Crazy Enough can kick my ass!

DOMS · 04-18-2005, 10:12 PM

I guess I should start by explaining the title to my journal. First off, Crazy can bench more than I do. She's made some very impressive progress.

Second, if you know anything about Crazy, you know how far she has come. She's a source of inspiration to anyone who has ever wanted to improve themselves. She's awesome.

I'd also like to point out that it was Rocco32 that encouraged me to keep a journal. Thanks Rocco32! I should note that he threated me to keep this journal. So, basically, this is a thread of fear...

OK, onto a little about me. I'm 5'10" (177.8 cm) and I weigh 219 pounds (15.64 stone).

I've been at weight lifting for about 7 months or so. I still can't heave a decent weight, but I've come pretty far. The following is in pounds at 8 reps, fresh:

Exercise...........7 mos ago..........Now
Bench..............70....................155
Squat..............100...................215
Shrugs.............80....................205

Like I said, not very impressive weights, but I'm gaining. I'm a computer consultant, so I don't get anything approaching a workout at work.

I've decided to do gopro's P/RR/S routine. I've read a great many good things about it from quite a few people. The basic principles are very sound: never give your body a change to adapt. I'm really looking forward to this.

The weakest link in my training is my diet, but I've made progress there as well. With every week that passes my diet gets cleaner and cleaner. My strategy is simple, eat the same basic foods over and over again. Take thought out of the equation. I'm still way too new to shoot from the hip regarding my diet so I KISS.

I'll start detailing my efforts in the next post.

DOMS · 04-18-2005, 10:21 PM

Today was leg day:

Squats:
6 @ 215
6 @ 215
6 @ 215
4 @ 215

Supine Curls:
6 @ 90
6 @ 90
6 @ 90

Leg Extension:
6 @ 115
6 @ 115
6 @ 115

Lunges
(I'm very hesitant to go heavy on lunges, I think I'll drop them from Power week)
6 @ 70
6 @ 70

Calf Raises:
6 @ 310
6 @ 310
6 @ 310
6 @ 310

All-in-all, I don't think I'm pushing myself hard enough. I'm very couscous of my form, so I think I can add quite a few pounds and still keep it clean. I'm certain that I'm holding myself back on calf raises. Hell, I even through in an extra set. I'm going to add 30 pounds next Power week. And 10 pounds on both the extensions and curls. I'm not sure what I'm going to replace lunges with. I'm rather limited in what I can do since I workout at home. Perhaps I'll do some front squats.

Well, I'm going to plan tomorrow's workout and go to sleep (I get up at 0430 to workout).

Rocco32 · 04-18-2005, 10:44 PM

Hey, look! Awesome buddy, and you ARE lifting some nice weights. Your outlifting me!

Looks like a good w/o, I would take out the lunges though and do maybe leg press. Maybe 2 sets of SLDL's too for the hammies. Remember, the first few w/o's with P/RR/S as with anything else is learning where you stand. Your doing great!!

DOMS · 04-18-2005, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocco32

Hey, look! Awesome buddy, and you ARE lifting some nice weights. Your outlifting me!

Looks like a good w/o, I would take out the lunges though and do maybe leg press. Maybe 2 sets of SLDL's too for the hammies. Remember, the first few w/o's with P/RR/S as with anything else is learning where you stand. Your doing great!!

Thanks Rocco, I really do appreciate the compliments.

I can't do leg presses, I lack the equipment. As for SLDLs, I do DLs on back day. Squats on leg day and deadlifts on back day.

GoalGetter · 04-19-2005, 04:23 AM

glad to see you put up a journal! Good luck, man!

gwcaton · 04-19-2005, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Rocco: Remember, the first few w/o's with P/RR/S as with anything else is learning where you stand. Your doing great!!

Rock is right . Damn I think thats the second time I've said that ! LOL
Lunges can be killers ! Do you do them with barbell or dumbells? Db's might be easier/safer. would step ups on a bench be a replacement for lunges ?

Good luck !

crazy_enough · 04-19-2005, 07:24 AM

OMG !!

When I say the title of this thread, I was thinking :"Oh great, another jerk is calling me a dude and saying I have chest hair or something!"
I was soooo gonna bitch and moan!!!lol

Turns out Im quite flattered cf... That you would find inspiration to build a killer "computer consultant" body in my journey seems a little crazy to me, as Ive still got WAYS to go to reach my goals, but while my tank was running close to empty this AM, I find myself fired up for my legs w/o now!lol

Im happy for you man, this will be a fun journal to follow....GOOD LUCK!

