The Meltdown - Pylon's Journal V 3.1

Pylon · 11-19-2006, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Are you going to share the link with us, good buddy?

For the google impaired...

http://www.houstontexans.com/fitness/routines.php

Archangel · 11-19-2006, 07:56 PM

Very Interesting indeed, thanks Brother Pylon!!!

Pylon · 11-22-2006, 07:07 AM

Quick update...under the weather a bit...stuffy, sore throat, etc. Nothing too serious, but it has sapped my energy a bit. Going to try to play racketball today. We'll see how it goes...

Triple Threat · 11-22-2006, 10:03 AM

Archangel · 11-22-2006, 02:28 PM

Hope you feel better quick my Friend!!! Have a GREAT Thanksgiving too BRother Pylon!!!

gwcaton · 11-22-2006, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Quick update...under the weather a bit...stuffy, sore throat, etc. Nothing too serious, but it has sapped my energy a bit. Going to try to play racketball today. We'll see how it goes...

Hope this doesn't interefere with the feast ! Happy Thanksgiving

Burner02 · 11-22-2006, 07:39 PM

I've seen the man eat....he'll have no problems...

have a Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!

Pylon · 11-26-2006, 08:20 AM

Yeah yeah yeah....

Feeling a bit better. The cold really did a number on me, but (of course) I am feeling better just in time to go back to work.

Did play racquetball on Wednesday, football on Thursday. I thought I had broken my arm after my 17 year old nephew steamrolled me over the middle. (Granted, I was setting a pick on him to spring his brother, but it was like hitting a wall.) I think it's ok, but it's going to be one of those that is too deep to actually bruise. Ouch. Should be ok to lift Monday.

Burner02 · 11-26-2006, 03:15 PM

u gonna take that from some 17 year old kid? c'mon!

Sounds like ya had fun.

Triple Threat · 11-26-2006, 05:58 PM

There's nothing like playing a contact sport with someone half your age to make you realize you're not a youngster any more.

Archangel · 11-26-2006, 06:57 PM

Hope the arms ok my Friend, Best wishes to you!!!

Pylon · 11-26-2006, 09:23 PM

Yeah, got it handed to me a bit. Live and learn, right?

Feeling better, tho. Planning on lifting tomorrow. Enough of the leftovers and the goodies. Time to get back to work.

Burner02 · 11-26-2006, 09:46 PM

next year...go for the knees!

Archangel · 11-27-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Burner02

next year...go for the knees!

A man cant stand a man cant hit, Good Stuff, LOL!!! I always wanted to use that phrase from Karate Kid 3 or something like that!!!

Glad the arms okay my Friend, don't forget about me and some r-ball sometime down the road!!!

Pylon · 11-28-2006, 03:38 PM

OK, OK, got busy with work yesterday, but did lift today. (Arm feels fine, by the way...)

WU - bike, 5min; bench - 45x10

Bench - 135 x 13,3
Standing calf - 255 x 20
DB flye - 35s x 12, 5
donkey calf press - 165 x 20
incline bench - 95 x 9, 3
db sumo squat - 90 x 20
decline bench - 95 x 11, 6
adductors - 120 x 20
pec deck - 70 x 20, 100 x 10 (set it too low by mistake, so added a short set)

Weights still not where they should be, but load and/or reps are up on everything, so the trend is in the right direction.

Will catch up on other journals later, I promise...

Burner02 · 11-28-2006, 03:42 PM

lookin' good, Py! Maybe put the flyes after your pressing movements, though?

Pylon · 11-28-2006, 05:53 PM

Thought about it, but want to break up the presses. I'm looking to bump up metabolism, not really concerned about the amount lifted. (OK, that's a lie, but it's not a total lie, you know?)

But I may try swapping it around in a couple of weeks and seeing if it makes any difference.

Burner02 · 11-28-2006, 05:56 PM

it will..you know the saying: do the compound lifts first...flyes are finishing lifts.

tomorrow, I am gonna do this:
BB Bench Press
Military Press
Flyes
Upright rows
CG Bench Press
press downs

but..that's just me.

Double D · 11-28-2006, 06:52 PM

Cant wait to see the progress Py.

b_reed23 · 11-28-2006, 06:55 PM

then again, there is nothing wrong with doing flyes in between just to change things up a bit

you are doing awsome Py!! How would you feel about another comp. in Jan. or Feb??

gwcaton · 11-28-2006, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

OK, OK, got busy with work yesterday, but did lift today. (Arm feels fine, by the way...)

WU - bike, 5min; bench - 45x10

Bench - 135 x 13,3
Standing calf - 255 x 20
DB flye - 35s x 12, 5
donkey calf press - 165 x 20
incline bench - 95 x 9, 3
db sumo squat - 90 x 20
decline bench - 95 x 11, 6
adductors - 120 x 20
pec deck - 70 x 20, 100 x 10 (set it too low by mistake, so added a short set)

Weights still not where they should be, but load and/or reps are up on everything, so the trend is in the right direction.

Will catch up on other journals later, I promise...

way to go Py !

Pylon · 11-28-2006, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

then again, there is nothing wrong with doing flyes in between just to change things up a bit

you are doing awsome Py!! How would you feel about another comp. in Jan. or Feb??

you mean one in which I actually participate?

b_reed23 · 11-29-2006, 11:17 AM

BINGO...

Pylon · 12-02-2006, 11:47 AM

What a week....

Didn't get in any w/outs after the last post. The winter storm blew through town and shut everything down. 2 inches of ice, and of course it shows up the day I have all day meetings with the CEO.

