensity through the first part of his workout and he was lucky to do 50kg for 6

Rocco32 · 12-15-2003, 04:23 PM

Good, I'm glad to hear that Ris. I try for failure in the RR on the first set, no way I could do the same weight after a minute rest!

Rissole · 12-15-2003, 04:32 PM

Same bud... i go for failure on every set

Rocco32 · 12-15-2003, 04:34 PM

Awesome!

Got the bar stuck on me today! Only drawback to going to failure when there isn't a spotter. Sometimes failure sneaks up on you!

Rocco32 · 12-16-2003, 01:09 PM

Alrighty, Power for Bi's and Back

Went heavy trying to hurt my arm more since I had ortho appointment right after.

Deadlift, 3 sets-
265x6
275x6
285x4 They kill me. I don't see how everyone else does so much more!

Bent row, 3 sets-
155x6
165x6
175x4 ( I didn't feel any of these in my back too much. Maybe too much weight!)

Wide Grip Pull-up, 2 sets
BW + 10 x 5
BW + 20 x 4

Close Grip Row, 2 sets
130x6
130x5

Ez Bar Curl, 2 sets
95x6
105x5

Still had Hammer and Incline curl to go but left arm gave out!

Rocco32 · 12-16-2003, 01:10 PM

Ortho said I have tears in my triceps tendon, where it inserts. Said to lay off weights or go easy weight for 3-4 weeks. I'll go easy weight.

Rissole · 12-16-2003, 02:27 PM

At least you found out whats up..... let it heel mate, it wont make that much difference, go hard on the legs to make up for it

Rock Quads

Rocco32 · 12-16-2003, 02:34 PM

That's what I'm figuring m8. But I still plan of lifting, just keeping it light. I let up for a moment and you'll be so far past me the binoculars won't work!

Rissole · 12-16-2003, 04:17 PM

I saw what GP recomended for you. Sounds good. Did you find out about training with him??

Rocco32 · 12-16-2003, 04:22 PM

No, he hasn't PM'd me. I'll let you know though. Maybe he hasn't seen the thread.

Rissole · 12-16-2003, 04:27 PM

I think he checks stuff systimaticly cause he does so much.
I trained with him for about 3 mths about a year ago with diet stuff as well. It was double cause of the conversion rate but worth it. I learnt alot

If you go to his website you can get an idea of prices there www.bodyfx.net

Rocco32 · 12-16-2003, 04:31 PM

Thanks Ris, I'll check into that!!

ponyboy · 12-17-2003, 03:07 PM

Sorry to hear about your tendon and your exams brother. Hope everything turns out okay. Remember, only a few weeks left before we have to post!

Rocco32 · 12-17-2003, 06:36 PM

Yeah, don't remind me!

firestorm · 12-17-2003, 06:44 PM

Yea don't remind me either, I actually took a back shot today and was going to post it with todays back routine just for the hell of it but damn I looked so flat. I nixed the pic for now.

Rocco32 · 12-17-2003, 07:04 PM

Awww, c'mon Fire, show!!

Rissole · 12-17-2003, 07:04 PM

Flatstorm

12-13-2003, 09:46 PM	#511
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Well, as far as Church goes I work on sunday unfortunately.
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-13-2003, 09:54 PM	#512
Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,289 Photos: 36	Yeah i know a few people with that problem.... Church aint what its 'all' about anyway. Romans 4:16a
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12-13-2003, 09:57 PM	#513
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Good verse man! I just felt closer to God as a missionary, not sitting in a Church here in DC where it's a business of politics and not about Christ!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-14-2003, 10:09 AM	#515
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Thanks for the pep talk Jodi! I appreciate it. I am trying!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-15-2003, 09:58 AM	#517
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Thanks Jenny, it's just so frustrating to have outside forces keep messing up my program ya know? But thanks for the pep talk, I'm back on the wagon!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-14-2003, 02:29 PM	#516
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	No more slacking for you! Nuh uh, you're not allowed to do that! I saw those before pictures of you and I know what you can accomplish, don't let go when you're so close! We all have struggles and it takes a lot of work to make it happen sometimes, but I know you can do it! You've proved it once, let's see it again We're here for ya

