S14's "Taking A Break" Journal

[Stewart14]

April 19

A1. Seated OH Press
185 x 4
185 x 4
185 x 4
185 x 4
185 x 4
185 x 4
185 x 4
185 x 4

A2. Chinups
BW+50 x 4
BW+50 x 4
BW+50 x 4
BW+50 x 4
BW+50 x 4
BW+50 x 4
BW+50 x 4
BW+50 x 4

Nothing out of the ordinary to report except that, damn that was a lot of chinups at that weight. My fat ass plus 50 pounds is a lot of weight and this is the most I've ever done volume wise with this weight, yay for me and my fat ass!

 

[chiquita6683]

 

[chiquita6683]

stop thinking about that "eye candy" of yours and update this journal!!!

Hey thanx for bumping my journal, but its kinda intimidating.

 

[Stewart14]

Hey thanx for bumping my journal, but its kinda intimidating.

i was following a bit in your thread about it, and I didn't say anything, but here's my $.02. While you may feel that way about it, I am a guy, and as a guy, I can tell you pretty much with 95% certainty, that if a girl came up to me and said ANYTHING to me, short of cursing me out or anything like that, I would definitely have a conversation with them, and if I was ATTRACTED to said girl, well, I would have a BETTER conversation with her, and if I was SINGLE and ATTRACTED to said girl, I would be on cloud 9.

so think of it that way, the worst thing that could happen is that he has a girlfriend/wife already, and you wouldn't have gotten to go out with him regardless, so just take the chance. A guy will never ever think poorly of a girl walking up to HIM to start a conversation, in fact, he would be one of the lucky ones, usually, we are the ones who have to do the approaching you know

EDIT: I hope by "intimidating" you meant talking to "eye candy" and not recording your workouts themselves! I just realized you COULD have meant that...duh on me

 

[chiquita6683]

EDIT: I hope by "intimidating" you meant talking to "eye candy" and not recording your workouts themselves! I just realized you COULD have meant that...duh on me

Exactly!!! I really dont care what happens with the eye candy (ok I do) that thread was just for fun. Everybody on here is so concerned about your diet and weather or not u have a goal. I'm still training hard and trying to keep a decent diet (but thats according to me)
Who cares about a diet! ........... I'll leave it at that for now

 

[chiquita6683]

but i do appreciate your 2cents.

 

[Stewart14]

Exactly!!! I really dont care what happens with the eye candy (ok I do) that thread was just for fun. Everybody on here is so concerned about your diet and weather or not u have a goal. I'm still training hard and trying to keep a decent diet (but thats according to me)
Who cares about a diet! ........... I'll leave it at that for now

Damn! I knew I screwed it up after I wrote it, all that for nothing, oh well, shit happens.

i think they are just trying to help, but I totally agree with you...train hard, don't eat like a pig, and everything will take care of itself!

 

[chiquita6683]

Damn! I knew I screwed it up after I wrote it, all that for nothing, oh well, shit happens.

i think they are just trying to help, but I totally agree with you...train hard, don't eat like a pig, and everything will take care of itself!

No u did good, thank u!
Yea I think everyone is trying to help too. U think I should start a different journal? I dont really feel like keeping it up....... although it is fun to read every1s response.

 

[Stewart14]

No u did good, thank u!
Yea I think everyone is trying to help too. U think I should start a different journal? I dont really feel like keeping it up....... although it is fun to read every1s response.

I would keep it up if you have the time to do it. It's fun to look back at the journal in a couple of years and see what you did back then and look at your progress or in my case, lack there of

 

[Burner02]

zip it, he-man!
You know as well as the rest of us...you just need to switch gears to push through to keep going forward...

 

[Stewart14]

April 20

RI=60 sec

A. Squats
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1
315 x 1

B. Bridges ss reverse crunches
BW+35 x 12 ss 12
BW+35 x 12 ss 12
BW+35 x 12 ss 12

C. Step interval training
1 min marching in place
30 sec interval on steps
repeated for 4 intervals

 

[Rubes11]

nice job on the bw+50 chins looks like you had a fun lil squat workout today too. nice job.

