K.i.s.s.

AKIRA · 06-25-2007, 11:44 AM

Active Stretched (I was going to add SMR, but I forgot cuz of little pain)

Warm ups..
Pendelums
Repped Floor Bird Dogs (opposing arm/leg, then same side raises...hard on right...real hard actually)
Oblique (side) Planks; 2 on forearms, 2 on hands
Scarecrows ~ss~ wood chops
Arm circles ~ss~ reverse wood chops

Barbell Bench for Pussies™
135lbs for 8 reps
185lbs for 6 reps
225lbs for 6 reps
295lbs for 4 sets, 6,6,6,5 (2:30RI; tapped out!)

Spider Rows
1 plate for 8 reps
2 plates for 8 reps
3 plates + 25lbs for 3 sets, 8 reps (2 min RI; straps used on last 2 sets)

Leverage Squats
1 plate on each side for ....some reps
2 plates + 10lbs on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (90 secRI)

Skipped Hamstring Curls

Calf Presses on Leg press
1 plate on each side for 8 reps
4 plates on each side for 4 sets, 8 reps (45 sec)

Preacher Curl with EZ bar (I dont know how much this weighs, so ill just say what I put on there)
50lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (45 sec RI; clenched biceps as much as I can)

French Presses with EZ bar (same story)
70lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (45 sec RI)

Static Stretched like a mofo

295 felt heavy. It just felt heavy. Eh, fuck it. I got bigger fish to fry. Next week my rep range will switch.. 6 sets of 4 reps. Maybe less, not sure.

Spider Rows were much better.

Squats were touchy and Ill explain in a minute..

Skipped hams..Ill explain later.

arms were fine, calves were fine, jesus Ill just say it.

My back isnt feeling good. Looks as if 275 is all I can conventionally deadlift right now. Hopefully not forever, but with that rep scheme, its just too much. Whats funny, is that I remember that day feeling off with form.. Well it took its toll.

Now I have to back off, but its fine, cuz my workout week is done, I am looking forward to some days off, but well see.

Shit, and I was hoping to return to at least 3 plates on each side like the good old days..

AKIRA · 06-25-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Just be glad you have the mentality to recognize you may have a slight injury and back off.

Lower back pain is a total bitch though, man. I get it from time to time (oddly enough its playing up the last day or two...)

Also, hope the next date goes well

Oh I didnt know I had a reply!

Yeah well, every time I curled down onto the bench, I felt pain in my back. Felt like a charlie horse as I rolled over the bulged spot. Thats not good. I am kinda upset about it, but Id rather be upset than on a surgery schedule..

My hamstrings are sore from my conventionals...I dont know...are sore muscles considered tight? My NASM book doesnt say it specifically.. If theyre tight, there going ot be pulling on everything else, making my back more inflammed...

In any case, I am stretching the shit out of them. Shouldve seen me today... Gonna be a ninja by September at this rate.

ReproMan · 06-25-2007, 12:39 PM

That's because 295 is fucking heavy. K?

AKIRA · 06-25-2007, 06:14 PM

<~Ohhhhhhhh

Malley · 06-25-2007, 11:16 PM

I have been getting dominated on the bench press!

goob · 06-26-2007, 09:21 AM

What's a spider row??? And French Press???

Bench looks shit hot.

Burner02 · 06-26-2007, 12:31 PM

how about the 2nd date?
heh... "older guys want only one thing"...
what a crock! ALL guys only want one thing....

AKIRA · 06-26-2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

how about the 2nd date?
heh... "older guys want only one thing"...
what a crock! ALL guys only want one thing....

I guess my 2nd date is on friday, were scheduled to see a movie. It was just mentioned, so Ill follow up.

This girl is...nice. She is and as attractive as it is, its a turn off in someways. First off, i feel fucking really stupid for even thinking this much about this 18 year old, but I suppose its better than thinking about the married woman Ive been banging too..

Anyway, hah, some odd shit has come about..

1. I actually had a 190min phone call with her one night. Kids do this, but I remember doing it with the married chick at the beginning..
2. Her mom wanted to invite me to dinner!!!

Normally, I am all for it. I like the family get togethers and it reinforces the nice girl image. However, her mom knows how old I am, so i wonder if its dinner or an interview she wants.
3. The girl wanted to buy a new outfit for our date (shes been to this fancy resturant many times, so it wasnt like she wanted to look for the place), she did her nails (she said she never does them), and she was nervous.

So! It looks like the girl likes me..a lot. However, I need some affection to remind me that we are adults.... A little heavy kissing can hint on how good this can be, right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

I have been getting dominated on the bench press!

