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JerseyDevil · 10-26-2004, 04:53 AM

Nice PR's CP.

DeadBolt · 10-26-2004, 08:20 AM

Hell ya man good work! Im counting the days I can get back into deadlifting, and squatting!

**CowPimp** · 10-26-2004, 10:06 AM

myCATpowerlifts
My sentiments exactly.

JerseyDevil
Thanks. I haven't seen a massive PR jump like that since I first started lifting.

DeadBolt
Muchos gracias. There's nothing like deadlifts and squats. What's keeping you from doing them now? Some type of injury I assume...

DeadBolt · 10-26-2004, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CowPimp

DeadBolt
Muchos gracias. There's nothing like deadlifts and squats. What's keeping you from doing them now? Some type of injury I assume...

Yea I can barrely walk with my knees right now. I got a new job that requires all day running(valet parking) and with a combo of poor running stance(on the toes), poor shoes, and bad knees to begin with I can barely bend em. Not to mention some guy slammed a door on my right knee so I am in a ton of pain lol. I am fixing my form and today was easier to run but new shoes are a must.

I will see how the knees feel thursday when leg day comes but the slightlest ounce of pain I will rest them up until I'm 100%...not a big risk taker when it comes to knees.

**CowPimp** · 10-27-2004, 12:21 AM

DeadBolt
Understood. It's definitely a good idea to play it safe. An injury is going to set you back a lot further than resting up a couple of sessions.

Meal1
4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1 cup flax cereal, 1 cup 2% milk, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C

Meal2
2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber

Meal3
2 scoops whey protein, 9oz sweet potatoes & brown rice

Meal4
trioplex bar

Meal5
can tuna, 3oz turkey breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery

Meal6
tin sardines, 5oz chicken breast, 6oz brown rice, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato

Meal7
2 TBSP PB, 1 cup 2% cottage cheese

Diet was standard. Water drinking was pretty good. No workout though; I got some much needed rest. However, my pre-work nap ran a little overtime and I was 10-15 minutes late. Oh well, no big deal. I didn't get written up or anything, so I'm not fretting. I took another 45 minute nap during my break too.

Unfortunately, I am probably going to have to make up for lost sleep tomorrow too. I have to wake up early and goto traffic court in Virginina (I live in MD). The time is during peak rush hour, which means the beltway becomes a parking lot. Say a prayer the cop doesn't show up for me. $150 is going to hurt me big time right now.

Duncans Donuts · 10-27-2004, 12:57 AM

CP, what are you weighing in at?

DeadBolt · 10-27-2004, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Unfortunately, I am probably going to have to make up for lost sleep tomorrow too. I have to wake up early and goto traffic court in Virginina (I live in MD). The time is during peak rush hour, which means the beltway becomes a parking lot. Say a prayer the cop doesn't show up for me. $150 is going to hurt me big time right now.

Ouch 150, what did ya do for that one?

**CowPimp** · 10-27-2004, 12:22 PM

Duncans Donuts
I'm 185-190 right now depending on when I weigh myself. I weighed myself in just my boxers at the gym my friend works at in the middle of the day and I was 188. My peak was 200-205, but nearly all that extra weight was fat, as you can see in my gallery.

DeadBolt
74 in a 55. I got my fine reduced to $75, which helps a lot. There is an additional $57 fee tacked onto all traffic violations that I didn't even realize was part of it, so it would've been over $200 had I paid outright.

**CowPimp** · 10-28-2004, 12:06 AM

I didn't get quite enough sleep last night, but I will make up for it tomorrow. I am planning a nap immediately after returning from school at 12.

I've been thoroughly considering changing my major to something geared towards becoming a personal trainer for the following reasons: I don't like the idea of a desk job, I don't want to become a total coroprate whore to make decent money, the classes are too expensive for me to handle, the market isn't opening up much, it's extremely tough to get started, there is no 4 year degree for network engineering, and, most importantly, I don't get to deal with computers in a way that I enjoy. I would still do work on the side, most definitely, but in my own way. I haven't made any final decisions yet, but it's looking that way. Anyway, just a thought.

