Dumbbells in the Desert

dougnukem · 01-07-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Hey! Don't ask don't tell!!!

Awww, that hurts.

dougnukem · 01-07-2006, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Squaggleboggin

Nice overhead pressing there. 55#ers aren't exactly light. Too bad that I rarely visit journals and I'll probably forget all about coming back here to comment every once in a while. I'm so forgetful it astonishes me... Hopefully I'll remember though, haha.

Thanks for stopping by......who are you again?

dougnukem · 01-07-2006, 08:17 AM

Hey, guess what? I did some cardio this morning before bed.

10 minutes of that HIIT on the eliptical machine. I go 30/30 instead of 60/60 seconds. Man, my legs were killing me since I did that leg workout the other night also. But that's okay, I'm still going to hit the cardio tent after work again! I also did 2 sets of 15 reps each of swiss ball crunches, bicycle/side crunches, and reverse crunches. Not sure if I will do abs everyday though, as I have always thought you shouldn't. Or should I say the hell with it, and do them anyways since I only have about 10 days left. Yea, that's right 10 days.

Archangel · 01-07-2006, 08:34 AM

Lookin good my Friend, keep it up and you won't be sorry ya did!!!

Archangel · 01-07-2006, 08:34 AM

10 days and you come home? Incredible!!!

Pylon · 01-07-2006, 01:27 PM

Great to hear you are coming home soon!

dougnukem · 01-07-2006, 03:32 PM

Here is a scary pic of myself. I figured I'd put a face with the voice.

DeadBolt · 01-07-2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

But you realy can't go too long with that one either, prolly like around 20 minutes or so!!! Best of luck to you my Friend, you'll do great whatever you decide on I'm sure!!!

If you can go more then 20 minutes its not intense enough....basic rule of thumb. Come the 20 minute mark you should be flat out dead or you weren't pushing hard enough.

As for cardio if its been a long time since you've done it I wouldn't jump right into 20 minutes of HIIT either start at a moderate 20 minutes of standard cardio or start with small increases in the HIIT ie week 1 5 minutes week 2 10 minutes etc etc.

DeadBolt · 01-07-2006, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dougnukem

Here is a scary pic of myself. I figured I'd put a face with the voice.

Thats a horrible picture of a fan there is some dudes head right in the way!!!!

dougnukem · 01-07-2006, 03:49 PM

And since I'm at work, this is the best you're going to get for any progress pics right now. Keep in mind, the camera adds about 10 pounds.

When I get back home, I'll post something better for my fans.

dougnukem · 01-07-2006, 03:54 PM

Deadbolt-- Yea, I've been slacking off on cardio, so I don't want to kill myself....yet. That, and I plan on shooting to do at least some daily for the next several days until I leave. BTW, if you really want a pic of the fan......

Devlin · 01-07-2006, 06:38 PM

Bet you can't wait for those 10 days to fly by.

dougnukem · 01-07-2006, 06:41 PM

Nope. And either can my wife. She is really stressing right now. She still hasn't really been able to grieve for the death of her father, let alone her step father who passed away a few weeks before I left.

Archangel · 01-07-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadBolt

If you can go more then 20 minutes its not intense enough....basic rule of thumb. Come the 20 minute mark you should be flat out dead or you weren't pushing hard enough.

As for cardio if its been a long time since you've done it I wouldn't jump right into 20 minutes of HIIT either start at a moderate 20 minutes of standard cardio or start with small increases in the HIIT ie week 1 5 minutes week 2 10 minutes etc etc.

Excellently put Brother Bolt!!!

Archangel · 01-07-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dougnukem

Here is a scary pic of myself. I figured I'd put a face with the voice.

Nice to be able to put a face with you now, thanks my Friend!!! Hope the next 10 days fly by for you!!!

Archangel · 01-07-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dougnukem

Nope. And either can my wife. She is really stressing right now. She still hasn't really been able to grieve for the death of her father, let alone her step father who passed away a few weeks before I left.