 

[Stewart14]

April 21

Well, I am home for a brief workout while my son is taking his nap, then it's back to the hospital to hang out with my daughter who was born last night at 8:40 PM, the little peanut weighed in at 6lbs, 7oz and 20 inches long. Mom and baby are both doing great and everything is looking wonderful so far. They will probably be coming home tomorrow night. Big brother met his little sis today for the first time, and all things considering, I think it went pretty well. We'll see what happens when she starts playing with his toys at home though....hmmmm, we'll see.

RI=90 sec

Bench Press
255 x 5
255 x 5
255 x 5
255 x 5
255 x 5
255 x 5
255 x 5
255 x 5
255 x 4
255 x 4

Chest Supported Rows
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5
160 x 5

 

[Rubes11]

nice workout. conrgrats on having the little one. so what is it like to be a father?

 

[Stewart14]

nice workout. conrgrats on having the little one. so what is it like to be a father?

well, she's actually my second, I already have a 2 and a half year old, but to answer your question, it is AMAZING, can't describe it until you become one yourself, it's just one of those things. Certainly changes your world in a hurry that's for sure

 

[Rubes11]

well, she's actually my second, I already have a 2 and a half year old, but to answer your question, it is AMAZING, can't describe it until you become one yourself, it's just one of those things. Certainly changes your world in a hurry that's for sure

isnt your 2 and half year old a boy? and i've heard it is amazing before but il wait a few more years before i settle down and have one. just was wondering what your take was on the whole father thing.

 

[Stewart14]

isnt your 2 and half year old a boy? and i've heard it is amazing before but il wait a few more years before i settle down and have one. just was wondering what your take was on the whole father thing.

yep, he's a boy, and you are correct in your thinking--wait as long as possible to have kids, enjoy life without them, because, yeah, life with them is awesome, but it's so much work, and it just changes your entire life from top to bottom, lots of sacrifice involved, so enjoy your free time as much as possible before you're ready to dive in.

 

[Stewart14]

April 23

Barbell Hack "Squatlifts" (RI=2 min)
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5
295 x 5

Seated OH Press (RI=90 sec)
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5


*I coined them "squatlifts" because I resetted the bar on each rep like in a deadlift, but since the original exercise is called a hack SQUAT, I just made up my own name, who the hell cares, they're fun to do regardless of the name! Still conservative with the weight since it is still a bit awkward of a movement, but I am getting the hang of them with each passing rep.

*Found a little bit of Optimum Nutrition's Vassive NO in my "workout cabinet" and decided to finish off the tub, and I also saw a great deal from Bulk Nutrition for a product called Pre Workout Pump for $10.99 for 20 servings, so I ordered one up to see how I respond to it. With the Vassive, I didn't notice a pronounced pump per se, but I noticed when I was doing the hacks that my whole upper body was completely diesel looking, something I've never noticed before, now it could be coincidence, but I don't know, and I know it's not gonna last, but it sure looked cool, and I was hyper as a motherfucker throughout the workout, almost too hyper, it was a bit uncomfortable at times.

*Don't ask about the pairing of the exercises, I basically picked 8 favorites of mine, and spread them out as best I could over a 4 day split, since I really want to stick to 4 days. I was able to workout more days, but something tells me I was doing myself more harm in the long run by not resting more, even if I didn't feel like I needed it. I never had a bad workout, but I just think I should cut it to 4 days.

*Oh and mommy and baby came home yesterday, both are doing well, however, it was the first night with 2 kids at home, and YM, feel free to join in on this one, but it was HELL!! I did this workout after waking up about every two hours last night to crying, at least my son got a good night sleep, he didn't hear a thing in his room with the sound machine on.

 

[yellowmoomba]

Most importantly CONGRATS on #2. What's her name? Glad to hear both mommy and #2 are doing well.

The first two month are complete torture........limited sleep (one to two hours at a time), lots of diapers and constant care/attention are some of things to look forward to. Fortunately Ryan should be somewhat self sufficient. Have him help take care of his new baby sister. It will pay off (for your sake!!) haha

I cut my workouts from 3 or 4 a week to 2 workouts a week since I was so damn tired.............You know what they say..........2 is 3 times the work of 1

Good luck!!

