JerseyDevil

I flew into Philly the other day.... Damn are my arms tired! .....

Tap! Tap! Tap! Is this thing on?

Thought about starting a new journal, but decided I would just rekindle this one. If you read this journal front to back, it is rather educational for those considering anabolic help.

Coming back from yet another layoff. I fractured my hand, in a angry male tantrum..... and spent a good 7 weeks off. Was slacking any way, so I am weaker then hell.

I am about the same weight I was when I ended a nice cycle, which is 225 lbs. Problem is, over the last 2 years I lost plenty of muscle, and gained plenty of fat.... Trust me, training without steroids is zero fun. The only consolation is the fact you are natural. Actually at 50 years old, it IS a motivating factor.

Going to start out slow, and use mainly compound movements. My left elbow is arthritic, so many exercises are out.

JerseyDevil

6/24/06

Bench
135 x 8
155 x 10
175 x 12

HS Incline
100 x 6
190 x 6
240 x 6

B.T.N.P
95 x 8
115 x 8
115 x 8

Pec Deck
105 x 10
135 x 6
120 x 6
Walk 2 miles, 27:40

JerseyDevil

6/25/06

Deadlift
bar x 8
135 x 6
185 x 6
225 x 6

Bent Over Row
bar x 8
115 x 8
135 x 10
135 x 10

HS Pulldown
120 x 10
160 x 8

DB Curls
25's x 12
30's x 10
35's x 8
Flex style

Walk 2 miles, 27:50

PreMier

Nice workout! I cant wait to see what I pussy I am after all the time i took off.

P-side Inc.

"the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

yellowmoomba

Hey Jersey.........Welcome back

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"You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

JerseyDevil

PreMier: Yeah pussy is a good way to describe how I feel right now . You always seem to come back strong after a lay off.

YM: Thanks! Feels good to post again.

Rocco32

Glad your back and hitting the gym again. Any thoughts into starting another cycle? I've actually been thinking about running a bit of test...we'll see. Stay around this time buddy!!!

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...

Archangel

Brother Jersey, welcome back, good lookin w/o's too!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

JerseyDevil

6/27/06

Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 8
185 x 8

Military Press
95 x 8
115 x 8
135 x 10

CG Bench
135 x 8
155 x 8
185 x 8

DB Tri Ext
40 x 12
50 x 12
60 x 12

90 sec RI's

It sucks being weak . I'll be back though....

JerseyDevil

Arch:: Whaddup brotha!!! Don't think for a moment I haven't been peeking in your journal from time to time. You are one of the most stellar individuals on this site!

Rocco: No more 'roids for me. I am prescribed Androgel, but trust me it's not even close . I have a whole new outlook on steroids. I hate the strict laws, but after trying them myself, I now wonder if they are worth it. Sure, moderate use, regular bloodwork, and ideally a medical professional to monitor (the Anabolic Control Act of 1991 put an end to that), makes them fairly safe.

Once you start though, it is really hard to go back to being natural again and still ENJOY lifting. You have the training time in, and are at the right age, so a simple test cycle may be decent. But this stuff is like candy....

yellowmoomba

How many days are you going to lift ? It's looking good so far. You can't expect to come in and throw 300 + on your first workout

BTW - how the pup ?

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"You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

JerseyDevil

I'm planning on 4 days a week. 2 on, 1 off, 2 on, 2 off.

Pup is doing great. She is 16 months old and 72 lbs, so almost an adult. She still is very 'puppylike' .

Triple Threat

JD. Good to see you back. Had you used steroids at an earlier age or was that a fairly recent decision?

JerseyDevil

6/28/06

SLDL
135 x 6
185 x 6
225 x 6
245 x 6

Leg Press
135 x 10
225 x 8
315 x 8
405 x 10

Legs are going to be a sore spot for me going forward. In the past I did routine deep squats with 315. All of a sudden I messed up my left knee. I gave it plenty of time to heal, but it has never been right since. I think I slightly tore the meniscus. It has felt fine with no direct leg work. Doing leg presses it will 'crack' here and there, so I need to be very careful...

BB Curls
45 x 10
65 x 10
85 x 12

Yeah I know.... what are BB curls doing in this WO? At least for the time being, I want to do bi's twice a week.

Standing Calf Raise
175 x 12
215 x 10
215 x 10

JerseyDevil

Thanks Ca.... I mean TT (still having trouble getting used to that!)

Always trained natural, starting at 33. I tried prohormones and then later two 'real' steroid cycles. I forget exactly when, but probably right before I turned 48. Been clean since December of 2004. While juicing my bench was around 245 x 9-10 with good form. Once I get back into shape, it'll be more like 245 x 4-5. So what? I'm happy with that for my age.

Archangel

Whats goin on BRother JD!!! Excellent w/o there my Friend!!!
THank you for the compliment, much appreciated!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

JerseyDevil

6/30/06

Walked for 12 minutes at fast pace, at break time

Elliptical Machine
30 minutes, level 10, aerobic program

Archangel

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, cardio, the needed Evil if I might say so myself!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

JerseyDevil

LOL. I really don't mind cardio, but I have trouble finding the time to do it!

Archangel

I hear ya, it can be boring though!!! I go at 4 am, so the time kinda finds me, LOL!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

JerseyDevil

4 AM! I used to go at 6 AM, and hated it, and I consider myself a morning person I see your schedule though, and you have to do, want you have to do, to get the job done .

JerseyDevil

7/1/06

Bench:
135 x 8
155 x 8
185 x 8
205 x 7
205 x 5

HS Incline
100 x 8
150 x 8
190 x 8
280 x 4
240 x 6

DB Military Press
50's x 12
50's x 11

DB Tri Ext
50 x 12
65 x 12
65 x 10

Felt really weak. Did workout about an hour after mowing the grass, weed whacking, and then washing the car in the heat and humidity. Probably was slightly dehydrated.... Should really workout first thing, but I like to get chores out of the way first.

Archangel

Thank you my Friend, yes I do and I WILL!!!
Good looking w/o too, ESPECIALLY after doing ALL the stuff Previous to w/o, your a Friggen MACHINE!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

JerseyDevil

7/2/06

Elliptical Machine
30 minutes, level 11, aerobic program

Walk 1 mile, cool down

JerseyDevil

7/3/06

Bent Rows
bar x 10
135 x 8
155 x 8
175 x 8

HS Row
One arm at a time
55 x 10/10
100 x 8/8
145 x 8/8
170 x 5/5

HS Pulldown
120 x 8
160 x 8
180 x 8

Hyperextensions
+25 x 10
+25 x 10
+25 x 10

DB Curls
Not alternating, BB style
25's x 12
30's x 12
35's x 12

JerseyDevil

4th of July

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 8
185 x 6
205 x 6
175 x 10

B.T.N.P
95 x 10
115 x 8
135 x 6

CG Bench
135 x 8
185 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5

DB Tri Ext
65 x 10
75 x 8
55 x 15

Happy 4th of July!!!

yellowmoomba

You worked out on the 4th!!! Now that's dedication

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"You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

JerseyDevil

Thanks YM and Arch for carrying the torch in my renewed journal. I'm starting to feel like the 'invisible man'. I make posts in Online Journals, and other places, and they are completely ignored. I guess I could change my age to '22', but I find it interesting no one wants to hear the opinions of an old man.

On the other hand, maybe I'm just boring as hell

Archangel

My pleasure my Friend, your w/o's ALWAYS motivate me, and I look forward to your comments/advice anytime!!! Good lookin w/o's too!!!

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

PreMier

Still strong for an old man



What, your the one that started with the "old man" talk

P-side Inc.

"the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.