Gettin' Strict and BIG!!!

[fantasma62]

Hey DB, thanks for the info you posted on GW's journal about the shoulder problem. What happens to me is like when, let's say, I drop the soap in the shower and try to retrieve it by stretching down to get it, my shoulder literally feels loose, like it's about to fall off the socket. I also get a severe but quick pain (probably no more than 2 seconds) and then I pull my arm back again. Right now, in resting mode, I feel a little ache (barely feel it), but no severe pain. I however have tried throwing a baseball or softball after the pain began and I can barely reach the mound from home plate and immediately I develop pain.....I wonder...
Either way bud, thanks so much for the info, again....

 

[DeadBolt]

Hey DB, thanks for the info you posted on GW's journal about the shoulder problem. What happens to me is like when, let's say, I drop the soap in the shower and try to retrieve it by stretching down to get it, my shoulder literally feels loose, like it's about to fall off the socket. I also get a severe but quick pain (probably no more than 2 seconds) and then I pull my arm back again. Right now, in resting mode, I feel a little ache (barely feel it), but no severe pain. I however have tried throwing a baseball or softball after the pain began and I can barely reach the mound from home plate and immediately I develop pain.....I wonder...
Either way bud, thanks so much for the info, again....

Hey man hope everything works out for ya. I know when I hurt my shoulder I could barely move it it hurt so bad! I would suggest you get it checked out by a doctor properly. Best of luck to ya man.

 

[gwcaton]

I use to use the BB but my gym got a machine about a year ago so now I use that. I really like the machine alot, I think just because of my insecurity with squatting this allows me to forget about some of the things that will screw up and just concentrate on lifting.

I agree, think I will be looking to acquire a hack machine as my next peice of equipment

 

[DeadBolt]

I agree, think I will be looking to acquire a hack machine as my next peice of equipment

Yea I love em!

 

[DeadBolt]

Damn work is KILLIN me! LOL. I have been putting in so many hours its not even funny. saturday and sunday I pulled a double both days. In 4 days I put in 30+ hours. I get a day off tomorrow thank god!

Besides the cold the job is awsome though. I bust my ass for a few hours a day then for a few more hours I sit around and do jack squat. The only time I work is when the parties are coming in and when they are leaving...other then that i sit around and BS with the guys. And to top it off I get to drive around in some sick cars...you name it I have driven it or will shortly. Today I took a spin in some guys porche and yesterday I test drove an M3 and an RX8. Just some simple little cars you see all over. Lexus, Merc's, and BMW's are common things now...nothing special at all to me I drive so many a day at work.

I actually have been working so much its screwin with my lifting...I didn't even wake up to my alarm clock today I was so damn tired. O well I will have to make it up friday. I got out early today so I could post but I'm beat and will talk about it later tomorrow.

 

[Rissole]

I actually have been working so much its screwin with my lifting...I didn't even wake up to my alarm clock today I was so damn tired. O well I will have to make it up friday. I got out early today so I could post but I'm beat and will talk about it later tomorrow.

Stay "Strict" even when its tough bro and you'll get "Big"
Have a great day

 

[DeadBolt]

Stay "Strict" even when its tough bro and you'll get "Big"
Have a great day

Hey thanks for stopping by, glad to see ya still around heh. Its been tough juggling workouts, work, and food is out of the question. That is almost obsolete these days. From now on though I am really trying to focus on getting into the gym and setting a set number of hours of sleep, probably 6-7 is all I will get. I'm trying...wait till you see what my load will be today and tomorrow, gotta do chest,delts,back, and legs in 2 days. That should be fun.

 

[Rissole]

Yeah fun.... thats the word for it.....

 

[DeadBolt]

Stay "Strict" even when its tough bro and you'll get "Big"
Have a great day

Hey riss ya know yesterday I went in for legs only...but as I was finishing my hammies I thought of what you said and figured eh what the hell lemme throw some chest in. I know its not ideal to mix such large body parts but its got to get worked. Al the weights were low but it was a decent workout, really concentrated on super strict form and slow movements.