Indeed you are, but dont frown, cuz, well I dont know what you bench now, so you can be bullshitting me and with my cut coming up, the bench will go down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

What's a spider row??? And French Press???

Bench looks shit hot.

Let me see if I can find pics, but youve done them before.

Spider Row = Supported Row
French Press = Overhead Tricep Extension

AKIRA · 06-26-2007, 03:46 PM

Spider Rows are done on this.

On a similiar subject, Spider Curls are done with your face down too. (Turn the preacher curl pad backwards, making your upper arm perpendicular to the floor.)

This is a French Press. I normally do them standed.

M.J.H. has a vid of doing a set of them in his journal with PERFECT form.

ReproMan · 06-26-2007, 05:04 PM

Yeah, a definite NO on the dinner. Waaaaaay too soon! That's a few months down the road. You haven't even had a 2nd date!!

And yes, this date = heavy kissing and that's all. Pace yerself. If you need sex get it elsewhere for now.

Malley · 06-26-2007, 11:10 PM

MJH's Frech presses they looked like a combination of OH presses and a variation of a push press.

ReproMan · 06-26-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

MJH's Frech presses they looked like a combination of OH presses and a variation of a push press.

Heh, I was thinking the exact same thing.

Malley · 06-26-2007, 11:19 PM

Great minds think alike!

goob · 06-27-2007, 08:07 AM

Thanks Akira.

I understand you're reserve about this girl, it's hard to deal with the young part, but fuck it, if it seems to work, I say go with the flow.

Burner02 · 06-27-2007, 08:29 AM

like goob said.
oh..and dinners with the gir's parents are ALWAYS interviews. so what if she's a bit younger than you...treat her well, and see how it turns out.
it sounds like this isn't just somebody u wanna jump-n-dump...so be good.
Instead o dinner...how about dessert instead? Will be a bit less 'formal' and less stressful.

AKIRA · 06-27-2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burner02

like goob said.
oh..and dinners with the gir's parents are ALWAYS interviews. so what if she's a bit younger than you...treat her well, and see how it turns out.
it sounds like this isn't just somebody u wanna jump-n-dump...so be good.
Instead o dinner...how about dessert instead? Will be a bit less 'formal' and less stressful.

Hah! I can imagine that shit! "Would you like to come over for dinner? ~No. But Ill come for the Brownie Surprise."

But yeah, burner, goob, I like her. Kinda wish I didnt or something cuz what if I get hooked beofre I go to school? Its 3 hours away? Ah fuck it. Here I go focusing on the negative again. And this negative wont put on size.

AKIRA · 06-27-2007, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

MJH's Frech presses they looked like a combination of OH presses and a variation of a push press.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHA:roflm ao:

YES ! Its exactly what I thought when I watched it! Its so funny to see me, you, and repro ALL think the same thing. You got 3 lifters all saying what it LOOKS like, youd think, if you were him, youd work on form cuz...well, how can you miss the flaws??????

AKIRA · 06-27-2007, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Active Stretched (threw in lats today)

Warm ups..
Bridges w/feet on ball (isometric)
Regualr Planks
Single Legged Squats

ATG Squats
The bar for 6 reps
135lbs for 6 reps
185lbs for 6 reps
235lbs for 4 sets, 6 reps (2:30 RI; CAKE)

Standing OH DB Press
30lb DBs for 10 reps
40lb DBs for 10 reps
60lb DBs for 3 sets, 8 reps (2 min RI)

DB Row
110lb DBs for 3 sets, 10 reps (90 sec RI)

Flat DB Press
110lb DBs for 3 sets, 10 reps (90 sec RI)

DB Shrugs (straps)
120lb DBs for 3 sets, 8 reps

Static Stretched

Ok do you guys come back to your last week's entry and think of what to do next?

Well, since my back has been touchy, I am thinking about caution, but this is my last week. My plan was to do 6 sets of 4 reps with heavier weight, but I cant go that much heavier! I mean, I dont know, but thats the point. I am going to just have to have a screwy day and stop when I feel pain.

Get ready for some odd looking set numbers..

goob · 06-27-2007, 09:43 AM

I reckon you go for a random day. I do these once in a while. Basically, you go in without a plan, and just do what the hell you feel like, throwing in more unusual movements into the bargain - like squat presses.

Random workouts can be a lot of fun as a one off.

