DeadBolt

Agreed LOL

Awsome!! He seems like an awsome guy!!! I wish more people lived closer to my area. very few who actually live in jersey or anywhere around me! Me and Du almost got together but our sheduals were a little off!

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yellowmoomba

If I was in Jersey I'd definately meet up with JerseyDevil. He seems like a great guy

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DeadBolt

Yea he's all the way in south jersey though....I'm way up north. Thaty would ahve to be like an entire day planned out just to meet up. Shit I say everyone on the east coast all get together for a BBQ or some shit LOL.

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FishOrCutBait

I gotta say I fully agree with Brother Blue!!!

And about Pylon, he is a good guy, FUNNY as all get out too, it would seem!

Hows he lookin Archie?

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Pylon

Hmm, that seems a little inappropriate...

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FishOrCutBait

Rofl, Thats Not What I Meant!!!

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P-funk

Was reading some articles about American Olympic Lifter Shane Hammon and came across this one and thought of you......






Shane Hammon
United States

Weight Lifting

2x Olympian

American Record Holder in the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk


Shane Hammon has been named the strongest man in America. With a 22-inch neck, 22-inch biceps, 22-inch calves, 35-inch thighs, 62-inch chest, and 47-inch waist, this modern day Sampson has broken every American record. Shane began his career in power lifting by creating a new world record in the squat at 1,081 pounds, about the weight of a compact vehicle that seats four. After six years, he decided to switch from power lifting to Olympic lifting.

"I started power lifting when I was 18. But in 1996 I saw the 'Snatch' and the 'Clean and Jerk' in the Olympics in Atlanta and saw that as my opportunity to make the Olympic team," says Hammon.

"Make the Olympic team" is an understatement. It was at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney that Shane broke two American records in the 'Snatch' and the 'Clean and Jerk.'

The 'Snatch' is snatching the bar from the ground over your head in one move, and the 'Clean and Jerk' is taking the bar from the ground to your chest and then jerking it over your head. Shane had a lot of work ahead to make the switch from a less structured type of lifting to a more technical lift.

"When I first saw it, it looked so professional. That's what drew me at first. Then I started asking around and was told that I was too old. I was 24 at the time. They said, "You're too old to learn the techniques; by the time you learn them, you'll be too old to lift,"' Shane says.

But with a burning desire in his heart, Shane pressed on.

"I just felt like I was supposed to do it, so I prayed about it. I was asking God what to do, and really felt like He told me to go for it. Obviously it was the right decision listening to God, obviously it was Him telling me, because after eight months of training, I was National Champion," says Shane.

With a National Championship under his belt, Shane realized his abilities were a gift, and trusting God has become more of a priority in Shane's lifting ever since.

"When I totally dedicated everything to God and kept Him first in my life, that's when things really started getting crazy. The Holy Spirit started coming on when I started competing," says Shane.

With the 2004 Olympics approaching, Shane's experience in the 1999 Nationals reminds him of the source of his confidence.

"I injured my wrist three weeks before I competed. I could not hold an empty bar over my head, so I went in the back. The day of competition I went back there and I was like, 'God, if You want me to lift, take this pain away from my wrist." I just started lifting. I put 70 kilos on a bar, which is 154 pounds, warmed up, and the pain went away. I went out and broke three American records that day," says Shane.

The following year, Shane's confidence would be challenged once again at the 2000 Olympics.

"I was really scared, and I wanted to actually leave, and I just started praying a lot. By the time I got out there and started warming up, the Holy Spirit was just on me. Right before I went out to lift, a guy broke his arm. It was scaring me to death. So I went out and ended up making all three snatches. Broke the first one, the second was a new American record, and the third was a new American record," says Shane.

With his confidence rooted in God, Shane is lifting all obstacles in his training to ensure he will be ready for Athens.

"This time I'm training to the point of injury. I'm going to be depending on God a lot because I'm going to be training so hard that I could easily get injured. Jesus means everything to me. I wouldn't be anything with out Jesus Christ. He sees me putting in all this work, and He knows that if I win a medal, I'm going to give the glory to Him and I'm going to use it for His Glory," says Shane

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Alaric

Wow angel, you are turly a beast. I can't believe you're still not happy with some of the numbers you're putting. 315 x 16.5 on squats and you're disappointed??? lol

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Brother YM - Yeah, I would like to meet alot of you guys and gals!!! Maybe one day, GOD willing we can!!! I would like to meet Brother Jersey also, really seems like a genuine person!!!

