Better the devil than goob...

[goob]

What are cable crunches??

It takes some bowling balls of steall for those low RI.

In the right mood it's great, if not, it's mexican jail hard...

 

[goob]

Hang Cleans
85 x 7
85 x 7
85 x 7
85 x 6
Front Squats
120 x 7
120 x 7
120 x 7
120 x 7

Face pull/ Lying row combo ( no rest)
80 x 7/ 80 x 7
80 x 7/ 80 x 7
80 x 7/ 80 x 7

Weighted crunches
BW + 40 x 15
BW + 40 x 15
BW + 40 x 15

Tricep push ups (raised)
12
12
12

Explosive push ups
10
10
10

Time: 35 minutes. Powered through, felt good...

 

[SamEaston]

That's a very respectable weight for front squats Goob. Do you feel like you're reaching your limit with them or could you keep adding weight to the bar? I reckon 100lb is my limit, or very close to it. They're tough as shit

Loving the Face Pulls/row combi. No rest?? That's mean - well done

 

[goob]

That's a very respectable weight for front squats Goob. Do you feel like you're reaching your limit with them or could you keep adding weight to the bar? I reckon 100lb is my limit, or very close to it. They're tough as shit

Loving the Face Pulls/row combi. No rest?? That's mean - well done

Thanks Sam. I feel like i'm just getting started with them, for the limit at the moment I could maybe go to 140-50 for one or two reps, although I'm not going to try it. I think, proportionally, you'd be much stronger at them than me, genetics, sex et al.

The combo idea hit me one day when turbo mode was in effect, and ever since I've included it in my full body day. It's tough, but it's a nice feeling afterwards.

 

[goob]

[]Currently No.1 on the IPod for working out too......

YouTube Video

 

[Scarface30]

man goob, I can only imagine supersetting front squats with hang cleans where as hang cleans alone wear me out! nothing new here - still going strong

 

[goob]

man goob, I can only imagine supersetting front squats with hang cleans where as hang cleans alone wear me out! nothing new here - still going strong

Thanks scar, it's not a proper super set in that i rest between sets, but doing the combo back to back is tough.

 

[goob]

RDL's
150 x 8
210 x 7
210 x 7
210 x 7
210 x 7

Bulgarian Squats
50's x 7
50's x 7
50's x 7

Leg Ext
155 x 7
155 x 7
155 x 7
155 x 7

Leg press
500 x 7
500 x 7
500 x 7
500 x 7

Was going to do more but felt a sharp pain momentarily in my lower back. Flash, it was there, then gone. Tried to lift a DB, bang there again, and gone. In the intrests of not fucking myself up, I called it a day there and then.

I usually get general back pain from doing RDL's then bulgarians, but not the 'stab' like pain that flashed up for a split second. I've decided to drop the bulgarian's in favour of Goblet's (or move to fullbody day)to avoid killing my back more, as RDL's and bulgarians are a back shredding combo, nothing causes as much problems.

Anyone have any ideas what it was? I have'nt had a problem since.

 

[StanUk]

Sorry to hear bout your back Goob, hopefully someone here might be able to shed some light on it, solid looking workout nethertheless though!

 

[JailHouse]

Really nice RDLs there. I know all about that stabbing pain, thats exactly how it felt for me when I injured my back. It kept me out the gym for about 3-4 weeks. I would do some good stretching and see how you feel tomorrow. Take days off as needed.

 

[SamEaston]

Pinched nerve? Is it in the lower back? I get shooting pains in my lower back when deadlifting and my Mum (who does sports physio) reckons it might be down to hip flexibility issues. I now do lots of hip mobility and stretching, but i know when i get lazy and stop doing so much, that pain comes again and reminds me to start stretching properly again.

If you're like me, it won't bother you again until you try the same exercises, then it'll surprise you by biting you in the ass when you least expect it.

Then again, maybe you just need to deload for a couple weeks. You have been hitting the lower back stuff pretty damn hard recently mate.

BTW - i've nicked your RDL's to put in my next program

 

[nadirmg]

50's on bulgarians! nice, goob! usually i do bulgarians after squats and can only handle 20lbs. you're right about it hitting you in the back though. to try and reduce the train on my back when i do it i step further away from what i'm resting my non-lifting leg on. makes my leg take most of the load that way

 

[goob]

Sorry to hear bout your back Goob, hopefully someone here might be able to shed some light on it, solid looking workout nethertheless though!

