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[I'm Trying]

Nice leg w/o Matthew. Good decision to heal up also. Would leg press hurt your hip? And you can always be a member of Team DuRock!

Not sure on the presses. Don't have access to one since I w/o in my garage. I'd like to get one someday though. Thanks for the offer Rock.

 

[I'm Trying]

You've put together a nice string of workouts IT, and it appears your improving every week .

Smart thing to do eliminating the squats. You must learn to train around your injuries. I know.... I do so on a daily basis .

Thanks JD. What I'm really pissed about not being on days yet is I want to start my bulking diet.I wanna do it right and feel if I have a normal schedule I can do that.
Thanks

 

[gwcaton]

Nice setup there Gary. Don't know how you can use the Olympic Size DB bars. They seem too bulky to me. Am I correct??

Not too bulky, I haven't seen too many of the 100+ solid ones to compare with though. Guess you get use to it . Definetly not a problem on db rows .

 

[I'm Trying]

2-8-2005 Workout...

Chest....

Flat BB Press
115x12
135x10
175x8
185x5 (Up 2 reps since last workout)
160x10 (10 lbs more and as many reps as last w/o)

Incline BB Press
170x5 (as many reps but 5lbs more than last w/o)
155x7 (1 less rep than last w/o but 20 more lbs)
135x10 (same reps as last w/o but 20 lbs more)

Decline DB Press
55x7
40x10
40x10

P/U to Fail
14.5

Went up pretty good weight wise. Good workout overall. I want to get atleast 185x8 or 10 and then I'll go 200 for reps. I'll bump up my Incline to 175xfail. Please feel free to critique.
Thanks!

P.S. Still no word on the job/shift change yet.

 

[gwcaton]

Way to go Matt

200 on inclines would be great !!!! I remember those days . LOL

Man , you are more patient them I am . Damn paperpushers ! No offense to any paper pushers here at IM . LOL

 

[Rocco32]

Nice w/o Matthew and great increases

 

[I'm Trying]

Thanks for the props guys.
I may be a step closer today towards my new postition. I got a call wanting my Social Security #, my driver's license # and birthdate for the background check forum. Hopefully now this will be expedited. I'm not going to hold my breath though. I want the hell out of my current position. I'm getting stuck with all the crap jobs right now while the other mechanic on my shift calls in sick alot and gets the easy jobs. I know my supervisor is pissed that I'm leaving. He applied for the same position about 10 months ago cause he wanted a day shift position and was willing to demote down to do so but didn't get the job.

 

[JerseyDevil]

Every time I look in here, your weights keep going up! Good job. Speaking of jobs, you'll get it. Waiting sucks, but it'll make it that much sweeter when you get it.

 

[Rocco32]

I'm sorry Matthew, but what are you waiting for again? Is it a clearance?

 

[I'm Trying]

I'm sorry Matthew, but what are you waiting for again? Is it a clearance?

I'm waiting for security clearance. I need it to go to some secure buildings that have emergency generators in it.

 

[I'm Trying]

Every time I look in here, your weights keep going up! Good job. Speaking of jobs, you'll get it. Waiting sucks, but it'll make it that much sweeter when you get it.

Thanks JD. I hope it will be soon. I sick of being tired all the time and not doing a full week's worth of workouts.

 

[Rocco32]

What type of clearance? Do you already have a clearance? Are you going through DSS for the clearance? Lot's of questions

 

[I'm Trying]

What type of clearance? Do you already have a clearance? Are you going through DSS for the clearance? Lot's of questions

I have had a FAA clearance already since I worked on an Airport. Been away from there for about 14-15 months now. I had a Top Secret Clearance when I was in the Army. Also passed the background check for the Sheriffs department too a little over a year ago, was offered a slot in the Academy but passed on it. I have no problems with passing a background check. Just taking those paper pushers too much damn time.
By the way I like your comp Blog. How do you go about setting that up??
Thanks!!

 

[I'm Trying]

To let you all know I'm still around. I just have been sick pretty much all week last week and took it off. No news yet on the job change.

 

[PreMier]

Get well soon bud. I would be pissed about the job.. WTF?!

 

[I'm Trying]

Get well soon bud. I would be pissed about the job.. WTF?!

I am pissed. Its been over a month and a half now. It would be nice to have a set eating,sleeping and workout schedule.

 

[I'm Trying]

2/22/2005...

Chest

Incline BB Press
165x6
155x6
135x9
115x10

Flat BB Press
115x12
135x10
175x8
185x6
165x10

Ok workout, just not enough time to do it in. Can't wait for dayshift.
Thanks.

 

[I'm Trying]

2/24/2005...

Biceps/Triceps/Forearms...