Bench Press ME:

CG Bench Press
95 x 3
115 x 3
135 x 3
155 x 3
175 x 1
195 x 1
215 x 1
225 x 1

Yates Rows
175 x 9
185 x 6
185 x 6

WG Chinups
35 x 4
35 x 4
35 x 4

DB Hammer Press
70 x 5
70 x 5
70 x 5

DB Shoulder Press
40 x 10
50 x 9
55 x 5

Nice workout today. I was very happy with those PRs on the CG bench press. I estimate I will be hitting 245 on the bench press next time. My CG strength is always at least 10% behind my standard grip bench presses. My rows also went up nicely. I was surprised how much easier 175 came up this time. The shoulder presses went better than expected too. That first say was way too easy. I probably could have done 15+ reps, but I decided to just stop there and acclimate the weight. Excellent workout. I'm tempted to try the bench press again next ME day, but I think I'll hold off and try another exercise.

Meal1
4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1 cup flax cereal, 1 cup 2% milk, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C

Meal2
trioplex bar

Meal3
chicken picado

Meal4
can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery

Meal5 - PWO
2 scoops whey protein, 2 slices WW pita

Meal6
2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber

Meal7
salmon alfredo, mixed salad, olive oil based dressing

Snack
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese, 1 TBSP PB

Had some nice cheat meals today, and another cheat or two coming tomorrow. That chicken picado came from Baja Fresh. Fairly reasonable in terms of nutritional content, except for a little sour cream. The salmon alfredo was totally off-diet, but who cares. That's what cheating is for. Also, I went light on the before bed meal to help compensate.

Saturday Fever · 10-28-2004, 12:54 AM

It never ceases to amaze me that just by switching to a proper routine, people hit new PRs. You've been doing this for a little over a week and you're nailing out PRs. If more people would stick to it, more people would be knocking out 600/400/600 totals. Great workouts Cow, you're making great lifts.

Duncans Donuts · 10-28-2004, 02:28 AM

Excellent stuff CP..you're the smartest guy with long hair I've met, btw

DeadBolt · 10-28-2004, 10:34 AM

Lookin good man, keep up with the PR's! I'm sure you will break through that one in no time.

Hey if what your goin for school wise isn't workin out change it now while your young enough. Dont waste your time and money then have to go back to school. I made a really late change with my college choice but it was the best decision I ever made. I was originaly going for culinary (I was fat lol) and got accepted to the 2 top culinary schools in the world and even had some scholorships from them. At the last minute I backed out b/c it wasn't what I wanted...now I am majoring in exercise science and am glad I changed my mind. I don't get to many courses related to it yet but next semester I am loading up on some pretty good ones. I'll let ya know the classes I'm taking once I figure em all out.

**CowPimp** · 10-28-2004, 10:58 AM

Saturday Fever
I agree SF; I am quite amazed at this sudden progress. In particular, my deadlift had been stagnating for a long time. I was very happy to see that go up 20 pounds in a matter of a couple weeks. It's too bad I didn't start this routine sooner. My primary goal with weight training has always been to get stronger. Mass is certainly a welcome byproduct of these strength gains, but it has never been my primary goal. Thanks for your continued support and divulsion of knowledge. It helps a lot.

Duncans Donuts
Haha, thanks. I hardly know any guys with long hair anymore. Most of them phased it out in middle school or high school. I'm taking it to a new level.

DeadBolt
Changing majors is a tough decision, but it is better then being stuck with a job you don't want to be doing. Thankfully, I have taken a lot of general ed courses already. I'm currently finishing my last one for this major. So, many of my credits can easily be applied towards another degree. Also, I got a couple certifications out of the classes I have taken thus far, so I can always get an entry level position in the computer networking field if I really had to.

I'm glad to hear the major change working out for you. Definitely let me know what you're taking. I would appreciate that; not to mention that I'm curious exactly what path you are heading down. Good looking out with your continued support and insight.

**CowPimp** · 10-29-2004, 01:48 AM

I took about a 3 hour nap today, if you can call that a nap. I felt so energized for my workout. The results speak for themselves.

