Wish granted

AKIRA · 01-01-2007, 03:51 PM

Havent weighed myself in a while but I am around 205-210. I SHOULD be getting heavier, but with my gym not being built fast enough and having to resort to training 2 times a week (3 if I am lucky), my goals are delayed.

Burner02 · 01-01-2007, 03:52 PM

Happy New year, brotha!
may it be better than last year!

AKIRA · 01-02-2007, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Burner02

Happy New year, brotha!
may it be better than last year!

You too! So far...hmm I guess its ok. I am trying to put some faith in myself and not go crazy every time I get annoyed. Today was put to the test.

I went to the gym this morning to ask about the deal with the contract and hopefully look around like FatCat was able to do. I saw two women came in as I did, prolly looking to do the same thing I was doing.

We were kicked out!

The manager, or owner, this guy has never said a word to me before, he came up to us and told us we had to leave. The inspector was there and he wouldve been fined had he seen us in the building. I though, Ok I understand. I even told him. I did ask for a card or a number, some way to reach this place, instead of coming down and embarrassing him again. He said he had neither and that theyd be open in a day or so. Looking around, no way. He was telling me what I wanted to hear. He also said he couldnt asnwer any questions...

Needless to say, I didnt feel that I had any value to him and I could imagine the 2 other women thought so too. Maybe he was tense cuz of the inspector, but I got annoyed and felt rage in my torso. None of this shit was my fault.

The name of the gym changed without me knowing.
It said in the flyer we were welcome to come in and discuss contracts.
I was told the gym was opening on the 31st, "no matter what."
NO gym to go to unless you want to buy 1-2 month membership.
NO number to contact the gym?
There couldve been a nicer way to 'kick us out.'

Made me want to say fuck that place. BUT. I have 5 months paid on the membership, which they are honoring. At the end of that term, I would have to pay MORE than I did at the previous building. If I want to get my money back, I have to go through the "state" cuz the gum is bonded to the state.

However, I saw it through, calmed down, and figured I couldnt do anything about it now and I have until the 13th of this month to work out at the REAL Golds....but 30 min there, 30 min back gets tiring. Ill just wait. I was told the gym was pretty

and from what I saw, it looked nice and HUGE. I am looking for particuliar things though and I couldnt get passed the front desk.

Oh yeah, Double D, I am sore today! Means nothing, but I have that peace of mind!

ReproMan · 01-02-2007, 10:42 AM

Yeah, they gym is absolutely gorgeous but they cut the freeweight section in half, there are no power racks, no squat racks, only 2 fixed flat benches, maybe 4 adjustable benches, hammer strength equipment out the ass, probably 30 treadmills/eliptical machines, and the place is only 1/4 complete. Now I have the dreadful task of finding a new gym.

AKIRA · 01-02-2007, 10:44 AM

Its a new year though... If I were you, since you dont have any paid months, you could look at this as a way to start "anew?"

When you said the dumbells go up to 150lbs I just had to see that for myself. Thats the first thing I check at a gym since theres so much to do with them.

ReproMan · 01-02-2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

Its a new year though... If I were you, since you dont have any paid months, you could look at this as a way to start "anew?"

When you said the dumbells go up to 150lbs I just had to see that for myself. Thats the first thing I check at a gym since theres so much to do with them.

Yeah that's the way I'm looking at it. I think I'm gonna join at Nautilis. It's not too shabby and I can piss on the place from my bed.

Burner02 · 01-02-2007, 05:17 PM

that sux that the gym sounds like it is going way of the 'fitness' center..instead of a gym...

AKIRA · 01-02-2007, 05:55 PM

I guess it sells more?

Squaggleboggin · 01-02-2007, 07:22 PM

Nice numbers, Akira. What do you typically do for a warmup?

Burner02 · 01-02-2007, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

I guess it sells more?

yeah...but wish they could cut the weight room off from the fitness...room.
the weight room plays metal. Not macy gray.
if any old geezer, or cardio bunny comes tothe desk ans asks the attendant to change from metal to elevator music, the answer will be: NO.

**Gazhole** · 01-03-2007, 03:15 AM

^ That annoys me, too. You gear up for a tough set or something, and what comes over the speakers? Fucking Bryan Adams.

*Shotgun*

AKIRA · 01-03-2007, 02:29 PM

Lower

Active Stretched

Super Seated Leg Press
1 plate on each side for 2 sets, 12 reps
2 plates on each side for 1 set, 10 reps (warm up)
4 plates + 35lbs on each side for 4 sets, 8 reps (2 min RI; NO FAILURE!)

Deadlifts (DOH)
155lbs for 3 sets, 10 reps (2 min RI)

DB Lunge
45lb DBs to the end of the gym, 20 steps total, 1:20
Same distance, failed at 16 steps

Calf Press using Leg Press
2 plates on each side for 2 sets, 12 reps (warm up)
4 plates on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI)

Seated Calf

1 plates on each side for 2 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI)

Core Work:
Bridges
Marching
Planks
Crunches

Static Stretches

Next week Ill start squats. Ill add more later, I gotta rush to NAPA.