12-15-2003, 10:00 AM	#518
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Chest RR Week Incline DB, 5 sets- 90x8 90x6 80x6 80x3 60x6 Flat Bench, 4 sets- 165x8 155x6 135x8 105x10 Decline HS, 2 sets- 140x12 140x10 Pec deck flye, 2 sets- 105x10 90x12
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-15-2003, 10:00 AM	#519
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Wow, RR really wears me out. I can't stay consistent with the weights, is that normal?
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-15-2003, 11:47 AM	#520
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	Rep range can be a surprise, especially right after power week. You also might be experiencing some sign of overtraining. Make sure you're not feeling under the weather and check your RHR when you wake up for a few days. As for your unmotivation, it is that time of year when things go off of the rails. Just remember the amazing progress you have made so far and try to get yourself remotivated in the morning when you get up. Planning is the big key so that it is stress free. Trust me man, I'm going through it too - the weather, the busy season and everything goes out of the window. But nobody controls what you do and how you behave except for you, and your choices daily dictate what you will be tomorrow. Keep that in mind and keep up the good work!
	Today I can do what others will not so that tomorrow I will do what others cannot. The difference between winners and losers is that winners do things that losers don't want to do.

12-15-2003, 02:56 PM	#521
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Thanks Ponyboy! I appreciate that buddy! I'm willing and ready to go to the gym, the wearing thing is my tendonitis! I'm tired of stopping w/o's short because of the pain in my arms.
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-15-2003, 04:23 PM	#523
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Good, I'm glad to hear that Ris. I try for failure in the RR on the first set, no way I could do the same weight after a minute rest!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-15-2003, 04:32 PM	#524
Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,289 Photos: 36	Same bud... i go for failure on every set
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12-15-2003, 04:34 PM	#525
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Awesome! Got the bar stuck on me today! Only drawback to going to failure when there isn't a spotter. Sometimes failure sneaks up on you!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-16-2003, 01:09 PM	#526
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Alrighty, Power for Bi's and Back Went heavy trying to hurt my arm more since I had ortho appointment right after. Deadlift, 3 sets- 265x6 275x6 285x4 They kill me. I don't see how everyone else does so much more! Bent row, 3 sets- 155x6 165x6 175x4 ( I didn't feel any of these in my back too much. Maybe too much weight!) Wide Grip Pull-up, 2 sets BW + 10 x 5 BW + 20 x 4 Close Grip Row, 2 sets 130x6 130x5 Ez Bar Curl, 2 sets 95x6 105x5 Still had Hammer and Incline curl to go but left arm gave out!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-16-2003, 01:10 PM	#527
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Ortho said I have tears in my triceps tendon, where it inserts. Said to lay off weights or go easy weight for 3-4 weeks. I'll go easy weight.
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-16-2003, 02:27 PM	#528
Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,289 Photos: 36	At least you found out whats up..... let it heel mate, it wont make that much difference, go hard on the legs to make up for it Rock Quads
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12-16-2003, 02:34 PM	#529
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	That's what I'm figuring m8. But I still plan of lifting, just keeping it light. I let up for a moment and you'll be so far past me the binoculars won't work!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-16-2003, 04:17 PM	#530
Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,289 Photos: 36	I saw what GP recomended for you. Sounds good. Did you find out about training with him??
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12-16-2003, 04:22 PM	#531
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	No, he hasn't PM'd me. I'll let you know though. Maybe he hasn't seen the thread.
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-16-2003, 04:27 PM	#532
Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,289 Photos: 36	I think he checks stuff systimaticly cause he does so much. I trained with him for about 3 mths about a year ago with diet stuff as well. It was double cause of the conversion rate but worth it. I learnt alot If you go to his website you can get an idea of prices there www.bodyfx.net
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12-16-2003, 04:31 PM	#533
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Thanks Ris, I'll check into that!!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-17-2003, 03:07 PM	#534
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	Sorry to hear about your tendon and your exams brother. Hope everything turns out okay. Remember, only a few weeks left before we have to post!
	Today I can do what others will not so that tomorrow I will do what others cannot. The difference between winners and losers is that winners do things that losers don't want to do.

12-17-2003, 06:36 PM	#535
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Yeah, don't remind me!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-17-2003, 06:44 PM	#536
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	Yea don't remind me either, I actually took a back shot today and was going to post it with todays back routine just for the hell of it but damn I looked so flat. I nixed the pic for now.

12-17-2003, 07:04 PM	#537
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Awww, c'mon Fire, show!!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

12-17-2003, 07:04 PM	#538
Rissole 2 Samuel 24:24 Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: "OZTRAILYA" :D Posts: 8,289 Photos: 36	Flatstorm
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