Legs and Chest

Squat
205x6
225x5

Hack Squat
2 sets @ 185x8

Leg Ext
110x10
130x8

LLC
2 sets @ 90x6

SLDL
135x8
185x4

BB Bench
155x4
135x5

Incline DB
55'sx6
55'sx4

Dips
selfx15

I was gonna start out doing power legs and chest but the energy level just wasn't there. I couldn't give maximal effort so I just sorta did a normal routine. I went real light on legs because I had a killer day of running ahead of me at work and couldn't afford to be sore at work. Knee's are killing me today though guess from all the running I'm not use to.

Chest weights were really low but I kept really strict form, went lower then normal on all of them, and just moved the weights slowly. I really wanted to feel everything.

Don't have time today because of work to hit the gym but tomorrow is my day off so I'll wake up earlt and hit back/delts/traps.

 

[Rissole]

Hey riss ya know yesterday I went in for legs only...but as I was finishing my hammies I thought of what you said and figured eh what the hell lemme throw some chest in. I know its not ideal to mix such large body parts but its got to get worked. Al the weights were low but it was a decent workout, really concentrated on super strict form and slow movements.

Don't have time today because of work to hit the gym but tomorrow is my day off so I'll wake up earlt and hit back/delts/traps.

Good stuff mate You may not always get to workout "how" you want but stay in the rythem of getting there

 

[DeadBolt]

Rissole[B/]Yea I feel ya on that one. But now its getting easier for me b/c I have more of a drive. I'm getting my diet back in order and now I have more motivation to get in there and bring my lifts back up to where they were!

Today was suppose to be a shock chest but b/c I felt so strong I waned to see where I stood...I did a power chest instead. B/c my routine has been so jackedup lately I didn't mind screwing around a little!

Power Chest/Delts 10-25-04

BB Bench
145x4
145x4
155x2
***Weights are down from my all time high but they will be growing now!

Weighted Dips
35x6
45x5
45x3
***Did these before inclines and it felt so good. I love weighted dips...by far one my favorite lifts!

Incline Smith Press
135x5
145x3
135x4

Military Press
105x5
105x6
105x5
***These got heavy fast LOL...at 3 or 4 reps deep I felt like I could get 10 but then it just felt like a hippo jumped on the bar...felt good though.

Upright Row
80x6
90x3

Cheat Lateral
2 sets @ 30'sx6

Like I said before my diet is finally getting better. Not the best foods just yet but my cals are actually growing! I managed 4 meals so far and am about to get #5 in...beats the past few weeks of only getting 1 or 2 meals all day. I am also starting something called
no-explode. Thats just something quick i searched up b/c the container is downstairs. Someone I know said they used it with good results so I am just trying it out.

 

[Rissole]

***Did these before inclines and it felt so good. I love weighted dips...by far one my favorite lifts!

Me too

 

[Paynne]

Chest weights were really low but I kept really strict form, went lower then normal on all of them, and just moved the weights slowly. I really wanted to feel everything.

Hey DB! Lookin good. That's the way to go, I've found my form slipping a few times and need to focus on it more.

 

[DeadBolt]

Rissole:Glad to see ya stoppin in. I think me and you are the only people who like em lol...I never see people doing them with weight. Some people use the machine at my gym to do them but thats useless to me...they are always looking for alternatives instead of doing what really works!

Payne:Hey there bud, always good to see a friendly face. Yes I find my form slipping every once in a while if I stop paying attention or start to get discouraged in the gym. Thats usually when my cousin puts me in my place and yells at me for poor form, then he makes me do extra sets untill I do it right lol. It works though and very rarely is poor form an issue with us.

 

[DeadBolt]

Earlier this week(Tuesday) I did shock arms. Next week the whole routine will be back in cycle again.

EZ Curl/CG Pullups SS
70x8/assistedx8
80x4/spotx5 (did most by myself I!!!! )

BB Preacher/Hammers SS
50x10/25'sx8
60x5/25'sx8
***These BB preachers really feel awsome!

Concentration Curls DS
30'sx4/25'sx4/20'sx3
***Need to lower the weights next time. Couldn't do the bench dip b/c of my knees and didn't wanna risk adding 135+ on top of my knees.

Pushdown/CG Bench SS
110x10/135x8
130x10/135x4

Skull Crushers/Reverse Pushdown SS
25'sx8/80x10
20'sx8/80x8
***Both exercises were done very slowely, very controlled...much better feeling then slinging a heap of weight around!

