Workout Thread II

[KDawg]

Heavily populated area is the culprit when it comes to shutting down. It's one thing to get four feet of snow over a winter, but it's another to get 4+ feet of snow in a matter of five days like we just did.

The crews that work for the state of MD have done an absolute phenomenal job at clearing the roads. Of course you have those people that are pissing and moaning that their streets aren't plowed. We don't wait for the plow. We shovel our own street.

I'm not talking about over a winter... LOL. We average I think 92 inches of snow a year. Buffalo/Syracuse gets over 100 a year.

[skinfan2k]

We actually got more snow that you did this winter!

[KingGibbs]

I'm not talking about over a winter... LOL. We average I think 92 inches of snow a year. Buffalo/Syracuse gets over 100 a year.

Guess what pal? We're kicking your ass in snowfall amount this year and we're talking about an area that goes YEARS w/out snow! You guys are slacking.

[KDawg]

Guess what pal? We're kicking your ass in snowfall amount this year and we're talking about an area that goes YEARS w/out snow! You guys are slacking.

You guys can have it!

I'm enjoying not shoveling every 2 hours.

[KingGibbs]

You guys can have it!

I'm enjoying not shoveling every 2 hours.

I love it! Total body workout! My friends laugh at me when I'm shoveling for 5 hours straight. I just tell them "Exercise baby! Exercise!"

[Park City Skins]

You all are getting more snow than we are right now,and that's saying a lot. Of course,when it's snowing in April/May out here,well.......

[KingGibbs]

You all are getting more snow than we are right now,and that's saying a lot. Of course,when it's snowing in April/May out here,well.......

It is amazing. We still have a ways to go and it may well be that we could hold the snow title this year. Personally, I love it. The only thing we can do is deal with it and take it in stride. It stops me from working on the rehab house for a week or so, but it will still be there regardless.

I also love it because of the comraderie between the neighbors. We are a tight knit group.

[LaxBuddy21]

It is amazing. We still have a ways to go and it may well be that we could hold the snow title this year. Personally, I love it. The only thing we can do is deal with it and take it in stride. It stops me from working on the rehab house for a week or so, but it will still be there regardless.

I also love it because of the comraderie between the neighbors. We are a tight knit group.

I agree with you about the neighbors thing. I really dont mind the snow except when we lost power last Saturday and when work tried to make me come in when I absolutely cannot get out of my neighborhood. Other than that its nice to look at and definitely a workout!

[DCSaints_fan]

After a bicep/tricep worktout I was able to do 2 miles in 15 minutes at a constant 8.0 mph (7:30/mile) pace. Heart rate was no faster than 160 measured after I stopped.

I decided to start that Bil Star 5x5 template on Monday. With squats I guess I'll have to figure out something else to do for cardio. Or I could go back to doing cardio on "rest" days.

[KDawg]

2/14
DE Bench Day Week IV/Day I

Speed Bench w/ Doubled Minis:
8x3 with doubled minis and 135 pounds bar weight


Let me start by saying I'm glad I went with the bar for a few sets before I started going (this is another benefit of a good warm up). First time I picked the bar off the rack that bad boy was wobbling all over the place and almost came down and smashed me in the grill. Note to self: You need to stay tight at ALL times when benching. I think I got the memo, because once I got to my working sets I was feeling great. They were flying up, but you can tell the bands do alot more damage to the muscle. I'm sore as hell after this workout. But I loved it. Can't wait to try squatting with the bands!!!!!!!!

Rack Lockouts (4" ROM)
3x3 (275, 315, 365)

I have more than 365 in me. I'm almost positive I could get 405 or so at least for a single. I realize the ROM is extremely short, but theres nothing like loading that much weight on the bar and beasting it for confidence.

DB Incline Bench
3x10 (60, 65, 75)

These were a bit on the easy side.

Chest Supported Incline T-Bar Rows
3x10 (45, 55, 65)

Weights are just a plate plus dimes.

Tricep Pushdowns
4x12 (90, 95, 100, 105)

Getting stronger here EVERY week.

Total Workout Time:
1 hour and 14 minutes

I actually stopped and talked to this monster today in the gym. He's a body builder, so he was asking me all sorts of powerlifting competition questions. The guy is big and he's a REALLY nice guy. I was talking to him about powerlifting and bodybuilding and all sorts of stuff. I don't usually talk to people that much, but this guy and the other guy that was with him were awesome. The other guy complimented me on using bands. He said he's never seen anyone use them outside of the gym he used to own.

And then I got into another conversation with another guy that goes there about possibly opening our own gym. That's in it's infancy stages, but it would be freakin' awesome.

[Park City Skins]

I hope that works out Dawg. I loved owning my own. May have only been for 3 1/2 years,but it was a pain in the ass and a blast at the same time.

[Chicken Fried]

KDawg, one last question and I'll leave you alone. For my Monday workout, I do the required military press sets, then dips and chins. I did something to my triceps doing dips last week, and I want to replace the dips with something else for a week or two before I try them again. I've been doing dips for a while, so I don't know why I hurt myself now. It happens, and it's not really serious. I got through my bench workout fine. I think the problem is having so much stress concentrated on the lower triceps. It's fine and I can work through it (I talked to a doc), but I need a replacement exercise for the meantime. I was thinking doing a partial Boring But Big by going with dumbbell military press and then doing the chins like before. Any recommendations?

[DoGood28]

I finally decided to step up from straight whey and get a protein blend. I'm light at 5'8" 140 and just can't get any higher than 145 (and I haven't seen that for years). I'm hoping the MHP Problic SR I just ordered from bodybuilding.com will help me metabolize the aminos while I'm not working out.

Any thoughts? The best thing I've been doing lately is eating way more often. My metabolism is racing and all I think about all day is eating and my next workout. My biggest problem is probably being a waiter and burning more calories than I intake.

[Park City Skins]

Could be just metabolism there DG28. A genetic thing. Some people just have a tough time gaining weight. And as you get older,that ain't a bad thing. You could be gaining plenty of strength and clothes could fit a bit differently and still not see a great gain in weight. I weighed roughly 142 to 150 for the better part of my time in the service back in the early and mid 80's. I had a quick metabolism and I spent 8 of the 12 months of the year playing sports and though I worked out with weights,that helped keep the weight down. Back then,that frustrated me some but now looking back,I realize I spent too much time looking at the scale. Example. I remember the day I put up 290 on the bench with a friend spotting. I weighed around 150 at the time. THAT was the important stat. To me anyway. Strength. That and I went up a size or two in uniforms. It's amazing what just a few lbs of straight muscle can represent. Could be anything,but you could just be battling genetics. And that can be a pain. Not insurmountable,but a pain. Or you could be like me. A late developer. Or both.

[DoGood28]

290 PCS? That is impressive. I'm benching my bodyweight at the moment after a month back at the gym so I'm making progress. But I'm definitely not in the business of fighting genetics. I know I'll never be huge but I would be thrilled if I ever hit 150. I would look very filled out so I just need that edge to get there. I believe the answer lies in a combination of a healthy, increased diet, regular strength training, and a little help from something like an effective supplement.