Curt James' training journal

[Curt James]

Monday, June 25, 2012

Leg press 180 X 10, 270 X 10, 360 X 8, 450 X 8, 540 X 5, 630 X 5, 720 X 6
Rotator work - interior and exterior 4 X 15 with light weight
T-bar rows 45 X 10, 90 X 8, 8, 45 X 8
Overhead barbell press 70 X 12, 80 X 10, 90 X 8, 100 X 5

 

[Nightowl]

Nice workout Curt! I am getting ready for new workout partner, he is a really nice guy.
Will fill you in on it later this week.

 

[Curt James]

^^^^ Looking forward to the news!

 

[Burr]

Nice workout Curt! I am getting ready for new workout partner, he is a really nice guy.
Will fill you in on it later this week.

Oooooh, ""he is a really nice guy"""

 

[Curt James]

Hey, Burr! Nice people do exist, brother.

 

[x~factor]

Keep killing that leg press!

 

[Burr]

Hey, Burr! Nice people do exist, brother.

I was trying to make it sound like she had a Crush on him

 

[Curt James]

Keep killing that leg press!

Squats tonight!

I was trying to make it sound like she had a Crush on him

lol Yes, I saw what you did there.

 

[Nightowl]

I was trying to make it sound like she had a Crush on him

Burr, I am not a jack rabbit sortLOL.
no, we'll see. So far... a nice guy.

Dr. Curt, my friend is so impressed with your numbers and I had mentioned about different cycles, but he is exclusive in the sense that big is not the issues, but strength is. Can you select a product "over the counter" that can assist him? Is there anything that he could get at "GNC" or The Vitamin Shoppe?

 

[Ezskanken]

720 on the leg press for 6 is solid Curt! Especially on your last set, good job. A while ago I remember trying 800, I was seeing stars after 2 reps lol! Keep it up buddy.

 

[omerta2010]

Squats tonight!

Kill it big guy.

Leg press is going great.

 

[omerta2010]

Dr. Curt, my friend is so impressed with your numbers and I had mentioned about different cycles, but he is exclusive in the sense that big is not the issues, but strength is. Can you select a product "over the counter" that can assist him? Is there anything that he could get at "GNC" or The Vitamin Shoppe?

Just my $.02,

Anything worth while even otc (curts is online only and legal so would be considered OTC but I beleive requires PCT) anything that doesn't require PCT is pretty much a waste and yes that's from experience, I was into all that stuff years ago maybe 8-10yrs ago. Sometimes am temped with the new stuff out, but if I have to do PCT keep thinking why not just do a real cycle, but then think of the $$ and go buy some more protein.

What I'd reccomend for your friend is a good Strength program: Juggernaut method, 5/3/1, Starting Strength are a few. And then plenty of protein and BCAA's maybe a creative/NO for post workout.

 

[Curt James]

Burr, I am not a jack rabbit sortLOL.
no, we'll see. So far... a nice guy.

Dr. Curt, my friend is so impressed with your numbers and I had mentioned about different cycles, but he is exclusive in the sense that big is not the issues, but strength is. Can you select a product "over the counter" that can assist him? Is there anything that he could get at "GNC" or The Vitamin Shoppe?

Thank you for your kind words always. IronMagLabs products can certainly increase strength. I like some of the pre-workout products available at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe -- Jack3d and 1MR as examples, but strength as your friend is seeking would be better attained through a program as recommended by omerta2010.

720 on the leg press for 6 is solid Curt! Especially on your last set, good job. A while ago I remember trying 800, I was seeing stars after 2 reps lol! Keep it up buddy.

lol Well, I ****** up. Tried 750, wasn't paying full attention, butt slipped out of the seat, weight dropped pretty quickly/not under full control, and apparently aggravated my lower back issues. Difficulty getting out of chairs and the car, stabbing pain depending on how I twist or bend over. GDI. The last time I did this was while running a 5 sets of 3 reps program. 295 by five sets of 3 on deads and my back was toast.

Came at a good time, I suppose. Halo Extreme was done and I'm looking to recomp or get much leaner. That would have affected strength anyway. Going to look for a volume program avoiding squats, deads, and leg press for a bit.

Started Osta Rx yesterday. Also have been following a keto meal plan recently. Had gotten up to 207 lbs. on my Chihuahua frame -- the most I've ever weighed buck nekkid. Completed my Halo Extreme cycle a few weeks back. Very pleased with the results -- weight gain and strength gain.

Here's the max I completed to base my 3 X 5 percentage off of.

A very shaky 230 for a max. Video uploaded May 10.

Squat 230 lbs. X 1 - YouTube

Here's the same weight but for five much more confident reps. Video uploaded June 20, just six weeks later.

