Anyways, I’ve never really taken pics before, but I was kind of curious as too what I look like from behind.
So, this is what I got.
Flame away.
Yes, my necklace is on backwards.
January 10th, 2009
Squats
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 10
315lbs x 5
335lbs x 2 (lost balance)
335lbs x 4
335lbs x 3
335lbs x 3
Dumbell Snatches
50lbs x 6
65lbs x 4
70lbs x 4
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
The dumbbell snatches were possibly one of the most fun yet most exhausting exercises I’ve ever done. First time I’ve ever tried them too… I can’t wait until my gym expands so we’ll have 120lb dumbbells instead of the 90s we have now.
January 12th, 2009
Bench Press
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 8
275lbs x 2
275lbs x 4
275lbs x 4
275lbs x 3
Dumbell Press
90lbs x 12
90lbs x 9
90lbs x 8
Cable Flies
90lbs x 12
100lbs x 8
100lbs x 6
100lbs x 5
Dumbell Snatches
70lbs x 2
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
Single Arm Rope Pushdowns
32.5lbs x 12
37.5lbs x 6
37.5lbs x 6
Straight Bar Pushdowns
97.5lbs x 8
97.5lbs x 8
97.5lbs x 6
Couldn’t stretch at the gym today, stupid aerobics class was in there.
Damn it all to hell!
[quote]Rattler wrote:
January 10th, 2009
Squats
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 10
315lbs x 5
335lbs x 2 (lost balance)
335lbs x 4
335lbs x 3
335lbs x 3
Dumbell Snatches
50lbs x 6
65lbs x 4
70lbs x 4
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
The dumbbell snatches were possibly one of the most fun yet most exhausting exercises I’ve ever done. First time I’ve ever tried them too… I can’t wait until my gym expands so we’ll have 120lb dumbbells instead of the 90s we have now.[/quote]
Showoff! 
January 14th, 2008
Pullups
3 sets of 4
Barbell Rows
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 8
325lbs x 4
315lbs x 4
275lbs x 6
275lbs x 6
Dumbell Rows
90lbs x 12
90lbs x 12
90lbs x 12
V-Grip Pulldowns
200lbs x 10
200lbs x 8
200lbs x 7
Low Rope Rows
120lbs x 12
120lbs x 8
120lbs x 8
Alternate Dumbbell Curls
40lbs x 20
40lbs x 20
40lbs x 20
40lbs x 20
Cable Curls
52.5lbs x 12
52.5lbs x 10
52.5lbs x 8
January 15th, 2009
Squats
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 12
315lbs x 3
405lbs x 1
315lbs x 4
315lbs x 5
315lbs x 4
315lbs x 4
315lbs x 4
Iso-Dynamic Leg Extensions
145lbs x 6
145lbs x 6
160lbs x 6
12, 9, 7, 5, 3, 1 seconds
Barbell Lunges
205lbs x 8
205lbs x 10
205lbs x 8
January 16th, 2009
Clean & Press
Bar x 25
135lbs x 12
Clean & Jerk
185lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
225lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
Dumbell Snatches
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
90lbs x 1
Lateral Cable Raises
22.5lbs x 8
22.5lbs x 6
22.5lbs x 6
Dumbell Press
60lbs x 12
70lbs x 8
70lbs x 10
HS Flat Bench Shrugs
4 plates x 12
5 plates x 8
5 plates x 8
5 plates x 6
January 17th, 2009
Deadlifts
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 5
315lbs x 2
405lbs x 1
475lbs x 1
405lbs x 1
315lbs x 1
315lbs x 4
Front Squats
135lbs x 6
185lbs x 2
185lbs x 2
185lbs x 2
Prone Leg Curls
200lbs x 6
200lbs x 6
200lbs x 4
I finally hit 475lbs! It was a goal I set against my friend, and I promised him I would hit it before February. I’m so glad I did it, after I finished I was so happy! I had the biggest smile on my face, my friend walked up to me and she said, “I’ve never seen you so happy”
So that was amazing, then I tried front squats which I’ve never really done before. Needless to say, my weight on that is pathetic but I assume that’s mostly because I’ve 1) never done them and 2) probably don’t know how to do them properly. I feel I lean way too far forward.
