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camarosuper6 said:Cool.
I'll tell you one thing, Eureka pretty much sucks. I dont wanna move.
Its like going from driving a 2004 Camaro to driving a 1982 Ford Pinto. Not fun. But hey, gotta sacrifice for the long run.
Never been to Eureka myself, but that just sucks for you. Damn. Head to Sac and SF every chance you get then. But ya, I know exactly where you are coming from. Gotta make hard choices and sacrifices for better things in the future.
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Been gone for a few days, while my computer was getting fixed (again, POS)
Anyways, the job offer finally was made official. I will be taking a slight pay CUT, and moving to a sucky area to simply do what I love to do and get my foot in the door after a year of struggling to get hired.
So, very bittersweet, but I dont plan on being up in northern cali more than a year, maybe two before I return down to socal where I belong
My fiance and I are planning the move, although she wont be able to make it until about 2 months after me, so I can get settled, an apt for us, etc. Its gonna be stressful for awhile, but God willing, I'll be just fine.
I will post my weeks progress tommorrow, as I am pretty damn exhausted today.
Anyways, the job offer finally was made official. I will be taking a slight pay CUT, and moving to a sucky area to simply do what I love to do and get my foot in the door after a year of struggling to get hired.
So, very bittersweet, but I dont plan on being up in northern cali more than a year, maybe two before I return down to socal where I belong
My fiance and I are planning the move, although she wont be able to make it until about 2 months after me, so I can get settled, an apt for us, etc. Its gonna be stressful for awhile, but God willing, I'll be just fine.
I will post my weeks progress tommorrow, as I am pretty damn exhausted today.
So you would move, even though you would be taking a pay cut? Is it because long-term wise, it will be better? Would you still be going to school?
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LOL... haha, no not working on Camaro's. Hell, I'm lucky if I even change my own oil anymore.
I'm taking a pay cut because, yes, as of right now Im not doing career work, I just happen to have a decent paying job that has been good getting me through a bit of school and allowed me to live (at home) very comfortably and save some money.
Up in Northern Cali, they dont pay very well, and the place I'm going too doesnt really pay that great at ALL. Im basically making what I make now, except Ill be working full time, and the cost of living is a good bit cheaper to live up there. Its been tough for me to get my foot in the door down here because the competition is tough, and Im still pretty young.
Its a full time position for Police Officer. I am currently working in a quasi-police dept, with VERY limited powers, and did not like it, so for the past year I have attempted to change depts. This new dept will allow me to get my, what is called Basic Post Cert. and allow me to transfer as a lateral anywhere in California, where the other deptartment did not. This dept has quite a lot of training classes to offer too, which will assist me in finishing what I need to get my B.A. in Criminal Justice AND my Advanced Officers Certs. THIS is why, I am moving and taking a cut, so I can eventually go anywhere I want in the future.
Self-Discipline and Sacrifice. Its what life is all about.
I'm taking a pay cut because, yes, as of right now Im not doing career work, I just happen to have a decent paying job that has been good getting me through a bit of school and allowed me to live (at home) very comfortably and save some money.
Up in Northern Cali, they dont pay very well, and the place I'm going too doesnt really pay that great at ALL. Im basically making what I make now, except Ill be working full time, and the cost of living is a good bit cheaper to live up there. Its been tough for me to get my foot in the door down here because the competition is tough, and Im still pretty young.
Its a full time position for Police Officer. I am currently working in a quasi-police dept, with VERY limited powers, and did not like it, so for the past year I have attempted to change depts. This new dept will allow me to get my, what is called Basic Post Cert. and allow me to transfer as a lateral anywhere in California, where the other deptartment did not. This dept has quite a lot of training classes to offer too, which will assist me in finishing what I need to get my B.A. in Criminal Justice AND my Advanced Officers Certs. THIS is why, I am moving and taking a cut, so I can eventually go anywhere I want in the future.
Self-Discipline and Sacrifice. Its what life is all about.
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We all know Chevys dont need mechanics because they dont break down 
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Fix Or Repair Daily.
You know the saying
You know the saying
Apparently you haven't seen the Camaro that my dad's fiance owns....only a V6 though, so whaddya expect? 