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

glad to see you put up a journal! Good luck, man!

Thanks for the support GG!

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Rock is right . Damn I think thats the second time I've said that ! LOL
Lunges can be killers ! Do you do them with barbell or dumbells? Db's might be easier/safer. would step ups on a bench be a replacement for lunges ?

Good luck !

My problem with lunges is that (in my mind) they are not really a "power" exercise. They seem more of an finishing exericse than a mass exercise. I'll do them during RR week though.

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

OMG !!

When I say the title of this thread, I was thinking :"Oh great, another jerk is calling me a dude and saying I have chest hair or something!"
I was soooo gonna bitch and moan!!!lol

Turns out Im quite flattered cf... That you would find inspiration to build a killer "computer consultant" body in my journey seems a little crazy to me, as Ive still got WAYS to go to reach my goals, but while my tank was running close to empty this AM, I find myself fired up for my legs w/o now!lol

Im happy for you man, this will be a fun journal to follow....GOOD LUCK!

You think too little of yourself. Remember that thread in Open Chat where I started to point out that you really do look good and have achieved a lot? Then a whole slew of other members chimed in saying the same thing. There must have been at least two page of posts dedicated to you. I've seen your before picture. You are a completely different person. That old picture showed nothing of the dedication that you have now.

To many people out there are willing to sell you short. Don't help them.

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 09:28 AM

I didn't get a chance to workout today. That's alright though, I've planned for this. My routine is as follows:

Mon: Legs
Tues: Back / Biceps
Wed: off
Thur: Chest / Triceps
Fri: Trap / Delts
Sat: off
Sun: off

If I have to miss a day, I simply push the scedule forward. Since I missed Tuesday's workout, I'll do this:

Mon: Legs
Tues: off
Wed: Back / Biceps
Thur: Chest / Triceps
Fri: off
Sat: Trap / Delts
Sun: off

So, onward to Back & Biceps!

Rocco32 · 04-20-2005, 10:39 AM

That split will work for you but maybe you want to switch legs and Delts day so your not doing delts the day after chest. They get hit pretty hard on Chest day, same with Tri's

The set-up for missing a day looks perfect

Have fun with back and bi's today

BigDyl · 04-20-2005, 10:58 AM

I wouldn't mind getting my ass kicked by crazy enough...

min0 lee · 04-20-2005, 12:30 PM

Don't let this thread fool you Crazy......he's trying to get a date with you.

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 10:07 PM

All is good. I got my manta today! w00t! I couldn't help myself, I did a couple of sets of squats.

My Back & Biceps workout:

Deadlift
6 @ 195
6 @ 195
6 @ 195
6 @ 195

T-Bar Rows
6 @ 155
6 @ 155
6 @ 155

Yate's Rows
6 @ 135
6 @ 135
6 @ 135

Standing Biceps Curls
6 @ 60
6 @ 60
6 @ 60

I had to cut my workouts short so I missed out on some biceps curls and alternating curls. I guess I need to get up a bit earlier. I already get up at 04:30. That's gonna hurt...

Most of my weights were just a bit shy of what I feel I could do. My deadlifts were definitely too light. I'm sure I could tack on 15 pounds. Also, I decided to ditch the straps and was still able to 4 x 6 @ 195. I guess I don't really need the straps.

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocco32

That split will work for you but maybe you want to switch legs and Delts day so your not doing delts the day after chest. They get hit pretty hard on Chest day, same with Tri's

The set-up for missing a day looks perfect

Have fun with back and bi's today

You are most certainly correct. I was just juggling my routine around without giving it the proper thought. Lately I had been having to sacrifice a workout, so I kept dropping my leg day. So to rectify that I put legs first. I think I'll change it to:

Mon: Trap / Delts
Tues: Legs
Wed: off
Thur: Chest / Triceps
Fri: Back / Biceps
Sat: off
Sun: off

crazy_enough · 04-20-2005, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Don't let this thread fool you Crazy......he's trying to get a date with you.

Im somehow convinced that his intentions are everything BUT....lolol
Otherwise, the man's a damn fool!

Unless he actually looks something like "big rack girl" in his AVI!

cf, w/o looks good man! Are u throwing any cardio at all in this program?