AKIRA · 06-27-2007, 12:43 PM

Active Stretched

Warm ups..
Back Extensions on ball
Reverse Crunches on bench, some were twists

ATG Squats (here we go

)
The bar for 6 reps
135lbs for 6 reps
185lbs for 6 reps
225lbs for 4 reps
245lbs for 4 reps
265lbs for 3 reps (~1:30RI up to here)
285lbs for 2 reps
295lbs for 2 reps
315lbs for 2 reps
325lbs for 2 reps
335lbs for 2 reps (2 min RI

)

*I am going ot jump in here and describe this. This is the heaviest Ive gone since even way before my injury. This is with perfect form, all the way down, no straps, no belts, just pure, raw....FEAR. Yes, I was scared shitless this whole time. 335lbs? It was easy, but form was starting to fade. I saw a little bending over and my core was no longer tight, so fuck this, 335lbs is good for me! Not bad for a guy with herniated disk.

Static Stretched lower back

Standing OH BB Press
The bar for 10 reps
65lbs for 10 reps
95lbs for 8 reps
135lbs for 6 reps (heavy?)
185lbs for 4 reps (I cant do 6 sets of this)
175lbs for 3 reps (uhhh, nope cant do this either)
145lbs for 3 sets, 4 reps (2 min RI for the first 2 failed attempts; 60 sec on the 145lb sets)

DB Row
120lb DBs for 3 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI)

DB Flat Bench Press
120lb DBs for 3 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI)

Calf Press on Super Seated Leg Press
1 plate on each side for 8 reps
2 plates on each side for 2 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI)

Tibialis Press on same machine
1 plate on each side for 2 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI)

Static Stretched

I wonder if I am in a great mood today cuz of how I woke up. I got one of those alarm clocks that can play CDs, so last night I thought, "hmm, why not wake up to the Real World by Matchbox 20?" I love that song and whatdoyaknow, I woke up smiling. Ever fucking done that? I am sure its not often..

Anyway, it wasnt too much of a surprise that I was spent when I got to shoulders. I was going to do 6 sets of 4 reps of 185lbs.

Yeah keep dreaming dickface.

Rows and Presses were a bit heavier with 8 reps instead of 10, but I didnt touch the rests.

No pain today. Thank fucking god.

ReproMan · 06-27-2007, 12:46 PM

Hooray for boobies!!!!

And squats.

Stewart20 · 06-27-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

M.J.H. has a vid of doing a set of them in his journal with PERFECT form.

Oh snap

AKIRA · 06-27-2007, 02:28 PM

Hahah Im kidding.

Stewart20 · 06-27-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Hahah Im kidding.

No, you're not

06-25-2007, 11:44 AM	#271
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,768 Photos: 3	Active Stretched (I was going to add SMR, but I forgot cuz of little pain) Warm ups.. Pendelums Repped Floor Bird Dogs (opposing arm/leg, then same side raises...hard on right...real hard actually) Oblique (side) Planks; 2 on forearms, 2 on hands Scarecrows ~ss~ wood chops Arm circles ~ss~ reverse wood chops Barbell Bench for Pussies™ 135lbs for 8 reps 185lbs for 6 reps 225lbs for 6 reps 295lbs for 4 sets, 6,6,6,5 (2:30RI; tapped out!) Spider Rows 1 plate for 8 reps 2 plates for 8 reps 3 plates + 25lbs for 3 sets, 8 reps (2 min RI; straps used on last 2 sets) Leverage Squats 1 plate on each side for ....some reps 2 plates + 10lbs on each side for 3 sets, 10 reps (90 secRI) Skipped Hamstring Curls Calf Presses on Leg press 1 plate on each side for 8 reps 4 plates on each side for 4 sets, 8 reps (45 sec) Preacher Curl with EZ bar (I dont know how much this weighs, so ill just say what I put on there) 50lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (45 sec RI; clenched biceps as much as I can) French Presses with EZ bar (same story) 70lbs for 2 sets, 12 reps (45 sec RI) Static Stretched like a mofo 295 felt heavy. It just felt heavy. Eh, fuck it. I got bigger fish to fry. Next week my rep range will switch.. 6 sets of 4 reps. Maybe less, not sure. Spider Rows were much better. Squats were touchy and Ill explain in a minute.. Skipped hams..Ill explain later. arms were fine, calves were fine, jesus Ill just say it. My back isnt feeling good. Looks as if 275 is all I can conventionally deadlift right now. Hopefully not forever, but with that rep scheme, its just too much. Whats funny, is that I remember that day feeling off with form.. Well it took its toll. Now I have to back off, but its fine, cuz my workout week is done, I am looking forward to some days off, but well see. Shit, and I was hoping to return to at least 3 plates on each side like the good old days..
	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

06-25-2007, 06:14 PM	#274
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,768 Photos: 3	<~Ohhhhhhhh
	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

06-25-2007, 11:16 PM	#275
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	I have been getting dominated on the bench press!
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06-26-2007, 12:31 PM	#277
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,316	how about the 2nd date? heh... "older guys want only one thing"... what a crock! ALL guys only want one thing....
	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

06-26-2007, 03:46 PM	#279
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,768 Photos: 3	Spider Rows are done on this. On a similiar subject, Spider Curls are done with your face down too. (Turn the preacher curl pad backwards, making your upper arm perpendicular to the floor.) This is a French Press. I normally do them standed. M.J.H. has a vid of doing a set of them in his journal with PERFECT form.
	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

06-25-2007, 12:39 PM	#273
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,963	That's because 295 is fucking heavy. K?