Squat/Deadlift DE:

Box Squats
155 x 2
155 x 2
155 x 2
155 x 2
165 x 2
165 x 2
165 x 2
165 x 2

Sumo Deadlifts
285 x 5
285 x 5
285 x 5

Decline Situps
50 x 12
55 x 10
55 x 10

SLDLs
225 x 9
245 x 6
245 x 6

Single Leg Calf Raise
95 x 10
95 x 10
95 x 10

Another good workout today. Those box squats were a little akward; I have never done them before. I had a turbo lag effect on them. Coming off the box was a little slow, then I would fly up the rest of the way. I'm not used to losing the stretch reflex. I was very happy with my SLDLs. Those shot up nicely from the last workout. I went to use the same weight, and I was surprised how much easier they had become in just one week. My lower back is going to thank me during my next 1RM squat attempt.

Meal1
4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flax cereal, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 8oz apple juice, 20G brewer's yeast, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C

Meal2
trioplex bar

Meal3
2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber

Meal4
can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery

Meal5 - PWO
2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats

Meal6
tin sardines, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz sweet potatoes, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato, 8oz orange juice

Meal7
16oz 2% milk, 1 scoop egg protein, 1 TBSP PB

Meal8
1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB

Meal7 was sort of a cheat meal, but nothing too crazy. Also, the orange juice in meal6 was kind of a cheat, but not really (I mean, it is orange juice). All in all my diet was pretty standard with a little more leeway.

JerseyDevil · 10-29-2004, 04:40 AM

Workouts and diet looking really solid CP.

You remind me of a young Eddie Vedder (hair and facial features wise, not physique wise

).

**CowPimp** · 10-29-2004, 10:11 AM

JerseyDevil
Thanks for the positive feedback. I have never been compared to him, but I'll take it. One of these days I plan on replacing those pictures with a wider variety of shots. I need to get my brother to take a few of me

BulkMeUp · 10-29-2004, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CowPimp

Saturday Fever
I agree SF; I am quite amazed at this sudden progress. In particular, my deadlift had been stagnating for a long time. I was very happy to see that go up 20 pounds in a matter of a couple weeks. It's too bad I didn't start this routine sooner. My primary goal with weight training has always been to get stronger. Mass is certainly a welcome byproduct of these strength gains, but it has never been my primary goal. Thanks for your continued support and divulsion of knowledge. It helps a lot.

Hey Cow. What was the 'proper routine' that SF referred to earlier which resulted in your progress?

My goal is the opposite of yours. Presently i am looking to gain mass and any strength gains i would consider a nice bonus.

Saturday Fever · 10-29-2004, 03:56 PM

Bulk, I argue that as long as you're training with resistance and eating properly, you will get big. But strength has to be trained specifically and correctly. Cow is experimenting with a routine now that IS specific and correct for strength training. And should his diet be a caloric excess, he's going to get massive at the same time.

BulkMeUp · 10-29-2004, 06:00 PM

Thanks SF!

JerseyDevil · 10-29-2004, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CowPimp

JerseyDevil
Thanks for the positive feedback. I have never been compared to him, but I'll take it.

Check it out.

**CowPimp** · 10-30-2004, 09:32 AM

BulkMeUp
It is the proper routine for me, because I want to improve my core lifts. It may, however, not be the proper routine for those looking to gain mass. Although, I feel that strength training routines are almost essential periodically in a bodybuilder's training. SF answered the question pretty good, but I thought I would elaborate a little.

Saturday Fever
Thanks for helping field that question.

JerseyDevil
Haha! Now, if I could only get as much pussy as I suspect Eddie Vedder has got...

Here's my journal from yesterday. I was really tired and passed out early before I could post this.

