Curt James' training journal

[Curt James]

You on the full body workouts now?

Yes, going to get three workouts in each week as the goal.

thank you Curt. I am pretty much looking forward to this ending! It has been a roller coaster outside of this school semester, but it taught me that all in life is not fair, but to keep on striving. The video just by looking at the pix looks great. I am off shortly for my own workouts. Partner is due in today as well.

Great advice!

Hope your workout was productive, Nightowl.

 

[Curt James]

May 16, 2012

DB Benches 50 X 6, 60 X 5, 70 X 5, 5, 6 (failure)
Squats 135 X 5, 185 X 5, 195 X 5, 5, 5
Deads 135 X 5, 225 X 5, 275 X 1
Bench dips 2 X 15 bodyweight

 

[Anabolic5150]

May 16, 2012

DB Benches 50 X 6, 60 X 5, 70 X 5, 5, 6 (failure)
Squats 135 X 5, 185 X 5, 195 X 5, 5, 5
Deads 135 X 5, 225 X 5, 275 X 1
Bench dips 2 X 15 bodyweight

Nice session, 70's are no joke for sets. Keep going Curt, I'm following along!!

 

[Curt James]

^^^^ lol Tweaked my right rotator cuff or something in there doing either those benches or overhead presses. Will do single arm db presses tonight.

 

[Anabolic5150]

^^^^ lol Tweaked my right rotator cuff or something in there doing either those benches or overhead presses. Will do single arm db presses tonight.

Be careful, I've had rotator issues for years and it sucks big time.

 

[Burr]

DON'T DO OVER HEAD PRESSES

IT WILL MESS UP YOUR ROTOR CUP AS YOU FOUND OUT.

That info has been out for years, read and learn

 

[Anabolic5150]

DON'T DO OVER HEAD PRESSES

IT WILL MESS UP YOUR ROTOR CUP AS YOU FOUND OUT.

That info has been out for years, read and learn

I've never had issues with overhead pressing unless it was behind the head. Even 100 pounds causes pain for me, in front I have no issues.

 

[fit4life]

Sorry to hear this CJ. I have had some clients with possible rotator cuff issues and if i may suggest a couple ideas
1) rest and ice for any sprain apply ice 15-20 mins at least 2x's a day.
2)a sling maybe helpful to rest shoulder on but not for long joint will become stiff.
3)Anti inflammatory meds such as ibuprofen or naproxen may help decrease pain and swelling.
4)problem persists get x-rays or possible mri.
Hopefully with rest of shoulder and NSAIDS will have you back in the weight room feeling healthy, wishing you a speedy recovery........

 

[Curt James]

Friday, May 18, 2012

Leg press 180, 270, 360 warmups, 450 X 6, 540 X 5, 3
T-bar rows (Icarian plate-loading machine) 45 X 10, 80 X 6, 110 X 6, 120 X 5 -- drop set 80 X 5
Seated one-arm dumbbell press 35# db X 10, 45 X 8, 55 X 3 -- drop set 45 X 5
Assisted chins -100 X 8, -60 X 8 -- drop set -30 X 1

 

[Curt James]

Be careful, I've had rotator issues for years and it sucks big time.

Thank you, Anabolic5150.

Just a twinge. I've had an MRI in the past and the doctor saw nothing. He said if the problem persisted they could "dig around in there". I'll pass. lol

With rest, the issue passed.

DON'T DO OVER HEAD PRESSES

Thanks, Burr.

Sorry to hear this CJ. I have had some clients with possible rotator cuff issues and if i may suggest a couple ideas
1) rest and ice for any sprain apply ice 15-20 mins at least 2x's a day.
2)a sling maybe helpful to rest shoulder on but not for long joint will become stiff.
3)Anti inflammatory meds such as ibuprofen or naproxen may help decrease pain and swelling.
4)problem persists get x-rays or possible mri.
Hopefully with rest of shoulder and NSAIDS will have you back in the weight room feeling healthy, wishing you a speedy recovery........

Thank you, titan. Appreciate the advice.

 

[Burr]

Check your personal email Curt

 

[Curt James]

^^^^ Will do.

Push Iron and Turn Cranks, brother!

 

[Curt James]

A story from tonight's workout. There's this genetic monster (who also happens to work hard as hell) at the gym. Has all the reason to be an arrogant prick but is the exact opposite -- very personable, approachable. He's a salesperson by trade and that occupation definitely seems to be perfectly suited for him.

When I walked in the gym he was finishing a set of squats with 315. He said hello and I walked back to the squat rack and started stripping plates off the opposite side of the rack. Long story even longer he asks if he can work in on leg press (my first exercise of the night).

Here's the funny part. He matches every set but is doing them one-leg leg presses versus my reps with two legs plus he's taking his knee to his neck/chest versus my 90-degree bend. lol (cries)

And that was after doing deep squats with six plates. He's my height and frame (basically) but weighs 225 with what must be half the bodyfat percentage. He mentioned his weight to a football player-looking friend who came back to the leg press station to talk a bit.

I told them they both make me want to just go home and knit.

 

[Nightowl]

Yes, going to get three workouts in each week as the goal.



Great advice!

Hope your workout was productive, Nightowl.

Curt, it was indeed a two day in a row great one. She then told me of her past addiction to the gym and that her day would consist of 6 to 8 hours worth of workouts Her quads, do tell the story! I was so sore for two days in the abs, that I went on to do only bi and tri's. I have been walking everyday if not only for 10 minutes. Thank you again, and I will put you on subscribe for yt.
thanks!

 

[Ezskanken]

Sounds like motivation right there to me Curt. Sometimes being male, our egos can get the best of us if not controlled. But I don't see you being any kind of a show boat at all brother.

