So...Where Was I?

Brutus_G · 02-07-2008, 08:45 AM

Heavy duty huh? Thats gonna suck good luck with that P and with your job.

Pylon · 02-07-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

Now, where were you? Ah, yes. Workouts .. . . . . . .

I'm getting to it...

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Originally Posted by Brutus_G

Heavy duty huh? Thats gonna suck good luck with that P and with your job.

I love HD. Short sessions, which works great with my schedule, and heavy workloads, which are my favorite. Speaking of which.....

Pylon · 02-07-2008, 12:05 PM

Back in the gym today. (Oh, don't look so surprised. It had to happen eventually, right?)

Did an easy session to ease back in using the HD lifts, but not weights. Went for enough load that I could feel it, but would still be mobile this weekend.

Leg Ext - 3x10
Leg press - 3x10
calf rotation press - 3x10

These were all on cybex machines. Don't have the weights in front of me, but they were nothing special anyway. Did a couple of laps on the indoor track, then a few laps in the pool, just to spread things out a bit. Nice easy start.

BTW, can anyone tell me why on earth there are a room full of people fighting for treadmill time in the room next to the indoor track? I don't get it. I guess they just can't stand to be away from the TV...

b_reed23 · 02-07-2008, 08:38 PM

nice work back Py!! whats a rotation press?

Pylon · 02-07-2008, 10:38 PM

Meant to explain that. But a pic is a big help...

Instead of pressing the footpad away, the pad turns over as you press. If keeps the tension focused on the calf, not the quad or ham as sometimes can happen. I like it a lot.

katt · 02-08-2008, 05:42 AM

those people fighting for the treadmills, can they see the track from where they workout? Our cardio is upstairs from the weight area, so I try to get in the front row, so I can watch people work out while I'm doing my cardio - so it's not so boring.

Pylon · 02-08-2008, 07:47 AM

No, the track is across the hall. All the treadmills face the TV walls. (Yes, 2 walls with TVs on them. There are a lot of cardio machines, which is nice.)

Pylon · 02-08-2008, 12:20 PM

Legs feel good, so I decided to do some arm/back work today. Again, light enough weight that it wasn't a big strain, but enough to feel it.

DB lat raise - 3 x 10
BO DB row - 3 x 10
Standing BB curl - 3 x 10
tri pressdown - 3 x 10
dips - bw, 10 negatives

I pinched my hand racking the BB after the last set of curls. Still stings a little. Should leave a nice bruise.

Scarface30 · 02-08-2008, 05:29 PM

looking good in here Py

nice dips...negs are brutal!

good luck with the job hunt!

Pylon · 02-08-2008, 10:33 PM

Yeah, well negs were all I could manage after the pressdowns, but I didn't want to skip them.

SamEaston · 02-09-2008, 05:25 AM

Hey Pylon - Its GREAT to see you back at it again

How do you feel after your sessions? It's amazing how the first workouts after a break can leave you crippled with DOMS, even though you didn't think you went that heavy!

Hows the hand? Hope it's not too bad?

Pylon · 02-09-2008, 09:24 AM

Leg DOMS almost non-existent, but no surprise there. I went easy, plus my legs have always been my strong suit.

My arms are a bit stiff, but not too bad. The hand has been ok, but I am a little concerned about how it will handle deadlifts. I may go back to wraps for a while, just to protect it.

Pylon · 02-10-2008, 05:41 PM

Nice and easy weekend. Clean diet, resting from two lifting days. I've got strong but not crippling DOMS in my right elbow, otherwise OK.

I have a problem with the elbow doing curls. It's not an injury thing. I just seem to do a lot of work with my inner elbow (as opposed to bicep) on curls. Not sure why. I need to make sure I focus better next time through.

Also, thanks to some inspiration from Gaz, I think I'll be doing Tabata HIIT for cardio work, alternating thrusters and bike work. Should be fast enough to allow for a soak in the pool when done without making me late to get back to work.

the other half · 02-11-2008, 10:18 AM

well it looks like the motivation isnt a problem, keep it up and kick some butt.
and by the way, you are supposed to move your hand before you put the barbell down on the rack.

Triple Threat · 02-11-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by the other half

and by the way, you are supposed to move your hand before you put the barbell down on the rack.