Stretching wise, my flexibility has skyrocketed. Two weeks ago, I couldn’t even touch my does when stretching my hammies, now I can reach my fingers around them. Brings me back to my hockey days where I was able to do a full splits on the ice. 4 years of no stretching later, I look like a dumbass in the stretching area, beside all these 110lb girls. But hey, I’m making new friends 
[quote]Rattler wrote:
I finally hit 475lbs! It was a goal I set against my friend, and I promised him I would hit it before February. I’m so glad I did it, after I finished I was so happy! I had the biggest smile on my face, my friend walked up to me and she said, “I’ve never seen you so happy”[/quote]
Good job! Let the hate flow through you during your lifts, but then you can release your anger afterwards.
They take a bit to get used to if you’ve never focused on them before. The thing I’ve most often noticed when people do them wrong is that they don’t have the bar high enough on their shoulders. It should practically be choking you. I also think you generally need to knee-break more with a front squat, as opposed to a hip break when doing back squats.
Have you banged Trish Stratus yet? 
Seriously though, it’s funny how quickly you’ll notice improvements on flexibility when you first start working on it. I remember when I first got into yoga, I could barely put shoes on without having to sit down to put them on. After only like a week or two, I was able to just bend over and put them one from a standing position.
No hate my friend, just the desire to win
I don’t know what you mean by knee break… I think my bar positioning is okay, I was doing them with crossed arms, and the bar was right at my neck. I just found I couldn’t help but lean forward, and my knees overshot my feet a lot, causing a tad of discomfort.
[quote]Have you banged Trish Stratus yet?
Seriously though, it’s funny how quickly you’ll notice improvements on flexibility when you first start working on it. I remember when I first got into yoga, I could barely put shoes on without having to sit down to put them on. After only like a week or two, I was able to just bend over and put them one from a standing position.[/quote]
Yeah, she’s blowing me right now!
Seriously though, it feels great to be more flexible. It doesn’t change my lifting much, but for example what you mentioned with the shoes. I know it sounds gross, but wiping my ass isn’t so difficult anymore! (seriously though, it was hard)
LOL
However, the greatest part about stretching is being surrounded by the girls
January 19th, 2009
Bench Press
Bar x 24 (warmup)
135lbs x 12 ( warmup)
185lbs x 10
225lbs x 8
275lbs x 4
280lbs x 2
285lbs x 3
Incline Dumbell Press
90lbs x 12
90lbs x 8
90lbs x 9
Incline Dumbell Flies
40lbs x 12
40lbs x 8
40lbs x 10
Cable Flies
80lbs x 10
80lbs x 6
80lbs x 5
70lbs x 8
Single Arm Rope Pushdowns
27.5lbs x 12
32.5lbs x 10
32.5lbs x 10
Cable Pushdowns
82.5lbs x 8
82.5lbs x 10
82.5lbs x 8
Bup Bup
285lb bench. Another new PR. Wonder if I can do 300lbs x 1 by the end of the month…
January 20th, 2009
Squats
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 8
315lbs x 4
405lbs x 1
405lbs x 1
405lbs x 1
365lbs x 1
365lbs x 2
365lbs x 2
Leg Press
870lbs x 4
870lbs x 6
870lbs x 6
960lbs x 2
Leg Extensions
230lbs x 12
230lbs x 10
230lbs x 9
Seated Calve Raises
2 plates x 12
2 plates + 2 10s x 12
2 plates + 2 10s x 12
Calve Raises
4 plates x 12
5 plates x 10
6 plates x 6
6 plates x 5
January 21st, 2009
T-Bar Rows
1 plate x 12
2 plates x 12
4 plates x 8
5 plates x 6
6 plates x 2
5 plates x 2
Med-Grip Lat Pulldowns
200lbs x 10
210lbs x 8
210lbs x 8
Cable Rows
240lbs x 6
260lbs x 4
260lbs x 4
Alternate Grip Pullups
4 sets of 4, 2 reps per side
Dumbell Rows
90lbs x 12
90lbs x 10
90lbs x 10
Alternate Dumbell Curls
40lbs x 24
40lbs x 16
40lbs x 16
Hammer Rope Curls
27.5lbs x 10
27.5lbs x 8
27.5lbs x 8
EZ Bar Curls
95lbs x 6
105lbs x 6
115lbs x 4
125lbs x 4
125lbs x 2
Went a bit overboard today, but I was in a wicked bad mood and just kept going. Had a great workout though, I’m all smiles again!