Squats 230 lbs. X 5 - YouTube

And a new PR of 270 lbs, the most I've ever squatted in my nearly 50 years.

PR 270 lbs. X 1 - YouTube

Angry with myself for this injury.

Kill it big guy.

Leg press is going great.

Yeah, it really was.

Just my $.02,

Anything worth while even otc (curts is online only and legal so would be considered OTC but I beleive requires PCT)

Clomid is recommended by many, I believe.

anything that doesn't require PCT is pretty much a waste and yes that's from experience, I was into all that stuff years ago maybe 8-10yrs ago. Sometimes am temped with the new stuff out, but if I have to do PCT keep thinking why not just do a real cycle, but then think of the $$ and go buy some more protein.

What I'd reccomend for your friend is a good Strength program: Juggernaut method, 5/3/1, Starting Strength are a few. And then plenty of protein and BCAA's maybe a creative/NO for post workout.

Good advice right there.

 

[Curt James]

Thursday, June 28, 2012

206.6 lbs. at gym

Squat 135 X 10, 185 X 6, 205 X 5, 225 X 5, 235 X 2
Incline db bench 50's X 10, 60's X 8, 70's X 5, 75's X 3
Deadlifts 135 X 8, 225 X 5, 275 X 2

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Leg press 380 X 10, 470 X 10, 560 X 5, 640 X 5, 750 X 2
Pulldowns 4 set pyramid

The boldfaced was the mistake. Shouldn't have tackled that without my full concentration. The first rep just dropped, I caught it, and then struggled to complete another rep. :-/

 

[Burr]

Morning World!!

Curt, you are looking good!

Keep Pumping

 

[omerta2010]

lol Well, I ****** up. Tried 750, wasn't paying full attention, butt slipped out of the seat, weight dropped pretty quickly/not under full control, and apparently aggravated my lower back issues. Difficulty getting out of chairs and the car, stabbing pain depending on how I twist or bend over. GDI. The last time I did this was while running a 5 sets of 3 reps program. 295 by five sets of 3 on deads and my back was toast.

Came at a good time, I suppose. Halo Extreme was done and I'm looking to recomp or get much leaner. That would have affected strength anyway. Going to look for a volume program avoiding squats, deads, and leg press for a bit.

Started Osta Rx yesterday. Also have been following a keto meal plan recently. Had gotten up to 207 lbs. on my Chihuahua frame -- the most I've ever weighed buck nekkid. Completed my Halo Extreme cycle a few weeks back. Very pleased with the results -- weight gain and strength gain.

1. Think you need to give yourself some credit, your up to at least a Yorkie by now maybe even a chow chow (hairless of course).
2. Kill the leg press, but don't leave out the other two - just reset and start light (even just the bar if you have to) and go until it start to both and then come back and do it again the next time and yes that is the advice my dr gave me and that's how I did it after 2x bulging discs last July.
3. If your getting numbness or tingling down your leg, or in your toes get an MRI to make sure you don't have bulging discs. And even so I'd recommend no workouts until next week.
4. get yourself a belt for deads and squats, you have a pre-existing back issue, it'll make a difference to keep you protect.

Just my $.02, funny how our bodies will at points force us to reset, be it tweaking something, or a full blown injury.

I hope your feeling better soon nothing is worse then lower back injuries.

 

[Nightowl]

Curt,

Trust you enjoy the day! Happy 4th of July all Curt fans as well!~
I have a question for you Curt: If you just went to another gym, and you find yourself with adding more weight to a certain machine, well cables but it is well above what you usually do...what is wrong???????
How can that be?
I had to move the cable to 90 lbs, in order to even feel the resistance. I think, someone is playing with the cables! Can they do this or can a machine just break?!

 

[x~factor]

And a new PR of 270 lbs, the most I've ever squatted in my nearly 50 years.

Damn. That is awesome!

 

[Burr]

Way to go big guy, keep pumping, be great!!!

 

[Curt James]

Morning World!!

Curt, you are looking good!

Keep Pumping

Morning Burr, thanks!

1. Think you need to give yourself some credit, your up to at least a Yorkie by now maybe even a chow chow (hairless of course).
2. Kill the leg press, but don't leave out the other two - just reset and start light (even just the bar if you have to) and go until it start to both and then come back and do it again the next time and yes that is the advice my dr gave me and that's how I did it after 2x bulging discs last July.
3. If your getting numbness or tingling down your leg, or in your toes get an MRI to make sure you don't have bulging discs. And even so I'd recommend no workouts until next week.
4. get yourself a belt for deads and squats, you have a pre-existing back issue, it'll make a difference to keep you protect.

Just my $.02, funny how our bodies will at points force us to reset, be it tweaking something, or a full blown injury.

I hope your feeling better soon nothing is worse then lower back injuries.

lol I'll stick with Chihuahua for now, but appreciate the bump up.