ReproMan · 01-03-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

Next week Ill start squats. Ill add more later, I gotta rush to NAPA.

North American Penis Association?

AKIRA · 01-03-2007, 04:24 PM

OK, why must it always rain on the day I decide to work on the car?

Cardio
Run up and down 2 bridges...30min total.

About the workout

Yeah I am tired of the leg press. Since I didnt fail, I am going to try some squats. If theres no pain, Ill hopefully, gradually increase the weight.

Deads were tiresome, I felt my form was off at times from fatigue. Ugh. Not good.

Lunges went up! A failure, yes, but I remember where I used to fail with lighter weight. I tried using straps to compensate, but it was no good. I was fucking spent.

Since my core is always the same, Ill just generalize from here on out until the workouts change.

Burner02 · 01-03-2007, 04:34 PM

be happy u made it to the gym...spent my morning trying to get a hold of clients, and then getting registered for classes...

AKIRA · 01-03-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

be happy u made it to the gym...spent my morning trying to get a hold of clients, and then getting registered for classes...

Get up earlier, workout, and shower at the gym! Persevere, my apprentice!

ReproMan · 01-03-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AKIRA

Cardio
Run up and down 2 bridges...30min total.

Did you run the Roosevelt?

AKIRA · 01-03-2007, 08:48 PM

Jensen Beach bridge. She does that one to avoid the high traffic and its stock of people honking and yelling at her.

Double D · 01-05-2007, 12:40 AM

Its alright buddy all will be fine. Those numbers will go up, just be careful as it looks like you are, and all will be fine.

AKIRA · 01-06-2007, 11:01 AM

Upper

DB Rows
50lb DBs for 2 sets, 12 reps
70lb DBs for 1 set, 10 reps (warm up)
100lb DBs for 4 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI)

Alternating DB Bench Press
85lb DBs for 4 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI)

Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Pulldown (unilaterally)
1 plate + 25lbs on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (60 sec RI)

Seated Overhead DB Press
45lb DBs for 3 sets, 10 reps (60 sec RI)

Standing Alternating DB curls
25lb DBs for 2 sets, 12 reps
~superset~
Seated Overhead DB Extensions
40lb DBs for 2 sets, 12 reps (45 sec RI)

Static Stretched

I got nausiated today after the 1st set of alternating DB presses. I thought I was gonna blow, but I knew I would overcome it. Happens every time I am hung over.

Everything seemed light after the first two movements. That was from the puke feeling, of course. The Alternating DB Presses were killer.

I wont do the Overhead DB extensions again.

I am going to try and implement some better warm ups. After reading Cows sticky (again!), I figured Ill start adding some of the odd-ball movements and cutting the specific warm up reps down.

Squaggleboggin · 01-06-2007, 12:50 PM

Nice work.

That's odd: I was just going to ask you what you typically do as part of warming yourself up.

camarosuper6 · 01-06-2007, 12:52 PM

Looking strong.

AKIRA · 01-06-2007, 01:46 PM

Thanks camaro! I am pretty sure you lift intense fucking weight, so coming from you, its a compliment.

Of course today was light!

Squaggle, it was actually your post a page or so back that made me wonder where the fuck my warm ups went!

I was doing bridges, planks, arm circles, etc, but it wasnt enough. Well, it wasnt equal to the amount Cow listed in balance with the specific warm ups.

camarosuper6 · 01-06-2007, 01:58 PM

I dont even know what those exercises are...lol

planks?

bridges?

Squaggleboggin · 01-07-2007, 11:54 AM

Plank:
http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm

Bridge:
http://gymball.com/bridge_exercise.html

Yeah, I noticed that my warmup of simply raising my body temperature probably wouldn't continue to safely prepare me for much longer after I re-read his thread.

01-01-2007, 03:51 PM	#421
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	Havent weighed myself in a while but I am around 205-210. I SHOULD be getting heavier, but with my gym not being built fast enough and having to resort to training 2 times a week (3 if I am lucky), my goals are delayed.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-01-2007, 03:52 PM	#422
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	Happy New year, brotha! may it be better than last year!
	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

01-02-2007, 10:44 AM	#425
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	Its a new year though... If I were you, since you dont have any paid months, you could look at this as a way to start "anew?" When you said the dumbells go up to 150lbs I just had to see that for myself. Thats the first thing I check at a gym since theres so much to do with them.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-02-2007, 05:17 PM	#427
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	that sux that the gym sounds like it is going way of the 'fitness' center..instead of a gym...
	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

01-02-2007, 05:55 PM	#428
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	I guess it sells more?
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-02-2007, 10:42 AM	#424
ReproMan Señor Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,616	Yeah, they gym is absolutely gorgeous but they cut the freeweight section in half, there are no power racks, no squat racks, only 2 fixed flat benches, maybe 4 adjustable benches, hammer strength equipment out the ass, probably 30 treadmills/eliptical machines, and the place is only 1/4 complete. Now I have the dreadful task of finding a new gym.