January 22nd, 2009
Clean & Jerks
135lbs x 8 (warmup)
185lbs x 2
205lbs x 1
225lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
205lbs x 1
225lbs x 1
Single Arm Dumbell Clean & Press
70lbs x 4 per arm
70lbs x 3 per arm
60lbs x 4 per arm
Dumbell Lateral Raises 204 Tempo
25lbs x 6
25lbs x 6
25lbs x 6
Cable Lateral Raise
12.5lbs x 12
12.5lbs x 12
12.5lbs x 12
Dual Cable Face Pulls
55lbs x 12
55lbs x 12
55lbs x 12
HS Bench Shrugs
4 plates x 12
5 plates x 10
5 plates x 10
January 23rd, 2009
Close Grip Bench
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
185lbs x 8
205lbs x 7
225lbs x 6
225lbs x 6
Barbell Tri Extensions
80lbs x 12
90lbs x 12
100lbs x 12
Rope Pushdowns
27.5lbs x 12
32.5lbs x 10
32.5lbs x 8
Chinups
4, 3, 3
Seated Incline Curls
30lbs x 12
30lbs x 8
30lbs x 8
EZ Bar Curls
95lbs x 8
100lbs x 8
105lbs x 6
110lbs x 6
115lbs x 5
125lbs x 4
135lbs x 4
January 24th, 2009
Deadlifts
135lbs x 10 (warmup)
225lbs x 8
315lbs x 5
405lbs x 1
455lbs x 1
455lbs x 1
405lbs x 1
315lbs x 5
315lbs x 8
Barbell Lunges
185lbs x 12
185lbs x 12
185lbs x 7 (lost balance, almost fell)
Prone Leg Curls
200lbs x 7
200lbs x 4
185lbs x 5
So I’m still sitting around 265lbs right now. I started eating much better again, back to nailing back veggies, and eating a bunch of blueberries in the morning. I can sure say it feels a hell of a lot better than eating chocolates and pastries… Damn Christmas temptations.
January 26th, 2009
Bench Press
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
205lbs x 6
265lbs x 4
300lbs x 2
305lbs x 1
310lbs x 1 (failed)
275lbs x 2
Incline Dumbell Press
90lbs x 12
90lbs x 12
90lbs x 10
Incline Flies
40lbs x 12
45lbs x 8
45lbs x 10
Cable Flies
70lbs x 10
70lbs x 10
70lbs x 9
Single Arm Rope Pushdowns
32.5lbs x 12
32.5lbs x 12
32.5lbs x 10
Straight Bar Pushdowns
97.5lbs x 10
97.5lbs x 9
97.5lbs x 7
Wow, so I managed to get up to 305lbs on a bench. I can honestly say, that I was the happiest man on earth for a short period of time. Basically, I was the happiest man until I got home and found out my Dad doesn’t really give a sweet fuck about what I do. It’s pretty heart breaking to be honest. Basically made my victory bittersweet.
Anyways, this site is for testosterone. Fuck that, if anything… It will make me hit 310lbs next week. Fuck everybody who doesn’t care.
[quote]Rattler wrote:
Wow, so I managed to get up to 305lbs on a bench. I can honestly say, that I was the happiest man on earth for a short period of time. Basically, I was the happiest man until I got home and found out my Dad doesn’t really give a sweet fuck about what I do. It’s pretty heart breaking to be honest. Basically made my victory bittersweet.
Anyways, this site is for testosterone. Fuck that, if anything… It will make me hit 310lbs next week. Fuck everybody who doesn’t care.[/quote]
I know the feeling! Way to go…we care. 
[quote]pushmepullme wrote:
Rattler wrote:
Wow, so I managed to get up to 305lbs on a bench. I can honestly say, that I was the happiest man on earth for a short period of time. Basically, I was the happiest man until I got home and found out my Dad doesn’t really give a sweet fuck about what I do. It’s pretty heart breaking to be honest. Basically made my victory bittersweet.
Anyways, this site is for testosterone. Fuck that, if anything… It will make me hit 310lbs next week. Fuck everybody who doesn’t care.
I know the feeling! Way to go…we care. :-)[/quote]
We also want to see 315 within 30 days!
Jedi scum!
January 27th, 2009
Squats
135lbs x 12 (warmup)
225lbs x 8
315lbs x 6
365lbs x 4
365lbs x 3
315lbs x 5
315lbs x 6
225lbs x 8
Leg Extensions
190lbs x 12
190lbs x 12
190lbs x 8
Close Foot Leg Press
7 plates x 12
7 plates x 10
7 plates x 6
7 plates x 7
Seated Calve Raises
2 plates x 12
2 plates + 20 x 12
2 plates + 20 x 11
Calve Raises
4 plates x 12
4 plates x 12
4 plates x 8
4 plates x 7
Thanks for the kind words, I always appreciate it.