HIIT Cardio
15-20 minutes of jogging

Meal1
4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flax cereal, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 8oz apple juice, 20G brewer's yeast, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C, 2 echinacea

Meal2 - PWO
2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats

Meal3
2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber

Meal4
trioplex bar

Meal5
can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery, lettuce

Meal6
tin sardines in olive oil, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz sweet potatoes, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato

Snack
1 cup 2% milk, 1 scoop egg protein

Meal7
2 TBSP PB, 1 cup 2% cottage cheese

I took a couple of echinacea pills in the morning because I was sniffling. I don't think I was, or am currently, developing a cold. However, I didn't feel like taking my chances. The immune system boost echinacea provides is most effective at the onset of a sickness.

Diet was standard, except that I actually fell asleep an hour or so after I had that snack. I woke up in the middle of the night and ate meal7. I had no trouble going back to sleep though. I'm not entirely sure why I was so beat, but those 8.5 hours of sleep did me good.

DeadBolt · 10-30-2004, 09:33 AM

Heya bro workouts and diet are lookin good!

Yea changes in my major are working out so far...I reall enjoy this major over my last one. I am not sure exactly where I am going to go once I transfer schools though, I can go physical therapist, teacher..etc...Not sure what I want yet but I have some more time before I decide. I am going to be trying to put my schedual together today at work so if I get a chance this week I'll let ya know what I'm taking.

**CowPimp** · 10-31-2004, 09:51 AM

DeadBolt
I'm glad to hear that the change is going well for you. Thanks for your input; it will definitely help make the transition easier for me.

Here is yesterday's journal:

Bench Press DE:

Bench Press
125 x 3
125 x 3
125 x 3
125 x 3
125 x 3
125 x 3
125 x 3
125 x 3

Bent DB Rows
70 x 9
75 x 6
75 x 6

Lying DB Rows
85 x 9
90 x 6
90 x 6

Reverse CG Bench Press
155 x 5
155 x 5
155 x 5

Incline Press @ 45
155 x 5
155 x 4
155 x 4

Pretty good workout. I think I might try a hammer grip on the bent DB rows next time. I didn't think of it till I was done. They felt good, but I kept bumping the dumbells together. Also, I am going to nix the lying DB rows until I get some more 10 pound weight. My dumbells are olympic adjustables. I had 25s on them. My range of motion was very limited, although I did feel some degree of tension in my lats. They used to be better, but I use too much weight now. I haven't done reverse bench press or the steep incline presses in a while. Normally, my inclines are at about 20 degrees. Either way, I thought that I handled the weights pretty well.

Meal1
4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flax cereal, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 8oz orange/tangerine juice, 20G brewer's yeast, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C

Meal2 - PWO
2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats

Meal3
2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber

Meal4
trioplex bar

Meal5
can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery

Meal6
tin sardines, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz sweet potatoes, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato

Snack
8oz 2% milk, 1 scoop egg protein

Meal8
1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB

Boring standard diet.

DeadBolt · 10-31-2004, 10:54 AM

Heya bro lookin good, solid lifts!

How ya liking this workout so far? I can see your strength is gettin up there nicely!

Cold Iron · 10-31-2004, 02:03 PM

Hey CP. Diet's looking really solid and consistant.

How do you do lying DB Rows?

