Bloodied, but unbound

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 05:26 AM

Recovery Journal

Hours of sleep: 6.5
Sleep quality: 10
Sleep interrupted: 1 (bathroom)
Muscle soreness: 3
Joint soreness: 0
General fatigue: 0
Desire to train: 10
Motivation: 10
Morning HR: 76 BPM

Feeling solid, though I probably end up paying later in the day for not getting 7 or more hours of sleep.

05/09/2006

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 05:31 AM

I was just reading Emma-Leigh's journal and something just hit me: I haven't been feeling any burn (lactic acid) during my workouts. I suppose that's a function of doing low rep ranges, but I'm pretty sure that I used to get a burn even during low rep ranges. Come to think of it, even with those exercises that I do higher reps on (calfs & forearms), I don't get a burn their either.

Just FYI.

FrankT · 09-05-2006, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

I was just reading Emma-Leigh's journal and something just hit me: I haven't been feeling any burn (lactic acid) during my workouts. I suppose that's a function of doing low rep ranges, but I'm pretty sure that I used to get a burn even during low rep ranges. Come to think of it, even with those exercises that I do higher reps on (calfs & forearms), I don't get a burn their either.

Just FYI.

When I used to powerlift in the 1-6 rep range. I would commonly
NOT feel "the burn". It's only when I do sets of at least 6-7 reps that I start to really feel a burn.
Otherwise I just feel fatigued.

Don't worry about it. It's actually a good thing. Probably the main reason you are not experiencing DOMS anymore.

goob · 09-05-2006, 10:37 AM

Hey Doms, just came across your journal for the first time: Very impressed man. Seeing that I've just started a 5 x a week training plan myself, gonna check in from time to time to see how its working for you.
Keep up the good work.

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankT

When I used to powerlift in the 1-6 rep range. I would commonly
NOT feel "the burn". It's only when I do sets of at least 6-7 reps that I start to really feel a burn.
Otherwise I just feel fatigued.

Don't worry about it. It's actually a good thing. Probably the main reason you are not experiencing DOMS anymore.

Not experiencing DOMS? I must have given the wrong impression. I do have DOMS, just not as accute, but most of that can be attributed to using aids in recovery.

As for the burn, I think you're correct.

**Gazhole** · 09-05-2006, 11:35 AM

Youre really tempting fate with your username :P.

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Hey Doms, just came across your journal for the first time: Very impressed man. Seeing that I've just started a 5 x a week training plan myself, gonna check in from time to time to see how its working for you.
Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the kind words. Are you going to start a journal as well? It'd be nice to be able to compare to another high volume workout.

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Youre really tempting fate with your username :P.

Yeah, I'm starting to learn that their are complications to having the username "DOMS."

"Why, just the other day, I had DOMS in my ass."

**Gazhole** · 09-05-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DOMS

Yeah, I'm starting to learn that their are complications to having the username "DOMS."

"Why, just the other day, I had DOMS in my ass."

Haha, dont worry about it. Every time i do ATG Squats and Deadlifts with high reps i get DOMS in my ass.

That sentence can be so easily mis-interpreted.

KelJu · 09-05-2006, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Yeah, I'm starting to learn that their are complications to having the username "DOMS."

"Why, just the other day, I had DOMS in my ass."

Oh snap, a rhyme just popped in my head and I can't get it out.

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 12:49 PM

Shut it, you!!!

Rocco32 · 09-05-2006, 01:38 PM

Looking great in here DOMS. I read the first page and the last page, still doing what you talked about in your first post? How's it going? Cool to see you have a journal, I'll follow along for sure

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocco32

Looking great in here DOMS. I read the first page and the last page, still doing what you talked about in your first post? How's it going? Cool to see you have a journal, I'll follow along for sure

Yes, I'm still moving towards my ideal workout. If anything, I've upped the volume (and intensity) since I started my journal.

It's going great. I'm shedding fat and adding muscle. There's been a visible difference.

Thanks for the support, man!

FrankT · 09-05-2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Not experiencing DOMS? I must have given the wrong impression. I do have DOMS, just not as accute, but most of that can be attributed to using aids in recovery.

As for the burn, I think you're correct.

Right, that's what I meant, less severe DOMs...

Do you think your Cold/hot method works really well?
What if you just do the cold and dry off? lol

I just jumped into an ass cold pool instead and stayed for around a minute, and got out.
Don't want to stay too long, or i'll get sick again.

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 08:27 PM

Still going strong!

I didn't have a the time to do my last exercise of the morning workout. I had to go to work early to put in a router for VOIP.

I wasn't too pleased with my control of the DBs, so I didn't add weight to many of the exercises.

A funny thing happened in my evening workout. I was about half way through my workout when I figured that I smelled a bit ripe. So I grabbed a can of cinnamon air freshener and sprayed the room. It was like aroma therapy. I instantly felt better. Good lord, I think my ovaries hurt...

AM
DB Front Raise (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
25 @ 6
25 @ 6
25 @ 6

DB Lateral Raises (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
25 @ 6
25 @ 6
25 @ 6

DB Rear Lateral Raise (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
30 @ 6
30 @ 6
30 @ 6

Seated BB Shoulder Press (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
90 @ 6
90 @ 6
95 @ 6
- Add 5

Side Bend (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
- *bzzzzt* Time over.

