RESURRECTION - Trial by POWER!!!

Archangel · 03-05-2007, 03:43 PM

Today 3-5-07

Lower Day

RC=3/1/explode/1

Squats ATF
255x5
285x5
325x5
345x5
385x5

Leg Press
600x12
r/p
600x4
r/p
600x2

Lying Leg Curls (New Machine)
120x15
r/p
120x4
r/p
120x2

Hammer Strength Toe Raises
360x21
r/p
360x12
r/p
360x9

Fitgirl70 · 03-05-2007, 03:44 PM

Sir Arch

and...uh

You are da man!

Good to see you're not liftin' heavy or anything!!!

fantasma62 · 03-05-2007, 04:06 PM

Holy Shitballs Batman....

Señor Arch, that was a wicked workout. I am glad I didn't read this in front of my wife, otherwise she'd be rethinking our arrangement .....

Bakerboy · 03-05-2007, 05:00 PM

Great squats Arch!

Devlin · 03-05-2007, 05:20 PM

I am so sorry to hear about you and your father. I Know there isn't much I can say except I hope things workout in a way that suits everyone.

Ohh and great workouts

Archangel · 03-07-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitgirl70

Sir Arch

and...uh

You are da man!

Good to see you're not liftin' heavy or anything!!!

Not me, stayin away from dem der Heavy weights!!!
Thank you sincerely my Friend, I appreciate the compliment!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantasma62

Holy Shitballs Batman....

Señor Arch, that was a wicked workout. I am glad I didn't read this in front of my wife, otherwise she'd be rethinking our arrangement .....

Your killin me my Friend, thank you for the kind words!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Great squats Arch!

Thank you Brother BB, appreciate that!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

I am so sorry to hear about you and your father. I Know there isn't much I can say except I hope things workout in a way that suits everyone.

Ohh and great workouts

Thank you SO much on BOTH accounts, appreciate that MORE than you know!!!

Archangel · 03-07-2007, 07:32 PM

Today 3-7-07

Push Day

RC=3/1/explode/1

CHEST
Flat BB Bench Press
245x5
265x5
275x5
285x5
295x5 (PR)

Incline DB Press
70x16
r/p
70x5
r/p
70x3

DELTS
Seated Military Press
205x8
r/p
205x4
r/p
205x2

TRICEPS
CG Bench Press
225x10
r/p
225x4
r/p
225x1

Bench is starting to get a little tough, maybe had 1 or 2 more reps at 295, this is however the heaviest I have tried, and next time I will attempt the 300 range, NEVER been there!!!

Archangel · 03-08-2007, 05:32 PM

A quick question.....................
Does chalk help w/ the grip like a glove/strap or will the bar still slip possibly ripping my hand again??? Thats what I think happened, I have not used straps/gloves or anything, just curious!!!

Devlin · 03-08-2007, 05:54 PM

Congrats on the PR

Wish I could answer your question, but I can't.

JerseyDevil · 03-08-2007, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

I am so sorry to hear about you and your father. I Know there isn't much I can say except I hope things workout in a way that suits everyone.

Ohh and great workouts

What happened with you and your dad Arch? I went back in your journal and didn't see anything. I am being nosey yes, but I want to help. PM me if you want.

Bakerboy · 03-08-2007, 06:55 PM

Woo hoo 300 on the way!! I think you get your "superhuman" sticker for that.

That's an elite club!

yellowmoomba · 03-08-2007, 07:23 PM

Nice leg workout the other day!!

Keep it up!

Luke95 · 03-08-2007, 08:23 PM

Take care and good health to you buddy!

Stewart20 · 03-09-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

A quick question.....................
Does chalk help w/ the grip like a glove/strap or will the bar still slip possibly ripping my hand again??? Thats what I think happened, I have not used straps/gloves or anything, just curious!!!

IMO, chalk is a MUST when dealing with heavy weights. While it won't necessarily give you a grip "advantage" like staps might, using chalk definitely gives you a more solid feel on the bar. your hands feel like they are "locked" into the bar when you start your reps. you still need a strong grip to hold the heavy weights, but it helps a lot

fantasma62 · 03-09-2007, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

A quick question.....................
Does chalk help w/ the grip like a glove/strap or will the bar still slip possibly ripping my hand again??? Thats what I think happened, I have not used straps/gloves or anything, just curious!!!

