Warning: Seismic Testing Zone

katt · 04-04-2008, 11:52 AM

Good luck on your interview...

We know you'll be back posting soon... face it,,, you're a lifer...lol

the other half · 04-04-2008, 01:23 PM

best of luck to you on the job search, and school.
we will lift an extra set just for you. i mean katt will.

goob · 04-04-2008, 03:23 PM

Good luck on the interview dude.

Just remember to do the "funny handshake" , and you'll be right in.

**Gazhole** · 04-04-2008, 07:30 PM

Good luck man, let us know how it goes

Scarface30 · 04-10-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by katt

Good luck on your interview...

We know you'll be back posting soon... face it,,, you're a lifer...lol

thanks katt. interview went well, just hope I get the job. she said if I didn't hear from here by yesterday to call her on Friday, so I'll hopefully know either way tomorrow.

and is me being a "lifer" really that obvious? lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by the other half

best of luck to you on the job search, and school.
we will lift an extra set just for you. i mean katt will.

thanks OH. going strong until the end..which is in...13 days!!

tell katt thanks for the extra set, but I'm gonna be back at it tomorrow, so she can cut back again

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Good luck on the interview dude.

Just remember to do the "funny handshake" , and you'll be right in.

thanks man. funny handshake?

I did the one where you do the helicopter...I hope that's the one you were talking about!

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Originally Posted by Gazhole

Good luck man, let us know how it goes

thanks Gaz. seemed like it went well, now just need to hear back. hopefully tomorrow!

so yesterday was an absolutely gorgeous day. you could not have asked for a better last day of classes. it was sunny, and I'd say 18 degrees. so me and bunch of friends went and played some frisbee for about 2 hours. then after that went to a friend's house, sat on her back deck and just chilled out. great day for sure

.

workout to come tomorrow - I promise!

**Gazhole** · 04-11-2008, 04:12 AM

I dunno, i think you need days like that sometimes. I remember we played frisbee once, then combined it with football as i recall...that was a strange afternoon.

I love chilling out. Theres nothing better than a nice day, and free-ranging conversation with good friends.

Scarface30 · 04-11-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

I dunno, i think you need days like that sometimes. I remember we played frisbee once, then combined it with football as i recall...that was a strange afternoon.

I love chilling out. Theres nothing better than a nice day, and free-ranging conversation with good friends.

that's true man. people need relaxation at times.

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So I am starting the ball rolling again.

04-11-'08 - Vertical

I forgot my watch and my iPod was dead, so I just estimated the RIs. heavy set RIs were meant to be ~2:30, and the lighter sets ~ 1-1:30.

Pullups
BW+20x2x3
BW+25x2x3
BW+30x2

Standing OH BB Press
85x2x3
90x2x3
95x3*PR

Dips
BW+20x3x6
used a very slow concentric and eccentric on this since I underestimated myself and the weights.

DB Laterals
20sx3x6

Cable Crunches
115x10
125x10
130x9

forgot to stretch.
walked to and from the gym - 20 minutes each way.

felt good getting back into it, but the high of my workout was cut short when I found out I had been turned down for the second time for summer work. fuck I hate this shit...

SamEaston · 04-11-2008, 11:48 AM

Scar's back - YAY

Feel good to be a free man again? Thats a shame about the job though, something will turn up mate. If not, i need someone to help me around the lab ...

goob · 04-11-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

Theres nothing better than a nice day, and free-ranging conversation with good friends.

Yes, there is nothing worse than being forced to converse in a hen battery.....

Great return scar, about time too you slacker.

Excellent pullups and oh pressing.

Pylon · 04-11-2008, 02:55 PM

Welcome back!

Scarface30 · 04-11-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamEaston

Scar's back - YAY

Feel good to be a free man again? Thats a shame about the job though, something will turn up mate. If not, i need someone to help me around the lab ...

I am only half free. exams are still ahead, but with classes out of the way I have more time to go to the gym.

as for the lab help, pay for my way over, give me a place to stay and I'd do it!...I'll warn you though, I've been known to have sexy make-out parties

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Yes, there is nothing worse than being forced to converse in a hen battery.....

Great return scar, about time too you slacker.

Excellent pullups and oh pressing.

thanks man. I honestly felt like a slacker so it felt good to be back! the pullups seemed to have came out of right field, and I really don't think that is an OH press PR, but I am still happy!

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Welcome back!

thanks Py. a standing-O return is it?!

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so after finding out I didn't get the job I wanted to blow off some steam, so I called a couple buddies and we went and fucked some people up!

we went and played some frisbee which turned into a game of ultimate frisbee...and it was dually noted that I am some dire need of cardio!

Scarface30 · 04-11-2008, 03:36 PM

I thought since this is my journal I'd post some reminders to myself.

I don't know if you guys have a certain volume or whatever that certain parts of your body respond (hypertrophy wise) to better, but I have come to realize what mine are, and they are as follows (for future purpose):

Quads/Ham/Glutes - high and low volume
Back (thickness) - high Volume
back (width) - low volume
Chest - high volume
shoulders - low volume
traps - high and low volume
calves - high volume
bis - high volume
tris - high and low volume

by high volume I mean 8-10 range, light weight. low volume I mean 3-6 range with heavy weight.