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 10:26 PM

Thanks Crazy!

I do a half hour of jump rope three times a week. I put on a movie on my PC and start jumping.

crazy_enough · 04-20-2005, 10:32 PM

R u serious?

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 10:37 PM

Yes. Why? Is it too little? I've never really liked cardio. I feel like a hamster.

crazy_enough · 04-20-2005, 10:38 PM

No No, I just thought U were kidding!!!! I seldom read about guys doing jumprope as cardio...I think its kewl...Do u know approx. how many cals ure burning in 1.2 hour?

DOMS · 04-20-2005, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazy_enough

No No, I just thought U were kidding!!!! I seldom read about guys doing jumprope as cardio...I think its kewl...Do u know approx. how many cals ure burning in 1.2 hour?

No flippin' clue. I forgot, but it burns more cals than jogging. Plus it's easier on the knees. I don't remember the time scale but jogging burned 220 cals and jumping rope burned 230 cals.

I have a very nice Nike brand jump rope. It has cushioned and ribbed handles. Each handle is weighted with 2.5 pounds and the loop is adjustable leather. Pretty damn nice.

crazy_enough · 04-20-2005, 10:47 PM

It must be hard as heck tho....Doing intervals could be quite interesting with a jump rope...Shall we call U Rocky now?

DOMS · 04-21-2005, 07:31 AM

Adriaaaaaan!!!...errr...Craaaaazzy!!!

DOMS · 04-21-2005, 07:53 AM

Despite the fact that I went to sleep at midnight I got up at 0430 to workout. I made it as far as the couch. So...

Couch Flop
1 @ 220

...

*cough*

04-18-2005, 10:12 PM	#1
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	Crazy Enough can kick my ass! I guess I should start by explaining the title to my journal. First off, Crazy can bench more than I do. She's made some very impressive progress. Second, if you know anything about Crazy, you know how far she has come. She's a source of inspiration to anyone who has ever wanted to improve themselves. She's awesome. I'd also like to point out that it was Rocco32 that encouraged me to keep a journal. Thanks Rocco32! I should note that he threated me to keep this journal. So, basically, this is a thread of fear... OK, onto a little about me. I'm 5'10" (177.8 cm) and I weigh 219 pounds (15.64 stone). I've been at weight lifting for about 7 months or so. I still can't heave a decent weight, but I've come pretty far. The following is in pounds at 8 reps, fresh: Exercise...........7 mos ago..........Now Bench..............70....................155 Squat..............100...................215 Shrugs.............80....................205 Like I said, not very impressive weights, but I'm gaining. I'm a computer consultant, so I don't get anything approaching a workout at work. I've decided to do gopro's P/RR/S routine. I've read a great many good things about it from quite a few people. The basic principles are very sound: never give your body a change to adapt. I'm really looking forward to this. The weakest link in my training is my diet, but I've made progress there as well. With every week that passes my diet gets cleaner and cleaner. My strategy is simple, eat the same basic foods over and over again. Take thought out of the equation. I'm still way too new to shoot from the hip regarding my diet so I KISS. I'll start detailing my efforts in the next post.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-18-2005, 10:21 PM	#2
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	4/18/2005 - 1st week - Power Today was leg day: Squats: 6 @ 215 6 @ 215 6 @ 215 4 @ 215 Supine Curls: 6 @ 90 6 @ 90 6 @ 90 Leg Extension: 6 @ 115 6 @ 115 6 @ 115 Lunges (I'm very hesitant to go heavy on lunges, I think I'll drop them from Power week) 6 @ 70 6 @ 70 Calf Raises: 6 @ 310 6 @ 310 6 @ 310 6 @ 310 All-in-all, I don't think I'm pushing myself hard enough. I'm very couscous of my form, so I think I can add quite a few pounds and still keep it clean. I'm certain that I'm holding myself back on calf raises. Hell, I even through in an extra set. I'm going to add 30 pounds next Power week. And 10 pounds on both the extensions and curls. I'm not sure what I'm going to replace lunges with. I'm rather limited in what I can do since I workout at home. Perhaps I'll do some front squats. Well, I'm going to plan tomorrow's workout and go to sleep (I get up at 0430 to workout).
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-18-2005, 10:44 PM	#3
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Hey, look! Awesome buddy, and you ARE lifting some nice weights. Your outlifting me! Looks like a good w/o, I would take out the lunges though and do maybe leg press. Maybe 2 sets of SLDL's too for the hammies. Remember, the first few w/o's with P/RR/S as with anything else is learning where you stand. Your doing great!!
	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...