Appreciate the training advice, too. Will give it a go. No numbness or tingling.

And will shop for a belt today. I kept one in my trunk but apparently there was moisture in there. Looked at it recently and it suffered patches of mold.

Curt,

Trust you enjoy the day! Happy 4th of July all Curt fans as well!~
I have a question for you Curt: If you just went to another gym, and you find yourself with adding more weight to a certain machine, well cables but it is well above what you usually do...what is wrong???????
How can that be?
I had to move the cable to 90 lbs, in order to even feel the resistance. I think, someone is playing with the cables! Can they do this or can a machine just break?!

I'm definitely enjoying the day.

Different machines will offer different resistance or feel based on, I'm guessing, the number of pulleys it has the cable looping through.

(Googles)

I can't find exactly what I'm looking for, but this is a start.

Machines With Pulleys
A common mistake that you can make, when lifting weights using machines that you are not familiar with, is assuming that the same amount of weight will transfer from one machine to another. Even if you are using a machine that works the same muscle group, such as chest press, the design of various machines varies, and this means that the weight you can lift may also vary. Weight machines use stacks of plate weights, in many cases, to alter the weight. Never assume that each plate is equal to a set amount of weight, matching the weight that you can lift with free weights. You may find that 50 lbs. of weight on a machine feels very light, while lifting 50 lbs. of weight with free weights would not be possible for you. One reason that this may happen is because some weight machines incorporate pulleys in the design of the machines. These pulleys provide a mechanical advantage and will allow you to lift more weight on the machine than you can lift without this design.

More @ Differences In Leverage For A Weight Machine | LIVESTRONG.COM

Damn. That is awesome!

I was REALLY happy!

Way to go big guy, keep pumping, be great!!!

You got it, Burr!

 

[BigAl33]

Hey Curt!!! Glad you sent me over this way!!!

 

[Nightowl]

Morning Burr, thanks!



lol I'll stick with Chihuahua for now, but appreciate the bump up.

Appreciate the training advice, too. Will give it a go. No numbness or tingling.

And will shop for a belt today. I kept one in my trunk but apparently there was moisture in there. Looked at it recently and it suffered patches of mold.



I'm definitely enjoying the day.

Different machines will offer different resistance or feel based on, I'm guessing, the number of pulleys it has the cable looping through.

(Googles)

I can't find exactly what I'm looking for, but this is a start.



More @ Differences In Leverage For A Weight Machine | LIVESTRONG.COM



I was REALLY happy!



You got it, Burr!

Thank you Curt, for this week is going to be a lot of days, and I need to get my situation right. My buddy is due back. Be back soon, till then happy workouts!

 

[Curt James]

Hey Curt!!! Glad you sent me over this way!!!

Thanks for the visit, Big Al!

Thank you Curt, for this week is going to be a lot of days, and I need to get my situation right. My buddy is due back. Be back soon, till then happy workouts!

Happy workouts to you as well!

 

[Curt James]

My goal is to lose 12 lbs. by my birthday in six weeks which would put me at 185 lbs. My waist is out of control, measuring a whopping 39" in a full Buddha or totally relaxed mode. Not a good thing. I'm tan from trips to the pool, but I'm not jerked. lol

Found this workout and meal approach courtesy of teh Interwebz but that's some crazy volume that I doubt I'll ever achieve with any kind of regularity.

Monday: Chest/Calves
*Flat Bench 4?10
Incline Bench 4?10
Incline Flyes 4?10
Cable Flyes 4?10
Seated Calf Raises 4?30 (superset)
Standing Calf Raises 4?30

Tuesday: Bicep/Triceps
Standing Dumbbell Curls 4?10
Seated Incline Dumbbell Curls 4?10
Hammer Curls 4?10
Preacher Curls 4?10
Cable Pushdowns 4?10
Cable Rope Pushdowns 4?10
Incline Skull Crushers 4?10
Dips 4?10

Wednesday: Shoulders/Abs
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press 4?10
Seated Lateral Side Raises 4?10
Standing Barbell Lateral Raises 4?10
Military Presses 4?10
Cable Crunches 4?15
Sit-ups 4?20
Leg Raises 4?20

Thursday Quads/Calves
Leg Extensions 7?30 (low weight)
Squats 4?10 (heavy)
Leg Press 4?10 (heavy)
Seated Calf Raises 4?30 (superset)
Standing Calf Raises 4?30

Friday: Chest /Abs
Flat Bench 4?10
Incline Bench 4?10
Incline Flyes 4?10
Cable Flyes 4?10
Cable Crunches 4?15
Sit-ups 4?20
Leg Raises 4?20

