VIVA LAS VEGAS - From Nevada to Detroit/Windsor

**P-funk** · 09-28-2005, 07:44 PM

lifting with a mirror is the worst! It distorts your sense of perception even if you think you aren't really looking at it. I even hate squating infront of mirrors. they drive me nuts. Olypic lifting in front of the mirror is by far the worst though.

The Monkey Man · 09-28-2005, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

lifting with a mirror is the worst! It distorts your sense of perception even if you think you aren't really looking at it. I even hate squating infront of mirrors. they drive me nuts. Olypic lifting in front of the mirror is by far the worst though.

I read in Ivonnes journal that she had been warned to not use the mirror...
So I figured I would give it a shot with no mirror...
It had not occured to me to even try it without -

I started to get the lifts towards the end but was too spent to keep
going without over-taxing my knee or something

I hope I can get the #'s and form back up to what they were somewhat quickly -

The Monkey Man · 09-30-2005, 06:14 PM

FRI 30SE051645
World Gym - Shelby

BOXING

1 HR

Very drained... Cutting carbs this week is finally catching up with me
feel sluggish...

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Also finally got some video processed...
So here's a little taste -

Form Training, No Hand Front Squats

http://media.putfile.com/185-205-fs

The Monkey Man · 09-30-2005, 06:57 PM

Updated home computer (finally)

Installed the new VID software...
Reloaded my outdated Acrobat & Distiller software...
And switched over to The Firefox browser, just to check it out...

yellowmoomba · 09-30-2005, 07:09 PM

Video looks good...front squats are hard!!

The Monkey Man · 09-30-2005, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Video looks good...front squats are hard!!

Yeah if you watch my arms in that vid you can see you need perfect balance to hit those
I find Whatever weight I can front squat like that...
I can also clean & jerk nicely...

Here is some more training vid cut down...
(Headache bag work)
http://rapidshare.de/files/5731806/3...ining.wmv.html

The Monkey Man · 10-01-2005, 12:03 PM

SAT 01OC051045
LTF - Shelby

Warm ups & stretching

CLEAN + OHS + SNATCH
55 x 2 + 5 + 3
65 x 2 + 3 + 2
75 x 2 + 3 + 2
85 x 2 + 4 + 2
95 x 2 + 3 + 3

At this point my right knee just started throbbing...

No warning just "BANG" right after the sets @ 95
it was instantly bumping, but I was feeling strong and balanced
prior to that -

Spooked me, I did one clean with 135 as I was going to
hit some C&J's up to 175 but the 135 felt so awful on that
knee, that I just plain quit -

I got myself a shake and sat in the lockeroom with a towel
full of ice on the knee for 20min...

Felt much better afterward, but its still making a nasty gravel-ly
sound, so I will ice again today -

yellowmoomba · 10-01-2005, 04:32 PM

Smart move!! Don't push it

ICE ICE ICE!!!

The Monkey Man · 10-02-2005, 06:52 PM

SUN 02OC051930

MED BALL DRILLS
20min

POOL
20 lengths freestyle

Lost a step or two in the water, still somewhat efficient though...

R-Knee was stiff this morning felt good as day went on...
bumping a little bit after the swim...
Ice is on it as I type -

yellowmoomba · 10-03-2005, 10:14 AM

How's the knee today ?

The Monkey Man · 10-03-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

How's the knee today ?

It feels screwed, I've decided to stay off of it for at least a week -

(gettin old)

So in the interest of resting the knee which just feels plain overworked...

MON 03OC051645

BB CURL
65x10
85x10
115x8

SKULLS
60x12
95x10
105x10

OVRHD TRI MACHN
160x12
190x12
235x8

ROPE CBL CURL
100x12, 12, 12

DB LATL RAISE
10x20
15x15, 15, 15

NAUTLS SETD LATL RAISE
80x12, 12, 12

CAMSTAR AB CRUNCH
30x12, 12, 12

Stretching "the knee"
slow and careful -

yellowmoomba · 10-03-2005, 06:10 PM

Workout looks good!

Your not that old

The Monkey Man · 10-03-2005, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Workout looks good!

Your not that old

Gonna lay off the power movements I think...
Do some shaping stuff before Vegas -

Hope the knee cools off by then

yellowmoomba · 10-03-2005, 06:38 PM

When's Vegas?

The Monkey Man · 10-03-2005, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

When's Vegas?

Next week baby!!!

The Monkey Man · 10-04-2005, 07:13 AM

TUES 04OC050525

Inverted 5min @ 70deg + quad & ham stretches

THIS SUCKS!!!

I am relegated to sitting around while the last days of serious training are wasted away -

yellowmoomba · 10-04-2005, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

Next week baby!!!

HAVE FUN!! Take a dig. camera with you so you can post pics

The Monkey Man · 10-04-2005, 05:43 PM

TUES 04OC051630

Boxing
circuit & abs + 3 sets med ball drops

TREADWALL (sprints)
100ft @ 2:19
2min rest
111ft @ 2:24
2min rest
100ft @ 1:54

300 total -

these were brutal, knee held up though

yellowmoomba · 10-05-2005, 02:51 PM

Good to hear you knee held up

I'm sure it gets a workout on that treadwall!

BritChick · 10-05-2005, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Monkey Man

Very drained... Cutting carbs this week is finally catching up with me
feel sluggish...

For gawd sakes stop cutting! You're gonna make me look like a spherical slob at this rate!

The Monkey Man · 10-05-2005, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritChick

For gawd sakes stop cutting! You're gonna make me look like a spherical slob at this rate!

