Just Du It - Experimentation in Adaptation

soxmuscle · 01-15-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by du510

Hows it feel after the week off? Any better?

Mine are good.

Seems to be alright. I did some light deadlifts last week, I will see how I feel tommorow, but I am leaning towards getting back into the heavy days.

Good looking workouts. Get back in that routine, buddy. Get going!

Rocco32 · 01-16-2005, 04:26 AM

Nice w/o buddy. Are you still going HIT style?

Du · 01-16-2005, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Seems to be alright. I did some light deadlifts last week, I will see how I feel tommorow, but I am leaning towards getting back into the heavy days.

Good looking workouts. Get back in that routine, buddy. Get going!

Sounds good. Mine went away within days, but I babyed it for those days.

Thanks for eggin me on, I do need it.

Hows the winter treating you up there? (I dont miss the cape weather at all.)

Du · 01-16-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rock4832

Nice w/o buddy. Are you still going HIT style?

Thanks Rocco. I am doing a hodge-podge sort of workout. I am going with some good intensity. The problem is though - I cannot fail because I dont have a spotter. And I go to a YMCA, there are very few people who actually lift. Its mostly older people who are doing cardio, etc. So I cant be asking for a spot.

However, there are some I can fail on, and I hit those to failure.

So for now, I am doing a mix up. Its definitely working, Im sore as hell today. I think that is best though.... Ive read a lot about PRRS, about MaxOT, about HIT... and I sortof incorporate them all and mix it up in my head.

Its experimentation in adaptation.

Archangel · 01-16-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by du510

Another workout today - as I had to stay around my house for work, I figured Id get in a good workout.

My back is going to be a focus for me for a little while, as its somewhat lagging behind. I never trained back until prolly 2 years ago, before which I was a chest/bi/tri/delt kind of guy. We've all been there. But as a result, my back hasnt made quite as much progress at the rest. So to make up for it, as I said, Ill be focusing a little more on it.

Heres how it went:

Bent-over Cable Pulldowns:
10x45
10x135
10x165

Stiff-Arm Pullovers
60x10
65x8

Good-Mornings
45x5
135x10
145x9

Reverse Pec Deck
75x10

Shrugs
195x10
195x9

Pretty good workout, all in all. The goodmornings were painful as hell, but thats a good sign on GMs, theyre not easy. Im beginning to like SA Pullovers.

Tomorrow is a day off, just hangin out. Ill begin eating right, and keeping a log, starting Monday (at least thats the plan).

No supplements still, start that Monday too.

Good workout!!! Good mornings absolutely KILL my back. Havn't done those in like Months. Keep it up brother, lookin good!!!

Archangel · 01-16-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by du510

I cannot fail because I dont have a spotter. And I go to a YMCA, there are very few people who actually lift. Its mostly older people who are doing cardio, etc. So I cant be asking for a spot.
Its experimentation in adaptation.

I know the feeling. Fortunately I have a workout partner (my Dad) so whenever I need a spot, he's right there. Here's a trick I tried in the past though if he was not available. I would go to where I knew that would be my last rep by myself. Then I would lower it just enough to put the load on the muscle and hold it till I thought I was going to scream. Then rack it. you'd be suprised how much that shreds your muscle!!!

Du · 01-16-2005, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

I know the feeling. Fortunately I have a workout partner (my Dad) so whenever I need a spot, he's right there. Here's a trick I tried in the past though if he was not available. I would go to where I knew that would be my last rep by myself. Then I would lower it just enough to put the load on the muscle and hold it till I thought I was going to scream. Then rack it. you'd be suprised how much that shreds your muscle!!!

Ill try that on Monday and see how it goes. Ill be sure to let ya know. Thanks for the tip.

Du · 01-16-2005, 01:34 PM

Re-did my MP3 player today. I use it only in the gym, so this pertains to it.