10-26-2004, 08:20 AM	#32
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	Hell ya man good work! Im counting the days I can get back into deadlifting, and squatting!
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10-26-2004, 10:06 AM	#33
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	myCATpowerlifts My sentiments exactly. JerseyDevil Thanks. I haven't seen a massive PR jump like that since I first started lifting. DeadBolt Muchos gracias. There's nothing like deadlifts and squats. What's keeping you from doing them now? Some type of injury I assume...
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10-27-2004, 12:21 AM	#35
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	DeadBolt Understood. It's definitely a good idea to play it safe. An injury is going to set you back a lot further than resting up a couple of sessions. Meal1 4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1 cup flax cereal, 1 cup 2% milk, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C Meal2 2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber Meal3 2 scoops whey protein, 9oz sweet potatoes & brown rice Meal4 trioplex bar Meal5 can tuna, 3oz turkey breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery Meal6 tin sardines, 5oz chicken breast, 6oz brown rice, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato Meal7 2 TBSP PB, 1 cup 2% cottage cheese Diet was standard. Water drinking was pretty good. No workout though; I got some much needed rest. However, my pre-work nap ran a little overtime and I was 10-15 minutes late. Oh well, no big deal. I didn't get written up or anything, so I'm not fretting. I took another 45 minute nap during my break too. Unfortunately, I am probably going to have to make up for lost sleep tomorrow too. I have to wake up early and goto traffic court in Virginina (I live in MD). The time is during peak rush hour, which means the beltway becomes a parking lot. Say a prayer the cop doesn't show up for me. $150 is going to hurt me big time right now.
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10-27-2004, 12:57 AM	#36
Duncans Donuts Stay puffed, baby. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,774 Photos: 2	CP, what are you weighing in at?
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10-27-2004, 12:22 PM	#38
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	Duncans Donuts I'm 185-190 right now depending on when I weigh myself. I weighed myself in just my boxers at the gym my friend works at in the middle of the day and I was 188. My peak was 200-205, but nearly all that extra weight was fat, as you can see in my gallery. DeadBolt 74 in a 55. I got my fine reduced to $75, which helps a lot. There is an additional $57 fee tacked onto all traffic violations that I didn't even realize was part of it, so it would've been over $200 had I paid outright. Last edited by CowPimp : 10-27-2004 at 12:33 PM.
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10-26-2004, 04:53 AM	#31
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,181	Nice PR's CP.

10-28-2004, 12:06 AM	#39
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	I didn't get quite enough sleep last night, but I will make up for it tomorrow. I am planning a nap immediately after returning from school at 12. I've been thoroughly considering changing my major to something geared towards becoming a personal trainer for the following reasons: I don't like the idea of a desk job, I don't want to become a total coroprate whore to make decent money, the classes are too expensive for me to handle, the market isn't opening up much, it's extremely tough to get started, there is no 4 year degree for network engineering, and, most importantly, I don't get to deal with computers in a way that I enjoy. I would still do work on the side, most definitely, but in my own way. I haven't made any final decisions yet, but it's looking that way. Anyway, just a thought. Bench Press ME: CG Bench Press 95 x 3 115 x 3 135 x 3 155 x 3 175 x 1 195 x 1 215 x 1 225 x 1 Yates Rows 175 x 9 185 x 6 185 x 6 WG Chinups 35 x 4 35 x 4 35 x 4 DB Hammer Press 70 x 5 70 x 5 70 x 5 DB Shoulder Press 40 x 10 50 x 9 55 x 5 Nice workout today. I was very happy with those PRs on the CG bench press. I estimate I will be hitting 245 on the bench press next time. My CG strength is always at least 10% behind my standard grip bench presses. My rows also went up nicely. I was surprised how much easier 175 came up this time. The shoulder presses went better than expected too. That first say was way too easy. I probably could have done 15+ reps, but I decided to just stop there and acclimate the weight. Excellent workout. I'm tempted to try the bench press again next ME day, but I think I'll hold off and try another exercise. Meal1 4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1 cup flax cereal, 1 cup 2% milk, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C Meal2 trioplex bar Meal3 chicken picado Meal4 can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery Meal5 - PWO 2 scoops whey protein, 2 slices WW pita Meal6 2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber Meal7 salmon alfredo, mixed salad, olive oil based dressing Snack 1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese, 1 TBSP PB Had some nice cheat meals today, and another cheat or two coming tomorrow. That chicken picado came from Baja Fresh. Fairly reasonable in terms of nutritional content, except for a little sour cream. The salmon alfredo was totally off-diet, but who cares. That's what cheating is for. Also, I went light on the before bed meal to help compensate.
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10-28-2004, 12:54 AM	#40
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	It never ceases to amaze me that just by switching to a proper routine, people hit new PRs. You've been doing this for a little over a week and you're nailing out PRs. If more people would stick to it, more people would be knocking out 600/400/600 totals. Great workouts Cow, you're making great lifts.
	yay.

