12/9/11
smith mach bent rows
1 arm bb rows
wide grip chins
rack pulls (325, 345, 365 x 5)(385 x 3 x 3)(405 x 1 x 2, 415 x 2)
calves 10 sets
monthly appt with massage therapist this afternoon.
make sure you get a table bath bro
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
make sure you get a table bath bro[/quote]
I had to google this. I have not been getting these. Now that I know that this is a common practice in the industry I will ask her why she skips this important service. It sounds pleasant.
12/10/11
pipes
some x some
guts 8 sets
12/11/11
35 min tmill
foam roll - sore from rack pulls on friday
stretch
12/12/11
calves standing and seated
leg curls
banded leg press - mini’s
squats
bb stiff leg deads
highlights - squats 3 sets of 20 w/225. Pleased that I got this and it was easier than I had anticipated. I am in a good place with squats the last couple of weeks.
getting smoother…fast. based on current mirror image 190 will definitely be the top of my weight gain. I should hit 190 around the end of January.
damn bro 225x20x3 fuck I gotta get to work!
12/13/11 - 12/18/11
training
all the normals + some highlights and lowlights
incline bb 190 for 6 sets of 6
rack pulled 420 for some singles from midshin (2nd hole of the power rack).
other - ran over a lady’s dog that used to run loose all over my neighborhood. this experience fucked me up good. People, I don’t like so much…dogs are another story. Sorry, little white poodle, I feel horrible and I will never forget. Irresponsible bitch who allowed this to happen, fuck you. I wish I could run you over a million times.
12/19/11
calves 10 sets
lying leg curls
squatz 275,295,300 x 10
lunges
extensions
stiff leg deads
felt weak today. Need more sleep.
That’s terrible about the dog. Irresponsible dog owners are one of my pet hates (excuse the pun), they should be put down.
That’s a hell of a lot of 20 rep squats. Great work.
Do you find that the 20 rep squats get easier when you mentally get used to how long they take and can pace yourself? I find I panic less now. If I can get to rep 12/13 without too much trouble I know I can last the 20. If I’m really struggling I know I can even do the last 2 without really breathing, mind you I pay for it afterwards.
and do you think the 20 reps are giving you the size you are after?
Now go and get that sleep.
It’s a heart-breaker about the dog, pal. He’s chasing cats and humping she-poodles in heaven.
I think 300x10 for a squat would make anybody feel weak afterwards. That’s a solid freaking set.
This drives me crazy, its an epidemic in my old neighborhood with jerkoff kids walking their pit w/o a leash acting like a tough guy. Im sorry this happened to you, blame lies solely with the idiot owner.
300x10 god Im such a pussy when it comes to squat, that’s some awesome shit right ther!
FarmerBrett - yes to all. I actually enjoy them in a sick way. Physically and mentally they require another gear. I have been trying to do most sets continous with no lockout. Yes, I have noticed that if I get north of 10 reps, that I have the confidence to keep pushing. I train legs on Monday, the pre 20 rep anxiety usuallys sets in by Saturday afternoon.
I think the 20’s have helped with hypertrophy for sure (time under tension). I am usually all over the board with my rep patterns on a week to week basis so I have not been able to consistently work on them. I think they have also made me more confident when attempting higher end sets. I am aiming for 275 for 20 within the next 6 months.
K and Matty - thanks guys. Matty after you squat it for reps, you could bench it for 10, and then millie it for a nice partial.
Squats are looking super strong, nice work! I’m sorry to hear about the dog 
I’m keeping my fingers crossed you get caught up on sleep. You seem to hit it hard in the gym regardlessly though, keep at it!
[quote]yonkey wrote:
Matty after you squat it for reps, you could bench it for 10, and then millie it for a nice partial. [/quote]
Lolz on this one!
Lula - Thanks, I am still hoping for 315 x 10 before the end of the yr. Yeah, the gym is my quiet time.
12/20/11
35 min cardio
foam roll
lower body mobility
12/21/11
mach press
incline bb 135, 175, 185, 195, 205 x 7 (10lb +1 rep improvement over last week)
incline db
pec minor dips
db rear laterals
db side laterals
smith mach press (up and overs)
2 pack 8 sets o 20
bdy wt 183
gym etiquette? 72 yr old man farts regularly exposing other gym members to a stench that is not of this world. People cry on impact and cough violently while trying to hold down the vomit. Mind you, it is also 2:30 am in the morning while doing cardio. He has been approached about this in the past (by me) and admitted he shits himself regularly but did not know it offended others. (we can rule out medical condition and his nose works just fine, I asked). He promised to be more respectful of others in the future. This was approx 6 months ago. He has begun to let a few slip again, not around me yet, but he will and it will not be pretty. how can i solve this problem without taking out a 72 yr old man? Srsly. I tried the high ground. Now what?
Keep a can in your bag and spray when needed? While staring him in the face.
Go easy on him. If you and I are still lifting at 72 maybe we’ll be suffering from a bit of “arse leakage” too.
Why not buy him a butt plug, it’s Christmas after all. Wrap a bit of tinsel round it.
re: the stinky guy - i will try fabreze first then go with the plug, absolutely no tinsel. I’ll report back.
12/22/11
35 min cardio
12/23/11
t bar rows
db dead stop rows
pullovers um huh
superset - pull a single and then do 5 chins
rack pulls mid shin 405 x 1 x 10
wide grip chins bw + 5lbs x 5 x 10
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas.
Adult diapers, seal in the stench?
Lifting is looking good.
Also what kind of 72 year old is doing cardio at 2:30 in the morning?
[quote]JoeGood wrote:
Also what kind of 72 year old is doing cardio at 2:30 in the morning?[/quote]
A fellow insomniac?
12/24/11 - 12/29/11
Missed 1 day of cardio, had a couple of extra cheat meals,and drank plenty of double rye. Otherwise, business as usual.
12/30/11
meadows rows
1 arm bb rows
db pullovers
wide grip chins - been liking these a lot.
stretchers
banded hypers
calves 10 sets
Happy new year!
Cheers to more sleep, never missing a meal, and old men keeping their stink in. 2012…You’re going to kill it!
woah I missed the pic first time around. Looking NICE! Thought you said you were getting soft, sir? Really nice job, hard work’s showing!