Time to face the jury (and myself)

Devlin · 11-18-2005, 07:53 PM

Here is today's workout.

Back/Tricep/Bicep:

Lat row:
40 x 15
55 x 15
70 x 15

85 x 10

Wide grip lat pull down:
55 x 15
70 x 12
85 x 8

Straight Arm Pull/Push downs:
20 x 15
20 x 15
30 x 12

Under handed pull downs:
40 x 15
55 x 15
70 x 15

(could have gone higher weight here)

Single arm bent over Row"
15 x 15
20 x 15
25 x 15 (biceps starting to tire here)

Tricep push downs:
20 x 15
30 x 15
30 x 12

Overhead tricep extensions:
20 x 15
25 x 9

(hit a major wall)
20 x 15

Single arm cable bicep curl:
20 x 15
25 x 15
30 x 7

Assisted pull ups:
70lb off set x 15
60lb off set x 12
50lb off set x 6

Assisted dips:
70lb off set x 15
60lb off set x 15
50lb off set x 15

I decided to combine back and arm day today and as a result I toasted my biceps and triceps

Over all a great workout. I started off real strong. I'm not liking the wide grip lat pull downs as much as closed grip ones, but ohh well it showed me where I need to work. I used a different cable/pulley station for the tricep pushdowns and overhead extensions and for some reason the weight felt much heavier at this station than at the one I normally use. On the second set of overhead extensions, I hit major failure after only 9 reps and wasn't too happy about it, but ohh well I will do better next time. I still continued on after that and finished everything that I had planned.

As I was leaving I saw a woman who I had heard talking about a fitness competition she had competed in and had done very well in so I stopped to talk to her. Turns out she competed back in June and will probably compete sometime in March. She then made the comment, "You should compete." As I was walking out of the gym I realized she had actually complimented me.

Burner02 · 11-18-2005, 09:00 PM

It's always better to go wide...
My ex is a vet; small animals.
have u seen the movie: Serving Sara? The part where they have to pretend to be vets to inseminate(sp) a bull? I about fell off the couch..
Good stuff.

'k..here's where I get slapped down for not reading the 3 full pages: Do u always do such high reps or are you on a rep week?
I bet your arms were baked after that!

I dinked my whole week up and have not been yet..and am now showing clients homes tomroow afternoon...will see if I have time. (have friend coming to town before I go to work at night)
oy...

Devlin · 11-18-2005, 09:29 PM

Yes, this is where you get slapped down for not reading all...As to the reps...yes I'm in the habit of doing high reps. I don't think I would know how to act if I did even higher weight but low reps.

Arms were pretty much toasted after today's workout. Driving home, I was thinking I may be screwed tomorrow when I try to do simple things such as blowing my nose

Haven't seen the movie, however, I have seen and assisted with more artifical insemenations of horses than I would have liked too and have been present for what in the business is referred to live cover

I haven't attended many births, but I get to handle most of the newborns when they are about 8 hours old for their neonatal exams. It has been so intersting and rewarding to see how the babies are growing thru the months and then to learn that they are selling for $100,000-$450,000 or more as babies (5 months of age up to 11 months of age).

gwcaton · 11-19-2005, 08:09 AM

Damn good looking wo !!!!

There are some incredibly strong/determined women her at IM and you are one of them

Competition !! Cool !!

Devlin · 11-19-2005, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwcaton

Damn good looking wo !!!!

There are some incredibly strong/determined women her at IM and you are one of them

Competition !! Cool !!

Wow! Thanks gw.

I'm actually at work working on the database, surprise surprise, I'm a workaholic too

However, yesterdy's workout caught up with me and lats are hurting. I actually broke down and took a couple of Alieve for them

Triple Threat · 11-19-2005, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

She then made the comment, "You should compete." As I was walking out of the gym I realized she had actually complimented me.

It's the little moments like this that make all the hard work worthwhile.

Devlin · 11-19-2005, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

It's the little moments like this that make all the hard work worthwhile.

You are right Triple Threat. Also when the built guys who are regulars and train hard watch me lift between their sets it makes all the hard work I put in worth it. Plus seeing my body looking better now than it did ten years ago really makes it worth the work.