10-28-2004, 02:28 AM	#41
Duncans Donuts Stay puffed, baby. Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,774 Photos: 2	Excellent stuff CP..you're the smartest guy with long hair I've met, btw
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10-28-2004, 10:34 AM	#42
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	Lookin good man, keep up with the PR's! I'm sure you will break through that one in no time. Hey if what your goin for school wise isn't workin out change it now while your young enough. Dont waste your time and money then have to go back to school. I made a really late change with my college choice but it was the best decision I ever made. I was originaly going for culinary (I was fat lol) and got accepted to the 2 top culinary schools in the world and even had some scholorships from them. At the last minute I backed out b/c it wasn't what I wanted...now I am majoring in exercise science and am glad I changed my mind. I don't get to many courses related to it yet but next semester I am loading up on some pretty good ones. I'll let ya know the classes I'm taking once I figure em all out.
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10-28-2004, 10:58 AM	#43
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	Saturday Fever I agree SF; I am quite amazed at this sudden progress. In particular, my deadlift had been stagnating for a long time. I was very happy to see that go up 20 pounds in a matter of a couple weeks. It's too bad I didn't start this routine sooner. My primary goal with weight training has always been to get stronger. Mass is certainly a welcome byproduct of these strength gains, but it has never been my primary goal. Thanks for your continued support and divulsion of knowledge. It helps a lot. Duncans Donuts Haha, thanks. I hardly know any guys with long hair anymore. Most of them phased it out in middle school or high school. I'm taking it to a new level. DeadBolt Changing majors is a tough decision, but it is better then being stuck with a job you don't want to be doing. Thankfully, I have taken a lot of general ed courses already. I'm currently finishing my last one for this major. So, many of my credits can easily be applied towards another degree. Also, I got a couple certifications out of the classes I have taken thus far, so I can always get an entry level position in the computer networking field if I really had to. I'm glad to hear the major change working out for you. Definitely let me know what you're taking. I would appreciate that; not to mention that I'm curious exactly what path you are heading down. Good looking out with your continued support and insight.
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10-29-2004, 01:48 AM	#44
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	I took about a 3 hour nap today, if you can call that a nap. I felt so energized for my workout. The results speak for themselves. Squat/Deadlift DE: Box Squats 155 x 2 155 x 2 155 x 2 155 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 Sumo Deadlifts 285 x 5 285 x 5 285 x 5 Decline Situps 50 x 12 55 x 10 55 x 10 SLDLs 225 x 9 245 x 6 245 x 6 Single Leg Calf Raise 95 x 10 95 x 10 95 x 10 Another good workout today. Those box squats were a little akward; I have never done them before. I had a turbo lag effect on them. Coming off the box was a little slow, then I would fly up the rest of the way. I'm not used to losing the stretch reflex. I was very happy with my SLDLs. Those shot up nicely from the last workout. I went to use the same weight, and I was surprised how much easier they had become in just one week. My lower back is going to thank me during my next 1RM squat attempt. Meal1 4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flax cereal, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 8oz apple juice, 20G brewer's yeast, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C Meal2 trioplex bar Meal3 2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber Meal4 can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery Meal5 - PWO 2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats Meal6 tin sardines, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz sweet potatoes, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato, 8oz orange juice Meal7 16oz 2% milk, 1 scoop egg protein, 1 TBSP PB Meal8 1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB Meal7 was sort of a cheat meal, but nothing too crazy. Also, the orange juice in meal6 was kind of a cheat, but not really (I mean, it is orange juice). All in all my diet was pretty standard with a little more leeway.
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10-29-2004, 04:40 AM	#45
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,181	Workouts and diet looking really solid CP. You remind me of a young Eddie Vedder (hair and facial features wise, not physique wise ).

10-29-2004, 10:11 AM	#46
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	JerseyDevil Thanks for the positive feedback. I have never been compared to him, but I'll take it. One of these days I plan on replacing those pictures with a wider variety of shots. I need to get my brother to take a few of me
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10-29-2004, 03:56 PM	#48
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	Bulk, I argue that as long as you're training with resistance and eating properly, you will get big. But strength has to be trained specifically and correctly. Cow is experimenting with a routine now that IS specific and correct for strength training. And should his diet be a caloric excess, he's going to get massive at the same time.
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10-29-2004, 06:00 PM	#49
BulkMeUp ..is bulking up! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cana-dah Posts: 5,317	Thanks SF!