She's a Chevy chick. Dad even leased a Tahoe. My dad and I are both neutral though. If a car kicks ass, it kicks ass. lol
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camarosuper6 said:Fix Or Repair Daily.
You know the saying
Close, its probaby bi-monthly. Money pit.. I bet if I had a cheby it would have the same problems or worse. SUV's arent made to wheel, except Heeps
First On Race Day
Thats why Mustang is superior
Dave, what kind of Camaro do you own?
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Just a regular red V6. Camarosuper6
My friend is going to sell me his Camaro in about a year when he gets his new Corvette, and this puppy is a CAR.
He's put about 16 grand into a totally rebuilt racing engine, 6.1 liter, 600 HP 1994 Z28 with 2 10 lb Tanks Of Nitrous (the kind that actually works , hehe). We go out some Friday nights and just pound on cars. We have to race bikes because no car has been able to keep up so far. And this car is beating most bikes on the street (with the exception of the newest ones that came out the past year)
THAT is my car in about a year. We ran it open header last Tues. It was painfully loud
My friend is going to sell me his Camaro in about a year when he gets his new Corvette, and this puppy is a CAR.
He's put about 16 grand into a totally rebuilt racing engine, 6.1 liter, 600 HP 1994 Z28 with 2 10 lb Tanks Of Nitrous (the kind that actually works , hehe). We go out some Friday nights and just pound on cars. We have to race bikes because no car has been able to keep up so far. And this car is beating most bikes on the street (with the exception of the newest ones that came out the past year)
THAT is my car in about a year. We ran it open header last Tues. It was painfully loud
God I wish there was a way I could make my car louder...legally that is.camarosuper6 said:It was painfully loud
Done everything that I can legally and I still want it louder.
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Take off the muffler.
That simple.
Need a ticket written off.... You know someone
That simple.
Need a ticket written off.... You know someone
Heh.camarosuper6 said:Take off the muffler.
That simple.
Need a ticket written off.... You know someone
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Ok...
Today was my first day doing Free Barbell Squats instead of Smith Machine Squats which I have been using for the past few years.
I put away all my excuses about my back and such and got in the power rack and did some squatting... and let me tell you, after the first two sets got me warmed up, I LOVED it!
At first, I put on the shoulder harness device my brother got to help stabilize the bar on your shoulders comfortably, and it really helps a lot.
I tried doing 135 at first, just to get myself warm and my ankles loosend up. No problem
Then I put on 225, did about 6 good reps to get some more blood flowing and get a bit more acclimated to the free arch movement I havent been used too, it was a bit akward and wobbly, but it wasnt difficult.
Then I put on 265 and did two working sets up 7 reps each. I probably could have pushed out another rep or two, but went just shy of failure, seeing this is my first week attempting TRUE squats. I felt good, and definitely think I can go for 295 next week.
I was suprised how fast my body adjusted to the free weights and how quickly I became stronger.... After about a month, I expect to be back to using around 315 for 4-6 reps.
I am very pleased, and my legs are feeling VERY exhausted, yet its a great feeling.
I also included my usual 275 lb stiff leg deadlifts, one set to failure leg press and one set to failure hamstring curls to finish the day.
My main focus today was getting my squatting down and I did that. Next week I will push the limits a bit more, and by one month, I want to be back to my 100 percent intensity workouts
Today was my first day doing Free Barbell Squats instead of Smith Machine Squats which I have been using for the past few years.
I put away all my excuses about my back and such and got in the power rack and did some squatting... and let me tell you, after the first two sets got me warmed up, I LOVED it!
At first, I put on the shoulder harness device my brother got to help stabilize the bar on your shoulders comfortably, and it really helps a lot.
I tried doing 135 at first, just to get myself warm and my ankles loosend up. No problem
Then I put on 225, did about 6 good reps to get some more blood flowing and get a bit more acclimated to the free arch movement I havent been used too, it was a bit akward and wobbly, but it wasnt difficult.
Then I put on 265 and did two working sets up 7 reps each. I probably could have pushed out another rep or two, but went just shy of failure, seeing this is my first week attempting TRUE squats. I felt good, and definitely think I can go for 295 next week.
