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BulkMeUp · 11-11-2004, 09:40 AM

*Chirstmas list for Cow*
Bra
Wheelbarrow
Gym shirt and shoes

**CowPimp** · 11-11-2004, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Keep up the good work ...Cow...

You mean you never joined a gym before?
How long you been working out?

About 18 months. I lifted a little bit when I was 13-14, but I stopped for years.

**CowPimp** · 11-11-2004, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Nice lifts CP

That is the one shitty thing about not having a training partner. I hear ya I go through the same thing on a weekly basis.

Don't touch it until it is about to start going the opposite direction.

I sort of dislike training partners save for the knowledge that you have a good spotter behind you. I prefer to get my lifting done as soon as possible, but chit chat often prevails with a partner.

BulkMeUp
I've got some wife beaters and loose shorts. That's my gym attire.

Randy · 11-11-2004, 01:55 PM

I know what you mean Cow, many feel this way. Time is short these days.
There's pros and cons to a partner, but I have always been able to complete my workout much faster without one.

I too used to workout at an early age, but not consistantly. Not until the last couple years for myself did I start becoming more serious. I have worked out at a few gyms in the past, but primarily do my workouts at home. The only problem with that is half my exercises I perform on the patio, and the weather can really impact my ability to workout. I am now seriously thinking of joining a gym for the winter at least.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CowPimp

I sort of dislike training partners save for the knowledge that you have a good spotter behind you. I prefer to get my lifting done as soon as possible, but chit chat often prevails with a partner.

BulkMeUp
I've got some wife beaters and loose shorts. That's my gym attire.

**CowPimp** · 11-11-2004, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

I know what you mean Cow, many feel this way. Time is short these days.
There's pros and cons to a partner, but I have always been able to complete my workout much faster without one.

I too used to workout at an early age, but not consistantly. Not until the last couple years for myself did I start becoming more serious. I have worked out at a few gyms in the past, but primarily do my workouts at home. The only problem with that is half my exercises I perform on the patio, and the weather can really impact my ability to workout. I am now seriously thinking of joining a gym for the winter at least.

Well, I didn't stop because I wasn't serious about it. I stopped because of monetary and space constraints. I lived in a piggyback townhouse at the time, so lifting weights in there was a no no. As well, being 14, no gym would allow me to join. The only way I got to lift at all was because I took weight training as a class in school. Even so, I jogged, did pushups, bodyweight squats, and had a couple of 10 and 15 pound dumbells that I would do overhead presses and curls with. I did what I could.

**CowPimp** · 11-12-2004, 02:07 AM

I screwed up and edited this post and removed the previous content. I don't remember my full diet, but my workout was:

Squat/Deadlift DE:

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

Reverse Hypers
50 x 12
50 x 12
70 x 10
70 x 10

GHRs
70 x 10
70 x 10
70 x 10

SLDLs
265 x 6
265 x 6
265 x 6

Leg Press Calf Raises
450 x 10
450 x 10
450 x 10

DeadBolt · 11-12-2004, 08:38 AM

Awsome w/o CP...killer SLDL's.

So how's the whole gym membership workin out for ya? Do the pro's out weight the con's or do you still like working out at home? I use to like working out at home but the gym just offers so many more options and knowledge so I stick to the gym now.

**CowPimp** · 11-12-2004, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Awsome w/o CP...killer SLDL's.

So how's the whole gym membership workin out for ya? Do the pro's out weight the con's or do you still like working out at home? I use to like working out at home but the gym just offers so many more options and knowledge so I stick to the gym now.

I like the options. Plus, the exercises that I could do at home are made easier and safer at the gym. For example, SLDLs: at home I had to just deadlift the weight off the floor at the beginning of the set. At the gym, I can just set the rack at the appropriate height and voila. As well, I'm really glad I can do GHRs.

The thing I like the best about the gym is that no one can call, knock on my door, or disturb me in any other way.

Randy · 11-12-2004, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CowPimp

I like the options. Plus, the exercises that I could do at home are made easier and safer at the gym. For example, SLDLs: at home I had to just deadlift the weight off the floor at the beginning of the set. At the gym, I can just set the rack at the appropriate height and voila. As well, I'm really glad I can do GHRs.

The thing I like the best about the gym is that no one can call, knock on my door, or disturb me in any other way.