Thanks Stan, no pain today, very little DOMS too. Wierd.

Really nice RDLs there. I know all about that stabbing pain, thats exactly how it felt for me when I injured my back. It kept me out the gym for about 3-4 weeks. I would do some good stretching and see how you feel tomorrow. Take days off as needed.

It was'nt that sort of pain, I know what thats like. It was if someone had jabbed me with a needle or soldering iron just for a second. Happy to report no problems today, but taking the day off as a precaution.

Pinched nerve? Is it in the lower back? I get shooting pains in my lower back when deadlifting and my Mum (who does sports physio) reckons it might be down to hip flexibility issues. I now do lots of hip mobility and stretching, but i know when i get lazy and stop doing so much, that pain comes again and reminds me to start stretching properly again.

If you're like me, it won't bother you again until you try the same exercises, then it'll surprise you by biting you in the ass when you least expect it.

Then again, maybe you just need to deload for a couple weeks. You have been hitting the lower back stuff pretty damn hard recently mate.

BTW - i've nicked your RDL's to put in my next program

That's what i thought, pinched nerve. What exactly is a pinched nerve, and can it lay you up for a while?

That hip flexiblity idea may be a good point, my hips took a battering from the bulgarian's, and it might have had something to do with that.

Was thinkin that because I had to give up half way through, it actually resembles a normal persons workout.......

 

[goob]

50's on bulgarians! nice, goob! usually i do bulgarians after squats and can only handle 20lbs. you're right about it hitting you in the back though. to try and reduce the train on my back when i do it i step further away from what i'm resting my non-lifting leg on. makes my leg take most of the load that way

Thanks dude, thats a good point. I should move my front leg further out, and it might help. Thanks, and cheers for stopping by.

 

[SamEaston]

A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues â?????? such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure (compression) disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the affected area.

A pinched nerve can occur anywhere in your body. For example, a herniated disk in your lower spine may put pressure on a nerve root, causing pain that radiates down the back of your leg (sciatica). Another common type of pinched nerve is the median nerve in the carpal tunnel in your wrist; compression of that nerve can lead to pain and numbness in your hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome). These are just two common examples of pinched nerves; many other nerves can be pinched â?????? including those in your neck, shoulder, elbow and other areas.

With rest and other conservative treatments, most people recover from a pinched nerve within a few days or weeks. In some cases, however, surgery is necessary.

- just something i dug up off the interweb. Seems like it's nothing much to worry about, but might just be the warning shot you need to back off a bit. At least you've no pain today though, small mercies. Last thing you want is a lower back blowout

 

[goob]

A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues â?????? such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. This pressure (compression) disrupts the nerve's function, causing pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in the affected area.

A pinched nerve can occur anywhere in your body. For example, a herniated disk in your lower spine may put pressure on a nerve root, causing pain that radiates down the back of your leg (sciatica). Another common type of pinched nerve is the median nerve in the carpal tunnel in your wrist; compression of that nerve can lead to pain and numbness in your hand and fingers (carpal tunnel syndrome). These are just two common examples of pinched nerves; many other nerves can be pinched â?????? including those in your neck, shoulder, elbow and other areas.

With rest and other conservative treatments, most people recover from a pinched nerve within a few days or weeks. In some cases, however, surgery is necessary.

- just something i dug up off the interweb. Seems like it's nothing much to worry about, but might just be the warning shot you need to back off a bit. At least you've no pain today though, small mercies. Last thing you want is a lower back blowout

Great info Sam, thanks! Hope its not that, that sounds annoying.

Your probably right, I should take it easy for a week of two.........maybe just on the back stuff. Damn it, I thought I was indestructible for a while.

 

[SamEaston]

Your probably right, I should take it easy for a week of two.........maybe just on the back stuff. Damn it, I thought I was indestructible for a while.

I know. But even superheroes can get injured once in a while.

Lay off for a week or so. The problem might even be from a different part of your body but just manifesting itself in your back. Best not to take any chances

 

[katt]

another one that just doesn't want to admit it...... he's getting ...


older....

 

[Scarface30]

RDL's
150 x 8
210 x 7
210 x 7
210 x 7
210 x 7

Bulgarian Squats
50's x 7
50's x 7
50's x 7

Leg Ext
155 x 7
155 x 7
155 x 7
155 x 7

Leg press
500 x 7
500 x 7
500 x 7
500 x 7

Was going to do more but felt a sharp pain momentarily in my lower back. Flash, it was there, then gone. Tried to lift a DB, bang there again, and gone. In the intrests of not fucking myself up, I called it a day there and then.