Watched your squat video, thanks for making them mobile accessible now. If I can ask 1 question, do you feel comfortable with the width of that stance? Im not judging at all, I promise.

 

[Curt James]

^^^^ You think it's too narrow? I've never tried a wider stance. Big fan of Jon Kuc as a teen.

 

[Curt James]

John Kuc is one of the very best powerlifters of all time. He competed successfully in the 1970's and 1980's, first at superheavy, later at 242. The pinnacle of his career would have to be the 1980 worlds, where he squatted 832, benched 507, and deadlifted 870, setting an IPF record at 242 that still stands today, going on thirty years later.

Here's his diet, from his book, John Kuc Speaks on Powerlifting

Gain Weight Diet - used this diet to go from 242 to 330
Breakfast - 8 eggs, quart whole milk, 6 pieces toast, peanut butter and jam, 2 bananas, 2 apples, 1 orange
Lunch-12 ounces cottage cheese, pint whole milk, 2 apples, 2 bananas
Dinner - 1 lb any meat, pint whole milk, 1 lb. fresh or frozen vegetables, 2 apples
Night Time Meal - 30g protein supplement, pint whole milk, 8-12 5" pancakes OR 6 pieces french toast with syrup, 2 apples
approx 5500 calories, 400g protein

Lose Weight Diet - used to reduce from 330 to 242
Breakfast - 4 eggs, throw out 2 yolks, pint skim milk, 1 apple, 1 banana, pint water
Lunch - 8 oz. ground beef, pint skim milk, apple, banana, pint water
Dinner - 4 oz. chicken or beef, 8 oz. fresh or frozen vegetables, apple, pint water
Night time meal - 10g protein supplement, pint skim milk, apple, pint water
2000 calories, 160g protein

Diet from 1974 on - maintenance at 242
Breakfast - 5 eggs, throw out 2 yolks, 4 slices wheat toast, pint skim milk, banana, apple, peach, orange
Lunch - can tuna in oil, quart water, banana, apple, peach or pear
Dinner - 8 oz. poultry or fish, quart water, 8 oz. vegetable, apple, banana, salad
Night Time Meal - pint skim milk, 1 oz. pure bran, 15g protein supplement, pint water
2700 calories, 160g protein

Daily Vitamin and Mineral Intake
3g vitamin C, 2 tablets of High Protein, B complex, 200 IU vitamin E, 4g bone meal, 4g alphalfa, 1 high potency multivitamin tablet

From John Kuc Speaks: Diet -

 

[KILLEROFSAINTS]

my left shoulder is completely destroyed

the right is not far behind

neutral grip presses are the best option to safegaurd your fragile shoulder joints...it is a marvel of engineering...but delicate

 

[Curt James]

my left shoulder is completely destroyed

the right is not far behind

neutral grip presses are the best option to safeguard your fragile shoulder joints...

3 sets of 5 reps also needs proper warm-up. Something I skipped.

Plus I haven't been doing my rotator exercises at all.

Good advice, KOS.

Used neutral grip on my db benches the last time I tweaked my shoulder. I have full range of motion, so things should be okay if I baby it a bit.

Exercises, Workouts and Training Videos - Shoulders - Seated Military Press - Neutral Grip - YouTube

Ava! ^^^^

Military Press (Neutral-Grip) - YouTube

 

[PreMier]

personally i prefer a narrow stance, its easier on my knees and hips

 

[Burr]

Hope you will/have read:::
Spark, J.J. Ratey
Body for Life, B. Phillip, M. D'Orso
Abs Diet, David Zinczenko , Ted Spiker

Better read'em while you're young so you can be Big, Mean, Hard and Good Looking like Me.

 

[JerseyDevil]

personally i prefer a narrow stance, its easier on my knees and hips

For me, some days narrow is more comfortable, and then other days a wide stance is

 

[Curt James]

May 22, 2012

Squats 135 X 6, 155 X 6, 195 X 5, 5, 5
One-arm Life Fitness chest press 70 X 7, 80 X 5, 5, 5
Deads 135 X 6, 225 X 6, 275 X 2
One-arm Life Fitness triceps press 50 X 10, 70 X 8, 90 X 8

 

[Burr]

Curt, think about dropping the weight and using both arms for a few weeks until the shoulder comes back!!!

 

[PreMier]

nice deadlifts curt! 300 in no time

 

[Burr]

The Real Dogs

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[JerseyDevil]

Nice deads Curt. As long as no back discomfort, focus on those...... One of the best movements ever!

 

[Curt James]

Curt, think about dropping the weight and using both arms for a few weeks until the shoulder comes back!!!

Appreciate the suggestion, Burr, but I'm going to go for total rest on that side... at least for the pressing movements.

nice deadlifts curt! 300 in no time

Thanks for the encouragement, brother.

The Real Dogs

Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

Pretty cool idea. The guy is promoting an alternative to dog fighting.

Nice deads Curt. As long as no back discomfort, focus on those...... One of the best movements ever!

Thank you, JD.

And no pain in my squats or my deads so far.

(crosses fingers)

 

[Anabolic5150]

Solid session Curt, how's the shoulder?

 

[Curt James]

^^^^ Shoulder is much better, but I'm babying it a bit.

May 24, 2012

Leg press 180 X 8, 270 X 8, 360 X 6, 450 X 5, 540 X 5, 630 X 4
T-bar rows 45 X 8, 80 X 6, 110 X 5, 5, 5
Seated one-arm db press 35 X 8, 45 X 6, 50 X 5
Knee raises and crunches 3 sets of 15 each