Preacher Cambered bar Curl
65x12
70x10
85x8
95x5

DB Con. Curls
30x8
30x8

DB Hammer Curls
30x8
30x8
30x8

Monster Bar Tricep Extentions
40x12
50x8
60x8
70x3

Rope Press Down
60x8
50x8
40x10

Monster Bar Wrist Curls
5x15
7.5x15
10x15

Monster Bar Reverse Wrist Curls
5x15
7.5x12
10x10

Workout sucked. I'm fatigued as all hell. I don't know if it is a mental lapse since I know that a work schedule change is on the horizon or what.
Feel free to critique.
Thanks

 

[gwcaton]

95 lb preacher curls !!!!

 

[I'm Trying]

95 lb preacher curls !!!!

Thanks Always room for improvement though.

 

[I'm Trying]

2/28/2005 Workout...

Chest...

Flat BB Press
115x12
135x10
185x7
205x3
165x8

Incline Bench BB Press
165x8
155x8
135x10

Decline DB Press
55x8
40x10
40x10

Ok workout. I did do 205x3 which isn't much but I'm happy finally getting back over the 200 mark (no spotter either )Please feel free to critique.
Thanks!!

P.S. I'm gonna drop the 115x12 for warm ups on the Flat Bench and go right to the 135x10. Lets see how many 205's I can do.

 

[I'm Trying]

I've come to a realization. I need to either make a choice for size or strength. I choose strength. Some size will certainly come with the strength, but I don't need to be real big and bulky for sports. I wouldn't mind being built like a 6'0" Mark McGwire either. I'm going to work on a new plan that I'm going to need help with. First off I need to know what reps and sets should I do exercises for strength. Any help would be appriciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[gwcaton]

Nice wo Matt

Well , at the risk of being cast out , LOL Have you tried P/RR/S or max OT? Or just do a search for strength work outs, Westside, Hst, etc . I made good improvements on P/RR/S and max OT. if you want to keep with your own routines I'd say reps of 4 - 6 .

 

[I'm Trying]

Nice wo Matt

Well , at the risk of being cast out , LOL Have you tried P/RR/S or max OT? Or just do a search for strength work outs, Westside, Hst, etc . I made good improvements on P/RR/S and max OT. if you want to keep with your own routines I'd say reps of 4 - 6 .

What journal can I find your P/RR/S and max OT workouts. Did you do this program by the book or did you adapt it to the equipment you have? I wish I could afford the leg press setup and squat setup you have. GDamn Ex-wife!!

 

[I'm Trying]

I haven't been logging my use of the Captains of Crush. I've been using...
Guide (60lbs) 1 set x 10 per hand
Sport (80lbs) 1 set x 10 " "
Trainer (100lbs) 1 set x 10 per
#1 (140lbs) 1 set x 8 per hand. Can close them about twice then as much as I can the rest of the way. I'm going to buy a COC book here soon along with the "Hand Gripper Helper" to help me over the #1 plateau. I may also buy the last 3 grippers to see what those are like

 

[gwcaton]

What journal can I find your P/RR/S and max OT workouts. Did you do this program by the book or did you adapt it to the equipment you have? I wish I could afford the leg press setup and squat setup you have. GDamn Ex-wife!!

Matt,
My P/RR/S journal is in my sig . My max OT wo's are in my current journal starting on page 16

 

[Rocco32]

Man, I need to buy some COC's!! I keep meaning to but never get around to it. Westside is a pretty decent routine for strength

 

[LW83]

I'm going to buy a COC book here soon along with the "Hand Gripper Helper" to help me over the #1 plateau. I may also buy the last 3 grippers to see what those are like

Ever since I started doing behind the back BB wrist curls, I've literally been watching my forearms grow. It's kind've freaky.

 

[gwcaton]

I haven't been logging my use of the Captains of Crush. I've been using...
Guide (60lbs) 1 set x 10 per hand
Sport (80lbs) 1 set x 10 " "
Trainer (100lbs) 1 set x 10 per
#1 (140lbs) 1 set x 8 per hand. Can close them about twice then as much as I can the rest of the way. I'm going to buy a COC book here soon along with the "Hand Gripper Helper" to help me over the #1 plateau. I may also buy the last 3 grippers to see what those are like

Man , don't get your grip too strong !! It could be dangerous when taking a whizzz !

 

[I'm Trying]

Just to let everyone know I'm still alive and kicking. Been busy but haven't worked out in a couple weeks I've been lazy and alittle depressed that nothing has changed at my job. Still waiting to hear something about it. In about a week I'll be right back at it throwing the iron around. I need to do some studying up for a new program to start when I begin dayshift hopefully sometime soon. I'm looking at H.I.T. If anyone has some pointers LMK!!
THanks!!