Saturday: Back/Hamstrings
Lat Pulldowns Wide Grip 4?10
Lat Pulldowns Close Grip 4?10
Low Row 4?10
Deadlifts 4?10
Lying Leg Curls 4?10 (superset)
Standing Leg Curls 4?10
Stiff Legged Deadlift 4?10 (superset)
Hamstring Curls 4?10

Sunday: Rest Day
Recovery

*? = X

Meal Plan
Meal 1: Protein Shake, Oats, and 8 Egg Whites
Meal 2: (Postworkout) Protein Shake
Meal 3: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese and Salmon
Meal 4: Chicken/Fish with Broccoli/Green Beans and Brown Rice
Meal 5: Protein Shake, Nuts, Banana or Rice Cakes
Meal 6: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese and Salmon
Meal 7: Chicken/Fish or Steak with 2 green Vegetables and Brown Rice/Sweet Potato

 

[Curt James]

This split plus set/rep scheme also looks workable.

Monday: Chest, biceps

Bench press (free weights, barbell) 3 sets 6 reps (fast-twitch white muscle fibers)
Incline press (free weights, barbell) 2 sets 10 reps (intermediate muscle fibers)
Vertical bench press (machine) 1 set 20 reps (slow-twitch red muscle fibers)
Barbell curls (shoulder wide grip) 3 sets 6 reps (fast-twitch white muscle fibers)
Dumbbell curls (seated) 2 sets 10 reps (intermediate muscle fibers)
EZ-barbell curls (narrow grip) 1 set 20 reps (slow-twitch red muscle fibers)

Tuesday: Legs

Squats (free weights, barbell) 3 sets 6 reps (fast-twitch white muscle fibers)
Leg press (machine) 2 sets 10 reps (intermediate muscle fibers)
Hack squats (machine) 1 set 20 reps (slow-twitch muscle fibers)

Wednesday: Off

Thursday: Shoulders, triceps

Behind the neck press (free weights, barbell) 3 sets 6 reps (fast-twitch white muscle fibers)
Standing upright rows (free weights, EZ-barbell) 2 sets 10 reps (intermediate muscle fibers)
Front overhead press (machine) 1 set 20 reps (slow-twitch red muscle fibers)
Lying triceps press (free weights, EZ-barbell) 3 sets 6 reps (fast-twitch white muscle fibers)
Overhead triceps press (free weights, EZ-barbell) 2 sets 10 reps (intermediate muscle fibers)
Triceps pushdown (machine, cable) 1 set 20 reps (slow-twitch red muscle fibers)

Friday: Back, calves

Deadlifts 3 sets pyramid
Front latpulldown (machine, shoulder wide grip) 3 sets 6 reps (fast-twitch white muscle fibers)
Seated cable rows (machine, narrow grip) 2 sets 10 reps (intermediate muscle fibers)
Dumbbell rows (one arm at a time) 1 set 20 reps (slow-twitch red muscle fibers)
Standing calf raises (machine) 3 sets 6 reps (fast-twitch white muscle fibers)
Seated calf raises (machine) 2 sets 10 reps (intermediate muscle fibers)
Bend-over calf raises (machine) 1 set 20 reps (slow-twitch red muscle fibers)

Saturday: Off

Sunday: Off

 

[Burr]

Keep Pumping Big Dude!!!!

 

[Curt James]

^^^^ Thank you, Burr. Back in the gym tomorrow.

 

[Nightowl]

Curt,

I am still having issues with my computer, so please bare with me in all this. I will bring my friends over this week to see your progress and to let them know that you indeed don't have to be IFBB size to lift more 3x your normal weight. I was going through the product site here and see a forum, for which my friend may want to enter his own progress; can you tell me how to register for entrance for this site?

I want a tee shirt, that I have seen you sporting on videos, with Iron Mag oin it. my buddies downtown in
SF will go nuts. They tease me with their workouts and make it at times look so hard just to get a rise out of me. Trying to help my inner ego, that is truly not whole hearted. Nice guys all of them, and very inner and self motivated. They look fantastic, but all could compete.

Thank you buddy for sticking with me and keeping an eye on me and my progress. I am indeed grateful for this site and know that some of the hardest parts for me are now over. (personally, I am glad)

 

[Curt James]

Gym next for...

Bench press 3 sets 6 reps
Incline press 2 sets 10 reps
Machine bench press 1 set 20 reps
Barbell curls 3 sets 6 reps
Dumbbell curls (seated) 2 sets 10 reps
EZ-barbell curls (narrow grip) 1 set 20 reps

 

[flynike]

Gym next for...

Bench press 3 sets 6 reps
Incline press 2 sets 10 reps
Machine bench press 1 set 20 reps
Barbell curls 3 sets 6 reps
Dumbbell curls (seated) 2 sets 10 reps
EZ-barbell curls (narrow grip) 1 set 20 reps