04-19-2005, 07:24 AM	#7
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hauling dem weights Posts: 2,459 Photos: 18	OMG !! When I say the title of this thread, I was thinking :"Oh great, another jerk is calling me a dude and saying I have chest hair or something!" I was soooo gonna bitch and moan!!!lol Turns out Im quite flattered cf... That you would find inspiration to build a killer "computer consultant" body in my journey seems a little crazy to me, as Ive still got WAYS to go to reach my goals, but while my tank was running close to empty this AM, I find myself fired up for my legs w/o now!lol Im happy for you man, this will be a fun journal to follow....GOOD LUCK!
	Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE! http://www.boners.com/content/791433.1.jpg

04-20-2005, 09:28 AM	#11
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	4/19/2005 I didn't get a chance to workout today. That's alright though, I've planned for this. My routine is as follows: Mon: Legs Tues: Back / Biceps Wed: off Thur: Chest / Triceps Fri: Trap / Delts Sat: off Sun: off If I have to miss a day, I simply push the scedule forward. Since I missed Tuesday's workout, I'll do this: Mon: Legs Tues: off Wed: Back / Biceps Thur: Chest / Triceps Fri: off Sat: Trap / Delts Sun: off So, onward to Back & Biceps!
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-19-2005, 04:23 AM	#5
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,097	glad to see you put up a journal! Good luck, man!

04-20-2005, 10:39 AM	#12
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	That split will work for you but maybe you want to switch legs and Delts day so your not doing delts the day after chest. They get hit pretty hard on Chest day, same with Tri's The set-up for missing a day looks perfect Have fun with back and bi's today
	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...

04-20-2005, 12:30 PM	#14
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,809 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	Don't let this thread fool you Crazy......he's trying to get a date with you.
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04-20-2005, 10:07 PM	#15
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	8/20/2005 All is good. I got my manta today! w00t! I couldn't help myself, I did a couple of sets of squats. My Back & Biceps workout: Deadlift 6 @ 195 6 @ 195 6 @ 195 6 @ 195 T-Bar Rows 6 @ 155 6 @ 155 6 @ 155 Yate's Rows 6 @ 135 6 @ 135 6 @ 135 Standing Biceps Curls 6 @ 60 6 @ 60 6 @ 60 I had to cut my workouts short so I missed out on some biceps curls and alternating curls. I guess I need to get up a bit earlier. I already get up at 04:30. That's gonna hurt... Most of my weights were just a bit shy of what I feel I could do. My deadlifts were definitely too light. I'm sure I could tack on 15 pounds. Also, I decided to ditch the straps and was still able to 4 x 6 @ 195. I guess I don't really need the straps.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-20-2005, 10:26 PM	#18
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	Thanks Crazy! I do a half hour of jump rope three times a week. I put on a movie on my PC and start jumping.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-20-2005, 10:32 PM	#19
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hauling dem weights Posts: 2,459 Photos: 18	R u serious?
	Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE! http://www.boners.com/content/791433.1.jpg

04-20-2005, 10:37 PM	#20
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	Yes. Why? Is it too little? I've never really liked cardio. I feel like a hamster.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-20-2005, 10:38 PM	#21
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hauling dem weights Posts: 2,459 Photos: 18	No No, I just thought U were kidding!!!! I seldom read about guys doing jumprope as cardio...I think its kewl...Do u know approx. how many cals ure burning in 1.2 hour?
	Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE! http://www.boners.com/content/791433.1.jpg

04-20-2005, 10:47 PM	#23
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hauling dem weights Posts: 2,459 Photos: 18	It must be hard as heck tho....Doing intervals could be quite interesting with a jump rope...Shall we call U Rocky now?
	Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE! http://www.boners.com/content/791433.1.jpg

04-21-2005, 07:31 AM	#24
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	Adriaaaaaan!!!...errr...Craaaaazzy!!!
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-21-2005, 07:53 AM	#25
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,725 Photos: 6	4/21/2005 - Am Despite the fact that I went to sleep at midnight I got up at 0430 to workout. I made it as far as the couch. So... Couch Flop 1 @ 220 ... cough
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

04-21-2005, 08:21 AM	#26
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member