Jersey's "Me Too" Journal

[JerseyDevil]

8/22/07

BB Incline Press
135 x 8
155 x 8
185 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 7

Bouncing back.

CG Bench Press
145 x 8
155 x 8
205 x 9
r/p
205 x 3
r/p
205 x 2

DB Tri Extensions
35 x 12
50 x 12
70 x 12

Due to elbow problems, haven't done these in awhile. Was cautious.

Hyperextensions
+45 x 12
+45 x 12
+45 x 12

 

[soxmuscle]

An observation:

I worked my way up to 10x45, then 12x45, then 15x45 on the hyperextensions, and then stopped doing them until I saw a video of M.J.H. doing them a different way. If you want to add more weight to your hyperextensions, try them like this...

YouTube Video

 

[katt]

Hi Jersey

Nice workout! How's it feeling?

I have to confess something.... I've always been the bitch with my husband's aches & pains.... well now since we've both done this cycle.. my elbow hurts .. too much stress on the tendon I guess even though I was religiously drinking a gallon of water a day...

I feel really bad now.....older......shit.....

 

[Stewart14]

An observation:

I worked my way up to 10x45, then 12x45, then 15x45 on the hyperextensions, and then stopped doing them until I saw a video of M.J.H. doing them a different way. If you want to add more weight to your hyperextensions, try them like this...

YouTube Video

Not for nothing, but I would never copy the exercise form of MJH on anything. I have nothing against him but his form on a majority of the exercises he does is suspect at best and I wouldn't want people to copy what he does and get hurt.

If you want to add more than a 45 pound plate to hypers, do them with a heavy db, just hold the ends of the db up to your chest with both hands and go from there. I think most of us should be strong enough to hold at least a 100 pounder for a set of 10 reps.

 

[Stewart14]

Hi Jersey

Nice workout! How's it feeling?

I have to confess something.... I've always been the bitch with my husband's aches & pains.... well now since we've both done this cycle.. my elbow hurts .. too much stress on the tendon I guess even though I was religiously drinking a gallon of water a day...

I feel really bad now.....older......shit.....

Eh, I don't think it's your age that is doing it as much as your new found strength is doing it. Remember the muscles can get stronger faster than the tendons can, so I am sure that with all those tons you are lifting, it has to be a factor.

 

[yellowmoomba]

DB Tri Extensions
35 x 12
50 x 12
70 x 12

Due to elbow problems, haven't done these in awhile. Was cautious.

That looks like a lot of weight .... How are you doing these ??

 

[katt]

Eh, I don't think it's your age that is doing it as much as your new found strength is doing it. Remember the muscles can get stronger faster than the tendons can, so I am sure that with all those tons you are lifting, it has to be a factor.

Yeah, I agree completely... the old thing was sarcasm..

 

[Triple Threat]

If you want to add more than a 45 pound plate to hypers, do them with a heavy db, just hold the ends of the db up to your chest with both hands and go from there. I think most of us should be strong enough to hold at least a 100 pounder for a set of 10 reps.

Using DBs is the way that I do them. Holding a plate seemed rather awkward. The DBs have a built-in handle.

 

[Brutus_G]

Strong stuff JD .

 

[SamEaston]

nice bread and butter workout Jersey! How long do you spend in the gym, if you don't mind my asking? And what kind of warmup do you do?

 

[JerseyDevil]

Hi Jersey

I have to confess something.... I've always been the bitch with my husband's aches & pains.... well now since we've both done this cycle.. my elbow hurts .. too much stress on the tendon I guess even though I was religiously drinking a gallon of water a day...

Thanks Katt.

Yeah, my elbow problems started while on cycle and never really went away. I hope you recover ok, I'm sure you will..... I didn't because I AM old .

 

[JerseyDevil]

An observation:

I worked my way up to 10x45, then 12x45, then 15x45 on the hyperextensions, and then stopped doing them until I saw a video of M.J.H. doing them a different way. If you want to add more weight to your hyperextensions, try them like this...

I used to work up to a 80 lb DB, but then got away from hypers for awhile. I haven't seriously tried to add weight on these. They put the hyper machine well away from the free weights, but do have a 45 laying by the machine. Since I'm lazy, it is easier just to grab a plate and do them, hahaha.

 

[JerseyDevil]

That looks like a lot of weight .... How are you doing these ??

Seated with using both hands. Sounds a lot lighter now, huh?

 

[JerseyDevil]

Strong stuff JD .

Thanks B!

 

[JerseyDevil]

nice bread and butter workout Jersey! How long do you spend in the gym, if you don't mind my asking? And what kind of warmup do you do?

About 45 minutes. I just loosen up by doing some stretches, and starting with the bar. My first couple of sets are always warm ups.

