Spring Training - Pylon's Journal V4.0

Pylon · 02-21-2007, 12:37 PM

Lifting day...didn't really feel up to it, but I really wanted chinese for lunch, so I compromised and lifted, then got chinese food. (It's steamed chicken/shrimp/tofu/beef and veggies, no rice, a little garlic sauce on the side for dipping. Good stuff, not too damaging. Plus, it got my butt in the gym.)

WU - OH squats SS hand cleans - 45 x 10ea, 65x10ea (what a great warmup combo!)

Circuit 1
Deadlifts - 185 x 10
Rev Ham extensions - 20 x 10 PR
Pullups - -140 x 10 (added more assist to make sure I got 10, but I was so focused on the reps my ROM sucked ass)
BB curls - 70 x 6 (I adjusted these a bit too. My elbows have been creeping forward on me. I pulled them down really low and held them there)

Circuit 2
DL - 185 x10
hams - 20 x 10
pullups - -140 x 7 (but full ROM with stretch at the bottom)
BB curls - 60 x 6

Overall pretty good. I decided that my benchmark for adding weight would be getting 10 perfect reps for each circuit. That means we'll be going up on DLs and hams next time.

(The PR for hams doesn't really count, since it's new. I'm sure I can handle more weight than that. At some point, I need to comb through and figure out my top lifts on everything so I can really track PRs.)

Bakerboy · 02-21-2007, 01:03 PM

Great stuff- High rep stuff is killer. How was the chinese food... yummy?

Pylon · 02-21-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Great stuff- High rep stuff is killer. How was the chinese food... yummy?

It rocked, thanks for asking!

Double D · 02-21-2007, 03:05 PM

Killed circuit Py. Intense indeed!

**DOMS** · 02-21-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

It rocked, thanks for asking!

If you ever make it too Salt Lake City (through a run of bad luck), eat at a place called Kowloon's. Their food is incredible and the have the best eggrolls I've ever eaten. I used to eat in China Town and Little Tokyo (in LA) two or three times a month for 4 years.

Brutus_G · 02-21-2007, 04:39 PM

Wow i hate the cicuit shit you got some balls brotha!

Double D · 02-21-2007, 04:42 PM

Chinese food is aweful!!!! Most of it tastes to damn sweet to me!

Brutus_G · 02-21-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Chinese food is aweful!!!! Most of it tastes to damn sweet to me!

Where the hell you been getting your Chinese food at lol?

Double D · 02-21-2007, 04:57 PM

Its so aweful. URGH....I always think it is dog.

Brutus_G · 02-21-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Its so aweful. URGH....I always think it is dog.

LOL i love Chinese food!

Triple Threat · 02-21-2007, 05:24 PM

Mmmm, Chinese food.

Archangel · 02-21-2007, 06:40 PM

Great w/o Brother Pylon!!! Good idea on the progression of weight, Chinese food.........................GOOD!!!

Brutus_G · 02-21-2007, 06:53 PM

Pylon there is important business awaiting you in my journal. Asap it boy.

Double D · 02-21-2007, 08:15 PM

Chinese food = Mangled DOG!!!!!

Pylon · 02-22-2007, 05:34 AM

Hate the circuits, but they do the job. I've tinkered with the idea of dropping the reps for a third time through for speed. (Ok, I can't drop the pullups much more, I guess.) So yesterday would have been a last circuit of DLs at 135, bw hams, pullups, and curls at 30 or 40. Thoughts? Anyone think this would have value at the end of the workout? Or should I add core work instead. I'm looking for something that I can get in without spending more than 10 more minutes lifting, ideally less.

Pylon · 02-22-2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Double D

Chinese food = Mangled DOG!!!!!

Well, if that's the case, so be it I suppose. That stuff is goooooooood!

Archangel · 02-22-2007, 03:38 PM

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/glc/caps.html
I take the Powder form, tastes bad but really REALY works!!!

Double D · 02-22-2007, 07:32 PM

Hi Py, how are ya?

Double D · 02-22-2007, 07:32 PM

Hey Py any gyms in your area who are hiring personal trainers?

Pylon · 02-22-2007, 08:57 PM

No idea. You looking to move back?

Pylon · 02-22-2007, 08:57 PM

Passed on cardio tonight (missed it at work due to meetings). Kept food real clean tho, so not so bad, right?

Pylon · 02-22-2007, 10:26 PM

OK, I lied. Came time for bed, could feel that I wasn't really sleepy yet, so snuck down for a 20 minute hill ride. It's a good sign when I resign myself to skipping a day, and end up doing it anyway.

**DOMS** · 02-22-2007, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

It's a good sign when I resign myself to skipping a day, and end up doing it anyway.