- As if!
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WED 05OC051630
LTF - Shelby

CHINS (BW)
x 8, 8, 7, 7 - pauses @ top & bottom

INCL DB FLY
40 x 12, 12
45 x 12
50 x 12

HMS HI-PULL
180 x 12
270 x 12
360 x 8, 5

JERK GRIP STNDG BB PRESS
65x12
85x12
105x10
135x6, 4
No legs added to these and grip was from chest
with bent wrists and all

POOL
20 lengths freestyle

BW - PWO = 208.1
11lbs down, ? to go

The Monkey Man · 10-06-2005, 04:29 AM

THURS 06OC050550

INVERTED
5min @ 70deg + ham stretch
skipped quads -

yellowmoomba · 10-06-2005, 05:42 AM

You're up early

The Monkey Man · 10-06-2005, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

You're up early

5 days a week -

Little Wing · 10-06-2005, 10:26 AM

nice vids but next time can we have some dancing?

The Monkey Man · 10-06-2005, 05:52 PM

THURS 06OC051645
LTF - Shelby

SETD HAM CURL (Techno)
50x20
100x15
120x10
140x8

HANG POWER CLEAN
95x6
135x6
160x5
185x3
205x3
225x0, 0 -

HANG POWER CLEAN & JERK
155x2
175x2 - Sloppy

185x1, 1

CARDIO
X-Trainer - 20min @ 155 HR

Went to see my family doc this morn about my knee...
He said inflammed Patellar Tendon -

I pretty much guessed it was inflammed something...
No chance of any real damage though -

So I trained a little harder knowing this -

Made good dinner tonight, Steak & Eggs -

(Delmonico, bought special)

I feel like I am on death row... Last meal -

Nothing but juice and Powder for the next three days -

09-28-2005, 07:44 PM	#31
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,435	lifting with a mirror is the worst! It distorts your sense of perception even if you think you aren't really looking at it. I even hate squating infront of mirrors. they drive me nuts. Olypic lifting in front of the mirror is by far the worst though.
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09-30-2005, 06:14 PM	#33
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 13,650 Photos: 34	FRI 30SE051645 World Gym - Shelby BOXING 1 HR Very drained... Cutting carbs this week is finally catching up with me feel sluggish... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also finally got some video processed... So here's a little taste - Form Training, No Hand Front Squats http://media.putfile.com/185-205-fs Last edited by The Monkey Man : 10-01-2005 at 01:25 PM.
	Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

09-30-2005, 06:57 PM	#34
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 13,650 Photos: 34	Updated home computer (finally) Installed the new VID software... Reloaded my outdated Acrobat & Distiller software... And switched over to The Firefox browser, just to check it out... Last edited by The Monkey Man : 10-01-2005 at 12:14 PM.
	Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

09-30-2005, 07:09 PM	#35
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	Video looks good...front squats are hard!!
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

10-01-2005, 12:03 PM	#37
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 13,650 Photos: 34	SAT 01OC051045 LTF - Shelby Warm ups & stretching CLEAN + OHS + SNATCH 55 x 2 + 5 + 3 65 x 2 + 3 + 2 75 x 2 + 3 + 2 85 x 2 + 4 + 2 95 x 2 + 3 + 3 At this point my right knee just started throbbing... No warning just "BANG" right after the sets @ 95 it was instantly bumping, but I was feeling strong and balanced prior to that - Spooked me, I did one clean with 135 as I was going to hit some C&J's up to 175 but the 135 felt so awful on that knee, that I just plain quit - I got myself a shake and sat in the lockeroom with a towel full of ice on the knee for 20min... Felt much better afterward, but its still making a nasty gravel-ly sound, so I will ice again today -
	Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

10-01-2005, 04:32 PM	#38
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	Smart move!! Don't push it ICE ICE ICE!!!
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

10-02-2005, 06:52 PM	#39
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 13,650 Photos: 34	SUN 02OC051930 MED BALL DRILLS 20min POOL 20 lengths freestyle Lost a step or two in the water, still somewhat efficient though... R-Knee was stiff this morning felt good as day went on... bumping a little bit after the swim... Ice is on it as I type -
	Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

10-03-2005, 10:14 AM	#40
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	How's the knee today ?
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

10-03-2005, 06:10 PM	#42
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	Workout looks good! Your not that old
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10-03-2005, 06:38 PM	#44
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	When's Vegas?
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

10-04-2005, 07:13 AM	#46
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 13,650 Photos: 34	TUES 04OC050525 Inverted 5min @ 70deg + quad & ham stretches THIS SUCKS!!! I am relegated to sitting around while the last days of serious training are wasted away - Last edited by The Monkey Man : 10-04-2005 at 08:17 AM.
	Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

10-04-2005, 05:43 PM	#48
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 13,650 Photos: 34	TUES 04OC051630 Boxing circuit & abs + 3 sets med ball drops TREADWALL (sprints) 100ft @ 2:19 2min rest 111ft @ 2:24 2min rest 100ft @ 1:54 300 total - these were brutal, knee held up though Last edited by The Monkey Man : 10-04-2005 at 06:26 PM.
	Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

10-05-2005, 02:51 PM	#49
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	Good to hear you knee held up I'm sure it gets a workout on that treadwall!
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

10-06-2005, 04:29 AM	#52
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 13,650 Photos: 34	THURS 06OC050550 INVERTED 5min @ 70deg + ham stretch skipped quads -
	Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

10-06-2005, 05:42 AM	#53
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	You're up early
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

10-06-2005, 10:26 AM	#55
Little Wing SEMPER~FIDELIS Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 21,330 Blog Entries: 1 Photos: 191	nice vids but next time can we have some dancing?