1. And Oceans - Odious
2. Angeldust - Blackrain
3. Archenemy - We Will Rise
4. Avantasia - Chalice Of Agony
5. Dragonforce - My Spirit Will Go On
6. Heaven Shall Burn - The Weapon They Fear
7. Iron Savior - Never Say Die
8. Korn - Word Up
9. Metallica - Am I Evil
10. Metallica - Dont Tread on Me
11. Metallica - Enter Sandman
12. Metallica - Eye of the Beholder
13. Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire
14. Metallica - For Whom The Bells Toll
15. Metallica - Fuel
16. Metallica - Ride the Lightening
17. Metallica - Seek & Destroy
18. Nightrage - The Tremor
19. Power of I and I
20. Rammstein - Amerika
21. Trapt - Still Frame

This is my gym music. Im a very laid back and relaxed person, so I really need heavy shit to get the tunnelvision goin in the gym. Once I started listening to music there, everything has changed. I honestly dont think I can get a good lift without it.

Du · 01-17-2005, 06:52 PM

Ya boss, lifted tonight. Chest day.

Started off with like 4 min warmup on the recumbent bike.

DB Bench
70sx10
80sx8
90sx5.5 (Failed on the 6th)

DB Incline
60x10
70x8
80x7

Cable Crossovers
50sx10
70sx8
75sx7

And thats it. My stomach was a little upset, probably from the creatine.

Today I ate:
-60mcg clen
-1 protein shake w/ 5g taurine
-Protein Bar
-Meatball Sub
-1 large bowl chili
-PWO protein shake
-& Ill probably eat somtehing before bed

Also, about 10g creatine mono before lifting. Ill take a multi before bed.

All in all, a decent workout. My intensity was good toward the beginning, but I began losing it when my stomach and head started bothering me. It happens. Im in a better spot now than I was 2 weeks ago.

Also though, my shoulder is hurting. Ive got a bad type of arthritis, and its killing my shoulder. So, thats gonna hold me back fora few days.

Tonight was a good night.

Du · 01-19-2005, 01:16 PM

Tri's/Bi's last night.

Warm up: 5min on recumbent bike
Skullcrushers: 75x10, 95x8, 115x6
CG Bench: 135x10, 185x8, 205x6
DB OH Tri Ext: 65x10, 70x8, 75x6
DB Curls: 40sx10, 45sx8, 50sx6
DB Preacher Curls: 35x10, 40x8, 45x 6
CG Bench: 205x4
Cable Pushdowns: 150x12
BB Wrist Curls: 135x12, 155x8

Although I feel it was a high volume WO, it was a good one. Obviously, my weights have gone down since before my timeoff, but its not too bad.

My gripe is that I dont have a workout partner, and I cannot go to failure.

I forgot to try the tip I was given the other day, about holding it.... maybe Thurs night.

Tonight, I play basketball, its my off day.

Rocco32 · 01-19-2005, 02:14 PM

Wow, another w/o. What the hell is happening?

Nice w/o buddy. I don't have a w/o partner either but I kinda like it that way. Tri's and bi's together, great feeling eh?

Du · 01-19-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rock4832

Wow, another w/o. What the hell is happening?

Nice w/o buddy. I don't have a w/o partner either but I kinda like it that way. Tri's and bi's together, great feeling eh?

Im gettin back in teh habit, thats whats happening.

There are definitely highs and lows about lifting alone. I love lifting alone, except that I cannot fail. But, I can turn my music loud and not be bothered, I can do things at my pace, I dont have to help anyone else, etc etc.

Its nice to lift with a friend once in a while, but I prefer to lift alone.

Tris and bis together - definitely a good feeling.

Du · 01-19-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BOBCAT

Just remember what I told you matt...

You will get there bro..I told you about muscle memory and how effective it is out of personal experience...If you keep up, you will easily go back to where you were before within 2 weeks...

The most important thing is to eat a lot of protein and get enough cals and rest as well...

Muscle memory is carrying me through. Its been about a week since you posted that, but Im already starting to come back. Its great, Im lovin it.

Where you been boss?

Archangel · 01-19-2005, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by du510

Re-did my MP3 player today. I use it only in the gym, so this pertains to it.