I agree Cow... You can work with much safer equipment at the gym.
I think the biggest advantage for me though is the roof. All your equipment is inside and the obstacles of the weather don't get in your way and impact your ability to workout.

**CowPimp** · 11-12-2004, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

I agree Cow... You can work with much safer equipment at the gym.
I think the biggest advantage for me though is the roof. All your equipment is inside and the obstacles of the weather don't get in your way and impact your ability to workout.

Certainly, although I did work inside. Either way, it certainly makes cardio easier if there's snow on the ground or something like that. Of course, I went jogging in a huge hurricane this past year. It was kind of fun actually: the smells, the silence, the gusts of 100MPH winds, etc.

Randy · 11-13-2004, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Certainly, although I did work inside. Either way, it certainly makes cardio easier if there's snow on the ground or something like that. Of course, I went jogging in a huge hurricane this past year. It was kind of fun actually: the smells, the silence, the gusts of 100MPH winds, etc.

Damn cow...that reminds me of that movie "Tornado" You could actually see cows revolving around in the wind

Better be careful man

. But seriously, I know what you mean. I like to go out on walks on partial rainy days or stormy days. As you say, the air is fresh and it feels good to do it... I'll tell you living here where I am in the Bay Area, fresh air is a luxury we don't get to experience much of anymore. It's a sad thing.

**CowPimp** · 11-13-2004, 01:12 AM

Wow, today sucked. I worked outside in freezing rain for 9 hours. I am buying some gloves tomorrow before I get to the gym. Enough said.

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, time release vitamin C

Meal2
2 scoops whey, 1 cup oatmeal

Meal3
trioplex bar

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

Meal5
tin sardines, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz yams, lettuce, tomato, 20G flax seed & olive oil dressing

Snack
1 cup 2% milk, 1 scoops whey

Meal6
1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB

I went to Fitday to calculate my exact calories. I've always said I was doing an isocaloric diet, but I'm actually closer to an equal division of the three macros than I thought. The way I calculated the split was sort of half-assed, but it works fairly accurately. Today I ate 3425 calories: 295 grams of protein, 302 grams of carbs, and 120 grams of fat. Of those carbs, 41 grams are fiber, which I think is a good number for this many calories. This is a little less than usual because I woke up late and I'm slacking on cardio for this week. As I said, next week the cardio resumes for at least 2 days per week.

Randy · 11-13-2004, 01:16 AM

You have a great diet setup there Cow... I may have to just try that one myself

.

**CowPimp** · 11-13-2004, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Damn cow...that reminds me of that movie "Tornado" You could actually see cows revolving around in the wind

Better be careful man

. But seriously, I know what you mean. I like to go out on walks on partial rainy days or stormy days. As you say, the air is fresh and it feels good to do it... I'll tell you living here where I am in the Bay Area, fresh air is a luxury we don't get to experience much of anymore. It's a sad thing.

None of us will get to experience fresh air if we keep trashing the environment like we do. Sadly, that is the way the world is headed.

Thanks, I like my diet. I haven't got tired of it yet.

Randy · 11-13-2004, 01:22 AM

I hear what your sayin Cow... I'm all for a clean environment, and try to do my part.
I even recycle responsibly and regulary

. I try not to drive unnecessarily either. If everyone just did a little bit, it would go a long way.

I have to get back on a diet too... I used to eat a lot of tuna and eggs. I got sick of tuna. But I can make myself like it. It is just one of those thing where you have to condition yourself and follow the routine. You just program it into your head and after awhile it comes natural. So does eatin tacos though I'm affraid too

**CowPimp** · 11-13-2004, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

I hear what your sayin Cow... I'm all for a clean environment, and try to do my part.
I even recycle responsibly and regulary

. I try not to drive unnecessarily either. If everyone just did a little bit, it would go a long way.

I have to get back on a diet too... I used to eat a lot of tuna and eggs. I got sick of tuna. But I can make myself like it. It is just one of those thing where you have to condition yourself and follow the routine. You just program it into your head and after awhile it comes natural. So does eatin tacos though I'm affraid too

Glad to hear you're doing your part.

Yeah, you get used to anything if you know that it will help you achieve your goals. Mmm... Tacos...

Randy · 11-13-2004, 01:41 PM

Well the one thing that allows me to adhere to my goals is "Seeing the improvement from my efforts!" I think that is the #1 motivating factor. It is a long road, but the rewards are awsome.