PM
DB Bench Press (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
65 @ 6
65 @ 6
65 @ 6

Fly (RI 2, 1/1/3/x)
55 @ 5
55 @ 5
55 @ 5

Skullcrusher (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
55 @ 6
55 @ 6
55 @ 6
- Add 5

Decline DB Triceps Extensions (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
25 @ 5
25 @ 6
25 @ 6
- I have no clue what happened with that first set

Kickback (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
35 @ 6
35 @ 6
35 @ 6

DB Wrist Curl (RI 1.5, 1/1/1/x)
30 @ 10
30 @ 10
30 @ 10
30 @ 10
30 @ 8
- Add 5

05/09/2006
KW: delts, shoulders, pecs, chest, obliques, tris, triceps, forearms

FrankT · 09-05-2006, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Still going strong!

I didn't have a the time to do my last exercise of the morning workout. I had to go to work early to put in a router for VOIP.

I wasn't too pleased with my control of the DBs, so I didn't add weight to many of the exercises.

A funny thing happened in my evening workout. I was about half way through my workout when I figured that I smelled a bit ripe. So I grabbed a can of cinnamon air freshener and sprayed the room. It was like aroma therapy. I instantly felt better. Good lord, I think my ovaries hurt...

AM
DB Front Raise (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
25 @ 6
25 @ 6
25 @ 6

DB Lateral Raises (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
25 @ 6
25 @ 6
25 @ 6

DB Rear Lateral Raise (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
30 @ 6
30 @ 6
30 @ 6

Seated BB Shoulder Press (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
90 @ 6
90 @ 6
95 @ 6
- Add 5

Side Bend (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
- *bzzzzt* Time over.

PM
DB Bench Press (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
65 @ 6
65 @ 6
65 @ 6

Fly (RI 2, 1/1/3/x)
55 @ 5
55 @ 5
55 @ 5

Skullcrusher (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
55 @ 6
55 @ 6
55 @ 6
- Add 5

Decline DB Triceps Extensions (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
25 @ 5
25 @ 6
25 @ 6
- I have no clue what happened with that first set

Kickback (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
35 @ 6
35 @ 6
35 @ 6

DB Wrist Curl (RI 1.5, 1/1/1/x)
30 @ 10
30 @ 10
30 @ 10
30 @ 10
30 @ 8
- Add 5

05/09/2006
KW: delts, shoulders, pecs, chest, obliques, tris, triceps, forearms

Nice workout.

**CowPimp** · 09-05-2006, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

"Why, just the other day, I had DOMS in my ass."

Oh, so you know topolo's whereabouts?

DOMS · 09-05-2006, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Oh, so you know topolo's whereabouts?

Well, not really, but P-funk said (in another thread) that "My head just exploded." That sounds suspiciously like "I just rubbed one out", so I think he's closer to finding topolo that I am.

FrankT · 09-05-2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Well, not really, but P-funk said (in another thread) that "My head just exploded." That sounds suspiciously like "I just rubbed one out", so I think he's closer to finding topolo that I am.

LOL

DOMS · 09-06-2006, 07:42 AM

Recovery Journal

Hours of sleep: 7
Sleep quality: 10
Sleep interrupted: 0
Muscle soreness: 2
Joint soreness: 0
General fatigue: 1
Desire to train: 10
Motivation: 9
Morning HR: 76 BPM

I'm feeling a bit of underlying fatigue, but tomorrow is an off day, so I'll get to recharge.

06/09/2006

DOMS · 09-06-2006, 06:52 PM

Worn out. That about sums it up.

I didn't complete the final two exercise of both my morning and evening workouts. I feel like I lack the energy. I don't feel lethargic, despondent, or even tired. I only feel worn out when I'm demanding of my body during a workout. It's quite possible that I might be over the line. So, to tone it down a bit, I'm going to forgo the 3 second eccentric from now on. I'll do a standard 1 second. I'll leave everything else the way it is.

And I'm spent...

AM
Romanian Deadlift (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
205 @ 6
205 @ 6
205 @ 6
205 @ 6

Front Squat (RI 3, 1/x/3/x)
100 @ 6
100 @ 6
105 @ 6
110 @ 6

Leg Curl 2/1 Method (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
55 @ 6
55 @ 6
60 @ 6
60 @ 5

Calf Raise (RI 2, 1/1/1/x)
250 @ 12
250 @ 12
250 @ 7
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PM
T-Bar Row (RI 3, 1/1/3/x)
175 @ 6
175 @ 6
175 @ 6

DB Lying Row (RI 2, 1/1/3/x)
60 @ 6
60 @ 6
60 @ 6

BB Shrugs (RI 2, 1/x/1/x)
245 @ 6
245 @ 6
245 @ 6

DB Shrugs (RI 2, 1/1/1/x)
65 @ 6
65 @ 6
65 @ 6

EZ Curls (RI 2, 1/x/3/x)
50 @ 6
50 @ 6
50 @ 6
- Add 5

Hammer Curls (RI 2, 1/1/3/x)
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06/09/2006
KW: hams, hamstrings, quads, legs, calves, back, traps, biceps

**CowPimp** · 09-06-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Well, not really, but P-funk said (in another thread) that "My head just exploded." That sounds suspiciously like "I just rubbed one out", so I think he's closer to finding topolo that I am.

I think DOMS in your ass is definitely a better indicator of having contact with topolo.

09-05-2006, 01:38 PM	#102
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,316 Photos: 18	Looking great in here DOMS. I read the first page and the last page, still doing what you talked about in your first post? How's it going? Cool to see you have a journal, I'll follow along for sure
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-05-2006, 10:37 AM	#94
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,947	Hey Doms, just came across your journal for the first time: Very impressed man. Seeing that I've just started a 5 x a week training plan myself, gonna check in from time to time to see how its working for you. Keep up the good work.