Devlin · 11-19-2005, 07:15 PM

I am such a glutten for punsihment. As if yesterday's workout was hard enough, I doubled back today and hit chest.

Chest:
Hammer Strength iso-lateral chest press:
25 x 12
30 x 6

35 x 0

32.5 x 2

Barbell pull overs:
20 x 15
30 x 15
30 x 15 (tricep's quivering on last reps)

Cable fly (weight listed for each arm)
7.5 x 15
10 x 12
12.5 x 12

DEcline cable chest press (superset with cable fly)
7.5 x 15
10 x 12
12.5 x 12

Pushups
12, 10, 8

I was really wishing I had a lifting partner today. I'm very disappointed with the Hammer strength chest press, but arms and back were saying no way especially when I went for the 35lbs so dropped it down. If I had a partner today I would have gone for the one rep at 35, but ohh well next time. I was thrilled to pull off the pushups at the end of the workout

Over all I am happy with today's workout, especially since I worked the back and arms hard yesterday. I'm considering either just doing cardio tomorrow or just taking the day off since I have the chance to sleep in, but I also have laundry to do, some shopping to do and have to swing by work to do prep work for monday.

Archangel · 11-20-2005, 07:32 AM

Hey don't be so hard on yourself, thats our job!!!

But in all seriousness, your doin GREAT, so keep that chin up and your heart light!!! So are you seriously considering a competition? Thats awesome, I say Go For It!!!

Devlin · 11-20-2005, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Hey don't be so hard on yourself, thats our job!!!

But in all seriousness, your doin GREAT, so keep that chin up and your heart light!!! So are you seriously considering a competition? Thats awesome, I say Go For It!!!

Archangel-When it comes to my body I'm a 'bit' of a perfectionist so I tend to be very hard on myself which I feel isn't always a bad thing since it eeps me motivated. This board and the members on it keep me motivated from their feedback and comments so go ahead and be hard on me, can't be any worse than I am on myself (atleast I hope not

)

As for a competition

My goal is to be fitness comp ready, but haven't picked a specific comp as a goal yet. Heard there is one in March, but have my doubts that my lower body would be ready by then. Plus in al honesty I don't know if I could handle the pre-contest regime. Another thing, for me finances are extrememly tight right now (think i hear my checkbook screaming in pain as I speak it is so tight) so not only have I been doing all this totally natural, but the gym has been my place to escape/workoff my mental burdens.

With that said, I'm not up to browsing thru the supplement and diet sections to look for reviews on which protein/whey tastes the best so if you all wouldn't mind sharing which ones you think taste the best, I would appreciate it. I know I need to start taking in some extra protein at this point and since I need to order some Vit E for me and my dogs and Samm-e for my one dog (yes my dogs take vit E along with some Samm-e), figured I may as well go for it and get some whey for protein shakes.

Thanks everyone

Archangel · 11-20-2005, 08:23 AM

I understand!!! I really like Optimum Nutritions line of protein, tastes pretty good, I really like the Cookies and Cream!!! Write your goals down on paper, and post them on the fridge, in your car, wherever you need to keep motivated, I bet you can be just fine by March!!! Its 99 % mental, go for it, you gotta have faith in yourself, we do!!!

Devlin · 11-20-2005, 08:47 AM

Thanks Archangel.

Looking in the mirror everyday and stepping on the dreaded scale is what really keeps me motivated. I am committed to getting a flat stomach with a nice 6 pack and loosing some off my hips and thighs.

I have to admit, I know for a fact a friend is lurking in my journal. Said friend last saw me in person on 10/31 and will not see me until sometime next year (March, maybe May having a blond moment

) That friend is probably saying right now, "What stomach, it already flat and you already have a 6 pack." My reply, Thanks, but it will be even flatter with a more defined 6 pack by the time you get back

gwcaton · 11-20-2005, 09:09 AM

I don't know what a Hammer Strength iso-lateral chest press: is but I'm sure 30-35 lbs isn't something to cry about.

You look great now, can't wait to see what you look like when you look good enough to please yourself . Did that make sense ? lol

Devlin · 11-20-2005, 09:21 AM

gw- here is a link to the Hammer strength iso-lateral chest/bench press that I used.

http://us.commercial.lifefitness.com...eralbenchpress

Thanks for the wonderful compliment. Yes it mase sense. As to how I will look when I get the the point I am happy, well all I can say is my hips will be smaller, my thighs will be nicely defined, I will have a flat tummy with a nice defined 6 pack.