Brother Bolt - LOL, Thank you!!! You really need to hook up with Brother Du if ya can!!! I had a great time, hes alot Bigger in person too, I felt like a little kid next to him!!!

Brother Fish - Thank you too my Friend!!! Brother Pylon is a Great person, just the little bit of time we spent was cool!!! Really easy to talk to, and He is much Bigger in person too He looks great, can really see his progress

Brother Pylon -

Brother Patrick - Excellent read, thank you for thinking about me!!!

Brother Alaric - Thank you my Friend!!! I just felt like I lost my focus and didn't go to my full completion, ya know!!!

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

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

Archangel

Today Split C (Delts/Biceps/Triceps)

10 Minute warm up on stationary bike

DELTS
Overhead Standing DB Press
70x11 (stay till 12)

DB Side Laterals (Leaning slightly forward)
25x11 (stay till 12)

Reverse Pec Dec
135x12 (up in weight next time)

BICEPS
BB Flex Curls
75x12 (Up in weight next time)

Seated Incline DB Hammer Curls w/supination)
30x10 (stay till 12)

Cable Curls
70x12 (Up in weight next time)

TRICEPS
CG Bench
185x11 (stay till 12)

DB Overhead Extension
75x10 1/2 (stay till 12)

V-Bar Pushdowns
120x12 (Up in weight next time)

W/O time : 13 Minutes, 45 Seconds

Felt an awesome pump today, was really focused and it felt awesome!!!

Time to eat, will get to all my Brothers and Sister Journals after I eat!!!

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

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

ihateschoolmt

Good work out arch.

Rissole

Now thats what i'm talkin about The GOoD juice!!

How do you like the single set of each ex buddy?? Great looking workout

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Brother Michael - Thank you!!! Mucho Appreciated my Friend!!!

Brother Pete - It is an excellent read isn't it!!! Definatly the GOoD Juice!!! I love the 1 set to failure, you'd be suprised how Intense it is!!! Thank you too my Brother, I really appreciate that!!!

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

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

Seanp156

Nice workout Arch, crazy weight and reps on those standing DB presses .

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MorteSubite

Another great workout, Arch! You keep racking the weights up and getting things done!

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Rocco32

Awesome w/o Angel. I'm feeling jealous looking at all these great HIT w/o's! Are you noticing gains?

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Archangel

Brother Sean - Thank you my Friend

Brother Morte - Thank you also my Friend, I'm trying!!!

Brother Rocco - Thank you too my Friend, much appreciated!!! I am noticing a confidence when I do the weight, and a little difference in physique already too!!! I honestly feel HIT is the best thing for me, you really can't get caught up in the ego game doing HIT ya know? It's easy on the joints and havn't had shoulder pain since I went back to HIT, now muscle soreness............ Thats another story

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

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

FishOrCutBait

Nice!! Awesome numbers on that man!

I believe in Jesus.

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Cris2Blis

just stopping in to say hey and be inspired as usual, have a great weekend arch!!

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fUnc17

great numbers arch! and by that i mean your w/o time too! 13mins... ouch

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Brother Fish - Thank you my Friend!!! I love the new Avi too , lookin really solid

Sister Cris - Thank you, your welcome all the time!!! I hope I can be inspiring

Brother FUnc - Thank you, I realy LOVE the HIT method, real Intense ( ) but also REAL Quick ()

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

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

gwcaton

Ok Angel, When you started this HIT did you take measurements/weight/BF ?

I'm curious as to what changes you have made . Just hard for me to fathom how HIT can work.

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Pylon

13 min? That's insane! Well done!

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Archangel

Brother Gary - No I didn't, I honestly didn't think about it!!! I will take measurements this Sunday though, it'll be the start of the 3rd week of HIT. I wont know BF % as I have no caliper

Brother Pylon - Thank you my Friend!!! I very much appreciate that!!! Are you still going to the Cards game the 20th? The wife and I are, would be nice to intro you guys

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

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