If I am correct, with the strap you are still gripping the bar but the strap makes sure that the bar stays in place. Me, I am a big wimp and will put on gloves to lift anything.

By the way Arch, monster leg workout. You are my hero...

Archangel · 03-09-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Congrats on the PR

Wish I could answer your question, but I can't.

Thank you Sister Devlin, just being in my journal with your positive feedback helps more than you know!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

What happened with you and your dad Arch? I went back in your journal and didn't see anything. I am being nosey yes, but I want to help. PM me if you want.

Well its kinda a long story, but to sum it up, My Brother who has twins is the "favorite" in that I'm the "step" son of my Dads wife, so you can see where this is going. Anyway they see the twins like 4-5 times a week, spend the night, and watch them EVERY weekend and they don't see my daughter at all!!! Now I understand that I'm the stepson (I do NOT feel like this, I have 2 stepsons that I love with ALL my heart, thats why this hurts so much) But my daughter is the ONLY girl, and the First Grandchild, and they literally kick her to the side, they didn't even get her a Christmas present

And I confronted my Dad about it, and he said I was being disrespectful and unappreciative about and to them!!! So I said that it If thats how you feel I'm sorry, but my Daughter is MORE important to me than life, and I didn't understand how they could treat her like that, and then they both started saying we where the problem and that we are crazy and that they have no time or energy to continue on with the relationship!!! So I said, Goodbye!!! Havn't talked to them in about a Month, but I feel great, my wife and family are ALL I got, so its their loss imo!!! Sorry to ramble and rant, you asked, LOL!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bakerboy

Woo hoo 300 on the way!! I think you get your "superhuman" sticker for that.

That's an elite club!

Sweet, I must admit I'm a little intimidated by it though!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

Nice leg workout the other day!!

Keep it up!

Thank you Brother YM!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke95

Take care and good health to you buddy!

You too my Friend, you'll be missed!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart20

IMO, chalk is a MUST when dealing with heavy weights. While it won't necessarily give you a grip "advantage" like staps might, using chalk definitely gives you a more solid feel on the bar. your hands feel like they are "locked" into the bar when you start your reps. you still need a strong grip to hold the heavy weights, but it helps a lot

Got it and am lookin into getting some!!! Thanks for the input my Friend!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantasma62

If I am correct, with the strap you are still gripping the bar but the strap makes sure that the bar stays in place. Me, I am a big wimp and will put on gloves to lift anything.

By the way Arch, monster leg workout. You are my hero...

Your not a wimp, different strokes for different folks my Friend!!! Lift on!!!
Thank you for the compliment too!!!

Archangel · 03-09-2007, 04:30 PM

Today - PULL

Deadlifts
285x5
325x5
345x5

ripped hand again!!!
365x5

385x2

Had to stop, hand was bleeding and my partner said its not worth it, heal it and HIT it next week!!!

Dorian Rows
140(280)x11
r/p
140(280)x5
r/p
140(280)x2 1/2

Spider Curls
90x6
r/p
90x3
r/p
90x1 1/2

On a side note, was already bummed about missing my 5 on the last set of Deads, but was loading the Plate loaded Preacher curls, while this lady watched me, and as I turned to get another plate, she jumped in and started taking off what I had put on, I said excuse me ma'am, but I was getting ready to do that, and she said "F you" I'm here now!!! I was shocked and looked at my partner and asked did she say what I thought she said??? He kinda laughed and said, uh.......... yeah.............. Then I turned to her and she had exactly 10 pounds on it, I looked at her and said, you know there is a machine over there that could prolly handle all that weight!!! She said "F you" again, and I leaned on the preacher bench and said................. Not on your best day or my worst day!!! I have just about lost all faith in humanity, why can't people just be nice???
Sorry to ramble yet again, just couldn't believe her!!!

Devlin · 03-09-2007, 04:53 PM

Arch I can really sympathize with you and the situation with your dad. My dad was a step son. My sister was the first grandchild and I was the second grandchild. All was well until my dad's half brother (the favorite son) had a child shortly after I came into the world. Then my sister and I got passed over in favor of the favorite son and his child. My dad's stepmom always viewed him as the other woman's child and we got the shit end of the stick. As I got older I saw what was happening and at one point in my life (during a "family" Christmas diner) things went sore and I severed ties with my dad's family. I don't regret my decision, if anything I wish I had made the decision sooner. The treatment my dad and our family received was painful and I'm glad to see you standing up for your family.