**CowPimp** · 11-14-2004, 12:49 AM

Bench Press DE:

Bench Press - Alternating Grip
145 x 3
145 x 3
145 x 3
145 x 3
145 x 3
145 x 3
145 x 3
145 x 3

Dips
25 x 8
45 x 6
45 x 6
45 x 6

DB Hammer Press
60 x 8
60 x 8
60 x 8

Single Arm DB Rows
100 x 8
100 x 8
100 x 8

Incline Press @ 45
155 x 6
155 x 5
155 x 4

Pretty decent workout today. I used 3 different grips for the bench press. 4 sets were of my normal "stance," the other 2 grips were evenly provided with 2 sets of DE work. Both were wider grips. All accessory work looked on point. I didn't estimate the cumulative fatigure on the incline press well, but I still did more reps than last time. I have never actually done dips before, and I thought that went pretty well.

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

Meal2 - PWO
2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats

Meal3
2 scoops milk protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread

Meal4
trioplex bar

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

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

Snack
1 scoop whey protein, 1 cup 2% milk

Meal7
1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB, cucumber

Randy · 11-14-2004, 01:09 AM

You never did dips before and added weight...that is good.
I guess for my heavy ass it sounds very impressive.
I do 3-4 sets of 10 but don't have to add weight. I weigh 230 as it is

Sounds like you are doing just fine Cow.. Keep up the good work..

**CowPimp** · 11-14-2004, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

You never did dips before and added weight...that is good.
I guess for my heavy ass it sounds very impressive.
I do 3-4 sets of 10 but don't have to add weight. I weigh 230 as it is

Sounds like you are doing just fine Cow.. Keep up the good work..

Thanks. I value relative strength a lot, which is why I'm on a very conservative bulking tip right now.

DeadBolt · 11-14-2004, 05:59 PM

Nice lifts CP...pretty awsome startin dips w/ a 45. How much do you weight anyhow?

**CowPimp** · 11-16-2004, 11:03 AM

DeadBolt
I weight about 190 @ 6 feet tall. Everyone else seems to think I'm taller, but I don't think so. I measured myself not too terribly long ago.

Squat/Deadlift ME:

Conventional Deadlifts
225 x 3
245 x 3
265 x 3
285 x 3
305 x 1
325 x 1
355 x 1
365 x Miss

Good Mornings
185 x 6
185 x 6
185 x 6

Reverse Hypers
70 x 12
70 x 12

GHRs
70 x 12

SLDLs
285 x 4
285 x 4
285 x 4

Leg Press Calf Raises
450 x 12
450 x 12
450 x 12

Good workout. A nice PR on conventional deads. My max attempts were lofty, as I based them on what I hit sumo (I can do more sumo). Nonetheless, I still hit my first attempt, so I was definitely pleased. I've decided I'm not going to do reverse hypers. There is only a GHR machine, and it is weird to do reverse hypers on them. I figure GHRs will be sufficient. I think I might work in some platform SLDLs for another good lower back exercise though. Another note, my grip strength is greatly improving. I would have never been able to hold 285 for that long before I started Westside.

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

Meal2
2 scoops milk protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread

Meal3 - PWO
2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats

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

Snack
1 scoop whey protein, 1 cup 2% milk

Meal5
trioplex bar

Meal6
garden burger, potato roll, lettuce, tomato

Meal7
1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB, cucumber

I crammed those last few meals in there pretty close together, but all in all a pretty decent day of eating. I called off work yesterday because I was "sick," so it threw off my diet some. I had a car issue to take care of, some homework to catch up on, and I went to visit my little brother at my mom's house for his 13th birthday. It's nice