06-26-2007, 09:21 AM	#276
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,995	What's a spider row??? And French Press??? Bench looks shit hot.

06-26-2007, 05:04 PM	#280
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,963	Yeah, a definite NO on the dinner. Waaaaaay too soon! That's a few months down the road. You haven't even had a 2nd date!! And yes, this date = heavy kissing and that's all. Pace yerself. If you need sex get it elsewhere for now.

06-26-2007, 11:10 PM	#281
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	MJH's Frech presses they looked like a combination of OH presses and a variation of a push press.
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06-26-2007, 11:19 PM	#283
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Great minds think alike!
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06-27-2007, 08:07 AM	#284
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,995	Thanks Akira. I understand you're reserve about this girl, it's hard to deal with the young part, but fuck it, if it seems to work, I say go with the flow.

06-27-2007, 08:29 AM	#285
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,316	like goob said. oh..and dinners with the gir's parents are ALWAYS interviews. so what if she's a bit younger than you...treat her well, and see how it turns out. it sounds like this isn't just somebody u wanna jump-n-dump...so be good. Instead o dinner...how about dessert instead? Will be a bit less 'formal' and less stressful.
	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

06-27-2007, 09:43 AM	#289
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,995	I reckon you go for a random day. I do these once in a while. Basically, you go in without a plan, and just do what the hell you feel like, throwing in more unusual movements into the bargain - like squat presses. Random workouts can be a lot of fun as a one off.

06-27-2007, 12:43 PM	#290
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,768 Photos: 3	Great Day Active Stretched Warm ups.. Back Extensions on ball Reverse Crunches on bench, some were twists ATG Squats (here we go ) The bar for 6 reps 135lbs for 6 reps 185lbs for 6 reps 225lbs for 4 reps 245lbs for 4 reps 265lbs for 3 reps (~1:30RI up to here) 285lbs for 2 reps 295lbs for 2 reps 315lbs for 2 reps 325lbs for 2 reps 335lbs for 2 reps (2 min RI ) *I am going ot jump in here and describe this. This is the heaviest Ive gone since even way before my injury. This is with perfect form, all the way down, no straps, no belts, just pure, raw....FEAR. Yes, I was scared shitless this whole time. 335lbs? It was easy, but form was starting to fade. I saw a little bending over and my core was no longer tight, so fuck this, 335lbs is good for me! Not bad for a guy with herniated disk. Static Stretched lower back Standing OH BB Press The bar for 10 reps 65lbs for 10 reps 95lbs for 8 reps 135lbs for 6 reps (heavy?) 185lbs for 4 reps (I cant do 6 sets of this) 175lbs for 3 reps (uhhh, nope cant do this either) 145lbs for 3 sets, 4 reps (2 min RI for the first 2 failed attempts; 60 sec on the 145lb sets) DB Row 120lb DBs for 3 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI) DB Flat Bench Press 120lb DBs for 3 sets, 8 reps (90 sec RI) Calf Press on Super Seated Leg Press 1 plate on each side for 8 reps 2 plates on each side for 2 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI) Tibialis Press on same machine 1 plate on each side for 2 sets, 10 reps (45 sec RI) Static Stretched I wonder if I am in a great mood today cuz of how I woke up. I got one of those alarm clocks that can play CDs, so last night I thought, "hmm, why not wake up to the Real World by Matchbox 20?" I love that song and whatdoyaknow, I woke up smiling. Ever fucking done that? I am sure its not often.. Anyway, it wasnt too much of a surprise that I was spent when I got to shoulders. I was going to do 6 sets of 4 reps of 185lbs. Yeah keep dreaming dickface. Rows and Presses were a bit heavier with 8 reps instead of 10, but I didnt touch the rests. No pain today. Thank fucking god.
	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

06-27-2007, 12:46 PM	#291
ReproMan SeÃ±or Member Elite Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 6,963	Hooray for boobies!!!! And squats.

06-27-2007, 02:28 PM	#293
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 7,768 Photos: 3	Hahah Im kidding.
	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