Machine Arm Extentions DS
40x20/30x15 LMAO!!!
***I have never used this machine before and the weights were way off. Before I realized it I was talking and got like 8 reps so I just kept going, the burn was none that I have ever felt before. I woke up so sore the next day lol.

Overall it was a great workout! Arms were pumped and I enjoyed it very much. One thing that I have been screwing up on though is my rep ranges. I don't know why but I always seem to want to go heavier and lower reps. I am going to concentrate on reading all the rep ranges carefully and aiming for them properly. I have the exercises memorized for the 3 weeks but I always forget just exactly the specific reps are for each lift. I guess its just me being a lazy bastard again.

 

[CowPimp]

Nothing like shock week for arms. I love the pump. It makes you feel about twice the size you really are. It's nice to inflate your ego for that 30 minutes or so though.

 

[gwcaton]

Earlier this week(Tuesday) I did shock arms. Next week the whole routine will be back in cycle again.

EZ Curl/CG Pullups SS
70x8/assistedx8
80x4/spotx5 (did most by myself I!!!! )

BB Preacher/Hammers SS
50x10/25'sx8
60x5/25'sx8
***These BB preachers really feel awsome!

Concentration Curls DS
30'sx4/25'sx4/20'sx3
***Need to lower the weights next time. Couldn't do the bench dip b/c of my knees and didn't wanna risk adding 135+ on top of my knees.

Pushdown/CG Bench SS
110x10/135x8
130x10/135x4

Skull Crushers/Reverse Pushdown SS
25'sx8/80x10
20'sx8/80x8
***Both exercises were done very slowely, very controlled...much better feeling then slinging a heap of weight around!

Machine Arm Extentions DS
40x20/30x15 LMAO!!!
***I have never used this machine before and the weights were way off. Before I realized it I was talking and got like 8 reps so I just kept going, the burn was none that I have ever felt before. I woke up so sore the next day lol.

Overall it was a great workout! Arms were pumped and I enjoyed it very much. One thing that I have been screwing up on though is my rep ranges. I don't know why but I always seem to want to go heavier and lower reps. I am going to concentrate on reading all the rep ranges carefully and aiming for them properly. I have the exercises memorized for the 3 weeks but I always forget just exactly the specific reps are for each lift. I guess its just me being a lazy bastard again.

Nice workout for a young pup LOL

I like the dips too. I think I do them every week.

 

[DeadBolt]

Pimp: Hell yea that ego rush is awsome! There is an actual term for the high that I learned about in class. Its something like an endormorphine high, its something thats in your blood that makes you feel like superman LOL.

Gary: Thanks for stopping by gramps, glad to see you can still move around and all. I'm in mission to catch up to you now LOL!

I have been working alot lately and need to post my back workout from this week but I need to get to work in a couple of minutes. I did however go to the doctor about my knee...not good! He said theres a good chance I tore my MCL's. I went for X-rays thursday and tuesday is the soonest I can see him again so I find out for sure whats going on then. Just figured I would keep everyone updated.

 

[gwcaton]

Pimp: Hell yea that ego rush is awsome! There is an actual term for the high that I learned about in class. Its something like an endormorphine high, its something thats in your blood that makes you feel like superman LOL.

Gary: Thanks for stopping by gramps, glad to see you can still move around and all. I'm in mission to catch up to you now LOL!

I have been working alot lately and need to post my back workout from this week but I need to get to work in a couple of minutes. I did however go to the doctor about my knee...not good! He said theres a good chance I tore my MCL's. I went for X-rays thursday and tuesday is the soonest I can see him again so I find out for sure whats going on then. Just figured I would keep everyone updated.

Damn ! Whats up with all the injuries on this site ? Hope it's not serious DB.

 

[CowPimp]

Damn ! Whats up with all the injuries on this site ? Hope it's not serious DB.

I second that. Things seem to progressing nicely for you. I don't want to see your progress dampened.

 

[DeadBolt]

Damn ! Whats up with all the injuries on this site ? Hope it's not serious DB.