As for the woman at the gym

You are a much better person than me. I probably would have flipped out on her

I am very frustrated with people these days. They are rude, in a hurry and could careless how their actions affect others.

Archangel · 03-09-2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devlin

Arch I can really sympathize with you and the situation with your dad. My dad was a step son. My sister was the first grandchild and I was the second grandchild. All was well until my dad's half brother (the favorite son) had a child shortly after I came into the world. Then my sister and I got passed over in favor of the favorite son and his child. My dad's stepmom always viewed him as the other woman's child and we got the shit end of the stick. As I got older I saw what was happening and at one point in my life (during a "family" Christmas diner) things went sore and I severed ties with my dad's family. I don't regret my decision, if anything I wish I had made the decision sooner. The treatment my dad and our family received was painful and I'm glad to see you standing up for your family.

As for the woman at the gym

You are a much better person than me. I probably would have flipped out on her

I am very frustrated with people these days. They are rude, in a hurry and could careless how their actions affect others.

You HIT the nail on the head, Thank you SO much for understanding!!! You are a sincere and special kind of person, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Next time she 's there, I'll call ya, tel ya where to meet her, lOL!!! I hear ya, people are just plain RUDE!!!

Malley · 03-09-2007, 05:51 PM

Damn Archie you are so right! Do you see this lady often? Thats insane, I dont take rude people well and I think it showed the true MAN you are in this case! Very impressive Archie. You are my hero for sure.

fantasma62 · 03-09-2007, 08:41 PM

Oh Arch, I am so sorry that you had to go thru that with your beautiful daughter. Anybody hurts me, I'll take it and run. I can take it, I am a big boy. As you know, I have a daughter about the same as yours and I don't respond kindly to anyone hurting my daughter, whether she knows it or not.
Let that be the last time that your step dad ever decides to take you and your beautiful family for granted...I pray that you and your family and happy and in harmony, you surely deserve it...

Regarding the woman at the gym, that sucks. She knows that you are not going to do anything to her because she's a woman and you are a big guy, so she takes advantage of one of the nicest, kindest human beings that I know...well, write to; although I hope that one day I can shake your hand and have our kids play together. That's from the bottom of my heart chief...

Triple Threat · 03-09-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

A quick question.....................
Does chalk help w/ the grip like a glove/strap or will the bar still slip possibly ripping my hand again??? Thats what I think happened, I have not used straps/gloves or anything, just curious!!!

If the skin is ripping because you are losing the grip, then chalk will help, since the bar won't slip. I've reached the point where I've got some good callouses going. Every once in a while one tears a little, but they never get to the point where they bleed. If you're going to be doing heavy DLs, chalk is a must.

And as for the rude woman at the gym, she's lucky she didn't get a smiting.

03-05-2007, 03:43 PM	#91
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Today 3-5-07 Lower Day RC=3/1/explode/1 Squats ATF 255x5 285x5 325x5 345x5 385x5 Leg Press 600x12 r/p 600x4 r/p 600x2 Lying Leg Curls (New Machine) 120x15 r/p 120x4 r/p 120x2 Hammer Strength Toe Raises 360x21 r/p 360x12 r/p 360x9
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-05-2007, 03:44 PM	#92
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,391 Blog Entries: 7 Photos: 4	Sir Arch and...uh You are da man! Good to see you're not liftin' heavy or anything!!!
	All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

03-05-2007, 04:06 PM	#93
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Holy Shitballs Batman.... Señor Arch, that was a wicked workout. I am glad I didn't read this in front of my wife, otherwise she'd be rethinking our arrangement .....
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-05-2007, 05:00 PM	#94
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	Great squats Arch!
	No strength within, no respect without - Kasmiri Proverb

03-05-2007, 05:20 PM	#95
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	I am so sorry to hear about you and your father. I Know there isn't much I can say except I hope things workout in a way that suits everyone. Ohh and great workouts
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