Anyway, got through it fine. Didn't lose power (did lose cable and internet for a while.) Not worrying about food for now. Work Xmas party tonight. Should be back on track for Monday.

I've also decided to use the rest of the year to just get back in the habit, get re-conditioned to the work and prep for a hard cut come 1/1.

gwcaton · 12-02-2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

What a week....

Didn't get in any w/outs after the last post. The winter storm blew through town and shut everything down. 2 inches of ice, and of course it shows up the day I have all day meetings with the CEO.

Anyway, got through it fine. Didn't lose power (did lose cable and internet for a while.) Not worrying about food for now. Work Xmas party tonight. Should be back on track for Monday.

I've also decided to use the rest of the year to just get back in the habit, get re-conditioned to the work and prep for a hard cut come 1/1.

A man with a plan

Double D · 12-03-2006, 04:31 PM

I feel your pain with that ridiculous storm. I was out of work for 3 days and didnt get to workout. Kinda sucked, but then again I didnt have to go to work, that was a plus.

11-19-2006, 07:56 PM	#152
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Very Interesting indeed, thanks Brother Pylon!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

11-22-2006, 07:07 AM	#153
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,386 Photos: 3	Quick update...under the weather a bit...stuffy, sore throat, etc. Nothing too serious, but it has sapped my energy a bit. Going to try to play racketball today. We'll see how it goes...
	"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

11-22-2006, 02:28 PM	#155
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Hope you feel better quick my Friend!!! Have a GREAT Thanksgiving too BRother Pylon!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

11-22-2006, 07:39 PM	#157
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	I've seen the man eat....he'll have no problems... have a Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!
	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

11-26-2006, 08:20 AM	#158
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,386 Photos: 3	Yeah yeah yeah.... Feeling a bit better. The cold really did a number on me, but (of course) I am feeling better just in time to go back to work. Did play racquetball on Wednesday, football on Thursday. I thought I had broken my arm after my 17 year old nephew steamrolled me over the middle. (Granted, I was setting a pick on him to spring his brother, but it was like hitting a wall.) I think it's ok, but it's going to be one of those that is too deep to actually bruise. Ouch. Should be ok to lift Monday.
	"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

11-22-2006, 10:03 AM	#154
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,412 Photos: 4

11-26-2006, 03:15 PM	#159
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	u gonna take that from some 17 year old kid? c'mon! Sounds like ya had fun.
	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

11-26-2006, 05:58 PM	#160
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,412 Photos: 4	There's nothing like playing a contact sport with someone half your age to make you realize you're not a youngster any more.

11-26-2006, 06:57 PM	#161
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Hope the arms ok my Friend, Best wishes to you!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

11-26-2006, 09:23 PM	#162
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,386 Photos: 3	Yeah, got it handed to me a bit. Live and learn, right? Feeling better, tho. Planning on lifting tomorrow. Enough of the leftovers and the goodies. Time to get back to work.
	"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

11-26-2006, 09:46 PM	#163
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	next year...go for the knees!
	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

11-28-2006, 03:38 PM	#165
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,386 Photos: 3	OK, OK, got busy with work yesterday, but did lift today. (Arm feels fine, by the way...) WU - bike, 5min; bench - 45x10 Bench - 135 x 13,3 Standing calf - 255 x 20 DB flye - 35s x 12, 5 donkey calf press - 165 x 20 incline bench - 95 x 9, 3 db sumo squat - 90 x 20 decline bench - 95 x 11, 6 adductors - 120 x 20 pec deck - 70 x 20, 100 x 10 (set it too low by mistake, so added a short set) Weights still not where they should be, but load and/or reps are up on everything, so the trend is in the right direction. Will catch up on other journals later, I promise...
	"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

11-28-2006, 03:42 PM	#166
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	lookin' good, Py! Maybe put the flyes after your pressing movements, though?
	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

11-28-2006, 05:53 PM	#167
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,386 Photos: 3	Thought about it, but want to break up the presses. I'm looking to bump up metabolism, not really concerned about the amount lifted. (OK, that's a lie, but it's not a total lie, you know?) But I may try swapping it around in a couple of weeks and seeing if it makes any difference.
	"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

11-28-2006, 05:56 PM	#168
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,308	it will..you know the saying: do the compound lifts first...flyes are finishing lifts. tomorrow, I am gonna do this: BB Bench Press Military Press Flyes Upright rows CG Bench Press press downs but..that's just me.
	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

11-29-2006, 11:17 AM	#173
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,211 Photos: 34	BINGO...
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11-28-2006, 06:52 PM	#169
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	Cant wait to see the progress Py.
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11-28-2006, 06:55 PM	#170
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,211 Photos: 34	then again, there is nothing wrong with doing flyes in between just to change things up a bit you are doing awsome Py!! How would you feel about another comp. in Jan. or Feb??
	My Journal!

12-02-2006, 11:47 AM	#174
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,386 Photos: 3	What a week.... Didn't get in any w/outs after the last post. The winter storm blew through town and shut everything down. 2 inches of ice, and of course it shows up the day I have all day meetings with the CEO. Anyway, got through it fine. Didn't lose power (did lose cable and internet for a while.) Not worrying about food for now. Work Xmas party tonight. Should be back on track for Monday. I've also decided to use the rest of the year to just get back in the habit, get re-conditioned to the work and prep for a hard cut come 1/1.
	"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

12-03-2006, 04:31 PM	#176
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 9,930	I feel your pain with that ridiculous storm. I was out of work for 3 days and didnt get to workout. Kinda sucked, but then again I didnt have to go to work, that was a plus.
	www.crossfit.com