 

[Rubes11]

nice workout. and thank you for your adivce on the father subject. i hope you enjoy having both of your kids in your life for a very long time

 

[Triple Threat]

Congratulations on the little one.

Are you ready for another round of limited sleep?

Make sure you set aside some time for just the older one, since he might feel left out with everyone making a fuss over the newborn.

 

[Stewart14]

April 25

Tricep Dips (RI=90 sec)
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
BW+70 x 5
*Hands closer together, upright stance, went down till arms were at a 90 degree angle, hence, focusing on the tris

Chinups (RI=90 sec)
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 5
BW+35 x 4
BW+35 x 4

 

[chiquita6683]

I don't know if I told u already but congratulations on your little girl!!
U sound so sweet with your fatherly advice to Rubes!

 

[Stewart14]

April 26

Wide Stance Squats (RI=2 min)
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5

Incline Preacher Curls (RI=60 sec)
45 x 5
45 x 5
45 x 5
45 x 5
45 x 5
45 x 5
45 x 5
45 x 5

 

[Burner02]

hey amigo!
CONGRATULATIONS!
wow...a daddy of 2 now!
have we heard the name yet?

 

[Stewart14]

Thanks everyone for the congrats, as you can imagine, it's been a little crazy around these parts this past week.

Her name is Avery, and she is still a little peanut!

 

[Stewart14]

April 28

RI=90 sec

Bench Press
260 x 5
260 x 5
260 x 5
260 x 5
260 x 5
260 x 5

Chest Supported Rows
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5
165 x 5

*Wanted to stick with 5 rep sets, I am semi enjoying the mini pump I am getting from these higher rep sets for me. Thought it would be a wise idea to chop down some volume considering there is a newborn baby in my house, and while I am too stubborn to not workout at all, I need to be smart here, because I am fricken TIRED ALL THE TIME!

 

[chiquita6683]

Wooh Stew, guess what?! I did dips all on my own today!
Friday I did 1 set of 4-5 reps but today I did 4 sets of 5-6 reps
Im so proud of myself!

Your workouts look really good, actually Im surprised your still getting in your workouts w a new babe and a tot running around your house

 

[Stewart14]

Wooh Stew, guess what?! I did dips all on my own today!
Friday I did 1 set of 4-5 reps but today I did 4 sets of 5-6 reps
Im so proud of myself!

Your workouts look really good, actually Im surprised your still getting in your workouts w a new babe and a tot running around your house

first off, awesome job on the dips, you are an animal! i mean, how many women out there can actually do A dip let alone 4 sets of reps? Where were you in my life 10 years ago, you're like my dream woman (I digress, I am happily married, it was just a hypothetical of when I wasn't happily married back then )

as to the workouts, yeah, I am too stubborn to take the time off to nap, so I just keep plugging away, besides, I am now doing some personal training on the side, and when I go train my clients, it inspires me to go home and do my own workouts, so it keeps me going I guess. the new baby is doing great, she doesn't make a peep, only cries a bit when hungry or needs a diaper change, it's the other one that's the problem right now...can you say a jealous pain in the ass right now??? UGHHH!

By the way, do you have a facebook page so I can add you as a friend?

 

[Stewart14]

April 30

Sumo Deadlifts
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5

*Ok, so I woke up this morning and got the bug to compete in another powerlifting competition, I believe the organization that ran the one I did in December is doing another one in July. I am going to start out by trying a bit of an unorthodox routine that I read about today, which is basically just doing the powerlifts and nothing else, for 5x5, and then an extra "light" day for squats and bench which is 80% of the last 5x5 weights. the article really seemed to make sense in a strange way, just do the lifts and keep yourself fresh so next time you do them, you can advance in weights. The article says it is so simple it is overlooked, so we'll see if they were right. Pavel T (power to the people author) had a hand in the article, so I would guess it would be somewhat legit.

*Went real style sumo today for the first time ever, and right now my hips are screaming at me. Very different than anything I've ever done before on a deadlift. Range of motion is awesome when you go real wide, it was like ridiculous how short the stroke was compared to a conventional deadlift, only problem is you rely on your hips for most of the power, so this is where I am going to have to get stronger. Felt practically no strain on my lower back too, even went without a belt for this, so that was a plus, but did I mention my hips are killing me?