You will definatly be in my Thoughts and Prayers my Friend!!!

DeadBolt · 01-07-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dougnukem

Deadbolt-- Yea, I've been slacking off on cardio, so I don't want to kill myself....yet. That, and I plan on shooting to do at least some daily for the next several days until I leave. BTW, if you really want a pic of the fan......

Just bustin chops bud! Glad to have a face to the name!

Pylon · 01-08-2006, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dougnukem

Here is a scary pic of myself. I figured I'd put a face with the voice.

"Is this a picture of your fiance? Nice frame."

dougnukem · 01-09-2006, 04:54 PM

Okay, after a 2 day respite, I'm back in the game with my chest workout.

Incline DB bench:
w/u-12 reps, 45#
8 reps, 75#
8 reps, 75#
--Upped the DBs 10# like I said I would. Obviously, might not have been enough.

DB flat bench:
6 reps, 85#
6 reps, 85#
--Upped the weight here as well. Looks like I picked a good weight to work with.

BB Decline bench:
8 reps, 145#
8 reps, 145#
--Guess what? I upped this weight too. Notice a trend? Abeit, a good trend. Almost didn't get the last rep of the 2nd set up. Would have been bad since nobody was in the gym except me.

Cable crossovers:
10 reps, 50#
12 reps, 40#
15 reps, 30#
--Tried something a little fancy here. Seemed to work, because I tried to do some pushups right after, and yea....not so much. so I went with.....

DB flat bench:
12 reps, 35#

Great workout that I'm sure I will feel soon enough.

I also plan on hitting the cardio tent after work again. The whole HIIT thing is a little tough since I eat at about 6AM which is when I am off. So I wait until about 8 to go, but that is still pushing it. I would wait longer, but I need my beauty sleep, or else I won't grow or have rested muscles.

boilermaker · 01-09-2006, 05:02 PM

Increasing weight is good. Way to go Nuke. Got your gym lined up for when you return? Or are you going to take some R and R?

dougnukem · 01-09-2006, 05:10 PM

Shoot, we have 2 gyms on base.

But I just found out that a 3 bedroom house will be available to move into 2 weeks after I get back. (We get to upgrade since my wife just had a baby right before I left) so that will be quite the workout in itself. But I plan on hitting the gym ASAP after getting home anyways. Because if I don't, I'll be most likely to become lazy again. And after that, my stress will go up, and I won't have my destresser anymore. So I must continue to do my thing. But I just might start a new journal, with a fresh new look and name. Name..... :hmmm;

Archangel · 01-09-2006, 05:57 PM

Great w/o my Friend looks like your getting the guess work outta the game and doin it to it!!! Solid routine Brother Nukem!!!
Name huh?.......................... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Nukem's Nasty Habits!!!

dougnukem · 01-09-2006, 06:02 PM

If you only knew how bad that would really be....

Archangel · 01-09-2006, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dougnukem

If you only knew how bad that would really be....

Devlin · 01-09-2006, 08:09 PM

Great workout with lots of increases

01-07-2006, 08:17 AM	#213
dougnukem The American Dream Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 1,802 Photos: 6	Hey, guess what? I did some cardio this morning before bed. 10 minutes of that HIIT on the eliptical machine. I go 30/30 instead of 60/60 seconds. Man, my legs were killing me since I did that leg workout the other night also. But that's okay, I'm still going to hit the cardio tent after work again! I also did 2 sets of 15 reps each of swiss ball crunches, bicycle/side crunches, and reverse crunches. Not sure if I will do abs everyday though, as I have always thought you shouldn't. Or should I say the hell with it, and do them anyways since I only have about 10 days left. Yea, that's right 10 days.
	Do you like drama? Comedy? Non-stop action? Then look no further than a Life of a Father, Husband, Soldier, and Gym Rat Or maybe you'd like to venture into Myspace?