 

[BoneCrusher]

Thanks Katt.

Yeah, my elbow problems started while on cycle and never really went away. I hope you recover ok, I'm sure you will..... I didn't because I AM old .

Age isn't the issue as much as how we train. Speaking as an old fart myself it does matter at 47 what I do now more than it did when I was 27. Have you looked at doing any kind of plyometric workouts for tendon improvement? Low weight high energy movement helped me out of this exact situation. Ross Enamiat has a bunch of stuff on youtube that you can watch for pointers that might be what you need to get out of this pain cycle and hugely improve your tendon strength.

Ross Enamait on youtube and his site links here and here.

Good luck JD.

 

[PreMier]

Seated with using both hands. Sounds a lot lighter now, huh?

Yep!

 

[JerseyDevil]

Age isn't the issue as much as how we train. Speaking as an old fart myself it does matter at 47 what I do now more than it did when I was 27. Have you looked at doing any kind of plyometric workouts for tendon improvement? Low weight high energy movement helped me out of this exact situation. Ross Enamiat has a bunch of stuff on youtube that you can watch for pointers that might be what you need to get out of this pain cycle and hugely improve your tendon strength.

Ross Enamait on youtube and his site links here and here.

Good luck JD.

I appreciate the input BC! I will check it out.

 

[Double D]

You have ridiculous incline strength, I am jelous!

 

[yellowmoomba]

Seated with using both hands. Sounds a lot lighter now, huh?

.......a little

Only a couple days until CF starts.....................

 

[JerseyDevil]

8/25/07

Bench Press
135 x 8
155 x 8
205 x 6
225 x 9

Decided to switch my Saturday and Sunday workouts. Lower body tomorrow. Elbows are bothering me big time, so low volume for sure. Bench strength is coming back after the vacation. It really speaks volumes for eating 3 calorie dense meals vs 5-6 smaller clean meals a day. Once back on track diet wise, my strength has returned quickly. Never quite experienced this before.

DB Incline Press
50's x 10
70's x 10
90's x 12

Another movement I hadn't done in awhile. As all of you know, I love BB inclines. Not too shabby on the work set...

HS Shoulder Press
100 x 8
190 x 8
240 x 8

Pec Dec Flyes
105 x 10
135 x 10
150 x 8

Hike with dog for 1 hour 15 minutes. 91 degrees and a lot of humidity. Love it. There is a creek she can bounce in and out of to cool her off.

 

[yellowmoomba]

Nice job "Mr. Incline"

I bet she loves hiking!!!!

 

[Brutus_G]

I think Mr incline is a good name for you man lol. You must have some good stabilizers to be DB benching that much of your BB bench.

 

[JerseyDevil]

Nice job "Mr. Incline"

I bet she loves hiking!!!!

Hmmm, Mr Incline.... hahaha

Yep, Shelby loves the hiking and swimming. I realized I should have got her into agility competitions when she was younger. She loves to leap over logs, run up steep and I mean steep hills, dive into water, and all the while very attentive. I didn't realize how athletic she was until we started these hikes... hell she even insists on wearing a Sixers jersey these days.

 

[JerseyDevil]

8/26/07

Trap Bar Deads
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 11

After seeing YM doing 3 sets of 10 w/315, I was curious to see how much I could do for one set. Pleased with 11 reps, but no way could I have done 3 sets of 10 .

HS Row
55 x 8/8
100 x 8/8
145 x 5/5
switch to one arm at a time
170 x 8
r/p
170 x 4
r/p
170 x 3
right, then left

Leg Extensions
120 x 10
180 x 10
255 (stack) x 12

A movement I don't think much of, but in the mood to do something different.

Hyperextensions
+60 x 12
+60 x 12
+60 x 12

Since my manhood is being questioned )), I decided to make an effort to increase my weight used on these. Dragged a 60 lb DB across the gym to the hyper machine.

Face Pulls
70 x 15
100 x 15
100 x 15

 

[Brutus_G]

Love that dog man makes me smile looking at her .

 

[Triple Threat]

8/26/07

Trap Bar Deads
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 11

After seeing YM doing 3 sets of 10 w/315, I was curious to see how much I could do for one set. Pleased with 11 reps, but no way could I have done 3 sets of 10 .

A little competition with YM? That's some serious pulling, JD.

 

[Stewart14]

A little competition with YM? That's some serious pulling, JD.

yeah, YM LOVES competitions

 

[Musclebeach]

Nice deads, jesus.

 

[SamEaston]

What a sweet dog! Bet she keeps you fit, out for walks all the time!

Looks like she's loving that jersey too! Jersey . . . . Jersey . . . geddit . . . !!




*sigh*

I need to get out more.