03-07-2007, 07:32 PM	#97
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Today 3-7-07 Push Day RC=3/1/explode/1 CHEST Flat BB Bench Press 245x5 265x5 275x5 285x5 295x5 (PR) Incline DB Press 70x16 r/p 70x5 r/p 70x3 DELTS Seated Military Press 205x8 r/p 205x4 r/p 205x2 TRICEPS CG Bench Press 225x10 r/p 225x4 r/p 225x1 Bench is starting to get a little tough, maybe had 1 or 2 more reps at 295, this is however the heaviest I have tried, and next time I will attempt the 300 range, NEVER been there!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-08-2007, 05:32 PM	#98
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	A quick question..................... Does chalk help w/ the grip like a glove/strap or will the bar still slip possibly ripping my hand again??? Thats what I think happened, I have not used straps/gloves or anything, just curious!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-08-2007, 05:54 PM	#99
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Congrats on the PR Wish I could answer your question, but I can't.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

03-08-2007, 06:55 PM	#101
Bakerboy cat burglar Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: the city of champions Posts: 4,146 Photos: 3	Woo hoo 300 on the way!! I think you get your "superhuman" sticker for that. That's an elite club!
	No strength within, no respect without - Kasmiri Proverb

03-08-2007, 07:23 PM	#102
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,547 Photos: 2	Nice leg workout the other day!! Keep it up!
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03-08-2007, 08:23 PM	#103
Luke95 On a River Named Emotion Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 261 Photos: 3	Take care and good health to you buddy!
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03-09-2007, 04:30 PM	#107
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Today - PULL Deadlifts 285x5 325x5 345x5 ripped hand again!!! 365x5 385x2 Had to stop, hand was bleeding and my partner said its not worth it, heal it and HIT it next week!!! Dorian Rows 140(280)x11 r/p 140(280)x5 r/p 140(280)x2 1/2 Spider Curls 90x6 r/p 90x3 r/p 90x1 1/2 On a side note, was already bummed about missing my 5 on the last set of Deads, but was loading the Plate loaded Preacher curls, while this lady watched me, and as I turned to get another plate, she jumped in and started taking off what I had put on, I said excuse me ma'am, but I was getting ready to do that, and she said "F you" I'm here now!!! I was shocked and looked at my partner and asked did she say what I thought she said??? He kinda laughed and said, uh.......... yeah.............. Then I turned to her and she had exactly 10 pounds on it, I looked at her and said, you know there is a machine over there that could prolly handle all that weight!!! She said "F you" again, and I leaned on the preacher bench and said................. Not on your best day or my worst day!!! I have just about lost all faith in humanity, why can't people just be nice??? Sorry to ramble yet again, just couldn't believe her!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-09-2007, 04:53 PM	#108
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Arch I can really sympathize with you and the situation with your dad. My dad was a step son. My sister was the first grandchild and I was the second grandchild. All was well until my dad's half brother (the favorite son) had a child shortly after I came into the world. Then my sister and I got passed over in favor of the favorite son and his child. My dad's stepmom always viewed him as the other woman's child and we got the shit end of the stick. As I got older I saw what was happening and at one point in my life (during a "family" Christmas diner) things went sore and I severed ties with my dad's family. I don't regret my decision, if anything I wish I had made the decision sooner. The treatment my dad and our family received was painful and I'm glad to see you standing up for your family. As for the woman at the gym You are a much better person than me. I probably would have flipped out on her I am very frustrated with people these days. They are rude, in a hurry and could careless how their actions affect others.
	Time to face the jury (and myself) Time to bring sexyback

03-09-2007, 05:51 PM	#110
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Damn Archie you are so right! Do you see this lady often? Thats insane, I dont take rude people well and I think it showed the true MAN you are in this case! Very impressive Archie. You are my hero for sure.
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03-09-2007, 08:41 PM	#111
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Oh Arch, I am so sorry that you had to go thru that with your beautiful daughter. Anybody hurts me, I'll take it and run. I can take it, I am a big boy. As you know, I have a daughter about the same as yours and I don't respond kindly to anyone hurting my daughter, whether she knows it or not. Let that be the last time that your step dad ever decides to take you and your beautiful family for granted...I pray that you and your family and happy and in harmony, you surely deserve it... Regarding the woman at the gym, that sucks. She knows that you are not going to do anything to her because she's a woman and you are a big guy, so she takes advantage of one of the nicest, kindest human beings that I know...well, write to; although I hope that one day I can shake your hand and have our kids play together. That's from the bottom of my heart chief...
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

03-10-2007, 02:51 PM	#113
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,180