Are We Almost There Yet?

[boilermaker]

be honest....you only saw this cause you were checking out her at the top of the motion!!!

honestly???? She was pretty, and since i'd never seen this form of ab training before....................i felt quite justified in watching for educational purposes.

 

[King Silverback]

Excellent w/o, and congrats on the squats, looks like progression will be excellent my Friend!!!

 

[b_reed23]

educational

 

[boilermaker]

Py: Pics Don't think that would go over well!

CB: I understand the form, trust me on that

Trips: What can I say about that?

Archie: Thank you sir, feeling good!

Billie: I do what I can to stay educated!

 

[boilermaker]

Wednesday - 4/30

Archman Training: Pull (A)2

BO BB Row: 110# - 8, 8 (too light)

CG Lat Pulldowns: 110# - 8; 120# - 5 RP 1

Neuteral CG Seated Row: 100# - 8, 120# - 8

BB Shrugs: 135# - 8; 155# - 8 (Start 155 next time)

SB Curls: 70# - 8; 7 RP 1

Hanging Leg Raises: 8, 8

Hyperextensions: 25# - 8, 8

Felt pretty good today. Was up on all my weights. Except Hypers. I dropped that 10 pounds and did them at a slower cadence. Didn't like the cramping it caused my back at higher weight.

 

[countryboy]

Great job Boiler!

 

[King Silverback]

EXCELLENT w/o BRother Boiler, and outstanding job on the lowering the weight and upping the TUT!!! Form is more importand than #'s my Friend, your doing Great!!!

 

[b_reed23]

nice...

 

[boilermaker]

CB, Archie, Billie - Thanks for the encouragement

 

[boilermaker]

Friday - 5/2

Archman Training: Push (A)2

Incline BB Bench: 115# - 5; 105 - 8 (If i'd had a spotter, I could have gotten a couple more at 115 and used this weight for second set)

Flat DB Press: 55# - 8, 6.5

Cable Crossovers: 10 Pl. - 8; 11 Pl - 6.5

Seated DB Press: 40# - 6, 6.5

DB Rear Laterals: 20# - 7; 15# - 8 (wasn't getting as high with elbows as i wanted at 20#. How high is high enough?)

Assisted Dips: -20# - 8; BW - 3.5; -10# - 3.5 (did some at bw )

Decline Situps: BW + 15# decline to parallel with floor - 8, 8


Wow, felt really good today. Up 10# on most exercises. As an aside, my oldest, Nathan, turned 5 today Man, where does the time go???

 

[Triple Threat]

As an aside, my oldest, Nathan, turned 5 today Man, where does the time go???

Sadly, it seems as if the years go by faster as the kids get older.

 

[King Silverback]

Great w/o BRother Boiler!!! I hear ya, congrats on your sons birthday, time FLIES my Friend, my Lilbit is gonna be 7 this year!!!

 

[boilermaker]

Trips: Sure does!! Good to see ya.

Archie: OMG she's gonna be dating soon!!!!

 

[countryboy]

Great workout Boiler...

I hear ya about having a workout partner / spotter.. Seems as though the mental blocks would be easier to get over..

 

[nadirmg]

you've got some good w/o's in here boiler!
how many kids do you have?

 

[boilermaker]

CB: Yeah, CB, It's also easier to get out from under the bar when you can't lift it anymore Getting pinned sucks!!!!..............ummm, errrr, i've heard

Nadirmg: Thanks, Man! I'm trying. I've got two kids. One five years, the other about 7 months. Kids are great.

 

[boilermaker]

Question: On a Pull/Push/Legs split. I have to travel this week. At least Tuesday/Wednesday. Maybe Thursday. Is is ok to do pull Monday morning and Legs Monday night? I don't want to get myself behind by two much, so i'd like to get them both taken care of tomorrow.

 

[King Silverback]

Should be fine, it's only once right??? Just make sure you get plenty of sleep my Friend!!! GOD speed you and yours!!!

 

[b_reed23]

hi boiler!!!

 

[countryboy]

Question: On a Pull/Push/Legs split. I have to travel this week. At least Tuesday/Wednesday. Maybe Thursday. Is is ok to do pull Monday morning and Legs Monday night? I don't want to get myself behind by two much, so i'd like to get them both taken care of tomorrow.