Double D · 02-23-2007, 12:23 PM

I would move back if I could get work down there!!!

Brutus_G · 02-23-2007, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

No idea. You looking to move back?

Where do you live Pylon?

b_reed23 · 02-23-2007, 01:59 PM

everything is right on track I see

how is JD doing?

Pylon · 02-23-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I would move back if I could get work down there!!!

What do you do/what are you looking for. I mean, I am an HR manager, for crying out loud. Send me a resume if you want me to look around a bit.

02-21-2007, 12:37 PM	#121
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,292 Photos: 3	BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Lifting day...didn't really feel up to it, but I really wanted chinese for lunch, so I compromised and lifted, then got chinese food. (It's steamed chicken/shrimp/tofu/beef and veggies, no rice, a little garlic sauce on the side for dipping. Good stuff, not too damaging. Plus, it got my butt in the gym.) WU - OH squats SS hand cleans - 45 x 10ea, 65x10ea (what a great warmup combo!) Circuit 1 Deadlifts - 185 x 10 Rev Ham extensions - 20 x 10 PR Pullups - -140 x 10 (added more assist to make sure I got 10, but I was so focused on the reps my ROM sucked ass) BB curls - 70 x 6 (I adjusted these a bit too. My elbows have been creeping forward on me. I pulled them down really low and held them there) Circuit 2 DL - 185 x10 hams - 20 x 10 pullups - -140 x 7 (but full ROM with stretch at the bottom) BB curls - 60 x 6 Overall pretty good. I decided that my benchmark for adding weight would be getting 10 perfect reps for each circuit. That means we'll be going up on DLs and hams next time. (The PR for hams doesn't really count, since it's new. I'm sure I can handle more weight than that. At some point, I need to comb through and figure out my top lifts on everything so I can really track PRs.)
	"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

02-21-2007, 01:03 PM	#122
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	Great stuff- High rep stuff is killer. How was the chinese food... yummy?
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02-21-2007, 04:39 PM	#126
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,651 Photos: 24	Wow i hate the cicuit shit you got some balls brotha!
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02-21-2007, 06:40 PM	#132
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,113 Photos: 4	Great w/o Brother Pylon!!! Good idea on the progression of weight, Chinese food.........................GOOD!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

02-21-2007, 06:53 PM	#133
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,651 Photos: 24	Pylon there is important business awaiting you in my journal. Asap it boy.
	"I look like you wanna look, I fuck like you wanna fuck, I am smart, capable, and most importantly, I am free in all the ways that you are not." -Tyler Durden

02-21-2007, 03:05 PM	#124
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Killed circuit Py. Intense indeed!

02-21-2007, 04:42 PM	#127
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Chinese food is aweful!!!! Most of it tastes to damn sweet to me!

02-21-2007, 04:57 PM	#129
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Its so aweful. URGH....I always think it is dog.

02-21-2007, 05:24 PM	#131
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,152 Photos: 4	Mmmm, Chinese food.

02-21-2007, 08:15 PM	#134
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Chinese food = Mangled DOG!!!!!

02-22-2007, 05:34 AM	#135
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,292 Photos: 3	Hate the circuits, but they do the job. I've tinkered with the idea of dropping the reps for a third time through for speed. (Ok, I can't drop the pullups much more, I guess.) So yesterday would have been a last circuit of DLs at 135, bw hams, pullups, and curls at 30 or 40. Thoughts? Anyone think this would have value at the end of the workout? Or should I add core work instead. I'm looking for something that I can get in without spending more than 10 more minutes lifting, ideally less.
	"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

02-22-2007, 03:38 PM	#137
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,113 Photos: 4	http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/glc/caps.html I take the Powder form, tastes bad but really REALY works!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

02-22-2007, 07:32 PM	#138
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Hi Py, how are ya?

02-22-2007, 07:32 PM	#139
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	Hey Py any gyms in your area who are hiring personal trainers?

02-22-2007, 08:57 PM	#140
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,292 Photos: 3	No idea. You looking to move back?
	"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

02-22-2007, 08:57 PM	#141
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,292 Photos: 3	Passed on cardio tonight (missed it at work due to meetings). Kept food real clean tho, so not so bad, right?
	"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

02-22-2007, 10:26 PM	#142
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,292 Photos: 3	OK, I lied. Came time for bed, could feel that I wasn't really sleepy yet, so snuck down for a 20 minute hill ride. It's a good sign when I resign myself to skipping a day, and end up doing it anyway.
	"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

02-23-2007, 12:23 PM	#144
Double D Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,694	I would move back if I could get work down there!!!

02-23-2007, 01:59 PM	#146
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,983 Photos: 34	everything is right on track I see how is JD doing?
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