I was suprised how fast my body adjusted to the free weights and how quickly I became stronger.... After about a month, I expect to be back to using around 315 for 4-6 reps.
I am very pleased, and my legs are feeling VERY exhausted, yet its a great feeling.
I also included my usual 275 lb stiff leg deadlifts, one set to failure leg press and one set to failure hamstring curls to finish the day.
My main focus today was getting my squatting down and I did that. Next week I will push the limits a bit more, and by one month, I want to be back to my 100 percent intensity workouts
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Monday:
Dumbell Press:
90 x 6
95 x 5
95 x 5
Smith Machine Press:
225 x 4
225 x 3 (damn)
Side Laterals
45 x 8
45 x 8 (too much body language, wanna keep it a bit more controlled)
Bent Over Laterals
35 x 8
35 x 8
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Dumbell Press:
90 x 6
95 x 5
95 x 5
Smith Machine Press:
225 x 4
225 x 3 (damn)
Side Laterals
45 x 8
45 x 8 (too much body language, wanna keep it a bit more controlled)
Bent Over Laterals
35 x 8
35 x 8
Adding Tribulus and ALA to my Protein/Creatine and LeptiGen Stack
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Back today, good workout
Bent Rows:
1) 255 x 6
2) 255 x 5
3) 255 x 4
Pull Ups:
1) 25lb weight attached x 5
2) 25lb x 4
Seated Pulley Rows:
1) 260 x 6
2) 260 x 4
Pull Downs:
1) 250 x 4
DeadLifts:
1) 415 x 4
2) 415 x 4
Shrugs 315 x 8 X 2
Bent Rows:
1) 255 x 6
2) 255 x 5
3) 255 x 4
Pull Ups:
1) 25lb weight attached x 5
2) 25lb x 4
Seated Pulley Rows:
1) 260 x 6
2) 260 x 4
Pull Downs:
1) 250 x 4
DeadLifts:
1) 415 x 4
2) 415 x 4
Shrugs 315 x 8 X 2
Good workout Camaro!! I started doing workouts similar to yours lately. I'm liking it!!
Gosh Dave, when you gonna start using real weight? J/K
I'd recommend cutting out the smith machine military press. I was doing 235 for 8 behind the neck and switched to free weight front press, and my progress after the change was exceptional. I enjoyed more than marginal success with the behind the neck press, but found that despite the progress, the stress on my rotator cuff muscles didn't justify the means. Switching to the free weight (with a good spotter) has spared the fragile cuff and my progress has been the best I've ever seen for my delts.
Have you ever tried behind the back shrugs? I used to do front shrugs how you showed me years ago, and find that doing them with a power-rack like system behind yourself prevents cheating.
Also curious about your chin-ups. What reppage are you hitting now? I just reincorporated them into the routine. Peace.
I'd recommend cutting out the smith machine military press. I was doing 235 for 8 behind the neck and switched to free weight front press, and my progress after the change was exceptional. I enjoyed more than marginal success with the behind the neck press, but found that despite the progress, the stress on my rotator cuff muscles didn't justify the means. Switching to the free weight (with a good spotter) has spared the fragile cuff and my progress has been the best I've ever seen for my delts.
Have you ever tried behind the back shrugs? I used to do front shrugs how you showed me years ago, and find that doing them with a power-rack like system behind yourself prevents cheating.
Also curious about your chin-ups. What reppage are you hitting now? I just reincorporated them into the routine. Peace.
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Man you look familiar DUNCANS DOUGHNUTS (AKA MIKE "BROCK LESNAR" )
I'll give those regular military presses a try, havent used them since I got burstis in my right shoulder in 2002.
Why dont you post a journal in here as well, and be the first true HIT'ER in a while.
PEACE.
I'll give those regular military presses a try, havent used them since I got burstis in my right shoulder in 2002.
Why dont you post a journal in here as well, and be the first true HIT'ER in a while.
PEACE.
The last time I got into a discussion with online enthusiastics on training, the results were not good. I've been attacked pretty seriously for my deadlift practices, as it were.