1. And Oceans - Odious
2. Angeldust - Blackrain
3. Archenemy - We Will Rise
4. Avantasia - Chalice Of Agony
5. Dragonforce - My Spirit Will Go On
6. Heaven Shall Burn - The Weapon They Fear
7. Iron Savior - Never Say Die
8. Korn - Word Up
9. Metallica - Am I Evil
10. Metallica - Dont Tread on Me
11. Metallica - Enter Sandman
12. Metallica - Eye of the Beholder
13. Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire
14. Metallica - For Whom The Bells Toll
15. Metallica - Fuel
16. Metallica - Ride the Lightening
17. Metallica - Seek & Destroy
18. Nightrage - The Tremor
19. Power of I and I
20. Rammstein - Amerika
21. Trapt - Still Frame

This is my gym music. Im a very laid back and relaxed person, so I really need heavy shit to get the tunnelvision goin in the gym. Once I started listening to music there, everything has changed. I honestly dont think I can get a good lift without it.

No KISS?!!?

Archangel · 01-19-2005, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by du510

Tri's/Bi's last night.

Warm up: 5min on recumbent bike
Skullcrushers: 75x10, 95x8, 115x6
CG Bench: 135x10, 185x8, 205x6
DB OH Tri Ext: 65x10, 70x8, 75x6
DB Curls: 40sx10, 45sx8, 50sx6
DB Preacher Curls: 35x10, 40x8, 45x 6
CG Bench: 205x4
Cable Pushdowns: 150x12
BB Wrist Curls: 135x12, 155x8

Although I feel it was a high volume WO, it was a good one. Obviously, my weights have gone down since before my timeoff, but its not too bad.

My gripe is that I dont have a workout partner, and I cannot go to failure.

I forgot to try the tip I was given the other day, about holding it.... maybe Thurs night.

Tonight, I play basketball, its my off day.

Du, great workout, puttin up some weight!!!

Awesome on the Preacher curls, I have alot of troube on that, kinda tweaks my elbows, ya know?

Du · 01-19-2005, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Du, great workout, puttin up some weight!!!

Awesome on the Preacher curls, I have alot of troube on that, kinda tweaks my elbows, ya know?

Hey thanks man.

Preacher curls, one arm at a time, with dumbells have become a lift I really like. It is an isolation movement, but it is one that has given me some great "tear-age" in my biceps. Im definitely growing there, and I feel it is largely due to the intensity of those preacher curls.

As for the elbows, that only happens when I use a bar. Using dumbells has helped avoid a lot of joint problems that I have all the time, as I can adjust for more of a natural movement. Try it with DB and see how it works for you. Just remember, one arm at a time.

Du · 01-19-2005, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

No KISS?!!?

No, no KISS. However, I do have "God Made Rock and Roll" here on my comp. Its not exactly a lifting tune though.

Archangel · 01-19-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by du510

Hey thanks man.

Preacher curls, one arm at a time, with dumbells have become a lift I really like. It is an isolation movement, but it is one that has given me some great "tear-age" in my biceps. Im definitely growing there, and I feel it is largely due to the intensity of those preacher curls.

As for the elbows, that only happens when I use a bar. Using dumbells has helped avoid a lot of joint problems that I have all the time, as I can adjust for more of a natural movement. Try it with DB and see how it works for you. Just remember, one arm at a time.

I will definately give that a whirl!!!

Archangel · 01-19-2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by du510

No, no KISS. However, I do have "God Made Rock and Roll" here on my comp. Its not exactly a lifting tune though.

Definately NOT a lifting song!!!

Try "GOD of Thunder" or my personal favorite to lift to "Larger than life" It's on the Double Platinum album!!!

DeadBolt · 01-19-2005, 08:14 PM

Heya man...glad to see the journal up and running again. Some solid w/o's!!

What are your goals for march 6th?

Du · 01-19-2005, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Definately NOT a lifting song!!!

Try "GOD of Thunder" or my personal favorite to lift to "Larger than life" It's on the Double Platinum album!!!

I might check that out for next time I refill my Mp3 player... its not gonna be for alittle while though.

Thanks man.

Du · 01-19-2005, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Heya man...glad to see the journal up and running again. Some solid w/o's!!

What are your goals for march 6th?

Ya its good to be puttin it back up. Thanks man.

My goals - just to get bigger. I dont care much for being cut, its not my style. I just wanna be as big as I can be.

BOBCAT · 01-19-2005, 09:13 PM

SUP MATT!!!