01-02-2007, 07:22 PM	#429
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Nice numbers, Akira. What do you typically do for a warmup?
	Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself. Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal

01-03-2007, 02:29 PM	#432
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	Lower Active Stretched Super Seated Leg Press 1 plate on each side for 2 sets, 12 reps 2 plates on each side for 1 set, 10 reps (warm up) 4 plates + 35lbs on each side for 4 sets, 8 reps (2 min RI; NO FAILURE!) Deadlifts (DOH) 155lbs for 3 sets, 10 reps (2 min RI) DB Lunge 45lb DBs to the end of the gym, 20 steps total, 1:20 Same distance, failed at 16 steps Calf Press using Leg Press 2 plates on each side for 2 sets, 12 reps (warm up) 4 plates on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI) Seated Calf 1 plates on each side for 2 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI) Core Work: Bridges Marching Planks Crunches Static Stretches Next week Ill start squats. Ill add more later, I gotta rush to NAPA.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-03-2007, 04:24 PM	#434
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	OK, why must it always rain on the day I decide to work on the car? Cardio Run up and down 2 bridges...30min total. About the workout Yeah I am tired of the leg press. Since I didnt fail, I am going to try some squats. If theres no pain, Ill hopefully, gradually increase the weight. Deads were tiresome, I felt my form was off at times from fatigue. Ugh. Not good. Lunges went up! A failure, yes, but I remember where I used to fail with lighter weight. I tried using straps to compensate, but it was no good. I was fucking spent. Since my core is always the same, Ill just generalize from here on out until the workouts change.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-03-2007, 04:34 PM	#435
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	be happy u made it to the gym...spent my morning trying to get a hold of clients, and then getting registered for classes...
	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

01-03-2007, 08:48 PM	#438
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	Jensen Beach bridge. She does that one to avoid the high traffic and its stock of people honking and yelling at her.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-05-2007, 12:40 AM	#439
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Its alright buddy all will be fine. Those numbers will go up, just be careful as it looks like you are, and all will be fine.
	www.crossfit.com

01-06-2007, 11:01 AM	#440
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	Snuck another one in... Upper DB Rows 50lb DBs for 2 sets, 12 reps 70lb DBs for 1 set, 10 reps (warm up) 100lb DBs for 4 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI) Alternating DB Bench Press 85lb DBs for 4 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI) Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral Pulldown (unilaterally) 1 plate + 25lbs on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (60 sec RI) Seated Overhead DB Press 45lb DBs for 3 sets, 10 reps (60 sec RI) Standing Alternating DB curls 25lb DBs for 2 sets, 12 reps ~superset~ Seated Overhead DB Extensions 40lb DBs for 2 sets, 12 reps (45 sec RI) Static Stretched I got nausiated today after the 1st set of alternating DB presses. I thought I was gonna blow, but I knew I would overcome it. Happens every time I am hung over. Everything seemed light after the first two movements. That was from the puke feeling, of course. The Alternating DB Presses were killer. I wont do the Overhead DB extensions again. I am going to try and implement some better warm ups. After reading Cows sticky (again!), I figured Ill start adding some of the odd-ball movements and cutting the specific warm up reps down.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-06-2007, 12:50 PM	#441
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Nice work. That's odd: I was just going to ask you what you typically do as part of warming yourself up.
	Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself. Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal

01-06-2007, 12:52 PM	#442
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01-06-2007, 01:46 PM	#443
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,649 Photos: 3	Thanks camaro! I am pretty sure you lift intense fucking weight, so coming from you, its a compliment. Of course today was light! Squaggle, it was actually your post a page or so back that made me wonder where the fuck my warm ups went! I was doing bridges, planks, arm circles, etc, but it wasnt enough. Well, it wasnt equal to the amount Cow listed in balance with the specific warm ups.
	6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 360 (11/29) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

01-06-2007, 01:58 PM	#444
camarosuper6 Back Home In SOCAL Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,325	I dont even know what those exercises are...lol planks? bridges?
	"TOLERANCE is the virtue of a man without convictions" G.K.Chesterton Boot Shine and Polish $15. New Uniforms: $250 New gun and holster: $450 Looking like a stud in uniform: Priceless Girl: Me and this new guy are getting kinda chummy. Me: Good chummy? Like friends forever? Girl: Ya Me: Or Chummy like, spank my ass chummy?

01-07-2007, 11:54 AM	#445
Squaggleboggin Functional Lifting = Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,540 Photos: 3	Plank: http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm Bridge: http://gymball.com/bridge_exercise.html Yeah, I noticed that my warmup of simply raising my body temperature probably wouldn't continue to safely prepare me for much longer after I re-read his thread.
	Push yourself. Enjoy yourself. Be yourself. Knowledge is power. Obsessed with functional strength. Journal

01-08-2007, 12:30 AM	#446
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