Devlin · 11-20-2005, 09:24 AM

Ohh... I was crying because I had done better the week before on that exercise and because my arms and back had totally crapped out when I went for the 35lbs. Guess I should have added that since it an iso-lateral machine, the 35lbs is for each arm.

Burner02 · 11-20-2005, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Ohh... I was crying because I had done better the week before on that exercise and because my arms and back had totally crapped out when I went for the 35lbs. Guess I should have added that since it an iso-lateral machine, the 35lbs is for each arm.

I love that machine! I used it last night. I usually finish my workouts w/ the decline. machine.

Don't worry too much about the #'s...there's so many fators that could have been the reason why your #'s were different. (sore muscles, tired, didnt eat enough...weren't in the 'zone'...etc.)
You were close, you wore them out and overall you progressed.

Burner02 · 11-20-2005, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Yes, this is where you get slapped down for not reading all...As to the reps...yes I'm in the habit of doing high reps. I don't think I would know how to act if I did even higher weight but low reps.

Arms were pretty much toasted after today's workout. Driving home, I was thinking I may be screwed tomorrow when I try to do simple things such as blowing my nose

Haven't seen the movie, however, I have seen and assisted with more artifical insemenations of horses than I would have liked too and have been present for what in the business is referred to live cover

I haven't attended many births, but I get to handle most of the newborns when they are about 8 hours old for their neonatal exams. It has been so intersting and rewarding to see how the babies are growing thru the months and then to learn that they are selling for $100,000-$450,000 or more as babies (5 months of age up to 11 months of age).

tell ya what...if you can lift those HEAVY...SORE...achy...arms...you can slap the hell outta me...

Ok...I am sure it isn't to funny to see it in person...but the movie was hilarious! Go rent it! you're still here? reading? Leave! Go to blockbuster right this moment!

Pylon · 11-20-2005, 01:38 PM

Heya Dev...

I think with the effort you are putting in, you could do a March comp for sure...

...OR...

...you can just plan to do the Show Me's in May. Give yourself a little extra time, come share the stage with Archie!

Archangel · 11-20-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Heya Dev...

...you can just plan to do the Show Me's in May. Give yourself a little extra time, come share the stage with Archie!

boilermaker · 11-20-2005, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Heya Dev...

I think with the effort you are putting in, you could do a March comp for sure...

...OR...

...you can just plan to do the Show Me's in May. Give yourself a little extra time, come share the stage with Archie!

That's a great idea Pylon. Devlin, think of all the support you will have in the crowd from the IM group. The protien whey I buy is sportpharma and I get it at Costco. I get chocolate and it costs around $20 for 6 pounds. I think it tastes fine, but it's the olny one I've ever tried.

Good looking workouts and intensity levels

Devlin · 11-20-2005, 05:04 PM

Thanks guys. I'm thinking May is a better goal to shoot for.

Boilermaker - The intensity is certainly there almost every workout and I'm loving it.

Pylon - Thanks for the vote for March, but thinking your idea for May is better. Liking the idea of having Archangel as support in a comp and the IM members in the audience as support too.

Burner -

sorry no slapping smiley and the arms not as sore as expected

Wish I had seen your post about blockbuster while out and about today, now that I am home, I am done for the night. As for the Hammer Strength, I in general like all of them. They really kick my ass which is a good thing.

Devlin · 11-20-2005, 05:08 PM

I got to sleep in today and it felt sooo good. Finally dragged my lazy ass out and did laundry, shopping, stopped into work and then hit the gym for cardio.

Cardio only day:
Treadmill:
10 minutes 10% incline at 2.5 speed
10 minutes 15% incline at 3.0 speed
10 minutes 15% incline at 2.5 speed

BIke:
15 minutes level 3
15 minutes level 4

Total cardio: 1 hour

Took it easy today. Have worked the body hard the 2 previous days and have a training session with PT tomorrow night so figured a break not going to hurt.

Pylon · 11-20-2005, 06:17 PM

For the record, the best shake I have tasted is the Instone stuff, but it is really pricey. I'm with Archie on the ON stuff. (I like the rocky road flavor.) It also mixes very well in water.