I have been over at BB.COM for a long time bro.. Anyway, I am really glad to see you are making great progress....definitely making a brother proud... Keep up the good work...

As a matter of fact, you might come back stronger than you were before...its possible...just do what you normally do bro...

01-16-2005, 04:26 AM	#62
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	Nice w/o buddy. Are you still going HIT style?
	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...

01-16-2005, 01:34 PM	#68
Du Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,089 Photos: 5	Re-did my MP3 player today. I use it only in the gym, so this pertains to it. 1. And Oceans - Odious 2. Angeldust - Blackrain 3. Archenemy - We Will Rise 4. Avantasia - Chalice Of Agony 5. Dragonforce - My Spirit Will Go On 6. Heaven Shall Burn - The Weapon They Fear 7. Iron Savior - Never Say Die 8. Korn - Word Up 9. Metallica - Am I Evil 10. Metallica - Dont Tread on Me 11. Metallica - Enter Sandman 12. Metallica - Eye of the Beholder 13. Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire 14. Metallica - For Whom The Bells Toll 15. Metallica - Fuel 16. Metallica - Ride the Lightening 17. Metallica - Seek & Destroy 18. Nightrage - The Tremor 19. Power of I and I 20. Rammstein - Amerika 21. Trapt - Still Frame This is my gym music. Im a very laid back and relaxed person, so I really need heavy shit to get the tunnelvision goin in the gym. Once I started listening to music there, everything has changed. I honestly dont think I can get a good lift without it.
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01-17-2005, 06:52 PM	#69
Du Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,089 Photos: 5	Ya boss, lifted tonight. Chest day. Started off with like 4 min warmup on the recumbent bike. DB Bench 70sx10 80sx8 90sx5.5 (Failed on the 6th) DB Incline 60x10 70x8 80x7 Cable Crossovers 50sx10 70sx8 75sx7 And thats it. My stomach was a little upset, probably from the creatine. Today I ate: -60mcg clen -1 protein shake w/ 5g taurine -Protein Bar -Meatball Sub -1 large bowl chili -PWO protein shake -& Ill probably eat somtehing before bed Also, about 10g creatine mono before lifting. Ill take a multi before bed. All in all, a decent workout. My intensity was good toward the beginning, but I began losing it when my stomach and head started bothering me. It happens. Im in a better spot now than I was 2 weeks ago. Also though, my shoulder is hurting. Ive got a bad type of arthritis, and its killing my shoulder. So, thats gonna hold me back fora few days. Tonight was a good night.
	My IronMag Journal

01-19-2005, 01:16 PM	#70
Du Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,089 Photos: 5	Tri's/Bi's last night. Warm up: 5min on recumbent bike Skullcrushers: 75x10, 95x8, 115x6 CG Bench: 135x10, 185x8, 205x6 DB OH Tri Ext: 65x10, 70x8, 75x6 DB Curls: 40sx10, 45sx8, 50sx6 DB Preacher Curls: 35x10, 40x8, 45x 6 CG Bench: 205x4 Cable Pushdowns: 150x12 BB Wrist Curls: 135x12, 155x8 Although I feel it was a high volume WO, it was a good one. Obviously, my weights have gone down since before my timeoff, but its not too bad. My gripe is that I dont have a workout partner, and I cannot go to failure. I forgot to try the tip I was given the other day, about holding it.... maybe Thurs night. Tonight, I play basketball, its my off day.
	My IronMag Journal

01-19-2005, 02:14 PM	#71
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	Wow, another w/o. What the hell is happening? Nice w/o buddy. I don't have a w/o partner either but I kinda like it that way. Tri's and bi's together, great feeling eh?
	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...

01-19-2005, 08:14 PM	#80
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,274	Heya man...glad to see the journal up and running again. Some solid w/o's!! What are your goals for march 6th?
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01-19-2005, 09:13 PM	#83
BOBCAT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	SUP MATT!!! I have been over at BB.COM for a long time bro.. Anyway, I am really glad to see you are making great progress....definitely making a brother proud... Keep up the good work... As a matter of fact, you might come back stronger than you were before...its possible...just do what you normally do bro...
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