10-30-2004, 09:32 AM	#51
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	BulkMeUp It is the proper routine for me, because I want to improve my core lifts. It may, however, not be the proper routine for those looking to gain mass. Although, I feel that strength training routines are almost essential periodically in a bodybuilder's training. SF answered the question pretty good, but I thought I would elaborate a little. Saturday Fever Thanks for helping field that question. JerseyDevil Haha! Now, if I could only get as much pussy as I suspect Eddie Vedder has got... Here's my journal from yesterday. I was really tired and passed out early before I could post this. HIIT Cardio 15-20 minutes of jogging Meal1 4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flax cereal, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 8oz apple juice, 20G brewer's yeast, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C, 2 echinacea Meal2 - PWO 2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats Meal3 2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber Meal4 trioplex bar Meal5 can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery, lettuce Meal6 tin sardines in olive oil, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz sweet potatoes, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato Snack 1 cup 2% milk, 1 scoop egg protein Meal7 2 TBSP PB, 1 cup 2% cottage cheese I took a couple of echinacea pills in the morning because I was sniffling. I don't think I was, or am currently, developing a cold. However, I didn't feel like taking my chances. The immune system boost echinacea provides is most effective at the onset of a sickness. Diet was standard, except that I actually fell asleep an hour or so after I had that snack. I woke up in the middle of the night and ate meal7. I had no trouble going back to sleep though. I'm not entirely sure why I was so beat, but those 8.5 hours of sleep did me good.
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10-30-2004, 09:33 AM	#52
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	Heya bro workouts and diet are lookin good! Yea changes in my major are working out so far...I reall enjoy this major over my last one. I am not sure exactly where I am going to go once I transfer schools though, I can go physical therapist, teacher..etc...Not sure what I want yet but I have some more time before I decide. I am going to be trying to put my schedual together today at work so if I get a chance this week I'll let ya know what I'm taking.
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10-31-2004, 09:51 AM	#53
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	DeadBolt I'm glad to hear that the change is going well for you. Thanks for your input; it will definitely help make the transition easier for me. Here is yesterday's journal: Bench Press DE: Bench Press 125 x 3 125 x 3 125 x 3 125 x 3 125 x 3 125 x 3 125 x 3 125 x 3 Bent DB Rows 70 x 9 75 x 6 75 x 6 Lying DB Rows 85 x 9 90 x 6 90 x 6 Reverse CG Bench Press 155 x 5 155 x 5 155 x 5 Incline Press @ 45 155 x 5 155 x 4 155 x 4 Pretty good workout. I think I might try a hammer grip on the bent DB rows next time. I didn't think of it till I was done. They felt good, but I kept bumping the dumbells together. Also, I am going to nix the lying DB rows until I get some more 10 pound weight. My dumbells are olympic adjustables. I had 25s on them. My range of motion was very limited, although I did feel some degree of tension in my lats. They used to be better, but I use too much weight now. I haven't done reverse bench press or the steep incline presses in a while. Normally, my inclines are at about 20 degrees. Either way, I thought that I handled the weights pretty well. Meal1 4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flax cereal, 1/2 cup 2% milk, 8oz orange/tangerine juice, 20G brewer's yeast, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C Meal2 - PWO 2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats Meal3 2 scoops egg protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread, cucumber Meal4 trioplex bar Meal5 can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery Meal6 tin sardines, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz sweet potatoes, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato Snack 8oz 2% milk, 1 scoop egg protein Meal8 1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB Boring standard diet.
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10-31-2004, 10:54 AM	#54
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	Heya bro lookin good, solid lifts! How ya liking this workout so far? I can see your strength is gettin up there nicely!
	"Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º>

10-31-2004, 02:03 PM	#55
Cold Iron High $ociety Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: ONtario Posts: 1,615	Hey CP. Diet's looking really solid and consistant. How do you do lying DB Rows?