ALBOB's Andro Adventure

[ALBOB]

Fueled up on a big bowl of Crisco this morning, ready for:

Leg Day

Leg Press

270 X 10
360 X 10
450 X 10
540 X 10
630 X 10
720 X 10
810 X 2 (Felt a twinge in the repaired knee so stopped there. Could have done more.)

Squats

135 X 10
135 X 10
225 X 10
225 X 10

The knee felt good during the squats but, I chickend out. I could have pushed harded, just didn't want to take a chance and sideline myself for YEARS again. Got a great pump in the quads and they're still feeling tight now, seven hours later.

Will start the fat burner and cardio on Sunday.

 

[FMJ]

Fueled up on a big bowl of Crisco this morning, ready for:

Leg Day

Leg Press

270 X 10
360 X 10
450 X 10
540 X 10
630 X 10
720 X 10
810 X 2 (Felt a twinge in the repaired knee so stopped there. Could have done more.)

Squats

135 X 10
135 X 10
225 X 10
225 X 10

The knee felt good during the squats but, I chickend out. I could have pushed harded, just didn't want to take a chance and sideline myself for YEARS again. Got a great pump in the quads and they're still feeling tight now, seven hours later.

Will start the fat burner and cardio on Sunday.

Nice looking leg day ALBOB. Looking forward to hearing how well the fat loss routine works out for you.
Post some "before" stats.. weight, bf%, etc

 

[DaMayor]

Nice looking leg day ALBOB. Looking forward to hearing how well the fat loss routine works out for you.
Post some "before" stats.. weight, bf%, etc

Oh God NO! He'll post his "before" pics again!

MY EYES! MY EYES!

Ray Charles Smilie

 

[Curt James]

Fueled up on a big bowl of Crisco this morning, ready for:

Leg Day

Leg Press

270 X 10
360 X 10
450 X 10
540 X 10
630 X 10
720 X 10
810 X 2 (Felt a twinge in the repaired knee so stopped there. Could have done more.)

Squats

135 X 10
135 X 10
225 X 10
225 X 10

The knee felt good during the squats but, I chickend out. I could have pushed harded, just didn't want to take a chance and sideline myself for YEARS again. Got a great pump in the quads and they're still feeling tight now, seven hours later.

Will start the fat burner and cardio on Sunday.

Awesome pressing power.

And what's that quote about the better part of valor? Kudos!

 

[ALBOB]

Awesome pressing power.

And what's that quote about the better part of valor? Kudos!

Yeah, I've definitely taken that quote to heart since messing up my knee so many years ago. What worries me though is, is it holding me back? Sometimes I wonder if I could push myself harder and make the kind of gains I'd like if I wasn't so worried about my knee. It bothers the crap out of me seeing myself only being able to squat 315 X 4 when I used to be able to do twice that many reps with 495.

(I also don't want to admit I'm getting old. )

 

[DaMayor]

I also don't want to admit I'm getting old.

You sure are making reference to this a lot lately.... Do we need to buy you a convertable? Some gaudy gold chains or gold nugget rings? Maybe a nice toupee'? No?



Then Knock Off the remorse and melancholia already!


I think you're lifting plenty.......More than the average twenty-something around here, that's for sure. Perhaps it's time you re-evaluated your objectives...If pushing too far is a concern, (or potentail injury as a result) then don't push too far..Completely re-structure your routine/approach, get all jazzed about diet, designate a week when you can work out like "average people"..Y'know, just walk around the gym, talking and texting, sit on an excercise ball and pretend to do some sort of yoga/stretching, jump on the recumbant and catch up on your reading.........let yourself off the hook a little.....You're bringing me down, Damn It!

 

[ALBOB]

You sure are making reference to this a lot lately.... Do we need to buy you a convertable? Some gaudy gold chains or gold nugget rings? Maybe a nice toupee'? No?

You could get me these:

Then Knock Off the remorse and melancholia already!


I think you're lifting plenty.......More than the average twenty-something around here, that's for sure. Perhaps it's time you re-evaluated your objectives...If pushing too far is a concern, (or potentail injury as a result) then don't push too far..Completely re-structure your routine/approach, get all jazzed about diet, designate a week when you can work out like "average people"..Y'know, just walk around the gym, talking and texting, sit on an excercise ball and pretend to do some sort of yoga/stretching, jump on the recumbant and catch up on your reading.........let yourself off the hook a little.....You're bringing me down, Damn It!

Piss off. You're dealing with reality. I have no use for reality. I work for da gubmint.

 

[Triple Threat]

You sure are making reference to this a lot lately.... Do we need to buy you a convertable? Some gaudy gold chains or gold nugget rings? Maybe a nice toupee'? No?



Then Knock Off the remorse and melancholia already!


I think you're lifting plenty.......More than the average twenty-something around here, that's for sure. Perhaps it's time you re-evaluated your objectives...If pushing too far is a concern, (or potentail injury as a result) then don't push too far..Completely re-structure your routine/approach, get all jazzed about diet, designate a week when you can work out like "average people"..Y'know, just walk around the gym, talking and texting, sit on an excercise ball and pretend to do some sort of yoga/stretching, jump on the recumbant and catch up on your reading.........let yourself off the hook a little.....You're bringing me down, Damn It!

Someone piss in your Wheaties today? Oh wait, you're not allowed to eat Wheaties.

 

[DaMayor]

Someone piss in your Wheaties today? Oh wait, you're not allowed to eat Wheaties.

Of course not....I was just giving the "bound and determined to be old" version of Albob a hard time, lol.

 

[FMJ]

Someone piss in your Wheaties today? Oh wait, you're not allowed to eat Wheaties.