Of course, if you are cutting you really get more thermogenic reaction from real food, but with your schedule I can see where a shake mix would come in really handy.

11-18-2005, 07:53 PM	#91
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Here is today's workout. Back/Tricep/Bicep: Lat row: 40 x 15 55 x 15 70 x 15 85 x 10 Wide grip lat pull down: 55 x 15 70 x 12 85 x 8 Straight Arm Pull/Push downs: 20 x 15 20 x 15 30 x 12 Under handed pull downs: 40 x 15 55 x 15 70 x 15 (could have gone higher weight here) Single arm bent over Row" 15 x 15 20 x 15 25 x 15 (biceps starting to tire here) Tricep push downs: 20 x 15 30 x 15 30 x 12 Overhead tricep extensions: 20 x 15 25 x 9 (hit a major wall) 20 x 15 Single arm cable bicep curl: 20 x 15 25 x 15 30 x 7 Assisted pull ups: 70lb off set x 15 60lb off set x 12 50lb off set x 6 Assisted dips: 70lb off set x 15 60lb off set x 15 50lb off set x 15 I decided to combine back and arm day today and as a result I toasted my biceps and triceps Over all a great workout. I started off real strong. I'm not liking the wide grip lat pull downs as much as closed grip ones, but ohh well it showed me where I need to work. I used a different cable/pulley station for the tricep pushdowns and overhead extensions and for some reason the weight felt much heavier at this station than at the one I normally use. On the second set of overhead extensions, I hit major failure after only 9 reps and wasn't too happy about it, but ohh well I will do better next time. I still continued on after that and finished everything that I had planned. As I was leaving I saw a woman who I had heard talking about a fitness competition she had competed in and had done very well in so I stopped to talk to her. Turns out she competed back in June and will probably compete sometime in March. She then made the comment, "You should compete." As I was walking out of the gym I realized she had actually complimented me.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-18-2005, 09:00 PM	#92
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,291	It's always better to go wide... My ex is a vet; small animals. have u seen the movie: Serving Sara? The part where they have to pretend to be vets to inseminate(sp) a bull? I about fell off the couch.. Good stuff. 'k..here's where I get slapped down for not reading the 3 full pages: Do u always do such high reps or are you on a rep week? I bet your arms were baked after that! I dinked my whole week up and have not been yet..and am now showing clients homes tomroow afternoon...will see if I have time. (have friend coming to town before I go to work at night) oy...
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

11-18-2005, 09:29 PM	#93
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Yes, this is where you get slapped down for not reading all...As to the reps...yes I'm in the habit of doing high reps. I don't think I would know how to act if I did even higher weight but low reps. Arms were pretty much toasted after today's workout. Driving home, I was thinking I may be screwed tomorrow when I try to do simple things such as blowing my nose Haven't seen the movie, however, I have seen and assisted with more artifical insemenations of horses than I would have liked too and have been present for what in the business is referred to live cover I haven't attended many births, but I get to handle most of the newborns when they are about 8 hours old for their neonatal exams. It has been so intersting and rewarding to see how the babies are growing thru the months and then to learn that they are selling for $100,000-$450,000 or more as babies (5 months of age up to 11 months of age).
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-19-2005, 08:09 AM	#94
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Damn good looking wo !!!! There are some incredibly strong/determined women her at IM and you are one of them Competition !! Cool !!
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

11-19-2005, 07:15 PM	#98
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	I am such a glutten for punsihment. As if yesterday's workout was hard enough, I doubled back today and hit chest. Chest: Hammer Strength iso-lateral chest press: 25 x 12 30 x 6 35 x 0 32.5 x 2 Barbell pull overs: 20 x 15 30 x 15 30 x 15 (tricep's quivering on last reps) Cable fly (weight listed for each arm) 7.5 x 15 10 x 12 12.5 x 12 DEcline cable chest press (superset with cable fly) 7.5 x 15 10 x 12 12.5 x 12 Pushups 12, 10, 8 I was really wishing I had a lifting partner today. I'm very disappointed with the Hammer strength chest press, but arms and back were saying no way especially when I went for the 35lbs so dropped it down. If I had a partner today I would have gone for the one rep at 35, but ohh well next time. I was thrilled to pull off the pushups at the end of the workout Over all I am happy with today's workout, especially since I worked the back and arms hard yesterday. I'm considering either just doing cardio tomorrow or just taking the day off since I have the chance to sleep in, but I also have laundry to do, some shopping to do and have to swing by work to do prep work for monday.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-20-2005, 07:32 AM	#99
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Hey don't be so hard on yourself, thats our job!!! But in all seriousness, your doin GREAT, so keep that chin up and your heart light!!! So are you seriously considering a competition? Thats awesome, I say Go For It!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