11-12-2004, 02:07 AM	#126
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	I screwed up and edited this post and removed the previous content. I don't remember my full diet, but my workout was: Squat/Deadlift DE: Box Squats 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 165 x 2 Reverse Hypers 50 x 12 50 x 12 70 x 10 70 x 10 GHRs 70 x 10 70 x 10 70 x 10 SLDLs 265 x 6 265 x 6 265 x 6 Leg Press Calf Raises 450 x 10 450 x 10 450 x 10 Last edited by CowPimp : 11-13-2004 at 01:15 AM.
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11-12-2004, 08:38 AM	#127
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	Awsome w/o CP...killer SLDL's. So how's the whole gym membership workin out for ya? Do the pro's out weight the con's or do you still like working out at home? I use to like working out at home but the gym just offers so many more options and knowledge so I stick to the gym now.
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11-13-2004, 01:12 AM	#132
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	Wow, today sucked. I worked outside in freezing rain for 9 hours. I am buying some gloves tomorrow before I get to the gym. Enough said. 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, time release vitamin C Meal2 2 scoops whey, 1 cup oatmeal Meal3 trioplex bar Meal4 can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery Meal5 tin sardines, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz yams, lettuce, tomato, 20G flax seed & olive oil dressing Snack 1 cup 2% milk, 1 scoops whey Meal6 1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB I went to Fitday to calculate my exact calories. I've always said I was doing an isocaloric diet, but I'm actually closer to an equal division of the three macros than I thought. The way I calculated the split was sort of half-assed, but it works fairly accurately. Today I ate 3425 calories: 295 grams of protein, 302 grams of carbs, and 120 grams of fat. Of those carbs, 41 grams are fiber, which I think is a good number for this many calories. This is a little less than usual because I woke up late and I'm slacking on cardio for this week. As I said, next week the cardio resumes for at least 2 days per week.
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11-13-2004, 01:16 AM	#133
Randy Woof! Woof! Woof! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 7,859 Photos: 4	You have a great diet setup there Cow... I may have to just try that one myself .
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11-13-2004, 01:22 AM	#135
Randy Woof! Woof! Woof! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 7,859 Photos: 4	I hear what your sayin Cow... I'm all for a clean environment, and try to do my part. I even recycle responsibly and regulary . I try not to drive unnecessarily either. If everyone just did a little bit, it would go a long way. I have to get back on a diet too... I used to eat a lot of tuna and eggs. I got sick of tuna. But I can make myself like it. It is just one of those thing where you have to condition yourself and follow the routine. You just program it into your head and after awhile it comes natural. So does eatin tacos though I'm affraid too
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11-11-2004, 09:40 AM	#121
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11-13-2004, 01:41 PM	#137
Randy Woof! Woof! Woof! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 7,859 Photos: 4	Well the one thing that allows me to adhere to my goals is "Seeing the improvement from my efforts!" I think that is the #1 motivating factor. It is a long road, but the rewards are awsome.
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11-14-2004, 12:49 AM	#138
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,428	Bench Press DE: Bench Press - Alternating Grip 145 x 3 145 x 3 145 x 3 145 x 3 145 x 3 145 x 3 145 x 3 145 x 3 Dips 25 x 8 45 x 6 45 x 6 45 x 6 DB Hammer Press 60 x 8 60 x 8 60 x 8 Single Arm DB Rows 100 x 8 100 x 8 100 x 8 Incline Press @ 45 155 x 6 155 x 5 155 x 4 Pretty decent workout today. I used 3 different grips for the bench press. 4 sets were of my normal "stance," the other 2 grips were evenly provided with 2 sets of DE work. Both were wider grips. All accessory work looked on point. I didn't estimate the cumulative fatigure on the incline press well, but I still did more reps than last time. I have never actually done dips before, and I thought that went pretty well. Meal1 4 egg whites, 1 egg, 1 cup flax cereal, 1 cup 2% milk, multivitamin/mineral, vitamin C Meal2 - PWO 2 scoops whey protein, 1 cup oats Meal3 2 scoops milk protein, 2 TBSP PB, 2 slices WW bread Meal4 trioplex bar Meal5 can tuna, 2oz chicken breast, 2 TBSP safflower mayo, 1 1/2 slices WW pita, celery, lettuce Meal6 tin sardines, 3oz chicken breast, 6oz yams, 20G olive oil dressing & golden flax seed, lettuce, tomato Snack 1 scoop whey protein, 1 cup 2% milk Meal7 1 cup 2% cottage cheese, 2 TBSP PB, cucumber
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11-14-2004, 01:09 AM	#139
Randy Woof! Woof! Woof! Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: California Posts: 7,859 Photos: 4	You never did dips before and added weight...that is good. I guess for my heavy ass it sounds very impressive. I do 3-4 sets of 10 but don't have to add weight. I weigh 230 as it is Sounds like you are doing just fine Cow.. Keep up the good work..
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11-14-2004, 05:59 PM	#141
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,342	Nice lifts CP...pretty awsome startin dips w/ a 45. How much do you weight anyhow?
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