01-07-2006, 08:34 AM	#214
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Lookin good my Friend, keep it up and you won't be sorry ya did!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-07-2006, 08:34 AM	#215
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	10 days and you come home? Incredible!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-07-2006, 01:27 PM	#216
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Great to hear you are coming home soon!
	"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

01-07-2006, 06:38 PM	#222
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Bet you can't wait for those 10 days to fly by.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

01-07-2006, 06:41 PM	#223
dougnukem The American Dream Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 1,802 Photos: 6	Nope. And either can my wife. She is really stressing right now. She still hasn't really been able to grieve for the death of her father, let alone her step father who passed away a few weeks before I left.
	Do you like drama? Comedy? Non-stop action? Then look no further than a Life of a Father, Husband, Soldier, and Gym Rat Or maybe you'd like to venture into Myspace?

01-09-2006, 04:54 PM	#229
dougnukem The American Dream Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 1,802 Photos: 6	Okay, after a 2 day respite, I'm back in the game with my chest workout. Incline DB bench: w/u-12 reps, 45# 8 reps, 75# 8 reps, 75# --Upped the DBs 10# like I said I would. Obviously, might not have been enough. DB flat bench: 6 reps, 85# 6 reps, 85# --Upped the weight here as well. Looks like I picked a good weight to work with. BB Decline bench: 8 reps, 145# 8 reps, 145# --Guess what? I upped this weight too. Notice a trend? Abeit, a good trend. Almost didn't get the last rep of the 2nd set up. Would have been bad since nobody was in the gym except me. Cable crossovers: 10 reps, 50# 12 reps, 40# 15 reps, 30# --Tried something a little fancy here. Seemed to work, because I tried to do some pushups right after, and yea....not so much. so I went with..... DB flat bench: 12 reps, 35# Great workout that I'm sure I will feel soon enough. I also plan on hitting the cardio tent after work again. The whole HIIT thing is a little tough since I eat at about 6AM which is when I am off. So I wait until about 8 to go, but that is still pushing it. I would wait longer, but I need my beauty sleep, or else I won't grow or have rested muscles.
	Do you like drama? Comedy? Non-stop action? Then look no further than a Life of a Father, Husband, Soldier, and Gym Rat Or maybe you'd like to venture into Myspace?

01-09-2006, 05:02 PM	#230
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Increasing weight is good. Way to go Nuke. Got your gym lined up for when you return? Or are you going to take some R and R?
	My Journal: Are We Almost There Yet?

01-09-2006, 05:10 PM	#231
dougnukem The American Dream Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 1,802 Photos: 6	Shoot, we have 2 gyms on base. But I just found out that a 3 bedroom house will be available to move into 2 weeks after I get back. (We get to upgrade since my wife just had a baby right before I left) so that will be quite the workout in itself. But I plan on hitting the gym ASAP after getting home anyways. Because if I don't, I'll be most likely to become lazy again. And after that, my stress will go up, and I won't have my destresser anymore. So I must continue to do my thing. But I just might start a new journal, with a fresh new look and name. Name..... :hmmm;
	Do you like drama? Comedy? Non-stop action? Then look no further than a Life of a Father, Husband, Soldier, and Gym Rat Or maybe you'd like to venture into Myspace?

01-09-2006, 05:57 PM	#232
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Great w/o my Friend looks like your getting the guess work outta the game and doin it to it!!! Solid routine Brother Nukem!!! Name huh?.......................... Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Nukem's Nasty Habits!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-09-2006, 06:02 PM	#233
dougnukem The American Dream Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 1,802 Photos: 6	If you only knew how bad that would really be....
	Do you like drama? Comedy? Non-stop action? Then look no further than a Life of a Father, Husband, Soldier, and Gym Rat Or maybe you'd like to venture into Myspace?

01-09-2006, 08:09 PM	#235
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Great workout with lots of increases