I had the same question... Damn this is scary...

My choice was to take the additional day off.. LOL...

I am guessing you need to eat enough for the extra work effort..?

Safe travels,

 

[boilermaker]

Archie: Decided to just do cardio tuesday and wednesday and then work my others in th/fri/sat if need be.

Billie: Hello there!

CB: Thanks, I'll try and travel safe. Good stuff over in your journal, btw!

 

[boilermaker]

Monday - 5/5

Archman Training - Legs (A)2

Back Squats (Narrow Stance): 205# - 6; 225# - 6

45 Degree Leg Press (Wide Stance): 450# - 8, 8 (time to add more weight)

SLDL's: 235# - 6, 6

Glute Ham Raise: 4, 3.5, 1.5 (these are very, very humbling)

Seated Calf Raise: 90# - 12 + 15 count sh, 12 + 15 count sh (3 count up, down cadence)

Hanging Knee Raises: +15# - 10, 10

Notes: Felt really good today. First time I can remember squatting 225 and definitely first time at 235 sldl. Wish the GLH thingy was in a private room. Those babies are tough!!!

On a personal achievement note, as of this weekend I have not had an alcoholic beverage in 1 1/2 years. That's a good thing for me.

 

[b_reed23]

WHOA!! nice SLDL!!!!

 

[countryboy]

Way to go Boiler!

The workout looks very familiar..

On the personal achievement.. 4/22/92
.. one day at a time!

 

[King Silverback]

Awesome w/o BRother Boiler!!! Outstanding on your Personal achievement too my Friend, you know I have a special spot for that!!! Those squats are lookin Great too!!!

 

[boilermaker]

Right on, Dennis!

Archie: Thanks bud.

Best decision I ever made, guys

Was in Indianapolis for some product training the past couple days. Got to go to the speedway and watch happy hour there. Was pretty cool. Awesome speed and power there!

 

[boilermaker]

Wednesday - 5/7

Archman Training - Pull (B)2

Negative Weighted Chins: BW + 30# - 8 (i suck at chins so someone suggested these to help get over the hump. Wide grip killed my shoulder about halfway down so i switched to a shoulder with grip)

Rack Deads: 225# - 8; 275# - 6 (Easily a PR here - I'm beginning to like these muchly)

BO DB Rows: 60# - 8; 65# - 8 (Also a PR, I'm getting better at these pulling movements)

DB Shrugs: 80# - 8, 8 (grip is becoming an issue here towards the end)

DB Curls: 35# - 6; 30# - 6

Hyperextensions: BW + 25# - 10, 10

Felt great today!!!!

 

[countryboy]

Archman Training - Pull (B)2

Negative Weighted Chins: BW + 30# - 8 (i suck at chins so someone suggested these to help get over the hump. Wide grip killed my shoulder about halfway down so i switched to a shoulder with grip)

Rack Deads: 225# - 8; 275# - 6 (Easily a PR here - I'm beginning to like these muchly)

BO DB Rows: 60# - 8; 65# - 8 (Also a PR, I'm getting better at these pulling movements)

DB Shrugs: 80# - 8, 8 (grip is becoming an issue here towards the end)

DB Curls: 35# - 6; 30# - 6

Hyperextensions: BW + 25# - 10, 10

Felt great today!!!!

You are setting the bar high!

Great job!!

The racetrack must have been awesome.. Only been to the NE ones, Pennsylvania & New Hampshire... (Nascar)..

Nice to see the cars up close, but you actually see more at home (just can't smeel the fumes ...)

 

[countryboy]

Oh yeah... you know what NASCAR stands for??






















Non
Athletic
Sport
Centered
Around
Rednecks

 

[Triple Threat]

Archman Training - Pull (B)2

Negative Weighted Chins: BW + 30# - 8 (i suck at chins so someone suggested these to help get over the hump. Wide grip killed my shoulder about halfway down so i switched to a shoulder with grip)

Rack Deads: 225# - 8; 275# - 6 (Easily a PR here - I'm beginning to like these muchly)

BO DB Rows: 60# - 8; 65# - 8 (Also a PR, I'm getting better at these pulling movements)

DB Shrugs: 80# - 8, 8 (grip is becoming an issue here towards the end)

Keep doing the rack deads and your grip will improve.

As for the chins, yeah too wide is not good.