I usually get general back pain from doing RDL's then bulgarians, but not the 'stab' like pain that flashed up for a split second. I've decided to drop the bulgarian's in favour of Goblet's (or move to fullbody day)to avoid killing my back more, as RDL's and bulgarians are a back shredding combo, nothing causes as much problems.

Anyone have any ideas what it was? I have'nt had a problem since.

50s on the Bulgarians!? MADNESS! excellent job though goob nice leg pressing too.

as for the pain, no idea maybe what everyone else was saying and is a nerve or something. either way, take it easy. being 75 and all, your body isn't that of a 25 year old anymore

*EDIT* I thought your avatar used to say you were 75?

 

[tallcall]

[]Currently No.1 on the IPod for working out too......

YouTube Video

I love James Bond!

Goldfinger - "No, Mr Bond. I expect you to die."

 

[tallcall]

Great info Sam, thanks! Hope its not that, that sounds annoying.

Your probably right, I should take it easy for a week of two.........maybe just on the back stuff. Damn it, I thought I was indestructible for a while.

NOOOOOOO....I can't believe it! You mean to tell me that you're NOT indestructible? This makes me question everything, what about the sheep, the farm animals, think of the animals damn it!



I think you just need to go easy and rest like the rest of us non-indestructible humans (and Gazhole).

 

[goob]

I know. But even superheroes can get injured once in a while.

Lay off for a week or so. The problem might even be from a different part of your body but just manifesting itself in your back. Best not to take any chances

And supervillans. You're right,but I'm not taking a week off, just yet.

another one that just doesn't want to admit it...... he's getting ...


older....

You mean that Exlir of life I bought off the gentleman dressed in medieval gear, was'nt the real thing? No eternal youth? No...it can't be.

50s on the Bulgarians!? MADNESS! excellent job though goob nice leg pressing too.

as for the pain, no idea maybe what everyone else was saying and is a nerve or something. either way, take it easy. being 75 and all, your body isn't that of a 25 year old anymore

*EDIT* I thought your avatar used to say you were 75?

No it said 750 years old. I get good supplements......

I think I've done 55's on Bulgarians before, and could probably do a 1RM of 80+. Ain't no way I'm trying though..... Thanks man.

NOOOOOOO....I can't believe it! You mean to tell me that you're NOT indestructible? This makes me question everything, what about the sheep, the farm animals, think of the animals damn it!



I think you just need to go easy and rest like the rest of us non-indestructible humans (and Gazhole).

Yeah, it's about time for a lay off. last time I did that I ended up geting a lot bigger, grew a lot of muscle. Is this the same for everyone else?

TC: That's The proppellorheads version of "OHMSS". Brilliant.

 

[the other half]

hope the back is feeling alright, if nothing else, its a great excuse to get a massage with a happy ending, right?

 

[SamEaston]

Yeah, it's about time for a lay off. last time I did that I ended up geting a lot bigger, grew a lot of muscle. Is this the same for everyone else?

Em, no

I got bigger, but not in a muscular way

 

[goob]

hope the back is feeling alright, if nothing else, its a great excuse to get a massage with a happy ending, right?

My favourite sort........

Em, no

I got bigger, but not in a muscular way

I tend to fill right out in my very occasional week off......

 

[goob]

DB Bench
85 x 6
85 x 6
85 x 6
85 x 6
85 x 6

DB Bi Rows
55's x 5
55's x 5
55's x 5
55's x 5
55's x 5

Dips
BW + 35 x 5
BW + 35 x 5
BW + 35 x 5
BW + 35 x 5
BW + 35 x 5

WG Pulldowns
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5
170 x 5

Cable crunch
100 x 10
100 x 10
100 x 10

Great workout. Lowered volume, but strength seems up.

 

[the other half]

thats a workout to be happy with. great numbers all the way around.

 

[JailHouse]

Solid work out. You numbers are climbing great job.

 

[nadirmg]

nice numbers on the WG pulldowns, yo!

is that all the ab work you did for that w/o? i've never tried cable crunches before. how do you like 'em?

 

[Scarface30]

great stuff goob. those are some nice DB presses and dips you talk about my cable crunches, your's are not too far off!!