Archangel · 04-11-2008, 04:33 PM

Knowing your body is over half of the battle my Friend, kudos to you!!! Excellent w/o's too, I saw some PR's in there!!!

nadirmg · 04-12-2008, 05:03 PM

nice dippage, scar

Scarface30 · 04-13-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Archangel

Knowing your body is over half of the battle my Friend, kudos to you!!! Excellent w/o's too, I saw some PR's in there!!!

thanks Arch. yes, I've finally started to realize what works for me!

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadirmg

nice dippage, scar

thanks man.

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04-13-'08 - Fullbody - The Experiment

RDLs - RI 1:30
165x8
175x8
185x7

DB Rows - RI 1:30
55x3x8

Hang Cleans - RI 2:00
75x5x5

Uni-Lateral Lat Pulldowns - RI 2:00
35x5x5

Calf Press - RI 1:00
360x3x10

forgot to stretch...

so today was just a random kind of do what I felt like day and honestly it was one of the best workouts I've had in a very long time! the volume was perfect for me in my opinion, and it was the first time I've had a serious sweat on in the gym in a while. my conclusion? fullbody workouts really kick ass! new workout routine is now in process consisting of the fullbody with the above set and rep schemes.

Pylon · 04-13-2008, 07:56 PM

Nice work!

Scarface30 · 04-15-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Nice work!

Thanks Py!

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04-15-'08 - The Experiment #2

Back Squats - RI 2:00
155x5
165x2x5
175x2x5

Seated OH DB Press - RI 2:00
35sx5
40sx2x5
45sx2x4

Hyperextensions - RI 1:30
BW+25x2x8

Bench Press - RI 1:30
135x8
135x6

Planks - RI 1:30
BWx2x1:00

walked home - 20 minutes

so I am really beginning to like these fullbody workouts. I am racking my brain trying to figure out how I can set something up to get enough volume for pulling without overdoing anything. right now I am leaning towards 2 compounds with a 5x5 rep scheme (upper and lower) 2 compounds with a 3x8 rep scheme (upper and lower) and MAYBE 1 more compound and/or isolation with a rep scheme of 2x10-12 (upper and lower).

any thoughts on the above?

I'll have to get to everyone's journals later, I have an exam tonight and I'm gonna do some last minute finalizing of my studying.

goob · 04-15-2008, 02:54 PM

Great workout scar! Those hyperextentions are surprisingly hard.

Back squats looking reat.

**Gazhole** · 04-15-2008, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Yes, there is nothing worse than being forced to converse in a hen battery.....

I tried it once and i felt dirty afterwards

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Good stuff in here Scar, time to get your finger out and make it GREAT

katt · 04-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Hiya Scar....

I've been seriously lacking in getting around to others journals lately...

Like the FB workouts.. looks like they are working for ya!

**Gazhole** · 04-15-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface30

right now I am leaning towards 2 compounds with a 5x5 rep scheme (upper and lower) 2 compounds with a 3x8 rep scheme (upper and lower) and MAYBE 1 more compound and/or isolation with a rep scheme of 2x10-12 (upper and lower).

I've done something like that before, no reason why it shouldnt work for you. It can actually get quite taxing changing up the parameters in a single session.

Id maybe make them a little more "spread out" though.

5x5
3x10
2x18

Or something, if youre gonna try get some crazy volume. 8reps and 10 reps are basically the same IMO. Its a good idea though, i remember the program i did like this and it was a lot of fun.

04-04-2008, 01:23 PM	#572
the other half loyal fan since 1972 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northwest Posts: 1,357 Photos: 5	best of luck to you on the job search, and school. we will lift an extra set just for you. i mean katt will.
	"katt's spotter" " its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo

04-11-2008, 02:55 PM	#580
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Welcome 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

04-11-2008, 03:36 PM	#582
Scarface30 C'Nucked Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 1,741 Photos: 2	I thought since this is my journal I'd post some reminders to myself. I don't know if you guys have a certain volume or whatever that certain parts of your body respond (hypertrophy wise) to better, but I have come to realize what mine are, and they are as follows (for future purpose): Quads/Ham/Glutes - high and low volume Back (thickness) - high Volume back (width) - low volume Chest - high volume shoulders - low volume traps - high and low volume calves - high volume bis - high volume tris - high and low volume by high volume I mean 8-10 range, light weight. low volume I mean 3-6 range with heavy weight.
	Warning: Seismic Testing Zone 14 more victories + 61 more games + 3082 more minutes + 8 more shutouts

04-11-2008, 04:33 PM	#583
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Knowing your body is over half of the battle my Friend, kudos to you!!! Excellent w/o's too, I saw some PR's in there!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

04-12-2008, 05:03 PM	#584
nadirmg hardr bettr fastr strongr Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 927 Photos: 7	nice dippage, scar
	w/o log 5'5" - currently bulking - 145lb on 5/16 weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +35 x 5 x 5

04-04-2008, 11:52 AM	#571
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,117 Photos: 37	Good luck on your interview... We know you'll be back posting soon... face it,,, you're a lifer...lol

04-04-2008, 03:23 PM	#573
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,995	Good luck on the interview dude. Just remember to do the "funny handshake" , and you'll be right in.

04-13-2008, 07:56 PM	#586
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Nice 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

04-15-2008, 02:54 PM	#588
goob Smartass anthropologist Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anywhere, everywhere, nowhere.... Posts: 5,995	Great workout scar! Those hyperextentions are surprisingly hard. Back squats looking reat.

04-15-2008, 03:04 PM	#590
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,117 Photos: 37	Hiya Scar.... I've been seriously lacking in getting around to others journals lately... Like the FB workouts.. looks like they are working for ya!