No idea. I think I just have really crappy luck. The Doc said I may need to be cut open or just physical therapy. I have been worried about this for the past few days and can barely sleep. I am to young to be getting into all this crap and I don't want to have like perm. problems downv the road. What ever needs to be done I will get it done but I wont like it!

Its not even the pain that will bother me after what happens it is just the recovery period and starting from SCRATCH when it comes to most of my lifts!!!!

 

[DeadBolt]

I second that. Things seem to progressing nicely for you. I don't want to see your progress dampened.

Thanks for the support bud! Yes things have just been finally getting back in track...strength is growing, weight is leveling down, feeling better, and now poof everything gets screwed up again.

 

[DeadBolt]

EH Fug work I'll post my back workout now before I go in...or else it will never get done. The lifts were pretty crappy b/c my knee was hurting so much.

Shock Back
Stiff arm/pulldown
90x10/135x8
110x8/120x8
100x10/120x7

T Bar/single arm pulldown
70x10/45x10 (OUCHER on the knees)

Machine Low Row/single arm pulldown
140x10/45x10

Cable Seated Row
#12x8/#10x8
The weight is weird with this but I want to say its roughly like 180ish for #12 then maybe 150ish for #10.

Overall crappy workout b/c I was worried about my knee but there will be more of these to come!

OK now I need to run and get ready for work this time LOL. Have a great day everyone I gotta pull a double---14 hour day!

 

[Rissole]

@ the 14 hr day bud Sucks how a sore knee hits your upper body so much too. I know how you feel...

 

[DeadBolt]

@ the 14 hr day bud Sucks how a sore knee hits your upper body so much too. I know how you feel...

Hey thanks for stoppin by bud! 14 hour day sucked but I got to drive some killer cars yesterday, porsche targa/bmw Z4/2005 bmw 7 series. Just to name a few lol I love this job for that reason...running sux but the cars I get to drive are out of this world!

Yea definatly the knee kills the upper and this power week will be tough. I am going to be using mostly machines and anything I don't have to put any force on my knees. No more bent rows or DB presses for me...don't wanna add any extra weight to my knees.

New shoes helped my left knee alot..not to much pain and my right knee is still throbing but I dunno whats gonna happen. I think I may not need surgery...I was talking to a physical therapist at work and he said it may just be a loose ligiment (forget the tech name) and with a brace and therapy I will be back at it. He said because of my previous history as a kid and troubled knees it sounds like its just a really loose ligiment and a bad sprain in the knee.

 

[gwcaton]

Potentially good news for the knee At least better than it could be !

I din't know they had nice cars like that in N.J. How much would I have to tip you to park my porsche or vette ?

 

[DeadBolt]

Potentially good news for the knee At least better than it could be !

I didn't know they had nice cars like that in N.J. How much would I have to tip you to park my porsche or vette ?

Oh we have a ton of nice cars...you just have to know the right people...LOL

It depends where ya want it parked...if you want VIP then I better see alot of dead presidents in your wallet...or better yet in my hand. But for you free just cause I know ya. Most people that drive nice cars tip crappy anyhow so we park em all in the back next to the POS's unless its worth our wild to move em close or we're bored and feel like driving them closer lol.

 

[CowPimp]

I would love to give some of those cars a shot. Don't get me wrong, I love my car, but I still need to get behind the wheel of a Porsche one day. Just don't let it be yours if there are any twisty roads nearby.

I'm glad to hear there is some hope for your knee. Definitely a good idea to play it safe.

 

[DeadBolt]

I would love to give some of those cars a shot. Don't get me wrong, I love my car, but I still need to get behind the wheel of a Porsche one day. Just don't let it be yours if there are any twisty roads nearby.

I'm glad to hear there is some hope for your knee. Definitely a good idea to play it safe.

Thanks for the support man!

Yea most of us get to drive some nice cars everyday. Its fun but you need to be really carefull about it b/c if you break something odds are your gonna get fired. Or atleast if the boss finds out lol.

 

[CowPimp]

Thanks for the support man!

Yea most of us get to drive some nice cars everyday. Its fun but you need to be really carefull about it b/c if you break something odds are your gonna get fired. Or atleast if the boss finds out lol.

If I were to get a Carrera 4 in my possesion, then that is a risk I am willing to take.