Anytime someone mentioned they're getting old, DaMayor is reminded of his mortality.

 

[ALBOB]

Anytime someone mentioned they're getting old, DaMayor is reminded of his mortality.

You bring up an interesting point, anytime someone mentions getting old, DaMayor suddenly shows up. Maybe it's not US that are paranoid about being reminded of our mortality. Hmmmmmmm

 

[ALBOB]

Chest Day

Incline Bench

DB press 50 X 12
DB Flye 50 X 10

DB Press 95 X 12
DB Press 95 X 8
DB Flye 50 X 8

Bench Press

135 X 12
185 X 12
185 X 10
185 X 8 (Rest/Pause and got two more)
185 X 6 (Slightly narrowed grip)
135 X 14 (Narrow grip)

Cable overhead extensions

82.5 X 10
77.5 X 10
77.5 X 10

The #100 DBs were missing. How on Earth can a pair of #100 DBs go missing? Oh well, the 95s were a good change of pace, it's been a long time since I used a lighter weight for higher reps. Like what, about a week?

Anyway, felt good to use some good weight again. Didn't feel particularly stong on the bench but then again, that's normal for me. Will probably stay with the heavey DBs for another couple of weeks before going to an all bench press routine for a few weeks.

 

[DaMayor]

You bring up an interesting point, anytime someone mentions getting old, DaMayor suddenly shows up. Maybe it's not US that are paranoid about being reminded of our mortality. Hmmmmmmm

I work for the Grim Reaper....I'm just keeping up with my clients.


I will never be old....because I refuse to grow up.

 

[ALBOB]

You're a real Toys-R-Us kid alright.

 

[DaMayor]

You're a real Toys-R-Us kid alright.

Grim just called, he said your departure date has been changed.

 

[Triple Threat]

You're a real Toys-R-Us kid alright.

You mean he's special, right?

 

[WonderMonkey]

First journal I've read in this forum. Quite entertaining.

 

[ALBOB]

You mean he's special, right?

Oh yeah, he's even got his own Olympics. Here's a pic from his last competition:

 

[Gazhole]

Damn, strong dumbell pressing, dude!

 

[DaMayor]

Oh yeah, he's even got his own Olympics. Here's a pic from his last competition:

Damn it! I was waiting 'til later to post my "after" pic! Son-of-a!

I really like that towel. DOMS sent it to me.

 

[ALBOB]

Damn it! I was waiting 'til later to post my "after" pic! Son-of-a!

I really like that towel. DOMS sent it to me.

Did he remember to tell you he didn't wash it first?

 

[DaMayor]

Did he remember to tell you he didn't wash it first?

 

[Curt James]

You could get me these:

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Hey! If someone's ordering...

 

[DaMayor]

Alright, so what are you doing? Have you hammered out any specific diet regimen for your cut? Are you trying to cut? Atkins? How strict?

This is a JOURNAL. There should be NO LEVITY here! Just macronutrients and well detailed workout information! TIGHTEN UP!

 

[ALBOB]

Alright, one LAST time for the lunkhead(s) in the audience.

I'm on a RELATIVELY low carb diet. Call it Atkin's if you want. You can call it Yankee Doodle Dandy for all I care. I'm NOT counting macronutrients or calories or sheep or my lucky stars or anything else. I'm simply trying to eat somewhat clean.

The ONLY changes to my normal routine are on my non gym days I'm going for about two mile walks at a rather brisk pace and I take Lean Extreme fat burner. I'm currently taking two pills first thing in the morning, right before my walks. (I don't take them on my lifting days because I've had bad experiences in the past doing that. The old ticker doesn't like that at ALL.)

That's it, now fuck off. I'm gonna go have a piece of chocolate cake.

 

[ALBOB]

BACK DAY

Barbell Rows

135 X 20
135 X 20
225 X 10
315 X 18
365 X 6*
315 X 20

Cable Pull Downs (Close, parallel grip)

200 X 10
200 X 10

Preacher Curls

70 X 10
60 X 14
60 X 16

* I hesitate to call thes real reps. I never was able to get comfortable with the bar before starting this set and while I did move the bar, they weren't very good reps. I didn't feel them in my lats and wasn't able to get any kind of squeeze at the top of the movement.

All in all a rather disappointing workout. Yeah, the numbers are okay but, I didn't feel particularly strong today. I did the extra couple of sets of cable pull downs just to try and get some sort of pump going. No go, didn't feel a thing. Oh well, just getting back into the big numbers so maybe I'm expecting too much.

This might be the last workout for about a week. Just got word that I'm on business travel next week and have no idea what kind of schedule I'll be on and what kind of gym facilities will be available. Yipee, more rest.

 

[DaMayor]

I'm on a RELATIVELY low carb diet.

I'm NOT counting macronutrients or calories

I did the extra couple of sets of cable pull downs just to try and get some sort of pump going.

On a rare, yet serious, note...I have yet to feel any real impact on my lats from doing cable pull downs. Wide grip, medium grip....nada. I wouldn't worry so much about strength. You've been in and out of the loop for a few weeks after being in the groove for a while...just a weird place. You'll get it all back.

........Wait a minute.......

More rest. More cake? How will you ever be conditioned enough to compete with me in the South Carolina Classic SNBF Championships in June?

 

[ALBOB]

........Wait a minute.......

More rest. More cake? How will you ever be conditioned enough to compete with me in the South Carolina Classic SNBF Championships in June?

I'm gonna use a body double:

 

[Triple Threat]

Alright, one LAST time for the lunkhead(s) in the audience.

You can explain it a hundred times and I don't think DaMayor will get it.


Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it annoys the pig.

 

[Triple Threat]

And where in the world did you find that bony bitch?