You didn't say anything about your chin-ups. Do you still incorporate those into your back routine? As far as free weight squats are concerned, make sure you're careful. I know I'm developing tendinitis in my right knee, and I'm three years younger than you using much less volume. The tendinitis is a result of my squatting, I honestly believe, and I'm very wary of free weight squats.
You didn't say anything about your chin-ups. Do you still incorporate those into your back routine? As far as free weight squats are concerned, make sure you're careful. I know I'm developing tendinitis in my right knee, and I'm three years younger than you using much less volume. The tendinitis is a result of my squatting, I honestly believe, and I'm very wary of free weight squats.
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Funny that most people that attack you are probably still struggling with 135 bench presses and 195 lb Deads....
Who cares what anyone else thinks/believes.. if it works for you, and it obviously has, then stick with it and let them continue doing whatever it is they do.
I do chinups on a straight bar with a 25 lb plate attached to my belt for a good 4-6 reps (as most of my exercises are between 4-6, MAX OT style). As a stand alone, I can get about 10 good pull ups with just my bodyweight. I also use the lat-pull down machine for a good strong finisher at about 250 lbs with a good tight squeeze at the bottom.
I will be wary of squats. My knees used to have issues. When I was playing basketball regularly I would occasionally get swelling in either knee for no apparent reason. I think the years of football and basketball have a lot to do with knee issues, but I havent had issues in quite sometime.
Nice pic btw. Your face is a lot better with the smiley over it
Who cares what anyone else thinks/believes.. if it works for you, and it obviously has, then stick with it and let them continue doing whatever it is they do.
I do chinups on a straight bar with a 25 lb plate attached to my belt for a good 4-6 reps (as most of my exercises are between 4-6, MAX OT style). As a stand alone, I can get about 10 good pull ups with just my bodyweight. I also use the lat-pull down machine for a good strong finisher at about 250 lbs with a good tight squeeze at the bottom.
I will be wary of squats. My knees used to have issues. When I was playing basketball regularly I would occasionally get swelling in either knee for no apparent reason. I think the years of football and basketball have a lot to do with knee issues, but I havent had issues in quite sometime.
Nice pic btw. Your face is a lot better with the smiley over it
195 pound deadlifts 
That's almost 2 of the really big plates - ON EACH SIDE!!!! . I only use what I call the middle plates, and they're pretty heavy (like 4.4 KG, whatever that means).
What is your body weight at now? Got any plans for improving your stagnating chest? I just started doing chin ups again, and I did about 7 with a 3 seconds pause on each contraction and a 20 second pause in the full contracted position on the last one. I've never been good at those.
That's almost 2 of the really big plates - ON EACH SIDE!!!! . I only use what I call the middle plates, and they're pretty heavy (like 4.4 KG, whatever that means).
What is your body weight at now? Got any plans for improving your stagnating chest? I just started doing chin ups again, and I did about 7 with a 3 seconds pause on each contraction and a 20 second pause in the full contracted position on the last one. I've never been good at those.
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Well..... Im moving next week, so this week I changed thing back up to my HST routine, just to give me a break from the intense MAX-OT workouts for a brief week...
I'll take a week off next week (Im due, its been 9-10 weeks straight) and get back in the gym as soon as I find a good one in Eureka.
As of now.. my best lifts have been pretty solid.
Deadlift 425 x 4
Squat 315 x 4 (Free weight, no more Smith machine for me)
Bench (unknown.. I can get 110 DB for 4 solid reps)
I will be returning to HST for a 6 week cycle, taking a week off and back to Max-Ot for 6 weeks.
Ill see ya when I get there
I'll take a week off next week (Im due, its been 9-10 weeks straight) and get back in the gym as soon as I find a good one in Eureka.
As of now.. my best lifts have been pretty solid.
Deadlift 425 x 4
Squat 315 x 4 (Free weight, no more Smith machine for me)
Bench (unknown.. I can get 110 DB for 4 solid reps)
I will be returning to HST for a 6 week cycle, taking a week off and back to Max-Ot for 6 weeks.
Ill see ya when I get there
Good Luck moving!!!
HST should be a big change.
HST should be a big change.