Says the man who drops a loaded barbell on his chest.

the other half · 02-11-2008, 10:35 AM

ouch.

Pylon · 02-11-2008, 11:31 AM

Dang...Trips beat me to it.

Back in for cardio today. Did a "light" version of tabata on the bike. 5 min WU, 2 sprints (20s on, 10s off), 1 min easy, 2 sprints, 1 min easy, 8 sprints, 2 min cooldown. Intensity wasn't what it needs to be, but was good. I like them.

Brutus_G · 02-11-2008, 12:24 PM

PPl are dumbasses. Good work P!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Back in the gym today. (Oh, don't look so surprised. It had to happen eventually, right?)

Did an easy session to ease back in using the HD lifts, but not weights. Went for enough load that I could feel it, but would still be mobile this weekend.

Leg Ext - 3x10
Leg press - 3x10
calf rotation press - 3x10

These were all on cybex machines. Don't have the weights in front of me, but they were nothing special anyway. Did a couple of laps on the indoor track, then a few laps in the pool, just to spread things out a bit. Nice easy start.

BTW, can anyone tell me why on earth there are a room full of people fighting for treadmill time in the room next to the indoor track? I don't get it. I guess they just can't stand to be away from the TV...

**Gazhole** · 02-11-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Dang...Trips beat me to it.

Back in for cardio today. Did a "light" version of tabata on the bike. 5 min WU, 2 sprints (20s on, 10s off), 1 min easy, 2 sprints, 1 min easy, 8 sprints, 2 min cooldown. Intensity wasn't what it needs to be, but was good. I like them.

Its a smart idea to start off any new training protocol with some degree of caution, so good on you

You found them good, then?

Scarface30 · 02-11-2008, 01:48 PM

nice cardio Py

, and Gaz is right - better to be safe than sorry.

Pylon · 02-11-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gazhole

Its a smart idea to start off any new training protocol with some degree of caution, so good on you

You found them good, then?

Liked it. Could still feel it, even the light version, later in the day. Felt great, was great on time. Looking forward to more!

b_reed23 · 02-11-2008, 08:37 PM

it is so great to see you back Py?? Maybe you need to change your grip on curls, either that or your elbows are flaring out maybe??

Pylon · 02-12-2008, 05:34 AM

No, the elbows were tucked. I made sure my form was spot on.

I think it's just a concentration thing. I've done that for as long as I can remember. I just need to focus more.

Pylon · 02-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Quick update...No w/out yesterday due to work and such. But kept diet clean. Did a set of Tabata prisoner squats this morning (what a way to wake up!) Clean diet today. Planning to hit the bike tonight.

Triple Threat · 02-14-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Did a set of Tabata prisoner squats this morning (what a way to wake up!)

Now that'll get your engine running.

Pylon · 02-14-2008, 02:35 PM

Feeling the effects of them today for sure. Stiff legs, though not too sore. I'll have to come up with some kind of cardio work tonight to get the blood moving I guess....

02-07-2008, 08:45 AM	#421
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,112 Photos: 24	Heavy duty huh? Thats gonna suck good luck with that P and with your job.
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02-07-2008, 12:05 PM	#423
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Back in the gym today. (Oh, don't look so surprised. It had to happen eventually, right?) Did an easy session to ease back in using the HD lifts, but not weights. Went for enough load that I could feel it, but would still be mobile this weekend. Leg Ext - 3x10 Leg press - 3x10 calf rotation press - 3x10 These were all on cybex machines. Don't have the weights in front of me, but they were nothing special anyway. Did a couple of laps on the indoor track, then a few laps in the pool, just to spread things out a bit. Nice easy start. BTW, can anyone tell me why on earth there are a room full of people fighting for treadmill time in the room next to the indoor track? I don't get it. I guess they just can't stand to be away from the TV...
	"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

02-07-2008, 08:38 PM	#424
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,240 Photos: 34	nice work back Py!! whats a rotation press?
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02-07-2008, 10:38 PM	#425
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Meant to explain that. But a pic is a big help... Instead of pressing the footpad away, the pad turns over as you press. If keeps the tension focused on the calf, not the quad or ham as sometimes can happen. I like it a lot.
	"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

02-08-2008, 07:47 AM	#427
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	No, the track is across the hall. All the treadmills face the TV walls. (Yes, 2 walls with TVs on them. There are a lot of cardio machines, which is nice.)
	"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

02-08-2008, 05:42 AM	#426
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,115 Photos: 37	those people fighting for the treadmills, can they see the track from where they workout? Our cardio is upstairs from the weight area, so I try to get in the front row, so I can watch people work out while I'm doing my cardio - so it's not so boring.

02-08-2008, 12:20 PM	#428
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Legs feel good, so I decided to do some arm/back work today. Again, light enough weight that it wasn't a big strain, but enough to feel it. DB lat raise - 3 x 10 BO DB row - 3 x 10 Standing BB curl - 3 x 10 tri pressdown - 3 x 10 dips - bw, 10 negatives I pinched my hand racking the BB after the last set of curls. Still stings a little. Should leave a nice bruise.
	"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

02-08-2008, 05:29 PM	#429
Scarface30 C'Nucked Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 1,740 Photos: 2	looking good in here Py nice dips...negs are brutal! good luck with the job hunt!
	Warning: Seismic Testing Zone 14 more victories + 61 more games + 3082 more minutes + 8 more shutouts

02-08-2008, 10:33 PM	#430
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Yeah, well negs were all I could manage after the pressdowns, but I didn't want to skip them.
	"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

02-09-2008, 09:24 AM	#432
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Leg DOMS almost non-existent, but no surprise there. I went easy, plus my legs have always been my strong suit. My arms are a bit stiff, but not too bad. The hand has been ok, but I am a little concerned about how it will handle deadlifts. I may go back to wraps for a while, just to protect it.
	"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

02-10-2008, 05:41 PM	#433
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Nice and easy weekend. Clean diet, resting from two lifting days. I've got strong but not crippling DOMS in my right elbow, otherwise OK. I have a problem with the elbow doing curls. It's not an injury thing. I just seem to do a lot of work with my inner elbow (as opposed to bicep) on curls. Not sure why. I need to make sure I focus better next time through. Also, thanks to some inspiration from Gaz, I think I'll be doing Tabata HIIT for cardio work, alternating thrusters and bike work. Should be fast enough to allow for a soak in the pool when done without making me late 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

02-11-2008, 10:18 AM	#434
the other half loyal fan since 1972 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northwest Posts: 1,357 Photos: 5	well it looks like the motivation isnt a problem, keep it up and kick some butt. and by the way, you are supposed to move your hand before you put the barbell down on the rack.
	"katt's spotter" " its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo

02-11-2008, 10:35 AM	#436
the other half loyal fan since 1972 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: northwest Posts: 1,357 Photos: 5	ouch.
	"katt's spotter" " its not how much u can benchpress. its how much other people think u can." bob chicherillo

02-11-2008, 11:31 AM	#437
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Dang...Trips beat me to it. Back in for cardio today. Did a "light" version of tabata on the bike. 5 min WU, 2 sprints (20s on, 10s off), 1 min easy, 2 sprints, 1 min easy, 8 sprints, 2 min cooldown. Intensity wasn't what it needs to be, but was good. I like them.
	"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

02-11-2008, 01:48 PM	#440
Scarface30 C'Nucked Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 1,740 Photos: 2	nice cardio Py, and Gaz is right - better to be safe than sorry.
	Warning: Seismic Testing Zone 14 more victories + 61 more games + 3082 more minutes + 8 more shutouts

02-11-2008, 08:37 PM	#442
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,240 Photos: 34	it is so great to see you back Py?? Maybe you need to change your grip on curls, either that or your elbows are flaring out maybe??
	My Journal!

02-12-2008, 05:34 AM	#443
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	No, the elbows were tucked. I made sure my form was spot on. I think it's just a concentration thing. I've done that for as long as I can remember. I just need to focus more.
	"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

02-13-2008, 07:02 PM	#444
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Quick update...No w/out yesterday due to work and such. But kept diet clean. Did a set of Tabata prisoner squats this morning (what a way to wake up!) Clean diet today. Planning to hit the bike tonight.
	"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

02-14-2008, 02:35 PM	#446
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,472 Photos: 3	Feeling the effects of them today for sure. Stiff legs, though not too sore. I'll have to come up with some kind of cardio work tonight to get the blood moving I guess....
	"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