11-20-2005, 08:23 AM	#101
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	I understand!!! I really like Optimum Nutritions line of protein, tastes pretty good, I really like the Cookies and Cream!!! Write your goals down on paper, and post them on the fridge, in your car, wherever you need to keep motivated, I bet you can be just fine by March!!! Its 99 % mental, go for it, you gotta have faith in yourself, we do!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

11-20-2005, 08:47 AM	#102
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Thanks Archangel. Looking in the mirror everyday and stepping on the dreaded scale is what really keeps me motivated. I am committed to getting a flat stomach with a nice 6 pack and loosing some off my hips and thighs. I have to admit, I know for a fact a friend is lurking in my journal. Said friend last saw me in person on 10/31 and will not see me until sometime next year (March, maybe May having a blond moment ) That friend is probably saying right now, "What stomach, it already flat and you already have a 6 pack." My reply, Thanks, but it will be even flatter with a more defined 6 pack by the time you get back
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-20-2005, 09:09 AM	#103
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	I don't know what a Hammer Strength iso-lateral chest press: is but I'm sure 30-35 lbs isn't something to cry about. You look great now, can't wait to see what you look like when you look good enough to please yourself . Did that make sense ? lol
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

11-20-2005, 09:21 AM	#104
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	gw- here is a link to the Hammer strength iso-lateral chest/bench press that I used. http://us.commercial.lifefitness.com...eralbenchpress Thanks for the wonderful compliment. Yes it mase sense. As to how I will look when I get the the point I am happy, well all I can say is my hips will be smaller, my thighs will be nicely defined, I will have a flat tummy with a nice defined 6 pack.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-20-2005, 09:24 AM	#105
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Ohh... I was crying because I had done better the week before on that exercise and because my arms and back had totally crapped out when I went for the 35lbs. Guess I should have added that since it an iso-lateral machine, the 35lbs is for each arm.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-20-2005, 01:38 PM	#108
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	Heya Dev... I think with the effort you are putting in, you could do a March comp for sure... ...OR... ...you can just plan to do the Show Me's in May. Give yourself a little extra time, come share the stage with Archie!
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

11-20-2005, 05:04 PM	#111
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Thanks guys. I'm thinking May is a better goal to shoot for. Boilermaker - The intensity is certainly there almost every workout and I'm loving it. Pylon - Thanks for the vote for March, but thinking your idea for May is better. Liking the idea of having Archangel as support in a comp and the IM members in the audience as support too. Burner - sorry no slapping smiley and the arms not as sore as expected Wish I had seen your post about blockbuster while out and about today, now that I am home, I am done for the night. As for the Hammer Strength, I in general like all of them. They really kick my ass which is a good thing.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-20-2005, 05:08 PM	#112
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	I got to sleep in today and it felt sooo good. Finally dragged my lazy ass out and did laundry, shopping, stopped into work and then hit the gym for cardio. Cardio only day: Treadmill: 10 minutes 10% incline at 2.5 speed 10 minutes 15% incline at 3.0 speed 10 minutes 15% incline at 2.5 speed BIke: 15 minutes level 3 15 minutes level 4 Total cardio: 1 hour Took it easy today. Have worked the body hard the 2 previous days and have a training session with PT tomorrow night so figured a break not going to hurt.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

11-20-2005, 06:17 PM	#113
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	For the record, the best shake I have tasted is the Instone stuff, but it is really pricey. I'm with Archie on the ON stuff. (I like the rocky road flavor.) It also mixes very well in water. Of course, if you are cutting you really get more thermogenic reaction from real food, but with your schedule I can see where a shake mix would come in really handy.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal